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Girl Scouts hold shoe drive to benefit MSG Foundation Three Girl Scouts are holding a shoe drive from June 22 – Aug. 22 to benefit the local charity MSG Foundation. From left, Isabella Potts, Isabella DiLorenzo and Ansley Barker display shoe donations they have received. Read more, Page 8.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — An Alpharetta man was pronounced dead on the scene of a two-car collision at the intersection of Marketplace Boulevard and Mary Alice Park Road around 9 a.m. on July 3. Christopher Lyle, 74, was killed in the incident.

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said Lyle was traveling east on Mary Alice Park Road in a 1994 GMC Sierra truck. He approached the intersection at Marketplace Boulevard and did

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Woman’s car damaged in apparent repair scam ROSWELL, Ga. — A woman met with police June 23 to report that her car had been damaged after a stranger volunteered his repair services.

The woman had been traveling west on Mansell Road, when the driver behind her began honking his horn repeatedly.

The driver, who claimed to work as a mechanic for Toyota, pulled up beside her and said that her car’s tire was about to fall off. He offered to fix it if they pulled into a nearby parking lot.

Despite initially saying he was fixing it out of the “kindness of his heart,” the man told the woman later that the same repairs at the dealership would have cost her $3,000 and then asked her for $600.

When the woman refused, the man reportedly began yelling at her before leaving in his car.

When the woman got home, she noticed that her right passenger bumper, which had been fine before, was damaged.

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Lyle’s vehicle was struck by a 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 driven by a 71-year old Cumming man who was traveling south on Marketplace Boulevard. According to the statement, the Ram struck Lyle’s vehicle on the driver’s side cab.

The driver of the Ram was transported to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The crash in under investigation by the Traffic Specialist Unit.

$6,000 worth of activated prepaid cards had been stolen from their store.

The manager said that at 5 p.m. two days prior, three suspects had entered the location and brought several Visa cards to be activated with $500 each.

They also brought $700 worth of merchandise.

After all of the merchandise was scanned, one of the suspects swiped one of the newly activated cards as payment.

The manager said that the employee who had handled the transaction was new and had been confused by what the suspects had been asking.

The manager was able to provide screenshots of the suspects from the security footage.

Burglars remove safe from Baptist church ROSWELL, Ga. — A representative from the Atlanta Street Baptist Church called police June 22 after he noticed that a safe was stolen from inside the church.

The representative had arrived at the church at 6:15 a.m. and said that all of the doors were locked at that time. The last time anyone had been in the church before then was at 3 p.m. the previous day.

When he went inside, however, the man noticed the safe containing $250 in cash and $250 in gift cards was gone.

The safe was hidden in a location that wasn’t common knowledge, the representative said.

Nothing else was stolen or damaged.

Man snatches purse in store parking lot ROSWELL, Ga. — Police met with a woman June 22 after she reported that she had been robbed at the Kroger parking lot on East Crossville Road.

The woman had just finished shopping at 10 a.m. and was placing her items inside her car, when a man ran up behind her and snatched her red purse out of her hand.

He then ran off into the wood line beside the Kroger, according to a witness.

The woman’s purse contained a blue bank bag with $1,000 cash inside.

Witnesses described the suspect as a black man, approximately 6 feet tall,

wearing a white shirt.

Disgruntled customer breaks glass door ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Employees at the T-Mobile on Windward Parkway called police June 25 after a customer damaged their glass door before walking out.

The customer had entered at 1:40 p.m. to exchange his phone for a different model, but later got upset when he was told that he would have to pay for a new phone.

As the customer left, the employee heard glass shatter and saw the customer walk out through the broken door.

The store manager confirmed that the customer thrust his shoulder into the glass frame before leaving.

Man loses $500, phone in fake PayPal scam ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A man was scammed out of his phone and $500 June 27 after he agreed to sell the phone and received a phony email confirming that the money was sent to him.

At 11:30 a.m. that day, the man met with the suspect at a Publix to discuss the transaction. The two agreed on a $500 price for the man’s iPhone and decided that the payment should be sent through PayPal. While talking, the man soon received an official-looking email that the money had been deposited into his PayPal account, and he gave the phone to the suspect.

Later, however, the man checked his account and saw that the money was not there. PayPal representatives confirmed that the email was not legitimate and the transaction had not been made.

The suspect has since blocked the man on social media and did not respond to any texts or calls.

$2,100 worth of clothing stolen from Anthropologie ALPHARETTA, Ga. — More than $2,100 worth of clothing was reported stolen June 27 from the Anthropologie in Ava-

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County, city Forsyth considers change to ethics ordinance negotiate sales tax split

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By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Cumming and Forsyth County officials agreed on a formula to split $274 million in proceeds expected to come from a proposed special purpose local sales tax.

The Cumming City Council approved the agreement on July 3 with some modifications. The county approved the agreement at a meeting two days later and also approved a resolution calling for a referendum on the sales tax.

Renewing the special 1 percent sales tax dedicated to capital projects, such as parks and road improvements, has been approved by voters every time it has come up on the ballot since 1987.

The SPLOST proposal on the ballot this fall would run for six years instead of the usual five years.

Under terms of the agreement, 95 percent of the revenues would go to the county and 5 percent to Cumming. The city’s cut is based on its share of the county’s total population.

The county projects funded would include $153 million in road, bridge and sidewalk improvements, $44 million in parks and recreation and $26.5 million in public safety.

The SPLOST would also fund city projects such as road, bridge and sidewalk improvements, including a Cumming bypass, for $13.5 million and the Dobbs Creek Recreation Center for $1 million.

The referendum would also give the County Commission authority to issue up to $100 million in debt to be paid by the sales tax for any SPLOST project. County Attorney Ken Jarrard said this provision was to give the county maximum flexibility.

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Commission discussed a proposal to add a “wrongful use” modification to its ethics code at a meeting July 5.

Under this provision, county officials who are the subject of an ethics complaint may as a defense argue that the ethics ordinance is being wrongfully used against them.

Wrongful use is defined in the proposed ordinance as a “frivolous, false or politically motivated ethics complaint . . . filed in a negligent, reckless or purposeful manner without a basis in law or fact.”

Ethics complaints in Forsyth County are put before a panel of out-of-county attorneys. If the county official opts for the wrongful use defense, the panel would determine whether the complaint fits the definition of wrongful use according to criteria laid out in the provision, including the timing of the complaint, the publicity surrounding the complaint and the relationship between the respondent and the complainant.

“This addition to the code is intended to be used when it is believed, at least by the subject of an ethics complaint, that the purpose of the complaint is something other than trying to ensure ethical integrity, but perhaps it’s for political purposes or embarrassment purposes,” said County Attorney Ken Jarrard.

A previous version of the county eth-

This addition to the code is intended to be used when it is believed, at least by the subject of an ethics complaint, that the purpose of the complaint is something other than trying to ensure ethical integrity, but perhaps it’s for political purposes or embarrassment purposes,” Ken Jarrard Forsyth County attorney

ics code included a similar wrongful use provision, Jarrard said.

If the panel finds clear and convincing evidence that the complainant wrongfully used the ethics code to target a city official, the punishments could be a public reprimand, a recommendation of criminal prosecution or payment to the county of court and attorney fees.

Jarrard emphasized that “clear and convincing” is a higher standard of proof

than most civil matters, which must only be proved through the “preponderance of the evidence,” or “more likely than not.”

