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Remembrances of ‘The Great War’ Local historian Michael Hitt, donning a World War I officer’s uniform, provides background for some of the historical items on display Sunday at a special Veterans Day observance at Alpharetta’s City Hall. The event, which drew about 100, featured memorabilia from historical societies in Alpharetta, Roswell and Johns Creek to mark the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day. Read more, Page 25.
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By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA — A man suspected of raping four Roswell woman withdrew his guilty plea Nov. 8 and will to proceed to a trial. Errol Alex Martinez, 25, was previously sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after he pleaded guilty to his indictments. But after discussing his sentence with his lawyer, Martinez withdrew the plea the same day, said Chris Hopper, director of Public Affairs for the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. Martinez faces charges of rape, ag-
Alleged impaired driver injures 8-year-old boy ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell police have arrested a suspected DUI driver who allegedly crashed into two cars, one striking an 8-year-old boy. The boy was not badly hurt, police said. The incident occurred Nov. 6 morning when the boy left his apartment on Hemingway Lane to walk to his bus stop. As he walked through the parking lot, a car driven by 21-year-old Israel Alexander, from Decatur, allegedly crashed into several nearby parked cars. “When he was driving in the parking lot, he hit the car with such force that it pushed into two additional cars,” said Roswell Police spokeswoman Officer Lisa Holland. “There were two children walking to the bus stop on the sidewalk, and one of the cars was forced onto the 8-year-old boy. “If the child had been walking in between any of those two cars to cut through to the sidewalk, he would have been crushed.” Police said Alexander was high on some sort of drug while driving. He was arrested for DUI. – Julia Grochowski
gravated sodomy, aggravated assault strangulation, burglary in the first degree, simple batter, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, false imprisonment, theft by taking and kidnapping. Martinez was indicted for the violent rapes of four Roswell women between 2014 and 2016, Hopper said. In all four cases, Martinez allegedly ambushed the women before assaulting and threating them. Three of the cases occurred after he allegedly broke into the women’s homes. All four women were single and between 46-60 years old.
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Woman reports scammer in attempted extortion plot ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police are investigating an Oct. 31 incident where a scammer threatened and attempted to extort a woman for $900. The woman received an email from the scammer that said she had 48 hours to send $900 through Bitcoin or they would email screenshots of the sites she visited to her contacts. The scammer also said they knew her password, but the one they supplied was old. Police advised the woman not to respond.
Business owner bilked of $5,000 in fake checks ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police are investigating a string of forgeries after nine fake checks for a legitimate business were cashed across metro Atlanta. On Nov. 2, the owner of Threewill on
Martinez is also facing separate rape charges in Gwinnett County after Norcross Police linked his DNA to two cases. Martinez was out on bond for a bank robbery in 2016 before he was arrested by Roswell Police. Martinez Judge Jane Barwick, of the Superior Court of Fulton County, is presiding over the case and Assistant District Attorney Shamma Iqbal is leading the prosecution. No trial date has been set as of press time. North Point Parkway was contacted by a Duluth Wells Fargo office about several checks cashed in her name. Three had been cashed on Nov. 2 and six the previous day. The checks were cashed under two different women’s names. One lives in Atlanta and the other in South Carolina. Police were unable to make contact with the women.
Man discovers fraud while withdrawing cash ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police are investigating an Oct. 31 incident in which someone withdrew $3,000 from a man’s bank account. The man told police he noticed something was wrong when he attempted to withdraw money from his SunTrust checking account but could not. The bank told the man that his account had been overdrawn and that $3,000 had been withdrawn. Further investigation showed that someone used the man’s Venmo account, an electronic payment service, to make six withdrawals under his name. The man said he did not know how his information had been compromised.
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Homestead exemptions enjoy widespread support North Fulton voters pass ballot measures to cap assessments By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — North Fulton voters overwhelmingly passed ballot measures Tuesday that will give local homeowners a break on property assessments next year and some predictability on future value increases. Residents in Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek and Roswell voted nearly 3-1 in favor of a plan passed by the Legislature this March that will reset property assessments on owner-occupied homes from their current taxable value to their lowest level since 2016. From that point forward, the taxable value on these homes can only rise each year by 3 percent or the cost of living rate, whichever is lower. The value resets on homesteaded property extend beyond North Fulton cities. Throughout the county, voters passed a similar measure to apply the same assessment formula for owneroccupied homes in the Fulton County School District. The initiative comes in response to widespread “sticker shock” last year when Fulton County homeowners saw their property values rise by as much as 50 percent in some cases. Overall, property assessments shot up by more than 13 percent for two-thirds of county homeowners, leading to a series of public meetings where angry residents voiced their outrage. Tuesday’s vote was gratifying for District 2 Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis, who has been at the forefront of the fight against wild gyrations in property assessments. “They all passed with similar spreads: 75-80 percent,” Ellis said. “It was indicative that throughout the county, regardless of demographics, party affiliation, whatever, there was widespread support for having more predictability in property taxes.” Ellis said he was elated by the support, but not all taxing jurisdictions had the initiatives on the ballot. Atlanta Public Schools and some cities in South Fulton were not included in the homestead exemption referendum. The new assessment formula should also free up the backlog of appeals the county has been dealing with over the past couple of years, Ellis said. “It doesn’t solve everything, because I think you’re still going to have appeals, and we certainly have a large batch we need to work through at the moment,” he said. “I’ve been less than pleased
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at the pace at the response at which taxpayers are getting through the appeals process. Going forward, the notion people are going to feel [appeals] are their only recourse… will normalize.” In addition to the ballot measures to reset and cap homestead properties, Fulton voters also passed another initiative that grants a $50,000 reduction for seniors over the age of 65 who own their own homes. Brunch Bill passes Elsewhere, North Fulton cities overwhelmingly adopted local provisions allowing for the sale of alcohol at 11 a.m. on Sundays - 90 minutes earlier than under the current law. The measure passed in Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton and Johns Creek with more than 70 percent of the vote. In Alpharetta, the City Council has already passed a provision to amend its city code that still prohibits open carry of alcohol before 12:30 p.m. on Sundays. In a separate ballot question, county voters backed a measure to amend the Georgia Constitution to eliminate the formation of the Fulton County Industrial District and allow for the annexation of the area by the City of South Fulton or Atlanta. Constitutional amendments pass In other results involving ballot questions, statewide voters overwhelmingly supported five changes to the Georgia Constitution. The first question dealt with es-
Antonio and Marcus Workman wrap up voting Nov. 6 at the Windward Fire Station precinct in Alpharetta. Marcus had his tonsils removed the day before and hadn’t eaten in 24 hours, but he wasn’t going to miss his first chance to vote. tablishing a Stewardship Trust Fund, whereby the state Legislature may devote up to 80 percent of the existing sales taxes collected by sporting goods stores into a trust fund dedicated to preserving the state’s natural resources. Its primary sponsors included the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Coalition and The Georgia Conservancy. Voters also supported establishment of a state business court whose judges will be appointed by the governor to serve five-year terms. Currently, State Courts and Superior Courts, whose judges are elected, consider business matters. A third amendment that also passed Tuesday allows the Legislature to adjust the formula determining the taxable value of timber land. The amendment will create a class of qualifying timberland that would also be eligible for tax breaks, even without restrictive covenants for owners of 50-plus acres. It would require the State Department of Revenue – not local tax assessors – be responsible for assessing these properties. “Marsy’s Law,” the fourth constitutional ballot issue, received the greatest margin of support among statewide voters, garnering 81 percent of the nearly 4 million votes cast. The amendment provides constitutional rights for crime vic-
tims to be made aware of all proceedings involving the alleged criminal; the right to be heard at any proceedings involving the release, plea or sentencing of the accused; and the right to be informed of their rights. The measure also gives the Legislature the ability to further define, expand and provide for enforcement of these rights. Constitutional Question 5, which received more than 2-1 support from voters, allows a county or a city school district the ability to place on the ballot a referendum for a 1 percent sales and use tax for education without the consent of another school district in the county. Two other statewide questions on the ballot passed with little opposition. The first is a measure granting a homestead exemption to those who live in a city that levies a transportation sales tax and whose boundaries lie in more than one county and which also has an independent school system. The second measure, which passed with 73 percent of the vote, clarifies that the existing exemption from ad valorem taxes for nonprofit homes for the mentally disabled applies even when financing for construction or upgrades of the homes is provided by a business corporation or other entity.
