Forsyth Herald – November 8, 2018

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Groomer sentenced to prison for dog death

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Forsyth Schools top state testing scores

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Fair Board looking to 2019 event

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Family Promise gives homeless families their own space Family Promise Executive Director Tina Huck tidies up the Day Center for the next round of clients. Read more, Page 12.

Alpharetta aims to connect Greenway

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A former local pet groomer was sentenced Nov. 1 to five years in prison after she was convicted on one count of aggravated cruelty to animals after reports surfaced in April of animal abuse, including ROOT death.

Michelle Louise Root, 41, of Gainesville, was charged in April with two counts of aggravated cruelty to animals after she reportedly killed a dog named Meko whom she had been grooming at her store, Paw’sh Paws, 530 Lake Center Parkway B2.

Root was acquitted of a second charge of aggravated cruelty to animals.

Root will spend three years in prison and two years on probation. She will also pay fines and restitution and complete community service hours.

The sentence also includes provisions she will not be allowed to own or work with animals. Meko’s owner, Mavel Blanco said she’s glad his death wasn’t in vain and hopes an animal abuse law will be created in honor of the pup.

“I hope this propels other people to come out and not do this,” she said.

“People need to pay more attention

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Driver passes out on Ga. 400 ramp FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 36-year-old man from Warner Robins was arrested after it was discovered he had cocaine when he passed out at the wheel on a ramp off Ga. 400.

Deputies were called to the scene when the man’s car was stopped in the left-hand turn lane off Ga. 400 southbound and didn’t move when the light turned green.

The man was found sleeping at the wheel and awoke when deputies knocked on the window.

The man said he had been doing road construction on the highway, about one or two exits away, and was tired.

While doing a search of the man, deputies found two baggies of cocaine, which were confirmed by a field test.

to what’s going on. It’s not just the groomer’s responsibility. I hope this propels Meko’s Law into place, which we will work at diligently to get passed.

I pray this helps.”

The trial began Oct. 30 and a dozen people took the stand, including officers from the Cumming Police Department, former Petsmart employees and dog owners who all had a relationship with Root at some point throughout the years.

They recounted incidents they’d seen of her past behavior, including several former PetSmart employees who testified they witnessed Root allegedly abusing dogs at the store, but that management “would not do anything until she was caught in the act.”

One of the witnesses, Lisa Baugher said she hopes this will encourage others who see or suspect something wrong is happening to go to the police.

“It might be hard, but do it,” she said. “You won’t regret it.”

The defense countered by criticizing the police investigation into the incident and the fact that none of the prosecution witnesses had actually seen the crime committed.

The defense also claimed Meko died from an accident after he acted aggressively toward the groomers.

On Oct. 11, 2017, Root was arrested for cruelty to animals after a shop employee went to the Cumming Police Department after witnessing

the incident Oct. 7. The employee told police she was washing the Portuguese water dog wheaten terrier mix, Meko, 3, when another employee took the dog to the front of the store where Root worked.

Root reportedly abused Meko by kicking and choking the dog to the point of unconsciousness, according to the police report.

Root then put Meko back onto the table and attempted to finish grooming the dog. However, the employee said Meko was unresponsive at the time.

Shortly after the incident, the dog’s owner came to pick him up, and Root and her husband reportedly told the owner Meko “must’ve had a seizure,” according to the report.

Meko was transported to a local animal hospital where he was pronounced dead. The owner took the dog for a pathology report and autopsy, and the necropsy reportedly confirmed eye witness statements.

Then on Oct. 18, 2017, Root reported to the Forsyth County Jail after the Cumming Police Department executed two search warrants on the business and at Root’s home.

Root posted bond both times.

She then received a second felony aggravated cruelty to animals charge after police learned of a second case in which a dog had to be euthanized in March 2016 after being in Root’s care.

She was acquitted of that charge.

Burglar removes medication from lunchbox full in car

Woman out nearly $100,000 through online business scam

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man’s lunchbox containing his insulin and other diabetic supplies was recently stolen from his car.

When the 75-year-old man said he came home from Friendship Baptist Church off Friendship Circle, he noticed his lunch box was missing from his car.

It contained a cell phone, glucose test kit, needles for insulin, Little Debbie cakes and insulin.

He said the theft endangered his health because he did not have any more of the prescription insulin.

The vehicle owner said he noticed a 21-year-old male at the church that day, someone he’d never seen attend a service before. He said the young man was unkempt and kept moving around during the service.

The elderly man reported the missing bag to nearby deputies and found they had a wanted man in custody. He saw the man, and said it was the same man who had been acting suspicious in the church.

Nothing else was reported stolen from the church.

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A woman reported she had been swindled out of nearly $100,000 through a scam business.

The woman said she was interested in starting her own business, so she looked into My Online Business Education, or MOBE, from an internet advertisement. She began by investing $49 and was told she’d receive training on how to open an online business coaching and marketing business.

She continued to purchase training, and MOBE promised a money-back guarantee, but reportedly refused to honor her request for a refund.

In total, she invested $98,641 in training and sales, which she did not receive.

Months later she was told MOBE was shut down by the Federal Trade Commission for perpetrating a massive internet business-coaching scheme. She could no longer access the classes she paid for, so she filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission.

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County discusses residential design standards

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County is in the process of reviewing its standards for building residential homes to create a more concise and branded look in the community.

The Board of Commissioners and Planning Commission met Oct. 30 in a special called joint work session to discuss the current county standards for single family residential districts and what they’d like to see in future homes.

This meeting was for informational purposes, and the items discussed will be brought to public hearings later.

Standards will be divided into two sets: lot and subdivision standards.

New major subdivisions and future phases of existing major subdivisions must comply with both sets of standards.

Undeveloped lots within existing major subdivisions will comply with lot standards, and the new standards do not apply for remodels, additions and rebuilds.

New minor subdivisions and unbuilt lots within existing minor subdivisions will comply with lot standards.

An application will be required for rezoning, conditional use permit, sketch plat or zoning condition amendment.

•W indow glass pane must be 1.5 inches from adjacent wall or trim.

