Forsyth Herald – August 23, 2018

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Deputies honored with statewide awards

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After nearly eight hours, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office arrested Blake Dru Prizio, 42, who believed he was being attacked by imagined people. Deputies negotiated with the man all day, until they had to use an explosive entry. The Whittington neighborhood and surrounding area were closed off for most of the day

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After more than seven hours in a standoff with police and SWAT teams, a 42-year-old Forsyth County man was arrested Aug. 14 for aggravated assault.

The man, whose identity has not yet Prizio been released, called 911 around 9 a.m. that morning saying he believed he was being held against his will in a townhome off Prestwyck Court in the Whittington neighborhood, according to Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman.

“During that 911 call, we actually heard gunshots,” he said. “The individual was acting very strange and making unstable statements. When our officers first got here, they also heard gunshots.

They didn’t know if it was directed at them, so we began negotiating. That’s all we could do.”

The negotiation lasted for about six hours, during which time the Sheriff’s Office sent two robots along with cell

phones into the house. Authorities eventually deployed tear gas and shut the air conditioning off inside the house to try to force the man to leave.

“He wouldn’t cooperate with us, so we had to take action,” Freeman said. “It was a chaotic scene, but luckily we had some very experienced officers who got here and immediately we got it locked down. Early on, the man stuck with us a little bit, but he was acting very irrationally. We realized this is not a normal person trying to report a burglary, but there’s something going on here.”

The man was alone during most of the standoff, although he lives with his mother who officials said was not in the house during the situation.

“This was a very dangerous situation where an unstable individual was firing a gun in a neighborhood,” Freeman said.

“We tried to negotiate to get this gentleman out without having to use any kind of force. I’m glad it turned out as minor as it did.”

The house sustained substantial damage when the SWAT team made an “explosive entry” just after 4 p.m. A K9 was deployed, and the man suffered minor injuries from a bite, Freeman said.

“I’ll take damage to a house versus any-

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Deputies and local law enforcement officers surround the house off Prestwyck Court in the Whittington townhome neighborhood where an unnamed 42-year-old man barricaded himself. thing happening to an individual,” Freeman said. “In my book, this was a win for Forsyth County and the Sheriff’s Office.”

The man was taken into custody and treated at a nearby hospital for evaluation. He later was taken to the Forsyth County Jail.

Drugs and alcohol have not been ruled out as a contributing factor, but there are some indications of drug usage, Freeman said.

The suspect made no other statements aside from referencing a burglary, which had not occurred, Freeman said.

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Postal worker spots theft at apartment mailboxes FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A postal service employee caught a woman apparently stealing packages from the community mailbox area of an apartment complex off Thornborough Drive on Aug. 1.

The employee said while he was

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performing maintenance on the all the mailboxes, a woman approached the area. When he told her she had to leave so he could secure the contents of the open boxes, the woman ducked down out of his line of vision.

He said he then saw her stand back up with three packages in her arms. He yelled at her to stop, but she got into a car that had been parked nearby and drove away.

The postal worker, who was familiar with some of the residents, said the fleeing woman did not match the description of the addressees on the packages.

Woman reports male stalker followed her from Greenway FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 34-yearold woman reported she was followed from the Greenway off Bethelview Road to her home neighborhood July 28.

The woman told deputies she noticed the man sitting on the bench at the Greenway when she went for her walk,

and he was still sitting there when she returned to the parking lot about 40 minutes later.

As she got into her car, she said the man got up and went to his car, too.

When she left the lot, she said the man followed her all the way to her neighborhood. Alarmed, the woman drove past her house and took several turns to see if the man would follow.

He did.

She pulled into the clubhouse parking lot, and the man drove slowly past her.

As she prepared to pull out, she noticed the man waiting for her to pass in the parking lot.

At this point, the woman snapped a photo of the car license plate, which spurred the man to resume his pursuit, waving his hand at her. He then pulled off quickly.

The tag number returned to a 31-year-old man who lives off Drew Campground Road.

Extra patrols were requested for the Bethelview Greenway access point, and park rangers have been notified to step up presence in the area.

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County looks to fix alcohol ordinance

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County commissioners are working to correct a mistake in the county’s alcohol ordinance that conflicts with state law.

The current ordinance allows sale of alcohol as early as 9 a.m. on Sundays.

State law sets the start time at 12:30 p.m. on Sundays.

County Attorney Ken Jarrard said at an Aug. 16 Forsyth County Commission meeting the issue arose last year when New Year’s Eve fell on a Sunday.

“We modified the changes to when alcohol by the drink can be sold,” he said.

“In doing that, I believe an error was

made and I take responsibility for that.

I believe instead of putting our changes applicable to Saturdays, I believe we added Sundays. We inadvertently, at least in our code, suggested you could have alcohol by the drink as early as 9 a.m. on Sunday, which is not state law.”

The commission voted to approve a moratorium on the current ordinance until Sept. 7 when an updated ordinance can be passed. Also at the meeting, the commission held its first public hearing in regard to the proposed Brunch Bill, while also assessing when alcohol could be sold by the drink on Sundays.

The bill allows jurisdictions to authorize sales of alcohol for consumption to begin at 11 a.m. on Sundays, as op-

posed to the current 12:30 p.m. start.

A second public hearing will be held at 5 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Forsyth County Administration Building at 110 East Main Street. At that time, the commission can approve the ordinance setting the question on the November ballot.

Jarrard said this is a proposed modification to the county’s alcohol code and is conditional upon voter approval this fall.

“The ordinance provides a couple things,” he said. “The easy thing is it provides a change in our code such that alcohol sales on Sunday that currently can begin at 12:30 p.m., conditional upon a successful referendum in November, would automatically revert to 11

a.m. This will be decided by voters and we are giving them the option of making that decision. This is the truest democracy in the world where you actually ask the voters to make this legislative call.”

Voters in the city of Cumming will not get the chance to vote on this bill due to timing.

Mayor Troy Brumbalow said the city was contacted just days before a resolution was needed by the Forsyth County Board of Voter Registrations and Elections to place the bill on the November ballot.

He and the council decided they didn’t want to have a special called meeting, so it won’t be on the November ballot for city voters.

Legislators honor Georgia Highlands Medical Services

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — For most of Charity McDaniel’s life, Georgia Highlands Medical Services have played a large part in keeping her healthy.

When she was 11, her family moved to Cumming. Her mother took a position at Georgia Highlands Medical Services, 260 Elm Street, which provided income for the family but also health insurance.

This came in handy because McDaniel was an accident prone teen and her dad is a Type 1 diabetic.

