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Coal Mountain project advances By JAKE DRUKMAN jake@appenmedia.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Commission voted Jan. 20 to allow and participate in a regional impact study required as part of the planning process for a major development at Coal Mountain. Toll Brothers, a Pennsylvania-based luxury development company, has submitted initial plans for the Coal Mountain Town Center, a mixed-use project covering more than 140 acres near Ga. 9 and Browns Bridge Road. Thursday’s approval does not guarantee the development will go through. It merely launches a process that allows the Atlanta Regional Commission to study the impact such a project would have on Coal Mountain and the surrounding area. Toll Brothers representative Adam Guercio discussed specifics of the proposal during a Jan. 11 commission work session. As currently designed, the project would include more than 900 residential units and 265,000 square feet of commercial space. Guercio said the plan is to concentrate residential density in the main town center area on the east side of the intersection to allow more commercial developments on the west and south sides. Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills, who represents the Coal Mountain area, said the project has been “a long time coming.” Guercio said the county developed an initial overlay of the plan around five years ago, and the current plan expands it. He said several infrastructure and road improvements are already taking place in the Coal Mountain area, and the town center project would build upon them. He conceded
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A rendering of the proposed Coal Mountain Town Center development. The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved an impact study for the development at its Jan. 20 meeting. the development would impact traffic, but the current road improvements will help mitigate the increase. “It’s one of the few projects that I’ve ever seen come in with road improvement as it’s coming in,” Jones Mills said. “It’s really a blessing that it didn’t come in before the roads came in. It just worked out that way.” The residential component alone will have some effect on traffic. Plans call for 300 multi-family housing units, 130 townhomes, 278 single-family dwellings and 201 senior living units.
Guercio said the project will likely take five to 10 years to complete, leaning closer to 10. Atlanta Regional Commission’s impact review process involves gathering information on the proposed development and hearing input from neighboring jurisdictions and affected parties. The commission will then create a report with comments and recommendations regarding the development. Jones Mills said the project is getting closer to fruition, though there’s still much work to be done.
ATLANTA — It has taken three years, but Gov. Brian Kemp is set to fulfill his campaign promise of boosting public school teacher salaries by $5,000 while in office. The first-term governor was able to secure a partial win in 2019 when the Georgia Legislature approved a $3,000 salary increase. This year, Kemp hopes to get legislative approval to fund the remaining $2,000 raise for the state’s 120,000 public school teachers. If approved, the raise would take effect by Sept. 1 in the fiscal year 2023 budget. The bump in salary could put Georgia among the top 20 for teacher salaries in the United States, according to data from the National Education Association. The current average salary of Georgia public school teachers is nearly $60,600, with the starting salary at $38,509. The pay raise for teachers would add nearly $280 million to the state budget beginning in the 2023 budget year. But the expense is worth
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tate a moment to prefer the latter.” The suit references “Jedi Blue,” the codename of a 2018 agreement between Google and Facebook that the two companies kept under wraps. The deal provided that Google would give Facebook preferential advertising rates. In 2020, several states’ attorneys general filed antitrust lawsuits against Google as a response to the deal. The lawsuit alleges both companies violated the Sherman Anti-trust Act, an 1890 federal law that outlawed monopolistic practices in an effort to promote free trade and competition. Nearly identical lawsuits were filed in the preceding days by Neighbor Newspapers and Rome News Media, though these companies fall under the Times Journal umbrella. Georgia’s newspapers are not alone in their campaign. The lawsuits were transferred in December to the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York to be consolidated with pending antitrust cases against Google and Facebook from at least 15 states and U.S. territories, including Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico.
