Forsyth Herald — January 2, 2020

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Forsyth officials set sights on 2020

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Lanier Technical College honors leading educators

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New year ushers in host of new state laws

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County Commission honors local scouts The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners presented individual resolutions commending six local scouts for their accomplishments Dec. 19. Savannah Granito and Lucia Morris were both recognized for receiving the Girl Scout Gold Award.

Caiden Cole Spraetz, Aiden Finegan Weng, Cameron Douglas Gillon and Liam Garrett Weng were recognized for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. Pictured from left, top row: District 3 County Commissioner Todd Levent, District 1 Commissioner Molly Cooper, Chairman and District 5 Commissioner Laura Semanson and District 2 Commissioner Dennis Brown; bottom row, from left: Lucia Morris, Savannah Granito, Caiden Cole Spraetz, Aiden Finegan Weng, Cameron Douglas Gillon and Liam Garrett Weng.

Special holiday guest visits accident victims

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Public Safety

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Grand jury indicts 4 in Dawsonville murder

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com Forsyth County, Ga. — A Dawsonville grand jury returned a true bill indictment Dec. 20 against four people in the murder case of Hannah Bender.

Austin Stryker, Isaac Huff, Dylan Reid and Jerry Harper were indicted for their involvement in the murder.

Stryker, 22, of Dawsonville, was indicted for malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, violation of the street gang terrorism and prevention act, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony,

Police Blotter All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.

Deputies arrest suspect in credit card fraud FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Deputies responded to a possible stolen credit card at a Valero gas station at 4325 Browns Bridge Road on Nov. 25. A man told authorities that the card was issued in his mother’s name, but he had cancelled the account when she passed away five years ago.

In November he said he was notified

by Regions Bank of a missed payment.

After speaking with someone at the bank, he learned that the account was not closed but instead the card was cancelled. A new card had been mailed to the address attached to the card. The man said he believed a former tenant had used the card. In all, there were 95 transactions totaling $13,487.46 on the account.

On Dec. 20, Marilyn Heilig was arrested on Dec. 20 and charged with 11 counts of fraud: fraudulent use

possession of a knife during the commission of a felony, concealing the death of another and tampering with evidence.

Huff, 18, of Dawsonville, was indicted for felony murder, aggravated assault, aggraSTRYKER vated battery, concealing the death of another and violation of the street gang terrorism and prevention act.

Reid, 19, also of Dawsonville, was indicted for felony murder, aggravated of transaction card and 11 counts of identity fraud. Heilig is out on $26,620 bond.

Marietta man charged with forgery, fraud FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities say a Marietta man entered the Ronald Regan Blvd. branch of Sun Trust bank and presented two checks for cashing in the amount of $6,000 and $6,200. The man provided an identification card and a debit card in the name of Robert Sigler.

The teller called the Sun Trust branch where the checks were written and was informed that the checks belonged to a victim of an account takeover. The suspect left the bank, leaving behind the cards and check. He was later seen by a bank employee jumping over a wall and onto the street.

Authorities later apprehended the man, identified as Robert JenkinsGladden, 30, while he was on Ga. 400.

He was arrested Dec. 17 and charged with three counts of forgery, two counts of fraud, three counts of identity fraud, possession of tools for commission of a crime, criminal attempt to commit a felony and conspiracy to commit a felony.

He is currently free on $17,105 bond.

assault, aggravated battery, concealing the death of another, tampering with evidence and violation of the street gang terrorism and prevention act.

Harper, 78, of Dawsonville, was indicted for violation of the street gang terrorism and prevention act, hindering the apprehension or punishment of a criminal and theft by receiving stolen property. Harper has been charged in Forsyth County for concealing the death of another and tampering with Evidence.

Stryker was arrested in Pittsburgh, Pa., after turning himself in to authori-

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Drugs & DUI arrests David George Bryant, 60, of Bryant Road, Gainesville, was arrested on Dec. 16 for DUI–alcohol.

Nicholas Damaso Hernandez, 23, of Granada Way, Gainesville, was arrested on Dec. 16 for possession of marijuana less than 1 oz.

Colin Austin Nadasdy, 31, of Lost Creek Drive, Gainesville, was arrested on Dec. 16 for DUI–alcohol, failure to maintain lane and violation of the hands-free Georgia Act. Kevin Paul Burke, 44, of Pringle Drive, Suwanee, was arrested on Dec. 17 for DUI–alcohol and failure to maintain lane.

Yialdy Ruiz-Sanchez, 37, of Ridge Hill Circle, Canton, was arrested on Dec. 17 for trafficking in cocaine, illegal drugs, marijuana or methamphetamine and affixing reflective materials to windshield or windows.

Xavier Lamar Anderson, 40, of Collier Drive NW, Atlanta, was arrested on Dec. 17 for possession, purchase, manufacture, distribution, or sale of marijuana and cocaine and penal offense: unlawful to enter guard line or See DUI, Page 17

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Lanier Tech recognizes excellence in instructors

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com Lanier Technical College has acknowledged two instructors for excellence in their fields.

Annette Baker, program director and instructor for Health Information Management Technology, was named the college’s Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year Award Winner for 2020.

The announcement was made Dec.18 at the annual Lanier Technical College GOAL/Rick Perkins Award Luncheon at the Lanier Technical College Ramsey Conference Center.

