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Commission salary examined

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Forsyth goes back to school Read more, Pages 11 – 12

Duncan wins Lt. Gov. nomination

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Megan and Paul Cromie are joining Forsyth County Schools this year and keeping teaching a family tradition.

Nearly 400 new educators learn the basics about teaching in Forsyth County at the annual New Educator Orientation at Denmark High School.

Music Fest is big success

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Public Safety

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities have arrested a man suspected of deceiving clients during boat sales.

Bradley Shane Watson, 50, of Cumming, was arrested July 18 for theft by deception and deposit account fraud after a months-long investigation.

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation May 18 into

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Convicted felon arrested for stealing 8 guns FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 52-yearold man was arrested recently after he was found to be in possession of multiple firearms that he reportedly stole.

A deputy pulled over a car on Dawsonville Highway when they found out its registration was suspended and it appeared to be uninsured.

The driver said it was likely uninsured, and a check of his driver’s license found it has been suspended since 2006.

During an inspection, deputies found a black zip-up bag which reminded the deputy of a residential burglary they worked earlier that day where a similar

Clarification In the July 12 edition of the Forsyth Herald, the caption for the “Camelot” show at the Cumming Playhouse should have identified Emi Mastey as Queen Guinevere and Joel Altherer as King Arthur.

Watson, who operates Shane Watson’s Guide Service located on Matt Highway in Cumming.

During the investigation, multiple complainants came forward from Forsyth County and different jurisdictions claiming false boat sales and large boat deals that never closed. After multiple interviews in Forsyth, review of banking records and search warrants, detectives secured four arrest warrants for Watson.

Watson was arrested and transported

to the Forsyth County Detention Center on three counts of felony theft by deception and one count of felony deposit account fraud for bad checks.

Aiken County, South Carolina, Hall County and Milton police have Watson also issued arrest warrants for Watson relating to bad checks.

bag was stolen.

Inside the bag, there were two pistols, two shot guns and four rifles. A glass smoking pipe with white residue was found under the driver’s seat.

The man said he was a convicted felon and said he wasn’t going to tell the deputy where he got the weapons, but instead said, “let’s just say I found them.”

Deputies contacted the owner of the weapons who described the same guns found in the car.

The man was arrested for eight counts of possession of firearm by convicted felon, seven counts of theft by receiving firearm, possession of firearm during the commission of a felony, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug-related objects, driving while license suspended, suspected registration and no insurance.

A band member said he didn’t see what started the argument, but heard the musician arguing with a man who “said he was a Navy Seal and that he could end up dead,” according to an incident report.

The restaurant manager said the man had been hired to play that night and had played in the past. She said she had to delay the show due to weather, and that he became upset and started to drink. She said he was “noticeably intoxicated and agitated when he played his show.”

He reportedly began to swear at customers, which the manager said upset them. She gave the man his check, and told him to leave but he refused. Security attempted to remove him, but he physically resisted, so 911 was called.

The customer the man was arguing with was also intoxicated, but kept saying the musician was belligerent and inappropriate.

He said the musician was trying to get the man’s friends to fight him, but the man kept them apart.

The restaurant manager expressed a desire to have the musician banned from the property. The man was given a criminal trespass warning.

Musician inuslts patrons during gig at marina FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 58-yearold self-employed musician was banned from Pelican Pete’s at Port Royale Marina after he reportedly tried to start a fight with a customer.

Deputies were told by multiple witnesses the man was trying to pick fights with people. When he was told to get his stuff and leave, the man became agitated.

Victim blames car damage on alleged gang member FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man says he thinks it was an apparent gang member who threw bricks into his car’s windshield recently.

The 36-year-old victim said someone threw two bricks into the windshield of his 2003 Acura. He told authorities he suspected a woman and a man associated with the street gang, “Ghost Face Gangsters.”

The week prior, the victim said the man and woman were throwing rocks at his house. He called the Sheriff’s Office at the time, but no action was taken.

The incident may have been sparked because of a former relationship the victim had with the woman.

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NEWS

Report shows support for commissioner salary increase

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A new study shows Forsyth County Commission members may be getting shafted on pay and compensation.

The study, approved last year at a cost of $20,000, assessed the commission’s current workload and compensation against those of neighboring counties.

Stephen Egan, senior vice president and project manager for The Mercer Group, which conducted the study, said there is little research on commissioner compensation statewide or nationally.

“I think you get paid a little bit less than what you should,” Egan said. “You were generally on target for what you’re talking about last summer. That particularly relates to the workload and coverage you have for a county versus having cities doing governance and work. You’re moving in the right direction with the discussion you had to raise everybody’s salary.”

Egan said his group researched job requirements, citizen expectations,

county resources, candidate pool, compensation changes and comparative compensation with six local counties.

Those counties included Cherokee, Clayton, Douglas, Hall, Henry and Pauling, with Gwinnett and Cobb to expand the larger county sample.

“We didn’t do an in-depth workload analysis for you or these other counties,” Egan said. “But we did learn Forsyth has some reason to think your workload as elected county board members would be at the top of the comparative list.

You’re fast growing, you have sophisticated, engaged citizens, you have a lot of planning and zoning activity and a lot of infrastructure planning.”

Based on information taken from senior county officials, the study said population alone isn’t a good indicator of the board’s workload. Other factors, such as growth and the degree to which municipalities provide services within the county, are also important, the study concluded.

The workload for commissioners is tailored for a part-time position, but it is more than that, according to the study. Board members report working

anywhere from 25-50 hours a week.

Additionally, the board members said citizens expect them to be available full time, and are often pressured to respond quickly on social media.

Egan said Forsyth County differs from other counties in that it has one small city.

“Compared to the others, they have three to seven cities that take up a significant population of the land area of those counties,” he said.

Currently, the commission chairman receives $36,748 base salary and $41,686 total with various supplements and a 2.5 percent increase for serving full term.

Board members receive $34,901 base salary and either $37,404 or $39,657 in total with the supplements and the same percentage increase.

State law authorizes a percent increase for each term completed of up to 7.5 percent in total.

In addition to their salary, board members are eligible for the county’s 401K plan, healthcare and a county cell phone and computer. The board uses their personal vehicles with no automo-

bile use allowance, aside from mileage reimbursement.

Egan said the research showed the higher paid chairmen were in full-time roles in their counties.

“They were at $90,000-125,000 and more,” he said. “The three who were in part-time roles, were paid similar or maybe even less than what you have now.”

Board members have argued that better pay draws better candidates. Others, though, have argued they don’t want applicants to run simply for the salary. Many board members agreed they shouldn’t be paid more than teachers, firefighters and police officers.

Another aspect the study looked into is how board members are supported in other counties, both from administrative or technical help.

“You basically have one person supporting you administratively,” he said.

“Then you have some others in the county manager’s office who help with some tasks.”

The report said the county used to have a support position for each board member, but they “weren’t busy enough to justify.”

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Two companies that focus on monitoring shortterm rental properties may take over the process of checking on the rentals in the county.

The companies will make presentations Aug. 2 at the Board of Commissioners meeting.

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One of the firms, Host Compliance, bills itself as a “short-term rental compliance monitoring and enforcement solution for local governments.”