But it was later as an adult when McDaniel became pregnant, the medical center changed her life, she said Aug. 14 at a legislative luncheon held at the center.

After learning she was expecting, she

and her husband also found out there was an error in the health insurance paperwork provided by his work.

“Because pregnancy is considered a pre-existing condition, I was uninsurable,” she said. “Typical prenatal and hospital costs exceed $30,000 without insurance in the best scenarios. I was understandably panicked. I was beyond grateful to turn to the OBGYN program at Georgia Highlands where I received the care necessary to have a healthy pregnancy and delivery, without taking out tens of thousands of dollars in loans.”

McDaniel now has a thriving 5-yearold daughter who is also a patient of the pediatric practice. When her daughter was a year old, McDaniel took her current role as a community outreach coordinator.

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Cumming Mayor Troy Brumbalow signs a proclamation honoring National Health Centers Week with local lawmakers and their representatives. of why it’s vital to have resources like ours available when they’re needed,” she said. “Community health centers impact the areas where they’re founded in a powerful way. Improving the health of each individual improves the overall health of our community. We’re proud to be able to offer a medical home to anyone who walks through our doors.”

The luncheon brought together multiple local legislators and medical experts who spoke during National Health Center Week. Nationwide, the network of health centers serve more than 27 million Americans. Georgia Highlands Medical Services has a Cumming Family Health Center which offers family practice, a pharmacy, family planning, a laboratory and personal assistance with the healthcare marketplace.

U.S. Rep. Rob Woodall spoke about why it’s important to celebrate and support community health centers.

“You all have to make the books work every day of the week, and you’re doing it based on clients who keep coming back because the service is what they bargained for,” he said. “You’re not the

only game in town. Folks have other options. You’re a choice people make because of what they’ve come to expect from you.”

The health center employees can provide information to lawmakers that no one else truly can understand, he said.

“You can lead that conversation in the only direction we need to get healthcare costs under control in this country,” he said. As a conservative Republican, Woodall said he often gets pigeonholed in Washington, D.C. when he tries to talk about public policy.

“I don’t have any credibility as a southern conservative Republican,” he said. “That is until I start telling the story of Georgia Highlands and talking about the amazing people in our community who are putting service above self. Then we talk about what more we still need to do, and then I am having a conversation because I’m telling Charity’s story. I’m building bridges as a result.”

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Lanier Tech removes antiCommunist loyalty policy

By CONNER EVANS interns@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia sent a cease and desist letter to Lanier Technical College on Aug. 7 for their employee loyalty oath, which stated that no current or future employee may be a member of the Communist Party. This came to light after the ACLU was informed by Bill Ellenberg who said when applying to be an adjunct professor of English, he was required to swear a loyalty oath affirming that he is “not a member of the Communist Party.” It is unclear why the policy was implemented by Lanier Tech, but in response to the request, college President Ray Perren quickly removed the “erroneous form” from use.

“Immediately upon learning of the situation, the president of the college ordered removal of the incorrect form and ensured usage of the correct form,” Director of Marketing and Public Relations Dave Parrish said. “The college is researching to understand when the

erroneous form was inadvertently put into use.”

According to documents sent to the ACLU, to become an employee at Lanier Tech, any potential hire had to sign a form stating they “solemnly swear and affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the state of Georgia, and I am not a member of the Communist Party.”

“The First Amendment guarantees the right to freedom of association,” the ACLU’s letter to Lanier Tech stated.

“And the government cannot refuse employment based on mere membership of an unpopular group. The government, including state colleges, may not require individuals to sign a certification regarding their political expression in order to obtain employment, contracts or other benefits.”

The form was not a recent implementation, Parrish said. It was removed and the correct form was implemented immediately. Lanier Tech is currently researching to find details as to how it came into use.

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At a Aug. 13 Johns Creek City Council meeting, the council approved a construction contract for 2,100 feet of sidewalk connecting Buice Road to existing sidewalk on Autry Mill Road.

Carson Cook A few thousand Reporter carson@appenmediagroup.com feet of sidewalk may not seem like much, but it could have a meaningful impact on the residents of Falls at Autry Mill, the subdivision adjacent to the planned path. The new pavement will allow them to more safely walk, jog or bike around their neighborhood, and the more than 100 children who attend Dolvin Elementary will have the ability to walk to school.

But the reason I want to write about this piece of sidewalk isn’t because it could relieve school morning congestion or encourage a healthy lifestyle in the surrounding neighborhoods, although those things are important. I think this sidewalk is important because it almost didn’t happen.

The sidewalk initially came before the City Council at a work session June 4.

The council members had some concerns about the sidewalk’s impact on storm water and the cost. Ultimately, they decided to table the project indefinitely.

That could have been the last the public heard about the sidewalk for months, but it wasn’t.

Five residents of the Falls subdivision spoke to the council during the public

comment section of the following meeting on June 18.

Five voices compelled the council to reconsider their decision.

It’s easy to feel frustrated with our political system, especially when hyperpartisanship too often stalls sound governance, but stories like this remind me of how lucky we all are to live in a democracy, a country where the government is accountable to the people.

While more attention may be given to Washington D.C., and the Statehouse, local governing bodies often make the decisions that have the most impact on our daily lives.

They control the quality of the roads we drive on and the efficiency of the police and fire officers that protect us.

These local governments are also the most accessible to us.

You may have something in your neighborhood you want to see improved, a road in need of repair or a dangerous intersection or a few thousand feet of sidewalk.

You should reach out to your local government, attend a meeting if you can, and make sure they hear your concerns.

And if any public officials are reading this, make sure you listen.

Of course, the city council and government employees can’t follow through on every request - they are bound by regulations and budgetary constraints – but they can always listen.

The governing process is slow-moving and tedious. Sometimes there will be improvements and sometimes there will be disappointments, but no matter the issue or the circumstance, your voice matters.

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Forsyth deputies receive statewide recognition for heroism, dedication

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Two Forsyth County Sheriff’s deputies were recognized this month for demonstrating the highest level of service to law enforcement at the Georgia Sheriff’s Association’s Annual Awards Banquet.

The deputies were recognized for their bravery, heroism, dedication and commitment to the profession.

Each year, the Georgia Sheriff’s Association presents three awards honoring deputies for their service. Forsyth County deputies received two of them.

Lt. Scotty Spriggs was presented the Deputy Sheriff of the Year Award of Valor for demonstrating an act of distinct heroism and bravery in the line of duty.

Last year, Spriggs was part of multiple teams that worked to save citizens from various emergencies.