• Garage doors facing the street must be set back 4 feet from the face of the building.

• 10 percent of the lot must be landscaped with trees, shrubs or perennial ground cover other than grass.

• T rees aren’t allowed along the street due to coordination concerns.

Lot standards include: • Connection to a sidewalk with a front door that faces the street and walkway • Wall finishes including brick, stone, cement stucco, horizontal wood or shingles

•F oundation walls faced in brick of stone to the first finished floor for basements or at least 18 inches for slab on grade • Decks more than 12-feet deep require stairs to the grade level.

• Metal gutters are required.

Subdivisions have their own standards, including: • Open space cannot include wetlands, steep slopes or historically significant structures.

• Retaining walls are limited to 6 feet in height.

• The common amenities such as a pool or tennis court can either be 200 feet from the street or are screened from the public view.

• Common areas cannot be smaller than 10,000 square feet.

• No more than three adjacent houses can have identical facade designs.

• Long cul-de-sacs must connect to others through walking trails.

• Sidewalks are required on all new streets and on both sides if they will serve more than 30 houses.

County looks to update safety standards for petroleum tanks

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — With many new gas stations opening in Forsyth County, officials are studying ways to keep citizens safe from potential hazards.

The Forsyth County Commission has spent the past few months trying to develop a set of guidelines for storage of petroleum products and explo-

sives.

County officials tasked the Forsyth Planning Commission to study the issue, and on Sept. 18 planners determined multiple details needed to be investigated, including the types of petroleum, location of tanks and the distances between uses.

The County Commission will hold a public hearing on this topic in the coming weeks.

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The Georgia Department of Agriculture Fuel and Measures Division verify the accuracy of dispenser metering and water in the tanks. The Environmental Protection Division does a site inspection every three years. tain Ed Siggelkow said there are codes already written that determine various safety guidelines for petroleum tanks.

In Forsyth County, there are 106 active underground storage tanks, which are monitored by the Georgia Fire Marshal’s Office.

The Georgia Department of Agriculture Fuel and Measures Division verifies the accuracy of dispenser metering and water in the tanks. The Environmental Protection Division does a site inspection every three years.

If a leak occurs, it must be reported within 24 hours and the EPD

can assess if there is any soil or water contamination.

In May, a 30-day moratorium was placed on the storage of petroleum tanks near schools and daycare centers.

County Attorney Ken Jarrard said the issue was initially raised after board members were reviewing applications for new gas stations. He said this is a “glaring issue” because, right now, there are rules saying if a builder wants to put in a gas station and it is closer than 500 feet to a resident, they have to ask for a variance.

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Forsyth Schools top state CCRPI scores

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Schools has notched another honor as one of the top ranking systems for testing in the state.

The district outpaced all surrounding county systems in the College and Career Ready Performance Index, or CCRPI, a statewide accountability system that measures schools and districts on a 100-point scale based on multiple indicators.

Forsyth County Schools earned the highest score among the county school districts in metro Atlanta and large school districts in Georgia. Additionally, all Forsyth County schools and the district scored above state averages.

Overall, Forsyth County, with 49,339 students, had the third highest score in Georgia at 90.4. It ranked after Buford City, with 4,986 students, at 91.7 and Jefferson City, with 3,757 students at 91.2. Forsyth Superintendent Jeff Bearden congratulated the schools on the positive CCRPI scores.

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School and district department teams use CCRPI data to make informed decisions about how we continue to improve our schools individually and our district collectively. Data is important and it drives instruction, but we are also focused on continuing to do what’s best for kids and adults every day. If we do, our results will continue to be very positive and we will continue to improve.”

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our district collectively,” he said. “Data is important and it drives instruction, but we are also focused on continuing to do what’s best for kids and adults every day. If we do, our results will continue to be very positive and we will continue to improve. I’m very proud of our work. We are either getting better or getting worse, there is no such thing as status quo.”

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the highest score in Georgia. The district had six other schools in the state’s top 40: Settles Bridge Elementary School (3rd), Johns Creek Elementary School (14th), Whitlow Elementary School (15th), Big Creek Elementary School (22nd), Shiloh Point Elementary School (29th), and Sharon Elementary School (36th).

Forsyth middle schools scored an 87.6, over the state score of 76.2.

Riverwatch Middle School had the fifth highest score in Georgia, and three

other Forsyth County schools were in the top 40 in the state: South Forsyth Middle School (9th), Lakeside Middle School (31st), and Piney Grove Middle School (36th).

Forsyth high schools scored an overall 89.6, well above the state average of 75.3. Three Forsyth County high schools finished in the top 40 in Georgia: Lambert High School (20th), South Forsyth High School (35th), and Forsyth Virtual Academy (36th).As part of Georgia’s Every Student Succeeds Act, the state was able to make improvements to the CCRPI calculation this year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

The 2018 CCRPI is the first to use the new calculations – meaning comparisons between the 2018 scores and any other years are not valid.

As part of the CCRPI reports, the Georgia Department of Education also released the 2017 School Climate Star Ratings, an assessment of the educational climate within schools set on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest. While it is reported alongside the CCRPI, it is not included in the calculation that produces school and district CCRPI scores.

In Forsyth County, 22 schools scored a 4, while 13 schools scored a 5 on the Climate Star Rating.

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Fair Board declares 2018 Cumming Country Fair a big success

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Now that the 2018 Cumming Country Fair is over, plans are already in the works for the event next year, especially after this one was such a success.

The Cumming Fair & Festival Advisory Board met Oct. 24 at Cumming City Hall to go over the popular event and plan for next year.

Board President Michelle Daniels, who is also the director of tourism for the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, said this was the biggest fair in terms of success.

“Usually the success is heavily determined by weather conditions,” she said. “They only really experienced one true night with Hurricane Florence coming through that put a hindrance on the attendance.”

Out of the 11 days the fair was open, there were records set on seven days based on the revenue amounts.

“Pretty much across the board everything was up from attendance to sponsorships,” she said. “Revenue from food vendors was up. It was a really great fair in terms of revenue for them.”

