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Time to conserve Johns Creek City Councilwoman Stephanie Endres reads a resolution to members of Girl Scout Troop 13463 setting 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. March 24 as Earth Hour in the city. The scouts had sought the designation as a reminder to residents to conserve energy. The City Council also voted Monday to formally oppose legislation that would give telecom companies an easier path to deploy equipment within local jurisdictions. Read more, Page 6

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Man wanted for drugging, raping woman ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell police and Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta are searching for a man wanted for drugging and raping a woman he met using a dating app. Any tips that help lead to his arrest are eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

Cristopher Gampel, 46, has two felony sexual assault warrants for his arrest in connection with a May 2017 incident.

Gampel first encountered the woman last year through a dating app and later met with her in person at a Roswell restaurant. Sometime during the meeting, Gampel drugged the woman’s drink, police said.

The two took a taxi back to Gampel’s home in Roswell, where the woman was sexually assaulted, Officer Lisa Holland said.

Doctors later confirmed that the woman had been raped

and that there were still traces of the drug in her system.

“We don’t know if there are other victims, if this is a continual habit,” Holland said.

“A lot of times, people that are victims of a sexual assault are embarrassed to come to the police.”

Gampel was last known to have been driving a white Ford Ranger with the Georgia tag PTN8032. He is described as 5’10”, Gampel weighing roughly 187 pounds, and has a large ankh-like tattoo on his upper right arm.

Anyone who has any information on Gampel is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477. All calls are anonymous.

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through their system, and the picture that came up did not match the woman who came into the store. Officers contacted the woman named on the card to alert her to the fraud.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A business owner reported March 2 that a woman had attempted to rent a car using another customer’s identity.

At 2:20 p.m. that day, a woman came into the store on South Main Street to rent a car. She had a reservation and gave an employee a credit card and Georgia driver’s license.

However, when the employee ran the card, he recognized the owner of the account as a frequent customer who lived in New York. The name on the card and driver’s license were the woman’s.

The employee asked the woman whose card it was, and she replied that it was hers, before walking out. She left the card and license with the employee.

The employee told police that the woman was a passenger in a blue Ford Mustang, which left heading south.

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MILTON, Ga. — A Milton woman prevented a possible home invasion attempt on after a man knocked on her door claiming he needed help getting to the airport.

On March 8, a man knocked on the door of her home on Crabapple Court at approximately 3:00 p.m. The woman opened the door slightly. The suspect, described as a thin, black male in his late 20s, said he did not have cell phone reception and needed to get to the airport.

The victim told the man to leave but said he was “very pushy” and refused to do so. According to the incident report, the woman slammed the door shut and yelled to her husband to grab his gun, believing the suspect was attempting a home invasion. The suspect then fled down the driveway and through the home’s front gate. He left in a black

SUV but she could not determine the make or model or a license plate number.

After the suspect left, the woman noticed the gate in front of her home had been pushed open but was not damaged.

Police were unable to locate the suspect.

4 people injured in head-on collision ROSWELL, Ga. — Four people were sent to the hospital Monday, March 5 after a three-car crash. None of the injuries were life threatening, police said.

Roswell police and fire responded shortly before 4 a.m. to reports of a head-on collision on Holcomb Bridge Road, between Barnwell Road and the Chattahoochee River.

Two people had been trapped in their vehicle and were extracted. All four people involved were transported to a local hospital.

The crash temporarily shut down a portion of Holcomb Bridge Road until 6:15 a.m. while emergency crews

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Study paints picture of future transportation landscape Local projects fill in pieces for Atlanta region

Level 1 transportation projects Here’s a breakdown of local spending anticipated for North Fulton transportation projects over the next few years. City funding comes primarily through the .75-cent sales tax passed by voters in 2016. The total cost includes state, federal and other funding.

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Residents and commuters in North Fulton should get a clearer picture of what the future holds for their roadways soon when local cities sign off on an area-wide transportation study.

In the coming weeks, North Fulton cities will finalize a report that maps out how they plan to address congestion, improve commutes and walkability and increase safety.

The North Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan, last updated eight years ago, hopes to provide a sweeping, regional view to transportation initiatives in the coming years and how they tie in with neighboring city and county traffic patterns and future needs.

Not everything is new – in fact, much of the draft plan incorporates projects already on the books. But it does spell out the interconnectivity of these projects with neighboring jurisdictions, and it addresses some new initiatives, such as traffic signal coordination and autonomous vehicles whose technology was but a dream when the last report was compiled.

In a presentation before the Alpharetta City Council March 5, Cristina

Type City Cost Total project cost Capacity $134.2 million $399.2 million New location $74.6 million $74.6 million Interchange $15.5 million $52.1 million Operational $113.2 million $152.2 million Intersection $51.3 million $53.1 million Complete streets $4.1 million $21.2 million Bicycle and pedestrian $51.6 million $71 million Trails $17.2 million $17.2 million Pastore, transportation planner with Kimley-Horn consultants, said the report will provide a comprehensive assessment of what the future holds for the area.

“The CTP is an opportunity to bring together all the different planning efforts that have been completed, city transportation plans, corridor plans, sub-area master plans – all of those,” she said. “We’ll take all the different projects that came out of those … and bring them together and evaluate them in a central evaluation process.”

The Atlanta Regional Commission funds 80 percent of the study. Local governments contribute 20 percent.

The Comprehensive Transportation Program is a vehicle to assist regional planners in their future planning.

Fulton County cities are already busy using transportation dollars they receive from a special sales tax passed by voters two years ago. The .75-cent transportation sales tax is expected to generate from $500-$600 million in revenue over its five-year term. That money will be split according to population among Fulton County’s 14 cities outside Atlanta.

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The CTP is an opportunity to bring together all the different planning efforts that have been completed, city transportation plans, corridor plans, subarea master plans – all of those.”

Cristina Pastore Transportation planner with Kimley-Horn consultants Windward Parkway.

Alpharetta is receiving additional transportation funding – about $26 million – through a bond referendum local voters approved in May of 2016.

That money focuses on corridor improvements along Rucker Road ($14.8 million), Kimball Bridge Road ($9 million) and Windward Parkway ($2 million).

Roswell, which stands to receive upwards of $83 million from the tax, has targeted the majority of its TSPLOST revenues toward Big Creek Parkway alignment and a new bridge over Big Creek. The list also includes Holcomb Bridge interchange design as part of a GDOT project.

Pastore said the report will also include lower-level projects that may not have funding now but are still on the radar for work over the next 20 years.