“I am honored, truly honored,” Baker said. “It’s thrilling for me to come here every day. There’s so much good that comes out of this college that I don’t think that I can stand much more.”

Baker gave a nod to her colleagues as she accepted the designation from Lanier Technical College President Ray Perrin.

“To all of the candidates, I am really truly honored to be mentioned alongside each of you because I see the perseverance and hard work that you bring every day to your programs,” Baker said. “It’s a privilege to work alongside of you.”

Baker has been in the health information management technology industry for over 38 years and brings her experience and passion to help students excel in the classroom.

“One reason that Lanier Technical College is so successful is that we have our priorities straight,” Baker said. “We put the students first, we put workforce

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Annette Baker, recipient of the Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year Award is congratulated by Lanier Technical College President Ray Perren. and industry second, and we the staff, are third. The preservice and passion that everyone in this room puts into to their job each and every day, and that gives me inspiration and energy to keep going. When students come into the Health Information Management Technology program, I tell them that we are going to change the world. Thank you for changing my world.”

The runner-up for the Rick Perkins Award was Joy Dyer, Hall campus cosmetology instructor.

The Rick Perkins Award is given annually by the Technical College System of Georgia to the Outstanding Instructor of the Year. In order to qualify at the state

level, each of the system’s 22 colleges select a winner at the local level who then goes on to compete in one of three regional competitions in March. From each region, three representatives are then sent on to the state competition which will be held in April at the Spring TCSG Leadership Conference.

Wendy Schuster, director of curriculum, instruction and professional development, was awarded the Blackboard Exemplary Program Course Award for her development of a course on Principles of Fraud Examination.

After hundreds of hours of course development, Schuster’s online course set a new standard for communication, online interaction and collaboration among online students at Lanier Technical College, according to the college.

As the former chair of the Distance Education Committee at Lanier Tech, Schuster said she was aware of many of the strengths and weaknesses of online courses, which she used in creating her course.

Schuster noted that the course created a strong sense of community among the online students.

“This award shows that this approach to online courses is what students’ value and engage with, which improves the outcomes from online courses,” Schuster said.

Lanier Technical College is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. It has a 100 percent job placement rate in the past six out of seven years, plus a 100 percent in-field placement in 2018. The college offers over 50 programs of study in some of the nation’s fastest-growing career fields including healthcare, energy, business and industry, and public or private service.

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A LOOK AHEAD

Mayor Brumbalow looks ahead to 2020 2019 was another wonderfully busy year in the City of Cumming, and we are looking forward to even more great things in 2020.

Some personal highlights for me TROY Brumbalow from 2019 included continued efforts to City of Cumming Mayor improve and beautify the Cumming Fairgrounds, and taking huge steps forward in creation of the Cumming City Center.

This summer we completed installation of a new sky bridge and an expanded ticket booth at the Fairgrounds.

The sky bridge crosses over Castleberry Road from the main parking lot to the area near the covered arena. The bridge opens up on a large pavilion area leading to the new ticket booth, which features six payment windows. During busy events, this setup allows for speedier entrances since individual lines can be set up for different payment options.

The sky bridge, which is completely ADA-compliant, eliminates the need to set up traffic cones and stop signs in order to allow pedestrians to cross the always-busy Castleberry Road. This keeps Fairgrounds’ guests safe while also helping to reduce traffic congestion during events.

Additionally, volunteers with the Sawnee Association of the Arts partnered with several local schools to design and paint a 300-foot-long mural on the Fairgrounds retaining wall along Castleberry Road during the summer and fall months. This vibrant mural covers 2,000 square feet and features numerous well-known Cumming and Forsyth County spots that celebrate our community and its history.

All of these additions help to foster the strong community spirit generated by the various Fairgrounds events throughout the year. Another major project that I believe will foster even greater community spirit also marked a huge milestone this summer.

In August, the City officially broke ground on the Cumming City Center.

Located on an approximately 75-acre site behind Forsyth Central High School, between Sawnee Drive and Canton Highway, the future Cumming City Center mixed-used development will feature plenty of restaurant and retail space, as well as a “town green” area with plenty of park space, a water feature, outdoor amphitheater, championship miniature golf, and a network of walking trails, among other family-friendly amenities.

Crews have been actively working since the groundbreaking ceremony to clear the property. In 2020, work will continue at the site with installation of water and sewer upgrades needed to accommodate the facility, followed by the start of vertical construction in mid-2020. The anticipated grand opening of the facility is summer of 2021.

While the groundwork is being laid — quite literally — for the City Center, much behind-the-scenes work is also

being completed. In the spring, the Cumming Downtown Development Authority hired Jennifer Archer as our City Center property manager. Mrs. Archer has been working diligently on everything from finalizing building designs and creating logos, to applying for grants and meeting with potential business tenants. In 2020, we’ll also be launching some programs that will allow businesses, families and individuals to leave their signatures on the City Center for generations to come.

No doubt this is a very exciting time in the history of the City of Cumming! Stay up-to-date with everything going on in Cumming by liking and following our social media pages (Facebook: @CummingCityHall and Instagram: @CityofCumming) and subscribing to our monthly E-Newsletter (email cledford@cityofcumming.net to sign up).

