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Knights come up short in state championship St. Francis battled Aquinas last Friday in the Class A-Private state championship but fell 65-60 in a thrilling contest.

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

On March 8, a man knocked on the door of her home on Crabapple Court at approximately 3:00 p.m. The woman opened the door slightly.

The suspect, described as a thin, black male in his late 20s, said he did not have cell phone reception and needed to get to the airport. The victim told the man to leave but said

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

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

Two people had been trapped in their vehicle and were extracted. All four people involved were transported to a local hospital. The crash temporarily shut down a portion of Holcomb Bridge Road until 6:15 a.m. while emergency crews worked to clear the scene.

Police said it’s still unclear what caused the accident.

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

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he was “very pushy” and refused to do so. According to the incident report, the woman slammed the door shut and yelled to her husband to grab his gun, believing the suspect was attempting a home invasion. The suspect then fled down the driveway and through the home’s front gate. He left in a black SUV but she could not determine the make or model or a license plate number. After the suspect left, the woman noticed the gate in front of her home had been pushed open but was not damaged. Police were unable to locate the suspect.

p.m. and returned at 9 p.m. When they came home, the man saw that the glass on the back door had been shattered.

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

Missing items included two Rado watches, a Longines watch and a $7,000 engagement ring. Neighbors told police they saw a white SUV parked in the family’s driveway that evening after they left.

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

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

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

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

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

Police ran the name on the card through their system, and the picture that came up did not match the woman

who came into the store. Officers contacted the woman named on the card to alert her to the fraud.

Barbie doll collection stolen from residence FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A woman’s $12,000 Barbie doll collection was stolen recently after she put her house up for sale. The 77-year-old woman told deputies her home off Wilkinson Drive was for sale and received a call from the Realtor asking her to leave the house so he could show it to a potential buyer.

When she returned, the front door was open. The Realtor reportedly denied leaving it open, but the homeowner said there was no forced entry inside. The only items stolen were the Barbie doll collection.

Telecom company reports batteries stolen from sites FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Thieves made off with batteries at two cell tower locations recently in Forsyth County.

A technician from T-Mobile told deputies he was dispatched to Cumming in reference to an open door alarm that was activated at 10 p.m., Feb. 26. When he arrived, the cabinet door was left open and there were four batteries missing, each valued at $375.

The technician said thieves took batteries from another tower in the city of Cumming when an alarm was sounded 30 minutes earlier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For Alpharetta, the tax is estimated to pay for $53 million in transportation initiatives, such as widening of Haynes Bridge Road, McGinnis Ferry Road and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Four Democrats are vying for a chance to face Republican incumbent Karen Handel in the 6th District House race after qualifying last week. The district encompasses Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, Johns Creek and Sandy Springs in North Fulton as well as parts of northern DeKalb County and the northeastern section of Cobb County.

Handel, who qualified as the lone Republican in this year’s race, secured the seat last June in a runoff against Democrat challenger Jon Ossoff. The race gained national attention and raised over $50 million in campaign

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Three Alpharetta High School orchestras have earned “Superior” ratings.

Alpharetta High orchestras rated ‘Superior’ ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta High School Philharmonia, Sinfonia and Symphony orchestras all received the highest rating possible at the 2018 District V Orchestra Georgia Music Educators Association Large Group Performance Evaluation. They were all recognized as “Superior”, with Concert Orchestra close behind with an “Excellent” rating.

A “Superior” rating recognizes an outstanding performance, worthy of distinction as among the very best high school orchestras.

The GMEA is the only association in Georgia that addresses all aspects of music education. In association with the National Association for Music Education, it advocates for music education, provides resources for teachers, parents and administrators and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.

The LGPE program is an evaluation process for musical performance and sight-reading abilities for orchestras and their teachers. It affords valuable opportunity and motivation for student learning during an extended period of time prior to the event as part of regularly scheduled school work. The judges are recognized authorities in the field of music education and provide a written and/or oral critique.

The AHS Orchestras are directed by Dr. Charles Laux.

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OPINION

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Appen already at forefront of local podcast offerings At the end of a long week I found myself in my office, feet on the desk, chatting about the goings on of Appen Media with my dad and A.J. McNaughton, our production and HANS APPEN newsroom manager.

General Manager hans@appenmediagroup.com Mostly we were talking about the growing podcast phenomena and what role we as a company wanted to play in the movement.

Podcasts are recorded radio shows you can listen to via an app or online, for free. But, instead of music, you listen to news, stories, and interviews ranging from major media companies to individuals who see podcasts as a free flowing, easy and affordable way of telling what they have to say.

I’m a podcast junkie. I just can’t get enough of them. I mainly listen to podcasts about sports, politics and the news. But there are podcasts for just about every topic imaginable. I’ve been told there is a podcast about saddle making with around 500 loyal listeners.