Alpharetta Councilman Jason Binder said he is interested in how well the plan is communicated to neighboring counties, especially those to the east and west of North Fulton, so their project list ties in with local efforts.

Pastore said the study includes an enormous amount of analysis of commuter traffic patterns, including origin and destination data. Lane additions to Old Milton Parkway, from Alpharetta east to where it becomes Pleasant Hill Road in Gwinnett County, is one example, she said. Improvements along Ga. 120 and McGinnis Ferry Road are other examples of east-west routes where connectivity with neighboring counties have been mapped, Pastore said.

Coordination also includes transit. Gwinnett County is in the process of studying its transit strategy and is looking for opportunities to link up with plans for bus rapid transit under consideration for Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell, she said.

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Johns Creek votes to oppose telecom bill

By ADAM DARBY adam@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek City Council voted unanimously Monday to formally declare opposition to legislation that would give telecom companies an easier path to deploy equipment within local jurisdictions.

Senate Bill 426, known as the Broadband Infrastructure Leads to Development (BILD) Act, now wending its way through the Georgia Legislature, has already garnered opposition from other North Fulton cities. The act seeks to streamline the deployment of wireless broadband in the public rights of way to improve internet connection for residential use.

Cities, like Alpharetta and Milton which passed similar resolutions earlier this month, have protested the legislation, saying it circumvents local governments from having a say in construction schedule and placement of utility poles and boxes within their jurisdictions.

Johns Creek argues the bill will “limit the ability of local governing authorities to prohibit, regulate, or charge for use of public rights of way under certain circumstances.”

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Councilman Lenny Zaprowski presides at Monday’s Johns Creek City Council meeting, filling in for Mayor Mike Bodker who was away on official city business.

Councilman Chris Coughlin criticized the state Legislature for “hastily” approving the legislation due to the lack of authority granted to local government. The City Council said it hopes a future amendment will provide for greater local oversight.

“At the end of the day, this shouldn’t be gauged by lobbyists and

by politicians,” said Councilwoman Stephanie Endres. “This is an issue for the people…if you’re going to meddle in it, completely own it. If not, give it back to the people and stop taking our rights away.”

In other action at the March 12 meeting, the council approved a proclamation made by members of Girl Scout

Troop 13463 recognizing Saturday, March 24 from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. as Earth Hour. The action followed a presentation made at an earlier meeting in which scouts discussed the environmental benefits of recognizing Earth Hour as a means of stressing energy conservation.

“It has been this council’s position to definitely recognize the scouts…and to have watched these fifth graders come up here without what appeared to be any fear to give a speech that they wrote really resounded with me… they were passionate about a project to conserve energy, and so I think that this is very important to help with their initiative,” Endres said.

Also Monday, the City Council awarded a $112,000 contract to Peachtree Construction Services for restoration of the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve Farm Museum.

Councilman Steve Broadbent said the work will complement the parks system.

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By JIM ZACHARY CNHI Deputy National Editor Editor, The Valdosta Daily Times Open government is not a political platform.

It is a basic American right.

The political landscape is more polarized than ever and there seems to be little common ground Zachary for conservatives and progressives.

Transparency — keeping the light on the people’s business — ought to be something everyone can agree on.

Instead, conservatives want to reveal the secrets of liberals and liberals want to expose the actions of conservatives.

Openness in government is not a liberal, conservative, Republican, Democrat, independent, Libertarian or freedom caucus issue.

It often appears that whatever party is in the minority becomes the champion of transparency right up until the time it is in the majority.

Politicians stump on transparency and are all about open access, until they have something they want to keep secret.

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Local government has the biggest impact in the lives of people on a dayto-day basis.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man reported March 3 that someone had invaded his home and stolen several watches and jewelry, worth $11,500 total.

The man and his family had left their house in Morganton Drive at 6:30 p.m. and returned at 9 p.m. When they came home, the man saw that the glass on the back door had been shattered.

He called 911 when he went to the master bedroom and saw several items strewn across the floor.

Missing items included two Rado watches, a Longines watch and a $7,000 engagement ring.

Neighbors told police they saw a white SUV parked in the family’s driveway that evening after they left.

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Five candidates qualify Several qualify for North Fulton seats for 6th District seat Qualifying ran from March 5 to 9 for the general

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com

NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Four Democrats are vying for a chance to face Republican incumbent Karen Handel in the 6th District House race after qualifying last week.

The district encompasses Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, Johns Creek and Sandy Springs in North Fulton as well as parts of northern DeKalb County and the northeastern section of Cobb County.

Handel, who qualified as the lone Republican in this year’s race, secured the seat last June in a runoff against Democrat challenger Jon Ossoff.

The race gained national attention and raised over $50 million in campaign donations.

The seat has been held by a Republican for nearly four decades, but four Democrats qualified for this year’s election.

Bobby Kaple, Kevin Abel, Lucy McBath and Steven Knight Griffin qualified to challenge Handel.

Kaple, a former TV news anchor and Milton resident, was the first Democrat to qualify.

Abel, founder of technology consulting company Abel Solutions, lives in Sandy Springs. Griffin is a 24-year old management consultant.

McBath, a Cobb resident, is the mother of Jordan Davis who was shot and killed in 2012 at a Florida gas station. She is a spokeswoman for Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.

NORTH FULTON, Ga. — A full slate of candidates qualified for the 2018 legislative elections in the North Fulton State Senate and House districts. No incumbent will go unchallenged.

Qualifying ran from March 5 to 9 for the general primary on May 22 and the general election on Nov. 6.

Three State Senate seats, covering parts of Alpharetta, Milton, Roswell and Johns Creek, are open.

Incumbent Republican Brandon Beach will face communications strategist Nicole B. Nash, a Democrat, for the District 21 seat.

Likewise, attorney Matt Reeves, Republican, and attorney Zahra Karinshak, Democrat, have both qualified for Senate District 48. Incumbent David Shafer did not qualify for the race.

Four people qualified for State Senate District 56, including incumbent Republican John Albers. Democrats Ellyn Jeager, Jim Guess Jr. and Patrick Thompson, business executive, are all vying for the seat as well.

Six State Representative seats, also covering parts of Alpharetta, Milton, Roswell and Johns Creek, are up for election.

District 22 incumbent Republican Wes Cantrell will share the ballot with union field organizer Charles Ravenscraft, a Democrat.

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47, Jan Jones, will face off against proposal manager and Democrat Andra Nugent.

Three people will be on the ballot for District 48: incumbent Republican Betty Price, former Roswell mayor and Republican Jere Wood, and health care consultant and Democrat Mary Robichaux.

