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Alpharetta takes issue with Verizon proposals

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Alpharetta establishes employee base wage

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Wreath ceremony will honor veterans

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Residents offer ideas on Roswell Historic Distric Dozens of Roswell residents met Nov. 28 at City Hall to discuss the future of the city’s Historic District during one of two charrettes. The information gathered at these meetings will be used in the Historic District Master Plan, which is being created in partnership with consulting team TSW Design. Read more, Page 6.

Roswell tourism head announces retirement

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a Nov. 23 incident in which a house on Lakeshore Overlook was burglarized while the family was out for dinner.

The family returned at 7:30 p.m. and saw the glass window on the back deck had been shattered. Inside, the rooms were

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Man arrested for theft from department store ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A 29-year-old man from Atlanta was arrested Nov. 23 for shoplifting $800 worth of clothing from the Macy’s on North Point Circle.

The man, identified as Jonathan Lopez, entered the store at 7 p.m. and approached the athletic department. Security footage showed Lopez grab several pieces of sports clothing, stuff them into a black bag and leave without paying.

A loss prevention officer apprehended Lopez outside the store after a brief struggle. All items were recovered.

Lopez was arrested for shoplifting and possession of tools to commit a crime.

Restaurant alerts police to public indecency ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a Nov. 24 incident in which a man allegedly exposed himself to a diner at the O-Shi Poke Bowl & Sushi on North Main Street.

A woman sat down on a bar stool facing the window at 3 p.m. and began eating.

A few minutes later, a man sat down and tried to touch the woman’s thigh.

When she looked over, the woman said the man had exposed himself.

ransacked with items strewn about on the floors.

A total of $20,000 in cash was missing. Additionally, a purse valued at $1,200 and several pieces of jewelry worth $20,000 were also missing.

The house did not have an alarm system or any cameras.

The man left after the woman got up to talk to an employee.

Security footage captured the whole incident.

$1,300 in clothing stolen from store ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are looking for two suspects connected to a Nov. 19 incident in which $1,300 worth of clothes were stolen from the Victoria’s Secret on North Point Circle.

The manager said at 8 p.m. that day, a man and woman entered the store and stuffed various items in their pants and coats.

The duo left in about 15 minutes and did not pay. Security footage captured the incident.

Department store alerts woman to card fraud ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta woman called police Nov. 18 after she was alerted by Bloomingdales that someone had attempted to open an account with her name.

The woman received the call in October that someone had used her personal information, including her Social Security number, to try an open an account.

Since then, the woman has received similar alerts from stores like Pier 1, Macy’s and Ann Taylor that someone had made fraudulent charges on her existing accounts.

The suspect also attempted opening several other fake accounts with retail stores and successfully opened one with Nordstrom using the woman’s information.

Diner reports burglary after she returns to car ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a Nov. 18 incident in which a woman’s car was burglarized while she ate at the IHOP on North Main Street.

The woman parked by the restaurant at 9 p.m. and returned to her car two hours later, when she saw the passenger side window was shattered.

A Louis Vuitton purse worth $200 was missing from her car. She said nothing of importance was in the purse.

No other items were missing.

License plate stolen while man at work ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are looking into a Nov. 19 incident in which a man’s license plate was stolen from his vehicle.

The man parked his car at home at 6 p.m. at Amberlilly Drive. While he was at work, around 8 p.m., his wife told him his license plate was missing.

His workplace, at Prospect Place, does not have cameras in the parking lot. The man said he was not sure whether the plate was stolen at his home or at his work.

Store patron sought for vandalizing car ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta man called police Nov. 21 after he discovered a large ketchup splatter on his car after visiting the BP gas station on Windward Parkway.

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NEWS

Alpharetta officials spar with Verizon over 5G rollout

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Barely two weeks after Alpharetta passed expanded guidelines for deploying 5G technology equipment in city right of way, representatives from Verizon have called portions of the new ordinance into question.

At a Nov. 26 City Council workshop, representatives from the wireless carrier told officials some of the restrictions listed in the new ordinance might not accommodate plans they have for rolling out the new technology.

Council members did not take the suggestions well.

At issue is the rollout of the latest innovation in wireless communication that promises to boost speeds from 10 to 100 times faster than the current network and increase connection density to support billions of devices.

An even greater issue is how much say cities like Alpharetta will have in how wireless communication companies set up the equipment within public right of ways. The industry has already received endorsement for the rollout through a series of new FCC rules in September, and local governments say they expect the Georgia Legislature will enact laws next year clearing the way.

In an effort to pre-empt anticipated state mandates, Alpharetta drafted its own ordinance in November that expands the industry’s access to right of ways but sets parameters on the size of the equipment, where it can be placed and how it should look.

Renee Shepherd, attorney for Verizon, said the company is not certain all provisions in the ordinance align with what the company needs for its deployment.

For one, she said, Verizon is uncom-

At issue is the rollout of the latest innovation in wireless communication that promises to boost speeds from 10 to 100 times faster than the current network and increase connection density to support billions of devices. fortable with the city’s permitting fees.

The annual fees, she said, have not been defined in the document.

But, Mayor Jim Gilvin pointed out that the ordinance lists no fees because the city is not interested in charging for the permits at this time. He also said that while the current council has no plan to charge fees, it will not hamstring future councils from imposing them.

“We cannot obligate future councils to not charge a fee,” Gilvin said.

Shepherd also raised the question of limits on the size of certain equipment allowed under the ordinance. She said the ordinance expresses height and width parameters in inches. Industry standards call for a capacity measurement expressed in cubic feet, she said.

“If you limit yourself to a very specific measurement, then you may be precluding the city from carriers coming in with the next wave of technology,” she said. “Frankly, the antennas that are being put in may not meet those precise measurements.”

Shepherd said carriers use different vendors from whom they purchase equipment. She requested the council consider allowing 6 cubic feet for an antenna and 28 cubic feet for accessory equipment, which is an industry standard parameter.

That drew a rejoinder from Councilman Donald Mitchell.

“I went online, and a Samsung refrigerator, a two-door with a freezer drawer on the bottom, it’s 25.5 cubic feet,” he said. “I’m not interested in a refrigerator hanging in the sky.”

Mitchell said the council could entertain exceptions to the size restrictions on a case-by-case basis, but he was not interested in changing the ordinance parameters from those set in the ordinance.

Councilman John Hipes asked whether Verizon can assure the city that its equipment will not endanger the health of residents with radio frequency emissions. He said he’s read a number of studies suggesting excessive exposure to the emissions have been linked to certain afflictions.

Shepherd said that while she is no engineer, she could say that Verizon equipment is tested thoroughly to assure it meets safety standards established by the FCC. “We are not the manufacturer, but we are very confident in the equipment we procure falls within the FCC regulations for RF emissions,” she said.

Following the meeting, City Councilman Ben Burnett said he thinks the current ordinance accurately reflects what residents are seeking: a balance between deployment of new technology and respect for the city’s aesthetics.

He said the city has no interest in

5th Generation Technology During his Nov. 26 presentation to the Alpharetta City Council, Matthew Hartley, network real estate small cell representative for Verizon, presented these points about 5G technology: • The average North American smartphone user will consume 48 gigabytes of data per month in 2023, up from just 5.2 GB per month in 2016 and 7.1 GB per month in 2017.

• About 52 percent of American households are now wireless only for voice service.

• In North America, the average household has 13 connected devices, with smartphones outnumbering tablets 6 to 1. generating revenue from fees for the rollout.

“The business we bring in [by having 5G] far outweighs anything the city can make in taxes or fees,” he said. “We just want to control what Alpharetta looks like.”

Kate Jay, a spokeswoman for Verizon, said it would be premature to comment on designs specific to Alpharetta, but the company always considers all available equipment options depending on the technology being deployed.

“We are always willing to work with municipalities on the aesthetics of the equipment,” she said. “The points raised around the Alpharetta ordinance at last night’s meeting centered on the spacing, which is listed in cubic inches — the industry standard is cubic feet, which provides more flexibility in the design.”

Roswell eases restrictions on hotel/motel tax spending

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell has amended provisions of its hotel/motel tax that gives the city greater freedom in how it spends the money.

The Roswell City Council on Nov. 26 unanimously approved an amendment to the city’s ordinance that channels all money collected from the tax into the general fund where it can be assigned for any purpose authorized by law.

The city currently levies a 6 percent hotel/motel tax. Almost half of the revenue is used for tourism, about 16 percent for constructing trails, and the remaining funds have unrestricted use

for any purpose the City Council designates, said Director of Finance Ryan Luckett.

The estimated available hotel/motel fund for this budget year is about $50,000.

Previously, the ordinance stated that no portion of the tax could be dedicated to any particular purpose, Luckett said.

The change allows the City Council to use the unrestricted funds for any purpose they see fit.

The amendment does not change the amount of revenue that goes into the general fund.

It allows the City Council to predetermine where that money would go in an open meeting, said City Attorney David

Davidson. This way, when the money is sent to the general fund, it is committed to that designated purpose only.

The new process is more open because residents will know where the money is going before it even makes it to the general fund, Davidson added.

In other action at the meeting, the Roswell City Council unanimously approved the second reading of an amendment to change just over a dozen speed limits in the city. The vote was in part a process required by the state so that the city can enforce its speed limits.

The amendment contains 13 speed limit change requests, seven of which were denied by the Georgia Department of Public Safety.

