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Schools receive grants as Valentine’s Day treat The Forsyth County Education Foundation handed out $100,000 in grants Feb. 14 to 13 schools including West Forsyth High School who will use their money for adopting habits of health in the school. Read more, page 15.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — An unknown man was found to be impersonating a Forsyth County Sheriff’s deputy recently after a real deputy contacted him by phone.

A complainant told deputies he received a call and voicemail from someone who identified himself as “Deputy Steven Hall with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office.” In the voicemail, Hall referred to the complainant by his first and last name and told him he was being called in reference to a

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Pharmacy tech arrested for allegedly stealing drugs FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 39-yearold pharmacy technician at a local store was arrested recently for theft after she was found stealing medication.

The store pharmacist reported a shortage when an inventory was taken on their supply of two types of schedule IV drugs and two generic pills.

Security footage from Feb. 1 to 9 showed the employee going to where the drugs are stored, opening bottles and shaking unknown quantities into her hand.

She then would place the items in her pocket.

The store was not certain how many pills she stole, but the inventory found

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“failed court appearance.”

Hall left a number, so the deputy called it. Hall identified himself with the same information and said he wasn’t assigned to a shift but “warrants and citations.” The deputy said Hall was difficult to hear after that and he heard him say “wherever the wind blows me.”

There is no record of a Steven Hall working with the Sheriff’s Office.

they were about 170 short of the various types of pills which amounted to a combined value of $138.

The woman admitted to taking an unknown quantity, but she said that she had consumed some on the last day she stole the pills and she didn’t have any in her possession.

A search of her car found over the counter pain killers and a bottle of pills prescribed to her.

She was placed under arrest for misdemeanor theft by taking.

Tenants fall for scam at property up for sale FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Two women were recently told the home they were living in was rented to them illegally.

A neighbor called the Sheriff’s Office to report people living across the street in a home who weren’t supposed to be there.

The two women said they rented the home from a 47-year-old man and had paid him $2,500 in rent so far.

The deputy told the women the house was for sale. The homeowner was contacted and said no one should be living in the home.

The man who rented the home gave the women a code to open the lockbox out front to obtain a key. One of the women called a locksmith and had them cut off the lockbox. She said she found the home for rent on Craigslist and had to provide details about herself and a small fee to tour the home.

Deputies spoke with the man who

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The company selling the home allowed the women and their children to live there a few more days and agreed to come out and talk to the women.

Gas station employee accused of lottery theft FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — An employee at a local gas station is accused of stealing $170 worth of lottery tickets while on the job.

The gas station manager said she discovered the missing money and tickets while conducting an audit.

She reviewed security footage and saw a 30-year-old employee taking the tickets from the roll under the service counter.

The manager said there are other counts of missing tickets, but she couldn’t link those to the employee.

The manager said the business wanted to press charges on the employee so a warrant was obtained for theft by taking.

Package stolen from driveway JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police responded Feb. 7 to a report that someone had stolen a UPS package left near a man’s garage door.

The man said that on Feb. 6 at 3:45 p.m. he had received an email confirmation from UPS that an item was delivered to his garage door about five minutes earlier.

When he arrived at his house at 4 p.m., however, the man couldn’t find the package anywhere outside his house.

He was able to flag down the UPS driver, who was still in the neighborhood, and confirmed that the driver had delivered the package.

Shortly after, the man received another email from his credit card company that a new replacement card he hadn’t requested had been sent.

The man canceled the card and alerted the company to fraud.

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Sharon Springs study suggests countywide tax rate hike

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A study commissioned by Forsyth County to delve into the fiscal impact of the proposed city of Sharon Springs has found there could be an additional financial burden placed on county residents.

Forsyth County commissioned the $40,000 study in October with Georgia State University to assess the financial impact a new city would have on residents and local government.

An earlier Georgia Tech study portrayed Sharon Springs as a city-light, with far fewer services than the current proposal now wending its way through the Legislature.

The updated incorporation bill would provide the new city with numerous sources of revenue, the report said, including property taxes, business taxes and alcohol excise taxes.

The report goes on to say, as a newly incorporated city, Sharon Springs may qualify for revenue sources that are only available to municipalities, including utility franchise fees and Local Option Sales Taxes, or LOST. If the city adopted those revenue sources, the county would lose a portion of its current revenue stream.

“The incorporation of a new city may have mixed effects on Forsyth County’s government and residents,” according to the study. “For example,

... The incorporation may also impose additional costs for all county residents due to lost countywide revenues.”

Sharon Springs impact study a city of Sharon Springs may provide new benefits to its residents in the form of self-governance and the ability to provide service levels that meet their needs. The incorporation may also impose additional costs for all county residents due to lost countywide revenues.”