In June, he assisted with a domestic violence call where a man reportedly threatened to shoot his girlfriend to death. Another deputy on the scene was attempting to talk to the suspect, but the suspect opened fire, injuring the deputy. Spriggs ran to the wounded deputy and helped get him to a safety

and drove him to the hospital.

In December, he helped extinguish a vehicle fire that trapped the driver until firefighters arrived.

For his efforts in the line of duty, Spriggs was awarded the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Medal of Honor and Medal of Valor.

Now he’s being recognized statewide.

“It was amazing to be nominated but to actually be awarded and selected for it just for the simple fact there are so many other people who just as equally deserved that potentially didn’t get put in for it,” he said. “To be recognized by 158 other sheriffs in the state of Georgia is pretty amazing, humbling and fulfilling.”

Spriggs said he has a vested interest in the community because of his family.

He also likes to make a difference and be a positive role model.

“I’m concerned about what goes on in our community,” he said. “I want the best for it. At the same time, I’d like to reflect the most positive image I can as far as law enforcement goes.

It’s rewarding to live here and work here and at the same time try to do what’s right. We live and work in such a good community in the first place, I can’t

tell you how many times people come up and tell us they appreciate us.”

Spriggs has been with the Sheriff’s Office for 22 years and is a veteran with the Canton Police Department and Pickens County Sheriff’s Office.

Cpl. Page Cash was awarded the Deputy of the Year Award for Professionalism for her tireless dedication and commitment to the excellence of the citizens of Georgia and the Sheriff’s Office.

“It was an honor and humbling to win this because I know there are so many deputies out there who are committed to the community and to kids,” Cash said. “For me to be picked is an honor.”

Recently, Cash has taken on the role of a student advocate specialist for the Forsyth County School District. She also does negotiations and the Teen Interception Program for the Sheriff’s Office.

“I’m excited to work full time with students who need an advocate and mentor,” she said. “This is in my heart and my passion. It is absolutely because the Lord placed it there.

He gave me the passion and the heart. I’ve always been drawn to the down and out, and people who need help.”

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Lt. Scotty Spriggs, left, was presented the Deputy Sheriff of the Year Award of Valor for demonstrating an act of distinct heroism and bravery in the line of duty. Cpl. Page Cash, right, was awarded the Deputy of the Year - Award for Professionalism for her tireless dedication and commitment to the excellence of the citizens of Georgia and the Sheriff’s Office.

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From left, Matt Smith, owner of Rosati’s Pizza, Mayor Troy Brumbalow, The Place of Forsyth Director Joni Smith and Outreach Coordinator Melina Holt accept a donation of $1,000 to help further assistance to the needy.

City donates to The Place of Forsyth

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — The Place of Forsyth, an organization that helps residents with financial needs, clothing and food, was honored recently when the city of Cumming presented a donation for their volunteer work at a local event.

On Aug. 14, Cumming Mayor Troy Brumbalow presented a $1,000 check to The Place of Forsyth Director Joni Smith and Outreach Coordinator Melina Holt to thank their group for volunteering at the Cumming Rock of Ages concert in June.

The event was presented by Rosati’s Pizza and Pub along with the Cumming Fairgrounds. Rosati’s owner Matt Smith

said they needed a lot of volunteers to get the event together, and The Place jumped right in to help.

“The event was a lot of fun,” Holt said. “I was excited to be part of the first annual Rock of Ages. We were grateful and appreciative that they had us come and participate.”

It’s nice to connect and work with different restaurants, businesses and the city, Holt said.

“We wanted to help out and give back,” she said. “Everyone is always doing things for The Place. So any time we can get out, give back and participate in other things, we do.”

Smith said this donation comes at a

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JESSE’S HOUSE/Special

Jesse’s House currently serves girls up to age 21 who are still in the care of the Department and Family and Children Services.

Jesse’s House celebrates 20 years

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Twenty years ago, the Forsyth County Youth Shelter was founded as a result of a 1996 needs assessment survey for the north Georgia region that identified there was a need in the county for an emergency shelter for at-risk girls ages 7-17.

Today, the group is called Jesse’s House and it currently serves girls up to age 21 who are still in the care of the Department and Family and Children Services.

Executive Director Karen Carroll has worked in the non-profit community in Forsyth County for 15 years, first as executive director at Hope House, a mental health group home, and most recently as the program manager at Mentor Me North Georgia. She’s been in her current role at Jesse’s House for a year.

“I’ve always had a passion for children especially ones that haven’t been given the best environment in which to be raised,” she said. “They may need some additional support.”

Since its founding in 1998, Jesse’s House has served over 900 female youths from over 21 counties in Georgia.

Last year, the group helped 40 girls.

“That is not the ideal place for a young lady to have to grow up,” she said.

“But we are able to provide everything she needs, love her while she’s in our care and try to make her as successful with our services we provide until they provide other placement for her.”

The group has changed drastically in its two decades, upgrading a donated two-bedroom house that served seven residents for a maximum of 90 days, to now serving 12 female youths.

Jesse’s House has continued to respond to the community’s growing needs, and offers the girls an individual bedroom as well as a library/computer lab, fitness room, game room, basketball court and common room. They are allowed to remain until more permanent housing can be found.

“Most of our girls now have higher needs, whether they have mental health or educational needs, sometimes social

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development,” Carroll said. “A lot of them are coming from environments where there was a lot of drug use or abuse. We’ve seen an increase in the everyday needs of the girls and counseling services.” The community rallies around Jesse’s House through donations and by volunteering. Several churches and organizations bring in food. One volunteer brings birthday baskets for the girls.

The staff also has a passion for helping the girls, Carroll said.

“They have a heart for children and especially children who are more vulnerable than others,” she said. “We want to see them be able to be successful given the circumstances they’ve been in. We feel like the support they get from our staff, the counseling and their school system really makes a difference.”

Mentors and tutors, even in the short time the girls are with them, really make a difference.

“A lot of them are behind in school when they come to us because sometimes they’re in three different counties and four different placements, so sometimes they fall behind,” she said. “Some of the alternative programs through Forsyth County have enabled us to help those girls. The resources this county provides in terms of alternative education for girls who are in the position ours are in makes a difference in their future successes. We hope to keep providing them what they need to be the best youth they can be.”

The next fundraiser for Jesse’s House is the Fairytale Dash on Oct. 13. To get more information on the event and the group, visit jesseshouse.org.

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Optimists honor Forsyth County deputy

Deputy First Class Patrick Sternik, center, was presented a Sawnee-Cumming Optimist Club appreciation plaque by Respect for Law co-chairs Char Greer, second from left, and Judy Wernik, second from right, shown with Sheriff Ron Freeman and club president Brenda Basey.

