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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man was arrested Jan. 21 after attempting to flee from police for allegedly stealing a motorcycle.

Johns Creek police were informed by DeKalb County police about the stolen motorcycle, which was traced to Long Pointe in Johns Creek. Officers initially got no response from the residents when they arrived.

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of Birmingham Road, Milton, was arrested Jan. 21 on Cogburn Road in Milton for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Detric Raymone Butler, 32, of Valley Glen Drive, Gainesville, was arrested Jan. 21 on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI. ►► Steve Andrew Sims, 27, of Longlake Drive, Duluth, was arrested Jan. 21 on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, speeding and failure to maintain lane. ►► Victor Rodriguez, 27, of Wood Creek Trail, Roswell, was arrested Jan. 21 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and driver unlicensed. ►► Monica Sanchez Venegas, 42,of Enniskillen Court, Suwanee, was arrested Jan. 22 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding and failure to maintain lane. ►► Vittal Sainath Alamanda, 44, of Ledmark Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 11 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Keasley Tyrone Lewis, 40, of Clairmont Road, Brookhaven, was arrested Jan. 20 on South Main Street in Alpharetta for DUI, failure

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officers were looking at the black Suzuki motorcycle, another resident told police that a man had run out the back door and into the woods behind the townhomes.

A K-9 helped police track the man, 28-year-old Chaz Conley of Big Canoe, who was hiding under a deck of a nearby home. He was arrested for theft by receiving motor vehicle and obstruction.

The motorcycle was returned to the owner.

to maintain lane and brake light requirements. ►► James Alton Vickers, 24, of Deer Park Lane, Milton, was arrested Jan. 18 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and possession of marijuana. ►► Neeraj Joshi, 38, of Deer Trail, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 16 on Highway 9 in Milton for DUI, failure to maintain lane, driving on the wrong side of the roadway and failure to yield to emergency vehicles.

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River Farm Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 23 on Branyan Trail in Milton for possession of marijuana, failure to maintain lane and duty upon striking a fixed object. ►► Kyle Adam Micovsky, 30, of Branch View Drive, Marietta, was arrested Jan. 20 on Morris Road in Milton for possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine, possession of a schedule I, II, III, and IV controlled substance, possession of drug-related items, and drugs not kept in original container. ►► Sharmal Derek McIntyre, 24, of Riverlake Way, Snellville, was arrested Jan. 22 on Brookside Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and expired tag. ►► Meshach Obadiah Ledan, 22, of Duluth Highway, Lawrenceville, was arrested Jan. 16 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for possession of cocaine, wanted person, taillight violation and no license.

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Alleged shoplifter caught returning to same store MILTON, Ga. — A man was arrested Jan. 22 for shoplifting multiple times and obstruction.

An employee at Fry’s Electronics on Webb Road called police when he recognized a man in the store as a suspect who had allegedly shoplifted from them Jan. 14 and 17.

Store footage showed Aaron Wuescher taking a $700 drone and $350 camera Jan. 14 without paying for either item.

When police arrived and approached the 34-year-old Wuescher of Woodstock, Wuescher turned around and walked away. Another officer stood in Wuescher’s way, and that’s when Wuescher ran.

Police caught up with Wuescher and tackled him. He was arrested on two counts of felony shoplifting and for misdemeanor obstruction.

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A cataract is caused by the clouding of the natural human lens. When the cloudy lens is removed with surgery, a new artificial lens is placed in the eye to focus images properly.

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When considering cataract surgery, it is important to discuss the risks and benefits of the surgery with your eye doctor. With advancements in artificial lens technology over the last decade, discussing the type of new lens to be placed in the eye has become very important as well.

When a person reaches their 40’s, they begin to note that they are no longer able to see up close without glasses. While patients often have much decreased need for glasses for distance vision after cataract surgery, with a standard lens they will still need reading glasses for near vision.

Fortunately, patients now have additional lens options. One of these options is called a multifocal lens. This type of lens corrects both near and distance vision. One survey found that 4 out of 5 patients with this type of lens reported never wearing glasses. Many patients find that these lenses add greatly to their quality of life and enjoy the convenience of not having to keep up with reading glasses.

However, these lenses are not for all patients. In order for these lenses to work well, patients must have relatively healthy eyes. Those with severe dry eye, macular degeneration, or advanced glaucoma are not good candidates. A patient also must not have much astigmatism in order for these lenses to work well. Patients with larger amounts of astigmatism would likely benefit more from an astigmatism correcting intraocular lens.

Patient personality plays a role as well. While multifocal lenses are very good, they are not capable to giving patients the vision they had when they were 20 years old. Like all technologies they have limitations. Patients often note haloes around lights and can have glare issues, especially at night. However these symptoms are less noticeable with time. In one study, 6 months after surgery, only about 6 percent of patients described these problems as severe. Reading with these lenses requires adequate lighting, so patients may still need reading glasses in a dimly lit restaurant. There may be some decreased sharpness as compared to standard lenses, especially at night and in rainy or foggy conditions. This means that patients who know themselves to be perfectionists wanting the clearest possible vision at every distance, may do better with a standard lens and reading glasses. Finally, these lenses are considered to be similar to LASIK or cosmetic surgery by insurance companies. Therefore they are not covered by insurance and require an additional fee. However, even given these limitations, 93% of patients receiving one popular type of multifocal lens say they would choose to have a multifocal lens again.

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Fulton officials ride rails from Dallas to Plano in search of answers

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com (This is Part II of an article on a fact-finding tour of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit System and the possible application of similar rapid transit in North Fulton. For Part I see the Jan. 26 Herald article or go online to http://tinyurl.com/zmard2r) NORTH FULTON – When a Fulton County delegation of 10 mayors and Fulton County commissioners took a quick two-day trip to Dallas, Texas, to see the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) in action, it was with an eye to working cooperatively on a similar system in Fulton County.

The leaders participating included Fulton Chairman John Eaves, Fulton Commissioner Liz Hausmann, Roswell Mayor Jere Wood, Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle and Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood.

Most leaders are agreed that Fulton County can never pour enough concrete to keep up with Fulton’s transportation congestion, so they went to Dallas to see the much ballyhooed DART in action.

And with the passage of the TSPLOST infusing $655 million for transportation solutions over the next five years, leaders are giving regional solutions to congestion more thought.

Commissioner Hausmann, representing Johns Creek, said she and others have noticed how the Dallas suburb of Plano closely resembled the North Fulton area in many ways, and how DART so transformed that community.

“Plano was just the sleepy little suburb that was getting sleepier and sleepier [getting rundown actually], until it got rapid transit,” Hausmann said.

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both elected officials and the public, Hausmann thought it would be a good idea for representatives from around the county to see just what transit means in a real-world situation.

In addition to Fulton officials, others making the trip were Georgia Department of Transportation Director Russell McMurry, Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Executive Director Christopher Tomilinson and directors of four Fulton community improvement districts.

Most came back favorably impressed, but they see problems adapting the same light rail to Fulton’s geographical topographical problems.

While complete agreement among officials would be hard to get based on one field trip, there was consensus about some of the salient features of DART that would be attractive in North Fulton.

It is cheaper. Light rail does not entail the big train stations MARTA has with huge parking components. DART vehicles are more like streetcars which run at street level. Passengers just step off at or near their destination.

Light rail can move people with more mobility than heavy rail and do it cheaper.

Light rail is also an engine for economic development.

Alpharetta Mayor Belle Isle said he liked light rail “much better” than MARTA’s heavy rail.

“There are no escalators, no turnstiles. You just step on at street level.

I could see getting on at North Point Parkway and stepping off at Avalon,” Belle Isle said.

He liked the ease of getting on and off light rail.

But Belle Isle noted the density of a city like Plano is about 275,000 – which is about the population of all of North Fulton. And its downtown is just a few square blocks.

“Densities of that magnitude will never happen here,” Belle Isle said.

“But any type of transit in North Fulton beyond a bus needs to be light rail.”

But what Belle Isle said is needed most is a comprehensive regulatory transit entity that would provide not only the infrastructure but a seamless system with coordinated scheduling, one that was clean and efficient.

Roswell’s Mayor Wood said what he liked about DART was its economic impact. Wood said only about 5 percent of Plano residents ride DART, yet the economic impact of bringing people to the city has been huge for Plano.

“It’s an economic development tool.

Plano’s downtown was dying, and light

rail made a complete turnaround of it,” said Wood.

At his State of the City address, Wood noted that two major retailers in Roswell, Kohl’s and Target, were considering moving their outlets from BELLE ISLE Roswell, which would give the city two more large empty spaces.

“That is not the tip of the iceberg in Roswell, that is the iceberg,” Wood said.

On the trip, Plano’s mayor said light rail is the reason it attracted the North American HAUSMANN headquarters of Frito-Lay and Toyota. The city has 18 companies that employ more than 1,000 people.

Mayor Lockwood said he thought light rail was much preferable to MARTA’s heavy rail.

“There are no LOCKWOOD big stations, no big parking decks and no big escalators to get to the trains,” Lockwood said. “We just walked out of an office building and stepped onto the light rail train with its tracks embedded in the street. It was almost like you would WOOD get on a streetcar.”

The car would make a few more stops and then they were in the heart of downtown Plano.

“It wasn’t overwhelming, it wasn’t like getting on at a big [MARTA] station at all. They’re just stops along the way.

It would certainly be great to get on a car in downtown Atlanta and go all the way to Dahlonega just making a few stops in the cities along the way,” Lockwood said.

