Forsyth Herald – October 11, 2018

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Public Safety

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ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Police Department and Fulton County School Police arrested a former Chattahoochee High School teacher and coach Oct. 1 for inappropriate contact with at least one juvenile.

Preston Paris, 32, of Marietta, faces charges of child molestation, statutory rape and enticing a child for indecent purposes.

Paris previously taught social studies at Chattahoochee High School and was the head coach of the school’s swimming and diving team. He is no longer employed with the Fulton County School System. In late September, Roswell police were contacted by the Cobb County Police Department regarding an incident involving Paris and a 13-year-old girl that occurred

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Deputies investigate threats following raid on residence FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A woman said she has received threatening texts, phone calls and Facebook messages relating to her fiancé whom she said disappeared Aug. 22 while his home was being searched by deputies.

The woman said she last saw her 34-year-old fiancé while she was at work at McDonald’s, the same day as the house raid.

She said the fiancé received a phone call during the visit and became alarmed. That was the last time she saw him.

The woman confirmed he was not in jail. She later found out authorities were executing a search warrant for his father’s house at the same time he was visiting her at work.

Items seized from the house included bags of methamphetamines, $1,500 in cash, scales and packaging containers.

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Paris allegedly arranged to meet with the juvenile. The juvenile was not one of Paris’ students, Roswell Police spokeswoman Lisa Holland said. The two met on the mobile dating app Tinder, she added.

Paris was arrested Monday morning at the school before classes started.

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she and the man’s cousin have been receiving threatening messages from a former family friend named Oswald who is 43-years-old.

According to the report, the woman said Oswald said he left things at the father’s house, and he believed the man had snitched.

He said the man owes him $6,000 and he “better turn up and face things or he will hurt the family,” according to an incident report. The woman received other threatening messages about being kidnapped, assaulted and killed.

Oswald included messages describing the clothes the children were wearing at church.

The woman inquired about obtaining a restraining order.

Employer reports marijuana found in company truck FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 34-yearold woman from Cumming was fired recently after her boss found marijuana in the truck she was driving for work.

The manager of the concrete company said he went to pick up a dump truck from an employee who failed to show up for work, and he found multiple joints that were half smoked with lipstick on them in the ashtray.

No additional trucks were located and no prosecution was sought due to issues with the chain of custody.

Woman accuses roommate of stealing her belongings FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A woman told authorities she thinks her roommate rifled through her belongings and stole $1,100 from her while she was at court. The 29-year-old woman said when she left the house at 8:15 a.m. Sept. 11 to go to court her room was clean.

When she came home shortly after noon., the room had been ransacked. An envelope with $1,100 in cash that was

kept for rent was missing, along with a wedding band. She said she suspected her 57-year-old roommate because she had been told Aug. 2 she had 30 days to move out, which she agreed to do. While the roommate had not cleared her belongings, she had not been at the house for two days.

The victim and roommate are the only two people with keys to the house, and all the doors were locked when the victim returned home.

There is no lock on the bedroom door.

Man arrested at Walmart for returning fake purchase FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 30-yearold man was arrested Sept. 11 at the Walmart on Browns Bridge Road after he returned an item he never bought.

The man is accused of picking up a $35 Roku Plus device from the electronic section and then returning it at the customer service desk.

He was given a store gift card and left the counter.

On his way out, a loss prevention officer detained him. The Roku was recovered and the gift card was deactivated. The man was arrested for theft by deception.

Gun stolen from glovebox during three car burglaries FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Three cars were burglarized overnight Sept. 11 at a home off Millstone Drive. One involved the theft of a firearm.

The owner of the vehicles said he left his keys in his Ford F-250 work truck overnight and thinks they were used to gain entry to his Jeep Wrangler where he kept a firearm in the glovebox.

His third car, a Chevy Silverado, was also entered and ransacked, but nothing was missing.

Fingerprints were obtained from the doors of the Jeep and Chevy.

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NEWS

County moves forward with postal code resolution

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Forsyth County Commission is addressing an identity crisis of sorts, pushing forward with plans to have the county recognized with its own return address.

Local residents and businesses have raised the issue, complaining of confusion when writing a return address on an envelope.

Some have been writing Cumming, others Alpharetta, Gainesville and Suwanee.

They can all now rest easier knowing they are able to write Forsyth County, and that their elected officials back them up.

Commissioners voted Oct. 4 to send a resolution requesting the U.S. Postal Service recognize “Forsyth County” as a postal code identifier for mailing and

identification purposes. That same resolution will also be sent to congressional members to gain their support.

The issue first came up in August when commissioners said they often hear from the public that the city that represents their zip code does not often reflect where they live.

Forsyth County is unusual in that it contains only one city, and that city makes up less than 3 percent of the entire population, forcing the majority of residents to use an address that defines out-of-county areas such as Dawsonville, Ball Ground or Duluth.

It has ruffled enough feathers that commissioners drafted a resolution to send to U.S. Rep. Rob Woodall, who represents Georgia’s 7th District which includes Forsyth County. The resolution seeks recognition of various postal codes within the county. Those postal codes include 30004, 30005, 30024, 30028,

Forsyth County is unusual in that it contains only one city, and that city makes up less than 3 percent of the entire population, forcing the majority of residents to use an address that defines out-of-county areas such as Dawsonville, Ball Ground or Duluth.

30040, 30041, 30097, 30107, 30506 and 30534.

It was determined citizens can use whatever city they want on letters. The postal code is the most crucial part of an address.

The resolution simply called for the U.S. Postal Service to recognize “Forsyth County” in place of any of the various cities.

County resident Kirk Wintersteen said he’s lived in the county for more than 30 years and noted some people had a Gainesville and Alpharetta address who lived within the county.

“I think it’s an awkward thing,” he said. “It would be better if everyone in Forsyth County had a Forsyth County address. It is funny when you talk to people and they live in Suwanee but it’s Forsyth County. Different people have different opinions. But we’d all be better off if we realized we’re Forsyth County.”

Commission Dennis Brown said this doesn’t take away from anyone.

“It gives more options,” he said.

“Several businesses have expressed their request for this and would like to have it approved.”

City Council revises alcohol policy

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — After approving an ordinance in May to allow adult beverages at the city’s event center, the Cumming City Council revisited the

topic Oct. 2 for clarifications.

Recreation and Parks Director Greg Little said the city allows alcohol at certain events at its recreation center On Pilgrim Mill Road.

The policy states certain criteria must be met, including:

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•E ach event with alcoholic bever ages must have a sponsor who is a person at least 21-years-old, an organization or association.

That sponsor must designate a person at least 21-years-old who will assume responsibility on behalf of the sponsor for the direct supervision of the serving and consumption of the bever ages throughout the event. The sponsor must submit a request for approval to the city to serve the alcohol at least two weeks prior to the event.

•S erving and consumption of alcoholic beverages is permitted only at the Cumming Recreation and Parks Department Confer ence meeting rooms.

•T he sale of alcohol is prohibited at an event. Instead, attendees must purchase tickets for an approved fundraising event.

Donations are not allowed to be solicited in connection with the sale of alcohol.

• City staff may not serve alcohol.

•F ood and non-alcoholic bever ages must be made available.

• A ttendance is limited to invited guests or people with a ticket.

• E vent organizers have three hours to serve the alcohol dur ing the event, and it will only be allowed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.

•S ecurity officers are required if alcohol is being served, with one officer per 50 guests, two officers

if between 51 and 100 guests, and an additional officer required for every 100 guests after.

• O nly wine and beer can be served.

Council members adopted a revision expanding those eligible to provide alcohol.

The original wording stated that in order to provide alcohol at events, the business must be a City of Cumming restaurant, Little said.

That wording has been changed to include all of Forsyth County.

There is also now a request form sponsors can fill out which will give the city the information it needs and will help create a bank of preferred vendors for future events.

“That was limiting us a little bit,” Little said. “We wanted to open it up.

We can provide an easy licensing for mat to get people to want to do it. We will have a list of current providers people are able to use.

If you come to us and want to use a caterer not on our list, you will contact them to add them to the list provided there’s enough time.”

A cash bar in not allowed at the events, rather tickets must be pur chased to use toward the drinks.

“The exchange of money at an event like that leads to problems with the overconsumption of alcohol,” Little said. “Right now we do not allow the exchange of money for goods and services at our rentals anyway.

