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Search warrant leads to arrest of family By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Officers exercising a search warrant at a local home found multiple types of drugs and arrested three family members. John Christopher Coleman, 52, Holly Jean Coleman, 50, and their son John Cooper Colman, 18, were arrested Jan. 23 after the Johns Creek-AlpharettaForsyth Drug Task Force executed a drug search warrant at a home on Dartmoor Lane in south Forsyth County. Only John Cooper was given a bond which was set at $51,115. Once the search warrant was executed, detectives with the task force

found marijuana, cocaine, THC wax, THC E-Liquid cartridges, schedule I narcotics and drug-related object inside of the home. Police also seized $4,872 during the operation. John Christopher was arrested for: • Possession of marijuana more than an ounce • Possession of marijuana with the intent to sell • Possession of drug related objects • Possession of schedule I with the intent (THC wax) • Possession of schedule I with the intent (THC E-Liquid cartridges) Holly Jean was arrested for:

• Possession of cocaine with the intent to sell • Possession of marijuana less than an ounce • Possession of MDMA schedule I John Cooper was arrested for: • Possession of marijuana more than an ounce • Possession of marijuana with the intent to sell • Possession of drug related objects • Possession of schedule I with the intent to sell (THC wax) • Possession of schedule I with the intent to sell (THC E-Liquid cartridges) All charges are felonies in Georgia.

Alpharetta detective dismissed for mishandling evidence ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta Police detective was fired after an internal affairs investigation found he “grossly mishandled evidence in a nefarious manner” while executing a search warrant on Oct. 3, 2017. Detective Shawn Chapman was also “not truthful” about the incident, according to the investigation. The incident stemmed from a joint narcotics operation on a home in Cumming between Alpharetta detectives and the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office During the investigation, Chapman exited a bathroom in the home with $4,000 in cash, evidence seized in the raid. Chapman had taken the cash from a nightstand in the home and texted his superior that he needed to use the bathroom. The text did not state anything about the money. According to the investigation, he was in the bathroom for approximately 25 minutes. During the internal affairs investigation, Chapman said he took the cash into the bathroom because he wanted to impress his lieutenant with the discovery. However, the money had already been found by another detective and photographed.

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Two laptops stolen from Apple Store ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A suspected thief made off with two Apple laptops during business hours at the Apple store in Avalon, stowing the computers in luggage bags. The suspect entered the store at 6:15 p.m. Jan. 12 and sat in front of the computers. After a few minutes had passed, he placed a laptop in his book bag and put the bag under the counter. Sitting in the same seat, the man pulled over another laptop and placed it in front

Other detectives later realized the money was missing and spoke loudly in the room adjacent to the bathroom about it being missing. According to the investigation, Chapman was not honest about being unable to hear the officers “yelling about the missing money” while in the bathroom. After exiting the bathroom, Chapman said the toilet was not working and clothing was inside the tank. However, the investigation CHAPMAN found that another detective had used the toilet earlier and there were no clothes in the tank and that the toilet worked properly. The pants in the tank were “partially dry” which was inconsistent with being inside the tank. Chapman was found in violation of four codes of conduct, including interfering with a case, collecting evidence improperly, handling evidence before the entire scene is analyzed and making false or untruthful statements to an internal affairs investigator. – Joe Parker

of him. The suspect again waited a few minutes before putting the second computer in his book bag. The suspect, identified as a black male between 30-35 years old with a light black beard, then walked out of the store. The two laptops are valued at $2,298.

Woman struck by car following confrontation ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A woman confronted an unknown man in her car and was later struck by his vehicle as he attempted to flee the area. On Jan. 25, the woman was leaving the Little Caesars location on Windward Parkway when she observed a 20-year old man exiting her vehicle. She noticed her cell phone was missing from the car and confronted

the man as he walked to the restaurant. The victim demanded her items back and the man apologized and gave her the phone and her credit card. After the woman said she was calling the police, the man began running to his vehicle. As he attempted to leave, the woman photographed the suspect’s license plate. She was taking the photo when the suspect’s car struck her. She was able to remain on her feet. Police tracked down the suspect through his license plate number and were able to confirm the woman’s story through a witness and Kroger surveillance footage. The suspect was charged with aggravated assault and entering an automobile with intent to commit theft. The suspect’s father brought the suspect to the Alpharetta Detention Center the next day and he was arrested.

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Milton changes budget procedure in response to tax assessments Council also votes to defer potential sewer extension By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — In the wake of the 2017 property tax assessment uproar, Milton city officials voted unanimously Monday to change the way they draw up the budget. Since the city’s inception, Milton has accounted for property taxes, its largest source of revenue, at the end of its Sept. 30 fiscal year. But with Fulton’s late submissions of tax bills in 2010 and last year, the city has decided it will change its budget procedure for the first time. Instead of waiting for Fulton County to issue tax statements, Milton will now apply its tax revenues to the next fiscal year. This means that 2018 property taxes will become revenues for fiscal year 2019. “This allows us to get the revenues before we spend the money,” said Milton Treasurer Stacey Inglis. “It’s more than just a journal entry or something like that, it’s effective planning for the future. You can adjust expenditures based on the funds you have.”

The adjustment will have a significant impact on the city’s projected revenues this year, which are projected to be down over $5 million in property taxes. The city will have to dip into its fund balance to account for the shortfall. However, Inglis said that there will not be interruptions of service for residents, though it will result in a delay for some maintenance and operations initiatives that affect the budget. Those initiatives, such as updated computers for police cruisers and a new archival system for the city’s records, will be put on the backburner to allow the city to use funds in other ways. This delay will allow the city to run on its limited capital. “We’ve built up a good fund balance over the years and have been pretty conservative with that,” Inglis said. The delayed assessments of 2017 provided the “perfect opportunity” for the change which will “mitigate the future risk” of potential future interruptions according to a report by city staff. In other action Monday night, the council deferred a request by Carson

Holdings to extend sewer service to four land lots bordering The Manor subdivision on Hamby Road. The request included Forsyth County provide the service through an intergovernmental agreement between Forsyth and Fulton in 2006. The council chose to delay the item due to an abundance of legal questions that were presented with no guidance from City Attorney, Ken Jarrard, who also serves as Forsyth County Attorney and has recused himself from discussions. The city had previously hired outside legal counsel, Richard Carothers, but his letter regarding the feasibility of the request didn’t address an issue brought up by former Milton Councilwoman Julie Zahner Bailey during public comment at the meeting. Bailey said that when permits were granted for The Manor at the Aug. 11, 2008 council meeting, a condition was agreed upon that the motion would only apply to the subdivision as presented that day. Another condition stated, “Sewer service shall be prohibited for any new lots that are platted or acquired as a part of the expansion of The Manor within the city of Milton.”

It’s more than just a journal entry or something like that, it’s effective planning for the future. You can adjust expenditures based on the funds you have.” STACEY INGLIS Milton Treasurer These conditions are confirmed by the city’s minutes from that meeting. City Manager Steve Krokoff said he was not sure whether the city’s outside council was aware of these terms. With this information, as well as questions regarding Carson Developments’ plans for the four land lots, the council chose to defer the matter to the Feb. 21 meeting.

Residents, builders settle development dispute Parties reach ‘fair deal’ over Crabapple site By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — A local developer and Alpharetta residents along the Milton border have settled an eight-month dispute over a proposed development in Downtown Crabapple. Developer Rob Beecham, owners Friends of Silos and Alpharetta Families Enforcing Fair Zoning, comprised of four residents of the Westminster subdivision, have come to terms on the proposed commercial development at 12455 Broadwell Road. The decision to settle comes after the residents threatened legal action if the City of Milton did not overturn its approval of the development through the Board of Zoning Appeals. The settlement was approved by the City Council at Monday’s meeting. “It’s fair to all parties,” said Roger Bauer, a resident of Westminster who spearheaded efforts to contest the city’s approval of the development. “It is still a building that is predominantly commercial right next to us, but the

settlement helps to mitigate some of the impact and provide other safeguards.” Property owner Eric Richards was also pleased with the outcome. “I think this is a win for us, the developers and the residents,” he said. Perhaps the most critical concession in the agreement dealt with the buffer between the development and the multiple properties it bordered. As originally proposed, there would be no buffer between the properties. City staff had earlier argued that buffers inhibit a walkable district, a point of emphasis in the development of the Crabapple form-based code. The two sides came to an agreement that a 40-foot long, “heavily landscaped” buffer would separate the properties and the builder would erect and maintain a six-foot tall fence adjacent to three neighboring properties. The city also worked with the developer to allow the buildings to be placed farther back on the property, Richards said. Milton staff allowed Friends of Silos to erase what Richards called a “road to nowhere” for future connectivity. That move allowed an additional 50-feet of setback.

