Milton Herald – December 20, 2018

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City names new development head

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HISTORY MADE

Milton knocks off powerhouse Colquitt County for first state title. Read more, Page 20.

Landowner files suit against Milton

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GDOT reveals Ga. 400 plan

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Tigers basketball extends win streak

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Public Safety

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MILTON, Ga. — A Milton woman alerted police recently that she suspects a man is conspiring to burglarize her home.

The woman’s adult daughter told police that she recently broke up with her longtime boyfriend. On Dec. 3, she received unsolicited Facebook messages from an acquaintance and friend of her ex-boyfriend. The woman became suspicious and, using her ex’s login credentials he gave her when they were dating, logged into her former boyfriend’s Facebook account.

The woman saw messages exchanged by her ex and the friend who later messaged her. The friend asked the woman’s

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MILTON, Ga. — A Walmart employee reported to Milton Police that two men had made off with two televisions and fled the store when approached by a loss prevention officer.

The employee said that on Dec. 7 two men entered the store and placed two, 55-inch TVs in a shopping cart.

While one of the suspects wheeled out the TVs, bypassing all points of sale, the other man filled two shopping carts with merchandise.

The first man then reentered the store to assist the other with the carts.

At this time, the suspects were approached by a store employee. The men left the merchandise and fled the store in a red Dodge Ram truck.

The employee was unable to obtain a license plate number.

Police arrest man for DUI after two-vehicle crash MILTON, Ga. — A Marietta man was arrested for DUI after running into another vehicle on Mayfield Road. Police responded to the crash of a Lexus and

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ex if he knew of a home that could be burglarized, and the ex-boyfriend mentioned the home of his former girlfriend’s mother.

The ex-boyfriend did not give the address and seemed to disregard the request for the address in later messages, according to the report.

The man then asked the ex-boyfriend if he could reach out to the woman’s daughter to supply the address.

The homeowner’s daughter gave police screenshots of the messages.

Dodge on Dec. 7 at 4 p.m.

The Lexus driver said she was traveling westbound on Mayfield Road when her car was struck from behind by the Dodge.

Police spoke with the Dodge driver who they said smelled of alcohol and had bloodshot eyes, according to the incident report.

The driver said he was searching his phone’s navigation feature when he rear-ended the Lexus.

The man stated he had not consumed any alcohol, but later changed his statements and admitted to drinking two beers at lunch. An officer saw an empty beer bottle on the floorboard of the truck.

According to the report, the man showed multiple signs of intoxication during a sobriety test. He was arrested for DUI, hands-free violation and driving with an open container.

Woman alerts Walmart of attempted card fraud MILTON, Ga. — A woman called the Milton Walmart to report an attempted fraudulent credit card transaction which allowed police to track down video of a possible suspect.

The woman called the store on Dec. 8 to report at attempt to use her credit card fraudulently the previous day at approximately 4 p.m. She said the transaction was denied.

Store employees reviewed security footage which showed a male suspect

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attempting to use the woman’s card at a self-checkout lane.

The suspect attempted to purchase merchandise with four different credit cards, but all were denied. The man’s fifth attempt to pay for items was approved for $68.27. A Walmart employee said he thinks the man also “skipscanned” items and the total value of the merchandise was $93.

Police described the suspect as a black man between 35-45 years old with short, black hair, a full beard, approximately 6-foot-1 to 6-foot-3 and 210-230 pounds. At the time of the incident, the suspect was wearing a gray, red and blue tracksuit with gray shoes.

Trailer, ATV go missing from gated storage lot MILTON, Ga. — A local man reported his ATV and trailer were missing from a gated storage lot on Dec. 12.

The victim told police he left his Polaris Ranger on a trailer in a rented spot at the Your Attic Space on Ga. 9 approximately three to four weeks ago.

The man said he regularly takes the trailer and ATV to go shotgun shooting, but he had not been out recently due to weather.

The combined value of the trailer and ATV is $23,300.

The manager of the storage facility said there is surveillance on the site, but it is overwritten after seven days.

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Milton names new community development director North Fulton resident Parag Agrawal joins city

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton has named North Fulton resident Parag Agrawal as its new community development director to succeed Kathy Field who retired earlier this year. Public Works Director Carter Lucas served in the position Agrawal during the interim.

Agrawal, who began last week, brings 15 years of development and planning experience to Milton.

He most recently served with the Dekalb County Department of Planning and Sustainability. Prior to moving to Georgia to be closer to family, Agrawal served as director of the Rhode Island Department of Statewide Planning where

he oversaw the state’s first bicycle master plan, a $5.4 billion transportation improvement program and worked with cities to develop their comperhensive plans.

“Parag’s extensive planning experience at the highest levels, combined with his degrees in architecture and planning, make him an ideal fit for Milton,” City Manager Steve Krokoff said in a statement. “This was a lengthy, multistep hiring process. It was important that we found someone with the right skills and experience, but it was also essential that we found someone who understands the importance of citizen engagement and fulfilling a community’s vision.”

Agrawal joins Milton with the understanding that residents are actively involved with development and future planning, and he believes being a North Fulton resident will help him bring a community perspective to his new position.

“I can relate to the frustrations and concerns surrounding traffic congestion, increased development activity and loss

of open space and farmland,” Agrawal said. “The Community Development director position offers me an opportunity to work with the community to balance the need for economic development with the community’s desire to preserve Milton’s small-town character.

Milton is a unique community, with a wide mix of land uses, including wooded areas, pastures, farms, mixed-use areas and commercial corridors. By partnering with city management and the City Council, I would like to serve by balancing the needs and desires of our diverse community.”

Agrawal said for any development or planning process to be successful, it is essential the city solicits public input from residents.

“Milton’s Comprehensive Plan clearly states the community’s vision to preserve the city’s rural and equestrian character and promote economic development opportunities in the downtown Crabapple and Deerfield areas of the city,” he said. “It’s our job to help execute that vision and long-term plan for

Milton faces litigation after denying rezoning case

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Local landowners have followed through with their vow to appeal to a Milton City Council’s decision to deny a rezoning case last month. The suit, filed in superior court by Robert J. Fendrick, Kathleen Kuo-Yu Hoover and the Kai Chiang Su Dynasty on Dec. 13, is challenging the council’s Nov. 19 decision to deny the rezoning of 47 acres along Hopewell Road from rural to medium residential with connections to Fulton County sewer.

The suit alleges the council’s denial of the rezoning was in “bad faith” and included violations of due process and equal protection.

The litigation claims the current AG-1 zoning of the site is unconstitutional and the council has amended the city’s sewer map to allow other parcels to connect to sewer “on numerous occasions.”

The suit states the petitioners “set forth several compelling reasons why the property should be allowed to connect to the sewer system,” considering existing nearby subdivisions currently use the system.