On the other hand, the research found the county may end up saving money because it will no longer be obligated to provide some services to residents within the city’s borders.

Currently, the proposal calls for the city offering its own code enforcement and planning and zoning – two services now administered at the county level.

The study estimates the county would save $735,000 in zoning expenses and by eliminating positions in code enforcement.

“While the county would realize

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savings in these areas, they are relatively small as the costs to provide the services are low and the county benefits from its current economies of scale,” the study said. “It is also possible that county expenditures for road maintenance could decline.”

The impact of the potential incorporation of Sharon Springs on the

county’s operating revenues would be substantial, according to the report.

There would be six revenue categories impacted, including alcohol licenses, alcohol excise taxes, business licenses and occupation taxes, cable franchise fees, planning and zoning and insurance premium taxes.

In 2016, those taxes and fees generated a total of $21 million to the county. The study estimates the county would have received $6 million less in operating revenues from these sources had Sharon Springs existed in 2016, which is a decline of 32 percent.

In total the revenue gap to the county could range from $3 million to $4.7 million and would likely require an increase in the countywide property tax rate of as much as 10 percent.

Last March, House Bill 626, which sought to incorporate the city of Sharon Springs, was introduced in the Georgia House by District 25 State Rep. Todd Jones, who represents South Forsyth.

The bill would provide a charter, schedule a referendum and set effective dates. That bill has passed the governmental affairs subcommittee and the House. Next, the bill will go to the Senate, but Jones is unsure how long that will take.

If incorporated, Sharon Springs would cover 44 square miles, encompassing much of South Forsyth County south of Cumming to the Fulton County line.

County approves alcohol at special park events

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Those seeking to serve alcohol at local events now have two venues from which to choose.

The Forsyth County Commission voted Feb. 15 to change the Parks and Recreation Department’s special events permit policy to allow alcohol at certain events.

The parks include Sawnee Mountain Preserve Visitor’s Center, which has allowed alcohol at special events for years although no permits have been requested. The two new additions are Chattahoochee Pointe or Eagle’s Beak Park.

County Attorney Ken Jarrard said alcohol is not permitted on county property except for the narrow exceptions listed in the new permitting policy.

Permit fees will be $250 for events with fewer than 500 people and $500 for events with more than 500 people. A

Also at the meeting, the commission approved: • A conditional use permit to operate a RaceTrac at Browns Bridge Road and Keith Bridge Road • A conditional use permit to operate a RaceTrac at 4100 McGinnis Ferry Road • Reconstruction to begin on the collapsed retaining wall at the Publix at Flynn Crossing at McGinnis Ferry Road and Windward Parkway deposit of $500 will be required for all events with alcohol.

Law enforcement will also be required for any event with alcohol, the size of the event determining how many officers are needed. First aid kits will also be on site for all events.

All other county and state rules and

laws much be enforced and followed, including noise ordinances.

County Parks and Recreation Director Jim Pryor said expanding the accommodations for alcohol came up after the county hosted its family fun day last spring.

Commission Chairman Todd Levent said in January some local charities have asked about different types of events they could host at county parks.

Some of the events can draw thousands of attendees and feature live music, so an open space is needed with grass, ample parking and plenty of room to accommodate the din.

“They thought maybe if they had an art or music festival they would also want to mix up a beer festival for charity fundraisers,” Levent said. “And we don’t allow it. So I asked (Pryor) to bring it to the Parks and Recreation board to see what they think.”

Their thoughts were supportive of granting alcohol permits at the parks on a case-by-case basis or for special

They thought maybe if they had an art or music festival they would also want to mix up a beer festival for charity fundraisers.”

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“They believe this encourages organizations to provide events in our parks, thus engaging the community,” Pryor said. “However, they also recommended no Parks and Recreation or county resources be used to operate the event, but instead private groups going through the permitting process.”

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Goodbye, farewell, amen Hatcher set off to enjoy some well-deserved leisure time at the beginning of this year. It never occurred to me that I would ever write this column – mainly because it never occurred to Ray appen me that a day would Publisher ray@appenmediagroup.com come when we were publishing newspapers without Hatcher Hurd.

I have always believed that Hatcher was one of the most experienced and insightful government reporters in Georgia if not the Southeast. He probably attended close to 2,000 city council meetings if you include the number of weeks he covered more than one city’s meeting or included council workshops. He also covered Fulton County Commission meetings as well – always in the front row, always listening to every word.

Commissioners and city council members knew that when he was in the audience they could expect questions that cut to the chase. They knew that he knew, and week in and week out he was there holding them accountable.