I think this is a win for us, the developers and the residents.” ERIC RICHARDS Property owner “The only reason that was possible was because of the great effort by the City of Milton,” Richards said. The groups also settled on the proposed trash facilities. Instead of a dumpster, the site will utilize 96-gallon trash cans. Bauer said this was a major concession because the dumpster would have been placed just 12 feet beyond his property line under the original proposal. The city also permitted a variance to reduce the number of stalls from 86 to 51, and Friends of Silos have given assurance they will not enter into an offsite parking arrangement to service other businesses. That includes potential valet services that the city considered when developing the Downtown Crabapple Placemaking Plan last year. The site will include two buildings. A mixed-use structure with retail and

residential space will occupy an approximately 10,000 square foot facility while CrossFit Silos new location will reside in a 6,500-square-foot building. The settlement ends the long dispute over the development, which was conceptually approved last summer. “It’s a sigh of relief,” Bauer said. “It’s been a long journey. I learned a tremendous amount and met a lot of great people.” Richards said that five years from now, the residents in question will be very glad that Milton city staff guided the development and that it will be a great site in the city’s overlay. Westminster occupants originally came forward to the city after the site was approved, speaking out against it at multiple City Council meetings. The city enacted a moratorium on properties adjacent to other cities, but concluded that the CrossFit Silos property was already approved and was not included in the moratorium. Bauer and his fellow residents applied for an appeal to reverse the approval of the site and threatened to file suit with the Fulton County Superior Court if the city did not overturn its decision with the Board of Zoning Appeals in December.

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Fulton Schools schedules makeup District to introduce digital learning day as part of schedule By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Students in the Fulton County School System were in class just four days between Dec. 22 and Jan. 22, limited by planned breaks, inclement weather, and traffic concerns ahead of a national championship football game. So far this school year, eight school days have been cancelled because of weather-related issues; five in January alone. Last week, Fulton County officials said March 9 and 12 will be makeup days for recent school closings. Earlier this year Feb. 16 was designated a makeup day for three days lost during Hurricane Irma in September. March 9 is currently slated as a Teacher Work Day, and the day will be spent piloting a digital learning day for students who will work on assignments and “attend” school from home.

The other three days will not be made up, relieving many parents concerned that Spring Break and President’s Day could be targets. “Instructional time is important for our students as we head into second semester,” ROSE said Fulton Superintendent Jeff Rose. “This plan allows students more instructional time while being sensitive to family schedules.” He explained Fulton Schools’ status as a charter system also allows it to determine its own plan for snow days. “We value instructional time [and] are committed to using it wisely, but due to the flexibility given to us by our district’s charter status, we will not make up all of the time lost,” said Rose. Additionally, the district added 10 minutes to each school day in 2009 when it shortened the school year for budgetary reasons in lieu of staff furloughs. Those minutes were never removed from the day, even after the budget crisis ended, resulting in instructional time that now exceeds the state’s requirement for the school year.

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A plan for digital learning Fulton County was not alone in losing school days in January, joining several other metro districts held hostage by snow and ice that lasted for days on end. But unlike other school systems, including Forsyth and Gwinnett, no system plan for continued learning was in place for Fulton students. It was left in the hands of teachers and committed parents to keep students busy with schoolwork during the shutdown. That will change moving forward. Fulton School officials say they will use the digital learning day on March 9 to develop a plan for future events. Students will work from home using school-issued devices or through their home technology. “This pilot will allow us to collect important feedback we can use for possible digital learning days during future weather events where it is necessary to close schools,” Rose said. Many parents have taken to social media asking why such a plan was not already in place, given that all middle and high school students currently have school-issued personal devices –

some for a number of years. “Just about every child in middle and high school has a school issued [device],” wrote one parent on the Fulton Facebook page. “There’s no reason why instruction cannot continue online.” Many parents urged Fulton to look at the program implemented by Forsyth County School System five years ago to continue learning when school is cancelled. During the infamous “Snowpocalypse” event in February 2014 which shuttered schools for days, learning shut down in Fulton but continued in Forsyth schools. While the issue was discussed in Fulton Schools at the time, a strategy was never advanced. A Fulton Schools spokesperson acknowledged the district has been discussing digital learning days for “a while,” but decided to wait until all devices were deployed. “Over the past several years, devices have been rolled out in school cohorts to allow us to learn and make adjustments in the process rather than issue all of them at once,” said Donna Lowry, communications director for Fulton Schools.

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have them this school year. Technology has been a key focus for Fulton Schools for years. In 2012, voters passed SPLOST 4 approving nearly $200 million for technology upgrades and enhancements for the “21stst Century Classroom.” In 2013, the Mobile Learning initiative for Fulton Schools was rolled out, funded by the one-cent sales tax, with the goal to “allow learning and teaching to take place beyond the traditional classroom setting.” Five years later, that idea is just being put into place, linking students from home to school through the March 9 digital learning day. Lowry noted the information gained on March 9 will make digital learning a “viable option in the future.” “As a system, we want to ensure that all teachers, students and families have the support that they need to be successful in a digital learning day environment,” Lowry said. “By using March 9 as a pilot, we will be able to collect important information regarding both the ability for our students to engage in this environment, what works well, and what needs to be improved.”

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Senior housing development considered in Crabapple Condominiums slated for Charlotte Drive extension By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Residents came ready to fight a proposed apartment complex in Downtown Crabapple at the Jan. 23 community zoning information meeting, but their concerns were quelled when they discovered the development did not include apartments. The proposed development actually calls for condominiums, but due to language in the city’s codes, the application still lists the proposal as apartments. After breathing a sigh of relief, neighboring residents got a chance to discover more about the Beecham Group development. Strawberry Fields is proposed along the Charlotte Drive extension on the east side of Birmingham Highway. The application calls for 42 condominium units on 4.37 acres limited to residents of 55 years or older as well as commercial space. The luxury units will be targeted to those looking to downsize while wanting to live a walkable community, according to the application. The site will include a landscaped park, fitness

center and a community center for residents working from home. The commercial building could include retail or restaurant space on the lower floor with office or residential on the second. Steve Beecham of Beecham Group said the retail space will be determined by demand. “It’s a lot easier to sell a restaurant space when you have 130 people that can walk to the restaurant,” he said. The complex will “generally employ mill architecture” similar to buildings developed along Crabapple Road nearby, the application said. There will likely be two entrances on Birmingham Highway and a gated entrance on Charlotte Drive. The development will require a variance to delete the required 300-cubic feet of separate contiguous storage space for each unit. A special-use permit for senior housing will also be necessary for the project to move forward as proposed. The proposal is scheduled to go before the Design Review Board on Feb. 6 and the Planning Commission on Feb. 28. Barring any delays or alterations to the plan, it will go before the City Council in mid-March.