One denied change for Mimosa Boulevard in particular drew public concern at the first reading. The street currently has a 30 mph speed limit and was denied a reduction to 25 mph.

Several residents spoke at the Nov. 13 meeting saying they were concerned about speeding and safety along the road, especially for children and pedestrians. Residents implored the City Council to appeal the decision.

City Traffic Engineer Scott Brunner said at the Nov. 26 meeting that the city is committed to the Mimosa appeal process, which requires an additional study.

That new study can be prepared within the next four or five weeks, he said.

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NEWS

Roswell collects input on Historic District’s future

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell’s vision for the city’s Historic District is starting to take shape.

Dozens of residents and community stakeholders met Nov. 28 at City Hall for the second and final charrette to offer input on the Historic District Master Plan.

The project is being conducted in partnership with consulting team TSW Design and is geared to emphasize historic preservation. Its goal is to create a vision for a sustainable and thriving downtown that protects the different historic character areas.

The charrettes, which included interviews and interactive sessions from Nov. 27-28, are the latest step in the project.

Early in November, the city sponsored several walking tours to gather public input on the Historic District.

The last charrette concluded with a presentation of the community’s concerns and preliminary suggestions on how to move forward.

Surveys found that historic preservation and walkability were some of the top concerns, said Caleb Racicot, senior principal for TSW Design.

What sets Roswell apart from other nearby cities is that it doesn’t have just one period of history, but several that have all left their mark, he said.

This means that different areas in the Historic District have different architectural styles, character and setbacks, making it difficult to apply any one code to the entire 544-acre district.

“Today, the Unified Development Code treats all of [the character areas] the same,” Racicot said. “We believe that a compatibility rule allows us reflect that character rather than having to create seven other zoning districts.”

To help address the problem, Racicot suggested promoting a compatibility rule, whereby any regulations and zoning for a property would be informed by the properties immediately adjacent.

TSW Design’s findings also focus on preserving the wooded frontage along Vickery Creek, specifically around the border of Sandy Springs heading north on Ga. 9. That suggestion was met with applause from residents.

“That area along Vickery Creek is unlike anything else probably within 80 miles,” Racicot said. “It truly is unique…

It’s probably the best gateway to a city, far more effective than an arch over the street or something like that.”

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Caleb Racicot, senior principal for TSW Design, shares findings from several meetings with community members at Roswell City Hall regarding the Historic District Master Plan. Nov. 28.

The heart of the Historic District, Canton Street, also drew resident con-

cern. Several spoke about how the area is becoming dominated by restaurants, and they asked to incorporate more office and commercial space.

Residents also raised pedestrian safety and connectivity around that area as a concern.

“We also believe the city should consider the boundaries of the Historic District again,” Racicot said. “Areas likes Groveway should be considered and areas like portions of King Street should be looked at.”

Although parking was not a chief focus of the master plan, the issue came up in public comment.

Roswell Director of Community Development Alice Wakefield said that the parking issue has been on the City Council’s radar for a while and that they have been looking for more parking locations, better wayfinding and making existing lots more accessible.

There is no master parking study planned, but there is an active effort by the City Council, she said.

The next meeting on the Historic District Master Plan will be held Thursday, Dec. 6 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Roswell City Hall. The meeting with the Advisory Committee will review the results of the charrette.

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OPINION

Appen podcasts prove popular At the beginning of 2017, Appen Media launched Black Box, our investigative journalism arm. We dove head first into some pretty heavy issues, and the community seemed to embrace our deeper HANS APPEN dives into local isGeneral Manager hans@appenmediagroup.com sues.

So, as we planned for 2018, I asked our team what we could do to improve. How could we harness the momentum we had created and do more?

What we landed on was podcasting.

Podcasts are audio files available through the internet to download or stream at the listener’s leisure. Think of them as recorded radio shows that you can pause, rewind, or skip to the end (for free). They are the world’s fastest growing form of media both for news and entertainment.

I have been a podcast addict for a while now, but at the time most of our staff was at best a casual consumer (they’re all hooked now).

We talked about the benefits of producing a podcast — low cost, userfriendly, unlimited potential — and decided that we would give it a shot.

For our first show we landed on the name “Inside the Box” — a play off the name Black Box and the box-like studio we record in. We decided to again focus on local issues and people shaping our communities.

To date the show has almost 10,000 downloads.

What happened next though was both surprising and exciting. We started creating new, unrelated shows.

Kathleen Sturgeon and AJ McNaugh-

ton launched “Lunch Break,” a comedy podcast focused on new foods and weird food facts.

A local Realtor partnered with us to launch “Real Estate Success with Brian Patton” focused on everything you need to know about investing in real estate.

Our sports reporter launched the “Overtime with Joe Parker” podcast to highlight local sports news, players and coaches.

We hired a new reporter, and from day one she began work on “Pod With the Wind,” a podcast focused on all things newsworthy in Georgia’s film entertainment industry.

Heck, you’ll be proud to know your little hometown newspaper launched a daily news podcast before The Washington Post launched their own.

So what started as an idea to support our newsroom transformed into an entire expansion of Appen Media’s business model: the Appen Podcast Network currently comprised of 10 different shows.

Last week we hired Daniel Milana to run the network, open a second studio, create additional value and ease of access for show advertisers, and incorporate video features.

I am excited about the growth of our company, of course. It incorporates something new and exciting into our jobs, allows us to hire more people, and diversifies our revenue model.

But more important than that is the continued connections it allows us to make with members of the community.

We have people coming in and out of our studios all day, and it gives us the flexibility and the space to help tell their stories.

And there is nothing more important that your local newspaper, and now podcast, can give you.

Appen Media’s family of podcasts All of our podcasts are available to download via iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and most Andriod podcast apps. You can also visit NorthFulton.com/Podcasts and press the play button on the show you want to listen to.

Our lineup of shows include: • Boardroom Buddha • Herald Daily Update • Inside The Box • Lunch Break — A Comedy Podcast About Food • Made In Alpharetta • Myth Roast • Overtime With Joe Parker • Pod With The Wind • Real Estate Success With Brian Patton • The Ben Burnett Show

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OPINION

The lost art of kindness

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As the first voice most often heard on the phone line of a busy office, I’m quite frequently subjected to a myriad calls from loyal readers, community leaders, curious prospective clients, and on occaKimberly Tyson sion, concerned citiAdvertising Assistant kimberly@appenmediagroup.com zens who just want to be heard.

One of those calls from a concerned citizen, on a typical busy day, brought me some much-needed perspective on not just a business level, but a personal level as well. To protect those involved, I’ll just call that concerned citizen, who at the ripe young age of 90, has reminded me that my inherited kindness is not a weakness but in fact a badge of honor, Ms. Dot. But first, let me give you my personal background. Starting in my late teens, and like many at that age, I was always frustrated when others compared my personality to that of my mother’s. Perhaps my rebellious side always focused on the qualities of my mother that were the bane of my existence as a typical teen. Perhaps I thought that such innocently expressed comparisons meant that I was not my own independently unique person. Or perhaps because my mother chose a less careerdriven path as a full-time wife and mother of four, my career-driven self, thought that it was a sign of weakness instead of a sign of strength that she chose to devote 100 percent of her time to us four kids.

It wasn’t until I had children of my own that it dawned on me that being compared to the woman who is often spoke of as Ruth in the Bible because of her limitless kindness and devotion to others, is my badge of honor.

Which brings me back to Ms. Dot, one of many loyal readers who at the age of 90, decided to call me out of the blue to express a concern in her quest to sell a dining room suite and her chip-free heirloom chinaware. As she speaks her truth, Miss. Dot’s current health problems have caused her to transform her current dining room into her bedroom because she can’t get around like she used to. She is determined to stay in her home of over 30 years, independently and to avoid the nursing home scene altogether. Ms. Dot hasn’t called me once

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And this is for simply listening to her.

She expresses that, “no one is hardly ever kind anymore” and that “no one has the time to listen.” In our conversations, she says that she is just trying to survive and get by on her own until she joins her husband who has been deceased for 17 years.

The Ms. Dots of the world remind us that people are just looking for kindness and validation — all of which can be provided if we simply listen. With each of her calls to me (she now asks for me by name), I am reminded of my teenage self who cringed at the thought of being just like my kindhearted mom. But how can I even consider that comparison anything less than a badge of honor that I’ll continue to proudly wear, so long as it ensures that the Ms. Dots of the world are treated with the kindness and validation that they seek and deserve? I know that Miss Dot will one day stop calling. I know that that may cause me some concern as I realize that she is 90. I take solace in knowing that in my “listening” I also learned something from Ms. Dot that has made all of our long conversations on those busy days worth their weight in gold. In today’s climate of hate crimes and mean words, and as the very season that highlights the need for kindness and giving quickly approaches, I’ve learned from a sweet 90-year-old, that simply listening is sometimes enough, kindness is a badge of honor, and a little kindness goes a long way on both ends of the phone line.

The Ms. Dots of the world remind us that people are just looking for kindness and validation — all of which can be provided if we simply listen.

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NEWS

Alpharetta raises minimum wage for city employees

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta has raised the minimum wage for city employees on its lowest grade scale to $16 an hour.

It’s the city’s latest effort to reward and retain its workforce and comes at a time when area-wide unemployment is at its lowest level in more than a decade.