Host Compliance’s services include: • Implementing fair and effective shortterm rental ordinances • Identifying privately-owned shortterm residential properties on behalf of local governments • Monitoring and enforcing registraBOC Short Term Rental Analysis tion, permitting and lodging tax compliance • Registering, processing and verifying permit applications (online and offline) Color by: • Providing 24/7 telephone hotline Source services for neighbors and other stakeholders to anonymously report Airbnb and resolve issues with short-term HomeAway renters without involving law enforcement officials • Identifying tax under-reporting and Forsyth County Government/Special other fraudulent practices This graphic shows the sample types and locations of current short-term rentals in© 5 mi County Manager Eric Johnson said the presentations will be used for information only purposes, and the county may pursue a competitive procurement.

At its July 19 meeting, the Forsyth County Commission voted to hold a fourth public hearing on the topic at its Aug. 2 meeting.

As it stands now, the proposed ordinance would require short-term renters to

Forsyth County.

apply for a permit and would limit shortterm rentals to a twice-a-month maximum and a six-night minimum, which many renters argue is too restrictive.

Due largely to the attraction of Lake Lanier, Forsyth County now has more than 400 short-term rental properties, many in residential areas and whose

owners advertise on sites like Airbnb and Vacation Rental by Owner.

The current codes governing shortterm rental properties were written in the 1990s, and many residents have said the law fails to address the disruption to the neighborhoods that mass short-term rentals can cause.

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Duncan wins uphill battle in GOP race for lieutenant governor

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — As the presumed underdog in the Republican race for lieutenant governor, former state Rep. Geoff Duncan pulled for a miracle July 24 when the results rolled in for the runoff.

Duncan scored a narrow win over state Sen. David Shafer by roughly 1,700 votes. It was a remarkable outcome, considering Shafer garnered nearly 50 percent of the votes in the May primary, while Duncan took 27 percent.

“I received dozens of phone calls from important people around the state telling me to get out of the race,” Duncan said.

“They said to let David take the victory.

I said our team has worked hard to get to this point. We earned the right to be in the runoff. It was part of our plan to get there and we are going to continue to work hard, knock on doors and get our message out. That’s exactly what we did.

To think we went from 49 percent versus 27 percent, to 50.5 percent to 49.5 percent is amazing.”

Duncan was first elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2012 for the newly formed 26th District, which includes much of eastern Forsyth

County.

Duncan and his wife, Brooke, attend Browns Bridge Church where they heard a message called “Recovery Road” that challenged him to stop complaining and start getting involved in the Duncan issues around the community, state and country.

He won his House seat by a narrow margin of 55 votes, he said.

“My mindset was I either wanted to be in charge or go home,” Duncan said.

“I felt there was a better way to do things but it wasn’t worth the sacrifice away from my family and business to go down there, play nice and do the things you need to do to become chairman or climb the ladder. I felt like my leadership style of policy over politics could be something that could work well.”

About 18 months ago, he announced his intention to run for lieutenant governor.

He said he knew it was an uphill climb, but he felt like he had a great message that the people should be more in charge than the government.

“We started this process as probably

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the biggest underdog in the history of Georgia for a statewide race, and I’m not even close to embellishing that,” Duncan said. “We probably had less than 1 percent name ID and of course I was running against somebody who’s been in state politics for 30 years and won a secretary of state nomination in 1996, who eventually got beat by a Democrat.”

If Duncan and his team could reach enough people in the state, he said they could light a grassroots fire that would take off.

He credits much of his success to his supporters, including his neighbors in Forsyth County whom he said “showed up in a huge way” at the polls.

“We put a lot of hard work in and spent 18 months traveling the state,” Duncan said. “Initially, our goal was to get to the runoff. We continued to be an underdog all the way up until the night of the election. I can guarantee the 1,700 votes I won by came from signs being waived at polling stations right up until the last hours of the election. We worked hard up until the finish line.”

The results of the runoff were so close, Shafer may pursue a recount.

“We’re confident in the numbers

and victory,” Duncan said. “We will wait for due process to play out here. I am already working on the plan to take on a well-funded and prepared Democrat in November. Our team is continuing.

The next day after the election, we were around the table at 7:30 a.m. making calls to do what we have to to win this general election.”

This campaign was more than winning an election, he said, but rather about starting a movement.

He said he thinks Georgians relate and appreciate the fact he is a father to three kids in the Forsyth County public school system, is a small business owner and is rooted in his faith and community.

“At the end of the day, these campaigns come down to hard work and connecting with the voters,” Duncan said. “More people in Georgia represent my outside approach as the best path forward to solving problems here than a career politician. It’s my perspective that puts me in the best position to lead the Senate that tackles problems through the same lens the folks out there who are voting for are looking through.”

To learn more about Duncan’s platform, visit teamduncan.org.

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SCHOOLS

Forsyth tops state for Milestones scores

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Schools again leads the state in standardize testing scores.

Results from the 2018 Georgia Milestones show end-of-course scores for geometry, 9th grade literature, algebra 1, American literature, biology and economics were the highest in Georgia for large school systems with more than 1,000 students in the content area.

Georgia Milestones assesses student learning along four levels of performance — beginning, developing, proficient and distinguished learners. The school system says these designations shift the focus away from test scores and attempt to capture their learning progress.

The district’s physical science and U.S. history scores were second in the state for large systems.

For the end-of-grade scores, Forsyth Schools had the top scores in Georgia for English language arts for grades 4, 6 and 7; math for grades 4 and 5; and social studies for eighth grade.

For large systems, the district’s scores for all other content areas were also the highest in Georgia.

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Forsyth Schools 1 in 17 to receive AAA bond rating FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Standard & Poor’s Global Rating has upgraded Forsyth County Schools to the highest possible bond rating, AAA. Standard and Poor’s provides market intelligence in the form of credit ratings, research and leadership.

In 2017, the district received an upgrade to AAA from Moody’s.

Currently only 17 school districts in the nation receive AAA ratings from both agencies. Two are in Georgia.

Standard & Poor’s currently rates 4,782 school districts and has assigned AAA ratings to only 86. Moody’s currently rates 13,363 school districts with only 88 having a AAA rating.

“We are very proud that both agencies have recognized our continued efforts to be responsible stewards of taxpayer funds,” Superintendent Jeff Bearden said. “Having the highest possible credit rating is a benefit for taxpayers with lower interest rates on the sale of our bonds. Our Board of Education and staff have a strong record of fiscal balance, sound reserves and financial accountability.”

Forsyth Schools is the seventh largest school district in Georgia, and the second to receive the AAA rating from Standard & Poor’s. The first is Gwinnett County Public Schools, the largest school district in Georgia.

Additionally, Forsyth is the only school district in the state to receive a three-year consecutive 5-out-of-5 Star Financial Efficiency Rating from the Georgia Department of Education. dents and staff on the Georgia Milestones,” Superintendent Jeff Bearden said. “These assessments provide us valuable information to support and grow student learning for not only the next grade level, but also for college and

career readiness.”

Scores were compared between students who performed at the achievement levels of proficient and above.

Students in grades 3-8 take an endof-grade assessment in English language

arts and mathematics. Students in grades 5-8 are also assessed in science and social studies.

The 2017 Georgia Milestones end-ofgrade scores show Forsyth schools had the top scores in the state in all content areas for large school systems with over 600 students in the content area.

The district’s high schools took the top spot in the 2017 Milestones testing end-of-course scores for multiple courses for large systems.

In 2016, the district finished first in the state for the end-of-grade scores in English language arts for fifth grade; math for grades 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8; and social studies for grades 4-7.