One of the biggest hits this year

was when country singer Trace Adkins performed.

“The community loved the event and thought it was well run and executed, and well organized,” Daniels said. “A lot of people said the new layout was a lot better.”

There was also feedback, including suggestions to adjust line formation and traffic flow especially when attendance is high.

“We are trying to figure out ways to fix this, and there will potentially be a new pedestrian bridge that will be built,” Daniels said. “That will hopefully alleviate a lot of that frustration.”

Since the Fair Board was created earlier this year in May, this was the first time members had a chance to witness the fair from their new perspective.

Dates have already been released for next year’s event which will run from Oct 3-13.

Daniels said they may introduce a golf cart policy because safety is a priority. There may also be more VIP seating and additional seating at concerts and events.

The biggest component discussed was adding online sales to buy entrance tickets.

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The 2018 Cumming Country Fair was a huge hit for attendees. tions like relocating the Heritage Village to a more centralized area, which has been talked about for quite a few years,” she said. “Someone suggested if there was a possibility of creating a food competition highlighting the different fair foods. We thought that’d be fun especially if we could add a junior edition to

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In August, city officials debated whether to limit the hours the Heritage Village is open.

Ultimately, the board decided to keep the current schedule, and get a recommendation from the Fair Board next year.

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Otwell Middle School hosts dance marathon CUMMING, Ga. – Otwell Middle School is hosting the third annual Central Miracle Mini Dance Marathon to benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The marathon will take place on Friday, Nov. 9 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Otwell Middle School cafeteria. Students from Forsyth Central High School will be volunteering at the event. The tickets will be sold at the door for $5.00. The marathon encourages the students to dance for the ones who can’t.

Principal Steve Miller is personally impacted by this cause. Miller also expressed the importance of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to his family, as well as other miracle families in our community. According to him, a miracle family is any family that has experienced critical healthcare for any one of their children at Children’s Healthcare of America. Miller encourages all community members to donate, as 100% of the proceeds go directly to the organization to be used towards the well-being of children in the area.

The Central Miracle Mini Dance Marathon was started three years ago when Kennesaw State University sponsored the event and had a great success in the Forsyth community. This year’s funds will help pay for the Center for Advanced Pediatrics. This organization specializes in treating child patients with complex conditions.

“Central Miracle means so very much to the patients and families,” program coordinator for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Avery Evans said. “This provides such a unique source of support to our patients because they are being advocated for by individuals their own age!”

All donations are accepted, checks should be made out to Otwell Middle School. Donations can be dropped off by the front office or mailed to the school. For online donations, visit events.dancemarathon.com For more information about the Children’s Miracle Network Dance Marathons, visit bit.ly/2zf6JOr

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I am not your enemy It’s not often we stop to ponder our own career, and more often than not, we view the negatives before we readily appreciate the better aspects of what pays the mortgage. And I must say, I have a damn JOE PARKER interesting job.

Reporter joe@appenmediagroup.com As the Milton Herald editor, I serve as a voice for an impassioned community full of residents who truly love their city. They are the most knowledgeable and active citizens I have witnessed who don’t just gripe when an issue they oppose comes down the pipeline. They channel their voices and concerns and shape the present and future of the unique place they call home.

In covering high school sports, I get to witness firsthand the triumph, heartbreak, unity and passion of the fantastic student athletes in North Fulton and Forsyth County. And in some way, I play a role in these athletes’ futures. When their playing days are long gone, their hairline receded and muscles weakened by age, they can flip open their scrapbook and relieve their athletic glory days, showing their grandchildren an article I wrote highlighting their athletic accomplishments on newsprint yellowed by time. My job also allows me to further my own passions, including cars, where each week the newest models are brought to my driveway for me to test and review.

I would prefer no other job. But as with any career, journalism does come with its negatives.

For starters, the hours are long and tedious for chicken feed paychecks. I must balance my home and work life, which is not easy considering, even at a local level, news never stops. There is also the lingering paranoia in my mind that the newspaper industry is slowly but surely shrinking as newsrooms across the country dwindle and struggle.

I was well aware of all these negatives when I joined the journalism profession.

What I did not foresee is that, as such, I would be labeled an enemy of the people.

Our president has said on multiple occasions the media is such. While this denouncement is usually predicated with “fake news,” is it fueling a disdain and distrust for what is undoubtedly one of the most crucial aspects to our society and a founding principal for our nation — a free press.

Now, I will not for a moment say there are not countless talking heads that dribble radical garble under the guise of journalism. And they are not limited to either party affiliation or one particular 24-hour news channel. These are people who care far more about ratings and fuel-

We are not the enemy of the people. We work as the voice of the people, disseminating factual, accurate and timely information so that as a people we can be more informed of the issues that shape our daily lives. ing their own egos than presenting factual information.

This in itself isn’t fake news, however, because it’s opinion. Fake news only occurs when the recipients of these statements take it as fact.

But unfortunately we have seen that many people cannot differentiate between the opinion of these talking heads and facts, so they either take these statements as concrete if they agree or dismiss them as either conservative or liberal propaganda if they don’t.

With that, what constitutes fake news become subjective. And it means that when journalists present factual, accurate information, they can still be labeled an enemy of the people.

Journalists, myself included, still have our own political views. However, anytime I or my fellow Appen Media Group colleagues are criticized for “letting our bias show,” I remember back to the first major lesson of my first collegiate journalism classes a decade ago — never instill your own opinions into articles. And I can assure you, my coworkers and I strictly adhere to that lesson, and I hope that is one of the many reasons you opened this newspaper.

We are not the enemy of the people. We work as the voice of the people, disseminating factual, accurate and timely information so that as a people we can be more informed of the issues that shape our daily lives. We are not the enemy of the people.

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Local man explores the world through geocaching

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Rick Taylor is engaged in the world’s largest treasure hunt. The former Air Force navigator can be found scouring his own community of Cumming, and he does it through a system called geocaching.