To prove not only that a complaint is untrue, but that the complainant knowingly and intentionally lied is “extraordinarily difficult to do,” Jarrard said.

Under the current county ethics code, if a complaint brought against an official is dismissed, the respondent is not responsible for court costs. Under the proposed provision, the court costs could actually fall on the citizen that brought the frivolous complaint.

This was the only part of the proposal the commission expressed concern with. Commissioner Laura Semanson said this might have a “chilling effect” on the public wishing to bring legitimate complaints.

She pointed out that there is a lack of a balance if the complainant would have to pay the respondent’s fees if the charge was found to be wrongful, but the respondent was not responsible for the complainant’s fees if the charge was found to be legitimate.

Jarrard advised the best solution to that imbalance would be to remove the attorney fee component from the provision. The council agreed that at the next meeting they would like to see the provision with that amendment.

The first public hearing was on July 5, although there was no public comment. There will be an additional public hearing in August.

Forsyth moves to finalize revisions in short-term rental policy

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Commission held a public hearing July 5 to discuss more stringent regulations governing short-term rental properties where gatherings have sparked complaints from neighbors.

The board has scheduled a vote on the revised ordinance July 19 when it will also consider any additions.

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If passed, the ordinance would require short-term renters to apply for a permit and would limit short-term rentals to a six-night minimum.

“We’re going to do our best to come up with something. Nobody in this room is going to be a hundred percent happy,” Chairman Todd Levant said.

Largely due to the attraction of Lake Lanier, Forsyth County now contains more than 400 short-term rental properties, many in residential areas and whose owners advertise on sites like Airbnb and Vacation Rental by Owner.

The current codes governing short-term rental properties were written in the 1990s, and many residents have said the law fails to address the disruption to the neighborhoods that mass short-term rentals can cause.

After several public hearings and a stakeholder meeting on June 26, officials used suggestions from citizens on both sides of the issue to craft an updated ordinance.

“I think there’s a lot of movement on this board wanting to put this to rest

We’re going to do our best to come up with something.

Nobody in this room is going to be a hundred percent happy.”

Todd Levant Forsyth County Commission Chairman already,” Levant said.

Short-term rental mangers have focused on the six-night minimum stay as too restrictive.

County Attorney Ken Jarrard said the provision is in line with the unified development code. Restricting it even

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Forsyth property assessments mailed FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Board of Tax Assessors has mailed out the state-required annual assessment notices to all people who own property in Forsyth County.

The Forsyth County Board of Tax Assessors is charged with determining whether property is taxable or exempt from taxation, whether properties are assessed at fair market value and if assessments are fairly and justly equalized.

Each year the Georgia Department of Audits reviews sales in every county and compares them to the assessment on the county tax digest to assure that counties are properly assessing property.

The statistical standard for approval of a county tax digest in Georgia is 40

percent, and assessment levels in the county must be between 36 percent and 44 percent for an approved digest.

If a county falls below 38 percent, it affects the amount public utilities pay to that county, which is millions of dollars.

This loss of revenue is then made up by other taxpayers to meet the budget.

For those with a homestead exemption, Forsyth County offers an exemption that increases at the same amount of any reassessment done to that property.

Those over age 65 and receiving the local school tax exemption should receive the same exemption as above, but no school tax will be paid, so the only tax increase they would see is against the county bond portion of the millage rate, which is minimal.

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Youth shelter receives $22,000

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Local Girl Scouts organize shoe drive to benefit charity

By ISABELA CARDONA interns@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Three local Girl Scouts have organized a shoe drive to benefit a local charity.

The scouts, Ansley Barker, Isabella DiLorenzo and Isabella Potts aim to collect 2,500 pairs of shoes to benefit the MSG Foundation which provides assistance to the newly jobless, newly homeless and hungry population under the motto, “People Helping People.”

The organization’s shoe drive runs from June 22 through Aug. 22. New or gently used shoes that are clean and in good condition can be donated. For every 2,500 pairs of shoes donated, the MSG Foundation will receive $1000 to benefit their organization and local food programs. Donated shoes will be shipped to developing countries.

Barker, DiLorenzo and Potts decided to conduct their own shoe drive as their Silver Award project and donate all the shoes they receive to the MSG Foundation.

The Girl Scouts became acquainted with the organization through Barker’s work with the National Charity League.

The girls have reached out to the community asking for shoe donations and accepting any kind of shoes that are in good condition. They have promoted the community project on social media, creating an Instagram account, shoedrive.gs, and have posted about their

collection on Facebook. The girls also used their participation in their respective neighborhood swim teams as a means to spread the word.

Potts received nearly 300 donations during one swim meet. The scouts have already collected 509 pairs of shoes.

“It’s definitely been a challenge getting donations.” Baker said. “At first, we were nervous but now we’ve gotten the hang of it.”

“We were kind of shaken up about this project because our parents wouldn’t really be involved, and it was going to be just us,” said DiLorenzo.

“But we’ve gotten a lot better.”

The girls will continue their efforts at an upcoming MSG Foundation event. On the third Saturday of each month, the organization converts the Otwell Middle School Cafeteria to a mini-grocery where boxes are prepared and packaged and a week’s worth of food/household items are donated to those in need.

The scouts will volunteer at the event, which runs from 9 a.m.-noon on July 21, and take shoe donations.

The girls are also planning to host a “Back to School” shoe drive from 10 a.m-3 p.m. on Aug. 4 at the Olde Atlanta Club.

For more information about the MSG Foundation and where to donate, call 770-364-9409.

For more information about the Girl Scout’s shoe drive visit shoedrive.gs on Instagram.

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Daves Creek student shines at national math competition

By ISABELA CARDONA interns@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga.— Daves Creek Elementary rising fifth grader Sam Kovi recently placed among the top in the nation at a math competition in her firstever attempt. Kovi placed in the top five in individual scores at a Math League national competition in Texas. Her team also finished in the top-five.

Kovi, a Girl Scout and first-degree black belt, said she enjoys reading, biking, art and singing, but her true passion is math.

Kovi has participated in math competitions at her school and within Forsyth County, but she looked to challenge herself by participating in the Math League competition.

“I was motivated by learning new concepts and solving challenging problems,” Kovi said. “I thought it would be a good experience and really fun, so I competed.”

When she discovered she had placed in the top five, she said she was excited and looked forward to participating in more competitions.

Kovi says she wants to study engineering, and she hopes other girls will follow their passions to STEM-based careers.

“Girls who like mathematics and STEM have a bright future ahead of them,” she said. “STEM is fun and important, improves cooperation skills and creativity and can teach you how to build with limited resources. Girls who like STEM should continue to enjoy it and be open to new ideas. They should dedicate their time and heart into what

STEM is fun and important, improves cooperation skills and creativity and can teach you how to build with limited resources. Girls who like STEM should continue to enjoy it and be open to new ideas. They should dedicate their time and heart into what they love.”

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Kovi attributes her success at the Math League competition to balancing study and play and her relationship with her father.

“Spending too much time on homework can affect how I work and what I learn,” Kovi said. “I want to work productively, so I take a break when I don’t want to study. I enjoy biking, playing in the neighborhood or going walking with my dad.”

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It is easily forgotten that there was criticism of Atlanta being considered an expansion market for Major League Soccer around six years ago.