Additionally, in 2016 the district had the second highest scores in the state in English language arts for most of its elementary grades and in math for sixth grade. Students in grades 5 and 7 placed second in science.

In 2016, Forsyth’s end-of-course scores for ninth grade literature, American literature, algebra 1, geometry, biology, physical science and economics were all within the top five scores for Georgia.

To view a complete breakdown of Forsyth’s scores, visit https://bit. ly/2OnDBLu.

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OPINION

After the hike 8 | August 2, 2018 | Forsyth Herald | ForsythHerald.com

In September it will be two years since I finished my Appalachian Trail hike.

Time has rushed by like a runaway train since I returned to civilization – as I knew it would. I did Ray appen the hike because I Publisher ray@appenmediagroup.com wanted to slow down time, and it worked.

It really worked. But everything has a cost, so now life is making up for it.

I still have remnants of what the trail gifted me — the lifelines it offers.

Most of those remnants are people, my “hiker trash” peeps I met out there on the sides of mountains, in crowded shelters, on isolated forest paths lined with rock walls covered in felt-like green moss — drenched in the rain at night with Queen’s Sweeper running down a lonely ridge, dodging lightening strikes; summiting sleepy, defiant, cloud-covered mountains in New Hampshire with Mercury and Minion; walking through those slices of time from years ago, off the beaten path trail-towns, down their quiet streets with Stan; sitting on a bench in front of the little post office in Vermont in the afternoon sun and watching people come and go; talking with a waitress who now cares for her invalid mother and who used to take care of hikers in the trail restaurant she worked in; collapsing and near exhaustion at the last hostel in Maine before the hundred-mile woods whose owner served us mountainous stacks of pancakes, hash browns and warm maple syrup and then played

Beatles songs on the piano without stopping with Two-Pack and Pirate just a few days away from the end; Mount Katahdin which I climbed alone starting in the night then through the clouds as dawn broke and the wind picked up and chilled me to the core with only a couple hundred yards to go.

And I am still coming down from that mountain. I suspect I always will.

It seems like the trail was some sort of magic spell, one that swept me up for half a year and which still lingers.

Yes I am back in Alpharetta, but it seems like every so often, my hiker peeps reach back out to me and restore just enough of that spell to power me through and forward.

Humdinger, who I walked back off the edge of a cliff one afternoon and cared for just long enough to stop her trail meltdown, emailed me yesterday.

She is a retired physician who had hiked all over the world. We never really hiked together but had brief moments — pitching tents at the same site, passing each other on mountain sides, taking lunch the same afternoon near a lake in Maine, and those few days that I stayed near her to make sure that she would finish before I broke camp early in the morning and never saw her again.

Her almost unedited email to me — and it appears written during her current hike on her cell phone — tells the real story about the trail and post-AT life better than I could. I don’t think she would mind sharing it with you. Her email is the same one I get often enough from my other peeps. The story never changes.

Hi Alpaca Thinking of you recently for 2 reasons

in particular.

First, on my thru hike of the Lebanon mtn trail in april, i met a French lady who wanted a companion to hike the GR5 with her. It has been on my list and i think we will start end April 2019.

Grande randonee, GR. (“Big walk”). From the north sea in holland down to Menton on the mediterranean, in france near the italian border. (This is a slight south end variant ) we plan to mostly tent but eat in gites, refuges, etc along the way. so not much food to carry, nor stove. It is about 2600 km, vs 3520 for AT, and likely a lot easier although the last month or so is thru Alps. Anyway, you mentioned another long hike was in your future, and if this interests you, i would be delighted if you join us for part or all of it. A third hiker from our Lebanon group, a lovely lebanese canadian guy from montreal, may well join us too.

Secondly: a close relative of mine, Ardi Ghorashy, is working for (local company) and has an apt near their alpharetta office. He commutes weekends back to Toronto. He is a fascinating, cultured and thoughtful guy. You might enjoy his company, and i know he would enjoy yours.

I spoke of you to him. If you would like to get together for a beer or a walk (you should call him. Here is his number).

Kent hiked with me in lebanon, and we are in the (canadian) rockies area hiking for a month or so. Tomorrow we head to a back country lodge for a week with another couple. Taking full advantage of retirement!

Warm regards, and greetings to your wife whom you praised so highly, and to your wonderful daughter that i met.

Erica. Alias humdinger.

Ray Appen/Herald

A hiker treks on the Appalachian Trail somewhere in Virginia about halfway to the trail’s end.

That hike changed everything for me.

Humdinger’s email will probably power my soul for months – like a small glowing piece of plutonium in a reactor — regardless of whether I ever take her up on joining that amazing-sounding hike.

Sometimes the change in my life from my hike is almost imperceptible and sometimes it is seismic. But it is constant. And it is nourishing and it is restoring.

My hiker friend Stan who walked about a thousand miles of the AT with me and who lives in Utah, called me a few weeks ago and told me he had pulled four permits to hike John Muir trail in California. He asked me if I wanted to join him and two other AT hiker trash peeps. After thinking about it, I told him a short time later “I’m in.” Fortunately, Christina is OK with this second hike for me. I am so thankful. It’s only a baby hike – 30 days walking on the top of a ridge in the Sierre Navadas at around 10,000 feet.

I’m not ready for it. But I wasn’t ready for the other one either.

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BLACK BOX SPECIAL REPORT: JOURNALISM UNDER ATTACK GEORGIA, PART X

University of Georgia journalism dean warns against barren local newsrooms

By CONNER EVANS newsroom@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The dean of Grady College, the University of Georgia’s School of Journalism, says recent trends to trim newsrooms is inviting government corruption.

Charles Davis, who has worked in journalDavis ism as a reporter or professor for more than 30 years, says he is disturbed watching local papers continue to cut staff and decrease circulation in efforts to stay afloat, due in part to recent tariffs from President Donald Trump on Canadian wood products and paper.

The layoff announcements are picking up steam, especially at high-profile publications.

On July 23, The New York Daily News released half its newsroom. The paper’s owner, Tronc, said it plans other layoffs at other newsrooms across the country in the coming weeks.

Back in April, the Tampa Bay Times, one of the country’s 10 largest dailies, cut 50 reporters from its staff.

Davis got his start at papers beginning as a sports reporter for The Athens Banner-Herald, but he quickly decided his passion for sports didn’t make for a career in the field.

“I was so passionate about sports that I found it really difficult to cover it,” he said. “I would’ve had next to an impossible time covering critically UGA sports.”

Instead, he moved to business news, a world unfamiliar to him. Davis had a steep learning curve, which he said he found exciting, rather than intimidating.

In one instance, an editor asked him to write a story on “risk arbitrage,” a term he hadn’t even heard of.

Davis later decided the academic world suited him, because he could attempt to help and influence the next generation of journalists. But he still feels connected to local papers, describing them as an essential part of democracy.

“Stripping bare newsrooms and leaving behind the remains of what were once really robust news companies is a national tragedy,” he said.

Davis said it is “remarkably pain-

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Charles Davis, right, dean of Grady College of Journalism at the University of Georgia, participates in a lecture with students. ful” for him to watch as tariffs quicken the pace of what he described as a slow moving train wreck in the devaluation of local journalism.

However, Davis remains optimistic about the industry, pointing to certain companies who are now breaking even or profiting from digital platforms. Recent big-money philanthropic purchases of failing publications have also helped, he said, and may be part of the future of local news.

