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Incoming police chief experienced, excited Takes over Jan. 30 ►►PAGE 4

Alpharetta considers third parking deck Meeting on Feb. 13 ►►PAGE 6

Cambridge gives Pope a fight, fall short Cambridge’s Josh Leonce (25) and Kyler Ingram (33) block a Pope shot. See story page 22.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A Roswell man was pronounced dead Jan. 12 after his vehicle crashed on South Main Street.

The man, identified as 72-year-old Lawrence Jones, allegedly crashed his Chrysler Corridor Sedan into another car a few minutes after 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 11, shutting down all four lanes of South Main Street for an hour.

“We believe that [Jones] had exited the parking lot of the Chevron station, near Devore Road, and was attempting to make a left hand turn onto Highway 9 southbound,” said Alpharetta Public Information Officer George Gordon.

The crash pinned Jones to his car after the impact. Rescue teams had to cut off the driver’s side door to pull Jones out.

Jones was transported to North Fulton Hospital in critical condition. He died hours later from his injuries.

The other driver and two children were also taken to the hospital for evaluation, but according to police, they were only “shaken up.” None of them was seriously injured.

“There’s no evidence on scene that indicate any alcohol or narcotics played a role in the accident,” Gordon said. “We

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Police searched the area along with K-9 units but were unable to find the suspects. It is unknown if they were armed.

According to the homeowner, no items are missing from the house.

A witness told police that he saw one man dressed in black appear to test the door and leave before the incident.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — At 5:17 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9, two, possibly three, suspects broke into a home on Brindle Lane by kicking down the door while the homeowner was still inside.

The homeowner said that she heard a loud bang downstairs, but when she went down, she did not see anyone. A door in the back of the house was still locked, but “felt a little loose,” so she closed it and locked it with the deadbolt.

Ten minutes later, the homeowner once again heard banging sounds downstairs. This time when she went down, the homeowner saw two men dressed in all black running out of the busted down back door. The two drove off with a possible third suspect in a

Family comes home to burglary in progress JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A family reported Jan. 6 that they found two people ransacking their kitchen when they came home late in the evening.

The family came home a few minutes before 7 p.m., only to encounter two unknown men in their kitchen. The family immediately ran back into their car and called police.

Police later determined that the suspects entered through the rear of the house by breaking the window pane of the patio door and then breaking down

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Incoming Milton police chief experienced, excited for opportunity Rich Austin takes over as police chief Jan. 30

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – George “Rich” Austin, Jr. will become Milton’s fourth chief of police on Jan. 30 as current chief Steven Krokoff steps down to focus on his role as city manager.

Austin was selected from a pool of 100 applicants from around the nation in the search that began last August.

Austin has over 25 years of law enforcement experience. Most recently, Austin was the captain of internal affairs with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police department in North Carolina.

Austin said he is grateful for the appointment and is looking forward to serving the city.

“Coming from a few successful decades in Charlotte to Milton will be a very unique opportunity for me and my first opportunity as chief of my own department. I am very humbled for the opportunity,” Austin said.

“The [Milton] police department is already a fine, well-respected organization and my goal at this point is to

build upon the exceptional work of the men and women of the Milton Police Department and continue to do what I can to make Milton a safe place to live, work and play.”

In addition to administrative roles, Austin has also served as a patrol officer. He says his experience in a wide variety of roles will serve him well as chief.

“Certainly having the role as the head of the department, any experience that I can bring with me to that role is going to be helpful. I have quite a bit of experience in patrol, administration and leadership, all of which will be utilized in the City of Milton.”

Coming from a department that covers 809,000 citizens to Milton’s 37,000 will be a transition for Austin, but he says he is experienced in both large and smaller communities.

“My first law enforcement position was on an eight-person agency, so I’ve seen both sides of law enforcement, and I think that perspective coming in is going to help me a great deal to be able to transition to Milton,” he said.

In addition to respecting the Milton police department, Austin said he is looking forward to being a part of the Milton community.

George “Rich” Austin Jr. will take over as Milton police chief Jan. 30. Austin has worked both as a patrol officer and in administrative roles.

“My family and I have made a few trips to Milton, and we found Milton to be a great community with exceptional livability. We love the area, and we are excited to move to Milton and get involved in the community. I can’t wait to get settled in and start serving the citizens and getting involved in the various aspects of the community.”

Austin added he is looking forward to getting to know the men and women of the Milton police and to learn how to better serve Milton’s citizens.

Alpharetta church mobilizes to celebrate King Day Speakers outline new challenges to King’s ‘Dream’

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. − There remains a void between today’s reality and the “Dream” envisioned by Martin Luther King more than 50 years ago.

That was according to the Rev. Dr. Gerald Durley, keynote speaker at the St. James United Methodist Church for the MLK Day celebration Monday in Alpharetta.

Durley, pastor at Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, told the crowd of more than 300 that it is not enough to come together once a year and speak on the legacy of King.

“Many of us will come together and try to keep the dream alive,” he said.

“There will be those who articulately extoll the virtues and values of a black man who literally gave his life up for the people he tried to lift up.”

In such observances, he said, good

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Close to 100 people took the annual walk down Academy Street, from St. James United Methodist Church to Alpharetta City Hall to commemorate Martin Luther King Day Jan. 16. people experience a brief moment of strength.

“Yet his dream is being destroyed daily by what is being done to it,” Durley said. “By those who Dr. King courageously served. I never thought in my lifetime that I’d be afraid to go to the gas station and pump gas because of some ill-mannered maniac trying to

steal my car.

“Is that keeping the dream alive?

“How did we desecrate the moral value of a man who said we need to reach out and love one another across racial and ethnic and gender lines? Is that keeping it alive when we’re afraid

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NEWS

Alpharetta to mull 3rd parking deck option Feb. 13 meeting planned To discuss ‘blend’ idea

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Residents, including business leaders, will have another say on where the growing number of visitors will park in downtown Alpharetta.

The city has scheduled a public forum for Feb. 13 to present residents with the latest studies on where a new deck, estimated at between $5 and $7 million, will be located.

City leaders have been considering two sites, both on the west side of Main Street, to augment the existing fivestory, 455-stall parking deck on the east side of the street near its City Hall.

One suggested site is just off Main between Roswell Street and Old Roswell Street behind Smokejack restaurant.

The other site is farther north and west on Milton Avenue near Resthaven Cemetery.

But, over the three months since the issue was last discussed, consultants have come up with a third option – one that melds the earlier sites that

have divided residents and downtown business owners.

“Option C is a blended option, so it addresses parking in both those locations and should be a good, viable alternative,” said City Councilman Dan Merkel.

Consultant for the study, Pond & Co., was brought in to provide more detail about the two options, their costs, their capacity and how much disturbance construction would cause.

“We had feedback from those who didn’t want the lot behind Smokejack, and we had people who said that’s where it needs to go to support business,” Merkel said. “We had people who said we need to put it back by the cemetery and make it a more walkable community. We had very emotional input from people who supported one of the two locations we were considering as options.”

Merkel said Pond was fed all the public input.

“It’s a town of 65,000 people at night and 120,000 during the day,” he said. “If you’ve got 100 people who are passionate about a food truck, I get it. But at the end of the day, we’ve still got to look out for the majority of the people in the city. So if there’s an

opportunity to address as many people as we can who are local, let’s see what we can do.”

Merkel said the third option includes designs on both decks that provide for future expansion. He also said the Roswell Street lot would probably restrict parking on a time basis so as to promote retail and restaurant turnaround. The Milton Avenue lot, he said, might be suitable for employee parking.

Merkel said he wants to hear from those passionate on the issue and plans to attend the Feb. 13 forum.