Detractors said Atlanta is the Southeast, where football, JOE PARKER not futbol, is king.

Reporter joe@appenmediagroup.com After all, they said, look at what happened to Atlanta’s two NHL teams. The Flames and Thrashers both went north of the border, where they care about such things.

They lamented the nature of Atlanta’s sports fans. Sure, the city went Falconcrazy when Atlanta reached the Super Bowl in the 1998 and 2016 seasons, but showed about as much passion for the team as someone with a bottle full of Ambien in their system during the 4-12 campaign of 2013.

With backing from these arguments, the naysayers predicted how pathetic it would be to host a soccer game in a sparkling new, 72,000 seat NFL stadium when just a few thousand show up to try and figure out why Atlanta should care about soccer.

But what these disparagers did not, and probably could not, have predicted is that an entire city would be swept up in the passion, United as one.

As both a fan and sports reporter, I have been either on the sidelines or in the stands at countless playoff games, championships games and overtime thrillers.

Along with 110,000 others, I witnessed Tennessee’s unlikely and incredible win over Arkansas at Neyland Stadium in 1998. I saw my beloved Thrashers erase a three-goal deficit in six minutes of the third period against

the New Jersey Devils in 2006 before a sellout crowd.

But by far the best experience I’ve ever had a sporting event was the June 30 Atlanta United match against Orlando City.

I walked into the arena buzzing from the atmosphere that seemed to radiate for miles surrounding Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Excitement and anticipation was on every countenance I saw. The drumming and cheers from the supporters section adding to the fever pitch surrounding the pitch. And just four minutes into the game, United scored, which began the onslaught of screams, cheers and yells coming from my soon overworked throat.

It was an incredible experience, spent with 71,931 of my fellow fans. I can say they were all supporters, because no one could have walked away from that experience without the creation of fandom.

Six years ago, detractors worried about bringing soccer to Atlanta. What they did not, and could not, have predicted is that soccer brought Atlanta together.

I know plenty of people who, two years ago, couldn’t tell you the difference between a red card and a red herring, who now debate the pros and cons of a 3-5-2 formation.

They don the five-stripes kits, and not because they want to appear part of the cultural wave that United has brought to the city, they are truly fans.

A perfect example is my father, who joined me at the June 30 United match.

This is a man who has probably watched about five soccer matches in his life before the United was created. But on that day, he was cheering, correctly calling plays and was truly invested.

He had become a fan. He was part of the movement. And we are all United with him.

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The people you meet along the way I had never changed a tire before.

I had read about how to do it and had seen it in movies, (thoughts of Ralphie helping his dad in “A Christmas Story” came to mind).

I had jumpAJ McNaughton started a car before, I Production, Newsroom Manager aj@appenmediagroup.com had replaced a burnt out blinker light and even changed my oil once.

For whatever reason it was a skill I never learned.

Of course the first time I needed to change a tire I was on vacation, in a rented campervan, in the middle of Nowhere, Utah.

My wife, Kimber, and I went on our honeymoon a few weeks ago, (read Part I at NorthFulton.com/Opinion), and had just crossed the border from Arizona on our way to Bryce Canyon in Utah, when we started to hear a strange noise.

Kimber glanced in her side mirror to discover the back tire void of air. She had never changed a tire either.

We were traveling along US 89, which had lovely views of mountains and canyons in Southern Utah, but had very few towns along the route. You would have

to drive anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour between civilization.

Of course being in the middle of nowhere means you have limited cellphone reception. The roadside assistance number we were given by the rental company at the start of our trip did about as much good as Ralphie helping his dad.

Without the aid of roadside assistance it was all up to me.

Over the next 45 minutes or so, I struggled to lower the spare tire from under the van, which was more difficult than pulling it out of your car’s trunk, and position the jack in the correct place.

As I laid on the ground and wondered why hover cars hadn’t yet been invented, I heard someone call from behind.

“Do you need a hand?” said the voice.

I sat up and turned around to find a man about our age in shorts and a T-shirt jogging from the opposite side of the road.

His name was Nick, a local who had been hiking nearby with a friend and a few other people he happened to meet that day.

He asked us where we were from, where we were headed and how we were enjoying our trip. After we told him we were from Atlanta, he mentioned he had buddies in Forsyth County.

We talked for the next few minutes as

he finished helping us change our tire.

His hiking friends talked with us as well and asked if we needed any water after baking on the asphalt in the Utah sun.

Nick gave us advice to keep driving toward Bryce, and to stop in the town of Kanab to get our tire fixed. And then we parted ways.

Although this meeting sticks out the most in my mind due to the circumstance, our trip was lined with meetings similar to this.

For each person we met along the way, we learned their name, where they were from and had a short conversation about this and that. Some people gave us advice on hiking and some people merely wanted to chat.

But almost everyone spared a minute to get to know you.

When we went to get a new tire in Kanab, we met Mike the owner of M D Auto. We talked about his business and places to visit in Las Vegas.

At the Grand Canyon, we had met a couple named Dustin and Amanda who were taking a similar trip to us by visiting various state parks.

We met a family from Chamblee at another state park. We talked about our favorite hiking spots back home.

Our week-long, outdoor honeymoon was a reset button for me. Much like my

I found trying to get the spare tire lowered from under the van was the most difficult task while changing the flat. epiphany to “take time to look up,” (see Part I), our random meeting of people along the way was a reminder to get out and experience life.

Facebook can be a great tool to keep in touch with people you may not see on a day-to-day basis, but it cannot replace actual human interaction. Liking a photo or leaving a comment on someone’s status can never replace being face to face with a person and having a conversation.

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There seems to be some reluctance to embrace the idea that our historic district is going to die if we don’t seriously invest in infrastructure.

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Roswell Parking NOW: Business owner talks Canton St. parking issues

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — While parking is one topic on everyone’s lips in downtown Roswell, one local restaurant owner knows the issue better than most.

Ryan Pernice, the owner of Table & Main, Osteria Mattone and newly opened Coalition, has been spearheading discussions with the city to resolve the issue over the past several months.

“Nothing is being done,” Pernice said. “Retail is leaving Canton Street in droves.”

That exodus includes one of Canton Street’s oldest tenants, Ann Jackson Gallery, whose owner announced this spring she is relocating to Alpharetta Street chiefly because of the parking issues.

Access to free parking along and near Canton Street has been become a growing concern for many of the area’s business owners and affects both potential customers and employees looking for a place to park.

For those businesses that have stayed, for now, parking remains one of the most frustrating problems that seems to be growing worse.

It’s an issue that has plagued the city for decades, with talk about a parking deck stretching as far back as 2003.

“I get frustrated when non-business owners shrug and say ‘It’s fine – I was there on a Saturday night and it was busy,’” Pernice said. “You don’t make all of your money on a Saturday night… We need people here on those off nights and be busier during the week to compete with Avalon.”

Pernice, who had helped found the Historic Roswell Business Association, said he “begrudgingly” began taking the

reins on parking talks after seeing how it has been affecting Canton Street. It has led him to create the Roswell Parking NOW Facebook group to discuss possible solutions, keep tabs on the issue and alert members on city Pernice meetings concerning the topic.

“Starting the group was a litmus test to see if it was just me, or if there were others as concerned as me,” Pernice said. “It’s been grassroots activism to try to keep focus on this issue, but at the end of the day, we need to vote and let our voices be heard on this problem.”

