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MILTON, Ga. — An unknown person allegedly broke into a local clothing store June 27 and stole $7,300 worth of Fitbits.

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Teen tries to buy iPhone using Colorado account ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A teenager was arrested June 26 for theft of service and identity fraud when he tried to purchase a new phone using someone else’s information.

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Lake Union Hill Way, Alpharetta, was arrested June 23 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane, and no license. ►► Jerome James West Jr., 35, of Cranberry Creek, Roswell, was arrested June 25 on GA. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and hit and run. ►► Michael Germaine Williams, 36, of Winston, Georgia, was arrested June

had contained the Fitbits.

A video showed someone dressed in all black, with a mask, using a large rock to break the glass and take the items in just two minutes.

Police believe they used the cart that they found with dirt in it to transport

the rock and later the electronics.

The manager told police that a similar incident had happened in one of their Snellville branches, where a suspect smashed the windows with a rock and stole only Fitbits.

iPhone 6s Plus, the most expensive phone in the store, to his family plan.

Employees found the attempted transaction suspicious when he had to look at his phone for basic information and claimed that an account in Colorado was his. Police contacted the victim, who confirmed that she did not know the suspect.

June 27 fraudulent transactions on her credit card after a stay at a New Orleans hotel.

The charges started appearing June 25, and a total of $700 was taken from her account before the victim reported the incidents. One of the purchases was made under the name of “Sean Flemming” for an airline ticket.

When the woman looked up the suspect’s name, she recognized the man as an employee of a New Orleans hotel she briefly stayed at the week prior.

She has been reimbursed for all of the fraudulent charges.

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MILTON, Ga. — A woman reported

26 on Ga. 400 in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane and failure to signal when changing lanes. ►► Melissa Gene Hair, 46, of Dressage Crossing, Cumming, was arrested June 16 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and taillight violation. ►► Rachael Alexander Bell, 26, of Deerfield Point, Milton, was arrested June 17 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and expired license. ►► Emily Gilmore, 31, of Oxford, Mississippi, was arrested June 19 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Andrew Clark Blalock, 52, of Long Branch Way, Canton, was arrested June 23 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle and driving through a safety gore (grassy median).

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Creekside Way, Roswell, was arrested June 17 on Abbotts Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Yun Chul Chong, 47, of Winslow Hill Court, Suwanee, was arrested June 19 on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, speeding, reckless driving and address change on license. ►► Handy Soenarto, 31, of Hampton Rock Lane, Cumming, was arrested June 3 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for DUI.

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Is Laser Cataract Surgery Really Better?

By Cameron Johnsoni, M.D.

In recent years there has been much publicity about laser–assisted cataract surgery.

This surgery uses a laser to perform portions of the procedure. These include making small incisions, creating a round opening called a capsulorhexis on the front of the cataract, and breaking the lens into pieces which can be sucked out. These portions of the surgery are usually performed manually with surgical instruments.

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Using a laser allows these steps to be performed more precisely and to the same specifications every time. It has been predicted that by making the capsulorhexis with a laser, it may improve patient’s chances of not needing distance glasses after surgery due to the lens sitting in a more predictable location in the eye.

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Also, when the laser is used to “soften” the lens up prior to removal, it takes less energy to remove the lens and this may result in less swelling of the eye and faster visual recovery.

At this time, clinical trials have not yet proven laser cataract surgery to be superior to manual cataract surgery. One study did show less swelling and improved vision at 1 day and 1 week after surgery, but there was no difference in outcomes at 6 months. Most studies looking at the need for glasses after surgery have shown no difference in the percentage of patients dependent on glasses, although one showed a small improvement with laser surgery. Complication rates have been shown to be very low with both manual and laser cataract surgery, although there have been slightly higher rates reported with laser surgery.

It is a testament to the great outcomes that are currently achieved with standard cataract surgery, that so far it has been difficult to prove that lasers are superior. More studies are needed to find the definitive answer to this question.

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Suspects connected to April shooting, but police won’t release how

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Three men were arrested June 27 during overnight raids in three separate cities for their connection to a fatal shooting in Alpharetta two months ago.

The three arrested were all charged with felony murder and burglary.

Michael Jamar Dawson of Lithonia, 30, Dontravious Mahone of Riverdale, 31, and Jamel Gines of Decatur, 28, were all taken into custody that night during a joint operation between four law enforcement agencies.

“At each residence, we looked for evidence that could be tied to the original homicide incident,” Alpharetta Public Information Officer George Gordon said. “We did recover additional

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Man chucks marijuana before pulling over MILTON, Ga. — A man was arrested June 26 when he allegedly tossed marijuana out into traffic before police could successfully pull him over for the expired tag on his car.

Milton police were patrolling on Crabapple Road when they were notified that one of the vehicles in the vicinity had an expired tag.

As the officers were pulling the car over, one officer saw the driver “toss a couple of small objects” out of the window that was later identified as

evidence that we will support our case.”

The evidence cannot be released at this time as it is still an ongoing investigation, said Gordon.

The three men are suspects for the murder of Kadarius Cortez dawson Medlock, 21, who was found dead April 21 at The Preserve at Academy on Wade Creek Road. He was shot in the back of the head.

“Kadarius was a good kid who was doing the right things in life,” said Gordon. “[He was] a college student [who] worked every day.”

According to police, the suspects appear to have initially entered the apartment to commit a burglary, but left committing a felony murder.

This was a random crime, said Gordon.

The victim had no connection to the suspects and was alone in his apartment that morning.

Three law enforcement agencies helped Alpharetta police during the simultaneous raids in three houses across metro Atlanta.

The Atlanta Fugitive Squad, Clayton County SWAT and the DeKalb County SherGines iff’s Office all assisted in the effort.

Hundreds of hours of police work went into this investigation, said Gordon.

“The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety is grateful to the assisting law enforcement agencies,” said Alpharetta Public Mahone Safety Director Gary George. “Their actions and support were invaluable during the course of the investigation and the arrest of these suspects.”

marijuana.

Police were unable to recover the discarded marijuana because of traffic, but they found more in the driver’s floorboard.

The man was cited for an expired tag, marijuana possession and tampering with evidence.

which they did while she was gone.

On June 19, the victim received an email stating that an unknown person from Forest Park was trying to access one of her accounts.

$1,200 laptop missing after leaving apartment JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — On June 21, a woman reported her $1,200 laptop stolen from her apartment when she was gone for a day.

