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Founders Day Parade celebrates community

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The 10th annual Founders Day Parade marks a milestone in the city's history. The Seed & Feed Abominable Band adds its own special color to the event. Read more, Pages 46 – 47.

City holds annual tree lighting at Newtown Park ►►page 48

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Father, daughter killed in Roswell crash Car collides with stone mailboxes

ROSWELL, Ga. — A Roswell father and daughter were killed Monday morning, Nov. 28 after their car crashed into two mailboxes. The pair had been traveling northbound on King Road, near Cox road, around 1:20 a.m. that morning, when the black Ford Mustang the father had been driving left the roadway for unknown reasons and hit a stone mailbox. The crash destroyed the mailbox and plowed the car directly into another nearby stone mailbox. The driver, 52-year-old Robert “Stephen” Smith, died at the scene. His daughter, 21-year-old Sydney Smith, had been sitting in the front seat and was ejected upon impact.

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Man arrested for hitting 10-year-old boy JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man was arrested Nov. 21 for first degree cruelty to children, simple assault, criminal trespass and possession of marijuana. Police responded to an incident that took place the previous day at an apartment complex at Bristol Court where a man allegedly assaulted a 10-year-old boy.

She was transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries and later died. The family dog, who had also been in the car, was also killed in the crash. “It’s a very sad story and unusual situation,” said Roswell Public Information Officer Lisa Holland. “We still don’t know what caused the crash.” Police do not yet know how fast the car was going. A specialized unit that responds to fatality accidents is investigating the incident. A GoFundMe page has been set up for the remaining family members, including Sydney’s sister and mother, at gofundme.com/82-the-smith-family. –Julia Grochowski

The boy, along with his friends, had been playing in the parking lot, when the boy fell off of his scooter. The scooter kept rolling and ran into a parked car. A resident, 39-year-old Cornelius Currie, came out of a nearby building and confronted the boy. He allegedly began yelling and cursing at the boy, shattered the boy’s cellphone by throwing it on the ground, pushed the boy down and punched him multiple times in the chest. The boy said that he did not have any bruises from the altercation, because he had been wearing a large coat with lots of layers. Police did see a scratch on the left side of the boy’s neck.

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CORRECTION: In the recent article on Eagle Scout awards, two of the Scout projects were inadvertently switched. The projects should have been listed as done by these Scouts: Griffin Gilder, from Troop 69, sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a large retaining wall to help prevent erosion at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. Rama Sambatur, from Troop 69, sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, whose project was the collection of over 600 puzzles for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Hospitals.

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Vicarage Way, Johns Creek, was arrested Nov. 15 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding and failure to maintain lane. ►► Eiman Zarrinhonar, 29, of Admirals Point Circle, Dawsonville, was arrested Nov. 17 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and speeding. ►► Lisa L. Jones, 50, of Fourth Rail Lane, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 11 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Reymond C. Edwards, 25, of Spring Creek Lane, Atlanta, was arrested Nov. 11 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and speeding. ►► Erik Louis Miller, 48, of Brighton Lake Drive, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 11 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and speeding. ►► Newman Floyd Bowden, 73, of Oak Forest Drive, Dawsonville,

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What is Blended Vision? By Niraj Desai, M.D.

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Undoubtedly, many folks in their 40’s who were previously unburdened by funny contraptions fashioned from glass and steel (aka glasses!) have painfully realized the limitations of the human visual system with ageing. Their ability to see near, far and everything in between begins to betray them and they awake one day wishing that their arms could grow just a few inches longer or, perhaps, that they could have a selfie stick fashioned as a book holder permanently attached to their arms (or perhaps, not). Funny or not, it is a real issue that affects patients as they turn the midlife corner.

The human visual system as an inherent ability to focus on near objects by a mechanism called ‘accommodation’. This begins to slow down in our 40’s and comes to a screeching halt around 60 years of age. For centuries then, your good eye doctor has been available to prescribe magnifying glasses so you may finish at long last , sew those newborn blankets and beat those crossword puzzles! That is all fine and well, but can you improve upon this concept of magnifying glasses when it is time for cataract surgery?

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Yes, is the short answer. Though, beyond the scope of this article, there are a variety of options to help with the goal of unaided near or intermediate vision such as multifocal IOLs, monovision and blended vision. Let us focus on blended vision here. When a cataract is removed, whether you are far-sighted, near sighted or just a perfect specimen of optical humanity, ie no need for distance glasses, you lose your ability to focus within a 2-3 foot range. This can be addressed, however, with some planning and thought. One of the well received and well tolerated options for patients opting for insurance covered single vision implants at the time of cataract surgery is blended vision. Instead of defaulting both eyes for distance and, thereby, sacrificing all near and mid range focusing ability, the non-dominant eye is purposefully targeted to mid range vision. This allows a significant increase in functional vision during day to day tasks such as cooking, grocery shopping, playing sports, seeing the instrument panel when driving, working at the computer etc. Glasses are still sometimes necessary for reading fine print, but tablets such as the iPad with font expansion at your fingertips have done away with even this exception for many patients. Even patients with significant astigmatism can benefit from blended vision if they have toric IOLs implanted. By focusing the dominant eye, which some patients know as their ‘shooting eye’ or ‘aiming eye’, at distance, you cover the brain’s desire to have the dominant eye focus well at distance. The non-dominant eye then, is focused at a mid range target generally ~ 3 feet away or as desired by the patient. Alone, this eye then will not have the same sharpness as the dominant eye will at distance as it is focused on more near targets, but with both eyes open the vision is seamless from midrange and beyond. It imparts a tremendous ability to a visual system that is, otherwise, dependent on bifocals or progressives to function. Blended vision is not for everyone, but has shown great success in a large group of patients. Some caveats to consider are the need for over the counter glasses to read small print, possible haloes at night when driving and time needed to adapt to this new vision for some patients. In summary, cataract surgery has advanced in many ways and through careful planning and consultation, the patient may attain lifelong benefits by procedures such as blended vision.

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City Council seeks to register neglected slave cemetery By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Macedonia African Methodist Church on Medlock Bridge Road is no more, but the Johns Creek City Council has decided to take up the cause of preserving the cemetery on the property that still exists. At the Nov. 28 City Council workshop, the council took up the question of what to do about the Macedonia Cemetery, and the resounding answer from councilmembers was to stabilize it, preserve it and work to get it placed on the Register of Historic Places. Councilman Bob Gray said the city should see to it the property is placed on the National Register of Historic Places. “The South, Georgia, Atlanta, they seem [generally] to bury its history, not preserve it,” Gray said. “It’s just awful what is happening to these cemeteries in Johns Creek that have such tremendous history. “This one in particular has compelling history. It’s tied into the Civil War in significant ways, it’s tied into slavery and it’s tied into the founding fathers of Johns Creek,” Gray said. Once Gray got to talking with an assistant principal interested in the area’s history. “She was not even aware of this site. I was amazed,” he said. “Schools will take long bus field trips to get to state historical sites, yet here is the city’s plantation and slave history and it gets ignored.” “Imagine what we could do for students if they could come to sites in our town. When you can stand there and feel and touch history, it brings it to life.” Gray said he would like to see a preservation plan “immediately to prevent further erosion of the property.” Mayor Mike Bodker said the city

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The 2-acre site is heavily wooded, but it shows signs of having been a home to vagrants and as a place of neglect. is limited in what it can do right away because the city does not own the land and it is not clear who does. The title is not clear and the church at that location no longer exists. The mayor said he agrees the city should explore and exploit its history. But he cautioned against taking on the care and maintenance of the property. “Those are all things that we can do. But the jumping off point comes down to whether we want to get into the cemetery maintenance business or not,” Bodker said. There are other cemeteries that are in much the same situation as Macedonia, and it’s a “slippery slope” to start down that path that would lead to more properties, he said. Councilwoman Stephanie Endres said this was a special case. “We have a short-term issue first, because we cannot afford to let [Macedonia] to decay any further. We’re losing history by the day, and it’s been sitting there for 10 years now,” Endres said. With everything that Fulton County

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did, they pretty much walked away from it after we became a city.” Gray said he would like to see the cemetery put back in its original condition, not only to show respect but also have an educational aspect and park qualities. “We are developing pocket parks in the city. This could be similar in many ways to those,” he said. A Georgia Department of Transportation archeologist has already identified some 53-plus graves and has identified 47 of the graves by name, he said. In all, there are 16 sites in Johns Creek eligible for National Register. The Macedonia Cemetery was largely forgotten and overgrown until the 1990s when a developer sought to put commercial buildings on the site. Residents of adjoining St.Ives brought the cemetery’s existence to the attention of the Fulton County Commission, and that scuttled any development. Fulton then commissioned a 1996 Georgia Historic Resource Survey for its association with African-American ethnic heritage. The property where the cemetery is was part of a larger plantation owned by George Morgan Waters in the early 19th century. Fulton County went further and took over maintenance of the cemetery up until Johns Creek incorporated. It appears the land where the cemetery is located was deeded to the Macedonia Methodist African church in 1867 and the earliest marked headstone in the cemetery dates to 1900 with the latest marked grave site dated 1976.