Since its creation in January, the group has grown to more than 500 members. Its goal, in short, is to solve the parking issue, preferably with a parking deck.

Earlier this year, several business owners and concerned citizens met with the then newly elected Roswell City Council and mayor to discuss the parking issue in a special called meeting. In that session, some property owners who have lived in Roswell for more than 20 years noted that they are still having the same conversations about parking as they had when they first moved in.

“Our point as practical business owners is to solve the problem,” Pernice said. “I get that it’s expensive, but that’s sort of our own fault for making this area so attractive and then not actually solving the problem from the beginning.

We still need to solve it.”

The City Council has floated several ideas, including linking the parking lot at City hall with a bridge or underpass, using some form of public transporta-

tion to move people between parking lots and Canton Street, or creating designated spots for a ride-sharing program.

The city has also opened more than a dozen new parking spots with the newly constructed East Alley, and it has leased some spots on Green Street.

And where new spots cannot be created, the council has considered converting current free parking into metered parking. The idea behind this move would be to increase turnover so one person would not park all day or even overnight in one spot.

“The current council, to their credit, has done more than anybody before them,” Pernice said. “But it’s not enough. There seems to be some reluctance to embrace the idea that our

historic district is going to die if we don’t seriously invest in infrastructure.”

He added that he has hope in the new council, but so far, “it’s been a whole lot of nothing.”

And while parking at City Hall is still available, Pernice said that generally, customers don’t want to park there and cross two busy highways to reach their destination.

“If Roswell residents don’t do it and don’t know it’s an option, how can we expect visitors to know about it?” he said.

Pernice encourages anyone invested in the parking issue to join the Facebook group, contact the council and attend related council meetings or sessions when possible.

BUSINESSBRIEFS Appen Media Group welcomes summer intern ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Appen Media Group welcomes a new summer intern to the newsroom.

Isabela Cardona, or Isa for short, has joined the editorial staff at Appen Media for the summer.

Cardona is a rising senior at Pinecrest Academy in Cumming, where she is the co-president/ Founder of the Pinecrest Substance Abuse Awareness Club and is a trombone player and a sergeant in the Pinecrest Academy Wind Symphony. She said she hopes to bring her perspective and passion for writing to Appen Media this summer.

“My family receives the Forsyth Herald from Appen Media,” Cardona said.

“I thought it would be a great experience to work for a paper that targets local news, and I thought this internship

would give me some exposure to the world of journalism.”

When she goes to college next year, she is leaning toward Georgia State, but her dream school is New York University. She is considering a possible comCardona munications or English major, which she hopes this internship will help her accomplish this summer.

“I hope to publish a few articles or stories for Appen and learn more about what it means to be a journalist,” Cardona said. “On a personal note, I hope to complete a short film that my friends and I have been working on throughout the summer.”

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Even interest rates need a vacation A positive attitude Mortgage interest rates had been working hard since late 2016. They climbed from a historic low of under 3.5 percent for a 30-year fixed mortgage, to their current spot at 4.69 percent, according to Geoff smith Mortgage News Daily.

Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com But it appears that this summer, even they needed a break.

Before the economy broke in 2007, rates were jumping around 6.5 percent. Then, as the water rushed into our economic party ship, the Federal Reserve, along with every other central bank around the world, used every tool at their disposal to bail the water out, including pushing rates to their lowest levels ever. Rates bottomed out in the fall of 2012 at around 3.33 percent.

Since then, they have struggled mightily to rise back up to healthy levels. Just when economists started thinking the economy was on track, something would crop up to knock that theory down. Culprits included slower growth in China, economic instability in Europe, a terrorist group running rampant throughout the Middle East and North Korea threatening nuclear war, to name a few.

But since the end of last year when most economists started claiming that our global economy had hit “full stride,” rates climbed relatively unimpeded to where they are now. Sure, there are looming trade wars with every country on the planet, and Italy for a minute seemed on the brink of another political collapse. But compared to what we’ve been through since 2008, these seem to be mere fly specs on the radar.

Inflation finally hit 2 percent this year. It was a mark the Federal Reserve had been waiting for, basically deeming that the time had come when policystrategy would shift from trying to grow the economy to trying to slow the econo-

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my. Inflation, the measure of the growth of costs of goods and services, as well as salaries, had been stuck below the 2 percent mark. A historic low unemployment rate has seemed to force employers to pay more for employees that now seem to have more jobs to pick from than they know what to do with. There are more jobs available today than there are unemployed people to fill them.

So it seems like rates got comfortable with the fact that our economy is on solid footing. They got close to 5 percent and seemed to have taken a break for the last few months. The question is how long will they stay on break? In many ways, our economy has grown so slowly over the last 10 years that it’s hard to imagine there is a steep cliff waiting around the corner. In other words, it seems like a stall in growth would be more in order than a bubble-burst of some sort.

As the pain and instilled fear from the 2008 collapse fades into the history books, economists are certainly seeing signs of frivolity. Consumer credit card debt hit an all-time high this year.

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the above $500,000-range, banks are making loans to build more of them. And because of the conversely low inventory of houses in the under $500,000-range, home values and rent-rates are rising at a rate that’s making owning a home impossible for our lower-income workforce.

Over the last 10 years, as our economy struggled to grow, economists were searching for positive news to help fill the sails. Now that we seem to have hit “full stride,” many are looking for the rocks below the water. Let’s hope we all listen to them and don’t forget they are there.

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BLACK BOX special report: Marijuana’s hazy boundaries Part III

Local police departments vary in approach

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The consequences of being found in possession of a small amount of marijuana during a traffic stop can depend a lot on where you’re stopped.

A Black Box investigation of arrest reports in North Fulton and Forsyth County reveals a wide range of how local jurisdictions handle possession violations.

In the case of marijuana possession, a suspect can either be arrested and booked into jail, or the officer may use discretion to release a suspect on a copy of charges. Police arrest reports over a year-long period show local law enforcement agencies vary in their approach.

While some jurisdictions booked suspects into jail in 91 percent of the cases, others made arrests in as little as 22 percent of the time.

Some Georgia cities, including two in Fulton County, have “decriminalized” possession of small amounts of marijuana, allowing officers to enforce municipal codes rather than state law. These city codes are less severe than the state’s code, and in many jurisdictions only a fine is levied.

Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Roswell and Forsyth County have no codes allowing for leniency.

Released on a copy of charges vs. booked into jail When police find a person in possession of one ounce or less of marijuana, many local law enforcement agencies permit their officers to either arrest the suspect and book them into a jail or to release them on a copy of the charge of marijuana possession.

The officer’s decision comes with massive implications to the offender. A booking results in a trip to jail where the suspect must post bail to be released prior to their court date. If a person is released on a copy of charges, they are given a court date, avoid spending that night in jail and are free to go home without posting bail.

However, releasing a person on a copy of charges still constitutes an arrest.

“Whether physical arrest or release on a copy of charges, the case, by Uniform Crime Reporting code, is an arrest,” said Milton Chief of Police Rich Austin.

“If a citation is written for an arrestable offense, it is still considered an arrest.”

Milton Police Capt. Charles Barstow said a suspect can be released if they

are likely to be “refused” by jail staff for medical issues or if the only charge is marijuana possession and they are “cooperative and forthcoming.”