The woman had left her apartment June 15 and came home June 16 and noticed her computer was missing.

She said that she had requested to have maintenance fix her front door,

Car goes missing after online date JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man reported his car stolen June 26, after it when missing when he met with a man he had first encountered online.

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When police made contact with the suspect’s father, he told them that his son had a history of stealing vehicles.

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Cambridge student show takes home 5 Emmys

By MILES GARRETT news@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — An elective can be a class that high school students take to ease their tough schedule with the load of honors and AP courses dominating the landscape.

At Cambridge High School, a few select students went against this trend and joined “The Bridge,” a weekly student-run show that typically airs every Friday during the school year.

Members of “The Bridge” accepted five Emmys June 11 in recognition of their work over the 2015-2016 school year.

Director Sahana Subramanian, who graduated this year, has been involved with the show since it began and noted how “The Bridge” has changed since her first year.

“This year we had the most involvement,” she said. “We were working as a crew and it was a little more structured. That’s what made it great.”

Subramanian described the changing platform of “The Bridge” into one that is firmly set for the future as a result of a senior class that has finally been through the necessary classes.

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for students to learn how “The Bridge” operates.

“It’s more stable now,” she said.

“There was no real structure to the show, there was no underlying arc. We have a better idea of what we’re doing now, we have a new identity.”

Marc Schneider, who heads the program, voiced his admiration for the group as the program just concluded its fourth year of existence since Cambridge opened in the fall of 2012.

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“It was kind of scary,” he said. “In the fall, every show we did was better than the last, so I thought I would submit some of them to the Emmys because we did some great work.”

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JC Council should ‘keep eyes on TSPLOST prize’ The Johns Creek City Council conducted another of its mini-marathons the Monday before last, and quite a doozy it was. This time it was all about the Transportation Special Local HATCHER HURD Option Sales Tax Executive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com (TSPLOST).

The City Council has spent the last six months aggregating roads projects in preparation for the TSPLOST vote allowing Fulton to create a 5-year tax to provide the money to take a big bite out of congestion in Johns Creek.

If there is a bigger consensus over the No.1 problem in the city I haven’t heard it.

Now comes the night for the council to vote “in or out” of the TSPLOST. Under the legislation, the cities via their city councils must opt in or out of the TSPLOST. If any city opts out AND if Fulton city councils representing 60 percent of the population (not counting Atlanta) vote to approve, those cities will still pay the additional sales tax, but none of the money goes for that city or cities’ road projects.

It will still require a majority of the voters to pass it in November.

Now just about every council member has griped about the way the state Legislature loaded the question so that cities have no real option but to opt in or pay the sales tax but reap no benefits if it passes.

“A gun to their head” I must have heard a dozen times that night alone.

But look at what caused the Legislature to create such a twisted scenario.

The economy is recovering. Tax revenues are up. After several years of cutting the state budget, there is money in the Georgia Department of Transportation coffers again. But statewide, we are years behind our needs.

The idea of a TSPLOST with inclusion of MARTA was viewed as toxic, and Atlanta insisted on MARTA’s inclusion.

Rather than see the whole idea torpe-

doed, with all of our legislators support, the split-TSPLOST was conceived.

Was it perfect? No, but it was an artful way to put the decision in the hands of voters and not the politicians.

And this meant the various city councils.

But it seems some on the Johns Creek City Council are willing to throw away $80 million of the taxpayers’ money and the opportunity to get ahead of the transportation curve over “principle.”

It began with Councilman Bob Gray offering up at the last minute his plan to cut the city millage rate commensurate with the $80 million. He assured his fellow council members that his faultless study of staff’s 10-year economic forecast would mean the city could have its TSPLOST and a tax cut too.

Now some might say that was a grandstand play to pull on fellow councilmembers without any prior discussion or sharing of documentation save the sheets he passed out that evening.

Gray had been studying the matter for two years, he said. Why he waited to share his findings at this important crossroads is not clear.

But there is a flaw in that plan.

The city’s tax assessments will not be known for weeks. And while a forecast is encouraging, it is only that – a forecast. I wonder what the 10-year forecast was in 2005.

There is no reason to connect a millage cut to the TSPLOST. First, the TSPLOST may not get 60 percent of the vote. Not likely, by my lights, but prudence would say wait and see.

If the city can withstand a millage cut and is shown to be prudent, that can be done at the proper time regardless of any TSPLOST. There is a process for setting the millage rate, why not follow it?

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It devolved into a debate about the legislative action that was “forcing” council to approve the city’s participation in the TSPLOST vote and the “con

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TALES FROM THE TRAIL:

Two of my favorite hostels Publisher Ray Appen began walking the Appalachian Trail back in March. He is writing from the trail and we will publish his columns as they come in. He has traveled quite a few miles now; stay tuned for the rest of the story When I am not sleeping in my tent on the Appalachian Trail, I sleep in a hostel or a motel. This gives me an opportunity to shower and resupply.

Two of my favorite hostels could not be more different. One is like Dodge City when it was a frontier town in the Wild West. The second was sort of like a Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s court.

The irony with the first hostel however is that the proprietor reRay appen minded me of Eddie Haskell (from Publisher, AT Hiker ray@appenmediagroup.com “Leave it to Beaver”) – with sunglasses and a straw hat.

For the longest time I was absolutely 100 percent sure that he was the fourth and missing member of ZZ Top. And I still think he might be that person.

And irony of all ironies is the fact that this guy’s name was “Lumpy” – just like Eddie Haskell’s friend Lumpy from “Leave it to Beaver.”

Lumpy managed Standing Bear Hostel which is the first hostel that you come across after exiting the Smokies. It is one of the best located hostels I’ve yet to encounter because every hiker on the trail Neville Wood has to walk past it and almost every hiker exiting the Smokies was somewhere between exhausted and comatose – ready for a shower and food.

I liked Standing Bear because it was exactly what it was – nothing more and nothing less. The showers were cold, the port-a-lets needed changing out and there wasn’t anyone actively “in charge.”

Plus, the self-service kitchen, library, and dining area were always active and full and engaging conversations abounded. I would also be remiss not to mention the resident rooster that begins crowing at 3:30 a.m.

Lumpy always seemed to hang out with the worst hiker trash imaginable – usually drinking moonshine and smoking (which was not uncommon initially on the Trail). The shades never came off even after dark.