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Drug & DUI arrests Margaret Crick, 22, of Highland Road, Baton Rouge, La., was arrested Jan. 14 on Ga. 400 for DUI, possession of open alcohol container by driver and speeding. Bradley Garmon, 27, of Pilgrim Point Road, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 15 on Ga. 400 for DUI. John Mazzaglia, 52, of Gadolinite Trail, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 3 on Post Road for failure to maintain lane and DUI. Tracy Smith, 51, of Jewells Way, Dawsonville, was arrested Jan. 3 on Pea Ridge Road for DUI, too fast for conditions and failure to obey stop sign. Blanca Perez, 67, of Carlton Arms Drive, was arrested Jan. 12 on Ga. 141 for DUI, failure to maintain lane and unlawful use of wireless device. Marco Garcia, 26, of Atlanta Highway, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 12 on Shiloh Road for speeding and DUI. Nathaniel Tong, 27, of Stirrup Key Boulevard, Marathon, Fla., was arrested Jan. 2 on Ga. 400 for DUI, speeding, possession of a controlled substance with intent, failure to maintain lane and possession of drug-related objects. Francisco Campos, 23, of Primrose Park, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 2 on Ga. 400 for failure to maintain lane, driving without a valid license and DUI. Benjamin Ponticelli, 42, of Concord Hall Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 7 on Atlanta Highway for failure to maintain lane, DUI and possession of a controlled substance. Lisa Constantin, 43, of Rodalite Drive, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 7 on North Main Street for DUI and failure to maintain lane. Ana Gonzalez-Prado, 24, of Cottage Place, Riverdale, was arrested Jan. 9 on Bald Ridge Marina Road for DUI, speeding and possession of open alcohol container by driver. Shahed Hamedani, 49, of Longlake Drive, Duluth, was arrested Jan. 9 on Ga. 400 for fleeing, failure to maintain lane, speeding, obstruction of law enforcement officers, reckless driving, improper lane change, DUI, driving while license suspended or revoked, failure to use seatbelt and unlawful use of wireless device in CMV. Joshua Hodges, 38, of Shady Grove See ARRESTS, Page 13
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Ballots, books and bullets expected to crowd Gold Dome session By JEFFREY ALBERTSON newsroom@appenmedia.com ATLANTA — The 2022 Legislative Session began under the Gold Dome Jan. 9, and the stage has already been set for election year theatrics and proposals meant to curb some of the statewide Democratic Party gains two years ago. The tome of expected legislation includes changes to state election law following the S.B. 202 overhaul last year, changes to state obscenity laws meant to address certain material in public schools and loosening firearm conceal carry requirements. These highlight a prong of bills meant to stir conservative voters in the months leading to primary elections in May. The General Assembly is also required to ratify a state budget, which may include a pay increase for teachers. It remains to be seen how the omicron variant will affect proceedings this term. While the political climate in the Peach State has remained at a persistent boil, this session will provide ample stock to that pot. State Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell) is working on several pieces of legislation including the Protection of Georgia Business and Workers Act, Giving the Gift of Life Act and the Inform Consumers Act. “I will continue my work on keeping our families and businesses safe, assure strong conservative policies, support our veterans and first responders, lower the income tax (and) support education and businesses,” Albers said. Republican Sen. Greg Dolezal, whose District 27 covers most of Forsyth County, is focused on three issues. “My priorities this session are sticking to and decreasing the budget of government, eliminating vaccine mandates and writing legislation that practically addresses Critical Race Theory and its application to our children,” Dolezal said. Rep. Angelika Kausche (D-Johns Creek), who is retiring at the end of this session, said the challenge will be whether the politically charged culture wars will dominate or whether focus will be on the issues affecting all Georgians. “Improving access to healthcare and education should be on the top of the list — not banning books or further restricting reproductive rights,” Kausche said. “I will work on pushing for better funding of mental health and substance
abuse disorder services in our state.” Democratic Rep. Shea Roberts (DSandy Springs) is focused on Medicaid expansion, public safety, blocking Buckhead secession efforts and addressing gun violence. “Our priorities should be fully expanding Medicaid and fully funding our schools because at the end of the day, most hardworking Georgians just want to be healthy, have an affordable, safe place to live and safe schools for their kids,” Roberts said. Sen. Sally Harrell (D-Atlanta) is working to eliminate a special institutional fee paid by Georgia university students, addressing school overcrowding by regulating and retiring trailers used by DeKalb County Schools, blocking efforts to remove firearm permit requirements, and expanded healthcare access. “Georgia’s failure to expand Medicaid has shut too many Georgians out of basic, preventative healthcare,” Harrell said. “We need new state leaders that are willing to make healthcare a priority and propose real solutions that will help all of our hospitals and patients. I’m glad voters will get that chance at the ballot box this November.” Rep. Michael Wilensky (D-Dunwoody) expects this session to include divisive and extreme legislation that goes further against abortion and are anti-LGBTQ. “I will be speaking out against any bill that is the against the LGBTQ community, that gives people the ability to carry guns without a permit and any bill that is against a woman’s ability to make her own medical decisions and control her own body,” Wilensky said. Another issue expected to take center stage this session is critical race theory and how race is taught in Georgia public schools. “Regarding any bill that wants to limit education due to students feeling uncomfortable or the idea causes divisiveness — the only way our children can become mature adults is by learning the entirety of history and learning difficult subjects and difficult things that have happened in the past,” Wilensky said. “They learn to discuss difficult issues and learn to be uncomfortable so when they become older, they know how to handle those situations and discuss them. (The lessons) are not to be ignored, they are to be learned and discussed in a controlled setting and this is what school is for.”