He could pick up the phone and get the ear of almost any government official in greater Atlanta. They all returned his calls. They all knew they would get a fair shake when they sat down with him for an interview – except for possibly Tom Price who walked out of an interview with Hatcher and me several years ago when we dared to question his stance on immigration.

Not a year went by that he was not asked to moderate election debates, sit on charity boards, cover the quilt guild, or in some years, play a host role in Alpharetta’s Old Soldier’s Day Parade.

He never said no and always had a soft spot in his heart for anyone who was down on his or her luck or any organization making our world a little better.

He always showed up.

I’m not sure how many realize how rare that was – to have a local reporter/ editor that cared that much and walked the way that Hatcher did with integrity, honesty, and truth.

I never saw him angry with a person, but more than once I saw steam coming off his face with righteous indignation when he encountered deceit, collusion or outright dishonorable behavior.

It was never about him; it was always about what was “right” and what was “just.”

It was hard to watch when the public occasionally accused Hatcher of bias or some form of subjective reporting.

Most of the time it would come from someone with a pre-conceived notion of

reporters and journalism in general and would involve a story that shed light on something they did not want to be seen.

If he didn’t sugarcoat the story in their favor, or if he included inconvenient but relevant facts, he was biased and “out to get them.”

Last year I even heard a city council member actually accuse Hatcher of writing “fake news.” All I could think of was how can anyone say that, when Hatcher and reporters and editors like Hatcher are still the heart and soul of journalism? How can anyone who has read our papers over any length of time possibly believe that all the press, or even most of it, is “fake news” when you have right in front of you for all this time, a reporter/editor who day after day has written only one thing – the truth – to the absolute best of his ability.

What the “fake-newsers” don’t get is that Hatcher – and really most reporters – have one core fundamental asset and that is their objectivity and their credibility. They know that compromising either one is as toxic and career-ending as it would be for a long distance hiker or marathoner to pour out his water supply.

Not too long ago, Hatcher and I got a call to meet with Jim Cowart who built, among other things, Perimeter Mall and also donated the land for the YMCA in Dunwoody. Cowart, Tom Cousins and John Wieland were pioneers in the building industry in Georgia and pillars of the community. When we got to Jim’s office it turned out that what he really wanted to do was reminisce. Maybe he just wanted to talk with someone he knew would appreciate what he had accomplished during his life’s work.

A short time later Jim died.

The point is that Jim Cowart, Tom Cousins and John Wieland – all of whom Hatcher interviewed many times – were old-school business men. Their word was their bond, and in their circle, only people of honor, integrity and in most cases, “faith” could enter.

That’s why Jim called Hatcher, because he fit perfectly inside that circle.

I hope we will see more of Hatcher’s opinions and journalism in our papers at some point, but if we never see another word, we already know how lucky we have been. His passion for journalism and his honesty, integrity and spirit, I hope will never leave the pages of our newspapers.

September 19th, 1983 I will never forget because it was the last episode of the beloved TV series M*A*S*H. The title of that final episode and one of the last lines of the show (spoken by Hawkeye) was this: “Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen.” I can’t think of a more fitting parting salute to Hatcher. And, thank you.

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Sharon Springs to be focus of town hall meeting Feb. 27 FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will hold a town hall meeting regarding the proposed city of Sharon Springs on Tuesday, February 27.

The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Technical College, 3410 Ronald Reagan Boulevard.

The purpose of the town hall meeting is for the Board of Commissioners to hear from the public regarding the proposal to create the new city of Sharon Springs within Forsyth County.

The members of Forsyth County’s state delegation are also invited to attend.

Forsyth County currently has only one incorporated city – Cumming.

House Bill 626, introduced by Representative Todd Jones, would provide for the incorporation of a significant portion of south Forsyth County into the new city of Sharon Springs. The proposed new city would represent approximately 30 percent of the county population.

If the legislation passes and is signed into law, a referendum regarding

The purpose of the town hall meeting is for the Board of Commissioners to hear from the public regarding the proposal to create the new city of Sharon Springs within Forsyth County. the incorporation of Sharon Springs would be placed on the 2018 general primary ballot in May; only registered voters within the proposed boundaries of Sharon Springs would have the opportunity to vote on the referendum.

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Schools and the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office are working together to keep students, staff and visitors as safe as possible.

In light of the Feb. 14 school shooting in Florida, local principals are reviewing school safety procedures and protocol. Additionally, the district said it has extensive school safety plans, and students and staff participate in safety drills annually.

“Please speak with your children about the importance of communication,” said Forsyth Superintendent Jeff Bearden. “If they see, hear or suspect something, they need to report their concerns immediately to a parent, teacher, school resource officer or administrator. They can call our Campus Crime Stoppers hotline at 770-2054625 to make an anonymous report.