In District 49, incumbent Republican Charles E. “Chuck” Martin is running against electrician Krishan A. Bralley, a Democrat; accountant Luanne Taylor, independent; and Wesley Randall, who works in construction and is a Democrat.

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District 51 will pit attorney Alex B. Kaufman, Republican, against attorney Josh McLaurin, Democrat. Incumbent Wendell Willard, Republican, is not running.

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Community input sought for comprehensive plan JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The City of Johns Creek is inviting residents to provide feedback to the draft of the Comprehensive Plan.

The Comprehensive Plan draft was recently presented to the Council and made public for resident feedback and official approval. This document will affect each resident as it aims to preserve residential neighborhoods and help manage developmental growth.

According to the city’s website, the latest draft of the Comprehensive Plan is designed to “preserve Johns Creek’s existing neighborhoods.”

The upcoming workshops are designed to provide a focus for each of the proposed eight community areas in the city, as defined in the draft plan: 1. Community area: Tech Park March 14, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Municipal Court, 11445 Johns Creek Parkway 2. Community area: River Estates March 20, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Thornhill Clubhouse, 9200 Waits Ferry Crossing 3. Community area: Medlock

March 21, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Taylor Lodge, 10045 Parsons Road 4. Community area: Autrey Mill March 28, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Summerour House, 9770 Autrey Mill Road 5. Community area: Johns Creek North March 29, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Seven Oaks Clubhouse, 12275 Seven Oaks Parkway 6. Community area: Ocee April 11, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Cameron Forest Clubhouse, 5090 Cameron Forest Parkway 7. Community area: Shakerag April 19, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road 8. Community area: Newtown April 24, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Mount Pisgah, 2850 Old Alabama Road Visit ConnectJohnsCreek.com to view the draft Comprehensive Plan and provide your feedback.

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School safety seminar draws hundreds to hear security plans

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – A community meeting to discuss school safety drew several hundred people to Centennial High School last week with the focus on planning efforts to protect students and law enforcement partnerships that exist with outside agencies.

Fulton Schools Superintendent Jeff Rose opened the March 8 meeting, and echoed the sentiments all parents had in response to last month’s school shooting in Parkland, Fla. “We’ve all been rocked by the recent [deaths] in Florida,” said Rose, the father of two children in the Fulton School System. “There’s a sense of urgency...and the concept of ‘what if’ hits me hard in my gut.”

While schools have traditionally drilled for hazards such as fires and tornadoes, the threat of active shooters has led to a new normal in safety planning.

Shannon Flounnory, PhD., director of safety and security for Fulton Schools, said training over the past few years has looked at that emerging threat, with information provided across the board.

“The training involves all staff and includes how to respond, and the steps to take until first responders arrive,” said Flounnory.

Looking ahead, the Georgia Legislature recently passed a bill requiring preparedness drills every quarter in schools under the guidance of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency.

Flounorry noted the Fulton Schools Police Department with 69 sworn officers is among the largest school-based agencies in Georgia, is one of only three certified by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, and is the only one with trained SWAT (special weapons and tactics) officers.

Presenters stressed the close collaboration between school police and outside agencies, citing the partnerships in North Fulton with police departments in Alpharetta, Roswell, Johns Creek, Milton and Sandy Springs.

“There is not a day that goes by where we are not meeting with [outside] law enforcement, or reaching out to them in some way,” said Fulton Schools Police Chief Mark Sulborski.

He noted everything inside the schools relates to the community, and everything that happens in the commu-

The training involves all staff and includes how to respond, and the steps to take until first responders arrive.”

Shannon Flounnory, PhD. Director of safety and security for Fulton Schools nity often impacts the schools.

Fulton Schools staff also went over the enhancements in security over the past decade, primarily funded by proceeds from the voter-approved one-cent Special Purpose Local Options Sales Tax (SPLOST).

Long gone are the days when visitors could enter a school through an unlocked door and be free to wander the hallways. Today, every school entrance is locked and monitored, with visitors being buzzed into the school by staff. All school buses are also under the watchful eye of cameras.

Upgrades are being made to all

school security cameras – some of which can be immediately available to outside law enforcement during an incident. On the horizon is facial recognition software that will add another layer of protection for schools, Flounnory said.

Parents also heard a presentation on the support available to students from the “social-emotional” standpoint.

Available resources include the “text a tip” program where students can be connected to a mental health professional, the CARE (Care Response and Recovery) team deployed when a student or staff member dies, and ongoing planning for how best to deal with students in emotional crisis.

Fulton School Board member Katha Stuart from Roswell was especially glad to hear this section of the program, noting this is a key part of the overall safety of a school.

“While the physical security measures are of utmost importance, it is also critical that we approach this community crisis through proactive efforts such as offering counseling, providing students with tools to deal with increased stresses and encouraging everyone that if they ‘see something, say something’,” Stuart said.

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We are looking to see if it is an ordinance that meets the intent of the community’s desires but does not unfairly hinder development.

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Milton enacted its new tree ordinance just two months ago, but the city is reevaluating the measure after a local developer raised concerns it is too restrictive. acre lot, you can have a 10,000-squarefoot house. That requires a substantial septic field line system. You also have minor grading to create a little bit of a yard and a driveway and maybe a pool, too. It makes for a huge footprint.”

The math does not add up from a developer’s perspective, Reese said.

City staff has lent an ear to Reese’s concerns and is taking another look at the regulations.

“We are looking into the ordinance to make sure it is workable,” said Kathy

Field, Milton Community Development director.

Drafting the plan began in fall of 2016, and the city conducted multiple open meetings to gather residents’ input before it was adopted in February.

But a month later, city staff are once again reviewing the 45 page document.

“We are looking to see if it is an ordinance that meets the intent of the community’s desires but does not unfairly hinder development,” Field said.

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MILTON, Ga. — Local governments adopt tree ordinances to preserve their canopies by requiring developers to provide a minimum amount of coverage on new and existing projects. All North Fulton cities and Forsyth County have adopted such policies.

But just a month after updating its tree ordinance, Milton is going back to the drawing board after a developer questioned the restraints of the ordinance, arguing his projects were “dead in the water” following its implementation.

Scott Reese of Brumbelow-Reese and Associates, a developer that has engineered multiple projects in the city, says the new requirements are too restrictive.

The updated regulations changed how the city measures its tree density.

Milton’s old ordinance defined tree density coverage by measuring trunk size.

The updated regulation uses canopy coverage at full maturity as a measure.