The New York Times and Wall Street Journal have seen steep rises in subscriptions in recent years, but Davis isn’t sure that national papers with huge followings solve the issue.

“If our goal as a nation is to have two or three national policy newspapers that are profitable because they are national franchises, that’s not going to keep us informed,” he said. “When you’re talking about city councilmen and county commissioners up there on the podium making decisions, looking down the room and not seeing a single member of the news media, I guarantee it will embolden them to do some really

If our goal as a nation is to have two or three national policy newspapers that are profitable because they are national franchises, that’s not going to keep us informed.”

Charles Davis Dean of Grady College bad stuff.”

Davis doesn’t talk about corruption as a risk when elected officials operate without journalists in the room; to him it is an inevitability. The press is a watchdog that cannot be sacrificed in a democracy, he said, and to keep local news around will require a change from the citizenry.

As engrossed as he is in the world of news, Davis stresses the need for disengagement and other areas of passion and interest. He tells his kids that when

they’re feeling low about the world to try to do something good for someone else.

Frequent trips to the movie theater also help Davis distract himself from his Twitter feed and the day’s disturbing news.

Through all of this, though, Davis said he has never worked a day in his life.

“I’ve been very, very, very lucky to find two careers in my life that were dream careers,” he said. “Journalism and teaching have given me everything.”

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Cumming Fairgrounds hosts City of Cumming Music Festival

By CONNER EVANS interns@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — On the heels of June’s Rock of Ages Fest, the Cumming Fairgrounds held its second major music event in the past month July 21 with the City of Cumming Music Festival.

Crowds packed the grounds and stands to hear bands cover classic rock offerings from artists like Nirvana, Styx, Foreigner and The Eagles.

Many bands attempted to look the part. Nevermind, a Nirvana cover band who went on in the late afternoon, had a Kurt Cobain-looking front man, Eric Hogan, who wore a copy of Cobain’s striped green shirt with white long sleeves beneath, white goggle sunglasses and stringy, bleached blond hair.

Thin Ice, a ‘90s rock tribute band, played hits from different artists including

Blink-182 and Jimmy Eat World, but had their set cut short due to rain delays earlier in the day. The crowd near the stage danced with an energy below their true age and swatted the beach balls thrown out into the crowd to start each set.

Children received free admittance before 4 p.m., and they flocked to inflatable bouncy castles and a short zip line outside the main building.

Food trucks lined the fairgrounds offering fried chicken, pizza and Mexican food. There were also sponsored booths inside the stable area with face painting stations, henna tattoos and essential oils on display.

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Local elected and school officials, including Principal Brandi Cannizzaro, cut the ribbon officially opening the Alliance Academy of Innovation.

Alliance Academy of Innovation officially opens for school year

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Alliance Academy of Innovation officially opened its doors on July 21 welcoming the community to Forsyth County’s first college and career development high school.

The unique school, located at 1100 Lanier 400 Parkway in Cumming, offers five themed pathways for students not offered at any other Forsyth County school, including: • School of Aerospace & Logistics • School of Criminal Justice & Law • School of Healthcare & First Responders • School of Hospitality & Graphic Design • School of Mechatronics & Energy Alliance will have capacity for 1,200 students, but enrollment for the first year will be about 600 from throughout the county. Initially, the school will open with ninth and 10th grade students.

“I promise you will find your passion, choose your path and you will truly experience Alliance,” Principal Brandi Cannizzaro said.

Superintendent Jeff Bearden said the community will need to unite to help the school and students thrive.

“If we want the Alliance Academy to be the school we hope it will be, it will take all of us working together,” he said. “Our community built this school for (the students.) We built it for your future. Take really good care of it and make us all very proud. I know you will.”

Cumming Mayor Troy Brumbalow said the community has seen substantial growth in past years.

“The one thing that remains consistent is we have a world class school system,” he said. “The school system has been innovative for a long time. We have a new school that will give kids more options in industries that are desperate for talented workers. This beautiful facility is a perfect example of what can be accomplished when we work together for the betterment of the community.”

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Greg Erdely is a Healthcare and First Responder teacher who retired last year after a career as a firefighter.

Students will learn emergency services and different types of healthcare ranging from first responders, CPR and to possibly being an EMS, he said.

Inside the classroom there is a lifesize replica of an ambulance similar to those used in real emergencies. From there, students will take their “patients” to an emergency room and doctor’s room. There is also a setup of a living and bedroom, because Erdely said most often that’s where they find the person needing help.

“It’s a tremendous opportunity for hands-on training and a great way to learn from other teachers and the community,” he said. “We are partnered very closely with Central Ambulance, the Forsyth County Fire Department, Northside Hospital and other surrounding doctors’ offices.”

Before teaching, Erdely worked in Cherokee County as a firefighter for 25 years. He retired last year and decided to teach in Forsyth County after he’d been substituting for the past 15 years and coaching football at Vickery Creek Middle School.

“When you get to a certain age at the fire department, you can no longer do it,” he said. “This is my passion. I want to give my experiences I’ve learned over the past 25 years and pass it on to the next generation. They represent our future and will be the ones taking care of me when I get older. If I can take my experiences and help get them to where they want to be, it’s going to benefit them, me and our community.”

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Forsyth Schools welcomes 383 new educators

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Aug. 2 may kick off the new school year for Forsyth County, but nearly 400 new educators have been preparing their classrooms for weeks.

The district welcomed 383 new educators July 24 at the annual New Educator Orientation held at Denmark High School, which officially opened July 28.

Superintendent Jeff Bearden said of those newcomers, 32 paraprofessionals were appointed to teachers, 38 were former Forsyth County substitutes and 28 are returning Forsyth County teachers.

Another large portion of the group is comprised of those who are joining Forsyth County Schools from 34 other school districts and private schools, including 47 from the private sector, 50 from Gwinnett County and 35 from Fulton County.

“We are big and expected to get much larger in the next few years,” Bearden said. “We became home to over 48,000 students in 2017-18. Due to our student enrollment growth, we have built 23 new schools since 2001. But, one of the many things that make Forsyth County Schools special is that even with

our growth, we still maintain a small town feel and form connections that go beyond the walls of our schools.”

There are new educators, Bearden said, who came from 18 states outside of Georgia, seven married couples and two father/daughter teams.

One of those father/daughter teams is Megan and Paul Cromie, who are coming to the county for the first time this semester. Megan, who just graduated from college, will teach first grade at Shiloh Point Elementary School, and Paul, who will enter his 23rd year teaching, will teach special education and coach softball at Forsyth Central. Paul has been teaching the last 14 years in Gwinnett County.

“It’s really cool,” Paul said. “When the Forsyth County job fair came along, I talked to Megan, who was just graduating from the University of North Georgia, and said I was going to tag along. It’d be cool to see you do your thing, experience and watch you and help if I could.

Lo and behold, we both got offers and it was pretty exciting.”

Megan student-taught in Forsyth County and loved the feel of the county.

“I love the people here and the support here,” she said. “Growing up in Gwinnett, I always thought I’d come

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Hayley Pruitt is a Forsyth County graduate who will start her first teaching job this year at Chattahoochee Elementary School. back. But when I student-taught in Forsyth, I didn’t want to leave. There is such a hometown, small feel even though they’re so big.”

Growing up, Megan thought she wanted to enter the culinary arts field, but then decided her senior year of high school to pursue teaching.

“Working with kids is such a rewarding job and more rewarding than being a chef,” she said. “My dad always worked at the schools we went to, and my grandparents were teachers as well.

