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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man told police his work wan was damaged when a crossbar on a piece of equipment at a car wash struck the roof Jan. 18.

The man said he took the van to the Mister Car Wash on Peachtree Parkway, and once inside the wash tunnel the vehicle struck a crossbar on a piece of equipment, pulling it off its foundation.

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Discarded cigarette stop leads to marijuana citation FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A Duluth woman was cited Jan. 24 for marijuana possession after she was stopped for littering on McGinnis Ferry Road.

The 37-year-old woman was pulled over near Kemp Road after a deputy saw her open the driver’s side door and throw out a cigarette.

During the stop, the deputy smelled marijuana emanating from the vehicle and a strong scent of air freshener. He also spotted small pieces of a green, leafy substance on the floorboard. The woman said he boyfriend smokes pot in the car.

The deputy found a small baggy of marijuana in the center console and the woman said she last smoked marijuana that morning on her way to work.

She was released on citations for possession of marijuana under one ounce and littering.

Driver cited for DUI after stop for speeding FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 23-yearold woman from Cumming was arrested Jan. 20 after she was found to be driving under the influence while traveling nearly 100 mph on Ga. 400.

Deputies saw the car near McFarland

The man said his boss needed a report stating the car wash was responsible for the damage. Deputies said the report would state versions of the events, but not assign blame.

Damage was visible to the top and rear of the vehicle consistent with a lack of clearance inside the tunnel.

The car wash manager said the piece of equipment from inside the tunnel is being inspected and would be reinstalled.

Parkway traveling at 98 mph during rainy conditions. The car was not maintaining its lane and narrowly missed hitting the guardrail and highway signs.

Deputies pulled the driver over and immediately suspected she was intoxicated. A passenger told the deputy said she was “scared for her life” because of the erratic driving.

The driver said she was trying to get her friend to the airport, and had one beer earlier.

The woman’s breath sample showed .135 and .130 for the results.

She was arrested for DUI, failure to maintain lane and speeding.

Deputies investigate theft at apartment complex office FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Employees at a local apartment complex off Deerfield Crossing Drive told authorities they suspect another employee’s boyfriend of stealing furniture from an office area.

Video footage shows a man entering a building’s office area and removing several pieces of furniture and a printer.

Employees said the doors were left unlocked after a party the previous night. The building is typically locked and only accessible by a key card given to each resident.

Deputies said they noticed one employee who viewed the surveillance photos was acting out of the ordinary by taking intense interest. Other employees said the woman’s boyfriend and his friend often visit the complex. However, the boyfriend was not able to be identified in the video and photos.

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Employee loses wallet from unlocked vehicle FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — An unidentified man removed a wallet from an employee’s car Jan. 24 at the Red Robin on Peachtree Parkway.

A kitchen worker told the female employee he had seen and exchanged a brief hello with a man whom he saw going into the car.

The worker said he mistook the man for another employee at the time, but then saw him get in a car and drive away.

The woman went to her car and noticed her wallet, which contained her driver’s license and various cards, was missing.

There are no surveillance cameras in the area.

Three cars burglarized in lot at Central Park FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Three cars were burglarized Jan. 26 while unattended in the parking lot of Central Park baseball fields off Keith Bridge Road.

The three victims said they were watching their children try out for baseball when their car windows were smashed out and their purses removed.

One of the women’s work phones was found near the recreation center.

A Dawson County deputy said later that day he found three purses at a horse park.

The women said several items were still missing from the bags.

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County, city consider switch to Atlanta Regional Commission

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — As Forsyth County’s population continues to surge, local officials are wrestling over whether to identify with the urban Atlanta region or remain a part of the rural community of North Georgia.

Whatever they decide, it could mean millions of dollars in aid and resources.

At a joint meeting Jan. 31, the Forsyth County Commission and the Cumming City Council heard a pitch from the Atlanta Regional Commission to join other metro counties under its umbrella.

The ARC is a regional agency representing 10 core metro counties in planning, resources and advocacy with state and federal agencies.

Its member counties include Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale counties, and the city of Atlanta.

Currently, Forsyth and Cumming are members of the Georgia Mountains

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Forsyth County commissioners joined members from the Cumming City Council Jan. 31 to hear a presentation from the Atlanta Regional Commission.

Regional Commission, which represents 13 counties farther north of Atlanta. Its membership includes Banks, Dawson, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White counties.

Like the ARC, the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission promotes and guides development of human, natural, physical, social and economic resources in the northern Georgia region.

The GMRC works with its member counties and cities to formulate goals and

strategies for growth and development.

Now, local officials are weighing the benefits of each organization.

The GMRC focuses on planning, economic development, workforce development, information services, finance and administration.

The ARC concentrates on infrastructure, the arts, transportation, healthy communities, water resources, aging adults, workforce training and first responders.

Doug Hooker, ARC executive director,

said Forsyth County already participates in some projects with the ARC. “We have had the fortune of being a larger staff and portfolio,” he said. “We are fairly unique in the nation. Very few of our peers have the breadth of things we have in terms of community and support. We are often looked to as a leader in a lot of respects. But we never assume that because we are big, that we are the best. We learn from everybody.”

While there may be a perception that the ARC caters more to the bigger counties, Hooker said that is not true.

“We did a study that found suburban counties tend to get a lot more of our time and resources,” he said. “Because you’re smaller, you won’t get overlooked.

If anything, we’d have more intention to be more supportive of our smaller communities. We want to help them meet their aspirations and challenges.”

Cumming councilmembers said they do not typically need help from the GMRC, but when they have used them, it has always been a positive experience.

Volunteer group serves local first responders

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — In September 2015, Forsyth County Deputy Sheriff Daniel Sibenaller’s daughter, Elizabeth, was born with a critical congenital heart defect.

Elizabeth spent more than a month of her early life in an inpatient facility where she had three surgeries by the time she was 3-months-old. Two were open-heart procedures.

The family had outstanding medical bills and Daniel and his wife, Meredith, had to take extended time off work. They also had to care for their son, Joseph, splitting time between to children 60 miles apart.

The local volunteer group, the Benevolent Association Dedicated to Giving to Employees of Forsyth County Service Organizations, stepped in to relieve some of the financial stress, allowing the family more time to care for Elizabeth.

“B.A.D.G.E. allowed me to focus on my family when they needed me most, so when I could return to work I could be more focused on my job and helping the community and not worrying about the bills,” Sibenaller said. “We have learned through this journey that raising kids takes a village and we consider B.A.D.G.E. part of our village. We have been able to focus on her care, juggling many appointments and help her overcome her developmental delays.”

