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Alpharetta couple arrested in armed home invasion FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Deputies responded to an armed robbery that appeared to be drug-related Dec. 2 in the area of Six Mile Ridge Road. Two men told deputies a male acquaintance and his girlfriend came to their home with another male who was armed with a gun. The suspects ordered the two victims to get on the ground, zip tied their hands behind their backs and pistol whipped them, according to the Sheriff’s Office report. The thieves then stole several items from the home and left. The victims identified two of the suspects as Holly Fierson, 26, and 27-year-old Dishon Hill, both of Alpharetta. Authorities in Sandy Springs arrested the pair Dec. 4, and they were charged with two counts each of aggravated assault and armed robbery. They were transported to the Forsyth County Jail, where they remained held without bond. There is no word on the third suspect in the incident.
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Commissioners discuss changes to county codes State Rep named By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Board of Commissioners spent most of its Dec. 8 work session discussing updates to a number of county codes and hashing out new regulations. Among the topics discussed was the county’s master planned district zoning requirements. The relatively new zoning category accommodates a mix of residential, business and recreation/greenspace. The changes were spurred, at least in part, by a rezoning request the county fielded and approved over the summer. McDonald Development Company proposed a 119-acre development along Ga. 9 near Bethelview Road that included over 900,000 square feet of office space and 88 age-restricted homes. Members from the Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners spoke out against the master planned district zoning the developer was seeking because they felt it did not conform to the intended nature of an MPD. Representatives with McDonald argued an MPD was the only zoning designation that could accommodate their plan. County officials began working on updates in August and presented new stipulations to commissioners last week. As proposed, an MPD would be permitted to have a mix of uses or be exclusively residential or exclusively non-residential, have a minimum size of
35 acres with no more than six unitsper-acre of housing. At least 20 percent of the total site would be required to be “open space,” either undisturbed or active community areas. Planning and Community Development Director Tom Brown said the 20 percent open space requirement could be an incentive for developers because it is less than is currently required. However, stringent design standards would be required for those spaces. For a mixed-use MPD, a “significant component” of non-residential areas must be constructed before the completion of the residential buildout. Commissioners also began hashing out details for residential and agricultural lighting standards. The focus areas of the planned updates are light pollution, the general amount of light disturbing the night sky, glare from light sources and light “trespass,” illumination that goes beyond a property onto another. Commissioner Molly Cooper suggested some stipulations on light spillover in residential areas that could allow the county to counteract particularly intrusive light trespass. She suggested codes that were “common sense without being too intrusive.” County Attorney Ken Jarrard said such rules could be likened to a noise ordinance that would give the county some “policing power.” Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills said the county’s properties, including parks,
should also be considered in any new regulations. Also up for discussion was a proposed requirement dealing with special event facilities that have a conditional usepermit. Under the proposal, the facilities would be required to outline all ancillary uses when requesting the permit. For instance, an event site that wants to also offer hayrides, retail shops, a restaurant, facility tours or other uses must be identified in the permit request. Brown said the update would give commissioners a better idea of what a property owner or developer is requesting. He said developers must tell commissioners the uses they want, but if they request another use after the fact, county staff can tell the property or business owners to “go get another conditional use-permit.” The work session also included talks on the county’s proposed ordinance that would allow backyard chickens to be kept in some residential areas. Commissioners chose to send the matter to another work session as county staff looks into the possibility the code could restrict the number of chickens that can be kept at any residential-agriculture properties or other agricultural zones. As proposed, up to eight chickens could be kept at any home with at least one-half acre of property with additional requirements on care, sanitation and housing. Homeowners association covenants would supersede the county ordinance.
