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Police nab 4 suspects in attempted burglary FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Alpharetta and Forsyth County police captured four men who fled the scene of an attempted burglary Sept. 15. Police say the men are also suspected of several other rePITTS cent burglaries in the Alpharetta and South Forsyth County area. With the aid of the Georgia State Patrol air unit, an active search began at 7:30 a.m. after Alpharetta police inter-
rupted an alleged burglary in progress at a Chevron gas station on the corner of Ga. 9 and Devore Road. Seeing police, the suspects fled north to Forsyth County in a silver midsized SUV, then later crashed at the corner of Union Hill Road and James Road. The four men, all in dark jeans and dark hoodies, continued the chase on foot as deputies from Forsyth County, officers from the Milton Police Department and K-9 units joined in the hunt. At 10:30 a.m., Alpharetta police posted on Facebook that all four suspects had been apprehended.
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Entire carport stolen from rental property FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — An entire carport was stolen Sept. 10 from a rental property off Ruby Drive. The owner said she leased the property to a 40-year-old man who had been evicted about three weeks ago. When the woman came back to the house, she saw the carport was missing. It is valued at $3,000. The last time someone had seen the structure was a week before, and a neighbor had seen a van at the house at 11:30 p.m. on Sept. 7. The neighbor saw the carport two days later. Deputies looked up the former tenant’s name, and came back with multiple results, including one man who had been in the Forsyth County Jail since Aug. 14. It was unclear if any of the men were responsible.
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Angers flared Sept. 16 at a recreational soccer game at Denmark High School after a player from a lacrosse league became upset. A deputy was working security at a soccer game when he saw a 49-year-old man setting up lacrosse gear. The man said he had a contract with the Park and Rec league to use the turf practice field for the youth lacrosse league. The deputy said the soccer league had paid the high school to conduct their games there every Sunday, but that made the man upset. He said the deputy needed to “enforce the law,” and that “half of these people shouldn’t even be in this country.” The deputy said the comment was unwarranted and racist, but the man replied it was how he felt. The man threatened to call the sheriff, to which the deputy replied he, too, could call the sheriff. Another deputy called the school’s athletic director who said if the man was going to behave in such a manner, he would not be allowed on the field. The man then left. The deputy spoke with the other coaches from the lacrosse recreation
All four suspects are from Atlanta. Three are under 18 years old, and one was later identified as 23-year-old Joshua Pitts. The suspects face multiple burglary charges in Alpharetta and are charged in Forsyth County with obstruction, giving false names, theft by receiving, conspiracy to commit burglary and possession of burglary tools. One of the suspects, a juvenile, was transported to the Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center, while the rest were transported to Forsyth County Jail on bond. - Julia Grochowski leagues, who understood the schedule dilemma. They worked out the schedule and apologized on behalf of the angry man. The soccer coordinator cancelled the remaining two games because the field had been overbooked. The lacrosse games continued as planned.
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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A homeless man was left without the few possessions he had Sept. 11 after an unidentified woman took his bag. The 25-year-old man called 911 when he realized his bag was missing from the Kroger on Peachtree Parkway. He said he was inside the store waiting for his cell phone to charge. He helped a woman place an order at the deli and put his bag on the ground, which held his clothing and bath accessories. A few hours later, he noticed the bag was missing. When a deputy arrived, the video surveillance showed a blonde woman walk by and sit down at a nearby table. Before leaving, she went over and picked up the man’s bag. The man said he was homeless and lived out of his car.
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Forsyth County settles lawsuit with Atlanta police sergeant By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County reached a $110,00 settlement Sept. 6 in connection with an Atlanta police sergeant who was wrongly arrested in August 2017. The agreement is between Paul Spar-
wath, and his wife Meg, Forsyth County, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and multiple other deputies who were involved. On Aug. 5, 2017, Sparwath reportedly called 911 when he saw suspicious activity by teenagers in his neighborhood in Forsyth County.
The deputy who responded to the call apparently smelled alcohol on Sparwath’s breath, so he conducted a field sobriety test. Sparwath said he just got home from working an 18-hour shift at a nightclub, but he still had his police uniform on. He told the deputy he had nothing to drink, but still was asked to complete
the sobriety test which led to his arrest. Once at the Forsyth County Jail, Sparwath reportedly blew a .07, below the legal limit of .08, and his blood alcohol content was zero. The charges were later dropped, and the arresting deputy was suspended without pay.
Lambert student arrested for social media threat By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — An 18-yearold Lambert High School student was arrested last week after he reportedly made threats toward other students. Joshua Leonard Zelonka was arrested Sept. 17 shortly after the threat was made, according to Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Cpl. Doug Rainwater. “Basically, from when the first threat was made at the school from him we had him in handcuffs within 30 minutes,” Rainwater said. “Plus, he had no means of doing any of what he said he was going to do. No means would be no weapons on him or even at his home. We checked his home, too.” He was arrested at the school for disrupting a public school and is in jail awaiting a bond hearing, Rainwater said. Principal Gary Davison said during first period school officials were alerted to concerning statements made. The school day continued as normal. “The rumors have been investigated and all students involved are currently with law enforcement,” Davison said.
Lambert High School takes these rumors extremely seriously. I would like to take this opportunity to thank students, staff and members of the community who shared information with us bringing a very quick resolution to the rumor. We have fully embraced the ‘see something, say something’ program.” Gary Davison Lambert High School Principal
“Again, there have been many rumors, all of which are verified as rumors. We are continuing with our school day, everyone is safe and sound.” The next day, Davison followed up to parents saying the student who initiated the rumor is off campus and in police custody. He said there was an increased Sheriff’s Office presence at the school, along with additional staff around the campus for supervision.
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Joshua Leonard Zelonka, 18, was arrested Sept. 17 for disrupting a public school. “Lambert High School takes these rumors extremely seriously,” he said. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank students, staff and members of the community who shared information with us bringing a very quick resolution to the rumor. We have fully embraced the ‘see something, say something’ program.” To use the school system’s anonymous tip reporting service, visit forsyth.k12.ga.us/Page/635. The incident comes just weeks after the Forsyth County Commission voted to approve 11 new school resource officers at a Sept. 11 meeting. There are currently 28 school resource officers throughout the district,
many high resolution cameras in the schools and state-of-the-art surveillance equipment. Earlier this year the Forsyth County School System and the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office began work on a School Safety Task Force. The task force will be led by Maj. Joe Perkins of the Sheriff’s Office and will include additional deputies, staff from Forsyth County Schools, representatives from the Forsyth County Fire Department and Emergency Management Agency. The task force will be limited to people who have been trained in crisis response and are local experts.