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Elizabeth Sibenaller and her father Daniel benefitted from B.A.D.G.E., or the Benevolent Association Dedicated to Giving to Employees of Forsyth County Service Organizations, after Elizabeth required multiple heart surgeries.

Elizabeth is now a happy, growing 3-year-old who runs around singing.

However her medical journey is not over. In 2017, she was diagnosed with left ventricle heart failure which means she will need another heart surgery in the next few years.

“It means a lot to us to know B.A.D.G.E. is out there to help if life throws us a curve ball we are not pre-

pared for,” Sibenaller said. “The love that B.A.D.G.E. has shown us has touched our heart in ways we could have never imagined. To know there is an organization such as B.A.D.G.E. which is dedicated to helping first responders and their families in their darkest hour is truly amazing. First responders are the first to help in critical situations, but the last to ask for help when we really could use it. We are grateful for B.A.D.G.E.” Elizabeth is just one of many who have benefitted from B.A.D.G.E. since it began in 2015.

Bill Howell, president of the board of directors, said it is not permitted for a citizen to contribute something personally for an officer.

“You couldn’t give money to the Sheriff’s Office or that particular officer,” he said. “You can give the donation to us, and we will decide what to do with it.

B.A.D.G.E. is the vehicle to disperse the funds. People have given us $5,000 and $10,000 donations to spend how we see fit. We’ve also had requests for specific people.”

B.A.D.G.E. was originally created to support the Sheriff’s Office. But it grew to include all employees of service organizations, including the Cumming Police Department, 911 Center and Fire Department.

The board of directors is made up of volunteers with no law enforcement background. They strive to be nonpolitical and unbiased, so they are able to choose recipients with the greatest needs. To date, the organization has collected roughly $250,000 to benefit first responders.

“I’ve always appreciated and respected what officers do,” Howell said. “As I got older, it made my blood boil to see how hard of a job they do and how much disrespect they have to put up with. I think they’re underpaid, underappreciated and the job they do is difficult. They deserve more, and the citizens of Forsyth always want to do more for them. The people of Forsyth County love their first responders. Now they have a vessel to do more.”

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Forsyth local reflects on first days as lieutenant governor

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com GEORGIA — Forsyth County residents have many reasons to be proud of where they live. Now, some can say they live next to Georgia’s lieutenant governor.

Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan took office Jan. 14 after winning a tight race in the Nov. 6 election.

He was first elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2012, representing the 26th District which includes much of eastern Forsyth County.

“One of the reasons I think I was elected at lieutenant governor is because I had Forsyth County on my resume,” he said. “Forsyth is recognized all over the state as a community that has an incredible public education system, a vibrant and growing economy. People from all around the state know where Forsyth County is and understand the direction we are headed.”

Duncan said he used examples of Forsyth’s achievements during the campaign.

“I am absolutely proud to be from Forsyth County and am excited to share our values with the rest of the state.”

Duncan announced his intention to run for lieutenant governor two years ago. He said he had the support of his wife, Brooke, whom he met while at Chattahoochee High School in Alpharetta, and their three sons, Parker, Bayler and Ryder.

“My family and I spent two years traveling the state,” Duncan said. “We were trying to convince people we had a good plan to be the next lieutenant governor. Now, it’s time to go to work.”

Duncan said he’s thrilled the legisla-

tive session has begun.

“I am a policy over politics person just by nature,” he said. “So I’m enjoying this part of the process because now we are in session, the policy is before us and we get to weigh in on that every day.”

In his expanded role, Duncan said he has enjoyed getting to know all the senators and build relationships.

He is now focusing on three areas he plans to make priorities.

“I want to continue to look for ways to improve K-12 education in the state of Georgia,” he said. “I have three kids in the public school system in Forsyth County. I have seen what a strong education system can do for a community.

We’ve all seen that play out in Forsyth County. I want to find ways to replicate that educational success all across the state.”

He plans to achieve that by looking at ways to remove bureaucratic clutter to allow teachers to teach more.

As the CEO of Wellview Health, Inc., Duncan said healthcare is another topic that hits close to home. As a member of the House, he wrote a number of bills around healthcare reform.

“I will be looking for ways to provide free market solutions to improving healthcare here in Georgia, truly becoming a national model for how to handle healthcare reform as a state,” Duncan said.

A third priority garnering his attention this year is integrating technology into the state’s economy. Alpharetta is often recognized as the technology hub of the state, but Duncan wants to expand that sense throughout the state.

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It is time to embrace the diversity around you When I was 4-years-old, my family moved to Alpharetta. My parents still live on the same street in the same house we moved to in 1996. A few of our neighbors from Kathleen Sturgeon back then are still around, but most of Editor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com the homeowners have changed.

One thing that stays constant is how diverse my neighborhood is.

Growing up, I was in the minority when I would play with other kids on the street. We had black, Muslim and Indian families.

My favorite neighbor to play with was a little girl whose parents came from Mexico, and my brother often played with boys down the street whose families hailed from Japan and China.

We went to school with kids who did not look like us, brought special meals and spoke in other languages.

To us, it was just everyday life.

I learned a lot from being immersed in a community that is so beautifully different.

So when I attended a Forsyth County Board of Education meeting last month and the topic of diversity was brought up, my ears perked up.

The officials discussed how to be more inclusive inside and outside the classroom, how to incorporate other cultures into their teaching and, most importantly, why this is so crucial.

It is no secret that our world is changing. We discuss gender identity, sexual preference and race constantly.

So it makes total sense that the people educating the minds that will shape our future have to take all of that into account.

I was pleased when I heard the board members agreeing that diversity and inclusion need to be on the forefront of the district’s mind. It was great to see a government agency being proactive rather than reactive.

I wondered what reaction the readers would have, but I hoped it would be positive because ultimately, giving the students the best possible place and ways to learn are the most important things.

But I was disappointed and disheartened when I saw the response from the public was not positive.

I read comments about how the system is trying to “shove the LGBTQ agenda down students’ throats,” how this is “another way for liberals to force their beliefs on students,” and how “the district is already diverse, so they don’t need to make such a big deal about it.”

Since when did making sure every student, teacher, staff, parent and community member feels welcomed, included and appreciated become a political issue?

The world, including Forsyth County, is changing. That is not a Republican or Democrat way of thinking. It is a fact.

Our schools are becoming more and more diverse, and students are able to express their true self. This is not a bad thing.

The district is simply trying to keep Forsyth County the place to get an incredible education, while making sure the students are comfortable in the classroom.

Students need to know that in Forsyth County, they are being taken care of and thought about.

This intentional implementation of inclusion is exactly what will keep Forsyth County at the top of the education system.

