Johns Creek Herald – September 6, 2018

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Johns Creek reviews 2019 budget

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Elementary schools shrink across Fulton

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Anuhya Kasam achieved the rare distinction of the Girl Scout Gold Award for developing stress relief workshops.

Study dispels suicide myths

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City Council honors Girl Scout JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — It was a night of recognition Aug. 27 when the Johns Creek City Council acknowledged the Johns Creek Aquatic Team, Northview High School girls tennis team and Girl Scout Gold Award recipient Anuhya Kasam.

Kasam earned her Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouts, for developing six international stress relief workshops for more than 200 high school and college students and adults in India, England and America.

“I think in the two and a half years I’ve been on council we might have had two [Gold Award recipients] come through. This

is a really big deal,” Councilwoman Stephanie Endres said.

The council also recognized the Northview High School girls tennis team for its 2018 state championship. The Titans defeated Cambridge High School to claim the victory after a season in which they won 17 of 18 matches.

Additionally, the council shook hands with each of the 48 Johns Creek Aquatic Team members present at the meeting. The swim team took home eight individual and 12 relay awards at the state swim meet in Cumming this July.

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The suspect used the stolen credit and debit cards Aug. 4 and 5 to purchase multiple gift cards at different businesses.

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House ransacked, but nothing stolen JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man reported Aug. 23 that someone had broken into and ransacked his house on Concord Hall, but nothing appeared to be stolen.

The man left his house on Aug. 21 at 6:30 p.m., and returned two days later at 5 p.m. When he came home, he saw that the back kitchen glass door was shattered, and his bedroom and bathroom were in disarray.

He said nothing appeared to be taken.

The man did not have any security cameras or alarm system.

Woman loses $228,000 to fake embassy scam JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman called police Aug. 20 after she had made four payments, totaling $228,000, to a group claiming to be representatives of the Chinese Embassy who said she was a suspect of a crime in China.

The woman said she had received a call from a person who said they were a representative of the Chinese Embassy in Houston and that they believed she was a part of an economic crime in China. She was put in contact with someone who said they were affiliated

white four-door vehicle. According to photos released by police, the woman was wearing a black-and-white patterned dress and has medium-length brown hair. Anyone who can identify the suspect or has any information about the case is urged to contact Detective Myrand at 770-640-4452.

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with the Chinese police.

That person told her that the case was sensitive and that she shouldn’t tell anyone about it.

She was then put in contact with a “Chinese investigator,” who convinced her to make four wire transfers, totaling $228,000, to Hong Kong. She then became suspicious Aug. 31 and cancelled a $345,000 wire transfer.

She told police she was afraid for her safety and her family’s. The suspects had her passport information, and she said they had possibly tapped her phone and computer.

$6,000 in jewelry stolen from house JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A couple called police Aug. 23 after they came home and heard someone shattering a glass door.

The couple had left at 8 p.m. that night to get dinner, and although the house has an alarm system, it was not set while they were gone. They returned about an hour later and entered through the garage.

About five minutes later, the wife said she heard “outside noises” and then saw that the glass on the back door had been shattered. They immediately left and called 911.

While the couple went through the house with police, they noticed that the master bedroom had been ransacked and several pieces of jewelry and accessories, worth $6,000 total, were missing.

A neighbor’s camera had footage showing suspects pulling up to the house in a dark colored car.

Children find thief while home alone JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man called police Aug. 23 after his two children found a suspicious man standing in their kitchen with a crowbar.

The children were home alone at Fairway Ridge Drive, when they heard a noise. Thinking it was their father who had returned home, they went upstairs at 3:30 p.m., only to find a white man wearing a hoodie and khaki shorts standing in their kitchen with a crowbar.

When the unknown man saw the children, he ran out. The children said he left in a green Land Rover that had a cracked back window.

Both the garage and back door were open during the incident.

The father went through the house with police but could not tell if any items had been stolen.

Man says ‘lady friend’ refuses to return his car ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A man called police Aug. 24 after a “lady friend” he loaned his car to refused to return it.

He loaned the car, a white 2007 Chrysler Pacifica, to the woman on Aug. 21.

The man told police that he had called the woman “approximately 200 times” since then to get it back. When he was able to contact her through text, she requested money in return for the vehicle.

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Discussion continues on Johns Creek budget

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek City Council members and citizens weighed in on the proposed 2019 budget, discussing which capital projects should be added and how to pay for them, at a meeting Aug. 27.

The largest capital projects in the new budget include construction of Fire Station 64, resurfacing neighborhood and main roads, road and right-of-way repairs, sound abatement on Abbotts Bridge Road and sidewalk expansion and repairs.

The proposal also puts an emphasis on addressing concerns about storm water infrastructure, including funding an assessment of existing storm water structures to help the council develop a plan for future improvement.

Councilwoman Stephanie Endres proposed funding additional capital projects such as turf fields at Ocee Park, cricket fields at Shakerag Park, an additional $1.7 million in funding for storm water maintenance, debt reduction and furnishings for City Hall.

Lenny Zaprowski echoed support for turf fields, cricket cages and other park improvements. He also criticized the proposed roundabout study, arguing that the council should not delay addressing dangerous intersections by waiting on a study.

Mayor Mike Bodker suggested the

I’d rather budget over than budget under, because I’ve seen what happens on this council when we budget under.”

Steve Broadbent Johns Creek councilman council could, as with storm water, commit to the study but also devote a certain amount to roundabout construction.

Zaprowski and John Bradberry also raised questions about traffic signal improvements. Several council members raised concerns that the budgeted price for items including the turf fields, sound abatement walls and new fire station were underestimating actual costs.

“I’d rather budget over than budget under, because I’ve seen what happens on this council when we budget under,” Councilman Steve Broadbent said.

Four Johns Creek residents spoke at a public hearing during the council meeting. Speakers asked council members to be sure that the cost estimates used in the budget were accurate. One speaker urged the council to keep the

$750,000 funding for the sound abatement wall.

Changes from 2018 The general fund budget anticipates revenues of $59.9 million in 2019. Assistant City Manager Kimberly Greer presented a variance analysis comparing the proposed 2019 budget to the 2018 fiscal year budget.

Greer highlighted the increased use of reserves, property tax revenue and sales tax revenue as the largest changes.

Overall, revenues are anticipated to grow 9 percent from 2018, 5 percent from a one-time use of reserves and the remaining 4 percent from sales and property taxes.

The spike in revenue from the reserve fund relates to an amendment to the 2018 budget that the council passed Aug. 27. There was $2.3 million that was budgeted but not spent on closed or deprioritized capital projects. Staff recommended keeping that amount in the reserves for the 2018 fiscal year and allocating it to new capital projects in 2019.

On the expenditure side, personnel remains the largest expense accounting for 43 percent of the budget, or about $26 million, followed by operation costs at 26 percent.

Personnel costs increased 3.26 percent over 2018, largely due to cost of living adjustments, salary increases and retirement expenditures.

Actual operation expenditures increased by 7.49 percent, although this is not evident in the budget as some operation costs were shifted to other areas of the budget. The departments that saw significant increases were police, information technology, facilities and public works.

Budget process The council also discussed two potential long-term changes to the budget process.

Zaprowski proposed changing the fiscal year calendar so the budget would be decided before the city sets the property tax rate. This is how the Fulton County fiscal year is structured.

Bradberry suggested developing a new reserve fund policy that would set an upper policy. Current policy dictates the city must maintain a reserve fund of 25 percent of the annual budget, though the city often maintains higher reserves.

Bradberry was concerned the city could accumulate excessive unused funds.

There was general consensus among the council to wait until the city hired a new chief financial officer to advise the council before considering either of the changes.

Citizens will have another opportunity to give feedback on the budget proposal at a public hearing Sept. 17.

The city will also accept feedback online at johnscreekga.gov/Residents/Finance/ Budgets.

Johns Creek to remember fallen emergency responders

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater will host a commemoration at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept.

11 to honor the first responders who died as a result of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

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looks forward to the event each year.