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Local millennial poll worker brings positivity to elections By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Millennials are not the first people that come to mind when the term “poll worker” pops up. With all the talk about how uninvolved the younger generations are with the political process, voters might be surprised to see a youthful face checking their IDs on election days. Alpharetta resident Jay Hornyak, 25, has been working polls in North Fulton for three years and counting. And he has yet to miss a single election, big or small. “I don’t think as a millennial most of my public exposure to voting or its importance has been positive,” Hornyak said. “[There’s] lots of nasty attack ads and intrusive campaigning on top of voting drives that are more about voting for a particular candidate than the actual importance of expressing your political opinion. I think personally working at a poll and helping people to vote is at least partly a personal effort to put a friendly face to the process of voting where I can.” For Hornyak, his work is a natural extension of his interest in government and politics in school. It’s a passion he’s continued to nurture as a substitute teacher in history and government for Fulton County Schools. “Going into poll working for me was about taking an interest in the mechanics of the process and an interest in government in general,” he said. “Fortunately, it is something I’ve wound up enjoying.” Hornyak is usually stationed at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Johns Creek during voting days. Since his time there, he said he’s noticed that city and state elections have much smaller turnouts in general and far fewer younger people participating. And first time voters of any age almost always bring a parent with them to vote, he added. This year in particular saw record voter turnout for midterm elections. Over half of Georgia’s registered voters cast their vote on Nov. 6. Hornyak’s polling station was no exception. The voting line at Prince of Peace stretched out the door and into the rain. The location saw one of its highest voter turnouts, with nearly a third of registered voters casting ballots on Election Day, Hornyak said. Election Day was also when the location was equipped with the fewest voting
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Jay Hornyak, 25, has been a poll worker for three years in North Fulton.
... I think personally working at a poll and helping people to vote is at least partly a personal effort to put a friendly face to the process of voting where I can.” Jay Hornyak Millennial poll worker machines they’ve had in recent elections, he said. “Georgia polls are not perfect on any end of the arrangement, but run pretty efficiently for the most part,” he added. Hornyak said that one of the most common misconceptions about poll workers is that they are volunteers. “It is a job, and we are paid for it,” Hornyak said. “We have rules, official training and individual responsibilities. At a church potluck, you might get frowned on for forgetting to bring a dish, but if we mess up, it can cause a lot of trouble for a lot of people, so it’s all taken very seriously. No random Joe from off the street is handling your vote.”
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Across North Atlanta, several races were decided by narrow margins.
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Democrats make gains across North Fulton By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — In a night of high voter turnout, Democrats claimed Georgia’s 6th U.S. Congressional District and made gains in the state Legislature. Many races were too close to call on election night, but on the morning of Nov. 8, Republican incumbent Rep. Karen Handel released a statement conceding the race to Democratic candidate Lucy McBath. “After carefully reviewing all of the election results data, it is clear that I came up a bit short on Tuesday,” Handel stated on Facebook. “Congratulations to Representative-Elect Lucy McBath, and I send her only good thoughts and much prayer for the journey that lies ahead for her.” McBath secured 50.46 percent of the vote to Handel’s 49.54 percent in the race for U.S. House District 6. “This win is just the beginning,” McBath said in an online statement. “We’ve sent a strong message to the entire country. Absolutely nothing — no politician & no special interest — is more powerful than a mother on a mission.” The death of McBath’s son, who was shot in 2012, led her to become a gun control advocate and was a key part of her campaign messaging. Johns Creek voters contributed to another success for Democrats in State House District 50. Democrat Angelika Kausche edged out Republican Kelly Stewart in the district now held by secretary of state candidate Brad Raffensperger. Kausche won 50.67 percent of votes, while Stewart took 49.33 percent.
“It was a very close race, and it was, to be honest, a little nerve-wracking on Tuesday up into night,” Kausche said. “I’m absolutely thrilled that we managed to win this seat.” She said her victory is a sign the district has become more moderate and that voters want compromise. “The times where Republicans could rely on 60, 70, 80 percent wins are really, really over, and so that means that there is a mandate from the Georgia people to say ‘You know what? We want you to work together,” she said. “That mandate is for Democrats and Republicans. We have to sit down and talk to each other.” Kausche, who got her first taste of politics working on the Jon Ossoff campaign, attributes the success of Democrats in an area once considered solidly conservative to the volunteers. “It was really doing grassroots, reaching out to the community, and getting a lot of people involved who may not have been involved before,” she said. “We have now an infrastructure built, and we’re building off of it, that had not been there before. We got a lot of new volunteers involved during my campaign, and I’m sure they’re going to stay on. I’m confident that this base will help us into the future.” In races for the Georgia Senate, Democrat Zahra Karinshak defeated Republican Matt Reeves 53.53 percent to 46.47 percent in District 47, which covers east Johns Creek and parts of Gwinnett County. The seat had been held by Republican David Shafer who stepped down earlier this year to run for lieutenant governor.
Vote margin in North Fulton races Race U.S. House 6 State Senate 48 State Senate 21 State Senate 56 State House 48 State House 49 State House 50 State House 51 State House 95
Republican Karen Handel Matt Reeves Brandon Beach John Albers Betty Price Chuck Martin Kelly Stewart Alex Kaufmann Scott Hilton
Republican Brandon Beach held on to his Senate District 21 seat, which covers Alpharetta, Milton and parts of east Cherokee County. Beach outpolled Democrat challenger Nicole Nash 70 percent to 30 percent. State Sen. John Albers, the Republican incumbent, held on to District 56, which includes West Johns Creek, Alpharetta and Roswell. Albers outpolled Democrat challenger Ellyn Jeager 52.55 percent to 47.45. In the State House, incumbent Republican Rep. Chuck Martin held on to District 49. In the mostly Alpharetta district, Martin won 54.25 percent of votes, while his challenger Krish Bralley drew 45.75 percent. Democrats Mary Robichaux in House District 48 and Beth Moore in House District 95 managed upsets of Republican incumbents. In Roswell’s District 48, the race was decided by fewer than 200 votes, with Robichaux receiving 50.28
Democrat Lucy McBath Zahra Karinshak Nicole Nash Ellyn Jeager Mary Robichaux Krish Bralley Angelika Kausche Josh McLaurin Beth Moore
Margin % D + 0.92 D + 7.06 R + 40 R + 5.10 D + 0.56 R + 8.50 D + 1.34 D + 2.98 D + 2.76
percent to Betty Price’s 49.72 percent. In District 95, which includes Gwinnett County and part of Johns Creek, Moore garnered 51.38 percent of the vote, while Scott Hilton took 48.62 percent. In an open House race, Democrat Josh McLaurin defeated Alex Kaufman in District 51, which mostly covers Sandy Springs. McLaurin earned 51.49 percent of the vote to Kaufman’s 48.51 percent. Across Johns Creek, voter turnout was 65.67 percent, compared with 60.75 percent statewide. The busiest precinct was Shakerag Elementary School with 3,197 votes cast, while the precinct with the highest turnout was Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church, with 73.33 percent of registered voters casting ballots. In Johns Creek, 12,585 more votes were cast than in the 2014 midterms, when turnout was 49.78 percent in the city and 50.03 percent statewide.