Mayor Troy Brumbalow

New year promises more New state laws boost education great advances in Forsyth deduction, alter medical protocols 2019 was a great year in Forsyth County, with many significant announcements and events that improved the quality of life for our citizens and our employees. In addition to LAURA SEMANSON many road improveChairman, Forsyth County Commisioners ment and pedestrian projects across the county, the addition of a new Health and Wellness Center aimed at improving healthcare access and reducing costs, significant work on our building and design standards, tree, mass grading, and stormwater ordinances to protect the character and environmental quality of our community, the designation of a third AAA bond rating, state and national recognition of several county departments for excellence —we saw increased focus on growth in the commercial sector.

In the area of economic development, we continued to execute our 5 year strategic plan, and this spring formally unveiled Forward Forsyth, a partnership of Forsyth County government, Forsyth County Schools, the Chamber of Commerce, Lanier Technical College and the Development Authority.

We’ve been working that plan, and have been reaping the rewards, includ-

ing the announcements of more than $90 million of capital investment and over 800 jobs this year. We have seen not only an increase in the quantity of projects, but also the quality of them in terms of investment and salaries.

We’ve made significant strides in the technology sector, with new announcements and a burgeoning incubator, Digital Ignition. Forsyth County partnered with Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center, or ATDC, and the Georgia Department of Transportation to host “Talking Traffic Lights” a tech challenge that brought developers from around the world to compete using IoT and blockchain to find new ways for GDOT to extract and utilize data with connected vehicles.

We’ve seen expansions of longtime employers and welcomed newcomers to Forsyth County. Commercial land developers are building hundreds of thousands of square feet of new office/industrial flex space to meet demand. More is already on the way for next year!

2020 is on track to bring more new investment, which means more opportunity for our residents and continued balancing of our tax digest, improving our sustainability as a community, and putting less financial burden on residential property owners. That enables your county government to continue to deliver the top-flight services and improved amenities our residents desire.

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed more than 300 bills into law in 2019, and many went into effect Jan. 1.

Here’s a rundown of some of the new laws that went into effect Jan. 1: HB 166 establishes licensing requirements for genetic counselors. The law mandates continuing education for these professionals who create treatment plans for individuals or families affected by or at risk of genetic disorders.

HB 478 sets stricter requirements to list someone on the state’s child abuse registry. Abusers can now only be listed if they are 18 years old. Formerly, those as young as 13 could be listed. The process for having a review hearing before being added to the list or having a name expunged has also been updated.

HB 266 doubles the tax-deductible contribution you can make to a 529 savings plan from $2,000 to $4,000 per child if you’re a single taxpayer and from $4,000 to $8,000 per year if you file jointly with a spouse.

HB 182 requires remote sellers and online retailers to collect and submit state and local sales taxes if they exceed $100,000 in Georgia gross rev-

enue. Studies estimate the state could realize up to $3.9 million in annual tax revenue from the new law.

HB 63 provides doctors a way around what is commonly referred to as “step therapy,” a protocol contained in health insurance plans that requires physicians to try certain preferred medications first and have those drugs fail before moving on to a medication that might be more suitable for the condition. The law now gives doctors a way to apply for exceptions to avoid step therapy and quickly start patients on the medication they recommend.

HB 288 establishes flat, predictable and in most cases higher fees that clerks of the superior courts are entitled to charge for filing documents and instruments pertaining to real estate or personal property. It also provides for a flat sum structure, a repeal of certain related alternative fees and a repeal or provisions related to additional fees and costs in counties having a certain sized population.

HB 507 revises the criteria used by tax assessors to determine the fair market value of real property. Tax assessors now shall apply the existing zoning, use, covenants or restrictions, bank sales, and rent limitations in determining the fair market value.

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Indictment: Continued from Page 2 ties in early October. He remains the main suspect in the disappearance and murder of Bender.

Huff, Reid and Harper are currently in custody in the Dawson County Detention Center and Stryker is in custody in the Lumpkin County Detention Center.

Bender vanished nearly a week before her body was found off Parks Road near Ga. 306 in Forsyth County in September. A report from a tipster led investigators to the ravine where her body was discovered. She was reported missing by her mother.

Bailey Williams, 21, was arrested in Lumpkin County Oct. 1 on charges of tampering with evidence.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested Stryker’s fiancée Elizabeth Brooke Donaldson in Dawson County, charging her with tampering with evidence and concealing the death of another.

The criminal street gang statute may be applied in cases where three or more people associated by “evidence of

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a common name or common identifying signs, symbols, tattoos, graffiti, or attire or other distinguishing characteristics, including, but not limited to, common activities, customs, or behaviors.”

The individual must commit crimes, the law adds: “Such term shall not include three or more persons, associated in fact, whether formal or informal, who are not engaged in criminal gang activity.”

Prosecutors must meet four points: the suspect must have committed a crime, or conspired with, solicited, coerced or intimidated someone else to commit a crime; the suspect must be associated with a “criminal street gang”; the suspect must have committed the crime to advance the gang’s interests; and the crime must qualify as “criminal gang activity.”

The law cites a long list of offenses that can be criminal gang crimes,including: racketeering, stalking, sex crimes, escaping prison, helping a child escape custody, vandalism and weapons crimes.

The case is being prosecuted by the Northeastern Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office.

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The Place of Forsyth County has been presenting area residents with cars that have been donated through its vehicle donation program.