It’s a two-headed devil.”

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COMMUNITY

Downtown Cumming to get makeover FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Over the next few months, changes will be made to county buildings in downtown Cumming. In addition to landscape installation at the Courthouse Annex, there will be new signage for the Annex, as well as new landscaping and internal renovations at the County Administration Building.

The Courthouse Annex landscaping project, which began in August, is progressing on schedule, with an estimated completion date of mid-November.

New signage designating the building as the Forsyth County Courthouse Annex is estimated to be in place by the end of the year.

In October, landscape modifications at the County Administration Building are scheduled to begin. The new plant materials were chosen to reduce maintenance costs, as well as create a cohesive look with adjacent county buildings.

In addition to the external modifications, there will be changes inside the County Administration Building. The large conference room in the commissioners’ office is being relocated and expanded to accommodate additional seating for those attending work sessions and other meetings held in this

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In addition to landscape installation at the Courthouse Annex, there will be new signage for the Annex, as well as new landscaping and internal renovations at the County Administration Building. room. In order to expand the conference room, there will be changes to the configuration of the commissioners’ and administrative offices, with some administrative staff being moved into the space previously occupied by Voter Registration and Elections. Funds for

renovations to the administrative space are being derived from SPLOST VII. “We are looking forward to having the additional space and seating for residents and staff who attend the board’s work sessions,” said County Manager Eric Johnson. “In addition to

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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area turns 40 Anniversaries are always special, and this year marks a big one for a place that’s near and dear to any Atlanta resident who enjoy the outdoors.

It’s the 40th anniversary of the Chattahoochee River STEVE HUDSON National Recreation Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net Area, a National Park Service park that extends along the Chattahoochee River for close to 50 miles from Buford Dam downriver to Peachtree Creek in Atlanta.

The actual anniversary was Aug. 15. On that day 40 years ago, President Jimmy Carter signed legislation that ultimately led to the CRNRA we enjoy today. Whether you hike, ride mountain bikes, fish or trout, paddle a kayak, or just enjoy a day along the river with your family, CRNRA has plenty to offer in the way of quality outdoor recreation.

The park was born after local residents banded together back in the 70s to save the river through Atlanta from the ravages of development. Now, 40 years later, the various “units” of CRNRA draw in the neighborhood of three million visitors each year. That’s a lot of folks, but

CRNRA offers a lot of space. Rarely does it feel crowded.

One of the people who helped in the push to establish this park is Jerry Hightower. Now a naturalist at CRNRA, Jerry has introduced untold numbers of people to the magic of the river environment.

Anyone who has encountered Jerry while visiting the park knows that he’s one of those people blessed with infectious enthusiasm for the out-of-doors. If you meet him, you’ll remember him.

If you haven’t met him, you might get your chance on Saturday, Oct. 20, when Jerry will host a “Hunter’s Moon Campfire and Night Hike” at the Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center (8615 Barnwell Road in Johns Creek). It’s one of several special programs being held at CRNRA during this anniversary year, and it promises to be a special one too with legends, stories, and after-dark hiking by the light of the moon – and marshmallows roasted over an open fire!

If you’ve never hiked along the Chattahoochee after dark, then you don’t know how neat the experience can be.

I’ve done it unintentionally a time or two when the fishing was so good that I lost track of time and forgot how long it would take me to make the hike back

Now, 40 years later, the various “units” of CRNRA draw in the neighborhood of three million visitors each year. That’s a lot of folks, but CRNRA offers a lot of space. Rarely does it feel crowded. to the car. On more than one occasion, I confess, I’ve found myself in the dark, inching along a CRNRA trail, relying on moonlight alone to help me find my way.

A better way to experience after-dark hiking at CRNRA is with someone like Jerry Hightower as your guide – and this event gives you that opportunity. This event will include after-dark hiking on a moonlit trail with the “hunter’s moon” to guide you. The full moon is actually four days later, on Oct. 24, but the 20th is close enough (and a Saturday too).

Besides walking in the woods under

that almost-full fall moon, you’ll learn about the Native Americans who once called this river corridor home. According to CRNRA, you’ll also learn the Cherokee’s river song and a Cherokee legend too. In addition, all participants will receive a complimentary Chattahoochee River Journal with wildlife lists and paw print illustrations.

What’s the weather going to be like on Oct. 20? Who knows? Of course you’ll want to dress for it, whatever it is, and wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking on a forest trail. A light jacket might be nice if the evening is cool. And don’t forget your flashlight.

There is no charge for this program, but reservations are required and space is limited. I’m betting it will fill up fast. To check on available space and make a reservation, call the park at 678-538-1200.

It’s going to be fun. And did I mention that there will be roasted marshmallows?

Jerry Hightower once described the Chattahooche River corridor as a “medicine chest” for Atlanta residents, and there is definitely something soothing and calming about exploring there.

Yes, CRNRA is a special place – and on Oct. 20 those roasted marshmallows will make it even better!

OPINION

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Prostate cancer strikes another friend About six years ago, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

At that time, there were only two treatments available; robotic assisted surgery and radiation (either by external beams or seed implants). I Ray appen chose seed implants, Publisher ray@appenmediagroup.com and so far the procedure has been successful and I continue to be cancer-free.

This week, an old friend from college (FSU) shared a post he made on Facebook about his recent experience with prostate cancer which detailed his research into the disease and included information on some of the newest treatments. Since September was Prostate Cancer Month, I thought I would share this brief account my friend emailed me.

First, here are a few facts taken from the American Cancer Society website (www.cancer.org) about prostate cancer.

In 2018 the ACS estimates 165,000 new cases of prostate cancer and over 29,000 deaths. One in nine men will be diagnosed with the disease during their lifetime.

As these stats show, if you’re a male over the age of 50, prostate cancer should be on your radar and you may want to consult with your physician on the advantages of getting an annual blood test to check your PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen). A rise in PSA levels can be an early indicator of cancer and is the best first line of defense.

Catching the disease early can have a major impact on treatment options and the severity of side-effects. Luckily, prostate cancer is extremely slow growing and the mortality rate is low if it does

not spread into other areas of the body.

Here is my friend’s story: My PSA level showed up high at my last physical early last spring. My primary care physician told me that an elevated PSA could mean several things, including cancer, and to wait two months to check it again. The test two months later stilled showed it elevated and she recommended an MRI to take a look.

This is where my story starts to get interesting, and potentially helpful to others. I contacted several well-respected urologists in the Atlanta area, all with practices qualified to do the initial MRI to see if a cancer tumor was present.

They all confirmed they use MRI targeted biopsies. There are three types of MRI-targeted biopsies: visual registration, software-assisted registration and direct in-bore. However, my physician suggested that I also reach out to a physician in Chattanooga who, according to her, is the only physician in the Southeast who does the in-bore or “real time” MRI guided biopsies.

The in-bore method gives the doctor updated images every 6 seconds confirming the position of both the biopsy needle(s) and the cancer tumor. According to this doctor, this increases accuracy and reduces the number of needles needed. I opted for the Chattanooga practice, and they found a suspicious tumor in the initial MRI. A few days later I went back for the in-bore biopsy, which confirmed both the size and severity of the tumor.

There are two major descriptions of prostate cancer tumors; the size in millimeters and the degree of advancement of the cancer. The size is a straight measurement of diameter. The degree of advancement is quantified by a Glea-

son Score. A complete description of a Gleason Score is beyond the scope of this article, but it is expressed as two numbers (scale of 1-5 each, with 5 being the worst). The first number scores the largest mass in the tumor. The second scores the next largest mass. These are added together for a total score. The lower the first number and the lower the overall score the better. I had a 4+3=7 Gleason Score on a tumor measuring 17mm. These numbers are shared since they factor in my selection of a treatment.

So, by mid-June, I knew I had cancer and began my research into treatment options. I read everything available on the internet published over the past eight years. I consulted with physicians and prostate cancer survivors. Through my research, I learned there are four major treatment paths available currently in the U.S. Active Surveillance — where you do nothing immediately but keep a close eye on it for growth.

Surgery — done robotically and removes the entire prostate.

Radiation — either by external beams or by brachytherapy (seeds) planted in the prostate High Intensity Focused Ultrasound — The HIFU treatment is newly approved by the FDA and is just now becoming more readily available by local practitioners.