Mayor Jim Gilvin said the wage hike was fair to those employees who contribute to the success of Alpharetta.

“I think it was the right thing to do,” Gilvin said. “Most of our full-time employees are not impacted.”

Alpharetta has eight pay grades with annual minimum salaries ranging from $26,250 at the lowest level to $60,900 at the high end. The new pay hike will affect 15 of the city’s lowest-grade level workers. The city has a total full-time workforce of 425 employees, and the compensation increase is expected to cost $32,000 in additional expenditures.

In making the formal request to the City Council Nov. 26, Alpharetta City Administrator Bob Regus said, like many, municipal employees are affected more by rising food prices and the

I think it was the right thing to do.

Most of our full-time employees are not impacted.”

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general cost of living than some in the community. He also called on elected officials to study how the city stacks up with surrounding municipalities in its pay scale for employees.

A cursory check of comparable neighboring municipalities shows that Johns Creek has no set minimum wage for its employees.

The city bases its salaries on what

other municipalities pay for comparable positions, according to Johns Creek spokesman Bob Mullen.

Roswell has no minimum wage per se, but it does have a wide range of pay grades for its municipal employees, according to Community Relations Manager Julie Brechbill. Roswell’s minimum pay grade is set at $10.82 an hour. The maximum grade, set for the city admin-

istrator, is $192,062 in annual salary.

Alpharetta City Councilman Ben Burnett said it is important to keep municipal salaries competitive with public and private competition and to provide its workers with a “caring and dignified, livable wage.”

“Alpharetta has a AAA credit rating and an ever-growing economy that chooses to lead in all ways,” he said in a statement. “At the same time, we always have the opportunity to be a better, more forward-thinking place. Taking care of our workforce is a statement worth making. A $16 per hour full-time employment minimum wage is a proud statement to make.”

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Fulton Schools police force continues to increase ranks

Safety committee recommends 16 new officers

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Fulton School System will invest nearly $2.4 million next year to ramp up school safety measures across the district, primarily in the areas of additional personnel and resources.

The new initiatives were recommended by a School Safety Advisory Committee composed of parents, Fulton School staff and public safety personnel from throughout the region, which met this fall.

The recommendations are in addition to the slew of safety enhancements implemented by the district over the past several years.

Based on the advisory committee findings, the Fulton School Board agreed to hire 16 additional school police officers to augment the existing police force of nearly 70 sworn officers.

The department will also add 10 additional campus security officers and establish an online mental health resource

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Associate Superintendent Patrick Burke said the majority of the funds invested in these new initiatives will be permanent expenses, adding about $1.6 million to the annual school budget. The remaining funds will be a “one time” expense of approximately $800,000 for new police vehicles, equipment and gear for the officers.

Burke noted the School Safety Advisory Committee met four times over 90 days to review the existing safety processes and make recommendations for safety enhancements.

“The committee basically conducted a “gap analysis” of where we are and where we want to be and what [resources] we need to get there,” Burke said.

With the threat of school shootings and violence dominating the education conversation, school officials are reacting with additional funds to mitigate the threats.

Fulton Schools has invested millions in school safety initiatives primarily funded through the one-cent Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, going back to 2012 when school entry protocols were enhanced.

Since then, the system has made school safety a priority for funding in the classrooms, the buses and other areas.

This year, enhanced cameras – with the capability of facial recognition – were installed in area high schools and can be directly accessed by local law enforcement.

The cameras will eventually be rolled out to all schools.

The system has steadily added new police officers, making the Fulton County School Police Department among the largest departments in the state and one of the few with SWATtrained officers.

Sandra Deal visits Creek View Elementary School and reads to their Kindergarten classes.

Sandra Deal visits Creek View Elementary School JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Sandra Deal recently made a visit to Creek View Elementary School to read to a few of their Kindergarten classes.

The students heard a story and answered questions from Deal.

Deal is a passionate advocate for literacy and student achievement and has visited many schools in the state to promote the Get Georgia Reading Campaign.

From left, Fulton County Schools district leaders Cliff Jones, Kibbey Crumbley, Jeff Rose, Julie Morris, Eric Hollinhead and Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker, celebrate with Lake Windward Elementary students for earning the National Blue Ribbon School award.

Lake Windward Elementary School celebrates nation Blue Ribbon Award ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Lake Windward Elementary was one of eight Georgia public schools recently named as a 2018 National Blue Ribbon Schools.

Lake Windward Elementary had a celebration assembly for the announcement.

During the celebration, Principal Julie Morris praised students and teachers for not shying away from the challenge of a more rigorous and engaging learn-

ing environment.

Fulton County Schools Superintendent Jeff Rose congratulated students and staff for their work at putting all of the needed “puzzle pieces” together to achieve this high level of success.

The celebration assembly also included a visit from the Falcons’ mascot, Freddie Falcon, Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker, student speakers, chorus performances and a celebration dance.

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Shopping and giving event, Magical Winter Village. featuring falling snow, strolling entertainment, complimentary gift wrapping stations, kids activities and photos with Santa on the Village Green.

Grand Opening Celebrations for The Red Hound Gifts, Hemline, Kilwins, The Ballog and more Alpharetta City Center Merchants.

This project has just been a labor of love. The entire project team has worked really hard on everything from design excellence to place-making to ensure that this is much more than a real estate project.

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Alpharetta City Center earns regional recognition

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta’s City Center has been named recipient of the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Development of Excellence Award for ContextSensitive Town Center Development.

The award, announced in November, recognizes the project for its attention to historic detail in its design.

The project was launched in earnest nearly eight years ago when city officials announced plans to transform 26 acres in downtown Alpharetta into a walkable commercial and residential hub.

Public funding for the project came by way of a $29 million bond referendum residents approved in 2011. Much of that public funding paid for construction of a new city hall and a nearby fourlevel parking deck. The Atlanta-Fulton County Library System added a new branch on space donated by the city in a land swap deal.

The city sold the remaining acreage for private development under strict design guidelines.

“The transformation is dramatic,” the ARC stated in announcing the award.

“The City Center has replaced an assortment of empty lots and underused buildings with a unified building design that blends seamlessly with the surrounding historic downtown, including a network of bike-pedestrian paths that connect housing to schools, retail and other amenities.”

The city partnered with a private development team to create a new downtown district that expanded the small existing historic walking district by six city blocks.

The award, announced in November, recognizes the project for its attention to historic detail in its design.

Those six blocks now contain 10 freestanding restaurant buildings in 2.5 acres of parks and greenspace along Main Street, a 36,000 foot office building, now the headquarters of DataScan, 45,000 square feet of ground floor retail shops, 168 luxury apartments by a partnership of South City Partners and Morris & Fellows and 40 single family homes by Hedgewood Homes.

Cheri Morris, president of Morris & Fellows, which headed the retail portion of the development, said the ARC award means a lot in the way of honoring the work that went into the project.

“This project has just been a labor of love,” Morris said. “The entire project team has worked really hard on everything from design excellence to placemaking to ensure that this is much more than a real estate project.”

Morris said it was important to the city and to the developers that they not drop a 21st century real estate project into the middle of downtown.

That meant the buildings were fashioned with a sense of how Alpharetta’s downtown developed in its early days, she said.

“Citizens want us to honor the past in these historic downtowns,” Morris said.

Morris & Fellows has won numerous state, national and international

awards for its projects, including the Congress for the New Urbanism International Charter Award for downtown Woodstock.

Morris said she is most proud of the effect City Center has had on Alpharetta.

“Alpharetta City Center was intended to be a catalytic project for the good of downtown, but I have never in my career seen one of these projects I’ve done have such a large and immediate impact on the development patterns of the entire area,” she said.

Up until now, area development has followed along Ga. 400, observing the usual pattern of classic urban sprawl, she said. That kind of development has put more cars on the road, isolated residents from the office and from the retail centers.

City Center has changed that because two-thirds of all the homes being built in Alpharetta are within a half-mile walk of downtown, she added.

“There were no development or redevelopment projects in downtown [Alpharetta] in the two decades before City Center,” Morris said.

“There are now 31 active downtown projects. The sprawl projects that might have happened along a highway are now happening in the urban core. It’s a much healthier, much more human-centric way to live.”

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The Atlanta Regional Commission’s Development of Excellence Award for Context-Sensitive Town Center Development was recently awarded to Alpharetta City Center.

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With several large projects under construction, including the State Farm mega-campus near Perimeter Mall, Dunwoody seemed poised to cash in on an influx of demand from developers who are ready to build large-scale, mixed-

use projects there.

Then last week, the mayor and City Council voted to put a halt to all of it.

Citing concerns over safety codes regarding the wood construction of multi-story developments, the Dunwoody City Council voted to put a six-month moratorium on multi-unit building applications, permits and construction.

According to Reporter Newspapers in Dunwoody, the action comes after a legislative session in which a bill was approved that prohibits local governments from prohibiting wood-framed building that otherwise meet state building and fire codes.

The new bill undercuts Dunwoody’s existing ordinance requiring commer-

Emory Orthopedics adds two physicians JOHNS CREEK, Ga. —Two new physicians are now treating patients at Emory Orthopedics and Spine Center in Johns Creek.

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cial, office, apartment or condominium buildings more than three stories to be framed with noncombustible materials, such as metal or concrete.

The moratorium clouds the progress of two significant projects that were moving through the system.