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Forsyth Board of Education opposes mandated school calendar By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Board of Education has come out against a state-mandated school calendar arguing it may lead to learning regression, force a quick turnaround on grades and generate more work for dualenrolled students. The board sent a resolution opposing the measure to the legislative delegation Sept. 18 arguing it challenges “local control of education issues and optimizing the learning experience of our students.” If approved, the proposed state-mandated calendar would impact every district in Georgia. Forsyth Superintendent Jeff Bearden said his board and the administration feel strongly this is a local control issue. “Our calendar is something we have worked on for years to the point now we feel like we have a balanced calendar that is very much approved by our community in general,” he said. “Probably 85 percent of the feedback we get is positive around our student calendar.” Board members said they give plenty of opportunities for feedback, including the local school councils which are asked to respond to the proposed
Our calendar is something we have worked on for years to the point now we feel like we have a balanced calendar that is very much approved by our community in general.” Jeff Bearden Forsyth Superintendent calendar each year. A draft is uploaded to the district’s website for community feedback prior to a final board vote. “A longer summer break increases the probability of regression for students, especially English language learners, low income and students with special needs,” the resolution reads. “The impact will be more time spent
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Roberto Clemente, eulogies, wakeup calls “Will you go with me to the funeral in the morning?” my wife Christina asked. “Of course,” was my response. I knew who the woman was who had died suddenly. Her family goes to our church. Her kids grew up in our church. She and her husband Alan were as active in our church life as any member can be. But try as I might, I could not picture her in my Ray appen mind. I don’t think I actually knew Publisher ray@appenmediagroup.com her. To me she was a stranger. Our lives did not connect. Some things in life we can control. Other things we cannot. What abject futility it is when our choices result in our own loss or failed connections with others – when we turn our backs, look the other way, or close our ears to those around us – when our “empathy” implodes and becomes just a word instead of something alive with a warm, beating heart. Our congregation was in shock. Her death was one that was not supposed to happen. Not her. Not now. Not out of the blue and for no apparent medical or self-inflicted reason. The only other time I was so moved that my world slipped into a dark void from its safe, secure perch and what was clear to me melted into fog was the death of another church member, a young woman fresh out of college, Kate. The loss I felt was only magnified and made more real when I heard one of the epithets her mom shared at her service: “Take her and cut her out in little stars, And she will make the face of heaven so fine That all the world will be in love with the night.” - Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare (slightly edited) I will never forget those words nor the suffering I saw in her parents when she died. This time, as I sat in my pew and listened to the service, I began to get to know this amazing woman – this fellow church member, this mom, this wife, this volunteer, this mentor, this living testament to grace and everything that is good, a woman I never took the time to meet or talk to, or share a few moments with.
Alan and Nancy Crowell She was healthy, engaged, happy, still in love with her husband of 35 years. More than one person spoke of their marriage as “perfect” — as perfect as humanity can have perfect marriages. “I never once saw my parents have a cross word with each other” they said. “She never had an ill word for another. She seemed to thrive on reaching out to everyone within her orbit. Her glass was perpetually half full.” Her mission seemed to be to make the world around her as happy as she was. That’s what Pastor Ollie said about her. That’s what her brave twins – Christopher and Breanna — shared about their mom from the pulpit. “After I left home she texted me every day. She was my best friend,” they both said. She inspired. She exuded goodness. She was in love with life, they said. But one morning after drinking her coffee and reading her Bible as she did every day, she suddenly died. Our minister, Ollie Wagner, drove down to Florida that same day with her husband Alan and son Christopher to meet with her 27 year old daughter in person to tell her the awful news. The soliloquy that Breanna and Christopher shared with the congregation this morning from the pulpit left not a dry eye in church. Their mother sounded like someone who had been sent to earth by God to give us all an example of goodness – of how we are supposed to treat each other, especially family. The image and aura of an angel
in our midst was unmistakable as I – no we — listened to her children speak, and we heard their words float up above our heads in the air from those deep wells of unimaginable sorrow and loss. Then her children shared words of admiration and strength – of pure love – and I think it was obvious to everyone that their mom was exactly right there by their sides as they bravely spoke to us. Her love shown through their words. And, even when their pain seemed almost unbearable, at times one could see her strength and her will, and her love covering them like a blanket — keeping them warm and safe. “I will be with you always” was her message. “Don’t fear. Remember,” she had told them, “we can choose faith or we can choose fear.” Near the end of his tribute to Nancy, Pastor Ollie — and I didn’t understand it at first — talked about Roberto Clemente. I would later find out that Clemente was Alan’s hometown hero and favorite baseball player. Alan grew up in Pittsburgh where Roberto played 18 seasons for the Pirates. But Ollie’s reference was more than that, and the nuances of this good-bye were many. If Ollie had not gone into the ministry he may have been a good enough baseball player to have gone pro. That is still his love, I know. Clemente is generally thought of as one of the greatest baseball players who ever lived, and he is just as admired for his life off the field as a compassionate, caring and giving human being. Clemente died in an airplane crash on his way to help deliver aid to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. His death was one of those things that was not supposed to happen. Not him. No, not like that. Not someone who was so good, so caring, so selfless, so loved – just like Nancy. Coming from Ollie, I can’t think of a greater, more heartfelt tribute to Nancy Sisson Crowell than that. I left her service longing to have been her friend — to at least have known her and to have maybe learned from her. How could I have been so blind? Some things we do control, and maybe one last gift she left was a wake up call to all of us who don›t love as we could, or who don’t take advantage of our opportunities to be better friends, better neighbors or better more engaged human beings. Thank you Nancy for your grace and for giving us all an example of how we should live. Thank you so much. CDAR Member SWIFT Code: GMCBUS3A
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Gold at the end of the rainbow One of the nice things about technology is that it makes it so easy to share things. For instance, just the other day, our son Andy sent us a photo of the grandkids. We love getting grandkid pictures, but this one STEVE HUDSON had ‘em standing on Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net top of Andy’s car and looking at the gigantic rainbow which arched through the sky in the background. “Daddy, can we stand on the car so we can see the rainbow better?” the grandson had asked, and a few minutes later that’s where they were. The question, of course, is why they wanted to better see the rainbow. Legend has always said there’s gold at the end of rainbows. I like legends like that. They’ve always captured my imagination. I remembered one day when I was a kid and there was a giant rainbow right there over the house and I decided to find the place where it ended, certain that gold awaited me at the end. The spot I sought appeared to be over there near the big pecan trees behind my grandma’s house, and off I went, poto’-gold stories loud in my mind. But when
