Forsyth Herald — January 9, 2020

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McGinnis Ferry project gains city’s support

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RUNNING INTO THE NEW YEAR

Residents remain wary of landfill operation

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Dan and Julie O’Hara of Alpharetta ran off any lingering New Year’s Eve calories by joining more than a dozen others Jan. 1 at Totally Running & Walking Halcyon to start off 2020 with an eye on fitness. Read more, Page 6

Hospital welcomes first baby of 2020

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New bank opens in Johns Creek

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CUMMING, Ga. — Five people were arrested after members of the Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Forsyth Drug Taskforce raided a residence on Old Atlanta Road Dec. 26.

Acting on an anonymous tip regarding the use and sale of methamphetamine, law enforcement officers obtained enough probable cause to obtain a warrant on the property.

“The search warrant was successfully conducted without incident, seizing dangerous drugs and a firearm from convicted felons,” said Forsyth County Sheriff’s spokesman Cpl. Jenny Belafi.

James Ray Bradford, Jr., 42, and Katherine Lee Frady, 42, both of Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, were arrested for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug-related objects. Both are being held on $12,285 bond.

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Canton man arrested in road rage incident FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County deputies said two Dawsonville residents called 911 after a man travelling north on Canton Highway pulled a gun on them during a road rage incident Dec. 10.

The couple told authorities that a man with a red beard, driving a gray Chevrolet Tahoe, pulled alongside them in front of the North Cumming Corners shopping center. He then allegedly aimed a black handgun at the couple before shouting, “Don’t (expletive) with me,” according to the incident report.

As the driver turned onto Ga. 9 and drove away, the couple noticed the vehicle had a personalized license plate,” authorities said.

Deputies were able to trace the vehicle to Jason Hodder, 43, of Canton, who matched the description given to them by the Dawson County couple.

Hodder was arrested Dec. 19 and charged with four felonies, including two counts each of aggravated assault with a gun and making terroristic threats, Forsyth County jail records show he remains in custody on a $55,460 bond.

John David Wilson, 53, of Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession/purchase any controlled substance in Schedule III, possession of drug-related objects and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He is being held without bond.

Rebekah Lynn Wilson, 39, of Buffington Farm Road, Gainesville, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession/purchase any controlled substance in Schedule III, possession of drug related objects and possession of a firearm by convicted felon. She is being held without bond.

A fifth person, Kenneth James Burrell, 36, of Cumming, was arrested on probation violation and is being held without bond.

Drug & DUI arrests Benjamin James Work, 22, of Blacks Mill Road, Dawsonville, was arrested on Dec. 23 for DUI–alcohol and failure to maintain lane.

Henry Gay Watson, 58, of Knollwood Court, Dawsonville, was arrested on Dec. 23 for DUI–alcohol, too fast for conditions/prima facie speed and following too closely.

Michael Che Massar, 50, of Brandywine Circle, Alpharetta, was arrested on Dec. 24 for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug-related objects.

August Wesley Johnson, 54, of Charleston Park Road, Cumming, was arrested on Dec. 25 for terroristic threats and acts and DUI–alcohol.

Sandra Elizabeth Deconza, 48, of Grandview Manor Lane, Cumming, was arrested on Dec. 25 for DUI– drugs and failure to maintain lane.

Kristina Ann Cates, 45, of Geirrein Road, Dawsonville, was arrested on Dec. 25 for pedestrian under the influence and pedestrian must use sidewalk if provided.

James Ray Bradford, Jr., 42, of Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, was arrested on Dec. 26 for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug-related objects.

Katherine Lee Frady, 42, of Old

Atlanta Road, Cumming, was arrested on Dec. 26 for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug-related objects.

John David Wilson, 53, of Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, was arrested on Dec. 26 for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession/purchase any controlled substance in Schedule III, possession of drug-related objects and weapon receipt, possession or transfer by convicted felon.

James Branch Mosely, IV, 33, of Stone Creek Circle, Cumming, was arrested on Dec. 27, for DUI–alcohol and speeding.

Lester Louiston Desalvo, III, 40, of Gold Dust Trail, Gainesville, was arrested on Dec. 27 for sale of methamphetamine.

Ryan Paul Handschuh, 41, of Ridge Top Court, Cumming, was arrested on Dec. 27 for DUI–alcohol and failure to maintain lane.

Amber Nicole Kirschhoff, 27, of Byers Drive, Ball Ground, was arrested on Dec. 27 for DUI–drugs, following too closely and failure to maintain lane.

Candence Chardae Cotton, 33, of Deerfield Crossing Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested on Dec. 27 for DUI–alcohol and failure to maintain lane.

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NEWS

McGinnis Ferry widening project gains ground Alpharetta endorses pact with Forsyth County, City of Johns Creek

way acquisition within the two cities. It also asked for $9 million from each city.

The latest proposal, drafted in coordination between representatives from the two cities and Forsyth County, leaves property acquisition squarely in the hands of each jurisdiction and lowers the ask from each city by about $3 million.

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Alpharetta has taken the first step to reach a deal with Forsyth County and the City of Johns Creek to widen a 4.7-mile stretch of McGinnis Ferry Road.

The project, estimated at between $51 and $60 million, calls for adding a lane in each direction to one of the busiest eastwest routes north of Old Milton Parkway and State Bridge Road. McGinnis Ferry Road lies on the county border, with Forsyth County to the north and Alpharetta and Johns Creek on the south.

