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Roswell teacher killed while crossing Ga. 9

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By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — A Roswell elementary school teacher was struck by a van and killed Oct. 20 while crossing Ga. 9.

Susanne “Sue” Scheer, 46, taught adaptive physical education and special needs for Fulton Schools for 18 years. She had most recently taught at Vickery Mill Elementary School, Mountain Park Elementary School and Roswell High School.

Police said Scheer was crossing Ga.

9 in front of Lucky’s Burger and Brew that evening when she was struck by a van traveling northbound.

She died at the scene.

“Ms. Scheer, who most referred to as Sue, impacted many during her time with us and will be greatly missed by our community, teachers, staff and students,” Fulton County Schools said in a statement. “Fulton leadership is currently working closely with our Counseling Psychological Social Work Services Department to offer support to our students and faculty during this

difficult time.”

Scheer has previously held fundraisers at Lucky’s Burger and Brew to raise money in support of researching Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, in honor of her mother that passed away from the affliction.

In honor of Scheer’s memory, Lucky’s Burger and Brew continued her cause and held an ALS fundraiser all day Oct. 30, with proceeds benefiting the ALS Association Georgia Chapter.

Woman dies during car crash on Jot Em Down Road

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 71-yearold woman from Dawsonville in Forsyth County, died Oct. 24 after her car was struck by an oncoming vehicle on Jot Em Down Road.

Deputies said the deceased woman, Barbara Morgan Fowler, was eastbound

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iPad owner reports theft during shipping process FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A $500 iPad was reported stolen after a woman sent it to get repaired.

The iPad was taken to the UPS store on Bethelview Road to be shipped to an insurance company in Texas for repairs. Days later, the woman found out the tablet never made it to Texas and went back to the store. The manager said he remembered the package and gave it to a FedEx driver. Due to someone else printing the label, the store could not track it. The manager told deputies he was the one who gave the package to the driver, and neither he nor his employees had anything to do with its disappearance. He said they typically don’t take packages without a label from their store, but he was doing a favor for the family.

The woman contacted FedEx but was told there was no record of the package being picked up or delivered.

They told her they weren’t liable for the missing iPad because there

in a 2006 Honda CRV near County Lake Road at 9:32 a.m., when she collided with a westbound Toyota Sequoia driven by Sean Charles Campbell, 31, of Gainesville.

Investigators said Campbell’s vehicle left its lane, crossed the yellow centerline and hit the Honda.

According to Deputy 1st Class Phil Alexander, traffic investigator with the

Sheriff’s Office, Fowler was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her passenger, Robert Fowler, 75, was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Campbell and his front seat passenger, Kelsey Sullivan, 23 of Forsyth County, received non-life-threatening injuries. The crash is under investigation by the Traffic Specialist Unit.

was no evidence showing it was ever in their possession. She then reported it stolen.

marijuana was found recently at a mobile home park off Atlanta Highway.

The bag smelled and looked like a quarter ounce of marijuana and was found under a shed.

The woman who found it didn’t see who put it there, but said kids from a local high school live in the park and there have been lots of complaints about the smell of marijuana and kids going into the woods.

She asked if deputies could contact the school and have extra patrols throughout the community.

Officer witnesses driver jumping out of vehicle FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 68-year -old truck driver from Cumming was arrested for DUI after a police officer saw him jump out of his vehicle.

The officer from the Cumming Police Department called the Sheriff’s Office for assistance after he saw the man’s Jeep slow to a stop on Canton Road.

The driver then jumped out of the car and the Jeep rolled into a ditch driverless. The driver was evaluated and said he felt like he was having a medical issue so he pulled over. He said he put the parking brake on, but it didn’t hold.

EMS determined the man was fine, but he smelled strongly of alcohol, was slurring his speech, and his eyes were watery and bloodshot. He was arrested for a DUI after a breath test showed results of 0.134 and 0.140.

Woman discovers drugs in mobile home park FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A bag of

Fight at soccer game leads to broken nose FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man’s nose was broken after a fight broke out during a soccer game on North Industrial Drive. The 36-year-old injury victim said he was at the game when he saw two teenagers fighting.

He stepped in to stop the fight and held out his foot to prevent the two from getting at each other. An adult male arrived, punched him and told him to not kick a kid.

He said he didn’t know who the man was but there were several witnesses. He gave deputies the phone number of the man directing the soccer games in hopes the alleged assailant can be identified.

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Navigating this year’s ballot questions Voters are being asked to consider five proposed amendments to the Georgia Constitution and several statewide and local referendum questions in this year’s general election.

Here’s a rundown of the ballot questions and a brief explainer on what they mean:

Constitutional questions

Question 1 — Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund This measure would authorize – but not require – the Legislature to devote up to 80 percent of the existing sales taxes collected by sporting goods stores into a trust fund dedicated to preserving the state’s natural resources. Its primary sponsors include the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Coalition and The Georgia Conservancy.

Question 2 — Statewide business court This amendment would establish a state business court whose judges would be appointed by the governor to serve five-year terms. Currently, State Courts and Superior Courts, whose judges are elected, consider business matters.

The amendment has the support of the governor, the Georgia Chamber of Com-

merce and a host of Republican House members who say the measure would save costs and promote efficiency.

Question 3 — Forest land reclassification This amendment allows the Legislature to adjust the formula determining the taxable value of timber land.

The amendment would create a class of qualifying timberland that would also be eligible for tax breaks, even without restrictive covenants for owners of 50plus acres. It would require the State Department of Revenue – not local tax assessors – be responsible for assessing these properties.

The measure is supported by the Georgia Forestry Commission and the governor.

It should be pointed out that the amendment makes no provisions for the state to reimburse counties and school districts that lose revenue because landowners take advantage of the new land classification.

Question 4 — Marsy’s Law This amendment, also known as “Marsy’s Law,” is supported by a number of victims’ rights groups to ensure crime

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victims have certain rights, including the right to be treated with “fairness, dignity, and respect;” the right to be made aware of all proceedings involving the alleged criminal; the right to be heard at any proceedings involving that release, plea, or sentencing of the accused; and the right to be informed of their rights. The measure also gives the Legislature the ability to further define, expand and provide for enforcement of these rights.

Opponents of the amendment argue it could lead to delays in the judicial process and provide more rights to victims than to those accused — but not convicted — of crimes.

Question 5 — Education sales tax This amendment allows a county or a city school district the ability to place on the ballot a referendum for a 1 percent sales and use tax for education without the consent of another school district in the county. Right now, in counties with more than one school district, like Fulton, Gwinnett and Cobb, the county school district must get the approval of the city school districts to call for an education sales tax referendum. The measure is designed to eliminate cases where a small school district can hold a larger school district hostage on sales tax matters.

Statewide Referenda A. H omestead exemption for cities lying in more than one jurisdiction This measure would grant a homestead exemption – a reduction in assessed property value – to those who live in a city that levies a transportation sales tax and whose boundaries lie in more than one county and which also has an

independent school system.

B. Tax exemption for nonprofit homes for the mentally disabled This measure clarifies that the existing exemption from ad valorem taxes for nonprofit homes for the mentally disabled applies even when financing for construction or upgrades of the homes is provided by a business corporation or other entity.

Forsyth County and Local Special Election

Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) is a voter-approved sales and use tax in Forsyth County for a specified period of time (up to six years), raising an estimated amount of revenue for designated programs or named capital projects. Forsyth County voters first approved a county SPLOST referendum in 1987, for five years. The current 1 percent sales tax has been continuously extended through voter approval by referendum through June 2019. If the sales tax is renewed again this year, it will continue another six years, raising an estimated $274 million for the purpose of funding roads, streets, bridges and sidewalks, park and recreation, public safety, senior services, water and sewer, libraries and animal services.

Sunday Alcohol Sales If passed by voters in Forsyth County, alcohol sales will be allowed at 11 a.m. on Sundays, 90 minutes earlier than under the current law.

Note: In the city of Cumming, the City Council did not vote to put this on the ballot, therefore voters will not vote on this topic.

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Meet the candidates on the Forsyth ballot Questions: 1. Forsyth County has seen unprecedented growth over the past few years. What do you think is the biggest problem citizens face today, and how do you plan to work on it?

2. Are schools receiving enough funding and support at the state level? What concerns do you have with public education and how can you help?

3. Is the state giving away too much in incentives to lure business? What is the best approach to remain business-friendly without giving away the farm?

U.S. Rep. 7th Congressional District Of Georgia Rob Woodall (R) (I): http://robwoodall.com https://woodall.house. gov/ Question 1: Traffic affects our economy and quality of life every Woodall day, and I’ve worked with our federal partners and our really outstanding locally elected officials to invest billions in new lanes and new technology that will reduce congestion and improve reliability, including $184 million for the Ga. 400 improvements that are in progress. I’ve also worked to cut red tape and federal taxes which will allow our local leaders to make a bigger difference for our community even faster.

Question 2: Georgia should run Georgia’s schools, not Washington. My responsibility is to support our local education community, not tell them what to do. That’s why I voted to empower our

local officials and parents in the biggest shift of federal-to-state education control in my lifetime in the Every Student Succeeds Act. We’ve also invested millions of new dollars to protect our kids while they’re at school and improved apprenticeship and workforce development programs that will prepare students to succeed in the 21st century economy.

Question 3: I’m proud of Georgia’s track record as the No. 1 state to do business, and our low tax, businessfriendly environment often sells itself.