Every report is taken seriously and investigated.”

The district is in contact daily with the Sheriff’s Office and has 28 school resource officers in the schools. Forsyth Sheriff Ron Freeman said they are working to add to that number.

While we are all heartbroken over the tragedy at Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office remains steadfast in our partnership with Forsyth County Schools in our joint mission to keep our schools safe.”

Ron Freeman Forsyth Sheriff “While we are all heartbroken over the tragedy at Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office remains steadfast in our partnership with Forsyth County Schools in our joint mission to keep our schools safe,” Freeman said on the day of the Florida shooting. “Today you likely noticed increased law enforcement presence at your school in addition to our 28 school resource deputies.

That will continue. We will continue to do everything in our power to keep our

kids safe, and Forsyth County Schools takes this issue seriously when working with (the Sheriff’s Office). We at the Sheriff’s Office consider this our most solemn duty.”

Forsyth County Schools has security cameras in all schools, lockdown buttons that are connected directly to 911 dispatch, control access points, check-in procedures and visitor scanning technology, and Campus Crime Stoppers for individuals to provide anonymous tips.

The takeaway from the tragedy has to be a community effort with the most important security measure in the children, Freeman said.

“Our kids are the first to see and hear suspicious, strange or threatening behavior, often on social media,” he said. “It’s imperative that we as parents talk with our children on the importance of speaking up when they see such behavior. It is without doubt the most effective tool we will ever have to protect our own children. Please have this tough talk with your children, if they see something they need to say something.”

It can be “too easy” to disregard concerning behavior, he said. In the past, his office has investigated suspicious threats, which turned out to be false.

“Often fellow students see it as joking, venting or looking for attention and it may indeed be just that or it may be more sinister,” Freeman said. “(The Sheriff’s Office) takes any school threat seriously. We immediately investigate any rumored threat and immediately engage the student and parents where the threat originated. We cannot do it alone. I am asking for your help and for Forsyth County to become a leader in this area.”

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I graduated from MSD in 1994, only a few years after it opened. We were the first class to graduate after attending all four years. We all felt a special connection because of that. Today, I live in a community that I love – and one that reminds me so much of the one I grew up in. Parkland, like Milton, was a place that prided itself on its rural roots and “park-like” atmosphere, yet its location provided easy access to big-city conveniences. Horses and horse farms were not uncommon.

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This shooting will permanently leave a stain on the school and community I love, the place that gave me roots and prepared me for life. I don’t think it’s a coincidence I ended up living in Milton and chose this city as the place to raise my family. If you believe this can’t happen here, you are wrong.

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Half of the incumbents on the Forsyth County Board of Education and the Forsyth County Commission whose seats will be open later this year are planning to run again.

District 3 County Commissioner and Chairman Todd Levent said he plans to run again for the seat he’s held since 2011.

“I’ve always believed in responsible residential growth to help give us time to get infrastructure into place,” Levent said. “I finally received enough people on the Board of Commissioners who agree with that in 2017.”

He said, together with the new board, they made “massive changes” to the Comprehensive Plan’s future maps in the county Unified Development Code.

“It proved to be successful and our commercial growth is up 15 percent to help balance our digest that will keep the millage rate from having to be increased,” Levent said. “I would like to stay in office because I am one of those votes that implemented this plan, and it is a responsible growth plan that will keep our community’s quality of life in a check and balance.”

District 2 Board of Education member Kristin Morrissey, who served as chairwoman last year, announced she will also run for reelection. As a parent of two children in the system, Morrissey said she originally ran to “help ensure our schools continued down a path of

I’ve always believed in responsible residential growth to help give us time to get infrastructure into place. I finally received enough people on the Board of Commissioners who agree with that in 2017.”

Todd Levent District 3 County Commissioner and Chairman academic success while also maintaining that community feeling we have at each of our individual schools.”

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Thirteen Forsyth County schools received an extra special gift on Valentine’s Day when they were awarded grants totaling $100,000.

The Forsyth County Education Foundation, which received the money from Beaver Toyota, handed out the money to the schools, which will benefit some 18,000 students.

In July 2015, the Forsyth Board of Education approved creation of the Forsyth County Education Foundation which provides the community an opportunity to partner with the district to support innovative teaching and increased student achievement.

The first grants from the foundation, funded by inaugural sponsor- RBM of Alpharetta, were distributed in September 2016. The second round was awarded in September 2017.

The grants will support various science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, projects in elementary schools, and social and emotional learning in middle and high schools.