At its last meeting of 2019, the Alpharetta City Council approved its portion of an agreement that splits the cost between the two cities and Forsyth County for the first phase of the project.

Alpharetta will pay $5.9 million, and so will Johns Creek, if the measure passes when it comes before the City Council in the coming weeks. Forsyth County has committed $18 million and will consider the agreement at the County Commission work session Jan. 14. The Georgia DOT has added another $10 million in funding.

“We’re trying to move the ball on this one. It’s been waiting around for a long time,” Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin said.

The scope of the project runs 4.7-miles, from Sargent Road in Johns Creek west to Union Hill Road in Alpharetta. Each city shares about 2.3 miles of the roadway with Forsyth County.

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Alpharetta has taken the first step to reach a deal with Forsyth County and the City of Johns Creek to widen a 4.7-mile stretch of McGinnis Ferry Road.

Piecemeal approach The current agreement covers only the first phase of the shared project, focusing on two segments: one about a third of a mile from Union Hill Road east to and including the Big Creek Bridge in Alpharetta, and the other from Seven Oaks Parkway east to Sargent Road in Johns Creek, a distance of about threequarters of a mile.

Widening of the stretch between Big Creek to Seven Oaks Parkway is not the focus of the current agreement.

However, if money is still available after costs for the first two segments are completed, widening work could continue beyond the initial focus, according to Alpharetta Public Works Director Pete Sewczwicz.

The latest reception by Alpharetta officials is in sharp contrast to an earlier proposal Forsyth County floated last October — a proposal Alpharetta’s Gilvin said wasn’t “going anywhere.”

The earlier proposal would have allowed Forsyth County to move on right of

Funding gap remains One sticking point remains. Even if all three sign off on the agreement, the road project is still underfunded to the tune of between $10 million and $21 million.

“We think if we start progressing with the right of way and with our Phase 1 and Johns Creek with their Phase 1, we’re optimistic the state will move forward with more money to bridge at least most of that gap,” Alpharetta City Administrator Bob Regus said.

Forsyth County is pushing hard to get the project underway, according to County Manager Eric Johnson.

“On Nov. 4, I arranged a meeting of senior staff from Forsyth County and the two cities to propose a new approach to the project: a three-party [inter-governmental agreement] that would allow us to move forward now with everything that we can afford and agree to do,” he said.

The funding gap, he added, will be better defined once land is purchased for the entire stretch and the two initial segments for construction are bid. He also said the state is interested in seeing the project progress.

“I have also shared the proposal with Russell McMurry, GDOT commissioner, who is looking at how GDOT’s funding commitment to the project can best be used,” Johnson said.

Residents await resolution to issues surrounding landfill operation

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Officials from the Georgia Environmental Protection Department held a public hearing January 6 regarding the Title V Air Quality permit renewal for Eagle Point landfill, in northwest Forsyth County.

The permit is a requirement of the 1990 Clean Air Act because landfills are a major source of air pollutants. It includes a permit for the leachate evaporator and will be renewed for five years, if approved.

A leachate is any liquid that carries with it soluble or suspended solids of the material through which it passed. An air quality station promised by the county is

not yet operational, so the landfill is selfreporting on air pollutants.

Community activist Lynnette Weiler said residents are anxious to see what chemicals are in the air.

“But now that we finally have the capability to measure the contaminants, we learn that the air quality thresholds for Forsyth County were increased last year per the Title V Permit Narrative.”

Issues with the landfill date back to April 2014 when Advanced Disposal, the facility owner, requested to expand the operation. That decision remains on hold.

Just last April, Houston-based Waste Management announced it was acquiring Advanced Disposal in a $4.9 billion deal.

Officials with Waste Management said the acquisition would help expand the company’s footprint, improve customer service and help find sustainable waste solutions.

Over the past several years, the landfill has faced fines from the Georgia EPD of more than $200,000 for violations of the state’s Air Quality, Water Quality Control and Comprehensive Solid Waste Management acts. The landfill was also cited by the EPD in August 2018 and unexpectedly closed to commercial traffic at that time.

Prior to the closure, cracking was observed in a cell in May 2018, the same day a significant seep started leaking leachate from the slope.

In 2014 the landfill was cited for

instability issues created by large amounts of liquid within the waste.

The EPD memorandum stated that the 2014 incident should have “made clear the significant differences between design assumptions and operation practices” and the landfill should have limited high-moisture content waste.

Other violations included releasing contaminated stormwater into “wetland adjacent to the Etowah River,” which exceeded effluent limits; failure to maintain a flame or flare when venting landfill gas; safety factors related to seismic conditions; accepting “waste with material properties” not allowed under current rules; and uncovered solid waste.

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New year brings new Auburn fan FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The first baby of 2020 arrived early but healthy at Northside Hospital Forsyth January 1.

Coaston Kent Anderson was born at 12:50 a.m., weighing 5 pounds, 11 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Auburn’s newest fan wasn’t due until Feb. 8, but mom Allie had a partial placenta abruption, so the little War Eagle arrived early at 34 weeks.

“It was quite the unexpected turn of events,” dad Landon said. “We’re blessed. You find out about emotions you never knew you had.”

He’s doing well and hasn’t NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL FORSYTH/SPECIAL needed any oxygen, Landon add- The Auburn University fan base increased in the ed. Coaston has been feeding and early morning of Jan. 1 as Coaston Kent Anderlatching well, his mom added. son arrived ahead of schedule. He is shown here “He’s a sturdy little boy,” with his mom, Allie, and dad, Landon, wearing his Allie said. first War Eagle beanie.

