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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested two juveniles Oct. 11 after they allegedly carjacked an 84-year-old woman and led officers on a chase through metro Atlanta. Officers are still looking for a third suspect connected to the incident.

Alpharetta police responded to an armed robbery around 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at a parking lot on Fanfare Way. The victim, the 84-year-old woman, wasn’t harmed during the incident.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police are looking for a man suspected of taking $150 from a tip jar Oct. 11 at an acupuncture business in North Point Mall.

An employee called police the next day after they noticed during closing that all of the tip money was missing.

Security footage showed a man and two children selling candy bars approach the kiosk. The man took all of the money from the tip jar and split it between both of the children’s baskets.

The employees keep track of tip money as it is made, and their records showed that the jar contained about $150 that day.

Suspect allegedly steals display phone from store ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police are looking for a suspect connected to

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a black BMW SUV, to a fast food restaurant in East Point. But before East Point police arrived, the three juvenile suspects fled in the vehicle.

Atlanta police and Georgia State Patrol pursued the suspects at 9:45 p.m. south on I-20 toward the downtown connector.

A state trooper caught up with the suspects after they exited from the interstate at Mt. Zion Boulevard and headed onto I-75 north. The suspects were stopped using a precision immobilization technique maneuver, which caused the BMW to strike the patrol car as well as

a Jeep.

The Jeep flipped on its roof, and the driver suffered minor injuries. The state trooper likewise injured his wrist during the incident.

The suspects exited the vehicle and fled on foot across the interstate, jumping fences and heading into a commercial area. They allegedly threw away two handguns before police caught up with them.

The handguns were later identified as stolen.

Two of the suspects were arrested

by Atlanta police, but the third escaped capture.

an Oct. 9 shoplifting incident at the TMobile on Windward Parkway.

A T-Mobile employee told police she saw a man dressed in camouflage gear enter at 2:30 p.m. and browse the iPhone model display area.

A few minutes later, the employee was alerted that one of the tamper alarms had gone off. She approached the suspect, who was attempting to separate a phone from the display case, and told him to stop and that he was being recorded.

The suspect continued to pull until he detached the phone and ran out of the store heading east.

The stolen phone was a gold Apple iPhone valued at $1,100.

The store officer followed the suspect and grabbed the backpack he was wearing, asking him to return the shoes.

The suspect gave up the backpack but continued walking away.

Inside the bag, the officer found four pairs of underwear and several pairs of Tshirts that were all stolen from the store.

Suspect sought for theft from Nordstrom location ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police are looking for a suspect connected to an Oct. 9 shoplifting incident at the Nordstrom on North Point Parkway.

The loss prevention officer told police that the suspect had previously stolen from the store.

Footage showed the suspect grab a pair of $60 shoes, remove the anti-theft device and put on the shoes. He walked around some more and left without paying.

Thieves ransack house while owner is away JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek police are looking for suspects connected to a home burglary that occurred Oct. 12 at Laurel Greek Way. The homeowner left the house Oct. 7-12 for a business trip. He called police shortly after returning when he saw the master bedroom had been ransacked.

The bed was covered in open jewelry boxes and bags of miscellaneous trinkets.

All of these items were fake, but the homeowner said all of the pieces of real and expensive jewelry were missing. Both his and his wife’s passports were missing as well.

The suspect additionally used the toilet without flushing.

Police found that one of the basement doors had been smashed.

The house has an alarm system that the homeowner said he was positive had been active before he left.

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Women run for office across North Fulton

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — With recordbreaking numbers of women running for office nation-wide, many have dubbed 2018 the “year of the woman,” and North Atlanta is no exception to the phenomenon.

Regardless of the outcome in November, at least three local districts will be represented by women. The U.S. 6th Congressional District, which represents most of the North Atlanta suburbs, will elect either Karen Handel or Lucy McBath. In the Georgia House, Betty Price and Mary Robichaux are running for District 48 in Roswell, and Kelly Stewart and Angelika Kausche are competing for District 50 in Johns Creek.

Across Georgia, 121 women are running for the state Legislature, nearly double the number currently serving, 61, according to the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University.

For some women, the decision to run was a response to the 2016 election, which featured the first woman as a presidential nominee of a major American party. Kausche, the Democratic candidate for state House District 50, said that she found many women shared her feelings of anger and betrayal.

“We were all asking ourselves, especially a large number of middle-aged women were asking ourselves, we had gone through the process of feminism,

women’s liberation, fighting for more rights for women, and all of the sudden there was this aggressive rhetoric against women.”

Kausche said it felt like the country was moving backwards on women’s rights. This motivated her to march in the Atlanta March for Social Justice and Women, the local manifestation of women’s marches that happened across the world Jan. 21, 2017, the day following President Donald Trump’s inauguration.

The march led to more political activism.

Kausche worked on Jon Ossoff’s campaign for the 6th U.S. Congressional district in 2017 where she joined a network of other Democrat women motivated by the current political climate, including Luisa Wakeman who is running for House District 43 in East Cobb and Shea Roberts running for District 52 in Sandy Springs.

“We said we can either sit idly by and say ‘oh this will pass’ or we can get up and do something,” Kausche said.

Kausche’s experience is not universal among women running for office, or even Democrat women. Robichaux, the Democrat candidate for District 48, said for her it was a “personal decision” not influenced by the national tide of women candidates.

This year is not the first election cycle dubbed “the year of the woman.”

The term also was used in 1992 when the number of women elected to the U.S. Senate rose from two to six.

Today, 23 women serve in the U.S.

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Across Georgia, 121 women are running for the state Legislature, nearly double the number currently serving, 61, according to the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University.

Women in Georgia Senate, House

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of state legislators are women Senate. Women make up 19.3 percent of the U.S. House and 25.5 percent of state legislatures. The United States is ranked 103rd in the world for the proportion of women in congress or parliament by the Inter-Parliamentary Union.

“It would be wonderful to see the equal proportion and be population based,” Robichaux said. “That doesn’t happen in not only public office but in a lot of industries unfortunately.”

The Georgia Legislature is 73.3 percent male, both U.S. Senators are men and no woman has served as governor to date.

Handel is the only woman from Georgia currently serving in Congress, out of seven who have ever served and the first Republican woman.

There is a notable partisan gap among women running in 2018. For Democrats, 356 women are running for the U.S. House, compared to 120 Republican women. In Georgia, out of the 121 women running for the state Legislature, 91 are Democrats and 30 are Republican.

But the partisan disparity is not unique to 2018. In the Georgia General Assembly, there has never been more Republican woman than Democrat women in either chamber, although Republicans have had majorities in both since 2005.

Stewart, the Republican candidate for District 50, said she was surprised by the partisan gap among women.

“There are several good Republican women you can look at on a national level, on a state level that have done tremendous things,” Stewart said. “I would love to see more women step up and take those leadership roles. I’m not sure why they don’t.”

