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Residents engage county with ideas for parks Carl Armanini, right, senior park planner with Woolpert engineering firm, fields questions about development of Denmark Park at the Jan. 23 drop-in meeting hosted by Forsyth County Parks and Recreation. Read more, Page 4
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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Members of the Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Forsyth County task force arrested two individuals Jan. 16 in connection with illegal gambling operations at two convenience stores. The task force conducted search warrants at the locations and discovered the stores were paying out cash on their electric slot machines, Stacie Miller, Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman said. Sreenivasa Lokasani, 47, of Milton, was arrested at his place of employment, Citgo, 602 Dahlonega Highway, and charged with gambling: commercial gambling, and is being
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Janet Lynn Wheeless, 40, of Hastings Court, Gainesville, was arrested on Jan. 13 for DUI-alcohol, failure to maintain lane and too fast for conditions/prima facie speed. William Vanmeter Barrett, 28, of Crystal Cove Trail, Gainesville, was arrested on Jan.13 for DUI–glue/aerosol/vapor and probation violation. Byron Leslie Davis, 56, of Sloan Ridge, Cumming, was arrested on Jan. 13 for DUI–alcohol, failure to maintain lane and failure to report striking fixed object (2 counts). Cody Belton Cooper, 31, of Crescent Landing Drive, Cumming, was arrested on Jan. 13 for possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance and driving while license suspended or revoked. Jason Lee Gravitt, 35, of Ridge Road, Cumming, was arrested on Jan. 14 for possession of cocaine. Darrell Richard Smith, 26, of Pine Court, Cumming, was arrested on Jan. 14 for trafficking in cocaine, illegal drugs, marijuana or methamphetamine, possession of Schedule I or II controlled substance with intent, possession of a schedule I controlled
Driver cited for drugs following traffic stop FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic stop Jan. 14 in the area of Majors Road and Castleberry Road on a vehicle that came back with an expired registration. While speaking with the driver, Connor Delaney, 26, of Cumming, the deputy received consent to search his pockets and located a small amount of marijuana, which gave deputies probable cause to search the vehicle where they located a large amount of methamphetamine in the glovebox, Stacie Miller, Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman said. Delaney was taken into custody without incident. He is charged with trafficking methamphetamine, possession of marijuana less than 1 oz and received citations for expired registration and failure to provide proof of insurance. He remains in jail.
Man faces charges of child pornography FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 33-year old Powder Springs man remains in jail
held without bond. Cumming resident Janeth Escorcia-Ortiz, 27, was arrested at the Chevron gas station, 554 Atlanta Road, and charged with gambling: commercial gambling. She is being held on a $11,110 bond. Stores are permitted to have the coin-operated amusement machines as long as they are registered through the Georgia Lottery, Miller said. “People can play and win lottery tickets or store merchandise, excluding alcohol,” Miller said. “Gambling is illegal in the State of Georgia, so cash payouts are illegal.” The commercial gambling charge is a felony. The Georgia State Gaming Commission has been notified.
facing charges of child pornography. Terrence David Scott was arrested Jan. 14 and charged with two counts of enticing a child for indecent purposes, two counts of aggravated child molestation
substance and transaction in drugrelated objects. Ryan Joel Gazaway, 42, of Old Leathers Ford Road, Dahlonega, was arrested on Jan. 14 for failure to maintain lane and trafficking in cocaine, illegal drugs, marijuana or methamphetamine. Morgan Kathleen Celano, 21, of Pine Court, Cumming was arrested on Jan. 15 for manufacturing of marijuana, possession of Schedule I or II controlled substance with intent, possession of a schedule I controlled substance and possession of drug-related objects. Connor Matthew Delaney, 26, of Manchester Place, Cumming, was arrested on Jan. 15 for trafficking in cocaine, illegal drugs, marijuana or methamphetamine, possession of marijuana (under 1 oz.), expired registration/invalid plates or decal and failure to maintain insurance. Sean Michael Bartholomew, 33, of Erskine Avenue, Gainesville, was arrested on Jan. 15 for possession of marijuana (under 1 oz.), possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug-related objects. See BLOTTER, Page 17 and computer crime: illegal solicitation, entice or seduction of a minor. Scott is not related to the teenage victim, authorities said. Scott was denied bond and remains in jail.
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Commission to consider Lakes at Franklin Goldmine rezoning again By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com
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Forsyth County District 1 Commissioner Molly Cooper moderated the Oct. 15 meeting between homeowners of the Lakes of Franklin Goldmine, officials with builder Paran Homes and developers American Homes 4 Rent (AH4R). Tension ran high as homeowners confronted Paran Homes and American Homes 4 Rent about unresolved issues. Cooper, left, listens to Paran Homes CEO Whit Marshall as Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jon Beival stands nearby.
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — County commissioners will hear a rezoning request next week that has generated a lot of interest from residents of a northwest Forsyth County neighborhood. The case involves what until recently has been described as the third phase of the Lakes at Franklin Goldmine Development near Heardsville Road and Franklin Goldmine Road. Plans call for construction of 95 single-family detached rental units on the property. The case is scheduled for consideration at the commission’s Feb. 6 meeting. District 1 County Commissioner Molly Cooper, who represents the area, said she thinks a lot of progress has been made since a stormy public meeting last fall between nearby residents and the developer, American Homes 4 Rent. Emotions flared at the October forum to the point where a sheriff’s deputy had to stand between one resident and a representative from American Homes 4 Rent. Homeowners raised concerns including planned rentals, status of empty lots and issues with amenities.