Coaston’s name is rich in family history. He is named after his maternal great grandfather and shares his middle name with his father and paternal grandfather.

Landon grew up in Alabama and his family members are die-hard Auburn fans.

Little Coaston is expected to stay in the hospital for about 1 ½ weeks before going home to Braselton with his parents.

“The NICU nurses have been amazing,” Allie said.

The new mom is works in pre-op at Northside Hospital Gwinnett in Lawrenceville.

“Everyone has been great, in control, we’ve been in good hands,” Landon said.

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New year off to a healthy start at Halcyon

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — More than a dozen runners and two dogs gathered at Totally Running & Walking Halcyon to start off 2020 with an eye on fitness Jan.1.

Bundled up against temperatures just above freezing, the group ran 3.1 miles that included the Greenway extension into Halcyon, with a start and finish at the store front.

“It’s an informal, casual, fun way to kick off the new year right,” Holly Henderson, store manager, said.

Sheri Fether, 52, came from Canton to try out a new running group. Wearing her new running shoes, she said she was excited to join in the fun.

“I felt like I needed to run on the first day for the new year,” she said. “Start the ’20s out right.”

Fether has been running for the past five year and normally runs with a group from Cherokee County on Saturdays.

She said she recently ran the Disney marathon with a friend recently diagnosed with breast cancer.

Alpharetta resident Julie Rice, decided to restart her running career after a couple of years. The 54-year old came with her best friend since third grade, Kim. “She got me motivated to do this today,” Rice said. “She was going to do it,

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Sven, a 2-year-old black schnauzer, brings up the rear as more than a dozen runners headed out for a fun and casual way to start the new year. Sven enjoys being outside and car rides, according to his handler, Holly Henderson. so I said I’m going to do it, too.”

One of Rice’s goals for the year is to participate in the Peachtree Road Race after an absence of a few years.

A lot happened to Rice over the past two years and she said it’s time for a change.

“I want to get back to being healthy and feeling better,” Rice said. “No matter what happens in life, or how old you are, you can always start over again.”

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A senior dog’s final days It is an unfortunate that dogs, perhaps the most loyal, loving and friendliest companions we will ever have, are subject to the ravages of time.

At one point, our four-legged friends JOE PARKER were all sprite pupEditor joe@appenmediagroup.com pies, barking at inanimate objects, constantly bounding around with fervor and generally just being about the cutest thing on Earth. And as they grew older, they developed their own personalities and traits. They went from adorable playthings to true companions and a devoted relationship and dedication was built between owner and dog.

As time marches on, that relationship only grows in importance, whether you raised your friend from a stumbling puppy or you adopted her when gray already streaked her muzzle.

Being a dog’s best friend is perhaps one of life’s most enjoyable experiences.

But it can also be one of the most heartbreaking.

No matter how much we might resent it, dogs, like all living creatures, will age.

Often, this is a slow process. You may notice that there is far more gray hair in around her mouth and eyes today than in the picture you took of her a year ago. She may not be as spry in her movements. Maybe she isn’t as interested when you throw a ball for her to fetch. Vet bills can rise as ailments begin to take hold.

None of these things appear overnight, but after a while it becomes apparent that your friend is truly a “senior” dog, and you know that her time by your side is limited.

It is a heart-wrenching process to see play out.

One day, she won’t greet you at the door as she had done for years. With her hips under siege from arthritis, she

may struggle to get up. This animal that would once bolt past you as you traversed a staircase now needs to be picked up and carried those final few steps because she just can’t quite make it.

Her hearing and sight may begin to fail. Just a few weeks ago, it seemed, she could hear a can of dog food being opened from several rooms away, but now she does not come bounding at the sound.

There could be incontinence issues.

You’ll be upset at the sight of a wet floor, but she will give a look that seems to say, “I tried to get outside and couldn’t.”

You will sigh and move on, upset more at her health declining than the mess you have to clean.

The highlight of her day, a walk around the neighborhood, goes from a pleasurable experience to a strain on her body, and her slow, wobbling gait makes her age evident.

Other effects of aging will also arise, and you will begin to question if her quality of life is at a level in which her time by your side should be continued, or if you are hurting her by refraining from doing something that you know will hurt you emotionally.

More often than not, she will let you know when it is time. Often dubbed, “the look,” your friend will meet your eyes

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with an expression on her face and in her eyes that says, “I trust you to make the right decision, best friend.”

And you will.

Knowing her final days were ahead, you have likely been spoiling her for weeks, but nothing will compare to how lavishly you treat her after the decision has been made. It is a way to give her some comfort in her final hours, but in many ways, it is also a show of gratitude to a friend who was always by your side. Always there to comfort you when the stress and strain of everyday life weighed down your shoulders. Always there to provide you with hearty laughs.

Always there no matter what decisions you made in your outside life, and never there to judge you when you got it wrong.

And that is why her final day is so hard.

As you drive to the vet’s office, or

Run: Continued from Page 6 Dan and Julie O’Hara from Alpharetta, both 54, run a marathon annually but this was just a fun run.

“I feel good,” Dan said post-run. “I worked off all the champagne from last night so that’s a good thing.”

Wife Julie was positive about the experience and the year ahead.