In Alpharetta, Director of Public Safety John Robison said his officers have the option to book a suspect or release them.

“There is a great deal of discretion involved,” he said.

James Easterwood, Roswell deputy chief of police, said his officers weigh a number of factors in their decision to cite or book a suspect where the only charge is a marijuana possession of one ounce or less. He said it is ultimately a “discretionary act.”

However, the likelihood of a suspect spending the night in jail or at home varies greatly depending on which law enforcement agency is involved.

Open records reveal discrepancy Records obtained by Black Box show that in the one-year period between Sept. 1, 2016 and Sept. 1, 2017, police agencies of Johns Creek, Milton, Alpharetta, Roswell and Forsyth County had 557 cases in which a suspect was found in possession of less than one ounce of marijuana with no other major charges or offenses.

In many instances, an officer pulled over a car for a moving violation, such as speeding or running a red light.

“A high number of our marijuana arrests are on traffic stops or a suspicious person or vehicle,” Alpharetta’s Robison said. “A lot of times it is related to vehicles and traffic stops. Normally in those situations, [officers] smell the marijuana in the vehicle or they are investigating something else and marijuana comes up.”

That’s also the case in Milton.

“Typically there are other charges or other reasons to stop the individual and the officer develops some type of cause that there may be some other type of criminal activity afoot, such as possession of drugs,” Police Chief Austin said.

“That’s where we typically find marijuana, often times just a small amount which appears to be personal-use marijuana.”

While similarities exist in how police departments discover the substance, what comes after varies wildly.

In Johns Creek, 78 percent of suspects found in possession of less than an ounce of marijuana were released on a copy of charges during the year-long span studied. At the other end of the scale is Forsyth County, where 9 percent of suspects

Alpharetta

56 (32%) Bookings

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126 (91%) Bookings

117 (68%) Released on charges Total number of charges: 173 Average age of suspect*: 28 Race*: White/Hispanic: 51, Black: 65 Gender*: Male: 116, Female: 46 (*Some reports redacted age of suspect/race) were released on a copy of charges.

The agencies of Alpharetta, Roswell and Milton also had varying percentages.

Alpharetta During the year-long span in which Black Box obtained records reports for marijuana arrests, Alpharetta Police saw the most instances of suspects in possession of marijuana with no other major Robison charges. They were also one of the agencies most likely to release a suspect with a court date.

Alpharetta released the suspect in 68 percent of the 174 incidences reported.

The idea that being honest with officers can prove beneficial for suspects rings true in some cases. While Robison said this will not guarantee someone found to be in possession of marijuana will be released on a copy of charges, being honest with law enforcement can be weighed into the officer’s discretion.

“Typically in a scenario where there are no other major charges, especially when the subject we are dealing with is willing to be honest and upfront about it and works with us, most of the time our officers will work with them and they’ll write them a citation and give them a court date,” Robison said. “If they lie about

12 (9%) Released on charges Total Number of charges: 138 Average age of suspect: 25 Race: White/Hispanic: 108, Black: 28 Gender: Male: 109, Female: 29 it and the officer finds it anyway, maybe when they are being charged with something else and they find it through another avenue, that could change things.”

While some local agencies may consider resources in their decision to book or release a suspect, these are minor considerations for Alpharetta Police, Robison said.

“If the decision is made we are going to make an arrest (and booking) we are going to do that, because it’s the right thing to do,” he said. “We are not going to [not make an arrest] because we don’t have time, it’s busy or the end of a shift. Our officers are going to base that on a greater criteria than ‘We are busy right now.’”

Forsyth County While North Fulton has its own municipal law enforcement agencies, Forsyth County is mainly patrolled by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, and a suspect’s prospects of being released by the agency Rainwater on a copy of charges is minimal.

In the more than 100 cases involving small amounts of marijuana, 12 suspects, or 9 percent, were released on a copy of charges between September 2016 and September 2017. Of these

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29 (85%) Bookings 92 (55%) Released on charges

32 (78%) Released on charges

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5 (15%) Released on charges Total Number of charges: 41 Average age of suspect: 23 Race: White/Hispanic: 24, Black: 16 Gender: Male: 32, Female: 9

Total Number of charges: 34 Average age of suspect: 23 Race: White/Hispanic: 20, Black: 13 Gender: Male: 27, Female: 7

instances, many were due to extenuating circumstances, such as the suspect being underage or, in one case, a woman was late in her pregnancy.

The Sheriff’s Office declined to comment for this article, citing their newly formed drug task force with the law enforcement agencies of Johns Creek and Alpharetta.

“We cannot disclose how we conduct our drug investigations or what we are seeing or tactics because we have several ongoing, large-scale cases this could possibly compromise,” said Cpl. Doug Rainwater of the Sheriff’s Office in an email. “We enforce the laws the state of Georgia has passed, and we prioritize drug dealers profiting or selling to kids.”

While suspects found with marijuana in traffic stops seldom avoid jail in Forsyth County, their chances of going home with a court date increase dramatically farther down Ga. 141 to Johns Creek.

Johns Creek Records show neighboring Johns Creek has the lowest percentage of bookings in the study area.

In 39 instances of marijuana possession with no other major charges, 78 percent of suspects were released

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on a copy of charges.

The Johns Creek Police Department declined to comment for this article, but the city’s police chief, prosecutor and municipal judge spoke at a November 2017 City Council work session discussing a measure introduced by Councilman Chris Coughlin to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana in the city.

“By and large, [an] officer is going to release you on a copy of charges and send you on your way,” Chief of Police Ed Densmore said at that meeting.

The Johns Creek police chief likened releasing a suspect on a copy of charges to running a red light.

“You are given a citation and you come to court,” he said. “You are being released on a copy of charges because you agree to come to your court date.”

Larry Delan, the city’s prosecutor, said the city works internally to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana.

“Between the Police Department and the court system, we treat just about every possession of marijuana case as a disorderly conduct without an arrest,” Delan said. “The majority of the kids that we see come through this court have not been arrested. Even if they are charged with possession of marijuana, I amend those charges to disorderly conduct so they don’t start their lives out with an arrest record.”

Total Number of charges: 168 Average age of suspect: 25 Race: White/Hispanic: 75, Black: 93 Gender: Male: 131, Female: 37 Milton Milton Chief of Police Rich Austin began his tenure with the agency last January.

One of his first initiatives regarded addressing the enforcement of marijuana possession.

“Shortly after coming Austin to Milton, I did direct my officers that when we did find less than one ounce [of marijuana] and that was the only charge, that they should confer with a supervisor as to whether an arrest is appropriate,” Austin said.

One determining factor is the agency’s limited resources, Austin said.

“The reason why we would release an offender on a copy of charges is the department, like any other agency, we have finite resources and we have to manage those resources intelligently,” he said.

“So I have the officers work with the supervisor to make the best decision. I can either have an officer or two tied up for two or three hours on a simple possession of marijuana, or I can direct the officer to routinely write citations and free up those officers to ensure we have enough preventative patrol in our neighborhoods and businesses. Like any other charge [marijuana possession] takes a lot of time, and it takes the officer off the street. It’s a non-violent charge and

we want to manage our resources in the best interests of the citizens of Milton.”