Pandemic eases testing burden on students End of Course tests will not affect grades By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The bottom line for students is mandatory state tests are still on the table this school year, but they will count for nearly nothing toward a final grade. State School Superintendent Richard Woods prevailed in his months-long effort to ease the testing burden on students after the State Board of Education withdrew its opposition to a lower weight. After the formality of a vote this week by the state board, Georgia’s End of Course Milestone tests will count for a minimum of .01 percent of a student’s final grade for the 2020-21 school year. Typically, the tests count for 20 percent of a student’s final grade. “I appreciate the State Board of Education hearing and responding to
It is logistically, pedagogically and morally unreasonable to administer highstakes standardized tests in the middle of a pandemic.” RICHARD WOODS State School Superintendent the clear will of the people on this issue,” Woods said. “It is logistically, pedagogically and morally unreasonable to administer high-stakes standardized tests in the middle of a pandemic.” Some members of the state board opposed lowering the weight of the test because it diminished accountability for teachers, students and districts, and
the concern students would not take it seriously. Woods countered that in the midst of a pandemic, End of Course tests are not reliable measures of academic progress or achievement. Under federal law, states must have an annual test of student achievement to
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sole finalist for Forsyth County Manager post By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Kevin Tanner has been named the sole finalist in the Forsyth’s search for a permanent county manager. The county named Tanner its finalist at the Dec. 8 Board of Commissioner’s work session. The county manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the county, supervises its administrative offices and senior management and works with the Board of Commissioners for planning and policy. Tanner has served as the TANNER District 9 State Rep since 2013. The district includes Lumpkin County a large portion of Dawson County and the northwest corner of Forsyth County. Tanner lost in the 2020 Republican primary in a bid for the District 9 U.S. House. Prior to his time in public office, Tanner served as the Dawson County manager after working 11 years as the chief deputy for the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office. Tanner was named the Appointed Official of the Year by Georgia’s Association of County Commissioners in 2011. He is also the owner of Tanco Investments, LLC, a company with residential and commercial rental properties in several counties in Georgia, and he is a light commercial contractor who primarily builds residential homes, according to his biography. If officially appointed, Tanner will replace interim County Manager Doug Derrer, who is serving his second stint in the role. Derrer was the county manager from 2008 to 2017. He was replaced by Eric Johnson. The county elected not to renew Johnson’s 3-year contract earlier this year. Tanner can be appointed no sooner then Dec. 22.
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COVID-19 cases on the rise in Forsyth schools By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Positive COVID-19 cases have risen sharply since the Thanksgiving break, with Forsyth Schools reporting the most cases in a single week since in-person learning resumed this year. The school district reported 113 positive cases in a four-day period between Dec. 7-10. The school system had not reported Friday’s number of positive cases as of press time, but the weekly total had already surpassed the previous weekly high of 104 cases set Nov. 30 through Dec. 4. The district reported more cases last week than the first six weeks of the school year (111).
Testing: Continued from Page 4 measure progress. In Georgia, the End of Course tests are given each spring in courses taught primarily in high school. Last spring, the tests were waived as COVID-19 shuttered schools across the state. As the pandemic continued into the fall, Woods requested a federal testing waiver for the 2020-21 school year. That request was denied by the U.S. Department of Education, but Woods campaigned to change course and instead change the impact of the test. In October, Woods proposed the .01 percent weight at the State Board of Education meeting. The board rejected that proposal, supporting instead a 10 percent weight on the student’s final grade. Woods maintained that 10 percent still left the “high stakes” label on the tests. “Insisting on high-stakes conse-
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CUMMING, Ga. — The Cumming Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America will award local high school seniors five scholarships as a part of its sixth annual On Dec. 11, the school system upCollege Scholarship Program. The program is open to all Forsyth dated its policy on student-athletes reCounty public and private high school turning to competition. Students may seniors who will graduate in 2021. Applinot return to practice or competition until 14 days after a direct exposure. cants must be U.S. citizens and be related The rise in cases among students to either a U.S. military veteran or somemirrors an increase across the county one serving on active duty or a member of in recent weeks, which has been trendthe National Guard or Army Reserve. The chapter will award five scholarships ing near the previous high in daily at $2,000 each. Scholarship candidates will totals set in July. According to the be judged on their academics, participation Georgia Geospatial Information Office’s in school activities and their community COVID-19 hub, there have been 7,099 service. Applicants also must submit an cases with 483 hospitalizations and original essay of at least 500 words on the 66 deaths reported in Forsyth CountyCrier 12/17/20 Dunwoody Crossword topic, “Why freedom isn’t free.” as of Dec. 11. The rate of infection that date was 3,104 cases per 100,000 people. The 15- to 24-year old age Across 1 2 3 4 group had recorded the most positive cases, 1,499, followed by those aged 45 12 13 1 Engrossed to 54 (1,264) and 35 to 44 (1,120). quences for those tests is unreasonable and insensitive to the realities of the classroom,” Woods said. “I am confident our high school students whose GPAs and scholarships are riding on this decision would agree that a 10 percent weight is still high-stakes.” During a public comment period in October and November, more than 86 percent of the 93,000 respondents supported a .01 percent weight, compared to only 11 percent who agreed with the 10 percent weight. In late November, the State Board of Education also agreed to accept Wood’s recommendation and will likely make it official this week. The state’s chief education official said the decision takes some of the pressure off students and teachers in a year full of disruptions. “Who we are will be measured not by a test score, but by how we meet this moment,” Woods said. “[This decision means] no test prepping or cramming…no punishing students, teachers, or schools for scores.”
