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ROSWELL, Ga. — An employee at the VCA Pets Are People Too on Sun Valley Drive was hospitalized Dec. 4 after being bitten multiple times by a police K-9. The K-9 belongs to an officer at the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office and was boarded at the facility in late November while his handler was out of the country. On Dec. 4, an employee noted that the K-9 seemed anxious and pushy and had nipped at employees a few times.

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Later that day, while another employee was tagging the K-9, he attacked her, biting her in the arm and face. The K-9 then latched onto the employee and held her to the ground for 2-3 minutes. Eventually, the K-9 let go, and the employee ran out. She was hospitalized while staff locked the K-9 in the kennel. The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the incident and took the K-9 back.

about several purchases made in nearby stores. The total cost of the purchases was $3,000. The woman called her banks to cancel her cards before contacting police.

Man discovers account Pharmacist discovers attempt opened in his name to file fake prescription ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A pharmacist working at the CVS on Windward Plaza contacted police Nov. 28 about a suspicious prescription. That day, the pharmacist received a call from a man claiming to be a doctor to submit a prescription for two controlled drugs. The caller was unable to provide simple information, such as the office number, when asked. After the caller hung up, the pharmacist called the real doctor’s office and confirmed that he had not called in such a prescription. Police advised the pharmacist to call them if someone came to pick up the prescription.

Thieves ring up charges on stolen credit cards ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating the Dec. 1 theft of a wallet from an employee working at North Point Mall. The employee said she had helped some customers earlier that day and left her wallet near the register. A few hours later, the employee received alerts

ROSWELL, Ga. — A Roswell man contacted police Dec. 3 after he realized someone had used his information fraudulently to open a Sprint account. That day, the man received a call from a collection agency about a Sprint account, which he had never opened. The account was delinquent. The collections agency emailed the man information about the account, which had two cell phone numbers associated with it. Agency representatives also advised the man to contact police to investigate the identity theft.

Rental car burglarized during family outing ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a Nov. 30 car burglary at the Main Event on Davis Drive. The driver said he parked the car, a rental, that evening on the east side of the parking lot. About an hour and a half later, the man was notified over the company’s intercom that the car had been burglarized. The front passenger’s side window had been shattered. A store bag containing some clothing was stolen from the car.

DUI arrests Timothy Scott Alexander, 53, of Market Place Boulevard, Cumming, was arrested Dec. 7 on Norcross Street in Roswell for DUI, open container and failure to maintain lane. Shayna Marie Massara, 29, of Providence Road, Milton, was arrested Dec. 6 on Bombay Lane in Roswell for DUI–drugs. Kenneth Matthew Rodriguez, 34, of Surrey Drive, Roswell, was arrested Dec. 5 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI. Ronnie Evans, 68, of Zion Circle, Roswell, was arrested Dec. 1 on Myrtle Street in Roswell for DUI, open container and failure to maintain lane. Daniel Gene Nails, 56, of Windsor Park Drive, Johns Creek, was arrested Dec. 7 on Ga. 120 in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding, failure to yield and reckless driving first offense. Naimesh Vijaykumar Patel, 43, of Lake Shore Overlook, Alpharetta, was arrested Dec. 1 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. Bonnie Fried, 64, of Arbor North Way, Alpharetta, was arrested Dec. 4 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle and failure to maintain lane.

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Roswell outlines public drone use policies By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com

there have been incidents where drones have been used to intentionally cause damage to people and property.” Public safety, according to Councilman Matt Judy, is the driving force behind passing the ordinance. “We can make sure, be it Alive in Roswell or any event in Roswell, that if there is a drone overhead, we don’t have to call the FAA and wait for somebody to get down here,” he said. “We can take care of it ourselves.” He added that he had received some letter from residents worried about their rights. Police Chief James Conroy said the ordinance will not add any restrictions

outside of the FAA’s regulations, which prohibit cities like Roswell from taking such actions. Mayor Lori Henry said that since the amendment was first introduced, the city has received some letters of concern regarding recreational drone use, especially in the Gerrard Landing Park area. Conroy said people would be able to use drones in that park if the city designates it as a launching and landing facility. Similar designations and authorizations for drone use could be made in the future through the Recreation Commission, said Director of Recreation and Parks Jeff Leatherman.

Roswell Council prioritizes aesthetics for Ga. 400 bridges

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ROSWELL, Ga. — A new ordinance passed unanimously by the Roswell City Council Dec. 9 bans operators from launching or landing unauthorized drones may no longer be launched or land on city property. The new amendment mirrors laws created by the Federal Aviation Administration prohibiting drone operation within the city and launching or landing drones on city property without proper authorization. “The purpose of this ordinance is to ensure compliance with the FAA,” Coun-

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup. com ROSWELL, Ga. — After weeks of discussion, the Roswell City Council has selected a list of options for aesthetics on the three future bridges that will cross Ga. 400. At the Dec. 9 City Council meeting, officials decided to give all three bridges a uniform look. The bridges under discussion include the existing overpass at the Holcomb Bridge Road interchange at Ga. 400, one to the north as a part of the city’s Big Creek Parkway project, and one to the south that will be a part of GDOT’s express lane project. The vote did not include any operational aspects of the bridges, only the aesthetics. Earlier this year, the city signed an agreement with GDOT to improve the Holcomb Bridge Road interchange. GDOT will pay more than half of the total cost, but Roswell is responsible for all of the bridge aesthetics for the interchange bridge and the future express-lanes bridge. Several elements involving aesthetics, such as fencing, lighting, planters and special paving, must be built into the bridges during construction. The Dec. 9 vote decided which options to keep or lose. The Transportation Department came up with three options. Each would enable all upgrades, with some variations about what to include or not

cilwoman Marie Willsey said. Some of the current FAA regulations for recreational fliers include mandatory registration of drones, that the drone stay within the operator’s line of sight and that the drone not be flown while the operator is under the influence. The drone may also not be flown over people during public events or near emergencies, two scenarios that prompted Roswell Police Capt. Kyle Ratliff to introduce the ordinance. “What really got to me was the 4th of July fireworks with the drones flying directly over the kids,” he said at an earlier Public Safety and Public Works Committee meeting. “Internationally,

include up front. The first option, 2a, keeps the upfront cost at $2.7 million with up to $15 million in costs later if the city decides to pursue all of the potential upgrades. The second, 2b, includes planters, an upgraded, non-chain-link fence for $1.4 million. It would not include brick form liner on the top or sides of the bridge and no landscaping in the planters. The option would come with a $2.9 million upfront price tag and cost up to $8-11 million in the future if the city pursues all of the upgrades. The third option, 2c, would have the cheapest upfront cost at $1.7 million and up to $8-13 million later. It would include additional payment for planters, a trail at the express lanes bridge and upgraded, non-chain-link fencing. It would require reducing aesthetics for the future Big Creek Parkway bridge and would not include brick foam liner above the bridge beam. The 2c option was the least popular among council members, but they liked the trail it provided for the express lanes bridge and decided to include it in all three options. The major point of debate between the first and second options was the aesthetics under the bridge, which only 2a provides. “If we do nothing with the bridge underneath and we lose that opportunity, then I think that’s a big loss,” said Councilman Matt Judy. Councilman Mike Palermo disagreed,

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saying that putting money toward aesthetics under the bridge takes funding away from other projects, such as sidewalks. “I would love to be able to do it all, I wish it was possible, but unfortunately I think it comes down to scarcity and sacrifices that need to be made,” Palermo said. “At the end of the day, the people I’m focused on are the people in Roswell. So it’s not that if they’re driving on Ga. 400 going through Roswell on 400, but for me it’s the people that actually choose to get off, and whether they take a right or a left, whether they live east or west, I want them to have a beautiful, safe connection.” Judy said the city should also consider how the bridge looks and serves from a business development perspective. “You want people to get off, you want people to feel welcome, you want people to feel a part of our brand, we want people to feel a part of our city,” Judy said. “We need those businesses for our tax base so we can start doing sidewalks and start doing these things.” Councilman Marcelo Zapata said that the most iconic bridges, such as the Golden Gate Bridge and the Ponte Vecchio Bridge, are remembered and admired from the top, never underneath. “It’s a waste of money,” Zapata said. “This myth of driving under the bridge and saying you’re in Roswell, I’m not buying it.” As discussion seemed to stymie, Mayor Lori Henry reminded the City Council that GDOT needed a decision that night to comply with its deadline. “We don’t need to design these bridges tonight,” she said. “What we do need to do is build the infrastructure to support what could be done in the future.” The City Council voted unanimously for option 2b with a trail at the express lanes bridge, decorative fences and decorative walls instead of landscaped planter barriers.

