Alpharetta-Roswell Herald – August 23, 2018

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Roswell residents protest tennis center Hundreds of residents flooded Roswell City Hall Aug. 13, to show their opposition to a proposed tennis center planned for Big Creek Park. Because the item was removed from the agenda, those who attended the regular City Council meeting were not permitted to speak on the issue. Read more, Pages 4, 6.

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“While it was not an event that was directly organized as part of our cheer program, it was an event designed by and for our Varsity Competition and Sideline Cheerleaders,” said Principal Anthony Newbold in a letter to parents.

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Wary employees stop attempted utility scam ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A woman contacted police Aug. 7 after her employee realized someone had impersonated a representative of their electric utility provider.

The employee received a call at noon that day from a man claiming to be a representative from Georgia Power.

The man said that their account was past due and an immediate payment was necessary to avoid losing service.

She was told to purchase several prepaid money cards.

The woman did so, but when she started to call the man back, she realized that it was a scam. She verified with Georgia Power that the man did not work with them.

Police warn dealership against reckless driving ROSWELL, Ga. — Police received a call Aug. 9 from an employee who was con-

“At that event, several acts of hazing were committed, all of varying degrees. Hazing and bullying of any kind are not tolerated by Centennial High School or Fulton County Athletics, even when branded as team ‘initiation.’”

Newbold did not specify when the hazing occurred or what kind of acts were committed.

The students involved were removed from both the Competition and Sideline Squad by their coach, athletic director cerned about an incident in a neighboring dealership’s parking lot.

The employee told police that he saw two drivers burning out a couple of cars at the Mitsubishi dealership on Alpharetta Highway. There was so much smoke, people could hardly see through it, he told police.

He added that this issue has occurred in the past and he was worried for customers and pedestrians.

Police met with management at the dealership and warned that if such behavior continued, an employee could be arrested.

Woman alerted to fraud through store email ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A woman contacted police Aug. 8 after she was contacted

by Macy’s about a purchase she had not made.

In an email from Macy’s the previous day, the said she was notified that said an order was ready to pick up at a New Jersey store.

When the woman began looking into the issue, she saw that nearly $700 was used on her Macy’s card to make a purchase online without her permission.

The suspect knew the woman’s full address and email.

The woman canceled her card, filed a fraud report with Macy’s and called police.

and principal.

Newbold acknowledged the decision to remove the cheerleaders will make it a “difficult season for all members of both squads” but emphasized that the hazing will not be tolerated.

“I do not think these athletes acted with intent to harm,” Newbold said. “But intent is irrelevant with hazing.”

Newbold ended the letter stating that he would meet with any parents or members of the cheerleading community with any concerns.

Woman stops scammer before losing her money ALPHARETTA, Ga. — On Aug. 8, a woman called police after she realized she had been almost scammed by someone impersonating her boss.

The woman said she received an email from someone claiming to be her boss that morning. The emailed asked for her cell phone number, which she provided. She then received a text from an unknown number.

The text asked her purchase seven $100 iTunes gift cards and text back their numbers. The woman did so because her company regularly gifts cards to people.

However, after contacting another employee, the woman realized the text was a scam and canceled the card before calling police.

Woman defrauded of $400 in school gift card scam ROSWELL, Ga. — A woman reported Aug. 7 that someone impersonating a PTA co-president had scammed her out of $400.

At 4 p.m. that day, the woman receive an email from an unknown address by someone claiming to be the

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Tennis center controversy breaches Roswell council meeting

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Hundreds of residents, all donning red shirts, packed City Hall Aug. 13 to voice opposition to a plan calling for construction of a 60-acre tennis center in Big Creek Park.

But frustration set in among some in the crowd when they learned they would not be allowed to speak on the matter at the evening City Council meeting because it had been removed from the agenda the night before. A change.org petition against the center had reached more than 20,000 signatures before the council meeting.

Protestors had gathered in front of City Hall two hours before the meeting to rally against the measure.

Mayor Lori Henry’s decision to pull the agenda item essentially means the project will not proceed.

Henry opened the meeting reminding residents that because the tennis center had been taken off of the agenda, the council would not discuss it and attendees would not have an opportunity to comment on it.

Many people left shortly after, but dozens remained behind as the council navigated other business, including discussion of the proposed property tax rate.

The new rate would be set at 4.955 mills, a reduction of .5 mills from last year’s rate. If approved at a final hearing Aug. 27, it would mark the first change in the city’s property tax rate in 10 years.

One mill represents $1 of tax per $1,000 of assessed property value.

City officials said the proposed tax rate is among the lowest in Metro Atlanta and is based on the preliminary tax digest released June 15 by Fulton County After laying out the proposed new rate, Henry opened the floor for public

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Council meeting decorum

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The Aug. 13 council meeting raised questions regarding public comment policy from some attendees and those watching the meeting at home.

The City of Roswell outlines the official rules of decorum on the last page of every council meeting agenda.

Briefly, all people are expected to show “common courtesy, civility and respect for others” and anyone violating these expectations may be removed.

Anyone who would like to address the mayor and council on an agenda item is free to so and must fill out a comment card. Speakers are allotted five minutes each, with exemptions given to zoning applicants, appeals and semijudicial matters.

“During a regular council meeting, people can only come up and speak about the items that are on the agenda,” said Community Relations Manager Julie Brechbill, who has been with the city for over 15 years. “That’s always been the rule. When Mayor Wood was here, that was the rule… If something gets taken off of the agenda, no matter what that item is, then we don’t call the item and we don’t open it up for public comment.”

The mayor runs the meetings, and as the chief presiding officer, makes all of the rules for those meetings, she added.

Since there is no opportunity for general public comment during regular council meetings, the city offers an “open mic night” every fifth Monday for residents to speak to the mayor and council about whatever topic they wish, Brechbill said.

comment.

One speaker told the council he opposed the millage rate and that it should be even lower because of recent actions made by city officials. He cited recent incidents with the Roswell Police Department that led to Police Chief Rusty Grant to open an outside investigation into the department. He also raised the issue of the tennis center.

Henry warned the speaker three times that he no longer had the floor because he had strayed off topic. The man continued speaking and was removed by police while attendees applauded.

Immediately following the incident, Henry called for a short recess.

“I would very much appreciate if you would learn how to behave yourselves in these chambers,” Henry said addressing the crowd, while a resident cried out “shame.”

After reconvening, Henry reminded attendees that decorum for the council

meeting called for people to comment only on agenda items and that people would be welcome to do so as long as they followed rules. Residents later provided comments and criticisms on other

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agenda items without issue. There was no further comment regarding the tennis center.