Nonprofit gives cars to residents in need

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — The Place of Forsyth County is using vehicle donations to make life a lot easier for county residents who are without transportation.

The non-profit first began the program three years ago, and on Dec. 20, it gifted its 15th vehicle to a Forsyth County resident.

Jacob Granados, director of purposeful engagement at The Place of Forsyth, said the nonprofit wanted to give used cars new life.

“A lot of nonprofits sell car donations to create more funds for other programs, but we thought we should try and use those donated vehicles to help someone who can’t find transportation here in our county, where it’s limited,” Granados said.

Four recipients were gifted donated vehicles just days before Christmas at the non-profit’s headquarters in Cum-

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“Right now we’re living in a hotel, and transportation is one of my biggest problems, with getting back and forth to work, and paying a lot of money for Uber,” one recipient said.

“When we give the cars away and experience the people’s gratitude, it’s priceless,” Granados said.

The Place is only able to make these situations possible through the generosity of the community, Granados said.

“This outreach is completely community-generated,” he said. “If you have a used vehicle that you’re not using, please donate it to us. We can assure you that we won’t sell it, and it will go to someone deserving.”

Donations are accepted Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Place of Forsyth, 2550 The Place Circle. Donations can be dropped off in the back of the building.

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‘SHE ROCKS: THE WOMEN OF ROCK’

Multi-talented musician Tara Vaughan takes the audience on a rockin’ ride through the 60s, 70s, and 80s with the hits of the world’s greatest female rockers. Backed by an all-star band, Vaughan performs music from artists like Janis Joplin, Linda Ronstadt, Aretha Franklin, Blondie, Heart and more. Shows run Jan. 2-19, times vary, at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Tickets are $24-$38. For more information and tickets, visit get.org.

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JOHNS CREEK VOLLEYBALL ACADEMY

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What: Volleyball Skills Academy is geared towards all skill levels for ages 8-14 that want to learn the basic skills and fundamentals of volleyball. Coaches will offer instruction in passing, setting, hitting and serving. Competitive play will be added in March and April.

When: Monday, Jan. 6, 6-8 p.m.; classes through Jan. 29 Where: South Forsyth Middle School, 2860 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming Cost: $150 More info and registration: IVCvolleyball.com

LET’S TALK ARTS

What: Authors George Weinstein and Roger Johns present their latest mystery novels.

Hear a moderated discussion about their writing journey, followed by Q & A and book signings. Free to public.

When: Thursday, Jan. 9, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St., Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

SIGHTS & INSIGHTS ART EXHIBITION

What: Fulton County Arts & Culture and Dunwoody Fine Art Association present Sights & Insights, a Southeastern regional art show juried by Susannah Darrow.

When: From Jan. 17 to Feb. 28; reception on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; gallery talk on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cost: Free Where: Abernathy Arts Center, 254 Johnson Ferry Road, N.W., Sandy Springs, GA 30328 Hours: Tuesday–Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Info: www.fultonarts.org

What: Come support the library and library programs by shopping at the Friends’ book sale on the library porch and in the Friends Bookstore (upper level, lobby area).

When: Saturday, Jan. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR SENIORS

What: Register now for Seniors Enriched Living continuing education classes for seniors on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Choose from 22 different topics including history, finance, nature journaling, philosophy and more.

When: Jan. 7-Feb. 27, times vary by classes Where: Seniors Enriched Living, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $60 per session More info and registration: selroswellga.org

RACE RELATIONS DIALOGUE

What: The primary goal for this meeting is to generate constructive analysis of the issues involved and to develop positive positions and implement programs that would result in more inclusive and peaceloving neighborhoods.

When: Thursday, Jan. 9, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: northfulton.com

ENCHANTED WOODLAND TRAIL

What: Fairies and gnomes have been busy building all new homes for the Enchanted

Woodland Trail. Whimsical works line the trails – slow down and search for the fairy houses made from tiny natural objects.

When: Jan. 9-Feb. 29 Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Info: chattnaturecenter.org

HEALTH AND FITNESS: UGLY PAJAMA 5K RUN

What: Celebrate the ugliness, tackiness and silliness of ugly pajamas. Proceeds go to the Multiple Sclerosis Center of Atlanta. This is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier.

When: Saturday, Jan. 4, 8 a.m.

Where: Parking is at Newtown Park, Johns Creek Cost: Registration starts at $30 More info and registration: active.com

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ROSWELL TREE RECYCLING

What: Remove all ornaments. Flocked trees or trees sprayed with artificial materials not accepted.

The trees will be chipped into mulch, which will be available to businesses and residents at no charge.

When: Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Home Depots on Woodstock and Holcomb Bride Roads More info: roswellgov.com

REAL CAUSE OF DISEASE

What: Why is degenerative disease at an all-time high even though people spend more money than ever before on health care? In this seminar, learn the real cause of disease and the road to recovery.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1-2 p.m.

Where: Wellness for Life, 3480 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming More info: eventbrite.com or 678-638-0898

RUNNING CLUB

What: Join Alpharetta’s new, free social running group. Be prepared to run between 2-4 miles each meeting.

When: Saturday, Jan. 4, 8-9 a.m.; meets twice a week, Mondays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m.

Where: Meet at the Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell St., Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

FIVE STAR 5K/10K CHAMPIONSHIPS

What: Both the 5K and 10K races start include upscale short-sleeved tech shirts for participants, finisher medals and awards.