Alpharetta prepares path for 5G rollout City amending code to preserve aesthetics as equipment goes up By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Before the state provides telecoms with a blanket pass through the city limits, the “Technology City of the South” is fashioning its own welcome mat for deployment of the industry’s latest innovation. Alpharetta officials were in the final stages this week updating the city code to give telecom companies broader access to public right of way for deployment of 5G equipment. The new fifthgeneration technology rolling out across the country is expected to be 10 to 100
times faster than the current LTE network and will allow for the connection density to support billions of devices. Already, 5G deployment has received backing from the Federal Communications Commission, which in September, issued new orders to accommodate its spread. In the face of mounting pressure from the state Legislature, Alpharetta has been busy redrafting its Unified Development Code to allow the telecom industry access to install updated equipment in public right of way. At the same time, though, local officials say they want to protect the city from unsightly arrays that could ruin the aesthetics they’ve fought to preserve. Just last year, Georgia municipalities, including Alpharetta, Roswell and Johns Creek, fought a move by the Legislature that would have given telecoms
We have the ability to change, and move things around to accommodate you in a more robust way. We’re trying to attract a provider or providers, not scare people away.” Ben Burnett Alpharetta councilman unprecedented access to light poles and other structures within city right of ways to deploy the new technology. That bill
died before passage but is expected to return this year. That has prompted the city to beat legislators to the punch by drafting its own ordinance that provides the industry wider access, but also limits where it can go and how it can look. City officials were scheduled to formally adopt the revisions at the Nov. 12 City Council meeting. “From the council’s perspective, we anticipate that this is one of those ordinances that is going to have to be tweaked and adjusted probably on a fairly regular basis as the technology changes,” said James Drinkard, assistant city administrator. Even as the city negotiates with carriers, Drinkard said, the companies
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NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Former Fulton Schools Superintendent Cindy Loe is coming out of retirement — temporarily — to lead the district following the resignation of Superintendent Jeff Rose. The selection of Loe Loe as the interim superintendent was a unanimous decision of the Fulton Board of Education, which made the announcement Nov. 7. Fulton School officials confirmed Loe will not be among those considered for the permanent position. Loe served as Fulton Schools’ superintendent from 2008 until she retired in 2011. She worked alongside five of the seven current board members. Loe began her career as an elementary school teacher and was an associate superintendent In the Gwinnett County School System before coming to Fulton. Last month Rose submitted his resignation amid contract talks. Although his resignation is effective Dec. 20, Rose has agreed to remain with the Fulton School System as a consultant through the end
of the school year. He has been with the district since June 2017. In announcing Loe’s selection, board president Linda McCain praised the former superintendent’s “depth of experience and strong commitment to the community” “Dr. Loe has continued to live in Fulton County [after her retirement] and has kept up her long-standing relationship with this community,” McCain said. Of the eight superintendents who have led Fulton Schools over the past 25 years, Loe is perhaps the most battle tested. During her three-year tenure, she launched the process to make Fulton Schools the state’s first charter district, took on the Georgia Department of Education over its unpopular math curriculum (and won), and successfully shepherded the district through the tumultuous economic collapse which began in 2009. In 2010 when Fulton Schools faced a $105 million budget deficit, Loe led the effort to make difficult decisions on spending priorities to balance the budget. School Board member Gail Dean said Loe’s leadership during the fiscal crisis was crucial in keeping Fulton Schools financially afloat, with healthy reserves. “She led us through many incredibly tough issues and put us on the fiscal
path of success that we continue on to this day,” Dean said. For members of the community, the impact of the budget cuts was deep. With a second year of plummeting revenues in 2010, Fulton School made the unpopular decision to end band and orchestra in the elementary grades. Hundreds of positions were also eliminated, the millage rate went up, and Fulton was forced to furlough staff for the first time in years. Fulton, however, emerged among the few metro districts not forced to raid reserve funds to keep the system operational. But it was Loe’s leadership during the “math wars” that many parents remember. When the state changed the math curriculum in 2004 to an integrated model, instead of separate concepts, (algebra, geometry, etc.) math scores began plunging. In 2010, Loe pulled Fulton Schools out of the new math approach — to the ire of state education officials — and put the district and subsequently the rest of the state on the road to the return of traditional math. Loe’s exact start date, salary, and other transition details will be worked out in the coming weeks, according to Fulton School officials, but she is expected to be on board before the end of the semester to collaborate on the handoff from Rose.
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Rollout: Continued from Page 8 aren’t completely sure what their technology will require in the future. While acquiescing to broader access to existing structures in city right of way, Councilman John Hipes said he wants a clearer picture of how the industry plans to deal with efforts in some parts of the city to place utilities underground. Speaking at a Nov. 5 City Council meeting where the ordinance was discussed on first reading, Hipes said he also wants to know how the city will be told when old equipment, now attached to structures, becomes obsolete and should be removed. Representatives from four telecom companies, including AT&T, Crown Castle, Zayo and Verizon, were at the council meeting offering their assistance in drafting the new ordinance so it provides enough access to install new equipment without disrupting streetscape aesthetics or public safety. Renee Shepherd, staff counsel for Verizon Wireless, said the company is interested in helping the city preserve management of its right of way as 5G technology is deployed. However, there were some areas in the original draft of the ordinance that could create problems, she said. “While we agree with local governments’ needs and desire to blend with the community, we also want to make sure that those concealment requirements fit with the technology,” Shepherd said. “If you require everything to be housed inside a pole, well you’re going to end up with a very large, fat pole within the right of way. And that may not be the look you’re going for.” City officials said they full well expect the code regulating equipment placement will be modified regularly as technology advances and new issues arise. “We have the ability to change, and move things around to accommodate you in a more robust way,” Councilman Ben Burnett said. “We’re trying to attract a provider or providers, not scare people away.”
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Charities organization marks 35 years serving North Fulton By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — It’s been 35 years since North Fulton Community Charities was established to build self-sufficiency and prevent homelessness in the area. And while its programs have made great strides, establishing it as one of the go-to local charities for emergencies, its leaders have noticed growing need in some North Fulton populations. North Fulton Community Charities staff met with the community Nov. 8 at Roswell First Baptist Church to provide an annual report and speak on these issues. The nonprofit is “bursting at the seams” providing help to local individuals and families, said NFCC President Jim Pope. Its education programs in particular — which include literacy programs, GED classes, and financial readiness programs — are beyond capacity, said Director of Programs Eden Purdy. Those who participate in these programs report that almost 90 percent have gone on to successfully increase their wages or improved wage earning potential, leading to greater self-sufficiency, she added. And several of the GED program graduates have gone on to study at local colleges. North Fulton Community Charities also provides families in need with financial and food assistance year round. “We’re the first line of defense for our families and the most consistent line of defense,” said Director of Food Pantry Services Mel Fortin. Over the past year, the nonprofit has raised and given out over a million pounds of food, toiletries and other basic necessities.
National Hunger and Homelessness Week Nov. 10-18 is National Hunger and Homelessness Week, an annual program to raise awareness of the disadvantaged. Poverty is a growing issue in the Atlanta suburbs. Nearly 20 percent of students enrolled in North Fulton County Schools have free or reduced lunches, and close to 40 percent of homeless students in Fulton County Schools attend schools in North Fulton, said North Fulton Community Charities Director of Development Holly York. North Fulton Community Charities combats these problems by providing food and services to those in need. The nonprofit gives out over nine tons of donated food each week. To learn more or to donate, visit nfcchelp.org. Fortin said she hopes to sustain that momentum and do it again next year. The bulk of these items come from community donations. Director of Thrift Shop Services Tina Adams urged people to consider donating as they clean out their homes for the holidays. “You’re not just donating to a thrift shop,” Adams said. “You’re donating to a family and individuals in need.” Now that the holiday season has started, it’s the busiest time of the year for North Fulton Community Charities. “For many of our families, it’s the most stressful time of the year, both emotionally and financially,” Purdy said. North Fulton Community Charities
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Dozens of community leaders meet at Roswell First Baptist Church Nov. 8 to hear the annual report given by North Fulton Community Charities. hopes to alleviate some of that stress through several holiday programs, including a warm coat drive and providing Thanksgiving meals and holiday toys to help brighten up the holidays for those in need. More than 650 families on average participate in these holiday programs. And over the past few years, the number of participating seniors in particular has grown. Seniors, along with single adults without children, are two vulnerable, growing populations that North Fulton Community Charities staff has identified as needing help. Volunteers have contributed to the most critical parts of the operations, helping to make North Fulton Community Charities’ mission a reality, Pope said. Volunteers are the “heart and soul” of the nonprofit, he added. Currently, North Fulton Community Charities has over 400 active volunteers who have collectively worked over 108,000 hours in the past year. One volunteer in particular, Pam McKemie, was honored at the presentation as the Volunteer of the Year. North Fulton Community Charities also honored three other partners of
the year at the presentation: St. David’s Episcopal Church was recognized as the Faith Partner of the Year, the City of Roswell Police Department as the Civic Partner of the Year and Synchrony as the Business Partner of the Year. To learn more about North Fulton Community Charities, upcoming fundraisers, community resources and volunteer opportunities, visit nfcchelp.org.
