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Staff shortages threaten plans to keep school buildings open By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com

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Forsyth County commissioners approved a $51 million contract Jan. 11 to widen a 3.1-mile stretch of Old Atlanta Road.

County OKs Old Atlanta Road funding By JAKE DRUKMAN jake@appenmedia.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners voted to award a $51.4 million contract GP’s Enterprises Jan. 11 for construction on the Old Atlanta Road expansion project. The contract calls for adding a lane in each direction and a median along a 3.1-mile section of the highway from James Burgess Road to the St. Marlo Country Club. Assistant County Manager David McKee said the project was designed over a decade ago, though changes in construction guidelines and developments in the area mean it will undergo

a redesign. Construction will begin once the design is completed, but McKee said workers will be able to begin clearing ground and working on utilities as the design process continues. McKee noted the construction will be a “lengthy process,” and estimated it will take 3-5 years for the project to be completed. He expects construction to begin in 6-8 months. Noting the project’s large price tag, Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills asked if delaying the contract approval until construction prices drop would be viable. McKee said the project would “only get more expensive” if the commission waited to approve. In other matters at the Jan. 11 work

session, the commission approved a public safety infrastructure refresh initiative for up to $1.4 million that provide new digital service systems for the Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department and Emergency Management Agency. Maj. Nick Curry of the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said the current public safety system was acquired in 2015 and warranties are running out. He said public safety systems are commonly targeted by ransomware and malware due to its critical nature. “You can just Google right now and see how many attacks we’ve had on local, state, federal agencies,” Curry said.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — While students have returned to classrooms from winter break, Forsyth County Schools faces staffing shortages that could force school closings. The latest COVID-19 surge has contributed to 20 openings for cafeteria workers and the same number of custodians, said Jennifer Caracciolo, director of Communications for the district. The openings in foodservice began last June. Openings for custodial workers began two months later. Caracciolo said the district also has a need for more bus drivers and substitutes, as it was short five drivers when students resumed face-toface instruction Jan. 10, leading to some isolated transportation delays. However, she said, staff has stepped up across all schools and departments to help any way they can. “We have schools sharing custodians with schools in need, staff assisting with meal prep and serving, and district certified staff substituting when needed,” Caracciolo said. “This week we opened a free COVID testing site for our staff and are operating it with staff across all district departments. Face-to-face learning is what is best for our students, and we are all working together to make it happen!” Forsyth County Schools reported .39% active COVID-19 cases in stu-

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Alpharetta man charged with arson days after receiving eviction notice By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta man facing eviction is accused of intentionally setting his house on fire in November. Two employees for HOOPER the moving company Alpha Eviction and Collection in Decatur told police that on the morning of Nov. 18, 2021, they arrived at the home on Bethany Road, where they were confronted by 52-year-old Jesse Hooper. According to the incident report, Hooper told them he had a restraining order against Brickstone Properties, so, to avoid a confrontation, the two men walked across the street to wait for the Fulton County Marshal’s Office. A few minutes later, one of the men reportedly saw a silver passenger car leave the driveway and smoke begin to emanate from the home. A deputy with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office said he had visited the residence three days prior, but no one had been home. The deputy said he posted the final

eviction paperwork on the front door. On Nov. 18, 2021, he and another deputy returned to the home to oversee the eviction, which is when they found the home ablaze. No known injuries were reported. However, the Alpharetta and Milton fire departments shut down parts of Bethany Road between Mid Broadwell Road and Mayfield Road to get the fire under control. The Alpharetta Fire Marshal’s Office and Alpharetta Criminal Investigative Division investigated the incident. According to Hooper’s arrest warrants, canine Officer Flash, who is trained in accelerant detection, indicated accelerant had been used in three separate areas of the basement, which is where the fire is believed to have begun. The warrants also stated Hooper and his wife had not paid their mortgage for about five years and that Brickstone Properties had purchased the home in January 2021. Property records show the house was built in 2006. Hooper was booked into the Fulton County Jail Nov. 29, 2021, and charged with arson in the first degree and conspiracy to commit a felony. He has since been released on bond.

