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Fulton Superintendent Jeff Rose steps down

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Former 37 Main space to house music venue

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‘The best is yet to come’ More than a hundred businesses were honored at the annual Best of North Atlanta Awards Gala held Oct. 25 at The Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta. From left Dr. Stacey Pereira, Dr. Annie Kim, Dr. John Reyes, Dr. Ingrid Reyes, Nuria Nelkin, Dr. Natu N. Mmbaga and Dr. Christy Kenkel of Modern Ob/Gyn accept their award for “Best OBGYN.” Read more, Page 12.

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Roswell teacher killed while crossing Ga. 9

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — A Roswell elementary school teacher was struck by a van and killed Oct. 20 while crossing Ga. 9.

Susanne “Sue” Scheer, 46, taught adaptive physical education and special needs for Fulton Schools for 18 years.

She had most recently taught at Vickery Mill Elementary School, Mountain Park Elementary School and Roswell High School.

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Police said Scheer was crossing Ga. 9 in front of Lucky’s Burger and Brew that evening when she was struck by a van traveling northbound.

She died at the scene.

“Ms. Scheer, who most referred to as Sue, impacted many during her time with us and will be greatly missed by our community, teachers, staff and students,” Fulton County Schools said in a statement. “Fulton leadership is currently working closely with our Counseling Psychological Social Work Services Depart-

ment to offer support to our students and faculty during this difficult time.”

Scheer has previously held fundraisers at Lucky’s Burger and Brew to raise money in support of researching Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, in honor of her mother that passed away from the affliction. In honor of Scheer’s memory, Lucky’s Burger and Brew continued her cause and held an ALS fundraiser all day Oct. 30, with proceeds benefiting the ALS Association Georgia Chapter.

Accused child molester found dead in jail cell ATLANTA — A Roswell piano teacher arrested last month on child molestation charges was found dead Oct. 20 in Fulton County Jail.

Troy Lawrence Palmer, 55, was found unresponsive in his PALMER jail cell that morning.

Initial reports suggest that his death

was a suicide.

Officials are investigating his cause of death. Palmer was arrested after a joint investigation by Roswell police, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office.

Officers said Palmer molested two children multiple times between 2008 and 2012 while inside his home.

Palmer had been teaching piano out of his home for the past 13 years

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$265,000 in cash, jewelry stolen from house, garage JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek police are investigating an Oct. 15 burglary in which $265,000 in cash and jewelry was stolen from a house on Kelsey Place.

The victim said between 7 a.m.4 p.m. on Oct. 12, someone broke into his garage, his car and then his house.

The car and house were all locked and there were no signs of forced entry.

The car appeared to have been ransacked, and $8,000 in cash and a Gucci wallet were missing.

When the owner went into his bedroom, he saw that several items were missing.

He reported $20,000 in cash as well as six pieces of gold and diamond jewelry as stolen.

There is no surveillance footage of the incident.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek police are looking for a woman connected to an Oct. 20 shoplifting incident at the State Bridge Road Target. Police say the same woman is suspected of similar shoplifting incidents as well.

A Target employee said at 9 a.m. on Oct. 12, a woman entered the store, grabbed some plastic bags from the checkout aisle, and started shopping.

The employee followed the woman and watched her take items and put them in the plastic bags.

She then allegedly left in a Nissan van without paying.

The missing items, worth $300 total, include makeup, clothing, toys and electronics.

The employee said a woman with the same description has hit several other nearby Target locations.

Thieves enter residence by shattering glass doors JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek police are investigating a burglary incident that took place Oct. 17 on Granbury Way. The homeowners left the house that evening at 7:30 p.m. with all of the doors and windows locked.

as well as at multiple music academies and Georgia State University.

He taught piano for over 35 years to hundreds of students.

Two victims have come forward, but Roswell police said they believe there could be more victims.

Anyone with information or who has been a victim is urged to contact the Roswell Police Department at 770640-4431.

- Julia Grochowski When they returned two hours later, the husband entered through the garage door entrance and noticed that the couple’s belongings were strewn about the kitchen floor.

In the living room, glass from the French doors leading to the deck was scattered over the floor.

Police found a piece of wood on the deck that could have been used to shatter the doors and enter the house.

Several business checks were missing.

Two bicycles stolen while owners at work JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek police are investigating an Oct. 17 incident where two bicycle were reported stolen while employees were working at the Waffle House on Medlock Bridge Road.

One of the men parked his bicycle at 4 p.m. behind the Waffle House before reporting for work. During a break, the man visited the nearby Starbucks. When he returned a few minutes later, the bicycle, worth $110, was gone.

While police were talking to the first man, a second man approached and reported that a similar incident had occurred to him a few days earlier. The second man, also a Waffle House employee, had parked his bicycle behind the building at 9 p.m. on Oct. 9. When his shift was over at 7 a.m. the next day, his bicycle was gone.

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Election Guide

Navigating this year’s ballot questions Voters are being asked to consider five proposed amendments to the Georgia Constitution and several statewide and local referendum questions in this year’s general election. For the full wording of each amendment, see pages 6-7. Here’s a rundown of the ballot questions and a brief explainer on what they mean:

Constitutional questions Question 1 — Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund This measure would authorize – but not require – the Legislature to devote up to 80 percent of the existing sales taxes collected by sporting goods stores into a trust fund dedicated to preserving the state’s natural resources. Its primary sponsors include the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Coalition and The Georgia Conservancy.

Question 2 — Statewide business court This amendment would establish a state business court whose judges would be appointed by the governor to serve five-year terms. Currently, State Courts and Superior Courts, whose judges are elected, consider business matters.

The amendment has the support of the

governor, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and a host of Republican House members who say the measure would save costs and promote efficiency.

Question 3 — Forest land reclassification This amendment allows the Legislature to adjust the formula determining the taxable value of timber land.

The amendment would create a class of qualifying timberland that would also be eligible for tax breaks, even without restrictive covenants for owners of 50plus acres. It would require the State Department of Revenue – not local tax assessors – be responsible for assessing these properties.

The measure is supported by the Georgia Forestry Commission and the governor. It should be pointed out that the amendment makes no provisions for the state to reimburse counties and school districts that lose revenue because landowners take advantage of the new land classification.

Question 4 — Marsy’s Law This amendment, also known as “Marsy’s Law,” is supported by a number of victims’ rights groups to ensure crime victims have certain rights, including the

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right to be treated with “fairness, dignity, and respect;” the right to be made aware of all proceedings involving the alleged criminal; the right to be heard at any proceedings involving that release, plea, or sentencing of the accused; and the right to be informed of their rights.

The measure also gives the Legislature the ability to further define, expand and provide for enforcement of these rights.

Opponents of the amendment argue it could lead to delays in the judicial process and provide more rights to victims than to those accused — but not convicted — of crimes.

Question 5 — Education sales tax This amendment allows a county or a city school district the ability to place on the ballot a referendum for a 1 percent sales and use tax for education without the consent of another school district in the county. Right now, in counties with more than one school district, like Fulton, Gwinnett and Cobb, the county school district must get the approval of the city school districts to call for an education sales tax referendum. The measure is designed to eliminate cases where a small school district can hold a larger school district hostage on sales tax matters.

Statewide Referenda A. H omestead exemption for cities lying in more than one jurisdiction This measure would grant a homestead exemption – a reduction in assessed property value – to those who live in a city that levies a transportation sales tax and whose boundaries lie in more than one county and which also has an independent school system.

B. Tax exemption for nonprofit homes for the mentally disabled This measure clarifies that the existing exemption from ad valorem taxes for nonprofit homes for the mentally disabled applies even when financing for construction or upgrades of the homes is provided by a business corporation or other entity.

Fulton County and Local Referenda Constitutional Question: Fulton County Industrial District By voting for this amendment, the Georgia Constitution would eliminate the formation of the Fulton County Industrial District and allow for the annexation of the area by the City of South Fulton or Atlanta.

Election Day set for Nov. 6 NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Election Day is fast approaching. On Nov. 6, from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. residents will be able to cast ballots for local, state and federal positions. And there is still time for advanced voting. The early voting period runs through Nov. 2. Locations include: • Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta • Johns Creek Environmental Campus, 8100 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta • Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton • East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell The Roswell Library at 115 Norcross Street is undergoing renovations and is not open to early voting this year.

