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The Place’s culinary program teaches more than cooking

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News from the trail Appen Publisher hiking Appalachian Trail ►►page 8 The culinary class at The Place learns cooking skills but also life lessons during the eight-week program. The team includes, from left, Alexis Hinrichs, Jessica Gonzaga, Chef Alex Cook, Jenni Waller and Diego Saucedo. Read more, Page 6.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A deputy with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office saved a woman’s life recently after conducting a welfare check.

Deputy Brandon Lin was dispatched to a welfare check where a complainant had not heard from her elderly neigh-

Police Blotter All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.

Man accidentally buys stolen cell phone FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man purchased a cell phone from another man off Craig’s List for $200. The two met at Wal-Mart to complete the deal.

The buyer then took the phone to AT&T to have it activated. The phone then worked properly for about four hours before it locked down. The man took the phone back to AT&T where he was told the phone was stolen.

Upon learning it was stolen, the man contacted authorities. A deputy ran the phone through the department’s database and found it wasn’t listed as stolen.

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bor in a few days. Lin met with the complainant and attempted to make contact with the elderly neighbor, but was unable to.

However, he didn’t stop trying and found a neighbor who had a key. Lin and Sgt. Dan Thomas went into the house and found the elderly neighbor lying on the floor unable to get up.

The elderly woman said she had been unable to get up for three days.

Lin gave her water, and paramedics came out to check the person who then was transported to the hospital. called the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office June 24 to report coins spilled on the roadway.

The man said he was leaving the parking lot of the Race Trac and turning onto Ronald Reagan Boulevard when his Brinks armored vehicle’s back door flew open and coins spilled onto the roadway.

The man stopped the vehicle and began picking up coins. He was provided assistance by a passerby and another driver.

Once all the coins were removed from the roadway, the man cleared the road.

Doll fight FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A woman claimed a vendor took 100 Madame Alexander dolls from her and sold them without permission.

The woman said she knew the vendor had the dolls because the vendor called the woman and said she would be selling the dolls for her. The woman never said if she personally saw the vendor taking the dolls.

The woman initially said she was on the fence about having the vendor sell the dolls and tried to get the dolls back from the vendor via her family members.

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Due to a lack of probable cause and a conflicting statement regarding the verbal agreement, the deputy didn’t pursue a warrant for theft by conversion against the vendor.

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Is Laser Cataract Surgery Really Better?

By Cameron Johnsoni, M.D.

In recent years there has been much publicity about laser–assisted cataract surgery.

This surgery uses a laser to perform portions of the procedure. These include making small incisions, creating a round opening called a capsulorhexis on the front of the cataract, and breaking the lens into pieces which can be sucked out. These portions of the surgery are usually performed manually with surgical instruments.

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Using a laser allows these steps to be performed more precisely and to the same specifications every time. It has been predicted that by making the capsulorhexis with a laser, it may improve patient’s chances of not needing distance glasses after surgery due to the lens sitting in a more predictable location in the eye.

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Also, when the laser is used to “soften” the lens up prior to removal, it takes less energy to remove the lens and this may result in less swelling of the eye and faster visual recovery.

At this time, clinical trials have not yet proven laser cataract surgery to be superior to manual cataract surgery. One study did show less swelling and improved vision at 1 day and 1 week after surgery, but there was no difference in outcomes at 6 months. Most studies looking at the need for glasses after surgery have shown no difference in the percentage of patients dependent on glasses, although one showed a small improvement with laser surgery. Complication rates have been shown to be very low with both manual and laser cataract surgery, although there have been slightly higher rates reported with laser surgery.

It is a testament to the great outcomes that are currently achieved with standard cataract surgery, that so far it has been difficult to prove that lasers are superior. More studies are needed to find the definitive answer to this question.

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Schools is hoping to initiate a fiber wireless project that will reach more children who are without internet access at home.

The initiative received a boost June 28 when the Forsyth County Commission approved $10,000 for the project during its work session. An intergovernmental agreement with the commission and the Board of Education will be brought back in October for formal approval.

Marty Bray, chief technology and information officer for the school district, said the pilot program would start at

Chestatee Elementary School.

“We want to be able to provide access for students so they have the same educational opportunities as other children,” Bray said.

It will give internet access to the elementary school, but also will be able to cover outdoor spaces such as outdoor classrooms, stadiums and parks.

Bray said he has been working to create a wireless outdoor network.

“At this time, the most promising technology involves using the ‘white space’ spectrum that is being released by the FCC for projects such as this one,” Bray said. “In this model, a central site would broadcast to wireless access points on power poles in a specified target area. Then it would rebroadcast that signal on frequencies that could be used by consumer devices such as Chromebooks.”

A current need in the county is a “high-speed fiber network that would

allow the different agencies in the county to better serve the citizens of Forsyth County with a more reliable and faster networking within each agency, out to the internet, and in some cases between agencies,” according to Bray.

Many agencies already lease fiber from local carriers, but an intergovernmental fiber network would allow for faster speeds at significantly reduced costs, especially once the network is paid for, he said.

The county will provide the money, and the school district will provide internet access to the home base which will broadcast from on top of the school building. The district will also be looking at two wireless access points on power poles. It will be family friendly internet access.

Eventually, Bray said he’d like to work with the library system so all residents will have access.

FCS earns 5-star financial efficiency rating Rating comes from Georgia Department of Education

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Not only does Forsyth County Schools have some of the best school scores, the district now can add being financially efficient to its list.

Forsyth County Schools recently received the highest district rating and the only five star score from the Georgia Department of Education’s Financial Efficiency Star Rating.

“Our finance department, central office staff and school leaders do an outstanding job managing the funds

entrusted to us by the taxpayers of Forsyth County,” said Superintendent Jeff Bearden. “We have the lowest millage rate and the lowest per-pupil expenditures in metro Atlanta, and are achieving at the highest rates in the history of our district.”