Driver dies in crash following police chase FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. –– A Sugar Hill man died from injuries sustained after his vehicle crashed on Buford Dam Road following a police chase early morning Jan. 14. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy spotted Randall Mize, 49, operating a vehicle that was repeatedly drifting out of its lane. The deputy attempted a stop on the suspected DUI driver, however, the

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Drug & DUI Arrests Felipe Castro-Villa, 32, of Atlanta Highway, Alpharetta, was arrested Dec. 19 on Atlanta Highway for failure to maintain lane, operating vehicle without light required by law, DUI and driving without a valid license. Cameron Smith, 22, of Buckingham Circle, Cumming, was arrested Dec. 19 on Atlanta Highway for DUI and failure to maintain lane. Ismael Pena-Acosta, 45, of Roxie Court, Cumming, was arrested Dec. 19 on Ga. 400 for DUI and failure to maintain lane. Hannah Marie Clor, 26, of Canon Creek Drive, Cumming, was arrested Dec. 19 for DUI, failure to maintain lane and possession of open alcohol container by driver. Jose Macias, 23, of Ladd Drive, Gainesville, was arrested Dec. 20 on Damascus Road for failure to maintain lane, DUI and possession of marijuana under 1 oz. Flynn Mack, 17, of Gables Court, Cumming, was arrested Dec. 20 on Ga. 20 for speeding and DUI. Robert Lehman, 51, of Cortland Walk, Alpharetta, was arrested Dec. 21 on Cortland Walk for hit and run, obstruction of law enforcement officers, DUI, failure to yield right of way to pedestrian and reckless driving. Jeff Mealey, 50, of Ashbury Lane, Cumming, was arrested Dec. 22 on Jot Em Down Road for DUI and failure to maintain insurance. Elizabeth Brown, 51, of Annazanes Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Dec. 22 on Browns Bridge Road for DUI and failure to maintain lane. Oshellie Myers, 56, of Admirals Pointe, Cumming, was arrested Dec. 26 on Ga. 400 for DUI, possession of marijuana under 1 oz., failure to maintain lane and possession of open alcohol container by driver. Francisco Alvarado, 27, of Citizen Circle, Austell, was arrested Dec. 27 on Parks Road for DUI, driving without a valid license and failure to maintain lane. Janice Porter, 39, of Chimney Trace Drive, Winder, was arrested Dec. 27 on McGinnis Ferry Road for DUI. Tiffanie Kemp, 31, of Lake Park Drive, Smyrna, was arrested Dec. 30 on McFarland Parkway for DUI and failure to maintain lane. Jarrett Wagman, 18, of Sharon Drive, Titusville, Fla., was arrested on Waveland Drive for DUI and furnishing, purchasing, permit possession of alcohol. Harrison Richards, 20, of Wilshire Crossing, Cumming, was arrested Dec. 31 on Hurt Bridge Road for DUI, too fast for conditions, failure to mainSee ARRESTS, Page 21

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Wellstar North Fulton’s first baby of 2022, dad share same birthday By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — For high school sweethearts Warren and Brittley Wills, New Year’s Day just became that much more special. The Atlanta couple welcomed their baby girl, Avery Jade Wills, at 11:52 a.m. Jan. 1, becoming Wellstar North Fulton Hospital’s first baby of the new year. The newborn weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 20 inches long. A week before her birth, Warren, 33, jokingly asked their doctor to induce his wife on New Year’s Day, which also happens to be his birthday. He said the doctor looked him straight in the face and said, “Absolutely not.” However, just as they were sitting at home watching the college football playoffs, 32-year-old Brittley Will’s water broke, and the rest is history. “This is our first baby,” Warren said. “We are very excited for her, and it’s really cool that she was born on my birthday. It’s not a new thing for me to share my birthday though. My mom’s birthday is the day after mine, and I have a

Avery Jade Wills weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 20 inches long. sister-in-law and uncle whose birthdays are on the same day, so she just joined the ranks in our family of yet another New Year’s baby. It is very special.” Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, Warren and Brittley Wills have known each other since they were 14 years old. Warren attended Georgia Tech, and Brittley went to Auburn University. They got married four years ago. Warren Wills said he is looking forward to making Avery Jade’s birthday as special as it was for him growing up.

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By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Since the unexpected death of Roswell High School student and quarterback Robbie Roper on Dec. 22, community members have come together in their grief to remember the athlete. Roper, 18, died after being hospitalized in Gainesville, Florida, according to family members. Hundreds attended Roper’s funeral service at First Baptist Church in Woodstock Dec. 28 to pay their respects to the family. During his last season as a Roswell Hornet, Roper led the team through a 10-3 season, throwing for 3,010 yards and 37 touchdowns. According to 247 Sports, a college recruitment tracking site, Roper had received four offers to play football at the college level from the University of Massachusetts, Morehead State, Morgan State and Western Carolina University. Roper donned the team’s No. 5 jersey and since his passing, coaches, teammates and other community members have celebrated Roper’s life and showed support to family and friends on social media by changing their profile photos to a number five and using the hashtag LL5, or “Live Like 5.” Roswell High School cornerback Ethan Nation shared his grief for his teammate on Twitter. “Lost of words I can’t believe they took you away from us this soon,” Nation wrote on Twitter. “I love you Robbie thank you for everything #LL5.” Principal Robert Shaw and head football coach Chris Prewett also took to Twitter. “My heart just breaks for the family of [Robbie Roper],” Shaw wrote. “My favorite memories are watching him on