North Fulton Community Charities President Jim Pope delivers the nonprofit’s annual report Nov. 8 at Roswell First Baptist Church.
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By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The blue tarp is up as redevelopment plans are now underway for the empty Roswell Exchange Shopping Center on the corner of Alpharetta Highway and Sun Valley Drive. Demolition of the shopping center has already been carried out by Pollack Shores Real Estate Group to make way for a multi-family, mixed-use development spearheaded by Fuqua Development. It will include residential and commercial spaces. The development will replace what Fuqua founder Jeff Fuqua called the “old and stressed” Roswell Exchange Shopping Center, just north of Andretti Indoor Karting & Games, which once housed a Habitat for Humanity, driving school and performing arts school. Design review plans place the estimated total cost of the project at $87 million. Current plans for the 115,000-square-foot development include new grocery stores, retail and 300 apartments. Almost two-thirds of the apartments will be one-bedroom. “Sun Valley will be a pedestrian-focused community that encourages residents and guests to enjoy this dynamic neighborhood in a new way,” said Steven Shores, CEO and president of Pollack Shores Real Estate Group. “We look forward to making this a premier destination for Roswell and North Fulton.” Although plans call for restaurant and retail space, no stores have been named yet for the project, said Roswell Planning and Zoning Director Jackie Deibel.
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Redevelopment plans for the Roswell Exchange Shopping Center on the corner of Alpharetta Highway and Sun Valley Drive have passed Roswell’s Design Review Board and await land disturbance permits. Fuqua Development is known for projects across metro Atlanta, including The Battery Atlanta at SunTrust Park, Kennesaw Marketplace, Lindbergh Place and Peachtree Corners Market. The Roswell development was not passed without opposition. The City Council approved the plan by a narrow margin, 4-2, with then-Councilwoman Lori Henry and Councilman Marcelo Zapata opposing. Dozens of residents from Hembree Springs Drive stayed past midnight at the meeting to protest the potential noise, nuisance and towering effects of the buildings. In response to these protests, Fuqua
lowered its original request for five-story building heights to four stories. Additionally, Fuqua agreed to 14 conditions based on residents’ concerns that include: • Not surpassing 300 residential units and 115,000 square feet of commercial use. • Dedicating 3,000 square feet of rightof-way to the Georgia Department of Transportation. • Considering analyzing and constructing a roundabout on Sun Valley Drive. • Constructing an 8-foot sidewalk along both Sun Valley Drive and Alpharetta Highway.
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The development has since passed unanimously through the Design Review Board process. Currently, the development is close Packet Pg. 44 to receiving a land disturbance permit, Deibel said. Once that permit is issued, the project will obtain building permits before construction can begin. There is no completion date set for the project, Deibel said. For updates on the Fuqua development as well as other developments in Roswell, visit roswellgov.com/devmap.
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Canton Street development opens to public By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — A new business has joined the ranks on Canton Street. Vickers Historic Roswell, a mixed-use development offering luxury apartments, held its ribbon cutting Nov. 5. The complex is located on the northern edge of downtown Roswell, right on the corner of Woodstock Road and Canton Street. Representatives from both Roswell Inc and the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce were at the ribbon cutting to welcome Vickers to the gateway of Roswell’s Historic District. Vickers offers dozens of one-, twoand three-bedroom apartments as well as a mix of retail and restaurants on the ground floor. Apartment floor plan sizes vary between 1,100 square feet to almost 2,000 square feet. The development promotes walkability as one of its main draws, emphasizing its closeness the heart of Roswell, said Property Manager Lyn Stille. Vickers is less than a 10-minute walk from the dozens of unique restaurants, shops, festivals and entertainment that has made Canton Street famous in the
Metro Atlanta area. Other amenities Vickers offers include a fitness facility, rooftop party deck, Zen-like courtyard, and covered and reserved parking for residents. Interior features include quartz countertops, washer and dryers, fire pit, dog run and outdoor living room areas wired for TV. About a third of the apartments have been leased out already, Stille said. The retail, commercial and office space is about 16,000 square feet in size. No tenants have been named yet, Stille said. Vickers has drawn criticism in the past by several residents concerning its size, scale and design after it was passed by a split City Council vote in 2015. But despite past concerns, Stille said the development has recently seen “mostly good” responses from the community. “The people from the neighborhood that have come to tour are very impressed with the interiors of the apartments and also the interior of the building itself,” Stille said. For information on Vickers Historic Roswell, visit vickersroswell.com.
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ADAPTIVE RECREATION BINGO NIGHT HISTORIC ROSWELL MILLS: WALK THROUGH YESTERYEAR Join park ranger Jerry Hightower for a walk back in time and stroll from the historic Roswell Mill building past the brick machine shop and along Vickery Creek. Walks are ongoing on Saturdays, through Nov. 24, from 1-3:30 p.m. Meet at the covered bridge on 85 Mill St., Roswell. For more information, visit nps.gov.
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HOLIDAY EVENTS: THANKSGIVING CENTERPIECE WORKSHOP
What: Make a festive centerpiece for the Thanksgiving table. Supplies, including fresh flowers placed in a small pumpkin vase, included. When: Sunday, Nov. 18, 2 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $25 per person More info: roswellgov.com
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AVALON ON ICE
What: Ice skate at Avalon on the Rockefeller Center-sized ice skating rink in the plaza. Lessons available. When: Nov. 19- Jan. 21, 2018; times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Cost: General Admission starts at $18 More info: experienceavalon.com
JOHNS CREEK ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY SALE
What: Experience the magic of the holidays by entering Santa’s workshop and becoming an official toy tester. When: Through Dec. 24, times vary Where: North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle, Alpharetta More info: northpointmall.com/ en.html
What: Johns Creek Arts Center’s annual holiday sale features original, hand-crafted fine art gifts made by instructors as well as youth and adult students. When: Nov. 17-Dec. 22 Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org
SANTA AT AVALON
THE LIGHTING OF AVALON
What: Jolly Old Saint Nick will be in his cottage at Avalon to spread Christmas cheer, take photos, story time and breakfast with Santa. When: Nov. 19- Dec. 24 Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info: experienceavalon.com
What: Get in the holiday spirit with festive music and free activities for the whole family. When: Sunday, Nov. 18; events start at 1 p.m., lighting is at 7 p.m. Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info: experienceavalon.com
What: These events are designed to expose participants to new experiences; enhance selfesteem, self-confidence, and independence; and promote community involvement. Ages 15 and up. When: Friday, Nov. 16, 7-9 p.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $10 at the door More info: johnscreekga.gov
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE & PAINT COLLECTION
What: Residents have an opportunity to have their household hazardous waste and paint either recycled or properly disposed. Full list of accepted items online. When: Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Public Works Department, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us
AUTUMN OWL PROWL
What: Enjoy an evening of stories, songs and sounds from the park as well as a special guest – an owl from the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Includes guided hike. When: Saturday, Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center, 8615 Barnwell Road, Johns Creek More info: nps.gov
HONORING OUR VETERANS CELEBRATION
What: Join to help celebrate, honor and thank those who have served in the nation’s military force. When: Saturday, Nov. 17, 10-11 a.m. Where: Veterans Memorial Walk, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov or 678-512-3200
GEEKS WHO DRINK TRIVIA
What: Categories include music and picture rounds, and each night ends with a chance to win prizes. When: Monday, Nov. 19, 7-9 p.m. Where: Truck & Tap, 30 Milton Ave., Alpharetta More info: truckandtap.com/ alpharetta