The ordinance also requires a 60 percent tree canopy coverage on rural residential areas, including the city’s AG-1 zoning which requires a minimum of 1-acre lots.

“It’s virtually impossible to meet 60 percent canopy coverage and allow for the construction of a new residence,” Reese said.

Even with expansive lot sizes, much of that land is filled by large homes, adding to the constraint of meeting canopy coverage regulations.

“We’re not building any [small] cottages in Milton,” Reese said. “With an

The discussions among city staff are ongoing and no date has been set to take action to address the ordinance, if at all, she said.

“We have no timeline, but clearly we don’t want to hold up development either,” Field said. “We are looking into it in a fairly short timeframe.”

Reese and other developers are standing by.

“I’m sure something will be addressed,” he said. “What comes out of it, we’ll just have to wait and see.”

BUSINESSPOSTS

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Trails, transit and park spur $650M in new development Use imagination The obvious movie line here is “build it and they will come.” But that is really only partly true. The other part of that is don’t act crazy when they get here.

If you look at Geoff smith the multitude of Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com quality development and redevelopment running through the city of Atlanta, you have to be amazed at what they have been able to pull off. I’ve written extensively over the years about Ponce City Market, the Old Fourth Ward and the developments growing up like trees along the Beltline. Intown Atlanta has become a trendy place to live. Expensive compared to other areas of Atlanta, yes, but that’s another story.

If you are a good city planner, and you want to redevelop your city, your job isn’t to do all of the work yourself.

Your job is to know what things attract quality developers to want to invest in your city, and then figure out how to have those things in your city. What has happened in Atlanta has been the result of a multitude of partnerships between the city itself, the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, MARTA, The Beltline and a number of other countless organizations and business leaders.

The city, chamber and other organizations had the vision and guts to turn a college student’s thesis paper into one of the most significant economic development projects in the county. Ryan Gravel was a student at Georgia Tech when he came up with the idea of The Beltline. Today the trail is a reality through the east side of Atlanta, hundreds of millions of dollars have been invested in new projects along it, and developers are racing to buy up land near where the trail will expand.

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With these partnerships in place, and a large, growing portfolio of success-stories, I have stopped being surprised every time I hear of a new, huge development going up in Atlanta.

The latest is a development being called Quarry Yards that is in the works on the west side of intown Atlanta. It hits the trifecta in surrounding amenities for today’s developer: It’s next to the Bankhead MARTA Station, will sit between two parks, one of which will be bigger than Piedmont Park when completed, and will be split by a future expansion of the Beltline.

Oh, and there is this other trail in the works that will run near the property from the Beltline to the Chattahoochee River. While we are at it, let’s throw one more cool thing in there: one of the development partners is former Atlanta Brave Mark Teixeira.

The first phase of the project will cost around $400 million and will include 575,000 square feet of Class A office space, 850 residential units, a 300-key hotel, and 75,000 square feet of retail and restaurants. According to reports in Curbed Atlanta, the project will “tap into the industrial roots of the neighborhood” by using architecture that will include a lot of metal and glass. They are talking about using shipping containers for start-up busi-

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They are also working with MARTA to expand the Bankhead Station so it can accommodate longer trains.

Just north of that 70-acre project is a $250-million project that has been submitted. It will convert a 19-acre paving and construction site into a neighborhood with 700 residential units and possibly some office and retail. All of those residents will have access to the Beltline, the MARTA station and the Westside park at Bellwood Quarry. The city is spending $26.5 million to kick off construction of the park which is converting a quarry into a reservoir and park. The reservoir will provide drinking water for the city and will serve as a park that is 100 acres larger than Piedmont Park.

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Having a great vision about what the future could be is only the first step in the process, but it’s a very important one. A vision can guide your thinking and morph itself into the development of a tangible prototype of a new product or service. Just like writing a book, use your imagination to create “chapters” on how you can bring new products or services to the marketplace.

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ROSWELL READS LITERARY LUNCHEON

The 13th annual literary luncheon features Rebecca Burns, the author of the 2018 Roswell Reads book selection “Burial for a King,” which chronicles the days after Martin Luther King, Jr.’s death as Atlanta prepares for his funeral. Tickets are $20 and are available on Eventbrite.com. The discussion will be held Saturday, March 17, 11 a.m., at the Roswell Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell. For more information, visit roswellreads.com.

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EVENTS: ROSWELL READS WRITING WORKSHOP

What: In this workshop, local author and journalist Rebecca Burns will focus on the way she looks for details and specifics in writing history to make it come “alive.”

When: Friday, March 16, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Roswell City Hall, Room 220, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellreads.com

SHAMROCK ‘N’ ROLL

What: Get your green on and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Revved Up Kids.

There will be live music, games, raffles and more.

When: Friday, March 16, 7-11 p.m.

Where: Atlanta Athletic Club, 1930 Bobby Jones Drive, Johns Creek Cost: $75 More info and tickets: revvedupkids. org/shamrock-n-roll

RUMCK SEMIANNUAL CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE

What: The Roswell United Methodist Church Preschool and Kindergarten will host its semiannual children’s consignment sale. Donated items are given to the Foster Care Support Foundation.

When: March 16-17 Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com/rumck

HOUSEHOLD PAINT AND CHEMICALS COLLECTION

What: Safely dispose of paints, chemicals, cleaning products, florescent bulbs, batteries and more. Full list of accepted materials online.

When: Saturday, March 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Cambridge High School, 2845 Bethany Bend, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

CRY HOLI

What: CRY, a nonprofit, is putting on their annual Holi, a traditional Indian color festival, in order to raise money for children’s rights and basic needs.

When: Saturday, March 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Shakerag Park, 10945 Rogers Circle, Johns Creek Cost: $7 More info: ac.america.cry.org

CIVILIAN RESPONSE TO ACTIVE SHOOTER EVENTS

What: This class will teach you best practices when dealing with an active shooter event. Everyone is welcome, except young children, parental guidance is highly recommended.

When: Tuesday, March 20, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek More information and registration: facebook.com/pg/johnscreekpd/events

LINDA MCCAIN COMMUNITY MEETING

What: District 5 board member and Vice President Linda McCain will hold a community meeting to keep residents informed about issues and give them a chance to comment.

When: Tuesday, March 20, 9:30 p.m.

Where: Findley Oaks Elementary Schools, 5880 Findley Chase Drive, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

“WHY DID JEFFERSON DAVIS FIRE JOE JOHNSTON”

What: Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents on select Wednesday nights. This lecture is hosted by Stephen Davis.

When: Wednesday, March 21, 7-9 p.m.