Seeing educators in my family really inspired me to try that route. I tried it, loved it and never looked back.”

She’s looking forward to growing as a professional and putting her education to work. But that won’t stop her from asking for advice from her dad, who said he is excited to start the school year, too.

“This is without question, the most reenergizing career move I’ve ever made,” he said. “The passion is back at maximum. You can’t put a monetary amount

on the intrinsic reward you get from teaching. Now more than ever we need people in the classrooms who are truly going to motivate and inspire kids and show them there’s more than one way to do things.”

Like Megan, Bearden said 61 new teachers are recent college graduates with most coming from the University of Georgia and University of North Georgia.

One of those teachers is Hayley Pruitt who is teaching first grade at Chattahoochee Elementary School. She just graduated college, and is a product of the Forsyth County School system.

“All through my time here, I knew it was what I wanted to do,” she said. “It’s my passion. I had a lot of teachers who instilled the love of teaching and learning. The impact of those teachers and influence really inspired me to want to do the same thing for the future. It’s cool to come back to the community that allowed me to grow into what I wanted to be. I hope to do the same thing.”

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Sheriff’s Office seeking driver from fatal crash

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in locating a man who was involved in a fatal car crash.

Shortly after 3 p.m. on July 21, the Sheriff’s Office responded to Canton Road just west of Sawnee Drive regarding a two-vehicle collision.

The driver and two passengers in the at-fault vehicle fled the scene on foot

Blotter: Continued from Page 2 The man and woman were not seen during the brick incident.

The total damage cost is about $300.

Businessmen sentenced for securities fraud ATLANTA — Marc E. Bercoon, 58, of Dunwoody and William A. Goldstein, 54, of Alpharetta have been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison on charges that they manipulated the market for shares of MedCareers Group, Inc. They also, according to the charges, carried out a

leaving behind a 26-year-old female who was eight months pregnant. She was transported to a local hospital with visible injuries.

The next day, the Sheriff’s Office received a call from the hospital stating that the pregnant female had lost her child due to injuries sustained in the crash.

The Sheriff’s Office began an extensive investigation to determine the identity of the driver and passengers who fled the scene on foot.

On July 26, an arrest warrant was

obtained for Nicolas Alonzo-Ramos, the driver of the at-fault vehicle. As of press time, the department needs assistance from the public in locating Alonzo-Ramos.

All tips are requested to be called into 404- Alonzo-Ramos 577-TIPS. Crime Stopper will pay up to $2,000 for information leading to the capture of Alonzo-Ramos.

second investment fraud scheme using a new business corporation, Find.com Acquisition, Inc., that they organized as bait for investors.

“These defendants manipulated the stock of a publicly traded company by orchestrating two schemes, netting over $2.5 million from investors,” said U.S. Attorney Byung J. “BJay” Pak. “At the same time they were rigging the stock market, the defendants fleeced dozens of investors in a separate fraud scheme.”

The conspiracy culminated in two “pump and dump” schemes carried out in March and May 2010.

Bercoon and Goldstein used the bulk of the over $1.5 million raised from investors for unrelated purposes, such as subsidizing their other business ventures and making payments to them-

selves and their family members.

In addition to their 10 years in federal prison, Bercoon and Goldstein have been sentenced to three years of supervision following their release and $1,496,733 payment of restitution each.

The court also entered a forfeiture order for both defendants in the amount of $1,953,974.

The case was investigated by the FBI with help from the Atlanta Regional office of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Los Angeles Regional Office of the SEC, the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation and the Criminal Prosecution Assistance Group of FINRA. – Julia Grochowski

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John Dorris, age 99, passed away on July 19, 2018.

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Edward Glynn, Jr., age 73, of Roswell, GA, passed away on July 19, 2018.

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Betty Kegel, age 95, of Alpharetta, GA, passed away on July 19, 2018.

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Shirley F. Peterson, 94, of Cumming, passed away on July 20, 2018.

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Alpharetta unveils early plans for Milton Avenue streetscape

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — While Alpharetta’s City Center begins to open for business, local officials are drawing plans for the commercial growth already underway nearby.

Next on the list is Milton Avenue, where at least three multi-million-dollar projects, including a 119-room boutique hotel, are underway.

Mayfair Street Partners, developer for the Cotton House Hotel, has already secured land disturbance permits and passed plans through the city’s Design Review Board.

Mayfair Partner Jason Joseph said the hotel project is moving along, but he wants to get a clear picture of the city’s future plans for Milton Avenue because the hotel will front the downtown roadway.

“We want to respect the city’s plans to present ideas on Milton Avenue,” Joseph said.

When it approved the zoning change allowing for the hotel last November, members of the City Council included a list of landscaping and design conditions that now may be affected by an entire streetscape makeover.

For one thing, the city placed a condition requiring the developer to construct a mid-block crosswalk enhanced with brick pavers, curb extensions and a pedestrian refuge island.

But now, city leaders say such a crosswalk may not fit with the new street design.

“The hotel will construct a lot of this, so even if it’s phased in over time, we want to make sure that we get it right and we go in the direction the

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A rendering of the Cotton House boutique hotel shows it occupying a prime space on bustling Milton Avenue. council wants,” said Community Development Director Kathi Cook. “It may be that we have to go back through and remove that requirement for the crosswalk.”

Early plans for the Milton Avenue streetscape project were drawn up by on-call consultants Site Solutions.

Representatives from the firm David Floyd and Kevin McCarthy proposed to council members at a July 23 workshop that Milton Avenue adopt a Europeanstyle theme, with no curb and gutter where pedestrians are separated from traffic with landscaping.

One way to achieve a wider, open area would be replacing the current 40 angle parking spaces with parallel parking. The conversion would calculate to a loss of 20 street parking spaces, McCarthy said.

“We’re looking to find a balance for a street that accommodates cars, pedestrians, bicyclists, the activities and programming and that really harkens to the center of the architectural community

here with the new projects and the existing businesses,” McCarthy said.

The design plan for the north side of the street generally follows plans submitted for the hotel, including accommodations for valet parking at the entrance.

But it also adds a few more opportunities for planting pockets, art and social spaces, McCarthy said.

The second phase includes buildout of the south side of Milton Avenue, with two crosswalks from the hotel to the alleys across the street.

Plans also include retractable bollards – or posts – near Main Street that could be used to cordon off the block for special events.

The plans come as the Milton Avenue corridor gains attention as a commercial and retail expansion of the Downtown District.

Just last March, plans were announced for a restaurant and 330-seat music venue at 10 Roswell Street near the corner with Milton Avenue.

The city is also underway with a $6.9

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Site Solutions Principal Kevin McCarthy presents the Alpharetta City Council with early details on how the city can reshape Milton Avenue to accommodate increased development. The plan, presented July 23, calls for eliminating curb and guttering and exchanging angle parking with parallel parking. million, four-level garage on Milton Avenue, about two blocks West of Main Street.

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Atlanta metro awash in new office development Three avenues When you average an annual job growth of nearly 80,000 jobs over five years, you’re going to need a place to put everyone. And developers in Metro Atlanta seem happy to oblige.

The metro area Geoff smith has been a beacon Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com for business relocations and existing business growth. We added over 104,000 jobs in 2014, 70,600 in 2015, 90,300 in 2016 and then a “modest” 55,600 in 2017, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Georgia Department of Labor.