At Appen Media, we’re always looking for new and creative ways to tell

the stories of north Atlanta to supplement what we already do in our print newspapers. So, that, combined with my thirst for the platform personally, drove me to being all in on making this a reality for the company.

We hired a consultant, invested in equipment and read just about every “how-to” article we could find on creating a podcast.

The first podcast we launched is called Inside the Box. The focus of the show is to take deep dives into pertinent local issues like homelessness and voting trends and to personalize the leaders in our community by asking them about their life’s stories and what events led them to where they are today.

It was originally intended to supplement the work of our Black Box investigations, and it will, but it has certainly become more than that.

The conversations we have are intended to give the listener a different perspective or new information that you can’t understand in a written sentence without hearing the tone and enthusiasm is someone’s voice.

Writing that someone cried while answering a question is not the same as hearing them cry and feeling their emotion.

It is light hearted at times, and

funny in others, but mainly it focuses on serious topics with serious people.

Soon after we launched Inside the Box, A.J. and Kathleen Sturgeon, an editor with the company, took the lead as cohosts of another show called Lunch Break.

While Inside the Box can be described as a very serious, calculated show, Lunch Break offers our listeners almost the opposite experience.

Focused on topics related to food, A.J. and Kathleen cover funny headlines in the news, test Jimmy Johns on the reality of their freaky fast delivery, and play laugh out loud games with guests involving little known food trivia.

Everyone listens to podcasts with different goals in mind. While some listen to be informed, others listen to disconnect and unwind. For the latter, this is definitely the show for you.

Adding to the humor of the show is that Kathleen is a vegetarian and A.J. is a self-proclaimed pizza aficionado.

The dynamic rocks, and they complement each other well.

Next up we are launching a high schools sports podcast called Overtime with Joe Parker. Our sports reporter is taking the lead on this one, and we’re looking forward to interviews with coaches, players and recaps of major

How to download our podcasts There are a number of ways you can download podcasts.But below is a fool proof way to find any Appen Media podcasts.

1. Go to northfulton.com/podcasts 2. You will see a media player that broadcasts the most recent episode. This will allow you to listen directly from your laptop, computer or phone.

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We won’t be stopping there, either.

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National Charity League honors its seniors ROSWELL, Ga. — The Gardenia Chapter of the National Charity League honored its senior high school girls at the annual Senior Recognition event on March 3 at Ivy Hall in Roswell. The chapter’s 23 senior girls were honored for their six years in the chapter and for serving over seventeen philanthropies in the Roswell community.

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SCHOOLS

School safety seminar draws hundreds to hear security plans

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Upgrades are being made to all

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

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

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

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

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

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Fulton Schools boast 29 national scholars NORTH FULTON, Ga. – A total of 29 high school seniors from Fulton County Schools are among the 100 candidates representing Georgia in the 2018 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

In all, only 4,500 students were selected nationwide from among the nearly 3.6 million students expected to graduate this spring.

Scholars are selected on the basis of superior academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character and involvement in community and school activities.

A panel of educators will review candidate submissions and select 600 semifinalists in early April; up to 161 finalists will be announced in May. Those selected will be invited to Washington, D.C. in June for the National Recognition Program, highlighted by the presentation of the Presidential Scholars Medallion during a White House ceremony.

Established in 1964, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program recognizes distinguished graduating seniors for their accomplishments in including academic success, leadership and service to school and community.

The program was expanded in 1979 to include creative and performing arts, and again in 2015, to recognize

achievement in career and technical fields.

Representing Fulton County Schools as 2018 candidates are: Alpharetta High School • Caleb Colburn • Julia Gu • Amanda Y. Wang • Evan W. Zhang

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• Aparna Pateria • Anirudh S. Thatavarty • Emily J. Virag • Arnold Wang • Jiale Zheng Roswell High School • Ryan Eck • Zachary W. Lunger

Cambridge High School • Michael C. Carrow • Michael J. Wallace

North Fulton schools among top Title I

Chattahoochee High School • Kevin Huang • Ojas V. Nadkarni • Apurva Nemala • Charles M. Overton • Alice Qiao • Puneet Singh • Alexander Yu • Johns Creek High School • Caroline H. Kwon • Jessie Sui • Andrew P. Wu

NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Hembree Springs Elementary, River Eves Elementary and Amana Academy are among the highest performing Title 1 schools in Georgia, according to the state Department of Education which placed the schools on the list of 20172018 Reward Schools.

The schools were cited as “exceptional examples of progress and high academic achievement” in their efforts to educate students from varying socioeconomic backgrounds.

All three North Fulton schools were named in the Highest Performance Category, which is reserved only for the top 5 percent schools in the state which receive Title 1 funding.

Only 81 schools statewide received this distinction.