Bad guys were there, good guys were there and everyone just got along.

The first thing that happened when you walked into the hostel was that Lumpy would give you a tour.

He would show you where the self-serve kitchen/ breakfast area was, walk you through the bunk room, show you the latrine and he always saved the best for last: That was the general store on the property.

To visualize the general store at Standing Bear just imagine a fully stocked convenience store with all that food and all those edibles and all those day-today items on all those shelves.

All the items had prices on them, and as you walked through the store with Lumpy he would point to a box on the wall that was full of used envelopes

– like letters the people had written that I always suspected he gathered from the local post office trash and had saved to recycle.

“So whenever you need something from the store” Lumpy would say, “You just walk in and get it. And make sure you pick up one of those envelopes and keep track of what you take.

“The store is unlocked from sun-up to sundown.

When you decide to leave, just come find me and turn in your envelope and tell me how many days you stayed here, pay me and we’re good.”

That is Lumpy: in his dark glasses, his straw hat and free-wheeling ways. Expecting you to be honest instead of the reverse. In the real world, as we know, it works in just the opposite way.

I remember pulling Lumpy aside and warning him about two hiker-trash dudes in route that would steal him blind. Lumpy listened to me and didn’t say a word. When the two guys walked into the hostel later that afternoon he took matters in hand in a brilliant way.

He knew they probably didn’t have any money and were probably going to try to steal from him anyway.

So he put them to work doing chores around the hostel for credit – credits for food and credits for staying the night.

In his own way he was brilliant. He ran the hostile and expected everyone to respect each other. He refused to babysit or look for the worst in anyone. Yes the hostel was edgy, a bit outside the norm and a number of people didn’t feel comfortable staying there. So they didn’t. Of course, I loved it.

You’d only find someone like him and a place like Standing Bear on the Trail. I do not expect to see another like him. He is a legend out here.

WOODS HOLE Woods Hole Hostel (WoodsHoleHostel.com) was probably the polar opposite of Standing Bear. Think “The Waltons.”

Genteel. Tradition-rich. Orderly. Rich in quality and scope of services. Woods Hole and Mountain Retreat made one feel at home because, well it sort of was like home in many ways.

Proprietors Neville and Michael personally managed every aspect of their hostel and made everyone feel comfortable and secure. They were involved and engaged from their gourmet meals offered in a family sit-down-together dinner setting – including giving short bios to the group at the table – to the homemade ice cream, organic everything, and, yes, massages and yoga!

Mind you, these were not ordinary massages. They were massages in a location so isolated in the Virginia back-country that it is close to impassable in winter and is only accessible after a long drive on gravel roads during warm weather.

These were massages given in a log cabin hostel built from extinct chestnut wood – rough-hewn chestnut logs.

The 100-acre property – including the streams that run through it – was purchased by Mr. Wood in the ‘40s and included the original (1880s) log cabin.

Tell Uncle Jere (Roswell Mayor Jere Wood) he is way overdue for a visit.”

Ray enjoys a visit from his dog Lewis on porch of Woods Hole Hostel Since then it’s been expanded to include a bunk house, kitchen with glorious wide plank hardwood flooring, and a shower house.

There are hogs, cattle, goats, chickens, ducks and beautiful vegetable gardens.

My wife Christina met me at Woods and we stayed in one of the private rooms that overlooks the dining and living room and the wood burning fireplace.

We slept under a handmade quilt and a soft, heavy comforter.

Each morning we came down for one of the wonderful serve-yourself breakfasts at Woods featuring homemade fresh bread and jelly, fruit, and homemade yogurt.

Yes, we were way out in the isolated woods in Virginia and no, we were not suffering from a lack of any healthy, home-grown creature comfort.

Woods Hole is a legend in the hiker community and deservedly so. Sustainability, environmental responsibility, and respect for humanity seem to be the cornerstones upon which this amazing hiker hostel was built.

And yes, Woods remains a thru-hiker-centric destination but they will also let you stay there even if you’re not thru-hikers When we finally departed from Woods, Neville walked us out to the car to say goodbye. She also asked us to deliver this message to a relative back in Georgia: “Tell Uncle Jere (Roswell Mayor Jere Wood) he is way overdue for a visit.”

It was his father Roy and mother Tillie who discovered Woods Hole over 70 years ago. I promised her I would let him know.

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End Human Trafficking Now holds event at Pastis

By MILES GARRETT news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — When people think of the term “human trafficking,” typically places in North Fulton don’t come to mind. However, that is precisely where many cases of the trafficking of children is happening right before our eyes.

A human trafficking open discussion by End Human Trafficking Now took place June 26 at Pastis in Roswell as a wine and dine event. Director, and Rotary Action Group Against Child Slavery Chair Cokkie Eaker, along with Holly Beach, business development manager at Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, opened the event to those in attendance as Dorsey Jones, a former trafficked child spoke about her experiences.

“The slavery issue is a 36 million people issue,” Eaker said. “It’s something that very much exists in the present.”

Eaker expanded upon common assumptions about sex trafficking: that “only Asian women get sex trafficked” and “it’s not happening in my neighborhood.”

These assumptions prove false based on studies done by End Human Trafficking Now and cases on the news that display places like Alpharetta and

Roswell as having this problem.

Eaker described how the sex trafficking industry is so big in areas like North Fulton because of the money that exists.

“Slavery never ended because it is such a big business,” she said. “(It’s a) $150 billion industry, that’s exactly what it is — an industry.”

In a chart shown during the presentation, statistics showed that 42 percent of sex traffickers are from the northern area outside the perimeter with only 9 percent buyers present at or near the airport.

“That’s where the money is,” Eaker said.

Dave McCleary, founder of End Human Trafficking Now, said events like this are being pushed to be held more frequently to maintain awareness about the human trafficking issue.

He said nearly all victims of sex trafficking are girls in the 12-14 age range with some as young as 9.

“It starts with us in our community,” he said. “What we can do is invest in their lives. It’s so important that we engage.”

Dorsey Jones, who has authored a book that describes her trafficking experience, “Stretched Beyond Measure: When the Angels Were Crying,” pointed

Dorsey Jones tells her life story to those in attendance at Pastis. out that many of these victims live their lives ashamed of themselves.

“All my life I walked in shame,” she said. “Today I don’t have to do that anymore.”