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Price leaves scramble for congressional seat Chance at Washington gives local politicians pause By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON – The selection of U.S. Rep. Tom Price by President-Elect Donald Trump to head up the Department of Health and Human Services leaves a conspicuous void for the 6th District Congressional seat – one that has not gone unnoticed by North Fulton elected officials. And the chance to run for a congressional seat that has no incumbent is a tempting political plum for any politically savvy politico in the Sixth District. “A congressional seat like this is like Halley’s Comet,” said state Sen. Brandon Beach. “It only comes around every 12 or 14 years.” Beach is one of the names that has come up for the office since Trump announced Price was his choice for a cabinet position. But his is by no means the only one. The stars have aligned, and more than a half-dozen present and past Republican office holders are on the short list to get in the race. The Sixth District was always the province of the Georgia Republican Party since Rep. Newt Gingrich in the 1990s. Democrats had tried to redistrict Gingrich out of office since the 1980s, but each time he was redistricted he made it a red district – and often the districts that surrounded his. Gingrich wound up in 1992 in what is largely the present-day Sixth District composed mostly of North Fulton County, parts of Cobb County and a bit of north DeKalb County. He was followed by Johnny Isakson who held the post until he was elected senator in 2006. Price became the first North Fulton Republican to claim the seat in 2006 and has defeated all challengers six times. He has continuously risen in the ranks of the Republican Party on Capitol Hill and serves now as chairman of the House Budget Committee. Despite his landslide victory in the 2016 election in November, Price has indicated he will accept his place in the Trump cabinet. The Sixth District is a post that not only has been one of leadership but one that has led to higher office. It is small wonder that the best and brightest of the Sixth District Republicans are interested in the soon-to-be-vacant post.

Price’s possible replacements Top of the List Karen Handel Jan Jones Brandon Beach Rusty Paul Judson Hill Dark Horses Betty Price Liz Hausmann Chuck Martin Brad Raffensperger John Albers

The front-runners in no particular order are: Karen Handel – Handel has run three statewide campaigns, winning as the first Republican secretary of state. She lost a runoff to Nathan Deal in the 2010 gubernatorial race, and then lost the primary for Senate Handel in 2014. But Handel has a multi-county network of support that would be hard to match and a clean record for getting the job done as Fulton County Commission Chairwoman. She is also a close political ally of Price which could count for a lot if he were to endorse her. Sources close to her say she is giving another race “a hard look.” Georgia House Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones – Jones is a product of Milton politics and has shown herself to be a savvy politician rising to the position of speaker pro tem of the Georgia House of RepresentaJones tives. She would be a tough opponent in a race where the most votes in the race are in North Fulton. But she also has the most to lose by resigning to run for Congress. She is the state’s first

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The problem with history

The death of conventional wisdom It’s been a banner year for the irrational. Let’s start with a few examples: LeBron James left Miami for his hometown of Cleveland and led the NBA team to a title James carr despite being down Guest Columnist news@appenmediagroup.com 3-1 in the finals to Golden State, who set the record for the most wins in a season. The win ended Cleveland’s 52-year championship drought in all sports, which spanned 147 seasons. Bernie Sanders, a 75-year old Jewish man who self-identifies as a democratic socialist, became the first non-Christian to win a primary in the United States as he smashed records for individual donors, largely by connecting with people about one-third his age. SnapChat, a social media app that lets people easily talk with friends, view Live Stories from around the world, and explore news, is valued at over $20 billion. Britain voted to leave the European Union despite “leave” never leading in the polls, causing the prime minister to resign immediately. It was quickly followed by the leader of the “leave” movement’s resignation, who is now looking to move to the United States. Chance The Rapper, one of the most popular young artists in the world who has made millions despite giving all of his music away for free, got the Grammys to rewrite their rules to remove a clause stating music must be sold to be eligible for an award. The Chicago Cubs broke a 108year championship curse by winning a World Series in the bottom of the 10th inning following a rain delay in what was heralded as one of the greatest

playoff games ever. Donald Trump, a businessman and reality TV star without political experience who refused to release his tax returns, beat 16 Republicans and one of the most powerful Democrats in history to become President of the United States. Marijuana is recreationally legal for one in five Americans, a tax on sugary drinks was instituted in five cities, and minimum wage increased in 15 states. The economy grew without increasing the amount of carbon we put into the environment for the first time since the dawn of the Industrial Age. If you’d made any of those predictions five years ago, you’d have been laughed at harder than Democratic Congressman Keith Ellison was on CNN when he predicted a Trump presidency during the primaries (the video speaks volumes about our country and state of cable news). We are living in a new era -- perhaps marked by the passing of so many legendary figures, from Prince to Florence Henderson. The rash of new policies, political leaders, cultural staples and, yes, sports champions, signals a radical shift in direction and perspective. That makes conventional wisdom lethal because there isn’t any convention. Just take a look back at 2016. The point is, there has never been a better time during our lives to accomplish your dreams by doubling down on what you believe in and refusing to cave under the weight of somebody else’s rationale. In a new era, the rules have yet to be defined. Define them. Heading into 2017, you might feel like you’re in a drought, down 3-1 in the playoffs, or that all the odds are against you. It’s the perfect time to take your shot.

The problem with history is that it is so hard to see while it is happening. It is difficult to recognize the nuances or even the macro paradigm shifts as they are occurring. Ray appen Usually it’s Publisher ray@appenmediagroup.com “too late” once we actually see the change. A great current example is the complete misfire by the Democratic Party in this election in missing the groundswell upheaval and the disenfranchisement from existing social and political norms in Middle America and in other segments of our country. It wasn’t that they misread the situation; they didn’t even see a situation to misread. Now, looking back at recent history, everyone is an expert on what the party did wrong and how to repair the damage. Another example of failing to recognize history in the making — a historical one — would be the rise of National Socialism in Germany prior to World War II and its progeny — the fascism that would spread throughout Europe like a plague until Germany’s defeat. The abrupt collapse of the Soviet Union without a shot being fired in 1991 is another example of history no one saw until it actually happened. I am not sure which reality is worse — the cliche that “those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it” or simply the failure to recognize “the big picture” macro trends in advance — when there is no history extant to teach us. Today it doesn’t take much of an intellect to recognize that we are in a period of great political upheaval — both worldwide and domestically. The ascent of liberal democratic governments built upon foundations of rule of law, open societies, individual rights and functioning constitutions seems to have crested. Now parts of the world seem to be cycling in the direction of conservative authoritarian or military regimes characterized by diminishing individual rights, failing constitutions, nationalistic ideologies, usually the complete subjugation of independent news media and rule of force. Turkey, Russia, Iran, and Egypt come to mind. Turkey, until about 10 years ago, was a beacon of light for democracy. Now it is the poster child of “democracies in trouble.” In 2013 a failed military coup to overthrow the demo-

Turkey, until about 10 years ago, was a beacon of light for democracy. Now it is the poster child of “democracies in trouble.” cratically elected government resulted in the jailing of thousands of members of the military, the judiciary, teachers, police forces and news media employees by Prime Minister — now “President” — Recep Erdogan. Turkey currently ranks as the No. 1 country in the world in terms of incarcerated journalists. Additionally, social media outlets including Facebook and Twitter and apps including WhatsApp are either blocked or are under heavy government censure. Of note, during the upheaval Erdogan’s ruling party — the AKP — exerted pressure on companies that wanted to do business with the government to purchase media properties that could be counted on to faithfully report news the government wanted disseminated. The status of the news media postcoup is dismal. According to Turkish journalist Erol Oneeroglu, “There is no more critical journalism, 90 percent of the free press is destroyed directly or indirectly. Investigative journalism is considered treason. Journalism has been stolen by the government.” So history moves in cycles and the current cycle is not a good one. The good news however, is that as long as the fundamental institutions of democracies remain intact — those that facilitate and maintain effective “rule of law” — the courts, the constitutions, the elections apparatus — then the political cycles will occur and fundamental rights and core viability of the democracy will survive. As long as there is a free and independent press, one that is trusted by the public, democracies can survive. As long as the public’s trust and confidence in the veracity and credibility of its democratic institutions remains intact, democracy will survive political cycles. History says democracies will make it thru this period intact. Time will tell.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Join the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra in its 11th annual Christmas Gala Holiday Pops Concert Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016 at 8 p.m. The event takes place in the sanctuary of Johns Creek United Methodist Church. The festive concert featuresthe entire orchestra with: â&#x20AC;˘ The Christmas Gala Chorus, â&#x20AC;˘ Johns Creek Chorale, â&#x20AC;˘ Jeremy Rush, Organist, â&#x20AC;˘ And Guest Host Russ Spencer, TV News Anchor for FOX 5 Atlanta.