“It may cost us a little bit more to do it this way, but, again, I think if we can address the issues the people have in the right way, that may be OK,” he said.

“It will definitely be under budget.”

He said the city did explore other sites, but there simply was no available land for sale.

The farther away you get from the city,” he said, “the cheaper land gets.

But, the next thing you know, you’re going to have to get a shuttle bus.”

No one has released cost estimates for the third option. Funding for the project will come primarily from the sale of parcels across Main Street at City Center.

Assistant City Administrator James

Drinkard said details about the project will be presented at the forum when representatives from Pond will be on hand. The forum runs from 6:30-8 p.m., Feb. 13 at City Hall..

“Pond will do the program,” Drinkard said. “Elected officials will be there. We’ll have staff there. We like to hear the public comment first-hand.”

The City Council originally voted to locate the parking deck at the Roswell Street site. But that vote, taken last August, was voided after officials heard an outcry from residents who wanted that site preserved for outdoor events.

Business leaders in the downtown area, however, told city officials in an informal poll that the site would be best suited for commerce and that a parking deck farther out near the cemetery would doom many Main Street businesses.

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OPINION

YouTube: A homeowner’s greatest tool I always wondered why it seemed like everyone’s father could diagnose a problem within the home, and more often than not, fix it himself. It baffled me.

Was there some kind of innate gene that allowed him to be handy with a saw and have technical data of home repair built in to his knowledge-base?

JOE PARKER After purchasing my home I Reporter joe@appenmediagroup.com realized it is not an innate gene, rather, it is actually owning a home that creates such knowledge. Things will go wrong — pipes will leak, drywall will crack, shelves will slump and outlets will stop supplying electricity — and it is up to you, the homeowner, to fix them.

Or in my case, attempt to fix them but only make the problem much, much worse.

But thanks to YouTube, I can research videos related to the problem and how to fix them, which is much better than my typical approach of hitting things with a hammer until they work or break completely (It’s always the latter). YouTube is an invaluable tool for a person like me, because without it my newly purchased home might be a pile of 2x4s and crumpled drywall.

There was a time when I used YouTube for entertainment. My “recommendations” were filled with music I enjoy, car videos, clips of sports and other things that piqued my interest. But that was before I became

But thanks to the YouTube professionals who take the time to teach the not-so mechanically inclined, I have been successful in some home repairs.

a homeowner. My YouTube recommendations are now filled with videos that might as well be called, “Home repair so easy that if you need to watch a video on how to do them, you should not, by law, be allowed to own a hammer.”

But thanks to the YouTube professionals who take the time to teach the not-so mechanically inclined, I have been successful in some home repairs.

I once took it upon myself to attempt to diagnose a toilet that had been running. Instead of watching YouTube videos on the problem, I decided to go ahead and spend six hours taking the entire toilet apart

trying to figure out what it could be. The only reason my toilet was running was a small seal that needed to be replaced. I took the entire toilet apart when I all I needed to do was take 30 seconds to replace the gasket.

I vowed from then on I would scour the endless videos on YouTube before I ever attempted to work on or repair anything within my home.

So far this approach has served me well, but it does have an unwanted side effect. Now, I am inundated with YouTube suggestions not only on how to repair things around the house, but also how to actually build them.

I fear this will lead to an endless cycle of me trying to build something and then having to fix everything I broke in the process. The joys of home ownership.

Falcon fans flying high this week Now many of our readers in the 75,000 homes we deliver to will not be the Atlanta Falcon fan I am. I get that. Many of our readers grew up Steelers fans or Cowboys fans or – God help them – Buffalo Bills fans.

I myself was a Packers fan as a kid growing up in south Georgia. I swore allegiance to Green HATCHER HURD Bay because my hometown high Executive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com school had the same team name, Packers.

That allegiance lasted for about 5 minutes after I learned the Atlanta Falcons would be flying over the state. Up to this time, most professional football fans in the South were Washington Redskin fans. That was simply because that was the team farthest south in the NFL. So, with a team in the state, I was hooked and have been since that day in 1965 when it was announced. Then the Braves came, and both teams played in Fulton County Stadium. It was a sandbox compared to the cathedrals of sport they build today, but here we were on national television.

Last year’s Falcons were deceptively bad. They raised expectations high going 5-0 and then 6-1, but they crashed and burned to finish 8-8. So yes, there is potential on the team, I told myself. When Coach

H. Hurd looked at what was wrong, he sagely said, quarterback Matt Ryan is running for his life on every play!

What a difference a year makes. Take Alex Mack for a start. For the uninformed or the indifferent, Alex Mack is the center. He snaps the ball to the quarterback. Traditionally, the center is also the unofficial quarterback of the offensive line. Mack is the linchpin

for the offensive line now.

Mack had toiled long, winning great appreciation but little else in far-off Cleveland. Mack brought not only All-Pro credentials to the Falcon O-line, he took the excitement out of the direct snap to the quarterback. Last year, getting the ball to the quarterback on first bounce was considered a successful exchange.

The pundits assailed Ryan as over the hill once we dropped Game 1 to the Tampa Bay Bucs. What a difference 16 weeks make. Now he is Milord Ryan, he of the Golden Arm and possible MVP who has led us to the brink of a conference championship and – dare mere mortals speak its name? – The Super Bowl.

Super Bowl – a kitsch name when first applied to that first game. It pitted the NFL’s Vince Lombardi and his invincible Green Bay Packers against the Kansas City Chiefs of that upstart American Football League. But the game has grown into its name and there is no other sports championship to compare (save perhaps soccer’s World Cup, but that is truly a world contest).

So here we are. One win away from Super Madness, the most overhyped game ever. And that’s just why I want to see those guys go there. Super Bowlbound. They carried on when no one believed early on.

Ryan was called a has-been. But the Falcons stayed the course and are flying high. I hope they fly a little longer.

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SCHOOLS

Alpharetta STEM campus begins to take shape Career pathways school set to open at old Milton High School in 2020

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - Fulton School officials outlined the aggressive schedule to open the STEM campus in downtown Alpharetta by 2020, recognizing the school is needed both for academic choice as well as enrollment relief in North Fulton.

During a presentation to the Fulton County School Board on Jan. 10, officials said the goal is to make sure everything is done correctly from the beginning to ensure the end product is viable.

“This is a new type of school with a different type of requirement, and spending time on the front end ensures we are getting results that meet the board and community expectations,” said Patrick Burke, deputy superintendent of Operations for Fulton Schools.

The school will be built on the site of the former Milton High School.

The building currently houses Inde-

What will the Alpharetta STEM campus offer?

The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) school will focus on a curriculum that places students on a career pathway to high-demand, highpaying jobs in information technology, health care sciences and engineering, say Fulton School officials.

During a presentation to the Fulton County Board of Education last spring, Yalanda Bell, executive director of Career and Technical Education, said the goal of the STEM campuses is to offer students a “relevant and applicable curriculum so that they leave our district with college and work-ready skills they can instantly use.”

The downtown Alpharetta school will open in 2020 on the former Milton High School site. A second STEM site in South Fulton will open the following year. pendence High School which will be relocated to make way for the STEM campus.

The Alpharetta site is one of two STEM campuses approved by voters last year as part of the continuation of the one-cent Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST).

Fulton officials said much of the

Bell said the district looked at three aspects for success: partnerships with business and industry, workforce trends data and student interest.

To determine the career fields where demand for workers is high and supply is low, the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce assisted in providing workforce trends in Fulton County.

The data shows the county has robust opportunities in health care sciences, primarily nursing, engineering and information technology. Data from ACT reports also showed high student interests in these fields.