Cooper said she has spent a lot of time since October meeting with residents and negotiating conditions with American Homes 4 Rent. The current proposal, she said, calls for completely separating the last phase from the existing development. While the existing neighborhood has an entrance off Franklin Goldmine Road, the new development would have its own entrance off Heardsville Road, Cooper said. Conditions also call for 30-foot setbacks and a 25-foot buffer. The new development would come with its own amenities, separate from those offered at the existing development. Cooper said she was enthused by the developer’s willingness to work with residents and address concerns. She said the conditions to separate the new development is more expensive, but surrounding neighborhoods appear to like the idea. The property was zoned more than 10 years ago to allow for this sort of development, she said, so reaching a settlement with the developer and residents was a major achievement. “I was so pleased we were able to work this out,” Cooper said. “This is a new thing.”
Residents engage county with ideas for park upgrades The $12 million funding for the project will come from SPLOST VIII funds and from impact fees By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County is in the midst of collecting ideas from residents for development and upgrades at three area parks. The first meeting, held Jan. 23 at Midway Community Park, provided residents a chance to weigh in on amenities for the new Denmark Park in south Forsyth on Mullinax Road. Amid displays of maps and illustrations, community members discussed proposals with representatives from engineering firm Woolpert and with staff from the Parks and Recreation Department. The $12 million funding for the project will come from SPLOST VIII funds and from impact fees, said Jim Pryor, Forsyth County Parks and Recreation director. “We’ve got a great quality of life here, people demand it and are willing to pay for it,” Pryor said. “We’re blessed the commissioners see that and are willing to invest in that. Between the citizens demanding it and the commissioners supporting it, we get a lot of resources to work with and will continue to build and keep up with the growth.” Jill Caris, a die-hard pickleball player, was on hand to look over the proposals. Caris plays the sport at Fowler Park and was hopeful for an indoor court closer to home. “It’s the fastest growing sport in America and it’s a great alternative to tennis,” she said.
The county was to hold another community input session, this one for Bennett Park, on Jan. 29 at Coal Mountain Park community center. Representatives from consulting firm Hayes James & Associates were to be on hand to answer questions. Built in 1978, Bennett Park, 5930 Burruss Mill Road, is the oldest park in the county and will receive $8 million in SPLOST VIII funding for upgrades. The third input meeting is scheduled Feb. 12 and will address upgrades to Sharon Springs Park, built in 1994. Residents are invited to Sharon Springs Park Community Building from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to share their thoughts on the park’s master plan update. The format of the meeting will be drop-in style, conducted by Lose Design. Located at 1950 Sharon Road, the park is slated to receive $8 million in SPLOST VIII funding for a new master plan and renovation. Pryor said current parks projects the county is working on include some $76.7 million in funding through SPLOST VIII and Impact fees. There are 11 projects in all. Denmark, Bennett and Sharon Springs parks are only three of them. Other park projects include Phase 5 of the Big Creek Greenway, currently under construction, running from Kelly Mill Road north to the Sawnee Mountain Preserve. Once completed, the trail will connect to the Alpharetta leg which is currently in the final phases of its northernmost section. Forsyth will add spurs off the Greenway that will connect neighborhoods and business centers, Pryor said.
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Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Director Jim Pryor, left, and Brian Yearwood, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board member, share ideas during the input meeting for development of Denmark Park. The community open house was the first of three input sessions scheduled for upgrades to Denmark, Bennett and Sharon Springs parks.
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South Forsyth residents weigh in on branding effort By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Residents of south Forsyth got an opportunity to share their thoughts on design standards and branding ideas for the area at a special public input session Jan. 22 at the Sharon Forks Library. Vanessa Bernstein-Goldman, Forsyth County deputy director of Planning and Community Development, representatives from TSW consulting and Arnett Muldrow Associates hosted the event. The project is part of the county’s 2017 comprehensive plan, and the sub area input session was part of an effort by the county to create “a sense of place” and set standards for development of the area. “We haven’t had time to review statements, but through general conversations, we had a positive response,” Bernstein-Goldman said. Roughly 50 people participated in the event which consisted of a review of illustrations and survey responses. Robbie Suite and Mary Ann Tweddle were in attendance and said they were impressed with the renderings showing pre-determined preferences. “They’re asking the people who live in the county, ‘tell us what you want,’ which is great,” Tweddle said, adding
that the two had been part of the decision-making process since September. A three-day design workshop, held in September gathered citizen feedback concerning commercial standards and branding to help create a sense of identity for the southeastern portion of the county. TSW then drafted standards based on that public input and steering committee feedback. The results were presented to the community at Sharon Forks Library. “We’re basically saying, here’s what we heard, here’s how we interpreted it, let us know, is this what you envisioned or not,” explained Alex Fite-Wassilak, TSW associate. Feedback from the first open house will be incorporated and be presented to the public in February. Once refined, the draft will be presented by TSW to the county for final approval. Building on a premise of hierarchy, the branding portion will include a logo that fits the county but highlights the area and its character. From there, the region would then be broken down to districts, such as “The Exchange” for the area including The Collection, for example. The illustrations showed interpretations of comments made during the work-
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Citizens stopped by the Sharon Forks branch of the Cumming Public Library Jan. 22 to provide their views on standards for commercial properties and branding in the southern part of the county. The open house was the second step in a multi-tiered process to fulfill the county’s objective to create an identity for select areas. Seventeen items, including fuel stations, parking decks, fences, lighting and signs were presented for consideration. shop and designed to get further details from attendees, Fite-Wassilak said. “I think the branding of the districts is wonderful,” Suite commented. Sub-districts locations and names, along with individual brand designs will be created from feedback from the community, too. Commercial design was another component of the workshop last fall. Residents, property and business owners seemed pleased with the displayed