“It is a great way to remind the residents of Johns Creek and the surrounding area of the importance of 9/11, remembering the lessons learned from 9/11,” Broadbent said.

Of the 2,977 people killed in the Sept. 11 attacks, 343 were New York City firefighters, 60 were police officers with the Port Authority and New York City Police and eight were civilian paramedics.

To honor these emergency responders, Johns Creek Fire Chief Jeff Hogan and Police Chief Ed Densmore will speak and the Autrey Mill Middle School choir will perform.

The commemoration will be timed to the first plane striking the North Tower of the World Trade Center and include a narration of the timeline of events immediately following the attack from the perspective of the first responders.

“We’re 17 years out right now, and memories start to fade and it just be-

comes another work day, so I think it’s important to sort of step back for a few minutes and have a commemoration,” Broadbent said.

“It was a tragic day in the history of our nation, and we shouldn’t lose sight of what hapBroadbent pened or the lessons learned from it,” he said.

The Johns Creek Public Safety Foundation will be accepting donations.

The nonprofit was established to assist injured Johns Creek firefighters and police officers or to assist their families if they are killed in the line of duty. The foundation also assists the public safety departments with community outreach.

The Rotary Club of Johns Creek organizes this annual event. The Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater is located inside Newtown Park, 31250 Old Alabama Road.

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School enrollment continues to shrink across North Fulton

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Enrollment in North Fulton elementary schools continues to decline, following a trend that began several years ago and shows no sign of slowing.

For the first time in recent memory, enrollment in grades K-6 showed a decline in overall enrollment from the previous year in the area’s 30 elementary schools. The numbers were based on 10-day enrollment figures released by the Fulton School System.

While the 20-day (four week) enrollment is the official enrollment submitted to the state for funding, the 10-day count indicates actual enrollment was short of projections by 151 students.

Enrollment in North Fulton middle schools also experienced numbers below projections, while high school populations met expectations.

A spokesperson for Fulton Schools cautioned the system normally sees a surge in students up till the Labor Day holiday, and expects it to grow over the first four weeks.

Systemwide, Fulton Schools will need to enroll nearly 1,150 additional students to meet the targeted projection of 95,215 students for the 2018-19 school year. The 10-day enrollment stood at 94,071, which is 2,600 students fewer than ended the 2017-18 school year.

In North Fulton, the Labor Day surge is not as significant as in other parts of the county, based on trends from previous years. For that reason, adjustments to staffing and classes have already been completed, according to school officials.

Enrollment declines in the elementary population in North Fulton can be attributed to varying factors, with declining birth rates and high housing prices cited by system planners as key factors.

Although the area is in the midst of a housing boom, the average cost for a home in North Fulton remains above $400,000. That trend is sending many people to other areas, including South Forsyth, where they can get more home for less money.

“In the past, buyers were willing to pay to be in North Fulton because of the schools, but South Forsyth schools have caught up and are excellent,” said Donna Augello, a realtor with Harry Norman.

“I love what’s going on in Alpharetta and Milton but it is becoming very expensive to live in this area … especially for single-income and/or growing families.”

Ironically it was the same scenario of available housing and good schools that fueled a two-decade boom in North Fulton beginning in the mid-1990s.

Young families flocked to North Fulton in droves, and 26 new schools were built in

10-Day Enrollment vs Projected Enrollment for North Fulton School

10-Day Count

Projected

Difference

Abbotts Hill

601

576

+25

Alpharetta

568

574

-6

Amana Charter

469

478

-9

Barnwell

738

740

-2

Birmingham Falls

718

752

Cogburn Woods

858

Crabapple Crossing

10-Day Count

Projected

Difference

Amana Charter

238

223

+15

Autrey Mill

1420

1416

+4

Crabapple

925

935

-10

-34

Elkins Pointe

1031

1063

-32

866

-8

FAST Charter

178

205

-27

764

764

0

Haynes Bridge

694

715

-21

Creek View

898

938

-40

Holcomb Bridge

662

711

-49

Dolvin

803

812

-9

Hopewell

1428

1440

-12

Esther Jackson

639

659

-20

FAST Charter

385

400

-15

Northwestern

1283

1310

-27

Findley Oaks

611

602

+9

River Trail

1276

1271

+5

Hembree Springs

615

653

-38

Taylor Road

1348

1304

+44

Hillside

492

532

-40

Webb Bridge

1180

1165

+15

Lake Windward

739

763

-24

NF MS Enrollment

11,663

11,758

(-95)

Manning Oaks

888

865

+1

System MS Enrollment

19,777

19,883

(-106)

Medlock Bridge

643

620

+23

Mimosa

769

750

+19

Mountain Park

801

795

+6

Alpharetta

2260

2265

-5

New Prospect

568

562

+6

Cambridge

2073

2014

+59

Northwood

702

710

-8

Centennial

1932

1958

-26

Ocee

699

694

+5

Chattahoochee

1956

1935

+21

River Eves

633

612

+21

Independence

252

211

+41

Roswell North

868

884

-16

Johns Creek

2119

2152

-33

Shakerag

640

627

+13

Milton

2369

2386

-17

State Bridge Crossing

766

762

+4

Summit Hill

720

727

-7

Northview

1777

1793

-16

Sweet Apple

784

802

-18

Roswell

2219

2235

-16

Vickery Mill

499

467

+32

NF HS Enrollment

16,957

16,949

(+8)

Wilson Creek

791

838

-47

System HS Enrollment

29,292

29,212

(+80)

NF ES Enrollment

20,669

20,824

(-155)

North Fulton Enrollment

49,289

49,531

(-242)

System ES Enrollment

40,255

40,922

(-667)

System Enrollment

94,071

95,215

(-1,144)

Elementary

School Middle

that time frame to house the students.

School board member Katie Reeves, who represents much of North Fulton, noted Fulton School planning staff has done an excellent job on enrollment pro-

High

jections and predicting trends. She said these figures provide the blueprint for future facility needs and new construction.

“Before anyone gets too concerned

about low growth in North Fulton, this area is still growing,” Reeves said. “As students graduate, neighborhoods often turn over with families with younger children moving in.”

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Council to consider controversial contract extensions

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek City Council will face two decisions Sept.

17 on whether to extend contracts with two firms officials say have provided questionable service.

At an Aug. 27 work session, the council discussed a request for a 3-month extension with right-of-way maintenance provider Optech and for environmental programing services from Keep North Fulton Beautiful.

Since 2015, the city has been under contract with Keep North Fulton Beautiful, a nonprofit serving Johns Creek and Sandy Springs, for a variety of environmental programing including recycling, litter abatement, waterway cleanup and educational workshops.

Last October, the city discussed an unsolicited citizen proposal to transfer these responsibilities in-house by hiring a sustainability coordinator, an arrangement practiced by the City of Decatur.

Johns Creek city staff recommended the council let the contract with Keep North Fulton Beautiful expire in October, the end of the 2018 fiscal year, or extend it to January, then put out a request for proposals.

“Due to the timing, where we are right now, I think it would be very difficult to issue a RFP [request for proposals] and award a new contract before the end of the fiscal year,” said Solid Waste Manager James Swope.

Swope noted that Keep North Fulton typical holds three large events between October and January, a household hazards waste event in October, document shredding and a Christmas tree recycling event.

Swope said city staff could take on some of Keep North Fulton Beautiful responsibilities but possibly with additional cost, and he was skeptical a for-profit company could provide the same services at a lower price point.

Though council was receptive to alternatives, there was disagreement on when the contract should end and if Keep North Fulton Beautiful should be allowed to re-bid.

“It sounds like you’re saying there may not be other businesses that provide this service,” Councilwoman Stephanie Endres said. “However, this particular company receives a tremendous amount of revenue from the City of Johns Creek, and they physically engaged and picked a side in the election last year.”

Endres and Councilman Chris

Coughlin said this sent an unacceptable message to taxpayers. Endres, Coughlin and Councilman Jay Lin said the contract should be terminated as soon as possible.