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta City Council was scheduled this week to consider a rezoning request to allow construction of a three-story office building in the heart of downtown. The applicant, 100 N. Main St. Alpharetta LLC, is asking to change the zoning from neighborhood commercial to downtown mixed-use for the 28,000-square-foot building with a twolevel parking deck with 90 spaces in back. The property, just shy of 1 acre, is the site of a former florist business. As proposed, the building would front Main Street just south of Cumming Street which dead-ends at Main. The city currently has plans to extend Cumming Street west past Main to Canton Street. Funding for that project was part of the $52 million bond referendum voters passed in 2016, however those funds were reallocated when the city was unable to acquire right of way. As part of the conditions of approval issued by the Planning Commission, the developer would cede right of way for the street extension. The developer’s plans also accommodate Georgia Department of Transportation plans for widening Main Street into four lanes with 12-foot multi-use sidewalks on either side. That project is still in the right-of-way acquisition phase. Members of the Planning Commission also agreed to a variance allowing the building footprint to occupy 11,534 square feet.

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Report on Roswell police calls for adding staff, uniform discipline code By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — For all its much-publicized shortcomings over the past year, the Roswell Police Department maintains a solid record for professionalism and public safety. That’s the finding of the public safety consulting firm hired to assess the agency after a series of incidents led to widespread media attention and criticism. The Center for Public Safety Management released the report this fall, and representatives from the organization met with city staff, including Police Chief James Conroy, last week to give an overview of the findings. Former Police Chief Rusty Grant called for the analysis last July after videos surfaced showing incidents involving on-duty officers violating or stretching standard practices. The first incident — and by far the most widely circulated — involved two officers using a coin flip app to decide the fate of a woman pulled over for speeding. Other videos showed a K-9 ignoring his handler and repeatedly biting a teenager, a 13-year-old boy intentionally being kept in a freezing car, and muted body camera footage when

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Carol E. Rasor-Cordero, senior public safety consultant and team leader for the Center for Public Safety Management, presents results from an analysis of the Roswell Police Department’s gap analysis at the Dec. 9 City Council Work Session. Raso-Cordero served 25 years in law enforcement and is a retired captain from the Pinellas County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office. an off-duty officer was pulled over on suspicion of DUI. Speaking at the Dec. 9 City Council work session, the representatives focused on changes that would have the greatest financial impact on the city. “When we were contacted, the city and the department were very upfront about [the incidents],” said Carol E.

Rasor-Cordero, senior public safety consultant for the Center for Public Safety Management. “Overall, I am very impressed with the Roswell Police Department. Yes, there had been mistakes that were made, but they are hardworking men and women.” Through data gathering methods and interviews, the analysis covers the

department’s staffing, organizational structure, workload and operations. As a part of the process, a draft report was sent to the Roswell Police Department June 20 to review for clarification and verification. One of the most impressive findings from the report, Rasor-Cordero said, is that the city has a “very, very” low crime rate. The only city with a lower crime rate is Johns Creek, she said. However, there are still areas for improvement, a full 83 areas the report recommends changing. “That sounds like a lot,” Rasor-Cordero said. “But that does not mean that there’s 83 things wrong with your police department. It is our recommendations, considerations, that you may want to think about to enhance the performance.” Rasor-Cordero said she and her team strongly recommend the department fill the vacant lieutenant’s position in the office of professional standards. They also recommend standardized progressive discipline to help improve transparency and morale in the department, which a previous report cited as low. More hires, in general, is a concern for the police department, the report shows.

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Alpharetta pulls funding for Old Soldiers Day By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — One of Alpharetta’s largest and longest-running events lost a key sponsor Monday when the City Council voted unanimously to cease funding for the annual Old Soldiers Day Parade. “This is a damn shame,” Mayor Jim Gilvin said at the Dec. 9 meeting. “We’ve come to the point where, as a government entity, we can no longer ensure that events sponsored by us remain something supported by our neighbors in bringing us together as a community.” The Old Soldiers Day Parade, which traces its origins to 1920, has been held continuously on the first Saturday of August since 1952. The event, sponsored by American Legion Post 201 in partnership with the city, regularly draws thousands to downtown. This year, however, the parade almost didn’t happen. Three days before the Aug. 3 event, Richard Leake and Michael Dean filed suit in U.S. District Court seeking an injunction against the City of Alpharetta for refusing to allow the Roswell Mills Camp Sons of Confederate Veterans from displaying the flag in the parade. Citing public safety concerns, the city

argued that such flag displays had been linked to violence and disorder at similar events across the country. Less than 24 hours before the parade was scheduled to start, the judge denied to act on the plaintiffs’ request, basically upholding the city’s position for the time being. Judge William M. Ray II pointed out that while the parade was originally organized as a tribute to Civil War veterans, it has since evolved into an event that “honors all war veterans, especially those from Alpharetta, who have defended the rights and freedoms enjoyed by everyone in the United States of America.” In a footnote, Ray said he found it ironic that Confederate soldiers who fought for secession sought to be part of a parade that honors soldiers who fought in support of the United States. Nevertheless, the judge was not dismissive of the group’s free speech claim. “While the court is not ready to issue an injunction at this time, that is not to say one may not be issued in the future,” Ray wrote. “The court has real concerns over the defendants’ position, and should an injunction later issue, such an order could also include an award of damages and/or attorney’s fees to the plaintiffs, should the plaintiffs prevail on the merits of their claim.”

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As a result of the ruling, proponents of the flag display were allowed along the parade route but were not permitted to march in the procession. The Dec. 9 City Council action does not prohibit the Old Soldiers Day Parade, so long as it is organized under private sponsorship and funding. The city estimates it contributed more than $20,000 to assist with the parade. In a statement issued following the vote, the mayor said recent lawsuits by those affiliated with the Sons of Confederate Veterans have caused additional financial burdens to Alpharetta taxpayers while creating unwelcome distractions which defeat the whole purpose of public support for an event intended to unite our community. “Sadly, a wonderful event that brings the people of Alpharetta together to celebrate United States veterans has become a platform for outside groups to champion their own personal agendas,” Gilvin stated. The American Legion, which depends on sponsorships to help stage the parade, expressed regret at the turn of events.

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Mayor’s parade address carried woeful prayer This is an excerpt from an address delivered by Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin welcoming visitors to the 66th annual Old Soldiers Day Parade on Aug. 3, 2019. For the first time in 100 years, the community of Alpharetta has come together to celebrate our veterans under threat of a lawsuit. I won’t go into the details of that lawsuit, because now it’s in the hands of lawyers and judges. So we’ll let them worry about that, because we’re here to celebrate the veterans of the United States of America and show them the love this community has for their service. This community has changed a lot in the 100 years of the American Legion. In 1919, 100 years ago, Alpharetta was a few dozen families, and most of those families came together with veterans of the Confederacy, and they had a reunion. Nobody saw fit to interrupt the way they wanted to celebrate their veterans. Then, in the 1950s, this community came together with the American Legion, and they decided they should celebrate American veterans. Alpharetta was a different place then. There were only a couple hundred people that lived in this community. It was a different community back then. Schools were segregated, and it was just a different world — and nobody decided they should intervene from outside. They didn’t come from all over the state to tell Alpharetta how they should

Police: Continued from Page 5 It’s a problem facing police departments across the nation, Rasor-Cordero said. When searching for new officers, she said, the department should consider attracting underrepresented populations for both sworn and civilian posts so the department better reflects the demographics of the city. Other recommendations include creating an internal affairs unit, reviewing the department’s pay scale, adding an officer to the community relations unit and consider holding the Citizen Police Academy twice a year. The report also warns against building the new 911 center too close to other government buildings. Councilman Marcelo Zapata said he was concerned that the report didn’t seem to cover some of the department’s review processes which led to the incidents that triggered the analysis. Rasor-Cordero said her team did not have an opportunity to talk with the former police chief because he had retired before the analysis could begin. “All we would get is anecdotal informa-

celebrate United States veterans. We’re a very different community now. We’re more than 67,000 people… We’re one of the fastest growing communities in the state. And we’re proud of the changes and the community that has brought people from all over the world to build businesses and raise their families. Those are the people that are here today to respect and honor the United States veterans who are here, and who have given us the right to celebrate our freedoms and honor their service. Those of you who may not understand: If you see flags around this parade that don’t honor United States veterans and their service… that’s not Alpharetta. So pray for them. Pray for those people that they’ll allow us to come together next year and celebrate this with the values and honor of this community. Pray that they will get back to whatever community they live in safely. Thank you veterans. We appreciate you. We love you. And the city of Alpharetta professes our love for those of you who dedicated your lives to making sure that all men are created equal and enjoy the freedom of speech that allows people to stand on sidewalks and say whatever they want to say. God bless you, veterans, and God bless America. tion,” she said. “This was a tough study to do because of the timing of it. You had a police chief and assistant chief that left. We were called in when you had an interim chief and interim assistant chief. Then, our company did your police selection, which resulted in Chief Conroy… “To look back and to report on what the prior chief did or did not do would really require us to have a sit-down talk with him, because I have a lot of questions to ask him. But that was not within the scope of the project.” Conroy, who was sworn in this summer, said the police department has already completed or is in the process of completing 60 of the 83 recommendations listed in the report. He added that he is conducting his own review of the department outside the Center for Public Safety Management analysis. “It says a lot to me when a city and police department is willing to have an outside entity come in and take a hard look at every part of their process, procedures and personnel,” Rasor-Cordero said. “That takes a lot of courage. And a lot of cities and police departments won’t do that.” To view the full report, visit roswellgov.com/pdgapanalysis.