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Builder seeks rezoning Citizen journalist for self-storage facility appeals conviction By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Plans for a proposed self-storage facility along Webb Road were presented to residents at a community zoning informational meeting on Jan. 23, the initial juncture for the building and its required rezoning. As presented, the site must be rezoned to a higher density, mixed-use designation under the Deerfield form-based code. The applicant, Alpharetta-based Piedmont Atlanta Capital, presented plans for a 105,000-square foot facility near the intersection of Webb Road and Ga. 9 adjacent to Brickmont Assisted Living of Milton. The site’s current zoning allows up to a 67,000-square foot storage building by right. However, Piedmont said its facility does not need the amount of parking a retail or office space would require, and that storage is “looped in” with these other uses. “Our conjecture is we think the number of required parking spaces is based on a retail or office project,” said Craig Harper of Piedmont. “We don’t

have a need for the parking. Eight or nine spaces would be plenty for us.” The rezoning would allow the facility to reach the applicants’ desired density. Piedmont’s design calls for a threestory building with a basement. Customers would enter from Webb Road and proceed to a loading area on the rear of the building. The firm presented multiple renderings at the CZIM meeting and said they aim to give the building a residential look that would correspond with the facades of Brickmont and the townhomes across the street. “All storage will be interior and there will be no roll-up doors,” Harper said. The site would be an asset to Milton because the demand for storage facilities has outpaced the supply, Harper said. “There has been a lot of growth over the last 10-12 years and there really hasn’t been a lot of self-storage opportunities until recently,” he said. Piedmont recently opened a storage facility in Johns Creek. The application is set to go before the Design Review Board on Feb. 6.

DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. — Citizen journalist and Roswell resident Nydia Tisdale has filed an appeal of her misdemeanor obstruction conviction stemming from a 2014 clash in Dawson County. Tisdale was sentenced Dec. 18, 2017 to a year-long probation, 40 hours of community service and a $1,000 fine. She filed an appeal Jan. 8. While video recording an advertised and open to the public campaign rally at Burt’s Pumpkin Farm in Dawsonville in August 2014, Tisdale was arrested. Tisdale was asked to stop recording by Clint Bearden, attorney, magistrate judge and nominee for the Superior Court in the Northeastern Judicial Circuit, she said. When she refused, former Dawson County Sheriff’s Capt. Tony Wooten then tried to escort her off the property. She then allegedly kicked and fought with the officer, which resulted in the charges against her. She claims she didn’t know who Wooten was at the time. Wooten said he had, in fact, identified himself to Tisdale and decided to arrest her after

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Business growth surging in Forsyth County to consider ordinance for economic development plan

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County is taking a look at its economic development strategy in order to garner more business after a successful 2017. At a County Commission work session Jan. 23, James McCoy, president of the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, said the board initially met with members of the chamber last year to create a plan that aligns with the county’s comprehensive plan. That strategic plan is underway, he said, and more information should be available for the board in March. Last year, the commission approved $120,000 toward an economic development plan run by the chamber. The goals for the plan included shorter work commutes, reduced traffic congestion, better quality of life and renewed efforts for commercial growth. Nearly 12 years ago, the chamber started an economic development department to help reverse the trend of the shrinking commercial portion of the tax digest. And since the surge plan was formed last year, things have been looking up according to McCoy because the county had its best year.

There were 27 economic development announcements, 1,400 new jobs and about $160 million in new capital investment, he said. “That puts us a little bit ahead of schedule for where we thought we’d be with the surge plan,” McCoy said. “That’s a great thing going into 2018 barring any unforeseen national issues. We should see that continue to grow and prosper and have a better year in 2018 than 2017, which is saying a lot.” Next, a proposed economic development ordinance will go to public hearing in the near future. The existing incentive county policy is almost a decade old and needed revisions, McCoy said. The proposed policy seeks to offer inducements for targeted businesses, such as reducing development impact fees, abridged fees for development permits and lowered application fees for rezoning requests. A targeted business would be a preferred business or industry type, as identified by the economic development strategic plan or a special impact project identified by the county manager. The board would be charged with selecting those specific companies and establish the minimum criteria for eligibility for inducements for each industry including the minimum number of jobs created, salary and the fiscal impact. To be eligible, the targeted businesses must be located in a designated area, meet the fiscal impact requirements and potentially receive a funding commitment from the state upon the business’ relocation or expansion within the state.

ALPHARETTA – The Alpharetta Business Association has named Tom Martin and Jim Tardif to its board of directors. Their terms run for three years. “Each of our new board members bring years of business experience to the table,” said ABA President John Ray. “It’s important to our members that we TARDIF provide outstanding leadership and both Tom and Jim are great additions to the board.” Martin is a CPA and has been president and CEO of Proactive Payroll since 2011. Proactive Payroll offers services payroll processing services to small businesses up to 100 employees. “I am honored and excited to be a new board member of the MARTIN Alpharetta Business Association,” Martin said. “The ABA has been instrumental in growing my business, I hope to be a valuable member of its board to contribute to the ABA’s goals.” Tardif is the owner of Signs of Significance and Apex Signs & Graphics. Both companies offer all types of signage from commercial outdoor signage to indoor signs, banners and vehicle wraps. “The City of Alpharetta has a jewel of a resource in the Alpharetta Business Association like no other city in the greater Atlanta metro area,” Tardif said. “The ABA has been invaluable to me as a start-up small business owner supporting the growth of my business.” —Patrick Fox

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With inventory so low and competition so high, a listing agent’s job is to really find the buyer who can close with the best offer and with the least amount of fuss. highly effective, and one that I personally do not like at all, is waiving the financing contingency. This contingency basically gives the buyer in a contract a certain amount of time to get approved on their loan. If they don’t get approved in that time, they can walk away from their deal with the earnest money check (a deposit of sorts that is written and held in escrow just after signing a contract). This makes a listing agent comfortable because if there is no financing contingency, the buyer would have to kiss that check goodbye if they decide to walk away from the deal. This puts a lot of pressure on the lender to do a very thorough pre-qualification. Earnest money is typically 1 percent or more of the purchase price. But waiving contingencies apparently increases a buyer’s odds of winning the deal by 57.9 percent. So as an agent, you might earn their praise by initially winning the deal by waiving the contingencies. But if your lender doesn’t get the loan approved and they lose their earnest money, their perspective will very quickly change. The method that came in third is actually my favorite: writing a personal letter. Having buyers write a personal

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ABSTRACT VISIONS OPENING RECEPTION

Part of the Roswell Roots Festival, this exhibit will showcase the works of three award-winning African American female artists - Lillian Blades, Eleanor Neal and Charlotte Riley Webb. Bladesis known for multilayered, 3D work, Neal for incorporating natural elements and Webb for portrayals of graceful and strong females. Enjoy the free opening reception Friday, Feb. 2 at Muse & Co. Gallery, 31B Oak St., Roswell. For more information, visit roswellgov.com. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/Calendar.

EVENTS: AN EVENING OF WINE & ROSES GALA

What: An Evening of Wine & Roses Gala is the annual black-tie event held by the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce. When: Friday, Feb. 2, 6 p.m. Where: Atlanta Athletic Club, 1930 Bobby Jones Drive, Johns Creek Cost: $150 per person, tables available More info: johnscreekchamber.com

INTERGENERATIONAL PRESCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM

What: Intergenerational programs enrich the lives of participants while reaching across the perceived barriers of generational divides. When: Friday, Feb. 2, 11-11:30 a.m. Where: Arbor Terrace at Crabapple, 12200 Crabapple Road, Alpharetta More info: thegeorgecenter.com

TEEN/TWEEN MEDITATION AND YOGA

What: This class will teach yoga and meditation practices that can be applied “off the mat” to promote greater balance, resilience and mindfulness When: Friday, Feb. 2, 6-7 p.m. Where: Grey Owl Mind-Body Studio, 6250 Abbots Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $20 for a drop in class, $72 for full four-week class More info and registration: greyowlmb. com

MAKE A “BOGOLANFINI”

What: Learn how to make a Malian mud cloth, a symbol of national identity for Mali now reaching mainstream fashion. When: Saturday, Feb. 3, 2-4 p.m. Where: Art & Beyond Studio, 8560 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 102, Alpharetta Cost: Exhibit is free; $15 for interactive activity More info: roswellgov.com

SURF & SUN 5K

What: Shirts will be given to all participants and custom award medals to top three and overall winners in multiple categories. When: Saturday, Feb. 3, 8:30 a.m. Where: West Bank Park, 1050 Buford Dam Road, Cumming Cost: Registration starts at $27 More info and registration: fivestarntp. com/surf-and-sun.html