“It left the impression that the city was taking a side because they were working under the banner of the city,” Endres said. “Especially today with how heated politics can get and how people can’t even have a civil conversation, we can’t have that at all, not even the appearance of it.”

Mayor Mike Bodker and council members Lenny Zaprowski and Steve Broadbent said mistakes may have been made but the council did not have enough information to condemn Keep North Fulton Beautiful.

The council will discuss the Keep North Fulton Beautiful contract and possibly vote on termination at the next meeting on Sept. 17.

The city’s right of ways and signs are maintained through a contract with Optech. In previous discussions, the council has expressed disappointment with the quality of service Optech has provided.

The Public Works Department requested a 3-month extension on the Optech contract, which is set to expire

Sept. 30, to have time to work with council to determine expected level of service, put the contract out to bid and evaluate the new proposals.

“We can get that RFP out to bid on Sept. 14, but I do want to give the Endres folks that are looking at that RFP enough time to put together a quality proposal, and with that, I need the extension,” said Public Works Director Lynette Baker.

Public Works has instituted enhanced quality insurance measures including daily activity briefings over the phone, weekly ride-alongs and weekly checklists to improve the quality of maintenance with Optech during the extension.

Endres advocated for letting the contract expire and creating an emergency contract to cover the time needed to review the new bids.

“I just think it’s disingenuous to think that staff should have to babysit a contractor that’s been with us since the beginning of time,” Endres said.

The Optech extension is also scheduled for a vote on Sept. 17.

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Coroner, mental health officials dispel common suicide myths

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, yet it remains one of the most difficult topics to discuss for many.

That radio silence, even with good intentions, can cause more harm than good.

Dozens of residents met at Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church Aug. 30 to broach the topic, better understand it and dispel some of the common misconceptions about suicide.

“In the absence of meaningful talks, suicide myths have evolved,” said Dr. Rachel Geller, associate medical examiner for the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office.

These myths can cause people to overlook signs or not consider that a loved one is considering suicide, she added.

Geller along with Dr. Jan Gorniak, the chief medical examiner, examined autopsy data from Fulton County and hundreds of survey data they received from questionnaires about some of the most common myths. The session covered questions regarding suicide rates among different demographics, common methods, suicide notes and messages and timing.

The youngest age a person may be considered a suicide and the average age of a suicide in Fulton County was perhaps the most shocking for the crowd.

Most survey respondents said teenage years were the youngest a person could be considered a suicide and the average age of victims was 27.7 years old.

But the youngest victim of suicide Gorniak said she had worked on was an 8 year old. And it’s not that uncommon, she added.

The average age of suicide in Fulton County is 43.9 years old, Geller said.

The rates of suicide among different age group are pretty consistent from 21-60 years old, before dipping down and spiking again in the 90s.

The weapon of choice in most cases across all demographics, Geller said, are firearms.

That includes women.

Geller and Gorniak’s survey data showed over 80 percent of respondents said overdose was the most common method of suicide for women. In fact, the majority of female suicide cases that end in death in Fulton County involved a firearm. Overdoses account for 28 percent.

As this is autopsy data, it does not include attempted suicides.

Several mental health professionals from Summit Counseling Center also spoke about the topic and fielded ques-

Resources September is widely recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Anyone who is or knows someone who is struggling with a crisis or is at risk of suicide is urged to reach out for help.

• Possible warning signs vary from individual to individual but can include: • Feeling hopeless, overwhelmed, trapped or like a burden • Reckless behavior, including increased use of drugs or alcohol • Isolation • Sleeping too much or too little • Loss of interest, especially in activities they once enjoyed • Giving away prized possessions and saying goodbyes The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-8255, is tollfree, confidential and always open.

The deaf or hard of hearing can contact the lifeline at 1-800-799-4889.

People can also text 741741.

More crisis services and suicide information can be found at suicidepreventionlifeline.org, thetrevorproject.org and veteranscrisisline. net. Local resources can be found at northfulton.com. tions from attendees.

One of their main messages was to take any remark hinting about suicide seriously and that talking about suicide will not plant the idea in someone’s head.

On the contrary, talking about suicide can actually help lower the risk, they said.

Fulton County Schools is also partnering with Summit Counseling Center to add more mental health professionals in its schools. Currently, schools that offer help from Summit Counseling include Alpharetta, Centennial, Chattahoochee, Johns Creek, Milton and North View high schools.

A texting program that can connect students with mental health professionals is also in the works.

“We all have to be engaged,” said Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis.

“There are hard issues that aren’t going away, but they can get better.”

“If we talk about it, we can save lives,” Gorniak said.

This discussion was part of a series of meetings by the North Fulton Mental Health Collaborative. To learn about future meetings and events, visit facebook. com/NFMHC.

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By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Atlanta-based folk-duo Banks and Shane will perform a free concert Saturday, Sept. 8 at the Mark Burkhalter Ampitheater in Newtown Park as part of Johns Creek’s Summer Concert Series.

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Local man recounts 9/11 survival story

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — September 11, 2001 stands out in the memory of many Americans, but it’s of greater significance for Robert Eisenhardt.

The Cumming resident is one of the survivors of the attacks on the World Trade Center.

Eisenhardt now works for Fiserv in Alpharetta, but in 2001, he lived in New York City and worked as a system administrator for the consulting division of Aon. Aon’s New York offices were located on the 92nd and 98th through 105th floors of the South Tower, with an estimated 1,100 at work when terrorists attacked.

“The Trade Center complex was a wonderful place to work,” Eisenhardt said. “Underneath the towers was a large mall, restaurants and deli food, shopping and books.”

Eisenhardt remembers arriving at work earlier than usual that morning, making it to his office on the 101st floor by around 7:45.

First, he stopped by the office of a colleague, Pamela Gaff. Over the weekend, Eisenhardt had initiated a power outage that impacted Gaff’s work. He wanted to make amends, so he gave her a small trophy. She smiled and set it on top of her monitor.

Gaff was among the 176 Aon employees who died in the attack on the World Trade Center and among the 19 who Eisenhardt knew personally.

He was talking to the Aon Consulting receptionist, Margaret Haley, at 8:46 when American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the nearby North Tower.

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Robert Eisenhardt visits the National 9/11 memorial in New York.

Haley and Eisenhardt heard the loud crash and looked out the windows to see smoke and papers flying around in the air.

Another employee, Carol Cartwright, came running into the office and told everybody to evacuate. Some employees left without another word, taking nothing with them.

Eisenhardt remembers a colleague from human resources, Louise Rosillo, politely end the phone call she was on.

“I am sorry, we have to go now. The building is on fire. Goodbye,” she said.

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In the stairwell, Eisenhardt and his coworkers were cut off from the world.

Circling down and down, they were totally isolated, unsure of what was happening outside.

Around 8:50, an announcement was made throughout the South Tower.

“The building is secure. Please return to your desks,” it said.

Eisenhardt heard the announcement but had no intention of going back to work. By this time, many South Tower workers were congregating in the 78th floor sky lobby. Not wishing to be stuck in the crowd, Eisenhardt and a few of his coworkers kept walking down.

Hundreds were still on the sky lobby level when it became the point of impact for the South Tower.

As he continued his descent, Eisenhardt stopped for a brief break at 74th floor. As he looked out the windows to the north, he saw smoke and debris falling. Then he saw a man falling.

“I have no idea who he was, but he was to me someone who came to work, bought a bagel and had no idea that his last moments would be this 10 seconds of horror,” he said.

At 9:02, another announcement went out, this time calling for an orderly evacuation. A minute later, the hijacked

United Airlines Flight 175 hit the tower from the south, crashing through the 77th to 85th floors.

“I ran back to our crowd to tell them what I had seen and then came a huge explosion. The building swayed perhaps three feet or more. We had no idea yet what it was, but this was our building and now it was bad, very bad,” he said.

This plane banked as it hit the building, leaving parts of the impacted floors undamaged. Unlike the North Tower, one of the stairwells initially remained passable from upper floors to the ground.

But now, the stairwells were dark, filled with smoke and difficult to navigate. The group Eisenhardt had been traveling with had left him behind, so he went down the stairs alone as fast as he could.