The site is surrounded by three

medium-density residential properties, a community unit development and AG-1 sites to the east. The suit claims denying the connection to Fulton County sewer is discriminatory given the surrounding properties are serviced by the system.

The rezoning is necessary because the petitioners “cannot economically or feasibly develop or sell the property with the existing zoning and sewer restrictions in place,” the suit declares.

Joshua Scoggins, who represented the Su family through the rezoning process and filed the suit, had previously warned the city an appeal would be filed if the rezoning request was denied.

Scoggins made such a statement at the Oct. 24 Planning Commission meeting. Scoggins asked for a deferral of the case at that meeting, stating the landowners and site planner were attempting to address the concerns of nearby homeowners, but the board did not grant a deferral.

Residents of the Vickery Crest and Brookshade subdivisions, which sit to the north and south of the site, strongly opposed the proposed 73-home development.

Around 80 residents voiced their opposition to the rezoning and subdivision

The litigation claims the current AG-1 zoning of the site is unconstitutional and the council has amended the city’s sewer map to allow other parcels to connect to sewer “on numerous occasions.” at a Community Zoning Information Meeting in September.

Many residents also spoke out against the plan during the discussions of the Planning Commission and City Council.

The Planning Commission voted 5-2 to recommend denial of the plan and the council voted unanimously to deny the request.

our residents.”

Agrawal said his initial focus will be to meet with residents and business owners to better understand the issues facing the community, including the desire to build out more horse farms and larger, estate developments.

“Based on our citizens’ clear commitment to land preservation, I would like to better incorporate the principles of sustainability, context sensitive design, complete streets, and open space protection and conservation in our future work.”

He also credits the city’s Comprehensive Plan, Downtown Crabapple Placemaking Plan and Transfer of Development Rights program for setting the foundation for future growth and land uses.

“One of the ways we can accomplish that is by attracting quality development projects consistent with the community’s character,” he said.

Agrawal said the city’s new technology updates will help streamline the development review process.

Blotter: Continued from Page 2 He said he would review what codes had been used to open the gate.

The manager also told police that sometime in late November he found the gate partly open and the chain for opening the gate was broken and lying on the ground.

Another manager said she noticed the trailer was missing on Nov. 29 but assumed the owner had possession.

Employee arrested for striking manager ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested a 44-year-old man from Stone Mountain Dec. 2 after he allegedly struck his manager with a metal thermos.

The man, later identified as Gerald Moore, worked at Atlantic Seafood Co., where he got in an argument with a coworker.

The manager then told Moore to leave the kitchen.

At that point, Moore became angry and hit the manager with the thermos.

The incident was captured on surveillance video.

Police said that when they interviewed Moore, he initially gave a false date of birth.

Moore was arrested without incident for felony aggravated assault and obstruction of law enforcement officer.

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GDOT unveils early plans for Ga. 400 express lane work in Alpharetta

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Alpharetta and Roswell are weighing plans by the Georgia Department of Transportation to create access points along Ga. 400 that will feed into new express lanes that will run from I-285 north to McFarland Parkway.

In some cases, the new express lanes, a $1.8 billion project, will require widening existing overpasses and reconfiguring ramps along the corridor.

GDOT is shopping its early plans to alert the two cities what to expect when construction on the express lane project begins in a couple of years. GDOT is scheduling public information meetings on the proposals in February and March of 2019.

Officials in both cities have so far expressed trepidation.

Roswell has already balked at a proposal to place an express lane access point at Big Creek Parkway.

Tim Matthews, program manager for GDOT’s Major Mobility Investment Program, said his department is continuing discussions with Roswell to come up with a plan both sides can agree on.

“None of these decisions are final until we move through the environmental

A GDOT rendering of the proposed “Webb+” interchange north of Webb Bridge Road shows how express lane traffic can access and exit from Ga. 400. process and we get public feedback on all these decisions we’re making on the corridor,” Matthews said.

In a presentation Dec. 10 before the Alpharetta City Council, Matthews said the public information sessions early

next year will include representatives from GDOT and from MARTA, which plans to implement rapid transit bus service within the new express lanes.

GDOT’s initial plans for Alpharetta call for several initiatives that will re-

quire construction at existing Ga. 400 interchanges and overpasses.

The department is proposing two access points to the Ga. 400 express lanes within the City of Alpharetta.

The first is what the department calls “Webb+,” a special overpass designed for express lane vehicles only. The Webb+ interchange will be located just north of Webb Bridge Road.

The second access point to the express lanes will be along Ga. 400 just south of Haynes Bridge Road. This access point would be located on the highway itself, allowing traffic in the general purpose lanes to cross into the express lanes.

The design would be akin to the dotted lines along I-85 that allow traffic in the general purpose lanes to cross into the express lanes.

Insofar as bus rapid transit access is concerned, GDOT is working with MARTA to finalize proposals for transit stations. As it stands now, though, Matthews said there is a proposed station at North Point Mall and one just south of Old Milton Parkway. There is also a direct connection (or bridge flyover) to the existing MARTA Park and Ride facility

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Those children battling cancer often don’t get to see Santa at all.

So, area resident Tom Vooris brings Santa to them, all while shining a light on his cause.

“I want to end childhood cancer,” Vooris said. “I would give my own life in a heartbeat if that meant the cancer would go away.”

Vooris, a Gwinnett County native and owner of Choices to You, primarily visits foster children and children with childhood cancer throughout the North Atlanta area. He refuses to collect a dime. Instead, he asks people to make donations to charities like Amanda Riley Foundation to support children battling cancer and help find an end to the affliction.

Vooris first got started in 2012 with the Foster Children’s Foundation, when they asked him to play Santa and later the Easter Bunny to bring some joy to the children.

But his mission really picked up when, about two years later, Vooris met a woman named Barbara Riley at a cancer survivor meeting.

“She got up and started talking about her daughter Amanda, who had lost her battle with cancer,” Vooris said. “But as she spoke more and more, it became clear to me that Amanda is still alive, right there in her heart. And she keeps her alive.”

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Tom Vooris, dressed as Santa, pays a special visit to the grave of Kylie Myers to help raise attention and funds to beat childhood cancer.

“I get the pleasure of seeing these kids one year with no hair and next year being cancer-free,” Vooris said. “But I’ve also had the heartbreak of some of them not being with us next year, because they didn’t make it.”

One death in particular, a 16-yearold girl who had lost a leg because of cancer, spurred Vooris to action.

“We all thought everything was great for her, and then she passed away in November last year,” Vooris said. “It tore my heart out. I cried like a baby…

“I said right then and there, ‘I have to think of something that’s going to grab people’s heartstrings and get them to realize that we need to raise money to find a cure for this thing, so kids will stop dying.’”