CUMMING, Ga. — The Sawnee-Cumming Optimist Club recognized Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Patrick Sternik at the club’s Respect for Law program.

Honoring law enforcement officials is an Optimist tenant to inspire respect for law enforcement among young people and to educate them on the vital jobs of law enforcement.

Sternik was presented a plaque with the inscription: “For your outstanding contributions to the youth of Forsyth County.”

He is school resource officer at Brandywine Elementary School, and was previously awarded the Medal of Accommodation for his role defending the Forsyth County Courthouse during the shooting in June 2014.

“It was certainly a pleasure to see Deputy First Class Patrick Sternik recognized by our wonderful Optimist Club,” Sheriff Ron Freeman commented following the presentation.

“Deputy Sternik serves as a school resource officer and is a stellar member of the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office family.

I’m very proud to see him receive the Respect for Law award.”

The Sawnee-Cumming Optimist Club meets the first and third Thursday evenings of each month.

For information about the Optimists, email bsbasey@comcast. net.

American Legion installs officers FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Georgia Department Commander of the American Legion, Stanley Franklin recently installed the new officers for Cumming Post 307 chapter at the Aug. 13 meeting.

Frank Singleton was installed as the Post commander.

These officers will continue the Legion programs to serve all veterans and families, promote Americanism youth programs, Boys and Girls State, baseball, oratorical contests, Boy and Girl Scouts, Junior ROTC and shooting sports at North Forsyth High

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Veterans in need receive assistance from Post 307 as well.

Any veteran who has served and honorably discharged is eligible to join the American Legion.

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Tennis center controversy breaches Roswell council meeting Council meeting decorum ROSWELL, Ga. — The Aug. 13 council meeting raised questions regarding public comment policy from some attendees and those watching the meeting at home.

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Hundreds of local residents packed Roswell City Hall to protest plans for a 60-acre tennis facility at Big Creek Park. The item was removed from the agenda before the meeting, so members of the public had no opportunity to speak on the issue.

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Hundreds of residents, all donning red shirts, packed City Hall Aug. 13 to voice opposition to a plan calling for construction of a 60-acre tennis center in Big Creek Park.

But frustration set in among some in the crowd when they learned they would not be allowed to speak on the mat-

ter at the evening City Council meeting because it had been removed from the agenda the night before. A change.org petition against the center had reached more than 20,000 signatures before the council meeting.

Protestors had gathered in front of City Hall two hours before the meeting to rally against the measure.

Mayor Lori Henry’s decision to pull the agenda item essentially means the

The City of Roswell outlines the official rules of decorum on the last page of every council meeting agenda.

Briefly, all people are expected to show “common courtesy, civility and respect for others” and anyone violating these expectations may be removed.

Anyone who would like to address the mayor and council on an agenda item is free to so and must fill out a comment card. Speakers are allotted five minutes each, with exemptions given to zoning applicants, appeals

project will not proceed.

Henry opened the meeting reminding residents that because the tennis center had been taken off of the agenda, the council would not discuss it and attendees would not have an opportunity to comment on it.

Many people left shortly after, but dozens remained behind as the council navigated other business, including discussion of the proposed property tax rate.

The new rate would be set at 4.955 mills, a reduction of .5 mills from last year’s rate. If approved at a final hearing Aug. 27, it would mark the first change in the city’s property tax rate in

and semi-judicial matters.

“During a regular council meeting, people can only come up and speak about the items that are on the agenda,” said Community Relations Manager Julie Brechbill, who has been with the city for over 15 years.

“That’s always been the rule. When Mayor Wood was here, that was the rule… If something gets taken off of the agenda, no matter what that item is, then we don’t call the item and we don’t open it up for public comment.”

The mayor runs the meetings, and as the chief presiding officer, makes all of the rules for those meetings, she added.

Since there is no opportunity for general public comment during regular council meetings, the city offers an “open mic night” every fifth Monday for residents to speak to the mayor and council about whatever topic they wish, Brechbill said.

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City officials said the proposed tax rate is among the lowest in Metro Atlanta and is based on the preliminary tax digest released June 15 by Fulton County After laying out the proposed new rate, Henry opened the floor for public comment.

One speaker told the council he opposed the millage rate and that it should be even lower because of recent actions made by city officials. He cited recent

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Last year was the first time we ever did it, and it was a good time for everybody, so probably moving forward we’ll do it every year.

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Luau brings regional chambers together

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Alpharetta, Gwinnett, Johns Creek and the Greater North Fulton chambers of commerce came together Aug. 14 to host a luauthemed mixer.

Nearly 500 businesses registered for the event, which brought together the four local chambers for the second year.

“Last year was the first time we ever did it, and it was a good time for everybody, so probably moving forward we’ll do it every year,” said Laura Houston, the Johns Creek Chamber executive director of marketing.

Held at the Infinite Energy Forum in Duluth, the relaxed event consisted of speed networking and an expo with booths from local businesses, food, live music and a cash bar.

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Gwinnett CID gets big win with 32-acre redevelopment Motivating

Strip malls fell out of favor about 15 years ago and the pipeline for building emptied quickly. Today, Amazon is putting many of them out of their misery, and residents and city Geoff smith planners are asking, Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com now what?

One answer is playing itself out in Gwinnett as a developer has submitted plans to convert a smattering of neighboring strip centers and parking lots into a dense, mixed-use project with parking decks, a hotel, townhomes and retail.

Almost half of the 32-acre property is currently parking lots and many of the storefronts are now vacant. Rio Bravo and Office Depot were on the site but have since closed leaving behind vacant buildings.

This project is on the north side of Pleasant Hill Road along Old Norcross Road just west of I-85.

The property is in the footprint of the Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District (CID), which had been searching across the country for a developer to do something with the site.

A CID is an organization that basically collects a tax from businesses within its defined geographical area. The revenue generated can only be used to support economic development projects within that area.

Those projects might include beautification of sidewalks and intersections, funding plans that improve traffic, helping to create overlays that might allow developers incentives in the way of additional uses that can be developed on a property that may not currently be available, or even developing and maintaining a brand for that area. There are many CIDs within and around the Metro Atlanta area.

The Gwinnett Place CID worked

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with county leaders and developed a strategic plan for the area that aimed for a completed rebranding. The plan focused on improving traffic flows, promoting pedestrian access, improving streetscape design, and creating a bigger “desirability of property for redevelopment.”

Once the plan was complete, they reached out to 71 developers around the world, promoting the opportunities that exist within its footprint. Then, in 2016, a developer approached them about the site, whose then-owner was filing for bankruptcy.