representations. “This is still in the formative process,” Bernstein-Goldman said. Eventually the entire county will undergo the same process. Someone had to go first, Forsyth County Commission Chair Laura Semanson said. The team will host the next open house February 24 at the Sharon Springs branch of the Forsyth County Public Library. That session runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. CDAR Member SWIFT Code: GMCBUS3A
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City of Cumming prepares for first-ever marathon By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Forsyth County and the City of Cumming will be the site of their first-ever marathon this fall. Alex Rodriguez, owner of North GA Running Company and race coordinator, has been working for over a year to finalize details for the Nov. 8 event. Consisting of 26.1 miles, the marathon will take runners through the city and parts of Forsyth County in what Rodriguez calls “attractive and scenic parts of our city.” There will be several water, medical and nutrition stations along with relay transition stations for participants of the four-person relay. The day will also include a half-marathon (13.1 miles) and a 5K (3.1 miles). “I want to deliver a good event for outsiders, one that our hometown is proud to host,” he said. The idea began about a year ago when Rodriguez was sharing his vision with a group of “crazy” friends. He chatted with Cumming Mayor Troy Brumbalow, who was in favor of the event. “It’s great that we’re able to do something like this, offer people a good time and a little bit of exercise,” Brumbalow said. Rodriguez also worked with the Forsyth
County Sheriff’s Office, Cumming Police Department, Forsyth County Parks and Recreation, the Cumming Fairgrounds and Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to ensure a safe and quality event. “Everyone’s on board,” he said. The collaboration is good for our city, Rodriguez said. “It might be a slight inconvenience for a little while, but it will be great to have everyone see our town,” he said. It will also give the area a chance to show off the city. “I’m proud for everyone to see it,” Brumbalow added. Rodriguez was the first to hold a halfmarathon (13.1 miles) in Forsyth County. “Everyone thought we were crazy,” he said. “We are crazy. Call me crazy, I don’t mind. We’re going to do this event and we’re going to do it with pride. We’re going to have a great product.” The race has its own website, thecummingmarathon.com, which went live Jan. 27. Medals and race T-shirts are being designed, but the logo is all set and highlights city landmarks. The Cumming Fair is represented, along with the city’s clock tower, Sawnee Mountain and hot air balloons “because there’s always hot air balloons here,” Rodriguz said. University of North Georgia graphic
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Race coordinator Alex Rodriguez and Tyler Harbin discuss logistics for the Cumming Marathon this November. Harbin, a Central Forsyth High School alumna, designed the race’s logo and works at North GA Running Company, owned by Rodriguez. design major Tayler Harbin, designed the logo. Harbin has been instrumental in organizing the event and helps Rodriguez at his store. The race will benefit the United Way of Forsyth County. Enthusiasm is building, even this early. More than 600 people have “liked” the event on Facebook. “I’m running the Cumming half
because we finally have a half marathon right here in Cumming,” local educator Kelly Fields said. “I’m so excited and I can’t wait to run in my hometown and support a worthwhile cause in United Way.” Fields ran her first half marathon in 2008. Runners will start the historic event — and finish it — at the Cumming Fairgrounds, running through the city, parts of the county and the greenway. There are opportunities for sponsoring the event, Rodriguez said, and he encourages potential sponsors to contact him via info@thecummingmarathon. com. Potential volunteers are encouraged to use the same email to sign up. Michelle Daniel, director of tourism for the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, said the marathon is an ideal way to promote the area. “The Cumming Marathon is an amazing way for running enthusiasts and their families to explore Cumming and Forsyth County,” she said. “The event itself will be allow participants to get a taste of the local flavor with many incredible restaurants and breweries available to enjoy and the chance to run through historic landmarks and the city landscape featuring the charm of the City of Cumming.”
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Romantic hideaway makes Forsyth County a destination for couples By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Couples looking for a special getaway from the city now have a special choice in Forsyth County with the recent opening of Belamere Suites in Cumming. Touted as a boutique hotel, the 27-suite facility located off Antioch Road takes romantic opulence to new levels. The property resembles a small subdivision, consisting of single and two-story buildings with attached garages and private entrances, unlike typical hotels. “We specialize in couples, it’s a very nice place to get away to,” John Kranjec, president of Belamere Suites Hotels, said. “It’s fun romance.” Ambiance is everywhere with lit fireplaces, chandeliers, dimmed lighting and rose petals. Suites are roughly 1,500 square feet. Bathrooms include a two-person, 100-gallon jacuzzi, a two-person shower with two shower heads and body massagers and jets and a mini fridge stocked with non-alcoholic beverages, General Manager Freddy Bursch said. “We’re working with local massage therapists so they can come in, put two tables [in the bathroom area] and do an in-suite couples massage,” Brusch
explained. Sleeping areas have televisions, 4-foot gas in-wall fireplaces and kingsize beds decorated with rose petals and chocolates. Each suite has its own indoor swimming pool and dry sauna. Bluetooth is available for adding favorite melodies. The concept for the hotel was Kranjec’s idea. “I’ve been in hotels for 30 years and it was always good in the summertime, and in the wintertime it would slow down,” Kranjec explained. “I wanted something that would last year-round. When you’re in a business, you take the good things, add some of your own things and that’s how I came up with it.” Twenty-seven suites are currently on the property and there’s room for 40. With current interest and availability expansion is being planned. The property is adults only, no children, pets or additional guests are allowed. “This is meant to be enjoyed with that special someone,” Bursch said. Packages vary in price, starting with a “Birthday Package” which includes a dozen roses or balloon bouquet, sparkling juice and a late checkout until 1 p.m. at $75 a night. A top-of-the-line “Wedding Package” will run newlyweds
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Amenities for the Belamere Suites boutique hotel include king size beds, in-suite pools and attached garages. Packages can be personalized to include bouquets of roses, lit candles and midnight food baskets. $175 a night and includes rose petals in the shape of a heart on the bed, candles pre-lit for arrival, his & her Belamere velour bathrobes, sparkling juice, late check-out and a midnight snack basket. Specialty packages are available and everything is customizable. Valentine’s Day is sold out, Bursch said. “The 14th and 15th are completely booked, and we’re very close to being fully booked on the 13th and the 16th,” he said.