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In addition to the millions of square feet of class A office space already under construction, several new projects have been announced over the last few weeks.

Perhaps the most exciting was just announced as Thyussenkrupp Elevator Americas will build its U.S. headquarters in The Battery overlooking Suntrust Park. The elevator manufacturer plans to make this a showcase for its existing and future products.

The site will include three buildings anchored by a state-of-the-art, 420foot tall elevator qualification and test tower, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

The tower will have 18 elevator shafts that will include high-speed elevators, shafts where two cabins will operate in, a rope-less system and a system that moves sideways. The campus will host, among other segments of the company, Thyssenkrupp’s executive team, and the average salary of the more than 900 full-time employees that will work there

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About 8 miles to the east, Grubb Properties is again pursuing a large development that could include a 19-story office tower. I’m keeping a close eye on this one because it would be in the parking lot of Assurance Financial’s Atlanta office, where I work.

Grubb pulled a prior application that included parking decks and turned existing parking lots into parks. It also included six residential buildings with 12,000 square feet of retail on the ground level. The project, and our office, is off Perimeter Center East, just east of Perimeter Mall in Dunwoody.

About 4 miles southeast of that project, a developer is proposing the largest office project ever planned in Chamblee.

Parkside Partners is proposing a sixbuilding loft-office development that would be called Edison at Eastside on a 30-acre site next to Peachtree DeKalb Airport and Atlanta Chinatown Mall.

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Head 8 miles southwest from there and four new office developments are planned for Midtown, according to Bisnow. Cousins is planning a 31-story office tower at 901 West Peachtree St., Selig is planning two developments that could include almost 1 million square feet of office space, MetLife revealed plans for 500,000 square feet of office that could include two office towers, and Greenstone is close to breaking ground on a mixed-use project that would include a 10-story office building. Something to note here is that all four projects could move forward as spec – meaning they will start construction without first securing tenants.

Head about 20 miles north up Ga. 400 to Avalon and you should soon see construction begin on the development’s second office tower. Hines and Cousins just inked a deal with AXIS Capital Holdings to occupy 75,000 square feet.

Then let’s go about 12 miles east and North American Properties, who developed Avalon, recently unveiled plans for its Avalon-esque project that will be called Revel, which will be a redevelopment of the Infinite Energy Center in Gwinnett County. The project would include a hotel, 400,000 square feet of retail and 850,000 square feet of office space.

If you need a job, or a new place to work, then it’s a good time to be living in the Atlanta metro.

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Local company provides hands-on apprenticeship

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Books and classrooms can be vital to learning an industry, but there is no substitute for hands-on experience.

That training is what one local business owner offered a student this summer and aims to create more apprenticeship opportunities in the future.

John Hogan, president of Roswell’s Remodeling Expo Center, looked to Milton High School when searching for talented graduates to get hands-on experience with his company this summer.

“Milton High is more reminiscent of a college than a high school,” Hogan said. “And there are some really great talents and smart kids there. I’d hate for them to be working at a fast food restaurant, I’d rather put them behind a really powerful [computer aided design] computer and have them start doing what they really love to do.”

The school linked Hogan with Callie Barrentine, a 2018 graduate who will attend Georgia Tech this fall as an industrial design major.

Hogan said bringing on Barrentine was a “win-win” for Remodeling Expo Center and the future design student, who worked with designers, learned design software and was able to witness the operation of a design center and showroom.

“We let her work the hours that she wants, she makes an above average wage rate and Remodeling Expo Center is receiving real value from her work,” Hogan said. “She has worked out wonderfully and I intend on doing more [apprenticeships] in the future.”

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“I’ve learned a lot about Excel which is definitely going to be Hogan beneficial while I’m at Georgia Tech,” she said. “I’ve also gotten a sense for all the software that I’m going to be using for design. That’s hands-on experience I wouldn’t have had otherwise.”

She said being around professional designers was also a valuable education experience.

“There are a lot of designers here and I was able to learn from them,” she said. “I was interested in being around an environment that would be similar to something I’ll experience later in my career.”

As Barrentine’s apprenticeship wraps up, Hogan said he will get her opinion on what she liked most, anything that should be done differently and other questions that Hogan hopes will benefit future apprentices.

He said while the workload is perhaps too demanding for a high school student during the school year, he hopes to provide his training program next summer or during Christmas break.

Barrentine said she enjoyed the opportunity.

“I hope that I’ve been helpful, have been able to make some good connections and have been a part of a bigger effort to grow the company,” she said.

“I learned a lot in this area of business that a lot of other teenagers don’t get to experience.”

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Roswell business, tourism board changes name to reflect mission ROSWELL, Ga. — The governing organization and board of directors that brings more business and tourism to Roswell announced recently that it has changed its name to Roswell Economic Development and Tourism, Inc. The new name was announced July 18 at the organization’s board meeting.

It replaces the previous name, Historic Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors, effective immediately.

“Changing our name allows our organization to better and more fully reflect our scope of work while also making our mission clearer to those with whom we do business,” said Ken Davis, board of directors president for Roswell Economic Development and Tourism, Inc. The entity oversees both Visit Roswell, the city’s tourism program, and

Roswell Inc, the city’s economic development program. Both Visit Roswell and Roswell Inc will still operate with their respective brand names.

During the same board meeting, the board of directors also voted to update its bylaws, creating two new advisory committees.

One will serve for tourism and the other for economic development.

The board likewise voted in nine new members. All board members serve three-year terms.

“We have enjoyed a strong partnership with the City of Roswell since 1991 and are excited about the ways in which these changes will allow us to continue to grow and expand our work in the coming years,” Davis said.

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OLD SOLDIERS DAY PARADE

The parade honors America’s war veterans and recognizes their service. There will be floats, marching bands, military units, classic cars, clowns and candy. The parade ends at American Legion Post 201 on Wills Road with food and games. Rain or shine. The parade starts on Roswell Street in Alpharetta. Join the parade Aug. 4, with music starting at 9:15 a.m., and the parade starting at 10:30 a.m. For more information, visit awesomealpharetta.com.

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EVENTS: GAME NIGHT: BEFORE SCHOOL BEGINS

What: Games from multiple eras will be available for a fun evening. Snacks and drinks provided.

When: Friday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m.

Where: Ocee Park, 10900 Buice Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

JOB NETWORKING GARAGE SALE

What: Join for the annual garage sale benefiting RUMC’s Job Networking programs. Baked goods will also be available.

When: Friday, Aug. 3, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

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

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

What: Join thousands for a Back to School Bash featuring American Idol Top 24 Contestant Layla Spring and opening act Tanner Carlson.

When: Friday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m.

Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 13560 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta Cost: $15 More info: bitly.com/SAConcert2018

SLIP-N-SLIDE EXTRAVAGANZA

What: Join for the annual Slip-n-Slide Extravaganza. Bring out the whole family to enjoy this free event that will offer three different age-appropriate slides.

Slides, food, music and fun.

When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Leita Thompson Park, 1200 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

CANASTA

What: Canasta is a rummy-like game enjoying a resurgence today. Learn to play and join a game. New players welcome.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 7, 12:30 p.m.

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

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: Monday, Aug. 6, 7-8 p.m.

Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 10700 State Bridge Road Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org

SOUTHERN SHORTS AWARDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

What: See 24 short films from here and around the world by the filmmakers of tomorrow, and stay for the black-tie Awards Presentation. Meet the filmmakers in person.

When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 12:45-8:15 p.m.