“It’s going to be a good running year,” Julie said. “I love to run, I’m so glad the Greenway’s extended.”

Running the greenway was “lovely,” despite portions of the trail having fallen into disrepair.

when they arrive to your home, you will long for the ability to explain that she no longer has to hurt anymore, you love her and you want to do the right thing.

While she takes her final breaths, you will continue to have that thought; I’m doing the right thing. And, if you are like me, you will remain stoic through the process for that reason.

But sometime that night, you will see her empty bed. You will pour out her water bowl. You will put the cover permanently on the dog door. You will look to give her a bit of your leftovers, and find she is not patiently waiting for her treat.

You will no longer be stoic.

If you are considering adopting a dog, do not let this deter you. For years, dog ownership will be an extremely happy, rewarding and pleasant experience life has to offer. And though it ends with a depressing, tear-jerking day, it is a small price to pay for years spent with your best friend.

And if you a fit enough to be a dog owner in the first place, your adoption will be the best thing to ever happen to him or her.

“It’s not like they haven’t been trying to keep it in good repair, it’s just that they haven’t been able to keep up with it,” Julie said.

Joining the two-legged runners was Margaux, a 3-year-old French bulldog, who kept her running partner, Lisa Stevenson, 49, of Fulton County, moving.

“She needs the exercise and we both enjoy being outside,” Stevenson said.

Sven, Henderson’s 2-year-old black Schnauzer was the other canine participant. His job was two-fold. Not only did he greet runners as they arrived at the event, he also walked with Henderson to make sure everyone completed the route. It remains unclear if he hires out as a motivational coach.

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Kindergarten registration begins Jan. 13 FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County School District announced that the annual “Kindergarten Roundup” will begin Monday, Jan. 13 to register incoming kindergarten students for the 2020-21 school year.

This year’s registration will take place at the Almon C. Hill Educational Center, 136 Almon C. Hill Drive (formerly Elm Street), in Cumming.

The 2020 Kindergarten Roundup will be held at the one site, but each school will have a specific week to register from January through April. The new school year starts in August.

The biological, foster or adoptive parent must enroll the student.

The Forsyth County Schools website lists the school based on the child’s address and the student — along with a parent or legal guardian — must be a full-time resident of the county. The child must be 5 years old on or before September 1 to enroll in kindergarten and 6 on or before September 1 to enroll in first grade.

There are several steps to complete before visiting the Hill Center for a successful registration of your child.

Pre-registration is urged to save time.

You will need emergency contact information and family data to complete preregistration. Parents and guardians also must gather the necessary paperwork to ensure a smooth and complete registration and bring it with them on a previously scheduled appointment to meet with a registrar to review documents.

The meeting may be scheduled on-line.

Forsyth County Schools must have all documentation before a student begins his/ her first day of school. Missing items can be uploaded to a link at a later time. Students can start the first day of school provided documents are uploaded by July 15, 2020.

The following documents are required: parent/legal guardian photo identification, proof of residency, student proof of age, immunization certificate, certificate of vision, hearing, dental and nutrition form, Social Security card for the student and custody documents, if appropriate.

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March 31, 2020 – Springtime Tulip River Cruise September 2, 2020 – Italy October 22, 2020 – Hawaii For more information go to agewellforsyth.com or call 404-245-7949.

“Helping Seniors” program grant is available. If you know a senior who needs something they cannot do for themselves, look into this grant.

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January 13, 2020 l 6 – 7 p.m. l Central Park Recreation Center 2300 Keith Bridge Rd, Cumming, GA 30040

It’s the same thing you experience when you go into a small business of any kind. It’s a much higher level of personal service, a face-to-face consultative approach, rather than just being a number in a big institution.

Charlie Brown, CEO, Loyal Trust Bank

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New community bank opens in John Creek

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — After a year of clearing regulatory hurdles, the vision of a diverse group of local business leaders has come to fruition. Loyal Trust Bank will officially celebrate its opening Jan. 10.

Loyal Trust is the first Asian-American-focused bank headquartered in Johns Creek, according to its founders.

Their goal is to serve Johns Creek and the surrounding area with a high-tech, community banking style for individuals and small- to mid-sized businesses.

CEO Charlie Brown said the bank’s small size and community focus will set it apart.

“It’s the same thing you experience when you go into a small business of any kind,” he said. “It’s a much higher level of personal service, a face-to-face consultative approach, rather than just being a number in a big institution.”

More than a quarter of Johns Creek’s population is Asian, according to U.S. Census Data. Surrounding Alpharetta, Gwinnett County and Forsyth County also have a double-digit percentage of Asian Americans.

Loyal Trust, with its diverse team of leaders, is prepared to serve that community. Its website includes information in Mandarin, Korean and Hindi, as well as English and Spanish.

“We’ve seen fantastic feedback about folks being excited for such a focus in that market,” Brown said. “I think it will be a real bonding experience for our cus-

tomers and our bankers and our ownership.”

The bank offers business products including checking and savings accounts, construction and real estate loans and loans guaranteed by the Small Business BROWN Administration. For individuals, the bank offers checking, savings and money market accounts, as well as individual retirement accounts and certificates of deposit.

Brown is the founding chairman and CEO of Insignia Bank.

JARBOE He has more than 20 years of experience in community banking and previously worked as an FDIC Community Bank Advisory Board member.

Chairwoman Rose Jarboe is the founder and CEO of Norcross-based real estate investment firm WePartner Management. She has more than 20 years of experience in accounting, finance and real estate investment.

