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Students build, race electric cars at Cumming competition By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Electric cars zoomed by on a track May 9 at the Lanier Tech Conference Center, but this was no ordinary car race.
The second annual Electrathon America Rally, hosted by Forsyth County Schools (FCS) and Siemens, brought out four of the five Forsyth County high schools to test their electric cars against other schools. West Forsyth High School was the only Forsyth school that did not participate. Students, parents, teachers and car racing enthusiasts gathered to watch the cars that students built go around the track. The objective was the same for all cars, said David Johnson, engineering teacher at Forsyth Central High School (FCHS). The
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Four out of five Forsyth County high schools participated in the race.
Lambert, West near top among state high schools Also earned national ranking By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Two Forsyth County high schools were near the top of a recent ranking of schools in Georgia published May 12 by U.S. News & World Report. South Forsyth High School (SFHS) was ranked 15th in the state and 408th
We are working hard in our high schools to prepare our students to be college and career ready, and this recognition affirms it by considering results on statewide assessments, as well as AP and IB exams.” Dr. Jeff Bearden Forsyth Superintendent in the nation. Lambert High School (LHS) ranked No. 18 in the state and 479 nationally.
“We congratulate the students and staff at SFHS and LHS for earning a spot on this prestigious list,”
said Forsyth Superintendent Dr. Jeff Bearden. “We are working hard in our high schools to prepare our students to be college and career ready, and this recognition affirms it by considering results on statewide assessments, as well as AP and IB exams. Also, having the highest graduation rate out of Georgia’s 15 largest school districts the past two years has shown that we are making progress.” The schools were ranked based on college readiness, mathematics and
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FORSYTH COUNTY Ga. — On February 2, a male and female suspect forcibly entered the home of a 70-year-old woman near Pilgrim Mill Road in an apparent burglary attempt. The victim confronted the suspects, who shot her multiple times. The victim was hospitalized and survived her injuries. The male suspect was identified as Corey Waithe, 25, of Decatur. Waithe was shot multiple times by another homeowner during a similar home invasion in Fulton County. Waithe was arrested and remains in the Fulton County Jail with
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Car stolen during domestic dispute FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man called the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office May 11 to report his daughter’s boyfriend stole his car. The man told officers his daughter was at a gas station when her boyfriend threatened her with a knife. The boyfriend then reportedly told the man’s daughter to get out of the car before he left. He later texted her to say the car was parked at Bennett Park. Officers found the car there. They reported the boyfriend left a note saying he would wait until everyone except
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pending charges in Forsyth and Cobb Counties. The female suspect was identified as Samira Young, 28, also of Decatur. Young remains at large and is pictured here. Samira is currently wanted on charges in Forsyth and Cobb Counties. Her current whereabouts are unknown. Waithe and Young are also suspects in two other residential burglaries in Forsyth County on the same date. The US Marshall’s Young Office has been tasked with finding Young. If anyone has any information, please call Atlanta Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS
the girlfriend left before he would get in the car and they could go elsewhere. The officers heard the boyfriend in the woods and attempted to get him to come out; but he ran away. There were no charges on the boyfriend, so the officer did not pursue him. The car also wasn’t entered into the system because it was recovered so quickly after being stolen. The father did tell officers the boyfriend damaged the car. The car was released to the father and his daughter.
Officers checked the house but couldn’t find any suspicious persons. The man told officers he was in his garage when he heard a man yelling inside the house and waving a mallet around. The complainant’s girlfriend said she saw the mallet-swinging man shove her boyfriend. It was later determined the complainant knew the man with the mallet and he was there with permission. Officers investigated for marijuana and conducted a search of the location.
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Roommates fight over furniture
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a house on Montvale Crossing May 12 after receiving calls about a burglar. The complainant told officers there was a male at the house swinging a mallet around.
CUMMING, Ga. — Two roommates living in Oakland Street Apartments got into a fight May 10 over one roommate moving out his furniture. One man called police and said when
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400 in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Jeff Michael Henderson, 52, of Gainesville was arrested May 2 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane.
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Rolling Mist Court, Alpharetta, was arrested May 2 on Pilgrim Mill Road in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Harnadha Venkata Vummiti, 37, of East Gate Drive, Cumming, was arrested May 2 on East Gate Drive in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Gina Marie Sweeney, 30, of Cleveland was arrested May 2 on Buford Highway in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Karen Ann Morris, 30, of Dawsonville was arrested May 2 on Ga.
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Drug arrests ►► Stephanie Ann Goss, 30, of Jekyll
Road, Cumming, was arrested May 2 on Trammel Road in Cumming for possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamines, possession of drug-related items, expired license, tag light required and failure to dim lights.
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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 his roommate was moving his items out, a fight ensued and his roommate punched him. There reportedly was no physical evidence of the punch. The report said the two then started arguing at the door when the man put his foot in the doorway and it got slammed. The other man reportedly continued to move his items out, and then his roommate told him to call the police when he wanted to get his desk. Police were unable to determine a primary aggressor, and no one was charged. The subjects were advised to stay away from each other and to call when they were to get together for the removal of the desk.
Dad charged with DUI MILTON, Ga. – A man allegedly told his daughter to keep driving after she hit a vehicle May 9. This man was later charged with DUI and child endangerment. Police say the sport utility vehicle owned by Jason M. Phipps, 43, of Arcaro Drive was seen hitting another vehicle after a concert at Verizon Amphitheater. Police were able to find the vehicle as it pulled into the Arcaro Drive driveway. The driver, Phipps, allegedly smelled of alcohol and admitted his teenage daughter had driven the vehicle when it hit the other. He and she switched seats after she dropped a friend off. He drove home. A young teen was also in the car along with Phipps’ wife.
Phipps was arrested for DUI and child endangerment.
Driver fears angry lady MILTON, Ga. – Fear of an aggressive driver does not mean you carry on after hitting their vehicle, as one Roswell man discovered May 2. The victim told police she was traveling south on Ga. 9 between Bethany Bend and Deerfield Parkway when a white van behind her began tailgating her. It then allegedly passed her vehicle in a nopassing zone and hit her car when it merged into traffic. The driver of the van, Jerry James Vichcales, 50, of Surrey Drive, Roswell, allegedly admitted to passing the victim, saying she was going too slow. He did not stop after striking the victim’s car because he could see the victim visibly angry in his rearview mirror. Vichcales was arrested for failure to have a side view mirror, possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related paraphernalia, failure to stop at an accident, passing in a no-passing zone and driving on poor tires.
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Armed robbery suspects steal customer’s vehicle FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — On May 15 at 3:39 a.m., two black males reportedly entered the RaceTrac located at 915 McFarland Parkway brandishing handguns and demanding money from the registers. The suspects allegedly took an undisclosed amount of cash during the robbery and also demanded the car keys, cellphone and wallet of a customer inside the store. The suspects then left the area in that customer’s vehicle. A person on scene at the RaceTrac attempted to follow the two suspects. That
person called 911 and a traffic stop was made by several different law enforcement agencies in Fulton County. The vehicle that was followed was not the stolen vehicle and there was no immediate evidence to suggest it was directly involved in this robbery. That vehicle was subsequently released. There were no injuries in this incident. Anyone with information about this robbery should contact the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Section at 770781-3071.
Equipment stolen from home MILTON, Ga. – Someone stole more than $2,000 worth of equipment from a Milton resident’s garage May 5. The victim, of Hopewell Road, told police he found his garage broken into. There was no sign of forced entry. Missing were a chainsaw, wrench, weed eater, four tires, four chrome wheels and a circular saw.
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Changes could come to alcohol code By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Drinking alcohol on site at places like grocery stores and buying alcohol for take-home consumption from brew pubs could soon become an option in Forsyth County. Forsyth County commissioners met May 12 for a work session, which included a discussion on possible modifications to the Forsyth County alcohol code regarding a consumption license at the same location as package sales. County Attorney Ken Jarrard said the modifications would address three issues. The first would allow stores that sell alcohol – like grocery stores – to also allow patrons to consume alcohol on the premises during special events, like wine tastings. The second would allow the AMC Avenue Forsyth movie theater at The Collection to stay open longer than the current mandate of 30 minutes after alcohol sales end. The third issue was regarding brew pubs not being allowed to sell their beer for take-home consumption. For the first issue, Jarrard referenced Whole Foods at Avalon in Alpharetta. They are able to have separate areas for cus-
Our alcohol code doesn’t allow you to have both, with limited exceptions like tastings in wine outlets or tastings in growler establishments. Ken Jarrard Forsyth County Attorney
tomers to buy and drink wine and beer on site. Jarrard had a local business owner ask him if it was legal for his business to do the same thing, and Jarrard said he didn’t believe so under current law. “Under Forsyth County’s current alcohol ordinance, it’s not allowed,” Jarrard said. “That would require an alcohol code modification. I have historically had some problems with that concept based on state law. Our alcohol code doesn’t allow
you to have both, with limited exceptions like tastings in wine outlets or tastings in growler establishments. As far as an equal dignity package license and on-premises consumption license, we’ve never allowed that.” Another challenge, Jarrard said, is that his understanding of the state law seems to limit retailers of package alcohol from selling for consumption on the premises, meaning the breaking of packages and then selling for consumption. “If they’re doing this at Whole Foods in Alpharetta, somebody is disagreeing with the way I interpret the law and I just don’t see how,” Jarrard said. “It would take recognition from the state to say it’s legal and it would take a modification to the alcohol ordinance.” Jarrard and the commissioners decided he will ask the state specifically what the laws are and will come back to public hearings. The second part, regarding AMC, refers to the fact that the theater already pursued an on-premises consumption license for the purpose of having on site sales of alcohol. Jarrard said they have now run into some technical issues with Forsyth
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Ga. 400 exit planned for McGinnis Ferry Open house for feedback later this year By SHANNON WEAVER shannon@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Transportation projects are moving forward that will include the addition of an interchange at Ga. 400 and McGinnis Ferry Road and ease traffic headaches for North Fulton and Forsyth commuters, a contractor told the Milton City Council at a work session May 11.
