Forsyth Herald — October 31, 2019

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Tensions grow heated over rental development

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Crash survivor pushes for signal at intersection

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Bald Ridge Lodge completes renovation

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Appen celebrates best in business Greg Spivia, left, of Lakewood 400 Antiques Market in Cumming, holds his runner-up award for Best Antiques Store at the 7th annual Best of North Atlanta Gala held Oct. 24 at Alpharetta’s Metropolitan Club. The event, hosted by Appen Media Group, drew some 450 members of the business community and honored those businesses voted the best by close to 30,000 readers. Read more, Page 12

Greek Festival visitors ignore harsh weather

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By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — A Dawsonville man suspected in the death of a Dahlonega woman now faces an additional charge of armed robbery.

Austin Todd Stryker has been charged with armed robbery at a Dollar General store off Ga. 400 in Lumpkin County last July, according to the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office.

Stryker is accused of killing 21-year old Hannah Bender, whose body was discovered in a shallow grave off Parks Road in Forsyth County in late September.

The 22-year old Stryker had been held in Pennsylvania after turning himself in to authorities early this month, according to the GBI. According to Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard, Stryker was placed in the custody of the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Oct. 15.

Because the case spans multiple counties, Stryker may not remain in Lumpkin, however; it will be determined by the District Attorney where he will

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stay, Jarrard said.

At a press conference following the discovery of Bender’s body, Jarrard told reporters that authorities believe Bender was killed at a Lumpkin County campsite. The search for her body involved Lumpkin, Dawson and Forsyth

county agencies.

Bender’s mother had reported her missing on Sept. 19 after not hearing from her for several days.

Five other suspects have been arrested in connection with Bender’s death.

Elizabeth Donaldson, 21, of Dawson County, was arrested Sept. 25, the day Bender’s body was discovered. She has been charged with tampering with evidence. Donaldson and Stryker are reportedly in a relationship but it is not clear whether the two are married or engaged.

Jerry Harper, 78, was arrested in Dawson County, charged with theft by receiving stolen property and driving

while license suspended or revoked. The GBI has taken out warrants for Harper for “concealment of dead body” and “tampering with evidence” in Forsyth County. He is being held without bond.

Isaac Huff, 18 and Dylan Reid, 19 were also arrested in Dawson on Sept.

30 by the GBI. Huff has been charged with concealing a death, a felony, and is accused of allowing another person to keep Bender’s body on his property. He is being held without bond.

Reid has been charged with one felony count of tampering with evidence and concealing a death. He is accused of knowingly concealing evidence in connection with Bender’s murder, concealing her death and hindering the discover of her body. Reid is being held without bond.

Lumpkin County resident Bailey Diane Williams, 21, was arrested Oct. 1, charged with tampering with evidence. She was later released on a $10,200 bond.

Authorities have stated that more arrests are possible as the investigation continues.

Local man dies in officer-involved shooting

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — An aggravated assault report in the early morning hours of Oct. 25 ended in the death of a suspect who was shot by a deputy.

The shooting took place during a pursuit of a domestic/stalking suspect, authorities said.

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His vehicle was later spotted nearby, and a chase ensued.

After a short pursuit, the vehicle was stopped on Browns Bridge Road when deputies threw out stop sticks to deflate his tires, according to sheriff’s spokesman Cp. Doug Rainwater.

Authorities said Viadero exited his vehicle with a gun pointed at the officers and quickly advanced on the officer directly behind him despite verbal commands to disarm. One officer fired at Viadero, striking him. Aid was given and he was transported by ambulance to the

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Forsyth County Sheriff’s officers investigate the scene where a suspect allegedly drew what may have been a black BB gun on a deputy at the end of a pursuit. The deputy was not injured, and the suspect, Anthony Viadero, was shot and later died.

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Authorities said Viadero had not fired his own weapon.

No deputies were injured during the brief chase, Rainwater said.

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Nelly Miles, GBI spokeswomen, said early investigation shows the gun Viadero drew on deputies was a black BB gun with a laser sight.

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Tensions high, satisfaction low as homeowners, developers meet Residents raise concerns about rental development

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Residents in a west Forsyth neighborhood left frustrated when a meeting designed to shed light on a new residential development ended in stalemate Oct. 15.

Forsyth County District 1 Commissioner Molly Cooper moderated the meeting between homeowners of the Lakes of Franklin Goldmine, officials with builder Paran Homes and developers American Homes 4 Rent (AH4R).

“Hopefully tonight we can come to some sort of compromise, some sort of solution,” Cooper said.

AH4R is developing the third phase of the neighborhood as for-rent properties, which is a bone of contention for nearby homeowners.

Homeowner Sean Harris presented a list of ongoing concerns that include the planned rentals, the status of several lots which are slated to begin construction and amenities.

Many of the homeowners said they were unaware of the plans for a third phase of the neighborhood, Harris said.

“The first thing that we learned was

the company that was building those homes was called American Homes 4 Rent,” Harris said. “They own five lots in Phase 2 and [the lots] usually stood out as being different. The name alone certainly got everyone’s attention. Sadly, we found out not only did AMH own those lots, they were the [developer] for all of Phase 3.”

He said neighbors immediately started to dig deeper and discovered Phase 3 would be all rentals of lower quality and lower-priced homes.

Additional concerns raised by homeowners in attendance included new homes being painted in colors out of character with current homeowners’ association stipulations, deteriorating amenities, undeveloped green space and walking trails covered with overgrown plants.

Many homeowners expressed frustration with both companies, saying they feared the rentals and other factors could hurt the resale values of their homes.

Brent Landry, with AH4R, concurred that the amenities needed to have work done. He was in favor of a current push by homeowners to separate Phase 3 from the existing sections.

“I certainly appreciate the enthusiasm,” Landry said, “It’s not a decision we are going to make here.”

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Brent Landry of American Homes 4 Rent, at back center, Forsyth County District 1 Commissioner Molly Cooper and Forsyth County Sheriff’s Deputy Jon Beival listen as Paran Homes CEO Whit Marshall responds to questions from homeowners.