Stewart said she would like to see more women in office, but finding qualified candidates is more important than meeting a quota.

Georgia Senate: 13/56

Georgia House: 50/180 According to the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University

“Obviously, I would like to see a good representation of a community,” she said. “I’m not laser beam focused on should a certain percentage be men, should a certain percentage be women.

I just want to see qualified people who are committed to conservative principles.”

Kausche said the need for diverse representation goes beyond gender.

“We need to have more women, and that is regardless of party,” Kausche said. “In general, we need to have a balanced representation of the population in the Legislature so that those people that make the laws can actually speak to the problems or the issues people actually have.”

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Mayors decry process for deciding North Fulton’s transit future Alpharetta, Johns Creek officials claim cities are getting left out

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Two North Fulton mayors say they’ve been muted from having a say on who will represent their area on the region’s new transit governing board.

Alpharetta and Johns Creek mayBodker ors labeled a recent caucus of area mayors “a sham” after the group met to elect a representative who will help appoint a district member on The ATL, the region’s new transit governing body.

“I’m just trying to raise awareness of Gilvin the fact that 250,000 [North Fulton] people in an area that has paid MARTA taxes for 40 years are basically being left out of the process,” Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin said.

Created by the Georgia Legislature this year, The ATL will serve as an umbrella agency to guide funding, planning and expansion of transit in 13 counties in and around Atlanta. It works in conjunction with existing transit systems.

Member counties must “opt in” to any specific project or funding mechanism, and no local sales taxes can be raised without approval from residents via a referendum.

The ATL’s governing board will consist of 15 members, five already appointed by state officials. The other 10 will be named by a panel of elected officials within each of the 10 districts that make up the metro Atlanta transit region.

Each of these panels consists of one mayor elected by mayors of the cities within each district. (Atlanta’s mayor has an extra seat on all panels for districts that fall within her city.)

In addition to the one mayoral seat, the nominating panel includes county commission chairs and state senators and representatives who represent any portion of that ATL district.

Most district nominating panels have more than two dozen state and local elected officials. So, in most cases, the mayoral representative accounts for about 1/24th of the panel vote.

Still, that vote is important to the

cities of North Fulton, the two mayors Nelson argue.

Ball Ground The eastern portion of Alpharetta Waleska and all of Johns Creek are the only District 1 North Fulton cities lying in District 2.

District Canton 2 The district also encompasses western Cumming Gwinnett and eastern Forsyth counties.

Holly Springs At the District 2 mayors’ caucus Aug. Rest Haven Milton Buford 18, Alpharetta and Johns Creek mayors Woodstock Sugar Hill Mountain Park Alpharetta said they were outnumbered by six Roswell Johns Creek Suwanee mayors from Gwinnett County.

Duluth Alpharetta’s Gilvin and Johns Creek District Berkeley Lake 3 Mayor Mike Bodker say the election of Peachtree Corners Norcross Buford Mayor Phillip Beard toDistrict represent 4 Sandy Springs District 6 cities in District 2 puts the people of North Fulton County at a disadvantage.

They also point out that North Fulton cities lying in District 1 just west District 5 District 7 of Ga. 400 are also outnumbered. The Atlanta district includes five North Fulton cities District 8 but six cities from Cherokee County.

The fact remains, he said, that Paying population ignored, mayor Gwinnett County has a mayoral represays District sentative from Buford serving on the Having his city divided by Ga. 400 9 nomination panel of District 2, and Suinto two districts adds to the problem, wanee Mayor Jimmy Burnette serving Gilvin said. for District 6. North Fulton has none.

“Alpharetta’s in two districts that District 10 drama to the west A little less are primarily dominated by Gwinnett The District 1 meeting included County and Cherokee County,” he said. mayoral representatives from five North “Our state legislators are outnumbered Fulton cities: Sandy Springs, Mountain in the two districts in which we are Park, Roswell, Alpharetta and Milton. divided.”

Cherokee County had six.

Neither Cherokee nor Gwinnett have Roswell Mayor Lori Henry was out ever been part of the region’s dominant of town, and her office said she was not transit system, MARTA. available to comment on the District 1 Gilvin said that Alpharetta has mayoral caucus. already been targeted for three transit However, Milton Mayor Joe Lockstations, yet the city has no direct input wood said he didn’t sense any fury at with The ATL commission. the meeting. Lockwood described the “As much as we need to have Gwinmeeting as “congenial, with a lot less nett and Cherokee counties involved in drama.” a regional transit program, the fact is, District 1 mayors elected Woodstock they haven’t paid a dime into it yet,” Mayor Donnie Henriques as its delegate Gilvin said. “They’re dominating the districts that are going to determine our to the panel choosing a representative to The ATL governing board. future.”

State Sen. Brandon Beach, a leading Johns Creek’s Bodker was no less figure in drafting the legislation creating blunt. He said he nominated Gilvin as The ATL and a resident of Alpharetta, the District 2 mayors’ representative, said concerns raised by the two North and his motion didn’t receive a second.

Fulton mayors are unfounded.

“I have never in my public life seen Regional transit will have plenty of a case in a nomination process where a North Fulton voices, he said. nomination didn’t receive a second as a Freda Hardage from Johns Creek matter of courtesy,” Bodker said. “Jim and will be incoming chairwoman of MARTA I didn’t even vote. I felt like it was a sham and will have a major say in regional and we kind of left saying ‘we’re done.’” transit issues, he said. In addition, he Bodker said it appears North Fulton had been gerrymandered out of the pro- said, there are three board members of the Georgia Regional Transportation cess. He said he doesn’t know whether the legislation was deliberately set up to Authority (GRTA), Dick Anderson, Ann Hanlon and Al Nash, all with North exclude North Fulton, but the process Fulton ties. has allowed it to happen.

Governing the ATL The region’s new transit oversight agency, The ATL, will be governed by a 16-member commission. State officials, including the governor, lieutenant governor and Speaker of the House, have a total of five appointments. The board also includes a non-voting member in the head of GDOT. This list of appointments includes: • Chairman Charles Sutlive, director of corporate communications for Georgia Power Co. • Charlotte Nash, Gwinnett County Commission chair • Rep. Earl Ehrhart, retiring state representative (Republican) from Powder Springs • Mark Toro, managing partner at North American Properties • Teddy Russell, co-owner and president of Russell Landscape The other 10 appointments will be made by elected officials within the 10 districts drawn to represent a 13-county area around Metro Atlanta. Each district’s selection panel is composed of one mayor, all county commission chairpersons whose counties fall within the district and all state senators and representatives whose legislative districts fall within The ATL district. Most districts have more than two dozen elected officials serving to select its member to The ATL commission.

The final 10 members to the commission will be named by Dec. 1. For more information on The ATL, visit: http://www.srta. ga.gov/atl/.