CID executives introduced the new developer to economic development employees at the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, Gwinnett Planning Commission and Gwinnett Commissioner Jace Brooks to “find out what the community want(ed) for that 32-acre piece of property,” said the CID’s Executive Director Joe Allen in a 2016 article in the Gwinnett Daily Post.

The plan submitted last week by the developer, Insignia, LLC, will be called Orchid Grove and will include 776 residential units across three buildings that include lofts and town homes.

There also will be a 120-room hotel, a food hall, a theater, a plaza with greenspace and over 100,000 square feet of retail and office space.

This is a big win for the CID. In an article this week in the Atlanta Business Chronical, Allen said the CID’s footprint is dominated by 1980s and 1990s era shopping centers and big-box development.

“What we want to see is an internationally diverse, green, walkable and sustainable urban community,” he said.

Allen also said in the article that he is hoping for expansion of public transit in the area.

This may have been a reference to plans that were released earlier this year to extend MARTA’s rail line from the Doraville station into Gwinnett County with stops at Jimmy Carter Boulevard and Gwinnett Place Mall, which sits just east of what will be The Orchard.

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Every employee is unique, and identifying ways to motivate each one in their own way is important.

The most important component is providing individual attention. While teamwork is critical in running a small business, nothing beats the individual attention you provide to each of your employees. This includes not only providing praise for an individual, but also showing them that you care about their success.

A lot of small business owners think that money is the only motivator they can use. Here’s a hint….a paycheck alone doesn’t cut it. While financial incentives certainly can be used to motivate employees, the most successful motivators are often times non-monetary.

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Camp fosters career path in technology Alpharetta firm sponsors classes for area students

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Teams of high school students recently completed an intense, four-week code camp designed to cultivate future leaders in the tech industry.

The camp, hosted by LexisNexis Risk Solutions, drew 29 high school students from across the Metro Atlanta region.

Tomorrow’s Technologists was held at Georgia Tech’s campus with Friday visits to LexisNexis Risk Solutions in Alpharetta.

Partners for the enterprise included the Technology Association of Georgia Education Collaborative and Higher Ground Education.

“It’s a fundamental belief at our company that all students should have access to technology and programming education in their schools, just as they study reading, writing and math,” said Kara Grady, vice president of corporate and brand communications at LexisNexis Risk Solutions. “Computer education

and programming should be noted as core courses. Tech proficiencies are now considered a necessity in the workplace.”

A study released by the Atlanta Metro Chamber of Commerce and Accenture reported IT occupations represent almost 30 percent of the total number of job postings in Georgia, and there are three times as many IT job listings as there are students graduating with computer science degrees.

The technology camp is one of a myriad efforts by businesses and educators to fill the void of young talent.

Fulton County Schools has formed partnerships with local technical colleges to promote workforce development with specific programs geared toward technical skills. Likewise, the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce has programs that link employer needs with colleges to help craft curriculum to develop talent.

Technologists is a four-week code lab camp for learning about computer science fundamentals, big data and analytics, career planning, technology careers and digital citizenship. Students were introduced to four computer coding languages, game/animation creation, website creation, big data simulations and app development.

Rahul Tauro-Padival, Alpharetta High School, and Erin Lin, Brookwood High School, discuss details of their final presentation to LexisNexis judges. The students’ project focused on web development, using skills they learned to build a sophisticated, intuitive website that’s easy to use.

Participant teams developed a final project and presented their work to a panel of LexisNexis Risk Solutions judges on the last day of camp, July 20.

The judges selected two winning teams for Best Project Conception and Best Presentation. The Best Project Conception was a comprehensive study program called iStudy and the Best Presentation was an app for navigation during camping called Campio & Camply. After their presentations, the winning students received personal computers, courtesy of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Technology

Association of Georgia Education Collaborative and Higher Ground Education, Inc. “Through the very gracious support of LexisNexis Risk Solutions we were able to give 29 students the opportunity to leverage a four-week coding camp for free,” said Errika Moore, executive director of TAG-Ed. “Most one-week coding camps cost upwards of $400. In essence, this type of opportunity is an anomaly. And, for many of the students a unique experience that may not have come to fruition otherwise.”

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Taste more than 100 flavors of homemade ice cream, dive into ice-cream eating contests, enjoy live music, face painting and let the kids work off their energy in the Kids’ Korner. Join the fun Sunday, Aug. 26 from 2-4 p.m. at Roswell Town Square, 610 South Atlanta St., Roswell. $6 per person or $25 per family, up to five. Proceeds benefit the Drake House, emergency housing for women and children in crisis in North Fulton.

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FEATURED: FABIO NAPOLEONI GALLERY What: Fabio Napoleoni, a nationally renowned artist, will display an exclusive collection of 50 limited editions of his works.

It will support Enduring Hearts, a nonprofit dedicated to helping pediatric heart transplants.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 26, 1-4 p.m.

Where: Vinings Gallery, 938 Canton St., Roswell More info: viningsgallery.com

EVENTS: MLB/MAYOR’S PLAY BALL What: Youth can show off their baseball skills. Mayor Mike Bodker will host Johns Creek youth as part of a “Play Ball” initiative.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 11a.m.-noon Where: Ocee Park, 10900 Buice Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov MS. INDIA GEORGIA PAGEANT What: Contestants will smile wide, hold their heads up high and conquer the world in this pageant presented by the India American Cultural Association.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 4 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com OPEN-HEARTH COOKING What: Living history interpreter and openhearth cooking expert, Clarissa Clifton, will demonstrate making traditional Southern food in the Cook House. Free.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m.-3 pm.

Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St. Roswell More info: roswellgov.com LEARN TO READ MANDARIN CHINESE What: Children ages 5-10 can learn the basics of reading Mandarin Chinese.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info and registration: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

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

When: Tuesday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m.

Where: Club House, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming More info: navigators.toastmastersclubs.org WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning.

When: Wednesday, Aug. 29, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-495-0545 FALL VEGETABLE GARDENING WORKSHOP What: Master Gardeners explain how to extend your growing season with cool-season crops. Free.

When: Wednesday, Aug. 29, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: nfmg.net 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 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. 27, 7-8 p.m.

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

FULL MOON HIKES What: The hike will loop around the creek to explore the environment at Autrey Mill.

Open to everyone.

When: Friday, Aug. 24, 7 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for nonmembers, free for members More info: autreymill.org

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

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ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX) What: This program combines international beats with strength training techniques to create an easy-to-follow, health-boosting dance fitness program.

When: Friday, Aug. 24, 10:30 a.m.

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

“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

FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: ZUMBA 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. 11, 9-10 a.m.