Guests come from the Carolinas, Tennessee, New York, Maryland and Perrysburg, Ohio, home of the original Belamere Suites so guests can compare the two, Kranjec said. Typically, guests stay an average of two days. So why Cumming? “Oh gosh, it’s a great location, it
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WellStar opens new health park at Avalon By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, GA. — Officials from WellStar Health System opened the doors on the second phase of the new WellStar Avalon Health Park Jan. 16. The 40,000-square-foot facility is WellStar’s fifth health park in Metro Atlanta. It began providing urgent care and imaging and lab services in midDecember at the location. WellStar’s health park provides access to urgent care, imaging, lab services, primary care physicians and specialist appointments, some outpatient procedures and physical therapy, all at a single location. With the opening of its second phase, the health park now provides an array of services that include primary care, cardiac diagnostics, cardiology, general surgery, rheumatology, hand surgery, urology and orthosport physical therapy. The new health park will also be home to WellStar’s first pediatric medical practice in North Fulton. “We aren’t just expanding our footprint in the North Fulton area,” said Jon-Paul Croom, president of WellStar North Fulton Hospital. “We have designed a new healthcare destination that includes advanced technologies and services to meet the evolving needs of our patients and communities.” WellStar officials said they wanted to create a community of health care professionals offering convenient access for patients and their families and better coordination of care. “We can’t wait to welcome patients and families through our doors,” said Dr. Brandi Lewis, WellStar Avalon Health
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Officials from WellStar Health System opened the doors on the second phase of the new WellStar Avalon Health Park Jan. 16. Park pediatrician. “By integrating multiple health services and providers under one roof, we are providing ease-of-access and convenience to patients in our community. We are equipped to provide high-quality and compassionate care for every age and stage.” Marietta-based WellStar Health system is one of the largest healthcare systems in Georgia. Its facilities include: 11 hospitals; more than 300 medical office locations; nine cancer centers; 55 rehabilitation centers; three hospice facilities; one retirement village; 21 imaging centers; 15 urgent care locations; and five health parks. It is staffed with some 24,000 healthcare professionals.
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New managed lanes promise hope for our tangled traffic If you are tired of looking at traffic along I-285 and Ga. 400, I have a solution: Watch GDOT’s new video of its planned managed express lanes. There is very little traffic in those videos. Geoff smith Assurance Financial, Kidding aside, gsmith@lendtheway.com GDOT just released a video of what it would look like if it followed through on its plan to build express lanes across the top of I-285 and up along Ga. 400. If you thought it’s already starting to look spaghetti-like with the new construction, wait until you see this video. The managed express lanes would essentially be two new lanes in each direction on those highways. The new lanes would be managed in a way that the speed limit never got below a designated number, say 45 miles per hour. And they would make way for a new mass transit system called Bus Rapid Transit, which is like a rail system, just with buses. Drivers would have to pay to ride in the express lanes, and as the car speeds on those lanes decreased, prices to occupy those lanes would increase, thus lessening the number of cars moving on to them.
Traffic is certainly the source of many Atlantan’s ills. While everybody agrees something needs to be done, no one wants to agree on how we can fix it. Stopping all development is not an option, unless folks want to tell our businesses to stop creating jobs and go elsewhere. We have averaged more than 60,000 people a year moving to the city for the last 10 years. And it’s because our business community is thriving here, creating almost the same amount of jobs every year. There was a strong push about five years ago to fund the extension of MARTA rail up Ga. 400, but North Fulton officials could not agree and the push stopped. Some of the thinking is that our entire transportation system is fumbling its way through a crossroads, and no one can say for sure how it will look in another five to 10-years. Driverless cars are more than a workable concept, they are on the roads today. I rode in a Tesla last year with a friend who programed in our destination and then purposefully didn’t look out his windshield for the remainder of the 15-minute ride. Between that and folks getting more and more comfortable with ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft, it’s easy to imagine a system where self-driven buses move swiftly and consistently throughout our communities. With that in mind, some officials
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A rendering of GDOT’s proposed express lanes going over the 285/GA400 intersection. Express lanes are purple.
were not ready to spend the roughly $250 million a mile it would have taken to extend a rail system that wouldn’t have been operational for another six to 10 years. So now we have the express lane idea. And for those of you who will decry “no more road widening!” GDOT has a solution for most of that. A large portion of the new lanes would actually float above the highways, almost identical to what runs over I-75 north of I-285. Many say this has significantly improved traffic flow in Cobb County. I always say that the silver lining of our traffic woes is that this is a sign of At-
lanta’s success. There are many metropolitan areas that wish they had our traffic. I say that because it’s true. We can either keep being the place where companies want to move so they can thrive, or be some other place. Cities are either improving and growing, or they are dying. The new managed lanes, if built, would give GDOT the ability to put in a flexible mass transit system much quicker than if it decided to extend heavy rail. And by the way, I’ve talked to local officials who tell me to still not count out the extension of heavy rail. Traffic certainly won’t be as free-flowing as it looks in the video. But there is no doubt it will have a significant impact. You can find the video at: https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyHoyGsn 9FQ&feature=youtu.be 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
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Are you having trouble attracting new customers? Have you ever wished you could convey your message to a lot of potential customers at the same time? Conducting seminars is a very productive way to save time and attract new customers. Most small busi-
ness owners think that the only way to get new business is to meet with new prospects, and they are right. They just go about that process in a suboptimal way. Driving to a prospect’s business, meeting for an hour or so, then driving to the next meeting takes a lot of time. Having prospects come to you and spending approximately the same amount of time with them while conducting a seminar allows you to communicate with many people at the same time and saves a lot of time.