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Elementary paraprofessional keeps kids calm

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — When Caile Corrigan sits down with kindergarteners at Chattahoochee Elementary School, an instant calmness spreads over the students.

Corrigan has been an instructional assistant for students for the past year.

Last year she was at Haw Creek Elementary School, and prior to that she worked at other schools and a corporate office. But she knew her passion was with the students.

“I gave anyone that needs it additional support,” Corrigan said. “It’s nice to be hands-on with the kids.

Every job I’ve had has been around kids.”

Growing up, Corrigan often played school with her siblings, and it seemed to stick. Her sister, Brighid, is now a third grade teacher at Chattahoochee Elementary, where their mother used to work at the front desk. Her brother also hosts an after-school program there.

“I love it,” Corrigan said. “The school already feels like a family, but it’s nice to have Brighid here. I get to read to her kids and help them, too. I love having

her here.”

Corrigan focuses on students who may need extra help coping with emotions.

“Rather than getting angry, we figure out what to do,” she said. “I help them use coping skills like counting when they get frustrated or getting water. I go in as a fresh face and help them think of ways to calm down rather than crying or getting upset. I go class-to-class for whoever needs support.”

Being calm comes naturally to Corrigan, who said she often uses the coping skills when she faces stressful situations.

“I take a deep breath, be calm and think positive,” she said. “The students feed off of being positive. Going in, I’m always calm because they can feel when you get upset or stressed. I don’t let things stress me out. I go with the flow.”

She often models the techniques she uses with the students to show them they are not alone.

“If they see me doing it, they think teachers and everyone else does it, too,” she said. “I model taking breaks, too. If they see other people doing it, it normalizes it.”

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Caile Corrigan, right, teaches number skills to two kindergarteners by playing a memory game. the students so they can take a moment to relax with each other.

“My favorite part of my job is seeing them realize they succeeded,” Corrigan

said. “Rather than me pointing it out, it’s the best. It makes every day worth it. I can’t imagine doing any other job.

Teaching just comes naturally.”

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Students compete in district spelling bee

By ALEX PERRY interns@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Students from Forsyth County middle and elementary schools traveled to Denmark High School Jan. 26 to compete in the annual district spelling bee.

The 31 students qualified for the bee by placing first in their respective schools during the fall semester. The event was hosted by Associate Superintendent of Academics Fonda Harrison and organized by Hannah Samples, communications and partnerships facilitator for Forsyth Schools.

This was Samples’ fifth year organizing the spelling bee, and she said the annual competition was an opportunity for students to showcase their knowledge.

“I was very impressed by the caliber of the students’ knowledge today,” Samples said. “They just get better each year.”

The caller for the competition was attorney Kevin Tallant. He was joined on the judges’ panel by community member Derek Brooks, Forsyth educator Greg Orr and retired educator Amanda Wilson. Throughout the competition, they helped explain the rules to the students and the spectators.

Wilson, a member of the Forsyth

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Students from across Forsyth County placed at the annual spelling bee, including, from left, Megan MacGrath, Anish Simakurhty, Aadhav Thaniga, Monish Jampala and Jasmine White.

daughter’s skills since she competed last County Retired Educators Association, year as a fourth grader. said the spelling bee is helpful to young “I’m very proud of her,” Terri said. people.

“She did awesome.”

“You can tell that they’re thinking Faculty members who coordinated carefully about the words,” Wilson said. the competition at the school level also “They’re developing their intellect.” were on hand to support their students.

Parents of the student competitors Librarian Pat Ezell, who has orgasaid they were excited to see their chilnized the bee at South Forsyth Middle dren compete for a chance to advance School for 10 years, said she’s impressed into the Region II spelling bee. that elementary students are able to Terri Hackett, whose daughter, Sarah, represented Chestatee Elementary T:10”compete with students from middle School, said she saw improvement in her schools. From her experience with the

spelling bee, she has seen that the further into competition students go, the more unfamiliar they are with the words.

“You can tell when they don’t know the word,” Ezell said. “But it’s cool when they can come up with a spelling.”

One of Ezell’s students, eighth grader Aneesh Seemakurthy, ended the competition as the third runner up and will join the other top finishers in the Region II competition.

Fifth grader Aadhav Thaniga from Kelly Mill Elementary School placed first, eighth grader Monish Jampala from Lakeside Middle School placed second and third place went to eighth grader Jasmine White from Vickery Creek Middle School. The alternate title was given to fourth grader Megan McGrath from Shiloh Point Elementary School.

Thaniga competed last year at the spelling bee and was knocked out in the first stage. This year he was surprised to place first.

“Last year I spent an hour a day studying,” Thaniga said. “But this year, I studied on the weekends.”

Thaniga, Jampala and White will go on to represent Forsyth County at the Region Two spelling bee at the Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center in Marietta on Feb. 23.

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You are so much more successful when you realize it’s what you can do and connect with others. We’re better together.

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Forsyth native gives millennials place to network

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, GA — After Laine Hoke graduated college and moved back to Forsyth County, she realized there was not much for young professionals to do.

She got together with some friends, and they decided they could not be the only ones with the same problem.

“We realized we were having a hard time connecting with other young professionals,” Hoke said. “My friends and I were constantly struggling to find activities during the week that weren’t all the way down in Atlanta.

There really were fun things to do here, nobody was seeking it out or willing to plan an event.”

So she decided to throw a party disguised as a networking event and asked fellow millennials at Cherry Street Brewing in Cumming if they would help. They agreed.

Thus, Network Millennial was born.

That first event was last October, and Hoke said she was surprised when nearly 100 millennials attended.

Hoke, 27, owns a marketing agency, so her background helped her continue organizing monthly meet ups. Each event has drawn larger crowds.

The events are all held at locations north of Atlanta — Roswell, Sandy Springs and Cumming.

“I’ve created a brand,” Hoke said. “It belongs to the community and the people attending. Other groups may not seek to build a community as intentionally as Network Millennial does. We’re different because we want to be. After I saw strangers starting to show up, I realized I had a responsibility to a community larger than my own.”

Other networking groups often have regulations for membership and meetings. Hoke did not want Network Millennial to have any rules.

Each month the group donates a portion of ticket sales to various local charities. So far, more than $500 has been raised. February’s event will benefit Erin’s Hope for Friends, a safe community created for young adults on the high functioning autism spectrum.

“One of our core values is to make a difference,”

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Network Millennial was created to give young professionals a place to mingle, mix and connect.

If you go Want to check out Network Millennial?

When: Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Pontoon Brewing Company, 8601 Dunwoody Place Suite 500, Sandy Springs Cost: $12 general admission, $15 at the door.

Both include one drink ticket.