Early voting has already seen record turnout. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, Fulton County has consistently topped the charts each day with the number of early voters. Voting day locations are not the same as early voting locations. To find your polling location for Election Day, visit mvp.sos. ga.gov.

- Julia Grochowski Homestead Exemption Questions Voters in Fulton County will consider a host of county and city referenda dealing with homestead exemptions — reductions on the taxable value of residential property. Many of these ballot questions are a response to a tax revolt in 2017, where property assessments shot up by more than 13 percent for two-thirds of county homeowners.

Here’s a rundown of the questions you’ll see on your ballot: Countywide tax break for seniors If passed, residents above the age of 65 who own their homes would be eligible for a $50,000 reduction on the taxable value of their residence. This reduction would be applied against taxes levied by Fulton County government.

Fulton School District, assessment rollback and cap on increases This question, if approved, would provide homeowners with a break on their assessments for taxes they pay the school district, which is normally the largest portion of a property tax bill. If passed, the assessed value of an owner-

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election coverage

Johns Creek consolidated General, Special Elections take place Nov. 6 This is a Consolidated Sample Ballot which contains all candidates for the Nov. 6 General Election. Candidates for the U.S. Congress, State Senate, State Representative, County Commissioner and County Board of Education are elected by district. Your ballot will contain only races in your Districts that are up for election this year. To determine which races will be on your ballot go to www.mvp.sos. ga.gov or check your voter registration precinct card for your district information.

Governor (Vote One) ❍❍Brian Kemp (R) ❍❍Stacey Abrams (D) ❍❍Ted Metz (L) Lieutenant (Vote One) ❍❍Geoff Duncan (R) ❍❍Sarah Riggs Amico (D) Secretary Of State (Vote One) ❍❍Brad Raffensperger (R) ❍❍John Barrow (D) ❍❍Smythe Duval (L) Attorney General (Vote One) ❍❍Chris Carr (Incumbent) (R) ❍❍Charlie Bailey (D) Commissioner Of Agriculture (Vote One) ❍❍Gary Black (Incumbent) (R) ❍❍Fred Swann (D) Commissioner Of Insurance (Vote One) ❍❍Jim Beck (R) ❍❍Janice Laws (D) ❍❍Donnie Foster (L) State School Superintendent (Vote One) ❍❍Richard Woods (Incumbent) (R) ❍❍Otha E. Thornton, Jr. (D) Commissioner Of Labor (Vote One) ❍❍Mark Butler (Incumbent) (R) ❍❍Richard Keatley (D) Public Service Commissioner (To Succeed Chuck Eaton) (Vote One) ❍❍Chuck Eaton (Incumbent) (R) ❍❍Lindy Miller (D) ❍❍Ryan Graham (L) Public Service Commissioner (To Succeed Tricia Pridemore) (Vote One) ❍❍Tricia Pridemore (Incumbent) (R) ❍❍Dawn A. Randolph (D) ❍❍John Turpish (L) U.S. Representative in 116th Congress From the 6th Congressional District of Georgia (Vote for One) ❍❍Karen Handel (Incumbent) (R) ❍❍Lucy McBath (D)

State Senator From 48th District (Vote For One) ❍❍Matt Reeves (R) ❍❍Zahra Karinshak (D) State Senator From 56th District (Vote For One) ❍❍John Albers (Incumbent) (R) ❍❍Ellyn Jeager (D) State Representative in the General Assembly From 49th District (Vote for One) ❍❍Chuck Martin (Incumbent) (R) ❍❍Krishan A. Bralley (D) State Representative in the General Assembly From 50th District (Vote for One) ❍❍Kelly Stewart (R) ❍❍Angelika Kausche (D) State Representative in the General Assembly From 51st District (Vote for One) ❍❍Alex B. Kaufman (R) ❍❍Josh McLaurin (D) State Representative in the General Assembly From 95th District (Vote for One) ❍❍Scott Hilton (Incumbent) (R) ❍❍Beth Moore (D) Fulton County Commissioner Chairperson, At Large (Vote for One) ❍❍Robb Pitts (Incumbent) (D) Fulton County Commissioner District 1 (Vote for One) ❍❍Liz Hausmann (Incumbent) (R) For Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor (Vote for Two) ❍❍Walter S. Rekuc, Jr. (Incumbent) ❍❍Jason Robert Ulseth

Proposed Constitutional Amendments 1. Creates the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund to protect water quality, wildlife habitat, and parks.

House Resolution No. 238 Resolution Act No. 414 Ga. L. 2018, p. 1138 “Without increasing the current state sales tax rate, shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to create the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund to conserve lands that protect drinking water sources and the water quality of rivers, lakes, and streams; to protect and conserve forests, fish, wild-

life habitats, and state and local parks; and to provide opportunities for our children and families to play and enjoy the outdoors, by dedicating, subject to full public disclosure, up to 80 percent of the existing sales tax collected by sporting goods stores to such purposes without increasing the current state sales tax rate?” ❍❍Yes ❍❍No 2. Creates a state-wide business court to lower costs, enhance efficiency, and promote predictable judicial outcomes.

House Resolution No. 993 Resolution Act No. 410 Ga. L. 2018, p. 1130 “Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to create a state-wide business court, authorize superior court business court divisions, and allow for the appointment process for state-wide business court judges in order to lower costs, improve the efficiency of all courts, and promote predictability of judicial outcomes in certain complex business disputes for the benefit of all citizens of this state?” ❍❍Yes ❍❍No 3. Encourages the conservation, sustainability, and longevity of Georgia’s working forests through tax subclassification and grants.

House Resolution No. 51 Resolution Act No. 297 Ga. L. 2018, p. 1127 “Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to revise provisions related to the subclassification for tax purposes of and the prescribed methodology for establishing the value of forest land conservation use property and related assistance grants, to provide that assistance grants related to forest land conservation use property may be increased by general law for a five-year period and that up to 5 percent of assistance grants may be deducted and retained by the state revenue commissioner to provide for certain state administrative costs, and to provide for the subclassification of qualified timberland property for ad valorem taxation purposes?” ❍❍Yes ❍❍No 4. Provides rights for victims of crime in the judicial process.

Senate Resolution No. 146 Resolution Act No. 467 Ga. L. 2018, p. 1139 “Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to provide certain rights to victims against whom a crime has allegedly been perpetrated and allow victims to assert such rights?” ❍❍Yes ❍❍No

5. Authorizes fair allocation of sales tax proceeds to county and city school districts.

Senate Resolution No. 95 Resolution Act No. 278 Ga. L. 2017, p. 857 “Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to authorize a referendum for a sales and use tax for education by a county school district or an independent school district or districts within the county having a majority of the students enrolled within the county and to provide that the proceeds are distributed on a per student basis among all the school systems unless an agreement is reached among such school systems for a different distribution?” ❍❍Yes ❍❍No

PROPOSED STATEWIDE REFERENDA A. Provides for a homestead exemption for residents of certain municipal corporations.

House Bill No. 820 Act No. 346 Ga. L. 2018, p. 235 “Do you approve a new homestead exemption in a municipal corporation that is located in more than one county, that levies a sales tax for the purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation, and that has within its boundaries an independent school system, from ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of the difference between the current year assessed value of a home and the adjusted base year value, provided that the lowest base year value will be adjusted yearly by 2.6 percent?” ❍❍Yes ❍❍No B. Provides a tax exemption for certain homes for the mentally disabled.

House Bill No. 196 Act No. 25 Ga. L. 2017, p. 55 “Shall the Act be approved which provides an exemption from ad valorem taxes on nonprofit homes for the mentally disabled if they include business corporations in the ownership structure for financing purposes?” ❍❍Yes ❍❍No

SPECIAL ELECTION Repeal of Constitution Amendment Fulton County Industrial District (Vote One) “Shall the Act be approved which repeals the amendment to the Constitution of Georgia creating within Fulton County Industrial District and prohibit-

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sample ballot Am I registered to vote?

Your precinct and polling location is designated on your voter registration card (mailed to you by Fulton County) or you can locate them on mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do.

More information on voter registration is available by contacting the Fulton County Voter Registration Office at 404-730-7072 or visiting fultoncountyga.gov/rae-home. ing the governing authority of Fulton County from levying any tax for educational purposes within the boundaries of the system? ❍❍Yes ❍❍No Homestead Exemption Ad Valorem Tax (Vote One) Shall the Act be approved which provides a homestead exemption from Fulton County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $50,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are older than 65 years of age?” ❍❍Yes ❍❍No Homestead Exemption Property Tax (Vote for One) “Do you approve a new homestead exemption from Fulton County school

Ballot: Continued from Page 4 occupied home would be reset from its current level to its lowest level since 2016. From there, the taxable value could only rise each year by 3 percent or the cost of living rate, whichever is lower.