The largest is GID’s High Street project.

The Boston-based developer owns 42-acres at Perimeter Center Park and Hammond Drive where they have proposed a “mini-city” that is so big it was actually one of the sites submitted for Amazon HQ2.

It includes a 12-story office building, a 30-story residential tower and five other residential buildings ranging from 7 to 12 stories. GID had filed for a land disturbance permit earlier this year and the company’s attorneys were at the council meeting and confronted the mayor after it was over. The other project is the 20-acre mixed-use development in Perimeter Center that includes 500,000 square feet of office space, 12,000 square feet of retail and 900 condominiums.

Dunwoody Mayor Denis Shortal said the bill was “maybe a small part” of the council’s decision.

He said the city had been working

with fire marshals for months reviewing their building codes and this moratorium will give them time to breathe.

Metro Atlanta has been awash in new office development over the last several years.

Major developments in the works right now include four new office buildings in Midtown that were being built on spec, and include a 31-story office tower, a 10-story office tower and almost 1.5 million square feet in other office developments.

Thyussenkrupp Elevator Americas will soon build its North American Headquarters in The Battery next to the Braves Suntrust Park, and Avalon is working on its second office tower.

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gan their studies, a 9 percent increase in enrollment over a year ago.

Dr. Glen Cannon, president of Gwinnett Tech, attributes this surge in enrollment to a few key factors such as focusing on academic programs designed to feed high demand careers, increasing awareness about programs and support services for veterans, expanding HOPE Career Grant offerings and an increase in students from high school dual enrollment programs.

The college now offers more than 140 different associate degrees, diploma and certificate programs to meet the ever-changing demands of today’s job market.

Gwinnett Tech enrollment continues trend upward ALPHARETTA, Ga. — For the fifth semester in a row, Gwinnett Technical College has recorded the highest enrollment numbers in its 34-year history.

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CALENDAR ATLANTA BALLET

When: Dec. 8- 24, times vary Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $35 More info and tickets: foxtheatre.org

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The Southern Trilogy Historic House Museums will open their doors after hours on Sunday, Dec. 9 for twinkling lights, greenery of the season and sounds of the 19th century drifting throughout the rooms. Carols and refreshments provided. $15 per person.

Starts at 5 p.m. at Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell; Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell; and Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell. For more information and tickets, visit roswellgov.com.

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FEATURED: WALK THROUGH BETHLEHEM What: Walk into the story of Bethlehem with a recreation of the first century town with live nativity, magi, sheep and goats, marketplace vendors, a synagogue and more. Free. Food available.

When: Dec. 8-9, 6-8 p.m.

Where: St. John United Methodist Church, 550 Mt. Paran Road, NW, Atlanta More info: stjohnatlanta.org

WORKS IN CLAY SHOW AND SALE

What: The Roswell Clay Collective will hold its annual show and sale with pieces by local artists. Shop unique functional gifts and decorations.

When: Through Dec. 9, times vary Where: Art Center West, 1355 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellclaycollective.com

“WORSHIP THE KING” CHRISTMAS CANTATA

What: Christ the Shepherd’s Choir will perform “Worship the King” led by the music minister Shelley Stenger. Cookies and hot chocolate served after each performance.

When: Sunday, Dec. 16, 8:45 and 10:15 a.m.

Where: Christ the Shepherd, 4655 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: cts.org

“THE NUTCRACKER” PERFORMANCES: GWINNETT BALLET THEATRE

When: Nov. 30-Dec. 16, times vary Where: Infinite Energy Theater, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth Cost: Tickets start at $32 More info and tickets: gwinnettballet.org

SAWNEE BALLET THEATRE

When: Dec. 15-16, times vary Where: South Forsyth High School, 585 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $10 More info and tickets: sawneeballettheatre.org

METROPOLITAN BALLET

When: Through Dec. 14-16 Where: Blessed Trinity High School, 11320 Woodstock Road, Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $20 More info and tickets: metropolitanballet.org

HOLIDAY EVENTS: “A CHRISTMAS CAROL”

What: In this holiday favorite, Charles Dickens shows Ebenezer Scrooge as he falls asleep in his dingy, cold quarters on Christmas Eve and is later visited by three ghosts.

When: Dec. 7-9, 13-16 and 20-23, times vary Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $20 More info and tickets: roswellgov.com

PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

What: This free event will feature Santa, pancakes cooked and served

by City of Milton firefighters and fire station tours.

When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 8-10 a.m.

Where: Fire Station 43, 750 Hickory Flat Road More info: cityofmiltonga.us

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

What: Breakfast with Santa gives our special guests time with the Big Elf himself, lots of delectable goodies, music and holiday crafts.

When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $20 per child More info: johnscreekga.gov

ADOPT A SENIOR FOR CHRISTMAS

What: Adopt a Senior to help let local seniors know that someone loves them. Help by assembling gift bags and delivering them.

When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 9:30 a.m.noon Where: Roswell Nursing and Rehab Center, 1109 Green St., Roswell More info: adpotasenior.net

OPEN-HEARTH GINGERBREAD CHRISTMAS

What: Each workshop will cover preparing and decorating gingerbread cookies for baking over the open hearth. Children will also be able to make a holiday craft ornament.

When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

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

“ALLELUIA REJOICE” ALPHARETTA DANCE THEATRE

When: Dec. 7-9, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $17.50 More info and tickets: alpharettadancetheatre.com

What: Come and listen to the Johns Creek Chorale as they present a fun and festive evening of modern and traditional Christmas Carols.

When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 5 p.m.

Where: Wesleyan School Chapel, 5405 Spaulding Drive, Peachtree Corners More info: thejohnscreekchorale.com

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“THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER”

What: A full-scale tribute to the Christmas season, incorporating an all-volunteer cast and including the Mount Pisgah Worship Choir and Mount Pisgah Orchestra When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 5:30 and 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 9, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church, 2850 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: nacfonline.com

What: North Fulton Community Charities’ annual holiday program provides toys and gifts to low-income children in the North Fulton area.

Donate toys and gifts, volunteer and/or sponsor a family in need.

When: Dec. 10-14 Where: Roswell Town Center, 610 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 260, Roswell More info: nfccholiday.org

“A 1940S RADIO CHRISTMAS CAROL”

What: Includes servers in period clothing, tour of Bulloch Hall, a main course of gourmet sandwiches, a dessert course of homemade sweets and traditional tea delicacies.

When: Dec. 4, 6, 11 and 13, 4 p.m.

Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell Cost: $50 More info: roswellgov.com or 770992-1731

What: When the horrible Herdman kids demand parts in the local Christmas pageant, mayhem ensues until the reverend helps the community see the Christmas story and the Herdmans through new eyes. All ages.

When: Nov. 30-Dec. 16, times vary Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta Cost: $20 More info and tickets: act1theater. com

What: It’s Christmas Eve, 1943, the Feddington Players are broadcasting their interpretation of Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol” from a hole-in-thewall studio in Newark.

When: Shows through Dec. 15, times vary Where: Act3 Productions, 6285-R Roswell Road, Sandy Springs Cost: $15-23 More info and tickets: act3productions.org

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“CHRISTMAS IN DIXIE THE MUSICAL”

What: Roam through the city of Bethlehem. Visit with Mary, Joseph, Shepherds, Roman Guards and real animals. Free and open to the public.

When: Dec. 7-8, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Messiah Lutheran Church, 765 Kimball Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: messiahjohnscreek.org

“SANTA’S MISSING MAIL”

What: Ominous Crook and his sidekick, Skellmutt, are two dastardly bad-guys who are out to stop Christmas by stealing Santa Claus’ mail.

The audience will also help write a letter to St. Nick.

When: Dec. 13-15, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $5 More info and tickets: roswellgov. com/CAC/puppets

“A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS”

What: The classic animated television special A Charlie Brown Christmas comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation being presented by Roswell Youth Theatre.

When: Dec. 14-16, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $12 More info and tickets: roswellgov.com

What: Sleigh-hay rides, reindeer pony rides, petting zoo, children’s entertainment area, treats and pictures with Santa’s “reindeer horses.”

Fundraiser for Save The Horses Rescue. Admission is free.

When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Save The Horses Rescue, 1768 Newt Green Road, Cumming More info: savethehorses.org

What: A snowstorm has stranded Ashley and Savannah, two pageant queens, at the Birmingham airport along with two marines, home on leave.

When: Nov. 29-Dec. 16, times vary Where: The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $25 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com

JOHNS CREEK ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY SALE

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’S TOY FACTORY

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

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SANTA’S VILLAGE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

What: A collection of lights, animated characters, trains and Christmas characters for parents and children to enjoy. Train rides also offered.

When: Fridays-Sundays, 6-9 p.m. weather permitting, through New Year’s Eve Where: 405 Waverly Hall Drive, Roswell More info: northfulton.com

AVALON ON ICE

What: Ice skate at Avalon on the Rockefeller Center-sized ice skating rink in the plaza. Enjoy special events and themed nights throughout the season. 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

SANTA AT 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

CHRISTMAS CANTATA

What: The annual show will include fine art ensembles as well as guest recording artist Terrence Cotton.

When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 9, 5 p.m.

Where: St. James UMC, 3000 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: stjamesumc.org

EVENTS: ENCHANTED WOODLAND TRAIL

What: Fairies and gnomes have been busy building all new homes for the Enchanted Woodland Trail opening this winter. Included with admission.