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Alpharetta votes against historic house demolition By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The City Council has nixed a property owner’s request to demolish a home on Alpharetta’s Contributing Historic Buildings List to make way for new home construction. At issue was the landowner’s property rights, which weighed against the interest of historic preservation. The application, filed last June by Steve Sherrill of KBL Investments, sought to tear down the home at 133 Cumming Street, a block north of City Center, and divide the 1.7-acre property into two lots for sale for new home construction. At the council’s Dec. 9 meeting, opponents of the request argued that the home, built around 1930, is an important element in the city’s effort to preserve its heritage. They offered a petition carrying signatures from about two dozen residents of like mind and a record of the families who lived in the dwelling over the years The Gardner House was added to the city’s Contributing Historic Buildings List in 2017. That list identifies certain buildings that contribute to the city’s historic, cultural aesthetic or architectural or other heritage and are at least 75 years old. Owners of properties on the Contributing Historic Buildings List do not need to grant their permission to be included, but the city must provide them notice. In recent years, the city has included provisions for saving structures on the historic list as part of any development project. In 2016, Lehigh Homes got the city to rezone the property in the Weyhill subdivision on Cumming Street to build residential with higher density. The rezoning came with the condition that Lehigh not demolish the historic O.C. Shirley Paris house on the site at 122 Cumming Street. A year later, The Providence Group agreed to restore the historic Ben Manning House on Cricket Lane at Academy Street as part of a rezoning that allowed higher-density housing. The home was restored for office use at a cost of about $300,000, according to city staff. In his presentation to the City Council, Sherrill pointed out that restoration of the Gardner House would run somewhere between $750,000 and $1.2 million, based on estimates he obtained. To conform to standards of neighboring properties, he said, the house would need additional bedrooms and bathrooms and a garage. “With this property, if I’m not able to get a demolition permit, I don’t have a choice,” Sherrill said. “I can’t sell it. My only option: I’ll give it to the city. You guys can have it. Move it off the lot and it’s yours.”

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Alpharetta resident Mark Reed makes a point in favor of allowing demolition of the Gardner House Dec. 9 before the Alpharetta City Council. Reed and several other residents with homes near the property on Cumming Street said they feared the property will fall further into disrepair if it is not restored or torn down. Attorney Donald Rolader, representing the applicant, said the council’s refusal to permit the demolition smacks of property rights violation. “Where in the ordinance does it say that if your house is on the list, and you know it, that you’re to be treated differently and presumed to have an ulterior motive because the property was on the list?” Rolader said. He also said the city was forcing the property owner into an untenable position. “There is no ordinance that makes a property owner restore a piece of property just because the city would prefer it,” Rolader said. The council also heard from several nearby residents who also favored demolition, saying they feared the house would remain in its present state and be allowed to deteriorate further. “My biggest fear with this particular house is nobody is going to do anything with it,” said Mark Reed, who lives nearby. “It’s not going to make sense to anybody if Mr. Sherrill decides to sell the property. What is somebody else going to do with it?” But an equal number spoke in favor of keeping the house standing. “I think there’s tremendous value in having different houses and having these historic houses,” resident Claudia Lewis said. The majority on council agreed, and in a 5-2 vote, denied the demolition request. Councilman Donald Mitchell said he had no hesitation in denying the request. “There’s a thousand properties and a thousand ranch homes in the city that you could’ve bought, but you chose not to,” Mitchell said. “You chose to ignore our heritage and our entire community and the things this community has valued through the years.”

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Possman Book Store in Avalon will host local author Bonnie Flood on Friday, Dec. 20 from 5-7 p.m. to discuss and sign her first book. Flood is an artist, teacher and former art teacher to President George W. Bush. Her book, “Now Who is Going To Make My Coffee,” is about the journey of widowhood. There are many ways to cope with a death of a loved one, but no right way, just your way, Flood said. “Now Who is Going To Make My Coffee” covers the grief, the journey and the Crier 12/19/19 Crossword hope of recovering from losing a loved

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Law enforcement agencies provide holiday safety tips, services By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The holidays are fast approaching, but it’s no reason for people to let their guard down. Some crimes become more common while people enjoy their time off. Phone scams are one example. “Scams are very prevalent at any time of the year, but during the holidays, we need to be on an even higher alert,” said Roswell Police Public Information Officer Sean Thompson. “Most people are in a ‘giving’ mood, therefore, scammers will likely play to that.” Thompson suggests vetting charities before donating. One sign of a legitimate charity, Thompson said, is a secure website with an “https://” in the address and a padlock symbol. People should also avoid providing Social Security numbers or bank account information over the phone. “Remember, no one, not even ‘law enforcement’ or the ‘Social Security Administration’ will ask you of this

Vacation watch patrols Police departments throughout North Fulton offer additional security for those leaving their homes for the holidays. Residents can fill out an online form to alert police when they will be away and whom to contact in case something is amiss. Roswell Police Department — roswellgov.com Alpharetta Department of Public Safety — p2c.alpharetta.ga.us/p2 information,” Thompson said. “We have had a bunch of reports in Roswell where someone is calling claiming to be from the Social Security Administration.” Shopping and traveling are two other areas where certain crimes may increase around the holidays. Alpharetta Department of Public Safety Public Affairs Officer Sgt. Howard Miller said that as a general rule, to be aware of your surroundings and keep track of credit card notices.

“Beware of strangers approaching you for any reason,” Miller said. “This time of year, criminals will try various methods to distract you with the intention of stealing purses and other belongings… Shop during daylight hours, if possible. If you must shop at night, do so with a friend or family member.” As people migrate online for holiday gift shopping, package thefts from cars and porches tend to increase this time of year as well, he said. Some ways to minimize the risks, Thompson said, is to avoid placing empty packaging or boxes by the curb, because it can signal what you have to a potential thief. Instead, people can break down the packaging or use a recycling facility. And residents should ensure mail and packages don’t pile up while they are away for the holidays, Thompson said. “Traveling equals time away from our homes,” Thompson said. “If available, have someone check your home daily for mail and packages. If no one is available, leave some sort of lights on and contact the USPS to hold mail. If you’re expect-

ing any packages, change the delivery to an office pick up.” Other tips include securing homes and cars before leaving. “Holidays are extremely busy, and our minds can be in a million different places,” Thompson said. “But taking simple steps can prevent us from becoming victims.” For those traveling over the holidays, local law enforcement agencies provide some security and peace of mind with a vacation watch. The Roswell Police Department requires residents to fill out an online form at roswellgov.com. The department also puts up alerts about scams or crime sprees in the city on its social media pages. The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety offers similar services for residents at p2c.alpharetta.ga.us/p2c and on its social media pages. The Johns Creek Police Department likewise offers vacation patrols, which citizens can request through the police to citizen portal at p2c.johnscreekga.gov. Milton residents can sign up for a vacation watch online at cityofmiltonga.us.

Religious Services St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES December 24 4:00 PM • 6:00 PM • 8:00 PM 9:30 PM and 11:30 PM Christmas Carols begin at 11:00 PM CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES December 25 7:30 AM • 9:00 AM • 10:45 AM • 12:15 PM

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We saw a demand that was being unmet for a luxury community for empty nesters who don’t want a mortgage. Dave Dixon, project manager, One Street Residential

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55+ apartment community opens on Medlock Bridge By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The small number of for-rent apartments in Johns Creek increased by 140 units this year with the opening of EVOQ Town Flats, a 4-floor community aimed at downsizers. The developers say the property fills a niche in the housing market. “We saw a demand that was being unmet for a luxury community for empty nesters who don’t want a mortgage,” said Dave Dixon, the project manager with One Street Residential. “They want the freedom and flexibility of leasing, and they’re not ready for an assisted living community.” The initial idea for the project came about in 2015. Through finding financial backing, legal battles with the city and designing the complex, it was a long road to get here. Dixon said they went through more than 50 site plans. “This was our dream, but we didn’t know what it would look like,” Dixon said. The 6.6-acre property on the corner of Medlock Bridge Road and Bell Road almost became a funeral home in 2014. In 2015, the owner presented initial plans for the active adult complex, which were rejected because of a proposed 6-floor height. The next year, the developers came back with a compromise — a scaled down, 4-story plan —which passed with a 5-2 vote. Council members Lenny Zaprowski and Stephanie Endres voted against the decision. “Why we had a rough and tumble start, it’s really how you finish that matters, and it’s clear they’ve finished strong,” Mayor Mike Bodker said at the grand opening. “I wish them nothing but the best.”