NAMI FAMILY TO FAMILY EDUCATION
What: A mental health advocacy group will offer free educational classes for the family and friends of individuals living with a mental illness. When: Monday, Nov. 19, 6:30-9 p.m. Where: Forsyth County United Way Offices, 240 Elm St., Cumming More info: namifdl.org
ALL RECOVERY MEETING
What: Join an open discussion for those in recovery from addiction. For anyone affected by addiction. When: Tuesday, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m. Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek More info: emoryjohnscreek.com
TRUCK & TAP SINGO
What: Put your music knowledge to the test. Singo randomly plays song clips, and players must match the song titles with what appears on their cards. When: Wednesday, Nov. 21, 7:30-11 p.m. Where: Truck & Tap, 30 Milton Ave., Alpharetta More info: truckandtap.com/ alpharetta
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
WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING
What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning. When: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-495-0545
HEALTH AND FITNESS: TURKEY TROT
What: Join for a 5K, 10K, 15K or half marathon. Representatives from Blessings in a Backpack will be on hand to collect food donations for children in need. When: Thursday, Nov. 22, 8 a.m. Where: 3855 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek Cost: Registration is $17; Free if you participated last year More info and registration: fivestarntp.com/turkeytrot-2018.html
TRYPTOPHAN HALFMARATHON IN CUMMING
What: Work up an appetite by running one of three distances: half-marathon, 10K or 5K. No dogs, baby strollers or skates. All proceeds benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. When: Thursday, Nov. 22, 7:30 a.m. Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming Cost: Registration starts at $35 More info and registration: runsignup.com/Race/GA/ Cumming/TryptophanHalfMarathon10k5k
ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)
What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques, creating an easy-to-follow, health-boosting dance fitness program. When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/ parkplace
EVENING RIVER CANOE TRIP
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
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RELIGIOUS EVENTS: THERAPEUDIC YOGA
What: Gain health benefits from relaxing yoga that emphasizes strength and flexibility. No experience necessary. Taught by an advanced certified yoga instructor. When: Wednesdays, 9:45-11 a.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770261-1705
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS OUT
What: Join for weekly dinner and fellowship. Volunteers needed for serving and cleaning. When: Wednesday nights, 4:456:30 p.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $7 per adult More info: rumc.com/wno
BE RICH LOVE WEEK
What: North Point Ministries’ annual campaign to thank public servants with a note of appreciation and optional gift card. When: Nov. 18-24 Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: berich.org/love/
“DON’T BE AFRAID: LISTENING TO GOD”
What: Join Rev. Caitlin Phillips and Rev. Beverly Markham for a time of contemplation and rest. Be still, be present and be attentive to God. When: Nov. 18, 25 and Dec. 2, 9; 9:30-10:30 a.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com
MISSION AND COMMUNITY SUNDAY
What: Join Mission and Community Day Sunday and invite a friend or neighbor. This year’s theme is “The Least of Thee.” When: Sunday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m. Where: St. James United Methodist Church, 3000 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: stjamesumc.org
BLOOD DRIVE
What: Help save a life by giving blood. When: Sunday, Nov. 18, 8 a.m.12:45 p.m. Where: St. Davids Episcopal Church, 1015 Old Roswell Road, Roswell More info: stdavidchurch.org
GUEST PREACHER: REV. AISHA BROOKS-LYTLE
What: Rev. Aisha BrooksLytle, who serves as Executive Presbyter of the Greater Atlanta Presbytery, will be the guest preacher at worship. When: Sunday, Nov. 18, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS What: Make and grow faithbased friendships for all ages. Enjoy a hot meal and/or volunteer. When: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 p.m. Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta More info: afumc.org
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “THE ADDAMS FAMILY”
What: Crabapple Middle School theater will present a show based on the classic TV series “The Addams Family.” When: Nov. 15-16, 7 p.m.; Nov. 17, 2 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door More info and tickets: 470-2544520
“PACIFICO” LIVE
What: Hear the solo project by musician Matthew Schwartz, described as an audible collage. When: Saturday, Nov. 17, 6-9 p.m. Where: Jekyll Brewing, 2855 Marconi Drive, Ste. 350, Alpharetta More info: jekyllbrewing.com
JAZZ AT FIREFLY
What: Free, live music each week. When: Saturday, Nov. 17, 8:3011 p.m. Where: Firefly Restaurant & Bar, 3070 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta More info: fireflyalpharetta.com
POTTERY SHOW AND SALE
What: Annual pottery sale at a working studio featuring multiple artists. Browse handcrafted gifts for everyone for the holiday. When: Saturday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 18, 12-3 p.m. Where: Lynn’s Clayhouse, 155 Enterprise Drive, Ste. A, Cumming More info: lynnsclayhouse.biz
“NIGHT AND DAY”
What: “Night and Day” is an original play written by Libby Colon. The story revolves around the Butler family who is experiencing spiritual warfare. When: Friday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 17, 5 p.m. Where: First Redeemer Church, 2100 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming Cost: $5 More info: frcconservatory. mymusicstaff.com
STEELY DAN PRETZEL LOGIC JAM
What: “Pretzel Logic” by Steely Dan has been ranked as one of the all-time top albums. Hear a tribute to it by jazz-fusion group Bad Ash All-Star Team. When: Sunday, Nov. 18, 7:30-9 p.m. Where: The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: $29 More info and tickets: thevelvetnote.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
NATURALLY ARTISTIC: CELEBRATING THE FOUR ELEMENTS
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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, Nov. 16, noon-1 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
“FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM”
What: Watch the first “Fantastic Beasts” movie for free before the second one comes out. When: Saturday, Nov. 17, noon2:15 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-3608897
THANKSGIVING ART
What: Johns Creek Art will create a Thanksgiving themed craft. Ages 5 and up. Limited to 20 participants. Registration required. When: Saturday, Nov. 17, 2-3 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-3608897
FLY FISHING
What: Fly fishing is a yearround and worldwide sport. This class will cover some of the basic tackle, rods and reels to get anglers started. When: Sunday, Nov. 18, 2-4 p.m. Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org
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
What: Bring sleeping bags, pillows, picnic lunch and popcorn to watch “Wreck It Ralph” on the big screen. When: Tuesday, Nov. 20, 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org
AVALON NIGHTS LIVE
TURKEY DAY TALES
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
“WRECK IT RALPH”
What: Join for special stories, songs and a puppet show all about Thanksgiving. All ages welcome. When: Tuesday, Nov. 20, 11:1511:45 p.m. Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org
“ FERDINAND THE BULL WITH MUSIC”
What: Listen to a reading of “Ferdinand the Bull” set to violin music and kids learn about the violin, other string instruments and the orchestra. When: Saturday, Nov. 17, 1111:30 a.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-3608897
JOURNEY TO LITERACY
What: Children will hear a story and complete a craft project. Children will be able to take home a copy of the book presented in the program. Ages 3-8. When: Saturday, Nov. 17, 11 a.m.-noon Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-6134050
HISTORY BOOK CLUB
What: Join for a discussion on “Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy: A Biography of Ernest Hemingway,” by Nicholas Reynolds. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. When: Tuesday, Nov. 20, 6-7 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402
THANKSGIVING MAKE & TAKE CRAFT
What: Stop by and make a quick Thanksgiving themed craft. Ages 3-12. When: Wednesday, Nov. 21, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-6134050
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
FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES
What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: 404-613-4958
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American Commerce Bank’s Johns Creek staff: Steve Wilson, SBA Dep’t. Manager, Pat Thomas, Customer Service, Soraya Kenney, Branch Manager, Carlos Laverde, Market President, Karen Chavarria, Personal Banker, Travis Carithers, Teller.