That said, when our governor can negotiate a great deal to bring good-paying jobs home to Georgia, I’m for it. My job is to keep our taxes low and empower job creators to innovate, hire, invest and expand without being overburdened by Washington bureaucrats.

Carolyn Bourdeaux (D): https://www.carolyn4congress.com/ Question 1: As I speak with folks throughout Forsyth, their biggest concern is health care. We must fix the

Affordable Care Act and introduce a public option to help lower costs for families and small businesses. I believe every man, woman and child deserves access to quality, affordable health care.

BOURDEAUX Question 2: No, and schools are not getting enough funding at the national level either.

I have a deep-rooted respect for our education system, and we must invest more in our schools and teachers so every child has a world-class public education.

Question 3: The federal government needs to make sure it uses public funds wisely while making investments in infrastructure to reduce traffic, improving the education of the workforce, and helping reduce business costs such as the cost of health care.

U.S. Rep. 9th Congressional District Of Georgia Doug Collins (R) (I): https://dougcollins. house.gov/ *Rep. Doug Collins did not answer the questions in time for print.

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Josh McCall (D): https://mccallforall. com/ Question 1: The biggest problem with the growth of prosperity in America over the past four decades has been that it has been unequal and imbalMCCALL anced. Our economy is growing very fast at the top, while

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Forsyth County consolidated General, Special Elections take place Nov. 6 This is a Consolidated Sample Ballot which contains all candidates for the Nov. 6 General Election. Candidates for the U.S. Congress, State Senate, State Representative, County Commissioner and County Board of Education are elected by district. Your ballot will contain only races in your Districts that are up for election this year. To determine which races will be on your ballot go to www.mvp.sos. ga.gov or check your voter registration precinct card for your district information.

Governor (Vote One) ❍❍Brian Kemp (R) ❍❍Stacey Abrams (D) ❍❍Ted Metz (L) Lieutenant (Vote One) ❍❍Geoff Duncan (R) ❍❍Sarah Riggs Amico (D) Secretary Of State (Vote One) ❍❍Brad Raffensperger (R) ❍❍John Barrow (D) ❍❍Smythe Duval (L) Attorney General (Vote One) ❍❍Chris Carr (Incumbent) (R) ❍❍Charlie Bailey (D) Commissioner Of Agriculture (Vote One) ❍❍Gary Black (Incumbent) (R) ❍❍Fred Swann (D) Commissioner Of Insurance (Vote One) ❍❍Jim Beck (R) ❍❍Janice Laws (D) ❍❍Donnie Foster (L) State School Superintendent (Vote One) ❍❍Richard Woods (Incumbent) (R) ❍❍Otha E. Thornton, Jr. (D)

U.S. Representative In 116th Congress From The 9th Congressional District Of Georgia (Vote One) ❍❍Doug Collins (Incumbent) (R) ❍❍Josh Mccall (D) State Senator From 27th District (Vote One) ❍❍Greg Dolezal (R) ❍❍Steve Smith (D) State Senator From 51st District (Vote One) ❍❍Steve Gooch (Incumbent) (R) State Representative In The General Assembly From 9th District (Vote One) ❍❍Kevin Tanner (Incumbent) (R) State Representative In The General Assembly From 22nd District (Vote One) ❍❍Wes Cantrell (Incumbent) (R) ❍❍Charles Ravenscraft (D) For State Representative In The General Assembly From 24th District (Vote For One) ❍❍Sheri Smallwood Gilligan (Incumbent) (R) State Representative In The General Assembly From 25th District (Vote For One) ❍❍Todd Jones (Incumbent) (R) ❍❍Anita Holcomb Tucker (D) State Representative In The General Assembly From 26th District (Vote For One) ❍❍Marc Morris (Incumbent) (R) For Solicitor General (Vote For One) ❍❍Bill Finch (Incumbent) (R)

Commissioner Of Labor (Vote One) ❍❍Mark Butler (Incumbent) (R) ❍❍Richard Keatley (D)

County Commissioner District 1 (Vote For One) ❍❍Molly Cooper (R)

Public Service Commissioner (To Succeed Chuck Eaton) (Vote One) ❍❍Chuck Eaton (Incumbent) (R) ❍❍Lindy Miller (D) ❍❍Ryan Graham (L)

County Commissioner District 3 (Vote For One) ❍❍Todd Levent (Incumbent) (R)

Public Service Commissioner (To Succeed Tricia Pridemore) (Vote One) ❍❍Tricia Pridemore (Incumbent) (R) ❍❍Dawn A. Randolph (D) ❍❍John Turpish (L) U.S. Representative In 116th Congress From The 7th Congressional District Of Georgia (Vote One) ❍❍Rob Woodall (Incumbent) (R) ❍❍Carolyn Bourdeaux (D)

County Board Of Education District 1 (Vote For One) ❍❍Wes Mccall (R) County Board Of Education District 2 (Vote For One) ❍❍Kristin Morrissey (Incumbent) (R) Upper Chattahoochee River Soil And Water Conservation District Supervisor (Vote For One) ❍❍Leonard W. Ridings (Incumbent)

Proposed Constitutional Amendments 1. Creates the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund to protect water quality, wildlife habitat, and parks.

House Resolution No. 238 Resolution Act No. 414 Ga. L. 2018, p. 1138 “Without increasing the current state sales tax rate, shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to create the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund to conserve lands that protect drinking water sources and the water quality of rivers, lakes, and streams; to protect and conserve forests, fish, wildlife habitats, and state and local parks; and to provide opportunities for our children and families to play and enjoy the outdoors, by dedicating, subject to full public disclosure, up to 80 percent of the existing sales tax collected by sporting goods stores to such purposes without increasing the current state sales tax rate?” ❍❍Yes ❍❍No 2. Creates a state-wide business court to lower costs, enhance efficiency, and promote predictable judicial outcomes.

House Resolution No. 993 Resolution Act No. 410 Ga. L. 2018, p. 1130 “Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to create a state-wide business court, authorize superior court business court divisions, and allow for the appointment process for statewide business court judges in order to lower costs, improve the efficiency of all courts, and promote predictability of judicial outcomes in certain complex business disputes for the benefit of all citizens of this state?” ❍❍Yes ❍❍No 3. Encourages the conservation, sustainability, and longevity of Georgia’s working forests through tax subclassification and grants.

House Resolution No. 51 Resolution Act No. 297 Ga. L. 2018, p. 1127 “Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to revise provisions related to the subclassification for tax purposes of and the prescribed methodology for establishing the value of forest land conservation use property and related assistance grants, to provide that assistance grants related to forest land conservation use property may be increased by general law for a five-year period and that up to 5 percent of assistance grants may be deducted and retained by the

Am I registered to vote?

To confirm your voter registration and/or to verify your districts visit: • forsythco.com • Forsyth County Voter Registrations and Elections 1201 Sawnee Drive, 30040 • Call 770-781-2118 • Email: Voter@forsythco.com or the GA Secretary of State at www.sos.ga.gov and www.mvp. sos.ga.gov state revenue commissioner to provide for certain state administrative costs, and to provide for the subclassification of qualified timberland property for ad valorem taxation purposes?” ❍❍Yes ❍❍No 4. Provides rights for victims of crime in the judicial process.

Senate Resolution No. 146 Resolution Act No. 467 Ga. L. 2018, p. 1139 “Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to provide certain rights to victims against whom a crime has allegedly been perpetrated and allow victims to assert such rights?” ❍❍Yes ❍❍No 5. Authorizes fair allocation of sales tax proceeds to county and city school districts.

Senate Resolution No. 95 Resolution Act No. 278 Ga. L. 2017, p. 857 “Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to authorize a referendum for a sales and use tax for education by a county school district or an independent school district or districts within the county having a majority of the students enrolled within the county and to provide that the proceeds are distributed on a per student basis among all the school systems unless an agreement is reached among such school systems for a different distribution?” ❍❍Yes ❍❍No

PROPOSED STATEWIDE REFERENDA A. Provides for a homestead exemption for residents of certain municipal corporations.

House Bill No. 820 Act No. 346 Ga. L. 2018, p. 235 “Do you approve a new homestead exemption in a municipal corporation that is located in more than one county, that levies a sales tax for the purposes of a metropolitan area system of public

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sample ballot transportation, and that has within its boundaries an independent school system, from ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of the difference between the current year assessed value of a home and the adjusted base year value, provided that the lowest base year value will be adjusted yearly by 2.6 percent?” ❍❍Yes ❍❍No B. Provides a tax exemption for certain homes for the mentally disabled.

House Bill No. 196 Act No. 25 Ga. L. 2017, p. 55 “Shall the Act be approved which provides an exemption from ad valorem taxes on nonprofit homes for the mentally disabled if they include business corporations in the ownership structure for financing purposes?” ❍❍Yes ❍❍No

SPECIAL ELECTIONS Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (Vote for One) Shall a special one percent sales and use tax be continued in the special district of Forsyth County for a period of time of six years for the raising of approximately $274,000,000 for the

purpose of funding (a) (i) roads, streets, bridges and sidewalks, (ii) park and recreation, (iii) public safety (sheriff), (iv) public safety (fire), (v) senior service, (vi) water and sewer, (vii) administrative, (viii) library, (ix) storm water/drainage, (x) animal service and (xi) veterans’ memorial, all for the benefit of Forsyth County and (b) (i) roads, streets, bridges, parking and sidewalks, including a bypass and (ii) Dobbs Creek Recreation Center, all for the benefit of the City of Cumming, Georgia? If imposition of the tax is approved by the voters, such vote shall also constitute an approval of the issuance of general obligation debt of Forsyth County in the maximum principal amount of $100,000,000 for the purposes of funding all or a portion of any County projects, capitalized interest on the debt and the costs of issuing the debt. ❍❍Yes ❍❍No Extending Hours for Sunday Sales of Alcohol by the Drink (Vote for One) Shall the governing authority of Forsyth County, Georgia be authorized to permit and regulate Sunday sales of distilled spirits or alcoholic beverages for beverage purposes by the drink from 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.? ❍❍Yes ❍❍No

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Candidates: Continued from Page 6 working people must resort to longer hours, worse healthcare and more debt to survive. This is not a sustainable economic model. We must see hard work as an investment in our future and a stabilizing force in our culture; to do this, we must value labor by guaranteeing a good day’s pay for every workday and by investing in infrastructure to train young Americans to work with their hands in honorable trades.