MEC BIRMINGHAM PARK TRAIL CLEAN UP DAY

What: Help improve the park trails for horses and hikers with the help of the Milton Equestrian Committee. When: Saturday, Feb. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Birmingham Park, 750 Hickory Flat Road, Milton More info and to sign up: cityofmiltonga.us

BID WHIST PARTY

What: This month’s discussion is on “The Army Sutler: Shyster or Shrewd Businessman?” presented by Phillip Whiteman. When: Wednesday, Feb. 7, 7-9 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $5 donation suggested More info: roswellgov.com

BLACK STARTS IN ORBIT: DR. CURTIS M. GRAVES

What: Hear retired Deputy Director for Civil Affairs at NASA Dr. Curtis M. Graves talk about his 30-year career and the achievements of African American astronauts and scientists. When: Thursday, Feb. 8, 6 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

What: This comedy show features a group of middle-aged ladies as they go on their annual beach getaway, only to find that a local homewrecker is attempting to pursue one of their husbands. When: Through Feb. 25, times vary Where: The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $22.50 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com

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What: See high wire performances, flying trapeze acts, daredevil roller skating, live comedy shows and more. No wild or exotic animals are used. When: Through Feb. 25, times vary Where: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 1775 Founders Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: Tickets start at $25 More info: bigapplecircus.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “42ND STREET”

What: Johns Creek High School presents the musical “42nd Street.” When: Feb. 1-2, 7 p.m.; and Feb. 3, 1 and 7 p.m. Where: Johns Creek High School, 5575 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $15 More info and tickets: jchstheatre.com

“HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL”

What: Webb Bridge Middle School will present “High School Musical.” When: Feb. 2-3, 7 p.m. Where: Alpharetta High School, 3595 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta Cost: Tickets are $10 at the door More info and tickets: wbms. seatyourself.biz

What: The game of Bid Whist has been around since the 1700s when it was a favorite in London gambling houses. All skill levels are welcome. When: Saturday, Feb. 3, 12:30-4 p.m. Where: Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

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NORTH FULTON HIGH SCHOOL EXHIBITION

What: Participate in physical exercises to open and clear energy as well as Qi Gong and meditation. When: Sunday, Feb. 4, 4:30 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

“SOUTHERN SIRENS”

What: This is the 6th Annual Juried Show by the Roswell Fine Arts Alliance. When: Jan. 27 – April 2, times vary Where: Arts Center East Gallery, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: rfaa.org

What: See the artworks of some of the best local high school art students. When: Jan. 19-Feb. 2, all day Where: Roswell Visual Arts Center, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

What: Tamara Y. Boggs is a freelance visual artist residing in metro Atlanta whose mediums are acrylic and oil paint, graphite and charcoal. When: Through Feb. 12, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: ART WITH RHEA

What: Learn how to draw using graphite and colored pencils with instructor Rhea. Space is limited. Ages 8-12. When: Saturday, Feb. 3, 10-11:30 a.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-613-6747

ALPHARETTA LIBRARY FUNDRAISING BOOK SALE

What: All proceeds will go directly into supporting the library and its programs. When: Saturday, Feb. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

ANIMAL ARCHITECTS

What: Students will learn the different building techniques animals use. The program concludes with meeting a real life animal architect. Ages 5 and up. When: Saturday, Feb. 3, 1-2 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

LOCAL AUTHOR: NANDITA GODBOLE What: Local author Nandita Godbole will read and discuss her works, including cookbooks focusing on South Asian influenced cuisine. When: Saturday, Feb. 3, 3:30 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbots Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

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HISTORY OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM

What: The program will cover from ancient times to today. Hear about how the number known objects has increased from 8 to over a million. When: Monday, Feb. 5, 7-8 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org

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What: Meet author Christopher Swann as he discusses his debut novel “Shadow of the Lions.” Copies will be available for purchase and signing. When: Tuesday, Feb. 6, 6-7 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

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What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

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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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What: See diverse films from more than 24 covering everything from human rights, women in film religion and much more. When: Through Feb. 15, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Where: Various locations in and around Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $12 More info and full venue locations: ajff. org

The namesake of the modern-day Jones Bridge Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Jones Bridge, was a steel truss bridge built across the river in 1904 to STEVE HUDSON replace the ferry Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net which had been operated there by John Martin. Martin had purchased land on both sides of the river in the early 19th century, and his ferry provided a convenient way for people and goods to cross the river. When a bridge was built to replace that ferry, it was good news for local residents. It was quite a construction project for its day, and for a time the bridge served as intended. But eventually it began to show its age. By the 1930s it had fallen into disrepair. No one wanted to pick up the costs of repairing the aging structure, and eventually the bridge was closed. One day in the 1940s, local folks began to notice crews cutting up the old bridge and removing it in sections. It all looked legitimate, but as it turned out, the workers were thieves

who were stealing the bridge to sell as scrap metal. They got away with half of it too, leaving the other half (on the Fulton County side) still standing. That half-of-a-bridge became a local landmark and stood there for many years. You may have seen it yourself. But you won’t be able to see it any more, at least not in its previous glory. The reason? Last week, the remaining half of Jones Bridge fell into the river. Seeing a bridge collapse is not something that many folks ever get to do, but fly fisherman Gregg Gorbachev happened to be on the river at the moment that the bridge came down. “I fish at Jones Bridge at least a twice a week,” Gorbachev said. “And I had just put my boots on. I went down the steps and into the water and about half way to the middle of the river.” And then it began. “I started to hear what sounded like a jet flying really low,” he recalled, describing it as a rumbling “ZZZZ” sort of sound. “I started looking around and saying, ‘Where are the planes?’“ And then, a few seconds later, it started to come down. As if in slow motion, he said, the bridge began to come down. “It moved forward first and then

kind of settled back, and then it happened fast,” Gorbachev said. When it hit the water, the splash was big and loud,” he added. “The water went up high. It was a big, big splash.” That’s where Jones Bridge is now – mostly in the river. The National Park Service has said that it will eventually be removed from the river, but for now it’s a real hazard to canoeists, kayakers, or others who might be using that part of the river. Be forewarned. Meanwhile, you can see the collapsed bridge by hiking upriver from the parking area at the far end of the Jones Bridge Unit access road. Don’t go past the barrier tape, but you won’t have to do so to get a good view. Half a bridge in the river is quite a site – but nothing like what it must have been for Gregg Gorbachev, who had that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to literally see history in action. Learn about the hiking trails of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in Steve Hudson’s book Hiking the Hooch. It’s available from local outfitters, from the park headquarters at Island Ford, and on Amazon. Signed copies are available direct from the author at www.chattahoocheemedia.com.

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‘Rid out’ to help your home sell faster By Kimberly Wright Counter Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty The words “rid out” may not mean anything to some of you. In fact, the

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started with getting rid of the clutter, or in her words, you first need to “rid out.” In my career as a REALTOR®, I have learned to appreciate exactly what my grandmother’s words meant. Every day, I have the pleasure of viewing homes for sale in all price ranges throughout the northern Metro Atlanta area in my quest to find the perfect home for my clients. Homes that have been “ridded out” always make the best impression. Getting rid of the clutter in your home before putting it on the market makes selling it so much easier. However, to get rid of the clutter, you must first understand exactly what clutter means to a potential buyer. In a home for sale, clutter is anything that distracts a buyer’s attention from the details of a home. To fall in love with a home a buyer needs to truly see the home. After viewing a home, a buyer’s comments should not be about the homeowners wedding photo, the sports memorabilia on display or the soccer trophies in your child’s bedroom. If so, then I know immediately, that the buyer did not see the home, they just noticed all of those personal treasures. The buyer focused on the clutter. Ideally, a seller wants a buyer to concentrate on the home’s features, like the architectural details, the neutral color pallet, the size of the kitchen or the beautiful wood floors. Personal items on display can be hazardous to an easy sale. Be a smart seller; box it all up and put it away. Additionally, clutter can make a home feel tight, instead of spacious. Open spaces appear to be larger spaces. Detouring around an over-

stuffed ottoman in the great room to enter the kitchen makes the entire space appear smaller. When they enter a kitchen, buyers should see the lovely cabinets and granite countertops, not the cookbooks. Also, don’t forget the closets. Buyers love, love, love spacious closets. With good planning, even the smallest closets can look spacious. Help your home sell faster by storing all excess furniture and cleaning out the closets. Store the off-season clothing, and organize your shoes, purses and other items. Every buyer should leave your home knowing that your closets are big enough for all of their clothes. Neatly, store excess items in your garage, basement, or attic, rent a storage space for a short time, or ask a friend to help store things temporarily. Perhaps it is time to make a Goodwill donation, always a great option for items that you really don’t need. Get rid of the distractions and create that extra space in your home, and you will add dollars to your sale by selling faster at a better price. “Ridding out” will definitely help you move on and move up. This is the second is my series of articles about preparing your home for sale. If you missed the first one, please contact me, and I will be a happy to send you a copy of my article, “Updated vs. Outdated.” Staying competitive is the key to home sellers reaping the rewards of a quick sale at the best price. If you are thinking of selling your home, I would love to help you accomplish that goal. Contact me at 678.938.5885, or kimberlycounter@atlantafinehomes. com and let me help you move on and move up!