If you go What: Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra presents Symphony Holiday Pops Concert Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek 30097 When: Saturday, Dec. 17, 8 p.m. Tickets: Adults $32; Seniors (55+) $27, Students & Children $16. Group Rates Available, all credit cards accepted. More info: johnscreeksymphony.org, email info@johnscreeksymphony.org or call 678-748-5802

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BOSTON – A community holding its breath as 1-year-old Baby Raven Raines underwent complicated heart surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital can breathe easier now. The surgery has given the child born with multiple heart defects a heart to match her smile – perfect. Calling from Boston, her maternal grandmother Nell Estes said doctors told her Raven has a fully repaired heart now and is doing beautifully. “She should have a full recovery from her heart problems. We are just so thankful. She went into her surgery at 7 a.m. and came out at 4:30 p.m. Dr. Chris Baird was just wonderful,” Estes said. One of the biggest problems for Raven was one of her heart ventricles was just not functioning. Now it works fine, she said. “We still need prayers for a good recovery. But now it looks like it will be weeks instead of months,” she said. Baby Raven has spent almost her entire short life in hospitals battling not only her heart defects but a damaged spine. The heart problems have always been the first priority for her care. “She still has a long way to go, but the biggest mountain is behind us now. Her spinal problem is not so severe,” Estes said. The child has been through so much but has a happy but thoughtful disposition that immediately melts the hearts of all who meet her. Despite her problems, she loves to interact with people. Estes said she was smiling on her way to surgery. Raven Nell Raines was born Dec. 10, 2015, with critical heart defects at

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Northside-Forsyth Hospital. She was quickly transported to the Sibley Heart Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston. There she had three open-heart surgeries in the first four months of her life. More complications have followed, but she has come through them all. By the time she was 8 months old, Baby Raven had spent all but three weeks of her life in the hospital. In August, Egleston doctors discovered she had another problem inside her heart. This time it would require highly specialized surgery for Baby Raven – something doctors here had never attempted. So in December she flew to Boston Children’s Hospital for yet another open-heart surgery with her parents Ruthie and Mike Raines. Estes also made the trip, but she will be returning to Alpharetta now. “We have had so much help from so many people. Stonecreek Church was simply amazing. It has been a real outpouring of love from so many people,” she said. “We have every reason to be optimistic now.”

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Tickets: Adults $32; Seniors (55+) $27; Students/ Children $16. Group Rates Available. All seats general admission. Venue: Johns Creek United Methodist Church 11180 Medlock Bridge Rd., Johns Creek, GA 30097

woman speaker pro tem, but she could also wind up as Georgia’s first woman governor. Brandon Beach – Beach is a state senator, former Alpharetta City Council member and has served on the Ga. Department of Transportation Board. He has a lot of savvy and a wide net of political associates who would support Beach his candidacy. He too faces a decision in giving up a state senate seat to run. Beach said he was “doing his due diligence” and talking to supporters about the idea. But he also knows a large field of North Fulton candidates could dilute the area’s voting strength to allow another area candidate in. Rusty Paul – Speaking of just such a candidate, the mayor of Sandy Springs Rusty Paul has a long resume and would be a candidate from the most populous city in the Sixth District. He has Washington political experience going back to the George Herbert Walker Bush administration and is also a former Georgia state senator. He is

a former secretary of the Georgia Republican Party and has served on the National Republican Party. In short, he knows a lot of people in Georgia state politics and has a strong base from which to launch a Paul campaign. Judson Hill – This Cobb County state senator is not well known in North Fulton. But he has one advantage already. He has announced his candidacy. His Senate district stretches from Cobb into Sandy Springs from Hill which he could launch a campaign against divided North Fulton voters. His best bet is to get into the runoff and then watch North Fulton voters stay home. It is a strategy that has worked before. He also will be the candidate to bring the seat back home to Cobb County, something they have not had since Newt left.

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perhaps once in a political career. So that could well tempt dark horse candidates to get in the race as well. Those candidates, again in no particular order, are: Elizabeth “Betty” Price – Yes, the politically active wife of Trump’s newest cabinet member could easily be the dark horse to watch. She was often the local surrogate for Tom Price in local political events. Price Then she won a seat on the Roswell City Council and now has a seat in the Georgia General Assembly House. More than a just a spokesperson for her husband, this Price has a conservative mind and a voice of her own. She has close ties to Roswell through her own political acumen, and – sorry Ms. Handel – would have the inside track on Tom Price’s endorsement. Liz Hausmann – Here is a local politician that has paid a lot of dues and earned a lot allies in return. She was involved in the Johns Creek Community for Johns Creek which successfully sought cityhood in 2006. She then served on the inaugural Hausmann

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Johns Creek City Council. If that was not tough enough, she then ran and won a seat on the Fulton County Board of Education, where she built political alliances serving PTAs across North Fulton. In 2010, she ran for the newly redistricted Fulton County District 1 which serves 200,000 citizens including her hometown of Johns Creek. Hausmann has run three separate campaigns with widening constituencies and won them all. She was unopposed in her last County Commission race. She’s smart, knows how to relate to voters and knows a lot of well-connected movers and shakers. If her boss does not run (she works for Brandon Beach in the Greater North Fulton Chamber) she could well throw her hat in the ring. Chuck Martin – He is the popular former mayor of Alpharetta and now a five-time state representative for Alpharetta in the General Assembly. He is a smart campaigner who connects with voters. While he does not Martin get out in front of a lot of issues, he does fight hard for the ones he supports. People just like him. He does not often drop names, but one he could is his former

UGA roommate, former Speaker of the House Mark Burkhalter who was his mentor in politics. He also could play the role of spoiler among other North Fulton candidates. Brad Raffensperger – He served less than one term as a Johns Creek city councilman, then resigned to run for and win a seat in the General Assembly. He may be a little green to make the jump to WashingRaffensperger ton, but he connects well with conservative voters. And in the Sixth District, that counts for a lot. John Albers – The state senator from Roswell was a political rookie when he jumped into his first state Senate race. But all he did was beat two guys named Brandon Beach and David Belle Isle (whatever hapAlbers pened to those guys?). He is a tireless campaigner and knows how to work a room or a crowd. It would be a lot to risk for the senator, but two things he does not lack are self-confidence and drive.

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N.F. Toastmasters sponsor teen Gavel Club Youths learn art of speaking, listening, communicating By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – One of the hardest things teenagers and adults find to do is to stand up and speak to an audience – whether it is one person or 100. Toastmasters International has made it possible for thousands of people of all ages to overcome those misgivings and fears to become polished public speakers. North Fulton Toastmaster Steve Bellio has taken on the job of starting a Golden Speakers Gavel Club for local teenagers who meet two Sundays a month at the Alpharetta Branch Library. “Toastmasters wants to get teenagers involved and learning about public speaking, so we were excited to start a local Gavel Club,” Bellio said. While Gavel Club participants

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can be in grades 1 through 12, most members are in middle school and high school. Bellio brought one of his bright protégés, Carson Kendrick, to the library to talk about the success the Cambridge High School student has found in a few short months attending Gavel Club meetings. Now club president, Carson 15, has participated in seven competitions and finished second recently at a major

Gavel Club members Adithya Chimalokenda, left, and Carson Kendrick meet with Toastmaster adviser Steve Bellio at Alpharetta Library. competition at UPS Headquarters in Sandy Springs. Carson said he got involved in the Gavel Club about a year ago to learn about public speaking and leadership. “I really got involved because my dad said it’s something good to do,” Carson said. “I want to do something

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Financial sector has continued 2016 growth across Georgia Fulton County numbers show increased earnings By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA - Signs of recovery continue in the state’s financial sector. And the numbers in Fulton County reflect even higher growth. Georgia’s 187 state-based FDIC insured banks earned $2.3 billion in the first nine months of 2016, an increase of 6 percent over the same period through September 2015. Total deposits, loans and assets all increased from the same quarter in 2015. “The performance of our banks is reflecting the continued positive traction for the state’s economy,” said Joe Brannen, president and CEO of the Georgia Bankers Association. Statewide numbers from the FDIC show: Year-to-date net income through September was $2.3 billion, up 6 percent from the first nine months