Representatives from Moreland Altobelli Associates, the contractor for the McGinnis Ferry interchange project, updated council on their progress at the work session. Construction will not only involve adding on and off ramps to Ga. 400 at McGinnis Ferry but widening the road to four lanes on the west side to Bethany Bend and six lanes on the east side near Ronald
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Regan Boulevard. The project is estimated to cost nearly $47 million and is projected to open in 2020. “We are currently under way to a preliminary engineering phase,” said L.N. Manchi, the project manager with Moreland. “We’re putting together a database right now, and survey for all the environmental studies.” Forsyth County, the Georgia Department of Transportation and the North Fulton Community Improvement District are working with Moreland on the project. An open house for feedback from all affected communities will be held later this fall. “It’s an important project for GDOT and all the community surrounding the study
area,” Manchi said. In addition to the McGinnis Ferry interchange project, Manchi discussed Forsyth County’s intergovernmental agreement with Johns Creek to widen McGinnis Ferry from Ronald Reagan Boulevard to Sargent Road. “When you have these projects completed, that will have a major east-west connectivity for folks,” he said. Tim Allen, assistant engineering director for Forsyth County, said the projects will improve the overall traffic flow in the area. “Doing nothing is not an option,” Allen said. “Our projects will get the mobility and level of service back up in this area to something that people can live with for the next 20 years.”
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Commissioner Mills ACCG Legislative Advocate of the Year ATLANTA, Ga. — The Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) presented its partnership and advocacy awards each year at its annual conference. During this year’s awards celebration, ACCG recognized Forsyth County District 4 Commissioner and Vice Chairman Cindy Jones Mills as the 2015 Legislative Advocate of the Year. Mills accepted the award on April 17 during the 2015 ACCG Annual Conference at
the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center. “I was very surprised, honored and humbled to receive this award,” said Mills. “To be chosen out of all the county commissioners across the state was a bit overwhelming. The fact that the award is called the Advocate of the Year means so much to me because I love fighting for things that I believe in, and advocating for taxpayers and for counties is something I
am very passionate about and proud to do. I appreciate that ACCG recognized my hard work and efforts and I’m honored to be a part of their organization.” Mills was recognized for her active membership on the ACCG Policy Council. When presented with the opportunity, she embraced the idea of becoming a member of the association’s council that helps form positions on policy issues of importance to counties.
Cindy Jones Mills receives her award from ACCG Past President and Walton County Chairman Kevin Little. She was very engaged in devising legislative strategy regarding key issues before the General Assembly as well as actively engaged in discussions that helped form the ACCG Policy Platform, the document that guides the association’s lobbying efforts while the Georgia General Assembly is in session. “ACCG is fortunate to have such a knowledgeable and dedicated individual as a member of its legislative advocacy outreach efforts to help advance each of our state’s 159 county governments,” said ACCG Executive Director Ross King. During the award presentation, Mills was cited as a very intuitive individual who main-
tains an up-to-date knowledge base on pending legislation while the General Assembly is in session. She was also lauded for her proactive outreach efforts to her state House and Senate members, some who are in leadership roles, regarding key legislation of significance to counties. ACCG created the partnership and advocacy awards to recognize outstanding individuals, county programs, business leaders and media representatives who support the efforts of county governments as well as further the Association’s mission. For more information on ACCG, go to www.accg.org.
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Forsyth water safe, clean, reliable By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com
dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some instances, radioactive material. Water also can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity,” the report said. Even with the small contaminants, more than 1,300 tests are conducted annually by the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Forsyth County to ensure residents have safe drinking water. These tests monitor tap water for organisms and mineral and organic substances that could cause disease or other adverse health effects. Testing is done for over
100 different contaminants including bacteria, metals, nitrates and pesticides, the report said. The report said the Forsyth County Water and Sewer Department is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When water has been sitting for several hours, users can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing the tap for 30 seconds to two minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. Customers concerned about lead in the water can have their water tested.
are available in the Water and Sewer Department offices (Suite 150) in the County Administration Building, located at 110 E. Main St. “We are pleased to present this annual Water Quality Report to our more than 53,000 customers,” Director of Water and Sewer Tim Perkins said. “The Water and Sewer Department takes a great deal of pride in providing Forsyth County the highest quality of water and sewer service.” In addition to examining water quality, the report describes the sources of the county’s water supply. “The vast majority of Forsyth County’s water comes
from Lake Lanier and is treated by either Forsyth County or the city of Cumming. A small portion of Forsyth County’s water comes from Fulton County, who withdraws water from the Chattahoochee River,” the report said. Small amounts of containments in the water are normal to have, the report said. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. “Sources of drinking water – both tap water and bottled water – include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels through the ground or over the surface of land, it
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MCLG
MCL
Your Water
Range (Low-High)
Sample Date
Fluoride (ppm)
4
4
0.82
.043 - 1.17
2014
No
Nitrate/Nitrite (ppm)
10
10
0.35
0.35
2014
No
Turbidity (NTU)
NA
5
0.09
0.01 - 0.27
2014
No
Soil runoff
TTHMs [Total Trihalomethanes] (ppb)
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80
31.4
0 - 46
2014
No
By-product of drinking water chlorination
Total Coliform
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ND
2014
No
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MCL
Your Water
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Total Organic Carbon (ppm)
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NA
0.98
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2014
No
Plant and animal material
Haloacetic Acid (ppb)
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60
28.8
0 - 32
2014
No
By-product of drinking water chlorination
Free Chlorine Residue (ppm)
**4
*4
1.71
0.70 - 2.10
2014
No
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Range (Low-High)
Sample Date
Copper (ppb)
1300
1300
75
2012
No
Erosion of natural deposits; leaching; corrosion of household plumbing systems; from wood preservatives
ND
15
2.5
2012
No
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County’s drinking water is clean, safe and reliable for all customers, according to the 2015 water quality report produced by the county’s Water and Sewer Department. The report, which provides information from 2014, says Forsyth’s tap water met all U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and state drinking water health standards. County water and sewer customers will receive a copy of the report’s findings with their monthly bill, beginning May 11. Additional copies of the report
Regulated substance sampled
Unregulated substance sampled
Lead (ppb)
Violation Typical Source Exceeds AL Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories Runof f from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks and sewerage; erosion of natural deposits - once a year test
Violation Typical Source Exceeds AL
Violation Typical Source Exceeds AL
Guide to data table: The table above lists all the information required by the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act. Columns A and B: These columns are the highest levels of each contaminant considered safe in drinking water. Column C: This column is the average level of each contaminant found in your drinking water during sampling by the county. Column D: This column is the range of each contaminant level found during sampling by the county.
Tax assessment notices to be mailed; notice is not a bill FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Board of Tax Assessors will be sending out state-required annual assessment notices to all people who own property in Forsyth County. The assessment notices are scheduled to be mailed out beginning May 15. “It is important for Forsyth County property owners to realize the assessment notice is not a bill and that a notice will be sent to all Forsyth County property owners regardless of whether or not their property was reassessed,” said Chief Appraiser Mary Kirkpatrick. “The dollar amount included on this informational notice is purely an estimate and will be based on the previous year’s millage rate.”
Property owners should not send in payments upon receipt of the tax notices, as the data is for informational purposes. Property owners should note that the estimate is based on the previous year’s millage rate, which is subject to change before the actual tax bill goes out later in the year. Appeal Process : Property owners will have the opportunity to appeal their property value as shown on the assessment notice for 45 days after the date of the notice. The appeal process contains three different options for property owners. One option is the Board of Equalization, which is comprised of three citizens appointed by the Grand Jury to hear
property tax appeals. There is no charge for this option of the appeal process. Other appeal options contain fees. In one such option, a property owner may choose to move forward with the process of arbitration without an appeal to Superior Court. Another appeal option would involve an owner of a Non-Homestead property valued at more than $1,000,000 deciding to appeal to a hearing officer with appeal rights to Superior Court. Property owners wishing to appeal their property value must submit the appeal in writing. Appeal process details can be found on the Board of Assessors’ department page at www. forsythco.com.