It is much less impact than heavy rail, he said. Looking to the future, there may be some new ideas to improve light rail such as combining such innovations as Uber or Lyft that would fill in the routes the light rail does not go.

“Who foresaw Lyft or Uber 10 years ago? We don’t know what the next 10 years will bring,” he said. “It will likely be a combination of solutions. What most people don’t realize is that it will take 15 to 20 years to get to that point.”

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Johns Creek rated safest city in Georgia Milton ranks 2nd, Roswell, Alpharetta Top 20

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Last year, SafeWise, an authority on home safety and security news, published its list of Georgia’s Safest Cities, and Johns Creek came in at No. 2. This year Johns Creek left little room for improveBODKER ment ranked as SafeWise’s No. 1 safe city based on 2015 FBI crime statistics.

Milton came in at No. 2, and Roswell and Alpharetta remained in the Top 20.

Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker was ebullient about his city’s selection as the safest city in Georgia.

“I think the most essential role of government is to keep its citizens safe,” said Bodker. “The secondary goal of local government is to protect property values. That is not something that occurs by happenstance.”

Location is a factor. The lack of poverty and unemployment are others, he said. But the city from its inception has

been proactive about public safety and fire safety. And working to provide the resources necessary, the city has done a good job of both, he said.

“By being a safe community, we are also a desirable community. And I credit our fire chief, our police chief and the folks who manage Chattcom 911 for helping make this happen.”

Bodker pointed out the Police Department is not only CALEA-certified, a distinction shared by only 10 percent of all U.S. law enforcement agencies, but is Gold-certified. That puts it in the top 1 percent of agencies so certified.

“I think that it is the very fiber of the way [Police] Chief [Ed] Densmore runs that department. That accounts for a large part having a well-run, proactive police force looking after the city,” he said.

In the final analysis, though, Bodker says it comes down to officers who show up for work who love the city and want to make a difference.

All of North Fulton’s cities showed improvement over last year’s rankings.

Milton, No. 4 last year, is behind only Johns Creek at No 2. Roswell (No. 17 last year) moved up three spots to

Ga.’s Safest Cities – 2017* 1. Johns Creek 2. Milton 3. Senoia 4. Summerville 5. Braselton 14. Roswell 18. Alpharetta *Based on statistics from the 2015 FBI Crime Report

No.14 and Alpharetta moved up one spot to No. 18.

SafeWise researcher Alyssa Baker said the rankings of the Top 50 Safest Cities in Georgia are based on data gleaned from the 2015 FBI Crime Report which gathers and collates data from the cities in each state.

A city’s score is the aggregate number of violent crimes plus property crimes, then divided by the population of the city. That ratio is the city’s score and allows for the comparison of those cities.

Baker said in her report these top Georgia cities show sustained effort to remain safe cities.

“Although Georgia has a slightly

By being a safe community, we are also a desirable community. And I credit our fire chief, our police chief and the folks who manage Chattcom 911 for helping make this happen.”

MIKE BODKER Johns Creek mayor higher crime rate than the national average, 58 percent of Georgia’s safest cities have lower property crime rates.

And 88 percent reported lower violent crime rates than the national average, Baker said.

She also noted that 75 percent of Georgia’s safest cities last year remained in the Top 20 again this year.

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A newsroom also We give you, Blackbox marches on its stomach I’ve always had a strong admiration for our men and women serving in the military. It takes a special kind of person to put their lives on the line for people they will KATHLEEN STURGEON likely never meet.

I just didn’t Editor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com know how brave they were until recently. I was somehow convinced by our executive editor Hatcher Hurd to try a sampling of a military ration.

A local man who sends care packages to troops gave Hatcher an MRE – meal ready to eat – kit, complete with a veggie burger and barbeque sauce. As the “office vegetarian,” I was summoned to take one for the team.

I have a vague memory of trying something similar in college after visiting an Army supply store and being impressed and somewhat amused that a vegetarian ration was offered. I don’t think that went over too well, or if I even ended up trying the powdery food.

So when Hatcher asked if I was interested in sampling, I roped my fellow newsroom staff into joining me on the taste test journey.

Around lunchtime we ripped open the package. Let me just start by saying, our ignorance was showing, or as Hatcher put it, was flashing in neon.

We inspected each individual package and were thoroughly amused by the teeny, tiny bottle of Tabasco sauce.

First, we sampled the various premade food, beginning with the bread which tasted like a stale piece of pita bread. The chocolate banana nut muffin top left a lot to be desired; in fact we never noticed it was supposed to be banana flavored until we read the package.

But what really stuck out to us were the raisins. My coworkers put it eloquently when they said they’d remember trying those forever, and that the raisins, “rotted immediately upon contact with saliva.”

After we experimented with the side dishes, it was time to make our veggie burger.

Let me just say, this food gives a whole new meaning to “don’t ask, don’t tell.”

Trying to figure out how to make the burger was like an intelligence test.

We had to set up the provided heater, which took pretty much all the

brain power we could muster. I can’t even imagine being out in the field having to figure out how to work the cooker. I hope they are taught how to set up their food prior to shipping out.

Once we waited the allotted 10-15 minutes, we tried the burger. As someone who eats veggie burgers regularly, I have to admit it wasn’t too shabby.

Granted, I wouldn’t buy it in the store or order it at a restaurant. But if I was out serving our country and really hungry, I would be happy to have that.

It’s also incredible that a vegetarian dish is obtainable at all. In my everyday life, I am often told to “eat around the meat” or “pick it out.” My choices are sometimes limited to macaroni and cheese or rolls.

So the fact our military thinks about offering this as an option, if for religious or personal reasons, is excellent.

All in all, we, of course, tasted the food through our mindset of not actually being in the military and having the option to eat other food if we didn’t like what was presented.

Eating rations is just one small part of being in the military, but as was once said, “an army marches on its stomach.”

As for our newsroom, I’m not too sure we could suck it up and eat the provisions, then go out and interview and write, let alone go into battle.

So I commend the army for not only eating their MREs, but for doing so and then going on to serve our country and putting their lives at risk. We thank you for all that you do.

It is with great pleasure that I announce on behalf of the entire Appen Media Group team the launch of our newest project, dubbed Blackbox (or BL4CKB0X as you will often see it HANS APPEN designated).

General Manager hans@appenmediagroup.com Blackbox is the new investigative journalism arm of our multimedia company. For over 30 years Appen Media Group, while thorough and detailed in its reporting of current news, has never designated resources and manpower to what consumers of news would describe as investigative journalism. And, to be fair, rarely do news organizations of our size and scope do such a thing. This role is typically played by larger daily media companies like Cox Media Group’s Atlanta Journal Constitution, or the Boston Globe, for which this company drew inspiration from for the Blackbox model.

For those of you who saw the movie “Spotlight,” you will understand what I am talking about.

The Boston Globe has a division of its newsroom designated to deep background investigations, usually centered around corruption, crime or abuse of power. They are meticulous with their research, sift through hundreds of tips from readers for legitimate leads, and work autonomously from the rest of the news staff. They are dubbed Spotlight.

For us, there will be some parallels and some differences with their structure.

First, the similarities. The Blackbox team is a small group of journalists allotted as much time and effort required to research, verify and report on major news stories. We will depend on tips from our readers, a multitude of recorded and off-the-record sources, and will only spend time on stories that deserve the depth of attention we will give it.

The Blackbox team will build a thesis based on a hunch or tip. Then, we will gather facts to support our thesis and continued work on the project. We will continue to work on some, and then that’s when we’re off to the races.

The differences? While the Boston Globe is able to designate resources to a separate dedicated team of journalists for Spotlight, we will be running Blackbox with the team we already have on staff. This means they will be contributing to Blackbox in addition to the beats they already cover.

Another key difference is that while we will dive into statewide and national issues, our focus is still and always will be local. So, while the exposure to our work may be small, the impact will be just as strong, if not more so.

Additionally, I would like to take the time to announce we are beefing up on resources on our news team. In addition to industry vets Hatcher Hurd, Pat Fox, and rising star Kathleen Sturgeon, we are thrilled to announce the hiring of Joe Parker as a full-time reporter covering the Milton beat and the promotion of Julia Grochowski to reporter covering the Roswell beat. Both will contribute to Blackbox projects.

For now, I recommend you follow any Blackbox updates in your local Herald newspaper and via the team twitter handle @BLACKBOXdocs. The team is now working on multiple projects, and we will keep you posted on appropriate updates or when projects are ready.

Also, send us tips!

We have a few leads we are looking into, but would love to hear from our readers on anything they would like for us to investigate.

To send a tip to the Blackbox team, simply email it to tips@blackboxdocs.com or submit it via the website, blackboxdocs.com/contact. You can do this anonymously or by giving your name and contact info.

Your name and contact info will solely be used to follow up for questions, and will never be written anywhere in our reporting without your expressed consent.

The Blackbox team will build a thesis based on a hunch or tip.

Then, we will gather facts to support our thesis and continued work on the project. We will continue to work on some, and then that’s when we’re off to the races.

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By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — In the wake of U.S. Rep. Tom Price’s nomination as cabinet secretary of Health and Human Services, some North Fulton residents have been getting busy exercising their First Amendment rights.