Vooris coordinated with parents affected by similar situations to visit the children’s graves while dressed as Santa.

“Just because they’re no longer walking on this Earth, they’re still children,” Vooris said. “The parents love it, that Santa still wants to go see them. They’re not forgotten by Santa… Even though it’s sad, it also puts a smile on their face.”

Several people have since requested that Vooris visit their children’s graves.

It’s become his calling, Vooris said.

Although Vooris dresses as Santa in December, he works to help advocate for the cause year round. In the spring, for example, he dresses as the Easter Bunny to help raise funds for children battling cancer.

“I don’t do this for recognition,” Vooris said. “I do this to help people smile.”

For more information about the Amanda Riley Foundation or to make a donation, visit amandarileyfoundation.org.

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I was going to try to write a nice Christmas column but decided to write about toilets instead.

I know that right here — at this point in this column — my wife Christina, who has veto power over Ray appen what material I write Publisher ray@appenmediagroup.com actually runs in the papers (which is why the last two columns remain unpublished) has stopped reading and moved on to something else, something important and more worth her time. But that is another column.

I told a friend the other day that we are living in “the time of broke,” as in everything is breaking — our beach from a hurricane, California from fires, the eastern seaboard and much of middle America from floods, The EPA, and “truth” just about anywhere it used to be found. And, oh yes, I almost forgot, my toilet.

We’ve been fixing a lot these days. I really can’t remember a time when “fixing stuff” was more the order of the day.

Let me tell you about my toilet. At our newspaper office, we started getting leaks in the ceiling — in the kitchen/ break room, one of the bathrooms, and in the conference room. We’ve always tried to keep the roof maintained and it’s really not very old. But it started leaking and then it really started leaking.

So I started getting quotes to patch the couple small areas in the roof right over where I was seeing water inside.

What could a couple patches cost anyway?

We ended up deciding that patching didn’t make sense (it still made sense to me). We were quoted somewhere close to $15,000 for a brand new roof. Hummmm, I thought, that’s a lot of fixing.

But we now have this amazing awesome looking architectural shingled roof, right?

“Come on, loosen up”” I said to myself. “Be happy. “ With the roof fixed, we could paint all those wet spots and stains in the inside ceilings. But, the problem with that is now the new painted areas will stand out from the old painted areas. So, we thought, maybe it’s time to paint the interior, you know, freshen it up. Yes, we decided we’ll paint too.

Just before we called our favorite painter, Harry, (see the end of the column for his contact information because he is the best I’ve ever seen but not the cheapest), we noticed that the floors were starting to look long in the tooth, and if we painted the interior and

the floors looked not so good, it would make the nice newly painted insides look bad. What could a simple flooring replacement cost anyway — added to the interior paint job?

Did you know that putting laminate on top of old hardwood floors can be a challenge when one side of the room is 2-3 inches higher than the opposite side — in almost every room? And did you know that if you don’t seal an old hardwood floor before you put leveler on it to compensate for the unevenness, the floor will absorb the leveling material so that what you thought was level is not, the next morning — when you then have to go out and buy more leveling material and hope that it is not absorbed into the floor — which it is? And have you ever heard the foreman of your flooring company say that “We’ve never done a job where so much leveling was required?”

If you ever hear that, be scared.

So we arrived at a new beautiful roof; new beautiful freshly painted interior walls and ceilings and doors; a stunningly beautiful, modern, and trendy sort of gray laminated floor, which, by the way, cost let’s guess $12,000 more in overage than the original estimate because, of course, you know that when the crew installing the floor spends an unbudgeted week pouring leveling compound on the old hardwood floors that keeps being absorbed into the floors that it is going to cost more.

But, of course, it is the “time of broke,” and we know there are always unanticipated things in life and we all just need to deal with it. Right?

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Toilet:

Continued from Page 10 So as Ricky-Bobby used to say, “Shake and bake, baby.”

Our new office has everyone smiling.

It feels, well, so digital now… just like the smell of 1’s and 0’s in the morning.

Then I feel something — a drop. Then another. Drip, drop. Drip. Drop.

“Did the flooring guys re-install the toilets” my bride asks me “or “did you?”

“Well I did and we saved a bucket of cash,” I reply.

“Really?” she says.

“I installed all four,” I say.

I’m one hell of a toilet installer now, I think to myself. “Shake it and bake it, baby.” Why doesn’t she smile? I thought I was pretty funny at this point.

My office is directly beneath one of the upstairs bathrooms. My ceiling is dripping — slow, single resolute drops.

A water ring is slowly spreading on the ceiling above my head — on our brand sparkling new, white, crisp, digital ceiling and onto our new suave gray laminate floor. Drip, shake it and bake it baby, drop.

I know when to cut my losses. I find a plumber. Wes, Wes the plumber.

He kills it. Out, out, damned (water) spot! The leak is no more — gone. And Wes refuses my offer of a bucket to drain the water from the toilet so he can lift it up and reset the seal. Instead he pours a magic powder* into the toilet and, in an instant, the water turns to gel — before my eyes.

And he lifts the toilet up; replaces the seal; puts the toilet down on the wax; and bolts it down. Then he turns the water back on into the toilet. The gel converts back to water. He flushes it before my disbelieving eyes. I just wish Ricky-Bobby could have been there to see it.

Shake it and bake it, baby.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The story is true. Wes does exist and is wonderful. Finally I found a plumber — Wes Temples, 404-557-2332. Harry the painter is real and walks on water — 678-468-8827. Tell him I sent you.

Maybe he’ll take it easy on me next time.

The flooring guys I will not give you their names. They use too much leveler.

Nor will I mention the new gutters installed or the installer or the gutter guard company. After all, if you have a new roof, new floors and paint, new toilets, and the leak is fixed, how much could new gutters cost anyway? And finally, yes, that magic powder is real — “LiquiLock” by a company called Oatey.

Costs about $3 bucks. Never drain a toilet again by hand. Turns the water to gel and back again.

Promise. Its magic.

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OPINION

If only it were a silent night Tis the season to fa la la I am completely in support of radio stations banning the tune, “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” Not because I feel the song is inappropriate, rather it is because I can’t stand Christmas music of JOE PARKER any sort.

Reporter For this stance, I joe@appenmediagroup.com have often been accused of being a Grinch or a Scrooge. I do love Christmas, but not the inescapable soundtrack that accompanies the holiday.

I blame a job I had for a few years in a bakery. From the moment the Thanksgiving turkey was put away until the last vestiges of the New Year’s Day hangover were felt, I had to work under a speaker blasting out infernal Christmas music.