Geocaching is a game where players try to locate cleverly hidden containers called geocaches that are sprinkled around the world. Players use the app or website to find the coordinates for a container. To isolate the location further, the player uses GPS to obtain a solid read, then uncovers all the goodies inside including toys for kids or riddles. Traditional etiquette calls for leaving the items there for others to enjoy, but Taylor said it can also be a take-one, leave-one situation. He has left multiple geocaches around the nation for others to find, including one behind Lanier Technical College. There are more than three million geocaches nationwide, nearly 200 within 10 miles of Cumming.

Geocaches can be found in more than 190 countries.

“You’re walking by them every day,” Taylor said. “They’re literally everywhere, under lamp posts or in the woods.”

For a lot of people, including Taylor, this is a fun outdoor family activity that takes players into less-traveled areas and includes a thrill of competition.

Once a geocache is found, players update the log online to include their name on the list of finders.

Taylor has been geocaching for 15 years. So far, he’s made more than 12,000 finds from the Artic Circle to Argentina and has found the items on four continents.

His first find was in the pyramids in Mexico City in 2003 and he’s been hooked ever since. His background in the Air Force

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Rick Taylor’s most difficult find was in Colorado off a 2,000 foot drop on each side of the Capitol Peak Knife edge.

led him to work in the Pentagon office that funded GPS satellites and that ran weather support at Kennedy Space Center in the early 1990s Geocaching is a natural fit for Taylor.

“I enjoy anything to do with keeping lists, having a challenge and goal,” he said.

“There’s a bit of an unwritten competition.

It’s a great way to get outdoors.”

Taylor now keeps himself challenged by focusing on the hidden item that are puzzles he has to figure out. He has set his sights on finding the last remaining geocaches that were some of the first created nearly two decades ago.

“My most difficult find was in Colorado,” he said. “I am not kidding. It is a 2,000 foot drop on each side of the Capitol Peak Knife edge.”

He’s made some friends around the world, and locally through the Georgia Geocachers Association.

“I love doing it with my grandkids or anyone who’s interested in it,” he said. “I’ve taught classes in this. This is a Boy Scout merit badge, so I’m a counselor for that. I solved a puzzle that hadn’t been done in three years. It’s just a lot of fun.”

To find some of the thousands of geocaches nearby, visit geocaching.com.

Photos by KATHLEEN STURGEON/Herald

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Family Promise opens Day Center for families

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — For many homeless families, having a space they can call their own is inconceivable.

But through the work of Family Promise of Forsyth County, the displaced can now lay a temporary claim to a share of the American dream. The group opened a Day Center Oct. 23 at 3335 Hutchinson Road, Suite D, to give the homeless a place to settle if only for a brief time.

The Day Center, at 3335 Hutchinson Road, Suite D, is designed to give local homeless families a reprieve from the rambling and fleeting existence they face and provide opportunities to get back on their feet.

Executive Director Tina Huck said the Day Center will be used by families who aren’t at work or during the weekend.

There is an office for family advocates and volunteers, a small kitchen, a shower and a gathering room with a TV, laundry room, children’s corner and plentiful seating.

“This provides a space for families to hang out, watch TV and play games,” Huck said. “The point is to make it as homey as possible, but not that they’d want to be here too much. The whole point is for them to be working so we can get them back on their feet. This provides them a safe space.”

Family Promise began in Forsyth County in October of 2016 as a 30-90 day program. The nonprofit organization provides services and support to families undergoing homelessness and poverty in the county. It offers food and housing services — among other programs — to its clients.

It partners with area congregations to provide weekly housing and other services to help families get through tough times.

However, there are only so many things the churches can provide. So Huck said it was crucial their new space had a small kitchen, shower and laundry facilities.

Since its inception two years ago, the program has become so popular they are moving families out of the church one night and moving a new family in the next morning. At any one time, Family Promise can take on four families, or 14 people, due to the limited space at the churches.

“There seems to be a great need right now,” she said. “This is a time when a lot of people are experiencing homelessness. That seems to be true not just for Forsyth County, but with some of my counterparts in other counties. It’s the same for them as well. We’re doing a lot of intake right now.”

The central location of the center gives students in the program a chance to be picked up by a bus and not seem as out of place from the kids who have a permanent home. Also, families can use the address as their residence when filling out job applications.

“The schools are great about maintaining the dignity of the child,” Huck said. “In the morning, a child will be picked up first so no one knows they’re coming from a different place.

This gives families a place to be safe, secure and come together to do the basics like showering and laundry.

This provides them almost a home base, even though they’re staying in the churches.”

To learn how to get involved with Family Promise, visit fpforsyth.org.

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Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognize Danny Bowman FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. —The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized Danny Bowman, the Fire Chief/ Director of Emergency Management, for his upcoming retirement at the Oct. 4 meeting.

Bowman is retiring from his position as fire chief on Oct. 16 following a 50year career in the fire service.

Prior to joining Forsyth County, he began his career with the Atlanta Fire Department in 1968 before transferring the Fulton County Fire Department in 1977.

Bowman began his service with the Forsyth County Fire Department in 2001 as division chief and in 2002 was given the additional assignment of director of emergency management.

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Alpharetta pursues alternate plan for Greenway’s missing link Council approves study for new path to border

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Forsyth Fire Chief Danny Bowman is honored by the county for his years of service.

In 2003, Bowman was promoted to fire chief/director of emergency management and held the position for 15 years. He was named Georgia’s Fire Chief of the Year in 2010, appointed by Governor Nathan Deal in 2011 to the Board of Public Safety and received the Governor’s Public Safety Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Fire Service profession in 2013.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta has mapped out a new strategy to close the final gap in the Big Creek Greenway.

City leaders awarded a design contract Oct. 15 to complete the last link of the popular trail north of Marconi Drive into Forsyth County. The new route sidesteps the nearby Golf Club of Georgia which the city had been in negotiations with for close to two years for rights to extend the trail through its property.

“This is now an alternative route that’s been identified that’s along Windward and avoids the golf course,” said City Councilman Jason Binder who serves as liaison to the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. “From the new

survey, the new route will be the route that we are planning on using. That’s the one we’re going with.”