This rating is based on the district’s three-year average College and Career Ready Performance Index score and the percentile of the three-year average per-pupil expenditure. This year, Forsyth had the highest CCRPI score in Georgia.

The Georgia DOE determines the per-pupil expenditure by dividing the district’s expenditures by its fall enrollment count. In general, expenditures that do not directly affect the K-12 population -- those associated with facility construction and expenditures that cannot be associated with a specific

year are omitted from the calculation.

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Culinary program teaches life lessons The Place initiates new workforce development class

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Jessica Gonzaga wasn’t cutting onions but she nearly cried when she found out she had been selected to participate in the culinary program at The Place of Forsyth.

Shortly after graduating from Forsyth Central High School, the 18-yearold lost her scholarships and was unable to attend college where she wanted to study culinary arts.

But her luck changed when her social worker contacted her to see if she’d be interested in attending the eightweek long culinary course at The Place.

“They’re giving me an opportunity and it’s one of the greatest opportunities,” Gonzaga said. “As they say, when one door closes, another opens.”

This is exactly what the staff at The Place, a nonprofit social service organization, is trying to accomplish with this pilot course.

Director of Culinary for The Place, Alex Cook said the program is devel-

oped to capture various young adults considered at-risk or in transition in life. The students come to the class four days a week. The program itself teaches vocational training of culinary arts, as well as life skills and discipleship.

Cook knew The Place’s Director, Joni Smith, as their paths crossed when Cook worked as a counselor at No Longer Bound, a men’s regeneration process which offers a similar program.

He coaches the six students on life lessons and cooking skills. The class facilitates hot food to seniors unable to leave their homes, a men’s home and clients at The Place.

But the best moment of this experience is inside the kitchen.

“On occasion I see some of my students’ passion overwhelm them and they become chocked up in their own intimate way,” Cook said. “They’re really getting a feel for this as a new direction. They understand ‘I do have a choice to choose what my career path will look like.’”

People assume a lot of things about young adults growing up, Cook said,

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Forsyth County announces proposed millage, property tax rates FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recently announced its intention to maintain the county’s current millage rates. Due to the growth in the tax digest, property taxes will increase by 1.89 percent over the rollback millage rate.

The proposed Maintenance and Operations rate, Fire rate and Bond rate all remain unchanged from last year. These rates will fund the county’s 2017 general operating budget, which is currently in the preliminary stages of development.

A growth of 5.55 percent in Forsyth County’s tax digest means that, while the county is maintaining the same millage rates with no change, the anticipated total collections will increase. Of the 5.55 percent growth, new construction in 2015 has added 3.61 percent to the tax digest.

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Continued from Page 6 skills. Because it has a large professional kitchen that was only being used one day a week, Smith and her team thought it could be used in a better way, like this culinary class.

These skills the students are learning will help them be more employable when they go on job interviews, Smith said. Students will receive their ServSafe certification at the end of the course.

“We really focus on people becoming self-sufficient,” Smith said. “What that means for most people is getting a job or career. It’s something where they can work and earn money and pay their bills and raise their family. We also help with morphing into a different type of career or going back to school.”

The class is modeled after several places that have a successful culinary program, she said.

“It’s exciting how it has grown to allow people to hone their skills and move into a career in culinary,” Smith said.

As the students get further along in their program, they become like coworkers and part of the family atmosphere at The Place.

“They’re working on a common goal and learning to respect each other’s differences,” Smith said. “That’s powerful.”

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TALES FROM THE TRAIL:

Two of my favorite hostels Publisher Ray Appen began walking the Appalachian Trail back in March. He is writing from the trail and we will publish his columns as they come in. He has traveled quite a few miles now; stay tuned for the rest of the story When I am not sleeping in my tent on the Appalachian Trail, I sleep in a hostel or a motel. This gives me an opportunity to shower and resupply.

Two of my favorite hostels could not be more different. One is like Dodge City when it was a frontier town in the Wild West. The second was sort of like a Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s court.

The irony with the first hostel however is that the proprietor reRay appen minded me of Eddie Haskell (from Publisher, AT Hiker ray@appenmediagroup.com “Leave it to Beaver”) – with sunglasses and a straw hat.

For the longest time I was absolutely 100 percent sure that he was the fourth and missing member of ZZ Top. And I still think he might be that person.

And irony of all ironies is the fact that this guy’s name was “Lumpy” – just like Eddie Haskell’s friend Lumpy from “Leave it to Beaver.”

Lumpy managed Standing Bear Hostel which is the first hostel that you come across after exiting the Smokies. It is one of the best located hostels I’ve yet to encounter because every hiker on the trail Neville Wood has to walk past it and almost every hiker exiting the Smokies was somewhere between exhausted and comatose – ready for a shower and food.

I liked Standing Bear because it was exactly what it was – nothing more and nothing less. The showers were cold, the port-a-lets needed changing out and there wasn’t anyone actively “in charge.”

Plus, the self-service kitchen, library, and dining area were always active and full and engaging conversations abounded. I would also be remiss not to mention the resident rooster that begins crowing at 3:30 a.m.

Lumpy always seemed to hang out with the worst hiker trash imaginable – usually drinking moonshine and smoking (which was not uncommon initially on the Trail). The shades never came off even after dark.

Bad guys were there, good guys were there and everyone just got along.

The first thing that happened when you walked into the hostel was that Lumpy would give you a tour.

He would show you where the self-serve kitchen/ breakfast area was, walk you through the bunk room, show you the latrine and he always saved the best for last: That was the general store on the property.

To visualize the general store at Standing Bear just imagine a fully stocked convenience store with all that food and all those edibles and all those day-today items on all those shelves.