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Official alerts residents of widespread jury scam By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Clerk of Courts Greg G. Allen is continuing to warn citizens of a jury scam that has been reoccurring for the past six years. Allen said his office received more than half a dozen calls a week in December from residents who reported getting calls from someone posing as a deputy sheriff or deputy clerk and asking them for $1,500 for failing to appear for jury duty. The calls increased following Thanksgiving and just before Christmas. Allen said they have since subsided, but his office continues to field inquiries from residents and others who confuse it with Forsyth County, North Carolina, because the scam is nationwide. Allen said the scam originated in prisons, with inmates using contraband cell phones to research counties and names to call unsuspected citizens with the scam. More recently, the scammers appear to be from outside the U.S. Allen said their accents and return phone numbers are not local to Georgia. In the call, the caller usually states, “You failed to report for jury duty and a warrant is being issued for your arrest.” When the resident states they never received a jury summons or notice to appear in court, the caller states they can avoid arrest and incarceration by paying a fine through a “green dot
card,” which is a prepaid MasterCard or Visa card available for purchase at local retailers. Recently, Allen said, the scammers have gotten more sophisticated with their approach by using either his own name or the names of those on the command staff in the sheriff’s office to convince potential victims of their legitimacy. But he said under no circumstance should citizens purchase prepaid cards and give the card numbers over the phone. “My staff regularly contacts jurors concerning jury duty, but we never ask potential jurors for a financial transaction over the phone,” Allen said. “If you receive a call from anyone who says he or she works for my office or Sheriff Ron Freeman’s office and the caller ask you to pay a fine by a card, make a note of the caller’s phone number, hang up the phone and do not talk to them.” In 2018, a federal grand jury indicted 42-year-old Orenthial Walker, a convicted felon from Decatur, on felony charges for running an interstate jury duty scam that extorted $200,000 from victims. Federal agents said an investigation revealed that the scam operated out of Alabama and linked it to Georgia state prison inmates who coordinated the operation from behind bars. For concerns regarding jury duty, contact the Clerk of Courts staff that performs jury management at 770-7812120 and press option 2. They can also be reached by email at jury@forsythco. com, or citizens can visit the courthouse to discuss the matter in person. CDAR Member SWIFT Code: GMCBUS3A
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Kemp’s education funding proposals FY 2022 budget adjustments: • $382.7 million to offset the austerity reduction for K-12 education. • $188 million to replace 1,747 buses statewide over three years and provide funds for reimbursement of key safety features. • $93 million for a midterm adjustment based on enrollment growth. • $14.6 million for the State Commission Charter School supplement. • $3.4 million for a midterm adjustment to the State Commission Charter School supplement training and experience. • $3 million to reflect growth in the Special Needs Scholarship. FY 2023 proposed budget: • $383 million to offset the austerity reduction for K-12 education. • $289 million Capital Outlay Program. • $287 million to increase the state base salary by $2,000 for certified teachers and employees. • $43 million for enrollment growth and training and experience. • $35.3 million for the State Commission Charter School supplement. $13 million to offset change in the Teachers’ Retirement System contribution. • $4.7 million for grants for state special charter schools. • $3.1 million to meet the projected need for dual enrollment. • $2.9 million for the Special Needs Voucher. • $2.8 million for the local charter school grant per SB 59 (2021 Session). • $2.3 million for career, technical, and agricultural education equipment. • $1.3 million for the charter system grant. • $280,000 for school nurses. • $104,000 for special education in state institutions.