More info: networkmillennial.com Hoke said. “I seek out a charity every month. I meet with them and vet them. Then we sponsor them. Millennials really want to give back. But it’s hard to be

a professional if you’re new in the area or if you don’t know what your passions are. We do the work for you there.”

Networking is a crucial part of the business world, Hoke said.

“It’s not enough to do your job well,” she said. “You have to be out there. We are so internally focused. This event is not about me, it’s about building a bigger community. You are so much more successful when you realize it’s what you can do and connect with others.

We’re better together.”

The next Network Millennial event will be Feb. 13 at Pontoon Brewing in Sandy Springs. To buy a ticket, visit networkmillennial.com.

The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate our

46th Annual Chairman’s Gala Award Winners

These members exemplify tremendous service and commitment, and we are very thankful.

The mission of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is to be the catalyst for economic development, business growth, and quality of life in North Fulton.

Pictured from left: Chamber Ambassador of the Year- Pam Santoro, Berkshire Hathaway Zach Henderson Community Service Award Winner- Gloria Mattei, Nothing Bundt Cakes Harry Rucker Jr Volunteer of the Year- John Ray, Business RadioX 2019 Chairman- Bill Bland, Choate Construction 2018 Chairman- Jeff Petrea, Georgia Power Lifetime Achievement Award- Dotty Etris Board Member of the Year- Ken Davis, Renasant Bank Pioneer Award Winner- Rev. Malone Dodson

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Veterans getting raw deal from home sellers I work hard to maintain a positive outlook on things, constantly reminding myself how lucky I am to live not only in the best country on the planet, but also in one of the best parts of the best country on Geoff smith the planet. But every Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com now and again, something comes up that allows me to get perturbed, guilt-free.

I have a client who just lost out on a deal because the home seller said she “hates VA loans.” This is a trend that has been going on for years, and I quite frankly have had enough of it.

The VA loan is one of the best loans on the market. It funds up to 100 percent of the value of the home without charging the veteran monthly mortgage insurance. They do have to pay a funding fee, and it can be steep, but it gets rolled into the loan amount so they don’t have to come out of pocket for it. The VA loan also has some of the best interest rates on the market when you compare it to FHA and conventional loans. And the guidelines in some cases are much more flexible in qualifying a borrower.

It’s an awesome loan, and it’s the very least we can do for someone who signed a piece of paper agreeing to risk their life for our country. I would have thought a seller would accept an offer because it was a veteran making it.

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The VA loan has developed a reputation in our industry as being less reliable than other loans. There are really two reasons for this. The first is the appraisal process.

Unlike other types of loans, VA appraisals have to be ordered directly through the VA. And there isn’t much a lender can do to hurry an appraisal along. So listing agents and sellers are wary that VA appraisals will take too long. I never really argued with them there. But before writing this, I looked at my last six VA loans. I was surprised to find that they had an average turn-time of only 9 days! That’s not business days, that’s actual days. I ran the same numbers for my last six conventional and FHA loans and they averaged 7 days. So I’m not seeing a significant delay.

Agents and sellers also worry about the VA appraisal bringing in lower values.

Again, I looked at my last six appraisals and found that none of them came in below the purchase price. In fact, the average value came in at 1.34 percent above the purchase price. If this was the Myth Busters show, I’d say that this myth about VA appraisals being risky, at least for the Atlanta Metro area and for us here at Assurance, has been busted.

The second thing most sellers and listing agents worry about with a VA loan has to do with the idea that it’s processes and guidelines are just so different than more common loans. Some say they are more strict when it comes to repairs on homes, but I haven’t had Confused about what a Medicaid waver program would look like?

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any real issues that wouldn’t have come up with an FHA appraisal. Some say they are worried about having to pay closing costs that the VA doesn’t allow the veteran to pay. But I’ve never seen a seller have to pay any more than a couple hundred bucks — which is a pretty small price in the grand scheme of a $100,000-plus transaction.

I’m sure some have horror stories, and I went through several chat rooms on the internet. But most of the complaints I saw really had more to do with the lender not properly pre-qualifying the buyer, or the appraiser just doing a bad job — things that can happen with any type of loan.

The VA loan was established as a way to give back to those who gave us the freedom to live comfortably in the homes we will one day sell. Don’t get caught up in the hype. Just make sure there is a good lender helping that veteran with the VA loan, and you should be fine.

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 “I’m really excited to make a show that just helps keep people informed,” Thompson said. “If you follow politics closely, or if you’re just trying to catch up, our hope is that you’ll take away something from the show.”

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Time management requires a diverse set of skills and techniques, but none of them are hard to learn and utilize. For example, if you have an important task to accomplish on a specific day, allocating the appropriate amount of time and putting an event on your calendar will improve the odds you’ll complete the task.

Being organized is also a critical component of managing your valuable time. Small business owners who are organized can get more done and minimize surprises that prevent things from getting done. Simply creating a list of tasks does not mean you are organized.

Including the time the task will take to complete, if others need to be involved, and prioritizing the most important tasks will help you be more organized.

Let’s face it, a small business owner has a lot of balls in the air every day.

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CALENDAR WALK WITH A DOC

WHISPERINGS SOLO PIANO ALLSTAR CONCERT

Enjoy a concert featuring live performances by 15 Whisperings Radio fan favorites. Dozens of artists featured on Whisperings Solo Piano Radio will be in attendance, and guests will have the opportunity to meet them after the show. Tickets start at $40. The concert will be held Sunday, Feb. 10 from 2 – 5 p.m. at Roswell Cultural Arts Center on 950 Forrest St. in Roswell. For more information and tickets, visit pianoallstars.eventbrite.com.

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FEATURED: GIRLS ON THE RUN NORTH GA What: Registration is open for this physical-activity based, positive youth development program that inspires girls grades 3-8 to be joyful, healthy and confident over 10 weeks starting Feb. 11.

When: Feb. 11-May 1 Where: Various Girls on the Run sites throughout Forsyth County Cost: $165 More info: girlsontherunnorthga.org

EVENTS: HOME SCHOOL ADVENTURES

What: Homeschool lessons based on nationally recognized curriculum. This topic is “Presidential Teeth.” Ages 6-11.

When: Friday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers More info and registration: autreymill.org

REMEMBER THE 400

What: The commemoration of the 400th year since the first Africans touched American shores. The group seeks to implement and support initiatives that right the wrongs of this dark past and commence the healing process.

When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 1 – 3 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: rememberthe400. com

OPEN HEARTH LECTURE AND DEMONSTRATION

What: Clarissa Clifton, living history interpreter and open hearth cooking expert, will focus on foods common in the slave community and the differences in food by levels of the slave community. Free.