Seminars are not meant to be a selling event but more of an educational or communication venue for you to convey important information about a particular subject to many people at the same time. The first step in conducting a seminar is to determine who you want to invite and what you are going to talk about. Promoting the seminar comes next, and there are a lot of avenues you can utilize to get the word out. Many small business owners who already do this use
email, newspaper ads, direct mail and social media to maximize attendance. Making it easy to sign up and offering something for attending will attract more attendees. Conducting seminars to generate awareness and interest in your product or service is a great way to get the word out simultaneously to a lot of people. Including seminars as a part of your overall marketing and sales strategy will help you to attract new customers and grow your small business.
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CALENDAR VALENTINE HEART COOKIE DECORATING CLASS
Where There’s a Will There’s A Way 5K
8 a.m. The 5K was created, owned and implemented by teenagers 10 years ago as part of the birth of The Will To Live Foundation, a nonprofit organization created by children to increase the Will To Live of teenagers and young adults everywhere. Registration starts at $20. The 5K will be held Saturday, Feb. 1 starting at 8 a.m. at Shakerag Park/ River Trail Middle School, 10945 Rogers Circle in Johns Creek. For more information and registration, visit will-to-live.org/willsway5k20.
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FEATURED: Pippin!
What: Cambridge High School Theatre will perform the mustal Pippin! When: Jan. 30-31 at 7 p.m., Feb. 1 at 2 and 7 p.m. Where: Cambridge High School, 2845 Bethany Bend, Milton Cost: $15+ More info and tickets: chsmga. booktix.com
PARTY WITH HEART
What: Join for live entertainment and a silent auction. This event will draw over 400 people from the Atlanta Metro area to raise funds for The Lionheart School and WORKS Program. When: Saturday, Feb. 1, 6:30 p.m. Where: The Hotel At Avalon, 9000 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Cost: Tickets start at $150 More info and tickets: thelionheartschool.com/auction
SIGHTS & INSIGHTS ART EXHIBIT
What: Fulton County Arts & Culture and Dunwoody Fine
Art Association present Sights & Insights, a Southeastern regional art show juried by Susannah Darrow at the Abernathy Arts Center. When: Jan. 25-Feb. 1, Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Abernathy Arts Center, 254 Johnson Ferry NW, Sandy Springs Info: fultonarts.org/index.php/ art-centers/abernathy-arts-center
BLACKSTORY: WORKS BY AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTISTS What: This exhibition showcases contemporary African American artists working in a variety of media and representing multiple perspectives on the African diaspora and/or African American culture, history or experience. When: Opening reception Saturday, Feb. 1, 6-7:30 p.m.; works on display through Feb. 29 Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org
What: Learn to make Valentine sugar cookies using royal icing techniques. Learn 10 designs and take home the cookies you decorate. Includes a raffle. When: Sunday, Feb. 9, 2-4 p.m. Where: Arseneau Advisory Group, 5822 North Vickery St., Cumming Cost: $64 More info and registration: eventbrite.com
HACKER 5K RUN
What: The Hacker 5K Run is in memory of Jeffrey Hacker, who passed away suddenly after a 5k in June 2019. A portion of race proceeds will be distributed within the Forsyth County community. When: Sunday, Feb. 9, 8 a.m. Where: Forsyth Conference Center, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $40 More info and registration: runsignup.com/Race/GA/Cumming/HackerRun
2020-2021 PRE-K INFORMATION NIGHT
What: Enriched Pre-K is an academic four/five-year-old class at East Roswell Preschool that concentrates on academic and social skills that prepare children for elementary school success. When: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6-7 p.m. Where: East Roswell Preschool, 2852 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: eastroswellpreschool. com
OASIS
What: Divorce and separation is painful. North Point Community Church offers eight week mentor-led groups to connect attendees with support to help move toward healing and personal restoration. When: Weekly, starting Thursday, Feb. 13, 7-9 p.m. Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info and registration: northpoint.org/oasis
EVENTS: HISTORY ALIVE: CHILDREN OF THE HOLOCAUST
What: Hear the actual voices of some of the survivors in oral clips from the Legacy Series Oral
WOMEN AND GIRLS CHESS TOURNAMENT
VALENTINE’S DINNER CLASS
What: In this special, hands-on class, learn how to make Valentine cookies from scratch and decorate them. Complimentary wine a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included. When: Tuesday, Feb. 4, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $65 per person More info: roswellgov.com History Program of the Kennesaw State University Museum of History and Holocaust Education. When: Saturday, Feb. 1, 9:3011:30 a.m. Where: Donaldson-Bannister Farm, 4831 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers More info: dunwoodypreservationtrust.org
EVENING WITH CHOPIN: GALA AND DANCING
What: The annual gala celebrates the patrons of the Chopin Society of Atlanta, a nonprofit devoted to promoting appreciation and understanding of Fryderyk Chopin’s music and advance performances of Chopin’s music. When: Saturday, Feb. 1, 6 p.m. Where: Buckhead Club, 3344 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 2600, Atlanta More info and tickets: chopinatlanta.org/index.html
CAFFEINE & OCTANE CAR SHOW
What: This nationally recognized show regularly draws over 2,500 vintage, muscle, high performance, and exotic cars. Family friendly and free. When: Sunday, Feb. 2, 8-11 a.m. Where: Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Info: caffeineandoctane.com
What: The four-round tournament will include a rated section and an unrated section. Games will be played with a time limit of 30 minutes for each side, with a 5-second delay per move. When: Sunday, Feb. 2, 1 p.m. Where: The Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Atlanta, 2500 Old Alabama Road, Roswell More info and registration: atlchessclub.com