The STEM schools will have a curriculum allowing students to transition directly into the workforce, receive industry certification credentials, and/ or obtain college credit while still in high

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Students will take all state-required core academic courses along with directed STEM classes, which will include biotechnology, nursing, premed, megatronics, robotics, information technology, networking and computer programming.

The move to include a STEM curriculum reverses a course the state has pushed for years which assumed all students would benefit from a “straight to college” pathway.

“Look at where we are now – we’ve done a 180, and the state and Fulton County have finally come up to the real world,” said Fulton School Board member Gail Dean.

conceptual work has already been done for the STEM schools, including assessing the needs and involving the community in the conversation.

“We’ve been [busy] looking at workforce needs in our community, identifying areas where we can make a difference and having an ongoing conversation with our community,” said

Rob Anderson, deputy superintendent of Academics for Fulton Schools. “We are not starting at square one.”

The next few months will be spent developing educational standards for the STEM campuses, building additional partnerships in the community,

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The school will be built on the site of the former Milton High School. The building currently houses Independence High School which will be relocated to make way for the STEM campus.

STEM:

Continued from Page 10 and engaging and recruiting students, teachers and leaders.

Burke said those conversations will include a wide range of topics, including what types of students will be drawn to the STEM concept, how many classrooms are needed to support the curriculum and talks with the “destination” schools the students may move onto after graduation.

Anderson said the project starts with filling a need.

“We want to provide our students with a rigorous and relevant school choice option with a STEM focus,” said Anderson.

Once education standards are drafted, the community will have the opportunity to review and comment on those standards.

Burke noted the goal is to have a final set of standards by April so planners can begin narrowing down and focusing the “industry pathways” offered at the school.

School board members from North Fulton say the school cannot open soon enough, with nearly every area high school at or above capacity. The Alpharetta STEM school is the only option for relief in the area through 2020.

“I would be very interested in the final recommendation for capacity,” said Fulton School Board member Katie Reeves, whose district includes Milton and Alpharetta. “I think all of our parents with kids in overcrowded schools are looking at this as the only solution in the next five years.”

Board President Linda McCain, who represents primarily Johns Creek, said the concept must be attractive to students.

“This is a [school] the kids must want to go to, because they are going to have to choose this,” said McCain, who noted marketing efforts must include

the middle school level.

The stakes are high for Fulton Schools to deliver a viable product. In 2007 the system opened The Connected Academy at the former Milton High School site as the first charter school in the state opened by a school system.

The school was marketed at the “disengaged learner” who was looking for options beyond the traditional high school.

The school closed quietly 18 months later, having never attracted more than 100 students and failing to create an identity.

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Durley said America faces old challenges today, historic challenges that have disenfranchised people. America finds itself in the grips of ignorance, frustration and fear. This is no time to panic, he said.

Instead, those who take up King’s vision must be courageous enough to speak the truth and foster communication between those with different views.

“Silence is forbidden,” he said. “It’s time to stand up.

“In order to communicate, we’ve got to understand each other,” he said.

“Once you get to understanding each other and communicate, you’ve got to respect each other, despite the differences we have.”

From communication and respect, trust will grow, he said.

Durley added that trouble will not last long, but King’s dream cannot move forward unless people are willing to challenge the system with voices grounded in their moral code.

They must understand, he said, that before he was tagged a “civil rights leader,” Martin Luther King was a husband, a father, an uncle and a brother.

Most importantly, though, Durley said, King was a preacher of the gospel.

It is that which gave King the fuel to continue his struggle for equality. His motivation up until his death was breaking down barriers and spreading love, he said.

And in that spirit, Durley proclaimed to the crowd: “We don’t need to be great again, we just need to be loving again.”

The celebration included remarks by Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle, who spoke on recognizing the milestones along the way.

As a marathon runner, the mayor said, it’s important to keep your focus on near-term goals and take comfort in the distance you’ve already covered.

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Keynote speaker the Rev. Dr. Gerald Durley told a crowd of close to 300 people at St. James United Methodist Church that Martin Luther King’s dream will wither without a renewed commitment from those who believe in freedom and equality.

“What I’ve learned about myself is that sometimes I give up,” he said.

Sometimes it just seems like it’s too far to go, he said.

“When I focus on how far I have to go, I quit,” Belle Isle said. “If I focus on the next marker, the next landmark, then I can keep going. Also, if I start thinking about how far I’ve come… there’s a lot of satisfaction in that.”

The recent events that have erupted over the past several years have challenged everyone’s hopes for racial equality and understanding. But this is not a time to quit or to rest, he said. “’Martin Luther King’s dream of what things would be and what things could be like, his vision … we’ll never get there’ cannot be the mantra in our minds,” Belle Isle said. This is not the time to get discouraged, he said.

“We’re not focusing on the next marker because we’re not realizing just how far we’ve come,” he said.

And with the theme of traveling distances on foot still ringing, following the service, about 100 of the attendants, including clergy, joined in the traditional two-mile march from the church to Alpharetta City Hall. The group was led in songs reminiscent of the Civil Rights movement.

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McGinnis Ferry widening plans draw large crowd Forsyth, Johns Creek, Alpharetta residents look for answers at open house about project

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmidagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Around 200 to 300 residents turned out Jan.10 at Lanier Technical College on Ronald Reagan Parkway for Forsyth County’s open house on the $42 million project to widen 4.6 miles of McGinnis Ferry Road.

Most of those who came to the informal “drop-in” meeting sponsored by Forsyth County were Johns Creek and Alpharetta residents joined by Forsyth homeowners whose subdivisions border the road and are affected by the project.

Many of the attendees were like Seven Oaks subdivision resident Mark Jones whose Johns Creek house backs up to McGinnis Ferry Road. Jones is concerned how much of his backyard will be affected by the widening, the proposed median and sidewalks.

“I want to find out how close the road will be and how much of my

McGinnis Ferry Road widening at a glance • 4.6 miles of McGinnis Ferry road to be widened from Union Hill Road in Alpharetta to Sargent Road in Johns Creek.

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• Preliminary engineering has begun for a four-lane road with a 20-foot raised median strip.

• A 16-foot wide urban shoulder along the north with a 10-foot wide multi-use path.

• A 12-foot wide urban shoulder along the south with a 5-foot wide sidewalk.

• $10 million has been set aside for purchase of rights of way.

• The project is not slated to start before late 2019.

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property they will have to take,” Jones said. “At one point they said they would have to take 25 feet. That would put the road on my deck. But as bad as it is for me, it’s worse for folks at The Vicarage subdivision. They have homes closer to the road than mine.”

Jones said he understands the need to widen the road, but sidewalks and a “fancy median” are going too far, he said.

“Just settle for the road and nothing else,” he said.

Seven Oaks has an additional problem others don’t have. There is a church cemetery on the Forsyth side that virtually precludes taking any more property on the north side of the road.

Kristine Torre is an affected resident on the Forsyth side and a real estate agent. She said she has seen a lot of homes going up for sale as people “just want to get out,” she said.

She said her main fight is to see that trees taken down for the right of way are replaced with mature trees.

“Our amenities including the pool would have no privacy from the road,” she said.

Larry Hanlon, another Seven Oaks resident said his home is not close to the construction, but he is concerned about increased volumes of traffic, including 18-wheelers, and the effect that could have on property owners throughout his subdivision.

Realtor Kami Pyvand said he expects home values in the affected subdivisions will fall by 20 percent. He said he is meeting with two attorneys to prepare for when construction begins.

While there was no formal presentation, county officials were present with maps of the project so residents could see just where their homes were in re-

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trol devices will be used to maintain traffic during construction and may require temporary lane closures.