I got there it turned out that the rainbow actually ended in that impenetrable patch of blackberry bushes a little further on. I considered my options: sure and sudden wealth vs. sharp and certain thorns. Even at that young age, I was able to evaluate that equation, and I understood that the price of treasure just might be too high. So I abandoned the search, telling myself I’d wait till next time and find my pot of gold then. A few issues back, I talked about another gold treasure – lost Confederate gold, to be precise. I’m an incurable romantic, I admit, and a good treasure legend holds inexhaustible appeal. But I’m also not as young as I used to be, and (romantic or not) the notion of scrambling through the wild wilderness in search of elusive lost gold is not quite as appealing as it used to be. So, as you’ll recall, I shared some top-secret pointers on where that lost gold might possibly be. I really hoped that one of you would figure out the clues and find the gold and then put my share in a little box and mail it to me. So far no gold has shown up among the credit card solicitations and fast-food promos that mostly fill my mailbox, but there’s always tomorrow. But even though I haven’t seen any of that treasure yet, I’ve heard about some other possible treasure hordes. Who would
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have thought that there’s so much lost treasure out there waiting to be found? Case in point: the other day, while heading off with my fly rod on an altogether different kind of treasure hunt, I decided to eat breakfast at the Waffle House. I was sitting at the counter studying my map and working on my All Star (with bacon and eggs over easy) when this guy of indeterminate age just appeared out of nowhere and sat down on the stool next to me. Then he started to talk. “Noticed your map,” he said. “You looking for treasure?” Now that’s an odd way to start a conversation, even at a Waffle House. “Well, kind of,” I replied, not knowing what else to say. “Going to do a little fishing.” “Uh huh,” he said. “So you say. But I see that there map.” And then he went on to tell me a story. The story was a tale of lost Cherokee gold, and at its center were an aging Cherokee and a conductor on a train. “Every once in a while, an old Native American would catch the train and ride to this one certain place. He’d get off the train. Two or three weeks later he’d show up again and do the same thing again.” “Uh huh,” I said. “Yeah. Then one day, the old Cherokee told the conductor what he was doing. He said he was lookin’ for a treasure that one of his relatives or somebody had buried, somewhere near there!” He thumped his index finger onto my map. The spot where it landed was near the
intersection of I-285 and I-75. “After a while, the old Cherokee said he was giving up the search,” my fellow diner continued. “He just disappeared. But the conductor remembered the story. He started looking for the treasure too.” Okay, I thought. “Did the conductor ever find the treasure?” I asked, not knowing exactly what else to say, and at that very moment my mind suddenly formed an image of what that conductor might have looked like. To my faint surprise it bore a certain resemblance to the guy sitting next to me at the counter – who, at that precise moment, stood up and plunked a $20 bill down on the counter. “Breakfast’s on me,” he said. “And good luck finding your treasure.” He left then, leaving me with my map and my eggs and bacon and waffle. I cleaned my plate. And then I looked at the map again. I-285 and I-75, eh? Lots of development thereabouts now, I told myself. Wait. What? I didn’t even know that legend five minutes ago, but now I’m thinking about that treasure like it’s…like it’s… Well. The Chattahoochee flows right near there, and it’s one of my favorite places to fish, especially in the fall. Fall is coming, and I’m sure to be on the river a good bit. Couldn’t hurt to keep my eyes open, now, could it? Especially if there’s an arc of color in the sky…
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City updates zoning ordinance County approves Economic Development director position By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com
CUMMING, Ga. — The Cumming City Council is fine-tuning its zoning ordinance to address regulations for vape shops and massage parlors. City Attorney Kevin Tallant said the action is part of the year-long process the city has undertaken to revise some of its ordinances. Right now, the city has no specifics as to where vape shops and massage parlors will fall when zoned. “Nowhere is it expressly mentioned their permitted use,” Tallant said. “Every time someone would want to open an establishment they’d have to get a conditional use approved by the City Council to get approval to open that type of establishment.” Car washes, gas stations and automobile sales and services also fall under the conditional uses category, Tallant said. “Throughout the city, we have some regulations on manufactured homes, temporary structures and construction offices,” he said. “A lot of this has been in your zoning ordinance for quite some time. The one thing we wanted to make sure was if we were in the situation where someone was perpetually removing a permit. People are supposed to have a proof plan for a permanent building before they use a trailer or something temporary.” For a permit renewal, Tallant said the builder will need to show why there is a delay. In July, the council approved the addition of a new planned unit development category to the zoning ordinance. The category will serve as the primary means for implementing horizontal and vertical mixed-use developments, while
The Cumming City Council is fine-tuning its zoning ordinance, which will now give better defined regulations to vape shops and massage parlors.
allowing and encouraging more unique and creative arrangements and mixes of land than are permitted in other zoning categories. Other approved ordinance revisions included: Revisions to the sign ordinance, which primarily address billboards. Specifically, the revision increases the amount of space between placement of billboards from 500 feet to 1,500 feet, and establishes a “cap and replace” provision which states that for every new LED billboard added, two old style billboards must be eliminated. A revision to the alcoholic beverage ordinance which simplifies the process of securing an employee serving permit. Previously, applicants had to provide a copy of their Social Security card during the application process but the revision allows for them to only provide their Social Security number. An update to the speed ordinance, which allows speed levels on Atlanta Highway, Lanier 400 Parkway and Market Place Boulevard to be monitored by the Cumming Police Department. Speed limit signs and speed-checked-by-detectiondevice signs must be in place for 30 days prior to the use of radar on these roads.
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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Commission approved a measure creating a post for an economic development director that will be funded through hotel motel taxes. County Manager Eric Johnson said his office will be in charge of overseeing the new position, which will be temporarily filled by Vivian Vakili who is currently a division director within the Planning and Community Development Department. “This is consistent with a game plan you’ve had for a while,” Johnson told commissioners. “It was delayed by the fact they don’t have enough hotel motel taxes to fund the position annually.” To fund the job, Johnson said the county will use as much of the hotel motel tax as they can. “At this point, there are at least four hotels under construction that should generate additional revenue next year,” he said. Eventually, this will become a permanent position, Johnson said, with either Vakili coming back to accept it fulltime, or another person being hired. It will be added to the 2019 county budget.
Also at the meeting, the commission approved:
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4,215 square feet at 5630 Commerce Blvd. A kennel (grooming) facility with outdoor areas on 120 square feet of an existing 1,440-squarefoot home on 1.5 acres. The facility is located at 6675 Bennett Road. A request from RaceTrac to rezone its nearly 2 acres of property at 4855 Atlanta Highway to a Commercial Business District. It has a proposed 5,411 square feet for the convenience store with 27 parking spaces and gas pumps conducting 24/7 business.
Fowler Park hosts Play at the Park FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Parks & Recreation and the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce present the 16th annual Play at the Park Family Fun Festival Saturday, Sept. 29 at Fowler Park in south Forsyth County. The event is free to attend and offers family-friendly activities and entertainment. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., there will be various activities, family entertainment, food trucks, music and animal adoptions. Business, community and shopping vendors will also be available. The children activities will include inflatables, a petting zoo, face painting, train rides and more. The vendor area will feature over 100 booths featuring local services, programs and products. Food trucks will provide an array of options. Tethered hot air balloon rides will also be offered, depending on the weather, from 6 to 8 p.m. The cost to ride the
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., there will be various activities, family entertainment, food trucks, music and animal adoptions. Business, community and shopping vendors will also be available. The children activities will include inflatables, a petting zoo, face painting, train rides and more. balloons is $5 for children ages 10 and under and $10 for ages 11 and up; cash only. For more information, visit playatthepark.com or call 770-781-2215.