Constituents from Price’s own district flocked Jan. 24 to the busy streets surrounding the congressman’s district office to peacefully protest his nomination and to support the Affordable Care Act. More than 200 people lined the sidewalks up and down both Mill Street and Ga. 9 in solidarity. This was in stark contrast to the originally expected 50-70 people. Car horns could be heard blaring every few seconds as passing drivers shouted their support for the protest.

“This is the beginning of a movement. This is the result of 10 strangers coming together in 10 days to create this,” said Leonard Witt, one of the organizers.

The grassroots protest was organized by groups like Needles in a Haystack, Indivisible Georgia, MoveOn and various online meetup groups.

According to the organizers, most of the crowd was made up of first-timers who had not been previously politically active.

“We all basically decided about 10 days ago that this was a great opportunity for us to make our opinions known about the Affordable Care Act and that Tom Price is unfit to be Secretary of Health and Human Services,” said Carlos Moreno, one of the organizers. “He’s clearly got a conflict of interest with his personal finances. He’s broken House ethics rules.

“Repeal of the ACA would cause physical harm to all Americans, not just those on subsidies, as well as Georgians and his own constituents.”

For many of the protesters, the issues hit home.

Local resident Renee Millstone, a cancer survivor, said that she was protesting to protect the ACA, which reduced her monthly premiums from $2,000 to $500 for her pre-existing condition.

Repealing the ACA could reverse that.

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Dr. Rebecca Quigg, a cardiologist, protests against the repeal of the Affordable Care Act that would affect care for her patients. would be a sad, sad day if people could not get access to affordable healthcare,” said Millstone. “It would just be devastating to people like me. You would either go without and not get medical care, or you would be financially ruined with such high premiums.”

But not everyone at that corner was there to protest Price’s nomination or to support the ACA. “I came by to remind everyone that elections have consequences and that it’s going to be OK,” said Claire Harrison, a counter protester. “I just came back from the inaugural, and this is mostly a nice crowd in comparison…

I’m glad that they’re being peaceful and mostly civil. Everyone has a right to have a voice, and I don’t care if I’m the lone voice here.”

Aside from some heckling directed at Harrison, the protest remained peaceful and nonviolent. The crowd’s energy carried the protest over the original hour planned for it.

“This is just the first of many. This is the resistance,” Moreno said. “Whenever [Trump] goes to take away our basic human rights and American freedoms, whenever he betrays the Constitution and lies to the American people, we are going to be there and holding our representatives accountable.”

Price’s district office deferred to his Washington office for comment, and the Washington office did not respond by press time.

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That seat is exGRAY pected to become vacant with cabinet confirmation of U.S. Rep. Tom Price, R-Roswell, as President Donald Trump’s secretary of Health and Human Services.

When Price is confirmed, Gray says he will resign his seat as Post 4 city councilman and run for Price’s congressional seat. His signs are already out, he said.

Upon confirmation, the governor will announce a special called election to fill the Sixth District seat. It is not confirmed, but Johns Creek City Clerk Joan Jones said she would try to have the city’s special election at the same time.

Gray said he only made up his mind about getting into the race over the past few weeks, but he began mulling the idea shortly after Price was tabbed by the president for his cabinet.

Gray was asked why he thought he would make a good congressman.

“First I think President Trump will need willing partners to effect the change that is necessary and that the people who voted for Trump want,” Gray said. “We’re going to need people who support that.

“I think it’s clear that the entire country, with the exception of some places around New York City and Los Angeles think the country has been headed in the wrong direction,” he said.

“In order to effect the kinds of change that the people who voted for Trump want, we’re going to need people who support that.”

Congress today is “unresponsive and doesn’t deliver results,” he said.

“That is what people want to see, they want results and not endless debate.”

Gray said as a businessman, he can deliver results rather than talk. That is what business people are used to doing – obtaining results.

Gray said his priorities in Congress would be, first, to fuel the economy.

He said he recognizes as a businessman that Congress does not grow the

First I think President Trump will need willing partners to effect the change that is necessary and that the people who voted for Trump want, We’re going to need people who support that.”

BOB GRAY Johns Creek councilman economy. But by easing regulations and letting loose American know-how, American businesses can get the economy growing again.

His second priority would be to control federal spending “We’re driving a car at 85 miles per hour toward a brick wall. And we have to slow down before we hit it,” he said.

His third priority would be national security. That starts with securing America’s borders. But the greater threat, Gray says, is cybersecurity.

“Our electrical and communications infrastructure are at tremendous risk.

Much of the wars we will fight in the future will be won or lost on the basis of technology,” he said.

Gray won his first term on the City Council in 2015 filling the unexpired term of Ivan Figueroa. He won a full term last November running unopposed.

He said he ran then on improving traffic and has done that with road improvements, paving city streets and supporting an intelligent traffic management network that manages city traffic in real time.

“It has not been enough, but with the TSPLOST, we will make more progress in that area.”

He pointed to the city’s increase in parkland on his watch with plans to do more.

Finally, he said the council has done a good job of minimizing high density development in the city that adds to congestion.

Gray said he also feels good about bringing his business experience to bear to help the city develop financial plans and to operate the city on a sound business plan.

The city also reduced the millage rate by a half-mill.

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2 missing teenagers found in Newton, Bibb County Father of one teen arrested after 11-day search

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Johns Creek has 2nd billboard townhall meeting JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek City Council will have its second town hall meeting on the subject of billboards in the city in council chambers at City Hall Thursday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m.

Residents wishing to weigh in on the subject or get more information about the billboard settlement are welcome to attend.

The floor will be open to other topics residents may wish to discuss as well.

City Hall is at 12000 Findley Road, Johns Creek, third floor.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The two local teenage girls who went missing for more than a week were recently found and brought safely home.

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Alpharetta Public Information Officer George Gordon said police believe that the 13-year-old called her father, 32-year-old Steven Spires of Locust Grove, at 8:48 p.m. Jan. 14 to pick her and her companion up from Main Event Entertainment in Alpharetta.

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According to Fulton County jail records, Spires had been arrested in 2008 on charges of statutory rape, sexual exploitation of a minor and simple battery.

Hours after the Amber Alert was issued, police found the elder teen in Covington. “[She] was found wandering in a parking lot at a hotel. Deputies had gone to that particular hotel on a different call, and they happened to see her and realized that she matched our Amber Alert,” Gordon said. “Spires had dropped her off, because she didn’t want to be a part of the group anymore.”

However, neither Spires nor his 13-year-old daughter were there.

This is not the first time Spire’s daughter has gone missing. As a 12-year-old, she was also allegedly taken from Hall County last July by her father and his 19-year-old girlfriend.

She was found 11 days later in McDonough with Spires, who was arrested then on charges of interference with custody.

This time, the father and daughter were found at a hotel Jan. 24 in Bibb County by the Bibb County Sheriff’s

[She] was found wandering in a parking lot at a hotel. Deputies had gone to that particular hotel on a different call, and they happened to see her and realized that she matched our Amber Alert.”

GEORGE GORDON Alpharetta Public Information Officer Office. Federal law enforcement and several local law enforcement agencies all assisted with the search for the teenager and Spires.

Spires was arrested and charged with felony interference with custody.

Details about the incident and what occurred while the trio was on the run are not being released as the case is still under investigation by state authorities.

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Jackson Healthcare building $100M campus Project will add 1,400 new jobs in 8-story office tower

Jackson Healthcare expansion at a glance • Total value: $100 million • New Jobs: 1,400 (sales and technology) • Components: 8-story, 267,000 s.f. office building, 6-story 39,000 s.f., gym, pool, restaurant, 1,385-space parking deck

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga – Jackson Healthcare, the 18th largest privately held company in Georgia, has always thought big. But the planned 300,000-square-foot, $100 million campus expansion on Northwinds Parkway in Alpharetta will be jaw-dropping.

Jackson Healthcare plans a 30-acre Italian Renaissance campus that includes an eight-story, 267,000-squarefoot office building which should make it the tallest in North Fulton.

It will have a 39,000-square-foot fitness and amenities building shaped in the image of the Roman Colosseum and a 1,385-space parking deck as well.

The plan is to accommodate a huge expansion of Jackson Healthcare’s operations. The holding company is comprised of some 17 subsidiaries, primarily in the health staffing industry.

With 1,100 current employees, Jackson will more than double in size when the

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Roswell Inc casts bright economic forecast for 2017

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The future looks bright for Roswell, and the city is only going to keep flourishing from the successes of 2016, according to Roswell Inc’s Executive Director Steve Stroud.

Roswell Inc, a public-private partnership with the city of Roswell for economic development, hosted the Roswell State of the City Jan. 27 with Mayor Jere Wood to go over the economic highlights of 2016 and STROUD the outlook for 2017.

“From an economic development perspective, 2016 was a great year for Roswell. Our business climate was strong with the highest level of new businesses opening up in the city in the past several years,” Stroud said.

Food and beverage tourism had a huge impact in 2016, and film tourism is on the rise this year, Stroud said.

One of the biggest economic catalysts was WellStar Health System’s acquisition of Tenet Healthcare in Georgia, including North Fulton Hospital in Roswell. That acquisition brought 40 new physicians and four new physician practices in Roswell. For Roswell Inc in particular, one of its biggest highlights was the announcement of a proposed Canton Place Hotel project to help the city grow as a business and tourist destination.

Roswell is “the largest opportunity zone in the state,” Stroud noted. “We’re poised to continue being a top desti-

By the Numbers Roswell has benefited from a strong economic climate in 2016, including: • 739 new business licenses • 1,066 estimated new jobs created by new businesses • 46 ribbon cuttings and ground breakings • 1,110 construction permits • 3.8 percent unemployment rate • $109 million in tourism spending • $34+ million in food and beverage spending nation for businesses both large and small.”