“The recognition of these schools demonstrates the hard work our teach-

Milton High School • Yorick Andeweg • Justin P. Chang Northview High School • George Hu • Joshua Jeon • Sneha Kadiyala • Daphne Manning

The recognition of these schools demonstrates the hard work our teachers and school leaders are engaged in across the district to ensure the best outcomes for our students.”

Jeff Rose, PhD Fulton County Schools Superintendent ers and school leaders are engaged in across the district to ensure the best outcomes for our students,” said Fulton County Schools Superintendent Jeff Rose, PhD. “I am extremely proud of these schools and their consistent performance and progress.”

Title I is a federal program that provides additional funding to schools serving children in high poverty areas and who are most at risk for not meeting the state’s performance standards.

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‘Wicked’ author Gregory Maguire speaks at Forsyth Reads Together

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — For Gregory Maguire, the author of “Wicked,” reading fairy tales and watching “The Wizard of Oz” were escapes from the hardships he faced growing up.

Maguire spoke about his childhood and all the elements that went into the decision to write his bestselling novel and eventual Broadway musical, March 8 at the Forsyth Conference Center.

Inspired by the untold backstory of the Wicked Witch of the West, “Wicked” is a fantasy novel for adults that profiles the green-skinned Elphaba not as an evil villain, but as an animal rights activist striving to avenge her sister’s death.

Maguire gave a history on his childhood, including when his mother died when he was born. Much of the time, his father was out of work, left to care for four children under the age of 8. The children were parceled out to relatives, but Maguire eventually ended up at an orphanage.

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Gregory Maguire, the author of “Wicked,” speaks to the crowd at Forsyth Reads Together. with,” he said. “It was never a secret my mother died in childbirth with me.

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But every fairy tale starts with a mother dying in the birth of a child and the child having to make their way alone in the world.”

His father remarried about two years after Maguire was born. His stepmother was his natural mother’s best childhood friend, so he often heard stories about his birth mother.

Growing up, Maguire and his siblings were restricted to two hours a week in front of the television. But they were allowed to watch “The Wizard of Oz” when it was on TV. This sparked Maguire’s love for the story, and he and his siblings would often act out the show.

Years later, he revisited the topic and started writing the book. He said he likes writing because he can go back and read what he wrote after and figure out what he believes is the truth.

“I decided I needed to write about evil,” Maguire said. “People always say, ‘write about what you know.’ I knew about children’s books. Then suddenly I thought, ‘children’s books have villains and they’re usually stereotypes.’”

So he decided to focus on the fairytale he knew best, “The Wizard of Oz,” and wrote about the villain’s backstory.

“The whole reason she was wicked

was because that was her name,” Maguire said. “She had never been accused of anything. But her name was wicked so she must be bad. I thought, ‘there is my subject.’”

It took him about eight months to write the book and published it at the age of 39, the same age his mother was when she died. It instantly took off and years later became a successful Broadway musical.

But even now, he still thanks the library for helping him when he was younger.

“My books for adults are each a way of thanking the library for rescuing me,” he said. “While my parents were loving, we were poor. My parents sent us to the library to build our minds and keep us safe. Libraries are places of salvation and I was saved by the library.”

Maguire’s talk was sponsored by Forsyth County Public Library, the library’s Friends & Advocates group, The Forsyth County Arts Alliance Fund at the Forsyth County Community Foundation and BookLogix. It was part of Forsyth Reads Together, a countywide program that encourages the whole community to read, discuss and participate in programs associated with a selected books.

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Beer competition, festival comes to Milton MILTON, Ga. — The 2018 Big South Beer Competition & Festival will take place on April 14 from 4 to 8pm at the all new Crabapple Market in Milton.

This event is beer enthusiasts that crave hard to find local, regional or national craft beer.

The festival is also perfect for a group of friends that want to spend an evening listening to live music, enjoying local restaurant fare and sampling craft beer.

All of the proceeds raised through sponsorships will go directly to Children’s Charities and will be used to construct the all-inclusive play park.

Tickets are $40 for early general

admission.

VIP tickets are $75. Everyone at the Big South will receive a souvenir beer tasting glass. Food will be available from Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub and the other local restaurants from the Crabapple Market.

Live music will play during the event from Jack’s River Band and Process of Elimination.

Breweries have created special beers exclusively for the Big South as well as made available beers that are normally only available at the brewery and in very limited releases.

For information and tickets, visit bigsouthbeercompetition.com.

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Host families sought for French students NORTH FULTON – Host families are being sought for close to two dozen French students who plan to visit the area this summer.

The 20-day French hosting program allows French students, ages 14-18, to study American culture first-hand.

Host families receive compensation for room and boardtheir accommodations.

The French students want to come to the American South, according to

Linda Farmer, a retired French-English teacher, who is coordinates the Loisirs Culturels à l’étranger event locally. The students, who come from throughout the country, are fully insured and come with their own spending money for expenses outside the home, Farmer said.