Some may think they would enjoy being subjected to this soundtrack for 12 hours a day, but six days a week for over a month? That’s hundreds of times hearing Mariah Carey sound like a dolphin searching for a mate, enough crooning to make you want to beat the baritone out of Frank Sinatra and makes you long for a night that is actually silent.

And it’s not like there is an endless amount of Christmas songs, just hundreds of different renditions of about 20 tracks. Some will argue that fact, but go ahead, name 30 Christmas songs off the top of your head.

And let us not forget, some Christmas music is downright depressing.

Take “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “Blue Christmas” or “Christmas Shoes.” Yes, there’s nothing like hearing music you hate that also happens to invoke despair.

You can call me a Grinch or Scrooge, but Christmas will be a silent night in my home.

Regardless of your personal favorite holiday, regardless even of if you celebrate it, there is no denying that Christmas is a league above the rest for its impact on American society.

Every industry Carson Cook from travel to retail is Reporter affected by the holicarson@appenmediagroup.com day season. Everywhere you turn there are lights, wreaths and trees. Every time you turn on the TV there is another Christmas classic.

(Remind me, Joe, how many Thanksgiving movies are there?)

For fans of Christmas, including myself, it all combines to create the feeling we’ve entered a kinder, more magical world. For the month of December, we live in an alternate reality where childlike wonder, selfless giving and quality time with loved ones are valued above

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all else.

This spirit of Christmas would not be possible without holiday music.

We may think of sight as our primary tether to the world, but our other senses have a powerful connection to our memory. The taste of a family recipe, the smell of a pine tree and the sweet notes of carols, all take me back to Christmases past.

Joe’s woes about working in a Christmas-loving bakery, for me, fall on deaf ears. I spent a summer working in EPCOT listening to “Frozen” songs on repeat, but I don’t turn into a sourpuss when someone wants to “Let It Go!” I understand what Disney World understands, what the bakery and countless other shops understand, that music is essential to creating atmosphere.

Whether you prefer the sleek and sultry style of Sinatra, or the unmatched range of Mariah Carey, without Christmas music, the holiday season would simply be incomplete.

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We are so joyous for being here, being a part of the chamber and seeing all the people who serve the city.

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Johns Creek Chamber hosts holiday luncheon

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce brought business leaders together for a holiday luncheon Dec. 13 at St. Ives Country Club.

Referred to as “the talent of the chamber,” the annual event gave the more musically inclined chamber members an opportunity to show their skills.

Some performed traditional Christmas carols, while others offered a comedic twist, such as “God Rest Ye Merry Working Moms.”

The event also featured a perfor-

mance by the Johns Creek High School chamber chorus led by Shannan O’Dowd.

“We are so joyous for being here, being a part of the chamber and seeing all the people who serve the city,” Chamber Chair Marilyn Margolis said.

The title sponsor for the event was Gwinnett Medical Center, which shared some of this year’s accomplishments, such as purchasing exoskeleton technology.

Chamber CEO and President Kent Davies recognized leaders in the medical industry, arts community and Johns Creek city staff for their achievements.

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From left, Rich Tatgenhorst, Peggy Titus-Hall and John Hightower lead the chamber in “Jingle Bells” Dec. 13 at St. Ives Country Club.

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The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce brought business leaders together at its annual holiday luncheon at St. Ives Country Club.

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Experts have a shaky record predicting year ahead Draw up a plan For the first nine years growing out of the disaster of 2008, we had weak economies but ended each year with experts predicting wild success in the year ahead. We ended last year and started this year with Geoff smith an economy hitting Assurance Financial, full stride, and yet we gsmith@lendtheway.com are heading into 2019 with investors freaking out.

Our economy grew slowly and steadily out of the near-full economic collapse in 2008. Each time we started running and fueling hope that the pre2008 days of wildness were right around the corner, we’d be scared back into our bunkers by instability around the world.

In 2014 it was bad weather, then ISIS, then Russia invading Crimea. We got low oil prices and reports of slower growth in China in 2015. In 2016 we were held captive by a presidential election — oh, and then Great Britain decided to leave the EU. Then finally, last year, we started getting used to our new bold and unpredictable president and the economy was humming.

We started this year in what economists said was a “full-stride,” meaning, we were operating at full productivecapacity. We had almost everyone employed, and we were getting nearmaximum productivity from them.

Our economy ran strong all year. The Federal Reserve promised more rate-increases. Then, all of a sudden, investors freaked out and the stock market started convulsing. The reasons for the volatility are not totally clear. If they were, there probably wouldn’t be so much volatility.

Investors are certainly concerned about our trade war with China. When good news comes out about it, the market does well. When unclear or bad news comes out, it doesn’t.

But the most consistent theme I’m hearing is that investors are concerned

We ended last year and started this year with an economy hitting full stride, and yet we are heading into 2019 with investors freaking out. that we are simply due for a recession.

Things have been too good for too long.

That theme has been in the back of investors’ minds for most of the year.

And they have been playing musical chairs with their money: investing with one hand, while having the other hand ready to yank it out as soon as the music stops. Increased tariffs both here and abroad have started to show their effects in the way of increased raw materials to build the goods we produce and decreased profits from the sale of some of those goods overseas.

The housing industry is certainly showing weakness. It’s burned out from years of overstimulation where the Federal Reserve helped drive down interest rates to encourage people to buy the houses. The real estate industry makes up over 15 percent of the U.S. economy and it carried the responsibility of keeping our economy alive after the recession. Demand for housing has been far ahead of supply, so naturally prices have risen in most markets at least 5 percent per year for the last eight years.

It’s well known that people on average buy a new house once every 7 to 10 years. If you bought a house 7 to 10 years ago, the more expensive houses you and your family will look to move up to don’t look all that much different than the house you are in. So maybe you are staying put and remodeling. If you finally got rid of your children and want to downsize, you’re likely to pay a lot more for a lot less than what you have.

So many buyers have been sitting on the sidelines. As a result, home values are finally starting to stagnate and

houses are sitting on the market longer.

Homeowner’s are finally taking less than asking price. The market has been so very hot the last eight years, maybe it is just in need of a cooling down period.

It’s always hard to tell where things are headed. It’s too big of a world and there are too many players. The good news is that our growth has been slow and steady. Companies are having trouble hiring people right now because of a historic low unemployment.

So one would think they are operating lean and mean. Home values went up because the solid market principles of supply and demand, as opposed to people just paying whatever banks would give them a loan for. It just seems like we don’t have a long way to fall if things do get bad. It’s easier to imagine a stall, than a fall.

And maybe, just maybe, whereas in year’s past we’ve started the new year predicting wild success only to see something pop up and rain on the parade, this year, with everyone feigning caution, we’ll see things take off.