Councilman Marcelo Zapata asked the council to consider lowering the millage rate even further and to consider what to do with the estimated extra revenue the currently proposed reduced rate would bring.

He said that he wanted to keep everything revenue neutral.

The council voted unanimously to pass the first reading of the millage rate.

A second public hearing regarding the rate was held the next day, and the final reading of the millage rate will be held Monday, Aug. 27 during the regular council meeting.

City officials have stated that there will be a future town hall meeting for residents to discuss the tennis center, but no date had been set as of press time.

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The City of Roswell has dropped plans to build a tennis center proposed in early August that would have been located in Big Creek Park.

Roswell citizens say ‘no’ to proposed tennis center

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The people have spoken, and the city has listened. A proposed tennis center that would have covered 60 acres in Big Creek Park sent waves of protest over social media and echoed through City Hall.

The mayor and council were originally scheduled to discuss an agreement between the Krause Family Foundation and the city to create the facility in Big Creek Park, near Old Alabama Road and Belcourt Parkway.

But the day before the regularly scheduled council meeting, the city announced the item was taken off the agenda, essentially nixing the idea for the foreseeable future.

“After speaking with Vernon Krause of the Krause Foundation this afternoon, we have jointly decided not to move forward with the memorandum of understanding between the City of Roswell and the Krause Foundation to locate the Angela Krause Tennis, Pickleball and Fitness Center in Big Creek Park,” Mayor Lori Henry said in a statement Sunday, Aug. 12. “The community has let us know over the past several days that they do not support this project for Big Creek Park. We want you to know we hear you again, so we will not be moving forward with it.”

The 135-court project, would have been developed by Roswell residents Vernon and Marie Krause in honor of their daughter Angela Krause, who passed away at age 29 from a rare form of non-smokers lung cancer. Angela was an avid tennis player and member of the UGA club tennis team.

The facility was estimated to cost $60-$70 million and was projected to include traditional hard and grass courts as well as a tournament-sized, 24-court pickleball facility.

The Krause Family Foundation would have shouldered all of the costs, design, construction and operation of the pro-

posed center.

The center was expected to bring in up to $50 million annually to the city, according to reports by Roswell Inc, the city’s economic development arm.

“We were very excited about the project,” Henry said. “We believed it would have been an economic catalyst for the east side, drawing other investment into that area and being a driver for redevelopment along the Holcomb Bridge Road corridor east of Ga. 400.”

The center’s proposal was announced Thursday, Aug. 9, but in less than 24 hours, the project gained significant traffic online, mainly from residents opposed to the plan. A change.org petition garnered over 26,000 signatures opposed to the project by Sunday night.

Several residents wrote they were upset that this plan would affect the park’s current mountain bike trails and would result in clearcutting several acres of land. One of the biggest issues cited by opponents was the timing of the announcement.

Since the city first alerted people about the proposal on a Thursday, that left only three business days for people to get the word out and organize. Many residents said that they thought this proposal was too rushed and came off as shady.

Protests were not limited to online.

That Saturday, several people held a rally at Big Creek Park, and the Monday of the council meeting, after the proposal was killed, hundreds still gathered in front of Roswell City Hall before the council meeting began.

In the coming months, the mayor and council will hold a town hall meeting to collect further input from residents on the possibility and location of a tennis center in Roswell, Henry said.

“I want to thank Mr. Krause and the Krause Foundation for wanting to invest millions of dollars into our community to honor his daughter,” she added. “I hope our community will be able to assist him in the future with his dream to build a facility in memory of Angela.”

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Alpharetta City Council members Ben Burnett, left, and Jason Binder answer questions from the community during a town hall meeting Aug. 13 at Humble Pie Pizza Company.

Alpharetta City Council members host town hall at local pizza parlor

By CONNER EVANS interns@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Homelessness, green space and property taxes were some of the key topics raised by residents when Alpharetta city councilmen Ben Burnett and Jason Binder held a town hall meeting Aug. 13 at Humble Pie Pizza Company.

Burnett, who has hosted one town hall before, sat with Binder on bar stools in front of the small audience that had gathered to eat pizza and discuss local issues directly with their elected representatives.

“If I had to choose what government looked like,” Burnett said, “I would want it to be [this], even if you disagree with me. I would always want you to know that I was willing to sit down and tell you why I feel the way I feel about something and be as transparent as possible.”

Burnett opened the meeting with comments on the city’s business growth in recent years. He said he looks forward to bringing 5G technology to the city and that “$10 million will be spent in the city by companies at no cost to citizens over the next 18 months.”

Residents attending the meeting shifted focus early. Many voiced concerns about the lack of green space in their city and asked about plans to upgrade Wills Park.

“Tennis courts and the dog park are not going anywhere,” Binder said. “In fact, we’re probably looking to enhance those areas.”

However, citizens also said they wanted undeveloped space, as well. One resident asked where the woods have

Watch the Town Hall The Alpharetta-Roswell Herald also livestreamed the event on Facebook, which you can still watch here: facebook.com/pg/ alpharettaroswellherald/videos/. gone, asking for more untouched areas for people to enjoy. Binder offered that some woods remain behind Wills Park that he will fight to protect, and a new area near Mid Broadwell Road that used to be a farm will provide the kind of natural setting many have asked for.

Residents also touched on traffic and over-development, citing strip malls that remain vacant while new developments keep going up.

“No solution that I can give you will overcome a lack of capacity on my roadways,” Burnett said.

Residents also raised the issue of increased homelessness in the area and the lack of the city to address the problem. Neither councilman tackled the issue of affordable housing directly, but Binder suggested the distress is not Alpharetta’s alone.

“We’re asking what we can do about homelessness and our homeless population from a dignity perspective,” Binder said. “It’s a multiple municipality issue.”

“How do I sell to somebody… how do I take somebody who wants to see improvements in our city made over specific issues or specific parks, roads, infrastructure?” Burnett asked. “How do I convince them that with our allocated money I’m going to subsidize housing for somebody else?”

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta city leaders were set to begin this week allocating more than $3 million available for additional capital projects for the coming year.

The process comes after city officials received assurances this month that revenue projections would be on track from earlier estimates. The city held out $3.5 million from its initial spending plan in June to safeguard against a budget shortfall.

Alpharetta’s 2019 budget already calls for spending about $23 million for capital projects, most of it for road work by way of the .75 cents transportation sales tax passed in 2016.

This is a little late in the year to add major capital projects, but city officials said they decided to hold off till now because they wanted to ensure revenue collections would fall in line with projections.

“That’s kind of how we planned it out,” Mayor Jim Gilvin said. “I pulled some of it (capital projects) out until we got more information on funding.”

Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard said the city is moving forward on some one-time, big-ticket items now that Fulton County has received clearance on collections.

“With the collection order in place, that kind of puts us back on firm footing,” Drinkard said.

Overall, the value of property in Alpharetta climbed 15 percent over last year, leaving the city with additional revenue from property taxes, about $1.4 million over earlier estimates.

The City Council voted last month to keep the property tax rate steady and use the one-time windfall for capital projects that have waited in the wings for some time. But that extra $1.4 million is not scheduled to come into play this week. It could be allocated mid-year as more one-time projects become more of a priority, Drinkard said.

Among the major cities in North Fulton, Alpharetta is the only one to have not lowered its tax rate this year. In addition to funding for one-time projects, Alpharetta officials said because commercial property dominates more than 60 percent of the city’s tax base, businesses would have benefitted more from a tax rate cut than homeowners.

The 2019 budget identifies more than three dozen unfunded capital projects up for consideration this week. The mayor has already identified four for funding. They include:

That’s kind of how we planned it out. I pulled some of it (capital projects) out until we got more information on funding.”

Jim Gilvin Alpharetta mayor

• $1 million for recurring milling and resurfacing of neighborhood streets.

The approved capital budget passed last month already includes $2.5 million for this work, but there’s never a shortage of streets in need of surface upgrades.

• $450,000 for the purchase and installation of generators for City Hall. Right now, the building relies on power supply backups for network equipment and workstations that provide limited time for proper shutdown of technology to avoid data loss.

• $50,000 for City Center parking deck security and lighting. The request includes installation of additional security cameras and lighting at the deck where several incidents of vandalism have occurred in recent months.

• $600,000 for design and construction of new park spaces at Kimball Bridge Park. The funding would be in addition to the $400,000 already allocated in the 2019 budget.

Other projects on the unfunded list include: • $1 million — AlphaLoop city trail, which would provide construction funding for part of the multi-use trail and park system intended to connect City Center, Avalon and the Northwinds area.

• $300,000 — Major intersection improvements to quickly address major intersection projects, such as adding turn lanes at major intersections.

• $500,000 — Davis Drive extension to Westside Parkway. This would also include modifying the existing fourlane configuration of Davis Drive to two lanes with a center turn land and bicycle lanes.

• $500,000 — Marjean Way extension design, which would call for plans to extend the street from its current terminus at Orchid Lane north to Milton Avenue.

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The City of Alpharetta and about a dozen other business groups have purchased 13 custom-made nutcrackers that will be set up in City Center for the holidays.

Big (at least 6-feet tall) changes coming to downtown Alpharetta Life-size nutcrackers, new event locations planned for this fall

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — As Alpharetta’s City Center unfurls in the coming weeks, visitors can expect some changes to the downtown’s traditional fall and winter events.

The city is partnering with local businesses and service organizations to establish what they hope will become a local tradition.

Plans are underway to install 13 life-size nutcrackers within the 26-acre development for the holidays. Each nutcracker is unique and handmade

by Nelson’s of Steubenville, Ohio, and comes with a price tag of $3,500 including shipping and installation materials.

The city is purchasing two of the figures, one to honor firefighters and another for police. The remaining 11 are being funded by individual businesses and service organizations.

“The whole thing is designed so the community can sponsor these, and it spans every holiday tradition,” said Alpharetta City Councilman Donald Mitchell, who often champions local arts causes. “It’s something I think will really attract all the children to the area.”

He said he thinks the tradition will grow.

“It gives us a unique holiday tradition

that can grow as businesses sponsor them,” Mitchell said. “Families can sponsor them, from $3,500 to $5,000 each, depending the level of detail.

Local businesses and organizations participating in the launch include: DataScan, Wilson-Hutchison Realty, WellStar North Fulton Hospital, the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Alpharetta Rotary, the Alpharetta Business Association and Alpharetta Chamber.

The 6-foot-tall sentries will be a new addition to what has become an Alpharetta holiday tradition: the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree the first Saturday in December.

“The businesses that’re buying the nutcrackers are excited about it, being part of the holiday celebration, being part of what may very well become a tradition,” said Morgan Rodgers, director of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services. “They’re excited about being on the ground floor of something like this that’s going to add to our overall holiday celebration.”

This year, the figures will be set up in City Center near the fountain, but if it catches on and more businesses join in, the city could expand the display to Brooke Street Park behind City Hall, Rodgers said.

This particular nutcracker model will not be sold to any other locations in the region. While many life-size nutcrackers are available on the market, most are manufactured. The Steubenville nut-

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Deputies arrest Forsyth man after all-day SWAT standoff

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After more than seven hours in a standoff with police and SWAT teams, a 42-yearold Forsyth County man was arrested Aug. 14 for aggravated assault.

The man, whose identity has not yet Prizio been released, called 911 around 9 a.m. that morning saying he believed he was being held against his will in a townhome off Prestwyck Court in the Whittington neighborhood, according to Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman.

“During that 911 call, we actually heard gunshots,” he said. “The individual was acting very strange and making unstable statements. When our officers first got here, they also heard gunshots.

They didn’t know if it was directed at them, so we began negotiating. That’s all we could do.”

The negotiation lasted for about six hours, during which time the Sheriff’s Office sent two robots along with cell phones into the house. Authorities eventually deployed tear gas and shut the air conditioning off inside the house to try to force the man to leave.

“He wouldn’t cooperate with us, so we had to take action,” Freeman said. “It was a chaotic scene, but luckily we had some very experienced officers who got here and immediately we got it locked down. Early on, the man stuck with us a little bit, but he was acting very irrationally. We realized this is not a normal person trying to report a burglary, but there’s something going on here.”

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Deputies and local law enforcement officers surround the house off Prestwyck Court in the Whittington townhome neighborhood where Blake Dru Prizio, 42, barricaded himself. mother who officials said was not in the house during the situation.

“This was a very dangerous situation where an unstable individual was firing a gun in a neighborhood,” Freeman said.

“We tried to negotiate to get this gentleman out without having to use any kind of force. I’m glad it turned out as minor as it did.”

The house sustained substantial damage when the SWAT team made an “explosive entry” just after 4 p.m. A K9 was deployed, and the man suffered minor injuries from a bite, Freeman said.

“I’ll take damage to a house versus anything happening to an individual,” Freeman said. “In my book, this was a win for Forsyth County and the Sheriff’s Office.”

The man was taken into custody and treated at a nearby hospital for evaluation. He later was taken to the Forsyth County Jail.

Drugs and alcohol have not been ruled out as a contributing factor, but there are some indications of drug usage, Freeman said. The suspect made no other statements aside from referencing a burglary, which had not occurred, Freeman said.