Area apartment rent trends Here is the latest apartment data for area cities released Dec. 1 by Apartment List Rentonomics. While lending has gathered strength over the past two years, recent trends in apartment pricing have leveled off or declined. The latest report from Rentonomics shows apartment unit pricing has actually declined through much of North Fulton County. City

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of 2015. 93 percent of banks were profitable through September, up by 5 percentage points compared to the same period in 2015. Total assets grew by 6.9 percent compared to third quarter 2015. Total assets are at their highest level since 2008. Total loans of $217.9 billion were up 5.9 percent compared to third quarter of 2015. Total deposits of $248.5 billion were up 5.8 percent compared to third quarter 2015. Credit quality remains good with the percentage of noncurrent loans below national average. Capital levels across the industry are good. Closer to home, the 13 Georgia-based banks in Fulton County reported loans up 7 percent year to date through the end of September. Deposits increased 8 percent, and net income of $1.5 billion held steady from last year. Those are particularly good numbers since Fulton County lost two Georgia banks over the past year, said David Oliver, senior vice president of communications and marketing with the Georgia Bankers Association. KeyWorth Bank in Johns Creek was acquired in April by Mississippi-based Renasant Bank and Community and Southern Bank was acquired by Bank of the Ozarks of Arkansas in a deal completed in June. Those two banks still operate branches in the area under their new names and ownership, but they don’t report their results alongside the other Georgia banks. “Anecdotally, business and economic conditions in the north-metro Atlanta region are doing well,” Oliver said. “We hear a persistent drumbeat about the general strength of the housing and business growth in that area.” The data are a good indicator of economic growth at the business and family level, Oliver said. “People are confident in borrowing money to fund either their family needs, whether it be home loans or automobiles or just personal loans,” he said. “Or they

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Emory Johns Creek Hospital has partnered with Lily’s Pharmacy to enhance post-discharge medication management for patients. Jennifer Shannon, owner of Lily’s Pharmacy, is now working with EJCH to provide pharmacy services to patients transitioning from the hospital to home. Patients can opt in the free service if they take more than five medications or have been hospitalized more than once in the last 30 days. A group of clinically trained pharmacists who specialize in ambulatory medicine are on call 24-hours a day at Lily’s Pharmacy to answer questions. If a patient signs up for the program, pharmacists review the patient’s medical records, labs, medication lists, progress notes and discharge summary. Shannon said that more than 130 pharmacy interventions have taken place and more than 30 major life-saving interventions have been made since the program started. Lily’s Pharmacy also offers at home delivery and consultations for patients who live within a 10mile radius of the pharmacy. They use technology like FaceTime to provide additional counseling to patients if needed. To learn more about the program and EJCH, visit emoryjohnscreek.com.

Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber wins award GULF SHORES, Ala.— SportsEvents Media Group recently announced that the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce was named as one of its 2017 Readers’ Choice Award winners. Winners will be announced in the January 2017 issue of SportsEvents. Sports event professionals were asked to nominate destinations and sports venues that they believe display exemplary creativity and professionalism toward the groups they host. Nominations were received from readers throughout the year, and the top picks were selected based on results from an

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The Memory Center Atlanta announces construction JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Memory Center Atlanta, right next to Johns Creek City Hall and Emory Hospital Johns Creek, is currently under construction and scheduled to open by late spring 2017. Upon completion, it will be among the few stand-alone communities in Georgia dedicated exclusively to memory care for those suffering from Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. The community will be comprised of 48 residential suites designed and constructed around a “Town Center” concept. The Town Center is a centralized interactive area that will feature a movie theater, library, general store, bank, tavern, ice cream stand and salon along with icons to represent historical Atlanta. The design concept divides into four neighborhoods of 12 suites, each with its own residential environment that includes living rooms and dining areas. Residents will have access to landscaped secured outdoor courtyards and walking paths for freedom and movement in a safe and secured environment. The Memory Center Atlanta will also be equipped with the latest technologies offering full medical over-site.

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SANTA’S VILLAGE LIGHT DISPLAY

Come see this holiday light display made up of about 14000 lights. There are also several additional displays, including a German Village, Santa’s Workshop with 20 animated elves making toys and an animated singing Santa Band. Train rides are available. Donations for Toys for Tots are encouraged. The display will be up through Dec. 31 from 6-9 p.m. at 405 Waverly Hall Drive in Roswell. For more information, visit bit.ly/2fKmTbB. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton. com/Calendar.

‘ THE NUTCRACKER’ PERFORMANCES: GWINNETT BALLET THEATRE

When: Through Dec. 18, times vary Where: Infinite Energy Theater, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth Cost: Tickets start at $6 More info and tickets: gwinnettballet.org

SAWNEE BALLET THEATRE

When: Through Dec. 18, times vary Where: South Forsyth High School, 585 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming Cost: $15 for students, $20 for adults More info and tickets: sawneeballettheatre.org

METROPOLITAN BALLET

When: Through Dec. 18, times vary Where: Blessed Trinity High School, 11320 Woodstock Road, Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $20 More info and tickets: metropolitanballet.org

Where: East Roswell Park, 9000 Fouts Road, Roswell Cost: $12 for residents, $18 for nonresidents More info and registration: roswellgov. com

PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

What: The Milton Fire Department is inviting everyone for breakfast with Santa, including fire station tours. Unwrapped toys for North Fulton Community Charities’ Santa Toy Drive will be accepted. When: Saturday, Dec. 10, 8-10 am. Where: Fire Station 34, 750 Hickory Flat Road, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us or 678242-2533

NORTH ATLANTA CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

When: Through Dec. 18, times vary Where: Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway, Alpharetta Cost: Tickets start at $20 More info and tickets: alpharettadancetheatre.com/thenutcracker

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When: Through Dec. 24, times vary Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $20 More info and tickets: foxtheatre.org

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS: CANDY CANE HUNT

What: After a pizza dinner, join the hunt for all types of candy canes. Keep a lookout for a couple of giant candy canes to redeem special prizes. Registration is required. For all ages. When: Saturday, Dec. 10, 6-7:30 p.m.

ensemble featuring local talent. When: Sunday, Dec. 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Crabapple First Baptist Church, 12760 Birmingham Highway, Alpharetta More info: alpharettasymphony.com

ADVENTURE TO SANTA

What: Enjoy the 12th annual Christmas Classics show, providing live Christmas music by local musicians. This year’s production features harpist and vocalist Kristi Pass. When: Sunday, Dec. 11, 3-5 p.m. Where: The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: $15 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com

What: Meet Santa Claus in this immersive holiday experience. This season, the all-new attraction lets the family join Po and Friends for interactive games and an immersive, cinematic journey. Photo packages available. When: Through Dec. 24, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Where: North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com

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What: Enjoy a full-scale tribute to the Christmas season, incorporating an all-volunteer cast. Stunning special effects ring in the season with theater, Broadway-style music and Christmas songs. When: Saturday, Dec. 10, 3 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m. Where: Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church, 2850 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. More info: nacfonline.com

ALPHARETTA DANCE THEATRE

special events throughout the season and sign up for ice skating lessons. When: Through Jan. 22, 2017, times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Cost: general admission starts at $18 More info: experienceavalon.com

SWING FOR A CAUSE

What: Join Bear’s Best Atlanta for their Swing for a Cause charity golf tournament benefiting organizations such as Augie’s Quest and Toys for Tots. Price includes food, golf and tee gift. When: Friday, Dec. 9, 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Where: Bear’s Best Atlanta, 5342 Aldeburgh Drive, Suwanee Cost: $69 More info and registration: ckennedy6104@me.com

REINDEER DAY

What: Meet live reindeer and enjoy a day of learning about winter animals. Activities include reindeer games, story time, winter animal yoga, hot cocoa, crafts, face painting and more. All activities included in general admission. When: Sunday, Dec. 11, noon-4 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $10 for nonmembers, free for members More info: chattnaturecenter.org

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: FORSYTH PHILHARMONIC CHRISTMAS

What: A large variety of homemade cookies and other goodies sold by the pound. Cookies are gift boxed with colorful ribbon at no additional cost. When: Saturday, Dec. 10 Where: Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1125 Bettis-Tribble Gap Road, Cumming More info: ctklutheran.com

What: Celebrate this holiday season in style with live orchestral music presented by the Forsyth Philharmonic. Pieces will include the traditional favorites Sleigh Ride and Winter Wonderland, classical Christmas melodies. When: Friday, Dec. 9, 8 p.m. Where: The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: $15 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com