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

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BUSINESSBRIEFS Family-owned business to close after 142 years

Northside honored with employees’ choice award

CUMMING, Ga. — Parsons and Parsons Gallery in Cumming announced Dec. 12 that they are permanently closing their doors. The family-owned and operated main store Christmas Shoppe and adjoining Thomas Kinkade Gallery will shut down after 142 years of business.

The final day is expected to be in mid-February.

Originally a general store with groceries, hardware, farming supplies, and dry goods, Parsons has evolved, expanded, changed locations, remodeled and totally rebuilt after being destroyed by a fire.

A wall-to-wall store closing sale began Dec. 13 to liquidate every single item of merchandise in the store. The items include all jewelry, handbags, clothing, home decor, art, florals, lamps, seasonal decor, candles, gifts and more.

Store fixtures, furniture and equipment will also be sold.

ATLANTA —Northside Hospital has recently been honored with the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, recognizing the best places to work in 2019.

The hospital ranks number 52 out of 100 employers in the United States and is the only hospital from Georgia to make the list.

Northside Hospital is one of the fastest growing health care organizations in the Southeast and currently employs more than 16,000 employees, including physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, administrative and support services personnel throughout the Atlanta Region and many parts of Georgia.

Ann Jackson Gallery opens in new location ROSWELL, Ga. — Ann Jackson Gallery has officially opened its new location on 1101 Alpharetta St. in Roswell after a ribbon cutting held Dec. 10.

The business, which provides custom framing and fine art, was previously one of the oldest residents on Canton Street.

It also has one the largest collections of Dr. Seuss art, spanning more than 50 years of art by Ted “Dr. Seuss” Geisel.

Everyone is invited to the grand opening celebration on Jan. 19, 2019.

For more information about the gallery and to RSVP to the grand opening, visit annjacksongallery.com.

Andrew Walker promoted to manager ATLANTA — Brady Ware & Company recently announced that Andrew Walker, CPA, MBA, has been promoted to manager.

Brady Ware & Company is one of the largest certified public accounting and busiWalker ness consulting firms in the Midwest.

Walker specializes in audit, review and business advisory services for international and domestic private enterprises in the manufacturing, professional services, and technology sectors, as well as for a broad range of nonprofits, including public charities and membership associations.

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GDOT:

Chase Elliot named NASCAR’s ‘Most Popular Driver’

Continued from Page 6 on Windward Parkway.

Alpharetta city officials stressed they want more coordination with MARTA. “This council has stated more than once that North Point Mall is our preferred transit hub because of who it could potentially affect outside of the residents of Alpharetta,” Councilman Ben Burnett said. “We would really like to see that as the concentrated point, regardless of the other projects that you guys have.”

As it currently stands, GDOT is proposing several points of construction to accommodate the wider footprint Ga. 400 will require to add the express lanes.

The projects include: • Widening the bridge over Mansell Road at Ga. 400 and partial reconstruction of ramps.

• Haynes Bridge Road bridge over Ga. 400 will be retained with partial ramp reconstruction.

• Kimball Bridge Road over Ga. 400 bridge replacement will probably be necessary to accommodate a bus station south of Old Milton Parkway.

• Old Milton Parkway over Ga. 400 bridge will be retained, with partial reconstruction of ramps.

• Webb Bridge Road bridge over Ga. 400 will likely need to be replaced to accommodate the highway widening.

• Webb+ will require a new bridge to provide an access point for express lane entrance and exit.

• Ga. 400 over Windward Parkway, where the bridge will require widening and partial reconstruction of the ramps.

Matthews noted that the McGinnis Ferry Road interchange at Ga. 400 is a separate GDOT project being coordinated with Forsyth County. The project is in the design and right-of-way phase now.

While no one on the Alpharetta City Council spoke against any of the GDOT proposals, Mayor Pro Tem Donald Mitchell said he is concerned about participation from other cities, citing the snag in plans at Roswell.

“The last thing we want to have is more traffic coming into Alpharetta to get onto the BRT lanes just because they won’t participate at this point,” Mitchell said.

Matthews said GDOT is actively working with Roswell and MARTA to come up with access points in the city.

“We’ve gone back and forth with different options and scenarios presented to them that work,” he said.

Right now, Matthews said, the department is in the final stages of developing an alternative it thinks will be a good option and hopes to present it to the city in the coming weeks.

MILTON, Ga. — Chase Elliott, a 2014 graduate of King’s Ridge Christian School, has received the National Motorsports Press Association Most Popular Driver Award for the NASCAR Cup Series.

The award is determined solely by a fan vote each season.

Chase Elliott follows in the footsteps of his NASCAR Hall of Fame father, Bill Elliott, who won the Most Popular Driver award 16 times between 1984 and 2002.

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2018 Year End Report – City of Milton 2018 Year End Report – City of Milton 2018 Year End Report – City of Milton Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST)

Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) Pursuant to Senate Bill 369, Section 48-8-269-6 the following chart represents the 2018 annual non-technical Pursuant to Senate Bill 369, Section 48-8-269-6 the following chart represents the 2018 annual non-technical report on financial status of each Tier 1 purpose/program. This report represents the period from the end of the Pursuant to Senate Bill 369, Section 48-8-269-6 the following chart represents the 2018 annual non-technical report on report on financial status of each Tier 1 purpose/program. This report represents the period from the end of the 2017 year end report December 16, 2017 through September 30, 2018. financial status of each Tier 1 purpose/program. This report represents the period from the end of the 2017 year end report 2017 year end report December 16, 2017 through September 30, 2018.

December 16, 2017 through September 30, 2018.

Tier 1 Purpose/Programs Tier 1 Purpose/Programs

Original Original Estimated Estimated Cost Cost $9,540,000 $9,540,000 $1,610,000 $1,610,000

Congestion Relief Congestion Relief Bridges Bridges

Tier 1 Total Costs Tier 1 Total Costs

$9,540,000 $9,540,000 $1,610,000 $1,610,000

$16,900,000 $16,900,000

$16,222,037 $16,222,037

$3,372,490 $3,372,490

Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Contracted in expended in Expended in Contracted in expended in Expended in Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Prior Years Prior Years 2018* 2018* 2018* 2018* $36,900 $36,900 $0 $0

$547,872 $547,872 $0 $0

$494,326 $494,326 $0 $0

$24,280 $24,280

$101,475 $101,475

$109,070 $109,070

$3,372,490 $3,372,490

$0 $0

$171,000 $171,000

$0 $0

$750,000 $750,000

$750,000 $750,000

$45,359 $45,359

$0 $0

$94,523 $94,523

$32,172,490 $32,172,490

$31,494,527 $31,494,527

$106,539 $106,539

$820,347 $820,347

$697,919 $697,919

Operations and Safety Operations and Safety Pedestrian / Bike Pedestrian / Bike Improvements Improvements Program Management Program Management