the sideline encouraging his teammates. He was always quick with a smile and respected by all.” Prewett released a statement Dec. 22 alongside a photo of flowers sitting in front of Roper’s jersey and helmet in his locker. “I’ve tried to put into words how this feels and how much of an impact this young man had on myself and our program,” Prewett began. “I remember hearing about your plans about your future and being so excited to see you achieve your dreams, I remember your jokes during practices. … Our program is forever changed and I’ll make sure that your story lives on through these stories.” News of Roper’s untimely death has spread all over the country and to the National Football League. Xavier McKinney, defensive back for the New York Giants and former Roswell Hornet, honored Roper by writing “RIP Robbie Roper” on his cleats Dec. 26. The Atlanta Falcons also released a statement of support for the Roper family on Twitter, Dec. 22. “Football is family. And we are saddened by the passing of one of our local high school football family members, Robbie Roper,” the statement read. “It is clear the impact Robbie has had on so many in the Roswell community and beyond, from family and friends to teammates and classmates, and so many more. May he rest in peace as we keep his family, friends and all those mourning his loss in our prayers.” An extended family member of Roper started a fundraising campaign on GoFundMe after his passing to help his family cover funeral expenses and launch a sports scholarship in Roper’s name. As of press time, the campaign has raised $51,992.

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Milton Hall CEO settles whistleblower lawsuit By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The CEO and medical director of Milton Hall Surgical Associates, Dr. Jeffrey M. Gallups, has agreed to pay approximately $3 million to settle a federal whistleblower lawsuit alleging that he directed his physicians to order medically unnecessary genetic and toxicology tests for their patients as part of a secret arrangement to defraud government health care programs. Milton Hall, also known as the Ear, Nose and Throat Institute, provides treatment and care such as balloon sinuplasty, sleep apnea and snoring treatment, voice therapy, tonsils and adenoids, and hearing aids. It has 13 offices throughout North Georgia, including at Northside Forsyth Drive in Cumming and Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta. The lawsuit also claims that as part of a separate kickback scheme with Entellus Medical, Gallups received several forms of remuneration, including cash payments and all-expense-paid trips, in return for requiring Milton Hall physicians to exclusively use the company’s devices for sinus surgeries. In 2017, the Stryker Corporation acquired Entellus, and its personnel flagged and elected not to renew the consulting arrangement that existed between Entellus and Gallups. Stryker agreed to pay $1.2 million in September 2020 to resolve the claims arising from the alleged Gallups/ Entellus kickback arrangement. The Anti-Kickback Statute prohibits individuals who participate in federal health care programs from knowingly and willfully offering, paying or receiving any remuneration in order to encourage recommendation of any item covered under a federal health care program. U.S. Attorney Kurt Erskine said Gallups abused his position for his personal financial interests. “In his role, Gallups was uniquely situated to benefit his community,” Erskine said. “Instead, he chose to put his personal financial interests above the interests of his colleagues and [Milton Hall’s] patients.” Years before the allegations arose, Gallups was known as an entrepreneurial doctor with a go-getter attitude. In a 2012 New York Times blog, he was recognized for learning to seek out the insurance companies to work out a one co-pay solution for patients even though they had received multiple treatments under his roof. “Unlike the practice that had booted him [seven years prior], he constantly tried new things,” the blog states. “If it didn’t

Dr. Jeffrey M. Gallups speaks with a guest on his “Doc Talk” show on YouTube in 2019. work, his attitude was, ‘That’s OK. We will figure it out and make it work.’” Now, the Department of Justice alleges that between 2014 and 2018, Gallups directed his physicians to order toxicology and genetic testing from the Texas-based medical laboratory NextHealth, which then paid Gallups 50% of the revenue it received from Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE in the form of supposed “commissions,” regardless of medical necessity. Gallups was not a practicing physician during that time, but federal prosecutors said the scheme with NextHealth, which is now defunct, began in 2016 and ended about a year later due to increasing complaints from Milton Hall physicians. In fact, one of those physicians, Dr. Myron Jones, filed the lawsuit against Gallups soon after his resignation in 2017. Jones is a former Army colonel and activeduty U.S. Army Otolaryngologist who has been practicing medicine for over 34 years, three of them with Milton Hall. His attorney, Raymond Moss, said Jones “bravely and tenaciously” sought to protect vulnerable patients and stop government fraud and abuse by bringing to light what he believed to be very troubling practices that undermine quality and affordable health care. The False Claims Act permits private parties to sue for false claims on behalf of the United States and to share in any recovery. Jones will receive approximately $614,000 from the settlement. If Gallups or Milton Hall fails to pay the entire settlement within 12 months of reaching the agreement, there is a consent judgment that orders them to pay the Department of Justice approximately $5.3 million, plus post-judgment interest.