Salaries: Continued from Page 1 it, Kemp said. “Teachers…across our state are doing their best to help students overcome learning loss due to the pandemic,” Kemp said in his State of the State address Jan. 13. “Teachers are asked to do more…and the need for a world-class K-12 education [has] never been greater.” The governor took to the Georgia House floor last week to offer his amended budget for the current 2022 fiscal year and to present his proposed budget for FY23, which would go into effect July 1. In total, Kemp is asking the Legislature to put an additional $1.4 billion dollars back into public education. This includes nearly $383 million to fully fund school districts after years of austerity cuts to what schools “earned” under the state school funding formula. Kemp praised all school staff for their “heroic” efforts navigating schools through a persistent pandemic, which is now impacting a third school year. “School staff, administrators, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and teachers all do a terrific job keeping our kids safe,” said Kemp, whose daughter is a public school teacher. “To support their heroic efforts…we as state lead-
ers must continue to do everything we can to ensure they have the resources necessary to fulfill their mission.” To that end, Kemp is urging legislators to approve an amendment to the current budget to fund bonuses for most school staff. If approved by the Legislature, full-time instructional staff, support staff, and administration will receive a $2,000 bonus, and school bus drivers, nurses, nutrition workers, and parttime employees would receive $1,000. The budget adjustment to cover the bonuses would cost the state $318 million. The timing, however, is good for Kemp. The state is sitting on near record-breaking tax revenues, with collections up nearly 17 percent from FY 2021. If approved, the bonuses for staff this year would be the second bonus from the state in as many years. Last year, most school staff received a similar bonus funded through federal stimulus dollars tied to the COVID-19 pandemic. Georgia was among the top recipients of federal dollars in the three rounds of federal COVID-19 stimulus funds, collecting nearly $6 billion to assist public schools deal with the disruptions the pandemic created. In addition to the state bonuses to staff, many school districts, including the Fulton County and Forsyth County school systems, used their stimulus allotment to provide additional bonuses to staff last spring.
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Anthem seeks to end court order that extends Northside contract By ANDY MILLER Georgia Health News METRO ATLANTA –– Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has filed a legal motion to end a court’s temporary restraining order that, at least temporarily, has kept Northside Hospital facilities in the giant insurer’s network. Northside Hospital was granted an injunction by Fulton County Superior Court just before its Anthem contract was scheduled to be severed Jan. 1. That injunction — which preserved Anthem members’ in-network status with Northside — lasts till Jan. 31. For months, the two sides have been unable to reach agreement on reimbursement rates for medical services. More than 400,000 Anthem patients in metro Atlanta who use Northside hospitals, clinics and physicians are caught in the middle of the contract rift. Anthem is asking the court to end the injunction and compel an arbitration process to resolve the contract issues. The five-hospital Northside system, which includes facilities in Roswell, Alpharetta and Cumming, noted that the legal battle comes during an explosion of COVID cases, driven by the highly contagious omicron variant. Northside said it had more than 600 COVID-19 patients in its Atlanta-area facilities Tuesday, representing nearly half of its inpatient bed capacity. Northside said Anthem’s request to end the injunction shows that the insurer “is still attempting to force
patients out of the Northside network even earlier” than scheduled end of the injunction Jan. 31. In its court filings to delay the end of the contract, Northside cited a new Georgia law that went into effect in July. House Bill 454 includes a provision saying that during a public health emergency, an insurer is prohibited from ending such a contract with a medical provider. The hospital system said it’s “attempting to continue its discussions with Anthem, with the intention of reaching a long-term agreement that provides the best benefits to patients and their families. We urge all Anthem members to contact Anthem to voice their concern with this behavior.” Anthem said in a statement Jan. 11 that its members can seek emergency care at any hospital, no matter whether it’s in the insurer network or not. “Ensuring access to care is why we began negotiations early and have been working in good faith for seven months to reach a new agreement with Northside,’’ said Anthem spokeswoman Christina Gaines. Her statement added: “We have given Northside a proposal with generous increases – one they could sign immediately – yet they have refused. Northside wishes to continue operating under a contract that will not achieve the affordability or quality improvements we have been seeking, and our members deserve. We’d like Northside to join us in focusing solely on reaching an agreement that is in the best interests of consumers.”