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By slim margin, county keeps controversial property tax rate

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — In another 4-3 vote, Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis’s call to revoke the general fund millage rate failed at a Board of Commissioners meeting on Aug. 15.

The commission set a rate of 10.2 mills at a meeting on Aug. 1, with commissioners Ellis, Liz Hausmann and Lee Morris supporting a lower rate of 9.77 mills. The rate that passed is a reduction from the 2017 rate of 10.38 mills, but due to sharp rises in property valuations, many Fulton residents will see their property tax bills go up.

“I find it incredulous that someone could sit here and say that we lowered the millage rate and be proud about that when we’ve got a $20 million revenue windfall associated with that ‘lower millage rate.’ The number might be lower but the effect of that on the taxpayer will certainly not be lower,” Hausmann said.

The 10.2 mills is expected to generate about $20 million more than was anticipated in the 2018 budget, which opponents said is inconsistent with a

I find it incredulous that someone could sit here and say that we lowered the millage rate and be proud about that when we’ve got a $20 million revenue windfall associated with that ‘lower millage rate.’”

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Luau brings regional chambers together

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Alpharetta, Gwinnett, Johns Creek and the Greater North Fulton chambers of commerce came together Aug. 14 to host a luauthemed mixer.

Nearly 500 businesses registered for the event, which brought together the four local chambers for the second year.

“Last year was the first time we ever did it, and it was a good time for everybody, so probably moving forward we’ll do it every year,” said Laura Houston, the Johns Creek Chamber executive director of marketing.

Held at the Infinite Energy Forum in Duluth, the relaxed event consisted of speed networking and an expo with booths from local businesses, food, live music and a cash bar.

Photos by CARSON COOK/Herald

Local business leaders were decked out in leis and Hawaiian shirts at the multi-chamber luau. Aug. 14 in Duluth.

ITsMyTown, Alpharetta’s city app, gets into the theme with a table pelican.

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Gwinnett CID gets big win with 32-acre redevelopment Motivating

Strip malls fell out of favor about 15 years ago and the pipeline for building emptied quickly. Today, Amazon is putting many of them out of their misery, and residents and city Geoff smith planners are asking, Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com now what?

One answer is playing itself out in Gwinnett as a developer has submitted plans to convert a smattering of neighboring strip centers and parking lots into a dense, mixed-use project with parking decks, a hotel, townhomes and retail.

Almost half of the 32-acre property is currently parking lots and many of the storefronts are now vacant. Rio Bravo and Office Depot were on the site but have since closed leaving behind vacant buildings.

This project is on the north side of Pleasant Hill Road along Old Norcross Road just west of I-85.

The property is in the footprint of the Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District (CID), which had been searching across the country for a developer to do something with the site.

A CID is an organization that basically collects a tax from businesses within its defined geographical area. The revenue generated can only be used to support economic development projects within that area.

Those projects might include beautification of sidewalks and intersections, funding plans that improve traffic, helping to create overlays that might allow developers incentives in the way of additional uses that can be developed on a property that may not currently be available, or even developing and maintaining a brand for that area. There are many CIDs within and around the Metro Atlanta area.

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with county leaders and developed a strategic plan for the area that aimed for a completed rebranding. The plan focused on improving traffic flows, promoting pedestrian access, improving streetscape design, and creating a bigger “desirability of property for redevelopment.”

Once the plan was complete, they reached out to 71 developers around the world, promoting the opportunities that exist within its footprint. Then, in 2016, a developer approached them about the site, whose then-owner was filing for bankruptcy.

CID executives introduced the new developer to economic development employees at the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, Gwinnett Planning Commission and Gwinnett Commissioner Jace Brooks to “find out what the community want(ed) for that 32-acre piece of property,” said the CID’s Executive Director Joe Allen in a 2016 article in the Gwinnett Daily Post.

The plan submitted last week by the developer, Insignia, LLC, will be called Orchid Grove and will include 776 residential units across three buildings that include lofts and town homes.

There also will be a 120-room hotel, a food hall, a theater, a plaza with greenspace and over 100,000 square feet of retail and office space.

This is a big win for the CID. In an article this week in the Atlanta Business Chronical, Allen said the CID’s footprint is dominated by 1980s and 1990s era shopping centers and big-box development.

“What we want to see is an internationally diverse, green, walkable and sustainable urban community,” he said.

Allen also said in the article that he is hoping for expansion of public transit in the area.

This may have been a reference to plans that were released earlier this year to extend MARTA’s rail line from the Doraville station into Gwinnett County with stops at Jimmy Carter Boulevard and Gwinnett Place Mall, which sits just east of what will be The Orchard.

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Rahul Tauro-Padival, Alpharetta High School, and Erin Lin, Brookwood High School, discuss details of their final presentation to LexisNexis judges. The students’ project focused on web development, using skills they learned to build a sophisticated, intuitive website that’s easy to use.

Camp fosters career path in technology Alpharetta firm sponsors classes for area students

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Teams of high school students recently completed an intense, four-week code camp designed to cultivate future leaders in the tech industry.

The camp, hosted by LexisNexis Risk Solutions, drew 29 high school students from across the Metro Atlanta region.

Tomorrow’s Technologists was held at Georgia Tech’s campus with Friday visits to LexisNexis Risk Solutions in Alpharetta.

Partners for the enterprise included the Technology Association of Georgia Education Collaborative and Higher Ground Education.

“It’s a fundamental belief at our company that all students should have access to technology and programming education in their schools, just as they study reading, writing and math,” said Kara Grady, vice president of corporate and brand communications at LexisNexis Risk Solutions. “Computer education and programming should be noted as core courses. Tech proficiencies are now considered a necessity in the workplace.”

A study released by the Atlanta Metro Chamber of Commerce and Accenture reported IT occupations represent almost 30 percent of the total number of job postings in Georgia, and there are three times as many IT job listings as there are students graduating with computer science degrees.

The technology camp is one of a myriad efforts by businesses and educators to fill the void of young talent.

Fulton County Schools has formed partnerships with local technical colleges to promote workforce development with specific programs geared toward technical skills. Likewise, the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce has programs that link employer needs with colleges to help craft curriculum to develop talent.

Technologists is a four-week code lab camp for learning about computer science fundamentals, big data and analytics, career planning, technology careers and digital citizenship. Students were introduced to four computer coding languages, game/animation creation, website creation, big data simulations and app development.

Participant teams developed a final project and presented their work to a panel of LexisNexis Risk Solutions judges on the last day of camp, July 20.