He added that he would be happy to sit down with representatives who currently live in the community “for a proper business meeting, and that meeting would need to be informed by a few facts.”

When asked how many of Phase 3 homes would be for rent, Landry said. “It

could be all of them.”

In 2006, the property was rezoned for 111 homes. A 2017 condition change resulted in the minimum lot size at 10,000 square feet and a maximum of 95 lots.

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Resident seeks traffic light ‘before someone dies’

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH, Ga.—A local teen is asking for state help in securing safety improvements at an intersection where she nearly died this year.

Zoe Ordway, 16, and her friends are campaigning for safety improvements at the intersection of Post Road and

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This August, Ordway was nearly killed in a collision while driving to cross-country practice. She was T-boned while trying to turn left onto busy Post Road from Bentley Road.

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dangerous intersection at a town hall meeting Oct. 16 at the Midway Park Community Building.

Ordway is counting on legislators growing weary of injuries and crashes on the roadways in west Forsyth.

ORDWAY The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office reports the intersection averages a collision at least once a month, often twice.

The Georgia Department of Transportation agrees the intersection is dangerous, but not dangerous enough for a traffic signal. Instead, GDOT will rebuild the concrete median to prevent left turns onto Post Road.

The meeting was announced on the Facebook page of State Sen. Greg Dolezal, who represents the majority of Forsyth County in District 27. Questions about future safety measures for the intersection will be the focus of the meeting.

State Reps. Wes Cantrell (R-22) and Sheri Gilligan (R-24), Forsyth County District 3 Commissioner Todd Levent as

well as staff from the Georgia Department of Transportation and Forsyth County government are expected to attend.

A petition carrying 8,500 signatures has appeared online and calls for increased safety measures on Post Road.

The most recent accident was a two-vehicle collision at Post Road and Pittman Road. Both drivers sustained serious injuries and were transported to local hospitals.

Forsyth County and GDOT announced a collaboration to improve safety on Post Road at both intersections Oct. 4.

Post Road is slated to be widened from two to four lanes between Ga. 9 and Ga. 20, with the first phase of work scheduled to start in 2028.

GDOT will increase the size of the existing concrete island on the south side of Bentley Road to prevent drivers from making left turns onto Post Road. Work is scheduled to begin before the end of the year, GDOT said.

The county approved a purchase order for a traffic signal at the Pittman Road intersection for no more than $14,850. GDOT will supply the signal.

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Bald Ridge Lodge completes major renovation

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com

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The renovation at the Bald Ridge Lodge included the Visitation Room where residents can spend time with family members in a homelike setting. With neutral tones, comfortable furniture and tasteful appointments, the space provides a relaxed atmosphere that is conducive to healing.

CUMMING, Ga. — Real estate agents of Keller Williams Community Partners typically sell homes, but in a recent instance they were the force behind a home renovation.

Jacqueline Arthur’s team at Keller Williams and Adam Rhodes of North Point Mortgage have been instrumental in funding the recent renovation of Bald Ridge Lodge, the temporary home of young males, aged 12-21.

“Adam introduced me to Bald Ridge Lodge,” Arthur said, and she quickly found the boys tugging at her heart strings.

After spending some time volunteering with the organization, Arthur went back to her team and told them, “We need to step up.”

And they did.

Seed money began to grow and soon funds were available for the renovation.

“We needed more space so this will make it even better,” Bald Ridge Lodge Executive Director Heidi Snarey said. “We had a porch and so we just built on that. We didn’t change the roofline, we just added to what we had.”

The success of the Lodge is literally a group effort.

“To be successful we can’t do it without partners,” Snarey said. “We appreciate the community we live in. Businesses offer us a discount then they come back and say no, it’s covered.”

Bald Ridge Lodge has been successful in providing a “home-like environment” since 2008 to young men referred by the local juvenile court or who DFCAS has removed from their home. Snarey says the recent expansion will help.

“Nobody wants to live in a group home, and nobody wants to be taken away from their parents or family,” Snarey said. “Our mission is to give families that therapeutic home-like environment.”

The residents are “not here for what they did, but for what happened when someone else’s life took a wrong turn”, she explained.

“It’s amazing to watch the transformation from when they first come to when they leave,” Snarey said. “We offer daily life skills, tutoring and a stable home-like environment to help get them back on their feet.”

Snarey said Bald Ridge Lodge can now provide an aftercare room, an in-take area and designated counseling space because of the renovation.

Bald Ridge Lodge, Inc., is a non-profit stabilization and assessment center for boys located in Forsyth County, Georgia that focuses on family reunification and restoration through partnerships with referring agencies and families.

You can learn more about the home and how to contribute to its success by visiting baldridgelodge.org.

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Forsyth elections chief talks about new precincts FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Director Mandi Smith of the Forsyth County Voter Registrations and Elections Office recently spoke with Cumming Vietnam Veterans and said 2020 will see additional early voting locations.

During her presentation to the regular monthly meeting of Chapter 1030 of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Smith said the board has voted to accommodate growth by adding four new polling places.

The Fowler Precinct will vote at Fowler Park. The Sawnee Precinct will vote at the Ga. 20 Operations Center. The new Johns Creek District will vote at Johns Creek Baptist Church. The Nichols Precinct will vote at Old Atlanta Park.

“New registration cards and precinct cards will go out to every voter affected by any of the changes,” Smith said.

The number of registered voters in the county has more than doubled from 2005, when only 76,000 were registered.

Earlier this month, 163,283 voters are on the rolls, Smith said.

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Forsyth County Director of Voter Registrations and Elections Director Mandi Smith outlines new voting precincts and polling places that will be used in the 2020 elections.

The issues of separation of Phase 3 from the rest of the community and whether the county would limit the number of rentals were discussed by commissioners at a work session in May. County Attorney Ken Jarrard said at that meeting that all homes in Phase 3 could be rentals under current rules.

Homeowner Ron Laslie told Paran CEO Whit Marshall about electrical issues that Paran Homes’ Warranty Department promised to fix two years ago and remain unfixed.