Those interested in serving as hosts should contact Farmer at lgfarmer@aol. com or 770-973-2452. Visit www.lecusa.com for more information.

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Sunshine always right

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

It is a basic American right.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The need for transparency in local, state and federal government transcends parties and political ideologies.

Checks and balances provide few checks and little balance when officials broker deals behind closed doors and conceal documents that contain important information that the public has the right, and often the need, to know.

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

Whether it is in the form of property taxes, sales taxes, business taxes, state-shared dollars or federal grants, loans and funding, local government is 100 percent taxpayer-funded.

The public has the right to know how its money is being spent.

The decisions being made, the dollars being doled out and the records

being kept by city hall, the county commission, the board of education or the utility district all belong to liberals, conservatives, Republicans, Democrats, independents, Libertarians and even politically disinterested individuals.

All stakeholders have a stake in open meetings and public records and should care about transparency issues.

The lack of and need for true government transparency should be about the most bipartisan cause that exists.

Any elected official who truly cares about public service in a real and meaningful way and fully understands what a representative form of government is all about, should not only champion openness in government, but should be the most effective watchdogs, looking out for the public trust.

Sadly, those kinds of elected officials are hard to find.

The press tries to keep an eye on government and expose clandestine actions and in response journalists are often ridiculed, belittled and even threatened for just doing their jobs, as they work to keep government honest by making use of access laws.

But, the public needs to understand that access to government documents and actions is not just a media right.

It is your right.

Checks and balances provide few checks and little balance when officials broker deals behind closed doors and conceal documents that contain important information that the public has the right, and often the need, to know.

Jim Zachary is the deputy national editor of CNHI, editor of the Valdosta (Georgia) Daily Times, president and chairman of the Red & Black Publishing Company serving the University of Georgia, vice-president of the Georgia First Amendment Foundation, director of the Transparency Project of Georgia and a member of the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications Board of Trust. He can be reached at jzachary@cnhi.com.

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Developer wants Milton to rethink tree ordinance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Field, Milton Community Development director.

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

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

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

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

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

Reese and other developers are standing by.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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ness offices and small restaurants.

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

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

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

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ROSWELL READS LITERARY LUNCHEON

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

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EVENTS: ROSWELL READS WRITING WORKSHOP

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

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

SHAMROCK ‘N’ ROLL

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

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

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

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

RUMCK SEMIANNUAL CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE

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

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

HOUSEHOLD PAINT AND CHEMICALS COLLECTION

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

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

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

CRY HOLI

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

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

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

CIVILIAN RESPONSE TO ACTIVE SHOOTER EVENTS

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

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

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

LINDA MCCAIN COMMUNITY MEETING

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

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

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

“WHY DID JEFFERSON DAVIS FIRE JOE JOHNSTON”

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

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

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

SUNDAY TEA WITH RUTHI POSTOW BIRCH

“BOYS NEXT DOOR”

What: Join Ruthi Postow Birch to celebrate her novel “How to Build a Piano Bench: Lessons for Success from a Red-Dirt Road in Alabama.”

When: Sunday, March 18, 2-3:30 p.m.

Where: Bookmiser, 4651 Sandy Plains Road, Ste. 106, Roswell More info: bookmiser.net

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

When: Through March 18, times vary Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta Cost: Tickets start at $17 More info and tickets: act1theater.com

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GARDEN TOUR MONDAYS

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

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

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

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

When: Every Monday, through Sept.

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

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “MARY POPPINS”

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

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

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

“BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”

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

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

RETURN TO OLD IRELAND

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGAMABOBS

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

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

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: “WORD AND IMAGES”

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

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

LIBRARY EVENTS: MOVE IT! TO IMPROVE IT!

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

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

AP PSCHOLOGY PRACTICE EXAM

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

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

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

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PIG APPRECIATION DAY

What: Celebrate our porcine friends with a craft or two, storytime and more.

The celebration is free.

When: Saturday, March 17, 10:1511:45 a.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075

PYSANKY EASTER EGG CRAFT

What: Design traditional Ukrainian Easter Eggs using wax. Limited to 12 participants ages 12 and up because of use of hot flame and wax.

When: Saturday, March 17, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

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

MAXIMIZE YOUR JOY SEMINAR

What: Explore the three keys to a purpose filled life: find your joy, find your purpose and live life with expectancy.

When: Saturday, March 17, 11:30 a.m.1 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org

THE WORLD OF TURKISH COOKING

What: In a partnership with Alpharetta’s Istanbul Culture Center, representatives will share and demonstrate traditional Turkish recipes. Samples will be provided.

When: Saturday, March 17, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

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

SAT EXAM STRATEGY SESSION

What: Join Applerouth Tutoring Services as they lead a strategy session to help prepare students for the SAT Exam. Limited Seating for this class.