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

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What: This play follows four mentally handicapped men living under the supervision of an earnest but increasingly burned out social worker named Jack.

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What: Receive a free screening of the most commonly diagnosed cancer: skin cancer. Spanish interpreters available upon request. Appointments required.

When: Thursday, March 22, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Northside Hospital Forsyth Cancer Institute, 1100 Northside Forsyth Drive, Suite 140, Cumming.

More info: 404-531-4444 What: Enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the gardens and historic plants on the grounds of Barrington Hall.

When: Every Monday, through Sept.

24, 9:30 a.m.

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

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “MARY POPPINS”

What: Come see the classic tale, with new songs and additional lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.

When: March 15-16, 7 p.m.; March 17, 3 p.m.

Where: Centennial High School Auditorium, 9310 Scott Rd, Roswell Cost: $15 for adults, $10 for students More info and tickets: chstheatrebooktix.com

“BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”

What: Based on the Academy Awardwinning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman.

When: March 15-17, times vary Where: Cambridge High School Auditorium, 2845 Bethany Bend, Milton Cost: $10-15 More info and tickets: cambridgehs. seatyourself.biz

RETURN TO OLD IRELAND

What: The 155-voice chorus of The Michael O’Neal Singers and step dancers from the Burke Connolly Academy of Irish Dance will take you on a journey to ‘Old Ireland.’

When: Friday, March 16, 8-9:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $18 More info and tickets: mosingers.com

What: Musical. Miss Nelson’s class is the worst-behaved in the whole school.

But the students are in for a surprise when Miss Nelson is replaced by a scary substitute teacher.

When: March 3, 10 and 17; times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $10 More info and tickets: get.org What: Set in 1930s Paris, the show features four tenors, two wives, three girlfriends and a stadium full of screaming fans.

When: Through March 18, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $12 More info and tickets: get.org

PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGAMABOBS

What: This is the 6th Annual Juried Show by the Roswell Fine Arts Alliance.

When: Jan. 27 through April 2, times vary Where: Arts Center East Gallery, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: rfaa.org

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: “WORD AND IMAGES”

What: The exhibit will convey the different stages in a woman’s life through the theme “Lies, Truth and Heart.”

When: Feb. 13-March 30, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: MOVE IT! TO IMPROVE IT!

What: This class is designed for individuals who are active with a limited amount of mobility and looking for a low impact fitness option.

When: Friday, March 17, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075

AP PSCHOLOGY PRACTICE EXAM

What: Students will need to schedule a three hour block of time to take the practice exam.

When: Saturday, March 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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

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Carlos Laverde, ACB’s Atlanta market president, is pleased to announce that that bank will serve as title sponsor for the Johns Creek’s Torch Run again this year.

The Johns Creek Torch Run is organized by the Johns Creek Police Department in support of Special Olympics Georgia. The 5K event, which will take place at 8AM on Saturday, April 14th at Shakerag Park, is a dog, stroller and walker-friendly run. It’s also a USATF certified course, which makes it a Peachtree Road Race qualifier. “Partnering with the local police department on this worthy fundraiser is both a great honor and a fun community event. It fits well with our commitment to invest in Johns Creek.”

Corporal Tyler Seymour and others on the Johns Creek police staff first organized the event four years ago.

“We started this fundraiser because

we wanted to support the mission of Special Olympics. “We are grateful for American Commerce Bank and their commitment to the top sponsorship level again this year. It says a lot about the bank’s commitment to be a real community partner”.

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Come to Big Orange Country for Design Matters! Camp Design Matters! Camp at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, July 15-21, is for all rising high school students who believe design transforms the world.

Come immerse in architecture, interior architecture and design and learn about the built environment and your place in it. about the built environment, design thinking and careers in design and who believe design is everywhere and in everything. Here, you’ll see that design impacts what we see, use and experience, and you’ll learn how you can make your mark.

The best part is: No design experience is required.

At Design Matters! Camp, you’ll spend some time in lectures (not too many), and you’ll get to design in the studios (a lot) used by students in the College of Architecture and Design, visit architectural sites in the region (and learn why they’re important in our world) and use advanced technology in our award-winning Art + Architecture Building and Fab Lab (digital skills will set you apart).

DM!C also gives you a glimpse of college life and the culture of camaraderie in a design college. Plus you’ll be in Big Orange Country, so as an honorary Volunteer, you will spend time on UT’s amazing campus and get to engage in a long-standing student tradition: Painting the famous UT Rock.

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HNS ACADEMY SPORTS CAMP: Educate, elevate, & empower our youth HNS Academy is an innovative organization that educates, elevates and empower our Youth for success.

Our vision has lead us to Weekly Camps with an agenda that starts from 9am to 5pm. During that process youth will learn the importance of stretching (injury prevention), doing proper basketball drills to help them succeed.

They will learn how to become better players and teammates on and off the basketball courts and also teach them to bounce back after a lost and encourage their teammates to keep pushing to do better and learning the importance to work out on their own in order to get better when no one is watching and so much more. All under the instruction of former international basketball Hall of Famer Coach Sam Hines.

HNS accepts both boys and girls.

We will separate them according to age and skill set and make sure each child is challenged during each drill. Players will understand that learning the game is a process. The more you put in, the more you get out of it. Our drills are designed to challenge your children each and every day. We are continuously developing workshops to prepare

them for sound decision making when prompted to deliver. Helping them to understand that their dreams can be achieved through participation, hard work and perseverance.

The mission of the HNS Academy and its summer camps is to allow teens to challenge themselves and try new things in a safe environment. Our summer camps gives youth the time to rebuild and restore and replenish their social skills with other youth moving in the same direction with the same goals.

Our esteem staff strives to make everyone happy and comfortable without compromising the Academy’s motto: “If no believes in you, Believe in yourself”.

When an issue is brought to our attention we handle with discretion quickly with love and care. We raise awareness of competition and its place in sports and life to help to motivate them not to give up. We have had parents and teachers thank us over and over again for filling in the gap, in knowing that helping to develop children leads better behavior and focus back into the classroom. When they discover they can do it, it gives them an instant feeling of high self-esteem.

Rosenbaum Family Quote: We are without a doubt big fans of the HNS Academy led by former basketball player and Hall of Famer Coach Samuel Hines. HNS motivates and connects with youths in such an inspirational way teaching them that life is about too much more than sports. Our children have improved as basketball players and their confidence has skyrocket. After friends watch our sons play a game, people often ask who taught your boys the game. We consistently point to the HNS Academy.

Rosenbaum Family.