When: Through Dec. 22, all day Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org

VICKERY VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET

What: Shop grass-fed beef, seafood, fruits and vegetables, honey, coffee, cookies, bread and more.

When: Thursdays through Dec. 20 Where: Vickery Village, 5920 Post Road, Cumming More info: vickeryvillageshops.com

SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS

What: This program uses science based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program.

When: 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 770495-0545

HEALTH AND FITNESS: VARIETY SANTA FUN RUN

What: This fundraising event embraces the holiday spirit to help raise money for children with special needs and disadvantages.

Santa will be there and happy to take photos.

When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 9 a.m.

Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: Registration is $35 More info and registration: varietyofgeorgia.org

ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)

What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques, creating an easy-to-follow, health-boosting dance fitness program.

When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace

ENERGY YOGA

What: Physical exercises to open and clear energy. Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques.

When: Sundays, 10:15 a.m.

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

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: “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

“THE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS” CONCERT

What: Join Roswell Presbyterian Church in an evening of Christmas music featuring a full orchestra and Chancel Choir. Admission is free.

When: Friday, Dec. 7, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Presbyterian Church, 755 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: roswellpres.org

ANNUAL BAKE SALE

What: A large variety of homemade cookies and other goodies are sold by the pound. There are also some special categories such as, no nuts, sugar free, egg free, gluten free, etc.

When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 9 a.m.-noon Where: Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1125 Bettis-Tribble Gap Road, Cumming More info: ctklutheran.com

YOUTH GROUP CHRISTMAS PARTY

What: High School and Middle School youth can enjoy a Progressive Dinner and white elephant gift exchange. Participants are encouraged to wear a festive Christmas sweater.

When: Sunday, Dec. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

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

INSIDEOUT CHRISTMAS PARTY

What: InsideOut, a high school ministry connecting students, will host its annual Christmas party.

When: Sunday, Dec. 9, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: northpoint.org

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 770-261-1705

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS OUT

What: Join for weekly dinner and fellowship. Volunteers needed for serving and cleaning.

When: Wednesday nights, 4:45-6:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $7 per adult More info: rumc.com/wno

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS What: Make and grow faith-based friendships for all ages. Enjoy a hot meal and/or volunteer.

When: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta More info: afumc.org

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MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “A SEUSSIFIED CHRISTMAS CAROL”

What: Come get into the Christmas spirit with “The Christmas Carol” re-imagined by Dr. Seuss.

When: Thursday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m.

Where: Cambridge High School, 2845 Bethany Bend, Milton Cost: $10 More info and tickets: atlantatheater.net

JAZZ AT FIREFLY

What: Free, live music each week.

When: Saturdays, 8:30-11 p.m.

Where: Firefly Restaurant & Bar, 3070 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta More info: fireflyalpharetta.com

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

What: Get inspired to reflect on nature through various forms of art 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

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

LIBRARY EVENTS: BABY STORY TIME

What: Join for a special themed story time for babies. Ages 0 to 2 with caregiver.

When: Friday, Dec. 7, 10-10:30 a.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

NEW MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP

What: Join other new moms and their babies in an empathetic forum for sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood.

When: Friday, Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m.noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

COSPLAY STORYTIME

What: A special after-hours story time featuring stories read by children’s favorite characters. All ages welcome. Put on by Cosplay for a Cause.

When: Friday, Dec. 7, 6-7 p.m.

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

CHAD SHIVERS & THE SILVER SANTAS

What: Join for a special, after-hours holiday music concert featuring surf-rock inspired holiday favorites for the whole family.

When: Friday, Dec. 7, 7-9 p.m.

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

MILTON LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: The monthly book sales help raise money to support the programs and events at the Milton Library.

When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

MOCK ACT EXAM

What: Practice with a full-length mock ACT exam with personalized results.

When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 10:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org

JOHNS CREEK HOLIDAY ART

What: A special winter holiday art program for Elementary School children.

When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 3-4 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

TEEN HOLIDAY ORNAMENT CRAFT

What: Destress by decorating a holiday ornament or two. All materials and snacks provided. Ages 12-18.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 11, 6-7:40 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-3608820

GIRLS WHO CODE INFORMATION SESSION

What: An information session to lay the groundwork and what is coming in January. The session will cover who Girls Who Code are, what they will teach and more. Grades 6-12.

When: Wednesday, Dec. 12, 6:307:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402

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Remodeling Expo Center, in Roswell, is a market leader in flooring for North Atlanta and they see the trends that are on the horizon. John Hogan, owner of Remodeling Expo Center has his fingers on the pulse of what will be the Trends for floors in 2019 and beyond: Trend #1. Hardwood…almost everywhere. Dark hardwood flooring. Yes, hardwood continues to grow and it is the preferred surface in most rooms. In fact, many homeowners are converting their kitchen floors and entryways (as well as powder rooms to hardwood floors. Here’s what’s trending with hardwood flooring.

Cool colors – dark browns, gray, white washes, wide planks and matte and satin finishes.

Trend #2. Porcelain tile that looks like wood. As further evidence of the trend and preference towards hardwood flooring, it’s super interesting that now we have more and more alternative products that mimic the look (and sometimes the feel) of hardwood flooring. Tile wood-look planks are often used in areas that may have water or moisture (e.g. kitchens, bathrooms, basements) and on top of concrete sub-floors where it may be difficult or inappropriate to install solid hardwood flooring. These products have been on the rise because they look like hardwood and they are waterproof at the same time. Cooler colors such as whites, grays, espressos are most popular.

Trend #3. Engineered Vinyl Planks/ Luxury Vinyl that looks like wood. This wins the gold star for being the breakout trend for the year. This new category began 5 or 6 years ago and it’s been growing and breaking records each year.

Early adopters loved it because it looks and feels so real…and because it’s WATERPROOF. It also has a cork underlayment for some extra cushioning and insulation. The technology has gotten so good that it can replicate the look of real wood on to the surfaces. For an even more authentic look and feel, many have embossed grainy textures and distressed styles. It looks and feels amazing, and it’s a floating floor which means that it can go on top of virtually any type of surface, including tile, as long as the surface is flat and level.

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The Reverse Trends: A. Bamboo – Not durable. Scratches and dents easily.

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Luxury living at Wescott Located in the highly sought-after Lambert High School District, Wescott is the latest luxury home community offered by award-winning builder, Patrick Malloy Luxury Communities.

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Local entrepreneur opens Kitchen Tune-Up in Alpharetta 1-5 day kitchen updates now available in the Greater Alpharetta and Johns Creek area ALPHARETTA – Kitchen Tune-Up, a national kitchen and bath remodeling company known for its signature oneday wood restoration service, has arrived in the Atlanta metro; specifically in the Alpharetta and Johns Creek areas.

Meeting the growing demand from homeowners seeking to update and upgrade the look of their kitchens, Atlanta’s Kitchen Tune-Up is serving communities throughout the greater Atlanta area with its customized services and eye-popping results.

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To follow this trend, use shutters with sharp lines, minimal details and neutral colors. Here we will propose something like a flat panel shutter, and/ or a shutter with one large single panel, or even a board and batten style with no battens (horizontal pieces).

Lighten up: Color plays a big role in the overall appearance of your home, and while exterior shutters are typically dark colored, we’ve seen an uptick in lighter colored shutters. This works especially well when trying to modernize the look of an older building. Light colored walls, combined with shutters in a slightly darker hue seems to be the norm. Whites and greys works very well and is a trend that will be with us for a while.

Stick with the basics: Exterior shutters should never overpower the look of your house and not all homes lend itself to the exotic. There’s nothing wrong with some traditional Raised Panel style shutters or even Louvered shutters to give a traditional, formal house a neat and tidy look. Board and Batten shutters works well on a

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Five staging mistakes that make or break a home sale Brought to you by –BILL RAWLINGS Senior Vice President & Managing Broker, North Atlanta Office Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty

“lived-in” home. Dirty windows, “dust bunnies” on the floor and stained walls — these all convey to a buyer that you don’t care enough to clean or to impress them.

And if you don’t care, why should they?

Once you decide to list your home, you might think your primary objective is to make it look appealing to prospective buyers.

However, that’s actually not the right goal. Your goal isn’t simply to impress people with your Rawlings home — it’s to help them see it as their home. This is where effective home staging comes in. Let’s look at five specific staging mistakes you should avoid like the plague.

Too much décor

Failing to clean, declutter and touch up This point seems glaringly obvious, but you would be surprised at how many sellers cut corners on basic cleaning and spruce-up tasks. Cluttered spaces create an instant bad impression and make people feel like they have intruded on your

on. Anything you leave out that identifies the home as distinctly yours makes it more difficult for a buyer to see it as distinctly theirs.

Overdoing “neutral”

Don’t confuse showing your home with turning it into a show home. Leaning too heavily toward a decorating style like modern, industrial or country French will limit your audience. Likewise, filling your space with eye-popping details might land it a photo shoot in House Beautiful, but it will not bring you closer to selling because you are making it difficult for buyers to see their own furniture in the space. Remember, you are not trying to draw attention to the décor but to the home itself. Don’t make the decoration a distraction.