“I was running, skipping steps, but very aware that now was not a good time to break a leg. I knew that this building would kill me if I did not get out of it fast,” he said.

At the lower levels, he caught up with the crowd, hundreds of people marching down. Some tried to joke, gallows humor in the face of a grim situation. Others were panicked.

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OPINION

A Southern belle in the heart of the North I love being from the South.

So much so, I claim my Southern roots as much as my red hair or the fact I am right handed.

It’s something I was born with, not really or developed.

Kathleen Sturgeon taught I’ve lived in GeorEditor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com gia since I was 4. I was born in Richmond, Virginia, which is often referred to as the heart of the Confederacy.

I say y’all, grits run through my veins, I listen to country music quite frequently and yes, college football is almost always on my TV in the fall, even if I am a Kentucky fan.

It’s safe to say the South is a huge part of my identity.

Although I always had an itch to visit Boston, when my beau Chris came knocking at my door with a great deal, I hesitated a little.

Growing up in the South, I often heard Northerners referred to as “Yankees,” and not in reference to the baseball team, but rather in an almost derogatory way.

Whenever someone with a thick accent would act brash or in a rude way,

we would simply “bless their hearts,” give a knowing look of, “oh they must be a Yankee,” and move on thinking how great it is to be raised in the South.

I’ve been above the Mason-Dixon Line before, and I lived in Syracuse, New York in between my stays in Richmond and Atlanta. Even so, the North seems like such foreign territory.

Yet, I’ve always had a fascination with the Salem Witch Trials, and I’m into visiting new states I’ve never been to, so I figured why not. Plus we got $100 roundtrip flights, so who can pass that up?

We decided to try out Bean Town in a whirlwind of a trip, arriving at 8 a.m. on a Friday and touching back down in Atlanta by noon on Sunday.

We didn’t waste any time, and we figured we might as well give it a chance before writing it off as a city full of impolite Yankees.

From the moment we landed, we immediately immersed ourselves in all that Boston has to offer.

We traveled by plane, train and automobile, never meeting a single person who was uncouth or unkind.

The only time I felt out of place was when I smiled at people on the T, Boston’s version of MARTA except it’s incredibly bigger, organized and efficient (Atlanta could learn something there).

While touring Fenway Park in Boston, Kathleen and Chris enjoyed showing their Braves pride.

With a little bit of my Southern roots showing, I was answered with stares and

quickly learned to keep more to myself.

I found this a bit funny, because in the South I can make friends with pretty much anyone, anywhere, something I did continue to do in any bar we went to.

But that’s just in my nature as a journalist, Southerner or not.

We visited Salem and its many witch museums, walked a part of the Freedom Trail to view historic sites, explored Harvard and felt slightly unworthy.

The best part came Saturday morning when we toured Fenway Park. As lifelong Braves fans, Chris and I decided to make sure our loyalty was known by wearing team shirts.

On an elevator, someone asked if were from Atlanta. My sarcastic, “what gave us away?” was met with, “you seem like a Southern belle.” I’m going to choose to take that as a compliment.

But by far, a highlight of the trip was doing the traditional Braves “chop on” while standing on the Green Monster inside Fenway Park. It was then we realized we were surrounded by fellow Atlantans who cheered us on.

Even in the heart of Boston, at one of the most famous spots in the city, this Southern belle found a little slice of home.

As it turns out, we really can make friends anywhere. It must be the Southern manners my mama taught me.

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COMMUNITY

Library event to guide teens through career choices

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Ocee Library will host a career fair Saturday, Sept.

15 from 1 to 4 p.m. to connect teens and adults with colleges, employers and volunteer opportunities.

The library will also lead a workshop one week earlier to help students determine their ideal career. Free for all students with a Fulton County School ID, this event will be from 3 to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 8.

“Planning a career is such an important part of all of our life experiences, and hopefully it will give them a very solid foundation to start making their decisions as far as the direction they’d like to take, even at the high school level with their AP classes,” said Karen Kennedy, library assistant branch manager.

The library will demonstrate the online career assessment service You Science. The test considers students’ aptitudes and market demand as well as students’ interests to give career suggestions and links to resources to help them pursue those careers.

“I took it myself a couple weeks ago.

What it helps determine for students is what would be a good career for them. It looks at their knowledge, skills, abilities and aptitudes and builds a profile,” Kennedy said.

The test takes about 90 minutes and is a $29 value free to Fulton County students.

Students can also get a head start on their career at the job fair the following week.

This is the first time the library has hosted a fair that links colleges, employers and volunteers together at one free event, Kennedy said.

“We are so, very honored to have so many organizations in the community come,” Kennedy said.

The keynote speaker will be Hyunjun Max Ahn, an Emory University student who moved to Georgia from Korea in 8th grade.

“Teenagers should attend this event because this job fair would provide an excellent opportunity to explore,” Ahn said. “Most high school students are eager to try something new or gain experience in an unfamiliar area. It is just that they do not know how to find such opportunities.”

Ahn will speak on the struggles and discoveries he experienced when he moved to the U.S. He encourages students to step out of their comfort zone.

“Although extending my comfort boundaries took many efforts and was a big struggle for me at the time, I now

Planning a career is such an important part of all of our life experiences, and hopefully it will give them a very solid foundation to start making their decisions as far as the direction they’d like to take, even at the high school level with their AP classes.”

Karen Kennedy Library assistant branch manager. realize that these actions were what made me improve and get to where I am right now,” he said. “Similarly, I wish to talk to these students that if they don’t put themselves in an un-comfort zone, then they are not going to improve, or even learn.”

The colleges slated to attend include the Emory University Continuing Education and Certificate, Georgia State University, Gwinnett Technical College, Kennesaw University and the University of Georgia Master of Public Administration.

There will also be employers, such as Chick Fil-A, Home Depot, Fulton County Schools, Fulton County Government and Kroger Stores and Pharmacy. Volunteer opportunities will be presented from the Alpharetta High School Future Business Leaders, Atlanta-Fulton Public Library, Peace Corps Volunteer Recruitment and Student Leadership Johns Creek.

The Dr. Robert E. Fulton Library, the Ocee branch of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System, is located at 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road in Johns Creek.

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6TH ANNUAL GRILLING AND GRIDIRON TAILGATE PARTY

Join the tailgate party on the first day of SEC conference play as Southern football traditions combine in support of the Lionheart School. The fundraiser will take place in downtown Alpharetta and feature cooking competitions between many well-known restaurants, community groups and families. A giant LED screen will broadcast multiple SEC matchups. Tasting tickets are $20 per person, kids under 12 taste for free. The party starts Saturday, Sept. 8, 1:30-8 p.m. on Old Roswell Street in Downtown Alpharetta. For more information, visit thelionheartschool.com.

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SEPT. 11 COMMEMORATIONS

EVENTS:

FORSYTH What: Features guest speaker Lt. Col. Tom Burgess, retired.

When: Tuesday, Sept. 11, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Liberty Middle School, 7465 Wallace Tatum Road, Cumming More info: tkirby@forsyth.k12.ga.us

HOMESCHOOL DAY IN ROSWELL What: Tour the homes of the Southern Trilogy: Historic Home Museums of Roswell. Experience life in the 1800’s with demonstrations and hands-on activities.

When: Friday, Sept. 7, all day Where: Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation Cost: General admission is $15.

Free parking available at all sites.

More info and registration: visitroswellga.com.

JOHNS CREEK What: The free event will honor the service of first responders and will include a narration of the timeline of events immediately following the attack, from the perspective of first responders.

When: Tuesday, Sept. 11, 8:30 a.m.

Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov ROSWELL What: The keynote speaker will be Travis Ellis, co-founder of Shepherd’s Men to help veterans with TBI and PTSD. Mayor Lori Henry will speak on behalf of the city.

When: Tuesday, Sept. 11, 8:30 a.m.