When: Sunday, Jan. 5, 8:30 a.m.-noon Where: North Forsyth Middle School, 3635 Coal Mountain Drive, Cumming Cost: $30 More info and registration: fivestarntp.com

TAI CHI NEW BEGINNERS COURSE

What: Explore Tai Chi — a gentle, low-impact, yet powerful exercise program — in this fourclass beginners course.

When: First class Monday, Jan. 6, 10-11 a.m.

Where: City of Milton Community Place, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton Cost: $60 More info and registration: wellesong.com

RELIGIOUS EVENTS:

SPOTLIGHT EXHIBIT: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF JIM ALEXANDER

What: Jim Alexander is an award-winning documentary photographer who has amassed a large collection of images of Black culture and human rights photographs.

When: Jan. 9-March 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: jimalexanderphotography.com

‘AILEY REVEALED’

What: Explore meditation and silent prayer in a supportive group setting.

When: Fridays, 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, Room 205, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

What: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns with six performances showcasing Ailey’s 32 dancers, including world premieres that shine a spotlight on social issues.

When: Feb. 20-23, times vary Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $29 Info and tickets: alvinailey.org, foxatltix.com or 855-285-8499

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What: Departure is a Journey tribute band that replicates the look, sound and feel of the original 80’s rock super group.

When: Friday, Jan. 3, 9:30 p.m.-noon Where: Rosati’s Pizza and Sports Club, 415 Peachtree Parkway More info and tickets: rosatis. ticketleap.com

What: Karen Dressler is an artist who works in art restoration and resides in Alpharetta. Dressler finds herself drawn to painting with acrylic and watercolors.

When: Saturday, Jan. 4, 1-5 p.m.

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

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What: Slippery When Wet – The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute was formed in 2003 by Jason Morey after answering many inquiries of “Are you Jon Bon Jovi?”.

When: Saturday, Jan. 4, 9:30 p.m.-noon Where: Rosati’s Pizza and Sports Club, 415 Peachtree Parkway More info and tickets: rosatis. ticketleap.com

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By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta’s portfolio of hotels just got bigger with the recent opening of the Home2 Suites by Hilton Alpharetta at 12075 Morris Road.

Dozens of dignitaries and business leaders were on hand for a ribbon cutting Dec. 13, including key executives from Hilton.

The 158-suite hotel developed and owned

by Mitesh Patel of RAM Hotels, provides convenient access to Alpharetta attractions such as the shops and restaurants of Avalon.

RAM Hotels started operations in 2003 and currently owns and operates 23 hospitality properties in Alabama and Georgia. The company plans to open two more hotels within the next quarter, has four under construction and four in the early planning phase.

Patel, executive vice president of RAM Hotels, said the hotel’s featured amenities, like all Suite-style rooms, outdoor kitchen, fire pit and fitness center make it a perfect fit for the Avalon shopping area.

“We are confident this will capture premium extended-stay clients to stay with us for long term,” Patel said.

With close to two dozen hotels now operating within its borders, Alpharetta has drawn a large share of the business and entertainment hospitality market for North Fulton.

In addition to drawing people who stay, shop and eat in local restaurants, hotels provide cities with additional revenue in the form of local hotel/motel taxes. These taxes can add up into the hundreds of thousands each year.

Roswell is currently home to 11 hotels.

Four additional hotels are in development — three business class hotels on Westside Parkway and a boutique hotel in the Historic District.

Roswell Inc, the city’s economic development arm, is pursuing a plan to bring more hotels into the city and recently launched a second hotel feasibility study in partnership with Visit Roswell, said Roswell Inc Director of Communications and Public Relations Carisa Turner.

Johns Creek has three hotels operating within the city.

Matthew Thomas, Alpharetta Economic Development manager, said the hospitality industry serves to help keep the local economy vibrant.

“We know we have a lot of corporate travelers in the city during the week,” Thomas said. “A lot of them do business here, and to have the supply of hotels to accommodate those travelers doing business in our city with a great product such as Home2 Suites means Alpharetta is even better positioned to accommodate meetings, accommodate events and other needs of the business community.”

The hotel offers all-suite accommodations with fully-equipped kitchens and modular furniture, providing guests the flexibility to customize their suite to their style and preference. The hotel also features complimentary internet, inviting communal spaces, and trademark Home2 Suites amenities such Spin2 Cycle, a combined laundry and fitness area, Home2 MKT for grab-and-go items, and the Inspired Table, a complimentary breakfast that includes more than 400 potential combinations. Guests can also enjoy an indoor/outdoor saline pool and outdoor grills.

The property is also pet-friendly.

“Home2 Suites by Hilton Alpharetta embodies what this brand is all about,” said Adrian Kurre, global head, Home2 Suites by Hilton.

“This property offers convenient access to the area for both business and leisure travelers,” he said.

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RAM Hotels and Hilton executives join local civic and business leaders for a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Dec. 13 at the new Home2 Suites by Hilton Alpharetta on Morris Road.

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For 2020, let’s leave the clutter in the past Let’s just start off that we all agree we were way too gluttonous over the holidays, and it’s time to clear out the clutter and find the right laser-focus that is going to make 2020 the best year ever.