The area’s link to representation doesn’t stop there, Beach said, adding that Mark Toro, whose North American Properties launched Avalon in Alpharetta, has already been named to The ATL board. So has Teddy Russell, whose Russell Landscaping service covers North Fulton, he said.

“The thought of us not having any representation is just completely wrong,” Beach said.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta dug in its heels on the issue of building heights Oct. 15 when the City Council tabled a proposal to allow a 48-foot office building on Old Milton Parkway near downtown.

Debate over the issue see-sawed until the City Council ultimately voted 4-3 to table the issue.

The item has been rescheduled for another hearing this week.

The decision marks a watershed in the city’s recent move to tighten zoning variances which some on the council argue have contributed to an uneven urban landscape and ignore codes developed by the community.

Other council members, however, took a different view at the Monday night meeting. They argued that the City Council has little business playing architect at the last minute on proposed developments.

At issue was a proposed office complex, One Alpharetta City, on 2 acres on the north side of Old Milton Parkway near Haynes Bridge Road. Kairos Development was seeking to construct a 30,000 square foot office building and a 22,260 square foot office building wrapping a parking deck on the property.

The company appeared before the council seeking a zoning change from residential, office and institutional to downtown live-work. It also sought an exception to increase the building heights from the 40 feet allowed under city code to 48 feet for one building and to 44 feet for the second.

Currently, building heights along Old Milton Parkway and nearby Thompson Street typically do not exceed 40 feet in height. There are a few exceptions, including Kairos’ Thompson Street Flats to the north that received a height exception to 48 feet from the City Council two years ago.

Also nearby, Old Milton Holdings – Liberty Village allows up to 45 feet in height, and some City Center mixed-use buildings are 60 feet in height.

Art Rountree, operations director for Kairos, told the City Council that the office buildings are designed to present a stately first impression as the gateway to downtown Alpharetta.

“Class A professional office buildings that have great architecture, they have

taller first levels, and that’s in your zoning, and I think it’s appropriate,” Rountree said. “We’re not building a high rise here. We’re replacing a crematory that enters the city of Alpharetta.”

The list of names associated with the architecture include renowned designer Lew Oliver who lent his expertise in creating the 20-foot first floor entrance with palladium windows. Lowering the height, Rountree said, would squash the appearance and damage the effect.

The project had received unanimous approval last month from the Alpharetta Planning Commission, which had allowed one building at 56 feet. In the intervening month, the developer lowered that height to 48 feet.

But it was a different story Oct. 15, when several council members pointed out that the height exceptions to nearby structures had been granted by a different city council. The current council has two new members and a new mayor, all seated in May. Two of the new council members, Karen Richard and John Hipes, led the opposition to further height variances.

“Creating exceptions and large variances is something that we consider very strongly,” Richard said, asking whether the developers could live with 44 feet rather than the 48 feet requested. Rountree responded that Kairos already had 48 feet residential on Thompson Street.

Richard countered that the Thompson Street height variance had been granted by an earlier council.

She then made a motion to approve the development but added restrictions that both buildings not exceed 44 feet in height. That motion ultimately failed when other council members added amendments that were not accepted.

Hipes dug in.

“You could not have done a better job of summing up my concerns than your final comments,” he told the developers. “You used the fact there’s 48 feet elsewhere as a justification for 48 feet now, and we build 48 here, then it is 52 feet on the corner… that argument is one of the strong reasons for not letting the genie out of the bottle going down the street.”

Councilman Jason Binder said he loves the architecture of both buildings.

On the other hand, he said, he’s heard architecture argued before as a means to grant variances.

“I don’t want to fall for it again,” he said, adding that he rejected even a 4-foot variance. But other council mem-

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One of two office buildings proposed by Kairos Development includes a first floor with a lobby featuring 20-foot ceilings and palladium windows designed by Lew Oliver.

bers disagreed.

“Ten years ago, we would’ve begged somebody to come into Alpharetta and build this kind of architecture,” Councilman Donald Mitchell said. “It fits with everything. We have a Planning Commission that voted unanimously for it.”

Councilman Dan Merkel said he opposed dropping the height because it put the council in the position of

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Mayor Jim Gilvin, who served as a council member in 2016 when some of the surrounding height variances were granted, also weighed in with remarks to the developer.

He said he voted in favor of the height variance on the Thompsons Street Flats two years ago because he was tired of seeing townhomes going up in the area and he welcomed something different.

“If I’d have known you all were going to beat me over the head with those buildings when I voted for them, I would’ve voted against them,” Gilvin said.

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Roswell Arts Fund introduces new staff, board, program

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Several changes are coming to the Roswell Arts Fund, the city’s partner organization that acts an advocate for the arts community.

Two new people have been appointed to the Board of Directors: Kent Knowles and Diane Peoples.

Knowles is a Foundation Studies Professor at SCAD-Atlanta, where he has learned the business and academic side of the arts. He is also a figurative painter.

Peoples currently works with Decisely Insurance Solutions LLC, a benefits brokerage and human resource services firm specializing in integrated technology solutions for small businesses. She brings decades of marketing experience and communication to the Roswell Arts Fund.

Additionally, two new staff members have been added to the Roswell Arts Fund.

Emma Chammah will take on a new role as the organization’s first public art administrator. She holds a Masters of Architecture from Tulane University

School of Architecture.

Chammah said she believes public art should be rooted in the community and integrated in the social and economic fabric.

Becky Peters Kiles was announced as the new Marketing & Outreach administrator. She started her career as an actor and graduated from Kennesaw State University. She later transitioned her skills to arts administration and brings experience working with several facets of the arts industry.

As part of the National Arts and Humanities month, held every October, the Roswell Arts Fund also recently announced a new membership program.

Membership will include invitations to exclusive member events and artist talks, quarterly member-only updates and discounts to ticket events.

Higher level members will have the opportunity to attend the December 2018 Patron and Benefactor Reception, which will include a sneak peek at the sculptures selected for the fourth annual ArtAround Roswell 2019 Sculpture Tour.

For more information on the organization and its new membership program, visit roswellartsfund.org.

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Fulton Science Academy holds inaugural career fair

By NIK GLATT interns@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Students got a chance to sample what life after graduation is like at the inaugural Fulton Science Academy career fair Oct. 10.

The fair is a new addition to the school’s Career Readiness program, which started three years ago to expose the students to different colleges and careers.

Austin Scholtz is a current senior at Fulton Science Academy and a semifinalist for a National Merit Scholarship.

He uses the different programs offered to assist and encourage him during the process, and help him plan his future career path.

“I want to major in computer science if I go to Georgia Tech,” Scholtz said. “But if I went to one of the ivy leagues, I would go with computer engineering. I’ve always loved computers and it’s just something I’d like to do for a job because I think I’m very good at it.”

Once the students find their career interest, they are linked with mentors from the industry through the school’s mentorship program.