Cities, assessment rollback and cap on increases As with the school district, municipal governments are adding the same exemption for their local taxes. Homesteaders in Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek and Roswell can vote to have

district property taxes for educational purposes in the amount of the difference between the current year assessed value of a home and its lowest base year value, provided that the lowest base year value will be adjusted yearly by the lesser of 3 percent or the inflation rate?” ❍❍Yes ❍❍No

SPECIAL ELECTION City of Johns creek Homestead Exemption Property Tax (Vote for One) “Do you approve a new homestead exemption from City of Johns Creek property taxes for city purposes in the amount of the difference between the current year assessed value of a home and its lowest base year value, provided that the lowest base year value will be adjusted yearly by the lesser of 3 percent or the inflation rate?” ❍❍Yes ❍❍No Sunday Alcohol Sales (Vote for One) “Shall the governing authority of the City of Johns Creek , Georgia be authorized to permit and regulate Sunday sales of distilled spirits or alcoholic beverages for beverage purposes by the drink from 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.?” ❍❍Yes ❍❍No

their assessed home values reduced.

This question provides most homeowners with a break on their assessments for taxes they pay the city and caps future assessments at 3 percent annually.

Sunday Alcohol Sales If passed by voters in Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek and Roswell, alcohol sales will be allowed at 11 a.m. on Sundays, 90 minutes earlier than under the current law.

Note: In Alpharetta, the City Council has already passed a provision that if voters approve earlier Sunday sales of alcohol, city code will be amended to keep the open carry law at 12:30 p.m. on Sundays.

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City Calendar Events NOVEMBER

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Quarterly Town Hall 11445 Johns Creek Parkway 7 p.m.

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City Council Work Session 11445 Johns Creek Parkway 5 p.m.

City Council Meeting 11445 Johns Creek Parkway 8 p.m.

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Young Adults Bocce - Adaptive Rec. Newtown Park - Park Place 6:30 p.m.

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Board of Zoning Appeals 11445 Johns Creek Parkway 7 p.m.

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Planning Commission Meeting 11445 Johns Creek Parkway 7 p.m.

Zoning Public Participation Meeting 11445 Johns Creek Parkway 7 p.m.

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Household Hazardous Waste Day Home Depot - 5950 State Bridge Road 9 a.m.

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Veterans Day City Offices Closed

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Convention & Visitors Bureau 10700 Abbotts Bridge Rd, Suite 190 8:30 a.m.

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Bingo Night - Adaptive Rec. Newtown Park - Park Place 7 p.m.

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Honoring Our Veterans Celebration Newtown Park 10 a.m.

Young Adults Bocce - Adaptive Rec. Newtown Park - Park Place 6:30 p.m.

Thanksgiving Holiday City Offices Closed Thanksgiving Holiday City Offices Closed City Council Work Session 11445 Johns Creek Parkway 5 p.m.

City Council Meeting 11445 Johns Creek Parkway 7 p.m.

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Christmas Tree & Dreidel Lighting Newtown Park 6 p.m.

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Johns Creek Founders Day Parade State Bridge Road between Kimball Bridge and West Morton roads 10 a.m.

Johns Creek City Hall 10700 Abbotts Bridge Road, Suite 190 Johns Creek, GA 30097

For a complete list of events, meetings, and classes please visit: johnscreekga.gov/calendar

Election Guide

Meet your candidates Questions: 1. North Fulton has received an unprecedented amount of state money for transit in the past year. What are your thoughts on future funding for transportation?

2. Are schools receiving enough funding and support at the state level? What concerns do you have with public education and how can you help?

3. Is the state giving away too much in incentives to lure business? What is the best approach to remain business-friendly without giving away the farm?

State Senator, 48th District:

State Senator, 56th District:

Matt Reeves (R): votemattreeves.com Question 1: I am an infrastructure Republican. Taxpayers deserve a return on their investment of current taxes. I believe in an “all of the above” effort on transportation solutions to unclog traffic Reeves arteries, protect our quality of life, catch up on the growth we have experienced, and prepare for the future.

Question 2: Due to the large number of students in our area, and the success of our schools, I believe that our schools are good candidates for additional State of Georgia funds, and I will advocate for additional school safety and other education funds that will reach our classrooms.

Question 3: I want to keep our state income tax going down, and keep Georgia’s tax, regulatory and government climate favorable to job growth and economic development. We need to focus on business and quality of life issues for small businesses and their employees, such as low taxes, jobs, education, public safety, traffic solutions and healthcare.

John Albers (R) (I) senatoralbers.com Question 1: I have been a leader in this area and was proud to support the comprehensive transportation and transit plan this year, which will allow for direct support to our area. This will inAlbers clude Bus Rapid Transit and additional lanes to improve commute times and improve public safety.

Question 2: The state fully funded education in 2018, and during my tenure in office, we added considerable new funding every year. I lead the committee for school safety in the Senate, which is a top priority. I will assure everyone gets a first-class education in a safe and welcoming environment.

Question 3: I led the efforts to analyze every incentive/credit and determine a ROI (return on investment) for Georgia.

This process included eliminating some and expanding others. I authored legislation to put a proactive business case and review process into place to assure best practices, fiscal accountability and transparency.

Zahra Karinshak (D) votezahra.com Question 1: I am happy to see the boost in transit bond money in the 2019 budget. We must continue to fund transportation projects to ensure we are not crippled by gridlock. As Karinshak your senator, I will seek and evaluate a host of transportation projects such as light rail and transit expansion options.

Question 2: Simply stated: no. The formula used to fund public education, the QBE, has not been updated since 1985.

This is unacceptable. I will work to fully fund our schools to give students a 21st century education so they are equipped to compete in the world economy.

Question 3: Companies receiving tax incentives must be held accountable to create jobs, raise wages, and contribute to the region’s tax base. If companies fail to meet certain standards, which must be tracked, incentives should be withheld. At all times, I will work to be a responsible steward of our taxpayer dollars.

Ellyn Jeager (D) ellynjeager4ga.com Question 1: We need to find transportation options that use 21st century technology that will ease congestion on our major arteries. I also support the expansion of Bus Rapid Transit and Jeager other public transportation options.

Question 2: The schools are receiving funding based on formulas from 1985, meanwhile the cost of education has risen substantially. Salaries need to be competitive so they attract the best and brightest. I would support funding our schools at a 2018 level, improving technology in the classroom and offering wrap-around services for K-12.

Question 3: The return on investment for bringing business to North Fulton has supplemented our economy and provided high paying jobs for many Georgians. The best approach to remain business friendly is to keep discriminatory legislation from interfering with Georgia’s competitive economy.

Election Guide

Meet your candidates Questions: 1. North Fulton has received an unprecedented amount of state money for transit in the past year. What are your thoughts on future funding for transportation?

2. Are schools receiving enough funding and support at the state level? What concerns do you have with public education and how can you help?

3. Is the state giving away too much in incentives to lure business? What is the best approach to remain business-friendly without giving away the farm?

Questions 1. Are you satisfied with the direction of the country’s leadership? What does control of the House means for the future of the country?

2. Are schools receiving enough funding and support at the federal level? What concerns do you have with public education and how can you help?

3. At the federal level, what can you do to help local businesses and ensure Georgia remains a business-friendly state?

Georgia House District 50

U.S. House District 6

Kelly Stewart (R): electkellystewart.com Question 1: We have to be able to work with GDOT to continue the plans it has in place for major mobility investments. We have to be able to reroute passthrough traffic, reduce local traffic and improve transportation all around.

We certainly have to make Stewart transportation a priority because it affects all of our qualities of life.

Question 2: This year was the first year that the state was able to fully fund the QBE formula, and I want us to be able to do that every year. We need to continue to make education our focus because that helps us have a successful workforce, helps bring business to the state and every link is connected to making our community successful. We need to continue to make sure we have safe, creative learning environments.

Question 3: The government should not pick winners and losers in business but should treat all businesses fairly to where they are successful. We need to change the corporate tax structure to a fair simple corporate tax. I want us to invest in workforce development and our infrastructure.