“I told him there were electrical issues, and if something happens to my house because of them, they’re looking at a lawsuit,” Laslie said.

Marshall took Laslie’s phone number and promised the issues would be addressed, according to Laslie.

“I haven’t heard a word from him, not a word,” Laslie said in a phone interview Oct. 23. “Nothing’s happened as of today, nothing. I didn’t expect he’d do anything. Nobody [from Paran] ever does.”

A follow up meeting with Cooper, homeowners, AH4R and Paran has been in discussion but a date has not been set.

SCHOOLS

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Lakeside students give back to the community with PRIDE

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County middle school students pitched in recently to help their community at the third annual Eighth Grade Day of Service.

The event encourages middle school students to become involved in activities that help the community.

“It was really impactful to have the students involved in meaningful and purpose-filled work,” Dawn James, 8th grade Georgia Studies teacher at Lakeside Middle School said.

This year, Lakeside students undertook several community-based and in-house service projects which allowed students to make an impact within and beyond school walls, James said.

On Oct. 21, 25 eighth grade students took over the school’s media center inventorying, sorting and boxing up books for Isabelle’s Book Club, a local nonprofit that serves children with a parent who is incarcerated. The nonprofit gives away books to children who visit a parent who is detained at county jails.

Some of the students manually typed in ISBN barcodes from each book to create an inventory for the Book Club before passing them on to student “sorters”

who determined whether the book was suitable for a lower elementary school student, an upper elementary school student or a middle school student. After sorting was completed, student “packers” gathered up a variety of books so they could be returned to the Book Club for adult volunteers to take to the jails.

In a matter of an hour, the students managed 500 books.

“I am still hearing the buzz from students about how much they enjoyed the projects,” James said. “Perhaps the comment, ‘This was the best day of school I have ever had,’ says it all.”

This was James’ first time as part of the service day design and work.

“Community service work goes handin-hand with the culture of acceptance and appreciation we are building here at Lakeside, and it reinforces the character traits we are building with our students and our school mantra — PRIDE (positivity, respect, integrity, diligence, and effort),” she said.

Projects were varied, and so were the locations, as groups of Lion middle schoolers went to Haw Creek and Mashburn Elementary Schools to work with students and teachers in all grade levels with partner reading, PE, and lunch.

Others participated in a trail clean-up at Haw Creek Park for the Forsyth County

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Part of the inventory process was to manually input ISBN numbers from each book onto a website designed for libraries. After uploading numbers, Lakeview Middle School students Maren Robertson-Walker and Kevin Serrato-Vega sorted books by grade level, then boxed them up.

Parks Department. Both Supporting Adoption & Foster Families Together, Inc. (SAFFT) and The Place of Forsyth provided projects for the eighth graders

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Two local veterans inducted into Georgia Military Hall of Fame

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Two local military veterans have been selected to join a handful of veterans statewide who have been inducted this year into the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame.

This is the seventh year that the nonprofit has honored Georgia veterans after it was established in 2013 by the Georgia State Senate. Fifteen veterans, chosen by an independent selection committee, are inducted each November.

This year’s inductees include former Staff Sgt. Richard F. Dundon, a Vietnam veteran living in Johns Creek, and former U.S. Army medical specialist and Roswell resident Roger W. Wise, Jr. Hall of Fame Co-Director and Chairman of the Board Col. Rick White said this year’s inductees were chosen for demonstrating one of three categories: valor for heroic action in combat; outstanding achievement while in service; or significant local, state or national contributions after leaving active duty.

Wise said the nomination came as a shock.

“When I received the call from Col. White, at first, I thought he was playing a joke on me,” Wise said. “But when I found out he was serious and advised me that I would be inducted in the class of 2019, I started crying… I felt humbled reading the resumes of the membership of the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame. You see great patriots, those that have given much for their country. I feel honored to be part of their team.”

Wise has kept busy after he was honorably discharged in January 1967. Since then, he has dedicated himself to volunteering and supporting various charitable enterprises. Some of the causes he has worked with include children’s healthcare, senior’s aftercare and veteran’s affairs.

He has been commended by former Gov. Nathan Deal, Sen. Johnny Isakson and former House Rep. Tom Price for his help in streamlining the state veteran’s hospital system.

Some of Wise’s recognitions include Outstanding Georgia Citizen in 2014, Senate designated Roger Wise, Jr. Day on March 13, 2014 and Rotary District 6900 Club Builder Award in 2015.

“I am humbled to be selected to serve with these great patriots,” Wise said. “God has blessed me in many ways, and this is but yet another blessing from Him for me and my family.”

Dundon, who was drafted in 1968 right out of college, served in the lst Cavalry Division when it was ambushed in 1969 in the Song Be Province.

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Former Staff Sgt. Richard F. Dundon, Vietnam veteran and Johns Creek resident, has been inducted into the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame.

Roger W. Wise, Jr., a former U.S. Army medical specialist and a Roswell resident, has been inducted into the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame.

“Disregarding his own safety, he crawled through enemy lines to direct accurate fire support, resulting in the retreat of hostile forces and the capture of a wounded enemy soldier who would later provide vital intelligence of enemy positions and munitions caches,” said Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame spokesperson Marilyn Weitzel. “For this feat of heroism, he was awarded the Silver Star.”

Dundon again came under intense hostile fire the next year to ensure the successful completion of his mission, Weitzel added. His actions earned him the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device,

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SCHOOLS

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nity meals, James said.

Students worked around their school, cleaning and organizing classrooms, art rooms and teaching materials, while others moved sporting equipment to offseason storage and inventoried uniforms for sport teams. Still others took over custodial duties and cleaned the lunchroom while their schoolmates sorted the school’s lost and found.

The eight graders will continue to perform service work in the next few months, too, helping sort collections of winter items at Patterson, Moore & Butler, a local law Crier 10/31/19 Crossword firm. Donations are currently underway at the middle school and its feeder elemen-

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Letter-writing to active duty military is another project for the students, one that James described as “near and dear” to her heart. James is a veteran herself.

The letters will accompany the November shipment of goodies provided by Treat for Troops.