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The property has been sold. Just gotta do what you gotta do. SONNY WRIGHT, barber 8 | Forsyth Herald | January 27, 2022
Blalock’s Barber Shop closes after 60 years By JAKE DRUKMAN jake@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Until recently, an empty barber’s chair sat in a small blue shop on South Main Street. Amid the transformation of Alpharetta’s downtown, the chair sat empty for 10 years, a silent tribute to its owner, Richard Blalock, founder of Blalock’s Barber Shop, who died in 2011. Since his passing, only his great-grandchildren have occupied the seat. After six decades in business, the shop gave its final haircut Jan. 13. Sonny Wright, the sole remaining barber, worked with Blalock for 47 years. When Blalock died, Wright took over the shop’s operations, using the other two chairs. Blalock’s daughter Tina Blalock Smith said she sold the shop with mixed emotions. She said the feeling was bittersweet. To her, Wright wasn’t just an employee, he was family. At 81 years old, Wright said he still wasn’t ready to close up. “The property has been sold. Just gotta do what you gotta do,” Wright said. Asked what he plans to do now, Wright smiled and said, “Whatever I want.” Blalock and Wright attended barber school together in Atlanta, and Blalock’s Barber Shop opened in a small building on South Main Street in the early 1960s. In 1973, the barber shop moved to the larger building directly behind it, where it has stood ever since. In recent years, the small building has been overshadowed by the larger businesses that now characterize much of Alpharetta’s downtown area. One of Wright’s final customers was Luke Richard Lafountain, Blalock’s great-grandson. Lafountain sat in his great-grandfather’s chair as Wright cut his hair amid the commotion as Blalock’s family and friends cleared out the building. Despite nearly 60 years working in the shop, it didn’t feel all that long to Wright. “It’s been a short trip through here,” he said.
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Blalock’s Barber Shop, a longtime fixture on South Main in Alpharetta, closed its doors Jan. 13.
The front chair in Blalock’s Barber Shop belonged to Richard Blalock, who died 10 years ago. Since then, nobody other than his greatgrandchildren have sat in the chair. Barber Sonny Wright works his craft on Luke Richard Lafountain, great-grandson of the business’ founder Richard Blalock. Lafountain was one of Wright’s last customers Jan. 13, the last day of business.
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Building a Village: Embracing our Community Brought to you by – Village Park Village Park Milton Activities Coordinator, Donna B., innovates the senior living experience in a way that creates unforgettable moments with residents and team members. She often coordinates programs that give residents the opportunity to stay engaged with the greater surrounding community. The programs at Village Park Milton give a taste of Alpharetta’s best while residents enjoy the comforts of home. On occasion, BrewAble ‘brewistas’ stop by and share the delights of their freshly brewed coffee, teas, and pastries with residents and team members. Along with enjoying the tastes of local brews, the community also enjoys the sounds of the Alpharetta Jazz Band. Donna recently connected with the city band and a mutual relationship formed that gives residents a chance to enjoy scheduled rehearsals and performances from the talented group. In addition to enjoying the talents of others, residents often share their own. Artists are abundant at Village Park Milton. While taking notice of the beautiful pieces found throughout the community, Donna set forward to make sure the work of residents is seen. In March 2022, residents of Village Park
Milton and Village Park Alpharetta will be showcasing their artwork at the Alpharetta Arts Center. Before joining Village Park Milton, Donna held various titles including restaurant owner and veterinary technician. Her past experiences equipped her with lessons that she uses daily to create happiness for seniors. While working in the restaurant industry, she learned the importance of building relationships throughout the community. Donna believes that in order to succeed, everybody on the team needs to work together saying, “It takes a village to run a village.” She ensures residents and staff know their voices are heard. On her days off, Donna provides an opportunity for members of the community to share their thoughts and opinions through a suggestion box she leaves outside of her office. While creating happiness for seniors, Donna also creates happiness for the community as a whole. Village Park Senior Living believes in connecting with our neighbors and giving back to those surrounding us. To learn more about activities, events