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Spring listing checklist — start now By Kelly Rosen Solid Source Realty It’s no secret that spring is the most active time to attract buyers for your home. Even though there will be a large influx of buyers during this time, your home needs to look its best and be move in ready. Declutter Now: Since the holidays are over, now is a great time to start decluttering your home. Remove all personal photos, remove items from your built in shelves and remove items from your kids rooms that they don’t use daily. The idea is to allow buyers to see their own furnishings in your home and not get distracted with your personal belongings. Less Is Best! Kitchen & Bath Conditions: Your kitchen and master bath are selling features of your home. Take a look around and make sure the cabinets are in good shape. If you have stained cabinets that are in rough shape, try using Old English Scratch Cover to cover the knicks and scratches. This product can transform your solid wood cabinets and it only costs a few bucks. For painted cabinets, find the old paint and touch up the dings and chipped paint. Replacing brass fixtures is a great way to update your bathrooms Interior Paint Colors: Browns and yellows are out! Take a look around your foyer and main living areas. Do you have bold colors, browns, yellows, wallpaper, or a lot of faux painting? Unfortunately, these are no longer popular with today’s buyers and it is best to repaint the main living areas prior to listing your home. Check Your Hardwoods: Take an honest look at your hardwood floors. Are they in good condition or could they use refinishing? I have a flooring contact that refinishes hardwoods without breaking the bank. Please reach out to

Trends: Continued from Page 20 sofa or bright colored ottomans can completely transform a room. MILLENNIAL PINK: This trend was a hit in 2017 and with so much popularity we plan to see this for years to come. This shade of pink has become a new classic. This is a fun way to brighten a room, whether you are brave enough to paint a wall this bright pink or start with throws and pillow it is guaranteed to be on trend. GEOMETRIC PATTERNS: If you are looking for an instant way to brighten and refresh a kitchen or bathroom, geo-

Since the holidays are over, now is a great time to start decluttering your home. Remove all personal photos, remove items from your built in shelves and remove items from your kids rooms that they don’t use daily. my cell, (770) 568-9241, if you would like his contact information. The Magic Formula! In Milton, there is heavy competition for homes and quite a bit of inventory in certain price ranges. There is a magic formula for getting your house to sell for top dollar in the shortest amount of time. The formula is (drumroll please!)--Condition, Presentation & Price. When there is a good amount of competition among homes, the way you get your home to stand out above the rest is to make it look spectacular. There are ways to accomplish this without spending a fortune. Contact me (770) 568-9241 for an appointment. It is my pleasure to help you accomplish this with simple updates, modifications and staging. Kelly Rosen is a REALTOR® with Solid Source Realty who specializes in helping sellers maximize their home’s potential in the competitive Milton market. metric tile is the trend of the year. This is a unique way to change a space and make a room very visually appealing. Other ways than tile that this trend can be accomplished is through wallpaper, wall art, fabric and accessories. For more tips and additional information, or to discuss the Atlanta real estate market, connect with us! Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty agents deliver results. Allow one of our dedicated professionals to assist you by visiting atlantafinehomes.com or calling our office at 770.442.7300. Article is adapted from: https:// www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/18home-design-trends-for-2018_ us_5a4e774ce4b0ee59d41c0922

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Teams jockey for higher seeds in final stretch of regular season Local region tournaments begin Feb. 5 By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — This week marks the end of the three-month basketball regular season, leading to the games that ultimately really count — region tournaments. The tourneys will tip off early next week.

Region 6-A Div. B (boys) Power ratings still determine which teams will earn playoff bids in Class A, but four teams from each division of Region 6-A will still vie for a region title and to improve their possible playoff ranking. St. Francis captured the sub-region No. 1 seed Friday night with their 81-37 win over Mount Pisgah, continuing a perfect (11-0) start in region play. The Knights have won four of their last five region titles, and with talent once again throughout the ranks, they looked poised to be in the running for another. Fellowship Christian looks to earn a region tournament berth in the final week but faces a challenging final two games. The Paladins take on King’s Ridge, who will be fighting for a tournament berth, and St. Francis. The Paladins have won four of their last five region contests. King’s Ridge put together a hot start to the season, but a skid has placed their chances for a region tournament spot in jeopardy. The Tigers dropped four of their last five region games, tumbling them from second to fifth in the sub-region standings. The Tigers have four region games left on their schedule. Wins over Fellowship and Walker will help their chances of making the region tournament. The Tigers currently stand 15th in the power ratings, comfortably in the state tournament if that ranking holds up.

Region 6-A Div. B (girls) The No. 1 seed could be decided on the final night of the regular season between St. Francis and Fellowship Christian. St. Francis is outscoring region opponents by an incredible average of 47 points per game, including a 95-40 win over second-place Fellowship in December. They have all but sealed their state playoff berth with a current ranking of No. 3 in the power ratings. Fellowship is also enjoying success, having won 10 straight region games

since their loss to St. Francis. The Paladins earned the No. 3 seed in last year’s region tournament and were eliminated by St. Francis in the semifinals. Pinecrest Academy earned the program’s first state tournament bid last season and will look to seal another berth this year. The Paladins sit third in the current standings, two games ahead of Walker. They are currently ranked 16th in the power ratings.

Region 7-AAAA (boys) Blessed Trinity will vie for its second straight region title next week, but they will first concentrate on securing the No. 1 seed in the region tournament. The Titans have three region games remaining and currently hold the top spot with a 5-0 start in region play. In their final two region games, the Titans face Marist and White County.

Region 7-AAAA (girls) It has been a challenging season for the Blessed Trinity girls squad. The Titans are 0-5 in region play and have lost 13 of their last 14 contests. Unless the Titans can win out in their final three region games, they will likely have to win the No. 4 vs. No. 5 seed game to have a shot at a second-straight playoff berth.