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What: Ice skate on the Rockefeller Center-sized ice skating rink in the plaza. Watch for theme nights and enjoy warm, tasty treats rink side. Enjoy

What: Come hear the Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra at Crabapple First Baptist Church for their annual holiday concert. The ASO is a community

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JOE GRANSDEN & HIS 16 PIECE BIG BAND

What: Come enjoy an evening with Joe Gransden and his 16 piece Big Band for the second of four concerts at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. Season tickets are available. When: Monday, Dec. 12, 8-10 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets starting at $30 More info and tickets: get.org or 770641-1260

‘SANTA’S MISSING MAIL’

What: David Stephens’s All Hands Productions returns to the stage this holiday season with this encore presentation. Audiences will meet panicked elves, a wise-cracking reindeer, a dim-witted superhero and Santa himself. When: Dec. 15, 4 p.m.; Dec. 16, 10 a.m.; Dec. 17, 1 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell Cost: $5 More info and tickets: roswellcac.com

‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’

What: Gather at Roswell’s grand Bulloch Hall for an intimate 45-seat performance of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic once again. Reservations required. When: Through Dec. 18, times vary Where; Bulloch Hall, 80 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell Cost: $16 for children and seniors, $18 for adults More info and tickets: bullochhall. org/a-christmas-carol.html

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET

What: Come see the classic holiday musical about a department store Santa Claus who claims to be the real Santa and must prove his authenticity. When: Through Dec. 18, times vary Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta Cost: $20 for adults, $17 for children and seniors More info and tickets: act1theater.com

SYNERGY

What: Thirteen artists from the Brushwork Society of Atlanta will present their artwork in the 2016 exhibition. Enjoy a variety of paintings, including landscape, still life and figurative work. All are for sale. When: Through Dec. 30 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell More info: thebrushworksociety.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: MIDDAY AT MILTON BOOK CLUB

What: Join in for a discussion of this month’s book, “Sarah’s Key” by Tatiana de Rosnay. Cost is free. Adults only. When: Friday, Dec. 9, noon-1 p.m. Where: Milton Branch Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: julia. padgett@fultoncountyga.gov or 404613-4445

BOOKS WITH PUPS

What: Come read to Shadow from Humane Hearts of Forsyth County. Build confidence by reading aloud to a friendly pup. Space is limited. Ages 5 - 11. When: Saturday, Dec. 10, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Milton Branch Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: liane.wagner@ fultoncountyga.gov

SPEECHCRAFT WORKSHOPS/ GAVEL CLUB

What: In a partnership with Alpharetta Toastmasters, adults and teens can learn how to improve and master the art of public speaking in this free workshop. When: Sunday, Dec. 11, 2:30-4 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Branch Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

A VERY CRAFTY CHRISTMAS

What: Come to the Alpharetta Library for family painting and crafts, including making Christmas tree decorations and listening to holiday tunes. No RSVP necessary. When: Monday, Dec. 12, 5-6 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Branch Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

STORIES FOR SHORTIES

What: Come and enjoy a participatory story time with stories, finger plays and songs. This event will feature an art project with My Clayground. Birth through age 5. When: Tuesday, Dec. 13, 10:30-11 a.m. Where: Milton Branch Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

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One of the neatest things about this season of the year is the music you hear on the radio -- everything from to carols and classics to country-inspired tunes by Elvis himself. STEVE HUDSON It’s the holiday seaGet Outside Georgia, Chattahoochee Media Group son, and I love it. “It’s the Holiday Season,” in fact, is the name of a jazzy seasonal standard. It’s been playing in my head this week…and as I hum it for the umpteenth time, I find myself basking in the notion that one of the most durable icons of “the holiday season” is (drum roll, please) reindeer. Reindeer! What’s not to like? They’ve got antlers, reindeer paws and, in at least one case, a possible red nose. Besides, they pull sleighs, and sleighs (as everyone knows) are good to have around on Christmas Eve. But as it happens, real reindeer are fairly scarce hereabouts. Yes, I do see lots of wildlife as I hike this time of year. Now that the leaves are mostly off the trees, it’s a great time to hike quietly and look for creatures such as squirrels and the occasional possum or wild turkey and even ordinary whitetail deer. As many have discovered, you don’t have to go far to spot deer in this part of town. I’ve seen lots of ‘em right here in the neighborhood. Some were just passing through; in fact, just a few weeks ago, my next-door neighbor got some great video of a huge buck wandering around in our front yard. Maybe it was on its way to join its fellow deer-types for some fine dining on all that new landscaping that the guy up the street put in back in September. Newly-planted landscaping is the deer equivalent of a salad bar, I suppose. When I really want to look for deer, though, I head for my favorite deer-spotting trail in the Jones Bridge Unit of the Chattahoochee Recreation Area. The trails on the downriver end of the Jones Bridge seem to meander through some particularly deerfriendly terrain, and it’s not unusual for quiet hikers to see multiple deer on every outing. My personal record is about a dozen spotted on one trip. There’s just one problem. They’re all regular ol’ whitetails. What I want to see is a reindeer, the official deer of the season, but (like we said) reindeer are somewhat harder to find. Or are they? Not if you know where

The Chattahoochee Nature Center is located at 9135 Willeo Road in Roswell. For more info on Reindeer Day and other Nature Center programs, visit chattnaturecenter.org.

Reindeer Day has grown be the Nature Center’s most heavily attended event of the year. Reindeer Day festivities are included with general admission to the Nature Center. So bring your kids and your camera, and get ready for perfect seasonal outdoor adventure that’s very close to home. Reindeer Day is coming to town!

to look. On Sunday, Dec. 11, from noon till 4 p.m., the place to look for reindeer will be at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. That’s the date of the Nature Center’s sixth annual “Reindeer Day,” a day when you and your family get the chance to visit with two honest-togoodness reindeer while enjoying a host of other great seasonal activities too. From arts and crafts activities to face painting and storytelling (and, yes, even reindeer games) you and your family will find plenty to make for an afternoon that you won’t forget. You’ll love it. In fact, over the years,

Learn about the great hiking opportunities along the Chattahoochee River in Steve Hudson’s “Hiking the Hooch,” a comprehensive guide to the trails of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and to several other related trails. It’s available from local outfitters, on Amazon or direct from the author at chattahoocheemedia.com.

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Little Free Libraries hit it off in Roswell Town square library dedicated to daughter’s memory By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell has officially opened its first Little Free Libraries to readers and book lovers everywhere and recently celebrated the dedication of its second library, located in town square. Roswell’s Little Free Library project, started by Nancy Halsema over the summer, has been gaining momentum. These libraries, which often look like large bird houses, contain free new and used books for the public to enjoy at any time. Leaving a book in return is not required but is encouraged. Halsema, who plans to have at least one of these libraries in each of the city’s parks, said that she was overjoyed to see everyone’s hard work come together in the past few weeks. Each of the libraries has a theme that either reflects its surroundings or a particular book. The first library built as a result of Halsema’s drive, is at Roswell Area Park on Woodstock Road and is painted to look like Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree.” “This one was funded entirely by the Historic Roswell Kiwanis. Larger than most of the libraries, it’s located where both children and adults will pass daily and is expected to be a real asset to the park,” Halsema said. “It only seemed appropriate to name the library ‘The Giving Tree.’”

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Mary Kelly, left, and Nancy Halsema dedicate a Little Free Library to Kelly’s late daughter. The library, built by Jim Halsema, is a scale-model replica of Barrington Hall. The latest one was officially unveiled right before the city’s tree lighting Dec. 3 in the town square. It has a special significance to Halsema and the donor, Mary Kelly, who dedicated the library in memory of her late daughter Heather. “After Heather died, her sister and I immediately thought of Little Free Libraries, because we wanted to

do something special and meaningful for her,” Kelly said. “Roswell is where she grew up. She loved the parks and reading, and we used to always tour historic homes, like Barrington Hall.” As such, the Little Free Library is built as a scale model of Barrington Hall. “Kelly was the very first to come forward for this project, and the library is just perfect for this area,” Halsema said. “She’s actually funding a second library in Heather’s memory at the Roswell Mill that will be opening sometime early in 2017.” Halsema already has funding for five more Little Free Libraries and is almost halfway to her goal of 20. She plans to open a new one about once a month. “We’ve been getting a lot of great feedback already,” Halsema said. “I go around stocking these libraries once a week, and they are frequently completely empty. I don’t care if the books ever make it back to the libraries – that’s not the point – it’s that people are using them and reading.” Funding one of the libraries is great for dedications and service projects, Halsema added. Donations are tax deductible and can be made to Friends of Roswell Parks at Roswell City Hall, with “LFL” in the memo line. Halsema was inspired to create this project after she discovered multiple Little Free Libraries in Johns Creek that had been abandoned and needed repairs. After adopting them, Halsema decided to spread her success and love of reading in Roswell. To learn more or to get involved, contact Halsema at nancy@idohousework.com or 770-315-0345.