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Greek church hosts festival for 15th year

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Dreary weather didn’t hamper local church members as they welcomed the community to the annual Cumming Greek Festival.

Rain, wind gusts and chilly temperatures may have been what Mother Nature provided Oct. 19, but the congregation of the Saints Raphael, Nicholas and Irene Greek Orthodox Church in Cumming offered hospitality that was warm and inviting during the 15th annual festival.

“The main reason ‘why’ for the Cumming Greek Festival is to give an outward display of hospitality from our church’s perspective, the Greek culture as well as the orthodox culture,” festival Chairman Kosta Bozzuto explained. “We want to give that to Forsyth County.”

Preparation began months ago under Bozzuto’s direction.

“Everything about this is a family affair, it’s all run by volunteers,” Bozzuto said.

The festival is planned around the idea of a Greek village, according to David Chapman who was coordinating the

infrastructure tents. His family ran the katastima, or general store.

Meanwhile, Christina Papadopoulos and other volunteers were working hard in the parish preparing baklava, kouriembedes and other sweets for sale.

“Volunteers pass on family recipes and teach young kids how to bake and cook,” Chapman said.

Vendors prepped their spaces and figured ways to prevent rain from damaging their goods. Ioannis Papaspyrou, artistic director of Bouzouki Express (the entertainment band) announced “have a nice day and good luck to all of us” as the rain went from drizzle to downpour, and tarps covering his equipment whipped with the wind gusts.

Typically there would be a dance troupe of 30 kids in traditional costume, performing dances of their heritage, Chapman said. Raindrops — instead of dancing feet — were the only things to hit the dance floor that day.

Attendees ignored the weather and tapped their toes while dining on authentic Greek entrees and sipping beverages under tents, as part of the “big

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Christina Papadopoulos, cuts baklava as she and other volunteers prepare pastries for sale during the Cumming Greek Festival Oct. 19. Papadopoulos, who works at Daves Creek Elementary School, proudly shared “This is my church.” family picnic” as Chapman described it.

The first festival had two small tents, and 15 years later, there are more than 20 tents, with 12,000 people expected over the three days, Chapman said.

With growth came subdivisions and many attendees walked from their nearby homes to the event; the church provided shuttles for those parking from a distance.

One thing hasn’t changed over the years. That is the “why” of the festival: to outwardly display love to Forsyth County.

“It’s our way of saying to the community we love, please come have dinner with us,” church priest Fr. Barnabas Powell said. “Please spend some time with us. We want to know you. We want you to know us.”

One common misconception — that you have to be Greek to attend the Greek Orthodox Church — was quickly

dismissed by Fr. Barnabas Powell, the church priest.

“I’m not Greek and they made me the priest,” Powell said with a chuckle. “The Greek part of our name is where we’re from. There’s not a lot of Romans in the Roman Catholic Church. That’s where the church is from.”

The congregation is 70 percent convert, so it looks like Forsyth County, Powell said. The church is committed to having a positive influence on the community through its hospitality, openness and outward focus, he said.

That positivity was reflected in the smiling faces of food servers, vendors and festival-goers — despite umbrellas and rain jackets. It was best summed up

by Chapman.

“Have dinner with us, you’ll be Greek before you leave.”

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Appen celebrates best in business Annual gala honors readers’ favorites

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — There was dancing, dinner and air of celebration Oct. 24 as some 450 members of the business community gathered at Alpharetta’s Metropolitan Club for the seventh annual Best of North Atlanta Gala awards ceremony.

The event, hosted each year by Appen Media Group, recognizes the best businesses in North Atlanta as determined by readers. This year, more than 30,000 people cast ballots for their favorite business in any of 114 categories, from cosmetic surgery to auto service repair.

“We hold this gala every year in an effort to recognize the best businesses our communities have to offer as decided by our readers,” said Appen Media Publisher Hans Appen. “And wow, our readers had a lot to say this year. We shattered the record for total number of voters with just over 30,000 people voting.”

The reader engagement in the survey says a lot about the appreciation residents have for the high quality businesses they patronize, Appen said.

“It also says a lot about the enormous honor it is to receive one of these awards,” he said. “It’s a competitive contest, and winners should be proud of the recognition.”

In addition to the businesses recognized as best and runner-up in each category, the gala honors two businesses in premier categories.

The Pillar Award is presented to the business voted as making the most posi-

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Lisa Wilson and Sherri Selman, cofounders of NexSeason Transitions, hug after receiving the One to Watch Award.

tive impact on the community.

This year’s award was presented to Ron and Terrie Altman of Alpharetta BurgerFi. The local franchise was honored for its popular family dining experience and its array of philanthropic efforts in the community. Those efforts include promoting local charities on its social media and championing fundraising efforts on their behalf.

“I’m humbled by this,” Ron Altman said. “For us, the privilege of being in Alpharetta and serving this wonderful community of people who like our food is just a great blessing.”

He said the most gratifying aspect is the ability to incorporate charitable campaigns as part of the business.

Terrie agreed.

“We do what we love,” she said. “We love serving the community, and I’m blown away to be recognized for that.”

The other premier award, the One to Watch Award, honored Sherri Selman and Lisa Wilson, co-founders of NexSeason Transitions, a firm specializing

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Dr. Gary Willis presents the Pillar Award to Ron and Terrie Altman of Alpharetta BurgerFi. in fully coordinating housing and care services for seniors.

“To be recognized in our second year of business is astounding,” Selman said.

“It just confirms the community response that what we are doing is a much needed service.”

The night’s ceremony announced individual winners in each of the categories, with certificates presented for “best” and “runner-up.”

One recipient, Edna Blackman, 85, received the certificate for Best Senior Activity Center for Roswell Senior Center.

“It means a lot,” Blackman said. “The award also means we appreciate the help we receive. For many seniors, this is their second home.”

Kristen Lewkowitz received the award for Best Art Gallery/Retailer on behalf of the Johns Creek Arts Center. The nonprofit also received awards for children’s

lessons and children’s parties.

“That’s fantastic for us,” she said.

“We’re a nonprofit, and the more people who can come to our facilities, the more people we can bring art to.”