Karen Handel (R)(I): handel.house.gov Question 1: Republicans’ policies have achieved tax cuts, historically low unemployment, highest wage increases in nine years, and more jobs open than people looking for work. Democrats have promised to repeal the tax Handel cuts — costing the average 6th District family $4,400 per year — and to eliminate employer-sponsored health insurance.

Question 2: State and local tax dollars fund the majority of education. In Congress, I helped pass the SAFER Schools Act to provide new resources for school safety initiatives. Schools in Georgia are receiving $2.5 million in federal grants to ensure that our schools are as safe as possible.

Question 3: In Congress, we passed tax cuts and eased onerous regulations that have fueled strong economic growth. Taxes are lower for our Main Street businesses, fostering job creation, expansion, higher wages, and even enhanced benefits. Georgia is also benefitting from federal grant dollars for Ga. 400 and the Savannah Port.

Angelika Kausche (D): angelikaforgeorgia.com Question 1: Investing in infrastructure in a smart and sustainable way needs to be a priority in a fastgrowing area like Johns Creek. Residents here feel like we pay for services for which we receive minimal benefits. I’d like to optimize current funding and drive Kausche future funding toward community-approved projects that provide actual traffic relief.

Question 2: Students are our greatest investments and many families sacrifice a lot to move to areas like Johns Creek solely for the public schools. Funding should be tied to costs and be periodically reviewed to reflect community needs. The current outdated funding formula needs to be updated to meet the demands of 21st century workforce.

Question 3: Small businesses are Georgia’s economic foundation. The key to economic success is access to an educated workforce, capital and mobility. For small businesses to thrive I would invest in transit infrastructure and broadband in rural areas.

While we are often eager to give incentives to large companies, providing more incentives to small businesses, keeping their tax burden low and giving them an opportunity to grow will benefit the state long term.

Lucy McBath (D): lucyforcongress.com Question 1: Congress has failed to solve the issues that matter most to people in Georgia’s 6th District. For those that have healthcare, it is too expensive, and people with McBATH preexisting conditions are left vulnerable.

On the economy, Congress continues to give tax breaks to corporations without focusing on middle class families that make up my district.

Question 2: Teachers do so much to support our students, and they are often left underfunded and under-supported. I plan to ensure the federal government plays a role in supporting teachers by providing the resources they need. I also would do all that I can to improve other services such as the expansion of after-school programs.

Question 3: As a former Delta flight attendant, I understand how important it is to keep Georgia businesses strong. I support the federal government expanding access to capital of Georgia entrepreneurs to start or expand their own business, and I also believe the administration must stop provoking other countries into trade wars that hurt our local economy.

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SCHOOLS

Fulton superintendent resigns amid contract talks Rose will step down at end of December

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The state’s fourth largest school system will begin searching for a new leader, following the resignation of Fulton Schools Superintendent Jeff Rose after less than three years at the helm.

Rose Rose, who came to the district in June 2016, will remain with the district until Dec. 20, then stay

on as a consultant for the remainder of the school year. His contract had been set to expire in October 2019.

The Fulton County Board of Education accepted Rose’s resignation Oct. 25 during a meeting which had been called to specifically discuss extension options for his contract.

Rose said his decision to step down was based solely on personal reasons.

“I am extremely proud of what has been accomplished over the past two years. It has been an honor to serve FCS,” said Rose, who came to Fulton County Schools from Oregon. “I encourage everyone to acknowledge the success that has been forged by the men and women who serve Fulton County Schools.”

Under his tenure, the Fulton School

System continued its path of academic excellence, removing many schools from the list of the state’s lowest performers, increasing the graduation rate, and improving high stakes test scores including the ACT and SAT. But there were cracks in the board’s unity and support of Rose’s direction and leadership.

The recent battle over the Fiscal Year 2019 budget indicated a divided board when it came to funding priorities, as well as the district’s plans for improvement.

Regardless, the seven-member school board appeared united in its response to Rose’s resignation, deferring all comment to Board President Linda Bryant.

“The Board thanks Dr. Rose for his service to Fulton County, and for providing this time to develop a transition plan,” said Bryant, who is the longestserving member of the Fulton School Board. “We look forward to working with him to ensure a smooth transition.”

An interim superintendent will likely be appointed in the next several weeks to guide the district at least through the second half of the school year.

One indication the contract talks

would be less than routine this year was a host of parent groups had begun to show up this fall at board meetings wearing T-shirts that indicated their support for Rose.

Posts also began appearing on social media sites, including NextDoor, urging community members to contact school board members to extend Rose’s contract and to attend the board’s public sessions to voice support.

The surprise news of Rose’s resignation dismayed a number of parents who voiced their concerns on the district’s website.

“This is shameful and I’m concerned about the revolving door of superintendents and lack of community engagement and accountability from members of the Board who are NOT acting in the best interest of the students, parents or staff,” wrote one parent.

With Rose’s resignation, Fulton Schools will soon be under the leadership of its 9th superintendent — either permanent or interim — in the past 25 years.

The board has announced no timetable for filling the position, but, traditionally, members launch a nationwide search with the assistance of the board attorneys.

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City Council splits on new fire station

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek City Council voted 4-3 to move forward with designs for a new fire station, while leaving the possibility of an alternative — quick response vehicles — on the table.

The council was set to vote Oct. 8 on a contract for design of Fire Station 64, a new facility located at 4795 Kimball Bride Road. At the request of Councilman John Bradberry, they agreed to postpone the vote by two weeks to give staff time to research a potential alternative.

One alternative includes quick response vehicles (QRVs), also known as fast response vehicles. These vehicles are trucks smaller than traditional fire engines that typically carry two firefighters and emergency medical equipment. Johns Creek has two QRVs that operate out of stations 61 and 63.

Bradberry argued roaming QRVs could address slow response times throughout the city at a lower cost than the proposed $4 million fire station, which would mostly service the northwest parts of the city.

However, the staff report presented

at the Oct. 22 meeting showed long term QRVs would cost significantly more, mostly due to personnel costs.

Because QRV officers would be patrolling, rather than at the station waiting for a call, more staff would be needed to provide breaks and rest time for the officers. Furthermore, the vehicles would need to be replaced every 3 to 5 years, while a fire station is a one-time capital expense.

“Despite the staff memo, I continue to believe that there is a great value proposition to the QRV if we are trying to address the environment in which 1.5 percent of our responses are fire, and of those, only a third are structure fires,” Broadbent said.

In addition to the questions about costs, there were concerns over the effectiveness of QRVs, which could respond faster to an incident than officers at a traditional station. However, many emergencies require more than two officers responding for best outcomes.

“How effective can two people do CPR?” Fire Chief Jeff Hogan said. “You just can’t do it. It will wear you out in a matter of minutes. So that’s why the bigger trucks come. They come for manpower.”

Hogan, as well as Councilman Steve

Cost of Fire Station and QRV Service Model

10 Year Cost

Cost per Call

Station 64

$4,000,000

$219.00

QRV (8 hours a day)

$4,100,000

$674.00

QRV (24 hours a day)

$10,956,515

$600.00

According to city staff reports, QRVs would be more expensive over the long-term.

Broadbent who has a background in EMS, explained the equipment used in cardiac emergencies. Hogan said in the medical emergencies the fire department responds to, more than two people were needed “greater than most of the time.”

Ultimately, Mayor Mike Bodker and council members Broadbent, Jay Lin and Lenny Zaprowski voted to move forward with the fire station designs, with Chris Coughlin, Stephanie Endres and Bradberry opposing.

“I’m confident of the need for station 64,” Broadbent said. “The QRV by itself is not going to solve the problem. It may be a band-aid or an adjunct that can be overlaid, but in the end we need a fixed fire station.”

Council members on both sides said

they would support a pilot program to gather more information on QRVs, noting if, after more data was gathered, the council decided the QRVs would be a better solution, the city would only be out the $216,800 for the designs.

“Even if this council moves forward on the fourth fire station … the FRV may prove to be either a better way to run our current QRVs, one or more of our current QRVs, or may in fact be the way that we solve the other 50 percent [of slow response times in the city],” Bodker said.

The city staff recommended experimenting with the two existing QRVs on a patrol model rather than a fixedlocation response. The possibility of experimenting with the city’s ambulance response was also considered.