When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: roswellroots.com

What: Johns Creek resident sare encouraged to take a step toward better health with a health program that brings doctors and patients together. Every walk will feature a different health topic.

When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m.

Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

ADOPT-A-SENIOR VALENTINE

What: Help bring joy to a senior by assembling gift bags and delivering them to the residents during a Valentine’s party with food and drink.

When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 9:30 a.m.-noon Where: Roswell Nursing and Rehab Center, 1109 Green St, Roswell More info: adoptasenior.net

MINI JOB FAIR

What: RUMC Job Networking will host its first mini job fair of the year complete with job search workshops and keynote speakers.

When: Monday, Feb. 11, 12:30-9 p.m.

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

VALENTINE’S DINNER CLASS

What: In this hands-on class, learn how to make a Valentine’s dinner.

Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included.

When: Tuesday, Feb. 12, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $75 per person More info and registration: roswellgov.com

TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY

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

When: Tuesday, Feb. 12, noon-2 p.m.

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

RACE RELATIONS DIALOGUE

What: The primary goal is to generate constructive analysis of issues, develop positive positions and implement programs that would result in more inclusive and peace-loving neighborhoods.

When: Thursday, Feb. 14, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: 770-545-9675

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR SENIORS

WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING

ENCHANTED WOODLAND TRAIL

HEALTH AND FITNESS:

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

Choose from 22 different topics including WWII, art history, foreign policy, philosophy and more.

When: Jan. 8 through Feb. 28, 10 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

Where: Seniors Enriched Living, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $50 per session More info: selroswellga.org What: Fairies and gnomes have been busy building all new homes for the Enchanted Woodland Trail opening this winter.

Included with general admission.

When: Through Feb. 28, all day Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org

JOHNS CREEK TOASTMASTERS

What: Join the weekly meeting to learn how to become a better speaker and better leader.

When: Saturdays, 9:45 a.m.

Where: Johns Creek Christian Church, 10800 Bell Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreek.toastmastersclubs.org or 404-513-3188

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

NAVIGATORS TOASTMASTERS PATHWAYS

What: Reach your personal and professional goals through Pathways, Toastmasters’ new education program.

When: Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Where: Club House, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming More info: navigators.toastmastersclubs.org

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

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

CUPID CHASE 5K ROAD RACE

What: The PT Solutions Physical Therapy Cupid Chase 5K is for all skill levels and age groups and benefits Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research.

When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 8 – 11 a.m.

Where: Sweet Apple Village, 12050 Etris Road, Roswell Cost: Registration starts at $30 for adults, $25 for students.

More info and registration: active.com

GREAT VALENTINE RACE 5K AND 10K

What: Love Rolls, a non-profit organization in Atlanta that provides toilet paper to the homeless will receive a portion of all the proceeds from the event.

When: Sunday, Feb. 10, 8:3010:30 a.m.

Where: Kids R Kids Johns Creek, 3835 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek Cost: $25 More info and registration: fivestarntp.com/valentines-race. html

ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)

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

When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

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

ENERGY YOGA

What: Physical exercises to open and clear energy. Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques.

When: Sundays, 10:15 a.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

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RELIGIOUS EVENTS:

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

What: Sign up for volunteer opportunities in seven service areas.

When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 8 a.m.2 p.m.

Where: First Baptist Roswell, 710 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info and registration: fbroswell.org

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

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

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770261-1705

OPEN ARMS PARENTS NIGHT OUT

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS OUT

BEYOND OUR WALLS SERVICE DAY

What: Children with special needs and their siblings will enjoy play time with APC’s caring Promise Class staff while parents enjoy an evening out.

When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 5 p.m.

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

What: Join for weekly dinner and fellowship. Volunteers needed for serving and cleaning.

When: Wednesday nights, 4:456:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $7 per adult More info: rumc.com/wno

WINTER FOOD DRIVE

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS

What: North Point Community Church is having a food drive to benefit North Fulton Community Charities.

When: Sunday, Feb. 10 Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: northpoint.org

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

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

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

STARS POTLUCK AND SPEAKER

What: The four different circles offer women opportunities to spend time together, support each other in happy and sad times, learn from each other and grow in faith. Child care options available.

When: Esther Circle, each first Tuesday, 7-9 p.m.; Ruth Circle, each first Wednesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Lydia Circle, each first Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Martha Circle, each first Thursday, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com/ adults/small-groups/

What: Bring a dish for a potluck lunch and join STARS, APC’s fellowship group for seniors as they learn from an interesting presentation on internet fraud and scams aimed at seniors.

When: Wednesday, Feb. 13, noon Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta More info: afumc.org

TRAVELERS CLUB

What: Following lunch, the program will be provided by Chris Nelson, Executive Director of the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell, who will talk about its programs and facilities.

When: Thursday, Feb. 14, noon Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com

MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS

What: The First Baptist Roswell men’s group meets every Friday morning for friendship and to help each other grow spiritually.

All are welcome to attend.

When: Fridays, 7 a.m.

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

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN CIRCLES

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “CIRQUESCAPE”

What: “Cirquescape” showcases dance company members ages 7 – 18. Dance styles in this show include hip hop, modern/ contemporary, character, ballet, tap and jazz.

When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $12 More info and tickets: tututix. com/client/roswelldancestarz

BLACK HERITAGE: THE UNSUNG HEROES OF ROSWELL What: This exhibit focuses on the story of the everyday heroes of the black community and their labors from the days of slavery and Reconstruction and through the trials of segregation.

When: Mondays-Fridays, Jan. 2-Feb. 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

“PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGAMABOBS”

What: The Roswell Fine Arts Alliance will host an invitational juried art show with works in oils, watercolors, acrylics, pastels, mixed media and collage.

Original works will be for sale.

When: Through March 30 Where: Arts Center East Gallery, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: RFAA.org

JAZZ AT FIREFLY

What: Free, live music each week.

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

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

LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS

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

When: Saturdays, 4-7 p.m.

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

AVALON NIGHTS LIVE

What: Unwind after a long week with live music in The Plaza.

When: Fridays, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharettta. com

LIBRARY EVENTS: NEW MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP

What: Join other new moms and babies in an empathetic forum for sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood. Topics will vary from week to week.

When: Friday, Feb. 9, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402

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AARP TAX PREP

What: Bring a copy of 2017 federal and state tax returns, all tax year 2018 documents, a check with your home address and name for direct deposit, a picture ID and a Social Security card for each person that will be on the tax return.

When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m-1:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402

MILTON LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: Proceeds go toward supporting the library and its programs. Put on by the Friends of the Milton Library.

When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402

ADULT ART CLASS: WOOD ART

What: Create a tea cup with hearts wood art piece. All levels welcome.