Based on her experience, Jones told guests that getting involved is the best thing to do and that her life is a living example of someone who has overcome the struggles of the human trafficking industry.

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“I am hope for the hopeless,” she said. “Let’s be about the business and take care of the business.”

End Human Trafficking Now will continue to hold discussions throughout the year to continue to raise awareness of the issue.

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By KELSEY ASHER news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Turn on any national news station and before long, a story or heated debate about U.S. immigration reform flashes on the screen. In a diverse community like Roswell, some citizens may find themselves questioning where they stand on immigration.

Roswell City Councilman Marcelo Zapata, along with Kuck Immigration Partners, held a public immigration forum on June 21 at Roswell City Hall.

The forum allowed citizens to ask questions and receive important information pertaining to immigration laws.

“This is the first event done like this in Roswell and you have to start somewhere,” said Zapata. “I think the questions people asked were very interesting questions. People were eager to learn about their options.”

Keith Jensen, an associate attorney representing Kuck Immigration Partners, led the discussion.

“The idea is to give people information that they need to make informed decisions,” said Jensen.

The main topic Jensen covered involved clearing up misconceptions about Deferred Action for Parents of Americans.

In November 2014, President Obama filed executive actions stating that the U.S. government would prepare to start accepting requests for DAPA. If passed, DAPA would allow parents of children born in the United States to stay temporarily without fear of deportation. Additionally DAPA recipients could apply for employment authorization, which allows them to work legally for a three year period.

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Alpharetta, Milton respond to house fire Single home a total loss

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta and Milton firetrucks rolled at 3:02 p.m.

Friday afternoon, July 1, to a house fire at 12834 Gransley Court to find the structure completely engulfed in flames.

It was a full alarm fire with each city dispatching a fire battalion to the scene under the cities’ mutual response agreement consisting of two ladder trucks and three firetrucks. The good news was no one was home at the time the fire broke out.

Local resident Chris Winter was passing by shortly before 3 p.m. and noticed billowing smoke coming from the neighborhood.

“I could tell by that smoke that it was not just someone burning leaves or something. You could tell it was a house. So I pulled in,” Winter said.

He could see that the back yard was on fire. He went to look in the front window and didn’t see anyone. By that time he could see flames inside the house.

He and other neighbors called 911.

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Alpharetta and Milton fire units pour water on a burning house Friday afternoon on Gransley Court off Mayfield Road.

Alpharetta Deputy Public Safety Director Wesley McCall said the units were on the scene in around five minutes but the house was “fully engaged.”

Two hours later, the house was still smoking heavily as firefighters continued to douse the structure with water.

McCall said units would “tag-team”

well into the night and continue to put water on the house.

“We’ll rotate shifts into the night to make sure the fire is out cold,” he said.

It will be up to the Alpharetta fire marshals to determine the cause of the fire, and officials declined to speculate on how long that would take.

The fire took place in 95-degree heat and the toll on firefighters battling the fire required setting up a tent where the Rehab Unit made sure firefighters did not suffer from heat exhaustion. The tent is managed by volunteers of the Alpharetta Fire Corps.

Around100 members are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and are graduates of the Fire Department’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program.

Tom Eiswerth was one Fire Corps volunteer on duty making sure the firefighters got the necessary rehydration while EMTs took their vital signs to make sure no one suffered from heat exhaustion.

“As volunteers who have passed the CERT course, we are here to help free up firefighters so they can fight fires,” Eiswerth said.

That can mean rolling and unrolling fire hoses, refilling oxygen bottles and helping take vital signs at the rehab tent during lengthy service calls. This Fire Corps team uses a departmentowned vehicle dedicated to this purpose.

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By KYLIE McFADDEN news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — ACT1 Theater put on a show for Alpharetta’s Food Truck Alley patrons in promotion of the theater’s summer show, “Seussical.”

Dressed in red, blue and yellow “Seussical” shirts, the cast performed June 30 the song “All the Things You Can Think” on the Food Truck Alley stage.

After the performance, the The cast of “Seussical” performs for diners at Food Truck Alley cast handed out “clovers,” handmade invitations made from pipe cleaners and yarn has been rehearsing for three months to Food Truck Alley visitors. Attached in anticipation of the premiere. to the clovers were flyers with show Voller said she thinks the young dates and information. cast will draw a large audience from all Director Emily Voller said in choosgenerations. ing this year’s musical, the Board of “Seussical” is a musical based on Directors looked to the recent shows the books of Dr. Seuss, mainly “Whorthat ACT1 has put on, as well as actor ton Hears a Who,” “Horton Hatches the suggestions.

Egg” and “Miss Gertrude McFuzz.” The “This year, one of our goals was that we wanted to bring more kids in,” Voller show runs from July 14-Aug. 7, with shows Friday and Saturday evenings, said. “Our last two summer shows Sunday matinees and select Saturday haven’t had too many kids, but this matinee shows. is summer, this is when kids get done ACT1 Theater is an all-volunteer with school. It was really exciting, and community theater located at Alit’s really for the kids.” pharetta Presbyterian Church on AcadVoller said she has been preparing for the musical for six months, listening emy Street. For information and tickets visit act1theater.com. to the soundtrack on repeat. The cast

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By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- St. Francis graduate Malik Beasley was drafted 19th overall by the Denver Nuggets in the 2016 NBA Draft on June 23. Beasley, who graduated from St. Francis in 2015, completed an impressive freshman season at Florida State University during the 2015-16 season before declaring for the draft.

Beasley, a six-foot-five shooting guard, played 123 games for the Knights where he averaged 15.1 points per game in his four years with the team. He was integral to St. Francis’ back-to-back Class A state championships in 2014 and 2015. Beasley averaged 22.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game in his senior season with the Knights where he was named the Class A Player of the

Year and was ranked as the No. 2 player in the state by HoopSeen.

Drew Catlett, boys varsity head coach at St. Francis, said via Twitter, “Words can’t express how excited, happy and proud we are of Malik Beasley for being drafted No. 19 by the Denver Nuggets. [Beasley is] a great young man, [I’m] blessed to have coached him. [He] has worked so hard for last 5 years to reach his dream.”

After graduating from St. Francis in 2015, Beasley had a standout freshman season at FSU. Beasley averaged 15.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game while shooting 47 percent from the field. Beasley was named an All Freshman All-American, All-ACC Freshman and was named the ACC Rookie of the Week three times.