THE PLACE JOB FAIR
What: Bring your resume, be dressed to impressed and take the time to speak with all companies. Over 35 businesses will participate. When: Friday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m.noon Where: Browns Bridge Church, 3860 Browns Bridge Road, Cumming More info: theplaceofforsyth.org
ROSWELL ROOTS FESTIVAL
What: Roswell will celebrate Black History Month with a series of unique and fun events for everyone. Roswell Roots is the largest and most comprehensive celebration of black history and culture in the state. When: Multiple events throughout the month of February Where: Throughout the City of Roswell More info and full schedule: roswellgov.com
ENCHANTED WOODLAND TRAIL
What: Fairies and gnomes have been busy building all new homes for the Enchanted Woodland Trail. Whimsical works line the trails – slow down and search for the fairy houses made from tiny natural objects. When: Jan. 9-Feb. 29 Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell 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
CALENDAR
ALL RECOVERY MEETING
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
WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING
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 770-495-0545
HEALTH AND FITNESS: REAL CAUSE OF DISEASE
What: Why is degenerative disease at an all-time high even though people spend more money than ever before on health care? Learn the cause of disease and the road to recovery. When: Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1-2 p.m. Where: Wellness For Life, 3480 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming More info: DrEkberg.com
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-runwalk-group-halcyon
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
RELIGIOUS EVENTS: FAMILY SWEETHEART DANCE
What: Join the sweetheart dance for a pasta dinner, desserts and a professional photograph. Dinner will be served in the youth space with a DJ and dancing in the fellowship hall. When: Friday, Feb. 7, 6-9 p.m. Where: Chamblee First United Methodist Church, 4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta Info and registration: chambleeumc.org
CHILDREN’S CLASSES
What: Baha’i children’s classes awaken the spiritual capacities of children, encouraging them to develop essential human virtues. When: First and third Sunday of every month, 10:30 a.m.noon Where: The Bahai’s of the Dunwoody Community, 5816 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: bahai.us
YOUTH NIGHT
What: Youth gather for music, devotions, dinner and fellowship, and discuss topics like sacrifice, joyfulness, struggle, gratitude and more. When: First Saturday of every month, 7-10 p.m. Where: The Bahai’s of the Dunwoody Community, 5816 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: bahai.us
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MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:
DOCTOR WHO MEETUP
What: Join local the Doctor Who fan club, The Atlanta Gallifreyans, for an afternoon of fun, food and friendship. When: Sunday, Feb. 2, 2-6 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell Info: afpls.org or 404-612-9700
‘THE GLASS MENAGERIE’
What: Stage Door Players will continue its 46th anniversary season with the award-winning drama ‘The Glass Menagerie,’ by Tennessee Williams. When: Jan. 24-Feb. 16, times vary Where: Stage Door Players, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $34 More info and tickets: 770-3961726 or stagedoorplayers.net
QUESTIONABLE ORIGINS EXHIBIT
What: Sculptor Eileen Braun conjures the skeletal hulls and germinating pods of an infant organism in her biomorphic forms. When: Through March 14, 11 a.m-6 p.m. Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: spruillarts.org
SPOTLIGHT EXHIBIT: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF JIM ALEXANDER
What: Jim Alexander is an award-winning documentary photographer who has amassed a large collection of images of Black culture and human rights photographs. When: Jan. 9-March 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: jimalexanderphotography.com
‘AILEY REVEALED’
What: 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 855285-8499
EVENING STORY TIME: COWS
NEW MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP
What: Join other new moms and babies in an empathetic forum for sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood. When: Friday, Jan. 31, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402
What: Join special guest reader Sheri Dillard for a cow themed story time and craft. When: Monday, Feb. 3, 6:30-7 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: HAL SCHMERER
What: Community author Hal Schmerer will talk about how he created a book to memorialize his daughter Naomi. When: Monday, Feb. 3, 7-8 p.m. Where: Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org
TURNING 65
LIBRARY EVENTS: BOOK PUBLISHING 101
What: Learn the basics of publishing your book through traditional and non-traditional avenues. BookLogix. Ages 18 and up. When: Saturday, Feb. 1, 2:303:30 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-6134050
PAINT A CARDINAL IN THE SNOW
What: Adults and teens are invited to learn from the Out of the Box instructor how to paint this setting. When: Saturday, Feb. 1, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-6136764
What: Join Bonnie Dobbs as she leads a discussion on what people need to know in the ever-changing world of Medicare. When: Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2-3 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402
GREAT DECISIONS 2020
What: Forsyth County Public Library and the University of North Georgia will present information and lead discussions on a range of fascinating and timely geopolitical topics. When: Wednesday, Feb. 5, 7 p.m. Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org
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OPINION
GET OUTSIDE, GEORGIA
Speaking of fishing, here’s the latest … So how’s scuba going? Well, I’m making headway. There is much to report. But I’m going to wait till next week to do so, for there’s some timely fishing news I need to share with you today.