Thankful to serve our community Local banks prosper as their communities prosper. American Commerce Bank is grateful for the opportunity to serve North Fulton through its “Community of One” campaign. In keeping with the Thanksgiving season, ACB staff recently hosted a customer appreciation day and participated at several local events. Events like these help to build civic pride and progress. Community bankers do a great deal more than foster commerce. They serve as financial educators and advisors. They enable customers to track, measure and plan financial resources. Bankers help to establish savings, execute business plans and build futures. At American Commerce Bank, we serve our community by helping personal and business customers reach their goals. In recent weeks, ACB took part in the Emory-Johns Creek Community Expo to help attendees better understand banking products and services. The event led to several follow-up visits from interested participants. Bank employees also attended the Roswell Women’s Organization 2018 Homes Tour benefitting education and North Fulton charities. “Our participation does a lot more than gener-
ate new business”, says personal banker Karen Chavarria, “it helps our communities by connecting people with important financial tools. Finance is intimidating to a lot of people. Our job is to help people become successful using the resources we have to offer”. American Commerce Bank offers commercial and personal banking services to the North Fulton markets from its branch in Johns Creek. The bank offers customized lending solutions and SBA loan programs as well as highly convenient on-line banking and treasury management services. The bank’s experienced staff pride themselves in knowing their customers by name and in meeting the needs of businesses and their employees. By catering lending and deposit services to the specific needs of business and consumer customers, ACB provides industry-leading solutions to support the growth and success of our communities. For more information about American Commerce Bank, stop by the branch located at 10690 Medlock Bridge Road, or visit www.AmericanCommerceBank. com
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Milton powers past South Gwinnett By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com Milton 28, South Gwinnett 19 Region 5 champion Milton earned its second straight trip to the second round with the Eagles’ win over South Gwinnett at the Eagles Nest Friday night. The Eagles trailed at the half but outscored the Comets 21-7 in the second half. The Comets struck first midway through the first quarter with a 40-yard touchdown pass, but a missed PAT proved pivotal later in the game. Milton took a 7-6 lead on their ensuing drive with a touchdown rush from quarterback Jordan Yates. South Gwinnett reclaimed the lead with a touchdown late in the second quarter. The Eagles took the lead with Yates’ second rushing score early in the third and found separation with a 28-yard touchdown pass from Yates to Joseph Charleston midway through the fourth. South Gwinnett scored with under three minutes remaining but was unable to convert their 2-point play, preserving Milton’s lead, 21-19. Yates scored his fourth touchdown of the game and iced the contest with a 70-yard rush on Milton’s next offensive possession. Milton hosts Mill Creek (8-3) in the second round on Friday. Tift County 42, Roswell 7 Roswell’s incredible turnaround from last season ended Friday night with the Hornets taking a first-round exit in their playoff against 7A at-large bid Tift County. The Blue Devils held Roswell to under 50 yards of offense in the first half, including just six offensive plays in the first quarter. Tift County opened the scoring in the second quarter with the first of its three rushing scores and led 21-0 at the half. Roswell gained momentum by scoring on the first possession of the second half, capped off by a 6-yard touchdown pass from Ethan Roberts to Jacob Jarrett, but Tift continued to limit Roswell’s offensive success later in the contest. Tift added offensive touchdowns midway through the third quarter and early in the fourth before a pick-six iced the
contest with nine minutes remaining. Tift County had over 200 yards rushing in the win and had nearly doubled Roswell in the time of possession category. After a frustrating 3-8 campaign in 2017, the Hornets went 9-1 in the regular season and captured the Region 4 championship this year. Harrison 23, Johns Creek 20 Johns Creek’s undefeated record against in-state opponents and its season came to an end Friday night at home with the Gladiators dropping their first-round matchup to Harrison. Despite earning the Region 7 championship and the No. 1 seed that goes with it, Johns Creek was matched with the Hoyas, a fellow top-10 ranked team. Johns Creek led 20-10 at the half, but the Hoyas scored two unanswered touchdowns in the second half and capitalized on missed opportunities from the Gladiators to secure the win. The Gladiators built their 10-point halftime lead behind two touchdown rushes from Nate Hope and a Yong Min Lee rushing score. The Gladiators missed a field goal as time expired in the second quarter. Harrison began its comeback midway through the third quarter with a 20-yard touchdown rush to cut the margin to 20-16 before taking the lead early in the fourth. Johns Creek missed another field goal with three minutes remaining, then regained possession with under a minute to mount a final drive. Quarterback Zach Gibson threw a Hail Mary pass into the end zone as the clock expired, but the Hoyas batted away the pass to secure their win. Johns Creek compiled a 9-2 record this season and earned the program’s second region championship in three years. The Gladiators dropped to 0-4 alltime in the playoffs with Friday’s loss. Allatoona 38, Centennial 7 Centennial’s impressive season came to a disappointing end Friday night at home with the Knights’ dropping their first-round matchup with Allatoona. Without quarterback Max Brosmer, who went down with an injury in the
Knights’ season finale, the Knights were held to under 150 yards of total offense. Centennial remained close in the first half and trailed 10-0 entering the third, but the Buccaneers capitalized on a Centennial interception early in the period to increase their lead to three scores and added another touchdown four minutes later. The Knights found the scoreboard with a 55-yard touchdown pass from backup quarterback Parker Sperier to Drake Mason, but Allatoona responded with two more scores to close out the contest. Centennial compiled a 7-4 overall record this season and earned their second straight runner-up finish in Region 7.
yard line with three seconds left, but Gerdes’ ensuing desperation pass was intercepted to end of the Raiders’ season. The Raiders compiled a 6-5 overall record this season and earned their third straight trip to the playoffs. Blessed Trinity 55, Northwest Whitfield 16 Blessed Trinity won its eighth straight first-round playoff matchup Friday night with a lopsided win over Region 1, No. 4 seed Northwest Whitfield (6-5) at home. The Titans opened a 39-0 lead at the half and cruised to the win, their 11th in as many games this season. Quarterback Jake Smith had three touchdown passes in the first half to Ryan Davis, Quinton Reese and James Bryant. Jackson Hamilton added two rushing touchdowns along with touchdowns runs from Steele Chambers and Jake Nevle. Kicker Ethan Chauvin hit field goals of 43 and 44 yards, and BT added a safety to power its win. The Titans (11-0) host North Oconee (9-2) this Friday in the second round.