Where: Roswell Area Park, 911 memorial, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: kelldwayne@yahoo.com

OPEN-HEARTH COOKING What: Living history interpreter and openhearth cooking expert, Clarissa Clifton, will demonstrate making traditional Southern food in the Cook House. Free.

When: Saturday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m.-3 pm.

Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St. Roswell More info: roswellgov.com SATURDAY BRUNCH LECTURE What: Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents. This lecture is on “The Battle of Fort Pillow”

by Brian Wills.

When: Saturday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $5 suggested donation More info: roswellgov.com

DRAWING WILDLIFE IN MIXED MEDIA What: Roswell Fine Arts Alliance member Alle Craig will lead a workshop focused on drawing inspiration from wildlife.

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

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $30 for nonmembers, $20 for members More info and registration: chattnaturecenter.org SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS What: This program uses science-based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program.

When: Monday, Sept. 10, 7-8 p.m.

Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 10700 State Bridge Road Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org LAWN CARE WORKSHOP What: Learn how to create and maintain healthy lawns. Topics include pH, soil testing, seasonal grasses and water. Two classes offered in Roswell and Alpharetta.

When: Tuesday, Sept. 11, 7-8:30 p.m. in Roswell and Wednesday, Sept. 12, 7-8:30 p.m. in Alpharetta Where: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building in Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell and Alpharetta Public Works Department, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: nfmg.net WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning.

When: Wednesday, Sept. 12, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-495-0545 COOKING AND CRAFTS What: Experience history through simple recipes and heritage crafts enjoyed in the past. September’s theme is “Berry Harvest.”

Ages 6-11.

When: Thursday, Sept. 13, 4 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $7 for members, $10 for nonmembers More info and tickets: autreymill.org or 678366-3511 NOON TO NIGHT BENEFIT What: Avalon is teaming up with Bert’s Big Adventure for the fourth annual fall fashion benefit.

When: Thursday, Sept. 13, 6-10 p.m.

Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alphretta More info: awesomealpharetta.com GARDEN TOUR MONDAYS 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

HEALTH AND FITNESS: EVENING RIVER CANOE TRIP What: Take an urban adventure and learn about wildlife with an experienced river guide. Ages 6 and up.

When: Saturday, Sept. 8, 5-8 p.m.

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $30 for nonmembers, $25 for members More info and tickets: chattnaturecenter.org FREE OUTDOOR FITNESS – YOGA What: Yoga moves at a slower pace, improving flexibility, muscle tone, strength, and stress management through stretches, poses and relaxation techniques.

When: Sunday, Sept. 9, 10 a.m.

Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace ENERGY YOGA What: Physical exercises to open and clear energy. Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques.

When: Sunday, Sept. 9, 4:30 p.m.

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

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early.

When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., through Oct. 11 Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through October Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET What: Don’t miss the opening day of the Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market. Mix and mingle with friends, shop for fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors.

When: Saturday, April 14, 8 a.m. – noon Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: AVALON NIGHTS LIVE What: Unwind after a long week with live music in The Plaza.

When: Friday, Sept. 7, 6-8 p.m.

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

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JEFF DENSON “OUTSIDE MY WINDOW” What: Denson has earned recognition over the past 15 years as one of his generation’s definitive bassists.

When: Friday, Sept. 7, 7:30-9 p.m.

Where: The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway More info: awesomealpharetta.com HOME BY DARK What: Inviting the best songwriters and musicians in the world to its stage, “Home by Dark” is a Nashville meets New York meets L.A. meets Atlanta.

When: Friday, Sept. 7, 8-10 p.m.

Where: Chukkar Farm, 1140 Liberty Grove Road, Alpharetta More info: homebydark.com INSPIRATIONAL JAZZFEST What: This JazzFest brings together hundreds of persons in the Alpharetta community for an evening of inspirational music and fellowship.

When: Saturday, Sept. 8, 6-9 p.m.

Where St. James United Methodist Church, 3000 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta Cost: $30 More info: stjamesumc.org/jazzfest18 BOULEVARD EAST UNPLUGGED – COLE THANNISCH What: Each Sunday in September, shop, sip and stroll down the boulevard while listening to local artists in the courtyard, located near Jeni’s.

When: Sunday, Sept. 9, 4-7 p.m.

Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com SUMMER CONCERT SERIES What: See Banks & Shane, a folk and Americana group, at this free concert. Food trucks will be on site, while both food and non-alcoholic drinks. Rain or Shine.

When: Saturday, Sept. 8, 6 p.m.

Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov PAINTING WITH A PURPOSE What: An afternoon of drinks, laughter and painting. Twenty percent of the proceeds benefit TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation.

When: Sunday, Sept. 9, 3 p.m.

Where: Painting with a Twist Alpharetta Studio, 11770 Haynes Bridge Road #801, Alpharetta Cost: $35 More info: paintingwithatwist.com SUNSET SIPS: SAINTE JANE What: Sainte Jane is a new Americana duo composed of singer/songwriter Lauren St. Jane and Jeremy Ezell.

When: Thursday, Sept. 13, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info and tickets: chattnaturecenter.org

Get outside, Georgia:

…but sometimes you don’t Last week, we talked about the exalted art of “bluelining,” that backcountry extravaganza of an activity in which otherwise sane (mostly) trout fishermen go far from the beaten path in STEVE HUDSON search of remote Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net streams and wild trout. It’s an activity that involves hiking and navigating and avoiding yellow jackets and snakes and bears, often with a measure of poison ivy and some world-class thorny vines thrown into the mix too.

It’s fun!

Sometimes, when bluelining, you find what you set out to find -- exquisitely colored rainbow trout or even vivid wild native brook trout. They’re small, just the right size to fit the creeks where they live. A five-inch-long fish can be the trophy of the day. But size doesn’t matter when you’re bluelining. What matters is the treasure at the end of the journey. If you plan well, and are diligent, sometimes you find it.

But sometimes you don’t.

In the interest of full journalistic disclosure, I want to take a moment and tell you about last weekend’s epic bluelining adventure. Accompanied by my friend Scott, I set out to check out a creek I’d had my eyes on for years. On the topo maps, it had everything going for it – high elevation (upwards of 2,400 feet), a nice gradient (that’s a measure of how steep the creek is, with high gradients meaning cascades or even waterfalls and lower gradients meaning a delightfully level course). It was

remote, too, requiring a hike (totally, and I do mean totally, uphill) of more than two miles to reach it…and that followed by a half-mile trek through the woods through some unbelievably steep mountain terrain.

That, I figured, had surely been plenty to keep other anglers from bothering what I was sure was going to the angling discovery of a lifetime!

So off we went. As expected, the road-turned-trail climbed and climbed and climbed and climbed some more.

I’d been wondering how to get my heart rate up when exercising, and the answer turned out to be no more complex than to climb steadily up the flank of a mountain for what the GPS said was exactly 2.09 miles.

Then the road/trail ended, and it was into the woods. No trails there, not even game trails. Using the GPS and topo maps, we charted a course (downhill, now, toward the stream that stayed steep, rough, and sometimes rocky.

Somewhere along the way it dawned on me that we would eventually have to climb out, but with prospect of undiscovered fishing on the near horizon, who thinks about things like that?

After a while, as is often the case in the high mountain valleys where such streams flow, the terrain leveled out.

Suddenly we were in a fern-lined glen about 100 feet wide, and – yes! – there, in the middle of it, flowed a stream.

It looked good. It was about five feet wide, with areas of sparkly little riffles and patches of shiny water that suggested pools.

“Pools mean trout,” I said out loud, to no one in particular. “This could be good.”

Scott made the first casts, but he

got no response.

“Maybe the next one!” he said, fisherman’s optimism ringing in every word.

But the next one was also devoid of trout. As was the next one, and the one after that, and (in sad fact) every single pool over about three-quarters of a mile of stream.

That’s right. We found not a single trout, and we tried.

If you let it, that kind of thing can be discouraging. And it might have been, too, but for the beautiful fern glen and the lush overhead tree canopy.

The stream, fish or no fish, was beautiful. Now and then, in the sand or mud, we saw tracks (including bear tracks).