and what’s happening at Village Park Milton, give us a call at (470) 509-4557 or stop by and visit us at 555 Wills Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Learning the business from the very best Everything I know about sales I learned from my dad. For my money, he’s the best salesperson I’ve ever met. Let me tell you why. When I first joined the family business over a decade ago, I HANS APPEN was put through a bit Publisher of an “Appen Media hans@appenmedia.com boot camp.” The goal was for me to learn as many areas of the business as quickly as I could. I spent time contributing to our circulation department, helping the newsroom get photos for stories and write briefs, and answering phones to help customers and readers. The bulk of my onboarding, however, was spent on the sales floor. Each day I learned how to interface
Arrests: Continued from Page 2 Road, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 2 on Tanglewood Circle for DUI. Lindsay Jones, 34, of Pollys Bluff, Cumming, was arrested on Buford Highway for defective tires, failure to yield to vehicles when entering road, DUI and failure to maintain lane. Tiara Trueheart, 25, of Ivey Ridge Court, Buford, was arrested Jan. 15 on Ga. 400 for DUI, speeding, speeding, failure to maintain lane, possession of marijuana under 1 oz. and illumination of taillights. Michael Dodd, 39, of Cripple Creek Trail, Clarkesville, was arrested Jan. 7 on Browns Ridge Road for DUI, improper turn and hit and run. Melissa Fonzo, 37, of Lisa Circle, Gainesville, was arrested Jan. 15 on Bethel Road for DUI, possession of controlled substance and failure to maintain lane. William Hays, 25, of Gramercy Drive, Marietta, was arrested Jan. 15 on Ga. 400 for DUI, failure to maintain lane and improper lane change. Matthew Walters, 24, of Thunder Gulch Pass, Suwanee, was arrested Jan. 9 on Sharon Road for DUI, possession of marijuana under 1 oz., failure to maintain lane and expired or no license plate. Valarie Westfall, 29, of Timber Lake Drive, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 9 on Glenwood Place for fleeing and DUI. Olivia Talen, 23, of Saddles Crest Drive, Webster, N.Y., was arrested Jan. 8 on Buford Highway for DUI and speeding. Fernando Moreno, 28, of Sharon Road, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 3 on Peachtree Parkway for DUI and failure to maintain lane.
with customers, consult with them on their advertising campaigns, the value (and cost) of a new customer, the art of the cold call and more. I would also go on sales calls with members of our team, including my dad. One day we went to visit a longtime client of his, a successful realtor in Forsyth County. I was there to observe and to absorb as much as I could. Toward the end of this meeting, the client looked over at me and told me something I’ll never forget: “Hans, let me tell you about your dad. I have worked with him for 20 years. What you need to know about him is that we are not just business partners, but that he’s become one of my closest friends. I’m not just saying this because he’s here, but if your dad called me out of the blue and told me that he was stranded in the middle of nowhere and needed help, I would drop everything I was doing and go help him. That’s how much his
Mark Carden, 34, of Hickory Nob, Sugar Hill, was arrested Jan. 5 on Buford Highway for DUI and speeding. Mark Ravi, 42, of South Main Street, Memphis, Tenn., was arrested Jan. 9 on Peachtree Parkway for DUI. Christopher Moore, 47, of Cedar Tree Lane, Ellenwood, was arrested Jan. 14 on Shiloh Road for possession of marijuana under 1 oz., speeding and DUI. Faith Davis, 17, of Montclair Hill Drive, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 13 on Buford Highway for DUI and permit possession. Christopher Bailey, 23, of Sterling Court, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 12 on Ga. 400 for DUI, failure to maintain lane and possession of controlled substance.
friendship means to me.” I remember walking away from the meeting a bit speechless. Growing up I’d never really known my dad in a professional setting. I understood the family business and what my parents did for a living, but I’d never interacted with it. I didn’t have an appreciation for why they were good at their jobs and how they’d been so successful all these years. But now I did. I had seen a side of my dad – the publisher, the salesperson, the friend – that I was discovering for the first time as I began my career in the business he built. “People want to do business with people who honor their time, mean what they say, and do what they say they’re going to do,” my dad would tell me. He didn’t make sales calls; he built relationships. He cared. It’s what I aspire to emulate for the Solution rest of my career. P O S T D E N S
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