The judges selected two winning teams for Best Project Conception and Best Presentation. The Best Project Conception was a comprehensive study program called iStudy and the Best Presentation was an app for navigation during camping called Campio & Camply. After their presentations, the winning students received personal computers, courtesy of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Technology Association of Georgia Education Collaborative and Higher Ground Education, Inc. “Through the very gracious support of LexisNexis Risk Solutions we were able to give 29 students the opportunity to leverage a four-week coding camp for free,” said Errika Moore, executive director of TAG-Ed. “Most one-week coding camps cost upwards of $400. In essence, this type of opportunity is an anomaly. And, for many of the students a unique experience that may not have come to fruition otherwise.”

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CALENDAR HEALTH AND FITNESS:

MISS MARY’S ICE CREAM CRANKIN’

Taste more than 100 flavors of homemade ice cream, dive into ice-cream eating contests, enjoy live music, face painting and let the kids work off their energy in the Kids’ Korner. Join the fun Sunday, Aug. 26 from 2-4 p.m. at Roswell Town Square, 610 South Atlanta St., Roswell. $6 per person or $25 per family, up to five. Proceeds benefit the Drake House, emergency housing for women and children in crisis in North Fulton.

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FEATURED: FABIO NAPOLEONI GALLERY What: Fabio Napoleoni, a nationally renowned artist, will display an exclusive collection of 50 limited editions of his works.

It will support Enduring Hearts, a nonprofit dedicated to helping pediatric heart transplants.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 26, 1-4 p.m.

Where: Vinings Gallery, 938 Canton St., Roswell More info: viningsgallery.com

EVENTS: MLB/MAYOR’S PLAY BALL What: Youth can show off their baseball skills. Mayor Mike Bodker will host Johns Creek youth as part of a “Play Ball” initiative.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 11a.m.-noon Where: Ocee Park, 10900 Buice Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov MS. INDIA GEORGIA PAGEANT What: Contestants will smile wide, hold their heads up high and conquer the world in this pageant presented by the India American Cultural Association.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 4 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com OPEN-HEARTH COOKING What: Living history interpreter and openhearth cooking expert, Clarissa Clifton, will demonstrate making traditional Southern food in the Cook House. Free.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m.-3 pm.

Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St. Roswell More info: roswellgov.com LEARN TO READ MANDARIN CHINESE What: Children ages 5-10 can learn the basics of reading Mandarin Chinese.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info and registration: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

NAVIGATORS TOASTMASTERS PATHWAYS What: Reach your personal and professional goals through Pathways, Toastmasters’ new education program.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m.

Where: Club House, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming More info: navigators.toastmastersclubs.org WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning.

When: Wednesday, Aug. 29, 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 FALL VEGETABLE GARDENING WORKSHOP What: Master Gardeners explain how to extend your growing season with cool-season crops. Free.

When: Wednesday, Aug. 29, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: nfmg.net GARDEN TOUR MONDAYS What: Enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the gardens and historic plants on the grounds of Barrington Hall.

When: Every Monday, through Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com 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: Monday, Aug. 27, 7-8 p.m.

Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 10700 State Bridge Road Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org

FULL MOON HIKES What: The hike will loop around the creek to explore the environment at Autrey Mill.

Open to everyone.

When: Friday, Aug. 24, 7 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for nonmembers, free for members More info: autreymill.org ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX) What: This program combines international beats with strength training techniques to create an easy-to-follow, health-boosting dance fitness program.

When: Friday, Aug. 24, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: ZUMBA What: There will be a free group exercise class. All classes are weather-permitting and open to the public. Check the City of Roswell’s Facebook page for any cancellations.

When: Saturday, Aug. 11, 9-10 a.m.

Where: Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com ENERGY YOGA What: Physical exercises to open and clear energy.

Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques.

When: Sunday, Aug. 26, 4:30 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: FAMILY FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS What: Enjoy an array of different food trucks each month, as well as entertainment and fun for the whole family.

When: Friday, Aug. 24, 6-8:30 p.m.

Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early.

When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., through Oct. 11 Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through October Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET What: Don’t miss the opening day of the Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market. Mix and mingle with friends, shop for fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors.

When: Saturday, April 14, 8 a.m. – noon Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “THE JOURNEY” What: An exhibit of ceramic sculptures inspired by artist Heida Hallorsdottir’s Icelandic roots. “The Journey” considered what happens to the soul after we die.

When: July 27-Sept. 14; Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5p.m.

Where: Roswell Art Center West, 1355 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellclaycollective.com SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK What: The ACT1 Shakespeare Troupe will perform a combination of sonnets, scenes and soliloquies from Shakespeare’s works. Free. Picnics encouraged.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Wills Park, 11925 Wills Road, Alpharetta More info: act1theater.com ALPHARETTA ART IN THE PARK What: This outdoor artists market features handcrafted work by local artists. This is the last Art in the Park of this year. Rain or shine.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Main Street and Milton Avenue, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpahretta.com HOME BY DARK CONCERT SERIES This series invites the best songwriters and musicians in the world to its stage. This concert will feature Jenn Bostic and Ernie Halter.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Where: Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com ART WORKSHOP What: Anita Stewart will host a painting workshop for painters of all levels and skills.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $10 More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace METROPOLITAN ATLANTA THEATER AWARDS What: The Metropolitan Atlanta Theater Awards recognize the actors, directors, designers and theaters for their contributions to the performing arts in metro Atlanta.

When: Sunday, Aug. 26, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: matawards.com SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: MARGARET J. NOVOTNY What: Margaret Novotny is a freelance photographer who loves to showcase nature at its best through vivid compositions that tell a story.

When: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., June 1-Aug. 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: mjnovotny.photography

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OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE: AUTHOR EMILY GIFFIN What: Local author Emily Giffin will speak about her newest novel “All We Ever Wanted.” Signed books will be available for purchase.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 28, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Huff Harrington Home, 3872 Roswell Road, Atlanta More info and registration: home@huffharrington.com CHOPPED OAK SPRINT & SUPER SPRINT TRIATHLON What: This is the third in a series of 6 events over the summer, ending with a championship race at the beginning of October.

Races for adults and children.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 8-10 a.m.

Where: Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center, 120 Paul Franklin Road, Clarkesville Cost: $25 More info: fivestarntp.com/choppedoaktriathlon.html SAVE CLIFFORD 5K What: Glow lights, music and refreshments will be available in this evening 5K. When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 8:15 p.m.

Where: Georgia Racing Hall of Fame, Highway 53, Dawsonville Cost: $5 More info and registration: fivestarntp.com/ save-clifford-5k.html

LIBRARY EVENTS: NEW MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP What: Join other new moms and your babies in an empathetic forum for sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood.