We heard birds. We turned over rocks and looked at bugs. We discovered what appeared to be traces of an old and long-abandoned gold mine.

At one point, we stopped and listened and heard – nothing. We found total and complete silence. Living in the city, you forget how exquisitely perfect that is.

Finally, back up the mountainside at last and once more on the road/ trail, we started the 2.09 (because GPS doesn’t lie) mile hike back to the truck, now all blessedly downhill.

On the way, cool breezes knocked the edge off the midday temperatures as the now-afternoon sun warmed the air.

It took all day, and yeah, we found no trout. But we found a lot of other stuff.

Sometimes, you don’t find what you’re looking for. But sometimes, in not finding one thing, you find something you weren’t really looking for at all.

Sometimes you go to these events and see a lot of the same people, which is wonderful. But, all of the exhibitors this year commented on all the new faces and new opportunities they had to meet people.

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Alpharetta business expo draws array of exhibitors, interests

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A crowd of hundreds filtered past an array of displays Aug. 24 at the sixth annual Alpharetta Business Association Expo held at the Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta Hotel.

This year’s event included a healthcare panel discussion presented by HIPnation entitled “A Doctor’s View to Control Healthcare Costs.” The panel included: Dr. Robert Herrera, a practicing physician with HIPnation, Bill Neglia, a licensed independent health insurance broker, Kimberly Richards, a physical therapist with A Step Ahead Physical Therapy, and William York, a pharmacist with Concord Pharmacy.

The discussion centered on the reasons why the current state of healthcare insurance isn’t working and how it can be improved.

Panelists’ solutions included: reestablishing the doctor-patient relationship by “lifting the curtain” that now exists as a result of insurance company requirements, considering cash payments for direct primary care that could be far less than insurance costs and researching alternatives for healthcare.

Dr. Herrera noted that preventive medical care is now losing ground as patients are forced to skip it due to high deductible insurance plans.

“Episodic care is not the best way to manage your health,” he said.

Lara Dolan, co-chair for the Business Expo, said the panel discussion proved a success, drawing close to two dozen people.

“I was personally glad I attended,” she said. “It was interesting to get the perspective on healthcare from a doctor

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Tech Alpharetta Director of Operations Dale Sizemore greets the audience and participants at the Tech Showcase, which featured four entrepreneurs who presented a pitch for their young businesses. The event preceded the official opening of the Alpharetta Business Association Expo, Aug. 24 at the Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta Hotel. and how they are restricted from making decisions they want to make in patient care because of some of the restrictions insurance places on them.”

The expo itself, she said, easily attracted more than 750 visitors.

The sold-out expo featured 75 exhibitors, including sponsors like the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau, The Mauldin Group, Appen Media Group, Comcast and Village Realty.

Some of the new participants included eye care clinic B.spectacled, the Minime Factory which creates personal 3-D images, and restaurants like Peach & the Porkchop and Charlton’s Grill and Tap.

“It was really successful,” Dolan said.

“I made a point of walking around and visiting pretty much every exhibitor and talking to them. All of them made comments that there was a very steady flow of traffic.”

Many of the returning exhibitors commented there were a lot of new faces this year, she said.

“Sometimes you go to these events and see a lot of the same people, which is wonderful,” Dolan said. “But, all of the exhibitors this year commented on all the new faces and new opportunities they had to meet people.”

As in past years, the expo began at 9 a.m. with the fourth annual Tech

Alpharetta Technology Showcase which featured five startups pitching their companies to a three-member panel of business experts.

As in past years, each startup had several minutes to present their technology to the panel for critique. This year’s featured startups included: • Wyman Best’s “Clear That Deck” tool described as the best low-tech tool from a high-tech incubator. The tool provides a better way to get debris out of deck spaces to improve cleaning and have less deck rot.

• Go WP which provides WordPress support including software updates, offsite backup, security/malware scans and trouble-shooting services for agencies, small businesses and non-profits.

• Data Seekers which offers a unique data appliance that helps financial institutions take in data and unify it into one format.

• MSI Positioning Systems which has created an application that makes GPS more precise down to 1- centimeter accuracy (less than the size of a dime) that land surveyors and civil engineers can use on their mobile device.

• Sign Stream which helps companies create their own TV channel and run it anywhere with a Smart TV or Amazon Firestick that can run in their store, restaurant or waiting area.

Following the showcase, Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin joined other dignitaries in officially opening the expo.

Dolan said the Alpharetta Business Association plans to have the event again next year, although no date and location has been set.

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Maybe we have to slow down to catch up with baseball Increasing I know, I know.

Football season just kicked off, and I’m writing an article on baseball. But a lot of people don’t pay attention to sports as much except when it’s football season.

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In my opinion, baseball is unnecessarily getting hammered by folks who want it to be more like football. No doubt baseball viewership has gone down. The average number of people watching a World Series game in the 1980s was over 30 million.

Since 2005, only three have pulled in over 18 million. And that number is made worse considering there are a lot more people in the world today with a lot more access to television. And no doubt its viewership pales in comparison to that of the NFL where regular-season Sunday games average close to 15 million viewers. But you know what? Pulling 18 million viewers is still pretty good.

It’s just not NFL good.

So-called experts argue that baseball needs to speed up, that it needs more action and more competition. No doubt this is being driven by marketing and media folks who have no problem squeezing the heart and soul out of a thing, so long as it means more viewers even for just a little while.

I just read an article that suggested capping a batting team who was winning to only two outs. Others have suggested putting a clock on the pitcher. Every year someone has another bright idea on how to speed up the game. But you know what? Baseball isn’t football. It is baseball. And it has its own pace.

As a fan, when we go to a football game, the joy is in being fully engaged with our friends and fellow fans to a game full of quick plays. And it’s awesome. It really is.

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But that’s not baseball. In baseball, it’s more about being engaged with our friends, family and fans, while watching a baseball game. As a fan, baseball is more about you and your fellow fans painting a picture together of what is going on in the field. Baseball is about subtleties. Sure, everyone can see when a home run is hit. But it’s harder to see the unspoken communication that goes on between a hitter and a batter. And the downtime that everyone wants to speed up, is what makes baseball magic for a fan.

Unlike most things today, it gives us time and space to enjoy the company around us. In an age where everyone wants to be engaged in something, and usually that something is on their smart phone, it’s a breath of fresh air to watch something that gives me some space.

I will say that football is my favorite sport. I played through high school and have coached six years of it with my son.

I love every second of it.

But I’ve also coached 12 years of baseball for my sons and have learned to love it, too. Whereas playing football is about managing a razor-thin balance between hyped aggression and disciplined focus, baseball players need to be more tempered, the kind of temper that allows you to consistently throw a 95 mile an

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Maybe we can accept that it will never be football. Maybe instead of focusing on making baseball more like football, we can focus on improving what makes baseball great. One thing I love about listening to the Braves on the radio is getting to hear the stories the old players tell in between pitches. Give me more of that. Give me more information about the players and how they relate to the opposing team. In this ever-expanding world we now live in, I think baseball is just fine. Maybe it’s us who have to slow down.

Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases.

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MILTON, Ga. — After financial hardships, a potential sale of the property and a strained relationship with some nearby residents, Milton’s Crooked Creek Club will soon reopen with new owners, a new management company and a $1.3 million renovation.

The course’s future was in question earlier this year after Triumph Golf — which purchased and sold Crooked Creek’s sister course, The Milton Country Club, to the city — entered into a due diligence period to potentially purchase the club. However, that sale fell through and with accusations that the ownership was not compensating some employees, the club’s outlook was shadowy.

But now Crooked Creek personnel say the future is bright in its new direction and innovative updates.

“We went through struggles with our former ownership group,” said General Manager Chris Wright. “Fortunately we have secured some really good owners and a management company. The owners have been fully committed to the renovation and have backed up every bit of that. It’s been a pleasure working with them.”

The club is now under the management of Billy Casper Golf which supported the facelift to the club’s greens and bunkers.