Fortunately, the Chattanooga MRI specialist knew about, and was a proponent of, a fifth option which is also a HIFU treatment but performed in a different way and is only available in Europe. It’s called TULSA Pro. TULSA stands for Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation. It is basically HIFU done from the inside out rather than the

outside in, making it more accurate (1.3 mm compared to 5 mm) than the HIFU done here in the states. TULSA Pro is currently under clinical trial in the U.S. (look up Profound Medical TACT) by over 20 major medical institutions. The final results of TACT will be released in early 2019, and they are currently under review for FDA approval.

After reviewing all of these treatment options, my research showed that all of the treatments were very effective in removing the cancer from the prostate but differed significantly in the frequency and severity of the two main side-effects — incontinence and impotence.

The problem I ran into was assessing how likely I might have one or both of these side effects for each of the five different options. The oncologists and urologists were all pretty confident that the probabilities of these complications for their specific treatment (surgery, radiation or HIFU) would be extremely low — significantly less than 20 percent. However, the more I read and researched, the more it seemed like the incidence of complications was much greater. This was the really tough part for me and for all of us who have, or might face, prostate cancer. Can the cure be worse than the disease?

In the end, with a Gleason Score of 4+3=7, I was not a candidate for Active Surveillance. The cancer was too developed to leave alone. Also, because of the size and the location right on the edge of the prostate, I decided surgery and radiation had too great a risk for the side effects. The HIFU here in the U.S. had merits, but it has a 5 mm margin outside of the target zone, and again there wasn’t enough room for that without

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NEWS

Settles Bridge Elementary named Blue Ribbon School

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Settles Bridge Elementary has been designated a National Blue Ribbon School based on its academic performance.

Nationwide, 349 schools received the distinction this year, 13 in Georgia. This recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.

“We congratulate the students, staff and parents of Settles Bridge Elementary,” Forsyth Superintendent Jeff Bearden said.

“This is a tremendous honor and is well deserved. We are so very proud of all that you do to prepare all learners to lead and succeed.”

The Blue Ribbon Award affirms the hard work of educators, families and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging and engaging content, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Now in its 36th year, the Blue Ribbon program has given recognition to more than 8,000 schools. In November, an awards ceremony will be held for the schools in Washington, D.C. There are multiple other Forsyth County schools that have received the National Blue Ribbon designation, including Big Creek Elementary School, Brookwood Elementary School, Daves Creek Elementary School, Johns Creek Elementary School, Otwell Middle School, Riverwatch Middle School, Sharon Elementary School and South Forsyth Middle School.

The other Georgia schools include Austin Elementary School in DeKalb County, Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy in Muscogee County, Heards Ferry Elementary School in Fulton County, Kittredge Magnet School in DeKalb County, Lake Windward Elementary School in Fulton County, Shakerag Elementary School in Fulton County, and Simpson Elementary School in Gwinnett County.

“I congratulate these eight schools whose efforts on behalf of students have been recognized nationally,” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said. “All over the state of Georgia, communities, leaders, educators, parents and students are coming together to create a brighter future, and a brighter Georgia. That light is shining brighter and brighter every day.”

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Forsyth continues to top economic development in state

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County leads the state in business because it has some of the most soughtafter quality-of-life factors including a high achieving school system, low crime rate and well-paid workforce.

That’s according to Robert Long, vice president of Economic Development for the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce. Long provided an overview of the business climate for economic development project managers Sept. 24 at the Georgia Power Resource Center.

More than 40 statewide economic development project and department managers attended and heard why they should do business in Forsyth County.

Some of the leading quality factors Long mentioned included: • Highest educated workforce in Georgia • Highest income workforce in Georgia • Best school system in Georgia • Best technical college in Georgia • Healthiest county in Georgia • Lowest property taxes in Metro Atlanta • Lowest crime rate in Metro Atlanta • Best public-private partnership of the Development Authority Forsyth County continues to have strong population growth, which leads to an increase in house building, Long said.

In 2017, the population topped out at nearly 228,000, and it’s expected to swell to 430,000 by 2040.

The county has an annual growth rate of 4 percent.

The median household income in 2016 was $92,000.

“Nearly 25 percent of Forsyth residents belong to the tapestry segment

‘boomburbs,’ which is characterized by low unemployment, high educational attainment, double-income homes, longer commute times and a high level of technology know-how,” he said. “’Boomburbs’ are well-connected to the latest and greatest means of communicating.”

These conditions have placed Forsyth County at or near the top on multiple state charts, including its rank as the third fastest growing county, most affluent and healthiest county in the state.

On the business side, Forsyth has ranked from various business websites the best community for incoming investment, most innovative and best small city to start a business.

The most common jobs in the county are management, sales, administration, computer and business.

“Compared to other counties, Forsyth County has an unusually high number of residents working in computer and mathematical, management, and business and financial operations,” Long said. “From 2015 to 2016, employment in Forsyth County grew at a rate of 6.37 percent from 92,504 employees to 98,395 employees.”

Of the 92,000 residents employed in the county in 2015, three-fourths commuted to their job outside the county.

And of the 73,000 workers who are employed within the county, 68 percent live outside the county.

So far this year, there has been $121 million worth of project announcements which brought 934 jobs to the county.

Last year, there was $170 million worth of project announcements adding 1,400 jobs.

A new strategic plan was recently adopted for the county, and Long said it recommends multiple things, including a hotel and convention center, faster transit to Atlanta and mixed-use activity centers to attract and retain millennials.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, GA. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office will sport a new look after updating their uniforms for the first time in 22 years.

The black shirts worn over bulletproof vests and green military pants are out. Deputies will still wear black shirts, but bulletproof vests will now be worn over the shirts and black pants will match the top layer.

Sheriff Ron Freeman took a survey of all the deputies in the agency that would be required to wear a new uniform, and it revealed deputies favored a change.

Convenience and comfort played a role in the new ensemble.

Originally, Forsyth County deputies had to stock all the different uniforms, in-house. Funds were tied up in shirts, pants and other articles of clothing.

Corporal Doug Rainwater said the Sheriff’s Office is now using a vendor in Smyrna which stocks the new uniforms which can be picked up each day to fit specific needs.

Another issue presented by the former uniforms was the color coordination of the green pants. The vendors who

made the pants were mainly military vendors and every year the color would be slightly different “You might have three deputies standing alongside each other, two deputy’s pants are the exact same color,” Rainwater said. “Then you have the other deputy wearing green color pants that is either lighter or darker.”

Rainwater said the new outer bulletproof vests are more practical and provides added comfort. Deputies no longer have the hassle or heat associated with wearing the vest under their shirt for eight or nine hours a day.

“If it is 95 degrees and they’re working a traffic accident, they can always go to the precinct and complete that traffic accident report, take off that bulletproof vest for a few minutes and complete the report without all that heat build-up inside that vest.”

In addition to the new uniforms, deputies that work in the field will receive body cams in the next three to six months. The new outer vest features three different locations to attach the body cams. The Sheriff’s Office is testing body cams from various companies in order to find the best product to fit the agency’s needs.

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Officials discuss gun safety at town hall

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Safety was on the top of the minds of the crowd Oct. 2 at a town hall meeting hosted by multiple public officials.

About 50 people attended the meeting held at the Old Atlanta Recreation Center to hear from District 25 State Rep. Todd Jones, county commissioners Dennis Brown and Laura Semanson, Board of Education member Kristin Morrissey and Sheriff Ron Freeman.

Gun violence and school shootings were the main topics during the public question portion of the event.

Earlier this year, Freeman and Forsyth Schools Superintendent Jeff Bearden teamed up to form a School Safety Task Force. The task force will review county procedures and make assessments about what needs to be updated.

Last month, an 18-year-old Lambert High School student was arrested after he reportedly made threats toward other students on social media.

The Sheriff’s Office had him in handcuffs not 30 minutes after the first threat was made.

“There is no school that is perfectly safe,” he said. “If you think guns are the issue, that’s a bad concept to follow. Are there issues with guns? Yeah.

But we have to worry about why our kids want to pick up a gun, bring some other type of weapon to school or commit some act of mass violence.

We have to get to that point and be in the prevention business, not the apprehension business.”

There are more than 30 school resource officers assigned to Forsyth County Schools, Freeman said.