Our Alumni’s have stated that in the last decade that they have witnessed

young men and women excel in their academics and chosen sports. Past participates are winning MVP Awards, helping their teams reach new mile stones, regional player selection, player of the week selection and academic acknowledgments. I am thrilled and excited to see the program working for one child at a time. Past participants will thank the program for our patience and tough love.

Come join the team of Celebrities, Athletes, Community Leaders and Parents at large that serve as mentors whose goal is to teach, inspire, motivate and press on with the deliverance of positive actions. We Welcome You!

2018 Annual Camp Expo

Saturday, April 14, 2018 10700 State Bridge Road • Johns Creek, Georgia

Curious about different camps?

Not sure what’s out there?

Come to the Expo and explore the options. All under one roof!

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HNS Academy

Summer Sports Camp (May 28 – August 3) • 8U – 15U Basketball Travel Basketball Teams (Spring/Fall) • Basketball Club After School Enrichment Program (Semester 1 & 2) • Private Training (Individual & Group)

Open to: Boys & Girls

Ages: 5 – 15

Lunch and snacks: Bring your own

Camp agenda:

Shooting, defensive & offensive, 3 on 3, 5 on 5, skills challenges & games

Time\Price:

$30 Savings if you register before the dead-line - Full Day: 9am – 3pm $150 - Half Day: 9am – 1pm $125 - Extended Stay: 3pm – 5pm: FREE

Camp includes:

- Additional activities: flag football, soccer, speed and agility training & chalk talk - Benefits: Guest visits by local leaders in the community to encourage being a student-athlete - Focused and fun coaching staff to help develop your child on and off the court CAMPERS will spend time making new friends, learning how to build their confidence, get in better shape, improve their basketball skills through fun competitive drills and games. During all weekly camps, basketball will be the primary sport taught, but campers will have 30 minutes or so to play other sports which helps in developing body control, hand eye coordination and more.

Location:

Please view the website for details

Limited space: 50 max / WEEK

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For more camp details, weekly agenda and registration, visit hoopsnsand.com

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A fun-filled summer of lacrosse LaxRats Summer Camps focus on improving each players overall lacrosse game from stick skills, to knowledge of the game, our camps will cover it all.

Our camps are for experienced players looking for more touches, younger players who want to continue to improve their game as well as new players who want to pick up the sport.

Camp will start off with stick work and skill work before getting to some competition events before lunch. After lunch the boys will go through stations working on all the important skills before getting into gameplay to end the day. Each day will build upon the day before with the hope that at the end of the week every player is comfortable getting on the field and ready to make an impact. Each day will end with camp giveaways to our competition winners and hardest working player of the day.

Our coaching staff is made up of young coaches who coach locally at high schools and played at the NCAA level. From goalie to attack we have a coach who has played the position who has a passion to help grow the game here in Georgia. LaxRats goal with every camp and clinic is to not only improve the players skills, but to help

grow their passion for the game and love to get on the field every chance they get.

Along with Summer Camps, Lax-

Rats also provides position specific clinics throughout the summer and fall and also field Summer Teams that play in 3 tournaments during a 6 week

season. You can find out more about what LaxRats has to offer the north Fulton lacrosse community by visiting our website laxratsllc.com.

LACROSSE SUMMER CAMP LaxRats Summer Camp is the perfect camp for players of Any and All Skill Levels. From the beginner picking up a stick for the first time to the experienced player looking to improve during the summer, our camp is the fit for you! Our young coaching staff always brings plenty of energy to the field and a passion to help grow the game in our area.

LaxRats Summer Camp @ Northview When: June 4-7 9:30am-1:30pm (Lunch @ 11:45) Where: Northview High School Who: Boys ages 8-16 Cost: $200 (Use code “Springbreak” to get $50 off before 4/9)

Register online today!

Typical Daily Schedule: 9:30- Lacrosse Specific Warmup 10:00- Station/Position Work 11:00- Pre Lunch Compeitions 11:45- Lunch 12:30- Skill Work

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Sunsational Summer Camp 2018

A summer of nature, learning & fun Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont delivers experiential outdoor learning for youth, adults and educators through programs that promote self-discovery, critical thinking and effective thinking. Tremont Institute welcomes all ages to step away from their daily routine to learn, reflect and grow while living in the heart of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Tremont offers in-depth summer youth experiences that foster an understanding of the beautiful Smoky Mountains and encourage a lifelong appreciation and stewardship of the environment. Imagine splashing around in an icy cold mountain stream, climbing ridges to an unbelievable view, or choosing from a variety of activities to discover nature through hands-on explorations, day hikes and crafts.

Find the program that is right for you or the young person in your life. Register online at www.gsmit.org.

Have your camper join us at McGinnis Woods this summer for our Sunsational Summer Camp 2018!

An amazing summer filled with fun themes, caring counselors, art, music, STEM activities, interesting weekly field trips and guest speakers, water play and lots of smiles has been designed for campers ages 4-13.

Camp begins May 29 and runs weekly themed sessions ending August 3.

Campers may attend individual weeks or the entire summer. Camp hours are from 9am-5pm daily at a cost of $225.00 weekly. Before and/or after camp care is available at an additional fee.

We will visit exciting destination including the Mayfield Dairy, Elachee Nature Center, Stars and Strikes, and Zoo Atlanta and enjoy daily activities including water slides, nature walks, STEM labs and group games in our full court, air conditioned gym. Our Specialty and Academic Camps offer a variety of educational classes to sharpen your camper’s skills and mind. Campers wanting to learn to cook, swim, experience a new sport, or act can do just that at McGinnis Woods!

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Six tips to help you manage kids’ screen time (NAPSI)—If any of the nearly 51 million schoolchildren in America today is someone you care about, you may find this information on kids and the internet quite intriguing.

To help your young students make the most of the online world while staying safe, heed these hints: 1. Share Space: Have a shared family computer in a common space. This lets you supervise your kids’ online time without hovering.

2. Limit Time: The length of an online session should match your child’s natural attention span. School-age kids’ brains can focus for about 30 minutes at a time, so they won’t really get much from sessions longer than that. A good idea is to set a schedule of computer time with dinner acting as a halftime.

3. Increase Freedom: Gradually give your children freedom to decide how to use the internet as they grow into teenagers. They will probably push for more freedom, a natural part of preparing for adulthood. Trust your teens to make good decisions and appropriately manage time online.

4. Turn To Technology: Everyone has preferred shows or spaces online and can watch anywhere via tablets and laptops. Instead of each family

member staking out his or her own corner of the house, encourage everyone to gather in one room. This encourages you to share online activities and encourages conversation. When possible, seek out shows or online sites that appeal to all family members so at least some online activities become shared experiences and a focus of learning with and from each other.