When: Wednesday, March 21, 6-7 p.m.

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

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

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

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

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

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

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd.

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Is it spring yet?

Is it winter or spring? Inquiring minds want to know. Last week it was short sleeves and shorts, but as I write this it’s cold and raining and not very pleasant at all.

STEVE HUDSON What’s a fisherGet Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net man to do?

Go fishing, of course, which is what I did last Saturday.

It was Saturday afternoon, to be precise (we outdoor writers are all about precision in prose), and I’d front-loaded the day with all my errands and chores. That’s part of the “being-a-responsible-adult” thing I keep hearing about – get the chores out of the way and then you can play.

Yay for me.

“But I think it’s supposed to rain in the afternoon,” my wife reminded me.

“Don’t wait too long.”

So I became the very picture of efficiency, knocking down the chores list in record time. Pretty soon I checked off the last one. Then I grabbed my lucky fishing hat (everybody has a lucky fishing hat, right?) and the spinning rod and a few white feather-tailed jigs. Then I jumped in the car, bound for Little River at Olde (with an “e”) Rope Mill Park with white bass on my mind.

All across Georgia, white bass make massive annual spring runs from lakes up into the rivers that feed them. It happens all over the state, starting in the southern part of the state and moving north as the waters warm. One of Georgia’s best white bass runs is in the Coosa River as enormous numbers of the fish migrate up from Lake Weiss.

But the Coosa is a bit of a drive for a Saturday afternoon. Somewhat closer is Lake Allatoona, which also is home to myriad white bass. Those Allatoona white bass move up the lake’s tributary streams, among them Little River.

When does the Allatoona run peak?

Prevailing wisdom says the peak of the white bass run occurs about the time that the dogwoods bloom. But that’s the peak. Things actually get started some time before that hallowed moment, and I was hoping that would be the case now. Was I going to get lucky?

I arrived at the river just before 2 p.m. with daylight and fishing time to spare and optimism in wild excess.

“Who says chores and fishing can’t co-

The first white bass catch of the season. exist?” I thought to myself. “This could be good!”

And that’s when it started to rain.

Yes, the rain and I arrived at the river at almost exactly the same moment. One minute it was just cloudy, but the next it was coming down. It was one of those steady, soaking rains, too, the kind that eventually works through even the best waterproof jacket.

But what’s a little rain? I am a Responsible Outdoor Writer, and you, my faithful readers, need (yes, need!) to know if the white bass are running yet.

So in the interest of responsible reporting, I put on the rain jacket and snugged it up tight and tucked away the camera in an inside pocket where it would stay mostly dry. I rigged up the little spinning rod, tying one of the white feather-tailed jigs to the brandnew six-pound-test line that I’d put on the reel for this very occasion. I patted my pocket to make sure that I had my fishing license. And then I set out, in the rain, to see what I would see.

At first I just walked. It’s nice to walk along a river in the rain, and the fishing rod gave me a good excuse to do so. Thanks to that little cold snap the other day, I was pretty sure that the white bass were not very far up the river. A cast here and a cast there confirmed my suspicion too. But might they be farther downstream?

I’d just have to keep walking and see.

I walked and walked, following the riverside trail down below I-575 and even farther. I stopped to cast at several points, but there were no takers. One angler I met had a very nice crappie, but he said that was all he’d caught all afternoon. Yet the crappie was an encouraging sign, for once the crappie start hitting the white bass are

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usually not far behind.

I hiked farther downriver and then hiked a little bit more. The banks became steeper, making it tricky to work my way to the water so I could make a few casts. But I found no fish.

Nothing.

Downstream some more…

After perhaps a half mile of fishless exploration, I spotted a classic white bass holding area – a blowdown, a tangle of limbs, just the kind of place that white bass like to hang out and ambush careless minnows.

If they are here, I thought, that’s where they’ll be.

But the spot was on the far side of the river and right at the limit of what the little spinning rod could do.

Still, I had to give it a shot.

I made what was, for me, a remarkably good cast. The lure sailed smoothly across the water, all the way to the other side, and dropped just inches from the upriver side of the blowdown. I counted to three to give it time to sink and began the retrieve – and then there it was, a solid hit.

A few minutes later I had the fish to hand – the first white bass of the year.

I admired it and then let it go.

If this was fiction, I’d tell you that it was the first of hundreds of white bass I caught that day. But in fact it was the first of only two. The second came about two hours and countless casts and five million gallons of rain later.

Two fish and a downpour too.

But that was good enough for me, for I can now report that spring fishing has begun. Give us even a little bit of warmer weather, and it will get really good. I’ll keep you posted.

Spring’s coming, and the fishing is coming too. It doesn’t get much better than that.

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

HNS accepts both boys and girls.