Sequoyah 34, Alpharetta 30 Alpharetta came up just short in a back-and-forth battle with Sequoyah Friday night to close outs its 2018 campaign in Cherokee County. Both teams scored on their opening drives, including a touchdown reception from Alpharetta’s Kent Cherry, and the score remained deadlocked at 7-7 after two periods of play. Fellowship Christian (bye) Cherry gave Alpharetta its first lead Fellowship Christian earned a bye in early in the third with an 80-yard rush. the first round of the playoffs by placAlpharetta forced a three-and-out but ing 7th in the final regular season power fumbled to set up the Chiefs’ second ratings. score midway through the period. The Paladins (9-1) will host Riverside Alpharetta’s Matthew Ashe hit a field Military Academy (23rd in power ratings) goal to cut Sequoyah’s lead to 21-17, in the second round on Nov. 16. but the Chiefs scored another touchFellowship is 6-6 all-time down to continue the flurry of scoring. in the playoffs, including a The Raiders converted a fourth down berth in the state finals and cut the lead to 27-24 with five minin 2016 and a trip utes remaining after a 6-yard touchto the second down pass from Will Gerdes to Robbie round last Ruppel. season. Alpharetta took a 30-27 lead with just two minutes remaining on a 67yard touchdown reception from Ruppel, but the drama was far from over. DrMarthaBoone.com With just 21 seconds remaining, Sequoyah punched in a rushing score from 1 yard out to take 3400-A Old Milton Parkway, Suite 560 the lead 34-30. Alpharetta used Alpharetta, GA 30005 two receptions to drive to the Chiefs’ 34-
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Remembering ‘The War to End All Wars’ Area historical societies merge to commemorate Armistice Day centennial By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Close to 100 people gathered at Alpharetta City Hall Sunday at a special Veterans Day ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of hostilities in World War I — “The War to End All Wars.” The event, which featured photos and artifacts from the era gathered from historical societies from three North Fulton cities, was a first for the area. Representatives from the three organizations said the service marked the launch of the North Fulton Historical Alliance, an umbrella group dedicated to sharing resources to promote historical preservation and education throughout the area. It was also a chance for the individual groups to collaborate for ways to expand and improve their own organizations. Roswell Historical Society President
Contact • Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society 1835 Old Milton Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30009 770-475-4663 aomchs.org, info@aomchs.org • Roswell Historical Society 950 Forrest St. Roswell, GA 30075 770-992-1665 roswellhistoricalsociety.org societyrhs@gmail.com • Johns Creek Historical Society 11877 Douglas Road, Suite 102295 Johns Creek, GA 30005 johnscreekhistory.org info@johnscreekhistory.org
Juliette Johnson said Roswell has one of the richest historical archives in the area outside Atlanta, but she wants to generate more support for a place to display the artifacts. Alpharetta, she said, has taken the lead by donating space for a history museum at its city hall. “We are desperately trying to get a space like this one in Roswell,” Johnson said. “It doesn’t do anybody any good if it’s locked behind a vault and people have to ask to come by and see it. Just trying to get a space to display our collection has been my goal for the last two years as president.” Johns Creek Historical Society President Joan Compton is in a similar situation. As a young organization in a city that is barely a decade old, she said she wants to expand interest in the organization to promote local support. The newly formed alliance will help, she said. “It makes a lot of sense to have this collaboration between historical societies in North Fulton,” she said. “We share a lot of history. We share a lot of people.” Sunday’s Veterans Day event was coordinated by the Alpharetta Historical Society which hosted the program and arranged for artifact displays within a few paces of its newly opened museum. “This should help all our societies promote historical efforts in the area,” said President Pat Miller. Through the first part of the early afternoon event, visitors wandered past some 40 or 50 displays set up on tables in the City Hall atrium. One display included a “Star Flag” from Roswell’s historic Barrington Hall which hung at the home’s entrance during the war years to honor the five family members who served in the armed forces. Autrey Mills Nature Preserve and Heritage Center in Johns Creek provided a World War I uniform on loan for the display. The program concluded with a lecture by local historian Michael Hitt, who dressed for the occasion in a uniform from World War I. Hitt used the opportunity to profile
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One of the table displays includes a copy of a panoramic portrait of soldiers from the 328 Infantry during training at Camp Gordon in Atlanta in 1917. The photo includes a young Alvin York, who went on to become one of the most decorated soldiers in the war. key local figures and events that gained notoriety during the war. He spoke at length about the notorious incident at Steele’s Bridge, in which an army convoy suffered casualties while on a secret mission to arrest
deserters hiding in southern Cherokee County. His talk also included a tribute to area resident Camille O’Brien — the only nurse from the famous Emory Unit to die in the unit’s service in Algeria and France.
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Centennial students accepted into Harvard program By NIK GLATT interns@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Two Centennial High School students — Divali Legore and Sophia Woodrow — were recently selected for the Harvard Debate Council Diversity Project. The program’s goal is to expose minority students to higher-level analytical thinking and integrate them into a diverse community. “I felt like by entering the program, it was really interesting to understand more of how we, as the minority, can earn a better life for ourselves coming from Atlanta,” Legore said. The Harvard Debate Council Diversity Project is an Atlanta-based subsidiary of Harvard College where over 250 students apply each year. “Debate isn’t just argumentation between two sides,” Woodrow said. “It requires eloquence in that you have to be able to talk about what
you feel. I think that it’s a really important skill to be able to articulate what you’re thinking. It’s a life skill.” Legore and Woodrow were two of the 28 students chosen to participate in the 10-month, pre-collegiate training. After training, they will travel to Harvard University to attend the Harvard Debate Council’s Summer Residency. “It’s really significant to have that capability of debating and advocating your rights or advocating for what you believe should hold true,” Legore said. “I feel that by being in this group and being a part of this family, it will help to understand how I can advocate for myself and create a better life for myself in the future. At Harvard, Legore and Woodrow will train academically alongside nearly 400 hundred students from around the world. This experience will lead to a single-elimination debate tournament where they will put their knowledge to the test.
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Centennial students Divali Legore, left, and Sophia Woodrow have been selected for the exclusive Harvard Debate Council Diversity Project.
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CITY OF ALPHARETTA
CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-18-AB-57
PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers November 15, 2018 3:00 P.M.
PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers November 15, 2018 3:00 P.M.
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Shade Street Food Inc. d/b/a Shade Street Food & Bar 10 South Broad St. Alpharetta GA 30009
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Community leaders and representatives from World Harvest Church, High Hope Georgia and Fulton County Schools officially reopen a revitalized Sweet Apple Fields.
Kids, adults can now enjoy revived Sweet Apple Fields By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Sweet Apple Elementary School students and local residents now have a new place to walk, run and play. The Sweet Apple Fields are now officially reopened after a three-year project that revitalized, expanded and landscaped the property between the elementary school and nearby park. The project was spearheaded by High Hope Georgia. “The school children are ecstatic over the new field,” said High Hope board member Pastor Mirek Hufton. “There’s no more mud, broken glass or stones in their area to play in, but now there is a smooth, open grass field where they can play.” Previously, Sweet Apple Fields was plagued with poor drainage problems and posed a potential health hazard to children. The grounds were being used at capacity and could not meet high demands. Students would often track a muddy mess all over the hallways after going outside to play in what essentially was a mud pit, Hufton said. The new fields will be shared by students and residents. Fulton County Schools and the Roswell Recreation and Parks Department have reached a joint multi-use agreement for the property. The fields will be used by the students during school hours and will be open to the community for use after
hours and on weekends. The city of Roswell will handle maintenance. Returning visitors will see several new additions to the reopened fields, including new trees, flagpoles and benches. The additions will allow the school and park to host sporting leagues and tournaments and is expected to raise the overall value of nearby properties. The Sweet Apple Fields project had a budget of $250,000. The City of Roswell donated $100,000 and several trees for landscaping. The neighboring World Harvest Church donated an additional $50,000. Remaining funds came from community donations. Those who donated $250 or above were given opportunities to engrave their name, a loved one or company’s name on brick, tree and bench plaques on the site. DJ DeVictor designed the landscape and Doug Presley worked on installation. Professional turf was donated by John Bearden, who also reproduced the Sweet Apple Elementary School logo on the far bank of the field. “All in all, it was a wonderful joint effort with so many people involved to provide a beautiful spacious playing area for Sweet Apple students, staff, Roswell Recreation and Parks, and the Roswell community,” Hufton said. “It also eliminates the tremendous eyesore in our beautiful city that was there for years. It was a great project with wonderful longterm benefits for generations to come.”
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Roswell to host holiday celebrations ROSWELL, Ga. — The city of Roswell is hosting celebrations throughout the months of Nov. and Dec. A few of the events include Bridesmaid of Barrington Hall and a Formal Tea, Enchanted Woodland Wonders Family Fun Day, The 1853 Living History Wedding of Mittie and Thee, Classic Nashville Christmas, Caroling on Canton Street and visits from Santa Claus. “Roswell has a lot to offer during the
Christmas season with many events for residents and visitors to enjoy,” Advertising and Marketing Coordinator at the Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau, Danielle Purdie said. “Since I’m still new to Roswell I’m really looking forward to experiencing this festive time of year and all the events to take part in.” For more information, visit visitroswellga.com
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Burglars take valuables from unattended house ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police are investigating a Nov. 2 house burglary in which $2,000 in cash and several pieces of jewelry were taken. The victim said he left his house on Summer Breeze Terrace Oct. 31 at 6 a.m. and returned Nov. 2 at 9 p.m. Upon his arrival, the man noticed his back door glass window was shattered and called police. During a walkthrough with police, the man saw that his bedroom and office had been ransacked. While cash and jewelry were missing, no electronics or personal papers were
taken. There were no surveillance cameras.