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Emmys: Continued from Page 6 business,” he said. “We still had fun, but there was more business filtered in this year. We really operated like a TV show.”

Rising senior Caroline Hearn was the anchor for “The Bridge” this year and had her name attached to three of the five Emmys the show received: talent, long form non-fiction and short form non-fiction.

“This year was the first year that we had such a tight-knit group,” she said. “Our entire class was just one big click and it all worked.”

Hearn elaborated on the group’s chemistry and how it helped make the year so successful.

“None of us wanted to let each other down,” she said. “At the end of the day the class is an elective. It’s hard when you’re spending more time in that classroom than some other AP classes.”

Hearn added that the togetherness the group achieved contributed to the resulting success of winning the five Emmy Awards.

“We were all so close and that’s a special thing,” she said. “We all have an immense passion for it.”

Though “The Bridge” has turned the page on what was its most successful year yet, those involved remain optimistic about its future even if they will no longer be a part of it. “’The Bridge’ has evolved so much over the past couple years,” Subramaniun said. “It’s still going to entertain students but we’ve created something that I know will last for the future.”

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By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Canton Street in Roswell is the trendiest place in all of North Fulton, and FrontDoor Communities is making it the trendiest place to live as well.

FrontDoor Communities fits the Canton Street lifestyle like a velvet glove. Canton’s laid-back walkability, with its high-end casual restaurants, shops and art galleries, are all within walking distance of Goulding Place, a street that just oozes charm and a certain affability.

FrontDoor CEO Terry Russell was on hand for his new community’s open house on Goulding – a mixture of single-family homes and a choice among tri-level town homes.

The Kingston town homes range in the $600K to $700K area. The Barrington town homes begin in the $800K, and single-family homes on Windy Pines Trail begin at $1 million.

“Our property starts 500 feet from Canton Street,” Russell said. “We’re 6 minutes from Salt’s.”

Of course that’s the Salt Factory, Canton Street’s popular gastropub with its craft beers. It’s just one of many bistros that line the popular street. Russell likes this Goulding project about as much as any he has ever built, and he has built a few.

Russell is a 30-year veteran homebuilder. He earned his spurs putting in 22 years at John Wieland Homes & Neighborhoods including his last five years as its CEO. He’s earned his share of indus-

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The Barrington tri-level’s lower floor is ideal for entertaining.

try accolades too, including the 2005 national award as “America’s Best Builder.”

Russell seemed laid back June 25 sitting in the model of his Open House for the Goulding project. And maybe he just had a right to kick back.

“You know, this is the first time I ever had half the homes sold before I had an Open House,” he said. “But the location is superb.”

And it’s true. Of the 41-home projects, 21 homes are already sold. The model he sits in is one of the Barrington town homes which can range from 3,400 square feet to around 4,500 square feet, depending how much the owners want to expand.

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FrontDoor’s Barrington town homes exemplify the company’s idea of “Urban-Suburban.” space becomes an office on one level, laundry room perhaps upstairs, and in the lower level a wine cellar.

“It is the lifestyle that attracts folks,” Russell said. “I’ve met everyone who has bought in here. They all say the same thing. It’s a wonderful community. This is for people who enjoy life and want to engage with the community.”

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Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com Today, it is fluid, connected and it has a crown jewel called Ponce City Market.

Ponce City Market opened two years ago and was quickly written about in papers across the country who marveled at the project’s massive-scale, and the developer’s creative use of a warehouse built in 1925. According to the project’s owner, Jamestown Properties, the 2.1 million square-foot building is the largest still-standing brick building in the southeastern U.S. So what exactly has this historical relic become? A magnet for high-tech companies looking to lure tomorrow’s industry leaders.

The massive, nine-story building is a small city combining office, residential and retail space. There are more than 300,000 square feet of shops and restaurants, more than 500 square feet of leased office space, and several floors of residential ‘flats’ ranging from 1-bedroom studios going for $1,625 a month, to three-bedroom plans at $3,270 a month. The office development has become a mecca for high tech businesses who have moved headquarters and regional headquarters there including Cardlytics, MailChimp, howstuffworks, athenahealth(who moved from Alpharetta into the facility), and Techstars.

I had lunch this week with an intown agent friend of mine and took the opportunity to walk around Ponce City Market. When you walk around

the building, you feel like you are certainly some where. And if you are me, you also feel old. The ‘Food Hall’ is a wide-open area of tables surrounded by restaurants and was filled with young millennials eating together, then going back to their offices for work. It was really great to see such energy swirling throughout this impressive old building. huge and lined with large, metal posts connected to each other by long metal I beams. The building is U-shaped with an open courtyard filled with patios and surrounded by shops and restaurants.

The famed Beltline actually goes right through the building and into an upper portion of the courtyard . I believe this is where the Beltline ends on the north side.

This building seems to be everything corporations want in a building these days as everyone rushes to compete for millennial employees.

(Almost everything: it’s 1.2 miles away from the nearest MARTA rail station, but it is on the bus line). Millennials like adaptive-reuse. They don’t like waste. They like things that are created from honest and good intentions.

Like turning a vacant building that was once used as a Sears, Roebuck & Co. warehouse, then taken over as Atlanta’s City Hall East, and giving it a new life as one of the most talked about mixed-use projects in the country. Or, as with the Beltline, like

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I live in the northern suburbs where most everything is fairly new.

There are not as many opportunities for adaptive-reuse. Most of the stuff up here was built in the last 30 years. An abandoned warehouse built 30 years ago is likely a corrugated metal building. I’m not sure we would attract too many new businesses to a corrugated metal warehouse.

It was done in Downtown Roswell where a developer converted several old mill-town residences built in the late 1880’s into modern condos. And on Roswell’s Canton Street where the city’s first commercial district from the 1800’s was converted into a very successful strip of fantastic restaurants and shops.

There is a certain feel you get being in those old buildings that you don’t get in any of the new ones. You are surrounded by the history. You feel part of a much bigger picture.

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Radar Sign locally owned business Now has signs in all 50 states

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Have you ever driven down a road not really paying attention to how fast you’re going when you suddenly see a sign flashing your speed?

Well those signs are produced by a company called Radar Sign, which just happens to be based in Forsyth County.

The signs are intended to calm and slow down speeders by alerting them of their speed in real time. The sign uses radar to detect the speed of the vehicle, and flashes the number on the LED display, usually under the speed limit of road.