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Allscripts Vice President of Client Technology Services Davind Maharaj and Spiralogics’ Chief Technology Officer Saunak Ranjitkar host a mock interview with student Charlses Bolocan. outside world,” Fulton Science Academy college counselor Devi Selvakumar said.

“They have the ability to find out what kind of majors they are interested in, if not major, what kind of career they’re interested in.”

The fair consisted of a career showcase, resume workshop, mock interviews and a panel discussion.

At the career showcase and panel discussion, professionals from various companies spoke to the student body

about their jobs and how they work in their environments.

Some of the companies and agencies presenting at the fair included Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Alpharetta Children’s Dentistry, Honeywell Automation, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Cox Communications, Northside Hospital, Pyramid Consulting, Allscripts, Intel and Spiralogics.

“I am proud to say that Fulton Science Academy is surrounded by a community of wonderful people,” Selvakumar said. “The strong networks we have here are ready to jump in and help the kids.”

Between the showcase and panel discussion, students either participated in a mock interview or worked on their resume using college planning software called Naviance.

The mock interviews were held by the professionals in order to prepare students and immerse them in an environment similar to an actual job interview.

They also received feedback on communications, strengths and areas of improvements.

In addition to the career fair, Fulton Science Academy has an annual career day where alumni are invited to talk about their experience at the school and their college application process.

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By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Those with old prescription drugs and other expired medications lying about the house have a chance this month to clear the shelves.

The Johns Creek Police Department will participate in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s drug take back initiative Saturday, Oct. 27. Police will collect expired or unwanted prescription drugs or over-the-counter medication at Target, 5950 State Bridge Road, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The benefit of drug take back programs is two-fold. Improperly disposed drugs can get into waterways and hurt the environment. Secondly, drugs lying around the home create easy access for someone with a substance abuse problem.

“It’s a great way to safely dispose of it,” Community Outreach Officer M.D.Meberg said. “You can keep it away from potential drug abusers and keep it out of our water system.”

About 70 percent of misused prescription drugs come from friends or family, according to the Fulton County Opioid Taskforce. The Center for Disease Control estimates 72,000 Americans died from drug overdose in 2017 and opioid overdoses have quadrupled since 1999.

The Oct. 27 event will not accept needles, sharps, syringes with needles, thermometers, IV bags, bloody or infectious waste, personal care products, empty containers, inhalers, medical equipment or hydrogen peroxide.

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Fulton early voting hits snag

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Fulton County voters flooded polls the first day of early voting Oct. 15 only to be met with long waits and frustration when the systems experienced technical problems.That morning, early voting locations in the county’s libraries could not use the electronic system to log people’s votes. Voters were forced to cast their ballots by hand, slowing down lines by as much as 30 min.

“At this time, Fulton County’s early voting polling locations at libraries are experiencing network technical issues,” the county’s Department of Registration and Elections said in a statement. “Unfortunately, they are unable to quickly verify voter’s registrations. The county’s Information Technology Department and internet provider are working diligently to resolve the issue.”

Network issues were resolved a few hours later before 2 p.m. Despite the technical hiccup, Monday’s early voting saw record turnout, with over 10,500 ballots cast. One of the most hotly contested races is between Democrat Stacey Abrams and Republican Brian Kemp for governor. The early voting period runs through Nov. 2.

Early voting locations include: • Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta • Johns Creek Environmental Campus, 8100 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta • Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton • East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell The Roswell Library at 115 Norcross Street is undergoing renovations and will not be open to early voting this year.

Additionally, select outreach sites will be open for two days during this period to help increase voting accessibility. Some of these sites include: • Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek on Oct. 25-26 • Roswell Neighborhood Senior Center, 1250 Warsaw Road, Roswell on Oct. 20-21.

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Gwinnett Tech showcases in-demand careers

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Close to 250 potential students flooded Gwinnett Technical College’s North Fulton campus Oct. 17 for the annual Career Worx, a daylong preview of the institution’s 140 program offerings.

Representatives from the career fields provided attendees with a look at the school’s hands-on learning programs.

For example, in the nursing lab visitors could try out the space where students learn nursing skills before their clinical training.

“We’re a smaller program, compared to other [nursing] programs, so it’s a small class size,” nursing instructor Chuntiel James said. “For our career changer students, this is a two-year program, so they can get out and start a new career.”

This career focus extends beyond the nursing school. Gwinnett Tech offers many of the state’s most in-demand jobs, such as welding, computer programing and early childhood care.

“We really focus on workforce development and hands-on training,” said Melissa Smith, a representative for the college.

The effectiveness of this approach is evident by the 99.7 percent job placement rate Gwinnett Tech students see after and sometimes even before they graduate.

“Our mission as a technical college is for them to come here, graduate with a job and little to no student debt,” Smith said.

Another way Gwinnett Tech helps students graduate with less debt is through dual enrollment. Dual enroll-

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Potential students explore the nursing lab at Gwinnett Technical College North Fulton Campus Oct. 17.

ment allows high school students to take college classes with free tuition and graduate with credits that can transfer to any University System of Georgia school.

Gwinnett Tech offers two Career Worx preview events a year, at the Lawrenceville campus in the spring and Alpharetta in the fall.

Gwinnett Technical College’s Alpharetta-North Fulton campus is at 2875 Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta.

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Phipps, North Point lead transformation of American malls Most of you know by now that the mall is falling out of fashion. What is fun to watch is how many of them are being transformed.

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America’s oldest shopping mall, The Westminster Arcade in Providence, Rhode Island, opened in 1828, was fully renovated in 2008 and turned into a micro-apartment complex. The units average 300 square feet – which certainly fits the description of “micro.”

And here is one that is a real example of the times: the site of Randall Park Mall in Ohio was converted into an 855,000-square-foot shipping center for Amazon.

I don’t think any of this is new news. You don’t have to look too far to find a mall that has been awkwardly retrofitted. I actually have a friend who owns a mall and is in the middle of a major conversion there. He’s trying to find a home for an escalator. If anyone wants one, let me know. The news is that conversions are starting to happen.

The owners of Phipps Mall in Buckhead and North Point Mall in Alpharetta are making major overhauls to not only the looks of the malls, but the uses for them. According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Simon Property Group is breaking ground on a new mixed-use project on the northwest

portion of the Phipps campus, redeveloping the Belk department store. The $200 million project will be a 150-room Nobu Hotel and restaurant, 13-story office building and 90,000-square-foot LifeTime Athletic facility. The additions are coming after a major renovation that included the additions of apartments and a complete remodel of the building’s façade.

Simon isn’t necessarily changing the uses inside the mall, but with the additions of the hotel, the office building and the apartments, and even the LifeTime, it is planting more people — more shoppers — within walking distance of it. It’s turning the mall from a single, retail-use into a mixed-use, creating its own economic ecosystem.