“Taxpayers desiring to appeal the estimated property value shown on the assessment notice should indicate which appeal process they elect to utilize when they submit their appeal,” Kirkpatrick said. Property Tax Returns: It is important for property owners to remember that filing a property tax return between January 1 and April 1 is not an appeal. This return is for the purpose of informing the Forsyth County Board of Assessors about changes in your property, to request a value adjustment or to provide any information the Assessors may need to arrive at the correct value. For more information, visit www. forsythco.com or call 770-781-2106.
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Great communities yield great students It’s no surprise that North Fulton and Forsyth counties have some of the brightest and highest achieving students in the entire state of Georgia. It was recently nationally confirmed when U.S. News & World Report ranked the nation’s high schools based on AP test scores and college readiness. Forsyth County had two schools ranked nationally (408 and 479, respectfully) and 15 and 18 in the state while North Fulton had four in the top ten for the state alone (six, eight, nine and 10). The best part is, this is not new for our schools and is becoming a consistent pattern for our schools. This is an incredible feat and something we should all be proud of. As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child and that is true in this case. It’s obvious our students are a priority in North Fulton and Forsyth by the way their needs are met and how often they are supported and encouraged by the entire community. As an alumna of Alpharetta High School, I have first-hand knowledge of the wonderful high school experiences students in Forsyth and North Fulton schools are receiving. Not only is there an environment of academic excellence and high expectations, there are so many wonderful teachers and staff to help students who need an extra boost. There is a lot of talk about our schools being overcrowded and I understand how this can be an issue. Discipline and class management alone are tough when an elementary school teacher has a class of 31 fourth graders. But on a positive note, it also means more people want their children to attend some of the best schools in the state and receive a quality education. I, for one, am flattered. And I’m sure many people appreciate the fact real estate
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Forsyth County had two schools ranked nationally (408 and 479, respectfully) and 15 and 18 in the state while North Fulton had four in the top ten for the state alone (six, eight, nine and 10). values have increased, in large part due to the excellence of the local schools. I also will boast to anyone who asks about how great Alpharetta High School is and how proud I am to have graduate from one of the top ten schools in the state. Every time I walk into a school to cover an event, it is evident the students are happy, learning and the teachers truly care. Let’s all take a moment to realize how incredible our schools are, not only from test grades or care and life preparedness, but for the fact our schools are raising and educating quality students who will one day rule the world. I, for one, believe we’ll be in good hands.
What is about the male human species that compels him to believe working a grill is masculine? It is as if there is some innate aspect of this kind of male’s genetic makeup that obligates him to believe that, “If there is an open flame, I must tend it, as well as what is to be cooked upon it.” He is absolutely insistent on working the grill, lest he be viewed as less of a man, even though he has the culinary knowledge of a ceiling fan. I am sure that you know someone like this. They could not tell you the difference between mise en place and miso soup (“Um, one is italicized?”), but whenever a grill is involved they happily tend to it with a kind of testosteroneladen fervor usually reserved for 4th and goal plays. These men should be studied intently as they are evolutionary wonders. I mean this in the way that they have clearly not evolved in some millennia and are drawn to a fire like a moth to a flood light. They also happen to share about the same mental capacity. And if there is anything I have learned in my decade of work in professional kitchens, it is this- a man who insists on working the grill is a terrible cook. He must appear manly while tending a grill, therefore he is constantly turning, prodding, poking and just plain mishandling any chunk of meat on the grill, rendering it into something that has the
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same color and consistency of a Goodyear Tire. All the while, the lid stays open on the grill, leaking out all the smoky-goodness that compels people to grill in the first place, as well as letting out all the heat. But hey, this “manly” griller is just fine with some extra time. It leaves him much more time to believe that women are wooing over him, admiring just how masculine he appears. In fact, what they are thinking is, “I hope he takes off the chicken breasts before they are the consistency of drywall, unlike the last 18 times he grilled
something.” If you are unable to realize by now, I do not care for these machismo grill abusers. Especially considering my experience in professional kitchens. I have grilled more food in a week that they have burned in their lifetime. And yet, they insist they know what they are doing when I suggest that it may not be a good thing if a food item is, well, clearly on fire. Up until a few days ago, I did not even own a grill. Last week, however, my glass gas stove-top decided it would prefer to explode into hundreds of bits of glass instead of cook the pasta in my pot. Therefore, considering I had no other heat source but a microwave, I purchased a grill. My fiancée has already cooked on it as much as I have. I do not feel emasculated one bit.
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Welcome to Forsyth County! Take a look around and it is easy to see all of the great progress taking place in our community. More and more people have come to find Forsyth County’s natural resources, businesses, schools and location make this county the perfect place to call home. In fact, Forsyth County conAMOS tinues to be one of the fastest growing counties in the United States. The quality of life available to Forsyth County residents is second to none. For three consecutive years, Forsyth County has been named the healthiest county in Georgia by the annual County Health Rankings by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute. Being fit is a component of a healthy lifestyle and Forsyth County Parks and Recreation offers a variety of ways to stay active including three recreation centers and more than 20 parks to enjoy. And residents in Forsyth County enjoy some of the lowest tax rates in metro Atlanta – all while taking advantage of the awardwinning parks and being served by top notch
public safety services. Compared to taxes paid by residents of many neighboring counties, Forsyth County’s taxes are lower on homes of the same value. With the high quality county programs available to residents and a stellar school system, I believe local residents are receiving an exceptional value for their tax dollar. No matter where you look, progress is evident in our community. Forsyth County voters recently approved a transportation bond to ensure our community is taking the lead in advancing road projects to help improve the daily commute. Building permits issued for new residential units continue an upward trend. Plans for more parks and improvements to existing amenities are currently underway. From a recently-opened new courthouse and new animal shelter to a new playground at Central Park, Forsyth County continues to progress and be a place people want to live, work and play. The opportunities are endless, and I look forward to continuing to thrive together as a community. Sincerely, R.J. (Pete) Amos Chairman, Forsyth County Board of Commissioners
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From left, Sheriff Duane Piper and Lindsey Simpson, Forsyth County Schools, Prevention Specialist.
Forsyth County Schools and Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office partnership: 7 Mindsets FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. —Forsyth County Schools and Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office recently expanded their partnership to include the ‘7 Mindsets’, a character education and student empowerment program. The current partnership includes student resource officers and CHAMPS. Funding for nine Forsyth County Schools implementation was provided by drug seizure funds. Staff training is set to begin in May and implementation in August when school starts. Social cognitive, social emotional
and social moral development are fundamental to student development and growth. The ‘7 Mindsets’ focuses on positive adaptions when coping with adversity and life challenges, supporting the growth mindset in students. Research shows the ‘7 Mindsets’ has a positive impact on students’ grit, resilience and self-perception, resulting in productive citizens in the community. The ‘7 Mindsets’ is founded on servant leadership and compliments the social and emotional well-being of Forsyth County students.
Nurses, school staff and students gathered care packages to give to patients.
Local students delivered care packages for cancer patients CUMMING, Ga. — On May 1, kindergarten, first grade and second grade students from Carrington Academy Windermere in Cumming delivered “Chemo Care Packages” for cancer patients at Northside Hospital-Forsyth. The care packages, which contained items such as candies, lip balm, tea, fuzzy socks, water bottles, crossword puzzles and books, were assembled by Carrington Academy staff members. School parents and community members could purchase a package for $20 for someone they know who is going through chemotherapy or donate the package to the cancer ward at Northside Hospital. All proceeds went toward the school’s Relay for Life team, which raises money for the American Cancer Society. Students presented the care packages to a hospital representative and also dropped off cookies for the nursing staff. —Kathleen Sturgeon
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Pictured from left, Kristin Bourrie (FCS Autism Coordinator), Ruth Ingram (Civitan Club President), Kristi Quinn (FCS Special Education Preschool Coordinator), Dr. Jeffrey Bearden (FCS Superintendent), Molly Copper (Civitan Club Member), Susie Wortham (Civitan Club Member) and Sarah Taylor (FCS Director of Special Education).
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From left, County Manager Doug Derrer presents a plaque to Loraine Carder in recognition of her more than 16 years of service to Forsyth County government.
Cumming Civitan Club donates to FCS’ special education department Forsyth County recognizes CUMMING, Ga. — Cumming Civitan Club recently presented their third annual donation of $2,500 to support students of Forsyth County. This year’s donation will be used for the Extended School Year program for special education students. Cumming Civitan Club supports
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Forsyth Central equestrian team going to nationals By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Local middle school and high school equestrians, participating under the Forsyth Central team name, will be riding their horses all the way to Oklahoma June 24-28 to participate in the Interscholastic Equestrian Association Zone 4 national competition. The middle school team is comprised of students from Otwell MS, Vickery Creek MS and Liberty MS. The high school team is comprised of Forsyth Central HS, West Forsyth HS and Cherokee High in Cherokee County. Marcy Blue, the founder of Blue Springs Farm in Cumming, is the trainer for the 12 girls on the two teams. She has been coaching the team since the 2005-2006 season when the Forsyth Central HS team was disbanded after the coach became ill. “We turned it into Forsyth Central equestrian team because we’re the only team
in Forsyth County that has a Western and English team,” Blue said. “This way, we can take other kids from other schools. Forsyth Central HS students can still letter in equestrian.” To qualify for the national competition, riders were judged on their performance on horses they don’t know at zone competition, Blue said. The middle school team won and will move on to nationals. The high school team received third place and will also move on to nationals. The types of riders vary, Blue said. In their competition, riders only need to qualify in five shows a year. This team meets the five shows a year requirement, so it’s easier to afford for some riders, Blue said. “I have some kids who’ve ridden all of their life and wanted to show,” Blue said. “I also have other kids who joined the team who want to ride and show, but can’t afford to join a weekly team.”