When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 2:303:30 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-6134050

DESTRESS WITH THERAPY DOGS

What: Hang out with Hesston, winner of Milton Library’s 2018 Canine Service Excellence Award. For teenagers.

When: Thursday, Feb. 14, 4-5 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402

“GETTING PUBLISHED”

What: Award-Winning Writer Soniah Kamal will tell her story of how she first got published and share tips.

When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 10:3011:30 a.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-3608820

JOYS OF INDONESIAN COOKING

What: Representatives from Indonesian American Community in Atlanta will share and demonstrate traditional Indonesian culture and recipes. Samples will be provided.

When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 12:302:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6136735

BASIC PYTHON PROGRAMMING

What: Come join us for four classes of basic programming in Python, a powerful programming language used in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. For middle school students.

When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 1-2:30 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-3608897

BABY STORY TIME

What: Join for a special themed story time for babies. Ages 0 to 2 with caregiver.

When: Friday, Feb. 15, 1010:30 a.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-3608897

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

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What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: MondayFriday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

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(NAPS) — When the colder weather blows in, it’s often time to put away such outdoor power equipment as lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and trimmers, and get out snow throwers, generators and other small-engine equipment.

To help home and business owners prepare for this change, the experts at the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing more than 100 power equipment, engine and utility vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, suggest you ask yourself seven questions: Do you know how to use your equipment properly? Review owner’s manuals for equipment. Refamiliarize yourself with safe handling procedures and required maintenance needs. If you lost your manual, you can probably find it online.

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Is equipment properly sheltered from rough weather? Store warm weather equipment in a clean and dry place such as a garage, barn or shed.

Cold weather equipment should also be kept away from the elements but available for use. Always keep outdoor power

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The 5 mistakes of open concept design “Take all the walls down and open the whole place up”, this what we often hear from homeowners, says John Hogan, owner of Remodeling Expo Center.

Unfortunately creating a vibrant and awesome “open concept” living space isn’t that simple. Taking away too many walls is a common error because kitchen cabinets, furniture and pictures need just the right amount of wall space. The sure way to developing a great “open concept” is through planning.

Thankfully, the designers and remodelers at Remodeling Expo Center are experts in providing this guidance to homeowners. We went to Remodeling Expo’s north Atlanta design center and here’s what they had they had to say about common mistakes people make when remodeling.

Putting All the Furniture Against the Walls. “A common mistake people make with an open concept space is thinking that all the furniture should be against the walls. An open concept room is a great place to get creative with floating furniture arrangements, like a coffee table, desk or kitchen island .”

Inconsistent Flooring. “Not being consistent with flooring is a big mistake for a space with an open concept. Area rugs should be utilized to clearly define each space but specifying a single material for the flooring will marry a living room with a kitchen or dining space.

Having trouble matching existing flooring? Using creative flooring patterns and breaks in layout to solve this problem” says Kevin Driggers of Remodeling Expo Center’s flooring department.

Open But Separate. “With open concept living spaces, there’s the paradox of wanting to have lots of openness, but

also wanting smaller intimate spaces for connection. It’s helpful to keep certain areas open for larger gatherings, but also create intimate nooks, like a reading corner or small workspace, so you have spots for some intimate quiet time.”

Incorporate an area rug or drop a light fixture to ground the space and maximize the layout. Use psychological delineations like a faux beam on the ceiling to define areas.— Brittany Lingerfelt , Lead Designer at Remodeling Expo Center Color & Dimensional Uniformity.

An open concept space does not need to be a matchy-matchy experience and should include furniture at a variety of heights. Overall, a space should feel like it is filled with a collection of objects accumulated over one’s lifetime, and not just a bunch of rectangular shapes upholstered in the same fabric. The best way to create the illusion of subdivision is to use contrasting, rather than matching, overhead lighting in the living, dining, and kitchen areas.”

Poorly Planned Lighting. Lighting is an amazing way to help delineate space within an open plan and something that is often not given enough consideration.

It creates a sense of drama or intimacy, even when one space flows directly into the next. Areas with more recessed lights or decorative fixtures define smaller spaces within the larger context, whereas the absence of light implies a threshold.

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Overcoming life’s messes (NAPS) — Each January, people set resolutions for the New Year, but according to U.S. News & World Report, approximately 80 percent of resolutions fail by the second week of February. If organizing is your Achilles’ heel, the solution is to tap into local professionals to help guide you through the process and give you the tools necessary to sustain order.

Whether you commit to downsizing a storage unit of inherited items, want to find more family time, or desire to design a more peaceful living space, a Professional Organizer or Productivity Consultant can help you tackle these tasks when you don’t know where to begin.

“Studies prove that a decluttered environment contributes to productivity and happiness, so getting organized should be at the top of your list of resolutions,” explains Ellen Delap, CPO®, president of the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals (NAPO). “Finding and hiring a productivity professional is no different than choosing an accountant, personal trainer, or doctor. You’ll want to work with someone who takes the time to get to know you, understands your needs, and has the expertise to advise you and help you achieve your goals.”

January is Get Organized & Be Productive (GO) Month, an annual initiative sponsored by the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals. To help, Delap offers this advice on how to get organized with the help of a Professional Organizer or Productivity Consultant: Get specific about your needs. Professionals offer a wide range of residential and business services, so make a list of what you want to accomplish. Are you just clearing out years of clutter or do you need someone experienced in deal-

ing with a mental health or traumatic situation? Do you need help organizing your office or guidance on how to manage your time more effectively?

Make a connection, interview candidates and be honest. It is in your best interest to be as candid as possible about your needs and goals. You will be inviting this person into your home or workplace so it is critical to have a good rapport. An experienced professional will ask questions about you and your needs and dig into the issues that thwarted your past attempts to move forward.

Set a budget. As with most professions, fees vary widely based on experience, geographic location, and the type of services rendered. Some professionals may charge by the hour or project, while others offer packages of services. Avoid selecting someone strictly on price. Investing in a consultant with the personality and skill set that match your needs will offer greater, and faster, returns.

Identify an expert. We all have friends and neighbors who pride themselves on being organized but this isn’t a job for your mom! Hiring a certified professional or one who has aligned him- or herself with a professional organization that has a code of ethics offers an added level of security.

Applaud yourself for taking the first step! Your choice is not irreversible. If you begin working with an organizing or productivity professional and are not happy with responding to his or her style, speak up. You are rarely under obligation to continue the relationship.

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business with integrity and trust. Today Crye-Leike is the 3rd largest real estate company in the nation and boasts a record year in 2016 with sales exceeding $6.3 billion.