According to the company, tests repeatedly show that speeders will slow down up to 80 percent of the time when alerted by a radar sign. Typical speed reductions are 10 to 20 percent.

And overall compliance with the posted speed limit will go up by 30 to 60 percent.

“This works physiologically on the brain,” said Charlie Robeson, director of sales and marketing for the company. “While driving, people are on autopilot. All of a sudden, out of the corner of their eye they see this sign flashing. And they then realize they’re doing 10 or 15 over and back down a few miles.”

This concept is so popular, there are

products in all 50 states, Canada and U.S. military bases overseas.

“We’ve had year-over-year growth every year since (we began in 2004),” Robeson said. “We always seem to sell more than the previous year. So I guess they work and people like them.”

But the business had a humble beginning. Twelve years ago, three friends, Barry Ward, Ken Bass and Robeson, were sitting around eating burgers and drinking beer when they started discussing what they wanted to do for the rest of their lives.

The concept of radar came around and what they could possibly do with radar. Bass said he’d like to have something in his front yard that would start flashing lights if someone sped by his house, encouraging those drivers to slow down.

From there, the business was born.

Things moved quickly for the business when six months after their brainstorming party they had a prototype, six months after that they had a website, and then six more months later they had their first sale.

They never looked back.

The group then spent a lot of time doing research about the product. They began speaking with police chiefs and public works staffers and felt like there was a need for a product of this kind.

But even with the need for the signs, it was still a leap of faith, he said.

For the first five years, all of the signs sold were not seen by customers.

After visiting the website, customers would read about the product then call

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Charlie Robeson points at one of the signs currently being built.

and place an order.

“It was an unusual thing to do in your 50s,” Robeson said. “It was a complete turn from everything any of us had ever done before.”

But their trust in each other and the product worked out as they’ve now have sold more than 6,000 signs.

Initially the group thought these signs would be enticing to homeowner associations. They are the largest group interested in the signs, but only making up about 5 percent of business.

Instead, the big buyers are cities, counties and police departments.

In fact, the public safety customers often use the signs to track data of car speeds. They use a Bluetooth transmit-

ter or Wi-Fi inside the signs to pull up information and keep tabs on speeders.

As the company is still on the smaller side with just 16 employees, the company is always looking to make improvements on its products. Next up, they are looking to start exporting outside of the country.

The more signs the better, as Robeson said, a pedestrian hit by a car at 40 mph has a 90 percent fatality rate. But at 20 mph the fatality rate decreases to 10 percent.

“We enjoy this business because we know we’re doing good,” he said. “At the end of the day, the roads are safer.”

For information on Radar Sign, visit radarsign.com.

glad to oblige as it is a focus of the development.

FrontDoor also did a masterful job managing the topography, a sticking point with the Roswell City Council.

“The council had some problems in the past with the way some developers were not smart in managing their retaining walls.

We’ve done a great job,” Russell said.

Indeed, one retaining wall is really a pocket park costing $1 million and circles about a quarter-acre of

sell said FrontDoor worked well with the HPC. “At the end of the day, we love being focused on the details,” he said. “That goes for interiors as well. Town homes provide a whole range of design choices and design elements. It’s not 3,500 square feet in a box.”

Russell has friends who live in two of the homes on Goulding. He said he spends a lot of time in the neighborhood.

“I think the real charm of the place is Roswell itself. These are neighborhoods where you get out and walk in the street. You just love it.”

Builder: Continued from Page 15 “We only control what the exterior looks like. I wanted to see the inside,” Lynch said. “A lot of people were upset with the townhouses, but it really is not a lot of density.

“And they preserved a lot of woods.

It is a good looking development.”

The 16-acre property has come a long way since FrontDoor plunked down $16 million for it in 2014.

Lynch was also pleased FrontDoor preserved the Goulding Place, built in 1857 and listed on the Georgia Register of Historic Places.

“Before FrontDoor, you really could not see Goulding Place – only from a distance. Now people can, and it will be on the Historical Tour of Homes,” Lynch said.

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FrontDoor takes a construction necessity, such as a retaining wall, and turns it into a design element – in this case a pocket park.

Preserving that historic home was a high priority for the Historic Preservation Commission, but FrontDoor was

the property.

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ACT1 Theater presents “Seussical,” a musical that melds classic Dr. Seuss tales together and brings to life timeless characters like Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Jojo and more. Shows run from July 14-Aug. 7, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. It will be performed at the Alpharetta Presbyterian Church on 180 Academy St., Alpharetta. Tickets start at $20 for adult, $17 for child, and can be purchased at act1theater.com Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/Calednar.

EVENTS: YOGA AT TOWN SQUARE

What: As part of its Summer of Fun series, the city of Roswell invites everyone join a free yoga session at town square.

All levels welcome.

When: Saturday, July 9, 9-10 a.m.

Where: Town Square, 610 South Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

SUMMER SATURDAYS AT THE MUSEUM

What: The Computer Museum will be open to the public on select days. One of the top vintage computer collections in the world, the exhibit includes the earliest computers and video games.

When: Saturday, July 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Kings Market Center, 1425 Market Blvd. Suite 200, Roswell Cost: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, $5 for children ages 5-17 More info: computermuseumofamerica. com

INTRODUCTION TO SOAP MAKING

What: In just two hours, learn the art of homemade soap making. Perfect for gifts and decorations. All materials are included in the cost.

When: Saturday, July 9, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Sawnee Arts Center 2202 Canton Highway, Cumming Cost: $45 More info and registration: SawneeArt. org

COMPUTER BASICS CLASS

What: Register to attend a class by Bluehair Technology that goes over all the basics of a computer. Learn about online safety, using email, social media, useful apps and more.

When: Saturday, July 9, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $10 More info: JohnsCreekGA.gov/ParkPlace

MOVIES AT NEWTOWN PARK

What: A free featured movie presented on a huge outdoor screen offers family fun for the summer season. Pre-show includes an inflatable moonwalk, face painting, children’s activities and more.

Film starts at dusk.

When: Saturday, July 9, 7 p.m.

Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

What: Georgia Teens Ride with P.R.I.D.E. is offering a free program addressing driver’s attitude, knowledge and behavior. Students will learn about laws, crash dynamics and peer pressure.

When: Tuesday, July 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Milton City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107 F, Milton More info and registration: cityofmiltonga.us

SUNSET SIPS

What: Enjoy a laid back, family-friendly evening with local musician Garrett Douglas.