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Forsyth library system’s bookmobile hits the road Bookmobile brings services to underserved communities By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Public Library’s new bookmobile is rolling out access to books, Wi-Fi, computers and printing to residents throughout the county. The bookmobile is providing access to these services for all, but especially those who may face barriers of visiting the county’s libraries like lack of transportation. “The whole reason we wanted to do this was to serve people not taking advantage of library services for whatever reason,” Sarah Reynolds, outreach manager for the bookmobile program said. “We picked places to visit where we knew there were barriers, whether it was proximity to a library, transportation issues or just a lack of awareness.” And so far, so good. “The reception from the community has been incredible,” Reynolds said. Recently, the bookmobile set up shop for the day at a Dollar General store near the Forsyth/Hall County line, an area Reynolds said lacks convenient access to
a library for residents of either county. Those in the area took advantage of the access. Reynolds said one example was a 76-year-old woman who had never had a library card in her life signed up for one and checked out four books. “Basically, we are their branch library,” Reynolds said. “We just happen to be in the parking lot of where they shop.” The bookmobile will visit stores, mobile home parks, churches, food banks, senior living facilities and other areas. Reynolds said a set schedule is being hammered out, but with more trips into the community they will have a better understanding of the best times and dates to visit each site. Once those are established, a seasonal schedule will be composed, and residents can have a set bookmobile visit time at each location, like the second Tuesday of the month, Reynolds said. Along with books, two computer stations and desks that can be reconfigured depending on need are also installed in the 33-foot-long truck. The bookmobile also provides free printing especially needed by local students. “They can do the work, but they still have to print it out,” Reynolds said. Another advantage for students is the county’s library system and schools
partnering to allow kids to sign up for a library card when parents fill out paperwork ahead of the school year. Their library card is the same number as their school ID, so students can check out books from the bookmobile without needing to take the step of signing up for a library card. The bookmobile first hit the road packed with books Nov. 30, the culmination of a long process planning the library system’s new amenity. Reynolds said the library system was throwing around ideas for providing popup services. With impact fees providing funding, she said they ran with the idea leading to the bookmobile. The county hired a consultant to design the Freightliner, which took more than a year to build with a cost of $400,000. The truck holds 3,500 books, a 72-inch TV screen, a 22-foot awning, hydraulic wheelchair lift and modular furniture. While the bookmobile is still in its infancy, Reynolds said it is already having a positive impact on the community. “We are meeting the target we set to meet,” she said. More information on the bookmobile, including a FAQ page, is available at forsythpl.org/Bookmobile. The site also lists a schedule of upcoming bookmobile visits.