When: Friday, Aug. 24, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402 FACEBOOK BASICS What: BH Technology Group will help teach the new and safe ways to use Facebook to stay connected with friends, family and community.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8820 JOURNEY TO LITERACY What: Children will hear a story and complete a craft project. Children get to take home a copy of the book presented in the program. Ages 3-8.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 11 a.m.-noon Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org THE JOYS OF INDONESIAN COOKING What: Representatives from the Indonesian American Community in Atlanta will share and demonstrate traditional Indonesian culture and recipes. Samples provided.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-6735

ASTRONOMY CLUB What: This month’s topic will focus on space telescopes.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 3:15-4:15 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402 RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD: ISLAM What: Jonas Kauffeldt, associate professor of history at the University of North Georgia will cover the fundamentals and history of Muslim beliefs and practices.

When: Sunday, Aug. 26, 2-5 p.m.

Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org BLOOD DRIVE What: Help others by donating blood to the American Red Cross.

When: Monday, Aug. 27, 2-7 p.m.

Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org FINANCING COLLEGE SERIES: FINANCIAL AID 101 What: A Georgia Student Finance Commission representative will go over financial aid, scholarships, grants, HOPE, FAFSA and state funding.

When: Monday, Aug. 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org LEARN TO CODE: JAVA What: Learn the basics of the Java programming language. No prior experience necessary. Ages 18 and up. Laptops and software will be provided.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 28, 7-8 p.m.

Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info and registration: forsythpl.org MILTON LIBRARY BOOK SALE What: Weekly book sale to raise money for the Milton library and its programs.

When: Wednesday, Aug. 29, 3:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402 ENERGY YOGA What: Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques. Bring a yoga mat or towel and wear loose comfortable clothes. Open to adults only.

When: Wednesday, Aug. 29, 10:15-11:15 a.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org SAHAJA MEDITATION What: Learn and practice meditation in a supportive group setting.

When: Thursday, Aug. 30, 6-7 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

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Get outside, Georgia:

The lure of the flying disc So here I am, poking through the undergrowth looking for a lost piece of molded plastic – a “disc,” to be precise. Yes, I admit it. I am trying to play disc golf at the Wills Park Disc Golf STEVE HUDSON Course, and the key Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net word here is “trying.” Nearby, those more skilled than me are sending their multi-colored discs soaring through space in beautiful and precise arcs, dropping them with military precision exactly where they seem to be aiming.

But not me. I don’t have that problem. Rather than becoming a ninjalevel purveyor of disc golf precision, I seem to be moving steadily toward the title of Master of the Errant Toss. Yeah.

Just look at the results of this latest effort and appreciate the way in which it so elegantly sent my bright yellow flyer into that there patch of poison ivy.

But I do seem to be getting at least a little better. At least I didn’t drop it in the creek this time.

All of that, of course, begs the big question: Why disc golf? Why am I not fishing?

The short answer is because (even though I’m not very good at it) it’s fun.

Disc golf is like golf for those who like to throw things other than golf clubs.

Starting from a designated tee pad, the idea is to throw the disc down a carefully laid-out course, avoiding obstacles like trees and creeks, with the eventual goal of landing said disc in a chain-bedecked basket.

When the disc hits the target, there is usually some remarkably satisfying clanking. Courses typically have nine or 18 “holes,” much like regular golf courses.

Where can you go to try your hand at disc golf? Hereabouts, there are lots of courses to choose from.

The one closest to me is the course at Wills Park.

That’s where I came to know of disc golf. Nathan, our youngest, used to love to play it, and growing up pretty much across the street from the Wills Park course make it easy for him to do.

He got pretty good at it and even won a tournament or two.

He played often, and sometimes he’d invite me to go along.

Often I’d answer with some variation of “not this time – got a lot of stuff to do, deadlines and all, etc. etc. etc.”

You know how it goes. But every now and then I’d have the good sense to say yes.

On a disc golf course, it doesn’t really matter much where you start. We’d start at whatever hole happened to be nearest to us when we got to the park.

Sometimes we’d play just two or three holes.

Other times we’d do most or all of the course.

“Did you mean to do that?” he once asked me after I launched my disc into a particularly impressive flight. It really was spectacular the way my disc clonked off three different trees before finally crashing to the ground.

But that wasn’t my best toss. Not by a long shot.

Accolades for my best-ever toss have to go to one that demonstrated a technique so rare that it really is seldom seen. Nathan and I were playing the Wills Park course, as usual, and I’d been observing his technique and mentally cataloging the things I needed to do differently.

Nathan threw first. As expected, his disc went straight and true and landed about three yards from the basket.

Then I stepped up…got into position…wound up…pulled back…and let go!

And the disk went sailing. Boy, did it ever! Straight and true – but backwards – backwards!

Believe me, that’s not something just anybody can pull off.

Turning, I watched my disc’s flight.

Nathan watched it, too, as the little disc sailed for quite a ways before landing (you guessed it) in another patch of poison ivy.

“Dad, that’s a pretty good throw,” he said. “But I think you want to go the other direction.”

That was a quite a few years ago.

But for some reason, on this particular afternoon, I find myself thinking about that toss again.

Nathan lives in New York City now, and I miss him. But when he’s back home later this year, I hope we’ll get the discs out and see if I’ve improved (and if I can stay out of the poison ivy).

Yeah, I basically suck at throwing discs. But I sure do have a lot of fun.

There are many other disc golf courses in the area, and a quick web search will show you where the nearest ones are. What about equipment?

All you need is a couple of basic discs. You can pick up discs at just about any big sporting goods store.

You’ll have a lot of fun with them too– especially if you take the kids too!

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If you haven’t heard of it, ehrlichiosisis is one of numerous diseases that ticks carry and that humans can catch when ticks bite them, but this disease was not always so well known.

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This outbreak prompted the physician to assign several residents and medical students (aka “underlings”) to tramp through the woods and go door to door in this golf community gathering information about other people who might be infected. People were asked for blood samples and patients admitted to the local hospital with fever of unknown origin also had their blood tested. An “environmental survey” was conducted of local animals to identify ticks and the

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Milton 21, Archer 19:

Milton prevails in Corky Kell thriller

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — There were plenty of distractions for Milton entering Friday night’s matchup with Archer in the Corky Kell Classic at Georgia State Stadium.

The Eagles could have been blinded by the spotlight of playing in one of the nation’s premier high school football events, and in its marquee Friday night showcase with TV cameras surrounding the sidelines. With every season opening game, there is also the process of shaking loose offseason cobwebs and bringing in new starters. The Eagles could have also been intimidated by their opponent Archer, the No. 4 ranked team in Class 7A according to the AJC preseason polls who were predicted to cruise to a win by many experts and the Maxwell Projections.