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Milton High School names new head football coach By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton High School has named Ben Reaves the new head football coach. For five years, Reaves has been part of the Eagles coaching staff as offensive coordinator. The announcement was made Jan. 11 on Twitter. “Not enough characters on here to allow me to describe how grateful & humbled I am to be the next [head football coach] at Milton HS,” Reaves wrote. “I cannot wait to serve & give this community everything I have to continue to take this program to new heights. Thank you all so much for the love and support.” The announcement comes less than a week after head coach Adam Clack tendered his resignation Jan. 6. In a letter shared on social media, Clack cited future career ambitions as the reason he is stepping away. “I made a commitment to always give this program my 100% undivided attention, energy and effort… but I always knew the day would come when my ultimate career ambitions would lead me to a crossroads in which I would have to choose between my obligations to the program or my personal goals and

future,” Clack wrote. “It would not be possible to entertain both and effectively serve in the capacity that this program deserves. In my heart, I know that the time has come.” Since joining the Milton coaching staff in REAVES 2016, Clack secured his spot in school history as the winningest coach by percentage. Before his time at Milton, Clack helped jumpstart the program at West Forsyth High School, serving as offensive coordinator and later head coach. Vinny Sylvestri, special teams coordinator and running backs coach for Milton, took to Twitter to tout the successes of the program under Clack. “The best to ever do it, [Coach Clack]!,” Sylvestri wrote. “(All in 5 years) 4 Region Championships, 23 Straight Region Wins, 13 Playoff Victories, 3 Quarterfinal Appearances, 2x State Finalist, Milton’s First State Title. The culture has been set, now let’s keep it going! #Mpire.” Clack led the Eagles to their first state championship in 2018 over Colquitt County. The team went to the championship again in 2021 claiming

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Outgoing Milton head coach Adam Clack celebrates a 24-7 win over Mill Creek in the second round of the 2018 state playoffs. the runner-up spot after losing to Collins Hill. Milton football finished the season ranked No. 41 nationally in the High School Football America 100. “I am so proud of all we have accomplished together and find comfort in

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Johns Creek High students launch area-wide campaign to bag 100,000 pieces of trash By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — In the time between arriving at Regal Cinemas and queuing up for the latest Spider Man movie, Johns Creek High School junior Aashwin Sharma had an idea. Scanning the parking lot, he and his friend Carter Dessommes saw trash lying around and decided to collect it in the hour before showtime. “And the more you look around, the more trash you see,” Sharma said. “Then we started noticing every time we’d hang out, we’d be like, ‘Oh this would be a good place to pick up trash,’ so that’s kind of how the idea started.” From there, Sharma and Dessommes teamed up with another friend, Rohan Gonsalves, and the JCHS Environmental Club. “We decided to come together with them and make a really big project out of it,” Sharma said. “That way, we could really make some changes in the community.” The group is launching a nonprofit for the cause called “GreenUp.” The organization’s mission is to pick up 100,000 pieces of trash in and around Johns Creek. So far, the three boys have collected roughly 2,400 pieces of trash, and the movement is growing. Groups at Alpharetta’s Innovation Academy and Greater Atlanta Christian School in Norcross have already expressed an interest in joining the nonprofit, Sharma said. And collecting trash is easier than many would imagine, Sharma said. “When you find places with a lot of trash, it moves fast,” Sharma said. “And

when you’re doing it with friends, it’s not really hard to do and it’s honestly kind of fun.” While the organization is still in its early stages, GreenUp and the boys behind it, have already found creative ways to fundraise. On one of their regular trips to Park Avenue Thrift in Duluth, they decided to repurpose all their purchases that day. They used a screen-printer to turn the thrifted clothes into a branding opportunity. “We printed our logo on a bunch of T-shirts and created a story behind each shirt,” Sharma said. After they’re finished building their website and Instagram pages, they plan to sell the clothes online. “We were going to start a GoFundMe, but we’ve all kind of done that before, so we decided to start something new,” Sharma said. Right now, solidifying the nonprofit is just a matter of getting the paperwork confirmed with the Georgia Secretary of State’s office, Sharma said. Despite his age, Sharma already had experience creating a nonprofit from scratch. During his freshman and sophomore years, Sharma served as vice president of a nonprofit called “Inspiring Together.” This experience, Sharma said, paved the way for “GreenUp.” While “GreenUp” has a ways to go before reaching its 100,000 pieces-oftrash milestone, Sharma and his friends are already thinking about the bigger picture. They have hopes of expanding their trash-collector network nationally, maybe even internationally, Sharma said.