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Woodward North student wins equestrian competition JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Woodward North second-grader, Sasha Popham, won first place in the United States Eventing Association Pre-Amoeba Combined test held at South Willow Riding School in Johns Creek on Oct. 23. The event included a dressage test, working with a horse on the flat, and a show jumping test, working with the horse in the jumping arena. Each test is scored individually, with the lowest score winning. Sasha received the lowest dressage score and earned a score of zero in show jumping. Sasha has been horseback riding since the age of 3 and has been riding her horse, Rain, since that time. This is the second consecutive year that Sasha has earned a first place award in a USEA competition. USEA is a nonprofit organization that organizes, promotes, and adjudicates equestrian sport competition in the United States. For information on Woodward Academy, visit woodward.edu.

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Pictured with the Gore twins are, seated, from left: John Musci, Thorpe Musci, Eva Musci, mother Natalie Gore, Gianna Musci, Siena and Marissa Gore, father Mike Gore, CHS Principal Tim Corrigan and Glen Michaels. Standing, from left, are Nikki Musci, Mack Musci, grandmother Virginia Musci, CHS Athletic Director JJ Hicks, grandfather Peter Musci, CHS Basketball Coaches Jaime Maxey and Erika Ford, CHS Head Girls Basketball Coach Haaris Quraishy, CHS Lacrosse Coach Ken Moore, CHS Head Lacrosse Coach Jack McIlvain, CHS Basketball Coach Margaret Garth, Denise Jordan and Father Kevin Peek.

Hooch’s Gore twins to play lacrosse at Kennesaw JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Chattahoochee High School’s Marissa and Siena Gore have signed national letters of intent to play lacrosse at Kennesaw State University. They are four-year varsity starters in both basketball and lacrosse at Chattahoochee and have maintained

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Don’t let a little hearing loss turn into something bigger By Amy Ledbetter, Au.D. Director of Audiology As a hearing healthcare professional, I hear it all the time from patients I talk to: “A little hearing loss is no big deal.” And sure, when compared to vision loss, gradual hearing loss is easier to deal with, name work around and put off. But make no mistake, untreated hearing loss can quickly turn into a “big deal” — which may have serious consequences to your physical health and overall quality of life. Recent studies have found many connections between hearing loss and other health conditions. Here is just a small sampling of what researchers have found*: • Older adults with impaired hearing

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Cosmetic dentistry smile makeover options By Dr R. David Remaley Cosmetic dentistry is concerned with the appearance of teeth and the enhancement of a person’s smile. In this field, the emphasis is on the art of dentistry, not just restoring problems. On the surface, creating white teeth, or even whole new teeth in general, may not appear to be that complicated. Yet cosmetic dentistry requires a good eye, a thorough understanding of dental anatomy, and a mastery of dental materials. Beyond that, the dentist must be able to communicate his or her vision to a laboratory technician — a key player in the realization of any smile makeover. Though cosmetic dentistry is not a recognized specialty within the dental profession, it takes years of extensive study and training to be able to perform the many cosmetic dental procedures now available to the highest standards. A cosmetic dentist is a restorative dentist who has extensively studied the concepts of smile design and dental materials to create what could best be described as works of art. Cosmetic dentists are usually affiliated with a professional organization that provides continuing education and levels of accreditation to verify outstanding achievement in the study of cosmetic dentistry. The cosmetic dentist goes beyond restoring an individual’s teeth to their proper function, seeking to attain the most ideal result according to the patient’s definition of beauty. This involves a high level of finesse with even the smallest details, such as how much tooth should be displayed in a particular smile. All cosmetic dentistry treatments improve the appearance of an individu-

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If you go What: “One Blessed Night,”an evening with Ramsey Lewis & the Zion Missionary Baptist Choir When: Saturday, Dec. 10, 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 888 Zion Circle, Roswell, Ga. Tickets: $50 (SOLD OUT); $35; $25; www.zionmbc.org playing in the house.” So it was in his mind to do some gospel concerts with some churches. Earlier this year, Kelvin Thompson, who is not only a deacon at the church but Zion’s music director too, happened to get word from some promoters that Lewis was looking for some churches to return to gospel. “We as a church are going through some changes too. We lost our pastor of 33 years the Rev. Frank Lewis. And we are doing some things we never dreamed of doing before,” Thompson said. So early this year he got the number for Lewis’s booking agents and sum-

moned up the courage to ask if they would consider Zion Missionary Baptist Church as a gospel venue for Mr. Lewis. “They told me, they had not actually set up any gospel dates yet. Would we like to be the first? I said we would be happy to,” Thompson said. Lewis said there was a little more to it than that. “We asked around about the Zion Baptist Choir. So we knew who we would be working with,” he said. So Ramsey Lewis is getting on a plane at O’Hare Airport, getting off in Atlanta and is passing by a whole mess of black churches with higher profiles than any church in Roswell. Thompson was just stunned by the apparent ease of the gig, but perhaps it was something that was just meant to be. A student of contemporary music, Thompson said gospel’s roots are tied to jazz. Mahalia Jackson, Al Green, Johnny Taylor – these were people who sang in the juke joints on Saturday night would sing in the choir on Sunday, he said. The Hammond organ you hear in church today came from the jazz musicians who brought it with them to

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JC archaeology firm receives Historic Preservation Chairman’s Award JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Stratum Unlimited, LLC, an archaeology and rock art consultancy firm based in Johns Creek, received the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s Chairman’s Award for Achievement in Historic Preservation during its fall business meeting in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 30. Dr. Johannes Loubser, the archaeologist and rock art specialist at Stratum, worked in partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority, the University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of Alabama, Southeastern Climbing Coalition, the Alabama Historical Commission, and 15 federally-recognized Indian tribes, to remove unwanted graffiti from 125 pictograph (rock painting) surfaces at the Painted Bluff site in northeastern Alabama. In consultation with these partners, Stratum produced an illustrated conservation and management

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Roswell earns state championship berth with shutout of Westlake Hornets make second straight trip to Georgia Dome By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA — For the second consecutive year, the Roswell Hornets will vie for a state championship in the highest classification. Roswell punched its ticket to the Georgia Dome after beating Westlake 28-0 in the semifinals Friday at Lakewood Stadium in Atlanta. Roswell (14-0) recorded its third shutout of the season and its third shutout in the playoffs in school history — the last a 24-0 victory over McEachern in the first round in 2000. The Hornets forced four Westlake interceptions — two from Xavier McKinney and one each from Sam DiRoberto and Cade Gonzalez — as Roswell’s front seven forced pressure all night. “Our defense is so tough mentally and physically,” said Roswell head coach John Ford. “They are just a handful.” “[Westlake is] really patient offensively, and they like to run the ball, but they can open it up and pass because they are so athletic. We had to contain their quarterback and flush him out of the pocket and tackle him, and [our defense] did that and it was really impressive.” Roswell held Westlake to negative yards rushing and under 150 total yards.

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yards with two touchdowns and rushed for 118 yards and two touchdowns in the PalaFriday in the semifinals. aspect to our running game.” Hardin, who also plays free safety on defense, recorded an interception in the win. Though Fellowship led by 24 midway through the third, PAC would score three unanswered touchdowns to cut the Paladins’ lead to 31-28 in the fourth. The Wolverines would get the chance for a game-winning drive with 2:12 remaining, looking to complete an improbable comeback. However, on PAC’s first play of the drive, the Paladins’ Trey Robinson forced a fumble which was recovered by Haigler. PAC still had all three timeouts, forcing Fellowship to get a first down in order to run out the clock. Facing a third-and-6 with just over a minute remaining, Fellowship opted for a pass, surprising nearly everyone in the stadium. “[PAC] had been stopping our run effectively in the fourth quarter,” Morrell said. “We saw the slant was open,

and Hardin threw a beautiful pass to Reid. They have been consistent all season so we had the confidence to know that’s what we needed to do to maintain possession. It was a gamble we had to take and it paid off.” The risky call worked as the Paladins managed a first down and were able to run out the clock, securing a state championship appearance. The Paladins will take on Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy (ELCA) this Friday for the state championship. The Chargers (13-0) are the defending state champions and will enter the game on a 21-game win streak. “They are a huge challenge,” said Morrell. “They are very big, and they have the best looking skill position players I’ve seen all season. Our kids haven’t backed down from anyone, so we’re up to the challenge.” Fellowship and ELCA will kick-off this Friday at 10 A.M. in the Class-A Private state championship game at the Georgia Dome.