The schools and their programs in this round of grants include:

• Brookwood Elementary, $8,699: STEM outdoor learning environment • Cumming Elementary, $4,329.91: Robotics team • Johns Creek Elementary, $3,028.50: Young minds little robots • Matt Elementary, $5,286.35: Experiment, fail, learn, repeat • Midway Elementary, $5,780: Virtual reality for global learners • Whitlow Elementary, $4,164: Exploring alternative energy and sustainability in the school garden • ACE (Gateway), $5,000: Insight • DeSana Middle and Denmark High, $10,712.24: The SEAD Initiative • North Forsyth High, $10,500: North synergy social and emotional learning • South Forsyth High, $12,500: SOFO Chill • Vickery Creek Middle, $15,000: Social and emotional learning through 7 Habits • West Forsyth High, $15,000: Adopting habits of health in the high school West Forsyth High School Principal Karl Mercer said they were completely surprised to receive the grant.

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West Forsyth High School received $15,000 for social emotional learning. are very honored to be awarded this money.”

The high school requirement for grant eligibility was the money had to be used in support of social emotional learning, aligned to Forsyth County Schools’ Learner Profile and in support of the school’s improvement plan, he said.

“The funds from this grant will help to foster a project centered on Stephen Covey’s ‘7 Habits of Highly Effective People,’” Mercer said. “Although there are canned Covey programs for both elementary and middle schools, there has not yet been a program created for high schools. We want to create the

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Looming just around the corner is Crossover Day on Feb. 28 – the last day bills have to pass out of their original chamber and “cross over” to the other aisle. The session is tentatively scheduled to adjourn on March 31.

Education issues which are normally hot topics are taking a backseat to more pressing issues, such as transportation and health care. But still hundreds of bills – from vouchers to recess to religious freedom – have been filed.

One education bill receiving attention is House Bill 482 (the Georgia Education Scholarship Act). Under this legislation, the state portion of K-12 funding would be handed over to parents to use as they wish – including for private schools, home school needs, tutors, etc. Up to half of the fund could rollover annually, and be used until the child reaches age 22.

The Georgia School Boards Association has come out against the bill, noting it “is opposed to vouchers, tuition tax credits, k-12 education savings plans, or scholarships whose purpose is to allocate public funds to private schools or home study.”

The Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) also opposes the legislation, noting the program could take more than $20 million each year from already under-funded public schools. On average, Georgia provides about $5,000 per student, with local tax revenues funding the remaining per-pupil cost.

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• HB 273 - Requires daily recess for students in grades K-5 of at least 30 minutes of supervised unstructured activity time, preferably outdoors.

• HB 217 – Raises the $58 million cap on income tax credits for those who donate to student scholarship organizations (SSOs), which are

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• HB 740 – Requires school systems to conduct a vision/hearing screening and speech-language assessment before expelling/suspending a student in K-3 grades, unless the student had weapons, drugs, or displayed behavior dangerous to others.

• HB 763 – Requires each county to set up a student attendance and school climate committee to reduce the number of unexcused absences, especially during required testing times.

• HB 778 – Transfer the CTAE (career, technical, and agricultural education) program from the Department of Education to the Technical Colleges System of Georgia (TCSG); along with all state and federal funding.

• HB 788 – Allows an individual to authorize use of their address to a parent or guardian to allow the child to enroll in a school outside the student’s assigned attendance zone.

• HB 852 – Allows a student to complete the school year at the currently-attended school even after moving out of the attendance zone (under certain circumstances) • HB 853 – Would prevent a school system from charging tuition to

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County businesses were honored recently at the annual Excellence in Business awards sponsored by the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce.

The two big winners of the night were Scientific Games as Business of the Year and The Place of Forsyth County as Nonprofit of the Year.

Chamber Vice President of Community Development Tony Peters said businesses had a great 2017 and the statistics reflect that.

Forsyth County’s unemployment rate is 3.5 percent. Nearly 6,000 businesses call Forsyth County home, he said, and more than 108,000 people are employed in the community.

Additionally, the chamber participated in 27 economic development projects, creating $167 million in new capital investments, a 23 percent increase over the prior year, he said.

These projects also created 1,364 new local jobs.

“The Business Advancement Resource, through the chamber, exists to provide resources to the companies and employees that those statistics represent to succeed,” Peters said. “And this yearly recognition event is just one of those contributions. The Excellence in Business Awards is the time to showcase them and their accomplishments, to tell their stories, and inspire other business leaders with their creativity and determination.”

There’s more to the story than that, he said.