The Big Creek Greenway, a linear park featuring a 12-foot wide path along Big Creek, runs about eight miles from Roswell north to Alpharetta. Plans have been in the works for more than five years to extend the concrete trail farther north up to the county line where it will connect with a trail – yet to be completed – in Forsyth County. A year ago, Alpharetta approved a $407,000 contract with Pond & Co. for design work on the final 2.5-mile extension to complete its portion. This latest contract with Pond represents a change order of an additional $119,000 to complete the study using the new route. The city is looking to have the extension project itself put out for bids sometime in April, according to Public Works Director Pete Sewczwicz.

Plans call for the path’s Alpharetta terminus at Union Hill Road, which will serve as the trail head.

Bowl for Kids supports Mentor Me organization CUMMING, Ga. — The 2018 edition of “Bowl for Kids” was held at the Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center on Oct. 17. The annual event provides financial support for Mentor Me North Georgia, a local non-profit organization that provides mentoring programs for children and youth. More than 150 bowlers, along with corporate sponsors, raised almost $39,000 this year.

“It is always so rewarding to see our community come together to make sure the children and youth in Forsyth County have access to great role models,” Executive Director of Mentor Me Sylvia Cardona said. “And this year’s event was absolutely phenomenal.”

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Department was just one of the groups and individuals bowling for kids. “The opportunity for the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office to partner with Mentor Me is priceless,” Sheriff Ron Freeman said. “Investing in our kids is one of the most important things I can do as your sheriff. Creating positive relationships and role modeling for kids is our privilege.”

Sheriff Ron Freeman, right, and Deputy Ferraro bowled for kids in support of Mentor Me. Mentor Me matches volunteer adults with children ages 6 – 17. They share everyday activities such as sports, movies and music events. Mentor Me also offers group mentoring programs for teens, and an after-school reading program for grades K-5.

Mentor Me is a Forsyth County United Way agency. However, the organization depends on private donations for much of its funding. For more information, or to volunteer or make a donation, visit mentorga.org or contact Sylvia Cardona at 678-341-8028, or sylvia@mentormenorthga.org.

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City Center passes halfway mark for shop openings

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Four more clothing and gift boutiques opened in Alpharetta City Center in October, bringing the total to 12 new retail shops and restaurants in downtown.

The four openings mark a milestone in the development’s rollout as a residential and business hub for the city. The number of retailers and restaurants open at City Center is now about 50 percent, with the remaining businesses set to open in the coming weeks.

Through the first week of November, 13 shops and three restaurants were open or were within days of opening, according to Cherri Morris, president of Morris & Fellows, which heads the retail phase of the development.

As the doors open and the signs go up, pedestrian traffic has picked up throughout the 26-acre development in downtown.

“It just looks so beautiful,” Morris said. “We plan to have them all open by Thanksgiving.”

As more shops open, interest is increasing, Morris said.

“The downtown community is discovering us,” she said. “It’s interesting to see all the people walking by, especially on weekday evenings and weekends.”

In the newness of it all, Todd Bridges - owner of Kilwins City Center, a chocolate, fudge and ice cream shop - is a veteran. The shop, at 251 Market Street, was the first retail tenant to open two months ago.

“We still don’t have the foot traffic that we’re going to have,” Bridges said. “We see a nice little surge Thursday through Sunday.”

Bridges said he expects a steady flow of business once surrounding construction clears and more shops open.

“It’s going to be magical,” he said. “Just the fact that the word is getting out more and more every day, by social media, by word of mouth, by print. Every week it’s picked up.”

Kilwins, Bridges said, makes the best chocolate, fudge and ice cream on the planet.

“Seventy percent of what you see in the store, we make in the store, home-made,” he said.

The fudge, for instance, is made the same way as

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Customers line up for an order of fudge, chocolate and ice cream at Kilwins City Center, the first retail shop to open at the development. Owner Todd Bridges says traffic has picked up as more stores are opening. in the 1800s on Mackinac Island in Northern Michigan. It’s cooked in a copper kettle, then poured onto a marble slab table. Double Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt are the most popular in the early going, Bridges said.

New slate of openings The new openings from October include The Ballog, Hemline, The Pink Valise and Southern Local.

The Ballog, an artisans’ market carrying local, socially conscious and independent brands, is at 235 Market St. The store, which evolved from a blog highlighting the work of Atlanta artists, is owned by Kathy Edwards and her two daughters.

“Thanks to the overwhelming response from both the customers and artisans, we decided to make The Ballog a mainstay in the community,” said Lindsey Edwards, co-owner.

The Ballog is named after the owners’ mother and grandmother, Mary Ballog.

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Hemline, now open at 231 Market St., is the second location for owner Wanda Munger after opening her first Hemline in Vinings. The brand originated in New Orleans’ Historic French Market as the brainchild of Brigitte Holthausen, whose talent for bringing together an exotic assortment of products set her apart from the other vendors.

“We have customers from Alpharetta and Roswell who love to shop with us and wish we were closer,” said Munger. “As we were looking at options for a second store, Alpharetta was definitely a consideration but we wanted to be in a boutique environment. Once we met with Cheri and saw the vision and plans for the center, we knew this was where we were supposed to be.”

Southern Local – a boutique offering men’s, women’s, and plus-size apparel as well as accessories, gifts, and jewelry – has opened at 214 Market St. This is the second location of Southern Local following the success of their first store that opened in 2016 in Woodstock.

Retail for a cause The Pink Valise, now open at 315 Market St., carries contemporary and designer-brand clothing in a broad range of sizes and prices.

“With sizes ranging from XS-3X, the Pink Valise has a little something for everyone,” said co-owner Tricia Fiveash. She and her sister, who opened the store’s first location in Thomasville, Georgia, three years ago, are committed to the store’s tag line: “a passion of fashion and a cure for cancer.”

“We give a portion of our profits each year to an organization that supports research or supports those battling cancer in some way,” said Amanda Smith, co-owner and breast cancer survivor. “We also ask our customers to place names of friends and family members battling cancer in a vase in our store. We then draw a name in November and December and send the person a check to help relieve their burden and put a smile on their face.”