For the 12th year in a row, Roswell will not see any property tax increases, but there will be a lot of new projects to look forward to, Wood said.

Some of the major projects for the upcoming year for both the city and Roswell Inc include work on the new City Green, a new pedestrian street in downtown Roswell, a new fire station and creating a comprehensive retail strategy.

For the mayor, some of Roswell’s major challenges in 2017 include improving the city’s transportation, retail, walkability and affordable housing.

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Such partnerships are what helped Roswell recently win the Georgia Municipal Association’s 2017 Live, Work, Play City Award.

“We are continuing to grow our reputation for being a great place to live, work and play,” Stroud said. “That is attracting companies from all over the region to locate and do business in Roswell.”

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Jackson Healthcare commits to Alpharetta Sweating the small stuff is a headquarters – with a Roman coliseum Jackson Healthcare is one of Georgia’s great success stories, growing in 17 years to become the state’s 18th largest privately held company.

As it prepares for perhaps its largest GEOFF SMITH expansion to date, Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com the healthcare and tech company is making a strong commitment to its Alpharetta campus - with a Roman coliseum.

Sparked by the founder’s special connection to Italy, the building would be an expansion on the theme of the company’s existing and extensive onsite fitness center currently called The Coliseum. The expansion would cost $100 million and would accommodate 1,400 new employees it plans to hire over the next four years. The circular coliseum will contain a pool, gym, restaurant, spray-tanning studio and a masseuse.

To compete for the future workforce, suburban office campuses are building on-site amenities that in-town companies are promoting that within walking distance.

More and more, today’s employees are less interested in driving and want to walk to where they want to go. They like a mass transit line also.

While they don’t have mass transit, suburban cities like Alpharetta have grown to include mixed-use, walkable developments such as Avalon and the city’s new downtown, which is currently under development.

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And I know they are interested in that. I sit on the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce’s Steering Committee on workforce development with Jackson Healthcare’s CTO Tim Aligheri.

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Tim, along with others in the corporate community of North Fulton, are working to make sure our technical colleges and universities are graduating students with the specific skill-sets to thrive at their companies.

It’s an interesting committee and I’ve learned a lot from it. Technologies are evolving so fast that many fouryear universities are having trouble making their tech curriculum relevant to current industry needs.

So companies are having to hire employees and then train them on specific tasks. We call this a skills gap.

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Fulton County Schools proposed STEM campus will target just that need. If you have not read about it yet, look it up. It’s going to be a very cool project.

While in-town companies will argue that they have easy access to walkable restaurants, coffee shops and mass transit, it is very hard for them to argue against some of the suburbs like Alpharetta and the rest of North Fulton as being the best places to raise a family.

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By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Now that Fulton County cities have approved the Transportation Special Local Option Sales Tax, it is all on the merchants’ shoulders to collect the tax at the point of sale – or get a bill from the state Department of Revenue if they fail.

That was the cautionary note Georgia Tax Commissioner Lynne Riley brought to a Jan. 26 meeting of the board of Johns Creek Advantage, the public-private economic development arm of the city.

Riley also is chairwoman of the JCA Board of Directors, and she pointed out that the JCA should spread the word to local businesses about collections.

Should businesses fail to begin collecting the new tax, it would be her sad duty to present defaulters with a bill from the Department of Revenue.

“The Revenue Department is the recipient of TSPLOST taxes just as it is for all sales tax. And it’s up to the merchant to be sure to collect that .75-cent extra tax for the TSPLOST or be responsible for paying the shortage,” Riley said.

While the state tax collection system is programmed to accept voluntary compliance by merchants, spot auditors will be out there checking on

compliance.

“If you as the merchant don’t collect it, you owe it,” Riley said.

The .75 cent sales tax begins April 1.

For North Fulton cities, those TSPLOST remittance checks directly from the Department of Revenue will begin May 20, she said. Anyone with a sales tax certificate is responsible for collecting the TSPLOST. Riley’s board members quizzed her about what to look for in the new legislative session, but she said there is no reason to get excited yet.

“It’s still too early to tell what will stick,” she said. “Regulation of fantasy sports has come up very early in conversations.”

The JCA directors also discussed creation of a Johns Creek development authority. City and county development authorities can tap into a state economic development fund which they can draw on to loan to businesses as an inducement to locate in their town or county.

The respective taxpayers of the county or city are not liable for any loan defaults. Fulton County has such a development authority, as do many cities, but Johns Creek does not.

Such authorities receive their charter from the state and economic development entity separate from city or county government. Their sole charge is to improve local economies by encouraging development.

The matter has been brought up to the Johns Creek City Council before,

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The Johns Creek Advantage Board of Directors. From left are FCS Area Superintendent Clifford Jones, Piedmont Office Realty VP Bo” Reddic, JC City Manager Warren Hutmacher, World Financial Group VP Kent Davies, State Revenue Commisioner Lynne Riley, JC Advantage CEO Courtney Bernardi, JC Assistant City Manager Eric Tucker, entrepreneur Anand Thaker and State Farm Manager Sue Cook. but there has been no action.

“There is no sense of urgency on the council to get it done,” one board member said.

It’s an inducement other area cities have that Johns Creek cannot offer, so from an economic development standpoint, Johns Creek is at a disadvantage, Riley said.

“You can’t create [an authority] retroactively,” she said. “A project could come along that is important to

the city, but Fulton County may have higher priorities. It’s a gap in our ability to be competitive with our peer cities.”

JCA CEO Courtney Bernardi agreed.

“We don’t have a development authority when every other city in North Fulton does, that’s a huge hit when we are courting a business to settle in our city,” Bernardi said. “The absence of a development authority is a silent message to prospects that we are not serious.”

Forsyth finalist for economic development project Chamber to head plan

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth Chamber of Commerce is helping court a West Coast e-commerce project that could bring more than 300 jobs with it.

Robert Long with the CummingForsyth County Chamber of Commerce said the metro Atlanta area is one of four locations under consideration by the company, whose name has not been disclosed. Forsyth is one of the top finalists.

“Forsyth County is the finalist because of our quality of life, nationally recognized schools and existing e-commerce companies,” Long said.

The chamber was contacted by a realtor in September 2016, Long said.

The company is focused on acquiring 1295 Bluegrass Lakes Parkway,

a building with 117,000 square feet sitting on 12.81 acres.

The building has been used as storage since its purchase in 2002, producing 12 jobs.

If the company buys the property, it will invest $15 million at a minimum and will employ 342 people over four years with an average compensation and benefits of $39,517 a year, Long said. Of those jobs, 24 will exceed $78,000 a year. The expected annual payroll is $13.5 million.

“In 2016, our average project invested around $5 million and produced 30 jobs,” Long said. “This project is atypical. It will produce three times the investment and 10 times the number of jobs. It has been more than five years since Forsyth County has seen a project with this level of employment.”

A final decision will depend on whether the county can meet incentives the company is seeking.

First, the company is asking for a 12 year phased in tax abatement for the county portion of its property tax.

Not including school and county bond millage, Forsyth County’s current tax abatement policy would allow the company Tier 3 abatement based on the number of jobs it intends to bring.

This project would pay the school portion of the tax bill as normal.

“Under this scenario, the county would still receive an estimated $180,452 in property taxes over the 12 years. The schools would be paid $1,007,499,” Long said. “Normal taxes would resume in year 13.”

The property paid $87,324 in taxes in 2016. Once the company’s initial investment in the property is completed, any ongoing, recurring investment for maintenance and additional investment, such as replacement equipment, would be taxed at the full rate.

The last “payment-in-lieu-of-taxes”

agreement the county approved was in 2011 for Scientific Games.

Next, the company said it needs more land to accommodate parking.

The group requested that the underdeveloped right-of-way of Jones Road, which the county owns, be donated to the company.

That request gained support Jan. 24 when the County Commission unanimously voted to direct the county attorney to commence right of way abandonment of Jones Road.

“Jones Road serves this building and only a short amount of it has been paved,” Long said. “The company is asking for the undeveloped, unpaved portion, approximately .8 acres, that is owned by the county. There are only two additional parcels of note that touch this right-of-way, but they already have access to McFarland Boulevard off of Ridgeland Parkway and have no need for access via Jones Road.”

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PT SOLUTIONS CUPID CHASE 5K

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this friendly competition, costumes encouraged. The race is a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier and supports the Rally Foundation benefiting childhood cancer research. The race starts Saturday, Feb. 4, 8-11 a.m., at PTS Sports, 12050 Etris Road, Suite E140 in Roswell. Registration starts at $30 for adults and $25 for students. For more information and to register, visit bit.ly/2iZSfMb.

What: This 6-hour classroom course will provide teach defensive driving techniques and strategies as well as an overview of current Georgia driving laws. Space is limited. Participants are asked to bring lunch.

When: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members More info and registration: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:

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Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton. com/Calendar.

EVENTS: JC CHAMBER MEMBER GALA

What: The Johns Creek Chamber will be holding its 2017 Chamber Member Appreciation Gala - The Big Bash with cocktails, dinner and dancing.

Entertainment provided by the Infinity Show Band.

When: Friday, Feb. 3, 6-11 p.m.