Current Current Estimated Estimated Cost Cost

Congestion Relief – $547,872 Congestion Relief – $547,872

•• NE Crabapple Connector: Design NE Crabapple Connector: Design • Morris Road Widening: Design, Inspection and Construction Morris Road Widening: Design, Inspection and Construction

Operations & Safety – $101,475 Operations & Safety – $101,475 • Hopewell @ Hamby: Design Hopewell @ Hamby: Design • Hopewell @ Thompson: Design Hopewell @ Thompson: Design • Hopewell @ Bethany: Design Hopewell @ Bethany: Design

Bridges/ Pedestrian / Bike Improvements / Program Management - $171,000 Bridges/ Pedestrian / Bike Improvements / Program Management - $171,000

Pedestrian Scope of Contracted Work: Design • Pedestrian Scope of Contracted Work: Design Project Management Scope of Contracted Work: Program Management, Construction, Engineering and Inspection • Project Management Scope of Contracted Work: Program Management, Construction, Engineering and Inspection Services continued under 2017 contracted amount Services continued under 2017 contracted amount

*Amounts for activity from October 1, 2017 through December 15, 2017 were included in the 2017 report. *Amounts for activity from October 1, 2017 through December 15, 2017 were included in the 2017 report. *Amounts for activity from October 1, 2017 through December 15, 2017 were included in the 2017 report.

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CALENDAR SOUNDS OF SAWNEE CONCERT BAND

What: The band will present holiday favorites such as “A Christmas Festival” and “Sleigh Ride” during its show “An American Christmas.”

When: Friday, Dec. 21, 8 p.m.

Where: Playhouse Cumming, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $15 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com

CLASSIC NASHVILLE CHRISTMAS

“THE POLAR EXPRESS”

See a showing of “The Polar Express” on the big screen, with proceeds going toward Be THE Voice, a nonprofit helping local schools end bullying. The fundraising event will include a special challenge, with prizes to students who can answer the most questions correctly. The screening will be held Sunday, Dec. 23 at 2 p.m. at Aurora Cineplex, 5100 Commerce Parkway, Roswell. Tickets are $10 per person. For more information and tickets, visit be-the-voice.org.

What: Jason Petty and Katie Deal bring the greatest collection of country Christmas songs and the stories behind them, with artists like Grandpa Jones, Alan Jackson, Brenda Lee, Elvis Presley and more.

When: Saturday, Dec. 22, 8 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $30 for adults; $25 for seniors, students and military More info and tickets: roswellpresents.com

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FEATURED: RACE RELATIONS DIALOGUE

What: The forum helps generate constructive analysis of issues, develop positive positions and implement programs that would result in more inclusive and peace-loving neighborhoods.

When: Thursday, Jan. 10, 7 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: 770-545-9675

VOLLEYBALL ACADEMY JOHNS CREEK

What: Winter and spring volleyball academy for ages 8-15. The sessions are very fundamentals focused and the session will be divided up by age and skill level.

When: Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan.7-30; Elementary-aged players practice 6:30-7:30 p.m., 11-15 year olds practice 7:30-8:45 p.m.

Where: Endurance Center, 7340 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 200, Johns Creek Cost: $150 More info and registration: intensityvolleyball.com

“THE NUTCRACKER” PERFORMANCES: ATLANTA BALLET

When: Dec. 8- 24, times vary Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $35 More info and tickets: foxtheatre. org

HOLIDAY EVENTS: “TROUBLE IN TOYLAND”

What: It’s Christmas Eve – but the toys aren’t finished, the elves are on strike, Santa has lost his laugh and Rudolph has a runny nose. Presented by Lee Bryan “That Puppet Guy” as part of the Roswell Winter Puppets series.

When: Dec. 20 through Dec. 22, times vary.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $5 More info and tickets: roswellpuppets.com

What: Hear the Forsyth Philharmonic play holiday favorites live at “The Most Wonderful Time” concert.

When: Saturday, Dec. 22, 3 p.m.

Where: Playhouse Cumming, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $15 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com

“A CHRISTMAS CAROL”

What: In this holiday favorite, Charles Dickens shows Ebenezer Scrooge as he falls asleep in his dingy, cold quarters on Christmas Eve and is later visited by three ghosts.

When: Dec. 7-9, 13-16, 18 and 2023, times vary Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $20 More info and tickets: roswellgov. com

JOHNS CREEK ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY SALE

What: Johns Creek Arts Center’s annual holiday sale features original, hand-crafted fine art gifts made by instructors as well as youth and adult students.

When: Nov. 17-Dec. 22 Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

SANTA’S TOY FACTORY

What: Experience the magic of the holidays by entering Santa’s workshop and becoming an official toy tester.

When: Through Dec. 24, times vary Where: North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle, Alpharetta More info: northpointmall.com/ en.html

ATLANTA POPS NEW YEARS

What: Usher in the new Year with the Atlanta Pops Orchestra, established in 1945 by French immigrant Albert Coleman.

When: Monday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m.

Where: Playhouse Cumming, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $30 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com

SANTA’S VILLAGE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

What: A collection of lights, animated characters, trains and Christmas characters for parents and children to enjoy. Train rides also offered.

When: Fridays-Sundays, 6-9 p.m. weather permitting, through New Year’s Eve Where: 405 Waverly Hall Drive, Roswell More info: northfulton.com

NATIVITIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

What: Sawnee Association of the Arts is displaying Nativities from Around the World at its new Art Center in downtown Cumming. Admission and parking is free.

When: Through Jan. 6, 2019, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Sawnee Association of the Arts, 111 Pilgrim Mill Road, Cumming More info: sawneeart.org

AVALON ON ICE

What: Ice skate at Avalon on the Rockefeller Center-sized ice skating rink in the plaza. Enjoy special events and themed nights throughout the season. Lessons available.

When: Nov. 19- Jan. 21, 2018; times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Cost: General Admission starts at $18 More info: experienceavalon.com

SANTA AT AVALON

What: Jolly Old Saint Nick will be in his cottage at Avalon to spread Christmas cheer, take photos, story time and breakfast with Santa.

When: Nov. 19- Dec. 24 Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info: experienceavalon.com

EVENTS: MY BEST FRIEND/DOLL CLUB

What: Bring a doll to join in on a variety of activities like making dollhouses, doll accessories, a doll journal, dressing up in period costumes and tea parties. Ages 6-11.

When: Friday, Dec. 21, 4:30-6 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers More info and registration: autreymill.org

OPEN-HEARTH COOKING AND LIVING HISTORY

What: Living history interpreter and open-hearth cooking expert, Clarissa Clifton, will demonstrate making traditional Southern food.