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Economic rise and risk By TIFFANY GRIFFITH newsroom@appenmediagroup.com NORTH ATLANTA METRO, Ga. — Economists admit the coronavirus recession took them by surprise. “It’s not something economists could have easily predicted,” said Alexander Hill, a University of Georgia senior research analyst. “We had no idea it would have such a huge impact on the economy. We thought it would stay in China. We thought a vaccine would come out sooner.” The original economic forecast saw solid growth for 2020, with jobs and the GDP expected to go up a few percentage points. Hill added the U.S. had great federal fiscal policies that kept interest rates low, and lending was still going well. But the pandemic rewrote the script. U.S. Labor Department data shows the nation lost 22.2 million jobs. Approximately 42-percent of those jobs have been reinstated, according to a Pew Research Report. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 4 million of those positions have been eliminated. Hill said the 2020 recession was very short – only six months. But the economic pain lingers. “Even though the recession is technically over, a lot of people are not feeling that in their wallets and in their day-today lives,” Hill said. Experts from UGA’s Selig Center for Economic Growth have unveiled their 2021 outlook for Georgia. “The national economy is not going to recover as fast as Georgia,” Hill said. “We expect 1.5 percent job growth in Georgia from 2019 to 2021.” Analysts also believe Metro Atlanta
will do even better than that, with job growth expected to increase by 1.7-percent. Hill said economic recovery in North Fulton, Dekalb and Forsyth Counties will be driven by business development — attracting new corporations and expanding factories. The Atlanta area also specializes in industries that suffered the least in 2020: transportation, warehousing, logistics and wholesale trade. Plus, there’s the benefit of a highly skilled and educated workforce. “Another driving factor is innovation,” Hill said. “You see a lot of entrepreneurship … It’s a very important indicator for economic growth.” A third highlight for north Atlanta Metro is population growth, which experts project will lead to a strong housing market in 2021. “The housing market is a big foundation of the economy,” Hill said. The report on Georgia’s 2021 economic outlook also comes with a few warnings, such as the risk of a doubledip recession if coronavirus cases continue to reach new highs. “A double-dip recession would be caused by a combination of two things — another shutdown on the state level and no stimulus coming out at the federal level,” Hill said, adding that the likelihood of Georgia suffering that fate is low. “We predict that Georgia will avoid it based on availability of the vaccine and the state’s business friendly environment. Governor Kemp also seems resistant to having another shutdown,” Hill said. “We want to keep businesses going, even if that includes implementing more safety regulations, like requiring more mask use.” The economy was the top issue for
registered voters in 2020, with 79-percent telling the Pew Research Center they considered it very important. From a political standpoint, Hill said economic indicators, like the stock market, are having a positive response to PresidentElect Joe Biden. “The forces at work are favoring a Biden presidency and are optimistic that the pandemic will kind of be over in large part by mid-2021, or late 2021, when we have enough people wearing masks or at least becoming vaccinated,” Hill said. On a specific level, economists believe Georgians should brace for changes and a slow recovery for 2021 and 2022 in several key areas: Cost of living: “Because of our nation’s fiscal policy, it will slightly increase inflation, and the cost of living will go up in the short term,” Hill said, noting that includes housing prices. Jobs: Hill said the job market will definitely be up, “but, it will take time to get back to where we were pre-pandemic.” With no other economic risk factors expected, hiring could reach 2019 levels by mid-to-late 2021. Income: The raw numbers might go up with companies becoming optimistic about hiring and raises, Hill said. Corporate profits will also be up. But the long-term trend of wage stagnation will
not keep up with the cost of living. Cost of healthcare: “Unfortunately, it’s going up,” Hill said. “Hospitals suffered major financial losses this year. Their profits don’t really come from people coming into the emergency room with COVID-19. They come from people having surgeries and treatments and preventative care,” Hill said. “The insurance companies have shown that they are very willing to put the price increases on the consumer instead of shouldering it themselves.” Consumer spending and confidence: “People are seeing the news about the vaccine, and consumers are ready to get back out there and spend money, travel, and whatever they would normally be doing if there wasn’t a pandemic,” Hill said. Brick-and-mortar stores: “The one aspect of our economy that likely will not go back to the level it was, is the existence of brick-and-mortar retail,” Hill said. The pandemic recession expedited the trending shift toward online shopping. Restaurants, tourism and business travel: Dining in restaurants and vacations are expected to return to 2019 levels, but that could take until the end of 2022. Hill said business travel could also return to normal by 2022, but not by the end of 2021.
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Optimist Club names student of the year, runner-up CUMMING, Ga. — The Sawnee-Cumming Optimist Club honored Reese Warta, a senior at Forsyth Central, as the 2020-2021 Optimist Star Student, the club’s version of student of the year. The Optimist Star Student Program recognizes outstanding high school students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership WARTA and good citizenship. Reese is treasurer of her senior class, has a weighted GPA of 4.0 and is a member of the National Honor Society, National English Honor Society and National Art Honor Society. Reese volunteers with SAFFT, Meals by Grace and Church of the Good Shepard. She is founder and president of the Family and Community Outreach Club, to help families in need and inspire other to get involved in service to the community. She is team captain of the Chattahoochee Gold Swim Club.