He’s working with the school system and county, who recently voted to approve 11 new school resource officers. This will allow the high schools to have a second officer on campus.

But one of the most important things being done, Freeman said, is the addition of six safety advocacy specialists in the schools.

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“We are having kids for the first time saying something,” Freeman said.

“These advocates are interacting with the students every day.

They aren’t the school counselors who have 400 kids. They have 20 kids.

They are trying to stop it before an act of violence. That is far beyond a gun issue, it’s a heart and faith issue.”

Another effort to help that came last month when the Forsyth County Commission approved a drug intervention counselor at Gateway Academy where students are the most at-risk, Semanson said.

More than 70 percent of students who come to Forsyth County’s at-risk school, Gateway Academy, are there because of a drug or alcohol offense at their former school.

Of the students at Gateway, more than 80 percent have said they use drugs or alcohol weekly.

Additionally, support groups will be offered twice weekly, along with individual counseling at Gateway and at Forsyth Central High School.

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“This will give them an opportunity to have those conversations and be able to support each other,” Samanson said.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A crowd of more than 150 people stood quietly as lights from emergency vehicles pulsed to honor first responders who died over the past year at the annual Blue Lives Matter service Oct. 1.

The event, held at McDonald & Son Funeral Home, brought together those serving in law enforcement or as a first responder and their families.

Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman said he’s lucky and thankful to protect a community that cares for each other.

“It is a thing that is unheard of,” he said. “I can speak for the troopers, Cumming Police officers and deputies here, that we don’t forget that. We know who we are and don’t take that for granted.

We are treated in a way many police officers and first responders in the nation are not treated. That is a blessing to us and a great testament to the kind of people who live here in Forsyth County.”

The challenge for the officers is to maintain that trust, he said.

“When we have deputies hurt in the line of duty, it is our citizens who are creating a fund to help,” he said. “I can’t tell you how many times someone has bought our lunch in this community in the past year. That’s the kind of community we live in. We know we’re blessed.

The best way to honor the names of those who’ve passed is by holding that trust sacred, serving with honor and

dignity and doing the best we can to protect you.”

Most of the time, the men and women who work to protect the community don’t necessarily know the people they’re risking their lives for to save.

“I’ve watched it again and again and it’s an awesome thing to see,” he said.

“While keeping the community safe is first and foremost in my mind, I’ll tell you the thing that scares me worse than anything is something happening to these men and women. With the people like you and the support you give us, we are one of the safest communities in metro Atlanta.”

Cumming Mayor Troy Brumbalow said he grew up with a father and grandfather who were police officers. He worked a couple of years at the Sheriff’s Office helping wherever needed.

“I’ve been around it since I was a little boy,” he said. “We are so blessed to have them. My dad tried a few times to quit and do something else, but he was always right back. Y’all are special people.”

He said the patrol car that two deputies were in when they were killed in Forsyth County years ago will be dedicated in their honor in the future.

“I remember being young and my dad coming home with blood all over his clothes,” Brumbalow said. “I would freak out. He would say, ‘it’s not mine.’

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Halcyon to bring local options through easy access

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — As the Halcyon opening date of March 2019 approaches, residents are eager to keep up with the progress of the much anticipated mixed-use development.

Project Manager Danielle Handy and RocaPoint Principal Phil Mays gave a behind-the-scenes tour Oct. 2 of the $370 million development which sits on 135 acres along McFarland Parkway off exit 12 on Ga. 400.

When it opens next year, Halcyon is expected to have an economic impact of $150 million to the county over the next 20 years. That number is significant, according to Mays.

“There are not a lot of office retail centers like this in the county,” he said.

The location was chosen because of its proximity to an exit off a major highway.

“We were looking for opportunities that were leap-frogs in development,” Mays said. “When you look at this Exit 12 corner, it hadn’t been developed in a number a years. But it leap-frogged off the development on Exit 13 and 14 and it goes down the exits.”

The spot seemed like a “hole in a doughnut,” Mays said, adding that it presents an opportunity for the countless neighborhoods within a close proximity who don’t have many entertainment options close by.

“There isn’t much to offer them as far as services, class-A office space, retail and dining unless you want to get back on Ga. 400, battle traffic and go somewhere else,” Mays said. “This is an opportune location that was yet to be

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Halcyon is on track to be completed by March of 2019, with phase one including a 10-screen theater, multiple restaurants and retails shops to choose from, and a large Town Square for live music and gatherings. A Market Hall concept similar to Ponce City and Krog Street markets, will feature Kilwins ice cream, TOCAYO, Sweet Tuna, Gu’s Dumplings, Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee and Pita Mediterranean Street Food. All tenants have been secured. developed.”

Following the success of the Beltline in Atlanta, Halcyon is developing an extension to the Big Creek Greenway with a paved and lit parking lot, restrooms and a trailhead.

“One of the things we grabbed onto early on was the fact the Greenway was so close by,” Mays said. “Later on, we started talking to the county and they had a lot of foresight. We talked about how this property could be developed.”

Mays said Halcyon has incorporated a trailhead to the property to provide an easy access and adding almost a mile to the Greenway.

The Big Creek trail is now 13 miles,

connecting Halcyon to almost 10,000 homes. Mays said that connectivity will differentiate the development from nearby Avalon in Alpharetta.

Another distinction is the fact many of the retailers and restaurants coming to Halcyon are locally owned.

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A Market Hall concept similar to Ponce City and Krog Street markets, will feature Kilwins ice cream, TOCAYO, Sweet Tuna, Gu’s Dumplings, Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee and Pita Mediterranean Street Food. All tenants have been secured.

“When we first bought the property, we thought the people who had the most knowledge of the area and the ability to be the most successful already had knowledge of the area,” Mays said. “It was something really important early on.

We had to figure out who would be a good fit for us. We had a lot of them who drove by all the time and were excited to join.”

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Geoff smith In its monthly Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com jobs report, the Labor Department said the unemployment rate dropped from 3.9 percent in August to 3.7 percent in September. This news rode in with a wave of other good news regarding our national economy and has given our Federal Reserve Chairman and Board of Governors confidence that things will continue in this manner for some time.

They continued their predetermined path of raising the Fed’s short-term interest rate to between 2 and 2.25 percent last week.

And on PBS, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said the U.S. economy is experiencing “a remarkably positive set of economic circumstances,” and that “there’s no reason to think this cycle can’t continue for quite some time, effectively indefinitely.”

That is a strong statement coming from a person whose every word is dissected and inspected by economists all over the world. It’s also interesting because even though we have been through the second longest economic expansion in the history of the U.S., according to a recent Bloomberg article, he’s saying there is nothing he sees that will keep us from continuing to do that.

That is a serious amount of confidence he is displaying.

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We are creating alliances and trade agreements with other countries with parts aimed to weaken China’s trade capacity, and it’s likely they will try to do the same. doesn’t. The Fed Chair is assumed to be the expert of the experts. He or she has access to all of the most relevant and up-to-date data. Investors and business leaders make important financial decisions based on what the Fed Chair says, so it is also assumed that the Fed Chair feels that weight and thus measures his or her statements.

Every Fed Chair is different and Chairman Powell is relatively new, having just taken the job over from Chairwoman Janet Yellen. The Fed Chair has earned a lot of trust since our economy broke in 2008 and the Fed never really saw it coming. Hopefully Chairman Powell will retain that trust and our economy will keep pushing onward and upward.

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Wait, what?

Yes, you may have missed that.

I had to find it buried on one of the inside pages of the Wall Street Journal last week.

The front page was dominated by the Kavanaugh hearings. In case you didn’t know, China essentially went out into shallow international waters, poured tons and tons of sand, built airports on those piles of sand and then called those waters theirs. They have been told to stop, but they haven’t listened. So now what?

It appears we might find out. An article in Business Insider estimated that $5 trillion in trade passes through those waters each year.

So it is in a lot of countries’ and businesses’ interest to keep them out of China’s hands.

Economists are paying attention to that, as well as how low unemployment will affect our companies’ ability to grow. But according to Powell, right now things are still on the up and up.

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Eva Horton, managing director at NKF Capital Markets, represented the seller, the world’s largest CMBS special servicer, LNR Partners LLC. Located on either side of Holcomb Woods Parkway, the office buildings offer easy access to Holcomb Bridge Road and Ga. 400 from Old Alabama Road.