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Dave Dixon, the project manager with One Street Residential, says the grand opening is a celebration of five years of hard work.

Johns Creek’s 2018 Comprehensive Plan named expanding senior housing options an objective of the city. The document states that about 19 percent of the city’s population is baby boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964. That number is expected to decline as they move out of family-style homes. “If only 20 percent of the city’s current baby boomer population wanted to stay and downsize within the city, approximately 3,000 more housing units (active adult and senior) will need to be developed over the next decade,” the plan states. EVOQ draws a distinction between itself and other active adult and senior communities in the area. “When people hear 55 and up, they think 75 and up,” said Melanie Poole, the property manager. “They think daytime activities like bingo. That’s not what we are. We’re for adults without children

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EVOQ Town Flats offers luxury one- and two-bedroom apartments for adults 55 and up.

who don’t want a house, or didn’t get the house [in their divorce], and want to stay in the area where their friends are.” EVOQ Town Flats offers one- and two-bedroom apartments ranging from around $1,500 to $3,100 a month. All apartments come with a patio and washer and dryer. The complex includes a heated pool, fitness room, dog groomers and concierge service. EVOQ began leasing in October. In the spring, a new restaurant, The Dutch, will open on the first floor of EVOQ. The restaurant is a new concept from the owners of Dutch Monkey Donuts in Cumming. The husband and wife team of Arpana Satyu-Burge and Martin Burge said the restaurant will offer donuts and coffee, similar to their existing location, as well as European-style fries and soft serve ice cream. “There are few things in South Forsyth I’m jealous of, but Dutch Monkey Donuts is one of them,” Mayor Bodker said. “I’m excited The Dutch is opening here.”

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Year is over, and we still need more houses Another year has passed and we still do not have enough houses for everyone that wants them. In fact, 91 percent of the market right now is under-supplied. Data just reGeoff smith Assurance Financial, leased from Smart gsmith@lendtheway.com Real Estate Data, a leading tracker of data for the Metro Atlanta residential industry, shows that inventory of houses on the market in relation to those that need them is still in an unhealthy place. Housing inventory is measured in the months it is estimated it would take for buyers to buy all of the houses currently listed on the market. It’s called months of supply, and real estate experts say that six months of supply is deemed healthy for the economy. If there are more than six months of supply, then it’s a buyer’s market and housing prices will drop. If there are less than six months of supply, then it’s a seller’s market and housing prices will rise. According to Smart’s data, 91 percent of the homes in the metro area are under the sixmonth mark.

This low inventory has been exacerbating problems for those looking for lower-priced houses as land, building regulations and materials have made homebuilding too expensive for builders to be able to build anything and sell it for under $300,000 in the metro area. So, with builders not building inventory and demand growing as more people move to Atlanta, prices have risen more in this price-range than most others. Inventory for anything under $300,000 is dangerously low, currently sitting at just over two months. According to Smart’s data, months of supply goes up for more expensive houses. And up until last June, the equilibrium point (the point at which you get that healthy six months of supply) was right at $600,000. Right now, Smart’s numbers show that the price point has moved up to $800,000. Part of that can be attributed to it being winter, and most people sell their houses in the summer. So basically, if your house is priced under $600,000, it is likely that your home value will continue to increase. And the further you go below $600,000, the faster it will increase. If it is over $800,000, you may actually see a decrease – especially if your

home is priced over $1.5 million where there is currently 16 months of supply. The good news is that supply did indeed improve this year. The average months of supply for detached homes for all markets increased a bit from about 3.1 months to about 3.25 months. For attached homes, condos and townhomes, inventory levels increased significantly. Rising from about 2.25 months to 3 months of supply. The metro area has matured in that there are very few large tracts available for builders to buy and build large neighborhoods like they used to. So instead, they are buying smaller tracts and building up. The metro area’s population has grown by at least 75,000 a year for the last eight years. It has created almost as many jobs. If it keeps going at this pace, then it will be hard for builders to catch up, especially in the lower-priced markets. If we do get into a recession, it could slow job creation down and actually help cool our low-inventory problem. But more and more, economists are backing off the sentiment that we are headed toward a steep recession. Atlanta’s economy seems to continually improve. And even if we did drop

into a recession, that could mean more relations to the Atlanta area, which has a lower cost of living than most other major metropolitan cites, and a highly elevated technology and transportation network. If the metro area is to continue to grow, it will have to figure out how to house everyone that is going to keep moving here. It’s a good problem to have. Certainly much better than the other problem, where so many people are leaving cities that have too many houses on the market. The fact is, there is never really any balance, and it would be boring if all markets were right at the healthy six months of supply. So as rivers erode mountains, so must we try to balance the housing industry. Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases. Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group

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CALENDAR GINGERBREAD DECORATING PARTY

COOKIES WITH MRS. CLAUSE

Join Mrs. Claus in Barrington Hall’s barn activity room for this special children’s holiday event. Children begin by writing letters to Santa while Mrs. Claus shares some holiday stories. Then, with assistance from Mrs. Claus and her helpers, the children will decorate the cookies with seasonal icings and sugars. Join the fun Dec. 21 and 23, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., at Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. $10 per child. For more information, visit roswellgov.com.

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FEATURED: CHRISTMAS MUSIC THAT INSPIRES

What: “What Sweeter Music... Christmas Music That Inspires” will be performed by The Forsyth Singers under the direction of Kirk Grizzle and accompanied by Susan Ray. When: Friday, Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m. Where: Denmark High School, 645 Mullinax Road, Alpharetta Cost: $10 general admission, $5 for students More info and tickets: showtix4u.com/event-details34930

JOHNS CREEK ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY MARKET

What: Join for the fourth annual Holiday Market. Shop a wide variety of handmade gifts, jewelry and artwork, all from local artisans. When: Nov. 23-Dec. 23 Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Ste. 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

HOLIDAY: HALLMARK FAMILY CHRISTMAS OF A LIFETIME

What: Get wrapped up in the holiday spirit by watching Amanda Rountree and Friends

improvise an entire story based off of your suggestions in the style of corny, made-for-tv Christmas movies. When: Friday, Dec. 20, 8-9 p.m. Forsyth Academy of Performing Arts, 520 Industrial Way, Cumming More info: fapa.ticketleap.com

HOLIDAY MOVIES UNDER THE STARS

What: Join the Atlanta Marriott Perimeter for Holiday Movies Under the Stars, featuring the holiday classic, “The Polar Express.” Complimentary coffee and hot cocoa will be available. When: Friday, Dec. 20, 6 p.m. Where: Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center, 246 Perimeter Center Parkway, Dunwoody Info: discoverdunwoody.com

‘THE CHILDREN’S NUTCRACKER’

What: Costumes, dancers and scenery make up this holiday classic and gets audiences in the holiday spirit. Free autograph session at the end of the show. When: Dec. 21-22, times vary Where: St. Pius X Catholic High School, 2674 Johnson Road NE, Atlanta Cost: $17-25 More info and tickets: tututix. com/academyballet/

What: Gingerbread, royal icing and more than 20 types of candy will be available for participants to construct gingerbread houses. When: Saturday, Dec. 21, times vary Where: Vino Venue, 4478 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $40 More info: vinovenue.com

‘THE NUTCRACKER’

What: Sawnee Ballet Theatre’s annual performance of “The Nutcracker” will treat the community to a full-length ballet performance. When: Dec. 20-22, times vary Where: Forsyth Central High School Performing Arts Center, 131 Almon C. Hill Drive, Cumming More info and tickets: sawneeballettheatre.org

NATURE’S TREATS AND TRINKETS

What: Drop the kids off for some holiday fun on then go do some holiday shopping or get some downtime before the big night. Treats and Trinkets participants will make nature-themed crafts and gifts, treats for the birds and trinkets for friends or family. Ages 6-11. When: Saturday, Dec. 21, 2-4 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $7 for members, $10 for non-members Info and tickets: autreymill.org