Question 2: I am running at the federal level, but we must address education shortfalls across our nation.

According to U.S. News and World Report, Georgia has the nation’s 14th best economy and 37th best education system. We are as a country at the very top of the world’s scale of wealth, yet we fall behind other wealthy nations in education. We need to invest in young people and in older people who have to adjust to an ever more rapidly changing economy by offering education as a public utility, tuition free.

Question 3: It has been disheartening to see states scrambling for multinational corporations to move their operations to our state, espe-

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cially since companies like Amazon have been responsible for the death of manufacturing in America, relying on low-wage Chinese workers in deplorable working conditions. Being a corporation in America is a privilege of historic proportions, as companies like Apple are sitting on historically enormous cash reserves. Our state does not need to offer them welfare for the privilege of being here.

State Senator 27th District Greg Dolezal (R): http://www.dolezalforsenate.com/ Question 1: Overdevelopment has caused a number of problems, such as crowded roads and dolezal schools as infrastructure struggled to keep up. From a state level, I would like to fast track funding for fast growing counties like Forsyth to allow them to build schools as we see the need arrive versus the current model which is reactionary. For traffic congestion, we need to look into widening our state roads, seek out innovative solutions for congestion relief, encourage off peak travel for truck transport, and begin to prepare for next generation transit solutions.

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Steve Smith (D): https://www.stevesmithforgeorgia.com Question 1: Unfortunately we are pricing many of our neighbors out of Forsyth, and that must stop. We cannot sustain a healthy community when our teachers, law enforcement, smith service workers and elderly on fixed incomes cannot afford to live here. We

need more affordable housing options in Forsyth County.

Question 2: We have been funding our schools based on a formula from the 1980s. We must update the state QBE (Quality Basic Education) funding formula to adequately fund our schools.

Question 3: We need to consider the long term needs and goals of our community first and foremost when considering incentives for luring business and stop selling off our county to the highest bidding developer.

State Representative 22nd District Wes Cantrell (R) (I): https://bit.ly/2RfGA9j Question 1: Transportation is clearly the biggest issue. We will continue to provide sufficient funding for needed projects, and cantrell my office will continue to serve as a point of connection between GDOT, county commissioners and Forsyth County residents. This issue is primarily addressed locally through budgeting priorities. I can continue to make sure funds are prioritized for this at the state level.

Question 2: Republican leadership fully funded public schools in Georgia

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under Republican leadership, Georgia has fully funded the QBE (Quality Basic Education) formula for the first time ever. My other concerns for public education have to do with having a topdown, heavy-handed set of rules from Washington D.C. (Common Core). I want to ensure we have Georgia standards for Georgia schools which empower teachers and parents to partner for students’ success.

Question 3: Georgia has a lot of momentum right now, and we have a lot to offer businesses of all sizes. The role of government is to create a level playing field so all entrepreneurs and business leaders have an environment in which they can compete. Lowering taxes across the board and maintaining a fiscally conservative state government is the best way to attract investment in our state.

The rate action announced today will reduce the WPCA factor to $0.00887/kWh for energy billed under this rate during the remainder of 2018, which includes all bills produced in November and December.

“We are very glad that we can make this decrease for our members,” states Michael Goodroe, President and CEO of Sawnee. “The Board of Directors and staff of Sawnee strive to keep costs and rates as low as possible, while still delivering excellent service,” he added.

Remember, the actual reduction for each account during this period will vary, and is dependent on the level of kWh used each month.

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We want to honor those companies that are working so hard every day to make North Atlanta such a high quality place to live, work and play. They all do so much to bring those attributes we call quality of life.

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Best of North Atlanta Gala a big hit

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — North Atlanta’s best gathered Oct. 25 at The Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta for the sold-out Appen Media Group’s annual Best of North Atlanta awards.

For more than a decade, the gala has celebrated the best businesses in North Fulton and Forsyth County, as voted on by customers. This year, a record 23,000 individual votes were cast across 100 categories.

Categories included businesses such as best chiropractor, dentist, dessert, burger, pet groomer, florist, car repair and more.

“We want to honor those companies that are working so hard every day to make North Atlanta such a high quality place to live, work and play. They all do so much to bring those attributes we call quality of life,” said Wendy Goddard, Marketing and Innovation manager for Appen. “It is a time to recognize what these businesses bring to us as a community. And it is a way for the community to thank those companies for all that they do.”

The gala’s title sponsor was Modern Ob/Gyn, which has been blessed with an amazing team of some of the best physicians in the United States, said cofounder and Practice Director Dr. John Reyes.

“We’ve always really focused on bringing others in who complement that founding philosophy of take good care of the patient, do the best you can for them, treat them like family, and everything else will all fall into place,” said co-founder and Medical Director Dr.

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Dr. John Reyes of Modern Ob/Gyn, the title sponsor of the gala, addresses the crowd.

Dr. Gary Willis, right, of Willis Chiropractic accepts the award for Best Chiropractor from Appen Media’s Steve Neese Oct. 25.

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This year, the awards ceremony also presented two businesses with the One to Watch and Pillar awards. These awards are not announced to the winners ahead of time.

The One to Watch Award honors a newer business in the North Atlanta market who strives for excellence in their place of business and in the marketplace, rooting themselves as a growing leader in the community.

Last year’s One to Watch awardwinner Gloria Mattei of Nothing Bundt Cakes presented the 2018 award to Greg and Hilary Eldrige of Home Helpers Home Care Alpharetta.

“Greg and Hilary approach every-

thing with heart,” Goddard said. “A Best of North Atlanta winner two years in a row, their kind, yet meticulous approach to providing exceptional home care for their clients has solidified them as an outstanding community business.”

The Pillar Award honors a multi-time past winner who has a strong impact on the North Atlanta market and who has made a name for themselves as a pillar of the community.

The 2017 recipient, Dr. Jeff Jordan of Jordan Orthodontics, presented this year’s winner Dr. Gary Willis of Willis Chiropractic.

“Willis Chiropractic is a true staple of the Alpharetta community,” Goddard said. “The family-centric atmosphere of

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Town center-concept so hot, Walmart now selling them Creating awareness, For years, Walmart has put the “expanse” in the phrase “hugely expansive sea of asphalt.” But where many just see a massive heat-absorber, Walmart executives are seeing opportuGeoff smith nity.

Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com As mentioned in my article last week, shoppers have more and more been avoiding malls and strip-malls, instead opting for the more cosmopolitan feel of a town center. Suburban cities like Duluth, Alpharetta, Roswell and Woodstock have worked to improve their downtowns by encouraging development of more shops, restaurants, parks and entertainment venues. In some cases, town centers were built where there wasn’t a town center. Look at Avalon, the Battery and downtown Suwanee, which was 10 acres of woods before the vision of the then mayor and council was brought to life.

Today, an Avalon-esque town center named Halcyon is being built in southern Forsyth County and will serve as the county’s town-center for nightlife and entertainment.

The county’s only city, Cumming, despite having infrastructure that many suburban cities are paying big bucks for, was never really developed or promoted as that kind of destination. The former mayor and council, many first elected in the 1970s, seemed to prefer it remain a solely workplace destination. But the new mayor has made rumblings of doing more.

So yes, the town-center concept is so hot that the nation’s largest retailer has decided to get in on the action. According to a recent article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Walmart’s vice president of U.S. Realty Operations said at a recent conference that they will be rolling out the “Walmart Town Center.”

These town centers would be built on

... Walmart’s vice president of U.S. Realty Operations said at a recent conference that they will be rolling out the “Walmart Town Center.” These town centers would be built on some of the many sprawling parking lots it owns across the country. some of the many sprawling parking lots it owns across the country.

“We want to provide community space, areas for the community to dwella farmer’s market, an Easter egg hunt, trick or treating,” said L.B. Johnson. “We want to provide pedestrian connectivity from our box to the experiential zones that are planned on our footprint.”

Renderings from a project that is underway in Loveland, Col., shows a small park surrounded by curbside parking, restaurants such as Torchy’s Tacos and Wahlburgers, a skatepark, a bike-shop and other small stores.

Walmart dedicated a website to its town-center concept at www.walmartreimagined.com. It shows potential partnerships with Chipotle, Caribou Coffee and Pressed Juicy. They are looking for their town centers to host festivals and provide small concerts as well. In addition to the Loveland project, it has others underway in Springfield, Mo., and Windsor Heights, Iowa.

Walmart is one of the country’s largest landowners. Georgia has the fifthmost Walmart-owned stores, including 154 Supercenters and 24 Sam’s Clubs.