Region 7-AAAAAA (boys) Capturing the No. 1 seed for a region tournament is a goal for any team, no matter the region. But perhaps in no other region than 7-AAAAAA does the No. 1 seed hold so much weight. The bracket format for the region has been changed from last season, and now the No. 1 seed will earn an automatic bid to the state tournament. Seeds 6-9 will need to win two games, while seeds 2-5 will need one win to earn a bid to state. For the boys, Cambridge has already secured its trip to state. The Bears captured the regular season title with a 53-44 win over Dunwoody Friday night. Their perfect region run was in jeopardy on Jan. 23 against North Atlanta, but the Bears survived an overtime thriller, winning 63-62. It is the best start in the program’s history. Centennial stands fourth in the standings behind Pope and North Atlanta with two games remaining. It will be a challenging prospect for the Knights to keep that ranking in their

Standings by region as of Jan. 29 Boys Region 6-A Div. B standings 1. St. Francis (20-2, 11-0) 2. Walker (15-7, 8-4) 3. Fellowship Christian (11-10, 7-5) 4. Mount Paran (6-14, 5-6) 5. King’s Ridge (11-8, 4-6) 6. Mount Pisgah (10-11, 4-6) 7. Whitefield Academy (8-13, 4-8) 8. Pinecrest Academy (6-13, 2-9) Girls Region 6-A Div. B standings 1. St. Francis (18-4, 12-0) 2. Fellowship Christian (11-7, 10-2) 3. Pinecrest Academy (11-7, 7-4) 4. Mount Paran (11-8, 5-6) 5. Walker (9-14, 5-7) 6. Mount Pisgah (7-14, 4-7) 7. King’s Ridge (9-12, 3-8) 8. Whitefield Academy (0-15, 0-12) Boys Region 7-AAAA standings 1. Blessed Trinity (15-6, 6-) 2. Marist (9-12, 4-3) 3. White County (13-9, 3-3) 4. West Hall (10-12, 2-4) 5. Chestatee (6-18, 1-6) Girls Region 7-AAAA standings 1. Marist (18-2, 7-0) 2. West Hall (15-8, 4-2) 3. White County (11-11, 3-3) 4. Chestatee (10-14, 2-5) 5. Blessed Trinity (5-17, 0-6) Boys Region 7-AAAAAA standings 1. Cambridge (20-1, 13-0) 2. Pope (16-5, 10-3) 3. North Atlanta (13-9, 8-5) 4. Centennial (10-13, 8-6) 5. Chattahoochee (11-10, 7-6) 6. Alpharetta (13-11, 8-7) 7. Johns Creek (6-17, 3-11) 8. Northview (5-17, 2-11) 9. Dunwoody (3-20, 2-12) final two games. Centennial takes on Pope and Cambridge to close out its regular season. Chattahoochee’s fortunes improved in January with the Cougars winning four of their last five region contests. However, those wins have come from teams in the bottom of the standings, including Johns Creek and Northview. The Cougars face Dunwoody, North Atlanta and Pope this week. Under first year head coach Eric Blair, Alpharetta rose to the top-four in the region standings in the second week of January, but the team has since dropped three of their last four games facing the top-three teams in the region. The Raiders take on Northview in their final regular season game this week. Johns Creek and Northview will have to earn at least two wins in the region tournament to secure state

Girls Region 7-AAAAAA standings 1. Northview (17-5, 12-1) 2. Alpharetta (18-4, 12-3) 3. Pope (15-6, 9-4) 4. Johns Creek (14-8, 9-5) 5. Centennial (11-12, 8-6) 6. Cambridge (7-14, 5-8) 7. Dunwoody (7-16, 4-10) 8. North Atlanta (2-6, 2-11) 9. Chattahoochee (0-23, 0-13) Boys Region 4-AAAAAAA standings 1. Etowah (19-2, 7-1) 2. Walton (12-9, 5-2) 3. Woodstock (12-10, 4-3) 4. Roswell (12-10, 4-4) 5. Cherokee (7-16, 2-7) 6. Lassiter (4-16, 1-6) Girls Region 4-AAAAAAA standings 1. Cherokee (21-2, 9-0) 2. Roswell (10-13, 5-3) 3. Woodstock (12-8, 4-3) 4. Lassiter (9-11, 4-3) 5. Etowah (5-16, 1-7) 6. Walton (7-14, 0-7) Boys Region 5-AAAAAAA standings 1. West Forsyth (13-9, 6-1) 2. Lambert (17-5, 6-2) 3. Milton (12-10, 5-2) 4. South Forsyth (8-15, 3-5) 5. Forsyth Central (7-16, 2-6) 6. North Forsyth (6-16, 1-7) Girls Region 5-AAAAAAA standings 1. North Forsyth (21-2, 8-0) 2. Lambert (14-8, 6-2) 3. South Forsyth (14-9, 5-3) 4. Forsyth Central (10-13, 2-6) 5. West Forsyth (4-19, 2-6) 6. Milton (1-15, 1-7)

tournament berths. The Gladiators and Titans can earn no better than the No. 7 seed.

Region 7-AAAAAA (girls) It’s been a two-horse race all season long for the girls regular season title, and it will come to a head Tuesday night as region-leading Northview hosts Alpharetta. Alpharetta earned a pivotal 59-53 win over the Titans on Jan. 4, but still sit two games behind Northview with losses to Johns Creek and Pope this month. The Raiders will need to win Tuesday’s game and hope for a Northview loss to either Cambridge or Dunwoody to earn the crucial No. 1 seed in the region tourney. If Northview wins against Al-

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Local father, son team up for Daytona endurance race By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Fathers and sons often share similar hobbies and interests, but in the case of Forsyth County’s Dylan and David Murry, it’s a collective passion for piloting a race-tuned Porsche around the high banks and undulating corners of the road course at Daytona International Speedway. The Murrys had an encouraging performance at the BMW Endurance Challenge at Daytona Jan. 26 in their first professional race together. Along with co-driver Jim Cox, the Murrys placed 17th overall in the 38-car field. And if it weren’t for some unfortunate timing of cautions, the team looked poised to finish much higher. The Murry-led team started the race 22nd in the Grand Sport class. After an 86-minute stint from Cox, it was the turn of the younger Murry, 17-year old Dylan to pilot the Porsche Cayman GT4. The driver change occurred under green flag conditions, but it was soon followed by a caution which dropped the No. 38 from 16th to 23rd. However, the young gun weaved his way through the field in his first professional sports car race. “Everything fell into place,” Dylan said. “I didn’t get the restarts I wanted a few times but worked my way through and kept moving up. The car was a big part of that. It was pretty cool

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to be able to work up 13 positions.” Dylan raced his way into the top ten in his 86-minute stint, but another illtimed caution put the BGB Motorsports a lap down. Dylan’s father, David, then took the seat for the final hour. As a driver, you are never happy about someone being faster than you, David said. But if it was going to be anyone, he was glad it was his son. His progeny bested his quickest lap time by just over two-tenths of a second, and Dylan said he was not going to let his father live that down. “He’s never going to hear the end of it,” Dylan laughed. David said the experience to race with his son on one of the most prestigious tracks in a premier sports car series is “indescribable.” “The whole time he was growing up, you hope the day comes where we could race together,” David said. Dylan’s drive to Daytona began by

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watching his father on the track from as young as 2 years old. David said he wanted to make sure racing was Dylan’s desire, not his own. And quickly he could see that it was not simply a patriarchal passing of a passion, but that Dylan truly had the racing bug. Dylan began racing quarter midgets at 5 years old at the Cumming Fairgrounds, and in just 12 years, has captured multiple championships while rising to the professional ranks. He has won 12 championships with over 60 wins while piloting in karts, Legends, late models and the NASCAR K&N series. In the K&N series, Dylan recently finished sixth in his debut at Greenville-Pickens Speedway and placed eighth in his first road course race at Watkins Glen. Dylan’s competing in multiple disciplines is all in the hopes of reaching his ultimate goal — joining the NASCAR Cup series. “Any racing is great racing, but my end goal is the NASCAR Cup,” he said. “I’m happy to get any experience I can to reach that goal.” There to provide guidance on Dylan’s journey to the highest ranks of racing will be his father, who has a storied career of his own. With a desire to enter the world of motorsport, David worked two jobs and saved enough money to purchase a Formula Ford, an open-wheel spec car. He participated in every race he could, but with a lack of sponsorship or factory backing, that often meant sleeping at the track and begging teams for rides. He later caught a break, joining the

Sports Renault Series, where he captured his first championship in 1985. In 1991, David joined a Lotus factory team, eventually impressing Porsche so much they hired him to join their factory efforts. Since then, David has driven in a plethora of disciplines, including sports cars, Le Mans Prototypes and in NASCAR. He has captured championships in the SCCA World Challenge and Firehawk Firestone Series and has 12 podium finishes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, 12 Hours of Sebring and 24 Hours of Daytona. David’s racing career has dwindled the past few years as he focuses on his business venture, David Murry Track Days, which gives seat time to experienced drivers on tracks around the U.S. But both Murrys were ecstatic to race together and Dylan said he it was a boon to have his father by his side. “All throughout practice we were comparing data and it really helped me get up to speed,” Dylan said. “He’s my father so we share terminology and it helped me to transition quickly.” Dylan now turns his attention to 2-hour Sebring 120 on March 17 at Sebring International Raceway. He said he is feeling confident following a strong opening-race in the Continental Tire Sportscar Challenge series. “It wasn’t too overwhelming of a first experience but now I better know what to expect and feel a lot more prepared going into the next race,” he said. The BMW Endurance Challenge will be televised on FoxSports1 on Feb. 10 at 8 a.m.