But instead of letting the spotlights or jitters get the better of them, Milton hunkered down and earned a hardfought, thrilling win over the Tigers.

“It was really a dream of ours to play in the Corky Kell, get that Friday night game and go up against an opponent like Archer,” Milton head coach Adam Clack said. “It’s humbling to be in the presence of all this, and it lived up to every bit of expectation I had. I just love we were able to have a good football game against a great opponent like that.”

Despite their talented competition, Milton incurred no turnovers or a bevy of penalties that can often be expected in a season opener.

Its retuned offense moved the ball effectively with 283 yards. Most of those yards came on the ground behind an almost an entirely new offensive line.

“I’m beyond impressed with how that unit has come together,” Clack said.

Just a few weeks after committing to Georgia Tech, Milton quarterback Jordan Yates showed off his dual-threat capability, rushing for 92 yards and two touchdowns, including a 44-yard scamper midway through the third quarter.

“He was a great game manager tonight,” Clack said. “We told him to use his legs, but we said take what [Archer] gives, you’re going to be more of the

Holden Shaw eyes a touchdown pass on the final play of the second quarter that gave Milton the lead entering halftime.

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Milton’s Jordan Yates dives to the end zone to cap off a 44-yard rushing touchdown. option QB tonight. He ran well and had some great throws when we needed them.”

Josh Edwards and Jordan Davis shared carries out of the backfield. Edwards put up 90 yards on the ground.

Yates was 7-14 passing for 72 yards and one touchdown, his passing score lighting a spark for the Eagles entering halftime.

Milton trailed 6-0 with just eight seconds remaining in the first half when Yates rolled out, switched direction, avoided two defenders and found Holden Shaw streaking across the back of the end zone as the clock ran out. Hayden Hairston’s PAT put Milton on top, a lead they did not relinquish.

Yates’ 44-yard run pushed the Eagles lead to 14-6, but Archer responded just over two minutes later with a 23-yard touchdown. Their two-point conversion attempt was thwarted by Milton cornerback Jordan Davis who stood tall when two outside receivers attempted to run

incomplete pass that caused a jubilant roar from the Milton faithful.

“You are not going to play many teams better than Archer,” Clack said.

“We had to execute well against a team like that. We had some mix-ups, but I think it all came down to the preparation this week. But this is week one against a non-region opponent. We’ll use this as part of the process.

Now it’s about what we do with it.”

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With just under eight minutes remaining, Milton capped off a 14-play drive, that included a fourth-and-1 conversion, with Yates’ second rushing score to extend their lead to 21-12.

Archer answered again with an 89yard drive, cutting the lead to 21-19 with just over three minutes left. The Tigers then forced Milton into its only three-and-out of the game to set up a thrilling finish.

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Centennial drops season opener, Blessed Trinity downs rivals

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com Northside (Warner Robins) 38, Centennial 14 Centennial dropped its sixth season opening game in seven years Friday night against Northside Warner Robins, who entered the contest ranked No. 4 in the AJC preseason poll.

Northside opened an 17-0 lead in the second quarter after a field goal, rushing touchdown and a score stemming from a Centennial interception.

Centennial cut the lead to 24-14 entering the fourth quarter but couldn’t get within striking distance before Northside added two rushing touchdowns.

It was the first meeting between the two programs.

Blessed Trinity 35, St. Pius X 13 The momentum from winning their first state championship seemed to carry over to the 2018 campaign with Blessed Trinity downing rival St. Pius X on the road Friday night. It was the Titans’ sixth-straight win over St. Pius. Both teams ranked in top-10 according to the AJC preseason poll.

Steele Chambers had two rushing scores, a touchdown reception from Jake Smith and Elijah Green added a rushing score to lead the Titans Friday night.

BT led 21-7 at the half and scored on their opening two possession of the third quarter to seal the win.

Creekview 42, Cambridge 7 Creekview got the better of Cambridge again Friday night, continuing their undefeated (7-0) streak against the Bears. It was the Bears’ third straight season opening loss to Creekview.

The Grizzlies jumped out to an early

lead with two offensive touchdowns and a blocked punt recovery in the end zone which set the tone for the contest.

First-year starting quarterback Stratton Tripp threw a touchdown pass in the third quarter, Cambridge’s sole score of the game.

Riverwood 48, Chattahoochee 14 Chattahoochee’s streak of losing the first game of its regular season now stands at eight with their loss to Riverwood at home Friday night. Hooch has not won its first game since their undefeated, state championship campaign in 2010.

Riverwood scored early and often against the Cougars, taking a 28-0 lead midway through the second quarter. With seven minutes remaining in the third, they had stretched their lead to 42-7.

Johns Creek 48, Fairfield Central 20 Fairfield Central had to endure a long, glum bus ride back to South Carolina after Johns Creek beat them in decisive fashion Friday night.

Johns Creek quarterback Zach Gibson threw three touchdowns, all to Quincy Darnell. Nate Hope had two rushing touchdowns and Neil Ilenrey returned a punt to the end zone to lead the Gladiators to their first regular season opening game win since 2012.

The Griffins cut the Johns Creek lead to 20-14 midway through the second quarter but the Gladiators scored three unanswered touchdowns to stay firmly in the lead.

The game was the Gladiators’ first with an out-of-state opponent.

Fellowship Christian 49 North Springs 39 Fellowship Christian outlasted North

Read the full recap on NorthFulton.com/ Sports Springs in an offensive shootout Friday night to earn its sixth consecutive win in the regular season opener.

The two teams exchanged scores throughout the first half and Fellowship held a 27-21 lead at the half.

North Springs tied the game on their opening possession of the second half, but Fellowship scored two unanswered touchdowns and held on in the fourth for the eventual win.

It was the first meeting between the two programs.

Holy Innocents’ 42, Mount Pisgah 21 Mount Pisgah’s streak of wins over Holy Innocents’ came to an end at three Friday night.

The Golden Bears scored on their opening two possessions, but Pisgah tied the game with a 75-yard punt return score by Greyson Stevens and a Stevens touchdown reception from quarterback Connor Norwood.

Holy Innocents’ scored two unanswered touchdowns ahead of Norwood and Stevens’ second touchdown connection. The Golden Bears then added two unanswered touchdowns midway through the fourth to seal their victory.

Forsyth Central 42, Chamblee 7 The wait is finally over for Forsyth Central. The Bulldogs won their first game since September 2016 Friday night at home against Chamblee.

Central opened a 21-7 halftime lead and kept Chamblee scoreless in the

second half while crossing the goal line three more times.