Where: Atlanta Athletic Club, 1930 Bobby Jones Drive, Johns Creek Cost: Tickets start at $150 More info and tickets: bit.ly/2hEANvm or 770-495-0545

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY VOLUNTEERING

What: Find out how to volunteer at and support Habitat for Humanity during this 30-minute volunteer information session.

When: Saturday, Feb. 4, 10:30-11 a.m.

Where: Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 11060 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell More info and registration: suburbanatlantarestores.org/volunteer

BID WHIST PARTY

What: Celebrate the Roswell Roots Festival with the third annual Bid Whist Card Party. The game of bid whist is a precursor to both bid whist and bridge.

When: Saturday, Feb. 4, 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Where: Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell Cost: $5 More info and tickets: roswellgov.com or 314-520-4775

GREAT DECISIONS: TRADE AND POLICY

What: Join the discussion on world affairs, like trade and policy, presented

by University of North Georgia’s, Michael Gove and Mike Cottrell.

When: Thursday, Feb. 9, 7-8 p.m.

Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: libraryaware.com

HERITAGE TOUR

What: Tour the Autrey Mill Heritage Village and learn about what life would have been like for the farm families at the turn of the 18th century in Johns Creek.

When: Sunday, Feb. 5, 2 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: Free, $2 donation is suggested More info: autreymill.org

MAKING SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS WORKSHOP

What: Learn how to make a concrete plan for transitioning into a new career or lifestyle change. This session with certified life coach Sonia Tank will explore how to determine new goals and reach them.

When: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m.

Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8820 or afpls.org

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS PRESENTATION

What: An independent consultant from College Process Consulting will present a free program designed for high school students and their parents on navigating the college admissions process.

When: Thursday, Feb. 9, 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Place, Alpharetta More info: michael.salpeter@ fultoncountyga.gov or 404-613-6735

DIVORCE WORKSHOP

What: Women considering divorce or in the early stages of divorce are invited to this free workshop to provide legal, emotional and financial support during the process.

When: Thursday, Feb. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: 695 Mansell Road, Suite 120, Rowell More info and registration: secondsaturday.com or 770-353-6370

A TEMPTATIONS REVUE

What: See a live show with Grammy Award winner Barrington “Bo” Henderson through a decade of Temptations songs and some classic Motown hits.

When: Saturday, Feb. 4, 8-10 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $30, $75 for season pass More info and tickets: roswellgov.com

“THINGS THAT MATTER”

What: Groveway Community Group, Inc. returns to the main stage with its annual Black History Production celebrating African American heritage and culture through song, dance, acting and spoken word.

When: Sunday, Feb. 5, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door More info and tickets: grovewaycommunitygroup.org or 770993-4245

THE JOYMASTERS IN CONCERT

What: See The Joymasters Band in a free concert for an evening of gospel music. The Joymasters Band, originally from Canton, have been singing for over 45 years.

When: Sunday, Feb. 5, 6 p.m.

Where: Atlanta Street Baptist Church, 340 South Atlanta St., Roswell More info: asbcroswell.com

“I, TOO, AM AMERICA”

What: View original works at “I, Too, Am America,” a multimedia exhibition by local artists exploring the experience of being black in America.

When: Through March 3, time vary Where: Johns Creek Art Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: GREG FERGUSON

What: “Bearing Witness” The Photography of Greg Ferguson will showcase Ferguson’s award-winning photography of the natural world.

When: Through March 31, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: gregferguson.us.com or 770594-6232

LIBRARY EVENTS: BOOK SALE

What: Support the library by buying new and used books of all genres.

The sale is also celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Friends of the Alpharetta Library.

When: Saturday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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

YOUNG ARTISTS

What: Children ages 7 and up can learn the basic techniques of drawing and painting, as well as the elements of art, the principles of design and cartoon drawing for free.

When: Saturday, Feb. 4, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

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

COCHLEAR IMPLANTS INFORMATION

What: Robin Chisolm-Seymour will lead a group discussion about cochlear implants. This is recommended for those with cochlear technology and those considering it as an option.

When: Sunday, Feb. 5, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

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

SAT TEST PREP

What: Starting Feb. 6, Bespoke Tutoring will offer a free six-part series of SAT prep classes covering both verbal and math components each Monday. Registration is required and limited to 20 participants.

When: Monday, Feb. 6, 6-7 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: laura. hoefener@fultoncountyga.gov

START THAT NONPROFIT

What: The Foundation Center of Atlanta’s Stephen Sherman will host a series of free workshops on starting nonprofits. This month’s topic is on writing proposals.

When: Monday, Feb. 6, 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or michael. salpeter@fultoncountyga.gov

ADULT ASTRONOMY CLUB

What: Join the club each month for a lively discussion on various Astronomy topics presented by Jeff Thompson.

February’s topic is on the International Space Station.

When: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 6-7 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: milton. branch@fultoncountyga.gov

COMMUNITY NEWS IN THE DIGITAL WORLD

What: Learn how the local community newspaper can survive in the digital age and how to get news in the paper, presented by Hatcher Hurd.

When: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Drive, Alpharetta More info: milton.branch@ fultoncountyga.gov or 404-613-4402

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

OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE: FREE TAX PREP SERVICES

What: Get free tax assistance, counseling and preparation. No appointment is necessary. Bring all relevant tax forms, last year’s return, a photo ID, Social Security card and checkbook.

When: Through April 18, times vary Where: Gwinett Technical College, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 700, Busbee Center, Lawrenceville More info: aarp.org

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GET OUTSIDE, GEORGIA:

Outdoor adventure for Valentines — and a fly fishing show comes to town February is here, and that brings outdoor adventurers face to face with two exciting opportunities.

For one thing…

Valentine’s Day is coming!

What? ValenSTEVE HUDSON tine’s Day? TradiGet Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net tion says it’s celebrated with flowers, candy and dinner at a restaurant.

But what if you want to do something a little different?

If you’re looking for an alternative way to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, check out the Valentine’s-themed activities planned this month at several of Georgia’s state parks. You just might find the perfect adventure to enjoy with someone you love.

Here’s a look at some of the Valentine’s opportunities awaiting you at Georgia’s state parks.

Most events have a fee and require preregistration, and you’ll also need a state park parking pass.

A full-moon kayak tour at Laura S. Walker State Park in Waycross (Feb. 10) – Keep an eye out for owls, frogs, alligators and other nocturnal wildlife during this ranger-led paddle. Reservations are required. Call 912-2874900.

Civil War-themed dinner and dance at Fort McAllister State Park in Richmond Hill (Feb. 11) – In addition to the dinner and dance, history enthusiasts will also enjoy a candlelit tour, cannon firing and of course the beautiful low-country setting. Make reservations by calling 912-727-2339.

Luminary-lit riverside stroll at Chattahoochee Bend State Park near Newnan (Feb. 11). Couples will enjoy strolling along the river as luminaries light the way. The evening hike ends with a campfire at the park’s observation tower. The hike is self-guided for a quiet and romantic experience, so bring a flashlight and sturdy shoes.

Last admission is at 7:25 p.m. Register in advance by calling 770-254-7271.

Couples-only archery class at Panola Mountain State Park near Stockbridge (Feb. 11) – Here’s your chance to enjoy a truly unique Valentine’s experience while channeling your inner Cupid. All equipment is provided, and couples must register in

advance by calling 770-389-7801.

Valentine’s Weekend at High Falls near Jackson, Ga. – On Feb. 11 and Feb. 12, discover the wacky ways animals show their love for one another, or keep those healthy New Year’s resolutions with an exhilarating hike. Join a park naturalist for one or all of these family-friendly programs.

Call 478-993-3053.

Love is in the “Scare” Valentine’s Tour at Magnolia Springs State Park, Millen Ga. (Feb. 11) – Looking for something other than roses and chocolates? Check out a History and Haunts tour with guest authors and lecturers.

Then walk the trails of Camp Lawton, once the world’s largest prison, holding hands with your sweetheart. Call 478-982-1660.

Valentine’s Day Couples Hike at Panola Mountain State Park near Stockbridge (Feb. 11) – Enjoy a sunset hike at Panola Mountain State Park.

For even more fun, compete with your sweetheart in a series of team-building games to see who knows their companion best. Reservations required.

Call 770-389-7801.

Learn the story of the hidden heart-shaped stone at from Fort Mountain State Park near Chatsworth (Feb. 14). Here’s a little background: During the 1930s, a Civilian Conservation Corps mason carved a heart-shaped stone for his sweetheart, setting it into a fire tower. The lad’s romantic gesture must have won her heart, because they were married 59 years. Enjoy this ranger-led hike to see the stone and hear about their love story. Call 706-422-1932.

Sunset dinner and train excursion on the Sam Shortline Excursion Train in Cordele (Feb. 14). Departing from Georgia Veterans State Park, you’ll take a short ride and stop over beautiful Lake Blackshear as the sun is setting. After dinner, enjoy a nighttime train ride through the Sumter County countryside before returning to the park. Reservations required. Call 229-276-0755.

Or just snuggle up by a fire – Of course, nothing says romance as much as snuggling up together by a dancing fire, and Georgia’s State Parks offer plenty of opportunities to do that too. Various parks offer cozy cabins and “glamping” yurts as well as modern too. Accommodations for Valentine’s Day or for other February

weekends are still available at many parks. To learn more, visit GeorgiaStateParks.org. Overnight accommodations can be booked online or by calling 800-864-7275.