“Forsyth County’s story actually

Award winners and finalists are: Business of the Year • Scientific Games *winner • Better Moonwalks of Georgia • Bentley Media • Drive Smart Georgia • Country Folks Superstore • Sawnee School of Ballet Non-Profit of the Year • The Place of Forsyth County *winner • Cumming Home Ministries • Forsyth County Family YMCA • Meals by Grace • Cumming Home Ministries Photos by CUMMING-FORSYTH COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/Special

Andrew Bell, Business Advancement Resource committee member and representative of Program Title Sponsor, BB&T, welcomes the crowd. starts with an interconnected web of support, woven with trusted advisers and partnerships, family and faith,” Peters said. “We stay on the cutting edge through constant innovation, yet always remaining connected to our past by way of tradition.”

The finalists built their businesses and organizations on these ideals as well, he said.

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the finalists to learn more about their corporate culture. Only through this in-depth journey of discovery do their stories unfold.”

Maxwell Bentley, founder of Bentley Media, a finalist for Business of the Year, said Forsyth County has a “certain brilliance” to it. As someone who grew up and went to school in the district, Bentley said he quickly realized it’s a great place to grow up and grow a business.

“Being in a community that allows you to grow, supports you and gets behind you and believes in you, that brings success,” Bentley said. “Forsyth County is that community and that’s why Bentley Media is so successful.”

The Place of Forsyth County Executive Director Joni Smith accepts the award for Non-Profit of the Year.

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What: Features family-friendly activities designed to introduce residents to vendors and organizations that can assist them in becoming more green at home.

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What: Join this 5K and 1K Fun Run to benefit orphans and vulnerable children living in Zambia. This is a Peachtree qualifier.

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What: See a free screening of “PJ Superheroes,” which follows Catboy, Owlette and Gekko on their nighttime missions to save the day.

When: Saturday, Feb. 24, 11 a.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

THE STORY OF IBO LANDING

What: Explore myth and memory through Roswell’s coastal Georgia roots. Roswell King chronicled the massive resistance to slavery by the Ibos who chose death over enslavement.

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Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

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When: Sunday, Feb. 25, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

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What: Join for a chance to talk with police officers and enjoy a cup of coffee.

When: Tuesday, Feb. 27, 7-9 a.m.

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ROSWELL ROOTS COLLEGE FAIR

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What: In this hands-on class, learn how to make red velvet cake, hummingbird cake and caramel cake. Complimentary wine is served along with a light dinner.

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LEADERSHIP JOHNS CREEK INFO SESSION

What: Applications are now being accepted for LJC class 2019. LJC is designed to develop leadership talent in individuals representing the Johns Creek community.

When: Thursday, March 1, 5:30-6:15 p.m.

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BIG APPLE CIRCUS

What: See high wire performances, flying trapeze acts, daredevil roller skating, live comedy shows and more. No wild or exotic animals are used.

When: Through Feb. 25, times vary Where: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 1775 Founders Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: Tickets start at $25 More info: bigapplecircus.com

What: Celebrate Black History Month with ongoing events, special exhibits, concerts, workshops, art, cooking demonstrations and more. Full calendar online.

When: Through Feb. 28 Where: Various locations across Roswell More info: roswellroots.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: WORLD WITHOUT END CONCERT

What: Composer Daniel Elder is quickly becoming a rising star in the world of choral music. Special guests will include the Chamber Choir of Johns Creek and the Gwinnett Young Singers.

When: Saturday, Feb. 24, 7 p.m.

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“A COMEDY OF TENORS”

What: Set in 1930s Paris, the show features four tenors, two wives, three girlfriends and a stadium full of screaming fans.

When: Through March 18, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $12 More info and tickets: get.org

ABSTRACT VISIONS

What: See the works of local artists Lillian Blades, Tracy Murrell and Charlotte RileyWebb, currently on display.

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THE FACE OF ART, KIP ROGERS EXHIBITION RECEPTION

What: Kip Rogers has been teaching a variety of local painting and drawing classes to both children and adults for over 25 years.

When: Through March 2 Where: Roswell Visual Ats Center, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

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What: This comedy show features a group of middle-aged ladies as they go on their annual beach getaway, only to find that a local homewrecker is attempting to pursue one of their husbands.

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What: This is the 6th Annual Juried Show by the Roswell Fine Arts Alliance.

When: Jan. 27 through April 2, times vary Where: Arts Center East Gallery, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: rfaa.org

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: “WORD AND IMAGES”

What: The exhibit will convey the different stages in a woman’s life through the theme “Lies, Truth and Heart.”

When: Feb. 13-March 30, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: EAST ROSWELL LIBRARY BOOK SALE

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When: Feb. 22-25 Where: Centennial Village Shopping Center, 2300 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org

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What: Join for a Science Discovery Program focusing on the water cycle. For ages 5-8.

When: Saturday, Feb. 24, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

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What: As part of the month long Roswell Roots celebration, the library is displaying a collection of sports memorabilia of the Negro League.