SCHOOLS
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Forsyth Schools graduation rate tops metro counties, large districts By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — All public high schools in Forsyth County have achieved a graduation rate above 90 percent, more than 10 percent higher than the state average. Recent data from the Georgia Department of Education showed the overall graduation rate for Forsyth County Schools at 94.2 percent for the 201718 school year. That’s a slight decrease from the prior school year where the district posted a 94.4 percent graduation rate, but it’s still up from the 2015-16 year where the rate came in at 92.7. Forsyth Virtual Academy had a 100 percent graduation rate. Lambert High School came in at 96.9 percent, South Forsyth High School at 95.6 percent, West Forsyth High School at 93.8 percent, Forsyth Central High School at 93.2 percent and North Forsyth High School at 90.2 percent. “We are committed to having all Forsyth County students graduate from high school,” said Forsyth County Superintendent Jeff Bearden. “I am very proud of the continued progress of our students. We have excellent teachers and support staff, and I join them in be-
ing thankful for our parent and community support as we prepare our children to lead and succeed.” The district’s 94 percent is also higher than the state graduation rate of 81.6 percent. Last year, the state’s rate came in at 80.6 percent. This is an alltime high for Georgia’s graduation rate since the state began using the adjusted cohort calculation now required by federal law. In all, 74 Georgia school districts recorded 2018 graduation rates at or above 90 percent. “Georgia’s graduation rate continues to rise because our public-school students have access to more opportunities than ever before,” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said. “From ‘Career, Technical and Agricultural Education,’ to dual enrollment to the fine arts, there is an unprecedented emphasis on supporting the whole child and making sure every single student understands the relevance of what they’re learning. I’m confident we’ll continue to see these gains as long as we’re still expanding opportunities that keep students invested in their education.” According to the Georgia Department of Education, the state calculates a four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate as required by federal law. This rate
We are committed to having all Forsyth County students graduate from high school. I am very proud of the continued progress of our students. We have excellent teachers and support staff, and I join them in being thankful for our parent and community support as we prepare our children to lead and succeed.” Jeff Bearden Forsyth County Superintendent is the number of students who graduate in four years with a regular high school diploma divided by the number of students who form the adjusted cohort for the graduating class. From the beginning of ninth grade, students who are entering that grade for the first time form a cohort that is subsequently “adjusted” by adding any students
who transfer into the cohort during the next three years, and subtracting any students who transfer out. While all states use the same calculation, each state sets its own requirements for students to earn a regular high school diploma. Georgia has some of the highest requirements in the nation for students to graduate with a regular diploma.
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COMMUNITY
Lions Club makes difference through helping with vision By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Lions Club sprang into action when members learned some homeless men couldn’t get jobs because they couldn’t see without eyeglasses For the past three years, the group has supported Cumming Home Ministries which helps local homeless men who want to make a change in their lives. For many, that includes getting a full-time job. But that’s hard to do if you can’t afford or obtain glasses to see or drive, said Cumming Home Ministries Executive Director Karen Rivera. “When men come in and they’ve lost their glasses or it’s been 20 years since they’ve had them tested, we can’t help them get jobs if they can’t even see to fill out an application,” Rivera said. “I contact the Lions Club, tell them the man’s situation and they refer us to Dr. Kevin Peterson at Elite Eye Care in Alpharetta. They can get their eyes examined and glasses. It’s the only way they can progress. Before that, they were stuck.” At an open house for the Lions Club on Sept. 18, Rivera said thanks to the Lions Club, and told members they have helped more than 30 men get glasses.
“They bring the whole community together,” she said. “It keeps the man off the streets and helps him reconnect with his family because he’s gotten a job again. All the things that were stripped from him before, this is one of the pieces that builds him back up and is able to help him restore his heart and rebuild his life again.” Forsyth County Lions Club President Steve Williams said since 1961 the chapter has been helping thousands of people in the community. For the past 17 years, Williams has been involved in the Lions Club both in Forsyth County and in Tucker. He and his wife, Mary, both joined the Forsyth County club in 2003. “I thought this would be a good fit,” he said. “I liked being in a service organization and get a chance to give back to the community.” The Forsyth chapter is 21 members and focuses on helping low-income residents receive access to quality vision and hearing care. The Forsyth County Lions Club, along with several other local civic and service organizations and the Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department, also started a local Miracle League to provide physically and mentally challenged people of all ages a safe and
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Cumming Home Ministries Executive Director Karen Rivera talks to the Forsyth County Lions Club on the impact they’ve had on the men her group serves. spirited program in which they can hit, run and catch on a baseball field. “We have served upwards to 200 people per year,” Williams said. “It feels
great that I’ve actually given something back to my community.” For more information on joining, visit forsythcountylions.org.
NEWS
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Author Tim Elmore speaks about the differences between past generations and the current generation.
Pinecrest hosts public speaker on parenting Gen Z By JILLIAN DIMARCO interns@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — As an expert on Generation Y and Z, public speaker Tim Elmore talked with parents, coaches and teachers of teenagers on how to impart leadership capabilities and practical life skills to the young adults. The Sept. 13 event was held at Pinecrest Academy and was free for the community. The program centered on the changing generations, with Elmore weighing in on a topic he focused on in his book, “Marching off the Map.” Elmore gains his insights by traveling around the country with the company he created called Growing Leaders. During his talk, Elmore used a bottle of water as an analogy for children and parents. The water represents students, the bottle represents parenting methods. “I believe relevant leaders use what is cultural to say what is timeless,”
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CALENDAR MACROINVERTIBRATE MONITORING WORKSHOP
ALPHARETTA BREW MOON FEST
Downtown Alpharetta comes alive for this event featuring brew, wine and delicious food from some of Alpharetta’s best restaurants as the city comes together for one big street party. Join the fun Saturday, Sept. 29, 6:30–11 p.m. at Brook Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta. Tickets are $10 each. Group tables available for purchase. For more information and tickets, visit awesomealpharetta.com. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at ForsythHerald. com/Calendar.