Over-personalizing Over-personalizing your home can take many forms. It can be an overabundance of family photos, a stack of mail on the desk, repurposing a spare room for an exercise or storage space, a shade of paint only you and a handful other people would appreciate … the list goes

Yes, it is possible to “over-neutralize” a space. We are taught to avoid bold color schemes and dramatic details when staging, and that point is valid — but if you make everything too white, beige or light grey, you risk making the space invisible. Keep it mostly neutral, but don’t be afraid to add an accent here and there just to keep the eye interested.

Making it too sparse Effective staging usually means removing a few unnecessary furniture pieces, but you can also err in the direction of leaving too few pieces. A single table and chair in an otherwise vacant room looks gratuitous – not lived-in. You might think you are creating the illusion of more space, but all you are doing is making it look barren and stark. Instead, try to create open walkways and a sense of flow through the home, keeping the furnishings tasteful yet unassuming.

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National veterans’ holiday ceremony set for Dec. 15

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Historical Society is inviting everyone to help honor local veterans this holiday season.

The public is encouraged to gather at noon Saturday, Dec. 15 in the Old Roswell Cemetery at 100 Woodstock St. in Roswell to join in the nationwide ceremony.

Over the past four years, the Roswell Historical Society’s Cemetery Committee has purchased and laid wreaths on more than 240 local veterans’ graves in four cemeteries: Lebanon Baptist, Pleasant Hill, Mount Oliver and Old Roswell Cemetery. It is part of a nationwide tribute through Wreaths Across America.

“There’s a common misconception that we’re decorating the graves,” said Janet Johnson, cemetery project chair for the Roswell Historical Society. “We’re not decorating the graves. We’re honoring the veterans.”

Wreaths Across America was started in 1992 by Morrill Worcester, the owner of a wreath company in Maine, who donated his company’s surplus of wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery. Worcester continued the practice, and in 2005, a photo of his wreaths at Arlington went viral.

From then, the tradition has grown nationwide with over 1,000 participating locations.

The Roswell Historical Society joined the cause in 2015 and has fully funded all of the wreaths each year through private donations.

“These are our veterans who have given years of their life in service of their country,” Johnson said. “It’s to remember, to honor and to teach… It’s really struck a chord in the country and gets bigger every year.”

This year, in honor of the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day ending World War I, the programs will name the local WWI veterans. There are about 30 WWI veterans at the Old Roswell Cemetery, Johnson said.

The Roswell tribute contains a wreath laying and ceremony, which will take place along with other ceremonies across the nation at noon Eastern Standard Time.

The ceremony is identical to the original tribute held at Arlington.

Every time one of the wreaths is placed, participants read off the name of the veteran and give a slow salute.

“It’s not just about the cemetery and the veterans who are at rest,” Johnson said. “It’s also a way for us to honor our living veterans and have them present this ceremony.”

Special guests this year include past president of the Roswell Historical Society Cecilia Fly and 96-year-old local veteran Pfc. Dorsey Coleman. Fly, the daughter of an Air Force veteran, will present opening remarks. Commander Jim Swain from the North Fulton Veterans of Foreign Wars will also help lead the ceremony.

Annual participants include Boy Scouts, the Roswell Woman’s Club and city officials. The Roswell High School Junior ROTC will present the colors, and the Roswell High School chorus will sing the national anthem.

For more information and to sponsor a wreath, visit roswellhistoricalsociety.org/wreaths-across-america.html.

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Local veteran Pfc. Dorsey Coleman, 96, participates in the Wreaths Across America tribute every year in Roswell.

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Public Safety

WellStar practices disaster drill for school shooting

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — About 20 Alpharetta High School students descended upon WellStar North Fulton Hospital Nov. 29 seeking treatment for fake lacerations and bullet wounds. But while the students and some staff knew the injuries were cosmetic, most did not.

It was all part of a regular drill the hospital holds to stay prepared for any situation at any time. As a Level II Trauma Center, the hospital is called upon to treat some of the most seriously injured people when disaster strikes. It’s often where patients are initially resuscitated and stabilized during emergencies.

The Nov. 29 drill was specifically designed to see how the North Fulton hospital staff would react to a school shooting or mass casualty disaster.

“We try to make it as real as possible,” said Sean Graham, manager of emergency preparedness for WellStar North Fulton Hospital.

“If people know about it, they study and prepare for it. We don’t want that…

We don’t tell them that it’s fake, so they respond appropriately.”

The hospital immediately went on lockdown when the students began to arrive. This is a standard procedure whenever someone is admitted with a gunshot wound to ensure the perpetrator can’t follow victims inside, said Linda Perez-Campanucci, senior marketing strategist for WellStar North Fulton Hospital.

The students sported multiple types of fake wounds, from moderate to severe, on different parts of the body. They were also instructed to act out certain symptoms — such as pain, vision problems, dizziness, and numb or cold sensations — as staff worked on them.

Participating students later mentioned that some of the staff hadn’t realized the injuries were fake until they got a closer look in a hospital room.

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WellStar North Fulton Hospital staff prepared for mass casualty disasters Nov. 29 by participating in an unexpected drill with student actors.

“It’s all about the muscle memory,” Graham said. “Like the fire service, they train, train, train. Because when reality happens, if you’ve never trained for it, you’re not going to be able to perform…

Disasters bring a lot of stress. If you’ve assimilated that stress to a certain amount, you can respond to it better.”

Throughout the year, Graham and his team create and refine plans for dealing with disasters. One of the last steps is to see how the procedures fare in real life through a drill.

“It’s always changing,” he said. “We’re

trying to test that plan, to see what is appropriate or not. Then we go back and rewrite the plan before testing it again.”

Graham’s practice is relatively new.

Healthcare facilities have always run such simulations, but it wasn’t as much of a priority until after 9/11, Graham said.

The hospital practices live drills at least twice a year with different scenarios that may include the whole hospital or certain departments. Some past scenarios include hurricanes and other natural disasters, infant abduction,

exposure to hazardous chemicals and bomb threats.

So far, WellStar North Fulton Hospital has held seven drills this year, Graham said.

“Anything that can happen outside, can happen here,” he said. “That’s what we train for.”

The North Fulton location is one of three trauma centers in WellStar’s system. WellStar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta is another Level II Trauma Center, while Atlanta Medical Center is a Level I Trauma Center.

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Roswell tourism head announces retirement

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — A driving force behind Roswell’s tourism is stepping down.

Dotty Etris, the executive director of the Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau, recently announced that she is retiring.

“Although the decision to leave was a hard one, I feel it is time to enjoy some of the things I have put on hold while working full time,” Etris said. “I will certainly miss all the wonderful people with whom I work, but I know that the CVB will be left in good hands. I look forward to watching its progress.”

Etris has worked over 27 years with the organization and has been its executive director ever since the bureau first opened on Atlanta Street.

“I’ve worked with Dotty for 13 years, and during that time, I have come to admire, respect and appreciate Dotty’s wisdom, experience and managerial skills,” said Florence Anne Berna, Visitor Center manager. “She inspires her staff and brings out the best in all of us. When the city of Roswell embarked on establishing a convention and visitors bureau, they hit the jackpot when tapping Dotty for that challenge. Her leadership has proven to be the best I have ever en-

countered.”

Etris, along with Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau CEO and President Janet Rodgers, co-founded the Hospitality Highway initiative for Ga. 400, which has earned several state and regional ETRIS awards over the years.

“She is a very creative and talented individual,” Rodgers said. “I have had a lot of fun over the years working with her on creating new and exciting promotions to market both of our cities. We are good together. She is passionate, caring, helpful, and an all-around awesome person inside and out. I am going to miss her dearly as my tourism partner in Roswell.”

In 2014, Etris was presented by Gov. Nathan Deal with the Lifetime Achievement Award in Tourism. She was also recognized in 2010 by the American Business Women’s Association as a Phenomenal Woman of North Fulton.

“From the moment I met Dotty, I have been blown away by how much she thinks, knows, and cares about others,” said Kendall Young, social media strategist for the bureau. “If you ever go anywhere with her, you will be stopped

multiple times for everyone to have the chance to share some time with her — not just because she is well-known from her jobs over the years, but for the fact that she is seen as a true friend to so many in the community.”

But out of everything she’s accomplished over the years, Etris said her favorite memories at the Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau are the people she’s worked with.

“I have been privileged to work with so many wonderful people on a local, state and regional basis,” Etris said. “Receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award in Tourism was a surprise and certainly a highlight of my time in the industry.

However, I know that every accomplishment in life is made possible by those who have supported us and encouraged us along the way. Nothing is ever accomplished alone.”

A successor has not yet been named and Etris’ last day has not been finalized.

“The process of choosing the right person has been well defined,” Etris said. “There is a strong search committee in place, working closely with the Chason Group, to conduct a national search and identify potential candidates for the position. They are following a process that I am sure will lead to the right person for this position.”

I will certainly miss all the wonderful people with whom I work, but I know that the CVB will be left in good hands. I look forward to watching its progress.”

Dotty Etris Executive Director of the Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau Once she has officially stepped down, Etris said she is looking forward to spending more time with her family, including her son, daughter and three grandchildren. She most recently was also the caregiver for her mother until death, at almost 102 years old.

Etris also said she hopes to devote her time to some personal projects, like mentoring.

“Possibly at my age I should feel that I have ‘grown’ enough,” she said. “But I truly believe that learning is life-long.”

North Fulton Hospital adds two new lifesaving rooms

By NIK GLATT interns@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Wellstar North Fulton Hospital is expanding its capacity to treat heart patients with the addition of two catheterization laboratories.