When: Sunday, Feb. 25, 2-6 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075

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What: Diane Cohen will provide a crash course in navigating the college admissions process. Reservations are suggested.

When: Sunday, Feb. 25, 3-5 p.m.

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

STORIES FOR SHORTIES

What: Join for stories, songs and finger plays. Ages 0-5. No food or beverages.

When: Tuesday, Feb. 27, 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

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When: Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

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What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Nikki Sharma, as a member of the Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA, was named for both awards for her volunteerism and involvement in the community. She is one of two named as a Teen Fundraiser of the Year, joining Jack LeGrow from the Northwest Family YMCA, and one of 20 recognized as a Teen Leader of the Year.

Both Sharma and LeGrow tied during the WHY IT MATTERS annual giving campaign by securing 27 donations each.

Sharma first become involved with the YMCA as a high school freshman through the Teen Leaders Club and remained active all throughout her high school career.

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Nikki Sharma, 19, secured her spot as a Teen Fundraiser of the Year after getting 27 donations for the YMCA. “I’ve grown up a lot through the Y in the last four years,” Sharma said.

“Participating in service projects has helped me realize what I want to do. I

want to serve. I want to give back and make as many kids happy and dance as possible.”

Sharma also participated in two Global Service Leadership trips to Costa Rica and South Africa.

“Both trips were incredible,” Sharma said. “We really got to immerse ourselves in the community and serve the children there. And we met people involved in the Y across the world. The Y is so much bigger than just the United States, and I love that.”

Her experiences at the YMCA have also taught Sharma the importance of fundraising. She said she feels strongly about supporting the annual Y IT MATTERS campaign to help ensure that no one is turned away from the YMCA due to an inability to pay the fees.

“The Y IT MATTERS campaign is really important, because when I’m at the Y, I can see how people benefit from being there,” Sharma said. “I can see where the money I raise is going and how it helps kids and families, and that’s the reason why I push so hard for the YMCA.” Sharma is currently a freshman at the University of Georgia, where she plans to continue on to graduate school to study fashion merchandising. She is active in the Student Government

I can see where the money I raise is going and how it helps kids and families, and that’s the reason why I push so hard for the YMCA.” Nikki Sharma Teen Fundraiser of the Year Association and Shop with a Bulldog, which aims to bring joy to children and families during the holidays in Athens.

“The Y has helped me feel like I am a part of something bigger than myself,” Sharma said. “I have learned how to be a leader through serving those around me. It has helped me discover that my purpose in life is to help underprivileged youth and continue to serve my community no matter where my life takes me.”

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YMCA announces volunteer, teen leader of the year FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Mark Spain Real Estate Team, led by Mark Spain, received the YMCA of Metro Atlanta’s 2018 Volunteer of the Year award for their service to the Forsyth County Family YMCA. Sharon Kanchik was named the 2018 Teen Leader of the Year for leadership as the president of Leaders Club at Forsyth Y, as well as her leadership on the Y’s Global Service Trip to South Africa. They were both honored at the Celebration of Community Champions dinner January 18 along with other branch volunteers and teen leaders.

Spain joined the Forsyth Family YMCA when it first opened, and has been volunteering there since 2013. He serves as a member of the board, and chairs the annual YMCA Spin-a-Thon.

“It’s a family destination, not a gym,” Spain said. “The Y is heavily involved in the local community and is

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Kanchik first began her Y journey at eight years old, when she attended summer camp after moving to Georgia.

For the past four years, she has been involved with the Forsyth County Family Y, where she serves as the president of Leaders Club and is responsible for planning all the events and activities for the club.

“The Y provides me with a platform to impact people and to make a change in my community and in another continent,” Kanchik said. “I am able to experience new cultures, see new smiles, and listen to new stories through the YMCA. The YMCA has made me more confident and accepting of myself. I have realized that any action I make will have an impact in someone’s life.”

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The District 1 seats for both governing bodies is also on the ballot this year.

Current District 1 County Commissioner R.J. Pete Amos has been in his seat since 2010 and is completing his second term.

He has announced he will not be seeking reelection due to an expanding business.

“I’ve put a lot of time into being a commissioner, and I need to spend more time concentrating on my business,” Amos said. “Fourteen-and-a-half years is a lot of time to devote to the county — a lot of time and effort. It’s a great county, but I really think it is time for someone else. I really think two terms as a county commissioner is plenty for anybody.”

He said he is most proud of being associated with voters approving the SPLOST 7 bond which helped build the new county courthouse and jail, getting county roads widened, developing land for parks and extending the Greenway.

Current District 1 Board of Education member Ann Crow, who was elected the chairwoman in January, also announced she will not seek a fifth term. She said she wants to “let someone else take over.”