Geoff smith There is no shame Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com in that. I’m old enough to know that it’s a cycle. We all started racing up a clear highway getting things done and ended up gulping eggnog from a mouse-head glass on a couch in Ellen Grizwold’s living room.

Maybe not all of us, and maybe not to that extreme, but for sure, all of us can always find ways to improve. And January is a great time to take that to heart.

Last week, I had the great fortune of talking to a friend, Wendy Ellin, whose business and passion is to help high-lev-

el executives organize their work-lives.

Her job — and she’s very successful at it — is to create productive work spaces and processes so her clients can work more efficiently. She’s a New Yorker who gets straight to the point and will tell you exactly what’s holding you back in your workspace and how you can more efficiently push yourself forward.

Since we are all looking for clarity right now, here are a few things that Ellin says every one of her clients have found helpful.

Ellin is a huge fan of keeping a clean E-mail Inbox. A workmate of mine asked her why she thought this was important.

“Do you go to your regular mailbox and only take out what you want? And let everything else pile up?” she said.

She suggests first to sort your inbox by “sender,” then go down the list and delete all the e-mails you no longer need. She strongly suggests just deleting anything over a year old. But, she says that if you absolutely have to hold onto

Managing inventory is important element to boost bottom line Are you happy with how many times you are turning your inventory? Have you run out of certain items that are in demand? Are you overstocked with other items that haven’t sold in a while?

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Inventory management is primarily about specifying the size and placement of stocked goods. It requires constant and careful evaluation of external and internal factors and is controlled through continuous monitoring, reviews and interactions with production, procurement and finance departments.

Prior to the computer age, inventory management was basically done manually. Counting stock-keeping units on an annual, quarterly or monthly basis was a normal routine to ensure you have enough in stock but not too much.

Technology has significantly improved the efficiency and effectiveness of this process. Accounting systems like QuickBooks now provide an inventory management module that allows you to “connect” your sales projections to your inventory and make it easier to manage.

Inventory is a very expensive asset. Making sure your customers can get your products when they want them while at the same time minimizing your investment in inventory will help you maximize your profits.

Ongoing planning, taking advantage of discount terms with your vendors and utilizing inventory management technology will help you to manage inventory in your small business and improve your bottom-line results.

it, create a folder for it and move it out of your inbox. From that point, it’s important to set aside a portion of each day managing, or “processing,” that inbox.

Ellin also talks about not letting an inability to do something perfectly get in the way of doing that thing at all. For example, all of us have that task we want to accomplish. But we put it off until we have a clear idea of how it will end perfectly. Success lies not in completing a perfect project, but in actually starting the project at all. Annual budgets, planning for a new strategy or planning for a new company position are all things that get put off while we wait until the perfect moment. She says to just put it on your calendar and get started.

She reminds me of one of my favorite Vince Lombardi quotes when she talks about the not letting the desire to be perfect get in the way of creating something excellent.

“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence,” Lombardi once said.

Ellin also believes we should all make a commitment to never be late. This is one small thing you can do to manage people’s perception of you. Because after all, we earn our reputation either way. Ellin says to schedule travel time on your calendar before every meeting or event so that you arrive on time. And then honor it. If you are the first one there, you can use the time to catch up on managing your inbox, catch up on a task you were involved in, or just plain catch your breath.

Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases.

Geoff Smith, gsmith@ lendtheway.com, 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group

Alpharetta Chamber announces Taylor mortgage team joins Synovus 2020 officers and board members COLUMBUS, Ga. — Synovus Mortgage has announced ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce has announced the volunteer officers and Board of Directors for 2020.

Ron Altman, owner of BurgerFi restaurant, becomes the chamber’s eighth chairperson. He replaces Lisa G. Shippel of Lisa Shippel Law, LLC, who becomes immediate past chair.

“I am extremely honored to be leading this incredible organization over the course of the next year,” Altman said. “We have a strong history of exceptional leaders, and I stand on their shoulders as we head into a new decade.”

The other chamber officers include Dr. Alexandro Paulk of North Atlanta Spine as chairman-elect, Michael Gordy of Country Financial as treasurer, and Dana Cox of Penn Hodge Properties as secretary.

For 2020, the Alpharetta Chamber is also adding 13 new members to its Board of Directors. These new members are: Carl Appen, Appen Media Group; Roger Bauer, Kaiser Permanente; Tracey Craft, The Craft Dolan Team @ Village Realty; Adam Danielson, Fermented Atlanta; Charlcie Forehand, Atlanta Fine Homes; Tina Godwin, Pedego Electric Bikes Alpharetta; Marlene Kovacs, Quantum Bank; Patty Murray, Anchor Home Mortgage; Kerry Pierce, Emerald Oak Lending; Deborah Pittman, Miles, Hansford & Tallant; Garrett Rowland, Renasant Bank; Ruben Sanchez, ReMax One Stop; and Jorge Valencia, Regions Bank.

These new members bring the total number of Board of Directors to 33, the most in the history of the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce.

“We are blessed to have so many wonderful leaders, representing a wide range of companies within Alpharetta, who are eager to step up and join our chamber,” Altman said. “It truly is an indication of this chamber’s solid strength and reputation in North Fulton, and I am confident our best days as a chamber are in front of us.”

the arrival of veteran Atlanta originator Silvia Taylor and the Taylor mortgage team. The Taylor team originated more than $225 million in loans in 2018 and is a top lender for local homebuilders and a preferred lender with builders and developers throughout Atlanta.