Name recognition was also important to Danielle Boglione, co-founder of The Maids cleaning service in Roswell, which was honored as runner-up in maid services.

“It helps to give peace of mind to people when we go inside their homes,” she said. “There are single moms, working moms with a lot going on.”

Following the awards ceremony, the gala concluded with a dance and social.

Appen said the entire staff pitched in to make the event a success.

“It took months to prepare, and everyone pitched in,” he said. “We had some hiccups along the way, but I’m blessed to work with an amazing team, and I am proud of the end result.”

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Developer plans 900-home subdivision in Peachtree Corners One of the largest residential projects in the metro area is being proposed in Peachtree Corners on 115 acres that sprawl along the Chattahoochee River. The development will include Geoff smith 916 units of residenAssurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com tial housing aimed to serve as an “agein-place” community.

Peachtree Corners has come a long way over the last several years since it incorporated. For years it had been known as a strip of aging retail centers you had to travel through in getting from Roswell to I-85 along Holcomb Bridge Road and Jimmy Carter. But since incorporating, city officials launched a rebuild of the city that included a new town center that opened earlier this April.

The town center sits on 21 acres across from the Forum that was purchased in 2013. Following a Livable Center Initiative study, the city rezoned the property to mixed-use and approved a town center design concept in 2014.

In 2015 it signed a contract with Fuqua Development and sold the property to them in 2017, the same year of the project’s groundbreaking.

The town center included a large town green, a veterans monument, a significant amount of retail and some residential townhomes. Their plan is to also include a botanical garden in the

Thrive Coworking to expand in Downtown Alpharetta ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Thrive Coworking, a coworking and office space for business owners, professionals and startups in Metro Atlanta, has announced plans to open a new location at 10 Roswell Street in downtown Alpharetta later this year. The new property will be located

near future.

Since construction of the town center, the area has seen more interest from investors who want to build in Peachtree Corners. The latest is one of the largest residential plans. According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, the 115-acre site is actually the old campus of the headquarters of Fiserv. The existing buildings will be torn down to make way for the residential development.

The plat has 4,000 linear feet of frontage along the river and the homebuilder said there will be sweeping views of the river.

Final plans have not been submitted, but the project is slated to include condominiums, townhomes and singlefamily homes, as well as age-restricted independent and assisted living facility.

It will be gated.

In the ABC article, Peachtree Corners mayor spoke in favor of the project.

“We want to make sure that housing for these citizens is available,” he said.

“This project will provide that housing while respecting the sensitive river corridor and tree canopy that we all love and enjoy.”

The builder expects to break ground in January with the first homes being up for sale by the end of 2020.

Ashton Woods Homes also proposed a 971-unit residential project along the Chattahoochee River just up the road in Duluth. It would sit on 145 acres off Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Duluth on property that was formerly a golf course.

According to the Chronicle, a recent proposal was to include 161 townhomes with the rest being single-family homes.

Of the 145 acres, 65 acres will be preserved as open space.

In Lawrenceville, another developer is proposing 171 homes on 32 acres on Cedars Road near Winder Highway that will include townhomes and single-family homes. And near the Mall of Georgia, another is proposing 245 homes on 58 acres off Bart Johnson Road.

While much smaller, but still large in measure of recent residential developments, another project has been proposed just up the road in Tucker. Plans have been filed for a 22.5-acre property at the LaVista Road-Midvale Road intersection, about a mile outside of I-285 near Northlake Mall. The project would include 63 single-family homes with 5.6 acres of open space.

With inventory still low, especially for houses under $400,000, there seems to be a strong market for residential construction.

directly next to their current 44 Milton Avenue location.

The two Alpharetta Thrive locations will be identified as Alpharetta East, 44 Milton, and Alpharetta West, 10 Roswell.

Though the two Alpharetta locations will not be physically connected, Thrive members will be able to use the two adjacent locations for a campus effect.

Members will have access to the full

amenities of each location, which will include Valor Coffee, startup-centric resources, member-focused events, meeting spaces, offices, shared coworking space, events and snacks.

Alpharetta West will fill approximately 14,000 square feet, more than doubling Thrive’s footprint in downtown. Most of the office space is already leased.

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

Ask good questions to help make you a better listener Do your customers perceive you as a good listener?

Are you asking good questions during meetings to get your customers to tell you what is dick jones keeping them Founder & President Jones Simply Sales awake at night?

The art of being a good listener isn’t about listening, it’s about asking good questions. The key to doing this is being well prepared before you meet with customers.

For every meeting you have, you should have specific goals and objectives that will help you develop an overall agenda for the meeting.

Developing a meeting guide with an outline of the topics and questions you want to ask is a great way to prepare for a meeting.

When asking questions, it’s best to start at a high level. Your questions should be open-ended and require your customer to respond with more than a “yes” or “no” answer. As you begin to understand more about your customer’s business, you can start asking probing questions about their specific wants and needs. Asking questions about some of the issues or challenges they are facing are great ways to identify potential opportunities to help them.

Having a meeting guide with good questions will help ensure you are a good listener. By being a good listener, you are much more likely to establish trust and credibility with your customers, a requirement for doing business with them.

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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL AND PARADE

Presented by Atlanta Creative Events in collaboration with the City of Roswell’s Special Events Committee, the Dia de los Muertos event invites the community to an afternoon and evening full of festivities to commemorate this traditional Mexican holiday. The festival will feature street performers, a traditional Mexican ballet group, and a live mariachi band. The night will conclude with a parade lead by a marching band through downtown Roswell. Join the fun Saturday, Nov. 2, from 2-8 p.m. at City Hall Grounds, 38 Hill St., Roswell. For more information and tickets for tequila tasting, visit dayofthedayatl.com.

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FEATURED: KING’S RIDGE OPEN HOUSE

What: King’s Ridge will be hosting its annual campuswide open house. King’s Ridge is a Pre-K-12th grade multidenominational Christian school with after-school care.

When: Thursday, Nov. 7, 5-6:30 p.m.