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Roswell Restaurant Weeks kicks off Jan. 20 ROSWELL, Ga. — Local restaurants are gearing up to share signature favorites and original specialties during the eighth Roswell Restaurant Weeks later this month. The food-focused promotion and business driver spans two weeks, from Jan. 20 to Feb. 6, to support area restaurants through a traditionally slow period of patronage. Roswell Restaurant Weeks is presented this year through a joint partnership between Roswell Inc and Visit Roswell, the economic development and tourism partner organizations for the city. During the multi-week event, all 26 participating restaurants will serve individual prix fixe menus, which can be viewed at RoswellRW.com once they become available. Visit Roswell Executive Director Andy Wil-

liams said he is looking forward to seeing and enjoying their creativity. “We’re excited to roll into Roswell Restaurant Weeks to further support our vibrant and diverse food and beverage partners throughout the community,” Williams said. “Once again, RRW allows us to shine the spotlight on our partners’ offerings typically not seen on standard menus.” Participating restaurants include: 1920 Tavern, A-Street Restaurant, Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, Bayou’Q Smokin Bisteaux and Bar, Big Oak Tavern, Crazy Love Coffeehouse, The Flying Biscuit, Fresco Cantina Grille, From the Earth Brewing Company, Houck’s Grill, Hugo’s Oyster Bar, Ipp’s Pastaria, Lazaro’s Cuban Cuisine, Lola’s Burger & Tequila Bar,

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A letter to students Brought to you by – Woodward Academy 1. You are awesome. Be confident in who you are. I promise you’ll meet people who are smarter than you, and that’s OK. You don’t have to be the smartest person—oddly enough, sometimes being the smartest person is difficult. I also promise that you will be smarter than most. Enjoy that; while being smart isn’t everything, it is definitely something. Be confident in your intelligence, but not arrogant. I’ve found that, most of the time, being arrogant backfires on you. That leads into point two… 2. Sometimes it takes more courage and intelligence to be silent than to speak. It took me a long time to understand and respect silence. I’m still learning that it’s a mark of maturity and, most of the time, intelligence. Also, respect everyone’s differences and challenge yourself to learn about them. 3. Never stop learning. I don’t mean that in a teacher way, I mean it in a learning life sort of way. You are constantly growing, maturing, and developing, so enjoy it. Life is a condition to which no one is immune. We learn something every day. Our taste in music, food, TV, and the people we surround ourselves with evolves. It’s natural for these preferences to change. I wasted a lot of time trying to be someone I wasn’t because I thought I was supposed to be someone else. To complete number three, you need to invest in number four… 4. Spend time with yourself. Since you’ve been in my class, I’ve learned how amazing you are, each in your own way. If you sit and spend time with you, I think you’ll feel the same way. I’m such a people person, but sometimes the best thing is time alone with great music, a book, TV, or whatever. As cheesy as this sounds, be your own best friend. The sooner you learn that all of your faults and idiosyncrasies are what make you awesome, the sooner you will be a better person and enjoy life so much more. That leads to number five… 5. Everyone has faults. With the advent of social media, I sometimes