Where: Aurora Cineplex, 5100 Commerce Parkway, Roswell Cost: $10 More info and tickets: southernshortsawards.com

BACKYARD BASH COOKING NIGHT

What: Learn how to cook a backyard bash. Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 7, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $50 More info: roswellgov.com

GARDEN TOUR MONDAYS

What: Enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the gardens and historic plants on the grounds of Barrington Hall.

When: Every Monday, through Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

What: This program combines international beats with strength training techniques to create an easy-tofollow, health-boosting dance fitness program.

When: Friday, Aug. 3, 10:30 a.m.

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

FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: PILATES

What: There will be a free group exercise class. All classes are weather-permitting and open to the public. Check the City of Roswell’s Facebook page for any cancellations.

When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 9-10 a.m.

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

PICKLEBALL

What: Pickleball is now available for “open play.” Open court availability to come with a group to play or join a “pick up” game.

When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

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

FREE OUTDOOR FITNESS: YOGA

What: Yoga moves at a slower pace, improving flexibility, muscle tone, strength and stress management through stretches, poses and relaxation techniques.

Ages 16 and up.

When: Sunday, Aug. 5, 10 a.m.

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

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early.

When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., through Oct. 11 Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

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

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

What: Don’t miss the opening day of the Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market. Mix and mingle with friends, shop for fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors.

When: Saturday, April 14, 8 a.m. – noon Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: RIVERSIDE SOUNDS CONCERT: DANGERMUFFIN

What: Dangermuffin will be the featured artist at this month’s free Roswell Sounds concert series.

When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

What: Enjoy a free concert with Sister Hazel, a ‘90s alternative band. Vendors will provide food and beverages. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome on the terraced lawn.

When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 6p.m.

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

“THE LAST FIVE YEARS”

What: Two New Yorkers leap into marriage while still in the honeymoon phase and try to stay together as ambition drives them apart. This is part of an Emerging Artists Series.

When: July 26-Aug. 5, times vary Where: The Performers Warehouse, 390 Winkler Drive, Alpharetta Cost: $30 More info and tickets: theperformerswarehouse.com

“THE JOURNEY”

What: An exhibit of ceramic sculptures inspired by artist Heida Hallorsdottir’s Icelandic roots. “The Journey” considered what happens to the soul after we die.

When: July 27-Sept. 14; Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5p.m.

Where: Roswell Art Center West, 1355 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellclaycollective.com

“GUYS AND DOLLS”

What: Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy, taking audiences from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City.

When: July 13-Aug. 5. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta Cost: $20 for adults, $17 for seniors More info and tickets: act1theater.com

“CAMELOT”

What: Follow the story of the marriage of England’s King Arthur to Guinevere.

When: July 12-Aug. 5. Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m. Sunday matinee at 3 p.m.

Where: The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School Street, Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $27.50 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: MARGARET J. NOVOTNY

What: Margaret Novotny is a freelance photographer who loves to showcase nature at its best through vivid compositions that tell a story.

When: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., June 1-Aug. 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: mjnovotny.photography

LIBRARY EVENTS: MIDDAY AT MILTON BOOK CLUB

What: Join the discussion on “Larose” by Louise Erdrich.

When: Friday, Aug. 3, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

ALPHARETTA LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: All proceeds go toward supporting the library and its programs.

When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

SECURE DOCUMENT SHREDDING

What: Free on-site disposal of personal and confidential documents as well as small electronics recycling. Full list of accepted materials online.

When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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

JOHNS CREEK POETRY GROUP

What: Share poems and poetry-writing skills in a comfortable setting with gentle building-up and suggestions of learning and mastering this art.

When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 10:15 a.m.12:45 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8820

YOGIC MEDITATION

What: Learn to meditate. Experience inner peace. Join for a free, practical session on relaxation and meditation. All adults welcome.

When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 3:45-5 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075

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Get outside, Georgia:

Getting it right with goats So we’re sitting on the sofa, me and the dog, and Ellie (that’s the dog part of the equation, our resident miniature Schnauzer) said, “What’s this I’m hearing about goats?”

STEVE HUDSON Or at least I Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net imagined that’s what she said. Sometimes, when interpreting Dogspeak, a little bit of creativity is involved.

“Yes,” I replied “There are indeed goats. They’re up by the recreation center. A bunch of ‘em. Inside a fence eating all sorts of undergrowth to clear things out and make this a better America. So we don’t go to the dogs. So to speak.”

“You ask me,” the pup said. “Letting us dogs take over might not be a totally bad plan. Thing is, I don’t think any of the dogs I know would want to get into politics. That’s one strange profession, let me tell you.”

“Yes, Puppy, it is,” I said, scratching her between her fuzzy ears and idly wondering for a moment what it would be like if dogs were in charge.

“But back to the goats,” Ellie continued. “How many are there? What kinds? Exactly where?”

So many questions from such a small dog!

“Tell you what,” I said. “I’ll get your leash, and we’ll mosey on across Wills Park and check out those goats firsthand.”

Ellie loves nothing more than a good walk, and the prospect of making some new goat friends in the bargain just added icing to the cake. So off we went.

And as we walked, I said, “Elliebelle, let me tell you what I have learned about those goats…”

The goats in question (and there are 40 of them, more or less, in the herd) come to Alpharetta from Get Your Goat Rentals (GetYourGoatRentals.com). Yes, rental goats is a real thing.

“We got into the goat business through chickens,” said Get Your Goat Rentals’ Michael Swanson.

It seems that hawks were taking a toll on the family’s chicken flock, but the word on the street was that hawks would leave chickens alone if goats were close at hand. So they tried it, and it worked.

At first, the goats were dairy goats, providing goat milk and the makings of goat cheese.

“But then a neighbor asked if we could bring the goats over to clear out

some ivy,” Michael said.

Goats, it seems, love ivy…and kudzu…and briers…and even poison ivy and poison oak. Those bothersome plants are apparently the goatly equivalent of a medium-rare ribeye.

The goats made quick work of the clearing job, and the neighbor posed photos of the whole thing on social media.

“Then we started getting calls,” Michael said “And that’s kind of how it started.”

It was, he added, “an accidental business” – but one that’s grown from the original four goats to a fleet of about 220 goats today.

“They’re in five different herds of about 40 goats each,” he said, adding that they even work in Savannah. “And now it’s a full-time business.”

I recounted all of this to Ellie as we walk, and it’s not long till the first of the goats come into view. They’re inside a temporary electric fence near the Rec Center on Rucker Road, not far from the pool. As they come into view, we see that (sure enough) they’re chowing down on pretty much everything within reach. Where the goats have not yet gone, the jungle thrives. Where the goats have been, the underbrush is gone.

According to the company’s website, goats love to eat vegetation that otherwise would be a real pain to get rid of.

It’s “the type of vegetation that ordinarily requires heavy machinery or toxic chemicals to manage,” noted GetYourGoatRentals.com. But with goats, it’s a piece of cake.

Besides, goats are less expensive and less damaging to the landscape than other approaches (including the use of land-clearing machines or strong herbicides) would be.

And as an added benefit, goats leave some pretty good natural fertilizer in their wake.

The goats get plenty to eat on an assignment like this one. Michael added that supplemental feed (in the form of hay) is also provided, as well mineral supplements formulated especially with goatly goodness in mind.

Do the goats ever get that bloated feeling from eating all that underbrush?

Sometimes they do, Michael said, but they’ve got that covered too.