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Featured events: WHISKERS & WINE FUNDRAISER
What: A fun and festive wine social event, featuring a silent auction, raffle, door prizes and more. Come help raise funds for All About Cats Rescue & Adoption. When: Saturday, Oct. 6, 6-9 p.m. Where: Roswell City Walk, 3000 Forrest Walk Building 300, Roswell Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door More info and tickets: allaboutcatsrescue.org
EVENTS: FALL NATIVE PLANT SALE
What: Come pick from one of the best native plant selections in metro Atlanta. When: Sept. 28-29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: Plant prices vary More info: chattnaturecenter.org
JOHNS CREEK CHAMBER COMMUNITY EXPO
What: Anyone and everyone that has a business in the greater Johns Creek area is invited to exhibit and/or attend this expo. When: Friday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov
What: A workshop on stream sampling and macroinvertebrate monitoring. Participants will learn about indicator species, while also learning and sharing their views on watershed issues. When: Saturday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: Free for members, $5 for nonmembers More info and registration: autreymill.org
COMMUNITY SAFETY DAY
What: An opportunity to learn more about basic safety issues. Presentations include S.W.A.T. demonstrations, carseat safety checks, K-9 demonstrations, fire extinguisher demonstrations and safety presentations. When: Saturday, Sept. 29, 9 a.m.-noon Where: Home Depot, 5950 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov
SOUND JOURNEY WITH SOUND THERAPIST
What: Join Michael Burke, Vibrational Sound Therapist, experience an assortment of instruments including Himalayan bowls, gong, Shaman drum, chimes and spoken word. When: Sunday, Sept. 30, 6:30-8 p.m. Where: Grey Owl Mind Body Studio, 6250 Abbotts Bridge Road, Suite 500, Johns Creek Cost: $30 More info and registration: greyowlmb.com
PURPLE PANSIES GALA AND WINE DINNER
SCARECROW HARVEST IN ALPHARETTA
What: Over 100 scarecrows stand along the streets of downtown Alpharetta, inspiring fall spirit. A family street party will offer a farmers market, music, free hayrides, face painting, activities and food. When: Saturday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Where: Milton Avenue, downtown Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com
MY BEST FRIEND DOLL CLUB
What: Bring a doll to join in on a variety of activities like making dollhouses, doll accessories, a doll journal, dressing up in period costumes and tea parties. Ages 6-11. When: Friday, Sept. 28, 4:30 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers More info and registration: autreymill.org
What: Join Casa Nuova for the annual event benefiting pancreatic cancer research. When: Sunday, Sept. 30, 5-10 p.m. Where: Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant, 5670 Atlanta Highway, Suite A1, Alpharetta. More info: gala.purplepansies.org
OCEE ADULT OUTREACH
What: Ocee librarians will deliver information to local businesses to increase awareness of library services. Schedule a visit to your business. When: Monday, Oct. 1, 2 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897
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, Oct. 1, 7-8 p.m. Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 1070 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org
ROSWELL TOWN HALL: TENNIS CENTER
What: The town hall will cover how the city handled the tennis center project. Staff will gauge interest in establishing the center in a separate location and explore the community’s vision for East Roswell area parks. When: Wednesday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m. Where: East Roswell Park Recreation Center, 9000, Fouts Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
COOKING CLASS: S CANDINAVIAN DINNER PARTY
What: After preparing the meal, participants will dine on their creations. Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included. When: Tuesday, Oct. 2, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Hall Drive, Roswell Cost: $50 More info and registration: roswellgov. com
NAVIGATORS TOASTMASTERS PATHWAYS
What: Reach your personal and professional goals through Pathways, Toastmasters’ new education program. When: Tuesday, Oct. 2, 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, Oct. 3, 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
SPEAKER FROM SYRIA
What: Dr. Mary Mikael, an international peacekeeper from Syria, will speak during World Communion Sunday. She is the first woman to become President of a seminary in the Middle East as well as a writer on topics of theology and the position of women in the church. When: Sunday, Oct. 7, 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com
CALENDAR
HEALTH AND FITNESS: ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)
What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques, creating an easy-to-follow, healthboosting dance fitness program. When: Friday, Sept. 28, 10:30 a.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Moe info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace
EVENING RIVER CANOE TRIP
What: Take an urban adventure and learn about wildlife with an experienced river guide. Ages 6 and up. When: Saturday, Sept. 29, 5-8 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $30 for nonmembers, $25 for members More info: chattnaturecenter.org
FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: YOGA What: Join for a free group exercise classes. All classes are weatherpermitting and open to the public. When: Saturday, Sept. 29, 9-10 a.m. Where: Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
ENERGY YOGA
What: Physical exercises to open and clear energy. Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques. When: Sunday, Sept. 30, 4:30 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org
FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS:
ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET
“9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL”
HOLOCAUST HISTORY
ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
LIBRARY EVENTS:
BASIC PYTHON PROGRAMMING
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
What: Enjoy an array of different food trucks each month, as well as entertainment and fun for the whole family. Last Family Food Truck Friday of the year. When: Friday, Sept. 28, 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
What: Three working women take over their office and turn around their lives, to the tune of Dolly Parton’s snappy musical score. When: Sept. 13-30, times vary Cost: Tickets start at $28 Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: get.org
What: 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: SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: MARY BOOTH CABOT
NEW MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP
FAMILY FEUD: DADDY ISSUES
What: Browse a selection of fiction and non-fiction books as well as CDs and DVDs. Proceeds help the library and its programs. Volunteers needed. When: Sept. 27-30, times vary Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: friendsofspruilloaks.org/ home.asp
What: ACT1 Theater Shakespeare Troupe will perform a combination of Sonnets, Scenes and Soliloquies from the bard’s shows. A lighthearted take on timeless themes of family conflict. When: Sept. 28 and 29, 7:30 p.m. Where: Wills Park Lion Pavilion, 11925 Wills Road, Alpharetta More info: act1theater.com What: Unwind after a long week with live music in The Plaza. When: Friday, Sept. 28, 6-8 p.m. Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharettta.com
“A WRINKLE IN TIME”
What: A strange visitor comes to the Murry house and beckons three friends on a most dangerous and extraordinary adventure - one that will threaten their lives and our universe. When: Sept. 15, 22 and 29; March 2, 9 and 16, times vary Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $10 More info and tickets: get.org
“GENESIS XXIV” JURIED ART SHOW
What: This juried art show displays works by members of Roswell Fine Arts Alliance. When: Open through Oct. 25 Where: Cherokee Art Center, 94 North Street, Canton More info: northfulton.com
What: In a partnership with the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust, a representative will speak about nonJews who risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust. When: Sunday, Sept. 30, 3-5 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org What: For middle school students. The class will cover the basics of Python through exercises and projects. No experience required. When: Sunday, Sept. 30, 2-3:15 p.m. Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org
APEX SCREENWRITING WORKSHOP
What: Mary Booth Cabot’s paintings capture the essence and beauty of flowers and native birds, and her love of nature is evident in the details of each botanical painting and lithograph. Free. When: Through Oct. 31. Opening reception Oct. 4, 6-8 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: mboothcabot.com