Other founding directors include Bill Abernathy, owner of Abernathy Bank Consulting; Julin Gu, founder and president of China US Technology Innovation Center in Johns Creek; John Lewis Jr., partner of Shook, Hardy and Bacon; Edward Oh, founder and CEO of US Fibers; James Park, CEO and owner

Loyal Trust Bank is on Medlock Bridge Road in Technology Park. of Sun’s Transfer Co.; Bo Shen, founder of Fenbushi Capital and Dr. Dong Wang, CEO of Georgia Neuro-diagnostic and Treatment Center.

The bank received approval from Georgia Department of Banking and Finance and from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in fall 2019. The proposed bank raised the required $20 million capital minimum in less than 60 days, its founders reported.

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Small banks are making a comeback since they were hit hard during the Great Recession. From 2007 to 2014, Georgia led the nation in bank closures, with 88, according to Trepp LLC, a real estate and financial data provider in New York.

Loyal Trust Bank is located at 11675 Medlock Bridge Road, a former South Crest Bank branch. For more information, visit loyaltrustbank.com.

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BUSINESSPOSTS

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Atlanta to open almost 3 million square feet of office this year You’ve all seen the cranes moving throughout the metro area. And throughout this year, you will see new office doors opening.

According to a Colliers International Atlanta report Geoff smith featured in a recent Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com Atlanta Business Chronicle article, we can expect almost 3 million square feet of Class A office space to be delivered in 2020. And it appears to be much-needed.

For the past eight years, the metro area has created over 60,000 new jobs a year. With unemployment here at all-time lows, it’s no surprise that with the new jobs comes new residents.

Our population has grown by almost the same amount for the same period of time. This influx of new people has stressed the office markets, as well as the residential markets.

Just as our housing inventory has been shrinking as builders try to keep up, our office market has been doing the same. Also, like our housing industry, according to a recent article in Curbed Atlanta, office rent-rates are reaching all-time highs. Home prices rose more than 4.2 percent last year, according to an article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

The housing industry and office industry certainly go hand-in-hand. As we grow our number of jobs here in Atlanta,

Andretti game center closes Roswell site ROSWELL, Ga. — Andretti Indoor Karting and Games, an Orlando-based entertainment company has ceased operations at its Roswell facility.

A new state-of-the-art facility is currently under construction in Buford, with a projected opening date for early 2021. The Roswell location was the first

we need more people to fill those positions, which means more families moving to the metro area that need places to live.

According to the Curbed article, metro Atlanta office buildings were trading for an average of $244.30 per square foot, a big jump from the $229 a square foot they were trading at last year. While it’s nowhere near the $980 per square foot that is demanded in Manhattan, The 6.3 percent growth in rates shows that vacant office space is in high demand.

Of the almost 3 million square feet of office space set to open this year, 1.26 million square feet will be in Midtown with two of the Atlantic Yard projects coming online. Atlantic Yards South Midtown will have 366,970 square feet and Atlantic Yards North Midtown will have 156,541 square feet.

Anthem Technology Center in Midtown will have 352,000 square feet as well.

While Midtown is characteristically leading the way, the Perimeter area in Dunwoody and Sandy Springs is not far behind. Just over one million square feet of space will open there this year.

The behemoth is the State Farm Phase II building. It will be the largest project opened anywhere in the metro area this year with 670,000 square feet of office space. Right across Hammond Drive and next to the Dunwoody MARTA Station will be the opening of Twelve24 and its 335,000 square feet of office space.

The Battery area will see about 485,000 square feet of new office come to the market, and Avalon in Alpharetta

will open 10000 Avalon and its 249,579 square feet.

According to Pat Murphy, managing director at Cushman & Wakefield, there would have been more office development if developers could find more space.

“I think we’d see even more development if we had more good sites close to the city — there’s a real scarcity of those now,” Murphy said in a recent Atlanta Business Chronicle article.

Class A office employers are not the only ones looking for locations right now.

Massive industrial projects are underway throughout the I-75, I-85 and the western part of I-20. Much of that development is being driven by the increased activity in the Port of Savannah. That port has grown to the point of becoming one of the most important ports for the transportation of goods along the entire eastern seaboard. And it is in the process of dredging the Savannah River so that it will allow supertankers, a move that could triple the port’s capacity.

for the company and opened in January 2001.

“The decision to move our Roswell location was not an easy one,” said Eddie Hamann, managing member “But we needed more space to accommodate our ever-growing variety of attractions that serve our valued guests.”

Andretti Indoor Karting and Games will open on 13 acres in The Exchange at Gwinnett, which is a new mixed-use

development near the Mall of Georgia. The development, currently under construction, is located on 67.5 acres at Buford Drive and I-85. The Exchange at Gwinnett will include 33 acres of land that has already been procured by Top Golf, Rooms To Go and an apartment community, as well as 56,000 square feet of restaurants and retail, including Starbucks, Chipotle and City Barbecue on the remaining 21 acres.

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

Referrals are top source in developing sales leads Is your sales team generating enough new leads each day to meet their sales objectives? Lead generation is the starting point for growing sales and keeping a steady stream of dick jones qualified leads in Founder & President Jones Simply Sales your pipeline will ensure that you will continue to grow your small business.

By definition, a “lead” is someone who has an interest in something your business provides. Generating sales leads is the process of making contact with prospective customers to create interest. Referrals are a top source of leads, and a good starting point for getting more referrals are your current customers. Have you asked your customers to refer business to you?