All the items had prices on them, and as you walked through the store with Lumpy he would point to a box on the wall that was full of used envelopes

– like letters the people had written that I always suspected he gathered from the local post office trash and had saved to recycle.

“So whenever you need something from the store” Lumpy would say, “You just walk in and get it. And make sure you pick up one of those envelopes and keep track of what you take.

“The store is unlocked from sun-up to sundown.

When you decide to leave, just come find me and turn in your envelope and tell me how many days you stayed here, pay me and we’re good.”

That is Lumpy: in his dark glasses, his straw hat and free-wheeling ways. Expecting you to be honest instead of the reverse. In the real world, as we know, it works in just the opposite way.

I remember pulling Lumpy aside and warning him about two hiker-trash dudes in route that would steal him blind. Lumpy listened to me and didn’t say a word. When the two guys walked into the hostel later that afternoon he took matters in hand in a brilliant way.

He knew they probably didn’t have any money and were probably going to try to steal from him anyway.

So he put them to work doing chores around the hostel for credit – credits for food and credits for staying the night.

In his own way he was brilliant. He ran the hostile and expected everyone to respect each other. He refused to babysit or look for the worst in anyone. Yes the hostel was edgy, a bit outside the norm and a number of people didn’t feel comfortable staying there. So they didn’t. Of course, I loved it.

You’d only find someone like him and a place like Standing Bear on the Trail. I do not expect to see another like him. He is a legend out here.

WOODS HOLE Woods Hole Hostel (WoodsHoleHostel.com) was probably the polar opposite of Standing Bear. Think “The Waltons.”

Genteel. Tradition-rich. Orderly. Rich in quality and scope of services. Woods Hole and Mountain Retreat made one feel at home because, well it sort of was like home in many ways.

Proprietors Neville and Michael personally managed every aspect of their hostel and made everyone feel comfortable and secure. They were involved and engaged from their gourmet meals offered in a family sit-down-together dinner setting – including giving short bios to the group at the table – to the homemade ice cream, organic everything, and, yes, massages and yoga!

Mind you, these were not ordinary massages. They were massages in a location so isolated in the Virginia back-country that it is close to impassable in winter and is only accessible after a long drive on gravel roads during warm weather.

These were massages given in a log cabin hostel built from extinct chestnut wood – rough-hewn chestnut logs.

The 100-acre property – including the streams that run through it – was purchased by Mr. Wood in the ‘40s and included the original (1880s) log cabin.

Tell Uncle Jere (Roswell Mayor Jere Wood) he is way overdue for a visit.”

Ray enjoys a visit from his dog Lewis on porch of Woods Hole Hostel Since then it’s been expanded to include a bunk house, kitchen with glorious wide plank hardwood flooring, and a shower house.

There are hogs, cattle, goats, chickens, ducks and beautiful vegetable gardens.

My wife Christina met me at Woods and we stayed in one of the private rooms that overlooks the dining and living room and the wood burning fireplace.

We slept under a handmade quilt and a soft, heavy comforter.

Each morning we came down for one of the wonderful serve-yourself breakfasts at Woods featuring homemade fresh bread and jelly, fruit, and homemade yogurt.

Yes, we were way out in the isolated woods in Virginia and no, we were not suffering from a lack of any healthy, home-grown creature comfort.

Woods Hole is a legend in the hiker community and deservedly so. Sustainability, environmental responsibility, and respect for humanity seem to be the cornerstones upon which this amazing hiker hostel was built.

And yes, Woods remains a thru-hiker-centric destination but they will also let you stay there even if you’re not thru-hikers When we finally departed from Woods, Neville walked us out to the car to say goodbye. She also asked us to deliver this message to a relative back in Georgia: “Tell Uncle Jere (Roswell Mayor Jere Wood) he is way overdue for a visit.”

It was his father Roy and mother Tillie who discovered Woods Hole over 70 years ago. I promised her I would let him know.

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Ava Mulkey, 11, started a donation drive for Forsyth County Family Haven in June. According to Shandra Dawkins, executive director of Forsyth County Family Haven, Ava contacted the administrative office to ask if she would be able to assist victims of domestic violence and their dependent children.

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Ava’s father made a GoFundMe page for her fundraiser. The page made $435 in nine days, just shy of their $500 goal. Ava will use the money to buy bathroom supplies, toys and food for care packages. Ava and her parents will bring their gifts to Forsyth County Family Haven by July 6.

“Ava has always been a giver and interested in helping others and our environment,” Ava’s mother, Sarena Carter-Mulkey, said. She said Ava has taken on cleaning up litter on the street they live near as well.

Carter-Mulkey said in choosing Forsyth County Family Haven, Ava was hoping to help the homeless in their own community.

Dawkins said the donation drive will help defray expenses for personal items, snacks and other items that Forsyth County Family Haven provides to their residents.

“It’s extra special to see that one child’s compassion for others will offer comfort to many this summer,” Dawkins said. “It’s not only empower-

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Ava’s mom expressed pride.

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Ava’s father, Nathan Mulkey, said he is proud of his daughter’s big heart and her drive to help the needy. “It’s a hard trait to find in people these days, and I am so blessed she is my daughter,” he said.

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Former coach makes anew as local business owner John Thompson, wife Charleen make transition from coaching to clothing

By MILES GARRETT news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — One day at a time.

That’s the saying former coach John Thompson has lived by throughout his career that has taken him from Arkansas to South Carolina to Georgia State University.

Thompson has coached at more than 10 Division I football programs in the country and some notable southeastern conference teams that include Louisiana State University, the University of Florida, the University of Alabama and Ole Miss.

Coaching is something Thompson has been around since his early childhood. His father was a coach, and his mother was a teacher.

The influence that he saw his father have on student-athletes was something that struck the younger Thompson and encouraged him to follow the same career path, a path that uprooted his family several times.