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Lost and found on a fishing sojourn I sure did enjoy that spate of warm days we had at the end of December. Except for the vaguely jarring oddness of having a winter day feel like early June, it really was pretty neat. Besides, it got STEVE HUDSON me thinking about Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net fishing. I haven’t been fishing a lot these last few months. There’s just been a lot of stuff going on. Life gets knotty sometimes. Fishing buddies and loved ones become ill and suffer, or worse, and pretty soon you find your psyche kind of beat up and hurting. You’re shellshocked and numb, and you don’t want to do much of anything. Even fishing. Those can be heavy times, and they hurt. But the springlike burst of warmth pried me out of my funk, at least a little bit, and put me in a fishing frame of mind. So, I dug out the rod and all and loaded up the truck and off I went. Maybe I’d even bring home a couple for supper. On the chosen day, it was well into afternoon by the time I got going. But my destination (one of my favorite places to go when time is tight) was only a few miles up the road. A buddy of mine said it had been fishing well, adding that the trout were showing fondness for small, bright orange egg imitations. My fly box held a dozen or so of them, each handcrafted from a hook, a metal bead, and a tuft of vivid orange yarn. “Just the thing,” I told myself, opening the box and double-checking. All was as it should be. I set the fly box on the table next to my keys. It didn’t take long to get to the water. I put on the waders and assembled the rod, threading the line through the guides. Then I headed to the water. I’d tie on the fly at river’s edge. Then there it was – the spot I’d been thinking about, a spot with some rocks that squeeze and bend the flow into a nice, deep run. That’s where I was going to drift my little orange fly – right through the deepest part, right where the big ones ought to be. I stepped into the river and stood there about a yard from the shoreline, acclimating. Then I reached into my pocket for the fly box to select the day’s offering. Uh oh. I recalled checking the flies. I remembered putting the fly box on the table. But what I did not recall was transferring the fly box to my pocket.

An iconic phrase came to mind – “No matter where you are, there you are” – and where I was at that exact moment was on a trout stream with a fly rod but no flies. For a moment I just stood there. Then, sighing, I turned to walk back to the truck. That’s when I saw it. Right at the edge of the water, wrapped around a limb of a streamside tree, was the glint of a piece of fishing line. And what should be hanging from the end of that line but tiny spot of something orange? I moved to check this out. Sure enough, it was an orange egg, lost by some earlier angler. Fly fishers lose flies all the time. But sometimes they lose them in the right places. I carefully untangled the little piece of line, tucking the monofilament into one of my pockets before tying that serendipitous fly to the end of my own line. I wish I could tell you a great story at this point, a miraculous story, a story of how on the fly’s very first drift an enormous trout of Biblical proportions rose from the depths and engulfed it, and then how an epic battle ensued, and then how (thanks to unsurpassed skill and derringdo) I finally prevailed, and then how I admired the leviathan fish in my net as an unseen gallery of fishing buddies past, present and future, cheered me on. But I can’t tell you that, because that’s not what happened. Instead, what happened was – nothing. I fished that fly for more than an hour. I did it right too. But there were no takers. None. I didn’t even get a bite. Not even one. I guess it would be frozen pizza for supper after all. By then the light was fading. It was time to get off the river, so I made my way slowly back toward shore. The day was done. No fish. But the odd thing is I didn’t really mind. Why did I not mind? That question puzzled me. I started thinking about it, and pretty soon I was thinking about why we do all of this at all. Why do we go fishing? Why do we fool with all the gear and drive all the miles and slip on rocks only to stand waist-deep shivering in ice-cold water? There are days when we do it to conquer something, to achieve something, to prove something, to catch and keep something that might otherwise get away. Yeah, sometimes that’s what it’s all about. We do it to bring something home. And that is okay. But sometimes we do it to leave something behind.

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Lawsuit: Continued from Page 5 In a separate criminal case in October, Gallups pleaded guilty to defrauding health insurance companies by submitting fraudulent insurance claims for unnecessary lab tests. He is scheduled to be sentenced in February and faces up to 10 years in prison. Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta Chris Hacker said he hopes the False Claims Act settlement in this case will be a deterrent to those who “selfishly profit from dishonest medical treatment rather than upholding their oath as a health care provider to do what is best for their patients.” Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr echoed those comments, saying the Medicaid program relies upon the independent

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judgment of medical professionals to make appropriate treatment decisions. “Financial relationships that undercut this independence diminish public trust and unnecessarily drive up health care costs for our citizens,” Carr said. “We remain dedicated to working with our state and federal partners to maintain the integrity of public programs and protect taxpayers’ dollars.” The case was investigated by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia, the Georgia Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Office of Inspector General, the Federal Bureau of Investigations and the Defense Criminal Investigative Service of the U.S. Department of Defense – Office of Inspector General. The civil settlement was reached by Assistant U.S Attorney Paris A. Wynn and Georgia Assistant Attorney General James Mooney.