Tapping into your network of contacts, both business and personal, is also a great source.

Your friends and business contacts may know what you do but may not know the profile of an ideal referral. Let them know. You can also participate in networking events or join associations where you can interact with potential buyers at monthly meetings. There is nothing better than walking away from a meeting with a handful of new leads!

If your company hasn’t deployed lead generation technology, which automates the calling and email process, you may want to look into that.

Generating new leads is a numbers game, and technology can exponentially increase the volume of contacts your sales team can make.

For small businesses that rely on new business to grow, there is virtually no chance of them being successful unless they can consistently generate new sales leads.

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CALENDAR Where: Seniors Enriched Living, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $60 per session Info and registration: selroswellga.org

WALK WITH A DOC

The City of Johns Creek and Emory Johns Creek Hospital are encouraging Johns Creek residents to take a step toward better health with Walk with a Doc, a health program that brings doctors and patients together to walk. Every walk will feature a different health topic, each selected to provide information and the opportunity for walkers to ask questions one-onone with the participating physician. Meet at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11 at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. For more information, visit walkwithadoc.org.

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FEATURED: 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

EVENTS: LIVE 2 LEAD ATLANTA NORTH METRO REPLAY

What: Hear from professionals about leadership and leading in the workplace.

When: Friday, Jan. 10, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Technical College, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $59 More info and tickets: eventbrite.com

SIMPLE SUSTAINABLE RESOLUTIONS CLASS

What: Turn over a new leaf in 2020 and learn some simple tips on how to incorporate sustainability into your lifestyle.

Bring your own container to take home an earth-friendly household cleaner in class.

When: Sunday, Jan. 12, 2-3 p.m.

Where: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody More info and registration: dunwoodynature.org

RUMC JOB NETWORKING

What: Get ahead in the job market with these free workshops at 12:30 p.m., and a 5 p.m. orientation and dinner, followed by an evening keynote speaker. Complete agenda online.

When: Monday, Jan. 13, 12:30-9 p.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell More info: rumcjobnetworking.com

TRIVIA

What: Join the trivia league and meet new people. Some weeks have aggregate prize pools.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 14, 8 p.m.

Where: Dunwoody Tavern, 5488 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody More info: trivianearme.com

BETTER TOGETHER

What: Better Together connects Milton citizens to their neighbors, city businesses and other organizations, creating a welcoming community all residents can engage.

When: Thursday, Jan. 16, 6-7 p.m.

Where: Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

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

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 More info: chattnaturecenter.org

SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS

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

When: Mondays, 7-8 p.m.

Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 1070 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org

TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY

What: Take a quick peek at Autrey Mill’s building collections and hear about the preservation and research efforts.

When: Tuesdays, noon-2 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $2 More info: autreymill.org

ALL RECOVERY MEETING

LEARN KNIFE SKILLS

What: Barrington Hall hosts a full array of cooking classes based on classic European and American cuisine. Complimentary wine and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 14, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $65 per person More info: roswellgov.com Where: Parking is at Newtown Park, Johns Creek Cost: Registration starts at $30 More info and registration: active.com

CPR CLASS

What: Join an open discussion for those in recovery from addiction or those affected by people with addiction. Not a twelve-step program.

When: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek More info: navigaterecoverygwinnett.org or 678-743-1808 x101

What: The “Heart Ready” program offered by the JCFD provides both CPR / AED & Opiate awareness training to residents of Johns Creek. Participants must be at least 12 years old and residents of Johns Creek.

When: Saturday, Jan. 11, 9 a.m.

Where: Johns Creek City Hall, 11360 Lakefield Drive, Johns Creek Info and registration: johnscreekga.gov

WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING

WEIGHT LOSS FREE HEALTH SEMINAR

What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning.

When: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-4950545

HEALTH AND FITNESS: FROZEN 5K AND THE SNOWFLAKE 1K What: Both courses are on the paved bike trails and are closed to traffic. All participants get a T-shirt. Dress as a fairy tale character for a chance to win prizes. This is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier.

When: Saturday, Jan. 11, 8:30 a.m.

What: Most people have lost weight on diets, and 98 percent failed to keep it off.

In this seminar, learn the truth about long lasting weight loss.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1-2 p.m.

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

TOTALLY HAPPY FEET RUN/WALK GROUP

What: Be a part of this weekly group run. The 3-mile run will start at the trailhead on McFarland Pkwy just down the street from Halcyon.

When: Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Starts at Big Creek Greenway Trailhead, 1622 McFarland Parkway, Alpharetta More info: visithalcyon.com/events/totally-happy-feet-run-walk-group-halcyon

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RUNNING CLUB

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

When: 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

FREE FITNESS FOR WOMEN

What: Join your Alpharetta Females in Action group for free, peer-led workouts each week. Adult women of all fitness levels are welcome.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.

Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming More info: fianation.com

ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)

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

When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

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

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: CENTERING PRAYER GROUP

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

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

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

MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS What: The First Baptist Roswell men’s group meets every Friday morning for friendship and to help each other grow spiritually. All are welcome to attend.

When: Fridays, 7 a.m.

Where: Panera Bread, 1195 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: fbroswell.org

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

What: Gain health benefits from relaxing yoga that emphasizes strength and flexibility. No experience necessary. Taught by an advanced certified yoga instructor.