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Best of North Atlanta Gala a big hit

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — North Atlanta’s best gathered Oct. 25 at The Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta for the sold-out Appen Media Group’s annual Best of North Atlanta awards.

For more than a decade, the gala has celebrated the best businesses in North Fulton and Forsyth County, as voted on by customers. This year, a record 23,000 individual votes were cast across 100 categories.

Categories included businesses such as best chiropractor, dentist, dessert, burger, pet groomer, florist, car repair and more.

“We want to honor those companies that are working so hard every day to make North Atlanta such a high quality place to live, work and play. They all do so much to bring those attributes we call quality of life,” said Wendy Goddard, Marketing and Innovation manager for Appen. “It is a time to recognize what these businesses bring to us as a community. And it is a way for the community to thank those companies for all that they do.”

The gala’s title sponsor was Modern Ob/Gyn, which has been blessed with an amazing team of some of the best physicians in the United States, said cofounder and Practice Director Dr. John Reyes.

“We’ve always really focused on bringing others in who complement that founding philosophy of take good care of the patient, do the best you can for them, treat them like family, and everything else will all fall into place,” said co-founder and Medical Director Dr.

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Dr. Gary Willis, right, of Willis Chiropractic accepts the award for Best Chiropractor from Appen Media’s Steve Neese Oct. 25. Willis Chiropractic was also honored with the Pillar Award.

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This year, the awards ceremony also presented two businesses with the One to Watch and Pillar awards. These awards are not announced to the winners ahead of time.

The One to Watch Award honors a newer business in the North Atlanta market who strives for excellence in their place of business and in the marketplace, rooting themselves as a growing leader in the community.

Last year’s One to Watch awardwinner Gloria Mattei of Nothing Bundt Cakes presented the 2018 award to Greg and Hilary Eldrige of Home Helpers Home Care Alpharetta.

“Greg and Hilary approach every-

thing with heart,” Goddard said. “A Best of North Atlanta winner two years in a row, their kind, yet meticulous approach to providing exceptional home care for their clients has solidified them as an outstanding community business.”

The Pillar Award honors a multi-time past winner who has a strong impact on the North Atlanta market and who has made a name for themselves as a pillar of the community.

The 2017 recipient, Dr. Jeff Jordan of Jordan Orthodontics, presented this year’s winner Dr. Gary Willis of Willis Chiropractic.

“Willis Chiropractic is a true staple of the Alpharetta community,” Goddard said. “The family-centric atmosphere of

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Town center concept so hot, Walmart now selling them Creating awareness, For years, Walmart has put the “expanse” in the phrase “hugely expansive sea of asphalt.” But where many just see a massive heat-absorber, Walmart executives are seeing opportuGeoff smith nity.

Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com As mentioned in my article last week, shoppers have more and more been avoiding malls and strip-malls, instead opting for the more cosmopolitan feel of a town center. Suburban cities like Duluth, Alpharetta, Roswell and Woodstock have worked to improve their downtowns by encouraging development of more shops, restaurants, parks and entertainment venues. In some cases, town centers were built where there wasn’t a town center. Look at Avalon, the Battery and downtown Suwanee, which was 10 acres of woods before the vision of the then mayor and council was brought to life.

Today, an Avalon-esque town center named Halcyon is being built in southern Forsyth County and will serve as the county’s town center for nightlife and entertainment.

The county’s only city, Cumming, despite having infrastructure that many suburban cities are paying big bucks for, was never really developed or promoted as that kind of destination. The former mayor and council, many first elected in the 1970s, seemed to prefer it remain a solely workplace destination. But the new mayor has made rumblings of doing more.

So yes, the town center concept is so hot that the nation’s largest retailer has decided to get in on the action. According to a recent article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Walmart’s vice president of U.S. Realty Operations said at a recent conference that they will be rolling out the “Walmart Town Center.”

These town centers would be built on

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... Walmart’s vice president of U.S. Realty Operations said at a recent conference that they will be rolling out the “Walmart Town Center.” These town centers would be built on some of the many sprawling parking lots it owns across the country. some of the many sprawling parking lots it owns across the country.

“We want to provide community space, areas for the community to dwella farmer’s market, an Easter egg hunt, trick or treating,” said L.B. Johnson. “We want to provide pedestrian connectivity from our box to the experiential zones that are planned on our footprint.”

Renderings from a project that is underway in Loveland, Col., shows a small park surrounded by curbside parking, restaurants such as Torchy’s Tacos and Wahlburgers, a skatepark, a bike-shop and other small stores.

Walmart dedicated a website to its town center concept at www.walmartreimagined.com. It shows potential partnerships with Chipotle, Caribou Coffee and Pressed Juicy. They are looking for their town centers to host festivals and provide small concerts as well. In addition to the Loveland project, it has others underway in Springfield, Mo., and Windsor Heights, Iowa.

Walmart is one of the country’s largest landowners. Georgia has the fifthmost Walmart-owned stores, including 154 Supercenters and 24 Sam’s Clubs.

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This would add hundreds of customers who could walk to the restaurants and shops in the town center, as well as shop at Walmart.

The retailer has always been respected by industry experts for its relentless pursuit of insanely streamlined and efficient distribution of its goods, and management of its operations. And for years it has hammered its suppliers to give Walmart lower prices than any of its competitors. It will be interesting to see how this town center concept plays out.

Johnson says in the article that he wants to work with members of each community to develop concepts that mesh well with its surroundings, saying they will “be tapping the talent, expertise and partnership from members of this community to support our efforts.”

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

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Motivating a potential customer requires that you demonstrate the value of having, owning or using your product and service. For some products this could be showing how much time a customer can save by using your product, or how much more effective they will be by hiring you to provide a service you sell. Motivating a potential customer to buy has to be focused on what’s in it for them.

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Johns Creek Chamber highlights women’s voices

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce is leading the way with a new kind of business development workshop, one that focuses on the stories of women leaders.

Chicks in Charge, held Oct. 17 at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, was a new event for the chamber.

The business organization is no stranger to offering professional development workshops, but in the past the Business Builders series has mostly been one-hour lunch events focused on specific topics, such as branding on LinkedIn or how changes in tax law affect small businesses.

Chicks in Charge, an all-day event, was more casual and focused on storytelling. Local leaders talked about the obstacles they overcame in their careers.

“It’s not man-bashing. It’s storytelling,” said Laura Houston, marketing executive for the chamber. “We’ve gathered women that can tell us about their journey, things they’ve learned through leadership.”

While the event drew a crowd of mostly women, Houston said the workshop was open to all, and everyone could

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Marilyn Margolis, CEO of Emory Johns Creek, talks about her leadership journey at the hospital at a chamber workshop Oct. 17.

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As attendees trickled in and enjoyed the complimentary breakfast, a slideshow featured historical women, such as author and women’s rights advocate Mary Wollstonecraft, first lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Malala Yousafzai.

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“Women bring something different to the role, not better or worse, but different,” she said.

There were murmurs of agreement throughout the room as Margolis told stories of times she’d been physical intimidated, quieted or bullied by men she worked with.

“A lot of people call me bossy. For a girl or a woman, bossy isn’t always exactly a complement,” she said. “Women are seen as aggressive, where men are

seen as ambitious.”

Margolis was followed by Adele Wang, owner of Safe Haven Healing; Whitney Bryant, an investment adviser with Financial Strategies of Georgia, Poojita Chinmay and Anuhya Tadepalli, co-founders of Chess for a Cause and Gail Edwards, vice president of Operations and Technology at Atlanta Technical College.

Gregg Mooney, chair of the chamber’s Business Education Committee and one of a handful of men at the event, said he was excited to be there.

“Women in leadership is important to me because I am surrounded by it,” he said.

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CALENDAR WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP

JOHNS CREEK POETRY FESTIVAL

The ninth annual Johns Creek Poetry Festival for teens and adults will be held at 10:15 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 3 at Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek. Share poems and poetry-writing skills in a comfortable setting with gentle building-up and suggestions of learning and mastering the art. Featured published poets will be part of this family-fun event, which is in memory of Johns Creek Poetry Group co-coordinator Ronald Boggs. For more information, visit johnscreekga.gov.

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Featured Events: WHITE COLUMNS INVITATIONAL

What: Come see Milton’s Marching Band Competition among 17 area High School Bands. It will be an evening filled with music, colorguard, concessions, bake sale and a 50/50 raffle.

When: Saturday, Nov. 3, 2-10 p.m.