CHRISTMAS GALA

What: The Johns Creek Chorale and Johns Creek soprano Bevin Hill will join the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra to celebrate the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” in a hometown holiday spectacular. When: Saturday, Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m. Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Info: johnscreeksymphony.org

ROCKING NEW YEAR’S EVE

What: Celebrate the New Year with Banks & Shane. Banks & Shane is “Atlanta’s Entertainment Tradition,” combining exceptional talent, consummate showmanship and professionalism, and over 40 years of experience. When: Tuesday, Dec. 31, 8-9:30 p.m. Where: Tam’s School Street Play-

house, 101 School St., Cumming Info: schoolstreetplayhouse.com

SATURDAY BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

What: Get in the holiday spirit and join the Atlanta Marriott Perimeter with Santa Claus himself for Saturday morning breakfast. When: Every Saturday through Dec. 21, 9 a.m.-noon Where: Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center, 246 Perimeter Center Parkway, Dunwoody Cost: $18 for adults, children 12 and under are free More info: discoverdunwoody. com or 770-394-6500

FORSYTH PHILHARMONIC CHRISTMAS CONCERT

What: Come enjoy a live holiday performance by Forsyth County’s very own symphony orchestra, the Forsyth Philharmonic. When: Wednesday, Dec. 18, 7-8 p.m. Where: Cumming First United Methodist, 770 Canton Highway, Cumming More info: eventbrite.com

‘THE NUTCRACKER’

What: A Gwinnett County holiday tradition brought to life by the artists of Gwinnett Ballet Theatre accompanied by the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Orchestra. When: Fridays-Sundays, Dec. 6-22, times vary Where: Infinite Energy Theater, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth More info and tickets: gwinnettballet.org

‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’

What: In this holiday favorite, Charles Dickens shows us Ebenezer Scrooge as he falls asleep in his dingy, cold quarters on Christmas Eve and is later visited by three ghosts. When: Dec. 6-23, times vary Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bull-

och Ave., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $20 More info and tickets: roswellgov.com

ATLANTA BALLET’S ‘THE NUTCRACKER’

What: Join for a journey through space and time, where everyday objects grow in extraordinary size and the pages of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s beloved story come alive. When: Dec. 7-24, times vary. Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta More info: atlantaballet.com

AVALON ON ICE

What: Ice skate at Avalon on their Rockefeller Center-sized ice skating rink in the plaza. Watch for theme nights and enjoy warm, tasty treats rink side. Enjoy special events throughout the season and sign up for ice skating lessons. When: Nov. 24 through Jan. 20, 2020, times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Cost: General admission starts at $18 More info: experienceavalon.com

EVENTS: MURDER MYSTERY DINNER

What: Anything can happen during the comedic Clue-style performances, and everyone in attendance will have the opportunity to solve the case. When: Friday, Dec. 20, 9 p.m.midnight Where: Rosati’s Pizza and Sports Pub, 415 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming Cost: $40 More info: rosatis.ticketleap.com

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THERAPEUTIC YOGA

What: Gain health benefits from relaxing yoga that emphasizes strength and flexibility. No experience necessary. Taught by an advanced certified yoga instructor. When: Wednesdays, 9:45-11 a.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770261-1705

What: This program uses science-based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program. When: Mondays, 7-8 p.m. Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 1070 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org

TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY

What: Take a quick peek at Autrey Mill’s building collections and hear about the preservation and research efforts. When: Tuesdays, noon-2 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $2 More info: autreymill.org

HEALTH AND FITNESS: SOULSTICE YOGA

What: Join for Soulstice at the Dunwoody Nature Center. This year, we will be celebrating the change of the seasons on each solstice and equinox. When: Saturday, Dec. 21, 10-11 a.m. Where: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodynature.org

INTRODUCTION TO MOUNTAIN BIKING

What: Practice various riding techniques including body and pedal position, shifting, braking, climbing, descending and navigating minor obstacles on the trail. Includes trail etiquette and communication skills. When: Saturday, Dec. 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Haw Creek, 2179 Echols Road, Cumming More info: rei.com

dramatic scripture reading and a short Christmas message. When: Monday, Dec. 23, 7 p.m. Where: Misty Creek Community Church, 650 Mt. Vernon Highway NE, Sandy Springs More info: mistycreekchurch. org or 404-913-3369

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RELIGIOUS EVENTS: LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE

What: A service of hope and peace for those with heavy hearts during the Christmas season. When: Sunday, Dec. 22, 5 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, Room 205, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

A NIGHT OF CHRISTMAS WORSHIP

What: Join a Christmas Worship Celebration featuring the music of Francesca Battistelli, Leonard Cohen, MercyMe, Michael W. Smith and TransSiberian Orchestra. Features

What: Explore meditation and silent prayer in a supportive group setting. When: Fridays, 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, Room 205, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS

What: The First Baptist Roswell men’s group meets every Friday morning for friendship and to help each other grow spiritually. All are welcome to attend. When: Fridays, 7 a.m. Where: Panera Bread, 1195 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: fbroswell.org

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS

What: Make and grow faith-based friendships for all ages. Enjoy a hot meal and/or volunteer. When: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 p.m. Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta More info: afumc.org

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: SPOTLIGHT EXHIBIT: ROSWELL IN WINTER

What: This will be an inaugural exhibit showcasing photographs submitted by the people who live and work in Roswell. When: Throughout December Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

JOHNS CREEK ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY SALE

What: Johns Creek Arts Center’s annual holiday sale features original, handcrafted, fine art gifts at affordable prices. Choose from handmade jewelry, pottery, paintings and prints by instructors as well as youth and adult students. When: Nov. 23-Dec. 23, times vary Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

SPRUILL GALLERY HOLIDAY ARTISTS MARKET

What: Selections include ceramics, glass, jewelry, bath and body, holiday ornaments and much more. Find a unique, one-of-a-kind gift.

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When: Tuesdays-Saturdays, through Dec. 21, times vary Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: spruillarts.org/holidayartistsmarket

‘AILEY REVEALED’

What: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns with six performances showcasing Ailey’s 32 dancers, including world premieres that shine a spotlight on social issues. When: Feb. 20-23, times vary Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $29 Info and tickets: alvinailey.org, foxatltix.com or 855-285-8499

What: The ArtAround Roswell “museum without walls” 20192020 Tour will feature 10 new sculptures and nine permanent sculptures. When: Through February 2020 Where: Across the City of Roswell More info and maps: roswellartsfund.org

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

LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS

What: Join every Sunday afternoon for live music on the patio along with food trucks and cold beer. When: Sundays, 4-7 p.m. Where: Truck & Tap, 30 Milton Ave., Alpharetta Info: awesomealpharetta.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: NEW MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP What: Join other new moms and babies in an empathetic forum for sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood. When: Friday, Dec. 20, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

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What: Drop in and meet other Mah Jong players Friday afternoons. If you have a Mah Jong set, please bring it. When: Friday, Dec. 20, 1-3 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

VAN GOGH WINTER SCENE CANVAS PAINTING

ARTAROUND ROSWELL SCULPTURE TOUR

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MAH JONG MEET UP

What: Join for an adult art project. Paint a Van Gogh-like winter scene on canvas. Out of the Box Art Studio will provide instruction and materials. Registration is required. When: Saturday, Dec. 21, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-6741

CANDY CANE DAY STORYTIME What: Join for a special story time with Ms. Joy. For ages 0-5. When: Saturday, Dec. 21, 2-2:45 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS AT MILTON

What: Adventure Calls. Do you have what it takes? Roll the dice. Premade characters are available. For ages 10+. Registration required. When: Sunday, Dec. 22, 2:305:45 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

DROP-IN FAMILY MOVIE AND COLORING

What: Stop by the library for some festive coloring sheets. All ages welcome. When: Monday, Dec. 23, 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-6134050

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Blessed Trinity continues dynasty with third straight state title By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA — Blessed Trinity secured its third straight state championship Friday night in a brawl against Oconee County, 17-14. And though they had raised the state championship trophy the two prior years, it was obvious the gravity hoisting the hardware was not lost on those wearing Titans uniforms. When the final whistle blew, senior cornerback Quinton Reese received a procession of hugs as tears of joy streaked his cheeks. Senior offensive/ defensive lineman Jackson Filipowicz kissed the state title trophy with tears adding a sheen to his face paint. Senior running back Elijah Green carried a look of astonishment while celebrat-

ing with teammates. While BT entered this season as the two-time defending champs, there were loads of question marks for the squad. One of the most successful senior classes in GHSA football history had graduated, and there were loads of new faces on the sidelines, both those wearing jerseys and those calling plays. But the Titans, as dynasties do, continued to win. “The win at Cartersville propelled us [in 2017], last year we felt like we had to win, but this is a whole new gig,” head coach Tim McFarlin said. “A new coaching staff on defense, a whole new set of players on the field, gosh, they just played so hard tonight.”