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Winners of fire department’s poster contest announced Students recognized at Board of Commissioners meeting FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Fire Department announced the winners and runners up for the department’s 2015 Fire Safety Poster Contest for Forsyth County third grade students May 8. The three winners are: Ashley Hall, a student at Cornerstone Schools; Quinn Johnson, a student at Midway Elementary School; and Tanner Keylon, a student at Kelly Mill Elementary School. All three winners will be treated to a pizza party with their class and local firefighters. The three runners up are: Samantha Arana Brambilla, a student at Midway Elementary School; Eric Kidd, a student at Cornerstone Schools; and Valeria Mejia, a student at Midway Elementary School. The three winners and three runners up will have the honor of having their artwork displayed in county buildings. The students were also recognized for their poster designs by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners at their May 7 meeting. “We hope that the positive fire safety messages these young artists conveyed through their posters will be impactful to all who see them,” Fire Chief Danny Bowman said. “We are certainly proud of these students and of every student
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City Of Cumming presents annual Memorial Day ceremony Event will celebrate 20th anniversary of Avenue of Flags CUMMING, Ga. — Twenty years of honoring local veterans will be recalled during this year’s City of Cumming Memorial Day Ceremony. The public is invited to take part in the event, which will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 22, at the city’s Veterans War Memorial, 301 Veterans Memorial Blvd. The theme of this year’s event is “Twenty Years of Remembrance: The Avenue of Flags, 1995-2015.” Each year during the ceremony, several new American flags are added to the Avenue of Flags, each in memory of one or more local veterans who served their country in war time or peace.
Currently, the Avenue of Flags features some 211 flags and another 10 will be added this year. Additionally, the names of three veterans will be added to two flags which are already a part of the Avenue. The flags have all been donated by family members of the late veterans, all of whom earned the honor of a military funeral at the time of their passing in acknowledgement of their service to the United States of America. “The Memorial Day Ceremony is always very moving,” said Alison Smith, lead organizer of the event. “This year’s event should be especially meaning-
ful since we are marking this milestone anniversary of our Avenue of Flags.” In addition to the Avenue of Flags dedication, this year’s ceremony will also feature comments from Master of Ceremonies John Arant, former American Legion North Georgia 9th District and Cumming Post 307 Commander; and from Keynote Speaker LTC Theodore R. Scott III, Deputy Commander of the 560th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade of the Georgia Army National Guard. Scott has served in the Georgia Army National Guard since 1986. He is the senior Military Intelligence Officer in
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Local teens win state video competition FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Congratulations are in order for Teen Advisory Board from the Post Road Library on being named a state-level winner of the Teen Video Competition in support of the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP). The library will celebrate this achievement with a Red Carpet Screening Party on May 27 at 6:30 at the Post Road Library so the winners’ friends and family can view the video. The CSLP competition is now in its fifth year and encourages teens to get involved with promoting summer reading programs at their local public libraries. This year’s contest focused on the slogan “Unmask” and required teens to create a short video to promote the summer reading program to their peers. The idea for “Novel Masquerade” started during a Teen Advisory Board meeting and then teen volunteers kept the creative process flowing by developing the storyline, designing costumes, creating virtual sets with green screens, and filming sequences inside the Post Road Library. “The whole creative effort, from the idea to storyboarding to filming and finally editing, took about six weeks,” said Vikki Doerr, the librarian who served as a liaison between the teens and the library during production. Rahul Gurram, a sophomore at West Forsyth High School, directed the video. Julia Cleland, a freshman at West, served as camera operator and video editor. Audrey Nguyen was the props and costume director. “All the video entries are short, but our teens quickly tell a story that grips the audience from the very beginning and takes them on a magical journey from the
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Spray pad at Old Atlanta Park opens May 23 FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The spray pad at Forsyth County’s Old Atlanta Park is scheduled to open Saturday, May 23, once again providing a perfect place to cool off this summer. Daily admission for the spray pad is $2 per person (one year old and up). Annual individual passes are available for $30 and annual family passes are available for $60. “We are looking forward to opening the spray pad for the season,” said Parks and Recreation Director Jim Pryor. “The spray pad at Old Atlanta Park continues to be a popular destination for families looking for a fun way to beat the summer heat.” The spray pad is slated to remain open for the season through September 7. Hours of operation for the spray pad are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. On Mondays, the spray pad is closed for maintenance and private rentals. Old Atlanta Park is located at 810 Nichols Road at the intersection of Nichols Road and Old Atlanta Road across from Lambert High School. In addition to the spray pad, Old Atlanta Park features a natural playground, a tot-lot for children age six and under, two pavilions, a 1-mile walking trail and a recreation center. For information on the spray pad and Forsyth County Parks and Recreation, call 770-781-2215 or visit www.forsythco.com/parks. —Kathleen Sturgeon
Changes: Continued from Page 4 County’s code. “One issue is our code is set up for pure restaurants as opposed to a place you can eat and do something else,” Jarrard said. “Our code anticipates we have a hard time by which sales of alcohol must end. It anticipates 30 minutes later you have to be off premises. The problem for AMC is their patrons may buy alcohol, but it may be another three hours before they’re done with whatever entertainment option they’re perusing.” The theater has to shut down early, Jarrard said, which is impacting their sales. “They’ve come up with a code that would carve out an exemption for on-premises consumption that divides it into, rather than leaving, sales would end at 11:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 12:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 10:30 p.m. Sunday,” Jarrard said. “There would be a dis-
continuation of consumption by 1:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 2:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 12:30 a.m. Sunday. The difference is they don’t have to leave and the theater can stay open.” The commissioners voted to move this to public hearings. The third issue regarded brew pubs, such as Cherry Street. A recent bill was signed into law May 5 that included modifications to brew pubs, Jarrard said. Brew pubs are heavily regulated. They can brew 10,000 gallons a year and sell 5,000 barrels to wholesalers. They can also sell to people at their establishment. The new law includes a modification that allows customers to take home souvenirs from tours, including 72 ounces of take-home beer and up to 36 ounces of beer that can be consumed on site at tastings. The commissioners approved proceeding to public hearings about all three and asking the state about the changes regarding onsite consumption and selling.
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Americans’ love of a spa-like bathroom experience continues to be strong, with industry watchers reporting that luxurious touches like freestanding bathtubs, separate vanities and top quality materials remain in demand. But if you’ve delayed renovating your bathroom, thinking that creating the ultimate spa at home won’t fit your space, budget or lifestyle, think again. It’s possible to create a spa experience that’s as sensible, space appropriate and affordable as it is lavish. Here are four spa-like bathroom trends that are affordable and achievable in virtually any bathroom renovation: 1. Freestanding tubs Freestanding tubs are among the top 10 trends in bathroom design for 2015, according to the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s 2015 Kitchen & Bath Style Report. “A freestanding tub, in addition to a shower, really adds to the bathroom and the value of the house,” says Jean-Jacques L’Henaff, vice president of design for American Standard. “Soaking tubs are about that wonderful experience. The bath is the place to which you escape within your home, to de-stress and relax after a long day.” While price and size may once have kept freestanding tubs out of smaller bathroom renovations, three new options from American Standard are more size-wise and budgetfriendly.“Adding a freestanding tub is a cost effective way to evoke a spa-like atmosphere in any bathroom, and it’s one that really helps elevate the user’s overall experience,” L’Henaff says. 2. Calm color palette Around the world, the finest spas all boast color palettes designed to create a calm atmosphere. Earth tones create a soothing backdrop for accents of subtle hues. In your bathroom renovation, consider the flooring and cabinetry as foundations for your color scheme and choose neutral, natural tones like creams, tans, light browns or pale grays. Walls, countertops and accessories can then sport a bit more intensity, as long as you choose traditionally calm hues like gentle blues, seafoam greens, barely there lavender or even faintest yellow. 3. Luxuriant lighting Few rooms in the house require the lighting versatility needed in a bathroom. Suitable illumination facilitates makeup application and shaving, while softer lighting enhances a luxurious soak in the tub. Sconces or above-the-mirror lights can provide illumination in work areas. Dimmable overhead canister lights allow you to achieve maximum brightness when you need it, and a softer glow when you want to create a mood. Accent lights can further elevate the atmosphere while serving practical purposes. A heat lamp above the shower, for example, provides warmth and illumination, while a light within the linen closet or medicine cabinet is eminently practical though seen less often.