Where: Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway, Milton More info: miltonband.org/wci

QUEEN OF HEARTS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

What: Enjoy refreshments, giveaways, events and demos throughout the weekend while finding the perfect holiday gifts and special decorative items.

When: Nov. 8-11, times vary Where: Queen of Hearts, 670 North Main St., Ste. 106, Alpharetta More info: queenofheartsantiques-interiors.com

SAVE A MUSTANG, SAVE A VET BBQ BASH

What: Help fund a horse training program for our military veterans where they will learn the therapeutic and healing process of “gentling” a wild mustang horse. Live music, auctions and food.

When: Saturday, Nov. 11, 4:30-8 p.m.

Where: Chukkar Farm, 1140 Liberty Grove Road, Alpharetta Cost: $50 More info: samsav.org

CHILI COOK OFF

What: Enter with your best recipe using Gate City Brewing Co’s beer and you could win $250.

When: Sunday, Nov. 11, 2-6 p.m.

Where: Gate City Brewing Company, 43 Magnolia St., Roswell Cost: $10 for tasting, $25 for cook-off entry fee More info and tickets: culinarylocal. com/event/2nd-annual-chili-cook-off

HAMJAM 2018

What: Join the North Fulton Amateur Radio League in a fundraiser supporting youth STEM activities. Activities include speakers on amateur radio.

When: Saturday, Nov. 10, 8:15 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Mill Springs Academy, 11660 New Providence Road, Alpharetta More info: hamjam.info

What: Make your own natural wreath, using cuttings from Bulloch’s grounds.

Hot cider served. Held at the pavilion’s fireplace.

When: Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell Cost: $10 More info: roswellgov.com

CHAI AND JUST CHAT

What: Join a panel discussion on “Interpersonal Relationships: Cultural Conditioning, Challenging, Conflicting, Cooperating” about cultural heritage and generational differences between immigrants.

When: Saturday, Nov. 3, 3 p.m.

Where: 11445 Lakefield Drive, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

HOME TOUR FUNDRAISING EVENT

What: Five homes will be showcased and adorned with holiday décor, sponsored by the Roswell Woman’s Club. Proceeds go to local nonprofits and scholarships.

When: Saturday, Nov. 3, all day Where: Five homes throughout Roswell Cost: $35 More info: holidayhometour.org

GARDENING WITH BULBS

What: Master Gardeners explain bed preparation, drainage, planting and maintenance, concentrating on daffodils and other spring and summer flowering bulbs.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 6, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info and registration: nfmg.net 678-297-6200

ALIVE AT 25 DRIVER SAFETY COURSE

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What: The Alive at 25 course was developed by the National Safety Council in an effort to address the No. 1 cause of death for drivers ages 15 to 24 — motor vehicle crashes.

When: Saturday, Nov. 3, 8 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Police Department, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Ste. 107, Milton Cost: $35 More info and registration: cityofmiltonga.us

ELECTION DAY

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What: Day to vote for elected officials in general and special elections.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 6, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Where: Statewide More info: check your voting status and location at www.mvp.sos.ga.gov

What: Help raise money for the Alpharetta Raiders High School Baseball Team with a tennis and golf tournament.

When: Monday, Nov. 5, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: The Standard Club, 6230 Abbotts Bridge Road, Duluth, Cost: $70 tennis, $150 golf More info and registration: alpharettaathletics.com

SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS

What: This program uses science based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program.

When: Mondays, 7-8 p.m.

Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 1070 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org

GAME DAY DINNER CLASS

What: After preparing the meal, participants will dine on their creations in the home’s spacious modern kitchen. Complimentary wine is served with dinner and a free mini-tour.

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

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

NAVIGATORS TOASTMASTERS PATHWAYS

What: Reach your personal and professional goals through Pathways, Toastmasters’ new education program.

When: Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Where: Club House, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming More info: navigators.toastmastersclubs. org

PANEL ON END OF LIFE SPIRITUAL CARE

What: Emory Johns Creek Hospital will host a panel discussion with the three Abrahamic Traditions on spirituality during end-of-life care.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 7, 1:30 p.m.

Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek more info: emoryjohnscreek.com

WOMEN SEEKING WOMEN

What: Networking and empowerment. WSW is a group for honest, compassionate and conscious women who meet monthly to discuss a variety of topics such as boundaries, life balance, parenting and relationships.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 7, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Park Brooke Subdivision Clubhouse, 4185 Park Brooke Drive, Alpharetta More info: jillvolpe.com/events

“TARGET: THE THIRD REICH”

What: Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents. This week’s lecture is on “Target: The Third Reich,” by Raymond Fordyce.

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

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

WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING

What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning.

When: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-495-0545

WARBINGTON FARMS

What: The Forsyth County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch includes hayrides, bonfires, petting zoo and a park. Journey through three different mazes, suited for all ages.

When: Through Nov. 4, Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: 5555 Crow Road, Cumming Cost: Corn maze tickets are $10 More info: warbingtonfarms.com

MASTER NATURALIST CLASSES

What: The program developed by the UGA Cooperative Extension Service is a combination of lectures and outside hands-on learning through field studies.

When: Sept. 14-Nov. 2, times vary Where: Forsyth County Extension Office, 875 Lanier 400 Parkway, Ste. 158, Cumming Cost: $200 More info and registration: fcmasternaturalists.com

HEALTH AND FITNESS: ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)

What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques, creating an easy-to-follow, health-boosting dance fitness program.

When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace

EVENING RIVER CANOE TRIP

What: Take an urban adventure and learn about wildlife with an experienced river guide. Ages 6 and up.

When: Saturdays, 5-8 p.m.

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $30 for nonmembers, $25 for members More info and tickets: chattnaturecenter. org

ENERGY YOGA

What: Physical exercises to open and clear energy. Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques.

When: Sundays, 10:15 a.m.

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

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SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: JANE TURNER HASSELER

What: KidStuf is the place where kids and parents learn together about God’s big ideas.

Digital, interactive experience.

When: Friday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m.

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

What: Jane Turner Haesller returns with her “People on Canton” exhibit.

Her acrylic and ink renderings depict the people and businesses on Roswell’s Canton Street.

When: Nov.1- Dec. 29, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

“ODES TO ST. CECILIA”

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What: The concert is to benefit the St. Vincent dePaul Ministry, which helps with community food, clothing and financial aid needs. All attendees are asked to bring gently used blankets, coats or monetary donations.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m.

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

“BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN” GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT

What: Rev. Melissa Mobley will lead a discussion on how God creates women to be masterpieces who can push past adversity.

When: Thursday, Nov. 8, 7-9 p.m.

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

FALL FOOD DRIVE

What: Help community members in need by donating food, which will go to North Fulton Community Charities and The Place of Forsyth. List of suggested items online.

When: Through Nov. 11 Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER”

What: Follow the antics of the Herdman clan as they take over the local Christmas pageant, turn it upside down, and inadvertently present new insights into the Christmas story.

When: Friday, Nov. 2, 4 and 6:30 p.m.

Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $6 More info: perimeterschool.org

“JUNIE B. JONES IS NOT A CROOK”

What: Junie B. is on a mission to prove she’s not a nutball, avenge her black furry mittens and maybe get a great new colorful pen too.

When: Saturday, Nov. 3, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $10 More info and tickets: get.org

What: In the depths of the 1930s, Annie is a fiery young orphan girl who must live in a miserable orphanage run by the tyrannical Miss Hannigan.

When: Oct. 19 through Nov. 11, times vary Where: Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $27.50 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com

“I LOVED, I LOST, I MADE SPAGHETTI”

What: A one-woman comedy drama bout good food and bad boyfriends – with live cooking. Giulia Melucci will treat the audience to tales of her sometimes-disastrous, sometimes-successful love life and spaghetti.

When: Oct. 25 through Nov. 11, times vary Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $24.

More info and tickets: get.com

NATURALLY ARTISTIC: CELEBRATING THE FOUR ELEMENTS

What: Get inspired to reflect on nature through various forms of art, including painting, sculpture and more at multiple art stations throughout the property.

When: All days, through Nov. 30 Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: Free for members, $10 for nonmembers More info: chattnaturecenter.org

AVALON NIGHTS LIVE

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

When: Fridays, 6-8 p.m.

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

LIBRARY EVENTS: CLASSICAL INDIAN DANCE (KATHAK) CLASS

What: The class aims to ground students in technique through basic footwork, movement, spins and technical compositions. Learn the basics of Kathak Dance and its terminology. Free.