In the article, Johnson was asked if they were considering projects in metro Atlanta. He commented that metro Atlanta stores have some of the largest Walmart parking lots and that there was good opportunity to do so. He added that proj-

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Johns Creek Chamber highlights women’s voices

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce is leading the way with a new kind of business development workshop, one that focuses on the stories of women leaders.

Chicks in Charge, held Oct. 17 at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, was a new event for the chamber.

The business organization is no stranger to offering professional development workshops, but in the past the Business Builders series has mostly been one-hour lunch events focused on specific topics, such as branding on LinkedIn or how changes in tax law affect small businesses.

Chicks in Charge, an all-day event, was more casual and focused on storytelling. Local leaders talked about the obstacles they overcame in their careers.

“It’s not man-bashing. It’s storytelling,” said Laura Houston, marketing executive for the chamber. “We’ve gathered women that can tell us about their journey, things they’ve learned through leadership.”

While the event drew a crowd of mostly women, Houston said the workshop was open to all, and everyone could

A group of mostly, but not exclusively, women attend the inaugural Chicks in Charge.

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Marilyn Margolis, CEO of Emory Johns Creek, talks about her leadership journey at the hospital at a chamber workshop Oct. 17.

learn lessons from the feminine leadership perspective.

As attendees trickled in and enjoyed the complimentary breakfast, a slideshow featured historical women, such as author and women’s rights advocate Mary Wollstonecraft, first lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Malala Yousafzai.

First up, Emory Johns Creek CEO

Marilyn Margolis talked about her experience as the first nurse and first woman to rise to the CEO rank in the Emory system.

“Women bring something different to the role, not better or worse, but different,” she said.

There were murmurs of agreement throughout the room as Margolis told stories of times she’d been physical intimidated, quieted or bullied by men she worked with.

“A lot of people call me bossy. For a girl or a woman, bossy isn’t always exactly a complement,” she said. “Women are seen as aggressive, where men are

seen as ambitious.”

Margolis was followed by Adele Wang, owner of Safe Haven Healing; Whitney Bryant, an investment adviser with Financial Strategies of Georgia, Poojita Chinmay and Anuhya Tadepalli, co-founders of Chess for a Cause and Gail Edwards, vice president of Operations and Technology at Atlanta Technical College.

Gregg Mooney, chair of the chamber’s Business Education Committee and one of a handful of men at the event, said he was excited to be there.

“Women in leadership is important to me because I am surrounded by it,” he said.

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JOHNS CREEK POETRY FESTIVAL

The ninth annual Johns Creek Poetry Festival for teens and adults will be held at 10:15 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 3 at Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek. Share poems and poetry-writing skills in a comfortable setting with gentle building-up and suggestions of learning and mastering the art. Featured published poets will be part of this family-fun event, which is in memory of Johns Creek Poetry Group co-coordinator Ronald Boggs. For more information, visit johnscreekga.gov.

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Featured Events: WHITE COLUMNS INVITATIONAL

What: Come see Milton’s Marching Band Competition among 17 area High School Bands. It will be an evening filled with music, colorguard, concessions, bake sale and a 50/50 raffle.

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

Where: Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway, Milton More info: miltonband.org/wci

QUEEN OF HEARTS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

What: Enjoy refreshments, giveaways, events and demos throughout the weekend while finding the perfect holiday gifts and special decorative items.

When: Nov. 8-11, times vary Where: Queen of Hearts, 670 North Main St., Ste. 106, Alpharetta More info: queenofheartsantiques-interiors.com

SAVE A MUSTANG, SAVE A VET BBQ BASH

What: Help fund a horse training program for our military veterans where they will learn the therapeutic and healing process of “gentling” a wild mustang horse. Live music, auctions and food.

When: Saturday, Nov. 11, 4:30-8 p.m.

Where: Chukkar Farm, 1140 Liberty Grove Road, Alpharetta Cost: $50 More info: samsav.org

CHILI COOK OFF

What: Enter with your best recipe using Gate City Brewing Co’s beer and you could win $250.

When: Sunday, Nov. 11, 2-6 p.m.

Where: Gate City Brewing Company, 43 Magnolia St., Roswell Cost: $10 for tasting, $25 for cook-off entry fee More info and tickets: culinarylocal. com/event/2nd-annual-chili-cook-off

HAMJAM 2018

What: Join the North Fulton Amateur Radio League in a fundraiser supporting youth STEM activities. Activities include speakers on amateur radio.

When: Saturday, Nov. 10, 8:15 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Mill Springs Academy, 11660 New Providence Road, Alpharetta More info: hamjam.info

What: Make your own natural wreath, using cuttings from Bulloch’s grounds.

Hot cider served. Held at the pavilion’s fireplace.

When: Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell Cost: $10 More info: roswellgov.com

CHAI AND JUST CHAT

What: Join a panel discussion on “Interpersonal Relationships: Cultural Conditioning, Challenging, Conflicting, Cooperating” about cultural heritage and generational differences between immigrants.

When: Saturday, Nov. 3, 3 p.m.

Where: 11445 Lakefield Drive, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

HOME TOUR FUNDRAISING EVENT

What: Five homes will be showcased and adorned with holiday décor, sponsored by the Roswell Woman’s Club. Proceeds go to local nonprofits and scholarships.

When: Saturday, Nov. 3, all day Where: Five homes throughout Roswell Cost: $35 More info: holidayhometour.org

GARDENING WITH BULBS

What: Master Gardeners explain bed preparation, drainage, planting and maintenance, concentrating on daffodils and other spring and summer flowering bulbs.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 6, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info and registration: nfmg.net 678-297-6200

ALIVE AT 25 DRIVER SAFETY COURSE

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What: The Alive at 25 course was developed by the National Safety Council in an effort to address the No. 1 cause of death for drivers ages 15 to 24 — motor vehicle crashes.

When: Saturday, Nov. 3, 8 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Police Department, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Ste. 107, Milton Cost: $35 More info and registration: cityofmiltonga.us

ELECTION DAY

BIRDIES AND ACES FOR BASEBALL

What: Day to vote for elected officials in general and special elections.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 6, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Where: Statewide More info: check your voting status and location at www.mvp.sos.ga.gov

What: Help raise money for the Alpharetta Raiders High School Baseball Team with a tennis and golf tournament.

When: Monday, Nov. 5, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: The Standard Club, 6230 Abbotts Bridge Road, Duluth, Cost: $70 tennis, $150 golf More info and registration: alpharettaathletics.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: Mondays, 7-8 p.m.

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

GAME DAY DINNER CLASS

What: After preparing the meal, participants will dine on their creations in the home’s spacious modern kitchen. Complimentary wine is served with dinner and a free mini-tour.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 6, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

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

NAVIGATORS TOASTMASTERS PATHWAYS

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

When: Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Where: Club House, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming More info: navigators.toastmastersclubs. org

PANEL ON END OF LIFE SPIRITUAL CARE

What: Emory Johns Creek Hospital will host a panel discussion with the three Abrahamic Traditions on spirituality during end-of-life care.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 7, 1:30 p.m.

Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek more info: emoryjohnscreek.com

WOMEN SEEKING WOMEN

What: Networking and empowerment. WSW is a group for honest, compassionate and conscious women who meet monthly to discuss a variety of topics such as boundaries, life balance, parenting and relationships.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 7, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Park Brooke Subdivision Clubhouse, 4185 Park Brooke Drive, Alpharetta More info: jillvolpe.com/events

“TARGET: THE THIRD REICH”

What: Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents. This week’s lecture is on “Target: The Third Reich,” by Raymond Fordyce.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 7, 7-9 p.m.

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

WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING

What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning.

When: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-495-0545

WARBINGTON FARMS

What: The Forsyth County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch includes hayrides, bonfires, petting zoo and a park. Journey through three different mazes, suited for all ages.

When: Through Nov. 4, Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: 5555 Crow Road, Cumming Cost: Corn maze tickets are $10 More info: warbingtonfarms.com

MASTER NATURALIST CLASSES

What: The program developed by the UGA Cooperative Extension Service is a combination of lectures and outside hands-on learning through field studies.

When: Sept. 14-Nov. 2, times vary Where: Forsyth County Extension Office, 875 Lanier 400 Parkway, Ste. 158, Cumming Cost: $200 More info and registration: fcmasternaturalists.com

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, 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

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 and tickets: chattnaturecenter. org

ENERGY YOGA

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

When: Sundays, 10:15 a.m.

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

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SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: JANE TURNER HASSELER

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

Digital, interactive experience.

When: Friday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m.

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

What: Jane Turner Haesller returns with her “People on Canton” exhibit.

Her acrylic and ink renderings depict the people and businesses on Roswell’s Canton Street.

When: Nov.1- Dec. 29, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

“ODES TO ST. CECILIA”

“ANNIE”

What: The concert is to benefit the St. Vincent dePaul Ministry, which helps with community food, clothing and financial aid needs. All attendees are asked to bring gently used blankets, coats or monetary donations.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m.

Where: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 3740 Holtzclaw Road, Cumming More info: gsrcc.net

“BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN” GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT

What: Rev. Melissa Mobley will lead a discussion on how God creates women to be masterpieces who can push past adversity.

When: Thursday, Nov. 8, 7-9 p.m.

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

FALL FOOD DRIVE

What: Help community members in need by donating food, which will go to North Fulton Community Charities and The Place of Forsyth. List of suggested items online.

When: Through Nov. 11 Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER”

What: Follow the antics of the Herdman clan as they take over the local Christmas pageant, turn it upside down, and inadvertently present new insights into the Christmas story.