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Reese will study to become an attorney. Her aspiration is to work in the adoption field to help the most vulnerable in the community so that every child can have a family. Riya Manchanda, a South Forsyth senior, was runner up in the competition. She has a weighted GPA of 4.54, and is a member of the National Honor Society and Science National Honor Society. She also serves as vice president of the National English Honor Society, vice president of the Science Olympiad, project manger MANCHANDA of the Beta Club and president of the South Forsyth Dance Company. Manchanda volunteers at Senior Living, North Georgia Medical Center, North Fulton Community Charities, and is active in a free covid-19 tutoring program, the Volunteer Board at Wellstar Hospital. She is also a research intern at Georgia State University. Manchanda’s career ambition is to become a physician in neurosurgery.
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Lambert High awarded $10K for online mentoring program FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Lambert High School’s “Learning Pals” club was recently awarded $10,000 for its effort to help younger students navigate online classes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Faith organizations meet rising demands By JEFFREY ALBERTSON newsroom@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — North metro faith organizations have assembled resources and partnerships over the past year to meet heightened demands for food, clothing and housing. A bustling economy derailed this spring, leaving millions nationwide in the harrowing position of stretching money further than ever before. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows Georgia ranked eighth in the nation in unemployment in October at 4.5 percent. The national average was 6.7 percent last month, according to another BLS dataset. With no cessation in sight, food security concerns are at the forefront of consciousness for the needy and those organizations committed to help. Earlier this year, Alpharetta First Baptist Church provided thousands of dollars for families in immediate need within local schools. Meals and resourc-
es were donated to healthcare workers at North Fulton Hospital and Alpharetta Public Safety. “As the weeks grew into months, we were able to partner with Fulton County schools to pack and distribute more than 900 boxes of food to more families in our area,” Pastor of Communication Myles Chatham said. “We consider it a joy to serve this community in this season.” The Roswell Community Masjid took action to assist the area community in March as initial recommendations to stay at home occurred. RCM’s Care Club stepped in to help vulnerable families needing food and assistance with errands. Helping the elderly and medically compromised stay at home was another focus. The club also provided meals to support the Roswell Fire Department. Masks and sanitizers were donated to Fulton County School staff to support enhanced cleaning before meal service. Faith-based partnerships have provided additional food assistance.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows Georgia ranked eighth in the nation in unemployment in October at 4.5 percent. “RCM teamed up with other mosques and Muslim organizations to feed healthcare workers in hospitals across metro Atlanta,” Operations Manager Lubna Merchant said. The partnership provided food and meals to communities throughout metro Atlanta. An interfaith collaboration with Roswell Presbyterian Church provided lunches to school children and the elderly on a weekly basis in Roswell neighborhoods. First Redeemer Church, in Cumming, and “There’s Hope for the Hungry” have
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led an aggressive campaign to provide groceries to the vulnerable. To date 23,000 boxes of food, equivalent to 243 tons, have been donated throughout North Georgia. The church’s “Operation Christmas Child” effort took on new urgency this year. “Our church family assembled and shipped over 1,100 shoebox Christmas gifts to needy children throughout the world,” Senior Pastor Dr. Jeff Jackson said. “We also served as a central collection center for this effort and processed over 8,000 of these gifts.” First Redeemer is replacing its annual in-person Christmas production with a televised, one-hour production that will air Dec. 23 and 24. It will air on WPCH at 10 p.m. on both nights. Chabad of North Fulton has been active as a resource helping people with financial challenges such as rent and food. “As a faith-based group a lot of our support has been focused on emotional and spiritual counseling for people affected by the stresses associated with the pandemic,” Rabbi Hirshy Minkowicz said.