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Founders Day celebrates 10th anniversary Hundreds participate in parade

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Gray skies greeted gay hearts as the ninth annual Founders Day Parade marched forward Dec. 3. What may have been the best parade ever celebrating the anniversary of the founding of the city. It also marked the city’s 10th year as an incorporated city. Today, Johns Creek is Georgia’s 9th largest city more than 80,000 residents. They city takes pride in its outstanding police and fire departments, a recreation system invigorated this year by the passage of a $40 million parks and recreation bond and some of the finest schools in North Fulton – which is to say the state. “It has been an exceptional 10 years of cityhood,” said Mayor Mike Bodker, Johns Creek’s first and only mayor. “I’m honored to have been a part of the city start-up, to serve alongside highly dedicated councilmembers and city staff, and to watch this community continue to move in a direction our residents desire.” –Hatcher Hurd

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JC holiday season kicks off in Newtown Park New venue popular with public

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek holiday season kicked off in fine style Nov. 29 with the annual Christmas tree and Hanukkah dreidel lighting. But the new wrinkle added was to put it in Newtown Park. The change appeared popular with the hundreds of folks who turned out. The Dolvin Elementary School Chorus, led by director Megan L. Endicott and co-director Alison Pulaski got the crowd into the holiday spirit with songs and carols. The tree-lighting took place at Park Place Active Adult Center at Newtown. Then the action shifted to the Burkhalter Amphitheater for games, food, fun activities and the chance to tell Santa about that special wish for under the tree. –Hatcher Hurd

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The Christmas tree and Hanukkah dreidel light up at Newtown Park.

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Arrests: Continued from Page 2 was arrested Nov. 12 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and speeding. ►► Angel Alfredo Jara-Campos, 51, of Dunhill Place Circle, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 13 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding and failure to maintain lane. ►► Kairah Iman Davis, 23, of Estuary Trail, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 19 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

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Wood Pine Court, Milton, was arrested Nov. 16 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and speeding. ►► Stephen John Siegner, 49, of Adagio Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 26 on Westside Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and speeding. ►► Janice Swindal Stephens, 56, of Taylors, S.C., was arrested Nov. 25 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, open container and failure to maintain lane. ►► Morgan Jane Myers, 22, of Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, was arrested Nov. 22 on Westside Parkway in

Alpharetta for DUI, speeding and failure to maintain lane. ►► Robert Allen E. Folds, 39, of Oakstone Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 27 on Hamby Road in Milton for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

Drug arrests ►► Bernard S. Holloway, 34, of Conley

Downs Lane, Decatur, was arrested Nov. 27 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and speeding. ►► Cornelius Jamar Currie, 39, of Bristol Trail, Johns Creek, was

arrested Nov. 21 on Bristol Trail in Johns Creek for possession of marijuana, first degree cruelty to children, simple assault and criminal trespass. ►► Ja’lon Lorenzo-Ottis Wall, 22, of Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek, was arrested Nov. 24 on Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek for possession of marijuana. ►► Donald Allen Jackson, 45, of Lakeside Place, Gainesville, was arrested Nov. 26 on Crystal Cove Trail in Gainesville for possession of methamphetamines, possession of drug related items and suspended license.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, January 5, 2017 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, January 23, 2017 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. MP-17-02 Milton Park Promenade II Consideration of a master plan amendment request to change previous conditions of the Milton Park Master Plan in order to allow an ice cream store within a space designated for office use in an existing retail center. The property is located at 5950 North Point Parkway at the southwest corner of Mill Creek Avenue and North Point Parkway and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 796, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. MP-16-14/Z-16-15 Notting Hill/Old Milton Holdings/MU (Tabled by Planning Commission on December 1, 2016) Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 2.9 acres from R-12 (Dwelling, ‘For-Sale’ Residential) and DT-LW (Downtown Live-Work) to MU (Mixed-Use) in order to develop 48 ‘For-Sale’ condominium units and 36,000 square foot office building. A master plan amendment is requested to the Old Milton Holdings Master Plan to change previous conditions of zoning and add property to the master plan. The property is located at the southwest corner of Thompson Street and Park Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 749, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. MP-17-03/CU-17-02 Cutter’s Cigar Emporium/Fulton Greens Consideration of a request to amend the Fulton Greens Master Plan, Pod A to add ‘Tobacco Store’ as a permitted use and a request for conditional use permit to allow a ‘Tobacco Store’ within an existing retail center. The property is located at 4915 Windward Parkway and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1112, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. PH-16-08 Historic Preservation Incentive Zoning – UDC Text Amendments Consideration of amendments to the Historic Preservation Incentive Zoning Ordinance to remove and add historic properties to Appendix A: Historic Resources Inventory, as well as miscellaneous text amendments. e. V-17-02 Haley Residence/165 Cumming Street (Council Only) Consideration of a variance request to reduce the side yard setback from 10’ to 2’-4” to allow for the construction of an attached garage on an existing singlefamily detached home. The property is located at 165 Cumming Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1254, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. f. PH-17-01/V-17-03 Newvale Townhomes/Olmstead Park (Council Only) Consideration of a request to change previous conditions of zoning in order to allow for the construction of 23 ‘For-Sale’ townhomes. A variance is requested to increase the maximum height from 40’ to 45’. The property is located at the northeast corner of Canton Street and Church Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1252, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. g. V-17-04 Hines Office Building Sign Variance/Avalon (Council Only) Consideration of a variance request to allow an additional free-standing sign and an additional tenant name on a free-standing sign. The property is located at 8100 Avalon Boulevard and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 854, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

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‘Lifestyle’ options at Alpharetta boutiques Two locations cater to all aspects of clients’ lives By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northsidewoman.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. - After crisscrossing the country for years as the wife of a college and pro football coach, Lisa Baggett has finally, firmly planted her feet in North Fulton. As a further sign of permanency, the Milton resident has opened two successful boutiques in Alpharetta, Isabella Bleu and La Bella Maison, catering to the “lifestyle” of area shoppers. ‘’I love all of the resources available in North Fulton....the hustle and bustle of the city and the strong antique community,” said Baggett, who moved to North Fulton from Nashville four years ago. With her husband, Charlie, now retired, Baggett has more time to devote to her pursuits, picking up where she started during a short stay in Minneapolis about a decade ago. There, she opened her first boutique, but shuttered the business after a year when her husband’s job prompted another move. “I’ve always been a big shopper, and I have been told many times I have a very good eye, but I never thought I had the skills to run my own business,” said Baggett, who previously worked in the admissions office at Michigan State University. “When I was working, I didn’t have time to slow down and think about decorating and home decor.” But the experience in opening and owning her own store all those years ago, showed her how easily her business skills would transfer over. Isabella Bleu got its start in 2014 in a booth at Queen of Hearts in Alpharetta, with Baggett featuring a line of furniture and home decor that quickly found a following among customers. Two years ago, she took the plunge as a small business owner, opening Isabella Bleu on North Main in Alpharetta, followed by La Bella Maison soon after in downtown Alpharetta off Milton Avenue. Baggett describes the stores as “lifestyle boutiques” that align with client needs across the spectrum. “When we first started out it was mostly furnishings and home accessories, but we quickly learned that when people [no longer have a need for those items] they are buying jewelry and gifts,” said Baggett. “So we focused on that, as well.” Recently, the boutiques have begun “dabbling” in clothing, with unique offerings customers will likely not see

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Roswell: Continued from Page 42 got rolling, we made the decision to stick with him and get Evans healthy.” On whether Evans will be healthy for

the state champion game, Ford said, “We have to rehab him, have the doctors look at him and then we will see how he is.” Roswell’s win sets up a state championship game featuring two of the top teams in the nation as the Hornets will face Grayson (14-0). The game will feature over 30 D-1 prospects.