When: Friday, Nov. 2, 4 and 6:30 p.m.

Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $6 More info: perimeterschool.org

“JUNIE B. JONES IS NOT A CROOK”

What: Junie B. is on a mission to prove she’s not a nutball, avenge her black furry mittens and maybe get a great new colorful pen too.

When: Saturday, Nov. 3, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $10 More info and tickets: get.org

What: In the depths of the 1930s, Annie is a fiery young orphan girl who must live in a miserable orphanage run by the tyrannical Miss Hannigan.

When: Oct. 19 through Nov. 11, times vary Where: Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $27.50 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com

“I LOVED, I LOST, I MADE SPAGHETTI”

What: A one-woman comedy drama bout good food and bad boyfriends – with live cooking. Giulia Melucci will treat the audience to tales of her sometimes-disastrous, sometimes-successful love life and spaghetti.

When: Oct. 25 through Nov. 11, times vary Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $24.

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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: awesomealpharetta.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: CLASSICAL INDIAN DANCE (KATHAK) CLASS

What: The class aims to ground students in technique through basic footwork, movement, spins and technical compositions. Learn the basics of Kathak Dance and its terminology. Free.

When: Friday, Nov. 2, noon-1 p.m.

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

ALPHARETTA LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: Bargains galore. All proceeds support the library and library programs.

When: Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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

UNDERSTANDING COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID

What: Learn about financial planning for college from a college funding coach.

When: Saturday, Nov. 3, 1-2:30 p.m.

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

AP EXAM PREP

What: Preview the AP exams and learn strategies on how to best prepare for the exams. No registration required.

When: Saturday, Nov. 3, 2-4 p.m.

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

PAPER COLLAGE CANVAS

What: Create a mixed media acrylic and paper collage canvas work of art. All levels welcome. For adults.

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

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

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS

What: Ages 10 and up. Adventure Calls.

Do you have what it takes? Roll the dice.

Premade characters are available.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 6, 5:30-7:45 p.m.

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

ALTERNATIVE HOLIDAY SIDE DISHES

What: Chef Lynn Ware of Custom Gourmet Solutions will explore new ways of adding some excitement to your holiday dishes.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 7, 6-7 p.m.

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

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

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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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In our research, we found that pricing for assisted living and memory care was really confusing and never really consistent. Most pricing is dependent upon “levels of care” which can always be increased.

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We have all kinds of exciting things in the works. We continue to add to our resident engagement activities which is truly exciting and we have a new community under construction in Woodstock, Georgia that’s scheduled to open late summer of this year.

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XII ON CANTON is Downtown Alpharetta’s only premier Gated community with limited opportunities to live, work, play in coveted Downtown. XII on Canton is a boutique, luxury community of Twelve Single Family custom built homes offering the best of both worlds; Privacy in your own gated community and living within 1/2 mile from all that downtown has to offer. Convenient to restaurants, shopping, farmers market, food trucks, city sponsored events, the new Alpharetta City Center, and more! Homes in XII on Canton are designed by renowned architect, Stephen Fuller, in close collaboration with the community Developer bringing the vision of downtown luxury living to life.

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Why Some Homes Don’t Sell In a Seller’s Market

Homeowners ask us about the recovery of remodeling dollars just about every day, comments John Hogan, President of Remodeling Expo Center in Roswell, and we explain the percentages to them. We basically, reiterate the numbers behind the popular clichés “Kitchens and Bathrooms sell houses”.

But what these numbers don’t reveal is the alternative to remodeling; doing nothing. Failing to remodel will cause your home to sell at a discount.

For example, according to the Remodeling 2015 Cost vs. Value Report, remodeling your kitchen for $30k will allow you to recover about $20k when you sell your home. However, if you don’t remodel, your home will likely sell for $35k less. So a quick analysis might result in a $30k - $20k = $10k cost, when the true reality is a $35k cost in the long run.

We’re in one of the strongest real estate markets in decades and I hear all too often from homeowners “the house down the block sold for $500k in 24 hours and I haven’t gotten a single offer in 4 months”, says Remodeling Expo’s Peter Schnieper. When I hear this, I’m usually standing on linoleum floors in a dark kitchen with olive appliances, formica counters and knotted pine cabinets with mis-aligned doors. I hate this situation because the homeowner needs to remodel in order to sell and they won’t get to enjoy it at all.

A sellers market can act as a magnifying glass; making remodeled homes sell faster for more money and making non-remodeled homes sell slower, if at all. This is why despite very favorable market conditions, some homes just won’t sell at all.

A home needs to be refreshed about every 5-7 years with painting or flooring, and updated every 10 to 15 years with a major remodel, such as a kitchen, bathroom or basement. North

Atlanta was built in the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s, and almost every home owner is suffering from the “builder grade blues” That’s the term all of the designers at Remodeling Expo Center use to describe the situation of north Atlanta homeowners. Their homes were built when North Atlanta homes were “affordable” so builders outfitted their homes with inexpensive kitchens and bathrooms.

Now North Atlanta home values have tripled but unfortunately, while home values automatically change, kitchens and bathrooms don’t. Many Alpharetta and Johns Creek homeowners wake up each day to “affordable” builder grade kitchens and bathrooms. This is what we call the “builder grade blues.”

We relocated Remodeling Expo Center to Roswell because its central to most of North Atlanta. Although we use the term “builder grade blues” in jest, our business anything but that.

We’ve built a sophisticated operation to systematically update and improve the north Atlanta housing stock. Remodeling has traditionally been a mom and pop business but our operation is changing all of that. Homeowners walk into our Expo Center and can see technology at work… 3D modeling, precision job scheduling and computer aided configuration.

Homes don’t sell in a “sellers market” because homeowners haven’t adequately maintained their most important investment, their homes.

Remodeling every 10 to 15 years is like tuning up your car; you’ve got to do it With the Expo Center we make remodeling fun and easy. We have everything needed in one place… design, ordering, installation and project management.

John Hogan and Peter Schnieper are co-owners of Remodeling Expo Center located at the corner of King and Atlanta Streets, 48 King Street, Roswell GA 30075, 678-820-6882

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Luxury living at Wescott Located in the highly sought-after Lambert High School District, Wescott is the latest luxury home community offered by award-winning builder, Patrick Malloy Luxury Communities.

This luxurious enclave includes 61 homesites and top-notch amenities.

Once finished, this exclusive lifestyle will include a gated entry, tennis courts, playground, swimming pool with water feature, gazebo, spa and many more activities throughout the green spaces inside the community. The community clubhouse will serve as a gathering place for friends and neighbors to enjoy summer evenings while listening to children playing outdoors.

Located in affluent South Forsyth, Wescott’s location is idyllic for any family looking to live in award-winning Lambert High School.

Rated one of the top high schools in the United States, it is located within walking distance and affords students a top-notch education along with Sharon Elementary and Riverwatch Middle

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Nearby is a bevy of high-end shopping and dining options. Centrally located to Avalon, The Collection at Forsyth and North Point Mall, Wescott homeowners can enjoy the finer things in life inside and outside their community. While being away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Atlanta, it is still conveniently located to commuter routes and major businesses across North Atlanta.

For the avid golfer, some of Atlanta’s best courses are within a 20 mile radius.

If golfing is not your weekend activity of choice, there are parks weaving in and around the neighborhood next to the Chattahoochee River that are great for some fresh air activities.

Wescott offers 4 floorplans starting at 4,100 square feet on homesites from one third to one half acres with slab and basement options. These homes can be built with up to 6 bedrooms for large families. The model home is located at 690 Nichols Road, Suwanee and is a must-see.

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Remodel Unused Living Space To Maximize Your Home’s Potential (NAPSI)—If the real estate market has you frazzled or if the notion of trading up leaves you with sticker shock, a home remodeling project may be just the right answer.

An Idea A finished basement, for example, can offer a little extra room to give a growing family space to breathe or to create an income suite to offset mortgage costs. It can also offer the added benefit of bolstering the value of your home. With so many uses, a remodeled basement may be the exact solution to what your home is missing, whether it’s additional storage space, a soundproofed media room, craft room, guest room or home gym. The possibilities are practically endless.

The Advantages An unfinished basement, on the other hand, can be a source of energy loss, so with a remodeling you can expect to see savings on your monthly heating and cooling costs. Industry experts recommend finishing the space with the proper framing, insulation and vapor barrier to guarantee cozy and inviting rooms. Insulation plays a key role in the comfort of your newly remodeled space and although hidden within your walls, it will make sure the basement

stays cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

A Problem Unfortunately, moisture can be a common challenge in many basements.

Starting with a dry space is important.

An Answer As a result, builders and contractors often favor an inorganic stone wool insulation that’s resistant to mold and mildew growth, such as Rockwool Comfortboard and Comfortbatt products. Not only will they help protect indoor air quality, they’re easy to install and won’t slump in the wall cavity.

This serves to ensure the comfort of your newfound living space, so you can count on long-term thermal performance for years to come.

Remodeling a basement can be very worthwhile, especially when you consider that moving to a larger home can add significant bulk to your mortgage. To get the most from the project, be sure to practice due diligence, obtain the right permits, and educate yourself on building codes. If you don’t have the know-how, it’s worth the peace of mind to hire a qualified professional.

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Exterior Shutters plays an important part in the overall look and feel of your home. Let’s explore some of the popular trends we see for 2018.

Simplicity: Try using simple shutters for a pure, uncluttered effect to allow other beautiful features on the outside of your home to shine. It is in line with minimalism, where you incorporate clean, refreshing looks, while adding a nice touch to your decor.