When: Wednesdays, 9:45-11 a.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770-261-1705

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS

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

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

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

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: LIVE MUSIC

What: On Fridays, enjoy live music on the patio, weather permitting.

When: Friday, Jan. 10, 5-8 p.m.

Where: Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse, 236 Perimeter Center Pkwy NE Suite 120, Dunwoody More info: delfriscos.com

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SUPER SCIENCE CLUB

What: Join to learn about metals and magnets. The class will explore these topics through books, games, crafts and science. For ages 5-10.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 14, 4-5 p.m.

Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

What: 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.

When: Jan. 2-19, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $24-$38 More info and tickets: get.org

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: 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 More info and tickets: alvinailey.org, foxatltix.com or 855-285-8499

ARTAROUND ROSWELL SCULPTURE TOUR

What: The ArtAround Roswell “museum without walls” 2019-2020 Tour will feature 10 new sculptures and nine permanent sculptures.

When: Through February 2020 Where: Across the City of Roswell More info and maps: roswellartsfund.org

JAZZ AT FIREFLY

What: Free, live music each week.

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

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

LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS

What: Join every Sunday afternoon for live music on the patio along with food trucks and cold beer.

When: Sundays, 4-7 p.m.

Where: Truck & Tap, 30 Milton Ave., Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com

What: Learn how to play card games like Pokemon, Magic the Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh. No supplies or skills needed.

Hosted by TCGPlayer. Ages 8 and up.

When: Friday, Jan. 10, 4:15-5:30 p.m.

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

MIDDAY AT MILTON BOOK CLUB

What: The book for January is “The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters,”

by Balli Kaur Baswal.

When: Friday, Jan. 10, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

‘SHE ROCKS: THE WOMEN OF ROCK’

SPOTLIGHT EXHIBIT: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF JIM ALEXANDER

SAFE PLACE TO GAME

CRAFTERNOONS AT THE MILTON LIBRARY

LIBRARY EVENTS: CREATIVE CIRCLE SEA GLASS ART

What: Come to the library for crafting fun and fellowship for adults. This month, the class will make sea glass art.

When: Friday, Jan. 10, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

What: Celebrate winter by painting snowmen, using upcycled vinyl records as the canvas. All materials and instructions will be provided. Ages 10-18.

When: Saturday, Jan. 11, 1-2 p.m.

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

IT’S A MYSTERY BOOK CLUB

What: January’s selection is “The Silent Wife,” by A. S. A. Harrison.

When: Saturday, Jan. 11, 2-3:30 p.m.

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

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Winter skin: Why even Santa flies south in the Winter

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Humidity can be simply measured with inexpensive gauges picked up at a hardware store or online, and humidifiers and vaporizers are great additions as long as they are frequently cleaned and mold is not allowed to grow within units.

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The most basic intervention for most patients’ dry skin is simply not to wash the areas that are dry and cracked with soap and water. Soap strips good oils from our skin, and hot water has the same effect. Our faces, chests and backs make a lot of oil and rarely develop eczema whereas the rest of the body makes less oil and is consequently susceptible to oil loss during bathing or

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How to spend a winter afternoon So I’m sitting here on the sofa in the aftermath of Christmas. Since the kids are all grown, it’s not quite the wild ride that it was in years gone by. But kids are kids, no matter what their ages, so STEVE HUDSON presents and things Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net will always be a part of it all.

Among the gifts this year were several toy Battlebots, as in battling robots. I confess that I’ve gotten hooked on the TV show of the same name, which features various weaponized robots designed for the primary purpose of ripping other robots to pieces. Exactly why they want to do that to each other is unclear. But that’s just the way things are. That’s just the way it is.

Our Christmas gift Battlebots boast various colors and an array of weaponry. Mine is a small flat purple creation about 3 inches square and perhaps an inch high. It’s remote controlled, the package tells me, and among the things which will do my bidding is the large

vertical spinning blade which sits prominently at the front of the machine.

Since I’m the dad, my robot gift package also includes the “arena,” a folded cardboard battlefield measuring about 2 feet square. It’s got little plastic walls around it (“to keep the fury of your battles contained,” the packaging says) as well as hammers that I can activate to smash any interloper who happens to wander into my territory.

The whole thing is oddly appealing, and that’s a little disturbing. But I’m about to learn that it’s also kind of addictive. That’s disturbing too.

The call to unpack it and set it up is strong. So… I’ll be back in a minute.

Some time passes…

Okay, I’m back, and it’s three hours later. In that time I have assembled the arena and powered up my robot. Son Nathan has his robot up and running too. Its weapon resembles some sort of horizontal rotating hammer. It seems to purr, kind of, as it spins. It looks fierce.

“Want to try a battle, Dad?” he asks.

“Sure!” I said. “My robot’s fired up, and we’re here to protect our corner of the world. Bring it on!”

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So we put the robots into the arena.

My wife (who has appointed herself referee) counts down to zero — and the battle begins! Soon robot parts are flying everywhere as our tiny titans go head to head, flailing into one another and slowly bashing each other to pieces.

When Referee Wife calls time, it’s

clear that Nathan has prevailed.

“Rematch!” I say. We reassemble the pieces, conveniently erasing the carnage (simple as that…neat and clean!) and then we go at it again…and again…and again.

Let me tell you: This kind of thing is addictive.