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BETHLEHEM, GA - 5475 June Ivey Rd. 41+ Acres | Offered at: $9,500/Acre Come and build your dream estate on 41.81 acres on June Ivey Rd in Walton County. Property is close to several residential neighborhoods; is a river front lot with trees galore; and is near Archer High School. This tract of land can be developed as a subdivision, horse farm or single family residence. Call for appointment today!
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Cumming - 6475 Byerly Turk Way 5Bd, 4 Ba, 1 Hb, FMLS#5533347 $502,500. Carroll Cunningham 706-429-6437
Alpharetta - 515 Aston Hall Way 4Bd, 3 Ba, 1 Hb, FMLS#5519513 $435,000. Christina Abunassar 919-389-8317
Gainesville - 5040 Elrod Rd 3Bd, 3 Ba, 1 Hb, FMLS#529 $599,999. Denise S Wesl (404) 451-3692
Dawsonville - 202 Sunset Dr 4Bd, 2 Ba, 1 Hb, FMLS#5527694 $500,000. Pete Clay 770-492-3559
Suwanee - 705 Rivermist Dr 4Bd, 3 Ba, 1 Hb, FMLS#5533299 $475,000. Garel Curry 404-863-0835
Cumming - 620 Sienna Dr 5Bd, 3 Ba, 1 Hb, FMLS#552 $369,900. Jenny Roger 770-329-7858
Gainesville - 6447 Grand Marina Cir 4Bd, 3 Ba, 2 Hb, FMLS#5374543 $639,900. Christina Abunassar 919-389-8317
Buford - 2079 Pine Tree 2Bd, 1 Ba, FMLS#5500451 $143,323. Jill Buysman 678-488-6655
Gainesville - 6432 Point Twenty 0Bd, 0 Ba, FMLS#535113 $174,900. Kathleen Herna 678-300-2863
4. Leading-edge amenities Innovations in bathroom technology often emerge from the spa industry to enter American homes. From a TV above the soaking tub and multi-jet showerheads to heated flooring and towel warmers, adding one or two upscale amenities to your bathroom renovation can underscore the spa-like atmosphere. Versatile storage options are another amenity associated with the finest spas. Open shelving and hidden outlets complement the airy and uncluttered calm of a quiet retreat. It is possible to beautifully endow your bathroom remodel with spa-inspired features that enhance the experience of the room as a relaxing retreat, right at home, all within your budget. Used with permission, Brandpoint Content
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Cumming - 0 Settingdown Rd FMLS#5282635 $70,000. Kerry Neelfriedel 404-353-9121
Cumming - 1510 Moorings Way 4Bd, 3 Ba, 1 Hb, FMLS#5177905 $980,000. Kristy Scott 404-645-6902
Canton - 975 Old Lathemtown Rd 5Bd, 6 Ba, 2 Hb, FMLS#5511929 $1,297,000. Marie Sir 404-520-5263
Cumming - 8305 Scudders Gold Trl 4Bd, 4 Ba, 1 Hb, FMLS#5364308 $515,000. Marie Sir 404-520-5263
Dawsonville - 2144 Frank Bruce Rd 3Bd, 3 Ba, 1 Hb, FMLS#5290317 $899,900. Michael Garcia 770-231-9908
Dawsonville - 6765 Jewells Way 3Bd, 2 Ba, FMLS#5521130 $179,000. Michael Garcia 770-231-9908
Buford - 6744 Holiday Pt 4Bd, 3 Ba, 1 Hb, FMLS#5532207 $415,000. Peter Clay 770-492-3559
Cumming - 5020 Highgate Ct 4Bd, 2 Ba, 1 Hb, FMLS#5518146 $277,000. Peter Clay 770-492-3559
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Duluth - 2452 Delbarton Pl 7Bd, 7 Ba, 2 Hb, FMLS#5400416 $2,300,000. Buddy Parrish 352-430-9039
Blue Ridge - 300 Falcon Ln 5Bd, 3 Ba, 1 Hb, FMLS#5361078 $985,000. Garel Curry 404-863-0835
Cumming - 3115 Chimney Cove Ln 5Bd, 3 Ba, FMLS#5320257 $339,900. Trudy Taylor 770-883-8640
Gainesville - 6450 Crooked O Trl 3Bd, 2 Ba, FMLS#5390871 $334,999. Trudy Taylor 770-883-8640
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Cumming - 730 Washington Way 5Bd, 3 Ba, FMLS#5517215 $339,900. Jenny Rogers 770-329-7858
Douglasville - 5448 Punkintown Rd 5Bd, 3 Ba, 1 Hb, FMLS#5528706 $279,000. Jenny Rogers 770-329-7860
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Milton - 310 Dancers Way
4Bd, 3 Ba, 2 Hb, FMLS#5522101 Offered at $600,000 Fred Hogan 770-310-6001
Young Harris - 4431 Furman Gribble Rd 4Bd, 3 Ba, 1 Hb, FMLS#5312383 $699,000. Kenneth Klosinski (678) 399-4133
Cumming - 5715 Hedge Brook Dr 3Bd, 2 Ba, 1 Hb, FMLS#5529471 $236,000. Kenneth Klosinski (678) 399-4134
Rarely does a piece of heaven come on the market at a move in ready price. This 4 bedroom, 3 full, & 2 half baths with family/game room/ office in basement at pool level is located in the top school district of Milton. Within 3 years the owners replaced roof, pool liner, 2 Trane HE HVAC units, increased insulation, built new deck overlooking pool and private backyard greenbelt setting. It has an impeccable lawn with auto sprinkler system and home video surveillance. Seeing is believing!
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Easy ways to beautify and protect your home’s exterior Dramatize Your Home’s Curb Appeal
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hen considering home improvements, people often picture costly, time-intensive endeavors. But enhancing and protecting your home this season can be enjoyable - and deliver plenty of bang for your buck. One of the fastest, easiest ways to dramatize your home’s exterior is to install vibrantly colored window headers and matching shutters. In fact, shutters decorate the sides and back of the home exterior too, not just curbside. With the emergence of outdoor living and gathering in yards, elegant window decor creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Popular craftsman-style Flat Panel and geometricstyle Classic Dentil headers are both available from Mid-America Siding Components from The Tapco Group. For functional, professionally installed shutters, select a design from Wood-Composite Premium Atlantic Architectural, Classic, ProSeries, and Storm-Rated Collections. For purely decorative, ultra-low-maintenance, choose Mid-America Exterior Vinyl Shutters, which never fade or crack. These shutters offer endless, enduring possibilities, including custom Board-N-Batten and Panel-Louver combinations to shutters for double-wide, arched and long narrow windows. Trend-wise, board-and-batten shutters are on the move, while raised-panel shutters are the most sought-after. Black is ever-popular for shutters and
headers, and neutral colors are holding their own. But the trend toward richer tones is growing. Lush forest greens, autumn reds and deep blues are gracing more homes, creating attention-grabbing contrasts between shutters and siding. For the main entryway, understated white or cream door surrounds complement richly-toned shutters. “Shutters and matching window headers are the easiest way to upgrade your home if you don’t want a massive undertaking and want the biggest impact for your investment,” says Trisha Anderson, product manager of Mid-America. “Shutter and header colors change everything by enhancing the tone of your whole home. You’ll gain more satisfaction from richcolored matching shutters and headers than from virtually any other exterior home improvement.” Decorative hardware on shutters is another easy, economical way to upgrade exteriors. Yet this fine detail often gets overlooked. Beautifully crafted, historically accurate Atlantic hardware, including elegant pintel and hinge combinations, make functional shutters pop on homes, adding dimension and drawing attention. Artful, refined Mid-America hardware, including charming hinges and spindle-hooks, can make vinyl shutters indistinguishable from functional shutters, boosting curb appeal. During new construction or exterior remodeling, SturdiMount fiber cement mounting blocks offer
a simple, affordable way to enrich architectural beauty and provide water management capabilities that prevent costly damage to fiber cement, stucco and wood siding. “SturdiMount is an innovative solution for mitigating water in fiber cement cladding. It’s an essential detail that protects home investments long-term, enhances aesthetics, is easily installed, and saves contractors time,” says Anderson. Designed with a robust, built-in flange, SturdiMount offers four distinct profiles, which professionals can install right out-of-the-box for exterior finishing touches that cover every need. The solid, level, crack-proof surface makes it easy to mount decor, such as coach-light fixtures, and necessities, including outlets and vents. For seamless aesthetics, SturdiMount blocks can be maintained in original white or spray-painted to color-match exteriors during whole-house paint jobs. For more information on beautifying your home with shutters and trim, visit TheTapcoGroup.com or call 800-521-8486.