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The buyer, RD Sharma, recently sold the two-story, 20,000-square-foot building on Holcomb Woods Parkway to a corporate user. The move reflects the high demand for commercial space in the submarket, especially near the Ga. 400 corridor, which is experiencing massive growth.

According to NKF Research, Atlanta’s office investment sales experienced the second-highest mid-year total in five years, with a 6.7 percent rise in average price per square foot from the end of 2017. With a $13.6 million price tag, the two-property office portfolio equates to $151 PSF, which is just below Atlanta’s mid-year average of $181 PSF and well above the low of $30 PSF.

Harry Norman welcomes Kimberly Hoechstetter CUMMING, Ga. — Harry Norman, Realtors Forsyth-Lake Lanier recently welcomed Kimberly Hoechstetter as the newest member of its growing team.

As a graduate of The Georgia Institute of Real Estate and a Real Hoechstetter Estate professional, Hoechstetter will provide the expert assistance for today’s complex real estate market for buyers or sellers in Forsyth County, Lake Lanier or across the North Atlanta area.

As a resident of the Atlanta area for the past 20 years, Hoechstetter knows

the market of suburban neighborhoods north of the perimeter.

Hollywood Feed acquires Rucker Pet FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga — Memphisbased Hollywood Feed recently acquired Atlanta-based Rucker Pet, bringing Hollywood Feed’s Atlanta store count to 16 and its nationwide store count to more than 80.

Hollywood Feed will offer positions to all Rucker Pet employees on staff.

Hollywood Feed is continuing its own growth in the Atlanta area with plans to open eight new stores in the coming months.

For more information, visit hollywoodfeed.com.

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A full day of lessons and conversations from the feminine leadership perspective put on by the Johns Creek Chamber. Ladies who lead will teach and tell stories about the paths taken and obstacles overcome on their leadership journey. Not a women’s only event. Tickets are $30 for members, $40 for guests. Join Wednesday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m.-4p.m. at Emory Johns Creek Hospital 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek. For more information and registration johnscreekchamber.com/events.

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Featured events: FREE BEGINNER BRIDGE LESSON & PLAY

What: Learn the basics of bridge play in a day and enjoy the game for a lifetime.

Free snacks and coffee. Limited to 60 people.

When: Thursday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Duplicate Bridge Center, 631 North Main St., Suite 113, Milton More info and registration: alpharettadbc.com

Cambridge presents “PETER/WENDY”

What: Don’t miss the One Act Performance of “Peter/Wendy,” written

by Jeremy Bloom.

When: Oct. 17 and 18, 7 p.m.

Where: Cambridge High School Theatre, 2845 Bethany Bend, Milton Cost: $10 More info and tickets: cambridgehs. seatyourself.biz

EVENTS: LOCAL BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH

What: Ocee librarians will deliver information to local businesses to increase awareness of library services.

When: Friday, Oct. 12, 2 p.m.

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

OPEN-HEARTH COOKING AND LIVING HISTORY

What: Living history interpreter and openhearth cooking expert, Clarissa Clifton, will demonstrate making traditional Southern food in the Cook House.

When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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

FALL IN GEORGIA – THE BEST TIME TO PLANT TREES AND SHRUBS

What: Master Gardeners explain why this is the best time of year to plant trees and shrubs, and the steps to take to ensure success.

When: Oct. 16, 7-8:30 p.m. in Roswell and Oct. 17, 7-8:30 p.m. in Alpharetta Where: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building in Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell, and the Alpharetta Engineering/Public Works Department, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta More info: nfmg.net

68TH ANNUAL FRANCES MCGAHEE YOUTH DAY PARADE

What: The Youth Day Parade will be followed by a Fun Fitness Challenge Obstacle course. Concessions will be available for purchase.

When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 10-11 a.m.

Where: starts at First Baptist Church on Mimosa Boulevard and ends at Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

What: Free activities, exhibits and demonstrations with the Roswell Garden Club. Includes a scavenger hunt, floral arranging, wagon rides, petting zoo and more.

Where: Saturday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

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

OKTOBERFEST COOKING CLASS

What: Barrington Hall hosts a full array of cooking classes based on classic European and American cuisine. Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 16, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $50 per person More info: rowellgov.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, Oct. 8, 7-8 p.m.

Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 1070 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org

NAVIGATORS TOASTMASTERS PATHWAYS

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

When: Tuesday, Oct. 9, 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. 10, 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 770-4950545

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: Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

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

22ND ANNUAL HISTORIC ROSWELL 5K What: This race precedes the annual Frances McGahee Youth Day Parade and benefits the Friends of the Roswell Park.

Participants will receive a long-sleeve T-shirt at the finish.

When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 9:45 a.m.

Where: Starts at Mimosa Boulevard, near the Roswell United Methodist Church; ends at Roswell Area Park Registration: Starts at $25 More information: active.com

WALK WITH A DOC

What: Take a step toward better health with this program that brings doctors from Emory Johns Creek Hospital and residents from Johns Creek together.

When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.

Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: walkwithadoc.org

JESSE’S HOUSE FAIRYTALE DASH

What: Come out to the Fairytale Dash benefitting Jesse’s House. 5K, 10K, and Fun Run are all available. Costumes encouraged.

When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 8 a.m.

Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $30 More info: jesseshouse.org

EVENING RIVER CANOE TRIP

What: Take an urban adventure and learn about wildlife with an experienced river guide. Ages 6 and up.

When: Saturdays, 5-8 p.m.

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $30 for nonmembers, $25 for members More info: chattnaturecenter.org

ENERGY YOGA

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

When: Sunday, Oct. 14, 10:15 a.m.

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

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: KIDSTUF

What: KidStuf is the place where kids and parents learn together about God’s big ideas. Digital, interactive experience.

When: Friday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m.

Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: northpoint.org

VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOUR

Joi each week for a round-table discussion on various topics. This week’s topic focuses on Dementia.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770-261-1741

CALENDAR

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

What: All creatures great and small are invited to this informal event to receive a treat and blessing from the pastors.

When: Sunday, Oct. 14, 4:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com or 770360-8897

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

What: Stop by the front lawn with your pet, on a leash or appropriate container, for a blessing by a minister during Alive in Roswell.

When: Thursday, Oct. 18, 5:30-7 p.m.

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

WARM COAT DRIVE

What: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church and Alpharetta Rotary Club are teaming up to collect new and gently used coats to donate to North Fulton Community Charites and The Place of Forsyth.

When: Through Oct. 12 Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: 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: Featuring 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 Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

What: Mix and mingle with friends, shop for fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. – noon, through October Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

ALIVE IN ROSWELL

What: Last Alive in Roswell of the year.

Live music, food, displays and shopping make this event a fun and familyfriendly event. The event is free, with trolleys moving between venues.

When: Thursday, Oct. 18, 5-9 p.m.

Where: Canton Street, Roswell City Hall More info: aliveinroswell.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:

WIRE AND WOOD SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL

What: Nationally recognized singersongwriters will gather to perform original songs. Unlike previous celebrations, this year, both days are free.

When: Oct. 12-13, multiple venues Where: Downtown Alpharetta; Avalon More info: wirereandwoodalpharetta.com

MUSIC ON THE HILL

What Join for the last performance of this free outdoor concert series. The last show will star the Divas, who will perform the greatest hits of Carole King, Linda Ronstadt and Stevie Nicks.

When: Friday, Oct. 12, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

FALL BALLET PERFORMANCE

What: This free performance features selections from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and a tribute to Aretha Franklin.

When: Oct 12-13, times vary Where: Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church, 9820 Nesbit Ferry Road, Johns Creek More info: metropolitanballet.org

CONFESSIONS OF A BROADWAY STAR What: Solo concert of memories and melodies with Terry Burrell, an accomplished Broadway musical actress who now resides in Roswell and continues to perform for Atlanta’s top theatre companies.

When: Saturday, Oct. 13 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $30 More info and tickets: roswellgov.com

“1940’S RADIO HOUR” AND “EINSTEIN’S DREAMS”

What: Milton Theatre Company will produce both as two of their three One Act Play competition pieces this fall.

Shows run back to back with a brief intermission in between.

When: Oct. 11 and 12, 7 p.m.