AVALON NIGHTS LIVE
FAMILY FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS
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What: Join other new moms and their babies in an empathetic forum for sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood. When: Friday, Sept. 28, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402
LIBRARY BOOK SALE
ACT PRACTICE TEST
What: Full-length proctored practice tests with personalized results. When: Saturday, Sept. 29, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-613-6738
MOCK SAT EXAM
What: Full-length proctored mock SAT exam with personalized results. When: Saturday, Sept. 29, 10:30-3:30 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-613-4402
ESSENTIAL OIL BASICS AND SAFETY
What: Discuss 11 of the most versatile essential oils and how they can be used daily in health and wellness routines. When: Saturday, Sept. 29, 2-3:30 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org
What: The four-week workshop provides students with skills needed to create an idea for a screenplay; to write a screenplay in industry format; and to adopt a unique writing style. Free, but limited to 20 people. When: Tuesday, Oct. 2, 5:30-7:45 p.m. Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 770-360-8820
APPRECIATING THE MUSIC OF AUTUMN
What: Join professor Esther MorganEllis and discover music celebrating Autumn throughout the ages. When: Tuesday, Oct. 2, 6:30-8 p.m. Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.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
FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES
What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958
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This is a critical piece of property for the City of Roswell in an area where we need redevelopment. Rich Dippolito, Roswell Councilmember 18 | Forsyth Herald | September 27, 2018
Cause Local debuts innovating fundraising effort at Milton High By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga — Milton High School is now home to an innovative fundraising technique that combines raising money for the school and its clubs while providing businesses with product exposure, sales and market research. Cause Local, an Alpharetta firm specializing in fundraising strategies, recently unveiled an initiative which allows patrons to buy products at the school and commit half the proceeds back to the school. Purchases, including school supplies, snacks, electronics, clothes and other items can be made on a device which resembles a cross between a large display case and a high-tech vending machine with a massive touch-screen. Mark Baule, founder of Cause Local, said the machine allows the company to sell their products while helping to give back to Milton High and its clubs. “The real benefit is how much money we can bring in from the brands knowing they can see real sales associated with the money they spend. They can sample real products to an important demographic and at the say time they are giving back,” Baule said. Many clubs and organizations rely on discount cards or other fundraising efforts, but Baule said he hopes the new venture at Milton will be the future of monetary support for those groups. “We consider this a fishing pole for schools,” Baule said. “If we give them a pole and the right bait, [companies] can get on board because they would love to reach this generation of students.” The machine, which was developed over two years by Gwinnett Tech and
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Students and visitors to Milton High School can purchase a range of products from the innovative machine in the lobby, with half of the sale proceeds going back to the school. local high school students, also allows patrons to sample products, which Baule said includes tech devices. Those sampling the products are given questionnaires about the product, providing valuable, real-world market research for companies. Baule said another innovative factor in the machine is that it provides people with a way to directly support specific efforts with total transparency. “You do want to know what happened with what you give,” he said. “A person might choose a certain thing to fund at a specific dollar amount. They can say, ‘It’s dedicated to this.’”
In addition to supporting school clubs and initiatives, the effort can also provide students with valuable work experience. Baule said he has 12 interns from Gwinnett Tech and Milton, Roswell and Chattahoochee high schools who are gaining marketing, sales, project management and data science experience. Other students can benefit beyond funding their clubs, Baule said. “The art department can place some items in here and students can get an idea of what sells,” he said. “Then you could have a company like Dick Blick or Michael’s could come by, see that idea
and decide to put some money toward that student’s project.” Though Milton is the first school to feature the innovating fundraising effort, Baule said 12 other schools and a county in Maryland have expressed interest. For now, Baule and Cause Local will look to grow their influence over the thousands that have a shared interest in Milton High’s efforts. “The goal is to get some more visibility and brands,” Baule said. “We’d love to have brands come and sell here, sample here and research here knowing it’s going to help the students and schools.”
BUSINESSPOSTS
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Braves gamble paying off big in Cobb County When the Braves announced they were leaving Turner Field and downtown Atlanta, and Cobb County voted to issue more than $376 million in bonds to help build a new stadium, Atlantans sour about Geoff smith the deal decried Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com Cobb officials as fiscal fools, and Cobb voters eventually showed up at the polls to oust then County Chairman Tim Lee. But according to a new Georgia Tech study, those initial negative reactions appear to have been short-sighted. The Georgia Tech Center for Economic Development Research just released a study showing that while the county will see an annual net loss of $5.8 million for helping to build and for operating the stadium, it will also see annual revenues in excess of $11.3 million from neighboring development. And the Cobb County School system will see an additional $15.9 million in annual revenue. These revenues are being generated in the form of new property taxes, sales taxes, new hotel/motel taxes and other government revenues from the nearby Battery and other development because of the new stadium. So for an annual commitment of $5.8 million, the county has generated net revenues of $27.2 million for itself and the school system – that’s a $21.4 million net gain. Some in the Braves organization are arguing that these figures are overly conservative and the actual net gain will be much higher. Opponents of the stadium argue that the numbers are overly aggressive. But unless these folks at Georgia Tech are grossly incompetent, it seems pretty obvious that the county is financially better off for having worked out the deal with the Atlanta Braves organization.
A N N O U N C I N G
The Georgia Tech Center for Economic Development Research just released a study showing that while the county will see an annual net loss of $5.8 million for helping to build and for operating the stadium, it will also see annual revenues in excess of $11.3 million from neighboring development. I went back and looked through old articles that were being written about Cobb County development prior to the announcement of the new stadium. None of it was very pretty. While new projects were being unveiled throughout the metro area – like Avalon in Alpharetta, The Beltline around Atlanta, and the myriad of new suburban downtowns from Duluth, to Suwanee and Lawrenceville, very little was being done in Cobb County. The office and retail developments that were once vibrant in the 1980s were looking dated. Other than daytime office use, there was very little happening in downtown Marietta – Cobb’s largest city. It wasn’t easy to find commercial property that was increasing in value at the same rate as other areas around Atlanta. But today is a different story. New development, especially near the stadium, is running rampant. Deals are being brokered for those dated commercial developments that today find themselves in demand. Comcast moved its regional headquarters to the Battery next to the stadium. One of the world’s largest elevator manufacturers, Thyussenkrupp Elevator, announced it will build a state-ofthe-art facility in the Battery that will house 900 employees that will make up its U.S. headquarters. And a friend tells me that she goes to the Marietta square all the time for dinner and fun at night.