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

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK What: The ACT1 Shakespeare Troupe will perform a combination of sonnets, scenes and soliloquies from Shakespeare’s works. Free. Picnics encouraged.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Wills Park, 11925 Wills Road, Alpharetta More info: act1theater.com

ENERGY YOGA What: Physical exercises to open and clear energy.

Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques.

When: Sunday, Aug. 26, 4:30 p.m.

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

ALPHARETTA ART IN THE PARK What: This outdoor artists market features handcrafted work by local artists. This is the last Art in the Park of this year. Rain or shine.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Main Street and Milton Avenue, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpahretta.com

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: FAMILY FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS What: Enjoy an array of different food trucks each month, as well as entertainment and fun for the whole family.

When: Friday, Aug. 24, 6-8:30 p.m.

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

HOME BY DARK CONCERT SERIES This series invites the best songwriters and musicians in the world to its stage. This concert will feature Jenn Bostic and Ernie Halter.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Where: Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com ART WORKSHOP What: Anita Stewart will host a painting workshop for painters of all levels and skills.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $10 More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace METROPOLITAN ATLANTA THEATER AWARDS What: The Metropolitan Atlanta Theater Awards recognize the actors, directors, designers and theaters for their contributions to the performing arts in metro Atlanta.

When: Sunday, Aug. 26, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

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

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OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE: AUTHOR EMILY GIFFIN What: Local author Emily Giffin will speak about her newest novel “All We Ever Wanted.” Signed books will be available for purchase.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 28, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Huff Harrington Home, 3872 Roswell Road, Atlanta More info and registration: home@huffharrington.com CHOPPED OAK SPRINT & SUPER SPRINT TRIATHLON What: This is the third in a series of 6 events over the summer, ending with a championship race at the beginning of October.

Races for adults and children.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 8-10 a.m.

Where: Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center, 120 Paul Franklin Road, Clarkesville Cost: $25 More info: fivestarntp.com/choppedoaktriathlon.html

ASTRONOMY CLUB What: This month’s topic will focus on space telescopes.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 3:15-4:15 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402 RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD: ISLAM What: Jonas Kauffeldt, associate professor of history at the University of North Georgia will cover the fundamentals and history of Muslim beliefs and practices.

When: Sunday, Aug. 26, 2-5 p.m.

Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org BLOOD DRIVE What: Help others by donating blood to the American Red Cross.

When: Monday, Aug. 27, 2-7 p.m.

Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

SAVE CLIFFORD 5K What: Glow lights, music and refreshments will be available in this evening 5K. When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 8:15 p.m.

Where: Georgia Racing Hall of Fame, Highway 53, Dawsonville Cost: $5 More info and registration: fivestarntp.com/ save-clifford-5k.html

FINANCING COLLEGE SERIES: FINANCIAL AID 101 What: A Georgia Student Finance Commission representative will go over financial aid, scholarships, grants, HOPE, FAFSA and state funding.

When: Monday, Aug. 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

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

LIBRARY EVENTS:

LEARN TO CODE: JAVA What: Learn the basics of the Java programming language. No prior experience necessary. Ages 18 and up. Laptops and software will be provided.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 28, 7-8 p.m.

Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info and registration: forsythpl.org

NEW MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP What: Join other new moms and your babies in an empathetic forum for sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood.

When: Friday, Aug. 24, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402 FACEBOOK BASICS What: BH Technology Group will help teach the new and safe ways to use Facebook to stay connected with friends, family and community.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8820 JOURNEY TO LITERACY What: Children will hear a story and complete a craft project. Children get to take home a copy of the book presented in the program. Ages 3-8.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 11 a.m.-noon Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org THE JOYS OF INDONESIAN COOKING What: Representatives from the Indonesian American Community in Atlanta will share and demonstrate traditional Indonesian culture and recipes. Samples provided.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-6735

MILTON LIBRARY BOOK SALE What: Weekly book sale to raise money for the Milton library and its programs.

When: Wednesday, Aug. 29, 3:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402 ENERGY YOGA What: Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques. Bring a yoga mat or towel and wear loose comfortable clothes. Open to adults only.

When: Wednesday, Aug. 29, 10:15-11:15 a.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org SAHAJA MEDITATION What: Learn and practice meditation in a supportive group setting.

When: Thursday, Aug. 30, 6-7 p.m.

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

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

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Get outside, Georgia:

The lure of the flying disc So here I am, poking through the undergrowth looking for a lost piece of molded plastic – a “disc,” to be precise. Yes, I admit it. I am trying to play disc golf at the Wills Park Disc Golf STEVE HUDSON Course, and the key Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net word here is “trying.” Nearby, those more skilled that me are sending their multi-colored discs soaring through space in beautiful and precise arcs, dropping them with military precision exactly where they seem to be aiming.

But not me. I don’t have that problem. Rather than becoming a ninjalevel purveyor of disc golf precision, I seem to be moving steadily toward the title of Master of the Errant Toss. Yeah.

Just look at the results of this latest effort and appreciate the way in which it so elegantly sent my bright yellow flyer into that there patch of poison ivy.

But I do seem to be getting at least a little better. At least I didn’t drop it in the creek this time.

All of that, of course, begs the big question: Why disc golf? Why am I not fishing?

The short answer is because (even though I’m not very good at it) it’s fun.

Disc golf is like golf for those who like to throw things other than golf clubs.

Starting from a designated tee pad, the idea is to throw the disc down a carefully laid-out course, avoiding obstacles like trees and creeks, with the eventual goal of landing said disc in a chain-bedecked basket.

When the disc hits the target, there is usually some remarkably satisfying clanking. Courses typically have nine or 18 “holes,” much like regular golf courses.

Where can you go to try your hand at disc golf? Hereabouts, there are lots of courses to choose from.

The one closest to me is the course at Wills Park.

That’s where I came to know of disc golf. Nathan, our youngest, used to love to play it, and growing up pretty much across the street from the Wills Park course make it easy for him to do.

He got pretty good at it and even won a tournament or two.

He played often, and sometimes he’d invite me to go along.

Often I’d answer with some variation of “not this time – got a lot of stuff to do, deadlines and all, etc. etc. etc.”

You know how it goes. But every now and then I’d have the good sense to say yes.

On a disc golf course, it doesn’t really matter much where you start. We’d start at whatever hole happened to be nearest to us when we got to the park.

Sometimes we’d play just two or three holes.

Other times we’d do most or all of the course.

“Did you mean to do that?” he once asked me after I launched my disc into a particularly impressive flight. It really was spectacular the way my disc clonked off three different trees before finally crashing to the ground.