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Focus on the simple things to enrich your life I spent a lot of 2021 learning how to understand my state of mind, the reason I felt certain ways, my control over those feelings, and my attitude in difficult situations. HANS APPEN Life can be hard, Publisher and it can feel big and hans@appenmedia.com daunting – but we are not powerless. We have complete control over our thoughts, our words and our actions. No one but you gets to decide what motivates you to get out of bed in the morning. And for me, that is why 2022 feels dif-

ferent. Not because COVID is going away, our politics are less divisive, or because business is any better – but because I know that I want to spend my time on things that I can control, that make me happy, and that help me to be a better friend, husband, father and boss. Breathe. Listen more, talk less. People are good, and funny and loving. Ask them about their lives. Ask them about their parents and their children. Ask them about what they look forward to, their hobbies and their fears. Commiserate with them. We are each other’s greatest allies. Breathe. Slow down and take a look around. The world around us is beautiful

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“Sometimes you get all the data back and sometimes you don’t.” Curry said the goal of the new system would be to mitigate attacks and allow for more efficient services across the three public safety agencies. In other business, the commission voted to pursue eminent domain to condemn four properties along McGinnis Ferry Road to continue widening efforts. The widening project, estimated at more than $60 million, is a combined effort with funding from Forsyth County, the cities of Alpharetta and Johns Creek and the Georgia Department of Transportation. County Attorney Ken Jarrard noted difficulties in negotiating compensation with the property owners. Three of the four property owners hired the same opposing counsel, who Jarrard said would not accept the county’s offers, asking for double or triple the amounts offered. Commissioners were scheduled to consider a resolution ratifying proposed new board district maps at the meeting, but they opted to postpone the item. The board will now consider the resolution on Jan. 25. Commissioner Todd Levent asked staff to change the title of the agenda item from ratifying the proposed map to considering alternatives, signaling intent to explore changes. Late last year, the commission considered action on a resolution that would call for a countywide vote to elect the commission chair position. That measure has not resurfaced. Right now, each of the five Forsyth County commissioners is elected by voters within the districts they represent. The five nominate and vote on one commissioner to serve as chair each year.

tain lane and identity fraud. Gregory Brown, 36, of Payne Court, Cumming, was arrested Dec. 31 on Payne Court for DUI. Jeremie Carr, 47, of Ardsley Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 1 on McGinnis Ferry Road for obstruction of criminal investigation, DUI, driving while license suspended and possession of open alcohol container by driver. Juan Hidalgo, 29, of Brockett Road, Clarkston, was arrested Jan. 1 on Bethelview Road for endangering a child by DUI, failure to maintain lane and DUI. Amanda Holman, 24, of Nix Road, Dawsonville, was arrested Jan. 1 on Pendley Road for failure to maintain lane, DUI and unlawful use of wireless device. Ada Henderson, 35, of Balvaird Drive, Lawrenceville, was arrested Jan. 1 on Bethelview Road for DUI, endangering a child by DUI, possession of marijuana under 1 oz., tag light required and posses-

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and fascinating, but you have to be intentional about taking the time to notice. Just the other day, my 4-year-old asked if the stars were the moon’s babies. Bask in that sentiment. See God’s creations through the eyes of a child. Breathe. Appreciate small joys. Pro tip – there are no small joys. There is only the degree to which you allow joy to enter your heart. Seek out laughter. Embrace a hug. Return a smile. Don’t listen to the people who say that everything is terrible and that nothing matters. Life can be hard, but what is important is the ways in which you respond. 2022 will be the year we want it to be, and I say bring it on.

sion of open alcohol container by driver. Ivan Vazquez, 58, of Colony Drive, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 1 on Princeton Trace for failure to obey stop sign and DUI. Igor Kravchuk, 59, of Stonehaven View, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 1 on Piney Grove Road for transportation of alcohol container in vehicle, DUI and failure to maintain lane. Joshua Hodges, 38, of Shady Grove Road, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 2 on Tanglewood Circle for DUI. Lindsay Jones, 34, of Pollys Bluff, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 1 on Buford Highway for defective tires, failure to yield to vehicles when entering road, DUI and failure to maintain lane. Nathaniel Tong, 27, of Stirrup Key Boulevard, Marathon, Fla., was arrested on Jan. 2 for DUI, speeding, possession of Schedule I or II controlled substance with intent, failure to maintain lane and possession of drug-related object. Francisco Campos, 23, of Primqose Park, Sugar Hill, was arrested Jan. 2 for failure to maintain lane, driving without a valid license and DUI.

dents Jan. 12 and .54% in staff. The schools reporting the highest numbers are Forsyth Central High School with 22 active cases and Lambert High School with 26 new cases. Superintendent Jeff Bearden said Jan. 7 all 41 Forsyth County schools would remain open second semester as long as the district can staff them. Otherwise, schools will switch to virtual learning. “I hope that COVID cases begin to decline this month as rapidly as they increased,” Bearden said. “Just as we did during [first] semester, we will return to normal operations once our local data shows that it is safe to do so. … Thank you all for your patience and understanding. Students need to be in school and we want them to be in school.” The district is not requiring face masks but encourages all students and staff to wear them while indoors and to social distance when feasible. Sick or symptomatic students are asked to staySolution home. S K I T