When: Friday, Nov. 2, noon-1 p.m.

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

ALPHARETTA LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: Bargains galore. All proceeds support the library and library programs.

When: Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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

UNDERSTANDING COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID

What: Learn about financial planning for college from a college funding coach.

When: Saturday, Nov. 3, 1-2:30 p.m.

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

AP EXAM PREP

What: Preview the AP exams and learn strategies on how to best prepare for the exams. No registration required.

When: Saturday, Nov. 3, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

PAPER COLLAGE CANVAS

What: Create a mixed media acrylic and paper collage canvas work of art. All levels welcome. For adults.

When: Saturday, Nov. 3, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS

What: Ages 10 and up. Adventure Calls.

Do you have what it takes? Roll the dice.

Premade characters are available.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 6, 5:30-7:45 p.m.

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

ALTERNATIVE HOLIDAY SIDE DISHES

What: Chef Lynn Ware of Custom Gourmet Solutions will explore new ways of adding some excitement to your holiday dishes.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 7, 6-7 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

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Why some homes don’t sell in a seller’s market Homeowners ask us about the recovery of remodeling dollars just about every day, comments John Hogan, President of Remodeling Expo Center in Roswell, and we explain the percentages to them. We basically, reiterate the numbers behind the popular clichés “Kitchens and Bathrooms sell houses”.

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A sellers market can act as a magnifying glass; making remodeled homes sell faster for more money and making non-remodeled homes sell slower, if at all. This is why despite very favorable market conditions, some homes just won’t sell at all.

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NEWS

Council gives thumbs up to soundproofed live music venue

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Medlock Bridge is getting another live music venue in the former home of 37 Main, and the new owner vows to avoid the mistakes of her predecessors.

The Johns Creek City Council voted unanimously Oct. 22 to approve a special use permit for Route 66, at 6000 Medlock Bridge Parkway, to be a smokehouse barbecue restaurant and event venue.

It’s the same location where 37 Main, a rock music venue, closed its doors in 2016 after the city passed a new noise ordinance. The ordinance was passed after months of complaints from residents of the Medlock Bridge subdivision directly behind the venue.

Recognizing the problems the previous owners faced, applicant Daphne Johnson hired a company to soundproof the building and worked with neighbors during the noise tests.

“I do understand what they’ve gone through in the past, and I definitely don’t want to have a repeat of that,” Johnson said.

During the public hearing one Medlock Bridge resident, Jeff Cook, spoke in

favor of the proposed venue.

“As long as she agrees to be vigilant, we’ll all be happy,” he said No one spoke against the proposal.

One Shot Productions conducted three sound tests to see if noise could be heard directly outside the building and at a nearby Medlock Bridge cul-de-sac.

The sound engineers tested for dBA and dBC measurements. Mid-range frequencies are measured by dBA, while dBC measures high and low frequency sounds, including the low bass thrum neighbors had complained about before.

The study showed that music playing up to 100 decibels inside the venue did not register as more than 2 dBA or 0.5 dBC outside of the venue. Most human ears cannot detect changes of less than 3 decibels, Community Development Director Sharon Ebert said.

Additionally, residents participated in the third test and said they could not hear any noise coming from outside the venue.

Councilwoman Stephanie Endres noted that the tests were conducted in August and September and that sound can travel farther in cold, less humid weather. Johnson said she will have an “open door policy” with the neighbors and if she starts to receive complaints she will adjust the sound equipment ac-

I will wholeheartedly support your business, and I and my family look forward not just to your barbecue but to your music.”

Mike Bodker Johns Creek mayor

cordingly.

The special use permit passed with one condition: that the business maintains the hours of operation listed in the application, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Sunday through Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday to Saturday.

Several council members thanked Johnson for proactively soundproofing the building and working with the neighbors to ensure code compliance. Mayor Mike Bodker said Johnson did right by the community where the previous owners did not.

“I will wholeheartedly support your business, and I and my family look forward not just to your barbecue but to your music,” Bodker said. “That said, you’re held to a standard, you understand it and I’m appreciative of it. I know should there be a problem — and I don’t expect there to be one — that your neighbors and you have already demonstrated you can work together.”

Also at the Oct. 22 meeting, the council approved an intergovernmental agreement with Alpharetta to replace speed tables on Buice Road with roundabouts. The current 15-inch speed tables to do not meet the posted speed limit of 20 to 25 mph. The city has received reports of damaged cars and safety vehicles having delayed response times.

Staff recommended half roundabouts at the Ocee Park, Noor View Court and Pineset Drive as more appropriate traffic calming measures. The total cost is estimated to be $500,000 split evenly between Johns Creek and Alpharetta.

Additionally, the council renewed the facility use agreements with the Newtown Park and Ocee Park Athletic Associations and the “Parks Without Borders” memorandum of understanding with Alpharetta.

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The detectives and crime scene investigators in full Star Wars gear received the most votes for best trunk Oct. 24.

Police host Trunk or Treat

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Hundreds gathered in the Johns Creek Police Headquarters parking lot Oct. 24 for a night of candy, games and contests hosted by the city police.

Each of the city departments, as well as some other community organizations, decorated a trunk, with costumes to go with the theme. Star Wars, Disney Princesses, Hotel Transylvania and Candyland were among the booths.

There were also inflatables and refreshments to entertain the attendees at the free event.

“We definitely got a very good crowd and I love how it reflects on the community,” Officer M.D. Meberg said.

The event was a great opportunity for the community, especially young kids, to meet and build trust with the public safety officers, Meberg said. Each year, the officers spend weeks putting together their costume and decorating their trunk.

“I think it’s as much fun for the parents as it is for the kids,” he said.

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The Johns Creek Foundation is having its 2nd annual car show fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 3 at Gateway Classic Cars.

Car show fundraiser comes to Johns Creek JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Foundation is having its 2nd annual car show fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Visitors will see more than 250 classics, hot rods, exotics and more. Trophies will be given for best of show.

Attendees can bring their family, look at the different cars and reminisce seeing some of the great cars of the past. Or they can view some of the cars they may wish to have in the future.

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Registration is at 8:45 a.m. Nov. 3.

The event is at Gateway Classic Cars, 1870 McFarland Parkway, suite 300 in Alpharetta.

The Johns Creek Foundation was founded by a group of citizens to support quality of life in the city. By raising funds from individuals and businesses and granting them into the community, the organization serves as a rallying point for giving back in Johns Creek. Over the last 10 years, the foundation has poured over $180,000 into the community.

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Charity should begin at home

A few weeks ago I was covering an event where a mother was talking about her daughter taking a mission trip to another country to help the citizens there.

I’m not really sure Kathleen Sturgeon what they were doEditor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ing exactly, because the mom never got to that point of why the group traveled overseas. Instead, she spent her time talking about how much of an impact it had on her daughter because she said her daughter is a bit spoiled and the trip was a good distraction for the girl to realize how blessed she is to live in our affluent community.

Everyone clapped and praised the mom for being so forward-thinking and wanting her daughter to have a “better view of the world.”

That enlightening moment sounds all good and nice, but it isn’t the whole point of taking those kinds of trips to help other people, not make the American feel better about being an American?

I wish I knew what the group went to do, but that wasn’t the main point of the story.

It seemed to be more of a pat on the back for the local family.

These types of stories seem to be all too common. We hear of groups going on mission trips or volunteering in countries that could really use some extra help with food, water and shelter.

But the stories that tend to make it back to us are how much it opened the eyes of the American, not really what it did for the local people they went to help.

The thing is, while I’m sure these trips are wonderful, needed and do a lot of great work, there is so much that needs to be done locally.

I attended another meeting last week with most of the major nonprofits in Forsyth County. They range from groups that help homeless families, to places that work with recovering addicts to others who advocate on behalf of kids in foster homes.

They all agreed they hear often how people are shocked there is such a need here and that there happen to be so many groups to help these people.

Even in our prosperous community, we still don’t reach out as much as is

Even in our prosperous community, we still don’t reach out as much as is needed to help these homegrown, local groups who are sheltering, counseling, feeding and clothing our very own neighbors. needed to help these homegrown, local groups who are sheltering, counseling, feeding and clothing our very own neighbors.

I think a lot of times people see volunteer work or trips such as the ones that go to foreign lands and sound exciting.