When: Thursday, July 14, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: Free for members, price included with general admission for non-members More info: chattnaturecenter.org

DATE NIGHT ON THE RIVER

What: Come relax at the Chattahoochee Nature Center on this adults-only, 2 ½-hour sunset evening paddle. Ages 21 and older.

When: Ongoing 5-9 p.m.

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $30 general public, $25 members More info: Check availability and register at chattnaturecenter.org/families/ canoe-programs

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JOHNS CREEK FARMERS MARKET

What: Held at the Newton Park Amphitheater, each market features more than 25 local farmers and vendors with organic and/or sustainable foods and produce.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, through Sept. 13.

Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: JohnsCreekGA.gov

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: ROSWELL’S SUMMER PUPPET SERIES

What: Lee Bryan “That Puppet Guy” presents “Travelin’ Tales” as part of Roswell’s family-friendly Summer Puppet Series. Show times available at roswellgov.com.

When: July 5-9 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $5 per ticket, children under 2 get in free.

More info: 770-594-6232, roswellgov. com

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GA. 400 HOSPITALITY HIGHWAY BIKE RIDE

What: Join 2,000 other riders and embark on a 9, 27, 45, 60 or 100 mile ride along some of Georgia’s best roads, including Ga. 400 from Holcomb Bridge to Northridge, where all lanes will be closed. Celebrate at the finish line with food and entertainment.

When: Sunday, July 10, 7 a.m.

Where: Sky Zone, 1425 Market Blvd., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $60 for adults More info and registration: ga400century.com

PUNCHLINE COMEDY AT AVALON

What: Free stand-up comedy routines will be performed with food and drink offerings. Event may be cancelled in the case of poor weather.

When: Monday, July 11, 7:30-9 p.m.

Where: Palmer Plaza, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info: experienceavalon.com

What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 29.

Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Alpharetta’s Food Truck Alley on Thursday evenings offers a variety of six to eight rotating area food trucks.

When: Thursdays, 5-9 p.m., through Oct. 20.

Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon.

Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St.,

BOB BAKERT AND FRIENDS

What: Bob Bakert and Friends will perform songs from the ‘60s and ‘70s as part of the Sundays on the River Concert series.

When: Friday, July 10, 7 p.m.

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: Tickets starting from $17.50, discounts available More info and to order tickets: freshtix. com

ROSWELL SUMMER PUPPET SERIES What: Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets presents “Migration” as part of Roswell’s family-friendly Summer Puppet Series. Show times available at roswellgov.com.

When: July 11-16 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $5 per ticket, children under 2 get in free.

More info: 770-594-6232, roswellgov. com

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ALMOST HEAVEN, JOHN DENVER’S AMERICA

What: “Almost Heaven, John Denver’s America” returns to the Georgia Ensemble Theatre to celebrate the ‘60s and ‘70s singer, John Denver.

When: Thursdays through Saturdays, July 14-30, 8 p.m.

Where: Ben Brady Pavilion, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: Tickets starting at $15 More info: get.org, 770-641-1260

LIBRARY EVENTS: MIDDAY AT MILTON BOOK CLUB

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

PUPPET SHOW: BUTTERFLY BALLAD

What: Butterfly Ballad tells the story of Katy and Kevin Caterpillar as they grow from egg to caterpillar, chrysalis and butterfly, and take their migration to Mexico. Presented by Piccadilly Puppets.

When: Wednesday, July 13, 10:3011:30 a.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

What: Everyone can join this book club in discussing this month’s book, the historical thriller “The Pillars of the Earth” by Ken Follett. This book and its discussion are suggested for adults.

When: Friday, July 8, noon-1 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Branch Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or Julia.Padgett@ fultoncountyga.gov

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What: Students can take a full-length, proctored, mock test to learn what to expect on the SAT. Participants will receive a report with a comprehensive analysis of their performance after completion.

When: Friday, July 8, 10 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Branch Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta Registration: applerouth.com/ schools/116842 More info: afpls.org

PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM SUPPORT CLASS

What: Learn about how to help the body as it grows and shifts during pregnancy. The class also outlines how to create a healthy beginning for both the mother and child during the first three months after birth.

When: Saturday, July 9, 1-2 p.m.

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

SHAKESPEARE REMIX

What: Forefront Arts will teach teens how to understand and perform a short Shakespearean passage in a fun and engaging way. Register to participate.

When: Sunday, July 10, 3-5 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Branch Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: marcia. divack@fultoncountyga.gov

VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

What: Make a difference by volunteering at the libraries. Multiple opportunities with a wide range of interests are available for volunteers.

When: Monday, July 11, 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Branch Library, 115

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What: Rock bands Modest Mouse and Brand New are teaming up to play live at Chastain Park as part of their 2016 tour.

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Funds: Continued from Page 7 stitutionality” of such legislation.

Council members Zaprowski and Endres wanted to not only step away from TSPLOST participation, but file an injunction to stop the process.

Fortunately, neither passed as cooler heads prevailed, but the whole affair cast the City Council in a bad light.

The worst part was how cavalier the idea was and how little the consequences of those proposed actions were

considered.

This is $80 million of the Johns Creek taxpayers’ funds that hung in the balance while council argued arcane elitist principles in the name of alleged conservatism.

The position postulated presupposes (I hope) that Johns Creek residents do not want a TSPLOST to help solve the most gnawing problem in the city, i.e. transportation.

By what powers of divination can they foretell the will of the people of Johns Creek?

As for the legislation’s alleged flaws, at least it is putting the power to decide directly in the hands of the voters. And

CITY OF MILTON

since it is a countywide tax, the tax must sink or swim based on a countywide vote.

It is time for this City Council to come to grips with what it is charged with: to protect the health, safety and welfare of the city’s citizens. Putting that at risk to make a political point is simply unconscionable.

For an example take a look at the Fulton County Board of Education.

That board has just passed the 5th Education SPLOST. It does not involve Atlanta, because that is a separate education system.

(See the parallel?).

They spell out exactly what projects are covered in the 5-year tax, which sunsets at the end of that period. If the public deems that another round of ESPLOST is worthy, they will vote yea

or nay on it.

Without any controversy, this has gone on the last 15 years, and Fulton is perhaps the finest education system in the state.

We like that. We passed in March yet another 5-year ESPLOST by a favorable margin of 77 percent.