To follow this trend, use shutters with sharp lines, minimal details and neutral colors. Here we will propose something like a flat panel shutter, and/ or a shutter with one large single panel, or even a board and batten style with no battens (horizontal pieces).

Lighten up: Color plays a big role in the overall appearance of your home, and while exterior shutters are typically dark colored, we’ve seen an uptick in lighter colored shutters. This works especially well when trying to modernize the look of an older building. Light colored walls, combined with shutters in a slightly darker hue seems to be the norm. Whites and greys works very well and is a trend that will be with us for a while.

Stick with the basics: Exterior shutters should never overpower the look of your house and not all homes lend itself to the exotic. There’s nothing wrong with some traditional Raised Panel style shutters or even Louvered shutters to give a traditional, formal house a neat and tidy look. Board and Batten shutters works well on a

house with a mix of exterior surfaces (brick and stone, or siding and shingles).

For Raised Panel style shutters, make sure the panels mimic the windows, for Louvers you can try a wider slat, and with Board and Batten shutters we see a trend to use more, but narrower Boards (vertical pieces).

Add flair and personality: Another subtle way of giving you home a one-of-a-kind appearance is to add custom cutouts to your shutters.

Let your home’s personality shine with just about any shape you can imagine, from stars and crescent moons to palm trees and hearts. Go bold and traditional with a full cutout, or subtle and interesting with only a small relief cut on the outside corner. This obviously only works on paneled or Board and Batten style shutters.

The exterior of your home is the first impression for people coming up to your house. Shutters play a crucial role in making or breaking that first impression. It makes sense to ensure you incorporate the shutters to form a pleasant and unified appearance.

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Even if you have listed your home at a price that matches fair market value, your home’s appearance can make the difference between a prospective buyer Rawlings making you an offer or choosing a comparable home one block over. These days, the public is inundated with house-hunter type series on HGTV and similar networks. As a result, the public has also been somewhat programmed to expect the homes they view to look at least something like what they see on TV — putting that much more pressure on sellers to make sure they’re staging their homes in the best possible light.

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Update the Color Scheme We all know that a fresh coat of paint can go a long way toward making a home look better to prospective buyers — but if your home’s color scheme was popular 10 years ago, it might be time for more than just a touch-up. We aren’t just talking about so-called “neutral colors,” although bold tones may restrict your home’s appeal to select tastes.

Rather, if you want to make your home look HGTV-worthy, take a look at some recent episodes of home sales and home improvement shows to see what is being broadcasted. According to research conducted by Zillow and reported by CBS News, trending color schemes at the moment seem to be along the lines of blues, greys and taupes. Some specific tips that draw attention right now: • Blue or grey front doors • White-on-white or light blue in the kitchen • Light blues in dining rooms and bathrooms • Warmer tones in living spaces (e.g.

taupe or beige) The good news is that while good paint does require a modest investment, it costs less than other types of improvements — and the right color schemes can even add a few thousand extra dollars to your sale price.

Hint: Don’t forget the exterior of your home! Trends may vary here, as well, but currently blues, greys, pale yellows and “greige” (grey-beige) are popular, especially when accented by bolder trims, doors and shutters.

Landscaping Curb appeal is everything. Most buyers will decide within a few seconds of seeing the outside of your home whether they are interested in seeing the inside. Aside from a fresh coat of exterior paint (see above), consider investing in some tasteful landscaping. It doesn’t have to be exotic, expensive or involved — just eye-pleasing. Spruce up your flower beds; weed and fertilize the lawn.

Keep lawn toys and porch “clutter” out of view. Additionally, remember that outdoor spaces are a huge selling point right now, so make sure your backyard is framed in its best light — including some tasteful lawn furniture, if necessary.

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If you have a lot of furniture around the house, it’s time to get it out of the way.

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Either way, staging takes only a modest investment compared to the increased perceived value of your home.

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The flu shot clinic is a collaboration between the Forsyth County Health Department, school nurses and student nurses.

Hundreds of students vaccinated through free clinic

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Thanks to the generosity of many school nurses and staff, more than 700 students received a free flu shot at the “Flu Shot Clinic” on Oct. 17.

Forsyth County Schools Health Services Facilitator Connie Trent said every year in October since 2012, the local nurses offer students an opportunity to receive a flu vaccine at no cost.

The program is a collaboration between the Forsyth County Health Department, school nurses and student nurses who come together to keep the children, who range in age from 4 to 18, in the community healthy.

This year, the group vaccinated 718 students in four hours, about three students every minute.

“It takes a well-organized team to make this happen,” Trent said. “We would like to say ‘thank you’ to our team for their hard work and dedication to keep our students healthy and ready to learn. These are great partnerships and we try to work with the community.”

This year’s clinic saw an increase in student participation up from last year’s 420 students, partially due to last year’s flu season in which five children died and hundreds were hospitalized in Georgia, Trent said.

It was the worst flu season in the state on record, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. Nationally, 177 children died from flu-associated complications, and 80 percent were not appropriately vaccinated against the flu for their age.

“We were hoping more people would take advantage this year, which they did, and it was great,” Trent said. “We want to keep our students healthy. We were hit hard with the flu last year on both our students and staff. The more we can do preventative, the better.”

Trent said her department also offers other similar events including trips to the dentist and optometrist.

“We work hard to keep our kids healthy and take care of them so they’re ready to learn,” she said.

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Drug Summit encourages community to ‘be the change’

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The theme of the 10th Forsyth County Drug Awareness Summit was “be the change,” and that message was taken to heart by the speakers, many who have already set out to forge a new life path.

With a focus on youth, the forum, held Oct. 22 at the Forsyth Conference Center, highlighted local initiatives to prevent drug addiction and help those already under its scourge. These initiatives include a program in which students lead awareness clubs in local high schools.

Along the same lines, summit organizers announced formation of a local chapter of re:VIVE, a young adult group of public speakers dedicated to education youth from a peer perspective.

Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills, who helped create the first summit, has been a strong proponent of the Forsyth County Drug Awareness Council.

“So many times you see everyone wanting and demanding other people to change,” she said. “They want the government or schools to change. But this is about looking inside ourselves. If we want stigmas on drug addiction to end,

To view the entire Drug Summit, visit: https://www.facebook. com/forsythherald/videos/175505710044346/ we have to be the change. If we want our children to be educated, we have to start talking about it. If we want our community to be the shining light of the state to end this problem, which the attorney general told me last week, we have to be the change.”

County Attorney Ken Jarrard gave a presentation on synthetic drugs and how they are impacting the county. A number of gas stations in the county sell similar products, so Jarrard said the county is working to tie alcohol licenses to the sales of these fake drugs. This would result in revoking or suspending the alcohol licenses to those stores caught with the product.

Another way the community is fighting drugs is the implementation of the Drug Awareness Club at Lambert High School, Pinecrest Academy and South Forsyth High School.

Lambert Club President Tapasya

Katta said with the school being part of the Heroin Triangle, students have easier access to drugs.

“A multitude of issues and influences can push teens to experiment and potentially get addicted to drugs,” she said.

“Adolescence is a difficult time for many, being between childhood and adulthood.

Many teens like testing their limits, and with the popularizing of drugs, it gives the idea there is little harm to them. In high school, it feels like almost everybody is doing drugs. This creates an atmosphere of peer pressure where students feel obligated to do it to fit in.”

The keynote speaker at the summit, Virginia Vereen of the group Awareness Ignites Change, spoke of her own experiences overcoming addiction and reshaping her life.

“In college, everyone was binge drinking and trying drugs,” she said. “For me, it took a very dark turn. Soon I was using every day, not because I wanted to, but because I had to. I began struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts. I didn’t ask for help because I was afraid of what people would think.”

After an overdose and a suicide attempt, Vereen said she threw herself into recovery because her life depended on it.

“By staying sober, my mental health improved because substance abuse was no longer disrupting my brain chemistry,” she said. “My relationships improved because sobriety allowed me to be a daughter, sister and a friend again.

My existence no longer revolved around drinking or using. I was free. Today, I am free. Sobriety is the best decision that I have ever made, and it is a decision that I still make every day.”

Vereen graduated from the University of Georgia, and works as a medical assistant at a treatment center.

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Keynote speaker Virginia Vereen of the group Awareness Ignites Change, speaks of her own drug recovery experiences at the 10th Forsyth County Drug Awareness Summit held Oct. 22 at the Forsyth Conference Center.

She discovered her passion for raising awareness about addiction and suicide, and her goal is to educate the community on the science behind addiction and to reduce the stigma, making it easier for those struggling to ask for help. As part of that effort, she created the group Awareness Ignites Change.

“By sharing my story, I hope to reduce the stigma surrounding addiction and suicide, making it easier to ask for help,” Vereen said. “Odds are someone you love is struggling right now, and asking for help is the crucial first step to recovery. Help me raise awareness and ignite social change, creating open, honest communication.”

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Forsyth Schools again top SAT scores statewide

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Schools continue to earn the top ranks statewide for having the highest SAT in Georgia.

At a total mean score of 1167, the district also surpassed the state total mean score of 1054 and the national total mean score of 1049.

“We are extremely proud of our students and staff, and congratulate them on this outstanding accomplishment,” Superintendent Jeff Bearden said. “Our community has continually supported our work to prepare and inspire all learners to lead and succeed. We are dedicated to instilling the attributes of our Learner Profile in every individual student that enters our schools.”