Where: King’s Ridge Christian School, 2765 Bethany Bend, Alpharetta More info: KingsRidgeCS.org

FUNDRAISER AND ART AUCTION

What: Original artwork from local and regional artists will be available to purchase along with works from private collectors. Silent and live auctions will be included to support the Johns Creek Arts Center.

When: Friday, Nov. 8, 7:309:30 p.m.

Where: St. Ives Country Club, One St. Ives Country Club Drive, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

ROSWELL WOMAN’S CLUB HOLIDAY HOME TOUR What: The 2019 fundraising event features an easy stroll

through HARLOW, a new townhome community reminiscent of Historic Charleston by Empire.

When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 10, 1-5 p.m.

Where: HARLOW Townhome Community, 11140 Old Roswell Road, Alpharetta Cost: Tickets are $30 for one day; $40 for two days More info and tickets: holidayhometour.org

PRENATAL COURSE SERIES What: Embark on a journey through your pregnancy with Melissa Anderson of Oya Yoga

This course is six weeks long and includes a course study guide.

When: Six-week course starts Saturday, Nov. 9, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Oya Yoga Studio, 50 Canton St., Ste 114, Alpharetta Cost: $160 More info and registration: oyayogastudio.com

BY MY HAND: SELF-TAUGHT ARTISTS

What: This exhibit features works by nationally recognized self-taught artists working in the folk-art tradition, including

CALENDAR Howard Finster, Charlie Lucas, Sam Ezell, Cornbread and Nellie Mae Rowe.

When: Opening reception Saturday, Oct. 12, 6-7:30 p.m.; exhibit on display through Nov. 16 Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Duluth More info: johnscreekarts.org

CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY OF ATLANTA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

What: Attend this luncheon to learn how to serve children in need in the surrounding communities and about the latest outreach efforts.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; register by Nov. 8 Where: Dunwoody Country Club, 1600 Dunwoody Club Drive, Dunwoody More info and registration: christchildatlanta.org

EVENTS: WARBINGTON FARMS

What: The Forsyth County Corn Maze includes hayrides, bonfires, petting zoos, a fun park and more. Journey through three different mazes, suited for all ages, during the day or at night.

When: Open through Nov. 2., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Where: Warbington Farms, 5555 Crow Road, Cumming Cost: Corn maze tickets are $12 More info and tickets: warbingtonfarms.com

JOHNS CREEK POETRY FESTIVAL FOR TEENS AND ADULTS

What: Join for the annual Johns Creek Poetry Festival for teens and adults. Veteran poets will lead discussions and workshops for all ages in this family-friendly festival.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek When: Saturday, Nov. 2, 10:15 a.m.

More info: johnscreekga.gov

FREE FIRST SATURDAY

What: Free First Saturdays are a family friendly event offered each month revolving around a particular theme. Attendance is free but preregistration is required. This month’s theme is mushrooms.

When: Saturday, Nov. 2, 11 a.m.

Where: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody More info and registration: dunwoodynature.org/free-firstsaturdays

CAFFEINE & OCTANE CAR SHOW

What: Caffeine & Octane is a nationally recognized all makes, all models, monthly car show. See a new mix of cars every month and this family-friendly event.

When: Sunday, Nov. 3, 8-11 a.m.

Where: Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Info: caffeineandoctane.com

HISTORY ALIVE

What: Step back in time and learn about the unexpected challenges and difficulties pioneer families faced in Dunwoody.

When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 9:3011 a.m.

Where: The Donaldson-Bannister Farm, 4831 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $5 at the door More info: dunwoodypreservationtrust.org

APPLE CIDER DAYS FESTIVAL

What: Enjoy fall family fun on the farm with a free petting zoo and face painting. Children’s pioneer crafts and games, pioneer outdoor cooking and vintage tools and home goods display, tours of the farm and historic house and more.

When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: The Donaldson-Bannister Farm, 4831 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodypreservationtrust.org

SUNSET SERENADE BENEFIT

What: Picnic under the stars with music by moonlight featuring local favorites Langley McEntrye, Maggie Simms, Halley Lieberman and Lucy Yates.

When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 6-8 p.m.

Where: The Donaldson-Bannister Farm, 4831 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $50 for a table of six More info and reservation: dunwoodypreservationtrust.org

STEPHEN-MARTIN CEMETERY TWILIGHT TOUR

What: Learn about the inhabitants of this Dunwoody Family cemetery established in 1847 and home to almost 70 descendants. Tour is free. Scout Patches available for purchase.

When: Sunday, Nov. 10, 4-5 p.m.

Where: The Donaldson-Bannister Farm, 4831 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodypreservationtrust.org

THANKSGIVING LEFTOVER PIE COOKING CLASS

What: Barrington Hall hosts a full array of cooking classes based on classic European and American cuisine.

Complimentary wine and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 5, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $65 per person.

More info and registration: roswellgov.com

MJCCA BOOK FESTIVAL

What: Join thousands of book lovers to listen, meet, and interact with favorite authors in a variety of forums, author meet-and-greets, book signings, a community read, panel discussions and more.

When: Oct. 30-Nov. 17, times vary Where: Marcus Jewish Community Center, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody More info and tickets: atlantajcc. org/interior-pages/arts-andculture-book-festival-2019

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: Mondays, 7-8 p.m.

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

TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY

What: Take a quick peek at Autrey Mill’s building collections and hear about the preservation and research efforts.

When: Tuesdays, noon-2 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $2 More info: autreymill.org

ALL RECOVERY MEETING

What: Join an open discussion for those in recovery from addiction or those affected by people with addiction. Not a twelve-step program.

When: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek More info: navigaterecoverygwinnett.org or 678-743-1808 x101

HEALTH AND FITNESS: DUNWOODY COMMUNITY CYCLE

What: Enjoy a 4.5-mile loop around Dunwoody (mostly right turns) with friends and neighbors. All ages and abilities welcome. Helmets required.

When: Sunday, Nov. 3, 2:45 p.m.

Where: Village Burger, 1426 Dunwoody Village Parkway, Dunwoody More info: bikewalkdunwoody. org

FREE FITNESS FOR WOMEN

What: Join your Alpharetta Females in Action group for free, peer-led workouts each week.