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The County Commissioners in Cobb took a pretty big gamble to get the stadium there. One could argue whether former Commission Chair Lee lost his election because of the financial aspect of the deal, or the secrecy and lack of public process by which the county went about securing the deal. But it is really hard to argue honestly that the county is worse
off. People are going to Cobb County now. Developers want to invest there. Before the stadium it was a county that kind of looked like it was getting old. Now it looks like it’s getting new. Cobb County leaders and the Atlanta Braves swung for the fences on their decision to bring the Braves there and build The Battery. As time goes on, it’s looking more and more like a home run. Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases. Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group
Don’t always trust data analytics Do you analyze data in your small business to help you make better decisions? Are you using data analytics to guide your behavior and how you spend your time? Data analytics is a dick jones hot topic in the corFounder & President Jones Simply Sales porate world, with global giants such as IBM basing their future strategies on the analysis of data. While data analytics certainly is helpful, don’t always trust what the analysis tells you. Often, data analytics is used to determine the best prospects you should pursue in the market you serve. Knowing a company’s revenue, cost of
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MILTON, Ga. — Milton Run recently celebrated its official opening with a ribbon cutting event that included the mayor of Milton and ambassadors from the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce. Milton Run features new luxury homes priced from the $600,000s to $700,000s and is in a location near several golf courses, including Atlanta National Golf Club, Trophy Club of Atlanta, Crooked Creek
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An interview with Dr. Taylor By Alyssa MacNamera I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Taylor after his 2018 Best of win to ask him about his recent success. As we sit in the bright, clean, welcoming waiting room of Premier Dermatology, Dr. Taylor Dr. Taylor is holding his newborn son, his third boy, only 15 days old. He apologizes for the squeaks of the sleeping baby and smiles apologizing when those squeaks interrupt our interview. After speaking with him for an hour, I am well aware of the reasons for his renown. He is warm, instantly calming, respectful and shockingly intelligent. Despite having a youthful face that, at first glance, might make you question his experience, his knowledge and surgical ability are well established: both are touted in patient reviews and displayed in a vast surgical portfolio. He is loved and respected by his patients and his staff, and it is easy to see why. He is, to say the least, a genuine individual and accomplished physician. Congratulations on winning both Best Dermatologist and Best Vein Specialist of North Atlanta! As a new practice, it is quite an honor to win these titles, let alone winning Best Vein Specialist 2 years in a row. To what do you attribute to your success? Dr. Taylor: Well thank you very much! You’re right. It is an honor to win and I am extremely appreciative of the accolade. I am very fortunate to live and work in an area that has exceptional healthcare including outstanding dermatologists and remarkable Mohs surgeons. Moreover, residents of North Fulton are smart consumers, who do their research on their potential physicians. Given this, I truly value the confidence that my patients have placed in me. I don’t have any hidden secret to Premier Dermatology’s success per se. I have been trained by exceptional physicians and I work with exceptional people. I strive to always be patientcentered, to put the patient first, to read up, perform extra research for my patients and advocate for them. Quality controls, back-up systems and patient care processes are an area of special interest for me. I have been an airplane pilot for over ten years, and I believe the strategies for safety and quality that aviation emphasizes have translated into improved processes within my own practice.
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Central improves to 4-1, South falls to Hillgrove By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com
a Nick Carozza defensive score in the fourth the seal the win. Denmark (4-1, 1-0) continues region play Sept. 28 at home against West Hall.
Forsyth Central 64, Clarkston 0 Forsyth Central closed out its nonregion schedule with a blowout win over Clarkston on the road Friday night and earned their second straight shutout. Central (4-1) has now won more games this season than their prior two years of play. The Bulldogs’ 64 points was the second most in program history behind a 74-0 win over North Hall in 1958. The Bulldogs have a bye on Sept. 28 ahead of their region opener against North Forsyth on Oct. 5. Hillgrove 36, South Forsyth 14 South Forsyth was held scoreless until the fourth quarter and dropped to 3-2 in their final non-region contest against top-10 ranked Hillgrove Friday night. Hillgrove opened a 9-0 lead in the first quarter and added two touchdowns before the half while South was held scoreless. A touchdown reception and a Jordan Brunson rushing score in the fourth quarter put South on the board, but the Hawks held their 36-14 margin to score their second win over the War Eagles in two meetings since 2016. South, the defending Region 5-AAAAAAA champs, begin region play against rival Lambert on Oct. 5. Lanier 30, Lambert 16 Lambert’s struggles against Lanier continued Friday night as they dropped their fifth-straight meeting in the battle of the Longhorns. Both teams were held to field goals in the first half, but Lanier found separation in the second frame. Lanier took its first lead of the game with a touchdown early in the third and scored two more unanswered touchdowns in five minutes to lead 23-3. Lambert then scored two unanswered touchdowns on a Peyton Rich pass and a fumble returned for a score by Gallil Guillaume to cut the lead to 23-16. Looking for the comeback, Rich was intercepted late in the fourth and Lanier scored to ice the game. The contest was Lambert’s final nonregion game of the season. The Longhorns (3-2) have a bye before beginning their region slate against rivals South Forsyth on Oct. 5. Woodstock 38, North Forsyth 21 North Forsyth traveled to Woodstock Friday night and fell to the Wolverines for the third straight season. The Raiders committed two turnovers in the first quarter and trailed 21-0.
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Alpharetta 55, Dunwoody 21 Alpharetta improved to 2-0 in region play with a lopsided win over Dunwoody on the road Friday night. The Raiders scored five touchdowns in the second quarter and held Dunwoody to just 7 points in the opening 36 minutes to cruise to the win. Quarterback Will Gerdes had three total touchdowns, fellow quarterback Bradley Rowlinson had a touchdown rush, Kent Cherry had two rushing scores, and Dane Motley returned a fumble 36-yards for a touchdown in the win. The Raiders (3-1, 2-0) continue region play against Centennial on Sept. 28.
McCallie (Tenn.) 31, West Forsyth 14 West Forsyth traveled to Chattanooga Friday night and dropped its matchup to one of Tennessee’s top-ranked programs, McCallie School. After a low-scoring first half, West led 7-3, but the Blue Tornado scored two unanswered touchdowns in the third quarter to take a 17-7 lead. The Wolverines cut the margin to 3 late in the period, but McCallie scored two straight touchdowns and a West fumble late in the fourth quelled their comeback hopes. The contest was West’s final nonregion game. They open region play against Milton on Oct. 5.
Wheeler 37, Roswell 36 Just a week after earning a dramatic comeback win over rival Milton, Roswell played another thriller Friday night but wound up on the losing end. Wheeler took an early 6-0 lead, but Roswell responded with 19 unanswered points. The Wildcats cut the margin to 19-12 before halftime to start a rash of back-and-forth scoring in the second half. Wheeler scored on a touchdown and added a field goal before a 50-yard touchdown pass from Ethan Roberts to John Copenhaver put the Hornets up 33-22. That lead was short lived, with Wheeler scoring a touchdown and adding a 2-point conversion to cut the margin to 3 points. Each team exchanged punts before a 26-yard field goal from Caden Long put Roswell ahead 36-30 in the final minutes of the fourth. Wheeler scored a touchdown with under a minute remaining and stopped Roswell’s last-second comeback bid to earn a win over its former region rival. After a bye week, Roswell (4-1) begins Region 4-AAAAAAA play against Cherokee Oct. 5.