But that wasn’t my best toss. Not by a long shot.

Accolades for my best-ever toss have to go to one that demonstrated a technique so rare that it really is seldom seen. Nathan and I were playing the Wills Park course, as usual, and I’d been observing his technique and mentally cataloging the things I needed to do differently.

Nathan threw first. As expected, his disc went straight and true and landed about three yards from the basket.

Then I stepped up…got into position…wound up…pulled back…and let go!

And the disk went sailing. Boy, did it ever! Straight and true – but backwards – backwards!

Believe me, that’s not something just anybody can pull off.

Turning, I watched my disc’s flight.

Nathan watched it, too, as the little disc sailed for quite a ways before landing (you guessed it) in another patch of poison ivy.

“Dad, that’s a pretty good throw,” he said. “But I think you want to go the other direction.”

That was a quite a few years ago.

But for some reason, on this particular afternoon, I find myself thinking about that toss again.

Nathan lives in New York City now, and I miss him. But when he’s back home later this year, I hope we’ll get the discs out and see if I’ve improved (and if I can stay out of the poison ivy).

Yeah, I basically suck at throwing discs. But I sure do have a lot of fun.

There are many other disc golf courses in the area, and a quick web search will show you where the nearest ones are. What about equipment?

All you need is a couple of basic disks. You can pick up discs at just about any big sporting goods store.

You’ll have a lot of fun with them too– especially if you take the kids too!

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If you haven’t heard of it, ehrlichiosisis is one of numerous diseases that ticks carry and that humans can catch when ticks bite them, but this disease was not always so well known.

The year is 1993, and four men who lived in a golf-oriented retirement community in Tennessee were hospitalized with fever, headache, vomiting and abdominal pain. Blood tests revealed abnormally low white blood cell counts, low platelets, as well as inflammation of the liver. Two of these men ended up in the intensive care unit. An astute physician ordered a test for ehrlichiosis, and all four men tested positive for this illness.

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Milton 21, Archer 19:

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Milton prevails in Corky Kell thriller

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — There were plenty of distractions for Milton entering Friday night’s matchup with Archer in the Corky Kell Classic at Georgia State Stadium.

The Eagles could have been blinded by the spotlight of playing in one of the nation’s premier high school football events, and in its marquee Friday night showcase with TV cameras surrounding the sidelines. With every season opening game, there is also the process of shaking loose offseason cobwebs and bringing in new starters. The Eagles could have also been intimidated by their opponent Archer, the No. 4 ranked team in Class 7A according to the AJC preseason polls who were predicted to cruise to a win by many experts and the Maxwell Projections.

But instead of letting the spotlights or jitters get the better of them, Milton hunkered down and earned a hardfought, thrilling win over the Tigers.

“It was really a dream of ours to play in the Corky Kell, get that Friday night game and go up against an opponent like Archer,” Milton head coach Adam Clack said. “It’s humbling to be in the presence of all this, and it lived up to every bit of expectation I had. I just love we were able to have a good football game against a great opponent like that.”

Despite their talented competition, Milton incurred no turnovers or a bevy of penalties that can often be expected in a season opener.

Its retuned offense moved the ball effectively with 283 yards. Most of those yards came on the ground behind an almost an entirely new offensive line.

“I’m beyond impressed with how that unit has come together,” Clack said.

Just a few weeks after committing to Georgia Tech, Milton quarterback Jordan Yates showed off his dual-threat capability, rushing for 92 yards and two touchdowns, including a 44-yard scamper midway through the third quarter.

“He was a great game manager tonight,” Clack said. “We told him to use his legs, but we said take what [Archer] gives, you’re going to be more of the option QB tonight. He ran well and had some great throws when we needed them.”

Josh Edwards and Jordan Davis shared carries out of the backfield. Edwards put up 90 yards on the ground.

Yates was 7-14 passing for 72 yards and one touchdown, his passing score lighting a spark for the Eagles entering halftime.

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Milton’s Jordan Yates dives to the end zone to cap off a 44-yard rushing touchdown.

Milton trailed 6-0 with just eight seconds remaining in the first half when Yates rolled out, switched direction, avoided two defenders and found Holden Shaw streaking across the back of the end zone as the clock ran out. Hayden Hairston’s PAT put Milton on top, a lead they did not relinquish.

Yates’ 44-yard run pushed the Eagles lead to 14-6, but Archer responded just over two minutes later with a 23-yard touchdown. Their two-point conversion attempt was thwarted by Milton cornerback Jordan Davis who stood tall when two outside receivers attempted to run crossing routes.

With just under eight minutes remaining, Milton capped off a 14-play drive, that included a fourth-and-1 conversion, with Yates’ second rushing score to extend their lead to 21-12.

Archer answered again with an 89-

yard drive, cutting the lead to 21-19 with just over three minutes left. The Tigers then forced Milton into its only three-andout of the game to set up a thrilling finish.

Milton’s defense, which limited Archer’s big play ability throughout the night and held them to 289 total yards, forced a fourth-and-15 on the Milton 40.

After causing Archer’s quarterback to scramble out of the pocket, the secondary held tight to force an incomplete pass that caused a jubilant roar from the Milton faithful.

“You are not going to play many teams better than Archer,” Clack said.

“We had to execute well against a team like that. We had some mix-ups, but I think it all came down to the preparation this week. But this is week one against a non-region opponent. We’ll use this as part of the process. Now it’s about what we do with it.”

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Forsyth Central ends losing streak, South rolls against Sprayberry

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com Forsyth Central 42, Chamblee 7 The wait is finally over for Forsyth Central. The Bulldogs won their first game since September 2016 Friday night at home against Chamblee.

Central opened a 21-7 halftime lead and kept Chamblee scoreless in the second half while crossing the goal line three more times.

Three different rushers scored in the lopsided win, which was the sixth all-time meeting between the programs who formerly played together in Region 6-AAAA. South Forsyth 26, Sprayberry 6 South Forsyth extended its streak of on-field regular season wins to 15 games by downing Sprayberry in their first meeting.

South junior running back Jordan Brunson led South’s offensive charge with four total touchdowns.

The War Eagles jumped out to a quick 13-0 lead, but their offensive charge sputtered out in the latter portion of the second half with two turnovers.

That allowed Sprayberry to cut the lead to one score, but the War Eagles kept the Yellow Jackets out of the end zone for the remainder of the game.

South extended its lead with two Brunson scores in the fourth quarter to seal its regular season opener.

Camden County 27, West Forsyth 20 West Forsyth’s first trip south of Macon ended in disappointment with the Wolverines dropping their season opener to Camden County.