The new labs, which come at an estimated cost of $6 million, were added to give the hospital’s Cardiovascular Department extra room so patients will not need to be diverted to other hospitals during critical times. If one laboratory is inoperative because of equipment upgrades or repairs, there are two alternative rooms available.

“There is a small time frame from where someone starts to have a heart attack to when you need to have that blockage opened and blood reach the heart, that’s only 90 minutes,” said Jeffery Penton, director of Cardiovascular Services for North Fulton Hospital. “So if there’s another hospital that’s going to take 20 more minutes to get to, that’s 20 minutes of heart damage they’re having instead of coming to us.”

Another factor behind the addition is the hospital’s move to add electrophysiology to its Cardiovascular Department.

Electrophysiology allows staff to perform

ablations, using radio frequencies that burn the heart muscle area in order to put the heart back into a normal rhythm.

North Fulton Hospital opened the first lab Nov. 1 and is moving the old one from the first floor to the third floor.

“The second lab will come up, have upgrades to reduce radiation, allow additional technology and allow the equipment for the electrophysiology to be placed in it,” Penton said.

The relocation is in the process of being moved and is expected to be finished so that both rooms will be operational Dec. 10.

Each laboratory will have four new advancements in technology to make procedures more effective and efficient.

The hospital invested in a new device that will provide software and hardware upgrades to the radiation machines to reduce the amount of radiation patients, physicians and staff are exposed to.

The new machine also adds cardiac swing which reduces the number of images required from eight to two and also reduces the amount of contrast injected into the body from 80 milliliters down to 12-15 milliliters.

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The new Philips scanner rotates in a “C” or a figure eight shape around the patient and catches the view in one shot. to put into the patient’s body, the less chances of allergic reaction and less

chances of kidney issues from trying to filter out the contrast,” Penton said.

In addition, the department invested in equipment called SyncVision, an ultrasound device that measures arterial blockages so physicians can determine how long and wide a stent must be.

“Without that technology you kind of go by the eye of the physician, eyeballing what it looks like,” Penton said. “There are times when you look at something and think it’s a certain length and you miss it or you get too long of a length.”

The labs will also be equipped with robotics technology that allows physicians and technicians to perform procedures on patients while standing clear of possible radiation exposure. The robotic arm provides more precision than human hands, allowing wires to be inserted into arteries more seamlessly. It also senses more accurately how much pressure is being placed on the wires.

Overall, the robotics equipment reduces the time a patient is on the table and is exposed to radiation.

Linda Perez-Campanucci, North Fulton Hospital senior marketing strategist, said the hospital is one of 50 sites in the world with this specific technology, and the only one in the metro area.

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Upcoming local events celebrate holiday season

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The holiday season is now in full swing, and the cities of Alpharetta and Roswell are hosting several activities for all ages to get in the spirit.

Alpharetta One of the biggest changes to Alpharetta’s annual holiday celebrations is the display of 11 life-size nutcrackers on the Village Green at City Center in downtown Alpharetta.

The handcrafted nutcrackers come all the way from Steubenville, Ohio, and will be displayed through the New Year in a special Nutcracker Village.

Each nutcracker takes a week to construct, carve and decorate, said Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard.

Each of the nutcrackers is sponsored by local organizations and businesses.

Sponsors this year include Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau, Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce, WellStar North Fulton Hospital, Alpharetta Rotary Club, Alpharetta Business Association, Wilson Hutchison Realty and Datascan.

The season of celebration will continue Saturday, Dec. 8 from 4-8 p.m. with a Magical Winter Village on the Village Green.

The event will include visits with Santa and other holiday characters, live musical performances, falling snow and children’s crafts.

Stores will expand hours for holiday shopping.

The City of Alpharetta is also hosting a holiday food drive to help bring the spirit of the season to everyone in the community.

Through Dec. 21, the city will collect non-perishable food items and toiletries to help keep North Fulton Community Charities stocked throughout the winter months.

Anyone who donates will receive a coupon book for local businesses.

There are seven drop-off locations: • Avalon Concierge & Valet • Alpharetta Presbyterian Church • Alpharetta First Baptist Church • Alpharetta City Hall • Alpharetta Arts Center • Wills Park Recreation Center • Adult Activity Center at North Park For more information and to learn about other city events, visit alpharetta. ga.us or awesomealpharetta.com.

For more local holiday events, view our calendar on pages 20-21.

Roswell

Roswell will hold a plethora of holiday events, several of which have become staples in the community, throughout December.

Roswell spokeswoman Julie Brechbill said it’s often hard for people to pick just one favorite.

“There are a lot of great activities during this season,” Brechbill said. “All the holiday performances at the Cultural Arts Center are wonderful, the decorations at our historic homes are beautiful, and we definitely have something for everyone. I can’t just narrow it down to a few events. The puppet shows are always really popular with our families. The living history wedding is a really cool thing as well.”

Santa and Mrs. Claus will make two special visits to the Roswell Town Square on Saturday, Dec. 8 and Sunday, Dec. 16 from 1-3 p.m. Both visits are free and open to the public.

East Roswell Park will hold a Candy Cane Hunt on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 6-7:30 p.m. There will be a pizza dinner before participants are sent out to hunt for all sorts of candy canes. There will be a few giant candy canes that can be redeemed for prizes. Registration is $12 each.

On Dec. 14, parents can take the night off by bringing their children to a Pajama Party with Santa. The party will be held for all ages Friday, Dec. 14 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the Bill Johnson Community Activity Building in Roswell Area Park. Children can enjoy snacks, crafts and a showing of “The Polar Express” while Santa chaperones. Registration is $38.

For more information and other holiday events in Roswell, visit roswellgov. com/holidays.

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Blessed Trinity downs Troup to earn shot to defend state title

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com

ROSWELL, Ga. — Blessed Trinity earned its first state title a year ago. Now, the mission is to defend it.

The Titans continued their undefeated campaign and will head to the Class 4A state championship Dec. 12 after downing Troup, 51-35, in the semifinals Friday night at home.

BT’s win came by limiting the success of perhaps the state’s most explosive quarterback, Troup’s Kobe Hudson.

Hudson entered the contest with over 3,100 yards passing, 1,200 yards rushing and 45 total touchdowns.

“Hudson is just so explosive and puts a lot of strain on the defense,” Blessed Trinity head coach Tim McFarlin said.

“We put a lot of pressure on him, but he is so good at evading pressure. And once he escapes he is a threat to run or pass.

It really puts a lot of pressure on our defensive backs in coverage, but I credit our backfield, they played as well as they could have played.”

Hudson accounted for nearly all of Troup’s offensive success with 438 total yards and four touchdowns on the night.

With Hudson leading the Tigers, McFarlin said he knew his squad would

have to score a lot of points. While BT surrendered a season-high 35 points, they also posted a season-high 51 points on offense.

The Titans’ scoring started early.

Carson Harof returned the opening kickoff 83-yards to the Troup 8-yard line to set up a touchdown rush from quarterback Jake Smith.

Steele Chambers, who had another stellar performance with 240 yards rushing, added to BT’s lead with a 38yard touchdown midway through the first quarter. After Hudson’s 20-yard touchdown pass cut the lead, Chambers scored from 9 yards out to put BT’s lead at 20-6.

The Titans’ defense had a critical fourth-down stop with Troup on BT’s 4-yard line and responded with a 96yard touchdown pass from Smith to James Bryant.

“Ryan Davis really made that play happen,” McFarlin said. “Two guys went with him because he’s that kind of player and people have to pay attention to him. He was able to carry two defenders on his route and that left Bryant

open.”

BT’s defense came up with an interception on Troup’s next possession to set up another touchdown. Taking over with a short field, Chambers threw a halfback pass to Ryan Davis for a 23-yard touchdown to give BT a sizeable, 34-6 lead late in

the first half.

“We were able to get the ball around to a lot of people offensively, and I think the offensive line played their best game,” McFarlin said. “I think we played exceptionally well up front on both sides.”

Troup began chipping away following Davis’ second touchdown reception.

“There’s no safe lead against Troup,” McFarlin said.

Troup scored in the final minute of the first half and found the end zone again on their first offensive possession of the third quarter. Both teams added field goals to put the score at 37-27 entering the fourth.

But BT clamped down in the final period.

Bryant hauled in his second touchdown of the game early in the fourth and

Chambers rumbled in from 4 yards out to extend BT’s lead to 51-27.

Troup’s Hudson threw a 37-yard touchdown pass with five minutes remaining, but the Tigers’ onside kick went out of bounds and BT ran out the clock.

McFarlin said his team is thrilled for another opportunity to play for a state title and is thankful that the finals were moved to Dec. 12 to accommodate the MLS finals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

“Like most teams, we’re pretty banged up, so the game being moved back to the following Wednesday is probably going to be good for everybody,” McFarlin said. The extra days could prove beneficial for defensive lineman JR Bivens and running back Elijah Green who have been battling injuries. Both played limited time against Troup.

The Titans will face a somewhat familiar foe in the Class 4A finals, a Cartersville team that will enter the game likely with revenge in mind. Blessed Trinity ended the two-time defending champs’ 41-game win streak last year in the second round of the playoffs. The matchup will feature two squads sporting 14-0 records and the top two ranked teams in the state in 4A. BT faces the Canes at 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 12 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Milton 28, Lowndes 17:

Milton earns historic trip to state championship

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Milton’s 69-year wait is over. The Eagles have earned a trip to the state championship.