The former bentgrass greens have been replaced with Primo Zoysia, a warm-weather turf that is easier to maintain, uses less resources such as water and chemicals, is shade tolerant and provides a better putting surface, Director of Agronomy Mike Patterson said. He added that Crooked Creek will be the first 18-hole course in the world to feature the turf which has been tested in multiple countries in recent years.

The bunkers have also been reworked and feature a new type of sand which can hold slopes more efficiently.

Despite the updates, the course’s revered layout will remain unchanged.

“The layout will still be the same, basically what we are doing is improv-

ing the most important parts,” Patterson said.

The renovation also extends to the clubhouse.

“The clubhouse still presents itself well, we’re just doing a bit of updating in and around the clubhouse to make it more user-friendly,” Wright said.

The building will feature new flooring, banquet and patio furniture, hitting tee lines on the driving range with new bag stands and curtains to close off the outdoor pavilion for weddings or special events. The driving range will feature new hitting pads and bag stands.

Conservation was also an emphasis for the renovation, Patterson said.

The course will now feature several pollinator plots for wildflowers and bees.

Milkweed will be planted in 12 areas and a monarch butterfly habitat has also been added that will be open to residents.

“Parents and their kids will be able to come out and enjoy that,” Patterson said. “We are trying to be a better neighbor. That’s been missed for a long time.”

Wright said the club’s relationship with nearby residents has been stressed in recent years, but members and nearby residents are excited for the changes.

“They are really pumped and ready to get it open and play golf,” Wright said.

“The renovation is being received well by current members, we have members wanting to come back and interested from perspective members.”

Patterson, who said he often engages with members, reiterated those statements.

“We are getting a lot of people asking when we are going to open,” he said.

“That shows me they are really excited about it.”

Wright said he hopes the renovation is the first step of many to improve the club in the future.

“We are committed year to year to improve the property,” he said. “Whatever the next project is, we are going to tackle it.”

Though a confirmed date has not been set for the opening of the rejuvenated club, Wright said the aim is to reopen late this month.

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Downsizing can really mean simplifying

By Eve Jones Harry Norman Realtors Downsizing, a topic near and dear to my heart and a journey I have just recently taken. After 14 years in the same home with five children coming and going, our family made the move to downsize (or more accurately, simplify).

The size of our home really did change that much but our mindset did.

We wanted lock and go, newer and easier. So, we began that journey where everyone else should by assessing our needs in terms of location, space, amenities and lifestyle. We decided that we needed less rooms on our main floor and a basement was not entirely necessary (but maybe a good thing to have for resale).

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The truth about downsizing Why it works for some and not others Hooray! You made your last tuition payment or maybe paid for the last wedding. And now it’s you and your spouse in a great big house. So it’s time to set in motion your grand plan, which goes something like this… 1. Sell the big house and move to a smaller house that’s easier to maintain, 2. Pocket the $100k or more from this transaction, 3. Take an extended European vacation this summer with some of the proceeds from the sale of the house.

The Unwelcomed Cold Shower.

As it turns out the grand plan may not happen just like you planned. You learn this when you call your favorite realtor and spend a day with them. It’s at this time that you realize that a new, smaller house costs more than you ever could have imaged. It’s at this moment that you truly feel the impact of new home prices rising faster than older home prices.

The Punch to The Gut. Just as your realtor has done their best to explain the prices of smaller homes, it’s time to assess the listing price of your present home. Because you sent your kids to private schools, the very best colleges, bought cars for them and paid for weddings…..well, you never quite kept up with the whole remodeling thing. Your house was built in the 80’s or 90’s and it looks like the day it was built. Formica or Corian in the kitchen, a garbage compactor and desk in the kitchen. In the bathroom: gold framed small shower, cultured marble counters and huge mirrors glued to the walls. Every home in North Atlanta has the same finishes and they’re all “out of style” which makes your home NOT “Move in Ready” to the prospective buyer. So your realtor suggests a listing price far below your expectations. Don’t shoot your realtor they’re pretty familiar with this situation.

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The Rule of 1.5. When a prospective buyer assesses the value of your home they will apply the Rule of 1.5 to any room that requires remodeling, that is if they don’t just pass on your home. For example, if they believe a new kitchen will be $40k, they will discount your home by $40k times 1.5 or $60K. Same goes with the master bathroom. So you can see how brutal the Rule of 1.5 can be for the homeowner. This really hits home when offers come in very low or the realtor suggests successive listing price drops.

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Hillandale’s Southern Charm Located in historic Roswell, Hillandale is an intimate enclave of 36 homes built by Patrick Malloy Homes’ Luxury Collection. Inspired by the streetscapes of Charleston, South Carolina, these homes bring their own charm to an already attractive lifestyle near downtown Roswell.

The community was spared no expense when pebble stone driveways were chosen to complement the pebble stone walkways for each home, as well as the community sidewalks. It is easy to imagine a warm summer’s evening spent on the gracious front porches that include gas lighting on select plans.

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For homeowners with pets, we have ideas to pamper them as well. Hillandale offers custom pet packages to allow extra storage and space for your furry, four-legged friends. These packages include a consultation with a professional pet space designer.

Hillandale is in close proximity to many private schools and is now building your home ready for move-in late summer 2018.

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

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

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

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

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

and Batten shutters works well on a house with a mix of exterior surfaces (brick and stone, or siding and shingles).

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

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

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

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Selling your home while buying a new one Brought to you by –BILL RAWLINGS Senior Vice President & Managing Broker, North Atlanta Office Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty After living in your home for a few years, it may be time to move into a new one. Perhaps your company is transferring you to a new city, or maybe you have started a family and need more space — or maybe you are just ready to “move up” in the world. As frequently as people switch or “upgrade” homes, you would think the housing industry would have perfected a process for selling your home and buying a new one at the same time. However, while it is done successfully by millions, it does not happen easily. There are many moving parts in the equation. The following tips and techniques are commonly used to smooth out the process, and they can work for you, as well.

Make an offer with a contingency clause One of the most common strategies for simultaneous selling/buying is to make an offer on your new home with a contingency clause in the sales contract. The contingency clause says your purchase of the new home hinges on a successful sale of your current one.

Some sellers are reluctant to accept contingency offers. However, this can be a good option if the seller is not in a hurry, if the seller is motivated, if you can demonstrate that you are well-qualified and/ or if you can convince the seller that your home will sell in a reasonably quick amount of time.

Get a bridge loan You may not have to float two mortgages simultaneously. Many banks offer a bridge loan to qualified borrowers — a loan that enables you to own two homes simultaneously for a temporary amount Rawlings of time. It is a shortterm loan that is repaid when you sell your existing home, at which time you can switch to a new mortgage.

Price, stage and market your home to sell If your ability to afford your new home depends on the sale of the old one — especially in a contingency deal — the pressure is on to get your existing home sold as quickly as possible. Now is not the time for wishful thinking as to the price of your home. Make sure you price fairly but in a range that will make it attractive to buyers and decide how low you are willing to go on lower-than-listprice offers. Also, make sure the home is properly staged and have your agent embark on an aggressive marketing campaign to blast your listing across as many channels as possible.

Selling your home and buying a new one at the same time is not an easy task, but with patience and flexibility you can get it done. A seasoned, experienced agent can help the process immensely.

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Roswell. $475,000 2030 Riverside Road 3BR/3.5BA FMLS: 6046533 Kathy Rice 678.697.4984

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Milton Run Located in the new city of Milton, Milton Run is the latest in exclusive homes offered by Patrick Malloy’s Luxury Collection.

With only 29 wooded homesites in the heart of Milton priced from the $700s, these homes will sell out fast.

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Roswell 40, Centennial 21:

Roswell weathers Centennial comeback in Mayor’s Cup battle

By JOE PARKER joeparkerga@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell and Centennial reestablished their rivalry series, often dubbed the “Mayor’s Cup,” with a 17th installment Friday night at Roswell.

Despite the final score, it was a thrilling renewal of the crosstown contention.

Roswell led 27-7 midway through the third quarter with their defense stonewalling the Knights’ potent offense. But the Knights began to find their offensive rhythm and scored two unanswered touchdowns in the final five minutes of the third quarter to cut the gap to just six points.