General Growth Properties is planning a similar project with that idea in mind at its North Point Mall campus in Alpharetta. The project will remove the Sears department store from the mall and replace it with a 14-acre, mixeduse project. It will include 328 apartments and almost 30,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space around a 2.5-acre plaza with a multi-use trail system snaking throughout. The mall had already converted several stores into leasable office space with common areas for collaborative working.

The North Point Mall project is more unique because it is actually part of a bigger initiative by the City of Alpharetta and its North Point Livable Centers Initiative. The initiative’s aim is to transform the “oceans of parking lots” along North Point Parkway into more pedestrian-friendly development.

The city is developing a new set of zoning and regulatory guidelines that will act as an overlay of existing guidelines, and will help facilitate the initiatives’ objectives.

One of those objectives is to bring in more residential development to the area. There already is a significant office presence there, creating a

relatively healthy daytime customer base for the intense retail up and down North Point Parkway. But adding more residents within walking distance who could shop at night and on the weekends would help even more.

With the city looking at the entire area around the mall, it is helping to ensure a common look, or brand, throughout the district. They hired MKSK to develop a “placemaking plan.”

“Placemaking fosters strong community identity by providing development guidelines that brand an area through architecture, signage and public spaces,” said Alpharetta’s Community Development Director Kathi Cook.

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From mom to millionaire Local entrepreneur takes business risk that pays off

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — When Joyce Bone was 28 years old, she was standing in the detergent aisle at Walmart debating whether the bottle of Tide would push her budget over the limit.

It was in that moment she knew she needed to change her life.

The stay-at-home mom from Roswell decided to take a $10,000 risk and in 1995, co-founded EarthCare, an environmental company that has since grown into a $125 million NASDAQtraded business.

At the Women Who Walk the Walk event Oct. 16 at the Golf Club of Georgia, she shared her story about being a mom of three boys with a tight family budget.

“As I stood there, I was feeling more squeezed,” she said. “I realized if bought that bottle, I would be over budget. I thought, ‘this is ridiculous that I can’t

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The moment felt familiar to Bone, who grew up in a similar situation where her family was hypersensitive to the family’s purse strings. She was often told “no” when she asked for something, due to a lack of funding for frivolous items.

“This became representative of my future and my children’s future,” she said. “At that point, I thought this story has to change. I refused to live the way I grew up. I had to do something, and I decided I would start a business. I committed right there in the Walmart. If it’s meant to be, it’s up to me.”

Bone began by learning from an educational program that teaches people how to start a business, and soon was writing down any idea she had for future businesses. At a lunch with a former boss, the two decided to make those plans real.

“The thing about being committed to a process or cause is it’s always on your mind,” Bone said. “I joined the least-likely business that you’d find a 28-year-old stay-at-home mom involved in. You always have to sell people what they want to be sold…It’s always about them.”

From EarthCare, she expanded her business interests in 2014 and launched Bone Up On Business, a program that helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into cash. As a coach and consultant, Bone now works mostly with female business owners who have revenues under $1 million desiring to accelerate profitability.

“Sometimes, you just have to stick your neck out,” Bone said. “And I did.

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In 2010, she wrote a book, “Millionaire Moms — The Art of Raising a Business and a Family at the Same Time,” to encourage and support entrepreneurial women.

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CALENDAR JOHNS CREEK FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL

SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT AT SMITH PLANTATION Hear from Smith Family Spirits, young and old, as they wander the house lit by candlelight and hand out candy to trick-or-treaters. There will be ghost tales, spooky activities, marshmallow roasting, s’mores, apple cider and hot chocolate. Tours begin every 20 minutes starting at 6 p.m. at Smith Plantation Historic House Museum at 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell. The cost is $5. Children under 5 years old are free. For more information, visit roswellgov.com.

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What: Come see Milton’s Marching Band Competition among 17 area High School Bands.

It will be an evening filled with music, colorguard, concessions, bake sale and a 50/50 raffle.

When: Saturday, Nov. 3, 2-10 p.m.

Where: Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway, Milton More info: miltonband.org/wci

SAVE A MUSTANG, SAVE A VET BBQ BASH

What: Help fund a horse training program for our military veterans where they will learn the therapeutic and healing process of “gentling” a wild mustang horse. Live music, auctions and food.

When: Saturday, Nov. 11, 4:30-8 p.m.

Where: Chukkar Farm, 1140 Liberty Grove Road, Alpharetta Cost: $50 More info: samsav.org

What: Children, Kindergarten through fifth-grade, can join, dressed up in their favorite costumes, to party with small groups during regular UpStreet hour.

When: Sunday, Oct. 28 Where: North Point Community Church, 4250 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: northpoint.org

TRUNK OR TREAT

What: Come in a non-scary, family friendly costume and enjoy the fun and excitement of walking around together to get candy, treats, smiles and laughter.

When: Sunday, Oct. 28, 3-5 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek Baptist Church, 6910 McGinnis Ferry Road, Alpharetta More info: jcbc.org What: Join for a painting project for tweens and teens (ages 10-17). Registration is required and space is limited.

When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 2-3 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8820

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What: Enjoy refreshments, giveaways, events and demos throughout the weekend while finding the perfect holiday gifts and special decorative items.

When: Nov. 8-11, times vary Where: Queen of Hearts, 670 North Main St., Ste. 106, Alpharetta More info: queenofheartsantiquesinteriors.com

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QUEEN OF HEARTS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

What: Celebrate fall with this free festival, including live music, games, activities, arts and crafts, inflatables, a farmers market and more.

When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

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What: Explore a bounce house, craft stations, haunted house, haunted trail and more. The event is set up carnival style with tickets for sale.

When: Oct. 26-27, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: Tickets are $1 each More info: autreymill.org

HALLOWEEN HIKES

What: That your child on a well-lit hike through the forest to meet woodland creatures and hear about how they live. Non-scary alternative to traditional Halloween events. Live music, campfire, games and more.

When: Oct. 26-27, 7 p.m.

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $12 per person More info: chattnaturecenter.org

What: Children 8 and under can come dressed in costumes or just as they are. Enjoy face painting, carnival games, inflatables, hayrides, and more. Concessions are available for purchase.

When: Friday, Oct. 26, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Recreation Center, 9000 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

MILTON NIGHT OUT

What: Come out in costume to the annual Trunk or Treat event.

Activities include a bounce house, a Fire Safety house, a Milton police car and a fire engine.

When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Karate Atlanta Milton, 13083 Highway 9N, Ste. 720, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

HALLOWEEN ART

What: Johns Creek Art will create a Halloween themed craft. Ages 5 and above.

Limit first 20. Registration required.

When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

TRUNK OR TREAT

What: Wear a costume and go “trunk to trunk” in the church parking lot for candy, treats, and children’s activities.

All are welcome.

When: Sunday, Oct. 28, 5-6:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

EVENTS: DATE NIGHT: CUBAN SALSA DANCING

What: Learn the basics of dancing salsa with Cuban flavor, including attention to detail, technique, music appreciation and partner work.