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Elijah Green leaves defenders behind on a 66-yard touchdown rush late in the second quarter to put BT ahead, 17-7.

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Continued from Page 18 It was no easy sledding against the Warriors (13-2), but the Titans’ M.O. of stingy defense and a powerful rushing attack propelled the team atop the championship podium. Oconee entered the game averaging around 150 yards rushing and passing per game, but BT allowed just 168 total yards in the contest. Oconee’s Jimmy Boswell, a 1,000-yard rusher this season, was held to 38 yards on the ground. Though BT (14-1) could not sustain pressure on Oconee quarterback Max Johnson, he was held to just 7-20 passing for 97 yards. Reese had the unenviable task much of the night of covering 6-foot-5 receiver Jack Johnson, but the cornerback held his ground and broke up several passes intended for the D-1 prospect. Carson Harof also batted away two passes intended for the quarterback’s brother. After a 50-yard drive on their opening possession and a 34-yard field goal from Aaron Werkheiser, BT’s offense stalled until late in the second quarter. The Titans trailed 7-3 with under two minutes remaining, but set up with a short field, BT needed just two plays to reclaim the lead with a 30-yard touchdown run from Green. BT forced another punt from Oconee and took over again on offense with under 30 seconds left in the half. That was plenty of time for Green to take a sweep play 66-yards down the sideline for the Titans’ second touchdown in 65 seconds. Green had a standout night, rushing for 203 yards on 21 carries with both of BT’s touchdowns. Justice Haynes had 55 yards on the ground. Oconee put together a 13-play drive late in the third quarter, aided by two third down conversions, and cut the lead to 17-14. The Warriors had just one possession in the fourth quarter and went three-and-out. BT received the ball with just under nine minutes left in the game and used its backfield dual-threat of Green and Haynes to run out the clock. However, the 17-play drive which ate just under nine minutes of clock was not without drama. BT picked up two first downs on rushes from Haynes but faced thirdand-14 on its own 30-yard line. Quarterback Duncan Reavis completed a rollout pass to Grayson Gilder, and the big target dragged defenders for a 38-yard gain and the all-important first down. Reavis was 7-11 passing for 78 yards. With just over 3 minutes left, the Titans converted a fourth-and-2 with Harof taking a reverse play 10 yards to Oconee’s 24-yard line. The Titans still needed a bit more. Facing another fourth-and-2 from the

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Aaron Werkheiser makes a 34-yard field goal to give the Titans a 3-0 lead early in the game. Warriors’ 6-yard line, BT elected to go for the conversion. It paid off with Green plowing ahead for a 5-yard gain to allow BT to take two kneels to secure the win. “We figured we had a three-point lead and I’d just soon have [Oconee] start down here with a minute to go, and I didn’t want to kick off to them,” McFarlin said. “We pulled one out of the hat with that call.” The Titan’s demanding schedule, which including games against nine ranked opponents this season, proved beneficial in Saturday’s tight contest with Oconee. “Our region was so good,” McFarlin said. “Marist was awesome. Denmark is outstanding. Flowery Branch, holy smoke, they are good. And for us to be able to play in those games, two overtime games, I think that probably may have been the difference for us tonight.” Another major factor was the belief of the squad, especially among its senior class. “All senior classes that win a state championship are special,” McFarlin said. “And they’ll have a bond that will carry them until the day they die. They will all get back together in 10, 20, 30, 40 50 years and talk about that night. This one was a little different, because this group of seniors won one game in the eighth grade, they won two games in 9th grade, two games on JV, and they were in the shadows of just such a great senior class last year. All they did was work hard. They’re grinders and they did that again tonight.” Blessed Trinity is the ninth program in GHSA history to win three consecutive state championships. The Titans have reached the state finals in four of the last five seasons.

Senator Johnny Isakson is retiring at the end of this year after 40+ years in public service to Georgia. He was first elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1976 and served seven terms (the last four serving as Minority Leader). He was then elected to the Georgia Senate in 1992 before replacing Newt Gingrich in the US House of Representatives in 1999 representing the 6th Congressional District. In 2004 he would go on to win the election to replace Zell Miller in the US Senate where he would be re-elected in 2010 and 2016. Isakson has long been an advocate for bi-partisanship, reaching across the aisle to his Democratic colleagues to further the best interests of Georgia. He has also long been an advocate for the veterans’ rights, the free press and Georgia’s newspaper industry and for that, we at Appen Media Group thank him for a lifetime of service and wish him well in this next chapter of his life.

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MILTON 78, LAMBERT 65

Hot shooting leads Milton to blowout over Longhorns By ZACH SHUGAN news@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton boys basketball is living up to its high expectations, and the Eagles added credence to the challenge in Class 7A with a controlling win over region foes Lambert Friday night. Milton shot out of the gates and gained an early lead, largely behind Kanaan Carlyle’s shooting. The freshman guard nailed three 3-pointers in the opening minutes of the game, and the Eagles led 20-11 after the first quarter. The Longhorns showed some fight in the second period, but the Eagles’ offense was relentless. Carlyle finished the half with 15 points and four rebounds, and Milton led 38-30. The Eagles built on their lead in the third quarter and entered the final period ahead by 15. Lambert used its size mismatch in the paint to its advantage all night. Senior Colin Granger, listed at 6-foot-9, helped keep the Longhorns in the game with 17 points. Ultimately, Granger’s performance wasn’t enough. Milton took the win,

78-65, to remain atop the Region 5-AAAAAAA standings. Carlyle led all scorers with 23 points on the night in addition to his five rebounds. Eagles senior Evan Hurst finished with a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds, and Bruce Thornton finished with 15 points, eight assists and six rebounds. “It’s a big win,” said Milton head coach Allen Whitehart. “That’s a great program. We’ve split the last two region championships, and [Lambert head coach Scott Bracco] and I are really great friends off the court. These are major wins anytime against Lambert.” Milton (7-1, 2-0) plays Westside in the Hawks Naismith Holiday Classic before traveling for tournaments in Florida and North Carolina over the holidays. The Eagles return to region play on Jan. 7 at North Forsyth. Lambert (6-6, 0-2) will spend its winter break hosting the Lambert Holiday Classic and playing in the Tournament of Champions Holiday Classic at Wheeler. The Longhorns return to region play Jan. 7 against Forsyth Central.

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Bruce Thornton (4) dribbles the ball up the court with Lambert’s Marcel Mauge (5) defending. Girls: Lambert 54, Milton 32 Lambert got the better of the winless Eagles, 54-32, as freshman Briley Elder put on a Steph Curry-like shooting display. A competitive first half ended with the Longhorns up 19-9 over the Eagles. Elder scored 16 of Lambert’s 19 points in the half, making four 3-pointers and four free throws. Elder’s scoring prowess continued in the second half. The freshman guard poured in four more 3-pointers in the third quarter, and the Longhorns held a

40-21 lead over Milton heading into the final eight minutes of play. Elder finished the game with 32 points coming off eight 3-pointers, six free throws and one layup. “She made some shots tonight,” said Lambert head coach Brian Moon. “She’s had games like that this year where she’s made a bunch. I’m probably a little more excited about how we defended them. We were able to get their best player in foul trouble which was huge. The girls showed grit tonight and drew a couple of charges. It was a good win for us.”

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CAMBRIDGE 54, NORTH ATLANTA 30

Cambridge girls dominate to improve to 5-1 in region play By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Every player on Cambridge’s roster got on the stat sheet, and the Bears earned a lopsided, 54-30 win over North Atlanta (2-5, 2-3) at home Friday night. The win puts Cambridge at 5-1 and second in Region 7-AAAAAA. The Bears spread the wealth with 10 players notching points, and all 12 players posted points, a rebound or a steal. Cambridge (7-3, 5-1) was led by freshman Jordynn Dudley who netted 16 points with four rebounds and four steals. Sophomore Angelina Confrancesco had 11 points with six rebounds and three steals, and Sammy Cassady scored nine with three rebounds and three steals. North Atlanta struggled to work around the Bears’ backcourt pressure, particularly in the second quarter in which Cambridge allowed just four points. “We’ve wanted to try and work on our press, and we are trying to work on different combinations, so it was good

we were able to rotate people, especially with two region games this weekend,” head coach Lesley Broadwell said. The Bears led 33-14 at the half before charging out to a 30-point lead in the third quarter to seal the game. Cambridge’s 5-1 start to region play is the best in program history, and the team has already captured as many 7-AAAAAA wins this season as it had all last year. “I think we have great energy with this group, they like each other a lot, which helps,” Broadwell said. “We have more athleticism than we’ve had in the past. That’s enabling us to play at a pace which gets us easier scoring opportunities. It’s a tough region, but we’ve been able to use our athleticism and have pretty balanced scoring with contributions from a lot of people. It helps going down the stretch because you don’t have to just key in on one person.” The Bears continue region play Dec. 13 at Dunwoody (5-5, 3-3) before playing in the Beach Bash Classic in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

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Kennedy Daniels works around a North Atlanta defender in the Bears’ 54-30 win Friday.