Denmark 61, Chestatee 47 Playing their inaugural season, there are plenty of records to be set for Denmark. The Danes set two Friday night with their first-ever region win and a program record for points scored in an offensive shootout against Chestatee. Ben Whitlock had five touchdown passes to Ze’Vian Capers to lead the Danes. Denmark opened a 34-13 halftime lead, but Chestatee cut the gap to just 7 points in the third quarter. However, Denmark was able to rebuild its lead with another Capers touchdown and
Blessed Trinity 45, West Hall 3 Blessed Trinity began its quest for a fifth region championship in six years with a win over West Hall at home Friday night to begin Region 7-AAAA play. BT’s defense showed its might again by holding the Spartans to a single field goal in the second quarter. Meanwhile, the Titans’ offense scored 31 points in the first half. Quarterback Jake Smith had three touchdown passes, two to Carson Harof, and Steele Chambers had two rushing scores to lead the Titans’ offense. BT has its final bye week before tak-
Though North found the end zone twice before the half, Woodstock matched their scoring to maintain a 21-point lead at the break. The loss was North’s second straight after dropping an overtime heartbreaker to Kennesaw Mountain on Sept. 14. North (2-3) has a bye before facing region foes Forsyth Central on Oct. 5.
Read the entire recap online at NorthFulton. com/Sports ing on region newcomers Denmark (4-1, 1-0) on Oct. 5. Pinecrest Academy 37, Walker 30 Pinecrest Academy earned its first Region 6-A win of the season on the road against Walker Friday night. The Paladins improved to 4-1 all-time against Walker. The Paladins prevailed in the backand-forth affair after trailing by 10 in the third quarter. Pinecrest cut the lead to 30-29 and scored the eventual gamewinning touchdown with two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Though Walker drove inside the Paladins’ 15-yard line and had a shot at the end zone as time expired, the pass fell incomplete and Pinecrest escaped with the narrow win. The Paladins (2-3, 1-1) have a bye this week ahead of their Oct. 5 matchup with Mount Pisgah. Whitefield Academy 34, St. Francis 6 St. Francis fell short in a matchup against Whitefield Academy Friday night on the road. With the loss the Knights fell to 0-2 in region play. Though the Knights drew first blood with a touchdown in the first quarter, Whitefield held St. Francis off the scoreboard the remaining 43 minutes while racking up five touchdowns on offense. The Knights (1-3, 0-2) continue region play Sept. 28 against Walker. Mount Pisgah 21, King’s Ridge 17 Mount Pisgah earned its seventhstraight win over King’s Ridge Friday night at home and improved to 2-1 in region play. The Tigers opened a 14-7 lead in the first half with two rushing scores, but Mount Pisgah forced a turnover on downs in the red zone and tied the game with a 37-yard touchdown pass from Connor Norwood to Chase Grande midway though the third. King’s Ridge converted a field goal to reclaim the lead, but Norwood’s second score of the game with six minutes remaining gave the Patriots a 21-17 lead. The Tigers drove inside the red zone with under two minutes remaining, but the Patriots’ defense came up with another stop to escape with the win. The Patriots (2-3, 2-1) continue region play against Mt. Paran on Sept. 28. King’s Ridge (0-4, 0-2) will look for its first win of the season against Whitefield Academy.
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Teen wins Eco-Hero award
Petty Officer 3rd Class Jacob Fitz is an information systems technician with the 30th Naval Construction Regiment.
Cumming native serves in Guam SANTA RITA, Guam — Jacob Fitz, a 2015 Lambert High School graduate and resident of Cumming, builds and fights around the world as a member of a naval construction battalion center located on the island of Guam.
Pinecrest: Continued from Page 13 Elmore said. “The water inside the bottle is timeless and the bottle itself is cultural. We keep changing the container to get the water to the people. Leaders, are you willing to change the container to get the water of life to
those kids? Methods come and go, but the mission stays the same.” Elmore said what parents want for their children remains similar through generations, but groups acquire different parenting approaches. “Generation Z is the most different than any other generation,” Elmore said, “Have you ever stopped to think that you and I are raising and teaching a generation of firsts?” There is a population of kids who
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Fifteenyear-old Hannah Testa, of Cumming, was recently named a 2018 International Young Eco-Hero by the environmental organization, Action for Nature, for her work to end plastic pollution in Georgia and beyond. Inspired by documentary film “Plastic Paradise,” Testa set out on a journey wanting to educate others about the environmental impact of single-use plastics and to bring about behavioral change. Over the past couple of years, she has spoken to government officials, businesses and many schools. Testa secured a proclamation from the state of Georgia designating Plastic Pollution Awareness Day on February 15, 2017. “I will continue communicating with CEOs to convince them to find ways to reduce their plastic packaging, reduce their usage/production of single-use plastic products, and/or
are going through new realities, many of which the parents do not know how to handle, he said. Parents do not know how to deal with a child who has had a smart phone since they were born. “Today’s kids are the very first generation that does not need adults to give them information,” Elmore said. “They can Google and use YouTube so the knowledge they gain has nothing to do with the parents.”
For more information about Hannah’s work, visit hannah4change.org offer incentives to consumers for utilizing their own reusable bags,” Testa said. “I understand that we’ll need several solutions, including education and awareness, and involving government, businesses, and citizens, before we can say we have conquered one of the greatest threats to our planet, and I am glad to be an integral part of this journey.” For more information about Hannah’s work, visit hannah4change.org.
Elmore concluded with his version of the definition of Generation Z, focusing on mental health issues. “The pressure being put on our children to succeed is ridiculous,” Elmore said. “Their generation is coping and hoping. Coping with the fear of not being successful and hoping that they are going to end up being good enough.” To learn more about Elmore and Growing Leaders, visit growingleaders. com/tim-elmore.
DEATH NOTICES Angelina Arasi, 93, of Alpharetta, passed away September 11, 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Lawrence G. Foster, 83, of Cumming, passed away September 15, 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
John Theodore Bulatewicz, 64, of Roswell passed away September 13, 2018. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Jolee G. Grodsky, 86, of Alpharetta, passed away September 15, 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Crematory.
Crematory.
Carl Christopher, 87, of Cumming, passed away September 10, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Nancy Crowell, 65, of Milton, passed away September 12, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &
Crematory.
Crematory.
Crematory.
Pete Mansell, 98, of Roswell, passed away September 10, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Mary Micale, 87, of Roswell, passed away September 12, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &
Alejandro Hernandez, 49, of Roswell, passed away September 14, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &
Crematory.
Barbara McGinnis, 85, of Danielsville, passed away September 8, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &
Bobby K. Redwine, 85, of Roswell, passed away September 10, 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Crematory.
Crematory.
Charles H. Morman, 81, of Roswell, passed away September 9, 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Crematory.
Harry Silvers, 79, of Johns Creek, passed away September 11, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & John Stashitsky, 87, of Alpharetta, passed away September 13, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Sharon Udofia, 68, of Alpharetta, passed away September 18, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &
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