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Cumming - 6350 Oak Valley Dr 4Bd, 2 Ba, 1 Hb, FMLS#5511854 $325,000. Ross Butler 770-697-2842
Cumming - 2885 Gainesway Ct 5Bd, 6 Ba, 1 Hb, FMLS#5399064 $939,000. Stacy Easley 770-403-3577
Cumming - 1380 Morning Gate Ct 4Bd, 3 Ba, 1 Hb, FMLS#5374489 $300,000. Stacy Easley 770-403-3577
Grantville - 1416 Grandma Branch Rd 4Bd, 4 Ba, FMLS#5535848 $1,756,980. Terry D Cooksey 770-503-4167
Flowery Branch - 6046 Overby Rd 5Bd, 4 Ba, FMLS#5535951 $985,000. Terry D Cooksey 770-503-4167
Gainesville - 3178 Clarks Bridge Rd 6Bd, 5 Ba, 1 Hb, FMLS#5531226 $2,400,000. Thomas F Stocks 678-283-9570
Cumming - 7695 Chestnut Hill Rd 3Bd, 3 Ba, FMLS#5390779 $499,900. Thomas F Stocks 678-283-9570
Gainesville - 1189 Antioch Campground Rd FMLS#5514161 $1,200,000. Trudy Taylor 770-883-8640
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Business Post hosts leadership summit Night of networking, fundraising at Ruth’s Chris By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – More than 150 business leaders turned out May 14 for a night of food, drink, dancing and, most importantly, networking at the North Atlanta Business Post’s Leadership Summit at the Ruth’s Chris Alpharetta location. The Post is nearing its oneyear anniversary of bringing
business news to the north metro area. Its 20,000 copies are distributed to local businesses and chambers of commerce. Business Post Publisher Hans Appen said the event was a success not only for charity and the attendees, but also for the Post itself. “It’s both very exciting and very humbling to have such a turnout,” he said. “It’s a sign that what we are doing is worthwhile and well-received by leaders in the business community.” Dan Lucas, founder and
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Selling begins when your Big spenders are back in the housing mix customer says ‘No!’ When a potential customer says “no” to you regarding buying your product or service, what’s your reaction? Do you thank them for listening to you and evaluating what you are selling, and then head out the door to the next appointment? Or do you attempt to find out why they said “no” and address the issue they have? While the sales process starts long before a customer decision is made, selling truly begins when your customer says “no.” Let’s face it. When a customer says “yes,” that’s an easy sale. Most sales professionals call these “lay up,” like
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the easy shot in basketball. When a customer says “no,” however, the sale is much harder to close. So what do you do when a customer says “no?” If a customer says “no” to your proposal, product, service or whatever else you are offering, the first step is to find out
why. Maybe they don’t have the budget to buy what you are selling. Wouldn’t it be nice to find this out? Maybe you could offer them financing options, which addresses the reason they said “no,” and may help close the sale right away. Overcoming objections is critical to closing business. Every time you hear a “no,” it’s an objection. Turning a “no” to a “yes” requires that you can quickly overcome objections and address the reason(s) your potential customer has for not buying from you. Selling does indeed begin when your customer says “No!”
Summit: Continued from Page 21 chief executive officer of Credo Financial Services, said he was pleased with the Post and what it means to the business community. “What a great publication,” Lucas said. “You learn a lot about what other people are doing. It’s all about staying connected.” Milan Patel, of Milan Eye Center, echoed Lucas. “All the [Appen] publications are phenomenal,” he said. “They keep their fingers on the pulse of the community.” He called the leadership summit “thoroughly enjoyable.” A part of the evening was to raise funds for the charity CURE Childhood Cancer, which helps with research into conquering childhood cancer. The event was held at the new Ruth’s Chris location on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta, in their special events space. The gourmet food had lips smacking while live music from the Fly Cats got guests dancing. Appen said it was important to support charities. “In our leadership roles, we should always take the opportunity to give back,” Appen said. “We are one of the few entities that can bring such a wide a range of businesses together in one setting for the betterment of the community and for a good cause.” The evening raised over $6,000 for the charity. For more on CURE and ways to help, visit www.curechildhoodcancer.org. For more about the North Atlanta Business Post, visit www.northatlantabusinesspost.com.
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By FRANK NORTON JR. Editor’s note: This is part of a series of excerpts from Frank Norton Jr.’s “Norton Native Intelligence Report for 2015.” A new survey from the American Affluence Research Center found that the number of affluent Americans planning to make large purchases this year – including major home renovations – has finally returned to pre-recession levels. The survey polled more than 300 households with a minimum net worth of $800,000. Prior to 2008, respondents who had no plans to make large purchases held steady at around 45 percent. Since then, even the wealthiest Americans have tightened their belts, and that number rose to between 50 and 60 percent. Now, penny-pinchers are back to a 45 percent minority, meaning more than half of all of the affluent respondents – who represent the wealthiest 10 percent of American households – do plan to either remodel, upgrade to a new home, purchase a second (or third) home, buy a new car, go on a cruise or make another large purchase. Shift in priorities: Overall, society has been moving through an era of revolutionary change, a personal shift in focus from making a better living to making a better life. Since 1997, the number of U.S. businesses with no employees – that is having the owner as the only employee – has increased by 47 percent (Harper’s Magazine 2014). Where a young person once said, “I am going to pursue my career and go
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wherever it takes me,” a more recent iteration of that is: “I am going to move to somewhere I want to live and then pursue a career there.” We are not the hungry immigrant nation we used to be. We are more into meaning, into jobs that find fulfillment. And at least some people are willing to accept lower pay to go somewhere they care about. Working longer: Currently, 7.7 million Americans age 65 or older are still employed. That’s up 60 percent from a decade earlier. Some are working because they need the money, since nearly a third still have mortgages. That’s up from over one-fifth who did in 2001. Nearly half of those with mortgages are spending 50 percent or more of their annual income on housing costs. Gen-Y will still buy: The National Association of Realtors reports that 59 percent of young renters (ages 18 to 39) believe owning a home makes more sense, but 73 percent believe it would be difficult to get a mortgage today. Also, 75 percent of these renters believe home ownership is an important long-term goal, and 73 percent believe home ownership is an excellent investment. Only 24 percent of Gen-Ys already own their own home, and an additional 60 percent plan to buy a home in the near future.
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Cartiva secures financing for cartilage implant
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Mozen named national NARI president ROSWELL, Ga. — Judy Mozen, president of Handcrafted Homes, has been named 20152016 president of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). As president, Mozen will focus on recruiting and training a viable workforce through inclusion and diversity. “I am extremely proud to serve as president of NARI and represent over 65,000 member companies and their employees across the country who are committed to practicing our profession at the highest levels of expertise and standards,” Mozen said.
Cousins Properties adds board member ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Robert M. Chapman has been elected to the board of directors of Cousins Properties. Chapman is the chief executive officer of Sandy Springs-based CenterPoint Properties Trust, which focuses on the development, acquisition and management of industrial property and transportation infrastructure. Prior to joining CenterPoint, Chapman held
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Cartiva Inc. has secured $8.5 million in an oversubscribed Series D financing led by New Enterprise Associates and with participation by new investor Windham Ventures Partners. Proceeds from the financing are expected to fund the company through premarket approval of its Synthetic Cartilage Implant whose application was submitted to the FDA in April. Proceeds will also support the post 510(k) clearance clinical evaluations of the company’s ProxiFuse Hammertoe Correction System and its study evaluating Cartiva SCI in the treatment of osteoarthritis at the base of the thumb. The company also announced that Eric A. Stookey joined the board of directors earlier this year. Stookey is chief operating officer of OsteoRemedies. Based in Alpharetta, Ga., Cartiva develops and markets solutions for patients with osteoarthritis, cartilage damage and other musculoskeletal conditions.
Greystone closes loan for Roswell apartments ROSWELL, Ga. – New York-based lender Greystone has closed a $64,270,000 Freddie Mac loan for a 664-unit multifamily property in Roswell. The company provided a $60.5 million bridge loan in 2014 for the acquisition of Park 83, located on Calibre Creek Parkway in Roswell. The Freddie Mac loan includes three years of interest-only payments, followed by 30-year amortization for the remaining term. Park 83 is a luxury apartment complex offering a range of one-, two- and three-bedroom units with community amenities. In the past year, the property increased occupancy to 96 percent.
Graduates face higher debt hurdle as they begin career By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – College graduates will be saddled with more student loan debt than at any time in the nation’s history. A new study by credit reporting agency TransUnion says student loan balances have nearly doubled in the past five years, from $589 billion in 2010 to more than $1 trillion currently. That debt weighs on all corners of the economy, including the housing market. John Burns Consulting, a home builders’ adviser service in California, reported this year that student loan debt will create an $83 billion burden on households this year, enough to shave the housing market by 414,000 sales. The move toward financial stability among young graduates should begin as soon as they be-
gin the job hunt, said Joe Sicchitano, head of wealth planning at SunTrust Private Wealth Management. Sicchitano said many students overlook personal finance training while pursuing their degrees, and they start their careers without a sound financial plan. “It’s important to get as early a start as possible on the fundamentals when determining the right mix of savings, investing for retirement and paying back loans – decisions that most people will experience in the first years following graduation,” he said. His advice to new graduates is to immediately set up an emergency fund, drawing from the money they receive as gifts or from their new job. At the same time, he said, graduates should continue investing in themselves, a new wardrobe to secure the right job or a new laptop to conduct job
searches. Once an emergency fund is established and necessary preparations are made for a job search, a student must start attacking his or her debt, Sicchitano said. Pay down the high-interest debt first. He said it is also important to understand student loan debt and sign up for the shortest repayment schedule your finances will allow. Finally, Sicchitano said graduates should begin as early as possible saving for retirement. A simple investment of $100 a month can grow to more than $57,000 over 30 years, assuming a 3 percent return, he said. New hires should inquire about a company’s retirement plan and whether it will match contributions. If the employer has a company match, you should contribute enough to the plan to receive the full benefit, he said.