Crye-Leike Realtors continues to grow in the Atlanta market and is actively seeking new agents and brokers to join their team! Crye-Leike’s 11 branch offices include: Cumming, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Norcross, Hall County/ Lake Lanier, Woodstock, Cartersville, Smyrna, Dawsonville, Douglasville, and McDonough.

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Choosing a shutter style Exterior Shutters can really make or break the exterior of your home and plays a vital role in the overall curb appeal.

One of the items to consider is the STYLE of shutter that will look good on your home and give that final touch to complete the picture.

Dupbel Millworks Inc. is set up to create unique custom styles while offering a variety of standard styles to choose from. Let’s discuss some of the standard styles most commonly used.

Board and Batten Shutters A shutter typically composed of three to five vertical boards that are connected using two or three horizontal battens. These shutters inspire a country or cottage look and have grown in popularity in the last few years. The latest trend is to have multiple narrow boards to create a cleaner, more sophisticated look. This style lends itself to adding additional interest by adding diagonal pieces or even strap hinges.

Paneled Shutters This traditional style consists of panels within a frame.

This shutter style’s popularity during the last number of decades has firmly entrenched it as the “traditional look.” Especially with the panels you can select a number of styles based on your preference. We can start off with a Flat panel, giving a very smooth and minimalistic look. Or you can do the very traditional Raised panel, providing a more three-dimensional appearance. Our Shaker Raised panels gives you even more depth while keeping it very classic and stylish.

The Mission style panel is another option, where it is incorporating design elements from the Board and Batten style, but with a much more sophisticated look.

The size and placement of the panels will typically follow the window design, but lately we’ve seen a lot of deviation from the traditional to jazz it up a little bit. We can incorporate a small panel in the center, make them single panels, or even 3 equal panels, all depending on the look the home owner wants to create.

Louvered Shutters.

Louvered styled shutters are the original “classic standard,” found on period buildings such as Antebellum, Colonial, Williamsburg, Georgian and Federal styled houses. Louvered shutters create an additional architectural element to enhance the house’s façade. Louvered shutters can also be the right choice for Contemporary styled buildings wishing to create a more traditional appearance. For a slightly more modern look you can make the slats wider to give a cleaner, less busy appearance.

Dupbel Millworks Inc. manufactures exteriors shutters using only weather resistant materials. This is especially important in Georgia’s hot, humid conditions. We have a series of standard shutters styles, while fully equipped to help you design a custom style specifically for your house.

We are a full service company, and can help you from the design phase to installation.

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Luxury living at Wescott Located in the highly sought-after Lambert High School District, Wescott is the latest luxury home community offered by award-winning builder, Patrick Malloy Luxury Communities.

This luxurious enclave includes 61 homesites and top-notch amenities. Once finished, this exclusive lifestyle will include a gated entry, tennis courts, playground, swimming pool with water feature, gazebo, spa and many more activities throughout the green spaces inside the community. The community clubhouse will serve as a gathering place for friends and neighbors to enjoy summer evenings while listening to children playing outdoors.

Located in affluent South Forsyth, Wescott’s location is idyllic for any family looking to live in award-winning Lambert High School. Rated one of the top high schools in the United States, it is located within walking distance and affords students a top-notch education along with Sharon Elementary and Riverwatch Middle Schools.

Nearby is a bevy of high-end shopping and dining options. Centrally located to Avalon, The Collection at Forsyth and North Point Mall, Wescott homeowners can enjoy the finer things in life inside and outside their community. While being away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Atlanta, it is still conveniently located to commuter routes and major businesses across North Atlanta.

For the avid golfer, some of Atlanta’s best courses are within a 20 mile radius. If golfing is not your weekend activity of choice, there are parks weaving in and around the neighborhood next to the Chattahoochee River that are great for some fresh air activities.

Wescott offers 4 floorplans starting at 4,100 square feet on homesites from one third to one half acres with slab and basement options. These homes can be built with up to 6 bedrooms for large families. The model home is located at 690 Nichols Road, Suwanee and is a must-see.

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Library hosting African American heritage programs this month FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Throughout the month of February, the Forsyth County Public Library System is hosting a variety of programs focusing on African American heritage.

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On Saturday, Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. at the Hampton Park Library, Dr. Ian Afflerbach of the University of North Georgia will conduct a book club-style discussion of “Recitatif,” a short story by one of the nation’s most distinguished African-American authors, Toni Morrison.

Admission to each event in the Celebrating African American Heritage series is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the events calendar on the library’s website at forsythpl.org.

Northside Hospital offering free screenings CUMMING, Ga. — The Northside Hospital Cancer Institute is offering free community screening to determine men’s risk for developing prostate cancer. To be eligible, men must be between the ages of 45 and 75 and must not have received a Prostate Specific Antigen Blood test or a prostate cancer diagnosis within the past year. Men with a male relative who has had prostate cancer and men of African descent may have an increased risk of developing prostate cancer.

The event will take place on Feb. 21 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the Radiation Oncology building at Northside Hospital Cancer Institute’s Forsyth location.

Screenings will be conducted using PSA blood tests. Pre-registration is required for screening, and qualified interpreters are available free of charge upon advanced requests.

To emphasize the importance of skin safety, the Institute is also offering free skin cancer screenings on March 14 in the Radiation Oncology building at their Forsyth location from 6 to 8 p.m.

Pre-registration is required for screening, which is open to all adults, 18 years old and older. Recommended screening attire includes shorts and a shirt. Medical professionals will provide a brief skin assessment in a private setting, where

exposed areas such as the face, arms, hands, neck and feet will be examined.

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Art Center organizes truffle tasting event FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — On several days within the month of February, the Sawnee Association of the Arts will present a truffle tasting event at the Downtown Art Center inside the City’s historic Brannon-Hear House on Pilgrim Mill Road.

During the event, there will be sample truffles from all over the world, beverages and a truffle gift box to take home.

The event will be held on Feb. 6 and 27 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and on Feb. 8, 13, and 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The admission cost is $15 per person and those interested must register in advance by calling Carole Kjellsen at 678-634-9340.

Students at Carrington Academy give back during holidays FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Students at Carrington Academy recently took part in several holiday giving initiatives to benefit their community. Students delivered more than 400 food items to First United Methodist Church’s Food Pantry to help stock their shelves and feed community members. They also donated more than 30 gifts to K.A.R.E for Kids, and presented more than 25 gifts to a representative from Toys for Tots.

Carrington Academy students donated more than 400 food items to the community.

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Local baseball team donates time, equipment to school

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — While the hype and pageantry of the Super Bowl in Atlanta dominated the metro landscape last week, a local youth baseball team used the opportunity to give back to its surrounding community.