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Cambridge equestrian team completes successful season MILTON, Ga. — Cambridge’s equestrian team recently completed its 2017-18 season. The team, under the direction of coach Courtney Ray Broka, began preparations last August and trained weekly at Classic Color Farms. Christine Callaham, Madeline

Fisher and Grace Johnson all earned trips to regionals at The Georgia International Horse Park. Olivia Birkholz, Grace Blocha, Emily Gibson, Christine Lim, Sonya Lloyd, Taelyn May, Abbey Stovall, Julia Strickland and Shelby Welshons also competed with the team.

Season: Continued from Page 30 pharetta but falls to both Cambridge and Dunwoody, the teams would be tied at 13-3 in region play and would have split the head to head series. That would lead to the implementation of other tiebreaking procedures. Northview and Alpharetta met in last year’s region title game, with Northview securing its first region championship. Johns Creek dropped its last two region games to Northview and Pope, but has a good chance to win out in their final three games against Dunwoody, Cambridge and North Atlanta. Centennial ended its four-game region losing streak this week, downing Dunwoody and Chattahoochee on the road. The Knights close out their season against Pope and Cambridge. Unless they win out against three of the top-five teams in the region and Centennial goes 0-3 next week, Cambridge will be forced to win two games in the region tourney to earn a state playoff berth. The Bears face Northview, Johns Creek and Centennial next week. Winless Chattahoochee will enter the tournament as the No. 9 seed.

Region 4-AAAAAAA (girls)

Roswell earned the No. 1 seed in last season’s region tournament, but they won’t repeat this year. However, the Hornets can still improve on their current fourth-place position heading

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into the tournament. The Hornets will close out their regular season next week against Lassiter and Woodstock. If they win out and either Walton or Woodstock drop multiple games, the Hornets could rise to third. Either way, Roswell will need to win a region tournament game to secure a state playoff berth.

own the head-to-head tiebreaker. West swept Lambert in the regular season series. The top two seeds will earn an automatic bid to the state tournament. South, Central and North Forsyth will all jockey for position in the bottom three. All will have to win at least one game to earn a state tourney bid.

Region 4-AAAAAAA (girls)

Region 5-AAAAAAA (girls)

The Roswell girls have been on a hot streak entering the final stretch of the regular season, winning five of their last six 4-AAAAAAAA contests. Their recent success has put the Hornets second behind Cherokee with two games remaining, a vital position. The top two teams earn byes in the first round of the region tournaments and an automatic bid to the state tourney.

No region team has been able to take down North Forsyth this season, and the Raiders secured the No. 1 seed Friday night with a 36-22 win over South Forsyth. North faces West Forsyth and Mil-

ton, the two bottom teams in the standings, to close out its regular season. Lambert, the defending region champs, will look to retain their No. 2 seed and automatic state tourney bid this week. The Longhorns will aim to sweep their season series against South and Forsyth Central. South Forsyth can still jump to the No. 2 seed, but will need to win out against Lambert and have the Longhorns lose both of their matchups. If South beats the Longhorns and Lambert wins against Forsyth Central, the teams will be tied head-to-head and other tiebreakers will be used. Forsyth Central, West Forsyth and Milton will fight for the No. 4 seed in the final week of the regular season.

Region 5-AAAAAAA (boys)

In winning nine straight and putting together a 6-1 start in region play, West Forsyth currently sits atop the standings with three games remaining. Who earns the No. 1 seed is still to be decided. Lambert, Milton and West all have a shot. The Wolverines still have a tall task ahead of them to secure the top seed for the region tournament, facing North Forsyth, Milton and South Forsyth this week. Milton faces Forsyth Central, West and North to close out its regular season, while Lambert takes on South and Forsyth Central. If Milton beats West, the Eagles will

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STAINLESS STEEL METAL ART Making custom stainless wall art signs. Colors, fonts, sizes available. We have some ready-made. www. tristarstainless.net

Miscellaneous

CHILDRENS’ TABLE, cherry Delta $90. 404-889-3233

C O N V E C T I O N M I C R O W A V E : Magic Chef. $45. 770-772-1600

BEDROOM SET: Oak, 5 piece plus cedar chest. $3000. 770-286-8048

DUNE RACER (kids) $100. 404-889-3233

GLASS SOFA TABLE: 2-tier. Excellent condition! $100. 678-296-0020 DINING TABLE: Solid cherry 48” round. Leaf, pad, 4 upholstered chairs $650. 770-380-6646 NAUTICAL COFFEE TABLE, unique ship door $100. 678-234-2987 SOFA LOVESEATS: 2 beige, from Haverty’s. Good condition. $400. 678-296-0020 MAPLE DINING ROOM HUTCH, $400. 770-753-4367 OAK BUFFET: 3 drawer, 4 doors, 48”x33”. China and silver storage. Like new. $450. 770-772-1600 BEDROOM SET; 4-piece oak. (Dresser, armoire, night stand) $1500. 770-286-8048 DINING ROOM TABLE, glass top, cherry inlay, 6 covered roll-back chairs $800. 404-889-3233

POLARIS 4-Wheeler 404-889-3233

Kids’ $100.

STROLLERS 404-889-3233

$40.

YA M A H A 4-WHEELER 404-889-3233

kids’ $100.

FRIGIDAIRE FREEZER $125. 404-889-3233

Musical Instruments PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678-445-3654

Recreation DURASPORT SPA: 3 person, octagonal shape, 210 gallons of water, runs on 110 or 220. 2 speed jets and lighted. 2-1/2 years old. $700, originally $2400. 770-781-8321 TREADMILL: Life Fitness incline. $200/obo, 404-455-8845

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Cemetery

SKIS, BOOTS, POLES, womens’ and mens’ 7/1/2 and 9-1/2. $400. 404-889-3233

Arlington-Sandy Springs: 1 lot (Lot 61-B, Section C, Space #4) $995. 770-993-4065

TITLEIST GOLF CLUBS: Brand new, $2100. Paid $3100, ill health forces sale. 770-940-4757

Greenlawn-Roswell Garden Fountain Lot 75D, grave spaces 1-4. $3995/lot. Value $5995/ lot. View by appointment, mcginnisd07@gmail.com

HEALTHRIDER, Nordic Trak EXP-3000, Total Gym XLS with all accessories. $500/all. 770-286-8048

Wanted to Buy RECORDS: LP’s. Pay cash, Rock & Roll. Mojo Vinyl, Roswell 678-534-5042 LOOKING TO BUY OLD DOLLS including vintage & antique bisque, composition, vinyl, plastic, wooden, doll parts, clothing, accessories, and more! Please, no new porcelain dolls. All will be considered. Call 214-883-8216 (local number)

Cemetery ARLINGTON Sandy Springs. 1 lot, Section Masonic 12-D. $2500. 770-367-8398 GREENLAWN ROSWELL Beautiful, sought-after location next to lake with fountain. Adjacent to marble/stone bench. Shady, wooded hill above lake. Natural space for quiet meditation. For one casket or multiple urns. Please visit “Virtual Tour” feature, Greenlawn Cemetery website; choose “THE LAKE Location”. Lot 2-B, Space 4. $5700. Motivated! 828-891-2446; gilld@ earthlink.net Greenlawn/Roswell 2 lots. Crucifiction Section, 75-D, lots 3 & 4. $7500 each. 404-379-0220 or wrightrita@att.net

ARLINGTON

2 premium spaces, prestigious Pine Hill. #184-C, 1 & 2. Valued at $19,800, sacrifice $9000/ both. 770-886-6988

Transportation Trucks SUNSEEKER RV/2900, 2008: 34,600 miles. $18,000. 425-299-8785