5. Be In Control: Use the computer system’s parental controls to manage kids’ access online and prevent accidental exposure to content for which your children aren’t ready. For example, the nation’s largest internet provider, Comcast, has new technology called Xfinity xFi that makes this easy.

6. Let Tools Help Teens: Teenagers need to prioritize and manage their time, making sure that a healthy amount of sleep, an “unplugged” family meal, and academic and family obligations come first. A tool such as Xfinity xFi can help by letting you set and manage scheduled Wi-Fi hours. You can also use it to monitor how often and when your teens are connected and, if they do spend too much time online, you can temporarily pause their Wi-Fi use.

Available to millions of Xfinity inter-

net users at no extra charge, the system provides a simple digital dashboard you can use to set up a Wi-Fi network, find a password, see which devices are connected, troubleshoot issues and set parental controls. It can all be con-

trolled via a mobile app, website and on the TV with a voice remote.

It also offers: • The ability to monitor activity so you can see who’s using your network and when they’re using it.

• A way to see all connected devices and nickname them for easy reference.

• Personal profiles and a way to assign devices to individuals.

• Text alerts whenever new devices join your home network.

• The ability to instantly pause Wi-Fi access on your home network, by device or by user, for 30 minutes, an hour, two hours or until you unpause it.

• A troubleshoot mechanism so you can see when devices are not working properly and get advice on how to fix them.

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Day Camps Horse

Willow South Riding School, Celebrating 18 years of excellence in riding! Johns Creek location with INDOOR ARENA. We offer all levels of instruction. Ages 5-12. 9am-1pm.

Learn to ride in a fun, safe program with skilled instructors and experienced horses. www.willowsouth.com. $375 includes camp shirt and horse show! Send email to willowsouth@gmail.com. Sign up early to reserve your spot! June 4-8; June 11-15, June 18-22; June 25-29; July 9-13, July 1620; July 23-27, July 30-August 3

Recreation and Parks

Alpharetta Recreation and Parks… where your family’s SUMMER FUN begins!

Camp adventures include Art Exploration, Instructional Sports, Babysitter Boot Camp, SporTykes, and Specialty Camps (cheer, dance, gymnastics, tennis, LEGO/STEM).

One-week or multi-day sessions offered for tots, youth, or teens. Camp dates/times/ costs vary. Also available: Camp Happy Hearts (for children with mild disabilities), Summer Day Camp at Wills Park, and Public Safety Kid’s Camp. Youth recreation classes continue during spring and summer too!

Choose from cupcake decorating, harps, karate, outdoor adventures, teen drawing/ art portfolio, tree climbing, swimming lessons, and more! Activities held at various locations in Alpharetta. For info: 678-2976100. To browse 2018 Spring/Summer Recreation Guide or to enroll, visit www. alpharetta.ga.us/recreation.

Rowing

Looking For a New Sport? Come join St Andrew Rowing Club and learn how to row or improve your existing skills. For rising 6th through 12th graders interested in learning boat handling and rowing techniques.

Our smaller environment ensures smaller groups, more time on the water, and more one-on-one time with our excellent coaches.

All on the Chattahoochee River in Roswell.

Camps run 6/11-7/28.

Intro to Rowing I: One week Camp for beginners. AM and PM sessions available for $160/session; full day camps for $300/ week.

Adv Intro to Rowing: Two week AM camps for those who have completed an Intro program, $300/session.

Visit www.standrewrowing.com for more information and to register!

Atlanta Junior Rowing Association in Roswell offers a one-week Spring Break Camp, April 2-6 and seven one-week Summer Camps during June and July.

During each introductory camp, participants will learn about the fundamentals of rowing, equipment, terminology, and safety of moving boats on and off the water. We incorporate a basic workout program and everyone will learn how to row on the beautiful Chattahoochee River!

No prerequisites! Camps are co-ed for ages 12-18. Returning campers from previous sessions will continue to develop throughout the summer. Discounts are

available for multiple sessions! Check out our full summer schedule at www.ajracrew. com, or email us ajra.information@gmail. com.

Science

Science Camp X-TREME conducted

by High Touch-High Tech, Inc. since 1994. Degreed professionals instruct fun science from CSI discoveries, Robotics, Bugs & Rockets, to Fossils, Flowers, Space,& Volcanoes- Your older child can experience science coming to life in the fields of Chemistry, Physics, Light, Sound, and Electrical energy. Does your younger child like dinosaurs, gemstones, animals, and chemical reactions? Then our age appropriate camps are for them. Also, all ages have daily STEM activities and Tech lab visits. TECH LAB with LEGO WeDo™ and Mindstorm EV3™ Robotics, Bloxels™ video game design, Virtual Reality, Tablet apps, laptops, circuits, Dash and Dot™ robots, Hotwheels™, Hexbugs™ and more!

Completed K-5, 9am-3pm. 770-667-9443.

Locations: Roswell, Cumming, Marietta, Lawrenceville, Vinings, and Dunwoody. www.sciencemadefunatl.net

Sports

LaxRats Summer Camps are a great option for any player who wants to improve their game. The Summer is a great time to either pick up the sport or continue to improve your fundamentals. LaxRats Summer Camps run 9:30-1:30 with a 45 min lunch at 11:30. The morning session will be drill work and station work with the afternoon being gameplay. Our coaches will bring plenty of energy to the field to help your son improve his game!

When: June 4-7 9:30am-1:30pm Where: Northview High School Who: Boys ages 8-16 Cost: $200 (Use code “Springbreak” before April 8th to save $50) Register: laxratsllc.com (under Camps and Clinics Tab) 2018 HNS Summer Basketball Camp: HNS will educate, elevate and empower campers with our camp fun activities. Daily routine will consist of warmups, shooting technique, offensive & defensive principals and so much more. Full court and half court drills and games will be played throughout the week. HNS is open for boys and girls from 5 – 15 years of age. Campers will be divided up according to age group and/or skill set. Experienced staffers will come from local high schools and colleges.

HNS offers Spring / Winter Travel Basketball for 8 to 15-year-old boys. www.hoopsnsand. com

Overnight Camps

Academics

A tradition since 1919, Exeter Summer has grown to welcome approximately 750 students from more than 40 states and 50 countries each summer. The diversity of our students and faculty combined with Phillips Exeter Academy’s friendly atmosphere

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creates an environment encouraging students to undertake new challenges.