Where: Milton Theatre at Milton High School 3025 Birmingham Highway, Milton More Info: MiltonTheatreCompany.com

“THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME”

What: Milton Theatre Company will produce this show as its One Act Play competition piece for the GHSA entry.

When: Oct 24 and 25, 7 p.m.

Where: Milton Theatre at Milton High School 3025 Birmingham Highway, Milton More Info: MiltonTheatreCompany.com

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SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: MARY BOOTH CABOT

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

“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

NATURALLY ARTISTIC: CELEBRATING THE FOUR ELEMENTS

What: Get inspired to reflect on nature through various forms of art, including painting, sculpture and more at multiple art stations throughout the property.

When: All days, through Nov. 30 Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: Free for members, $10 for nonmembers More info: chattnaturecenter.org

AVALON NIGHTS LIVE

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

When: Fridays, 6-8 p.m.

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

LIBRARY EVENTS: MILTON LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: The Friends of the Milton Library is a non-profit organization that holds monthly book sales to raise money to support the programs and events at the Milton Library.

When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

BASIC PYTHON PROGRAMMING

What: For middle school students. The class will cover the basics of Python through exercises and projects. No experience required.

When: Sunday, Oct. 14, 2-3:15 p.m.

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

TEEN READ WEEK

What: How well do you know your local library? Follow the scavenger clues to find the wonders of the library.

When: Oct. 9-12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

MAKERSPACE

What: Join a librarian as she leads an inventive project with the MakerSpace.

Ages 6 and up. Bring components or items to include in the design.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

HISTORY BOOK CLUB

What: Join as the club discusses “One Minute to Midnight” by Michael Dobbs, a history of the Cuban Missile Crisis.

The book is available to checkout at the Reference Desk.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 16, 6-7 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

SPARKLY PUMPKIN

What: Join for a Pre-K painting program for children 3-5 years old. Registration is required and space is limited.

When: Thursday, Oct. 18, 3-4 p.m.

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

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ACT MOCK TEST

What: Take a practice ACT test and received personalized results.

Registration required.

When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 770-360-8897x230

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

What: Come adventurers through perilous times as you and your new allies travel the world and explore unknown dangers. Ages 8 and up.

When: Sunday, Oct. 14, 2:30-5:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

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

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Amelanotic melanoma can easily be missed if people performing self skinexams are not careful. The appearance of amelanotic melanoma is almost opposite that of what you would expect.

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(NAPSI)—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages the public to Be Antibiotics Aware by talking with their dentists about when antibiotics are needed for their oral health. While antibiotics have a role to play, they should only be used when needed. Any time antibiotics are used, they can cause side effects and lead to antibiotic resistance.

Dentists Can Help You Be Antibiotics Aware Your dentist will tell you if you need antibiotics for an oral infection or before you have dental work. It is important to take antibiotics exactly as prescribed. Your dentist can talk to you about when antibiotics are needed, what they do and do not treat, and why you should not share your antibiotics or save them for a future illness.

Understanding Antibiotic Resistance Antibiotic resistance is one of the most urgent threats to the public’s health. Always remember: • Antibiotic resistance does not mean the body is becoming resistant to antibiotics; it means bacteria have developed the ability to defeat the antibiotics designed to kill them.

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Antibiotic prophylaxis—when antibiotics are prescribed as a precaution to prevent infection—is sometimes used before a patient gets dental work. Before having dental work, talk to your dentist about any drug allergies or medical conditions that you have.

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When Antibiotics Aren’t Needed Antibiotics do not work for oral infections caused by a virus, cold sores or fungal infections. They will also not cure a toothache. Your dentist must examine your mouth and determine what is causing the pain. Your dentist will decide if antibiotics are appropriate for your dental problem.

Possible Side Effects of Antibiotics Antibiotics save lives. When you need antibiotics, the benefits usually outweigh the risks of side effects or antibiotic resistance. When antibiotics aren’t needed, they won’t help you and the side effects could still hurt you. Talk with your dentist if you develop any side effects, especially diarrhea, since that could be Clostridioides (formerly called Clostridium) difficile infection (also called C. difficile or C. diff), which needs to be treated immediately.

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Assisted living with passion and purpose We had a chance to catch up with the President of Brickmont Senior Living, Cheryl Kochensparger, to find out how Brickmont Senior Living at Milton came to be. Here’s what Cheryl had to say.

WHAT SPARKED YOUR INTEREST IN SENIOR LIVING? My brother and I were searching for the perfect senior living setting for my mother. We wanted certain amenities with a nicely appointed feel, larger living suites and an overall elegant, vibrant atmosphere that was affordable. We really couldn’t find anything that fit the bill.

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Dental: Continued from Page 22 no pain and in fact will have little or no memory of the experience after it’s all over.”

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Commissioner Dennis Brown reads to the students at The Children’s Courtyard of Cumming.

Commissioner Dennis Brown visited The Children’s Courtyard of Cumming during Georgia Pre-K Week.

Community leaders support pre-K literacy efforts

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Last week, Forsyth County Commissioner Dennis Brown took a break from government to mimic the sound of a skateboard, debate which color leaf is the prettiest and discuss friendship with some 30 pre-K students.

Brown participated in Georgia PreK Week, reading to students at The Children’s Courtyard of Cumming, 4795 Windermere Parkway, on Oct. 3.

Brown was one of a number of community leaders who took time out of their days to visit the school and promote literacy. Other guests included

Cumming Mayor Troy Brumbalow, state Sen. Michael Williams, Forsyth County Library Programming Manager Tracy Walker and Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Deputy Jenny Belafi.

This year’s event brought together people from across the state to help celebrate the importance of Georgia pre-K and the lives of the state’s youngest learners.

The goal is to emphasize the importance of quality early childhood education by providing opportunities for leaders to engage with pre-K classrooms in their communities.

The Children’s Courtyard of Cumming Director Jamie Murphy said it’s nice to have the community members come in, especially the higher ups, who

are in support of the school.

“The parents talk to them about the levels in the community of the commissioners, mayor and doctors,” Murphy said. “It’s nice for them to be able to actually meet them in person.”

In her seven years as the school’s director, the event has been held by inviting different community figures to come and read to the students.

“Literacy is very important for the children because it’s the next step for getting into kindergarten and in life,” Murphy said. “Everything is about reading and literacy, and a big part of education is starting off with reading. It means a lot to us to have these types of people come out and help us.”

Brown said he enjoys being able to talk with the students and help form a love of education in them.

“It’s important to be involved in the community,” he said. “It’s good for children to hear a good perspective from various groups. This lays the foundation for the students, which is so important in the developmental years. It sets the stage for future achievement. The more we reinforce from an early age that school is important, to have manners and get along with others, prevents the whole bullying thing before they start to do it.”

For more information on Georgia pre-K week, visit georgiavoices.org/prek-week.

American Legion send students off to learn FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga.— American Legion Post 307, and Auxiliary, sent student leaders to Boys and Girls State to learn about Constitutional Government.

The girls attended Georgia Southern University in Statesboro for a week and the boys, Riverside Military academy in Gainesville.

The girls are led by Chairman Sue Youdell and the boys are led by Chairman Ed Miller.

Youdell and Miller hand-selected their students from the county to attend.

The students are selected by their grades, leadership skills, school activity participation and recommendations by high school counselors.

Veterans who would like to join the American Legion can attend a meeting, which are the second Monday of every month at the Fraternal Order of Police building, 248 Castleberry Industrial Drive.

For more information, contact Commander Frank Singleton at 678 316-4237.

The members are pictured with chairmen Sue Youdell and Ed Miller.

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Forsyth County Fire Department awarded grant FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Forsyth County Fire Department has been awarded a grant from the Department of Homeland Security/FEMA to support the staff cost for a new fire station in the western portion of the county. The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant has been awarded in the amount of $1,652,080, with the county providing a required cash match contribution of $1,026,968.

“Forsyth County continues to see an increased need for fire department services,” Fire Chief Danny Bowman said.

“This grant will go far in supporting the

costs of the new station.”

The grant will fund the hiring of 12 new firefighters that will be stationed at the new Pittman Rd. fire station that is scheduled to open sometime late next year. The grant will provide funding for 2019, 2020 and 2021 that was not otherwise fully funded in the fire fund’s operation budget. The approved total cost for the project is $2,679,048.