Real Estate Office Space for Rent DOWNTOWN ALPHARETTA Available immediately. Colony Park Office Park. Approximately 1200sf. $1000/month. 404-281-7116

Instruction Classes ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES . $15-$45/ class. Windows, Excel, e-bay, photo editing, Microsoft Word, internet, e-mail etc. Roswell Adult Recreation Center 770-641-3950. http:// w w w. r o s w e l l a l c . o r g / rscalendar.htm

Personal Services Eldercare YOUR HOME: Nights or days. 8-12 hours. $ 1 4 / h o u r. Ve r i f i a b l e references. 20+ years experience. Transportation. Nonsmoker/Englishspeaking. No pets. 4 7 0 - 7 7 9 - 4 7 2 3 / 470-545-1910 FRAME YOUR AD Enhance your ad with a BORDER. 770-442-3278

Cleaning Services

Drywall

Handyman

Landscaping

Auto Donations

Miscellaneous

ESTATE HOME CLEAN UP Divorcing? Loved one going into senior care? Specialized detailed cleaning, packing boxes with list of items. Debris clean-up, charity donation, interior/exterior window cleaning, pressure washing. Loving Hands by JW and Company Inc. 678-463-4577. jennifer@ jwcompanyinc.com

NEED A BEDROOM OR BASEMENT FINISHED? Drywall services. Drywall so clean you won’t see lines! 678-909-9773 Call for consultation.

ALL CARPENTRY & REPAIRS: Roof Leaks, Wood Rot Repair, Siding, Deck Repairs and Refinishing, Painting, Doors/Windows. Excellent References. 404-895-0260

RAS Landscape Design Installation A full service landscape company capable of doing your job. 25+ years experience. Ralph 678-898-7237

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Lawn Care

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Concrete/Asphalt RETAINING WALLS & CONCRETE WORK We build retaining walls. Local, reliable, honest, experienced. Call Ralph at 678-898-7237 WE FIX UGLY DRIVEWAYS AND PATIOS $150 OFF any job over $1500 New or Repair: Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. Residential or Commercial. Call for FREE estimate. The Best Concrete Company. Professional, competitive, many local references. Ask for Dave McKemey. 678-648-2010.

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Flooring Install/Repairs: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl Wood floors, Backsplashes, and Shower surrounds. Carpet wrinkles removed! Call today for estimate! 706-429-4453 PHILLIPS FLOORING Hardwood, laminate, carpet & tile installation and repairs. We do tile floors, showers, tub surrounds and kitchen backsplashes. Re-grouting is also available. Call 678-887-1868 for free estimate.

Gutters AARON’S ALL-TYPE GUTTERS Repaired and Installed. Covers, siding, soffit, facia. www. aarons-gutters.com. Senior citizen discount! 770-934-2766

Handyman Kitchen & Bath: Plumbing, Electrical Drywall and Other Repairs and Installations. Home Maintenance. 20 years experience. Call Mike. 678-986-4833 RELIABLE HOME REPAIRS: 22 years experience. References. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, wood rot repair, siding, painting, pressure washing. Free estimates! 770-605-0340 RAM’S HOME SERVICES Kitchen hardware replaced. Appliances and ceiling fans installed. Sink/ toilet/leak repair. www. ramshs.com for list of services. Experienced. 770-769-5498 BOLD TYPE will really make your ad stand out. 770-442-3278

Help Wantted? Help Fou und!

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Home Improvement PATIOS-DECKS DRIVEWAYS SIDEWALKS & WALLS $150 OFF any job over $1500 Many local references. Call Dave McKemey at 678-648-2010 Finegan Home Improvements LLC: License #RBQA004932. Remodeling, handyman. 31 years experience. Basements finished, decks, screen porches, doors, drywall, painting, flooring, custom kitchens, bathrooms. All insurance. Paul Finegan 404-353-5611 Phillips Home Improvement We offer drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical. Basements finished, kitchen and bath rehabs. All types flooring. Also total home rehab for those who have a rental house or one to sell. Call 678-887-1868 for a free estimate

Landscaping TreeForm Landscaping by Albert Mahaffey. Bobcat/grading/ l a n d s c a p i n g . Backhoe, stackstone, flagstone, drainage solutions, concrete, waterproofing, cleanup, pruning, planting. Licensed/insured. w w w. t r e e f o r m . n e t 770-307-8863, 770-495-7816

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Pinestraw PINESTRAW, mulch delivery/installation available. Firewood $110/$200, plus delivery. Licensed, insured. Angels of Earth Pinestraw and Mulch. 770-831-3612.

Tree Services JJ Tree Cutting Services. Complete Tree RemovalCall us for a Free Quote, 678-467-1325 or 770-630-6672. Licensed and insured. jjtreecutting@ gmail.com RAS Cutting Services Complete tree removal. Ralph 678-898-7237 404Cuttree. One of the most experienced and reliable tree companies in North Atlanta. Perfect reviews and reliable, professional, and honest service. Free quotes. Fully insured. 770Tree. com 678-506-0006 Yellow Ribbon Tree. Near perfect reviews and award-winning service. Hands on owner. Free estimates and insured. 770Tree.com 770-744-2200 and ask for Gary.

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Stephanie Butler Realtor® 678.296.1774

1.8+\– ACRE LOT

NEW LISTING

Champions Overlook: 735 Champions Close 5 bd • 5 full ba • 1 half ba • master on main • fully finished basement • renovated master bath and kitchen • pool and spa FMLS #5936416 • $839,000

RENOVATED KITCHEN

Harrington Falls: 520 Tiverton Court 5 bd • 5 ba • guest suite on main • finished basement • beautiful renovations throughout • available for quick close FMLS #5915948 • $798,900

OPEN FLOORPLAN

Prov @ Atlanta National: 750 Lake Mist Cove 5 bd • 5 ba • 3 half ba• master on main • full finished basement w/ wine cellar, steam shower, sauna • open floor plan • tons of windows • cul-de-sac lot • swim/tennis neighborhood FMLS #5921273 • $875,000

Greystone: 135 Foxhollow Trail 6 bd • 6 full ba • 1 half ba • 1.8 acre lot with gorgeous pool and spa • screen porch and stone patio • master on main • fully renovated kitchen • gated community FMLS #5906119 • $1,650,000

UNDER CONTRACT

Crabapple Station: 691 Arklow Drive 5 bd • 4 full ba • 1 half ba • master on main • chef’s kitchen w/ top appliances • screen porch • finished basement FMLS: #5953174 • $649,900

POOL

Six Hills: 880 Owens Lake Road 5 bd • 5 full ba • 1 half ba • master on main • renovated kitchen • finished basement • pool/spa and screened in porch w/ fireplace FMLS #5921145 • $1,175,000

LOT AVAILABLE

Six Hills: 870 Owens Lake Road 10 acre lake front parcel in Six Hills neighborhood • bring your own plan & builder • gated entry to property • complete privacy FMLS #5814586 • $795,000

Lisa Swayne Realtor® 770.241.9165

770.475.0505 butlerswayne.com

NEW LISTING

Brookhaven: 2807 Osborne Road 5 bd • 4 full ba • 1 half ba • terrace level apartment • full master bath renovation • chef’s kitchen • screen porch • FMLS #5951890 • $749,000

Laura Falk

Realtor® 770.715.0325

NEW LISTING

Windward: 2860 Gleneagles Pointe 4 bd • 3 full ba • 1 half ba • fully renovated home • master on main • golf course view FMLS #5949450 • $599,000

Gianna Whisler-Amneteg Realtor® 470.865.9887

LOT AVAILABLE

Dorris Road: One of the most coveted roads in Milton • 9.75 lake front acres • rolling hills and hardwood trees are plentiful • land plan and soil testing has been done FMLS: #5867556 • $975,000

Kelly Finley

Realtor® 678.468.4990

MINUTES TO DT ALPHARETTA

Mayfield Place: 1130 Mayfield Manor Drive 5 bd • 2 full ba • 1 half ba • master up • renovated kitchen• finished basement • private/wooded lot • neighborhood swim amenities FMLS #5948610 • $479,900

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