In addition to Taylor, the Taylor team includes mortgage originators Jason Adams, Karen Rhodes, Lori Thompson, and Joey Dorsett. Support staff includes Mark Hoffmann, Stephanie Halloran, Andre Perry, Amanda Sinclair, and Heather Hoffmann.

The Taylor team is located at Synovus’ Alpharetta office at 8025 Westside Parkway.

McGraw & Associates, Harry Norman Realtors announce new member MILTON, Ga. — McGraw & Associates with Harry Norman Realtors recently welcomed Brittany McGraw as one of the newest members of the team.

As a native Atlantan growing up in Milton and attending Marist School, McGraw said she is committed to helping buyers and sellers in the Atlanta Area with all of their real estate needs.

She said she realizes the imMcGRAW portance of strong communication, follow through and having a sense of urgency.

McGraw is a 2011 graduate from the University of Georgia with a degree in advertising. After graduating, she moved to New York City to pursue a career in fashion wholesale. Her interpersonal skills and her ability to learn quickly helped her exceed sales goals.

After years as a sales manager, McGraw moved back to Atlanta to start a career in real estate. She said she loves connecting with people and has always had a passion for making people feel at home.

McGraw is also an abstract artist. She sells art from her own website, as well as several Atlanta galleries.

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Two young girls receive special visit from Santa

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Two young girls had quite a surprise Dec. 19 when they received a visit from Santa and Sawnee-Cumming Optimist Club elves Bozena and Letty.

Santa and the elves visited the girls at their home and presented them with gifts and a $100 gift card.

Sisters Yuliana and Kelly Jose Migel, students at Haw Creek Elementary School, were waiting for the school bus in the driveway of their home on Buford Highway in November. The bus stopped at the driveway, extended the stop arm and a car drove around the right side of the bus and struck the girls and their stepfather, 43-year-old Jose Arturo-Nunez.

Authorities said the flashing lights and stop sign were activated when Christopher Ray Frachiseur, 19, of Forsyth County allegedly tried to pass the bus on the right, jumping the curb and striking the three. Nunez stepped between the vehicle and the girls, taking the brunt of impact.

“Optimists touch the lives of children in many ways throughout the year,” said Janna Shacklett. club president. “But seeing the smiles of children at Christmastime is special, particularly in this case, children who were injured by a vehicle while waiting for their school bus. The children are doing well now, and even better when they got to meet Santa personally.”

Acts of courage and grace What will you tell the children?

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Every year, however, I ultimately end up remembering this: For every act of hatred, for every evil event, for every unkindness, for every minuscule or massive selfish act — like mass shootings — there are a thousand beacons of light, kindness, courage and grace; we just don’t always see them or hear about them like we do with the bad stuff.

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Santa and a pair of elves took time out of their busy schedule to pay a visit to local students. Elf Bozena Maiser, Kelly Jose Migel, Santa, Yuliana Jose Migel and elf Letty Morales posed for a photo of the social call. The sisters were injured in a November school bus accident.

acts are better. Action is better than intention. That’s what our minister Ollie Wagner keeps telling us.

“Don’t just think about doing something to help people, actually do something.” This is one minister who, for the record, practices what he preaches too.

Acts of courage and grace are all around us in the person of your neighbor, your kid’s teacher, your old friend from college, the new person at work or just some complete stranger who is stopping to change a flat tire of a stranger.

Grace is found in those fostering a child, pulling someone out of a burning house, taking in a refugee family, sitting someone’s adult parent with dementia so they can have a couple hour break, reading to someone or just sitting next to a friend or stranger and listening.

My wife Christina is a lot like Ollie; she walks the walk and consistently is coaching me to do the same. And I know and realize that I fall so short on the “do something” spectrum. If I have any goal for 2020, it is going to be become that someone who actually does more. My wife, and my children have taught me 99 percent of what I know that is worth knowing, and how to live as well — and how we should treat others. To them I am so grateful.

There are no small or large acts of grace or courage; they are all the same size — the size of the entire planet, the size of “being alive,” the size of “past the stars.”

Horace Mann once wrote: “Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity.”

That victory is achieved every time your attention is focused outward in-

stead of inward, and in some way that makes someone else’s life better or happier or less alone — “past the stars.”

Being kind to one person shines as brightly as the light that comes when thousands are saved.

Grace is color blind and has no nationality. So is the courage to act with grace, too. When Christ said “that what you did not do for the least of these (my children) you did not do for me,” he meant everyone — including those who cross borders out of fear, those who feel helpless, who are hungry, and those who are persecuted. They are all his children and we are expected to help them all. When we choose not to, we are choosing to separate ourselves from God and his grace.

I watch my wife ask others how they are doing. I hear her ask about their children, their parents, their job — or their job hunt. I watch her take food to them. I see her invite them to eat with the group — day in, day out. There are no large or small acts of grace or kindness; they are all the same size.

What will you say to your children someday, or their children?

Acts of courage require making choices, making decisions about whose values and standards to follow — yours or theirs, yours or your parties, yours and what is right or theirs and what is expedient. They are all choices.

For elected officials, when is it time to vote for what you know is right, even if it means the vote is not expedient and may not help you get reelected? Is holding office so important that it is worth compromising what and who you are until you can’t even recognize yourself — compromising and betraying who your

children and grandchildren thought you were or what you stood for?