When: Friday, Oct. 26, 7:15-8:35 p.m.

Where: Grey Owl Mind-Body Studio, 6250 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $15 More info: greyowlmb.com

OPEN-HEARTH COOKING AND LIVING HISTORY

What: Living history interpreter and open-hearth cooking expert, Clarissa Clifton, will demonstrate making traditional Southern food in the Cook House.

When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

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 770-4950545

ROSWELL DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY

What: The Roswell Police Department will be collecting potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction. Free and anonymous.

When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Roswell Recycling Center, 11570 Maxwell Road, Alpharetta More info: roswellgov.com

SATURDAY BRUNCH LECTURE

What: Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents. This week’s lecture is on “Retracing the Route of Sherman’s March to the Sea.” When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $5 suggested donation More info: roswellgov.com

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JOHNS CREEK DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY

What: The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.

When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Target parking lot, 5950 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

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

NAVIGATORS TOASTMASTERS PATHWAYS

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

MASTER NATURALIST CLASSES

What: The program developed by the UGA Cooperative Extension Service is a combination of lectures and outside hands-on learning through field studies.

When: Sept. 14-Nov. 2, times vary Where: Forsyth County Extension Office, 875 Lanier 400 Parkway, Ste. 158, Cumming Cost: $200 More info and registration: fcmasternaturalists.com

HEALTH AND FITNESS: ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)

What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques, creating an easy-to-follow, healthboosting 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

What: Take an urban adventure and learn about wildlife with an experienced river guide. Ages 6 and up.

When: Saturdays, 5-8 p.m.

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $30 for nonmembers, $25 for members More info and tickets: chattnaturecenter. org

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

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: C3: CARE CONVERSE CONNECT

What: Join each week for a round-table discussion on various topics. This panel is called “The Next Right Step.”

When: Tuesday, Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770-261-1741

BRIDGE CLUB

What: Open to all ages and skill levels.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 30, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770-312-8379

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: 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: Saturdays, 8 a.m. – noon, through October Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: ELI HANNON LIVE MUSIC

What: Join Duke’s Bar & Grill for live music by local artist Eli Hannon. One night only. When: Friday, Oct. 26, 9 p.m.-midnight Where: Duke’s Bar & Grill, 12635 Crabapple Road, Milton More info: dukescrabapple.com

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“MAESTRO AND FRIENDS”

“ANNIE”

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SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: MARY BOOTH CABOT

What: Join for an uplifting evening of chamber works featuring the JCSO String Quartet and friends with Maestro Baughman as emcee.

When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $32 for adults, $16 for students More info: johnscreeksymphony.org What: Join Duke’s Bar & Grill for live music by local artist Jeremy Wayne Dean. One night only.

When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 9 p.m.-midnight Where: Duke’s Bar & Grill, 12635 Crabapple Road, Milton More info: dukescrabapple.com

“JUNIE B. JONES IS NOT A CROOK”

What: Junie B. is on a mission to prove she’s not a nutball, avenge her black furry mittens and maybe get a great new colorful pen too.

When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $10 More info and tickets: get.org

“I LOVED, I LOST, I MADE SPAGHETTI”

What: A one-woman comedy drama bout good food and bad boyfriends – with live cooking.

Giulia Melucci will treat the audience to tales of her sometimesdisastrous, sometimes-successful love life and spaghetti.

When: Oct. 25 through Nov. 11, times vary Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $24.

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AVALON NIGHTS LIVE

What: Unwind after a long week with live music in The Plaza.

When: Fridays, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharettta.com

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: JANE TURNER HASSELER

What: Jane Turner Haesller returns with her “People on Canton” exhibit. Her acrylic and ink renderings depict the people and businesses on Roswell’s Canton Street.

When: Nov.1- Dec. 29, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

What: In the depths of the 1930s, Annie is a fiery young orphan girl who must live in a miserable orphanage run by the tyrannical Miss Hannigan.

When: Oct. 19 through Nov. 11, times vary Where: Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $27.50 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com

What: Mary Booth Cabot’s paintings capture the essence and beauty of flowers and native birds, and her love of nature is evident in the details of each botanical painting and lithograph. Free.

When: Through Oct. 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: mboothcabot.com

NATURALLY ARTISTIC: CELEBRATING THE FOUR ELEMENTS

What: Get inspired to reflect on nature through various forms of art, including painting, sculpture and more at multiple art stations throughout the property.

When: All days, through Nov. 30 Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: Free for members, $10 for nonmembers More info: chattnaturecenter.org

LIBRARY EVENTS: CLASSICAL INDIAN DANCE (KATHAK) CLASS

What: The class aims to ground students in technique through basic footwork, movement, spins and technical compositions. Learn the basics of Kathak Dance and its terminology. Free.

When: Friday, Oct. 26, noon-1 p.m.

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

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, Oct. 26, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK

What Teen Read Week stats will a Blind Date with a Book contest. Each teenager will check out a plain-wrapped book and receive a prize entry form. Genres include horror, mystery and ctrue crime.

When: Saturday, Oct. 27 Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

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Johns Creek downs Centennial in battle of undefeated region foes

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek head coach Matt Helmerich was succinct while addressing his players following their dramatic win over Centennial Friday night.

“Hell yeah!” Helmerich exclaimed, causing a rowdy reply from his huddled team.

The excitement was clear in the head coach’s voice, understandably so, given the Gladiators had just knocked off Centennial in a battle of two undefeated teams in Region 7-AAAAAA. The win put Johns Creek alone atop the standings.

“I’m just proud of how much we overcame,” Helmerich said. “We had guys cramping up all night, we had calls go against us, and we didn’t have those lucky bounces go our way. It was a battle and Centennial is a great team.”

Johns Creek also overcame a fourthquarter comeback by the Knights.

Johns Creek led by two scores at the half, but Centennial had an opportunity to tie the game following a touchdown with two minutes remaining. However, a failed two-point conversion kept Johns Creek ahead, 28-26.

Centennial was back on the ball with one minute remaining and drove to Johns Creek’s 35-yard line. With three seconds left, quarterback Max Brosmer threw a Hail Mary to the end zone that was batted away to quell the Knights’ comeback hopes. Brosmer and Johns Creek quarterback Zach Gibson entered the night as two of the top quarterbacks in Class 6A, and both had impressive performances.

Brosmer was 35-53 passing for 398 yards with three total touchdowns.

Brosmer rushed into the end zone from 13 yards out to give the Knights an early 7-0 lead. He also threw touchdown passes to Richard Shaw in the third quarter and put Centennial within striking distance in the fourth with a 32-yard score on a pass to Drake Mason.

The senior’s interception in the third quarter, the only turnover of the game, came off a tipped ball.

Gibson also had a successful night.

Johns Creek quarterback Zach Gibson had 219 yards passing and three total touchdowns against the Knights.