But the thing is, if you have an open Saturday or Sunday, you can make such a large difference in your very own community without having to fundraise thousands of dollars for a plane ticket.

Anytime anyone wants to help others, it’s a great thing, don’t get me wrong. But it doesn’t always have to involve a passport.

At the nonprofit meeting alone there were more than 10 groups represented, with multiple others not there that day.

If you are interested in helping animals, children or the environment, there is a group for you, and chances are you won’t even have to use a gallon of gas in your car.

Don’t forget the groups just around the corner from your house who need your help.

Chances are, you already know people who are benefitting from these groups. Imagine the kind of community we could have if we took that excitement to help others and brought it home.

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Sawnee EMC Announces Rate Decrease for Remainder of 2018 Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation (Sawnee) announced today that on October 18, 2018, its Board of Directors has approved a retail rate decrease for the remainder of 2018. On average, each affected account will see a reduction of $9.95 for every 1,500 kWh of energy used.

The rate reduction will occur in Sawnee’s Rate Schedule “R”, Wholesale Power Cost Adjustment (WPCA) factor, a billing component included in residential and commercial rate schedules. Generally, this action affects all Sawnee EMC residential accounts and most commercial accounts. The net effect of this action is to lower the amount each affected member pays for electricity for the rest of the year.

The rate action announced today will reduce the WPCA factor to $0.00887/kWh for energy billed under this rate during the remainder of 2018, which includes all bills produced in November and December.

“We are very glad that we can make this decrease for our members,” states Michael Goodroe, President and CEO of Sawnee. “The Board of Directors and staff of Sawnee strive to keep costs and rates as low as possible, while still delivering excellent service,” he added.

Remember, the actual reduction for each account during this period will vary, and is dependent on the level of kWh used each month.

For additional information or questions regarding WPCA or any aspect of your Sawnee EMC account, please contact our Customer Call Center at 770‐887‐2363, via email at customerservice@sawnee.com, or visit its website at www.sawnee.com.

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Johns Creek resident publishes new mystery novel

By NIK GLATT interns@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek resident Steven Arnette, author of the novels “Death on Lake Michigan” and “The Labyrinth,” has added another book to his repertoire with the publishing of “The Strange Curse of Breda.”

The novel is set in 1971 near the town of Breda, Michigan, where Jim Leiden, a young man who runs a small

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grocery store, finds the connection to multiple murders is a curse from 1889.

He’s in a race against time and must stop the killer whose next victim is Leiden’s fiancee.

Arnette was born in Michigan in 1951, and the state makes an appearance in a couple of his novels. Another commonality in his books is the time period.

“I like writing in the past because those are the times I really know well,” Arnette said. “Although ‘Strange Curse’ is fictional, it’s accurate in the sense that it’s being based on the historical culture but not to a specific event.”

In his new novel, Arnette discusses the fundamentalist and Christian ideology that influences the society of western Michigan. This ideology is reflected in the name of the city the novel takes place in.

“The name ‘Breda’ is actually a small city in the Netherlands where the fundamentalist Dutch settled around the time suggested by the book starting in the 1800s,” Arnette said.

“They established a very strict Christian culture and established their own towns there with names from the Netherlands.”

According to Arnette, there are other towns in western Michigan based off the names of the towns in the Netherlands, which exist today and are conservative. The strict society within the novel reflects the atmosphere in Michigan at the time.

Being an avid reader inspired Arnette to write his own books. He enjoys writing fiction and poetry due to the intellectual

Steven Arnette, resident of Johns Creek, recently completed his novel “The Strange Curse of Breda.” and artistic challenge it presents.

Writing is a part time job for Arnette, but he manages to do it daily and the amount of time he dedicates to it varies from day to day.

He said it takes about a year for him to complete a novel.

This includes imagining the concepts of the story, summarizing the character development and outlining the plot with a few twists thrown in to keep it interesting.

“I want to keep [the reader] always

guessing, to keep them in suspense,” Arnette said. “You want what happened to be logical, but you don’t want it to be predictable.”

Arnette wants the reader to get entertainment from his novels.

“I just hope they enjoy it and that they might want to read other books that I’ve written,” he said.

In addition to “The Strange Curse of Breda,” Arnette has published four other novels and a book of short stories that are available on Amazon and other platforms.

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Johns Creek captures second region title in three years

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com Johns Creek 32, Alpharetta 6 Johns Creek clinched its second region championship in three years by downing defending champs Alpharetta at home Friday night. The Gladiators’ Region 7-AAAAAA title solidifies an impressive turnaround for the team which went 3-7 last season.

Johns Creek forced four turnovers, including two interceptions from John Stegenga and a safety on a blocked punt.

Meanwhile, running back Nate Hope had two rushing scores, Zach Gibson threw a 74-yard touchdown pass on the Gladiators’ opening drive, Will Watson had a rushing score and Jack Linne converted a field goal to power the scoring.

The Gladiators led 25-0 at the half and allowed a single score from Alpharetta, a 92-yard rush from Marcus McFarland, in the fourth quarter.

Johns Creek (8-1, 7-0) closes out its regular season against Dunwoody this Friday. The Raiders (5-4, 4-3) must win against Cambridge Nov. 2 to secure a playoff berth.

Centennial 70, North Atlanta 42 Centennial bounced back from its loss to Johns Creek last week by downing North Atlanta to improve to 6-1 in Region 7-AAAAAA play. The Knights captured their third straight playoff appearance with the win in the offensive shootout.

Centennial’s offense was led by fivetouchdown performances from running back Cal Dickie and quarterback Max Brosmer. Dickie had four touchdown

carries and hauled in a 38-yard scoring pass from Brosmer.

Brosmer connected with Rekevian Mathis for three touchdowns and threw a 41-yard score to Richard Shaw.

The Knights and Warriors exchanged scores in the first half, and Centennial held a 35-28 lead at the break.

North Atlanta scored two unanswered touchdowns in the third quarter, but a 74-yard rushing score from Brosmer tied the game just a minute after the Warriors took the lead. The Knights then added four unanswered scores in the fourth quarter to clinch the No. 2 seed from Region 7-AAAAAA and a home game in the first round of the playoffs.

Centennial (6-3, 6-1) is on the road against Northview this Friday to close out the regular season.

Dunwoody 23, Chattahoochee 14 Chattahoochee fell to 0-9 this season by dropping its away game to Dunwoody Friday night.

The Wildcats led 16-7 at the end of the third quarter, but Hooch got back within striking distance in the fourth with a touchdown. However, a 64-yard Dunwoody passing score with three minutes left allowed the Wildcats to secure the win in a battle of two winless teams in region play.

Chattahoochee closes out its season at home against North Atlanta this Friday.

Pope 26, Northview 14 Northview’s playoff hopes took a hit Friday night with the Titans dropping their matchup to Pope in Marietta. The Titans fell to fourth, the final playoff position, in the Region 7-AAAAAA stand-

ings with the loss.

The Titans gained their only lead of the game on Beau Lark’s second touchdown pass of the night to Jonathan Baker late in the third quarter, but Pope responded with a touchdown two minutes later and held Northview off the scoreboard in the second half. The Greyhounds forced four turnovers.

Northview (5-4, 4-3) will look to earn a postseason berth this Friday on the road against Centennial. Northview sits tied at 4-3 in region play with Alpharetta but holds the tiebreaker. The Titans can clinch a playoff berth with a win, but if Alpharetta and Northview lose, Cambridge will earn the No. 4 seed by holding wins over both teams.

Mount Pisgah 35, Walker 14 Mount Pisgah ended a three-game skid Friday night at home by downing winless Walker.

Chase Grande rushed in from 15 yards out to tie the game at 7-7 in the first quarter, and that score remained until after halftime.

Mount Pisgah quarterback Connor Norwood hit Grande on a 30-yard touchdown pass to give the Patriots a 14-7 lead, but a pick-six from Walker knotted the game late in the third quarter.

The Patriots used two turnovers, including a fumble recovery in the end zone by Brad Spence and touchdown rushes from Norwood and Will Pascucci, to improve 3-6 overall this season.

Mount Pisgah’s win will likely not be enough to put them in a playoff position.

The Patriots, who have earned a playoff berth for six straight seasons, entered the game ranked 31st in the power ratings, seven spots outside of a playoff berth.

The Patriots close out their regular season in a Region 6-A crossover game this Friday.

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