“We have containers of baking soda in there with the goats,” he said. “And if they start to feel a little bloated then they’ll go for the baking soda.”

It settles the stomach, he explained.

“But they won’t eat it unless they need it.”

If you’ve never seen 40 goats in one place, get ready for some fun. There

are large goats, middle-sized goats, and small goats…brown goats, white goats, and multicolored goats (including one black goat with a white strip around its middle). Goat experts would point out Nubian goats (the ones with the long ears) as well as Lamancha goats and Kiko goats and Boer goats and probably others tool. All seem to be having a pretty good time of it, hanging out together and doing what needs to be done.

And there are dogs too. Ellie was particularly pleased to learn this, and we soon spotted several of her distant cousins keeping a watchful eye on the herd. Known as Livestock Guardian Dogs, or LGDs, they are Great Pyrenees, large-breed dogs bred specifically to look after livestock.

“They protect the goats from anything that might hurt them,” I told Ellie.

“You know, from foxes or coyotes to stray dogs or snakes.”

Typically the LGDs work in pairs, with one dog patrolling the perimeter while another stays with the herd.

They’re happy, confident-looking dogs, and one wandered over to check us out.

Ellie nosed up near the fence, no doubt having a secret dog-type conversation. However, the visit didn’t last long. With a farewell bark, the guardian dog eased away from the fence and gets back to work. He is, after all, on the clock.

We wandered on around the fence, greeting more goats as we go. How long will the goats be there? Perhaps a few more days, Michael told me earlier.

Then they may move to a new location where, once again, they’ll work together to make the world (or at least some little corner of it) a better place.

Hmmm, I told myself. That’s a pretty neat turn of a phrase. I need to remember that for this story.

Ellie looked at me at the exact instant that I form that thought, and I could almost hear her thinking: “The goats are making it a better world,” she seemed to say. “And the dogs are helping. Why can’t you people figure it out too?”

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The Results Are Clear:

North Atlanta home design trends The housing market is setting all kinds of records, but we wanted to know exactly what was going on right here in North Atlanta. So we called upon the remodeling industry leaders to tell us exactly what is going on in home improvement. We weren’t interested in maintenance things like exterior painting, siding or roofing; instead we wanted to know about design trends and how homeowners are personalizing their homes and creating enormous resale value. We all watch home improvement TV shows, but what’s real and what’s not? Here’s what we found.

We went to the geographic center of North Atlanta and spoke to Remodeling Expo Center’s chief designer, Brittany Lingerfelt, a 15 year industry veteran.

She immediately started to talk about kitchens, “100% of our projects include improving connectivity to the kitchen.

We’re taking down walls, widening existing openings, and removing doors. The kitchen has always been in the center of a house; it just wasn’t connected in the right way.” Brittany has designed over 100 new kitchens throughout North Atlanta, and she continued to talk about trends, stating “ Once the room is connected to the rest of the house, then we focus on flow. We locate the island in a way that 2 people can pass each other comfortably around each side. We also focus on door clearances; refrigerator door, dishwasher door and oven doors.”

Owner of Remodeling Expo Center, John Hogan, then commented, “The layout is the technical part of a new kitchen. After that is squared away, we then focus on the functionality of cabinets, followed by an evaluation of the aesthetics of cabinets, counters tops, backsplash, flooring, appliances, etc. In summary, what’s hot in kitchens is an open, connected, spacious, and bright inviting room.”

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The second most common remodeling project is the Master Bathroom. Princess Thompson, Remodeling Expo Center’s senior bathroom designer comments about bathroom trends, “the focal point of the 2018 bathroom is the expanded shower; it’s bigger, enclosed in frameless glass, and tile now goes much higher up the walls, many time all the way up to the ceiling.” Located within Remodeling Expo Center is The Expo Design Studio.

These designers chimed in, “Many times we’re eliminating the bathtub, but most of the time we just make it smaller. With the space that we gain, we can add to the size of the shower. There is a crystal clear preference for larger showers.”

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Property staging do’s and don’ts for selling your home Brought to you by –BILL RAWLINGS Senior Vice President & Managing Broker, North Atlanta Office Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty When putting your home on the market in Atlanta, your approach to property staging could make a huge difference not only in how quickly your home sells, but also the value of your offers. Effective staging does not have to cost a lot of money, nor does it add monetary value to your property, but showcasing your home in its best light does have a profound psychological effect on potential buyers, putting them in a better frame of mind to consider your home above the others.

That being said, for maximum impact, it is important not just that you stage your home, but that you stage it right. Many home sellers make common mistakes that can actually dissuade buyers rather than encourage them. If you are getting ready to list your home, consider the following property staging do’s and don’ts.

DO Focus on Curb Appeal Many homeowners only think about staging the inside of their home, rather than the outside. This can be a critical mistake. First impressions matter. Prospective buyers will decide within a few

seconds of driving up to your home whether it is worth it to them to look inside. Stage the outside first to get past their initial objections and encourage them to walk in the front door.

Here are some practical ways to spruce up your Rawlings home’s curb appeal: • Touch up the paint • Repair or replace broken shutters and sagging gutters • Mow and weed the yard • Consider some strategic landscaping: replace dead or dying shrubs, weed the flower bed, etc.

• Sweep and declutter the porch area and entryway: put away bikes, toys, muddy shoes, etc.

DO Clean and Declutter the Inside Visitors will notice dirty floors and floorboards, unmade beds, cluttered bathrooms, stacks of mail on the counter, etc. Remove these distractions with a deep cleaning and decluttering of the space. The idea is to create an environment that is clean, bright and welcoming.

DO Let in the Light Well-lit spaces make a much better impression than dark, musty ones.

Clean the windows and open the curtains to let in as much natural light as possible. If necessary, replace thick, dark drapery with lighter colored drapes and sheers. Light darker corners with attractive lamps, if possible and leave the lights on when you leave the house for showings.

DO Make Room Oversized furniture (or too much of it) can make a space feel claustrophobic and subtly unwelcoming. For the time being, go for a more minimal look furniture-wise to give visitors room to easily tour your home. Avoid the snare of simply shoving furniture against the wall to create a path — this actually makes the space feel more closed-in. Rather, place pieces strategically in the room in a way that visitors can move easily.

DO Neutralize and De-personalize Visitors do not want to see your home; they want to see their home in your space. Bold, personalized colors and mantels cluttered with sentimental effects tend to remind people that this is your house, not theirs. So, put them away. Repaint in neutral colors where necessary, it is okay to leave the family portrait over the mantel but consider thinning out the family “wall of fame” in the stairwell. It is fine to leave a few neutral pieces on the mantels and tabletops,

but nothing too cluttered or personal.

DON’T Buy New Furniture It is not necessary to overdo it on the staging by purchasing furniture pieces you will never use again. Your own furniture is fine — you might just need to store some of it to create a more welcoming space. If the home is vacant, you can hire a staging expert to place a few temporary pieces in the home if necessary. But the style of furniture will not necessarily make or break the sale.

DON’T Make Unnecessary Renovations By now, you have already probably made any appropriate updates to your home to add value and prepare the home for sale.

Do not renovate just for the purpose of staging — it usually is not cost-effective. Do not confuse property staging for property updates.

DON’T Go Overboard on Decorating Your goal here is not to turn your home into a showcase; it is to convince buyers that this is their future home.

An over-decorated space can create the wrong impression. Keep it tasteful, minimal and neutral.

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