Forsyth County is overseeing the design of the widening project with the Georgia DOT. The cities of John’s Creek and Alpharetta are also participating and providing review and comments on the design.

The Forsyth County Transportation Bond approved by voters in 2014 is providing $18.1 million for this project; GDOT has committed $10 million.

Alpharetta and Johns Creek are each participating to the tune of $5 million apiece even though the road is entirely in Forsyth (but not any right of way south of McGinnis.)

Johns Creek Public Works Director Tom Black was also at the meeting to provide what answers he could to city residents.

“East-west capacity will have to be increased to ease the gridlock. McGinnis has been chosen as an HATCHER HURD/HERALD arterial road to be widened,” Black said.

McGinnis Ferry Road resident Gloria Gayters, who McGinnis already exists, so this is the road that is also president of The Vicarage subdivision, asks GDOT will use. It has already been improved on questions of Jason McCook, program manager at Mothe Gwinnett side of the border, he noted. reland Altobelli & Associates, the firm engineering the Jason McCook, project manager for Moreland project for Forsyth County. Gayters and around 200 Altobelli & Associates which has the design conother residents affected by the widening of McGinnis tract with Forsyth County, said the project is still Ferry attended the drop-in meeting sponsored by the in its preliminary stage. That is why it is important county. to gather as much public input as they can.

“We will take every reasonable comment into consideration,” McCook said.

Gloria Gayters, president of The Vicarage HOA, lation to the new road. The proposed design includes came loaded with questions of McCook from her restwo lanes in each direction with 20-foot wide raised idents. median sidewalk/trails on both sides of the road.

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Mammoth Car Wash finds success old fashioned way Owner Jimmy Tester’s 20 years in business testament to getting it right – by hand HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Jimmy Tester has made his company Mammoth Car Wash a success one car at a time.

And he still does it the old-fashioned way – by hand.

“It’s the only way really to give the customer that ultimate satisfaction he or she is looking for,” Tester said. “For a lot of people, that car, that truck, that’s their baby and they want it treated right.”

Tester has three stores. Two are in Alpharetta: one on Old Milton Parkway, one literally around the corner on South Main Street. The third is a franchise on Holcomb Bridge and Spalding Drive in Roswell.

All of them offer 100 percent handwashed and hand-detailed service.

Tester raised some eyebrows when he began totally refurbishing his South Main store last month. It will be about 1,200 square feet with the lobby three times its former size.

It was his first Mammoth location, yet so near the car wash on Old Milton, many people wondered why not put the money into a totally new location?

“There are several reasons to keep that store where it is,” Tester said.

“First, I don’t want to give up that location on Main Street. It gives us so much exposure. Second, they complement each other.”

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Mammoth Car Wash & Detail Salon owner Jimmy Tester has found success giving each automobile the “Mammoth Touch.” Everything is done by hand with attention to detail.

Tester said his best customers like to baby their vehicles and come in once a month or even more frequently. What they don’t like is to wait.

“We have a free app you can download from our website and it gives you the wait time at each one. So if you’re in a hurry, you can have your choice of the store that has the shorter wait,” Tester said. “You can also make appointments for detailing packages with the app.

“It has been really popular with

my customers. And for us, it is just a way to serve folks better. It’s like our unlimited wash program. You pay one monthly fee and you can bring the vehicle in whenever you want.”

People also respond to the low-tech handwashing because they see the value it has over running the vehicle through a machine wash.

“It’s all about attention to detail.

And we pay our people better than anybody. So we have the best employees, a nice environment for them. Ultimately that is what keeps the quality high,” he said.

Another reason to keep the Main Street location, it was already zoned C-2 which allows a car wash. Those C-2 zonings are hard to come by, he said.

Tester should know. He tried to get a store in Johns Creek at the corner of Old Alabama Road and Jones Bridge Road, and while it had a lot of C-1 commercial, a car wash was not allowed.

Mayor Mike Bodker actually apologized for turning Tester down because his hand-washed business would have been a good fit.

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It was a good decision 20 years ago for Tester to make the move into the car wash business, he said. Tester was running a valet service for one of Atlanta’s most popular nightclubs, and business was great. But as a married man with his first child on the way, Tester was looking down the road a bit.

“I saw the statistics that most successful night clubs have a run of about seven years and then they start to fade.

The club where I ran the valet service was turning 7 years old.”

About that time a friend approached him about becoming a partner in the car wash business. Although he was making a good living where he was, Tester thought it was a good move longterm. A couple of years later he bought out his partner and has never looked back.

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Massive GM plant redevelopment back on track The massive redevelopment of the old GM plant in Doraville is back on track after it stalled last year due to a public infrastructure improvement shortfall of about $180 million. The GEOFF SMITH $2 billion-project Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com is expected to take from five to eight years to build out and will include more than 10 million square feet of office towers, apartments, stores and restaurants sitting along MARTA’s Gold Line.

The project was set to begin last summer when DeKalb County Schools Superintendent Stephen Green blocked the formation of a tax allocation district. The district would have provided the necessary $185 million in public infrastructure funding to go along with the $2 billion-private investment. To get around this, the developer, Integral Group LLC, worked with the City of Doraville to create the Assembly Community Improvement District, whose future revenues it can use to make bond payments to fund the public infrastructure improvements.

I have not been able to see exactly what the boundaries of this new district would be, but a typical community improvement district (CID) collects a tax of sorts from businesses located within its geographical boundaries, with those funds going toward improvements in the district. And apparently this new CID either isn’t at the mercy of the DeKalb Schools’ superintendent, or he is not opposed to it.

The project will give new life to the 165-acre GM site which has sat noticeably dormant along I-285 in Doraville. The plant opened in 1947 and closed in 2008.

The plant has been demolished,

been some rebuilding of homes in that area, most neighborhoods are ranchstyle homes in the $300,000-range.

Values could jump with the addition of this massive, urban development just up the road.

There has not been a lot of new redevelopment along Peachtree Industrial or Buford Highway in that area.

The roads are mostly aging industrial and office buildings with a number of car dealerships scattered in between.

The area could be ripe for the millennial market with moderately priced homes near a very walkable urban district and a MARTA station.

The project will give new life to the 165-acre GM site which has sat noticeably dormant along I-285 in Doraville.

The plant opened MARTA seeks more dollars, announces in 1947 and new projects According to the Atlanta Business closed in 2008.

and one component of the new development has already been completed. A 60,000-square-foot film and television studio is up and running. Filming has already begun there in what Integral’s CEO Egbert Perry says is the largest film for 2017.

Renderings of the new project show plenty of mixed-use with walkable streets connecting workers and residents to shops, restaurants and MARTA. Perry predicts the project will create up to 8,000 office, retail and light manufacturing jobs.

The project sits just north of the DeKalb-Peachtree Airport and will add a significant value to the homes in neighborhoods along Peachtree Industrial in Chamblee and Buford Highway (there are not a lot of residential neighborhoods in Doraville. At this time, Zillow shows 11 houses listed in the Doraville city limits). While there has

Chronicle, MARTA officials are working to try again to get voters in Fulton and DeKalb Counties to approve an increased sales tax to raise about $5.5 billion over the next several decades.

Projects that could be funded include the extension of the North line from Dunwoody to Alpharetta, extension of its rail line east along I-20, and bus rapid transit service along I-20.

MARTA announced it is moving ahead this year with projects inside Atlanta that include light rail construction along the Atlanta Beltline, $10 million in improvements to the MARTA station inside Hartsfield-Jackson airport, and adding a light rail line connecting southwest Atlanta to the Beltline and downtown.