City Center also includes the corporate headquarters of DataScan, and Voysey, a neighborhood of 42 singlefamily homes under development by Hedgewood Homes.

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Atlanta still among most affordable big cities Metro Atlantans have been groaning the last few years about the lack of affordable housing.

Well folks, at least for the time being, it seems folks in other big cities have more to groan about.

Geoff smith Two online money Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com management sites, Nerdwallet and Walletwyse, have both named Atlanta as a top-10 affordable big city. Each has its own criteria for making the list, but each also put Atlanta right at the top.

When I first read the article on the Curbed.com site, I was a bit skeptical. I’ve been settling on the idea that Atlanta had become too expensive to be on these types of lists. Our city is widely accepted as one of the most successful business cities in the country. We have the eighth most Fortune 1,000 companies headquartered here, we have a very diverse mix of industries, we have almost 250,000 college students ready to become part of our workforce, and we are creating nearly 60,000 new jobs every year. We got this way really because of our weather (no hurricanes, floods or earthquakes), our airport and yes, our affordability.

When I was growing up in Roswell, compared to today, there really wasn’t a lot to do in the metro Atlanta area. If you were an adult in the suburbs and went out for a good time, you drove to your favorite restaurant with a bar in it. And that restaurant was by itself, meaning, if you wanted to go to another one afterwards, you’d have to get back in your car and drive there. If you went out in Atlanta, you went to major venues like the Fox Theater, the Omni or AtlantaFulton County Stadium. Since then, local governments, our business community and other non-profit organizations have spent big on infrastructure to develop entertainment districts through-

When I was growing up in Roswell, compared to today, there really wasn’t a lot to do in the metro Atlanta area. out the metro area. And today you could hop from city to city and have something new and different to do every weekend of the year.

It’s added some serious style to our city. No longer do you move to Atlanta just because of the practicality of good jobs, affordable housing and easy access to an airport for travel. You also get to be near the Beltline, or near Canton Street in Roswell, Avalon in Alpharetta, or downtown Duluth or Suwanee. It has created centers of high-demand properties that have driven up prices for those properties.

Couple this renaissance with the low unemployment and scarcity of large swaths of undeveloped land that has driven up the costs of building a new home, and prices have gone up further.

We’ve been averaging about a 5 percent increase in home values for the last 10 years. I just assumed that the good folks at the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce were having to lean more on our city’s diverse and exciting qualify of life over our affordability to bring in new businesses. But apparently, they can still pitch both.

Nerdwallet actually took the fastest growing metro areas in the country and ranked them by affordability. It ranked Atlanta as No. 1. Its formula was fairly simple. It looked at the average principal and interest mortgage payment as a percentage of the median monthly income.

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Walletwyse used its Affordability Index to rank its cities. It wasn’t exactly clear how they arrived at their index numbers, but Atlanta got the Gold Award, putting it just ahead of Minneapolis, Houston, Chicago and Tampa. It cited low-priced housing combined with a thriving, bona-fide big city as a reason for its high ranking. It also cited its “massive network of buses, trains and highways.”

That was another head-turner for me. But hey, sometimes you don’t have to be truly amazing, you just have to

be better than everyone else. And if you look at all the businesses that keep moving here and staying here, apparently we are. Cheers.

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The Milton Literary Group will host the second annual Milton Literary Festival in downtown Crabapple. Featuring over 45 authors, the event will be packed with panels, author chats and workshops as well as opportunities to meet and mingle with your favorite authors or find new ones. Join the festival Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.5 p.m. For more information, visit miltonliteraryfestival.com.

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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

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

What: Scouts can earn a badge or rank requirement through a number of activities aimed at Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts.

When: Saturday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $10 More info: autreymill.org/scoutday-2018/

WALK WITH A DOC

What: An Emory Johns Creek Hospital doctor will lead the walk and discuss safe transitions from hospital to home.

When: Saturday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m.

Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov or 678-4748330

THANKSGIVING OPEN HEARTH COOK AND CRAFTS

What: Clarissa Clifton will be discussing the history of Thanksgiving food and cooking. There will also be an opportunity for children and adults to make Thanksgiving crafts. Free.

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

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

TITAN TIDINGS CHRISTMAS GIFT SHOW

What: Shop for holiday gifts from more than 110 vendors with jewelry, holiday and home decor, accessories, pottery, glassware, children’s items, fine art and more. Includes bake sale.

When: Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-5p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Blessed Trinity Catholic High School, 11320 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: btcatholic.org/TitanTidings

EVENTS:

VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST

What: Dispose of paint, pesticides, motor oil, mercury, batteries and more safely. Full list of accepted and not accepted items online.

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

Where: Home Depot, 5950 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

What: Custom Santa portraits with a professional photographer. The sessions will be held in a private room decorated for the season and will be 10 minutes in length.

When: Saturday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 11, noon-5 p.m.

Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell Cost: $119.95, includes four high resolution, fully edited files with full printing rights More info and booking: rodkaye.com/ custom-santa-portraits-at-bulloch-hall

PAINT IT GOLD

What: Paint event for childhood cancer.

Supplies provided. Light refreshments served. Ages 10 and up.

When: Sunday, Nov. 11, 3-5 p.m.

Where: Kids STEAM Academy, 2865 Webb Road, Alpharetta Cost: $20 More info and registration: paintitgold. eventbright.com

THANKSGIVING SIDE DISHES CLASS

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

When: Tuesday, Nov. 13, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

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

“IN MEMORY OF SELF AND COMRADES”

What: Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents. This is a special lecture and book signing with Michael Shaffer’s newest book.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 14, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $5 suggested donation More info: roswellgov.com

BETTER TOGETHER

What: Everyone is invited to share a complimentary breakfast with local veterans.

When: Saturday, Nov. 10, 8-9:30 a.m.

Where: Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

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CUSTOM SANTA PORTRAITS

CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL

What: Features artisans and craftsmen with handcrafted merchandise, photos with Santa, and kid-friendly activities.

Food trucks and kettle corn will be available outside.