We will separate them according to age and skill set and make sure each child is challenged during each drill. Players will understand that learning the game is a process. The more you put in, the more you get out of it. Our drills are designed to challenge your children each and every day. We are continuously developing workshops to prepare them for sound decision making when prompted to deliver. Helping them to understand that their dreams can be achieved through participation, hard work and perseverance.

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

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

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

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

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Rowing

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Recreation and Parks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Camps run 6/11-7/28.

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

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

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

No prerequisites! Camps are co-ed for ages 12-18. Returning campers from previous sessions will continue to develop throughout the summer. Discounts are available for multiple sessions! Check out our full summer schedule at www.ajracrew. com, or email us ajra.information@gmail. com.

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Sports

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

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

Overnight Camps Academics

A tradition since 1919, Exeter Summer has grown to welcome approximately 750 students from more than 40 states and 50 countries each summer. The diversity of our students and faculty combined with Phillips Exeter Academy’s friendly atmosphere creates an environment encouraging students to undertake new challenges. In the five weeks of academic study, athletics, and personal exploration, you’ll experience the studentcentered learning style we call Harkness.

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Georgia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

North Carolina

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

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

Special Needs

Aerie Experiences Summer Camps (Coed, 8-adult) provides clinically prescriptive, grand adventures for children, teens and their families. Our 9th summer’s multi-Southeastern state adventures include camps on our working cattle ranch, a mountain high adventure week and a family camp week. Our 2:1 camper- to-staff ratio and over half of our direct care staff holding Masters Degrees or PHD’s helps us cater each trip to the individual needs and

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Camps: Continued from Page 26 growth of each child. Common diagnosis include: Autism, Aspergers, NLD, LD, OCD, anxiety and ADHD. Specialty diets, treatment planning and all gear are included. Aerie also offers weekend and evening programs year-round for children and adults. www.aerieexperiences. com, 404-285-0467, mdweneta@ aerieexperiences.com Camp SAY combines the highestquality, traditional summer camp experience with comprehensive activities and innovative programs that empower young people who stutter (ages 8-18).

Our 2-week, American Camp Association (ACA)-accredited, sleep-away camp helps kids & teens who stutter build self-confidence, communication skills and friendships. Summer 2018 dates are July 30th-August 13th (shortened stays are available). Camp SAY is hosted at a new, state-of-the art facility, in the Pocono Mountains, PA. Sliding Scale tuition & travel are available, and chaperoned group flights are offered from the Southeast to Camp SAY. Learn more: CampSAY.org, or contact Meg@SAY.org, 646.735.1559. Enjoy a Camp SAY video from actor Paul Rudd & other camp videos at: campsay.org/parents.

Tennessee

Design Matters! Camp at the

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, July 15-21, is for all rising high school students who believe design transforms the world. Come immerse in architecture, interior architecture and design, spend time designing in studio, engage with UT’s dynamic campus, attend lectures, visit architectural sites and explore using advanced technology.

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Sports

Christ School’s Revolution Lacrosse Camp in Asheville, NC MLL (Professional) and college coaches headline the best instructional lacrosse camp in the southeast. We are celebrating 12 years of success. First class facilities that include 4 outdoor fields, indoor turf facility, student center with movie theater, renovated dorms, and a new dining hall with outstanding food.

Day $395, overnight $465. Check out details and register online at www. revolutionlaxcamp.com. Director Jeff Miles, Phone 828-684-6232 ext.107 Email: laxcamp@christschool.org Dates: June 25-29, 2018 Boys ages 9-17 All Skill Level

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

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

Camp will start off with stick work and skill work before getting to some competition events before lunch. After lunch the boys will go through stations working on all the important skills before getting into gameplay to end the day.

Each day will build upon the day before with the hope that at the end of the week every player is comfortable getting on the field and ready to make an impact.

Each day will end with camp giveaways to our competition winners and hardest

working player of the day.

Our coaching staff is made up of young coaches who coach locally at high schools and played at the NCAA level.

From goalie to attack we have a coach who has played the position who has a passion to help grow the game here in Georgia. LaxRats goal with every camp and clinic is to not only improve the players skills, but to help grow their passion for the game and love to get on the field every chance they get.

Along with Summer Camps, LaxRats also provides position specific clinics throughout the summer and fall and also field Summer Teams that play in 3 tournaments during a 6 week season. You can find out more about what LaxRats has to offer the north Fulton lacrosse community by visiting our website laxratsllc.com.

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

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

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

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ATLANTA — St. Francis was denied its third state championship in the last five years Friday at Georgia Tech in an exhilarating Class A-Private title game against Aquinas. The Knights led the Fightin’ Irish for the first 19 minutes of play, but Aquinas charged back in the second half, ultimately staving off a late St. Francis comeback.