Forsyth County’s five public high school scores were also above state and national scores, with Lambert High ranked 7th, South Forsyth High ranked 13th and West Forsyth High ranked 29th. Those three schools are among the top 30 high schools in the state with the highest SAT scores.

Forsyth Central High had a score of 1113 and North Forsyth High had a total score mean of 1112.

Four county high schools improved their SAT scores from 2017 to 2018.

According to the Georgia Department of Education, the 2017 SAT results set a new baseline for year-to-year comparisons. Results from earlier reports were based on the old SAT, which had a different score scale and different benchmarks. The 2017 and 2018 SAT scores are comparable, but comparisons to 2016 or earlier are not accurate.

In 2017, high schools within the district again earned the highest average SAT scores among large districts in Georgia with an average score of 1146.

Last year, Forsyth Central High had a total mean score of 1091, North Forsyth High at 1117, West Forsyth High at 1127, South Forsyth High at 1186 and Lambert High at 1187.

The 2017 results reflect test-takers from the 2017 graduating class who took the new SAT, or 93 percent of the cohort.

They do not factor in performance on the old SAT. In October, the district has the highest ACT score among county and large school districts in the state with a composite score of 24.5 for the 2017-18 school year for the fourth consecutive year.

Lambert High ranked 14th in the state with a composite score of 25.5; South Forsyth High came in at 16th with a composite score of 25.3; West Forsyth High took the 30th spot with a composite score of 23.9; and Forsyth Central High came in at 32nd with a composite score of 23.7. They ranked in the top 35 highest scores out of the 434 high schools in Georgia.

Additionally, all five high schools in the district scored above the state and national composite scores or 21.4 and 20.8, respectively.

North Forsyth High had a composite score of 22.9. Denmark High opened this year. Georgia’s average composite score of 21.4 held steady from 2017 to 2018 but was higher, for the third consecutive year and the third time in state history, than the national average of 20.8. Overall, Georgia ranked 24th in the nation on the ACT.

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Local veteran sets sights on Charity should begin at home dog daycare operation Opinion

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — When Dave Robbins was deployed to Iraq in 2004, he and his wife struggled to find someone to watch their dogs. As a member of the Marine Corps for 17 years, it was always difficult for Robbins to be away from home, and having to find someone take care of their dogs became a stressor not only on their dog, but on the family. He wants to solve that issue for others in similar circumstances by opening a location of Hounds Town USA in Cumming.

“We love this community,” Robbins said. “I would love to open five more locations after this one. We’re looking for an ideal location to start the first one.

This is a very unique business model, so you need a very unique facility.”

Robbins, who moved to Cumming five years ago, said he wants to start a business in town where dogs and owners can be happy with the care and treatment provided, essentially a place where dogs can be dogs.

“We want to create a place where business professionals can bring their dogs,” Robbins said. “I’ve always had dogs my entire life and we have two now. Dogs need a lot of exercise and their minds are always going. If left to their own devices they’ll get into trouble. They need that playtime and exercise to stay healthy. This will develop an environment where people can feel safe leaving their dogs for the day, it’s easy to get to and affordable.”

That’s the goal Hounds Town CEO and founder Michael Gould had when

he created the business in 2001.

Gould saw a void in the area of private pet care while serving as a canine handler for the New York Police Department and as commander of the Nassau County Police Department Canine Unit.

Gould has expanded his business to five locations and plans to grow it to 30 units by 2023. The franchise specifically seek out places with commuters who often need a place to leave their pets during the day. Since its inception, they business has served over a million dogs, offering doggie daycare, pet boarding and a grooming facility.

“I understand the dog brain as opposed to a lot of humans, and so do a lot of our employees,” Gould said. “I have to take the knowledge I’ve learned over the 35 years of working with dogs in law enforcement and the military and transfer to people who haven’t. We look for people who are process-oriented and detail-driven. It’s almost an organic fit to have military people.”

The business teaches its franchise owners everything from thermostat settings to the best methods for waking dogs in the morning.

“Dogs are different emotionally, and humans need to be educated on the real needs of the dogs,” Gould said.

“Your dogs don’t have the same emotions we do, so they don’t need to be read bedtime stories or made shrimp scampi at night. Their needs are basic and we provide those. We educate our customers rather than exploit them.

We remove the dog drama so they can play.”

To find out more about Hounds Town, visit houndstownusa.com.

A few weeks ago I was covering an event where a mother was talking about her daughter taking a mission trip to another country to help the citizens there.

I’m not really sure Kathleen Sturgeon what they were doing exactly, because Editor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com the mom never got to that point of why the group traveled overseas. Instead, she spent her time talking about how much of an impact it had on her daughter because she said her daughter is a bit spoiled and the trip was a good distraction for the girl to realize how blessed she is to live in our affluent community. Everyone clapped and praised the mom for being so forwardthinking and wanting her daughter to have a “better view of the world.”

That enlightening moment sounds all good and nice, but it isn’t the whole point of taking those kinds of trips to help other people, not make the American feel better about being an American?

I wish I knew what the group went to do, but that wasn’t the main point of the story. It seemed to be more of a pat on the back for the local family.

These types of stories seem to be all too common. We hear of groups going on mission trips or volunteering in countries that could really use some extra help with food, water and shelter.

But the stories that tend to make it back to us are how much it opened the eyes of the American, not really what it did for the local people they went to help.

The thing is, while I’m sure these trips are wonderful, needed and do a lot of

great work, there is so much that needs to be done locally.

I attended another meeting last week with most of the major nonprofits in Forsyth County. They range from groups that help homeless families, to places that work with recovering addicts to others who advocate on behalf of kids in foster homes.

They all agreed they hear often how people are shocked there is such a need here and that there happen to be so many groups to help these people.

Even in our prosperous community, we still don’t reach out as much as is needed to help these homegrown, local groups who are sheltering, counseling, feeding and clothing our very own neighbors. I think a lot of times people see volunteer work or trips such as the ones that go to foreign lands and sound exciting. But the thing is, if you have an open Saturday or Sunday, you can make such a large difference in your very own community without having to fundraise thousands of dollars for a plane ticket.

Anytime anyone wants to help others, it’s a great thing, don’t get me wrong. But it doesn’t always have to involve a passport. At the nonprofit meeting alone there were more than 10 groups represented, with multiple others not there that day.

If you are interested in helping animals, children or the environment, there is a group for you, and chances are you won’t even have to use a gallon of gas in your car. Don’t forget the groups just around the corner from your house who need your help. Chances are, you already know people who are benefitting from these groups. Imagine the kind of community we could have if we took that excitement to help others and brought it home.

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County commissions World War II memorial for Courthouse

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County has approved funding for a World War II veterans memorial for downtown Cumming. The County Commission voted Oct. 23 to commit $150,000 for a memorial outside the Forsyth County Courthouse. The county Development Authority will fund $20,000 and the county will fund $130,000 through SPLOST funds.

Local artist Gregory Johnson will design and create the statue, which will be bronze to match the other statues in downtown. Chief Judge Jeffrey Bagley, Development Authority member Bobby Thomas and county commissioners Dennis Brown and Cindy Jones Mills collaborated on the project.

“If you look in front of the courthouse, it will be in the circle closest to the administration building that’s unoccupied,” Mills said. “A lot of the county employees like to sit there.”

The county says it hopes to unveil the statue during a future Veterans Day observance. The group centered the statue on the humanitarian aspect of the veterans, and made sure the elements included were all accurate for the time period it represents.

Also at the meeting, the commission:

• Voted to authorize the Sheriff’s Office to accept a grant from the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the 2018 Victims of Crime Act Grant Program for up to $71,794 with a required match of $17,949.

• Approved the 2018 Georgia Emergency Management Agency’s Performance Grant for $50,000 with a required match not to exceed $50,000.

• Voted to reimburse the Georgia Department of Transportation $1,266,324 for relocation of water and sewer lines due to replacement of the bridge on Ga. 369 over Settingdown Creek.

• Awarded the installation of a traffic signal on Old Atlanta Road at Melody Mizer Road in the amount of $135,650 to R.J. Haynie & Associates.

• Purchased eight new Chevrolet Tahoe pursuit vehicles for the Sheriff’s Office for $265,100 with funding from the 2018 budget.

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The statue is focused on the humanitarian aspect of the veterans, and made sure the elements included were all accurate for the time period it represents.

“It will be very pretty when we see it,” Mills said. “We went to Greg’s house and looked at other works, ideas and heights.

We need to move quickly because our WWII veterans are passing and we want them to be a part of the celebration.”

Johnson has created other works on display around the county, including piec-

• Authorized staff to apply for the 2018 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for $180,500 with a county match of 15 percent for personal protective equipment (turnout gear) for 28 new hires and communication equipment for Station 11.

• Nominated Assistant County Manager Garrin Coleman for the Atlanta Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) Board of Directors.

• Voted to approve a resolution requesting local delegation to the Georgia General Assembly introduce legislation or a constitutional amendment to introduce school district impact fees in each county following a successful local referendum.

es outside the Forsyth County Administration Building, the Cumming War Memorial and at the Forsyth County Developmental

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He also designed the Forsyth County Courthouse’s Lady Justice statue.

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Candidates: Continued from Page 10

for the first time in history this year.

If funding is still an issue, then the funding formula needs to be examined and updated. Parents need options for children who are not reaching their full potential in traditional public schools.

Providing options will save the state and local communities money over the long haul so that even more funding is available. I am in favor of fully funding education while at the same time providing options for parents so that all children in Georgia are getting the education they need.