This has nothing to do with any of the current political chaos. It has everything to do with stuff like whether or not we want to help each other or hurt each other or whose laws and values we choose to follow — man’s or Gods. It about the personal decisions we make.

Our neighborhoods, our city, our state is full of good people who care, who participate in mission trips, who volunteer, who give time and raise money to help those who are less fortunate than they are. I can think of so many individuals I know personally who are amazing in this way. Yet then so many turn around and make choices to do just the opposite and attack, demean, criticize and basically contribute to making our collective world a worse place because they are a Democrat or a Republican or because they hold office and choose to vote for what they don’t really believe, in order to be reelected.

Why do so many of us choose to compromise our values and the good works we do — the work we perform to help the least of us — by not having the discipline and the faith to be loyal to our real values, and instead opt out to adopt the values and contempt of others?

We all have the capacity to take the higher road, the more difficult road, the road that is ruled by love and unshakable faith.

So, despite what seems to be a world turned upside down today — one beyond redemption and reconciliation — I choose to hold on to hope and faith in us and to celebrate our “better angels.”

Happy New Year!

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Markus Blake Gaston, 30, of Crumbley Road, McDonough, was arrested on Dec. 17 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and possession of drug-related objects.

Lexas Alexander Thompson, 27, of Rose Cottage Lane, Cumming, was arrested on Dec. 18 for possession of methamphetamine, probation violation and possession of drug-related objects.

Jeanette Carol Gipson, 41, of Suwanee Dam Road, Sugar Hill, was arrested on Dec. 18 for probation violation, theft by shoplifting, possession of a Schedule II controlled substance and giving false name, address or birthdate to law enforcement.

Michael Vincent Novajoysky, 43, of Sarah Lou Drive, Snellville, was arrested on Dec. 18 for DUI–alcohol, defective tires and driving with a suspended, cancelled or revoked registration.

Courtney Danon Given, 32, of Sugar Oak Lane, Lawrenceville, was arrested on Dec. 19 for DUI–alcohol and impeded the flow of traffic.

Donald Lee Budd, Jr., 54, of Saddlecreek Court, Auburn, was arrested on Dec. 19 for DUI–multiple substances.

Teresa Marie Sanks, 48, of Upshur Place, Buford, was arrested Dec. 19 for DUI–alcohol and hit and run; driver to stop or return to scene.

Dallas Anne Tusca, 25, of Hillandale Drive, Lithonia, was arrested on Dec. 20 for possession of marijuana less than 1 oz., possession of cocaine, giving false name, address or birthdate to law enforcement and failure to maintain lane.

Raymond Ernest Clay, 36, of Briarwood Trail, Cumming, was arrested on Dec. 20 for DUI–alcohol and failure to maintain lane.

Sherry Lynn Hayes, 53, of Evergreen Drive, Cumming, was arrested on Dec. 20 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug-related objects and

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Austin Thomas Wayne Cunningham, 23, of Myrtle Drive, Dawsonville, was arrested Dec. 20 for probation violation, sale of methamphetamine, cruelty to children: criminal negligence/excessive pain, reckless conduct, fleeing/attempt to elude for a felony offense, too fast for conditions/prima facie speed, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane and motor vehicle being passed shall not increase speed.

Lee Franklin Montrose, 47, of Deep Cove Drive, Cumming, was arrested on Dec. 20 for DUI–alcohol, possession of an open alcohol container by driver and failure to yield to vehicles when entering road.

Russ Davis Corry, 59, of Park Hill Drive, Gainesville, was arrested on Dec. 20 for DUI–alcohol and open alcohol container by driver.

Judith Medina Brown, 62, of Wanda Woods Road, Cumming, was arrested on Dec. 20 for DUI–alcohol and failure to maintain lane.

Charles Christopher Marto, 57, of Nerine Circle, Atlanta, was arrested on Dec. 20 for DUI–alcohol and speeding.

Benjamin M. Ponticelli, 40, of Concord Hall Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested on Dec. 20 for possession of a Schedule

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II controlled substance, possession of marijuana over 1 oz., DUI–drugs and failure to maintain lane.

Joseph Thomas Bombola, Jr., 58, of Odum Lake Trail, Cumming, was arrested Dec. 21 for DUI–alcohol and failure to maintain lane.

Melanie Ruth Loumakis, 39, of Hyde Court, Cumming, was arrested on Dec. 21 for DUI–alcohol, speeding, failure to maintain lane and failure to signal lane change or turn.

Jacob Matthew Richmond, 25, of Nathan Way, Dawsonville, was arrested on Dec. 21 for DUI–alcohol and failure to maintain lane.

Rico Rodragus Taylor, 45, of Maple Drive, Tallahassee, Florida, was arrested Dec. 21 for DUI–alcohol, possession of open alcohol container by driver and illegal stop/stand/park where prohibited.

Timothy Lee Wachlin, 33, of Ramsgate Court, Cumming, was arrested on Dec. 22 for DUI–alcohol and failure to maintain lane.

Philip Edgar Mitchell, 54, of Trojan Drive, Gainesville, was arrested on Dec. 22 for DUI–drugs, possession of marijuana less than 1 oz., possession of cocaine and possession of drug related objects.

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