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — For Ralph Skalleberg, entrepreneurship runs in his blood. And because of that, he runs his business, Skaltek America, a bit differently than others. But don’t call him the boss.

“We have no room for managers, but if you want to be a serSKALLEBERG vant we have room,” Skalleberg said. “Who has the right to be boss over someone else? We are responsible to make a better world. I had the chance to build this and wanted to build something fantastic.”

And build something fantastic he did. The company, founded in 1981, makes packaging machines for electric cable and has customers in 60

the right time to build. Then in April 2014, Skalleberg began designing the building, broke ground in January 2016 and moved in 11 months later.

Before occupying this space, the company was headquartered in Norcross.

But Skalleberg, who is a former semi-professional water skier, moved to Lake KATHLEEN STURGEON/HERALD Lanier in the The machine packages cables.

1990s. He knew he wanted to countries. It is a family-run business build close to Lake Lanier. and Skalleberg is second generation.

“Forsyth County is an interesting Additionally, the company is involved in county,” Skalleberg said. “I was in the fiber optics industry, telecommuniGwinnett County when it ‘took off.’ I cations and power grids. remember it well. Gwinnett County Skaltek bought the 38 acres it didn’t preserve a lot of greenspace. Peosits on 18 years ago for their recently ple were greedy and did whatever they opened American headquarters at 5601 could. I feel for the most part Forsyth Shiloh Road. But he was waiting for County has learned from Gwinnett

Three generations of Bill Rawlings’ family attended his installation as the new President of the Atlanta Realtors Association. From left are Bill Rawlings, his son Carter, his wife Audra, his daughter and his parents Judy and Bill Rawlings, Sr.

Atlanta Realtors Association names new president NORTH ATLANTA — Bill Rawlings, North Atlanta office managing broker and vice president of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty, has been elected as the 2017 President of the Atlanta Realtors Association.

County and is protecting the land.”

Playing off that mindset, the building itself has a lot of the company’s philosophies built into it, he said, including no walls in the office area.

“By tradition, people are forced to think in a hierarchic organization,” Skalleberg said. “The boss is at the top, and if something goes wrong, you typically push up [the chain of command] until you get somewhere. Then those guys are trying to push down. So you have a recycling of lack of responsibility. We take the pyramid and turn it upside down. You are supposed to see the individual as much as possible with full access. To get full access, you get rid of the walls.”

The space has plenty of natural light, and is clean with crisp colors and open spaces. While sitting in the office area, large windows show the manufacturing side of the company.

“In corporate America, people are treated like rats,” Skalleberg said. “We wanted people to have total access and for people to see exactly what’s going on in the manufacturing space. Those guys’ days and life quality go up be-

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BUSINESSBRIEFS The announcement was made at the annual meeting and installation ceremony held at the St. Regis Hotel in Buckhead.

Rawlings will lead the 7,000 member organization, the largest residential real estate association in Georgia.

“The Atlanta Realtors Association, founded in 1910, has been an instrumental factor in the growth of organized real estate in the State for over a century. It’s a great honor to serve this outstanding association of my real estate colleagues,” Rawlings said.

Rawlings’ North Atlanta office is located in Sanctuary Park and specializes in suburban areas, including Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming and Milton.

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Continued from Page 18 cause this company actually invests in them.”

The site backs up to wildlife, sometimes giving employees a look into nature with deer and a heron often seen out the windows.

“All answers are in nature, so we are close to nature,” Skalleberg said. “When you’re connected to nature you learn to behave. Atlanta is a master of destroying land. To be a good steward of the land is a key thing.”

But inside the walls, the space provides room for testing products, research development and assembly.

While Skaltek doesn’t actually make wire, just the machines that make the wire, they give their customers plenty of space to test out ideas.

“I trust good examples, but not leaders,” Skalleberg said. “We look at new governments coming in and the people are called public servants.

I don’t know how serving they are, it’s more self-serving. It’s dishonestly that I don’t care for. As we run this business, we have a chance to show a better way. It’s my desire, and it pays off.”

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Roswell gears up for Restaurant Week More than two dozen local restaurants to showcase culinary finest

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — It’s almost that time of year again for food lovers. Roswell Restaurant Week is fast approaching.

From Jan. 23-Feb. 1, Roswell Restaurant Week will showcase some of the city’s best culinary experiences and local favorites. A total of 26 restaurants will participate in this year’s event, once again put on by Roswell Inc. “Roswell Restaurant Week is one of our favorite times of the year,” said Steve Stroud, executive director of Roswell Inc. “Roswell has an incredibly strong and growing restaurant scene, and this event is a fun and exciting way to invite people from all across the region to experience the unique culinary treasures and dining experiences we have in our city.”

Throughout the week, guests are invited to choose from special chef-driven prix fixe menus at each of the partici-

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pating restaurants.

The prix fixe menus offer a full meal, complete with several courses, at a fixed price. Customers can choose, for example, from one of three appetizer, entrée and dessert options for one discounted price.

“If you see a restaurant you like, you can go there and order off that prix fixe menu to experience a variety of different dishes,” said Carisa Turner, communications and partnerships director for Roswell Inc. “The point, and what we really encourage the restaurants to do, is to not only showcase some of their signature favorites, but to also come up with some special items to feature during that week only – maybe something the chef has always wanted to try or a new dish that the restaurant wants to test out with their customers. It’s a good way to get some feedback and new menu items into the mix.”

There are foods to try out for every palate, with restaurant options ranging

everywhere from Italian and seafood to BBQ and pizza, and everything in between.

It’s an opportunity to not only enjoy some good food but support local businesses as well.

“This is the second time that Roswell Inc is presenting Roswell Restaurant week,” Turner said. “It was originally a grassroots idea, before Roswell Inc took it up, to have a week celebrating the restaurants in the city. It’s such a huge economic driver for the city.”

The week provides an opportunity for people all across metro Atlanta to try new restaurants and dishes that only Roswell can provide.

“Our restaurant scene has been growing over the past couple of years and we’re becoming known as a foodie destination around Atlanta,” Turner said. “We’re inviting everyone from around the region to come experience the culinary treasures we have here in Roswell.”

To see a full list of participating restaurants and their prix fixe menus, visit roswellrw.com.

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Roswell welcomes Co-Work with Us Business name: Co-Work with Us Owner: Stacey Scott About: Co-work with Us is an innovative alternative to the traditional office space or working from home. Independent workers and entrepreneurs can have a dedicated desk and locker along with access to conference rooms, a breakroom and other office amenities at a fraction of the price.

Co-work with Us allows you to work among other accomplished professionals without the distractions of working from home or in a coffee shop.

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She offers medical spa services such as microneedling, HydraFacials, vampire facelifts and skin tightening.

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ROSWELL RESTAURANT WEEK

Sample the best culinary experiences that Roswell’s restaurants have to offer. Enjoy a diverse selection of food from dozens of local restaurants that will all have special chef-driven prix fixe menus for one week only. See a full list of participating restaurants online. Restaurant week will span Jan. 23-Feb. 1 and will include local restaurants across Roswell. For more information, including menus and locations, visit roswellrw.com.

movie. This month’s movie is “Florence Foster Jenkins,” a biographical comedy-drama featuring Meryl Streep.

When: Wednesday, Jan. 25, 1 p.m.

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

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:

CAR SEAT CHECK

What: The Johns Creek Fire Department will demonstrate how to properly install vehicle child safety seats and make sure that it’s the correct seat for the child’s age and size.

When: Saturday, Jan. 21, 9 a.m.-noon Where: Fire Station 61, 10265 Medlock Bridge Parkway, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov or 678474-1641

is Scott Durham, who will share his story after breakfast.