When: Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Technical College, 3410 Ronald Regan Blvd., Cumming More info: sawneeart.org

What: These monthly meetings aim to build a welcoming community in Milton where residents of all abilities have the opportunity to participate.

When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 7-8 p.m.

Where: Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

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

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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

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 770-4950545

HEALTH AND FITNESS:

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

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: 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

JUMP START

What: Parents and children will learn what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. It’s designed to help parents jump start a conversation about faith.

When: Sunday, Nov. 11, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.

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

RUMC JOB NETWORKING RUFF AND TUFF 5K

What: Awards also given to fastest dogs.

After the race will be a festival with food trucks, bounce houses, live music and more.

When: Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.

Where: North Forsyth High School, 3635 Coal Mountain Drive, Cumming Registration: $25 More info and registration: fivestarntp. com/ruff-and-tuff-5k.html

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

What: Afternoon workshops start at 12:30 p.m. with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at 5:30 p.m. Dinner speaker is Dr. Tom Davis, senior pastor of RUMC. When: Monday, Nov. 12, 12:30-9 p.m.

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

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

What: The Men’s Club of Good Shepherd Catholic Church and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive.

When: Monday, Nov. 12, 2-7 p.m.

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

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “ELECTRIFY YOUR STRINGS”

What: Emmy-award winning composer Mark Wood, an original member of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, will perform with Cambridge students to raise money for music education.

When: Friday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m.

Where: Cambridge High School, 2845 Bethany Bend, Alpharetta Cost: Presale tickets start at $10, at the door starts at $20 More info and tickets: cambridgeorchestra.ludus.com

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

“THE UNFORGETTABLE NAT KING COLE”

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

What: Jazz vocalist Sachal Vasandani has been called one of the great crooners of our time and will perform a Nat “King” Cole centennial celebration.

When: Monday, Nov. 12, 8-10 p.m.

Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $30 More info and tickets: get.org or 770641-1260

“THE ADDAMS FAMILY”

What: Crabapple Middle School theater will present a show based on the classic TV series “The Addams Family.”

When: Nov. 15-16, 7 p.m.; Nov. 17, 2 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door More info and tickets: 470-254-4520

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: JANE TURNER HASSELER

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

“ANNIE”

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.

More info and tickets: get.com

AVALON NIGHTS LIVE

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

When: Fridays, 6-8 p.m.

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

LIBRARY EVENTS: ADULT ART PAINTING CLASS

What: Join Painting with a Twist as they lead a step-by-step fall painting class.

Classes limited to 18 participants.

When: Thursday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

FLORAL ARRANGING: IKEBANA FOR BEGINNERS

What: Ikebana is the art of arranging cut stems, leaves and flowers that evolved in Japan over 700 years. All materials provided.

When: Thursday, Nov. 8, 1-2:30 p.m.

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

ESL GROUP CLASS

What: Group classes in conversational English as a Second Languages for beginner to intermediate English speakers.

When: Thursday, Nov. 8, 2-4 p.m.

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

BEGINNER WATERCOLOR CLASS

What: The class will cover watercolor techniques, basic illustration and more.

All skill levels welcome. Materials are provided.

When: Friday, Nov. 9, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

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‘Annie’ returns to the Cumming Playhouse CUMMING, Ga. — America’s beloved little redhead returns to the Cumming Playhouse for a four-weekend run beginning Oct. 19. “Annie,” the musical about an orphan girl in her quest to find her long-lost parents, hits the local stage this Friday with shows continuing on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 11.

Set in December of 1933, “Annie” tells the tale of a girl forced to live in an orphanage ran by the Miss Hannigan.

Her situation changes drastically, when she is selected to spend a short time at the residence of the wealthy industrialist, Oliver Warbucks.

This run of the Broadway classic is the second for BK Productions, which also produced “Annie” at the Cumming Playhouse in 2012. Kathy Russell, who manages BK Productions with her husband, Bob, portrays Miss Hannigan in the show. She said “Annie” was a big hit six years ago and she is hoping for even better results this time around.

“Our director, Honey Larsen, has taken a little bit of a different approach with it,” Russell said. “She’s worked hard with the cast to make the characters seem more real, with true human emotions, and less like the comic strip characters they are based on.”

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The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners pose with The Place of Forsyth County volunteers because of their role in fighting hunger.

Board of Commissioners proclaim Hunger Awareness Day FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — At their October 5 meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners proclaimed Oct. 18 as Hunger Awareness Day in Forsyth County and acknowledged The Place of Forsyth County for their important role in fighting hunger. The Place

serves residents of Forsyth County and is committed to assisting them with essential needs and to be self-sustaining. The Place will present the Homegrown Social, 4th annual hunger awareness fundraiser on Oct. 18 to increase awareness of poverty in Forsyth County.

Cast goes through dress rehearsals for ‘Annie’

Live music will again accompany the acting, featuring such well-known favorites as “Hard Knock Life” and “Tomorrow.”

“Annie” runs Thursdays-Sundays until Nov. 11, at the Cumming Playhouse, 101 School Street. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8 p.m., while Sunday performances begin at 3 p.m. Tickets are $30, or $27.50 for seniors or students, veterans, and groups of 25 or more. They can be purchased at playhousecumming.com or by calling 770-781-9178.

DEATH NOTICES Carol Boyer, 75, of Roswell, passed away October 28, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Crematory.

Crematory.

Waneta Calvert, 82, of Roswell, passed away October 28, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Andrew Coaloa, 89, of Roswell, passed away October 27, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &

Freda Joan Collins, 85, of Cumming, passed away October 21, 2018.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

John Taylor Conway, 76, of Cumming, passed away October 27, 2018.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Crematory.

Mary Jones Cornwell, 77, of Cumming, passed away October 29, 2018.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Kenneth D. Farmer, 86, of Johns Creek, passed away October 29, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

David Michael Culley, 56, of Cumming passed away October 27, 2018. Arrangements

by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Sue Meade Franzreb, 87, of Johns Creek, passed away October 25, 2018.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Crematory.