Among North Fulton cities, Milton had the highest percentage of suspects booked into jail during the time period of our open records request. Austin’s initiative for officers to contact a supervisor was in place nine months of that year.

No suspects were released on charges before his tenure began, but five were released during the next nine months.

Within these five instances, two were released because no car was available for transport, two were juveniles and one suspect required a medical evaluation.

Among all four North Fulton cities and Forsyth County, Milton recorded the lowest number of cases where suspects were charged for small amounts of marijuana with no other major charges. Austin said his department is seeing more suspects charged with more serious crimes who also are possessing the drug.

“The vast majority of marijuana arrests in Milton are accompanied by other, often more serious charges,” he said.

Roswell While Roswell allows releasing a suspect on charges, violators still had around a 50/50 chance of being booked into jail from September 2016 to September 2017.

In 168 cases of posEasterwood session of marijuana with no other major charges during this time, Roswell Police released the suspect on a copy of charges in 92 cases, or 55 percent of the time.

“It’s discretionary, but [the Roswell Police Department’s] practice is to release [the suspect] on a copy of charges,” said Deputy Chief James Easterwood.

In deciding whether a suspect spends a night in jail or is released to go home, Easterwood said Roswell officers weigh a number of factors, including whether the person is a prior offender or whether they have a history of not appearing in court.

While most cities appeared to chart a consistent approach in handling marijuana cases, Roswell records showed a trend toward more leniency later in the time period of the Black Box open records request.

From September to November of 2016, officers cited and released 60 percent of 42 suspects. In another threemonth span from June to August 2017, 42 of 46 of offenders – 90 percent – were cited and released.

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FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALIVE IN ROSWELL

ALIVE AT 25 DRIVER SAFETY COURSE

This program addresses driver’s attitude, knowledge and behavior, rather than being a technical, hands-on driver training course. It complements driver’s education and training; thus it is not a replacement for these courses. Course fees are $35 per student. Ages 15-24.It will be held 2-6 p.m., Tuesday, July 17 at the Milton Police Department, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Ste. 107F, Milton. For more information, visit cityofmiltonga.us.

What: Live music, food, displays and shopping make this event a fun and family-friendly event. The event is free, with trolleys moving between venues.

When: Thursday, July 19, 5-9 p.m.

Where: Canton Street and Roswell City Hall More info: aliveinroswell.com

ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

EVENTS:

What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early.

When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., through Oct. 11 Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: PILATES

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What: Join for a free group exercise class with Fitness in the Park. All classes are weather-permitting and open to the public.

When: Saturday, July 14, 9-10 a.m.

Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

MOVIES AT NEWTOWN PARK: “COCO” What: A free featured movie. Includes an inflatable moonwalk, face painting, children’s activities and more. Film starts at dusk.

When: Saturday, July 14, 7 p.m.

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

OPEN-HEARTH COOKING AND LIVING HISTORY What: Living history interpreter and open-hearth cooking expert, Clarissa Clifton, will demonstrate making traditional Southern food in the Cook House with old cooking methods.

When: Saturday, July 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Smith Plantation, 953, Alpharetta Street, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

FREE OUTDOOR FITNESS: BARRE

What: Try a ballet-inspired exercise that infuses high energy music with a lowimpact, full body workout.

When: Sunday, July 15, 10 a.m.

Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

MOVIES AT PARK PLACE

What: Join and watch a film each month. July’s film is “The Post.”

When: Thursday, July 19, 5:30 p.m.

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

MOVIES UNDER THE STARS

What: Bring a picnic along with your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy an evening under the stars filled with music, playground fun and “Finding Dory.”

When: Sunday, July 15, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

KIDS MINDFULNESS WORKSHOP

What: This workshop will introduce concepts of mindfulness and meditation through fun exercises to help participants better manage emotions and improve attention.

When: Monday, July 16, 2-3 p.m.

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

FORSYTH COUNTY WOMEN’S CLUB MONTHLY LUNCHEON

What: Join the Forsyth County Women’s Club for its monthly luncheon. It is open to all women of Forsyth County and the surrounding counties.

When: Thursday, July 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Polo Golf and Country Club, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming Cost: The luncheon costs $22 More info: forsythcountywomensclub.net

GARDEN TOUR MONDAYS

What: Enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the gardens and historic plants on the grounds of Barrington Hall.

When: Every Monday, through Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m.

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

What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through October Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

What: Don’t miss the opening day of the Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market. Mix and mingle with friends, shop for fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors.

When: Saturday, April 14, 8 a.m. – noon Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: SUMMER PUPPET SERIES: “THE RELUCTANT DRAGON”

What: Princess Penelope loves to read about dragons. Imagine her surprise when she actually meets and befriends a dragon.

When: July 9-14. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $5 each. Summer passes available at $30.

More info: roswellpuppets.com

“GUYS AND DOLLS”

What: An oddball romantic comedy, taking audiences from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City.

When: July 13-Aug. 5. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta Cost: $20 for adults, $17 for seniors More info and tickets: act1theater.com

SUMMER PUPPET SERIES: “CARDBOARD EXPLOSION!”

What: The brings four original stories to life using nothing but cardboard and the power of imagination. Audience members will help the puppeteer create new puppets.

When: July 16-21. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $5 each. Summer passes available at $30.

More info: roswellpuppets.com

“CAMELOT”

What: Follow the story of the marriage of England’s King Arthur to Guinevere.

When: July 12-Aug. 5. ThursdaySaturday, 8 p.m. Sunday matinee at 3 p.m.

Where: The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School Street, Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $27.50 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: MARGARET J. NOVOTNY

What: Margaret Novotny is a freelance photographer who loves to showcase nature at its best through vivid compositions that tell a story.

When: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., June 1-Aug. 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: mjnovotny.photography

LIBRARY EVENTS: LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE

What: Learn a card game and meet new friends, all while improving number sense and critical thinking skills.

When: Friday, July 13, 2-4:30 p.m.

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

MILTON LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: Shop for book bargains while supporting your local library. Proceeds go to the library and its programs.

When: Saturday, July 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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

FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP

What: Join the Georgia Student Finance Commission for a free financial aid consultation program to help students and their families prepare to pay for college.

When: Saturday, July 14, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

THE JOYS OF INDONESIAN COOKING What: A representative from the Indonesian American Community in Atlanta will share and demonstrate traditional Indonesian culture and recipes. Samples provided.

When: Saturday, July 14, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-6735

BOOK MARKETING 101

What: This workshop will cover: what methods todays authors can use to promote their books; the cost of marketing; and what skills an author needs to have to market their book.

When: Saturday, July 14, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

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

GAME TRUCK

What: Bring some friends and enjoy video games at the library with Street Gamz game truck.

When: Monday, July 16, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-6738

CHEF LYNN’S SUMMER COOKING

What: Learn useful tips, tricks of the trade and samples for summer cooking.

This class focuses on healthy snack ideas.

When: Monday, July 16, 6-7:30 p.m.

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

KINDNESS ROCKS

What: Join the kindness rocks movement. Paint rocks to keep or share.

When: Wednesday, July 18, 2-3 p.m.

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

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

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Get outside, Georgia:

Blueberry picking at Berry Patch Farms!

Overheard at the grocery store, because you know how fun it is to eavesdrop on the folks behind you in line: “Mama, when we get home can I watch TV?” “No, you’ve STEVE HUDSON watched enough Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net TV. You need to get outdoors.”