In the five weeks of academic study, athletics, and personal exploration, you’ll experience the student-centered learning style we call Harkness. Students have full access to the Academy’s campus and its unparalleled academic buildings, library, physical education facilities and art spaces.

The UPPER SCHOOL program is for rising 10-12th-graders; the ACCESS EXETER program is for rising 8-9th-graders. This will be our 100th summer! Apply online www. exeter.edu/summer.

Georgia

Camp Woodmont on Lookout Mtn in NW GA is a traditional, overnight camp for boys & girls ages 6–14. Just 2 hours from Atlanta, Camp Woodmont features horseback riding, high-ropes, climbing, sports, dance, crafts, canoeing, archery & more!

Founded in 1981, Camp Woodmont is the perfect place to build lifelong friendships and everlasting memories.

Our deep-seeded traditions, close family atmosphere and caring counselors make campers feel secure, welcome & reassured!

Counselors are college-age and live in the cabins with the campers. Our camp program is very well-suited to first-time campers.

Come tour the camp at our Open House May 20, 2018 from 2-5 pm. 423-472-6070 or go to www.campwoodmont.com Strong Rock Camp is a place our campers call “home” and everyone is family.

A co-ed Christian camp in the northeast Georgia mountains offering 6-day mini and 13-day main sessions for 1st-11th graders.

Our mature, talented, service-oriented staff are the role models parents, and especially campers, are looking for. Unconditional love and acceptance help every camper be known. We build confident, independent kids through a wide range of activities, including horseback riding, archery, riflery, canoeing, climbing, swimming, outdoor living skills, super science, dance, drama, arts and crafts, team sports, tumbling, fishing and rocketry. In Cleveland, Georgia, 1.5hrs from Atlanta and 20 min from the end of 400. 706-348-1533. www. strongrockcamp.com

North Carolina

Don’t miss out on the chance to spend a week at the beach and discover the amazing world of modern marine science with UNCW MarineQuest’s summer programs! Conduct field-based scientific investigations at the beach, marsh, fouling docks, and/or on a research vessel. Develop the tools to become a modern marine scientist while kayaking, snorkeling, boogie boarding, or scuba diving. Discover your leadership potential while engaging in coastal service projects.

MarineQuest is more than just another day at the beach! One-week camps available for ages 4-17 and overnight camps for ages 9-17. Want to dive deeper? Two-week OCEANS program (ages 15-16) or threeweek Oceans-17 program (age 17)! Learn more at uncw.edu/marinequest

Special Needs

Aerie Experiences Summer Camps (Coed, 8-adult) provides clinically

prescriptive, grand adventures for children, teens and their families. Our 9th summer’s multi-Southeastern state adventures include camps on our working cattle ranch, a mountain high adventure week and a family camp week. Our 2:1 camper- to-staff ratio and over half of our direct care staff holding Masters Degrees or PHD’s helps us cater each trip to the individual needs and growth of each child. Common diagnosis include: Autism, Aspergers, NLD, LD, OCD, anxiety and ADHD. Specialty diets, treatment planning and all gear are included. Aerie also offers weekend and evening programs year-round for children and adults. www. aerieexperiences.com, 404-285-0467, mdweneta@aerieexperiences.com Camp SAY combines the highest-quality, traditional summer camp experience with comprehensive activities and innovative programs that empower young people who stutter (ages 8-18). Our 2-week, American Camp Association (ACA)-accredited, sleepaway camp helps kids & teens who stutter build self-confidence, communication skills and friendships. Summer 2018 dates are July 30th-August 13th (shortened stays are available). Camp SAY is hosted at a new, state-of-the art facility, in the Pocono Mountains, PA. Sliding Scale tuition & travel are available, and chaperoned group flights are offered from the Southeast to Camp SAY. Learn more: CampSAY.org, or contact Meg@ SAY.org, 646.735.1559. Enjoy a Camp SAY video from actor Paul Rudd & other camp videos at: campsay.org/parents.

Tennessee

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Chattahoochee boys soccer has a target on its back as one of the top programs in the state, but head coach Les Meenan said that pressure is no match for the demand the team imposes on itself.

“The only pressure we feel is the pressure we put on ourselves,” Meenan said.

The Cougars are aware they are going to get their opponent’s best play every contest, thanks in part to their imposing list of accomplishments in recent years.

Five games into the 2018 campaign, Chattahoochee is 56-5-3 in the region since 2015. The Cougars have won three straight region titles, doing

so with an unblemished, 28-0 record.

They have made three straight trips to the playoffs, including a semifinals appearance in 2016 and captured the 2017 Class 6A state championship.

The Cougars squad appreciates the success, and the team continually strives to keep that momentum going, Meenan said.

The Cougars (3-0-2) will look to continue their impressive reign this season with much of last year’s standouts returning to the pitch.

Senior center-back Christopher Spaid, attacker Mikey Janowitz, midfielder Ryan Kapper highlight the returners for Hooch. Also returning is senior goalkeeper Jack Corrigan, but he has yet to make an appearance this year.

Corrigan, who was also the starting

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continue reign this season quarterback for Hooch’s football team in 2017, suffered a gruesome leg break late in the season that has kept him on the sidelines for the Cougars’ opening games.

Stepping up to replace Corrigan is Jerricho Trujillo. “[Trujillo] has played well for us with [Corrigan] out,” Meenan said. “He’s kept us in a few games. He’s more of a reaction keeper where Jack comes out and commands the box. Once Jack is back, I think he will relish the competition for the starting role.”

Defense was paramount to the Cougars’ state title run last season, and Meenan said his back line has performed well so far this year. The Cougars have allowed four goals in five games.

“The defense is doing well, but we’re still trying to get that fluidity moving forward,” he said.

Meenan said his team is still trying to work out its attack this season, but

he has been generally pleased with his offense and the goal-scoring of Janowitz.

Hooch’s seniors will look to continue their streak of region championships, with a challenging 7-AAAAAA schedule that includes Centennial (4-1-3), Cambridge (8-0), Johns Creek (6-1) and Alpharetta (6-1).

“I think it’s one of the toughest regions in the state,” Meenan said. “But those challenging game set you up for the playoffs.”

The Cougars are 2-0 to start 7-AAAAAA play with wins over Northview and North Atlanta.

The only particular focus set for his team in the early stages of the season is playing a full 80 minutes, Meenan said.

“We have to focus our effort on the field,” he said. “We never really seemed to get out of first gear against North Atlanta.”

Hooch hosts Columbus this Friday before returning to region play against Alpharetta on March 20.

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