Locked car stolen from apartment lot ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police are investigating an Oct. 29 incident in which a man’s car was stolen overnight from the Avery Northwinds Apartment Homes parking lot. The man said he had locked his 2016 white Jeep Cherokee the previous night and had both sets of keys. He did not hear any noises overnight, and he does not owe any payments on the car. But the next morning, at 7 a.m., the man saw that his car was gone. Police did not find any broken glass, but officers did spot tire marks from where the car had been parked heading north toward Old Milton Parkway.
DEATH NOTICES Walter Carmack, 105, of Cumming, passed away November 1, 2018. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
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Ann Cuthbertson, 83, of Roswell, passed away November 5, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &
Troy Harris, 49 of Cumming, passed away November 1, 2018. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.
Tamla Horsford, 40, of Cumming, passed away November 4, 2018. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.
Sarah Evone Johnson Henrichs, 79, of Cumming, passed away October 21, 2018. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
Elise Darracott Jones, 100, of Cumming, passed away November 4, 2018. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
Martha Shadburn Grant, 73, of Cumming, passed away November 6, 2018. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Louie Hamm, 71, of Alpharetta, passed away November 6, 2018. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.
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Barbara Hogan, 73, of Roswell, passed away October 31, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &
John E. Lalonde, 79, of Cumming, passed away November 2, 2018. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory. Barbara Ann Litterer, 81, of Cumming, passed away October 30, 2018. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
June Ann Martin, 68, of Cumming, passed away November 1, 2018. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services. John A. Morrison, 85, of Milton, passed away November 2, 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Clyde Winfred Nunnally, 85, of Cumming, passed away November 2, 2018. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Laura Jane Creamer Thompson, 93, of Cumming, passed away October 31, 2018. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
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The keys to happiness in the wintertime outdoors Well, it’s finally getting cooler outside. Maybe late fall is here at last. It’s been a little rainy, too. Colder weather… chilly rain…yes, winter may be here at last. Do cold or rainy days mean the end STEVE HUDSON of outdoor advenGet Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net ture? Not at all! In fact, many outdoors enthusiasts (myself included) relish those winter days afield. Without getting too poetic about it, there’s something kind of magical and mysterious about hiking (or, yes, you know me, even fishing) when the skies are gray and the temperatures are in the 34s or 30s or below. It’s a heady experience, and it’s addictive. It really is. The key to enjoying it is to stay warm and dry. That’s what I want to talk about with you this week – the challenge of staying warm and dry in the wintertime outdoors. Let’s look at the “dry” part first. As anyone who’s ever hiked in the rain can tell you, it takes very little rain to get you totally and completely soaked. Even a light mist will turn that dry sweater into a soggy, chilly burden. The key is to keep the rain off of you, and the way to do that is with a breathable rain jacket. Breathable jackets are designed to keep you dry without making you all sweaty. The fabric from which they’re made is manufactured with tiny pores which are too small to allow molecules of liquid water (rain) to get in. However, those same pores will pass smaller molecules of water vapor. That means that as you perspire, the water vapor doesn’t stay trapped inside the jacket (which would make you feel clammy and chilly) but instead escapes through the pores. The jacket “breathes,” in other words, and you stay dry. What about keeping the rain off the lower part of your body? Some go with breathable hiking pants. Others use a breathable poncho, which is longer than a rain jacket and which thus keeps the lower half of you dry better than would a jacket alone. I have a breathable poncho as well as a breathable rain jacket, and I use them both. But if the rain is heavy, then the poncho does a better job of keeping my lower body dry. While thinking about staying dry, don’t forget your head. Most breathable jackets have a hood to keep your head dry. If yours does not, you’ll want a hat too. A breathable hat does for your head what the breathable jacket does for your upper body, but just about any
The key to staying warm in the wintertime outdoors is to layer your clothing. Start with a thin “wicking” layer next to your skin. sort of water-resistant hat will do. Note, however, that a typical ball cap won’t cut it when it’s cold and rainy. It offers no insulation and soon gets soggy, leading to the dreaded condition known as “cold and soggy head.” And when you’re hiking, that’s no fun at all. Now – what about the “warm” part of that equation? The key to staying warm in the wintertime outdoors is to layer your clothing. Start with a thin “wicking” layer next to your skin. Such garments are designed to “wick” perspiration out and away from your skin and help you avoid feeling clammy and chilled. On top of that, put an insulating layer of some sort. This can be a wool or wool/ cotton blend shirt (which works as long as you keep it dry) or a fleece pullover. The outer layer is your wind and water barrier, typically your breathable jacket. The same idea applies to your feet. Cold, damp feet make for a miserable outdoor experience, but that doesn’t have to be a problem. Try layering your socks (with thin wicking socks next to your skin and thicker wool socks on the outside) or wearing one of the engineered cold-weather hiking socks that are now available. Also, make sure that your hiking shoes are not too tight, for too-tight shoes will reduce circulation and soon make your feet feel cold. Pay similar attention to your hands. You’ll lose a lot of heat through uninsulated hands, but it’s easy to keep your hands warm even on very chilly days. I like wool or synthetic gloves with open fingertips; the glove keeps my hands warm, while the exposed fingertips make it easy to operate my GPS or use my camera. On extremely cold days, take along a couple of those warming packs too. They can make a real difference. If you’re not sure how to configure all of this, talk to the folks at an experienced outdoor outfitter. They’ll help you get the gear you need to enjoy the out-of-doors even when it’s cold and wet outside – and when you do, I guarantee that you’ll discover a side of the outdoor experience that you won’t soon forget So look for me on the trail in the coming weeks – yes, even if it’s cold and wet and rainy!
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Providing acceptance for our special people By LEE CHADWICK Guest contributor Erin was a gentle, sensitive girl just slightly different in her manner than other kids her age … now because of that small variance, she is gone. Chadwick She took her life at 17. Kids on the autism spectrum frequently have difficulty making friends — and even if they feel like they are making progress during the week, social networking proves to them they are not. Never invited to a party, or a movie, they can clearly see their classmates enjoying these activities — always without them. In their grief, Erin’s parents Darren and Stacy Horst, wished there had been a place where Erin could have experienced the relief and comfort of true acceptance, relief that a difference could have made life manageable for her. So, from that dark and hopeless place, the Horsts created E’s Club, a bright comfortable place where other kids on the spectrum frequently excluded like Erin, could always feel welcome, accepted and included. The Horsts were determined to help protect other parents from experiencing such a unbearable tragedy. E’s Club was born out of their sheer determination and the resolve of that vision, to serve others. Frequently, toddlers seem to be developing as expected. Then without much warning, it becomes clear this beautiful child is going to require a uniquely varied combination of opportunities to reach their true potential. Parents learn that the range of differences in these kids is so drastic that even getting help to define what is possible for them can be nearly impossible. While other students immerse themselves in the excitement of the college application process, many of these kids will experience this common rite of passage as further evidence that they are, and will always be, outsiders. Entering adolescence brings a growing self-awareness for all kids. For kids on the spectrum it clarifies their difference — compounded and reinforced by the reactions of others. In my own experience as a chaperone at E’s club, I have spoken to high
Additional info: Erin’s Hope For Friends Website: erinshopeforfriends.org Locations and hours • Alpharetta: Open Fridays 7-10 p.m. and Saturdays 6-9 p.m. 11940 Alpharetta Highway, #110, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 • Acworth: Open Fridays 7-10 p.m. • 4492 Acworth Industrial Drive, Suite 100, Acworth, Ga. 30101 Contact info – info@erinshopeforfriends.org 678-390-4812 Programs available – Teen Program (12 years old-HS senior) and Young Adult Program (HS graduates-24 years old) How to volunteer – erinshopeforfriends.org/getinvolved/
Kids on the autism spectrum frequently have difficulty making friends — and even if they feel like they are making progress during the week, social networking proves to them they are not. school seniors (who are college bound) about the philosophy of a civil society and the complex challenges of negotiating policy with North Korea. Sometimes, I just sit at the table with members drawing quietly. The most socially confident students can even learn to play pool. There are kids playing video games while more may choose to watch them in silence. However, whether these young adults do, or do not, participate is totally OK. Here it is comfortable, because their silence or lack of eye contact is always unremarkable in this wonderfully predictable haven.
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