When: Saturday, Jan. 21, 8 a.m.

Where: 5470 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming More info: 678-232-3239

AVALON ON ICE

What: Ice skate on the Rockefeller Center-sized ice skating rink in the plaza. Watch for theme nights and enjoy warm, tasty treats rink side.

Enjoy special events throughout the season and sign up for ice skating lessons.

When: Through Jan. 22, times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Cost: general admission starts at $18 More info: experienceavalon.com

OPEN HOUSE: KIMBALL BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT

YOUTH BASEBALL INJURY PREVENTION WORKSHOP

What: Attendees will learn tips to prevent sports related injuries, proper warm up techniques and age-appropriate pitching recommendations. Atlanta Braves manager, Brian Snitker will serve as keynote speaker.

When: Saturday, Jan. 21, 8 a.m.

Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek More info: emoryjohnscreek.com or 404-778-6268

DRUG AND ALCOHOL AWARENESS BREAKFAST

What: Harmony Grove Baptist Men’s Brotherhood will host their 13th Annual Drug & Alcohol Awareness Breakfast. This year’s guest speaker

What: Join City Council and the Transportation Team as they discuss the final designs for improvements to the section of Kimball Bridge Road, between North Point Parkway and Waters Road.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 24, 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: New Prospect Elementary School, 3055 Kimball Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

TOASTMASTERS SPEAKING CONTEST What: The Alpharetta Toastmasters Club will be conducting its annual International Speech and Table Topics Contest. Winners of this contest will represent the Club at the Area Contest. Anyone can attend.

When: Wednesday, Jan. 25, 7 p.m.

Where: Kroger, 12870 Highway 9, Alpharetta More info: alpharettaclub. toastmastersclub.org

MOVIES AT PARK PLACE

What: Join the group at Park Place each month for a free screening of a

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: GEORGE GRAY

What: Come see the works of lifetime artist and Johns Creek resident George Gray. Gray has spent over 40 years of photo retouching by hand.

When: Jan. 2-30, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell More info: behance.net/georgegray

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When: Jan. 5-Jan. 22, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $20 More info and tickets: get.org

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AUTREY MILL UNPLUGGED

What: Come hear Out of the Rain, a folk duo whose acoustic sound has been described as warm, eloquent and vivid. This is the first of the Autrey Mill Unplugged concert series for the year.

When: Saturday, Jan. 21, 7-10 p.m.

Where: Warsaw Church, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $20 More info and tickets: autreymill.org

S.T.E.A.M. TEAM

What: Five neighborhood friends join forces to form the S.T.E.A.M. Team and help a friend in need. This play focuses on project learning, anti-bullying, social change and education.

When: Saturday, Jan. 21, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $10 More info and tickets: get.org or 770641-1260 ext. 223

What: Explore the world of Turkish cooking and food with chefs from Alpharetta’s Istanbul Culture center.

There will be free samples to enjoy.

When: Saturday, Jan. 21, noon-1:30 p.m.

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

EXPLORING CHINESE CULTURE

What: Presented by Atlanta-Taipei Sister Cities Committee, learn about Lunar New Year as well as traditional tea ceremonies, calligraphy, and more.

Open to anyone ages 12 and up.

When: Saturday, Jan. 21, 3-5 p.m.

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

JAPANESE FOLK ARTIST HIROYA TSUKAMOTO

What: Hear Hiroya Tsukamoto has he takes the audience on an impressionistic journey of earthy, organic soundscapes to impart a mood of peace and tranquility.

When: Sunday, Jan. 22, 7:30-11 p.m.

Where: The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: $24 More info and tickets: thevelvetnote. com

“GREETINGS FRIEND YOUR KIND ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED”

What: When retired schoolteacher Rhonda Charles opens an email in her spam folder, the journey of a lifetime begins. This is the world premiere comedy from Atlanta playwright Topher Payne.

RINGLING BROS. CIRCUS STORY TIME

What: The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Ambassadors of Laughter will present a free circus story time, for ages 2-6, that will encourage children to read, discover, dream and learn.

When: Monday, Jan. 23, 10:30-11 a.m.

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

JANUARY ART PROJECT

What: Roswell mixed media artist, Sharon Crumbley will lead a free art workshop making a winter craft.

All materials will be provided, but reservations are required and limited

to 10.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 24, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org

CODING AT OCEE

What: Teenagers learn basics of Java, including basics of programming, conditions, loops and arrays at this free workshop. For grades five and up.

Registration is required and limited to the first 20.

When: Wednesday, Jan. 25, 6-7 p.m.

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

LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: The Friends of the Roswell Library will be selling books, DVDs and CDs. All proceeds will go directly to the library for materials and community programs.

When: Jan. 26-28, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Jan 29, 2-5:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross Street, Roswell More info: forl.net

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

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

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

NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

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GET OUTSIDE GEORGIA:

Learn to tie flies at Alpharetta Rec And now (as they say) for something a little different…something that just might help you enjoy the out-of-doors in an entirely new way.

Have I piqued your interest? I STEVE HUDSON hope so!

Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net Over the last few weeks in Get Outside Georgia, we’ve talked about fishing on several occasions. The fishing lure (get it?) has gotten even stronger over the last few days, thanks to that welcome run of warmer days that got fisherfolk far and wide thinking about getting out on the water.

Fly fishers, and that includes me, look forward to the first hint of warm weather. Sure, it may (and probably will) turn cold again. But that little spring-flavored teaser was all it took to encourage fly fishers to start checking out their gear…and (for many) to prompt ‘em to turn to their favorite vise.

Wait. What?

No, not vice with a “c.” Instead, I’m talking vise with an “s” – as in a “fly tying vise.”

Hmmm. I see that I’m already getting ahead of myself, but let me backtrack and explain (and I promise it’ll all come together). A fly tying vise is the tool that “fly tyers” use to hold the hook during the process of “tying” a fly. Fishing with flies that you created with your own hands is definitely a special thing, and there’s no doubt about it: creating your own flies is fun!

Now here’s the really good news.

From 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 28, Alpharetta’s Recreation and Parks Department will be offering a special three-hour “Introduction to Fly Tying” class. This class, which will be held at the Alpharetta Community Center at 175 Roswell Street, is a perfect opportunity for you to learn to make your own flies for fishing for trout, bass and other fish. It’s sure to be a great time!

Who’s the teacher?

Well…okay, I’m delighted to say it’s Yours Truly. I’ve been teaching folks to tie flies, as well as to fly fish, for years and years now, and leading workshops like this one is something that I truly enjoy doing. I don’t know who has the most fun – me as I teach folks to tie flies, or the participants in the class as they see new skills develop and handtied flies take shape.

This particular class is designed for adults and for youth (youth ages 14-17 must be accompanied by an adult). We will be creating flies for trout fishing as well as for bass and bream fishing.

But the fun won’t stop once our class is complete. The focus in this workshop will be on helping you learn basic tying skills so that you can continue enjoying fly tying for many years to come, and I hope that that’s exactly what everyone in the class will do.

What should you bring with you to the class? The good news is that you don’t have to bring a thing. All tools, supplies and instructional materials are provided for you to use during the class, and of course the flies that you tie are yours to keep.

Yes, it’s going to be a great time.

I hope to see you there, and I know you’ll have a tremendous amount of fun.

But the fun doesn’t stop once the

workshop is done. Indeed, the most fun will come after the class…when you catch that first fish on one the flies you created with your very own hands.