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Cambridge’s Benton Harkness defends against a North Atlanta player. Harkness had eight points with four rebounds.

CAMBRIDGE 67, NORTH ATLANTA 48

Cambridge shuts down Warriors with stellar defensive performance By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Cambridge boys basketball took a lopsided win over North Atlanta Friday night at home in a rematch of last year’s Region 7-AAAAAA tournament final and handed the Warriors their first loss of the season. Cambridge improved to 3-0 at home in front a packed student section decked out in holiday fare. “We like to play at home,” head coach Chip Flemmer said. “I think it’s the crowd, the new video board, we just love to play at home. On the road, you kind of have to create that energy, but we don’t need to worry about that here. We do appreciate the fan base.” The Bears (6-4, 4-2) put on a strong defensive display in front of the raucous crowd, holding North Atlanta, a team averaging 57 points per game, to just 15 points in the first half. Though the Warriors’ offense began to have success in the second half, the Bears opened a 20-point lead in the quarter and kept pace with North Atlanta’s scoring the remainder of the game. Junior guard Davis Sager led the Bears offensively with 20 points, and senior wing EJ Smith netted 18. Senior Sola Adebisi had a standout

performance on both sides of the court, scoring nine points with eight rebounds, four blocks and three steals. Cole Bearden compiled four rebounds and four steals. The Bears opened a 20-9 lead in the second quarter, and a three-point play on a layup from Jonas Melber seemed to give the Cambridge side an added spark. “What I think really helped us is when we started to actually attack the basket,” Flemmer said. “We’ve been settling for a lot of outside shots, but when we attack the basket it opens up so much more.” Cambridge continued to hold a sizeable lead through the next 20 minutes of play, but the Warriors (6-1, 4-1) did not let the Bears completely run away with the game. That was a positive for Flemmer. “I never felt comfortable with the lead no matter what it was, because you know they can strike anytime,” he said. “It’s nice right now, actually, because the team needs to go through some of these battles and figure out how to win games.” The win puts the defending region champs third in the 7-AAAAAA standings behind Pope and a half-game behind North Atlanta. Cambridge is back in region action Dec. 14 against Dunwoody (1-10, 0-6) before competing in the Beach Bash Holiday Classic.

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Gladiators defeat Raiders for fifth straight win By ZACH SHUGAN news@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek boys basketball team overcame a halftime deficit to post its fifth win in a row Saturday night, defeating region foe Alpharetta. “It was ugly, but a win is a win,” said Johns Creek head coach Keenan Temple. “We came off a game last night where we scored 104. Our last four games, we were averaging 80-something points per game. I think we just walked into it thinking they weren’t very good,

but any team on any given night can beat you.” The Gladiators (7-3, 3-2) jumped out to a 14-5 lead early in the first quarter, but the Raiders went on a 13-2 run to pull ahead. The score remained close in the second quarter, and Alpharetta led 33-32 at halftime. Jordan Johnson, who was a steady force for the Gladiators all night, had 16 points, two rebounds and one assist in the first half. “He’s ones of those guys that’s very hard to guard because he’s very fast and he can score,” Temple said. “He shoots

well and shoots free throws well. He’s been a great asset to our program.” The Gladiators made their move in the third quarter, outscoring the Raiders 16-11 to reclaim the lead. Despite a late push from Alpharetta, Johns Creek held on to the lead and secured the 64-57 win. Johnson finished the game with 28 points and five rebounds for the Gladiators. The senior guard hit five 3-pointers and went 9-10 from the free-throw line. Senior forward Javani Brown had 15 points and seven rebounds on the night. Senior Jayden Stephens and junior

Malachi Chipp had double-doubles for the Raiders. Stephens finished with 21 points and 11 rebounds and Chipp added 16 points and 10 rebounds. While Johns Creek extended its win streak with the win over Alpharetta, the Raiders (2-8, 1-5) continue to struggle early in the season. The loss to the Gladiators is their seventh loss in a row. The Gladiators play upcoming region games against Pope on Dec. 16 and Northview on Dec. 20. Alpharetta resumes region play on Jan. 2 against North Atlanta.

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Northern Ridge District announces December Eagle Scouts NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District — which includes the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton — recently announced its newest Eagle Scouts. The Scouts who passed their Board of Review on Dec. 4 at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church are: Christopher Elza, of Troop 9962, was sponsored by Ed Isaackson YMCA. He designed and installed six bat houses and 12 hammock poles for Hembree Park. Lorin Tady, of Troop 40, was sponsored by the Roswell Ward of Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints. He renovated all four trail map kiosks for the Milton High School Cross Country Trail. Tady also landscaped the area around the kiosks. Luke Tucker, of Troop 143, was sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church. He renovated he playset for the Norcross Cooperative Ministries. Tucker also constructed a swing for babies, replaced the rotten roofs of the playset and built a cover for the sandbox. Jacob Avery, of Troop 10, was sponsored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church. He designed and constructed a composting area and three composting bins for The Place of Forsyth County. Matthew Erickson, of Troop 7747, was sponsored by Fowler Park Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day

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In the back row, from left, stand new Eagle Scouts Christopher Elza, Lorin Tady, Luke Tucker, Jacob Avery, Matthew Erickson, Cooper Medved and Aanjan Sikal. In the bottom row, from left, are new Eagle Scouts Saurav Sharma, Samuel Glover, Cameron Kopp, John Atkinson, John Riordan and Pranav Viswanadha. Saints. He designed and painted a USA map on the outdoor basketball court of Sawnee Elementary School. Erickson also created large wooden tiles to be used as learning tools for the USA map. Cooper Medved, of Troop 1717, was sponsored by Cross of Life Lutheran Church. He installed “Kids Don’t Float” stations at Azalea and Old Mill Parks. Each station had bilingual information

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signs about water safety and contains personal floatation devices for children to loan while enjoying the lakes. Aanjan Sikal, of Crew 605, was sponsored by the Chattahoochee Nature Center. He designed and constructed a boardwalk area with an entrance ramp of the hiking trails of Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. Saurav Sharma, of Troop 27, was

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Alpharetta girls hold on for region win over Johns Creek By ZACH SHUGAN news@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Early in the second half of his team’s game against Johns Creek, Alpharetta head coach Rickey Jordan received a text message. It was one of his players, Njeri Lewis, who sent the text. “I’m on my way,” Lewis wrote. The sophomore had just finished playing in a soccer game and was rushing to the Johns Creek gymnasium to try and help the Raiders win against one of their top region opponents. Jordan called a timeout to stall while Lewis made her way to the game. She showed up shortly after and made an instant impact for the Raiders. Later in the game, she made four free throws to give Alpharetta the lead and seal the win. “We needed everybody,” said Alpharetta head coach Rickey Jordan. “We lost Solution five seniors last year and four seniors the F R E T

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year before that, so we’re reloading. The girls have been growing, and this week we went 3-0 in region play. I’m just super proud of our girls. They just continue to grow and learn and support each other, and that’s all I can ask for as a coach.” After scoring just four points in the first quarter, Johns Creek took a 16-14 lead over Alpharetta going into halftime. The Gladiators (6-5, 4-1) got to the free-throw line 14 times in the half and converted on eight of those attempts. The offense picked up in the third with the teams trading baskets. Alpharetta (8-4, 5-1) claimed a 34-28 lead heading into the fourth. The Gladiators trailed by two points late in the game when Ahmia Childs went on a quick scoring spree. The senior guard scored seven straight points for Johns Creek, including a 3-pointer, to put the Gladiators ahead by one. Lewis drove to hoop and drew a

foul, sending her to the line for two free throws. She hit both, and Alpharetta took a 47-46 lead with 6.4 seconds remaining. The Raiders’ defense forced a turnover seconds later, and Lewis was fouled again. The sophomore went 2-for-2 from the line, giving the Raiders a 49-46 lead. A last-second heave by Johns Creek fell short, allowing the Raiders to escape with the close win. Childs finished with 18 points for the

Gladiators, and junior Carson Tanguilig added 10 points and eight rebounds. Simone Lett scored 17 points and pulled in seven rebounds for the Raiders. Lett, Destiny Carr and Mary Grace Durham combined for 20 rebounds, close to the amount Johns Creek had as a team. Lewis, who showed up to the game in the second half, finished with eight points, two rebounds and three assists in limited minutes.