After recovering a line drive kickoff muffed by a player on Roswell’s return front, the Knights were in prime position to claim their first lead of the game.

With their sideline buzzing with their newfound momentum, the Knights chipped away until they neared the red zone when their balloon burst.

Roswell’s Doneiko Slaughter intercepted Max Brosmer at the Roswell 15-yard line. Three plays later, Hornets quarterback Ethan Roberts connected with John Copenhaver for an 86-yard touchdown pass.

Another turnover would end the Knights’ comeback hopes with two minutes remaining.

Tyrone Hopper intercepted a Brosmer screen pass and returned it 55 yards for a touchdown to ice the game.

“I’m proud of the way the kids fought,” Roswell head coach Matt Kemper said. “It looked like it may go south there for a minute, but we came through in the end and those turnovers were huge.”

Kemper was also pleased with his defense’s performance, especially the fact they held Centennial to just 21 points on 77 plays.

“Centennial and coach [Michael] Perry do an incredible job with their offense,” he said. “Credit to them and credit to our defense for hanging in there.”

Roswell’s defense was tested far more in the second half. Centennial put up just 71 yards of offense in the first two quarters, and head coach Michael Perry

Roswell quarterback Ethan Roberts threw for 255 yards with three touchdowns in the Hornets’ 40-21 win over Centennial.

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didn’t mince words on their performance.

“That is the worst half of offense I’ve been a part of,” Perry said.

Roswell took advantage and jumped out to a 21-0 lead.

The Hornets’ Kamonty Jett punched the ball in from one yard out midway through the first quarter and added another rushing score in the second from 16 yards out. Jett rushed for 118 yards on 23 carries.

Roberts and Jacob Jarrett connected on a 44-yard score, the first of Roberts’ two long passing touchdowns. He was 8-17 passing for 255 yards with three touchdowns and an interception. Copenhaver had six receptions for 202 yards and two touchdowns.

After a stagnant first half, the Knights offense began to click in the third quarter. Brosmer connected with Julian Nixon for a 5-yard score midway through the third. However, Roswell responded on their next offensive play with a 70-yard Copenhaver touchdown reception to put the score at 27-7.

Brosmer threw two more touchdown passes, including his second to Nixon, and a three-yard touchdown on fourthand-goal to Freddy Fairley.

However, the two late interceptions

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Brosmer was 31-55 passing for 317 yards.

Despite his team’s comeback falling short, Perry said he was proud of his players and “how they responded.”

“We’ll bounce back from this,” he said.

The Knights now turn their attention to region play coming off two losses to talented teams. But those games provided valuable experience, Perry said.

“We made our non-region schedule hard on purpose because it has taught us a lot,” he said.

The Knights may be without a major contributor in Julian Nixon as they begin their region slate. The receiver and punter went down with what Perry called a possible ACL injury in the fourth quarter.

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Student Leadership Johns Creek begins 7th year of leadership training JOHNS CREEK, Ga. —Student Leadership Johns Creek kicked off their 2018-19 program on Aug. 5. This year, they have 96 students representing the four Johns Creek High Schools: Centennial, Chattahoochee, Johns Creek and Northview.

This year, students will have the option to develop leadership skills by working with other schools or through a non-profit or community outreach effort.

Future sessions will include a day at Georgia’s capitol where they will meet State legislators along with a visit to the Fulton County Government’s center and the Department of Revenue and an unforgettable experience at the Fulton

County Jail.

“The connection to Johns Creek, and our business and civic leaders is an invaluable experience for these students to have in High School. It can help them with networking for internships, jobs, enhance their college experiences and hopefully, make them want to return to Johns Creek after college,” states Ron Jones, the founder of Leadership Johns Creek.

The second year training includes shadowing a business or professional person at his/her job in order to explore career opportunities. Also, these students learn the importance of their digital footprint while creating an on-line portfolio that includes a professional

Students gather in a circle to bond with the other people in the program. resume.

Applications for the 2019-20 class will be available December 1, 2018.

For more information contact Irene Sanders at sanders@leadershipjohnscreek.com

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Thieves take car, plate from apartment lot

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — One car and a separate temporary car tag from a car parked on the same lot were reported as stolen Aug. 21, after they were parked overnight at an apartment.

Police first met with a man at Carriage Trace, who said that sometime during the night, someone had stolen his 2002 Nissan Maxima. He said his car was parked in front of his apartment with the keys inside the car.

A similar incident occurred down the road at Kings Point Lane.

A woman said someone had taken the temporary tag from her black 2016 Toyota Camry after she had parked it in front of her apartment at 2 a.m. that night.

The police report did not state how much money the woman asked for.

Police logged the car as stolen.

$600 of merchandise stolen from sports store

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In 1998, Robert Eisenhardt began working as a system administrator at Aon’s New York office, located in the South Tower of the World Trade Center.

Survival: Continued from Page 11 “I passed a woman huddled against the wall, sobbing. I told her it was a good idea to get up and continue down the stairs. Always wonder if she made it out,” Eisenhardt said.

He received a page from his boss who was in South Carolina.

“What is going on?” he asked.

Eisenhardt typed a quick response and kept moving, past the wrecked courtyard, down an escalator to the lower floors and through the underground mall. When he finally emerged from the building, he turned around and saw both towers burning.

His pager beeped. Another message from the boss.

“Did the backup tapes go out on Monday?”

Eisenhardt held back a curse and confirmed that yes, the tapes did go out Monday. His boss would later apologize

for that question.

He took a subway to 34th Street.

Only then did the realization of what he went through hit him, and he started shaking. He got off and called his wife from a bank.

“I think the towers went down,” his boss messaged him.

Eisenhardt looked down 6th Avenue and saw that both towers were gone. The South Tower collapsed at 9:59, nearly an hour after the impact.

Unsure of what to do, Eisenhardt loitered in a Macy’s for a few hours.

“I never saw plants more beautiful than I did for those few hours outside of Macy’s,” he said. “I bought a Coke and sat. Even pigeons were beautiful, for I had survived this awful thing. I was alive.

I can never forget that singular feeling.”

Those hours stay with Eisenhardt to this day. He has tried to reach out to other survivors and family members of those killed in the attacks. He tells his story in their memory.

Eisenhardt will speak to the Rotary Club of Johns Creek at noon Sept. 5.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — On Aug. 22, police met with the manager of Dick’s Sporting Goods on North Point Parkway after four women allegedly stole several items that evening.

The four women had entered the store at 6:30 p.m. and began walking through the men’s section. The manager said they were spotted taking several items from that area from the Nike and Under Armor racks.

The women then ran out of the store, dropping merchandise and they fled toward the nearby Bank of America where they drove off in a black Chevrolet.

One suspect was wearing a green wig with a pink hat and pink tights.

The driver was wearing a white shirt and had yellow hair. They were all described as between 24-30 years old.

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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF JOHNS CREEK RECREATION AND PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE September 12, 2018 Meeting There will be a meeting of the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held at 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek 30022 in the Summerour House in Autrey Mill Nature Preserve. The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will hold their meeting and then adjourn to tour the Preserve. Please contact the City Clerk’s office should you have any further questions at 678-512-3212.

Joan Jones, City Clerk

DEATH NOTICES Rodney M. Barrier, 85, of Roswell, passed away August 25, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Blanca I. Davila, 78, of Roswell, passed away August 25, 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Brenda B. Mansell, 73, of Cumming, passed away August 24, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Millie Schreier, 85, of Roswell, passed away August 19, 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Vera Berlinger, 89, of Alpharetta, passed away August 25, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

William Forrest Jenkins, 65, of Roswell, passed away on August 26, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

LTC (Ret.) Marvin Jackson, 92, of Cumming passed away August 22, 2018.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Hanzhen Xu, 53, of Roswell, passed away August 22, 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Adrian L. Brewster, 50, of Cumming passed away August 20, 2018.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Marilyn J. Mohrhaus, 71, of Roswell, passed away August 13, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

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