“It was a ride,” he said. “Every one of the places we went, we felt like it

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John Thompson stands in front of his and his wife, Charleen’s men’s apparel store in downtown Alpharetta. was supposed to be what we’re doing.

I loved every minute of it up until the week that I quit.”

Now retired from coaching, Thompson, along with his wife Charleen, own

a men’s clothing store in downtown Alpharetta called The Clothes Horse. The store is decorated with wooden boards on the inside with some old football helmets thrown in where Thompson used to coach.

Thompson points to his wife as having an important influence in his life and how he has gone about his career decisions.

“I look back on it and I sometimes wish we were only at one or two places at one time,” he said. “Charleen always tells me, ‘Let’s look forward not behind, and is God smiling at you or is the devil laughing at you?’”

When faced with the tough decision of quitting coaching, Thompson described the situation that eased the transition to move back to Alpharetta, where his family settled when he coached at Georgia State under Bill Curry.

It was a move that his wife helped get him through.

“That was the right thing,” he said.

“We’d been here before. Our boys went to Webb Bridge Middle School and Alpharetta High School — that’s where they’re most familiar.”

The decision came after a rough stay at Texas State University that opened the door for a new life in Alpharetta.

“It was the best place to be,” he said. “Being apart from my family was not good. We knew this was the best

opportunity for us for whatever it was we were going to do.”

Now John and Charleen can be found in their small store on Milton Ave. in downtown Alpharetta where they are working together for the first time in their careers.

Charleen praised the downtown area for helping the couple jumpstart the small business.

“It couldn’t be better,” she said. “To be a part of the community, the growth, the energy and the camaraderie among the shop owners is great and local government is trying to help and listen.”

Although the lifestyle has been new for the Thompsons, they are both happy and glad to be working together, “It’s been new for us,” Charleen said.

And even though he has been approached several times by his peers wondering if he will get back into coaching anytime soon, John maintains he is content with what he is doing now.

“That ship has sailed,” he said. “I miss the players, I miss the coaches.

That’s the hardest thing — the brotherhood with them. Thirty-seven is a lot of staffs and a lot of players. I was blessed to be around those people.”

Charleen said that the city’s new developments have made it fun to be a part of the new vibrant downtown Alpharetta area.

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By KYLIE McFADDEN news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The Computer Museum of America has launched its “Summer Saturdays at the Museum.”

Though previously open to the public only for the annual vintage computer festival and on other rare occasions, the museum, located on Market Boulevard in Roswell, is now open on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month through August. Remaining dates for the series are July 9, July 23, Aug. 13 and Aug. 27.

David Greelish, computer historian with the museum, said the “Summer Saturdays at the Museum” saw an increase in visitors between the first and second Saturdays, and he expects that attendance to continue to grow.

Exhibits include a 6,000 squarefoot Apple exhibit, “Experience Apple Now,” which contains items such as the Apple Lisa, Mac classics, and a history of Apple cofounder Steve Jobs. There is additional exhibit space for Apple as the company celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. The Apple popup museum contains a timeline lounge showing the changes in technology and logos throughout the years.

The museum also houses a 7,600 square-foot PC exhibit, “Experience The PC & More,” which includes the TRS-8 and the Commodore PET. Stories and exhibits of early video games are also featured at the museum, including Pac-Man, Super Mario 3, Super Pong and more.

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Jobs and Bill Gates are featured throughout the space, along with histories of a variety of early to modern personal computers. The final exhibit in the museum features the first personal computer, Kenbak-1.

Greelish said interest in the museum today has much to do with the “maker movement,” the growth of interest in technological advances including the modern robotics movement and the development of cheap, advanced computer technology including the Raspberry Pi. The maker movement is a parallel movement to the “electronic hobbyists” 40 years ago, which was the beginning of the development of personal computers.

“The main question we try and answer here is ‘why should I care?’” Greelish said. “People want to come because of the cultural significance of what has happened over the last 40 years.”

The “Summer Saturdays at the Museum” serves as a preview for the future Computer Museum of America complex, which is currently under construction with plans to open in Roswell in late 2017 or early 2018.

The multi-use complex will house the museum, co-working offices, a trade and exhibition hall, discovery labs, skill maker spaces and lifestyle amenities such as cafes, restaurants, entertainment, fitness and retail shops.

The current campus hosts special events, and the future campus is expected to host a dedicated event space.

Admission to “Summer Saturdays at the Museum” is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and college students and $5 for children ages 5 to 17. Children under 5 are admitted for free. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information visit computermuseumofamerica.com

You know, this is the first time I ever had half the homes sold before I had an Open House...But the location is superb.

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Historic Canton Street good fit for new home builder

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Canton Street in Roswell is the trendiest place in all of North Fulton, and FrontDoor Communities is making it the trendiest place to live as well.

FrontDoor Communities fits the Canton Street lifestyle like a velvet glove. Canton’s laid-back walkability, with its high-end casual restaurants, shops and art galleries, are all within walking distance of Goulding Place, a street that just oozes charm and a certain affability.

FrontDoor CEO Terry Russell was on hand for his new community’s open house on Goulding – a mixture of single-family homes and a choice among tri-level town homes.

The Kingston town homes range in the $600K to $700K area. The Barrington town homes begin in the $800K, and single-family homes on Windy Pines Trail begin at $1 million.

“Our property starts 500 feet from Canton Street,” Russell said. “We’re 6 minutes from Salt’s.”

Of course that’s the Salt Factory, Canton Street’s popular gastropub with its craft beers. It’s just one of many bistros that line the popular street. Russell likes this Goulding project about as much as any he has ever built, and he has built a few.