Five of St. Francis’ first six shots of the game were from beyond the arc with CJ Riley, Caleb Snyder and Dwon Odom converting. However, head coach Drew Catlett said the Knights’ outside shooting is what ultimately doomed them.

“We took too many outside shots and couldn’t get the ball in the paint,” Catlett said. “We settled for too many jump shots, especially in the second half. We shot a lot of threes and that’s not really our game.”

The Irish’s 2-3 defensive zone allowed the Knights to work the ball around the perimeter, but penetration was at a premium. The Knights shot 26

Dwon Odom dunks in the Knights’ 6560 loss. threes in the contest, making just six.

Three of those were made in the first three minutes. Meanwhile, the Knights

shot 43 percent from the floor on almost exclusively outside jump shots.

Perhaps the most significant shooting statistic was Aquinas’ percentage from the free-throw line. The Irish were 24-27 on free throws, their proficiency proving crucial down the stretch as their last field goal came with just under five minutes remaining. Nine of the 11 second quarter points were free throws.

The Knights held slim leads throughout the opening quarters and had a 33-26 advantage at the half. Aquinas then outscored St. Francis 25-9 in the third to take a lead they never relinquished.

But St. Francis did not go quietly.

The Knights trailed by 10 early in the fourth but chipped away at the lead throughout the period, including scores in transition following turnovers from their press.

One of those takeaways was a steal from Odom who hit a 3-pointer with 48 seconds remaining to cut Aquinas’ lead to 61-60.

On the Irish’s ensuing possession, Sam Hines was called for a foul. As was the case all game, Daniel Parrish sank both free throws to put the margin at

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Knights’ head coach Drew Catlett and his players look on as Aquinas received the state championship trophy. three.

St. Francis attempted two potential game-tying threes on their next possession, but both were off the mark.

Aquinas picked up the rebound and St. Francis fouled with eight seconds left.

Parrish went to the line again for Aquinas, but missed his first free throw of the game, giving the Knights one more chance to set up a three. Odom passed to Riley in the corner but his shot careened off the net and once again the Irish got the defensive board.

With just 1.7 seconds remaining, Aquinas’ next two free throws were on target to clinch the state championship.

“Our kids played hard,” Catlett said.

“They fought back to give us a chance there at the end, it just didn’t go our way tonight.”

St. Francis compiled a 27-4 record

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However, the future is still bright for the Knights who should return most of their top producers, including Odom, Hines, Ellis, Riley and wing Sean Paradise.

“Last year we got to the semifinals, and this year we got to the finals,” Catlett said. “We just have to go one more step and close it out. We have a lot of guys back [next year], we just need to work a little harder. We’ll use this loss as motivation.”

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Milton baseball earns two wins in Florida road trip

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Milton baseball returned from its road trip with two wins added to their record after the team competed against three Florida teams in St. Petersburg.

The Eagles opened the weekend trip with a 9-1 win over St. Petersburg High last Wednesday. Three Eagles pitchers combined to allow just three hits and one earned run. Starter Mason Kenney allowed two hits with four strikeouts in four innings. Luc Scudellari struck out three in the fifth inning and Cole Stupp closed out the final two innings by holding St. Petersburg hitless.

Milton opened a 3-0 lead after two innings from a fielder’s choice, sacrifice fly from junior Mitch Landon and an RBI single by Chandler Woolridge.

In the fifth, St. Petersburg loaded the bases on three walks from Scudellari and took advantage with a single down the third base line. Scudellari then struck out the next batter, his third of the inning, to prevent any more damage.

Leading 4-1, the Eagles got plenty of insurance runs in the top of the

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Drew Hamrock had an RBI single, and hits from John Morgan and Chase Daniels each drove in two runs to extend Milton’s lead 9-1, the final score.

Infielder Graham Pauley was 3-3 with a walk and run scored.

Pauley’s bat was hot again the next day with the junior batting 4-5 with three RBIs and a home run in the Eagles’ 12-7 win over Northeast High.

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Northeast responded in the bottom of the inning with four runs, three coming via errors by Milton.

The Eagles led 9-6 in the top of the fifth when Pauley hit a two-run home run. Pauley scored Milton’s final run in the top of the seventh after tripling to open the inning.

Chandler Woolridge earned the win, allowing two earned runs and throwing five strikeouts in 3.2 innings.

The Eagles competed in another high-scoring contest Friday against St. Cloud, falling 11-9 in the final game of their road trip.

Milton again jumped out to a quick lead in the first, scoring four runs off a bases-loaded walk and two singles, but St. Cloud tied the game in the bottom of the second.

The Bulldogs scored two runs in each of the first four innings to take an 8-7 lead. After adding three runs in the sixth, St. Cloud led 11-7 ahead of Milton’s final at bat.

Despite a two-run home run from Landon, a fly out and line out ended the Eagles’ chances.