But enough about that. Another of my presents this Christmas was a brand-new day pack — you know, the kind you use when you’re making a day hike somewhere and want to carry some water or a bag of spicy beef jerky or maybe, if you’re fishing too, a couple of extra fly boxes. I already had a day pack, but it was showing its age. A new one is surely a nice surprise, and it fits me comfortably and easily like a good day pack should.

Also wrapped up for me this year were socks — not ordinary socks, mind you, but high-tech hiking socks designed (according to the packaging) to keep my feet warm and dry no matter what hostile environment might come my way. That’s my kind of socks. Truth be told, the most environmental hostil-

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 Valarie Dawn Westfall, 27, of Demorest Apartment Court, Demorest, was arrested on Dec. 28 for possession of a Schedule II controlled substance and failure to maintain lane.

Edward Eugene Albert, 51, of Roper Road, Cumming, was arrested on Dec. 28 for possession of methamphetamine and possession of hydrocodone.

Mark Robert Lallier, 40, of Brighton Court, Cumming, was arrested on Dec. 28 for DUI–alcohol and failure to maintain lane.

Logan Andrew Brown, 22, of Junction 77 Hwy, Hartwell, was arrested on Dec. 28 for possession of marijuana less than 1 oz., DUI–alcohol, failure to maintain lane and laying drag.

Outside: Continued from Page 24 ity I’m likely to encounter is a patch of cold, wet mud. But you never know. I’m sure I’ll appreciate those socks should that happen, too, for nothing bothers me more than cold, wet feet.

Tomorrow afternoon, I’m planning to break in not just my new day pack but those fancy socks too. I’m planning to do some hiking at the West Palisades Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Specifically, I’m going to make the trek to the overlook platform above Devil’s Race Course Shoals on the Chattahoochee. It’s a spectacular vantage point this time of year since the leaves have fallen and the view of the river is relatively unobscured. You should check it out.

But what if it rains?

Even if it’s rainy, I’ll still go for that walk in the woods. I feel confident that

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COMMUNITY Julie Melissa Hayes, 43, of Bernice Drive, Cumming, was arrested on Dec. 28 for DUI–alcohol and failure to maintain lane.

Alyssa Christine Hill, 24, of Crescent Ridge, Cumming, was arrested on Dec. 28 for public drunkenness.

Remedios Jhoi Miller, 47, of Rockport Court, Cumming, was arrested on Dec. 28 for DUI–alcohol, defective or no brake lights/turn signals and driving while license suspended or revoked.

Alexis Gonzalez, 24, of Hidden Creek Drive, Canton, was arrested on Dec. 28 for possession of a Schedule I controlled substance, driving while license suspended or revoked and failure to maintain lane.

Brandy Alisha Chadwick, 38, of Crepe Myrtle Court, Dawsonville, was arrested on Dec. 28 for DUI–alcohol, following too closely and failure to maintain lane. my fancy new techno-socks will keep the feet warm and dry and happy, and that brand-new bag of teriyaki-flavored beef jerky I’ve just stashed in my nice new day pack will keep me well-fed too. My trusty old rain jacket will take care of the rest of it, even if winter rain does indeed come to pass. And the weather guy just said that’s almost sure to happen.

But that’s okay. Rain on the trail can make for some surprisingly satisfying hiking, each step punctuated as it is by the sound of big drops singing softly as they hit the leaf-covered forest floor.

Yep, I look forward to that kind of hiking. It’s provides a perfect setting for thinking about stuff. As I walk along the trail, climbing toward the vantage that yields the very best perspective, I’ll reflect on all sorts of things: Christmas gifts and warm socks and snug daypacks and rainy winter woods…and toy robots…and also, I suspect, the unsettling appeal of sanitized aggression.

The world needs less of one of those things. Which one would that be?

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Veterans Organization choses Member of the Year FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Cumming Chapter 1030 of the Vietnam Veterans of America recently chose a retired career army helicopter pilot as its 2019 Member of the Year.

Steve Masak of MASAK Gainesville, who served two combat tours in Vietnam with an attack helicopter unit and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and two Bronze Stars, was presented with his award at the organization’s December holiday dinner.

Member of the Year is the highest honor bestowed upon a member by the chapter for exceptional individual performance in furthering of the organization’s motto: “Never again will one generation of veterans abandon another.”

Masak served 22 years in the US Army before retiring to a career in corporate America.

Chapter 1030 meets the first Tuesday of each month at AA Driving Academy, 432 Canton Highway at 7 p.m. All Vietnam-era Veterans are invited to attend.

Cumming Vietnam Veterans announce Scholarship Program FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Cumming Chapter 1030 of the Vietnam Veterans of America recently announced its fifth annual college scholarship program for graduating seniors of Forsyth County high schools.

The scholarships are open to every

Teresa Louise Frix, 62, of Cumming, passed away December 30, 2019.

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senior who has a parent, grandparent or great-grandparent who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Each scholarship is presented in honor of the memory of a service member killed in action in Vietnam.

This year, the chapter will award five scholarships. Four will be available to public and private high school students and the fifth is open only to members of graduating seniors of the North Forsyth High School JROTC, the only JROTC program in the county.

The 2020 scholarship award amount will be $1,500 each, the highest amount VVA Chapter 1030 has awarded in the five years it has conducted a scholarship program. Applications will be going out to guidance counselors in the next few weeks.

In addition to scholastic excellence, community and school activities, applicants will be judged on the quality of their original 500-word essay on “why freedom isn’t free.”

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