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Help Wanted Full-time STONE POLISHERS Experience preferred. Full/part-time. Luxor Tile & Stone 770-569-9501 or luxortile.stone@gmail. com

Part-time

Part time Thrift Shop Donation Door Attendant: The Donation Door Attendant will manage the Thrift Shop donation intake process and back door volunteers. Requires heavy lifting. May include evenings and weekends. NFCC is a locally supported nonprofit organization serving the community of North Fulton. Background check, drug screen and e-Verify required. Job description and application available at 11270 Elkins Road, Roswell 30076 or submit resume to Tina Adams tadams@nfcchelp.org.

MANAGER Morning and evening shift; kitchen cooks, and cashiers. Apply in store. Roswell Dairy Queen 1260 Alpharetta St/770-587-2253 HANDYMAN OR HANDYWOMAN, for childcare center. 678357-5371 Newspaper Delivery Route Open with Appen Media Group Looking for one person or couple interested in delivering newspaper in South Forsyth county and/or Johns Creek. Requirements: Perfect driving record and background check, reliable transportation, honest, reliable, and positive attitude. Send an email to Lisa@ AppenMediaGroup. com and include a paragraph or two about who you are and your background/ experience. IN THE SUBJECT LINE PLEASE PUT “DELIVERY ROUTE”

Business Services Legal Notice PUBLIC NOTICE – CRAN_RGSC_ ROSWL_104 AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to construct a new 40-foot pole at 12000 Etris Rd., Roswell, Fulton County, GA. Public comments regarding the potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30-days from the date of this publication to: Amanda Sabol – CBRE, 70 West Red Oak Lane, White Plains, NY 10604, whiteplainsculturalresources@cbre. com or (914) 694-9600.

Health Services Health Products HEMO HIM 100% herbal i n g r e d i e n t s . Strengthens immune systems, improves anti-cancer activity, oxygenates your blood, Atomy; call 404-3940884. US Patent # 06964785

Instruction Classes MATHEMATICS: Many students advanced to Ivy league. 20 years advanced experience, especially SAT. KAIST Mathematics B.S. Purdue Mathematics

Sales Moving Sale MILTON: 270 Hopewell Close Lane. Saturday 12/21, 8am-2pm. Christmas, household, grill, decor, man’s bike

Bargains Miscellaneous BEADING SUPPLIES Make your own Jewelry. Large quantity and variety of beads, clasps and findings. All tools and accessories. 770-441-9922

Musical Instruments PIANO COLLECTOR Several beautiful Baby Grands & uprights. Quality pianos at sacrifice prices. 770633-4151

Office Supplies EXECUTIVE AND ASSISTANT DESKS and chairs and conference furniture. Perfect condition; great prices! Must sell! Delivery not included. Rosweell: 770-363-2703

Wanted to Buy I BUY DOLLS, 1970’s and earlier. Clothing, accessories, parts and more, Local: 214-8838215

Cemetery Greenlawn/Roswell 4 spaces, Honor Mausoleum. $4500 each. Lot 27-28, B & C, level 2&3. chap355@ bellsouth.net

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Home & Garden

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Stay in your home longer with an American Standard Walk-In Bathtub. Receive up to $1,500 off, including a free toilet, and a lifetime warranty on the tub and installation! Call us at 1-855534-6198

Medical CATHETER SUPPLIES. We offer a complete line of popular and lesser known product to fit your needs. Even the discreet “pocket catheter.” To learn more or get free samples, Call 844-540-2092 ATTENTION DIABETICS! Save money on your diabetic supplies! Convenient home shipping for monitors, test strips, insulin pumps, catheters and more! To learn more, call now! 844-698-4858 ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS! Inogen One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. FREE information kit. Call 877-929-9587

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Homes

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SERVICE DIRECTORY Cleaning Services

Fencing

Home Improvement

Pinestraw

Tree Services

WiiKleen: Residential/ Commercial. Free estimates. Mention this ad for discount. Family owned/operated. Call today! 678-769-9745

SPECTRUM FENCE Residential/Commercial Chain-link, wood, vinyl, iron, aluminum fencing. Driveway gates. Fence painting/ staining. Custom design. Long-lasting. 5-year workmanshipwarranty. 770-367-2925 SpectrumFence.com

PATIOS, DRIVEWAYS, SIDEWALKS and WALLS: $150 OFF any job

PINESTRAW, mulch delivery/installation available. Firewood available. Licensed, insured. Angels of Earth Pinestraw and Mulch. 770-831-3612.

over $1500

Remodeling

Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts: 24 hour emergency service. Licensed, insured. Workers Comp, insurance claims. 25+ years experience. Family business. Free estimates. We Love Challenges! Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts, 770-512-8733. www.yellowribbon tree.com

Concrete/Asphalt

We fix ugly

DRIVEWAYS & PATIOS $150 OFF

Any job over $1500. Driveways Patios Sidewalks Walls & Steps Slabs NEW or REPAIR Residential Or Commercial FREE ESTIMATES

Text or Call 678-648-2010 Many local references. Competitive rates. McKemey Concrete

Retaining Walls Brick or Wood

Contact Ralph Rucker. Many local references. Honest, punctual, professional and reasonable prices!

678-898-7237

Flooring PHILLIPS FLOORING Hardwood, laminate, carpet & tile installation and repairs. We do tile floors, showers, tub surrounds and kitchen back-splashes. Re-grouting is also available. Call 678-8871868 for free estimate. Install/Repairs: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl Wood floors, Backsplashes, and Shower surrounds. Carpet wrinkles removed! Call today for estimate! 706-429-4453

Gutters AARON’S ALL-TYPE GUTTERS Repaired and Installed. Covers, siding, soffit, facia. www.aarons-gutters. com. Senior citizen discount! 770-934-2766

Many local references. Call Dave McKemey at 678-648-2010 FIRST RATE SIDING AND WINDOW EXPERTS: Great online feedback at Guildquality.com. Call 770-504-5660 for a professional quote on Sunrise Replacement Windows or HardiePlank Systems. firstratesiding.com Finegan Home Improvements LLC: License #RBQA004932. Remodeling, handyman. 34 years experience. Basements finished, decks, screen porches, doors, drywall, painting, flooring, custom kitchens, bathrooms. All insurance. Paul Finegan 404-353-5611

Plumbing, Electrical Drywall; Other Repairs/ Installations. Home Maintenance. Senior discounts and affordable rates! 20 years experience. Mike 678-986-4833

Phillips Home Improvement We offer drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical. Basements finished, kitchen and bath rehabs. All types flooring. Also total home rehab for those who have a rental house or one to sell. Call 678-887-1868 for a free estimate

Haulers

Landscaping

Handyman Kitchen, Bath:

WOODPOINT CABINETS: Your One-Stop Remodeling Shop! We offer complimentary consultation and estimates for house painting/renovation projects, kitchen, bath & basement remodeling, cabinet, vanity & closet design. “We Specialize In Listening To What You Want.” We’re located right by the Campbell Tire at 500 N. Main St, Alpharetta GA 30009. Ph: 470-5453045. email: Contact@ WoodpointCabinets. com Web: www. WoodpointCabinets.com

Roofing ROOF LEAKS? Leaks stopped, roofs repaired, roof maintenance. 35 yrs. exp. Written guarantee. Free Est. Girard Roofing. girardroofing.com 770-476-3539

404Cuttree. One of the most experienced and reliable tree companies in North Atlanta. Perfect reviews and reliable, professional, and honest service. Free quotes. Fully insured. 770Tree.com 678-506-0006 JJ Tree Cutting Services. Since 2013. Complete Tree Removal-Call us for a Free Estimate. 678467-1325. Licensed and insured. jjtreecutting@ gmail.com COMPLETE TREE SERVICES Appen-Rated 98 Text or Call us for a FREE quote appointment. Tree removal, Pruning, Stump grinding, Free mulch, Fully insured, Emergency 24/7 770-450-8188

Driveway REPAIR or REPLACEMENT Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. $150 off any job over $1500. Residential or Commercial. For a FREE estimate call Dave of McKemey Concrete and Hardscapes 678-9142576. Competitive pricing. Many local references

Full Service Bush Hogging, LANDSCAPING Company Clearing, Grading, Hauling, Etc.

Many local references-

Call Ralph Rucker

678-898-7237

Capable of doing your job – grading, hauling and tree service.

Ralph Rucker

678-898-7237

Call June at 470-222-8469 to advertise your garage sale

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BOLD TYPE WILL REALLY MAKE YOUR AD STAND OUT. CALL 770442-3278

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