Milton put together another impressive playoff performance Friday night to down perennial powerhouse Lowndes at Denmark High School to earn their firstever berth in the state finals.

It was a win that left head coach Adam Clack — typically not short on words —speechless.

“I don’t know if you can put this feeling into words,” he said following the Eagles’ 28-17 win.

Milton opened a 21-0 lead in the first half before Lowndes began chipping away and cut the margin to 21-17 in the fourth quarter. However, the Eagles’ defense matched their dominant first half performance in the final period, while the offense added a needed touchdown to seal the win.

“Early on we were hitting on all cylinders and jumped out to a great lead,” Clack said. “We knew Lowndes was go-

ing to have something to say for it, and I’m just so proud of my guys for holding the rope and not panicking, just like they’ve done all year.”

Milton’s defense stymied Lowndes’ run-heavy offense and held the Vikings to three first downs in the first half and 117 total yards, 50 coming on a touchdown rush late in the second quarter.

With their defense reeling, Milton’s offense built its three-score lead.

Jordan Yates rushed for a 6-yard touchdown midway through the first quarter and extended the lead with a 49yard touchdown pass to Dylan Leonard on the Eagles’ next drive.

After forcing a Lowndes three-andout, Milton running back Josh Edwards had four-straight carries on the Eagles’ next drive, capped off by a 1-yard touchdown run.

As Clack anticipated, Lowndes did respond and began the third quarter by intercepting Yates on a pass and scoring a rushing touchdown five plays later.

Both teams exchanged punts

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Joe Parker/Herald

Milton’s offense was led by quarterback Jordan Yates (13) who had 182 yards passing and three total touchdowns against Lowndes. Josh Edwards (6) had a 1-yard rushing score in the second quarter.

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Milton: Continued from Page 42 throughout the remainder of the period, but Lowndes was set up with a firstand-goal to start the fourth. However, Milton’s mantra of “owning the red zone” showed true with the Eagles holding Lowndes to a 27-yard field goal.

With new life breathed into the Vikings’ sideline, Milton put together a crucial, eight-play, 80-yard drive with Yates connecting with Holden Shaw for an 11-yard touchdown for the final score of the game.

Linebacker Jordan Davis, who had a standout performance on the night shutting down Lowndes rushing lanes and accounting for four tackles-for-loss, quelled Lowndes’ comeback hopes with an interception with six minutes remaining.

Lowndes was held to 194 total yards and went 3-15 on third down.

“Our defense did what they have done all playoffs,” Clack said. “They fly around, make adjustments before the play, find their gaps, and if something happens to bounce, we have five or six

guys hunting it down. They’re playing lights out.”

Milton’s offense was led by 182 yards passing from Yates who completed 75 percent of his passes. Dylan Leonard had two receptions for 79 yards, including a 30-yard reception on third down in Milton’s final scoring drive. Joseph Charleston had four receptions for 53 yards.

The performance showed the 2018 Eagles have been undaunted by being an on-paper underdog or playing in unfamiliar situations, including their first Corky Kell appearance, first quarterfinals win, and now, first semifinals win.

“I know one thing about this group, we’re going to line up and fight with anybody,” Clack said. “We have a great mix of young men, tremendous coaches who are amazing at what they do day in and day out, and great support from our administration. We believed we could be in this situation and we have a great opportunity in front of us.”

The Eagles will vie for their first state title against Colquitt County in the Class 7A state championship game at 7 p.m. on Dec. 12 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

In Memoriam

Daniel Lanier Leach Daniel Lanier Leach “Dan” died peacefully at home Tuesday November 20, 2018. He leaves behind a legacy of faith in the way he walked with God without counting the cost, courage in the way he faced many physical challenges, generosity in the way he continually opened his heart to the needs of others, and love for his wife of 50 years, his extended family, and church.

He was an active member of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Roswell, Ga. where he was a charter member of the Six Mercies Ministry and the Healing Prayer Ministry.

A former member of St Patrick’s Episcopal in Dunwoody, Ga. and St. Michael’s and All Angels, Stone Mountain, Ga., through the years his heart for ministry was always for healing prayer and the homeless. Daniel was a loyal and trusted friend to many who valued his insights and his wisdom.

Daniel loved fly fishing and often said that a day on the river without a catch is still better than a day inside. He felt energized by fellowship with friends and his days in nature. He was an avid sport shooter and enjoyed weekly outings at his favorite indoor range.

He was a 1971 graduate of Georgia State University with a BA in Sociology.

And in 2014 he completed Education for Ministry, a four-year course from The University of the South, School of Theology.

A native of Griffin, Ga., Daniel was born July 23, 1945 and lived in metro Atlanta most of his adult life, retiring from the Bell System after 31 years. In retirement he explored several other career paths including Risk Management and Financial Services. He is survived by his wife Helen Davis Leach and a half-brother Florence Lanier Leach, Jr. He also counted as family his three brothersin-law and their families.

Memorial Services will be at St. David’s Episcopal Church on December 8, 2018, at 11 a.m.. Interment will take place in the church Memorial Garden. A lunch buffet and visitation at the church will follow. All friends and family are invited.

Memorial gifts may be sent in honor of Daniel to St. David’s Episcopal Church, 1015 Old Roswell Road, Roswell GA 30076.

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 The man went into the gas station store at 11 p.m. and noticed a suspect quickly enter and leave the store before pacing outside on the sidewalk for several minutes.

The man said he thought the behavior was strange, so he went outside, where he saw the ketchup on his car’s hood.

Another customer in the store had dashcam footage of the incident, which showed the suspect throw ketchup at the car before walking toward Windward Parkway.

The suspect did not speak to anyone during the incident.

Dog allegedly taken by sitter’s acquaintance JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police are investigating a Nov. 24 incident in which a townhome on Bent Tree View was bur-

glarized, and a dog has gone missing.

The residents said they had asked a woman to dog sit their black pug while they were out of the country.

On Nov. 23, after the sitter finished checking on the dog, she went out with an acquaintance, but later got into an argument with him.

The next day at 9 a.m., when the sitter returned to check on the dog, she saw that the door frame was broken and mud was smeared all over the floor. The dog was missing as well.

The woman said she immediately called police and later spoke to the family.

A neighbor reported he saw a man matching the description of the woman’s acquaintance that morning at 8:30 a.m. near the townhome.

at Whole Foods Supermarket on State Bridge Road.

The man, later identified as Romal Slay, approached a woman at 3 p.m. and asked to borrow her cellphone to call someone because his phone didn’t work.

When she said she was uncomfortable, Slay pulled out a wad of cash and said he wouldn’t steal anything from her, because he already had money.

Slay used her phone for a few min-

utes, during which time the woman received an alert on her smart watch that $2,500 had been withdrawn from her bank account. She told the suspect to stop and ran after him when he fled. A group of other shoppers helped restrain the man until police arrived.

Another woman told police that a similar incident happened to her a few minutes earlier, but she refused to give Slay her phone.

Police arrest suspect for alleged phone scam JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police arrested a 21-year-old man from Lithonia Nov. 20 after he was caught allegedly stealing money by borrowing shopper’s phones

DEATH NOTICES James Robert Bican, 72, of Cumming, passed away November 25, 2018.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

George Breeding, 80, of Roswell, passed away November 21, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Muriel Cannon, 96, passed away October 19, 2018. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Antenor Castillo-Uceda, 89, of Suwanee, passed away November 25, 2018.

Frank S. Coleman, 91, of Roswell, passed away November 26, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

James Dial, 73, of Roswell, passed away November 22, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Harold Evans, 85, of Cumming, passed away November 21, 2018. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Tony Fico, 79, passed away November 26, 2018. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Gordon Fowler, 91, of Alpharetta, passed away November 24, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Julia N. Gamble, 92, of Cumming, passed away November 27, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Jacqueline L. Hartrampf, 75, of Roswell, passed away November 22, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Donald Charles Heber, 83, of Cumming, passed away November 24, 2018.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Ivo H. Heitur, 86, of Alpharetta, passed away November 17, 2018. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Jeanine G. Janis, 87, of Alpharetta, passed away November 24, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Noah Ko, 4, of Alpharetta, passed away November 23, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Daniel Lanier Leach, 73, passed away November 20, 2018.

Mary Kathryn Ledbetter, 99, of Cumming, passed away November 24, 2018. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Tracy Mancuso, 58, of Alpharetta, passed away November 22, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Nancy J. McComis, 72, of Alpharetta, passed away November 19, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Shineea Evette McDonald, 38, of Cumming, passed away November 18, 2018.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Jean E. McIntyre, 85, of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away November 21, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Paul Damian McMaster, 50, of Cumming, passed away November 23, 2018.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

John O’Neal, 97, of Roswell, passed away November 21, 2018. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Joseph William Pugh, 50, of Cumming, passed away November 22, 2018.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Tommy Lynn Smith, 59, of Cumming, passed away November 24, 2018.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Sherlon Allen Stokes, 62, of Cumming, passed away November 25, 2018.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Cort Swanson passed away November 22, 2018. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Joseph Fredrick Walcher, 63, of Cumming, passed away November 19, 2018. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Audrey Welton, 48, of Alpharetta, passed away November 19, 2018. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

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