Forsyth County is one of 371 fire departments nationwide that have been awarded this grant to date. According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are nearly 30,000 fire departments

in the United States. The multi-month grant application process began earlier this year. Working closely with the Fire Department and others within the county, Forsyth County Finance Department personnel ensured that the county’s grant application was ready for the competitive process. All applications went through an extensive evaluation process that included a peer review panel. The highest ranking applicants then underwent a technical review to determine which ones would receive this FEMA funding.

Cumming Aquatic Center lifeguards honored CUMMING, Ga. — A group of six lifeguards from the Cumming Aquatic Center earned second place honors in the annual Georgia Recreation and Park Association statewide lifeguard competition held at Lake Oconee on July 16. The competition involved a variety of events including rescue board and rescue tube relays, a CPR scenario, swimming contests and a team

triathlon. A total of 13 teams from across Georgia took part in the contest and the Cumming Aquatic Center team took second place.

This included captain Annsley Marks, and team members Audrey Clanton, Josh Birk, Brandon Birk, Megan Kasper and Katherine Brostrom.

Winter basketball registration runs through Oct. 19 FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Parks & Recreation will begin accepting registrations for winter basketball through Friday, Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. Basketball leagues are offered for boys and girls ages 9 through 14.

“The winter basketball league is a very popular program, and we anticipate another great season,” Parks and

Recreation Director Jim Pryor said.

“Basketball is a great indoor activity for kids during the colder months.”

Registration will be accepted online at forsythco.com/parks and at the county’s three recreation centers located at Central Park, Fowler Park and Old Atlanta Park.

The registration fee is $125 for

Forsyth County residents and $250 for non-county residents.

League practices will begin the week of Nov. 5, with games beginning in December.

The season ends in February.

For more information, visit for sythco.com/parks or call 770-7812215.

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North Georgia Community Foundation announces grant Sept. 17 proclaimed as Constitution Day recipients FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga.— The North Georgia Community Foundation has selected programs and projects at 27 non-profit organizations to receive a Community Impact Grant from their 2018 applicant cycle.

The programs and projects for Forsyth County include Forsyth County Public Library and The Place of Forsyth County.

A total of $66,611.50 in grant money will spread across the Foundation’s county region to help address an array of community initiatives.

“The non-profits in our footprint do an amazing job of identifying important needs in the communities that they serve,” said Michelle Prater, president and CEO at NGCF. “We are proud to be able to support their efforts and the difference they are making.”

Recipients of funding through the 2018 grant cycle include the following organizations To learn more, visit ngcf.org.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – During their meeting on Sept. 20, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners proclaimed Sept. 17 as Constitution Day in Forsyth County, honoring the 231st anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America.

Oktoberfest event will benefit CASA of Forsyth County FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth Friends and Beaver Toyota of Cumming invite the community and their families for an evening of Oktoberfest activities on from 7-10 p.m. on Oct. 20. All of the proceeds are going to CASA of Forsyth County, a network of court-appointed volunteers advocating for abused and neglected foster children.

The festivities will be held at the Beaver Toyota dealer showroom, 1875 Buford Highway, and will include traditional German cuisine, beer, wine, music and dancing.

There will also be a silent auction,

Wine Wall, Christmas Shoppe and jewelry boutique to raise money for CASA of Forsyth County. Tickets cost $40 and can be bought online.

The money raised from the Oktoberfest event will be used to recruit and train the volunteers to meet the growing demand of an increasing number of children entering the foster care system each month.

Last year, CASA volunteers dedicated 8,700 hours and drove 73,500 miles while advocating for 306 children.

To purchase tickets, visit forsythfriends.org

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CUMMING, Ga. — The Place of Forsyth County presents the Homegrown Social fourth annual Hunger Awareness Fundraiser from 5:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18 at The Reid Barn, located at 6844 Majors Road. The event benefits The Place food programs which include a client choice market, mobile pantry and garden.

The tickets are $50 a person and include dinner by Tam’s Tupelo, live music, a silent auction and one raffle ticket.

“The Place has many wonderful programs, but the food program is by far our largest program,” said Melina Holt,

outreach coordinator for The Place of Forsyth County. “Unfortunately, needs are increasing in the county. Our food needs have grown, making it harder to keep the shelves fully stocked. The Homegrown Social will help us continue stocking the shelves for the clients and to grow our garden which allows The Place to provide fresh vegetables in the food market and mobile pantry.”

For more information about the event, contact Holt at 770887-1098 or melina@theplaceofforsyth.org.

Tickets can be purchased at theplaceofforsyth.org.

Bowl for Kids supports Mentor Me children CUMMING, Ga. – Bowl for Kids is an event to raise funds to support Mentor Me North Georgia, a non-profit organization that provides one-on-one mentoring relationships between volunteer adults and children. The event will be held at 10 a.m. on Oct. 13, at the Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center in Merchants Square.

For the $25 donation, bowlers receive

two hours of bowling, shoe rental, a tee shirt and pizza for lunch.

Mentor Me matches volunteer adults with children ages 6-17, who need and want a mentor. Men are matched with boys, and women are matched with girls.

They share everyday activities such as sports and movies, or going to the zoo and music events. Most of the children in the mentoring program live in single-

parent homes, or are living with grandparents or foster parents.

Mentor Me is a Forsyth County United Way agency.

However, the organization depends on private donations for 50 percent of its funding. For more information, contact Sylvia Cardona at 678-341-8028, sylvia@mentormenorthga.org or mentorga. org.

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From left, in the back row, stand Christian Smith, Grant Gardner, Aidan Neal, Matthew Baer, Anderson Schultz, Jacob Bayer, Cooper Brannon, Kade Hammond, Branson Brooks, Jack Dean, Hayden McPhail and Brayden Hammond.

From left, in the front row, sit Justin Mcilwain, Tyler Charles, Luke Dean, Ander Manalastas, Chase Charles, Brooks Wehman, Jake Fischer and Chase Kauffman.

Lambert football team volunteers for nonprofit FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — On Sunday, July 29, the sixth grade Sharon Springs Lambert Longhorns football team gathered together and went to the Bald Ridge Lodge, a nonprofit Stabilization and Assessment Center for boys, to give back to their community.

Their mission is to provide a safe haven and counseling in a therapeutic environment for boys who are in need of protection, direction and supervision in a manner that nurtures the child, strengthens family relationships and allows the community to care for their own.

These children, led by head coach Doug Charles, started their day with a tour of the facility where they could see and experience what these boys at the Bald Ridge Lodge go through.

They received an eye-opening experience that only comes from physically The Forsyth County 4-H Recurve Archery Team received commendations from being in that environment. the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners.

The sixth-grade boys labeled all of the non-perishable food that they gathered through fundraising and they stocked the food in the kitchen pantry.

For over three hours, the sixth-grade football players loaded mulch and laid it over the entire grounds of the facility.

Multiple stations were set-up for boys to rotate through from shoveling FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recently mulch into wheelbarrows and buckets, honored the Forsyth County 4-H Recurve Archery Team, which placed first in carrying buckets full of mulch, pushing Georgia earlier this spring at the 4-H State Target Challenge Weekend. wheelbarrows over long distances, and They also represented Georgia this summer at the National Shooting Sports the laying and spreading of mulching Championship in Grand Island, Nebraska. around the entire facility.

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DEATH NOTICES Natalie Ambrose, 86, of Roswell, passed away September 27, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Louise Crist, 90, of Roswell, passed away October 1, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

William Gentry III, 76, of Suwanee, passed away October 2, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Thomas C. Bush, 95, of Roswell, passed away September 27, 2018. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Carol Featherstone, 64, of Johns Creek, passed away October 1, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Victor Honore, 98, of Roswell, passed away September 29, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Patricia G. Carusone, 76, of Roswell, passed away September 24, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Donald B. McAfee, 80, of Roswell, passed away September 26, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

June Merkle, 88, of Roswell, passed away September 25, 2018. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Alison Moyer, 82, of Alpharetta, passed away September 28, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Elizabeth Roland, 99, of Alpharetta, passed away October 2, 2018.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

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Forsyth’s largest Catholic church keeps growing

By NIK GLATT interns@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After three years of outlining plans, St. Brendan’s Church has put their ideas for expansion into motion. The expansion became needed to make more room for the 3,800 families who attend each week. On Sept.