NOTICE OF LOCATION AND DESIGN APPROVAL FULTON COUNTY P. I. # 0012788 Notice is hereby given in compliance with Georgia Code 22-2-109 and 32-3-5 that the Georgia Department of Transportation has approved the Location and Design of this project. The date of location and design approval is: November 16, 2016 The purpose of this project, PI No. 0012788, is to reduce traffic congestion and provide better pedestrian connectivity along SR 120/Abbotts Bridge Road from Parsons Road (west) to Medlock Bridge. The project is located in North Fulton County in the City of Johns Creek, and is in Land District 1. The proposed project begins at the eastern terminus of PI No. 0007310 and ends at the western terminus of PI No. 721000. This project will connect the sidewalks and bike lanes being constructed by those projects as well as provide additional enhancements including a raised median and improvements to a horizontal curve. It is 1.5 miles long, and will add a 16’ raised median with 3’ inside shoulders, 4’ bicycle lanes and 8-10’ enhanced sidewalks on both sides of SR 120. The typical section was selected to match that of the adjacent project, PI No. 721000. The existing triple 9’x8’ box culvert conveying Johns Creek will be replaced with a new 3-span bridge. The construction of this project will be staged, and there will be no detour nor closure of SR 120. Drawings or maps or plats of the proposed project, as approved, are on file and are available for public inspection at: Melissa Schwartz Melissa.schwartz@johnscreekga.gov City of Johns Creek 12000 Findley Road, Suite 400 Johns Creek, GA 30097 678-512-3200 Any interested party may obtain a copy of the drawings or maps or plats or portions thereof by paying a nominal fee and requesting in writing to: Albert V. Shelby III Office of Program Delivery Attn: Jeanne M. Kerney, P.E. jkerney@dot.ga.gov 600 West Peachtree St. NW, Suite 1550 Atlanta, GA 30308 678-518-3897 Any written request or communication in reference to this project or notice SHOULD include the Project and P. I. Numbers as noted at the top of this notice.

Last season, the Hornets beat Grayson in the semifinals with a last-minute touchdown pass from Quintarius Neely to AJ Smith. Roswell would fall to Colquitt Co., 30-13, in the state championship game. Coach Ford said he and his team are thankful to have another game to play, but he added, “We have to finish the job. “We have to have a good week of

practice, stay healthy, and play our tails off. We can’t turn the ball over and we have to be able to run the ball. They are supremely talented. We are humbled just to be able to be on the field with them and we’ll just see what happens.” Roswell and Grayson will kick-off on 8 P.M. this Saturday at the Georgia Dome.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION OPEN HOUSE Forsyth County A Public Information Open House for P.I. No. 0004634 From Sargent Road to Union Hill Road/Ronald Reagan Boulevard (location)On January 10, 2017, at the Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Technical College, 3410 Ronald Reagan Boulevard, Cumming, Georgia 30041, Forsyth County, in cooperation with the City of Alpharetta, the City of Johns Creek, and the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will hold a Public Information Open House concerning P.I. No. 0004634 in Forsyth County. The proposed project would consist of the widening of McGinnis Ferry Road from Sargent Road to Union Hill Road/Ronald Reagan Blvd located on the Fulton County line in southern Forsyth County. This project has been identified as part of Forsyth County’s SPLOST and Transportation Bond program. The length of the proposed project is approximately 4.58 miles. The proposed design includes two lanes in each direction with a 20-foot raised median. The design speed is 45 mph. The proposed outside shoulder would be a 16-foot urban shoulder on the north side containing curb and gutter with a 10 foot multi-use path and on the south side would be a 12-foot urban shoulder containing curb and gutter with 5-foot sidewalks. Stage construction and traffic control devices will be utilized to maintain traffic during construction. Temporary lane closures may be required during stage construction. The Open House will be conducted between the hours of 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM. The Open House will be informal and the public is invited to attend anytime during these hours. There will be no formal presentation. A court reporter will be available to allow the public an opportunity to make verbal comments about the project. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information: The meeting site is accessible to persons with disabilities. Accommodations for people with disabilities can be arranged with advance notice by calling Forsyth County Engineering Department, at (770) 781-2165. Written statements will be accepted concerning this project until January 20, 2017. Written statements may be submitted to: Mr. Tim Allen Assistant Director, Forsyth County Engineering Department 110 E. Main Street, Suite 120 Cumming, Georgia 30040 The displays at the public open house will be available for review until January 20, 2017 at the Forsyth County Engineering Department, 110 E. Main Street, Cumming, Georgia 30040. The meeting transcript, once prepared, will be available at this same location.

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 A witness said that she heard Currie cussing at the boy and try to take his phone. She turned away when it looked like Currie took a swing at him, and when she turned back, the boy was on the ground and “it looked like Currie’s hands were around his neck.” Currie told police that the scooter damaged a neighbor’s car and that he confronted the children to tell them to stop. He said that the boy was cussing at him and tried to hit him, but he did not touch the boy. While talking to Currie, police found marijuana in the home. He was arrested without incident.

Peeping Tom spotted again at same house JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A family reported a peeping Tom Nov. 24 after finding a man looking through their windows for the fourth time since July. The family had been standing and talking in their driveway, when they saw a man walk from the rear of their house, where the bedroom windows are located, to the main street. They yelled at the man to stop and approached him, but he ran way. According to one of the family members, they had seen the same man three other times this year since July. Each time, he was peeping through their windows or doors in the late evening before running off. No one could identify the man. He was described as tall, skinny, and wearing dark jeans and a light collared fleece.

Stolen car found with blood inside MILTON, Ga. — A stolen vehicle was found in a single-car crash on Birming-

DEATH NOTICES Cecile L. Allen, 84, of Milton, passed away November 23, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Charles Banister, 84, of Cumming, passed away November 26, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Rev. Gerald Rudolph Carnes, 74, of Cumming, passed away November 22, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

ham Highway Nov. 28. The owner of the green Volkswagen Cabrio was contacted early morning Nov. 27 by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, who informed her that the car was involved in an accident. The woman said that the car, which she kept as a spare, was supposed to be parked at her work place. She had last seen it Nov. 26 and was not aware that it had gone missing. The deputies told the woman that there was a lot of blood in the car and that the suspect would probably have lacerations on their face. The investigation is still ongoing.

4 cars robbed on Thanksgiving MILTON, Ga. — Police responded to four entering auto theft reports early morning Nov. 24 in the Bethany Oaks subdivision. One of the victim’s cars had $23,000 worth of items stolen from it, including an iPad, purse, wedding ring, four sunglasses and $1,800 cash. The owner of the car had a video of the incident captured by her home security system. The footage was limited, according to the police report, but it identified the time of

theft at around 2:30 a.m. Further down the street, neighbor reported that their dog had barked unusually at something outside around 3 a.m. Three similar incidences were also reported in the area.

Two men arrested for drag racing ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Two Alpharetta men were arrested Nov. 24 for allegedly racing each other in their cars. Police were patrolling on Old Milton Parkway at 3 a.m., when an officer saw two cars shoot pass him at high speed. The silver BMW and black Volkswagen Jetta appeared to be racing each other and were recklessly switching lanes, according to the police report. While police pursued the cars, they sped through multiple parking lots before finally stopping. The drivers were both arrested for reckless driving and racing on highways or streets. One of the drivers, 24-year-old Johnny Julian, was additionally charged with driving on the wrong side of the roadway. The other, a 20-year-old, was also cited for not wearing a seatbelt.

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF JOHNS CREEK DECEMBER 12, 2016 Work Session and Council Meeting The Johns Creek Mayor and City Council have changed the meeting times for their Monday, December 12, 2016 Work Session and Council Meeting. The December 12, 2016 Work Session will held from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, followed by the Council Meeting which will begin at 8:00pm. Both meetings will be held at Johns Creek City Hall which is located at 12000 Findley Road, Suite 300, Johns Creek, Georgia 30097. Please contact the city clerk office at 678-512-3212 should you have any questions or need assistance. Joan Jones City Clerk

Dorris Croom, of Roswell, passed away November 26, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

$6K of items stolen from unlocked car JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man reported a larceny from his car Nov. 22 after he left it in the parking lot while shopping. The man parked his car, a rental, at the Kroger on Holcomb Bridge Road while he and his girlfriend went shopping midday. When they returned about 10 minutes later, they noticed that several backpacks were missing from the car. The backpacks had been holding over $6,000 worth of items, including two MacBook Pro laptops, a pair of headphones, a hard drive, Kindle and wallet. The man admitted that he did not lock the car before leaving.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-16-AB-31 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers December 15, 2016 3:00 P.M. PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Liquor, Beer & Wine Sunday Sales APPLICANT 1700 Mansell Rd., LLC d/b/a Ray’s Killer Creek 1700 Mansell Rd. Alpharetta, Ga. 30004 Owner 1700 Mansell Rd., LLC Registered Agent Michael Sard, Esq.

James Michael Flournoy, 70, of Cumming, passed away November 27, 2016. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Robert Jerome Stephens, 78, of Cumming, passed away November 28, 2016. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

William Vincent Kuch, 30, of Cumming, passed away November 19, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Alice Sterling, of Roswell, passed away November 25, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Harry F. Dixon, 93, of Roswell, passed away November 22, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Charles W. Loggins, 72, of Cumming, passed away November 29, 2016. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Patrick J. Farrell, 29, of Johns Creek, passed away November 22, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Thomas Malecki, 60, of Roswell, passed away November 22, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

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