Question 3: Short answer: In some cases, yes. I am in favor of producing the best business friendly economic environment that we can. However, the government should not be in the business of picking winners and losers by showing favoritism to certain companies or industries. If the incentive is good for one, then it should be good for all. The best approach is across the board tax cuts and regulation cuts.

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lation. The main thing I would work to get mass transit to the county so people would be able to commute easier.

Question 2: No, schools are not funded or supported enough by the state. Our schools’ funding formula needs to be updated from 1985. I also have a personal project I would like to see, and that is to have a statewide vocational curriculum to offer students an alternative if college is not right for them.

Question 3: I’m not for sure if they are giving out too many incentives but I do know I really don’t like this new “Hunger Games” style of states competing for companies to set up shop. I think incentives are fine as long as it still benefits Georgians, something to effect that you get so much in tax incentives if you hire “x” amount people who have been living in Georgia. Also, things like community outreach programs for incentives would be fine too. The point should be to make the companies feel like they have a vested interest in the success of the state, not just a layover to take resources.

State Representative 25th District Todd Jones (R) (I): http://www.jonesfor.us/ Question 1: From a state-level, it would be representation and brand. To the former, the question must be asked, can five partjones time commissioners with no elected chairman continue to lead a county of 225,000 people and soon to be 300,000? To the latter, the south end of the county is struggling

with an identity. We must initiate a comprehensive plan to address this or risk falling back to surrounding and competing areas.

Question 2: We fully funded QBE (Quality Basic Education) this fiscal year, the first time in more than 30 years. However, we have to acknowledge that K-12 success and funding are not always directly correlated. Today, in the U.S. alone we spend nearly $1 trillion annually on K-12, yet there have not been measurable learning gains in decades. We must solve the birth to 4-years-old challenge. A child’s trajectory should not be pre-determined by the academic attainments of the parents; which unfortunately is the case many times. We must also address access.

Children in the rural and mountain parts of our state aren’t afforded the opportunity to learn calculus, physics and other subject matters. Different learning modalities like online, hybrid and others must be leveraged so each child in Georgia has the same opportunities, regardless of place of birth.

Question 3: I have traditionally voted against many of the higher profile tax incentive bills; the data center bill being one of the most prominent. Our challenge as a legislator must be to create an even playing field then step aside and permit the free market to work. A bill that gives one side a pronounced advantage over another via tax incentives is fundamentally flawed. We will remain the number state to do business in if we figuratively create the floor of the Roman Coliseum and allow the start-ups, small and medium-sized business, and Fortune 500s to execute against their business plan without over-burdensome regulations.

Anita Holcomb Tucker (D) https://www.anitaforgeorgia.com/ Question 1: Most residents of Forsyth County would agree that overcrowding is a major problem. A more efficient use of tucker resources is using innovative solutions such as “smart lights” to resolve traffic congestion and creative scheduling for overcrowded schools Question 2: Public education in Georgia has been underfunded for over a decade. I will make it a priority to redesign the formula used to distribute state public school funds. The new funding calculation must define how austerity cuts are determined. Safety in schools is a concern I will focus on if elected.

Question 3: Georgia is the 48th best state for employees according to a recent OxFam study. By creating an environment where employees are healthier and better educated Georgia will attract companies that value and reward them, which will allow their children to be healthier and better educated. A strong middle class equals a healthy economy.

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Central, South and West Forsyth clinch playoff berths

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com Forsyth Central 26, South Forsyth 21 Just a year separated from an 0-10 season, Forsyth Central secured a playoff spot Friday night with a victory over crosstown rivals South Forsyth. The Bulldogs’ win was its first over South since 2000 and broke an 11-game losing streak to the War Eagles.

Central opened a 23-0 lead in the first half behind two interceptions from Tristen Rose —including one returned 31 yards for a touchdown — two touchdown passes from Bronson Landreth and an Issai Hernandez rushing score.

South found the end zone on a Drew Morris touchdown pass in the final minute of the third quarter and began chipping away at the lead.

Jordan Brunson and Morris had touchdown rushes in the third quarter to cut Central’s lead to 26-21, but a turnover on downs and another Central interception ended the War Eagles’ comeback hopes.

South Forsyth (5-4, 2-2) closes out its regular season against West Forsyth this Friday. Forsyth Central (5-4, 2-2) is on the road against Lambert.

West Forsyth 35, North Forsyth 14 West Forsyth put its struggling start to the season behind them and clinched its fourth straight postseason appearance by downing North Forsyth Friday night at home. After compiling a 1-4 non-region record, the Wolverines have won three of their last four games.

West opened the scoring with a Drew Southern touchdown pass, but North tied the game on a Bryson Trigg rush midway through the second quarter. The Wolverines recaptured the lead late in the period on Southern’s second passing score.

West opened the gap to 21-7, but a rushing score from Honus Wagner on the final play of the third quarter put North back to within a single score.

However, West used rushing scores from Saxby Waxer and Southern in the fourth quarter while its defense forced an interception and turnover on downs to seal the win.

West Forsyth (4-5, 3-1) can secure the No. 2 seed for the playoffs with a win Friday against South Forsyth. North Forsyth, eliminated from playoff contention with the loss, closes out its season against region champs Milton Milton 57, Lambert 7 Milton made history Friday night with a win over Lambert to secure the program’s third region championship in front of its home crowd. The Eagles’

5-AAAAAAA title was their first region championship since 2014.

Milton was led by a six-touchdown performance from quarterback Jordan Yates who had over 300 total offensive yards. Yates had four rushing scores and connected with Holden Shaw and Ahmad Junearick-Echols on touchdown throws.

The Eagles’ defense forced multiple turnovers and a safety in the first quarter to open a 30-0 lead, then cruised to the win, their fourth-straight.

Milton closes out its regular season against North Forsyth this Friday. Lambert, eliminated from playoff contention, hosts Forsyth Central.

Mt. Paran 14, Pinecrest Academy 7 Pinecrest fell to defending Region 6-A champs Mt. Paran Friday, a loss that could jeopardize the Paladins’ playoff hopes. Pinecrest entered the game ranked 23rd in the power ratings with the top 24 teams earning playoff bids.

The Paladins stuck with the reigning champs for most the night, but a late touchdown by Mt. Paran proved the game-winning score.

Pinecrest quarterback Ryan DiFazio threw a touchdown pass in the first quarter, and the game remained in a 7-7 deadlock until Mount Paran scored a go-ahead touchdown with under two minutes remaining. The Paladins were unable to score on a desperation pass as time expired.

The Paladins will likely need a win this Friday in its Region 6-A crossover game to secure a playoff berth.

Blessed Trinity 10, Marist 7 The long-awaited rematch of the last year’s Class 4A state championship game went to the Titans, with BT downing Marist to capture the Region 7-AAAA title Friday at home.

The Titans used another strong defensive performance to hold the War Eagles to just 86 yards of total offense.

Marist’s only points came from a picksix on a tipped ball deep in Titans’ territory in the first quarter.

BT tied the game on a 24-yard touchdown pass from Jake Smith to JD Bertrand in the final seconds of the first half. The defensive struggle continued with neither team finding the end zone the remainder of the game. Ethan Chauvin’s 21-yard field goal in the fourth quarter proved the difference.

BT ran off eight minutes of the fourth quarter with a 13-play drive, all rushes from Steele Chambers who ran for 146 yards. However, BT was stopped on fourth down, and Marist’s offense looked for the comeback win with two minutes remaining.

a challenging Whitefield Academy squad.

Whitefield held a 20-14 halftime lead, but back-and-forth scoring continued in the second half in the de-facto subregion championship contest.

The Paladins outscored Whitefield 15-7 in the third quarter before the Wolfpack cut the margin to 35-33 with eight minutes remaining.

Fellowship scored what appeared to be the game-clinching touchdown with under three minutes left, but Whitefield added a touchdown and two-point conversion two minutes later to cut the gap.

However, the Paladins held on in the final minute to earn a spot in this Friday’s Region 6-A championship game against Mt. Zion where the Paladins will seek their second region title in three years.

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JD Bertrand (16) celebrates his 24yard touchdown reception with Quinton Reese. It was Blessed Trinity’s only touchdown against Marist Friday night.

The Titans’ defense again held Marist’s talented offense in check, forcing a turnover on downs to ice the win.

The Titans’ region championship was their fifth in the last six years. BT (9-0, 5-0) finishes its regular season against White County this Friday.

Fellowship Christian 42, Whitefield Academy 40 Fellowship Christian locked up the Region 6-A subregion B championship Friday night and improved to 9-0 against

Mount Pisgah 35, Walker 14 Mount Pisgah ended a three-game skid Friday night at home by downing winless Walker.

Chase Grande rushed in from 15 yards out to tie the game at 7-7 in the first quarter, and that score remained until after halftime.

Mount Pisgah quarterback Connor Norwood hit Grande on a 30-yard touchdown pass to give the Patriots a 14-7 lead, but a pick-six from Walker knotted the game late in the third quarter.

The Patriots used two turnovers, including a fumble recovery in the end zone by Brad Spence and touchdown rushes from Norwood and Will Pascucci, to improve 3-6 overall this season.

Mount Pisgah’s win will likely not be enough to put them in a playoff position.

The Patriots, who have earned a playoff berth for six straight seasons, entered the game ranked 31st in the power ratings, seven spots outside of a playoff berth.

The Patriots close out their regular season in a Region 6-A crossover game this Friday.

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