When: Saturday, Dec. 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta Street, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

TREATS AND TRINKETS

What: Treats and Trinkets participants will make nature-themed crafts and gifts, treats for the birds, and trinkets for friends or family.

When: Saturday, Dec. 22, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $10 Registration and info: autreymill.org

MORNING MEDITATION AND HEARTFULNESS

What: Learn how to effectively integrate heartfulness meditation into your daily life. This class used to meet at the Roswell Library.

When: Wednesday, Dec. 26, 10-11 a.m.

Where: Roswell Senior Center, 1250 Warsaw Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-1583

ATLANTA HUMANE SOCIETY OUTREACH

What: Help pet friends in need by donating used towels and blankets at the Ocee Library, which will take them along with newspapers to the Atlanta Humane Society on Mansell Road.

When: Thursday, Dec. 27, 5:30 p.m.

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

ENCHANTED WOODLAND TRAIL What: Fairies and gnomes have been busy building all new homes for the Enchanted Woodland Trail opening this winter. Included with general admission.

When: Through Dec. 22, all day Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org

SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS

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

When: Mondays, 7-8 p.m.

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

NAVIGATORS TOASTMASTERS PATHWAYS

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

When: Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

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

ALL RECOVERY MEETING

What: Join an open discussion for those in recovery from addiction or those affected by people with addiction. Not a twelve step program.

When: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek More info: navigaterecoverygwinnett.org or 678-743-1808 x101

WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING

What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning.

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

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

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“MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET”

What: Join for an ugly Christmas sweater party for middle school students. The best sweaters win prizes.

Cost includes pizza dinner. Bring $10 or less white elephant gift.

When: Thursday, Dec. 20, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Roswell Presbyterian Church, 755, Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $5 More info: roswellpres.org What: Enjoy Christmas Eve with the family, family and North Point Community Church. Includes Waumba Land and UpStreet.

When: Dec. 22-23 Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: northpoint.org

ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)

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

When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

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

ENERGY YOGA

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

When: Sundays, 10:15 a.m.

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

JAZZ AT FIREFLY

What: Free, live music each week.

When: Saturdays, 8:30-11 p.m.

Where: Firefly Restaurant & Bar, 3070 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta More info: fireflyalpharetta.com

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: JANE TURNER HASSELER

What: Join for carols and a special communion service. Celebrations include the Chancel choir and solos When: Monday, Dec. 24, 5 p.m.midnight Where: First Baptist Roswell, 710 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell

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

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

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

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AVALON NIGHTS LIVE

What: Gain health benefits from relaxing yoga that emphasizes strength and flexibility. No experience necessary. Taught by an advanced certified yoga instructor.

When: Wednesdays, 9:45-11 a.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770-261-1705

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS OUT

What: Join for weekly dinner and fellowship. Volunteers needed for serving and cleaning.

When: Wednesday nights, 4:45-6:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $7 per adult More info: rumc.com/wno

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS What: Make and grow faith-based friendships for all ages. Enjoy a hot meal and/or volunteer.

When: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta More info: afumc.org

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NEEDLECRAFTS GROUP

What: Join a community of needlecraft artists once a week to practice skills, learn or teach new techniques. For adults.

When: Thursday, Dec. 27, 1-3 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-6134050

NEW MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP

What: Join other new moms and babies in an empathetic forum for sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood. Topics will vary from week to week.

When: Friday, Dec. 21, 10:30 a.m.noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

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What: Bring peace to the mind and body through yoga and get a great stretch as well. Neniffer Gruher is the yoga instructor.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 25, 7 p.m.

Where: Congregation Dor Tamid, 11165 Parsons Road, Johns Creek Cost: $10 More info: congregationdortamid. com

What: See the Tony Award-winning musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins.

When: Dec. 14-Jan. 12, 2019, 8 p.m.

Where: Conant Performing Arts Center, 4484 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $40 More info and tickets: get.org

CHRISTMAS EVE EVENTS

What: Children’s and youth Sunday School classes will gather together in APC’s Theater for a special viewing of the movie “The Star.” Wear casual Christmas clothes.

When: Sunday, Dec. 23, 9:30-11 a.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

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

When: Fridays, 6-8 p.m.

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LIBRARY EVENTS: “THE SANTA CLAUSE MOVIE” MARATHON

What: Bring sleeping bags, pillows and a picnic lunch or popcorn and watch The Santa Clause Trilogy.

When: Friday, Dec. 21, 11:15 a.m.4:30 p.m.

Where: Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

BABY STORY TIME

What: Join for a special themed story time for babies. Ages 0 to 2 with caregiver.

When: Friday, Dec. 21, 10-10:30 a.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-3608897x230

What: Join for an afternoon of creating gifts for family and friends.

For teenagers in grades 6-12. Supplies are limited.

When: Friday, Dec. 21, 1-2:30 p.m.

Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

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What: Bring sleeping bags, pillows and a picnic lunch or popcorn and watch “Rise of the Guardians” on the big screen. All ages.

When: Friday, Dec. 28, 11:15 a.m.1 p.m.

Where: Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

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

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

What: Drop in and meet other Mah Jong players. If you have a set, bring one in case the group needs another.

When: Friday, Dec. 21, 1-3 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: apfls.org or 404-6134402

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: HOLIDAY EDITION

What: Come join new allies in traveling the world and exploring unknown dangers. Premade characters are available. Ages 10 and up.

When: Saturday, Dec. 22, 1:30-5:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402

FREE ENGLISH CLASS

What: This class does not require registration or a textbook and is taught by a trained ESL instructor.

High beginner to advanced levels.

When: Monday, Dec. 24, 11 a.m.12:30 p.m.

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

SLOW FLOW AND STRETCH YOGA

What: In a partnership with the Alpharetta based Lift Yoga Studio, certified instructors lead a weekly morning class. All levels are welcome to attend.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 25, 10:3011:30 a.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-6735

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

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What: The Latin American Association and Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta will provide qualified legal representatives to aid in filling out the U.S. Citizenship Application Form N-400.

When: Friday, Dec. 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

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Milton 14, Colquitt County 13:

Milton knocks off Colquitt County for first state title

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ATLANTA — Milton’s season began on the big stage with the program’s first Corky Kell Classic win.

Since then, the 2018 football squad packed history into seemingly every bit of its season. Those firsts included a win over a nationally-ranked program, the Eagles’ first region title in Class 7A and the program’s first trip to the state semifinals.

And providing the ultimate exclamation point was Milton’s first state championship, captured Wednesday against perennial powerhouse Colquitt County.

In a tight affair throughout, Milton took a 14-10 lead in the first minute of the fourth quarter and held on for a 14-13 win over the previously undefeated Packers.