Three different rushers scored in the lopsided win, which was the sixth all-time meeting between the programs who formerly played together in Region 6-AAAA. Wheeler 28, Lambert 14 Turnovers proved costly for the Longhorns as their win streak against Wheeler came to an end Friday. After dropping the first two contests between the schools, the Wildcats prevailed over the Longhorns on the road Friday night.

Lambert committed four interceptions on the night and never led.

Wheeler opened a 14-0 lead in the first 10 minutes of the game and extended the gap to three scores with a 93-yard touchdown early in the second.

Quarterback Peyton Rich threw two touchdown passes in the latter part of the game, but Lambert’s second score came with just nine seconds remaining to hand Wheeler the comfortable win.

Lambert has not won a season opener since 2012.

Cherokee 18, North Forsyth 16 Cherokee forced five interceptions and two fumbles to down North Forsyth in the third straight season-opening meeting between the two teams in the last five years.

Cherokee opened an 18-7 lead in the final minute of the second half and used North’s giveaways to earn their first victory since November of 2016.

Carter Mullikin was 9-29 passing for 75 yards with five interceptions and led the rushing charge with 114 yards and a touchdown.

North freshman Jumel Lewis had two interceptions.

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The email asked the woman to purchase eight gift cards, worth $50 each, and send the numbers to the scammer.

The woman did so believing that she was helping the PTA organization.

However, she later realized that she had been duped and contacted police.

Stolen credit cards used following car burglary MILTON, Ga. — A Milton woman’s car was burglarized while at a local park and her stolen credit cards were quickly used to rack up thousands of dollars in charges.

On Aug. 12, the woman went to Bell Memorial Park for her son’s baseball tryouts. She told police she took her cell phone and keys but left her purse in the front passenger floorboard of her Range Rover.

Around two hours later she returned to the car to find the rear passenger window had been smashed and her purse, which contained her wallet, multiple credit cards, passport and license was missing.

While attempting to cancel the stolen credit cards, the woman was notified that multiple fraudulent charges had already been made. One card was charged $811 at an Alpharetta Walmart and another card was used at Kroger in Canton with charges of $1,100 and $304.

Other cards were used for over $4,000.

The Range Rover was parked outside of the field of view of the park’s security cameras, but officers were able to lift three fingerprints from the car.

Intoxicated man cited for disorderly conduct MILTON, Ga. — A man was recently cited for disorderly conduct under the influence after walking in the middle of the street along Morris Road.

Milton police received a call stating a man was walking in the street and was possibly intoxicated.

Responding officers located the man walking in a parking lot.

He admitted to drinking and to walking in the middle of the road. The man stated he was on his way home, which was in the woods, to retrieve his medication.

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Tax: Continued from Page 11 this, Ellis considers the vote to be illegal and asked his fellow commissioners to revoke the decision.

“I do not think, certainly in terms of the spirit of the way the Georgia Tax Payer Bill of Rights reads, that we acted in the spirit of it, and I would question whether we even complied with it,” Ellis said.

Fulton County Attorney Patrise Perkins-Hooker advised commissioners that the vote was not illegal or in violation of any Fulton County policy. Morris said he had spoken with private lawyers who told him the vote was legally challengeable.

Still up for debate is whether the anticipated $20 million in additional revenue will be spent this year or held in reserves. County Chief Financial Officer Sharon Whitmore presented the 10.2 rate as a way the county could continue to lower the millage rate over the next four years while maintaining the reserve fund.

“Part of the premise for setting it at the 10.2 mills was this 5-year plan the CFO put forth showing a descending

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I do not think, certainly in terms of the spirit of the way the Georgia Tax Payer Bill of Rights reads, that we acted in the spirit of it, and I would question whether we even complied with it.”

Bob Ellis Fulton County commissioner millage rate over the next four years if we start high,” Morris said in an interview prior to the Aug. 15 meeting. “Well, that won’t happen if the commission spends all this windfall, and I’m afraid they will.”

Before voting for the 10.2 rate, commissioners Marvin Arrington and Natalie Hall raised questions about putting the money toward cost of living adjustments for county employees, bringing court staffing to meet American Bar Association standards and expanding social services.

At the Aug. 15 meeting, the commissioners also heard a proposal to raise the 2018 budget for the District Attorney’s Office to meet staffing needs. The commission ultimately tabled this vote due to a lack of clarity about where the money would come from, but Arrington said the county could use the $20 million in additional revenue.

Whitmore told commissioners that spending the additional revenue would require another vote to authorize changes to overall expenditures.

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Changes: Continued from Page 9 crackers are unique, handmade one of a kind, Rodgers said.

“This program is either going to contract or expand based on the response we get from the businesses and the citizens,” Rodgers said. “This is not something we’re trying to force feed anybody.

We’re hoping some of that specialness will translate to Alpharetta.”

Initially, the city will run point on the setup, but Rodgers said that task will eventually be turned over to some other community group – a church, a business or community organization. The nutcrackers will be taken down, washed and stored at the end of the holidays, he said.

The nutcracker display is not the only change coming to downtown.

Scarecrow Harvest and the companion Brew Moon Festival, which has tradi-

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“Scarecrow Harvest is an all-kids event and we just feel the park is a bet-

ter site for that,” Rodgers said. “If you remember the history of the Brew Moon Festival, they took advantage of the Scarecrow Harvest stage we had set up.

So where the Scarecrow Harvest goes, the Brew Moon has to follow to take advantage of the stage.”

Another Alpharetta staple, the Wire and Wood Festival in October, will feature a welcome change this year. The event will be free.

Rodgers said local business sponsorship has covered expenses.

This year, Wire and Wood will have stages on both sides of Ga. 9 because it coincides with the official opening of City Center the second weekend of October.

In December, the city will usher in the holiday season with its traditional tree lighting ceremony downtown. This year, the city will also host a day of giving event on the second Saturday of December where visitors will be encouraged to drop off canned food and toys for distribution to those in need.

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Jill E. Stasiek, 75, of Alpharetta, passed Roswell Funeral Home away August 7, 2018.

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Bookkeeper - Full time

North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) has an immediate position available as Bookkeeper to work with the Controller.

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MAIN CLASSIFIEDS continued from page 29 Bargains Building Supplies ALUMINUM LADDER, 28’, 2 parts $100. 404312-8719

Collectibles CHRISTMAS DECOR: White bear 23”wX36”h, $125. 770-855-9772

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MAPLE DINING ROOM HUTCH, $200. 770753-4367 DINING ROOM TABLE, glass top, cherry inlay, 6 covered roll-back chairs $800. 404-889-3233 OPEN HUTCH, solid cherry/brass. $400.

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Royal blue. You haul.

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Re-grouting is also available. Call 678-8871868 for free estimate.

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