“But I don’t wanna go outside, Mama! It’s too hot. And humid. And they don’t have any snacks outdoors!”

The kid had a point. But it’s summer in the south, and that’s just the way it is. Heat and humidity are a pain.

He’s right about the snacks too.

Still, the mom had a point too. It’s better to get outside than sit inside like a bump on a pickle (or on a sofa).

However, I’ve got a perfect solution that even solves the snack problem What if he went outside and did something with some built-in refreshment value, say, something like picking blueberries?

When we settled in the Alpharetta area, our own kids were little. They weren’t particularly fond of summer heat either. It was tough to find something to do with them on hot summer days.

Then a friend suggested blueberry picking.

Blueberry picking? I’d never done that.

“It’s easy,” our friend said. “And there’s this place called Berry Patch Farms.”

Berry Patch Farms, founded by Bill and Debbie Durden, was born in 1978 when the Durdens bought 40 acres of land in Cherokee County with the idea of establishing a pick-your-own fruit farm. They also bought an old Model 8N Ford tractor (“It was built the same year Debbie and I were born,” Bill has noted).

Then they went to work.

Initially, in lieu of landscaping, the Durdens planted 400 blueberry plants around their house. The following year, in 1980, they expanded to five acres of blueberries with an additional 3000 bushes.

If you like blueberries as much as I do, it’s a little piece of heaven.

As I sit hear typing and munching on a blueberry muffin, I think back to the many times I’ve picked berries at the Durden’s farm. Most times I had a kid or two or three in tow. It was a contest to see who could pick the most.

Other times, visiting there with my Sunday School class, I’d enjoy a picnic

first and then pick berries after supper in the cool of the evening.

Once in a while, needing a break from the rat race, I’d even go by myself.

“Bring back some berries!” my wife would say, and I’d know that she’d have the crust for a cobbler ready by the time I returned home.

What awaits you at Berry Patch Farms? You’ll find a place where the bushes are big (read: “back-friendly”) and where the berries have not been sprayed (read: “You can eat all you want right off the tree). There are rows and rows of blueberry bushes, all laden with fruit, all calling my name. I was then, and am now, duty-bound to answer that call any time I can.

Over the years, blueberry picking has been a sort of constant in an everchanging world.

We’d always try to go at least once.

Some years, life intervened and it didn’t happen. Other years, though, there would be several trips, each time bringing home four or five or seven or eight pounds of sweet berry heaven. The farm features several different varieties, each with its own unique flavor, and they’re all good. All have that indescribable blueberry-ness that makes it impossible to eat just one.

And yes, I admit it. While picking, I’d always eat a few (okay, more than a few) right from the tree. No chef’s special from any five-star restaurant ever tasted better. Fortunately they don’t weigh you when you leave, or my berry-picking bill would have been a lot higher!

The ones I didn’t consume on the spot went home where some usually found their way into blueberry muffins that very day. Others ended up as the featured ingredient in my bride’s exquisite blueberry cobbler. Still others (but never enough) went into the freezer for future culinary adventures or to be eaten, ice-cold, straight from the

bag. Alas, those frozen reserves would invariably run out by the middle of September. Then we’d have to settle for store-bought berries, waiting through the fall and winter and spring until the next year when (about the end of June) the new crop would be ready and we’d start the cycle all over again.

All that went through my mind as I listened to that conversation there in the line at the grocery store. All that young fellow needed was a tree full of blueberries, and he’d forget all about the heat.

Berry Patch Farms is located just off Arnold Mill Road about 2.5 miles from the Fulton/Cherokee line. Note that you’ll want to leave your dog at home – “Our dogs are jealous!” the Durdens say.

Right after you cross into Cherokee on the Highway 140 bridge (now under construction) over Little River, turn left onto Arnold Mill Road. Go about 2.5 miles, watching for the Berry Patch sign on the left. Turn at the sign and drive down the gravel road to the farm.

At the check-out stand, grab a bucket. Then head for the field, sampling berries as you go. When you find the berries that taste best to you, settle in and start picking. It’s as simple as that.

Blueberry season started a week or so ago and Debbie says it will go for another couple of weeks. But eventually they’ll run out. To be sure that there are berries there for picking, give them a ring at (770) 926-0561 before you make the trip.

Berry Patch Farms is open from 8 till 8 Tuesday through Sunday. It’s closed on Monday.

There are a number of pick-yourown operations in the area. Visit pickyourown.org/GAEJ.htm (case sensitive) to learn more about some of the possibilities. Always call first before making the trip.

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Men’s Anti-Aging Center and Dr. Shereen Timani at Johns Creek Dermatology & Family Medicine can practically be done over a patient’s lunch break, and have minimal to no downtime post treatment. This makes the overall experience for most men extremely manageable.

Which treatment options are best for you? Our approach to an initial consultations is very relaxed, while at the same time maintaining a professional and educational experience for the patient.

We focus on discussing all potential options, individualized to each man’s individual goals and needs. We relay benefits and risks as we aspire to keep results looking effortless and natural.

At Johns Creek Dermatology & Family Medicine, we believe that these types of cosmetic regimens will become just as integral to men’s health as eating a well-balanced diet and regular exercise.

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Skin myths Brought to you by Dr. Brent Taylor Premier Dermatology and MOHS surgery of Atlanta Distinguishing fact from fiction is key when it comes to health care related matters. Multiple misconceptions exist when it comes to our skin. Some myths likely don’t cause much harm – like the myth that 8 glasses of water is all that you need for healthy skin or that shaving makes hair growth thicker or that apple cider vinegar cures smallpox, leprosy and bubonic plague. But some myths bear repeating and correcting.

Myth #1: Basal cells are just cosmetic.

Some patients occasionally mention that they were told by a family member or even a health care worker that basal cell carcinomas are just cosmetic and that treating them is elective. This myth arose because basal cell carcinomas, the most common type of skin cancer, are sometimes slow growing and can occasionally smolder on for multiple years before they cause any significant damage. However, left untreated they can be disasters.

Basal cells are locally destructive cancers that, when allowed to grow, can spread to other parts of the body. All too often, patients allow basal cells to grow unnecessarily large. Untreated, these cancers can cause significant morbidity.

By the time it becomes clear that a basal cell is not just cosmetic, a large painful and draining sore can already have begun posing a threat to nearby structures like eyelids or ears, nerves, muscle or cartilage. Especially when caught early, basal cell carcinomas can often be treated without significant inconvenience. They are worth treating before they become a problem.

Myth #2: Cold sores are caused by the sun.

Misinformation exists about cold sores, and as a result cold sores often go untreated or undertreated. This myth arose because the sun does actually decrease the strength of the immune system in the skin. When someone gets a sunburn on the face, a cold sore break out is more likely to occur. Sunlight inactivates skin immunity, which is why sunlight can sometimes help people with diseases of excess immunity such as psoriasis.

But preventing cold sore outbreaks requires a functioning immune system.

Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1). This virus is a cousin of the viruses that cause

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No cure currently exists, so the virus is with the individual for life, but very effective treatments are available to decrease outbreak severity and shorten Dr. Taylor the contagious period.

A few of the real dangers of cold sores occur when infants and small children and those with compromised immune systems are exposed. These patients can develop infections in the brain, liver, lungs and other organs and even die from infection. Never allow someone with a cold sore to kiss a newborn.