Now is a perfect time of year to explore the great hiking trails along the Chattahoochee River. Learn about these trails in Steve Hudson’s book “Hiking the Hooch”, a complete guide to the incredible hiking opportunities awaiting you within the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

Check out “Hiking the Hooch” at local outfitters, on Amazon or at chattahoocheemedia.com.

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Cambridge gives Pope a fight, fall short Pope downs Bears 56-52

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Cambridge got off to a fast start against region foe Pope but was unable to hang on for what would have been a crucial win.

The Bears (12-6, 7-3) are off to their best start in program history after getting solid production from underclassmen Kamar Robertson and David Banks as well as from seniors Jackson Boyea and Josh Leonce. But as the Bears looked to tie Pope for second in the Region 7-AAAAAA standings, a fast start fizzled into a back-and-forth contest between the teams, with the Greyhounds taking the eventual 56-52 win.

The loss to Pope was the Bears’ second of the season. The first was an 80-61 loss on Dec. 2. Head coach Chip Flemmer said though last Friday’s loss was tough, he was still pleased with most aspects of his team’s performance.

“We struggled in that game a month ago,” Flemmer said. “Tonight we came out guns blazing, but Pope is a good team, they are well coached and they always play their hearts out. We did a good job though.”

With guns blazing, the Bears’ opened a 12-6 lead in the first quarter, but Pope would respond with a 9-0 run late in the first quarter and early in the second to take its first lead of the game.

The lead would change hands multiple times, but Pope began to pull away in the third quarter due to strong rebounding, multiple missed shots, especially from beyond the arc, missed free throws and Cambridge turnovers. The Bears were just 8-15 on free throws in the loss and had 13 turnovers.

As Pope began to pour on steam, the Greyhounds opened a 7-point lead in the fourth and denied a late comeback attempt by the Bears.

Sophomore Kamar Robertson led the Bears in scoring with 16 points. He added seven rebounds and three steals. Fellow sophomore David Banks scored 15 with seven rebounds and a block.

Flemmer said his young team, which starts three sophomores and a junior, is making progress, but they still have much room for improvement, especially where turnovers are concerned.

“We have to take care of the ball. We make some unnecessary turnovers that are costing us. We have a bunch of sophomores out there and guys that don’t have the experience a veteran senior would have, but we are getting there, and we will keep working hard.”

Even with the region loss, Pope sits third in the region standings with seven region games remaining.

Cambridge is in the running for one of the top seeds in the region tournament, but coach Flemmer said a tough road to the tournament still lies ahead.

“In this region, anyone can beat anyone. It’s one of those regions where you better bring your A game every night, otherwise you are going to get beat. I think we can compete with any of those teams and I look forward to us hopefully making a run and hopefully doing some great things in the region tourJOE PARKER/HERALD nament.”

Sophomore Kamar Robertston led the Bears in scoring with 16 After Friday’s loss, the Bears bounced back to points in a 56-52 loss to Pope. defeat Walton on Saturday, 68-64, in overtime.

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MILTON, Ga. — After three and a half seasons, Milton basketball head coach Matt Kramer has stepped down.

According to athletic director Gary Sylvestri, Kramer stepped down due to “family reasons.” To replace Kramer are assistant coaches Sean Revels and Julian Barfield.

Kramer took over the Milton program in the 2013-14 season and was 62-40 overall. Last season, Kramer and the Eagles made a final four appearance, their first since the Eagles’ 201112 state championship.

Kramer also coached four Division I players currently playing at the collegiate level, including Sean O’Connell, Mo Lewis IV, Chris Lewis and Kyrin Galloway, and he coached current senior Alex O’Connell, a Duke-commit.

Sylvestri said he was understanding of Kramer’s decision to leave.

“He was great for the program,” Sylvestri said. “We went to the final four last year and we have so many athletes playing at the collegiate level. It’s a big loss, but we have nothing but respect for him for putting his family first. At the end of the day it’s all about the

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kids, and he chose to put his kids first and we commend him for that.”

Sean Revels, head coach for the Eagles’ JV team, will be named the head coach. Revels received the appointment because he holds an official capacity with Fulton County schools, while Barfield does not. However, Sylvestri said the coaching duties will be shared between the two and freshman coach Patrick Long. Long will take over JV head coaching duties.

Sylvestri said that a final decision on who to name the head coach will come after this season. He said in the meantime, the Eagles are still looking to win.

“We’re not looking to just get by,” he said. “We want to go out there and win and have a great season. Right now we are in the region hunt and we are excited about it. We have all gotten together here and are looking forward.”

Milton began the season 2-6 and struggled in non-region games.

The team is currently 3-0 in Region 5-AAAAAAA. The Eagles sit atop the region standings with seven region games remaining.

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Northview still leading the pack in Region 7-6A Roswell Youth

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Teams making final push for regular season title

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Still undefeated in region play, Northview leads the pack in the girls Region 7-AAAAAA standings as teams vie for the top seeds in the region tournament in the final two weeks of the regular season.

Northview enters this week after dominating Centennial and North Atlanta over the weekend to improve to 10-0 in region play.

The Lady Titans defeated Centennial 59-28 last Friday as senior Shannon Titus scored 31 points and surpassed the 1,000 points in her career. On Saturday, Northview got another lopsided win with an 87-25 thrashing of North Atlanta. Titus lead scoring with 30 points followed by Ashlee Austin with 25 and Maya Richards with 15.

Northview is off to its best start in school history and will be seeking its first region title. The Lady Titans have six region games remaining, including against Chattahoochee,

Girls Region 7-AAAAAA standings Northview (16-3, 10-0) Alpharetta (12-7, 8-2) Chattahoochee (11-3, 6-2) Johns Creek (12-6, 6-3) Pope (12-5, 5-4) Centennial (9-8, 3-6) Cambridge (8-10, 2-7) Dunwoody (7-10, 2-7) North Atlanta (3-12, 0-11)

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Shannon Titus has led the Northview Lady Titans to a 10-0 record in region play. She surpassed 1,000 career points last week.

Johns Creek and Alpharetta, the three teams behind Northview in the region standings.

Alpharetta has the most realistic shot of overtaking the Lady Titans in the region standings if the Lady Titans falter. The Lady Raiders (12-7, 8-2) are off to their best start since the 2012-13 season under second year head coach David Walden. So far this season, the Raiders have already surpassed their win total for the prior two seasons combined.

Alpharetta will wrap up its regular season by hosting Northview on Jan. 31. The Lady Raiders lost a heartbreaker to the Lady Titans, 42-41, in the teams’ Jan. 5 meeting.

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Under first year head coach Kirk Call, Johns Creek looks poised to have its first winning season in program history. Led by senior shooting guard Sydney Tanguilig, the Lady Gladiators (12-6, 6-3) suffered a 42-35 loss to Alpharetta last Friday to drop Johns Creek a half game behind Chattahoochee for third in the region standings.

The Lady Gladiators will face Chattahoochee and Northview on the road in their final seven games of the regular season.

ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell Youth Theater invites young and old to fly away to Neverland with Peter and the Darling children in its adaptation of Disney’s “Peter Pan JR.,” at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center Jan. 27 and 28.

“Peter Pan JR.” is a modern version of the timeless tale about a boy who wouldn’t grow up. Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars to Neverland. Their journey introduces them to the Lost Boys, Mermaids, Indians, and even the infamous pirate, Captain Hook.

“Peter Pan JR.” is the perfect show for the child in all of us who dreamed of soaring high and never growing up.

Roswell Youth Theater is a program of the Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs Department and produces one musical and one play each year. RYT productions are open to youths ages 7 to 18 who are selected by audition.

For more information about RYT or “Peter Pan JR.,” please contact Leslie Kelley at lkelley@roswellgov.com or 770-641-3987.