The senior was 19-25 passing for 219 yards. He connected with Yong Min Lee from 47-yards out to tie the game in the first quarter and put the Gladiators up 14-7 three minutes later with a 26-yard touchdown to Giovanni Dyer.

The Gladiators’ offense was also effective on third down during crucial scoring drives. Johns Creek converted two third downs to set up a 1-yard rushing score from Nate Hope to extend their lead to 21-14. Despite facing two third downs and a fourth-and-3 on their final scoring drive, Johns Creek’s offense continued to convert and capped off the drive with a 1-yard keeper from Gibson.

Brosmer and Gibson were under pressure through most of the night, and though both were sacked four times, each quarterback had success scram-

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Johns Creek’s 28-26 win over Centennial earned them the Johns Creek Veterans Bowl trophy.

bling.

“If you blitz against Max Brosmer, he will see that blitz and he will find that hole in the defense,” Helmerich said.

“He’s one of the best I’ve ever seen at finding those holes.”

Now in the driver’s seat of the Region 7-AAAAAA standings, Johns Creek has two games remaining against Alpharetta and Dunwoody to vie for their second region title in three years.

“There’s no rest for the weary,” Helmerich said. “We have to get ready for Alpharetta.

They are the defending region champs until someone knocks them

off.”

Centennial, now second in the standings and one game ahead of Northview, faces North Atlanta Friday.

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Georgia Ensemble Theater produces one-woman show ROSWELL, Ga — Georgia Ensemble Theatre, the North Fulton professional theatre company, is producing the onewoman show, “I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti” for their late fall production at their home in the Roswell Cultural Arts Center.

Running Oct. 25 through Nov. 11, the show stars Atlanta’s Jenny Levison and will be directed by Synchronicity Theatre Artistic Director Rachel May. The production is sponsored by the Robert W. Hagan Family Foundation.

Based on Giulia Melucci’s 2009 book “I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti: A Memoir of Good Food and Bad Boyfriends,” the show had its premiere at TheaterWorks in Hartford in 2012 and became one of their highest grossing productions.

The show details the trials and tribulations of Giulia, a single New Yorker navigating the minefield that is the New York dating scene.

Throughout the production, she serves a complete Italian dinner, highlighted by spaghetti made from scratch right on stage.

The romantic comedy featuring bad romance stories told by Giulia and also allows for eight audience members to sit on stage and indulge in the freshly made food as the production progresses.

Ticket prices for “I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti” start at $29 for Wednesdays, Thursdays and matinees; Friday nights start from $37, and Saturday nights start from $38.

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Rabbi Joseph W. Prass spoke Oct. 18 about survivors of the Holocaust and the empowering messages that could be gleaned from their stories.

Speaker highlights Jewish resourcefulness, resilience during dark days of Holocaust

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Most people tend to remember and focus on the millions that died and suffered during the Holocaust.

But for Rabbi Joseph W. Prass, Holocaust education also hinges on the empowering stories of those who survived.

Prass, the interim director of the Weinberg Center for Holocaust Education at the Breman Museum in Atlanta, spoke Oct. 18 at the Roswell Rotary Club.

“We at the museum have developed a concept of looking at the resourcefulness of these people, not to focus on – although we never forget – the death of all these people during this time,” Prass said. “To turn this story on the head and tell a part of the story that’s not often told – about the strength of those people who were being persecuted, who were being put into slave labor, who were being killed en mass. To look at the resourcefulness, the resistance, the rescuing and the resilience.”

Prass looks for an empowering message by focusing on what he calls the “Four R’s,” the Jewish responses to the horrific events and how people came together as a community to support one another. Those “Four R’s” are Jewish resourcefulness, resistance, rescuing and resilience. The resourcefulness came from how Jewish people of all ages worked together to smuggle everything from food to information where it was needed most. Young boys, for example, were small enough to fit through small holes in ghetto walls to bring in bread and other supplies. Resistance usually is thought of as physically fighting against someone or something. But Prass pointed out that Jewish resistance

during the Holocaust included spreading information Nazis wanted to stamp out by running underground newspapers and keeping Jewish holidays and traditions alive despite nearly insurmountable adversity.

Rescue, if only for a few more hours or days, likewise came in many forms.

Janusz Korczak, for example, was a Polish-Jewish celebrity not unlike Mr. Rogers who directed an orphanage of dozens of children, Prass said. He was given several opportunities to flee once the Holocaust struck, but Korczak refused to leave the children and continued to help and comfort them as much as possible until the end.

Prass likewise spoke about the Bielski brothers, who saved over 1,000 people from the Nazis. But while several similar groups tended to save able-bodied people who could fight, the Bielski brothers rescued anyone, regardless of age or strength.

Resilience, for Prass, comes from the legacy of survivors. Henry Birnbrey’s family, for example, was nearly completely wiped out. He was the only surviving member of his immediate family.

But after surviving and moving to America, Birnbrey’s family is now dozens strong and growing.

There are nearly 30 local survivor’s accounts with similar stories at the Breman Museum where Prass teaches.

“We work with survivor speakers,” Prass said. “Those who survived in our community are dwindling, so we try to make sure that we are good stewards of their messages and their lessons.”

The museum features age-appropriate Holocaust education programs year-round to help keep the memories of survivors alive. To learn more about Prass and the museum, visit thebreman.org.

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By JAMES CARR Guest Contributor longleafmediallc@gmail.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – It’s a big week for school cafeterias across the state and the country.

Not only is October National Farm to School Month, but the week of October 15-19 was National School Lunch Week. In Fulton County, they celebrated in style.

Fulton County Schools has prioritized Farm to School in recent years and received a Platinum Golden Radish Award on October 22 from the Georgia Department of Education, Georgia Department of Agriculture, Georgia Department of Public Health, the UGA Cooperative Extension and Georgia Organics for their efforts in the 2017-18 school year.

Part of their work includes training for school nutrition directors, hands-on cooking activities with students, using food preparation as part of lesson plans, gardening and making the most of the Georgia Grown test kitchen, which empowers districts to try new recipes in the cafeteria. At Abbotts Hill Elementary School in Johns Creek, students engaged with Georgia’s Farm to School Month theme, Kickin’ it with Kale. After checking out at the lunch line, students were offered a free sample of kale chips.

“Kickin’ it with Kale is all about getting Georgia kids to try new things,” said Abbie King, RD Georgia Organics Farm to School Program Manager. “The campaign enables us to champion innovative school districts and school nutrition departments, like Fulton County

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After the kale chips were served, the real festivities started. Alyssia Wright, executive director of Fulton County School Nutrition, showed up in a tomato costume to get students excited. She was joined by Georgie, the mascot for Georgia Grown, who went around the cafeteria giving out high fives and hugs. Needless to say, the students were thrilled.

“Our goal is to educate our students through food, and we come together to do what’s best for our students,” Wright said. “We are trying to build life-long learners, and it starts with us.”