The Milton-based Georgia Jackets 12U team with coach Richard King participated in the Safe Zone Activity Day at Atlanta’s Humphries Elementary School last Wednesday. The event was a part of Vincent Country, an initiative led by 16-year NFL veteran Troy Vincent to bring opportunities to underserved communities.

Ten Jackets players and King made the trip to volunteer to work the baseball station at the event, which allowed Humphries students to hit baseball off a tee and learn to throw and catch. King said it was a truly memorable experience for him and his players.

“We felt honored to participate,” King said. “It was a great day for Auterson Baseball and the Georgia Jackets travel organization to share the love of baseball with over 300 children.”

King said the experience was eye-

opening for his players, some of whom had assumed all kids played baseball.

“While some had been playing baseball for a while, other children had never put on a glove, held a real baseball, swung a bat or thrown properly,” King said. “But it was kids helping kids, and it was truly a beautiful thing to be a part of.”

King said the experience was not only valuable for the Humphries students, it was important for his team, many from affluent families, to give back.

“There was genuine laughter, high fives and all the universal signs of enjoyment,” King said. “The kids were able to see how powerful it is to be present in the moment. It’s about more than just writing a check and it shows you don’t have to go far to help someone.”

In addition to dedicating time, the Jackets donated baseballs, gloves, catcher gear and bats with the Humphries PE coaches to use at the school.

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By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Georgia natives and brothers Kyle and Brent Pease have competed in nearly a hundred road races, marathons and Ironman competitions over the years, but they received a big boost recently from a Roswell bicycle shop.

Kyle, who has cerebral palsy, and his brother have gained national recognition and have been an inspiration for people with all physical abilities by competing together in grueling distance competitions. In October, the brothers had their chance to shine in the world’s premier Ironman competition in Kona, Hawaii.

Kyle said their historic appearance as the only wheelchair-assisted pair in the 2018 competition, and second all-time, would have not been possible without the assistance of Roswell’s Cannon Cyclery.

“I don’t think we would have gotten through the bike course without [Cannon Cyclery owner] Curtis Henry,” Kyle said. “The biking portion is our equalizer. For me, the biking portion is one of the most challenging parts of the day. It’s very uncomfortable, but Curtis kept working with us to make sure I was somewhat comfortable and was able to switch gears and hopefully not crash.”

When the Pease brothers got the call they were invited to the Kona competition last July, Henry, Kyle and Brent all began working on the specialized bike with just 17 weeks to build it from scratch.

Weight, aerodynamics, the bike’s drivetrain and efforts to ensure Kyle was as comfortable as possible presented challenges given the grueling heat and the pervasive wind of Kona.

On previous bikes, Kyle sat in an upright position, the same as his customized wheelchair. That position also allowed him to drink and eat over the 14-hour plus race. But with aerodynamics a premium at Kona, Brent said Kyle chose to sacrifice comfort for speed.

“All the other versions of the bikes we made any concession that Kyle needed, but this was the first time we said this is how’s it’s going to be, and Kyle just said make it work,” Brent said.

A lightweight race-car style seat was mounted to the frame of the three-wheel

bike, with Kyle in a slightly reclined position to reduce drag. Henry and the Cannon team also installed a new drivetrain to power both rear wheels and shredded any unnecessary weight, ensuring the two would complete the 112-mile biking portion of the competition.

The bike, dubbed “Kona 1,” is the latest partnership between Henry and the Pease brothers dating back to 2011.

Cannon and the Kyle Pease Foundation headquarters share a wall in Roswell near WellStar North Fulton. The history of the relationship between the company and foundation is evident in the rear of the building, where the predecessors to Kona 1 are housed.

Henry has also partnered with Freedom Concepts which creates adaptive bikes for those with physical limitations.

“Because of what I’ve done with [the Pease brothers] and my background in engineering, we work on a lot of crazy adaptations for people,” Henry said.

Those creations have included bikes with different crank arm lengths for those with injuries, adding electric motors for active tandem bikes and creating an electric assist system for a woman recovering from a brain tumor who is relearning how to ride. The shop also revamped all the equipment for Decaturbased adaptive sports non-profit BlazeSports.

The Kyle Pease Foundation, created to promote awareness and raise funds to assist those with disabilities in sports, has grown rapidly in recent years, putting 72 athletes across 48 finish lines in 2018, mostly in metro Atlanta. As the foundation has grown, so has the partnership between Cannon and the Pease brothers.

“As the foundation has grown we have been more and more married together,” Henry said. “We’ve done all design, maintenance, the builds, all the customizations, and that has morphed into taking care all of the other equipment, including the running chairs. As they’ve grown, we’ve been able to support them and it’s just a great fit.”

It is a union that the group hopes will provide those with limited physical abilities a chance to ride and compete, either on the world stage at Kona or in their own backyard.

“It’s funny to me looking back, it’s just become a collaboration among friends,” Brent said. “Curtis became a friend to us and the foundation very fast.

Like any relationship, we pushed and pulled on each other, but we just kept figuring it out. The race is the reward, but the fun is in the process.”

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Kyle Pease, left, and Brent Pease, middle, competed in the 2018 Kona Ironman using an adaptive bike built by Roswell’s Cannon Cyclery and owner Curtis Henry.

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South Forsyth Middle Student Mia Wallace met with members of the Georgia Department of Transportation about traffic issues in her neighborhood.

South Forsyth Middle student voices traffic safety concerns FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — South Forsyth Middle Student Mia Wallace recently wrote to the Forsyth County’s State Transportation Board Member Rudy Bowen regarding the “increasing the risk for collisions and other incidents” in her neighborhood’s intersection.

Bowen, District Engineer Brent Cook and District Traffic Engineer Sue Anne Decker went to South Forsyth Middle to witness Wallace’s findings from a survey she conducted via her neighborhood Facebook page.

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Alongside Wallace’s presentation, Decker taught the students about traffic engineering studies, the documents used to determine if any changes should be made to the roadway and explained how traffic is meant to operate.

The Gainesville District office has plans to partner with the Forsyth County Sherriff’s Office and Georgia State Patrol to further educate drivers on how four lane divided highway intersections are meant to be in use for one vehicle at a time.

To continue following safety outreach efforts with local law enforcement agencies and Georgia DOT Northeast Region, follow the Northeast District’s Facebook page @GDOTNE.

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as vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Science and Technology by the Senate Committee on Assignments.

“Georgia is becoming more and more of a tech hub and I look forward to working with my colleagues on the Science and Technology Committee as we continue to make Georgia an exceptional state for technological innovation,” Dolezal said. “I look forward to putting the knowledge I gained through working in the technology industry to good use by serving on this committee.”

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