Atlanta Fly Fishing Show Feb. 3-4 There’s good news for fly fishing enthusiasts this weekend – the Atlanta Fly Fishing Show is back this year. Set for Feb. 3-4 (note that that’s a Friday and Saturday), the show boasts a lineup of programs, demonstrations and exhibitors that’s sure to delight the heart of fly fishers far and wide.

This exciting fly fishing extravaganza will be held at the Infinite Energy Center, formerly the Gwinnett Center, at 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth. Admission to the show is $15 for one day and $25 for both days.

With a military ID, admission is $10.

Children under 12 get in for $2, and kids under 5 are free. Scouts under 16 in uniform also get in free.

Show hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on Saturday.

In addition to the exhibits and presentations, highlights include free fly fishing instruction at the International Federation of Fly Fishers Learning Center located at the IFFF booth.

There, you can learn basic fly cast, fly tying and knot tying each day.

On Friday evening only, at 6:30 p.m., you can also enjoy the International Fly Fishing Film Festival. Tickets may be purchased at the site or in advance online.

For more info and a complete schedule of show events, visit flyfishingshow.com/Atlanta.

Hope to see you there!

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 www. chattahoocheemedia.com.

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By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Centennial football head coach Lenny Gregory announced he will be leaving the Knights’ program to take over as head coach of Collins Hill. Gregory became the fourth North Fulton head football GREGORY coach to depart his program after John Ford left Roswell for Buford, Matt Kemper left Johns Creek for Roswell and Northview’s Chad Davenport resigned.

In taking over the Collins Hill program, Gregory will return to Gwinnett County where he spent 2008-14 as an assistant at Grayson. Prior to his years at Grayson, Gregory was an assistant at Northview, South Forsyth and Chattahoochee.

Gregory took over as the Knights’ head coach in the 2015 season where the Knights finished 5-5. In 2016, Gregory led Centennial to an 8-3 record, the Knights winningest season since 2003 and first playoff appearance since 2011.

Centennial athletic director Jeff Burch said Gregory’s departure was unexpected, but he understood that Gregory’s success in 2016 would attract the attention of other programs.

“We knew that coach Gregory was a sought-after coach. We didn’t necessarily think he would be looking for jobs, but we knew that schools would be looking for him,” Burch said. “There’s always the possibility that the right job

will come along and it is the right fit for him.”

Burch said he wishes Gregory the best of luck at Collins Hill and that his impact on Centennial will be felt for years to come.

“I think the biggest thing [Gregory] did was to lay the groundwork for years of success. For the first time in a long time we were more than a football team, we were a real program and a family and I think he helped foster that.

At the end of the day, he brought the community together and that’s going to last a lot longer than any coach. That sense of community is going to make a huge impression not only on football but also for the overall community.”

Burch said the future of the Knights’ program is bright, and that Gregory’s replacement will be taking over a program and community ready to win.

“I think this is a ready-made situation for a coach to come in and have immediate success. Sometimes with coaching turnovers there’s a rebuild, but we are not in position where we are going to rebuild — we are in a position where we are going to bring someone in and hope to have immediate success.”

Burch said Centennial has already received interest to replace Gregory from within the Knights’ program as well as from coaches from other schools.

“The football acumen of all of these guys is top-notch,” Burch said. “It’s going to be about finding the right match for our school community and our team. I’m very happy of where we are as a program and we are looking forward to the success of next season.”

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Oldest former Atlanta Falcon lives in Forsyth Bob Whitlow hopes to cheer team to Super Bowl victory

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The oldest former Atlanta Falcon, and Forsyth County resident, will be cheering on his team Feb. 5 while they play in Super Bowl 51.

Bob Whitlow, 80, played center for the Falcons wearing No. 51 in 1966 during the inaugural season 51 years ago.

After serving with the Marines, Whitlow qualified for the Summer Olympics in shot put, but decided to play football instead.

The Indiana native played for multiple teams throughout his career, including the Chicago Bears, Washington Redskins, Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons, Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns.

Throughout his career, he saw many expansion teams, including the Falcons.

“I went there and the first year we won three games,” Whitlow said. “It was more than any other expansion team had won. We knocked St. Louis out of the playoffs and it was quite a feat.

They should’ve never lost to an expansion team. It was a slap in their face.”

He played one year with the Falcons after joining the team from Detroit, which caused some rivalry between him and the coaches.

“They had a lot of Green Bay coaches here and I came from Detroit, who hated Green Bay and Green Bay hated Detroit,” he said. “So we didn’t get along that well.”

After moving around, he returned to Georgia and currently lives in Forsyth County. He was surprised when he recently went into a sporting store and saw a wall of Falcons memorabilia.

The 2017 Super Bowl is the second time in team history the Falcons have qualified, the first in 1999.

“I wish I could’ve stayed in Atlanta,” Whitlow said. “It’s a nice town and a sports town. Fulton County Stadium opened that year and we were sold out for just about every game. There’s a lot of interest here.”

He’s seen many changes since the team formed, from the players being larger in size to the way the game is played.

He goes to games when he can, but said he tends to spend his time with

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Despite efforts from family members and the community to get him to the game, he said he’ll probably be with his family come Super Bowl Sunday.

But he is still excited.

He thinks Falcon’s head coach Dan Quinn has a good shot at winning since Quinn was defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks when Seattle won the 2014 Super Bowl.

“Quinn has a leg up since he can go back and look at those films,” Whitlow said. “I think they have a good chance of winning. I’ll just stay here and enjoy the game and root them on. It doesn’t matter where you’re rooting from. We hope they can win it. I think it’ll be a

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Chattahoochee soccer looks poised for state title

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — For Chattahoochee boys soccer, an unblemished season came to a bitter end in 2016 in the semifinals of the Class AAAAAA state playoffs as Hooch suffered its first loss with a state championship berth on the line. Though 2016 ended disappointingly, the Cougars return much of the talent that led them to a deep playoff run last year, and with another year of experience under their belts, expect Hooch to once again be in the running for the state title this season.

“There’s a good feeling around this year’s team,” said head coach Les Meenan, now in his 18th year with the Chattahoochee program. “Last year we lost one game and the year before that it was two games. A lot of these upperclassmen have been playing with those teams, so they have a lot of experience and they are expecting a good season.”

Much of Hooch’s defense, including standout goalkeeper Jack Corrigan, will return for the Cougars this season.

Top-scorer Shane Burke has graduated to play D-1 at The University of South Carolina Upstate, but Drew Catapano

is back from injury and is expected to pick up scoring after Burke’s departure.

Corrigan will look to have another strong season between the pipes for the Cougars after a dominant season as a sophomore last year which earned him All-Region awards.

Corrigan posted 12 shutouts and allowed more than one goal just twice in the Cougars’ 19 games.

Les Meenan says Corrigan’s play last season was stellar, but the entirety of the defense made possible Hooch’s average of just 0.53 goals against per game last season.

“Jack’s only going to be a junior this year and we expect a lot from him but there’s a line of kids in front of him that help protect him,” said Meenan. “No matter how good you are going forward, you’re not going to win many games if you can’t get [your opponent] out. We’ve got pretty much the same defensive lineup as we had the last two years.

We’re hoping those guys have learned and will be even better.”

Junior defender Chris Spaid re-

turns for the Cougars this season as well as midfielders Alex Field and Ryan Kapper. All three were named to the 2016 Region 6-AAAAAA All-Region team.

The biggest loss for the Cougars comes offensively with the graduation of Shane Burke.

“Shane scored a lot of goals for us so we have to get somebody or a few people to chip in to get a few more goals to replace those,” Meenan said.

Meenan said that his team has many options where scoring is concerned, but senior Drew Catapano will likely fill the gap of a high-caliber offensive threat left

by Burke. Catapano missed most of last season due to injury.

Meenan said his team will play a fast-paced, attack style of play this season.

“We are going to try and play fast, play pressure and try and stop the other team’s attack when they have the ball — a high-press sort of game. We are going to try and hang onto the ball and control possession.”

The Cougars will utilize this strat-

egy in a somewhat new region, Region 7-AAAAAA. Gone are the Forsyth County schools, replaced by Pope, Cambridge and North Atlanta, all of which had winning seasons last year.

“In this area there are always strong teams and you have no idea to what expect in this region,” Meenan said.

“You have teams like Johns Creek, Centennial and Alpharetta who have lots of talent so it depends on how your team melds together and hopefully we have gelled better than them. There’s a whole lot of talent here so I don’t think there are going to be any games that are going to be a walk-over.”

Meenan said last year’s loss in the semifinals against Parkview, a game that Hooch entered 18-0, was hugely disappointing but that his team has learned from the experience and will take lessons learned into this season.

“This group was pretty upset losing last year. I think it has made them a little hungrier and they know what to expect. We had a meeting the other day with the team and set out a plan and the boys bought in to it and they are ready to go play.”

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After 2 bitter region losses, Hooch rolls after ‘monumental’ win Cougars down Alpharetta, blow out Centennial

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Chattahoochee Lady Cougars head coach Haaris Quraishy was visibly fired-up following his team’s 53-46 win over Alpharetta last Tuesday.

He gave a high five to a member of the Chattahoochee faculty so loud it reverberated in the arena. He yelled out in excitement while pumping his fists outside his team’s locker room and smacked the walls in jubilation. After so much lately had gone wrong for the Lady Cougars, Quraishy’s excitement was justifiable.