Adult women of all fitness levels are welcome.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.

Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming More info: fianation.com

ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)

What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques, creating an easy-to-follow, health-boosting dance fitness program.

When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

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

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: DUMC HOLIDAY FESTIVAL

What: The festival is a one-day indoor event that features a juried show of handmade arts and crafts items. Includes silent auction, food, children’s activities and more. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity.

When: Saturday, Nov. 2 Where: Dunwoody UMC, 1548 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodyumc.org

FALL CRAFT BAZAAR

What: Over 60 craft vendors will provide handmade Christmas and gift items, art and antiques, and silent auction.

When: Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m.3 p.m.

Where: First Baptist Cumming, 1597 Sawnee Drive, Cumming Info: firstbaptistcumming.org

NORTHBROOK UMC HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE

What: Browse hundreds of handmade unique holiday items, with all sale proceeds benefitting missions such as NFCC, MUST and The Drake House.

When: Friday, Nov. 8, noon-7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Northbrook UMC, 11225 Crabapple Road, Roswell More info: northbrookumc.com

MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS

What: The First Baptist Roswell men’s group meets every Friday morning for friendship and to help each other grow spiritually.

All are welcome to attend.

When: Fridays, 7 a.m.

Where: Panera Bread, 1195 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: fbroswell.org

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

What: Gain health benefits from relaxing yoga that emphasizes strength and flexibility. No experience necessary. Taught by an advanced certified yoga instructor.

When: Wednesdays, 9:45-11 a.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770261-1705

CALENDAR

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS

PRACTICE ACT EXAM

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:

MEET THE ARTIST: OYINDRILA BASU

What: Make and grow faithbased friendships for all ages.

Enjoy a hot meal and/or volunteer.

When: Wednesdays, 5:156:45 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta More info: afumc.org

‘REMEMBER BROADWAY AT CHRISTMAS’

What: The show is a trip down memory lane featuring some of the most famous Broadway shows with a bit of Christmas added to kick off the holiday season.

When: Nov. 7-10, times vary Where: Tam’s School Street Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming More info and tickets: schoolstreetplayhouse.com

‘AESOP’S FABLES’

What: An energetic adaptation of Aesop’s tales featuring stories. This new re-telling captures the blend of humor, excitement and life lessons that audiences have loved for centuries.

When: Oct. 26-Nov. 9, times vary.

Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info and tickets: get.org

‘NIGHT MUST FALL’

What: Thrills, chills, twists and turns in a Halloween-perfect tale of suspense. Can ineffable charm exist with true evil? The dark can be very seductive.

When: Oct. 24-Nov. 10, times vary Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $24 More info and tickets: get.org

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: KATE T. PARKER

What: Award-winning photographer Kate T. Parker will be showcasing photographs from her “Strong is the New Pretty”

What: The Milton Library offers full length practice ACT tests administered by community partners several times per year.

Reservation required.

When: Saturday, Nov. 2, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

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

What: Georgia artist Oyindrila Basu will be on the 1st floor of the library to talk about her works. Her art will be displayed in the library through November.

When: Saturday, Nov. 2, 1-5 p.m.

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

PAINT LIKE BOB ROSS ART CLASS

What: Try your hand and painting like Bob Ross.

All materials provided. All levels welcome.

When: Saturday, Nov. 2, 2-4 p.m.

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

LEARN TO CODE: PYTHON

and “The Heart of a Boy” books.

When: October through November, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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

ARTAROUND ROSWELL SCULPTURE TOUR

What: Join for four classes of basic programming in Python, a powerful programming language used in machine learning and artificial intelligence.

When: Saturday, Nov. 2, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

CANDID CANCER CONVERSATIONS

What: The ArtAround Roswell “museum without walls” 20192020 Tour will feature 10 new sculptures and nine permanent sculptures.

When: Through February 2020 Where: Across the City of Roswell More info and maps: roswellartsfund.org

What: Join author and fourtime survivor of breast cancer, Sherry B. Williams, for a candid conversation about myths and truths about cancer treatments and life after.

When: Saturday, Nov. 2, 12:302:30 p.m.

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

LIBRARY EVENTS:

SAFE PLACE TO GAME

ALPHARETTA BOOK SALE

What: The Friends of the Alpharetta Library have a monthly book sale. All proceeds benefit the Alpharetta Library.

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

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

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What: Come play or learn to play trading card games. Gaming can also teach social skills, math, and vocabulary in a safe place free of judgement. Presented by TCG Player.

When: Monday, Nov. 4, 3:305:30 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell Info and registration: afpls.org

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SPORTS

Local basketball teams contend with use of two different balls Players faced with use of varying equipment when season kicks off

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The basketball is the central focus throughout each local high school game, but it is easy to overlook its importance to the feel and flow of the game. That might not be the case this year.

The GHSA has permitted teams to either use the Wilson Wave ball, which has been the organization’s official ball for several years, or the new Wilson Evo NXT. The shift in equipment goes far beyond a name change. The two balls carry a price difference and have a significantly different feel. The Wave includes 24 grooves around the ball while the Evo is a more traditional, spherical ball.

The Evo will be mandatory for girls and boys basketball in the 2020-21 season, but this year, schools will have the option to use either ball, with the home team determining which Wilson model will be used as the game ball. That means players could have to contend with playing one ball during a Tuesday

night game and the other on Friday.

Drew Catlett, head boys coach of the defending Class-A Private state champs St. Francis, said he is not concerned with his players using different balls throughout the season.

“I think the guys, when they play AAU or over the summer, they might play with a Wilson, play with a Spalding, they play with different balls all summer,” Catlett said. “I think as a coach you sometimes over worry, but my own opinion is, if you can shoot, you can shoot with anything.”

However, the Knights’ coach said the cost difference did raise his eyebrows.

The Wave is $60 per ball while the Evo rings in at $80, a significant difference for a sports program that is backed almost solely through fundraising.

“That’s my only gripe with it,” Catlett said. “I bought 12 new Waves last year and 12 the year before that. I can’t just discard them. That’s a lot of money.”