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According to the contest’s website (fishart.org), the Fish Art Contest dates back to 1997 and was inspired by a Minnesota 5th grader’s homework assignment. From that beginning, it has grown into an international competition that’s designed to introduce young people “to the wonders of fish, the joy of fishing and the importance of aquatic conservation.” The Fish Art Contest combines art, science and creative writing “to foster connections to the outdoors and inspire the next generation of stewards.” That’s a good combination in my book! The Fish Art Contest is open to students in grades K-12 (ages 5-18), and entering is easy. First, visit the fishart. org website with your child and choose a fish species from the “Official Fish List.” Then create an original illustration depicting the species you have chosen. The illustration must be horizontal and
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Cynthia Yancey Smith of Atlanta, formerly of Gainesville and Alpharetta, passed away peacefully in the presence of family, friends and God’s angels on December 2, 2020. Born in Savannah, Cindy and her family traveled the world as her father dutifully served in the United States Air Force. From Georgia to North Carolina, New Mexico, Texas, Libya, New York and South Carolina, Cindy learned to make fast friends which served her well throughout her life. After settling in Atlanta, Cindy began a successful career in voice work and the radio industry. Known by her radio personality “Amanda Stevens,” Cindy entertained on such stations as Y-106, WLBA, and FOX 97.1. Her work in radio is what brought her to Gainesville where she met her future husband, Mike. Their union of 32 years produced the shining light of their lives - their daughter, Anna Kate. Cindy dedicated her life to Annie’s development and happiness. Anyone who knows Anna Kate knows that Cindy’s life’s work was accomplished tenfold. Cindy wanted everyone that touched her life to know she loves each and
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must measure either 8.5 x 11 or 9 x 12 inches. Each student must also personally create a one-page write-up focusing on the “habitat conservation needs” of the species featured in the illustration. For example, an entry focusing on trout might talk about the importance of things such as clean water. The writeup is required for students in grades 4 through 12 but is optional for student in grades 3 and below. The finished art, the write-up, and a completed entry form must then be submitted by the contest deadline, March 31, 2021. Entries should be mailed (preferred) or emailed to the address found on fishart.org. Winners are chosen in four categories (grades K-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12). and will be announced in May. In addition to the overall awards, quite a few special awards are also presented. One of them, and a particular favorite of mine, is the “Smile” award. This award, says the website, is presented to the student “who’s piece makes the judges ‘smile,’ inside and out!” There’s even a special Go Fish
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Georgia Award just for young wildlife artists from the state of Georgia. You will definitely want to check this one out. It was created by the Georgia Go Fish! Education center to celebrate fish species native to or introduced to the state. You’ll find details about this Georgia-only award on the fishart.com site. The Fish Art Contest has become something of a phenomenon. Last year, the contest drew thousands of submissions from students all over the world. “Our judges had an extremely challenging time selecting our winners with 5,429 entries from 47 states and 32 international countries,” notes Julia Luger, education director at Wildlife Forever. “We can’t wait to see what you create for 2021!” Are you wondering what last year’s winners look like? Check out the first, second and third place winners. Judging from what I saw when I took a look just now, there are some great young artists out there! And to help kids plan their entries, there are even helpful comments from previous judges. One neat thing about this whole FishArt program is how engaging it is. On the website, for example, young students will love the virtual library. There, they can click on the cover of a fishing book and then hear the book read aloud. In addition, three different on-line “aquariums” allow students to learn more about specific species of fish. The site also offers a “fishing classroom,” where kids can learn more about fishing, as well as various educational resources for parents or teachers. So, don’t let our upside-down world drive you (and your kids) crazy. Instead, get out the art supplies and start thinking about some fish art. And rest comfortable in the knowledge that springSolution will be here soon. R A P T A R E O T E N N C Y R A H A L A I O N L E T I S M A P L O S I E U S E S U R E R R R E E
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There is one thing we can always cherish this time of year: the magic of home. 2020 has been quite the year. Reflecting on all that has happened, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for so many things, especially for my clients and the trust they placed in me with the purchase or sale of their home this past year. Home is where we gather with loved ones, where joy and laughter echo throughout the walls; it’s where cherished memories are made, and in uncertain times, home is our safe haven. Though our holidays may look different this year, we can always cherish the magic of home. Wishing you Happy Holidays, and a Healthy and Blessed New Year. I look forward to working with you in 2021!
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