Beyond getting students excited, Wright also ensures they are eating healthy. While Farm to School has a dedicated month, Wright works diligently with her team to put at least one locally sourced item on the menu in all 95 schools of her district every month.

“At the Georgia Department of Education we’re focused on expanding opportunities for Georgia’s kids, and Farm to School is a perfect example of that,” said State School Superintendent Richard Woods. “When students have access to fresh, local foods they’re better prepared to learn – and they can connect with Georgia agriculture, one of our state’s largest industries.”

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Stop and smell the fall leaves Carson Cook

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There are several things I have in common with my aunt Pattye. A love of musical theatre.

A hatred of double spaces after periods.

Like me, Pattye graduated college with a communication degree and

worked for several years as a reporter and then editor at the Starkville Daily News and Daily Times Leader in West Point, Miss. You might think she inspired me to become a journalist, but I’m afraid I’m far too independent for that. And while she was heavy handed when trying to convince us to attend Mississippi State, where she now works, Pattye never pressured my sisters or me when it came to our field of study. Earlier this year, my

mom gave me a binder full of columns Pattye wrote during her journalism days.

I’ve treasured reading through them, and as I’ve embarked on my own journalism career, they’ve become another tether between my aunt and me. Some of the columns really show their age — a series of columns about the O.J. Simpson trial, for example — but others could have been written today. Some tackle important topics: child abuse, teacher pay and racism in the criminal justice system.

But most are just sweet stories about her friends are family.

There are at least three stories about holiday decoration mishaps. “Here’s to balloons and happy endings” recounts the story of my parents’ wedding day.

One column is titled “The stork is headed to Nashville” (Spoiler alert: The stork was bringing a baby girl named Carson).

Pattye has been on my mind this week because another thing we have in common is a love of cold weather. She’s often professed a dream of waving the muggy South goodbye and setting up shop in Maine. While the weather would suit her, I don’t think she’d handle the absence of college football and her family too well. I realize how temperamental the Southern climate can be, and by merely mentioning the weather I run the risk that the air will be hot and humid by the time this is published. But I’m hoping that the atmosphere finally got the message (several weeks too late according to my calendar) that summer is over and crisp, autumn air is here to stay. So before I sat down and wrote an ode to the arrival fall, I took to the binder to see if Pattye had ever opined about the joy of the season. My hunch was correct. As a young journalist Pattye wanted the world to take notice of the cool weather as much as I do now.

“The temperatures lately have been close to perfect as they could be and the bright, sunny days and clear, star-filled nights have been truly amazing,” she wrote one October. She made note of the Halloween decorations being put up. Her description of the stores in downtown West Point reminds me of the scarecrows that I drive by each day in Alpharetta.

“Signs of the trick-or-treat holiday are evident throughout the city and county.

There are ghosts and witches, ghouls and goblins and of course pumpkins and Jack-O-Lanterns galore.”

Like me, the change of season inspired her to think back on where she came from and the people who made her who she is. One year she shares memories from her college years; another year she writes about going home to Alabama.

“I’m not sure if it is the cooler weather; fond memories of high school football games; the beautiful color of autumn leaves; or the sound of those fallen leaves as you walk through them — but something in the air says ’slow down,’” she wrote. So from Pattye and me, take time this week to enjoy the fall weather, think of your loved ones and slow down.

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Pattye Archer congratulates Carson Cook on her communication degree.

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Walk and Roll event raises money for charity

By JILLIAN DIMARCO interns@appenmediagroup.com

In the top row, from left, stand new Eagle Scouts Ethan Lister, Benjamin Mingoia and James Pratcher. In the bottom row, from left, are Rishi Murudkar, Justin Zandstra, Samuel Quispe and Evan Campbell.

Northern Ridge District announces new Eagle Scouts NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District - which includes Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton - recently announced its newest Eagle Scouts, who passed their Board of Review on Sept. 27. These are Scouts who passed their Eagle Board of Reviews, held at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, are: • Ethan Lister, of Troop 347, sponsored by Milton Ward of Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, who refurbished five and constructed three new pioneer cars for the Pioneer Days Celebration for the Roswell Georgia Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints.

• Benjamin Mingoia, of Troop 69, sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, who designed and constructed four park benches for the Chabad.

• James Pratcher, of Troop 206, sponsored by Zion Missionary Baptist Church, who converted an old

planting area into a bird sanctuary at Roswell Area Park.

• Rishi Murudkar, of Troop 69, sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, who designed and constructed a 20-foot boardwalk for Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center.

• Justin Zandstra, of Troop 429, sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, who designed and constructed six wooden benches for Temple Dor Tamid Heritage Center.

• Samuel Quispe, of Troop 40, sponsored by the Roswell Ward of Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, who designed and constructed a bridge over a creek for the Alpharetta High School Cross Country Course.

• Evan Campbell, of Troop 3000, sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church, who designed and constructed two benches and two hitching posts for horses at Birmingham Park.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta community and their dogs came together Oct. 14 for a one-mile walk and party at Wills Park to raise money for the Throw Away Dogs Project.

Since 2014, the Throw Away Dogs Project’s main goal has been to rehabilitate shelter dogs and train them to be K9 officers, military soldiers and support dogs. The organization has already placed several successfully trained pit bulls as narcotics detection K9 Officers in police departments all over the country.

The project’s current campaign is called Pit Bulls for Police. In this program, they rescue and rehabilitate the surviving dogs from the Polk County pit bull fighting rings and give the dogs a new life.

The Walk and Roll event was planned by the SUP Creative Group, a local event-planning company that strives to help raise pet shelter awareness and funding nationwide. The company also helps provide information, funding and materials for local shelters.

“My company wanted to bring the Throw Away Dogs Project here today in order to raise not only money, but also awareness to the organization that dedicates their lives to making animals’ lives better,” said Greta Russo, founder of the SUP Creative Group. “There are

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Throw Away Dogs Project Development Director Tracey Betzale stands with her dog at their booth at the Walk and Roll event.

so many organizations that do so much on behalf of animals for their welfare, and they struggle on a shoe-string budget.”

The Oct. 14 event included a 3K race with the dogs and their owners, food trucks, a dog costume contest and time to walk around and greet the vendors and other dogs.

For more information on the Throw Away Dogs Project, visit throwawaydogsproject.com.

DEATH NOTICES Frederick L. Behrends, 86, of Roswell, passed away October 11, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Orest Glushchak, 45, of Milton, passed away October 9, 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

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Cynthia Hansell, 78, passed away October 10, 2018. Arrangements

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Sarah Jones, 82, of Alpharetta, passed away October 15, 2018. Arrangements

by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Barbara Ann Kelly, 78, of Cumming, passed away October 14, 2018. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Mary Schneider, 95, of Alpharetta, passed away October 13, 2018. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

John J. Stewart, 86, of Alpharetta, passed away October 13, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Bradley J. Wilson, 50, of Roswell, passed away October 13, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

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