Forsyth Herald | May 20, 2015 | 23 “Park 83 has been a key investment within our portfolio, and Greystone’s execution of bridge and permanent financing was outstanding,” said Mike Altman, chief investments officer, Cortland Partners. “After the initial renovation, Park 83’s rents were still rising and outpacing market growth.”
HealthPort plans merger with Wisconsin firm ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Medical information services provider HealthPort has agreed to a merger with Green Bay, Wisconsin-based IOD in a deal that will create a new company with combined revenues of more than $450 million. The company will be staffed with 6,000 people serving approximately 18,000 health care facilities in the United States. “This merger combines the strengths and capabilities of two of the industry’s leaders, creating a wider selection of higher-quality clinical data services and a platform for growth,” said Mike Labedz, president and CEO of HealthPort. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2015, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
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Exide Technologies emerges from bankruptcy MILTON, Ga. – Exide Technologies has emerged from Chapter 11 as a newly reorganized company. The Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware confirmed the reorganization plan in March. Exide, formerly traded under the ticker symbol OTCQB: XIDEQ, emerges as a privately held company with reduced debt, a reorganized capital structure and resources to allow for further investments in its global businesses. The company has reduced its debt by approximately $600 million: received approximately $165 million through its rights offering; and closed on its $200 million exit financing arranged by Bank of America, PNC Capital Markets and BMO Capital Markets Corp.
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Attractions abound in and around Lake Lanier By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com BUFORD, Ga. – When the summer days start getting hot, many people flock to water. For residents in and around Atlanta, that may mean a trip to Lake Lanier. Located about 20 minutes off Ga. 400, and 45 minutes from Atlanta, Lake Lanier can be a fun location to visit during the summer. While the lake offers swimming and boating, it also has a vast array of activities on land, including a water park, resort and outdoor activities. Lanier Islands Resort runs alongside the lake and has 1,500 scenic acres. No matter what you’re looking to do, Lake Lanier may offer it.
Lanier Islands:
This 1,500-acre resort on Lake Lanier has something to offer every visitor, and is Georgia’s most visited lakeside destination. The resort offers multiple pavilions, piers and points to view and enjoy the lake. The resort also offers many activities such as LanierWorld waterpark, stables, a spa and a beach with a boardwalk. There also areas for camping and lake houses available. At the heart of Lanier Islands is Legacy Lodge, which
offers 216 guests rooms, elegant amenities and a lake view. It is also the place to host a meeting, wedding or to stay after playing on the lake all day. Plus, it offers pet-friendly rooms. Visit http:// www.lanierislands.com/ for more information.
Horseback riding:
Lanier Islands offers summer camps for beginning and intermediate riders ages 7 to 14, trail and pony rides as well as riding lessons. The Equestrian Center can help accommodate any plans including a ride and romance package. Prices vary depending on activity, and the center has other horse-related activities in addition to the trail rides and lessons. Visit http://www.lanierislands.com/ activities/equestrian for more information.
Zip-line canopy tour:
For the more adventurous, Lake Lanier Canopy Tours offers an unforgettable zip-lining experience. Riders must weigh between 50 and 250 pounds and be at least 8 to 12 years old, depending on the tour. There are seven different tours to choose from and they range in length of time, price and number of zip lines. Visit http:// lakelaniercanopytours.com/ to book a tour.
Zipline over Lake Lanier at Lanier Islands in Georgia.
Marina Bay:
If you’re looking to make Lake Lanier home, Marina Bay offers resortstyle living. The gated community offers a clubhouse, marina, tennis village and outdoor life. There is also a private boat dock for residents. The community has
399 homes and is located on 314 acres along the shores of Lake Lanier. Homes are available as lakefront, lake view, mountain vista, park front, courtside, village, cottage and forested. Prices range from $95,000 to $640,000. Visit http://marinabayonlanier.com/index. php for more.
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A vocal ensemble performing choral jazz from the 30s, 40s and beyond at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Sunday, May 24 at 6 p.m. General admission $15, tables from $40. Visit chattnaturecenter.org for more info.
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Who: “Semi-Average” Joe Johnson is a singersongwriter and multiinstrumentalist from Mississippi spanning genres from classical to musical theater to down-home blues. Cost: $22. When: Sunday, May 24 Hours: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Where: The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta Web: thevelvetnote.com
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Classic band Rush, celebrating 40 years, on their R40 Live tour at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway in Alpharetta. Tuesday, May 26 at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $40.50 to $149.50. Visit vzwamp. com for more info.
shops with extended retail hours. Held in conjunction with family-friendly Alive at the Square. Where: Canton Street in Historic Roswell When: Thursday, May 21 Web: aliveafterfiveroswell.com 11180 Medlock Bridge Road When: Wednesday, May 27 at 7:30 pm. Web: johnscreekumc.org
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What: Start the weekend early for food and fun. Browse local restaurants, galleries and gift
What: Shop for fresh local produce, baked goods, honey, crafts and more. After the farmers market, there will be food trucks and locally based entertainment. Where: Broadwell Pavilion, Broadwell Road in Milton. When: Saturday, May 23 Hours: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Web: cityofmiltonga.us
RIVER CANOE ADVENTURES What: Experience wildlife through a 2 and a half hour
paddle down the ‘Hooch. Knowledgeable river guides take you down river to see the sights and sounds of this river in the summer. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road in Roswell When: Sunday, May 24 at 6 p.m. Cost: $30 Contact: scheduling@ chattnaturecenter.org or call 770-992-2055 x237 Web: chattnaturecenter.org
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What: Bring a picnic, lawn chairs and blankets, enjoy music and join Roswell’s free family movie.
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Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road in Roswell When: Saturday, May 23 at 7 p.m. Info: Movie series runs May through September.
INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES What: “Stories We Tell” is about a filmmaker who explores stories among different members of a family. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek When: Sunday, May 24 at 3:30 p.m. Contact: Email ParkPlace@ JohnsCreekGA.gov or call 678-512-3430
Memorial day 2015 Freedom is not free and Memorial Day is a time to remember the sacrifices soldiers have made to keep our freedoms. The communities around North Fulton and south Forsyth counties will provide many choices for residents to choose from, no matter their community.
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Veteran’s memorial including the 20th anniversary of Avenue of Flags—deceased veterans are honored with the installation of a new flag in their memory at the Veteran War Memorial, 301 Veterans Memorial Boulevard in Cumming. Friday, May 22 at 11 a.m.
MILTON MEMORIAL
Memorial Day ceremony featuring local veterans, Milton FD Color Guard, Taps performed by Bugles Across America and Capt. Donna Rowe as the featured speaker at Freedom Park, 13200 Deerfield Parkway. Monday, May 25 at 10 a.m. Visit cityofmiltonga.us for more info.
ALPHARETTA MEMORIAL DAY
Alpharetta’s inaugural observance of Memorial Day at Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza. Monday, May 25 at 8:30 a.m. Visit awesomealpharetta.com for more info.
ROSWELL REMEMBERS
Pay tribute to our fallen heroes at the largest Memorial Day ceremony in Georgia at Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street. Monday, May 25 at 11 a.m. Visit roswellmemorialday. com for more info.