STEVE HUDSON Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net
First, the good news: I want to be sure you know about the Atlanta Fly Fishing Show on Friday, Jan. 31 (9 a.m.-6 p.m.) and Saturday, Feb 1 (9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) at the Infinite Energy Center at 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth. If you’re interested in fly fishing, you’ll want to check this one out. On the show floor, you’ll find a vast array of exhibits featuring pretty much everything fly fishing. From rods and reels to flies, boats, trips, travel and more, you’ll find plenty to check out among the many displays. But there’s much more than just exhibits. Education is a highlight of the Fly Fishing Show, and each day features a broad line-up of seminars, programs
and presentations, The list of speakers is impressive, boasting many of the stars of the fly fishing world. Somehow they’ve put me (yes, me) on the list, so I’d like to extend to you a special invitation to drop by and enjoy a couple of presentations by Yours Truly. On Friday at 10 a.m., in Destination Theater Room A, I”ll be talking about “Getting Started In Saltwater Fly Fishing.” If you’ve never tried fly fishing in the salt, you’re in for a treat — and this program will give you the info you need to jump right in! I’ll even teach you a key knot for use when tying on saltwater flies, and I just might even share a few of my favorite saltwater spots! Then, on Saturday, at 10 a.m. in the “Catch” seminar hall, I’ll be presenting “Chattahoochee Trout: An Overview.” This program, based on my book “Chattahoochee Trout: The Definitive Guide,” takes you on a tour of all of the Chattahoochee’s trout water from the extreme headwaters up in the mountains down to the lowermost trout water inside I-285 near Paces Mill in Atlanta. There’s a lot more going on too. You’ll find live fly tying demonstrations by some of the world’s top experts. You’ll be able learn from the experts during a
variety of casting demonstrations. Additionally, at the Fly Fishers Learning Center you can learn about fly tying, fly casting and more. There’s a special fly fishing seminar (on Saturday) especially for women too. These are all included in your admission. In addition, a number of focused paid classes are available. One-day admission for adults is $15, with a two-day pass running $25. Admission is $5 for children 6-12, and kids 5 and under are free. Scouts under 16 in uniform get in free, and military personnel with ID get in for $10. Note that tickets are cash only at the gate, though advance tickets can be purchased online at flyfishingshow.com/atlanta. Now the bad news: I hate to say it, but cybercrime has come to the world of fishing. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, a scam fishing license website has been identified by the Georgia DNR’s Law Enforcement Division. That’s especially troublesome since fishing season is rapidly approaching and since many will be buying or renewing licenses in the next couple of months. The scam site appears as an advertise-
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Learn more Steve Hudson’s book “Chattahoochee Trout: The Definitive Guide” is available from local outfitters and from Amazon. Signed copies are available direct from the author at ChattahoocheeMedia.com. ment during a Google search for “Georgia Fishing License.” The site allows you to enter personal information such as name, date of birth, Social Security number, driver’s license number, phone number, email address and residential address. It gathers all of this info but then never asks for payment for the license. The fake website appears to have been created outside the United States, and Georgia DNR’s Law Enforcement Division is working to get it shut down. Hopefully, by the time you read this, it will be gone. If you or anyone you know has provided personal info to this fraudulent site, please reach out to DNR’s Law Enforcement Division’s Investigative Unit at (770) 918-6408. You’re also encouraged to file a police report with your local law enforcement agency and to monitor/ freeze your credit. Georgia DNR reminds folks that the only legitimate place to purchase a fishing or hunting license online in the State of Georgia is at www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com.
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SPORTS
Local programs fare well at state dual wrestling championships By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com
to a 34-25 win over Archer to secure third in the state meet.
NORTH FULTON/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Five North Fulton and Forsyth County wrestling teams earned bids to the dual state wrestling championships Jan. 16-18, and all had strong showings. West Forsyth and Blessed Trinity took third place, and Cambridge and Mount Pisgah were fourth in their respective classes. The state meet took place at the Macon Centreplex.
North Forsyth Following a one-year absence from the state dual meet, North Forsyth returned this year and reached the consolation semifinals. The Raiders cruised in the opening two rounds and took down East Coweta 57-10 and beat Brookwood, 44-18. North fell to eventual state runner-up Collins Hill in the semifinals and were matched up with Archer in the consolation semifinals. Archer dominated the lower weight classes, but North won seven of the eight matchups in the higher weight classes. Cale Bissel, Tate Bissell, Bentley Wheeler, Tristan Graham, Andrew Sexton, Mason Butcher and Eli Edwards all captured wins, but the Raiders fell short of advancing with Archer taking the contest, 37-31.
West Forsyth West Forsyth improved on its 2019 finish in the consolation semifinals by advancing to and winning the Class 7A third-place match. West was led by Dylan Fairchild who accumulated 30 points with five pins in five matches. Ethan Rickert was close behind with 28 points behind with four pins and a major decision win. The Wolverines cruised through the first round and won 13 of their 14 matches to down Newnan, 74-6 in team scores. West earned another lopsided, 55-15 win in the second round over Rockdale County. Noah Amick, Chase Murray Will Phipps Daba Fofana, Spencer Bovenizer and Fairchild won by pins with Christian Walker and Brody Knapp winning by decision. After dominating its opening two matchups, West fell on the other side of the coin with a 59-10 loss to eventual state champions Camden County. The loss put West in the consolation semifinals against Brookwood for the second straight year. The Wolverines flipped the script on the Broncos, taking a 48-32 win to avenge last year’s loss. In the third-place match, Cam Westray (decision), Dominic Cooper (major decision), Rickert (pin), Creston Lorenzo (pin), Lance Corcimiglia (decision) and Bovenizer (pin) won to power West
Cambridge Cambridge had a strong showing in Class 6A competition, and the Bears took fourth in the state tournament. Gavin Kane scored five pins in as many matches to lead the Bears with Evan Kurtz recording four pins and a technical fall. Kyle Romano earned three pins, a technical fall and an 11-4 decision as Cambridge’s third wrestler to go undefeated in the tournament. The Bears opened the meet with a win over Lanier for the second straight season, taking down the Longhorns 5724. Cambridge had another familiar opponent in the second round, Alexander, who downed the Bears in the quarterfinals last year. The Bears reversed their fortunes, however, and earned a 43-28 win over the Cougars. Kurtz, Mike Hudson, Connor McHugh, Mason Truncale, Jason Romano, Ben Werth, Kyle Romano, Brendan Boyd and Kane all won their matches against Alexander.