“It’ll take a while to sink in,” secondyear head coach Adam Clack said. “And it had to end that way. We knew it was going to be tough, we knew it was going to challenge our beliefs, it had to challenge us to go 48 minutes. Ultimately I thought it would be about who believed more, and I knew our guys were going to believe.”

That faith was evident to quarterback Jordan Yates.

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Milton fans packed Mercedes-Benz Stadium Dec. 12 to witness the Eagles earn their first football state championship with a 14-13 win over Colquitt County.

“This was our goal from the beginning of the season, and we truly believed it the whole time,” Yates said. “We went out every single day and executed and it got us to this point, and when we got here we got the job done.”

The quarterback was also pleased Colquitt, state champions in two of the previous four seasons, were 21 point favorites as it put the pressure on the Packers, who looked poised to set the tone early with a touchdown on their opening drive.

Colquitt County drove inside the Milton 10-yard line on their opening possession but the Eagles stuck with their mantra of owning the red zone and got an interception from Steven Michaels on the goal line. The Eagles held Colquitt to a touchdown and two field goals in five trips to the red zone during the contest.

Milton was unable to take advantage of Michael’s pick and turned the ball over five plays later with a fumble following a reception from Jack Nickel.

Colquitt began their ensuing drive inside the red zone, but was held to a 30-yard field goal.

Milton responded with a 66-yard touchdown connection from Yates to Jordan Cox who found separation in single coverage and streaked down the sideline and into the end zone.

The Eagles looked to add to their 7-3 lead with a 34-yard field goal from Hayden Hairston. However, Colquitt brought the rush and blocked the attempt. The Packers then used its rushing attack to drive 61-yards, capped off by a 10-yard rushing score.

Milton’s special teams retaliated by blocking Colquitt’s field goal attempt in the final minute of the second half to keep the score at 10-7 at the break.

The Eagles opened the second half with a 12-play drive but Hayden Hairston’s field goal attempt bounced off the

upright.

Milton came back with another long drive, converting two fourth downs and a third down to set up a scoring rush from Josh Edwards to give the Eagles a 14-10 lead.

Colquitt drove inside the red zone on their ensuing possession but had to settle for another field goal to cut the lead to 14-13.

The Packers were back on the ball with just over three minutes remaining looking for the go-ahead score.

Colquitt crossed midfield but were put into a third and long situation after an Allen Walker sack. On fourth-and-13, an incomplete pass turned the ball over to Milton who ran out the clock to end the program’s 69-year wait for a state title trophy.

The game also serves a fitting ending for a team that was battle-tested throughout the year and, when it mattered most, found a way to come out on top.

“I believe everything along this journey has had its piece,” Clack said. “And I believe we as a team and coaching staff had learned from battles, good or bad.”

Clack said it was also a fitting way to send off his seniors.

“To see these boys grow so much in two years, trust us and buy in, man, I love this group,” he said. “Confidence wasn’t the hard part, it was building them up, especially in adversity, and they learned and never backed down.

And it’s also a credit to the senior class before them that built the foundation.”

The head coach also credited the school’s staff, administration and Eagle Nation for their support and said the title would not have been possible without it.

Milton compiled a 13-2 overall record this season. Thirteen of their opponents earned playoff berths.

SPORTS

King’s Ridge 60, Mount Pisgah 22:

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King’s Ridge girls extend win streak to four

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com

JOE PARKER/HERALD

King’s Ridge freshman Sophie Smith led the Tigers with 30 points against Mount Pisgah.

MILTON, Ga. — King’s Ridge girls basketball earned their fourth straight win Friday night and improved to 3-1 in Region 6-A, Subregion B play with a 60-22 win over Mount Pisgah at home.

“I liked our execution tonight,” King’s Ridge head coach James Royal III said.

“Our press worked very well and we came to play tonight.”

The Tigers stymied Mount Pisgah throughout the contest with their press and tight defensive coverage, forced a bevy of turnovers and took advantage with points in transition.

Freshman guard Sophie Smith had a standout performance with 30 points.

“I think if she was a little bit taller she might be a two, but she’s making the transition to becoming more of a point guard,” Royal said. “She has some point guard woes as a freshman and in terms of what the coaches want her to do, but she’s handling it well.”

Sophomore guard Carly Fahey had 10 steals and handled multiple loose balls to set up the break for the Tigers, often connecting with Smith in the paint.

Fahey netted 10 points.

Jada Green, who stood tall against Mount Pisgah’s 6-foot-3 center Anna Mancil, also had double-digit scoring

with eight points from the floor and two free throws.

Mancil led the Patriots with 15 points, nine rebounds, and two blocks.

After dropping their first three contests of the season, the youthful Tigers are now 4-3 overall. Royal said a crucial factor for the team’s win streak is continued progress as the season has continued.

“We’re a team trying to work on setting things up and making things happen the way we plan,” he said. “They’re understanding what we’re expecting of them as a coaching staff. They’re youthful but

For coverage of the boys game between Mount Pisgah and King’s Ridge, visit northfulton.com/ sports. eager to learn, and at this point we are starting to know who we are. It’s not all good yet, but we are getting there.”

The Tigers have a long break over the holidays before returning to action Jan. 4 against Fellowship Christian.

Mount Pisgah fell to 3-6 overall and 1-3 in Subregion B play. The Patriots, who have dropped four of the last five games, continue Subregion play against Walker on Saturday.

DEATH NOTICES Cheryl Rae Baker, 74, of Cumming, passed away December 9, 2018.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Ida Banigan, 94, of Milton, passed away December 9, 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Dorothy Naslund Bruce, 86, of Cumming, passed away December 6, 2018. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Melissa Simpson Cahill, 61, of Johns Creek, passed away on December 10, 2018. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Walter Thomas Carry, 88, of Cumming, passed away, December 7, 2018.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Billie J. Cooper, 65, of Cumming, passed away December 5, 2018. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Betty Zuidema Darden, 92, of Cumming, passed away December 06, 2018.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Robert Edward Eaton, 84, of Cumming, passed away December 4, 2018.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Mary Giddes, 79, of Alpharetta, passed away December 10, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Jimmy Gossett, 78, of Cumming, passed away Friday, December 7, 2018.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Edward Carl Heil Sr., 90, of Cumming, passed away December 5, 2018.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Mary Jones, 102, of Alpharetta, passed away December 8, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Jeanne C. Laramee, passed away December 8, 2018. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Alexander Micklos, 86, of Roswell, passed away December 5, 2018.

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Juliet Mowrey, 49, of Alpharetta, passed away December 5, 2018. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Jamey Curry Simmons, 47, of Cumming, passed away December 6, 2018.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Melvin Stewart, 76, of Alpharetta, passed away December 5, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &

Anthony Joseph Volingavage, 71, of Cumming, passed away December 9, 2018. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

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