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South Forsyth High student recognized as science scholar FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — South Forsyth High School student, Arjun Karanum, was recognized as a Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar and received a $2000 scholarship. The Regeneron Science Talent Search, a program of Society for Science and the Public, is the nation’s most prestigious pre-college science and math competition. Alumni have made extraordinary contributions to science and hold more than 100 of the world’s most distinguished science and math honors, including the Nobel Prize and the National Medal of Science.

Each year, 300 Regeneron scholars and their schools are recognized. From that select pool of scholars, 40 student finalists are invited to Washington, D.C. in March to participate in final judging, display their work to the public, meet with notable scientists, and compete for awards, including the top award of $250,000.

Karanum is the only student from Georgia to receive this prestigious honor.

His research project involved using oil compounds and machine learning algorithms to develop an effective and affordable solution to mitigate radon gas. Every year, Karanum uses computer science to try and complete research projects. This project has been ongoing since he was in 10th grade.

A very personal story inspired his research and passion for this topic.

One of his relatives was diagnosed was with lung cancer due to radon poisoning when he was in the ninth grade, consequently motivating him

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Science Department Chair Melissa Smith congratulates Arjun Karanum.

to develop ways to provide an accessible and affordable option for people to prevent radon poisoning in their homes. His family member was living in a bottom-floor apartment in Colorado that was exposed to radon gas from the ground. Using a specially designed filter and algorithms his research provides a solution and prevention method against the radon poisoning. He currently has a provisional patent and works with several non-profit organizations to hopefully make this a viable option for the public.

South Forsyth High School will also receive $2,000.

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Chamber launches economic development-focused website FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Last summer the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners and the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce’s public private partnership with the local development authority, local school system, Lanier Technical College and the University of North Georgia took a large step in expanding the capabilities of the Chamber’s economic development initiatives with the creation of a two-track economic development plan.

A piece of the short-term plan included a new, independent economic develop-

Education: Continued from Page 16 students who are in a psychiatric residential treatment facility under a physician’s order. Currently the law applies only to medical centers.

• HB 874 - Would require a charter school to give parents notice any time a process starts to potentially close or restructure the school.

• HB 936 – Prohibits a school start date prior to the third week of August.

• SB 315 – Makes unauthorized computer access a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.

• HR 354 – Mandates the Department of Education develop training materials to increase awareness of mental health and disabilities.

• SB 361/HB 922 – (Coach Small Religious Protection Act) Allows freedom of religious speech in public schools for students and faculty members, as well as for students to express their religious beliefs in homework, artwork, etc. without fear

ment website focused on primary target business segments.

The Chamber recently launched ChooseForsyth.org. This site allows corporate executives, site selection consultants and local businesses to access information about the county’s economic climate, incentives and available resources.

“The Chamber of Commerce is committed to diversifying Forsyth County’s tax digest by enhancing our economy through business attraction and retention,” said Robert Long, Vice President of Economic Development for the of discrimination or repercussions.

• SB 362 – Requires the State Board of Education to pilot a program looking at alternate assessments, such as the ACT and SAT, for accountability purposes. The pilot program could include up to 10 local school systems.

• SB 384/HB 905 – (The Tim Tebow Act) – Requires homeschoolers be given access to extracurricular activities and interscholastic sports at the school to which they are zoned.

• SB 401 – Requires students in grade 6-8 receive career awareness and interest inventories to help evaluate their academic skills and career oriented aptitudes. Counseling for high school students will also include career oriented aptitudes.

• HB 781 – Allows a school district to use a portion of SPLOST funds for maintenance and operations. Would require a constitutional amendment.

• SR 613 – Proposes the state Constitution be amended to make English the official language of the state. Currently it is a state law so it is uncertain how passage of the resolution would impact schools.

Chamber of Commerce. “ChooseForsyth.org was developed to be a key resource for companies to learn more about the advantages of doing business in the area.”

Featuring a compelling design with easy navigation, the new website will offer GIS planning software to peruse real estate options, economic data, a

blog, testimonials and resources for local businesses. The website will be managed by the Economic Development Department at the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce. This department serves as the first point of contact for companies interested in relocating or expanding their business in the area.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Forsyth County, Georgia and Incorporated Areas The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued a preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report, reflecting proposed flood hazard determinations within Forsyth County, Georgia, and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway.

Technical information or comments are solicited on the proposed flood hazard determinations shown on the preliminary FIRM and/or FIS report for Forsyth County, Georgia, and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to either adopt or show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. However, before these determinations are effective for floodplain management purposes, you will be provided an opportunity to appeal the proposed information. For information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, as well as a complete listing of the communities affected and the locations where copies of the FIRM are available for review, please visit FEMA’s website at www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).

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