Milton begins Region 5-AAAAAAA play this week against West Forsyth (5-5) and a Friday matchup against North Forsyth (11-1).

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By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Last week’s state championship games marked the end of the 2017-18 basketball season, and it was another successful season for North Fulton programs.

The Blessed Trinity boys captured its second straight championship along with the Northview girls. The St. Francis girls team also won a region title.

Roswell and Cambridge’s boys teams placed as region runners up.

Fifteen North Fulton teams earned playoffs berths. The St. Francis boys finished as the Class A-Private runner up, and the Northview girls teams reached the state semifinals.

To mark the end of the season, Appen Media compiled its All North Fulton basketball team for boys and girls players.

Boys • Miles Herron (Roswell) • Will Bracknell (Chattahoochee) • Christian Wright (Milton) • Kamar Robertson (Cambridge) • CJ Abrams (Blessed Trinity) • Brandon Barron (Alpharetta) • Rodney Howard (Centennial) • Ryan Jenei (Alpharetta) • Neil Ilenrey (Johns Creek) • Joseph Jones (Northview) • Dwon Odom (St. Francis) • Kyler Ingram (Cambridge) • Cody Frazer (Fellowship Christian) • Chase Ellis (St. Francis) • Quinn Richey (Mount Pisgah) Honorable mention: • Ben Shappard (Blessed Trinity) • Jahlen Jack (Centennial) • Donaven Hairston (Milton) • Ryan Brennan (Roswell) • Eric Coleman (King’s Ridge) Girls • Markiema Lancaster (Johns Creek) • Ashlee Austin (Northview) • Cameron Swartz (Fellowship Christian) • Audrey Smith (Cambridge) • Katie Hynekamp (Blessed Trinity) • Sydnie Ward (Alpharetta) • Shekinah Guthrie (Centennial) • Asjah Innis (Northview) • Linsdsay Pruitt (Roswell) • Juju Maduka (Alpharetta) • Arynn Eady (St. Francis) • Annah Mancil (Mount Pisgah) • Maya Richards (Northview) • Catherine Sandridge (Roswell) • Jordan Isaacs (St. Francis) Honorable mention • Grace Armfield (Milton) • Kensley Bennett (Chattahoochee) • Carley Fahey (King’s Ridge) • Eden Sample (Northview) • Kendell Phillips (Alpharetta)

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Blessed Trinity baseball captures tournament title Titans go 4-0 in Perfect Game tournament

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com CARTERSVILLE, Ga. — Blessed Trinity captured the red division championship last week at the Perfect Game High School Showdown in Cartersville, defeating Brookwood, Parkview, Buford and Providence Christian for the title.

Junior outfielder/pitcher Jake Smith was named the tournament MVP. Smith went 6-12 at the plate during the tournament with five RBIs. He also pitched two innings against Buford,

allowing no hits with two strikeouts.

BT opened the tournament with a 4-1 win over Brookwood last Thursday with pitchers Clark Dearman and Eric Moore combining to allow just four hits with six strikeouts. Catcher Griffin McClure hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the second inning.

On March 9, the Titans lit up Buford, 16-7, led by a combined nine RBIs from CJ Abrams and Josh Voss.

Abrams batted 2-4 with four RBIs, including a triple and home run. Voss went 2-4 with a double and a three-run

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The Titans jumped out to an 8-3 lead after three innings, but the Wolves drew closer with four runs off five hits in the bottom of the fifth. Abrams’ triple drove in a run, and he later scored on a single from Steele Chambers to put the Titans up 10-7.

Voss and Abrams each hit three-run home runs in the top of the seventh to secure BT’s second win of the tournament.

The Titans got eight hits and another strong performance from the mound in their 4-2 win over Parkview on Saturday.

BT starter DJ Radtke threw three innings for the Titans, allowing two hits and two earned runs with a strikeout and three walks. Sebastian Szot pitched four innings in relief, allowing three hits and no runs with four strikeouts.

BT tied the contest at 1-1 in the bottom of the first with an RBI single from Smith, but Parkview reclaimed the lead with a sacrifice fly in the second.

Another RBI from Smith, a triple to center field, knotted the game again in the third.

The Titans went ahead 4-2 in the fourth inning with a Davis single and Abrams double.

In Saturday’s red division championship game, BT outlasted Providence Christian, 11-8.

The Titans opened an early 4-0 lead, but Providence went ahead 6-5 in the bottom of the fifth. BT then responded with a five-run sixth inning, and despite giving up two runs in the seventh, the Titans held on to win the tournament title.

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Pitcher Michael Mitchler got the win in relief, allowing no hits and striking out two in one inning.

The Titans continue their non-region schedule this week against West Forsyth on Thursday and travel to play River Ridge on Saturday. BT faces White County March 20 to begin Region 7-AAAA play.

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