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DEATH NOTICES Susan Beth Berger, 70, of Cumming, passed away December 26, 2021. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Christie Kraebel, 76, of Milton, passed away January 6, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Margaret Smith, 89, of Alpharetta, passed away January 9, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Hildegarde Daiber, 86, of Roswell, passed away January 6, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Shirley Mansour, 91, of Roswell, passed away January 9, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Ronald Wilson, 81, of Roswell, passed away January 11, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Allen Dobbs, 60, of Cumming, passed away January 9, 2022. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Ruth Phelps, 84, of Roswell, passed away January 5, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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Workforce Development Coordinator: Fulltime, PTO, Benefits, 403 (b) The Workforce Development Coordinator will develop programs and services that provide resources and opportunities and support for the North Fulton community, especially NFCC clients and students. The workforce coordinator will ensure those seeking employment options have a continuum of support to assist in the facilitation of transition to post-secondary or other career training options and obtain possible employment opportunities based upon their career interest. The Workforce Development Coordinator will present program information and access to programs for potential employers in the community. QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field. • At least two years of professional experience in human services or adult education preferred. • Knowledge of the North Fulton community and its resources is a plus. • Ability to utilize a client-centered and/or motivational interviewing approach to working with clients and students. Strong communications skills for volunteer engagement and professional collaboration. • Ability to pass all drug and criminal background and E-Verify. • Bilingual skills a plus • Experience with Salesforce a plus Up to $45K based on Experience. Email resume wkuehl@nfcchelp.org/ ccates@nfcchelp.org

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Macy’s Systems & Technology, Inc. has openings in Johns Creek, GA for Advisor, Product Management (Job 11908.977) to partner with tech, analytics, UX, & functional/business subject matter experts to deliver new & enhanced products in an Agile & Lean product delivery environment that shape customer & colleague experiences. To apply, mail your resume to Macy’s Systems & Technology, Inc., 5985 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA 30097, Attn. William Trevethick. Must reference Job # 11908.977.

Lead Hadoop Big Data Developer: Alpharetta, GA, & various unanticipated client sites throughout U.S. Design, develop, build, install, configure & support Hadoop data flow jobs for Big Data environments. Translate complex functional & technical requirements into detailed design. Perform analysis of vast data stores & uncover insights. Hadoop development & implementation. Work independently, preparing project status reports & formal presentations as required. Requires minimum of MS or equiv. in CS, CIS, Computer Applications, IT-related Engineering, or related. Extended travel and/or relocation throughout U.S. Mail resumes to: CloudIngest Inc., Job LHBDD, 310 Maxwell Rd., Suite 600, Alpharetta, GA 30009.

Director of Open Arms Special Needs Ministry Alpharetta Presbyterian Church has an opportunity for a compassionate and energetic individual who enjoys working with special needs children, youth, and adults to direct our Open Arms ministry. Responsibilities • Lead the Promise Class (where our special needs community congregates) during Sunday morning services in worship through music, Bible lessons, crafts, and other activities. • Supervise, work with, and coordinate volunteers and staff. • Direct quarterly respite events at the church. • Work alongside the Open Arms committee and Associate Pastor to identify opportunities to sustain and grow this ministry. Hours vary but average six per week, with 3–4 hours every Sunday morning. Compensation is up to $18/hour plus 3 Sundays (weeks) of paid vacation per year. Requirements • Annual Background Check and Child Safety Training • Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) CPR training/certification for infants, children, and adults (or complete within 3 months of hire) • Proof of vaccination against COVID-19, since you will be working with a vulnerable population. • Degree in Special Education and experience managing staff preferred. • Age 21 years or older. Interested? Send us a letter telling us why, along with your resume: jobs@alpharettapres.com To learn more about Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, please visit us in person or at https://alpharettapres.com/.

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Cheers to 2022 and a wonderful new year! Without the trust and support of my clients, this year would not have been possible. It has been an honor to serve you, your family and your friends with your real estate needs. If you are thinking of buying or selling your home this year, please get in touch. It would be an honor to serve you!

CELEBRATING $41+ MILLION IN SALES IN 2021*

Holly Horwege, THE KAUFMAN TEAM Top Performer, Company-Wide | Forsyth County Resident & Specialist c. 678.372.2663 o. 770.442.7300 | hollyhorwege@atlantafinehomes.com

atlantafinehomes.com | sothebysrealty.com Atlanta Fine Homes, LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each franchise is independently owned and operated. *Cumulative sales in 2021 for The Kaufman Team.