Myth #3: Changing my diet will cure my skin condition.

This myth is grounded in intuition and likely historical reality. For centuries, vitamin deficiencies resulted in diseases like scurvy, which famously caused sailors low on vitamin C to lose their teeth. In the modern era, a balanced diet prevents most vitamin deficiencies, and rarely is someone’s diet responsible for or able to cure their skin disease. Indirect links exist between diet and skin health. For example, obesity results in numerous skin conditions and can disrupt circulation and result in skin problems of the lower legs. But there is little evidence to suggest that pizza causes acne or that chocolate or caffeine hurt one’s skin. True gluten allergies are also relatively rare as a cause of skin disease.

Far more commonly, skin health is related to present or past sun exposure or to moisturization status. Eat a balanced diet and exercise and enjoy chocolate.

Myth #4: The higher the SPF the longer I can stay in the sun.

SPF is only one factor that determines the time before you burn.

Whether the sunscreen is waterproof, whether you are swimming or sweating, how thickly the sunscreen is applied, whether the sunscreen is a durable physical blocker (like zinc) or a chemical blocker (which can effectively get “used up” by the sun’s rays), all are also important factors in whether a sunscreen maintains its high SPF number for a few minutes or several hours. Choose a sunscreen with a high SPF that you don’t mind putting on, that doesn’t cause acne (Non-comedogenic) and that matches your activity (waterproof or not). Then, Reapply. Reapply. Reapply.

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Rentals: Continued from Page 4 further – for example, to three nights – would require a change in the code, Jarrard said.

After more than two hours of public hearing and discussion, no one on the board supported lowering the six-night minimum.

Other suggested changes include limiting the number of vehicles based on the capacity of the driveway. A previous proposal called for limiting vehicles to one per bedroom, but some argued the provisions would have been unnecessarily prohibitive for residences with large driveways.

Another suggestion involved changing the definition of a child to anyone under age 11, rather than 2, which would allow for a greater number of occupants.

Proponents of the revisions say they support the six-night minimum, and

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An employee told police that at 8 p.m. the previous day, a woman had come into the store, picked up a piece of clothing and attempted to return it as though she had bought it. The fake return was unsuccessful, and the woman continued shopping.

Shortly after, the woman and a possible accomplice left the store.

When employees checked the merchandise that the duo had been browsing, they found that several items, worth $2,100 total, were missing.

The store did not have any security

they called for stricter enforcement than has been seen in the past.

Some citizens took the more extreme stance that short-term rentals should not be allowed at all, because they essentially amount to a business in a residential zoning area.

Ten individuals spoke on behalf of the short-term rental managers, acknowledging the need for regulation but arguing the proposed ordinance was too strict. Several said the regulations were punishing an entire industry for the actions of a few bad actors.

Some argued that short-term rentals bring tourism and economic growth to the county, and that without the shortterm rentals, recreational enjoyment of Lake Lanier would be prohibitively expensive for all but the wealthiest families.

“We have to be able to do something to make everybody’s life more bearable, and yet at the same time not punish people that are probably being better neighbors than some of the neighbors that live there all the time,” Commissioner Cindy Jones Mill said. footage to show police.

Driver assaults jogger after confrontation JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek man said a driver shoved him and pointed a gun in his direction while he jogged.

Around 9:38 p.m. on June 30, the victim said he was running in the Pennbrooke Crossing area. A black SUV was driving too fast for the area, and the man gestured for the vehicle to slow down.

According to the man, the SUV turned left and came to a stop. A man then exited the vehicle, shoved the jogger and pointed a semi-automatic pistol at

I think we’re letting some people down. It is a zoning issue. We’re allowing businesses in neighborhoods,” Dennis T. Brown Forsyth County Commissioner Levent proposed there should be no additional caps on how many renters a residency may have in a month or year unless there has been a violation.

Commissioner Laura Semanson proposed a twice-a-month limit, which seemed agreeable to the other commissioners.

Semanson and Levant both voiced support for changing the parking regulation to consider the size of the driveway.

Levent also said renters should sign a contract acknowledging adherence to the regulations. He said renters should face the same fines as the property owners. him. The suspect stated, “Watch yourself or you may end up dead,” according to the police report.

The victim described the man as a young, “fit,” white male wearing blue jeans and a white cooking apron.

After the confrontation, the suspect left in his vehicle.

Police arrest suspect in check-cashing incident JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man attempting to cash a fraudulent check was arrested on June 27 at United Community Bank in Johns Creek.

When officers arrived at the bank, the suspect attempted to leave. Officers told the man to stop, but he continued

Commissioner Dennis T. Brown took a stance apart from the rest of the commissioners, saying the commission was trying to regulate something that shouldn’t even be allowed.

“I think we’re letting some people down.

It is a zoning issue. We’re allowing businesses in neighborhoods,” Brown said.

By the end of the discussion, there was a loose consensus for a six-night minimum, twice-a-month maximum.

At the July 5 meeting the board also discussed a proposed noise ordinance that would set noise levels to a certain decibel rather than at the officer’s discretion as has been the rule in the past.

This ordinance would affect the whole county, not just short-term rentals, but it could be tied to the short-term rental ordinance so that a noise violation would also count as a violation of the renter’s permit.

Ultimately, the council postponed voting on the noise ordinance until they could gather more information about enforcement, equipment needed and what would be the appropriate decibel levels. to walk away before police apprehended him.

The suspect told officers he was given a $1,230 check by two men he did not know. Officers asked to the man to describe the two men. He said “one was tall and the other was short.”

Officers asked what kind of vehicle transported him to the bank and he replied he was “not good with cars” and it was “blueish.”

An employee with the bank said she looked up the financial records of the check’s account holder and it had been cashed at a previous date for a different amount for a different person. The employee contacted the account holder who denied writing the suspect a check.

The suspect was charged with fourthdegree forgery.

DEATH NOTICES Marsha L. Ackerman, 68, of Cumming, passed away on July 3, 2018.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Mr. Sanjay Dharmaraj, 43, of Roswell, passed Roswell Funeral Home away on June 20, Green Lawn Cemetary 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

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Charles W. Ennis, 89, of Alpharetta, passed Roswell Funeral Home away on June 25, Green Lawn Cemetary 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home Roswell Funeral Home GreenGreen Lawn Cemetary and Lawn Cemetery.

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Dr. Alan R. Friedman, 73, of Alpharetta, Roswell Funeral Home passed away on June Green Lawn Cemetary 20, 2018. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

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Mrs. Sherryl Lienert, 65, passed away Roswell Funeral Home on June 25, 2018.

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Carolyn K. Newstrom, 76, of Roswell, passed Roswell Funeral Home away on June 25, Green Lawn Cemetary 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

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Robert G. Olsen, 85, of Roswell, passed Roswell Funeral Home away on July 1, 2018.

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Thomas E. Palmer, 83, of Roswell, passed Roswell Funeral Home away on June 27, Green Lawn Cemetary 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

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Mrs. Audrey V. Putney, 97, of Roswell, passed Roswell Funeral Home away on June 20, Green Lawn Cemetary 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home Roswell Funeral Home GreenGreen Lawn Cemetary and Lawn Cemetery.

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Agnes R.Cemetary Rhodes, 99, of Suwanee, Green Lawn passed away on July 4, 2018.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

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