West Forsyth and Blessed Trinity took third place, and Cambridge and Mount Pisgah were fourth in their respective classes. The Bears advanced to the semifinals with the win but then fell to state runner-up Richmond Hill. Cambridge bounced back in the consolation semifinals and won nine of its 12 matches against Brunswick to advance to the third-place match. Cambridge’s meeting with Creekview went back and forth, but Creekview ultimately took the battle of the Bears, 35-30. Cullen Kane, Werth, Kyle Romano, Gavin Kane, Kurtz and Hudson won their matches against Creekview. Blessed Trinity The Titans improved on their 2019 showing and captured third place in Class 4A competition. BT rolled over Madison County in the opening round, 58-21, then advanced to the semifinals with a 44-30 win over Northwest Whitfield. The Titans were relegated to the consolation bracket with a 50-28 loss to state champs Woodward Academy. Thomas Riordan, Joey Moroski, Patrick Riordan, Kevin Daniels, Gunner Filipowicz, Aaron Werkheiser, Nick Anderson, Mavrick Torrico and Nick Piri-
nelli all won their matchups with West Laurens to power a 48-30 win to send the team to the third-place match. The Titans took advantage of the opportunity and downed Northwest Whitfield, 46-21, for third place. Gunner Filipowicz went 5-0 in the tournament with five pins. Mount Pisgah Mount Pisgah continued its streak of notable performances at the team dual state meets by placing fourth in Class A competition. The Patriots received a first-round bye before taking on Tuner County in the quarterfinals. Brady Nardella, Brock Foley, Josh Noble, Tyler Nelson, Shane Johnson and Joy Chane won by pin with Joey Bertrand taking a 9-0 decision and Brad Spence earning a 9-5 decision. The Patriots’ win steak ended in the semifinals with a 42-22 loss to state champions Trion. In the consolation semifinals, the Patriots dominated Athens Christian, winning 11 of the 14 matches for a 6015 win. Mount Pisgah fell just short of taking third place in the tournament, falling 34-33 to Holy Innocents’ in the thirdSolution place match. S A G A P S H A W L U N A
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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 Michael Jordan Dougherty, 49, of Belcrest Way, Cumming, was arrested on Jan. 15 for DUI–alcohol and following too closely. Michael Vincent Redmond, 76, of Parks Road, Cumming, was arrested on Jan. 16 for DUI–alcohol. Charles Edwin Shirley, Jr., 37, of Pine Tree Circle, Gainesville, was arrested on Jan. 16 for DUI–drugs. Mark Stafford, 25, of Emerald Springs Drive, Lawrenceville, was arrested on Jan. 16 for DUI–alcohol, possession of open alcohol container by driver and speeding. Timothy Keith Caldwell, 21, of Spring Ridge Drive, Dawsonville, was arrested on Jan. 16 for possession of methamphetamine. Ian Michael Luzny, 43, of Norwood Place, Panama City, Florida, was arrested on Jan. 17 for possession of marijuana (less than 1 oz.), possession of methamphetamine, possession of a schedule I controlled substance, and defective or no brake lights. David Logan Ellenberg, 22, of Crossing Rock Drive, Lawrenceville, was arrested on Jan. 17 for DUI–alcohol, failure to signal lane change or turn and center lane violation. Hisham Taysir Tartir, 61, of S. Hill Street, Cumming, was arrested on Jan. 17 for DUI–alcohol, possession of open alcohol container by driver and failure to maintain lane. Christopher Todd Free, 52, of Truman Mountain Road, Gainesville, was arrested on Jan. 17 for sale of methamphetamine. Brett William Dodd, 29, of Brogdon Drive, Powder Springs, was arrested on Jan. 17 for DUI–alcohol and fail-
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ure to maintain lane. James Stanley Lamica, 26, of Habersham Marina Road, Cumming, was arrested on Jan. 18 for DUI–alcohol and failure to maintain lane. Sarah Jean Copeland, 28, of Sherwood Way, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 18 for possession of marijuana (less than 1 oz.), possession of amphetamine, DUI– alcohol and speeding. Mackenzie Thomas Reynolds, 25, of Hutchinson Road, Cumming, was arrested on Jan. 19 for DUI–alcohol and failure to maintain lane. Cindy Marie Dickinson, 42, of Post Gate Drive, Cumming, was arrested on Jan. 19 for DUI–alcohol, driving too fast for conditions/prima facie speed and failure to maintain lane. Thad Nathan Thacker, III, 41, of Julian Road, Gainesville, was arrested on Jan. 19 for possession of a schedule I controlled substance. Ormsby King Hackley, III, 47, of Sawgrass Drive, Dawsonville, was arrested on Jan. 19 for DUI–alcohol, possession of open container by driver and failure to maintain lane.
Hotel: Continued from Page 8 feels more like a destination,” Bursch explained. Guests will notice two striking features to the grounds: a wishing tree and a love lock fence. “We encourage all of our guests to make a wish and leave it on the tree, and at the end of every quarter, we’ll pull off all the wishes and donate a dollar for every wish to the Make A Wish Foundation in honor of the guests,” Kranjec explained. “It’s passing along our love from our customers.” Removed wishes are stored “because they’re so personal to people here,” Kranjec explained. Small, engraved locks are offered for guests to leave on the fence, should they so choose, and once the fence gets filled, that portion will be used for decoration elsewhere on the property. The locks are a package
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