Russell is a 30-year veteran homebuilder. He earned his spurs putting in 22 years at John Wieland Homes & Neighborhoods including his last five years as its CEO. He’s earned his share of indus-

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The Barrington tri-level’s lower floor is ideal for entertaining.

try accolades too, including the 2005 national award as “America’s Best Builder.”

Russell seemed laid back June 25 sitting in the model of his Open House for the Goulding project. And maybe he just had a right to kick back.

“You know, this is the first time I ever had half the homes sold before I had an Open House,” he said. “But the location is superb.”

And it’s true. Of the 41-home projects, 21 homes are already sold. The model he sits in is one of the Barrington town homes which can range from 3,400 square feet to around 4,500 square feet, depending how much the owners want to expand.

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FrontDoor’s Barrington town homes exemplify the company’s idea of “Urban-Suburban.” space becomes an office on one level, laundry room perhaps upstairs, and in the lower level a wine cellar.

“It is the lifestyle that attracts folks,” Russell said. “I’ve met everyone who has bought in here. They all say the same thing. It’s a wonderful community. This is for people who enjoy life and want to engage with the community.”

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Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com Today, it is fluid, connected and it has a crown jewel called Ponce City Market.

Ponce City Market opened two years ago and was quickly written about in papers across the country who marveled at the project’s massive-scale, and the developer’s creative use of a warehouse built in 1925. According to the project’s owner, Jamestown Properties, the 2.1 million square-foot building is the largest still-standing brick building in the southeastern U.S. So what exactly has this historical relic become? A magnet for high-tech companies looking to lure tomorrow’s industry leaders.

The massive, nine-story building is a small city combining office, residential and retail space. There are more than 300,000 square feet of shops and restaurants, more than 500 square feet of leased office space, and several floors of residential ‘flats’ ranging from 1-bedroom studios going for $1,625 a month, to three-bedroom plans at $3,270 a month. The office development has become a mecca for high tech businesses who have moved headquarters and regional headquarters there including Cardlytics, MailChimp, howstuffworks, athenahealth(who moved from Alpharetta into the facility), and Techstars.

I had lunch this week with an intown agent friend of mine and took the opportunity to walk around Ponce City Market. When you walk around

the building, you feel like you are certainly some where. And if you are me, you also feel old. The ‘Food Hall’ is a wide-open area of tables surrounded by restaurants and was filled with young millennials eating together, then going back to their offices for work. It was really great to see such energy swirling throughout this impressive old building. huge and lined with large, metal posts connected to each other by long metal I beams. The building is U-shaped with an open courtyard filled with patios and surrounded by shops and restaurants.

The famed Beltline actually goes right through the building and into an upper portion of the courtyard . I believe this is where the Beltline ends on the north side.

This building seems to be everything corporations want in a building these days as everyone rushes to compete for millennial employees.

(Almost everything: it’s 1.2 miles away from the nearest MARTA rail station, but it is on the bus line). Millennials like adaptive-reuse. They don’t like waste. They like things that are created from honest and good intentions.

Like turning a vacant building that was once used as a Sears, Roebuck & Co. warehouse, then taken over as Atlanta’s City Hall East, and giving it a new life as one of the most talked about mixed-use projects in the country. Or, as with the Beltline, like

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taking an old, unused rail line and turning it into a non-stop bike trail around the city.

I live in the northern suburbs where most everything is fairly new.

There are not as many opportunities for adaptive-reuse. Most of the stuff up here was built in the last 30 years. An abandoned warehouse built 30 years ago is likely a corrugated metal building. I’m not sure we would attract too many new businesses to a corrugated metal warehouse.

It was done in Downtown Roswell where a developer converted several old mill-town residences built in the late 1880’s into modern condos. And on Roswell’s Canton Street where the city’s first commercial district from the 1800’s was converted into a very successful strip of fantastic restaurants and shops.

There is a certain feel you get being in those old buildings that you don’t get in any of the new ones. You are surrounded by the history. You feel part of a much bigger picture.

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Radar Sign locally owned business Now has signs in all 50 states

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Have you ever driven down a road not really paying attention to how fast you’re going when you suddenly see a sign flashing your speed?

Well those signs are produced by a company called Radar Sign, which just happens to be based in Forsyth County.

The signs are intended to calm and slow down speeders by alerting them of their speed in real time. The sign uses radar to detect the speed of the vehicle, and flashes the number on the LED display, usually under the speed limit of road.

According to the company, tests repeatedly show that speeders will slow down up to 80 percent of the time when alerted by a radar sign. Typical speed reductions are 10 to 20 percent.

And overall compliance with the posted speed limit will go up by 30 to 60 percent.

“This works physiologically on the brain,” said Charlie Robeson, director of sales and marketing for the company. “While driving, people are on autopilot. All of a sudden, out of the corner of their eye they see this sign flashing. And they then realize they’re doing 10 or 15 over and back down a few miles.”

This concept is so popular, there are

products in all 50 states, Canada and U.S. military bases overseas.

“We’ve had year-over-year growth every year since (we began in 2004),” Robeson said. “We always seem to sell more than the previous year. So I guess they work and people like them.”

But the business had a humble beginning. Twelve years ago, three friends, Barry Ward, Ken Bass and Robeson, were sitting around eating burgers and drinking beer when they started discussing what they wanted to do for the rest of their lives.

The concept of radar came around and what they could possibly do with radar. Bass said he’d like to have something in his front yard that would start flashing lights if someone sped by his house, encouraging those drivers to slow down.

From there, the business was born.

Things moved quickly for the business when six months after their brainstorming party they had a prototype, six months after that they had a website, and then six more months later they had their first sale.

They never looked back.

The group then spent a lot of time doing research about the product. They began speaking with police chiefs and public works staffers and felt like there was a need for a product of this kind.

But even with the need for the signs, it was still a leap of faith, he said.