Camden scored on its opening possession and recovered a West fumble to take an early 13-0 lead. West quickly responded with two scores of their own for the start of a back-and-forth scoring run.

Camden reclaimed the advantage in the second quarter, but West scored on an 85-yard pass midway through the fourth quarter to tie the game again.

However, the Wildcats responded quickly with a short, 20-yard drive after a long kickoff return to take the eventual win.

Wheeler 28, Lambert 14 Turnovers proved costly for the Longhorns as their win streak against Wheeler came to an end Friday. After dropping the first two contests between the schools, the Wildcats prevailed over the Longhorns on the road Friday night.

Lambert committed four interceptions on the night and never led.

Wheeler opened a 14-0 lead in the first 10 minutes of the game and extend-

Read the full recap on NorthFulton.com/ Sports ed the gap to three scores with a 93-yard touchdown early in the second.

Quarterback Peyton Rich threw two touchdown passes in the latter part of the game, but Lambert’s second score came with just nine seconds remaining to hand Wheeler the comfortable win.

Lambert has not won a season opener since 2012.

Cherokee 18, North Forsyth 16 Cherokee forced five interceptions and two fumbles to down North Forsyth in the third straight season-opening meeting between the two teams in the last five years.

Cherokee opened an 18-7 lead in the final minute of the second half and used North’s giveaways to earn their first victory since November of 2016.

Carter Mullikin was 9-29 passing for 75 yards with five interceptions and led the rushing charge with 114 yards and a touchdown.

North freshman Jumel Lewis had two interceptions.

Northside (Warner Robins) 38, Centennial 14 Centennial dropped its sixth season opening game in seven years Friday night against Northside Warner Robins, who entered the contest ranked No. 4 in the AJC preseason poll.

Northside opened an 17-0 lead in the second quarter after a field goal, rushing touchdown and a score stemming from a Centennial interception.

Centennial cut the lead to 24-14 entering the fourth quarter but couldn’t get within striking distance before Northside added two rushing touchdowns.

It was the first meeting between the two programs.

Creekview 42, Cambridge 7 Creekview got the better of Cambridge again Friday night, continuing their undefeated (7-0) streak against the Bears. It was the Bears’ third straight season opening loss to Creekview.

The Grizzlies jumped out to an early lead with two offensive touchdowns and a blocked punt recovery in the end zone which set the tone for the contest.

First-year starting quarterback Stratton Tripp threw a touchdown pass in the third quarter, Cambridge’s sole score of the game.

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Tennis: Continued from Page 14 incidents with the Roswell Police Department that led to Police Chief Rusty Grant to open an outside investigation into the department. He also raised the issue of the tennis center.

Henry warned the speaker three times that he no longer had the floor because he had strayed off topic.

City: Continued from Page 10 good time because they have been busier with new clients the past six weeks than they have been since she first started three years ago.

“They’ve never used us before but circumstances have changed,” Smith said.

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The man continued speaking and was removed by police while attendees applauded.

Immediately following the incident, Henry called for a short recess.

“I would very much appreciate if you would learn how to behave yourselves in these chambers,” Henry said addressing the crowd, while a resident cried out “shame.”

After reconvening, Henry reminded attendees that decorum for the council meeting called for people to comment only

on agenda items and that people would be welcome to do so as long as they followed rules. Residents later provided comments and criticisms on other agenda items without issue. There was no further comment regarding the tennis center.

Councilman Marcelo Zapata asked the council to consider lowering the millage rate even further and to consider what to do with the estimated extra revenue the currently proposed reduced rate would bring.

He said that he wanted to keep every-

thing revenue neutral.

The council voted unanimously to pass the first reading of the millage rate.

A second public hearing regarding the rate was held the next day, and the final reading of the millage rate will be held Monday, Aug. 27 during the regular council meeting.

City officials have stated that there will be a future town hall meeting for residents to discuss the tennis center, but no date had been set as of press time.

“They’re all Forsyth County residents.

They’re coming for help with utilities, rent or transportation. We have been overwhelmed with the needs in just the past six weeks that are far and above our normal. This money will go to client assistance to help the residents in the county.”

Located in Forsyth County at 2550 The Place Circle, Smith said the city has always been home because The Place origi-

nated 43 years ago within the city limits, and the community has embraced them.

“We help all people in the county,” Smith said. “But we’ve been seeing a lot of people in the city lately that need our help.”

Brumbalow said the donation is to help with general needs, but also serves as appreciation for the work The Place has done. The organization takes no federal money, so it’s been funded by the

graciousness of the residents and donations like this one. “I’ve lived here my entire life, but I’ve never seen it as ‘the city’ or ‘the county,’” the mayor said. “It’s always the same community. The Place helps not only county, but city residents.

They’re such a great organization that helps people in need.”

To learn how to give back or volunteer with The Place, visit theplaceofforsyth.org.

General Surgeons of Gwinnett opens in Cumming CUMMING, Ga. — Dr. Gordon B. Werbel and Dr. Jeffrey E. Sootin of General Surgeons of Gwinnett opened their third office, located on the Northside Forsyth campus in Cumming at 1400 Northside Forsyth Drive, Suite 270. werbel Founded more than 30 years ago, General Surgeons of Gwinnett has grown to meet the needs of Gwinnett County and Greater Atlanta, serving patients with the most up-todate modalities. Werbel and Sootin are board certified in general surgery and are experienced in utilizing advanced, minimally invasive procedures to treat soft tissue, abdominal and thyroid disorders, from simple to complex.

“We pride ourselves on serving each patient with attentive, personalized care based on their unique needs,” said Werbel. “We work alongside referring physicians to optimize treatment.”

General Surgeons of Gwinnett offers a full sootin range of services including treatments for gallbladder and biliary disease, skin and soft tissue, breast disease, small and large bowel disease, thyroid and parathyroid disease and hernias. The practice has locations in Snellville, Lawrenceville and Cumming, and accepts most insurance plans.

For more information, call 770-2922775 or visit generalsurgeonsofgwinnett. com.

Shane Underwood was awarded with the check by representatives of Path2College .

Vickery Creek Elementary student awarded college money FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Shane Underwood, a fourth grader at Vickery Creek Elementary, was awarded $1,529 for his Path2College 529 Plan.

More than 900 children were entered and Underwood was one of two winners of the Georgia Soccer College Savings Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes

was through a partnership between the state of Georgia’s Path2College 529 Plan and Georgia Soccer.

Underwood’s league, United Futbol Academy Forsyth, also won $529.

For information about the Path2College 529 Plan, visit Path2College. com or call 877- 424-4377.

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