In a four day span, the Lady Cougars would face the top three teams in Region 7-AAAAAA, and entering their tilt against Alpharetta, the stretch had not gone well. Hooch was blown out by Northview, 68-43, before losing a 48-45 heartbreaker to Johns Creek the next day.

However, the Cougars would respond with a huge win over Alpharetta, second in Region 7-AAAAAA, and that momentum carried through the weekend as the Cougars dominated Centen-

nial.

Things finally went right for the Lady Cougars in their win over Alpharetta, a win that Quraishy called “enormous.”

“It’s so big for us because nothing was going right for us the last few games,” he said. “We deserved what happened to us in those [losses to Northview and Johns Creek] because they were better. A lot of teams would have folded, but the way we came back, I’m just so proud of the girls.”

“We lose [the Alpharetta game] and you start second questioning and saying nothing is going right. We’d also be facing multiple losses heading into the region tournament. This win reenergized and restarts our whole season.

Our girls were excited, our staff was excited and it was a monumental win for us.”

The Lady Cougars held Alpharetta to just five points in the first quarter and to 24 points in the second half, while Marissa Gore, Siena Gore and Alayna Ford scored double digits for Hooch.

Siena Gore led the Cougars offense with a 20 point performance and was

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“[Siena] is the heartbeat of our basketball team,” said coach Quraishy.

“How she goes, we go. She is the best player I have ever coached.”

Alayna Ford had a double-double for the Lady Cougars, scoring 14 points with 11 rebounds, two steals and a block. Marissa Gore scored 12 with five rebounds and two steals.

The Lady Cougars seem to be getting hot at just the right time with the region tournament beginning next week. After beating Alpharetta, Chattahoochee dominated Centennial 75-27 last Friday, scoring 51 points in the first half. Siena Gore led scoring with 20 points and accounted for eight steals.

Chattahoochee (17-5, 10-4) sits third in the Region 7-AAAAAA standings behind Alpharetta (16-8, 12-3).

If the Lady Cougars win out, they could secure the No. 2 seed for the region tournament if Alpharetta loses against Northview. The Lady Cougars will face Dunwoody and Pope this week to finish out the regular season.

After falling to Chattahoochee, Alpharetta dominated woeful North Atlanta, 62-26. The Lady Raiders close out their season against region-leading Northview.

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North Fulton community conducts homeless survey Annual count seeks to help needy

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The community rallied together Jan. 26 to try to help the homeless population in North Fulton.

As part of the annual nationwide Point in Time Homeless Count, various groups convene to survey the unsheltered homeless who are sleeping in outdoor locations such as sidewalks, parks, woods, encampments and under bridges.

The event is sponsored by the Continuum of Care program, part of the U.S. Housing and Urban Development department. Every jurisdiction that receives federal funds for homeless services must do the count annually.

The surveys provide demographic information on each homeless individual, give insight to their homeless history and assess individual needs that will enable the Continuum to effectively plan housing and service interventions to prevent and end homelessness in North Fulton.

Volunteers form teams and work closely with county leaders, police and community organizations to gather accurate information about the number of homeless people residing within the cities that make up Fulton County, including Alpharetta and Roswell.

Last year’s event found over 50 homeless people in North Fulton, while this year saw 32, according to Barbara Duffy, executive director of North Fulton Community Charities, a Roswell-based nonprofit that helps needy families. Of those counted outside, they ranged from a man who had just become homeless the day before to an-

By the numbers • From October to December 2016, North Fulton Community Charities saw 2,012 households that came for service.

• Of those, 193 households said they were homeless, or 355 individuals including 122 children • 1 out of every 10 who came to NFCC over that 3 month period considered themselves homeless. other man who said he had been homeless for 10 years. The group counted 24 men, five women and two children.

And while the decrease might seem like a good thing, Duffy said it’s not necessarily accurate.

“It’s a bit of a disappointment,” Duffy said. “The teams had no trouble finding places where it was obvious folks were making a place to stay. But unless we could physically lay our eyes on them, we couldn’t count them even if we knew so-and-so was living in a particular location. “ It will take more work to figure out the right numbers. Duffy said data from her group shows they are seeing more individuals on a daily basis at NFCC. “The fact we didn’t find them in the three hours we were out, doesn’t mean they weren’t there,” Duffy said. “It’s obvious to me that we don’t have fewer homeless in our community than we’ve had in the past. I firmly believe there are a good many more.”

From October to December 2016, NFCC saw 2,020 households that applied for service. Of those, 198 said they were homeless, including those who were living in hotels, were recently evicted or living in the woods.

And because of the variety of locations, it can be hard to get an accurate number because some of the homeless may be in hotels or in the woods.

Volunteers gather to help with homeless community.

That’s why people like Jennifer Garrard with SC3D Impact, which is a 2017 Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce leadership group, decided to get involved.

“There’s a gap for immediate housing for individuals,” Garrard said. “We are looking into how we can help these people and immediately assess their needs. There are people in our community who didn’t choose to be this way. It is just life’s circumstances.”

The leadership class is doing a campaign, called One Step Away, on homelessness in North Fulton because a lot of people don’t necessarily see it, she said.

“There’s no way people would see these people at some of the places we

went,” Garrard said. “Where they are staying, sleeping or camping is in the woods sometimes and you wouldn’t know. We want to show there are people in our community who want to better their lives and we need to come together to support them.”

Garrard said the lack of resources in the community also hinders the ability to help.

“I love that a lot of our nonprofits started out as a way to address a need in the community,” she said. “But there’s limited space and the need is great, as well. How can we be cities that offer that?”

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Johns Creek Community Association installs 2017 board JOHNS CREEK - Jan. 26, 2017 - The Johns Creek Community Association (JCCA) last week voted and installed Jan. 24 the 2017 Board of Directors. All board members made a commitment to bring new programs and outreach to the citizens of Johns Creek.

The 2017 Board of Directors includes many of those who served in 2016, and welcomes new director Mark Venco from the St. Ives community.

The following board positions for 2017 are: • Judy LeFave, president; • Kirk Canaday, vice-president; • Kathleen Field, secretary; • Michael Pelot-Hobbs, treasurer;

• Scott Sanders, board member; • Chris Coughlin, board member; • Mark Venco, board member.

“We have built a cohesive group that desires to serve the community through the JCCA,” said third -year JCCA president Judy LeFave. “We’re already planning new programs and workshops that will only help the HOAs in Johns Creek to continue to flourish and strengthen our beloved community.”

Some of those programs include: the Board 101 Series, Pool Safety and HOA Insurance workshops.The first workshop for 2017 will take place in late February.

The JCCA was founded in 1982 with the help of

the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. It was created to be the collective voice for homeowner associations (identified as JCCA member-associations) in unincorporated Northeast Fulton County.

Since that time the JCCA has represented community interests in powerful ways, particularly through the zoning process. JCCA member-associations number 79 HOAs representing over 16,000 homes.

The JCCA allows the individual homeowner associations to have substantial impact on the community decisions. The member associations benefits from the experience, skills and knowledge of the board members and committee chairs to address quality of life issues affecting the community.

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December Eagle Scouts named for the Northern Ridge District NORTH FULTON – The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District, including the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton, announced its newest Eagle Scouts, who passed their Board of Review Dec. 29, 2016.

Northern Ridge noted and incredible 150 Scouts earned their Eagle Award in 2016 – a record number.

These Scouts passed their Eagle Board of Review held at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church: Mason Green, from Troop 143, sponsored by John’s Creek United Methodist Church. His Eagle project was the design and construction of 10 outdoor backpack rack trees for the Camp Glisson in Dahlonega.

Josef Flagler, from Troop 10, sponsored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church. He chose as his Eagle project the restoration of the courtyard at DeKalb Preparatory Academy. This included the design and construction of two benches, the cleaning and restoring of two picnic tables, and replanting four raised planting beds.

Tawil Charaniya, of Troop 3143, sponsored by John’s Creek United Methodist Church. For an Eagle project, he chose the revitalization of the outdoor playground area and restoring several benches and tables for Drake House.

Rishi Mocherla, from Troop 2000, sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. Mocheria chose as a project to collect medical supplies for a Hospital in May Pen, Jamaica. Rishi collected 981 items valued at over $7,000. That

New Eagle Scouts are top row from left: Mason Green, Josef Flagler and Tawil Charaniya. Middle row are: Rishi Mocherla and Joshua Corday. Front row are Pavan Seshadri, Kevin Doyle and Kevin Doyle. included more than 50 Blood Sugar monitors.

Joshua Corday, of Troop 2143, sponsored by John’s Creek United Methodist Church. He selected a project to design and construct four wooden hydration stations as well as cleaning up the Cross Country trail at Johns Creek High School.

Pavan Seshadri, from Troop 27,

sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian Church.

Pavan chose as his project to collect coats for The International Rescue Committee. Pavan collected at least142 winter coats as well as 40 other winter items.

Kevin Doyle, from Troop 27, sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian Church. His project was the design and

construction of a large Cubbie storage container for Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center’s Classroom.

Ryan Caviness, of Troop 2143, sponsored by John’s Creek United Methodist Church. Ryan’s project was the construction and design of a section of boardwalk for a trail at Autrey Mill Nature preserve and Heritage Center.

Holocaust survivor returns for ‘And Then They Came for Me’ 20th anniversary of play recounting friends of Anne Frank surviving Nazi genocide ROSWELL, Ga. – Eva Schloss is a survivor of the first order. She survived the Nazi persecution of the Jews in World War II and she lived to see the play based on her experiences growing up with Anne Frank produced at Georgia Ensemble Theatre in 1997.