For the first five years, all of the signs sold were not seen by customers.

After visiting the website, customers would read about the product then call

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Charlie Robeson points at one of the signs currently being built.

and place an order.

“It was an unusual thing to do in your 50s,” Robeson said. “It was a complete turn from everything any of us had ever done before.”

But their trust in each other and the product worked out as they’ve now have sold more than 6,000 signs.

Initially the group thought these signs would be enticing to homeowner associations. They are the largest group interested in the signs, but only making up about 5 percent of business.

Instead, the big buyers are cities, counties and police departments.

In fact, the public safety customers often use the signs to track data of car speeds. They use a Bluetooth transmit-

ter or Wi-Fi inside the signs to pull up information and keep tabs on speeders.

As the company is still on the smaller side with just 16 employees, the company is always looking to make improvements on its products. Next up, they are looking to start exporting outside of the country.

The more signs the better, as Robeson said, a pedestrian hit by a car at 40 mph has a 90 percent fatality rate. But at 20 mph the fatality rate decreases to 10 percent.

“We enjoy this business because we know we’re doing good,” he said. “At the end of the day, the roads are safer.”

For information on Radar Sign, visit radarsign.com.

glad to oblige as it is a focus of the development.

FrontDoor also did a masterful job managing the topography, a sticking point with the Roswell City Council.

“The council had some problems in the past with the way some developers were not smart in managing their retaining walls.

We’ve done a great job,” Russell said.

Indeed, one retaining wall is really a pocket park costing $1 million and circles about a quarter-acre of

sell said FrontDoor worked well with the HPC. “At the end of the day, we love being focused on the details,” he said. “That goes for interiors as well. Town homes provide a whole range of design choices and design elements. It’s not 3,500 square feet in a box.”

Russell has friends who live in two of the homes on Goulding. He said he spends a lot of time in the neighborhood.

“I think the real charm of the place is Roswell itself. These are neighborhoods where you get out and walk in the street. You just love it.”

Builder: Continued from Page 15 “We only control what the exterior looks like. I wanted to see the inside,” Lynch said. “A lot of people were upset with the townhouses, but it really is not a lot of density.

“And they preserved a lot of woods.

It is a good looking development.”

The 16-acre property has come a long way since FrontDoor plunked down $16 million for it in 2014.

Lynch was also pleased FrontDoor preserved the Goulding Place, built in 1857 and listed on the Georgia Register of Historic Places.

“Before FrontDoor, you really could not see Goulding Place – only from a distance. Now people can, and it will be on the Historical Tour of Homes,” Lynch said.

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FrontDoor takes a construction necessity, such as a retaining wall, and turns it into a design element – in this case a pocket park.

Preserving that historic home was a high priority for the Historic Preservation Commission, but FrontDoor was

the property.

Being located in the Historic District brings its special headaches, but Rus-

correction biz spotlight Eye Associates of North Atlanta correct phone number is 470-767-8287.

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ACT1 Theater presents “Seussical,” a musical that melds classic Dr. Seuss tales together and brings to life timeless characters like Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Jojo and more. Shows run from July 14-Aug. 7, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. It will be performed at the Alpharetta Presbyterian Church on 180 Academy St., Alpharetta. Tickets start at $20 for adult, $17 for child, and can be purchased at act1theater.com Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/Calednar.

EVENTS: YOGA AT TOWN SQUARE

What: As part of its Summer of Fun series, the city of Roswell invites everyone join a free yoga session at town square.

All levels welcome.

When: Saturday, July 9, 9-10 a.m.

Where: Town Square, 610 South Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

SUMMER SATURDAYS AT THE MUSEUM

What: The Computer Museum will be open to the public on select days. One of the top vintage computer collections in the world, the exhibit includes the earliest computers and video games.

When: Saturday, July 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Kings Market Center, 1425 Market Blvd. Suite 200, Roswell Cost: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, $5 for children ages 5-17 More info: computermuseumofamerica. com

INTRODUCTION TO SOAP MAKING

What: In just two hours, learn the art of homemade soap making. Perfect for gifts and decorations. All materials are included in the cost.

When: Saturday, July 9, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Sawnee Arts Center 2202 Canton Highway, Cumming Cost: $45 More info and registration: SawneeArt. org

COMPUTER BASICS CLASS

What: Register to attend a class by Bluehair Technology that goes over all the basics of a computer. Learn about online safety, using email, social media, useful apps and more.

When: Saturday, July 9, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $10 More info: JohnsCreekGA.gov/ParkPlace

MOVIES AT NEWTOWN PARK

What: A free featured movie presented on a huge outdoor screen offers family fun for the summer season. Pre-show includes an inflatable moonwalk, face painting, children’s activities and more.

Film starts at dusk.

When: Saturday, July 9, 7 p.m.

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

What: Georgia Teens Ride with P.R.I.D.E. is offering a free program addressing driver’s attitude, knowledge and behavior. Students will learn about laws, crash dynamics and peer pressure.

When: Tuesday, July 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Milton City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107 F, Milton More info and registration: cityofmiltonga.us

SUNSET SIPS

What: Enjoy a laid back, family-friendly evening with local musician Garrett Douglas.

When: Thursday, July 14, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: Free for members, price included with general admission for non-members More info: chattnaturecenter.org

DATE NIGHT ON THE RIVER

What: Come relax at the Chattahoochee Nature Center on this adults-only, 2 ½-hour sunset evening paddle. Ages 21 and older.

When: Ongoing 5-9 p.m.

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $30 general public, $25 members More info: Check availability and register at chattnaturecenter.org/families/ canoe-programs

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JOHNS CREEK FARMERS MARKET

What: Held at the Newton Park Amphitheater, each market features more than 25 local farmers and vendors with organic and/or sustainable foods and produce.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, through Sept. 13.

Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: JohnsCreekGA.gov

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: ROSWELL’S SUMMER PUPPET SERIES

What: Lee Bryan “That Puppet Guy” presents “Travelin’ Tales” as part of Roswell’s family-friendly Summer Puppet Series. Show times available at roswellgov.com.

When: July 5-9 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $5 per ticket, children under 2 get in free.

More info: 770-594-6232, roswellgov. com

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GA. 400 HOSPITALITY HIGHWAY BIKE RIDE

What: Join 2,000 other riders and embark on a 9, 27, 45, 60 or 100 mile ride along some of Georgia’s best roads, including Ga. 400 from Holcomb Bridge to Northridge, where all lanes will be closed. Celebrate at the finish line with food and entertainment.

When: Sunday, July 10, 7 a.m.

Where: Sky Zone, 1425 Market Blvd., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $60 for adults More info and registration: ga400century.com

PUNCHLINE COMEDY AT AVALON

What: Free stand-up comedy routines will be performed with food and drink offerings. Event may be cancelled in the case of poor weather.

When: Monday, July 11, 7:30-9 p.m.

Where: Palmer Plaza, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info: experienceavalon.com

What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 29.

Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Alpharetta’s Food Truck Alley on Thursday evenings offers a variety of six to eight rotating area food trucks.

When: Thursdays, 5-9 p.m., through Oct. 20.

Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon.

Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St.,

BOB BAKERT AND FRIENDS

What: Bob Bakert and Friends will perform songs from the ‘60s and ‘70s as part of the Sundays on the River Concert series.

When: Friday, July 10, 7 p.m.

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: Tickets starting from $17.50, discounts available More info and to order tickets: freshtix. com

ROSWELL SUMMER PUPPET SERIES What: Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets presents “Migration” as part of Roswell’s family-friendly Summer Puppet Series. Show times available at roswellgov.com.

When: July 11-16 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $5 per ticket, children under 2 get in free.

More info: 770-594-6232, roswellgov. com

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ALMOST HEAVEN, JOHN DENVER’S AMERICA

What: “Almost Heaven, John Denver’s America” returns to the Georgia Ensemble Theatre to celebrate the ‘60s and ‘70s singer, John Denver.

When: Thursdays through Saturdays, July 14-30, 8 p.m.

Where: Ben Brady Pavilion, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: Tickets starting at $15 More info: get.org, 770-641-1260

LIBRARY EVENTS: MIDDAY AT MILTON BOOK CLUB

Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075

PUPPET SHOW: BUTTERFLY BALLAD

What: Butterfly Ballad tells the story of Katy and Kevin Caterpillar as they grow from egg to caterpillar, chrysalis and butterfly, and take their migration to Mexico. Presented by Piccadilly Puppets.

When: Wednesday, July 13, 10:3011:30 a.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

What: Everyone can join this book club in discussing this month’s book, the historical thriller “The Pillars of the Earth” by Ken Follett. This book and its discussion are suggested for adults.

When: Friday, July 8, noon-1 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Branch Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or Julia.Padgett@ fultoncountyga.gov

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What: Students can take a full-length, proctored, mock test to learn what to expect on the SAT. Participants will receive a report with a comprehensive analysis of their performance after completion.

When: Friday, July 8, 10 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Branch Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta Registration: applerouth.com/ schools/116842 More info: afpls.org

PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM SUPPORT CLASS

What: Learn about how to help the body as it grows and shifts during pregnancy. The class also outlines how to create a healthy beginning for both the mother and child during the first three months after birth.

When: Saturday, July 9, 1-2 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Branch Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org

SHAKESPEARE REMIX

What: Forefront Arts will teach teens how to understand and perform a short Shakespearean passage in a fun and engaging way. Register to participate.

When: Sunday, July 10, 3-5 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Branch Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: marcia. divack@fultoncountyga.gov

VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

What: Make a difference by volunteering at the libraries. Multiple opportunities with a wide range of interests are available for volunteers.

When: Monday, July 11, 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Branch Library, 115

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What: Rock bands Modest Mouse and Brand New are teaming up to play live at Chastain Park as part of their 2016 tour.

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Home repair scams can jeopardize the independence of older adults by robbing them of money and equity in their home, as well as threatening their safety.

Fortunately, there are solutions.

A new brochure, “Home Improvement Scams—Tools for Reducing Your Risk,�

has been released by the Eldercare Locator to provide detailed recommendations that seniors can use to safeguard their financial future.

The brochure provides information and resources that can help older adults avoid being targeted in the first place and guidance on what to do if you are a victim of this type of scam. It also features a handy checklist to help homeowners select a reputable contractor.

This is an essential publication for any older adult interested in undertaking a home repair project armed with information that will help to ensure it is a success. To order a copy, visit the Eldercare Locator at www.eldercare.gov.

The Eldercare Locator, a public service of the Administration for Community Living/Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is a nationwide service that connects older adults and their caregivers with information and referrals to local providers and programs. The tollfree number is (800) 677-1116.

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REAL ESTATE REPORT • Sponsored Section

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By Bill Rawlings Vice President/Managing Broker, North Atlanta. Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty Summer is in full bloom, and it is time to take advantage of the beautiful weather while taking care of your home and improving some things around the house before the colder months come back around.

Power washing: Brighten the exterior of your home and walkways with a power washing, this is for an easy and immediate improvement. Power washing is great to do before a party or summer gathering in your yard for a little extra ‘wow!’ Hire a professional or go the “do-it-yourself’ route and rent the equipment from a local hardware store.

Paint: A fresh coat of a paint will go a long way and will not break the bank.

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Johns Creek resident crowned Miss Georgia 2016 Former Northview student bound for Atlantic City

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@northfulton.com COLUMBUS, Ga. — Johns Creek’s very own Patricia Ford was recently crowned as 2016’s Miss Georgia. She along with the other top 15 contestants met in Columbus June 17 to compete in the televised final rounds for the 72nd annual Miss Georgia pageant.