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begins with kick-off carnivals FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Registration for a summer of super reading fun is set to begin on Friday, May 22 at the Forsyth County Public Library. The following week, each branch will host its own Super Summer Reading Kick-Off Carnival featuring Cameron’s One Man Circus, face painting, balloon art and carnival games. The FCPL Friends & Advocates have also donated AMC movie gift cards to be raffled off at each carnival event. The first Carnival will be held at the Cumming Library on Tuesday, May 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Hampton Park Library will host its Carnival on Thursday, May 28 and the Post Road Library will host its Carnival on Friday, May 29. Due to very large crowds, the Sharon Forks Library will be hosting its Carnival on Wednesday, May 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Forsyth Conference Center, 3410 Ronald Reagan Boulevard. “This year’s Summer Reading Fun program is focused on heroes – both the superheroes we see in comics and fiction and the everyday heroes we meet in our community,” said Laura Bradley, program manager. Library patrons may register for the summer reading program between May 22 and July 31 online at www.forsythpl.org, at the Kick-off Carnivals, or at any library branch. A record-breaking 5,600 patrons participated in last year’s summer reading program and more participants are expected to register this year. Patrons who participate in Summer Reading Fun will be rewarded with an automatic entry in raffles at each branch. The youngest participants, up to preschool-age, will be entered to win a superhero kit with a cape. Readers in grades K through 5 will be entered in a drawing for a $25 Lego gift card. Teens in grades 6 through 12 have a chance to win an iPad Mini and adults have a shot at taking home a Kindle Fire HDX at the end of the summer. Winners will be drawn and notified at the conclusion of
Summer Reading Fun in early August. In addition, participating adults are eligible for weekly raffles at each of the branches all summer long. All children and teens who set and meet a summer reading goal will receive a free paperback book donated by the FCPL Friends & Advocates. But more important than prizes is the vital support the program offers to help students maintain and even improve their reading, writing, and vocabulary skills over the summer break, says Bradley. The library’s Youth Services staff have been visiting local schools and community groups to share the excitement about becoming a super reader this summer. “This year’s set of comic book-style themes is expected to draw in even the most reluctant readers. Children will learn that ‘Every Hero Has a Story.’ Teens will ‘Unmask!’ and adults will ‘Escape the Ordinary.’ We’ve planned nearly 500 events and storytimes to
capture our patrons’ imaginations and encourage them to check out books to read at home,” said Bradley. The number of programs represent a 64 percent increase over the already record-breaking summer of 2014. Events this summer will feature comic book artists, authors, magicians, puppeteers, storytellers, live animals, comedians, musicians, artists, movies, workshops, trivia contests, and more. Library staff will also present a series of superherothemed storytimes. Super Sidekicks (2-5 years), Caped Crusaders (4-7 years), and Superhero STEAM Camp (3rd-5th grade) programs will be offered at each branch, along with the library’s popular Books & Babies storytime for children under 24 months old. For a complete listing of events for children, teens, and adults, please pick up a Summer Reading Fun Program Guide at your local branch or visit the library’s online calendar at www.forsythpl.org.
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RED Day lends hand in Forsyth Keller Williams Community Partners takes part in community service initiatives By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Keller Williams associates may have taken the day off May 14, but it was hardly a day of rest. Associates participated in RED Day, the company’s annual day of service in their local communities. The event is something all Keller Williams branches have participated in nationwide since 2009. This year’s theme was “give where you live,” and it focused on helping local veterans and their families. Some of the recipients included the VFW and American Legion Armory, active and veteran military families in need, stroke victims who need assistance, cancer survivors who need home maintenance, The Place in Forsyth and seniors in need. There were a total of 16 projects across Forsyth this year. “RED Day is built on the belief that people can and should come together to achieve extraordinary things to help others,” said RED Day coordinator Dawn Cromwell. “We can’t tell you what an impact it made on each of us personally. We all know that filling all the gaps in our communities can’t be accomplished by serving just once a year. We see a need, discover who can meet it and get it done.” Tim Hopkins, with Keller Williams sales, said the day usually focuses on one place or group to help, but this year
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students, who had to build an electric car with 73 pounds of batteries, were given one charge and two separate time slots of an hour to get the most laps around the track. “High school students are learning to apply the things they’re learning in their engineering curriculum,” Johnson said. “They’re applying structural, mechanical and electrical knowledge. They have to learn to manage their battery power and understand what’s going on with their voltage. They have to manage that data as they go through the race to get the most laps or miles possible in that time period.” This is the second year that Forsyth County Schools has hosted the event, Johnson said. Last year, it was held in the front parking lot at FCHS. Johnson said three years ago, the county had one car in the competition. Now, there are four, with the fifth school – West Forsyth – getting a car next year. In all, nine cars competed. Grayson High School in
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Loganville, Georgia, won the event with 172 laps total. Sims Academy of Innovation and Technology in Winder, Georgia, came in second, with Rabun County High School following in third. The Forsyth County schools completed 176 laps total, or 35.2 miles. Valery Lowe, the work force development director for FCS, said the program has really grown over the past few years. She said in anything FCS does, the students excel, so they wanted to bring the event to the county and give students opportunities to participate. “We see this as an interdisciplinary function of their instruction during the day in their classrooms,” Lowe said. “They take what they’re doing in the classroom and use this as the extracurricular. Just taking that practical knowledge they’re learning in the classroom and turning it into relevance for these kids is the piece they take with them the rest of their lives.” The students are building the cars on their own, Lowe said. “Every school does have a mentor to help them design and build the cars,” Lowe said. “These kids are doing all this work themselves and figuring it out. If they get to a race and things don’t go well, they try again.” The cars can go up to 2530 miles per hour, and they all have to pass a safety inspection before they can race, Johnson said. “We check things out and they have to meet minimum requirements from a safety standpoint,” Johnson said. “They’re still in moving vehicles. So there are inherent risks with any of it. There are protocols and things in place.” One of the students in the program is Bradley Shuford, a senior at FCHS. He has been the team captain for three
Top: Continued from Page 1 English, both of average proficiency. College readiness is based on the percentages of 12thgraders who were tested and passed Advanced Placement exams. The maximum value is 100. South Forsyth had 65 percent of its students take AP tests, and 53 percent passed. The school received a college
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years and wanted to join after his teacher, Johnson, told his class about starting a program.
“It was amazing to think we could be building electric cars this early,” Shuford said. “I
want to build cars for a living. When I was told I could start racing cars this early in high school for class credit and have this much fun –I jumped on it and loved it. It was a pain in the neck every step of the way, but I loved every second of it.” Shuford said they had great mentors from Siemens and Vossloh who helped them build the cars. But after the car was built and the race was done, Shuford said he had learned about more than just cars. “I learned how to be not only a part of a team, but a family,” Shuford said. “Our team has grown and stayed strong. I think we are the most tight-knit team in the county. Family doesn’t just mean your parents, it means anyone you love spending time with and being a part of a team with.”
readiness score of 56. Sixtythree percent of Lambert’s students took AP tests and 50 percent passed, receiving a score of 53.2. West Forsyth HS received a college readiness score of 45.8, while Forsyth Central and North Forsyth followed with scores of 32.5 and 30.7, respectively. All five Forsyth County Schools high schools were above the Georgia average. Mathematics was measured on student performance on the subject of the state proficiency
exam. SFHS received a score of 3.1, with 86 percent proficient. Lambert also received a score of 3.1, with 83 percent proficient Likewise, English was measured on student performance on the subject for the state proficiency exam. SFHS received a 3.7, with 99 percent proficient. Lambert also received a 3.7, with 98 percent proficient. Forsyth County Schools average 97 percent proficiency in English, 70 percent proficiency in mathematics and an
overall 43.6 score for college readiness. Both South Forsyth and Lambert were given gold awards, meaning they were ranked the highest based on their students’ mastery of college-level material. Other area schools ranking in the top 10 for Georgia included Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology (No. 1), Milton High School (No. 6), Northview High School (No. 8), Johns Creek High School (No. 9) and Alpharetta High School (No. 10).
The winning car was from Grayson High School in Loganville, Georgia.
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Cat of the week: Sweetness
Dog of the week: Christy FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Christy is a beautiful dog with a great love for people. Christy’s puppies were all adopted before her. She will be two-yearsold in July. It’s not determined if she will do well around other dogs, but she showed signs of wanting to meet another dog. The humane society is looking forward to matching her with a dog or two. Fill out an application on any adoptable pet at www.forsythpets.org. She’s at the adoption center at 4440 Keith Bridge Road. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Sweetness is one of the beautiful kitties waiting on her forever person to find her. This kitty has a lot of ‘cattitude,’ and if you’re not scared of a little bit of sass, this girl could be for you. This calico is full of funny behaviors and there would never be a dull moment with her around. Active, playful and sometimes quite silly, this girl would be more than enough cat for a home, and would be best on her own. If you have been looking for a kitty with some personality and spark, come meet Sweetness. She’s at the adoption center at 4440 Keith Bridge Road. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
Cat of the week: Ezzie FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. —Ezzie has been waiting for her forever home for far too long. This sweet and loving girl is one of the staff and volunteer favorites at the Humane Society. She’s the one they would all take home if they could. Perfect for a family, she’s great with other cats and dogs and loves to get attention. She’s funny and vocal and would bring so much personality to a lucky home. Ezzie is lucky enough to be in a loving foster home right now, but is still waiting for a forever home to find her. Ezzie’s adoption fees have already been paid for by a kind family that desperately wants to see her have a home of her own. Fill out an application on any adoptable pet at www.forsythpets.org. She’s at the adoption center at 4440 Keith Bridge Road. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
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Hiring college students... ...to paint this summer. Training provided by Sherwin Williams. Work will be in Forsyth County. Call or email Sean Brown for details. 678-372-4263 sean2016@uga.edu
Hiring college students... ...to paint this summer. Training provided by Sherwin Williams. Work will be in Forsyth County. Call or email Sean Brown for details. 678-372-4263 sean2016@uga.edu
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AIRLINE CAREERS Get FAA approved maintenance training at campuses coast to coast. Job placement assistance. Financial Aid for qualifying students. Military friendly. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance
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