30, St. Brendan’s held a groundbreaking event where the first shovels of dirt represented the culmination of fundraising efforts.

“Right now, we’re getting to be too small for the amount of people we have and we can’t add any more masses because we don’t have any time to do it,” the Rev. Matthew VanSmoorenburg said. “We are creating a legacy here, a place where families for generations to come gather, pray, learn and grow.”

The parish clergy, the archbishop and representatives of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, representatives from the architect, general contractor, county officials and other community leaders participated in the groundbreaking.

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I inquired about the clinical trial (TACT) currently going on for TULSA Pro to see if I could qualify to participate and have the treatment completed here in

The long-range plan of the project consists of eight phases at an estimated cost of more than $30 million and is to be completed over 10 years.

The first phase, beginning this fall, will cost $7 million and is scheduled to be completed next year. This phase involves new offices and meeting rooms, outdoor spaces, an Irish chapel and a bell tower which the parish hopes to become an iconic part of the Cumming community.

The classrooms will feature built-in audio and visual systems, comfortable seating and lighting designed to improve productivity. The new rustic Irish chapel will have stained glass windows that will support the structure’s Resurrection theme. It will be used for baptisms, small weddings and funerals. In addition, three towers will be built, one featuring an operating bell on a carillon system that will ring three times a day. A gymnasium will be built in the second phase. The gym will be used to hold mass if there is an overflow of people.

The gym will also accommodate sports activities for the children or jazzercise for the adults. The third phase of the project will the states. However, this tumor was too big and Gleason Score too high. So instead, I opted to go to Bielfeld, Germany to the Alta Klinik and had the surgery performed by Dr. Lumiani – one of Profound Medical’s leading providers of the TULSA pro treatment.

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From left, Todd Groves, Steve Nichols, Todd Levent, Lisa Quigley, Debbie Rigby, Mark Matia, Bill Hickman and Bill Lusk shovel soil signaling the beginning of construction. be to remodel the church itself and knock out the back wall and extend it.

Furthermore, an amphitheater will be added next to the church, and a playground will be installed behind it.

“In the final phases it will be a campus, everything from a nature walk around the

property to a gym, a youth center to a conference hall,” VanSmoorenburg said.

“We see this as a place people will come to all the time, not just once a week for mass.”

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Milton shuts out West Forsyth in region opener

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — West Forsyth came up inches short of a potential game-winning touchdown against Milton in their thrilling 2017 matchup. On Friday night, things weren’t so close. Milton’s defense held West scoreless to power a 41-0 rout in both squads’ Region 5-AAAAAAA opener.

Milton head coach Adam Clack said the Eagles’ focus entering the contest was to start fast and play with urgency.

The Eagles answered the call by opening a two-score lead in the opening seven minutes of play, their defense and special teams play powering the surge.

Jordan Davis recovered a West fumble and scampered in from midfield, and Jack Rhodes blocked a punt that was recovered by Milton in the end zone to give the Eagles an early 13-0 lead.

Senior Dylan Leonard, who missed much of his sophomore and junior seasons due to injury, scored his first varsity touchdown early in the second.

Quarterback Jordan Yates hit Leonard on a pristine pass near the sidelines and Leonard made the over the shoulder catch into the end zone. The senior receiver earned his second touchdown late in the fourth.

Yates put Milton up 27-0 before the half with a 3-yard rushing score. Meanwhile, West’s offense struggled to move the ball either through the air or ground. After

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West Forsyth’s offense was held to 144 total yards against Milton Friday night. the first 24 minutes of play, West had accumulated only 44 yards of offense.

The Wolverines’ frustrations were palpable on the sidelines and on the field in the second half as Milton added a rushing and passing score from Yates to take a 41-0 lead.

“We didn’t want to get into a game like the Roswell game where the other team could move the ball and hold it,” Clack said. “We wanted to be aggressive on defense, we didn’t want to see the game grind out.”

Milton’s defensive starters held West

to 126 yards of offense. Milton’s first team offense was led by Yates who went 14-20 passing for 154 yards with two touchdowns. The Georgia Tech commit added 73 rushing yards and two scores.

The Eagles’ offense also had a gutsy performance from running back Josh Edwards who rushed for 56 yards and relentlessly fought off tackles to power his way forward.

“West does a great job giving different looks and making it difficult on interior run plays,” Clack said. “A lot of those plays Josh was making may not show up in yardage, but that’s as impressive of a game as he’s had. A lot of those could have been no gains or losses and he turns them into 6 or 7-yard gains. That’s huge to keep you ahead of the chains.”

Clack said the 1-0 start in region play is crucial.

“We couldn’t win the region tonight, but we knew we could very well lose it,” he said. “We knew West was good and they had played some tough teams close.

But our team knew the importance of the game and the importance of starting fast and taking away [West’s] momentum. I’m very proud of the boys to dial in and do that.”

Milton (4-2, 1-0) now looks ahead its Oct. 12 contest against South Forsyth.

The War Eagles handed Milton its only region loss of last season to claim the 5-AAAAAAA title.

West Forsyth (1-5, 0-1) is on the road against Forsyth Central.

football recap South Forsyth 27, Lambert 10 Defending 7-AAAAAAA champs South Forsyth opened region play with a win over rival Lambert on the road Friday night. The victory marked the first win streak for South over the Longhorns in the young but bitterly contested series.

Jordan Brunson put South up 7-0 early in the second quarter with rushing a score. Lambert responded on its ensuing drive with a 36-yard field goal from Drew Dockter.

Lambert running back Jake Rising put the Longhorns on top in the third quarter with a touchdown, but South kept Lambert off the scoreboard the remainder of the contest.

The War Eagles took the lead with another Brunson rushing score and 47yard quarterback keeper from quarterback Drew Morris. Brunson found the end zone for a third time to ice the game after Lambert failed to convert on fourthdown in South territory South Forsyth (4-2, 1-0) travels to face Milton Friday, while Lambert is on

the road against North Forsyth.

Pinecrest Academy 21, Mount Pisgah 10 Pinecrest Academy came off its bye week and earned their second consecutive Region 6-A win by topping Mount Pisgah Friday night at home.

Pinecrest found the end zone first on an interception returned for a touchdown, but an 83-yard pass from Mount Pisgah’s Connor Norwood to Chase Grande knotted the game midway through the second quarter. The Patriots took a 10-7 lead three minutes later with a converted field goal by Payton Broaddus.

The Paladins’ responded with a passing touchdown to take a 14-10 lead into halftime.

Pinecrest scored the only points of the second half, and its defense held on to improve Pinecrest to 2-2 in region play.

Pinecrest hosts St. Francis Friday.

Mount Pisgah (2-5, 2-3) has a bye week.

Forsyth Central 24, North Forsyth 20 Forsyth Central earned its first win since joining Region 5-AAAAAAA in 2016, breaking a 10-game losing streak to region opponents by downing North Forsyth Friday night in Coal Mountain.

The Bulldogs erased a 13-3 lead with 21 unanswered points behind two rushing scores and a touchdown pass from sophomore quarterback Ryan Van Uum. North Forsyth’s Honus Wagner cut Central’s lead to 24-20 early in the third quarter, but it was the last score for either team.

The Raiders missed two field goals in the fourth quarter, and their potential game-winning drive ended with Central holding on fourth down in Bulldogs’ territory.

The Bulldogs (5-1, 1-0) have won five of their opening six games for the first time since their region championship season in 1997.

Central returns home to face West Forsyth on Friday. North Forsyth hosts Lambert.

Blessed Trinity 47, Denmark 6 Blessed Trinity extended its win streak to 11 games dating to last season and improved to 2-0 in region play after downing region newcomers Denmark on the road Friday night.

The Titans were led by Carson Harof who compiled two rushing scores and a receiving touchdown. Running back Steele Chambers found pay dirt twice on the ground.

The Titans opened a 14-0 lead in the first quarter, both scores coming from Chambers, and added 17 points before the half.

Blessed Trinity’s defense held Denmark to a lone touchdown in the second quarter. Through six games, BT has surrendered only 56 points and has held their last three opponents to single-digit scoring.

Blessed Trinity (6-0, 2-0) travels to take on another newcomer to Region 7-AAAA, Flowery Branch, Oct. 12. Denmark (4-3, 1-2) faces defending region champs Marist.

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