The Legislature has given us that opportunity to do the same for transportation, arguably the county’s biggest problem. Since the SPLOST requires the money to be spent only on specific projects (just like the ESPLOST), the cities spell that out instead of, say, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners.

Johns Creek City Council appears to be the only legislative body that can make that concept into a molehill. Just let the voters decide, OK?

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Utilities Service Georgia Transmission Corporation: Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment AGENCY: Rural Utilities Service, USDA ACTION: Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment for Public Review SUMMARY: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) has issued an Environmental Assessment (EA) to meet its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and RUS’s Environmental and Policies and Procedures (7 CFR Part 1970) in relation to possible financial assistance for a proposed project by Georgia Transmission Corporation. The project consists of building a 230 kV transmission line and modifying associated facilities in Forsyth County, Georgia. Georgia Transmission Corporation may request that RUS provide financial assistance for the project. RUS may consider a funding request, thereby making it an undertaking subject to review under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), 16 USC 470(f), and its implementing regulation, “Protection of Historic Properties” (36 CFR Part 800). 2 DATES: Written comments on this Notice must be received on or before 14 days from the issuance of this Notice.

ADDRESSES: To obtain copies of the EA or for further information, contact: Ms. Lauren McGee Rayburn, Environmental Scientist, USDA/Rural Development, 84 Coxe Ave., Suite 1E, Asheville, NC 28801; telephone: (202) 695-2540; fax: (202) 690-0649, or e-mail: lauren.rayburn@wdc.usda.gov. A copy of the EA may be viewed at the Forsyth County Public Library, located at: 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA 30040.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Georgia Transmission Corporation (Georgia Transmission) proposes to construct 7.4 miles of 230 kV line to connect the Cumming 230 kV Substation to the Pinecrest (formerly known as the Sharon Springs) 230/115 kV Switching Station. Line construction would require new equipment at the existing substation and switching station, although no new land disturbance would be required at the Cumming Substation. The transmission line would primarily follow existing road or highway righ-of-way.

As part of its environmental review process, RUS must also take into account the effect of the proposed Project on historic properties in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Pursuant to 36 CFR § 800.2(d)(3), the Agency is using its procedures for public involvement under NEPA to meet is responsibilities to solicit and consider the views of the public during Section 106 review. Accordingly, 3 comments submitted in response to the EA will be considered by agency decision makers under Section 106 as well as NEPA. Alternatives considered by RUS and Georgia Transmission include (a) no action alternative, (b) electrical alternatives, and (c) alternative routes. An environmental report that describes the project in detail and discusses its anticipated environmental impacts was prepared by Georgia Transmission. RUS has reviewed and accepted the document as its EA for the proposed project. The EA is available for public review at the addresses provided in this Notice. Questions and comments should be sent to RUS at the mailing or e-mail addresses provided in this Notice. RUS should receive written comments on the EA on or before 14 days from the issuance of this Notice to ensure that they are considered in its environmental impact determination.

Should RUS, based on its EA, determine that the impacts of the construction and operation of the proposed project would have no significant environmental impact, it will prepare a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). Public notification of the FONSI would be published in newspapers with circulation in the project area. Any final action by RUS related to the proposed project will be subject to, and contingent upon, compliance with all relevant Federal, State and local environmental laws and regulations, and completion of the environmental review requirements as prescribed in RUS’s Environmental Policies and Procedures (7 CFR Part 1970).

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Stephanie Butler Realtor® 678.296.1774

NEW PRICE Six Hills: 800 Owens Lake Road 5 bed • 6 full ba • 2 half ba • 1.6 acre lot overlooking lake • 4 car garage • guest suite on main FMLS #5660000 • $1,299,000

NEW LISTING Milton: 14955 Thompson Road 5bd • 5ba • 1 half ba • estate lot on 3.3+ acres • 14ft ceilings • gated entry • open floorplan screened porch • FMLS #5693734 • $1,500,000

NEW PRICE IN SANDY SPRINGS Rivergate: 335 Quiet Water Lane 5bd • 4ba • 1 half ba • renovated kitchen and baths fully finished basement • flat backyard • master up 1+ acre lot • FMLS #5691087 • $650,000

UNDER CONTRACT Brookshade: 942 N. Brookshade Pkwy 6bd • 5ba • 1 half ba • 1+ acre lot • master on main • fully finished basement • screened porch, flat fenced yard • FMLS #5694102 • $799,000

NEW PRICE Reddstone: 815 Brickwood Lane 5 bed • 4.5 ba • master up • cul-de-sac lot flat backyard • new carpet/paint FMLS #5682498 • $589,000

NEW LISTING The Manor: 3244 Watsons Bend 6bd • 6ba • 2 half ba • master up • renovated kitchen • fully finished basement • media room golf view • FMLS #5691060 • $1,265,000

NEW LISTING Blackberry Ridge: 118 Townsend Pass 6 bed • 6 full ba • 2 half ba • 2+ acre lot pool/spa/cabana • master up • 5-car garage FMLS #5708397 • $1,190,000

4+ ACRES IN MILTON Milton: 13805 Brittle Road 6bd • 6ba • 2 half ba • 4+ acres• master up custom details throughout • terrace level w/ guest suite • pool • lake view FMLS #5693388 • $1,549,000

Lisa Swayne Realtor® 770.241.9165

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NEW LISTING Blackberry Ridge: 120 Townsend Pass 6 bed • 6 full ba • 3 half ba • 2.2 acre lot pool/spa • master on main • 4-car garage FMLS #5711281 • $1,395,000

Laura Falk

Realtor® 770.715.0325

NEW CONSTRUCTION The Manor Golf & CC: 3077 Watsons Bend 6bd • 6ba • 2 half ba • modern gourmet kitchen design • finished basement • 1+ acre, golf course lot • FMLS #5682423 • $1,399,000

Gianna Whisler-Amneteg Realtor® 470.865.9887

NEW PRICE Lake @ North Valley: 2005 Long Hollow Lane 6 bd • 4.5ba • master on main • finished terrace level • backyard water feature FMLS #5643008 • $1,190,000

Kelly Finley

Realtor® 678.468.4990

NEW PRICE Sentinel on the River: 210 Wicklawn Way 4 bed • 3.5 ba • master on main new carpet & paint • cul-de-sac street FMLS #5678424 • $599,000

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