Russell Desmelik, 79, of Cumming, passed away October 25, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &

William Eissler, Jr.,81, of Roswell, passed away October 26, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &

Manuel Luna-Gambetta, passed away October 26, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Virginia Patricia Gray, 90, of Roswell, passed away October 25, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Claudia Pieczynski Orchowski, 84, of Cumming passed away October 30, 2018. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Patricia E. Price, 59, of Roswell, passed away October 27, 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Crematory.

Crematory.

Nan M. Reese, 88, of Roswell/Alpharetta, passed away October 26, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Norbert Roland, 89, of Cumming, passed away October 29, 2018.

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Forsyth Central secures the No. 3 seed from Region 5-AAAAAAA Friday with a 28-27 overtime win against Lambert.

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West Forsyth secures No. 2 playoff seed; Denmark shut out of postseason

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com West Forsyth 24, South Forsyth 14 West Forsyth controlled its own destiny entering their matchup with South, and with their win, the Wolverines secured the No. 2 playoff seed from Region 5-AAAAAAA. South opened the scoring with a Jordan Brunson rushing score in the second quarter. West quarterback Drew Southern connected with Stephon Bland and Abraham Camara to give the Wolverines a 14-6 lead later in the period.

South tied the game early in the fourth on a Drew Morris quarterback keeper and Jordan Brunson rush for the 2-point conversion.

West reclaimed the lead midway through the final period with a 22-yard touchdown from running back Saxby Waxer.

The Wolverines’ defense forced a punt to set up a 40-yard field goal from Parker Hannon to extend the lead to 2414 with under four minutes remaining.

West held on for the win and will host Region 8’s No. 3 seed on Friday. South Forsyth, the 2017 region champs, will go on the road against Region 8 champs and state powerhouse, Grayson.

Flowery Branch 28, Denmark 19 Denmark fell short of a playoff berth in its inaugural season by dropping its matchup to fellow region newcomer Flowery Branch. The Danes, White County and West Hall all tied at 2-4 for the final playoff spot, but tiebreakers kept Denmark out of the postseason.

Denmark quarterback Ben Whitlock put the Danes up early with a 15-yard touchdown throw, but the Falcons tied the game with a blocked punt returned

The final Class-A Private rankings, which determine playoff seeds, were finalized after press time. Visit ghsa.net for the final rankings. for a touchdown.

Flowery Branch took its first lead of the game early in the second with a long touchdown pass and extended the margin to 21-7 late in the period.

The Falcons continued their run with a rushing score. Denmark responded with a defensive stop on fourth down to set up a Devin Cucille touchdown run and got within one score midway though the fourth quarter on a 35-yard touchdown reception from Ze’Vian Capers.

However, the Danes turned the ball over on their ensuing drive, and the Falcons ran out the clock to secure the 28-19 win.

Denmark went 5-5 in its inaugural season with a roster that did not include any seniors due to redistricting mandates.

Forsyth Central 28, Lambert 27 (OT) Forsyth Central secured the No. 3 seed from Region 5-AAAAAAA Friday night with a thrilling win over Lambert in overtime. The Bulldogs’ playoff berth is their first since 2001.

Forsyth Central capitalized on two early Lambert turnovers with touchdowns from quarterback Bronson Landreth and Devran Orsan.

Landreth added to Central’s lead with

a short rushing score, but Lambert got on the board just before the half with a touchdown rush from Zach Ogbogu.

A trick play set up Lambert at Central’s 1-yard line early in the third and Longhorns’ quarterback Peyton Rich punched it in to cut the margin to 2114.

Rich added another rushing score four minutes later to tie the game, but neither team found the scoreboard in the remainder of regulation. Lambert had a chance to secure its first region win of the season, but its 21-yard field goal attempt was missed as time expired.

Central’s Orsan scored on the opening play of overtime on a 15-yard rush, but Lambert responded with a touchdown pass from Rich.

With nothing to lose, Lambert elected to go for the win with a two-point conversion which failed.

Central’s win and South Forsyth’s loss to West Forsyth secured the No. 3 seed for the Bulldogs, who went 0-10 last season.

Lambert compiled a 3-7 record this year and was winless against region opponents. The Longhorns have failed to make the playoffs for the second consecutive season after four straight appearances from 2013-16.

Milton 49, North Forsyth 23 Region 5-AAAAAAA champs Milton put an exclamation point on their region run by compiling a 5-0 record against their Forsyth County foes Friday night with a win over North Forsyth. Both teams’ playoff fates had already been decided entering their regular season finale, with Milton as the region champs and North playing for pride.

The Eagles used Josh Edwards touchdown rushes of 13 and 58 yards

to open a 14-3 lead. North scored to cut the margin to 14-10, but Milton let its big man, highly recruited offensive lineman Paul Tchio, rush in from 1 yard out to give Milton a 21-10 lead.

Nasier Currie intercepted a North pass and went end zone to end zone for a 102-yard return for a touchdown just before half.

Josh Edwards found pay dirt for a third time with an 89-yard rushing score, Jordan Yates connected with Joseph Charleston for a touchdown, and Ahmad Echols had a 70-yard score to allow Milton to secure its 5-0 region record.

Milton hosts the No. 4 seed from Region 8 Friday in the first round of the playoffs.

North Forsyth’s season concluded Friday. The Raiders went 3-7 overall and 1-4 in region play.

Trion 40, Pinecrest Academy 13 Pinecrest’s playoff hopes may have been dashed Friday night with the Paladins dropping their Region 6-A crossover game to Trion. The Paladins were one spot outside of a playoff position in the power rankings entering the game.

The Paladins trailed 13-0 but scored following a Trion fumble and a touchdown rush to tie the contest just before the half.

However, Trion scored on their opening possession of the third quarter and took advantage of a Pinecrest fumble and blocked kick to open a 34-13 lead and cruise to the win in the fourth quarter.

Pinecrest’s region foes St. Francis leapfrogged the Paladins with their win Thursday night, undoubtedly hurting the Paladins’ playoff hopes.

The final power ratings will determine who moves into the playoffs.

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