If you go What: RYT’s Peter Pan Jr. When: Friday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m.; Saturday Jan 28 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Where: The Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St. Cost: General Admission tickets $13/50 can be purchased at roswellgov.com/PeterPan

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Cambridge softball sweeps awards Keara Napoli named 6A Player of the Year

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com

Cambridge’s Keara Napoli was named the Class 6A Player of the Year by the Georgia Dugout Club.

MILTON, Ga. — After sweeping the Class 6A state championship, Cambridge softball swept awards for Class 6A. Anna McDaniel was named Coach of the Year, Dylan Reichenberg was named Assistant of the Year, and Keara Napoli was named Player of the Year by the Georgia Dugout Club.

Napoli led the Bears’ stingy defense from the mound. The Bears allowed just 37 runs in 36 games. Napoli said she is excited to be named Player of the Year, but that she owes the credit to her team.

“This has been incredibly special,” she said. “I have been with this team since middle school and they are the people that helped me to become a better player and a better person.”

“The experience of winning the state championship was fantastic, as was winning player of the year, but it was something that could not have been done without all the parents, the students and my teammates. I truly owe

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this award to them. as they were always behind me making great plays and picking me up when I needed it.”

Napoli, a Georgia commit, also gave credit to the coaching staff who also took home awards.

“We could not have had this season without coach Richenberg or coach McDaniel. They did so many things behind the scenes to Left to right: Cragon Daugherty, Caitlin Still, Anna allow us to have this McDaniel, Dylan Reichenburg. McDaniel was named successful season. I get Coach of the Year, Reichenburg Assistant of the Year to share that award with for Class 6A. them and that means so much to me. They did so much that contributed to what we were program’s first state championship this able to accomplish on the field.” season.

Assistant Coach Richenberg joined She said winning the state title, the softball program this season, and as well as sweeping the 6A awards, is according to McDaniel, was exemplary made even more impressive by the proin his role as an assistant. gram’s minimal years of competition.

Anna McDaniel, who has been with “I have been with these girls for the Cambridge coaching staff since the four years, so it was nice to see them program’s creation four years ago, led accomplish their dream as well as the Bears to a 34-1 season, a Region the dream for the softball program,” 7-AAAAAA championship and the McDaniel said.

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Invitation to Bid Right of Way Maintenance Services ITB NUMBER 17-PW03 Sealed Bid Due Date: February 21, 2017 2:00PM Local Time Milton City Hall To be publicly opened approximately 2:05PM in the Courthouse The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

The City of Milton is requesting submittals from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed bids for Right of Way Maintenance Services will be posted on the following websites the week of January 19, 2017. http://www.cityofmiltonga.us or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp

CITY OF MILTON NOTICE OF OPENING AND CLOSING DATES FOR CANDIDATES TO QUALIFY FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 7, 2017 Any qualified elector desiring to run for one of the four (4) City Council positions, namely: Mayor; Council Member District 1/Post 1; Council Member District 2/Post 1; or Councilmember District 3/Post 1 for election on November 7, 2017, must file for candidacy for the desired position with the City Clerk, at City Hall located at 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, Georgia 30004 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, during the period of August 21 through August 25, 2017. Qualifying fee for candidacy is as follows: For Mayor: For City Council: City Clerk Sudie AM Gordon

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The suspects allegedly took two boxes of jewelry, worth $600 total, from a bedroom closet.

One suspect was wearing a dark hoodie and the other a white hoodie.

2 generators stolen from construction sites CITY OF MILTON PUBLIC NOTICE PH-17-AB-01 PLACE 13000 Deerfield Pkwy Bldg 100 Ste 107E Milton, GA 30004 DATE & TIME 1/30/17 6:00 PM PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Wine, Malt Beverages and Distilled Spirits APPLICANT Erkal LLC. dba Manhattan Pizza & Grille 5230 Windward Pkwy Ste 105 Milton, Georgia 30004 Jack Erkal 912-674-4925

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Two local construction companies reported Jan. 3 that someone had stolen generators.

Police responded to a burglary call at a construction site on Findley Road, where a representative of one of the companies working there said that their $1,000 generator had gone missing.

The generator, which was rented from Home Depot, had been secured and chained on site Dec. 31. When the representative returned Jan. 3, however, the tool box showed signs of tampering, the locks were damaged and the generator was missing. A similar theft was reported nearby by a separate construction company. Their generator also went missing between Dec. 30 and Jan. 3 after being secured over the weekend.

The cable that had secured the generator had been cut.

Man’s stolen info used in car buying attempt MILTON, Ga. — A man reported Jan. 10 that he was contacted several times about insurance agencies regarding quotes for a car that someone was attempting to purchase with his information. The man said he first realized his identity had been compromised when he received multiple phone calls from different insurance agencies regarding quotes for a 2012 Mercedes Benz that someone had tried to buy using his information. The man confirmed that his name, address, email address, phone number and date of birth had been used with at least three agencies.

He said he was not sure if his Social Security number was used or if the car had been successfully purchased.

The man was advised to monitor his accounts for any fraudulent charges and to contact both his bank and credit bureaus to tell them that his information had been compromised.

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Angels Among Us Pet Rescue presents annual gala ATLANTA — Local nonprofit Angels Among Us Pet Rescue has announced its third annual Gala to be held Feb. 18 at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead. “For The Love of Paws” will feature celebrity entertainer and Star 94.1 Jeff and Jen morning show host Jeff Dauler, with music from the Celebrity All Star Band.

The Celebrity All Stars feature members formerly playing for Earth Wind & Fire, Bette Midler, Janet Jackson and Kenny Loggins.

Kroger has joined Angels Rescue for the first year as a Diamond Sponsor.

Other sponsors include BluePearl Veterinary Partners and WhyDoesMyDog. com.

Chairman of the Board, Jeff Howard and founding member LuAnn Farrell will give opening remarks on the history and vision of Angels Among Us Pet Rescue.

The Gala will also celebrate some of Angel’s most notable dogs with amazing rescue stories from 2016, including Bravery, the dog who lost a leg and was left abandoned on the side of the road, Ramiel who survived massive infections, and Marx, their 12,000th rescue.

All of them are healthy today, thanks to the work of over 700 Angels volunteers, fosters and veterinary partners from around Atlanta.

For a modern spin on a vintage Gala

The gala will celebrate dogs such as Marx who were rescued by the nonprofit. tradition, Angels Rescue will showcase their silent auction items through mobile app and online checkout services.

Tickets for Gala are on sale now for $150 at AngelsRescue.org/gala For Event information contact Jackie Fuller, Event Director at jackie@angelsrescue.org.

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DEATH NOTICES Dominic Anthony Accetta, 81, of Cumming, passed away January 6, 2017.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Matthew Kenneth Bass, 44, of Cumming, passed away January 2, 2017.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

James Burnham III, of Roswell, passed away January 9, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Zeboim Christopher-DeSales Chastain, of Cumming, passed away January 1, 2017. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Patricia Sue Cook, 69, of Cumming, passed away January 10, 2017.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Stephen Morley, 55, of Alpharetta, passed away January 7, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Greg Thomson, of Alpharetta, passed away January 3, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Addie Mae Peek, of Roswell, passed away January 5, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Albert Neal Whigham, 73, of Alpharetta, passed away January 6, 2017.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Joseph Herbig, of Alpharetta, passed away January 7, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Richard Yokom, of Roswell, passed away January 3, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Marcus James Holtzclaw, 84, of Forsyth County, passed away January 6, 2017.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

William Kirk, Sr., of Roswell, passed away January 8, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Dorothy Stafford, of Alpharetta, passed away January 9, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

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