As winner, Ford received $15,000 in scholarship awards and the chance to compete in the national 2017 Miss America pageant.

“I’m honored, I’m really grateful that I was chosen to represent our state in Miss America,” said Ford. “I’m just really excited for all that’s going to happen this next year.”

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state competed for this year’s scholarship and title. Their preliminary competitions included interview, swimsuit, talent and evening wear portions. The interview round alone narrowed the field down from 49 to 15 contestants.

It was the most challenging portion for Ford.

“Many people don’t realize that to compete in the Miss America organization, you have to have a 10-minute private interview with the five judges.

They can ask you anything from your personal life to pop culture to politics,” Ford said. “They want to see that you are intelligent, knowledgeable and aware of what’s going on in the world.”

For the talent portion, Ford danced ballet on pointe, a skill she nurtured in her hometown dance studio.

Ford was convinced to start competing in pageants during her sophomore year at the Georgia Institute of Technology. While she was pursuing an undergraduate degree in business, a friend reminded her about her childhood dreams and eventually inspired Ford to enter Miss Georgia.

“As a little girl, I’d always seen Miss America on TV, and thought it looked like so much fun,” she said. “I really looked up to all these girls that were performing on TV. It was something that I would have loved to do one day, but honestly, I never thought I really could.”

It was also during her time at Tech that Ford found the organization she would promote for her Miss Georgia platform. She discovered the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals through her sorority and became passionate about their mission to raise awareness and funds for children’s hospitals across the state.

Photo by Matt Boyd

Johns Creek native Patricia Ford is crowned Miss Georgia 2016. She graduated from Northview High School.

Along with that work, Ford also chose to promote a message of respect and celebration for all forms of diversity. The issue hits close to home for Ford, who is biracial.

“My mom is Chinese and my dad is Caucasian. I grew up getting to decide if I wanted to use chopsticks or a fork at dinner,” Ford said.

Growing up, she often went on trips between China and America, where she was exposed to the arts and customs of both. It was on these excursions that she learned to balance and blend her parents’ cultures and embrace her own heritage as a whole. She now wants to

help others celebrate their differences.

“I think it’s really evident right now with what’s happening in politics and the news,” Ford said. “But even with bullying, the underlying theme is [the need for] respecting people who are different from you.”

As Miss Georgia, Ford will spend her year promoting her platforms on cultural understanding, the Children’s Miracle Network and healthy living by attending speaking events at schools and in other public areas. She will also be preparing for the Miss America pageant, which will start airing Sept. 11 in Atlantic City, N.J.

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Utilities Service Georgia Transmission Corporation: Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment AGENCY: Rural Utilities Service, USDA ACTION: Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment for Public Review SUMMARY: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) has issued an Environmental Assessment (EA) to meet its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and RUS’s Environmental and Policies and Procedures (7 CFR Part 1970) in relation to possible financial assistance for a proposed project by Georgia Transmission Corporation. The project consists of building a 230 kV transmission line and modifying associated facilities in Forsyth County, Georgia. Georgia Transmission Corporation may request that RUS provide financial assistance for the project. RUS may consider a funding request, thereby making it an undertaking subject to review under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), 16 USC 470(f), and its implementing regulation, “Protection of Historic Properties” (36 CFR Part 800). 2 DATES: Written comments on this Notice must be received on or before 14 days from the issuance of this Notice.

ADDRESSES: To obtain copies of the EA or for further information, contact: Ms. Lauren McGee Rayburn, Environmental Scientist, USDA/Rural Development, 84 Coxe Ave., Suite 1E, Asheville, NC 28801; telephone: (202) 695-2540; fax: (202) 690-0649, or e-mail: lauren.rayburn@wdc.usda.gov. A copy of the EA may be viewed at the Forsyth County Public Library, located at: 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA 30040.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Georgia Transmission Corporation (Georgia Transmission) proposes to construct 7.4 miles of 230 kV line to connect the Cumming 230 kV Substation to the Pinecrest (formerly known as the Sharon Springs) 230/115 kV Switching Station. Line construction would require new equipment at the existing substation and switching station, although no new land disturbance would be required at the Cumming Substation. The transmission line would primarily follow existing road or highway righ-of-way.

As part of its environmental review process, RUS must also take into account the effect of the proposed Project on historic properties in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Pursuant to 36 CFR § 800.2(d)(3), the Agency is using its procedures for public involvement under NEPA to meet is responsibilities to solicit and consider the views of the public during Section 106 review. Accordingly, 3 comments submitted in response to the EA will be considered by agency decision makers under Section 106 as well as NEPA. Alternatives considered by RUS and Georgia Transmission include (a) no action alternative, (b) electrical alternatives, and (c) alternative routes. An environmental report that describes the project in detail and discusses its anticipated environmental impacts was prepared by Georgia Transmission. RUS has reviewed and accepted the document as its EA for the proposed project. The EA is available for public review at the addresses provided in this Notice. Questions and comments should be sent to RUS at the mailing or e-mail addresses provided in this Notice. RUS should receive written comments on the EA on or before 14 days from the issuance of this Notice to ensure that they are considered in its environmental impact determination.

Should RUS, based on its EA, determine that the impacts of the construction and operation of the proposed project would have no significant environmental impact, it will prepare a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). Public notification of the FONSI would be published in newspapers with circulation in the project area. Any final action by RUS related to the proposed project will be subject to, and contingent upon, compliance with all relevant Federal, State and local environmental laws and regulations, and completion of the environmental review requirements as prescribed in RUS’s Environmental Policies and Procedures (7 CFR Part 1970).

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CADNET ADS

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