Catlett said with budget restraints, he will likely have to phase in the Evo’s, and it could be 2 to 3 years before he has a full rack.

Another issue is getting a hold of the new balls. Due to a backup with St. Francis’ vendor, Catlett had to purchase the team’s two Evo’s at a retail store.

While other coaches in the state

have taken to Twitter to complain about vendor backups, that was not an issue for Chris Short, head coach of the Chattahoochee boys team.

Short has a stock of Evo’s, but he will also use Wave balls throughout the season in practice.

“We have both balls, and my plan is to infuse and work in the new ball to any situation in practice that I can,” Short said. “We are going to split time with each ball so we are acclimated so they’re not surprised in the moment.”

The Cougars’ coach said his players are split on the new ball.

“Some like it, some don’t,” he said.

“Some like the feel of it, some hate the color, we’re kind of all over the place.

The guys are not reluctant, they are more than willing to use both balls, and it’s up to me as a coach to make sure they get both in their hands.”

Short said Chattahoochee’s region, 7-AAAAAA, could vote on using one model throughout regular season region games or in the region tournament.

Catlett said Region 6-A could make a similar move.

Teams coming out of their region tournament looking to make a deep run in the playoffs will need to be familiar with the Evo. The GHSA has mandated that either ball can be used in the open-

ing rounds of the state tournament, but only the Evo will be used in the semifinals and state championships.

For that reason, the Roswell boys will use the Evo throughout the season.

“If it’s the state tournament ball, that’s what you’ll play at Roswell,” head coach Ty Phillips said.

Phillips said the verdict is still out on the Evo. He, along with Catlett and Short, said there were rashes of complaints from players, and even officials, on the Evo during GHSA-sanctioned camps in July, but Phillips said the balls appear to be more playable once they are worn in.

“The verdict is still out,” Phillips said.

“It was not their favorite ball at first, but then they adjust. In the end, it’s just playing basketball.”

All three coaches said that they will be downplaying the issue of using two balls throughout the season to their players.

“I’m not going to make a big issue of it with the players, because once you get it in their head that it’s the ball, that can affect them,” Catlett said.

Phillips said he will not bring up the topic with his players.

“It would be a mistake to make it an issue because then you get kids thinking about something they can’t control anyway,” he said.

COMMUNITY

Change your clocks, change your batteries

Truck driver dies in crash on Canton Highway CUMMING, GA — A 64-year-old DeKalb County man died Oct. 23 when his vehicle left the roadway.

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and fire units responded to a single vehicle crash on Canton Highway at Post Road at 5:05 a.m.

The investigation determined that Desmond Smith, 64, of DeKalb County, was eastbound on Canton Highway near Post Road when his 2016 Freightliner (box type truck), veered off the right side of the roadway and then back across the roadway coming to a stop in a ditch on the westbound side of the highway.

Smith was transported by ambulance to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead, Deputy 1st Class Matt Kirk, traffic investigator with the Sheriff’s Office said.

The crash remains under investigation by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Specialist Unit.

— Denise Ray

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — On Sunday, Nov. 3, most Americans will set their clocks back an hour as daylight saving time ends and a coveted extra hour of sleep is enjoyed by many.

Daylight Saving Time begins in the U.S. on the second Sunday in March, when people move their clocks forward one hour. It ends the first Sunday in November.

March 8, 2020 will start the cycle that’s credited to Benjamin Franklin, who decided that resetting clocks in the summer months was a way to conserve energy.

Research has also suggested that with more daylight in the evenings, there are fewer traffic accidents, as there are fewer cars on the road when it’s dark outside. More daylight also could mean more outdoor exercise.

One thing is clear. Changing clocks is a reminder to change the batteries in smoke detectors.

The time change that occurs twice a year is always a great opportunity to ensure that your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in your home or business are ready for duty, Forsyth County Fire Department Division Chief Jason Shivers said.

“If your alarms are designed with replaceable batteries, then the time change is an ideal time to swap out those batteries with fresh ones,” Shivers said. “If

your unit is a sealed unit, ensure that it is within its manufacturer approved lifespan. Regardless, all smoke alarms should be replaced within 10 years of Solution their date of manufacture.”

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Freddie James Anglin, 52, of Alpharetta, passed away October 14, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Crematory.

Carol Ann Farr Carrano, 78, passed away October 16, 2019. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home &

Betty Jane Coen, 94, of Cumming, passed away October 18, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Annette Rita Dinsmore, 74, of Cumming, passed away October 20, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Crematory.

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Harry J. Freese, 82, of Roswell, passed away October 15, 2019.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &

Fred Griffith, 72, of Cumming, passed away October 18, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Crematory.

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James Hardage, 89, of Alpharetta, passed away October 17, 2019.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &

Bo Hughes, 45, of Cumming passed away October 11, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

John Wayne Jones, 72, of Cumming, passed away October 18, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Hyun Jonathon Kim, of Suwanee, passed away October 18, 2019.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Michelle Leigh Smith, 49, of Cumming passed away October 19, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Veterans: Continued from Page 8 the fourth highest military decoration for valor.

“All I can recall is fear and trepidation — in Vietnam it was more of the same,” Dundon said. “I remember coming home and getting off the plane and kissing the ground. I do not consider myself a heroic military veteran… I am a survivor who carries the scars and memories of those we lost and what I went through. It never goes away.”

Photos of the two new inductees will hang on the Heroes Wall of the Floyd Building in the State Capitol Complex in Atlanta along with the previous 100 inductees.

The ceremony and banquet honoring this year’s inductees will be held Saturday, Nov. 2 starting at 6 p.m. at the St. Luke Ministry Center, 301 11th St., Columbus. It is open to the public.

For more information about the Hall of Fame, visit GMVHOF.org.

Lori Kay Stapler, 44, of Cumming, passed away October 20, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Crematory.

Crematory.

Warren Glenn Stephens, 70, passed away October 15, 2019. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home & Margie Wilkie, 81, of Alpharetta, passed away October 15, 2019.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &

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