Now she is returning for the 20th anniversary of the production of “And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank” by James Still.

The drama premiered at Georgia Ensemble Theatre in 1997, and is based upon Eva Schloss’ book, “Eva’s Story.”

A Holocaust survivor, Schloss will travel from London, England to be GET’s guest for this one-time only event.

Schloss will participate in a talkback with the audience after the show.

If you go What: Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents “And Then They Came for Me” Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell 30075 When: Sunday, Feb.19, 6:30 p.m.

With Q&A after show Tickets: $10 each or ten tickets for $80. Available online at www. get.org, or Box Office at 770-6411260 ext. 236.

This performance is one night only, Sunday, Feb. 19, at 6:30 pm at GET’s home in the Roswell Cultural Arts

Center.

“And Then They Came for Me,” directed by Erin Bushko Smith, is a multi-media theater piece telling the story of two teen-age friends of Anne Frank, Eva Schloss and Ed Silverberg.

Four actors portray multiple characters on stage, while Silverberg and Schloss tell their stories via videotape. This performance is staged much like an historic newsreel brought to life.

GET has produced this play each year since 1997 as a touring production that has traveled throughout the Southeast to middle and high schools, and has been seen by more than 500,000 students, teachers and families.

This one-night performance includes a moderated discussion after the play with Artistic Director Robert Farley and Eva Schloss and will be followed by a book signing of Eva’s Story.

Artistic Director Robert Farley has

maintained a friendship with Schloss during their collaboration on this production over the past 20 years.

“I am thrilled that Eva will be joining us from her home in England for this very special performance,” Farley said. “She has made many friends and deeply touched thousands of Georgians since her initial visit to our production in 1997.

“Eva’s Story of her childhood friendship with Anne Frank and her own heroism during the Holocaust is all the more moving when she is present for a performance of the play.”

This year’s school tour is scheduled for 45 performances.

To book this touring production at a school or community center near you, or for information about Georgia Ensemble Theatre & Conservatory, call Education Associate Molly Gilmartin at 770-641-1260 ext. 223.

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TOWN HALL MEETING PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF JOHNS CREEK Thursday, February 9, 2017 In conformance with the Georgia Open Meetings Law, please note a quorum of the City of Johns Creek Mayor and Council Members may be in attendance at a Town Hall Meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Johns Creek City Hall, located at 12000 Findley Road, Suite 300, Johns Creek, GA 30097. The Town Hall Meeting begins at 7:00pm and is open to the Public.

Please contact the City Clerk’s office at 678-512-3212 should you have any questions or need assistance.

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PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers February 9, 2017 2:00 P.M.

PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers February 9, 2017 2:00 P.M.

PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Liquor, Beer & Wine Sunday Sales

PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Liquor, Beer & Wine Sunday Sales

APPLICANT MF Bar, LLC d/b/a MF Bar 7135 Avalon Blvd.

Alpharetta, Ga. 30009

APPLICANT District III, LLC d/b/a District III 7140 Avalon Blvd.

Alpharetta, Ga. 30009

Owner MF Bar, LLC Registered Agent Tramanh Nguyen

Owner District III, LLC Registered Agent Tramanh Nguyen

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK ITB #17-052 TAYLOR ROAD LIGHTING The City of Johns Creek is accepting sealed Invitations to Bid (ITB) from qualified construction firms for the Taylor Road Lighting from Jones Bridge Road to Chattahoochee High School. Sealed ITB’s will be received no later than 2:00 PM on February 21, 2017 in the City of Johns Creek Purchasing Office, 12000 Findley Rd., Suite-400, Johns Creek, Georgia, 30097. ITB’s received after the above time or in any other location other than the Purchasing Office will not be accepted. Deadline for questions is February 10, 2017 at 5:00PM. The City of Johns Creek, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d—42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.

Quotes, bids, and RFP’s will now be managed using the Georgia Purchasing Group by BidNet link, our new online bidding/vendor registration system, on the City website (www.johnscreekga.gov) . Vendors can register and view quote/bids, RFP opportunities.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office at (678) 512-3233. ITB’s shall be presented in a sealed opaque envelope with the ITB number and name clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. The name of the company or firm submitting an ITB response should also be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. (TWO (2) ORIGINALS AND ONE (1) COPY OF THE ITB ON FLASH DRIVE MUST BE SUBMITTED.) ITB’s will not be accepted verbally or by fax or email. All offerors must comply with all general and special requirements of the ITB information and instructions enclosed herein.

The City of Johns Creek reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities, and to make award in the best interest of the City of Johns Creek.

Warren Hutmacher City Manager

Mike Bodker Mayor

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COMMUNITY

New Eagle Scouts for the Northern Ridge District NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District, which includes the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton, has announced its newest Eagle Scouts, who passed their Board of Review on Dec. 29, 2016.

Northern Ridge noted and incredible 150 Scouts earned their Eagle Award in 2016 – a record number. These Scouts passed their Eagle Board of Review held at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church: Jordan Ward, from Troop 356, was sponsored by Fellowship Christian School, and whose project was the revitalization and building of raised garden beds for EnAble Georgia.

Conrad Cummings, from Troop 3000, was sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church. His project was the design and construction of a picnic table with movable benches, a plant containment table a park bench and a general cleanup of the Lionheart School’s Farm.

Holden Howgate, from Troop 1717, was sponsored by Cross of Life Lutheran Church. For his project, he designed and constructed two sets of stairs on opposite banks of Sal’s Creek at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center.

Nikulaus Pujals, of Troop 1134, was sponsored by St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church. His project was writing and creation of a video documenting work-

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-17-AB-04 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers February 9, 2017 2:00 P.M. PURPOSE Convenience Store Beer & Wine – Sunday Sales APPLICANT Sabrina Enterprise, Inc. d/b/a Chevron Food Mart 3955 Old Milton Parkway Alpharetta, Ga. 30005 Owner Sabrina Enterprise, Inc. Registered Agent Siraj Ali

Standing in the top row, from left, are Jordan Ward, Conrad Cummings, Holden Howgate and Nikulaus Pujals. In the middle row are Christopher Natale, Stephen Hunt and Aman Singh. In the front row are Alfred Billings, Austin Sabo and Kalid-Rhys Dominic Sudu. ing with children with special needs for the youth director at St Peter of Chanel Catholic Church.

Christopher Natale, from Troop 69, was sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, and whose project was the design and creation of a US map on the concrete pad area for Creekview Elementary School.

Stephen Hunt, from Troop 3000, was sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church. For his project, Hunt designed and created storage bins

for the percussion instruments for Cooper Middle School in McLean, Virginia.

Aman Singh, from Troop 27, was sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian Church. His project was the design and construction a flagstone pathway at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center.

Alfred Billings, from Troop 40, was sponsored by the Roswell Ward of Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints. For the project, Billings collected materials to make comfort

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Johns Creek Quarterly Strategic Planning Workshop February 13, 2017 The Mayor and Council of the City of Johns Creek will attend a Strategic Planning Workshop which will be held Monday, February 13, 2017 from 1:00pm until 4:00pm. Following this Strategic Planning Workshop the Mayor and Council will hold their regularly scheduled Work Session from 5:00pm until 8:00pm and then hold their regularly scheduled Council Meeting beginning at 8:00pm. All meetings will be held at Johns Creek City Hall, 12000 Findley Road, Suite 300 in Johns Creek, Georgia 30097. Please contact the city clerk at 678-512-3212 should you need more information.

Joan Jones City Clerk

blankets for children having surgery, through the Linus Foundation. He collected enough material and had 43 blankets created with the potential for an additional 170 blankets Austin Sabo, from Troop 429, was sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, and whose project was the creation of a quarter of a mile trail complete with building two benches at Providence Park.

Kalid-Rhys Dominic Sudu, from Troop 1459, was

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR MULTIPLE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ITB #17-006

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF JOHNS CREEK CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU MEETING February 14, 2017 The monthly meeting of the Johns Creek Convention and Visitor’s Bureau will be held at The Atlanta Athletic Club, which is located at 1930 Bobby Jones Drive in Johns Creek, GA 30097. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 9:00am to 11:00am. Please contact the City Clerk’s office at 678-512-3212 should you have any questions.

The City of Alpharetta (City) is accepting bids for MULTIPLE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS including, but not limited to, the fabrication, delivery and installation of sidewalks, curb and gutter, excavation/trenching, backfilling for utilities, landscaping and other related work to constructing sidewalk.

The location of the work is at various locations within the City of Alpharetta, Georgia.

Joan Jones, City Clerk

The ITB will be available online Thursday, January 19, 2017, at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta.

Interested parties are required to log in to review the ITB documents.

City of Johns Creek Council Chambers 12000 Findley Road, Suite 300 Johns Creek, Georgia 30097

The bid opening will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009.

The following Variance proposal located within the City of Johns Creek is scheduled for Public Hearing at the location stated above.

For information, please contact Stephanie Cochran at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us or at 678-297-6052.

Case Number: Petitioner: Present Zoning: Property Location(s): Variance Request:

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, February 2, 2017 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, March 6, 2017 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. PH-17-03 Alpharetta 2035 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Consideration of an amendment to the Alpharetta 2035 Comprehensive Plan to add language to the Kimball Bridge Activity Center Character Area in order to clarify the vision for the redevelopment of the Alpha Park neighborhood. b. PH-17-05 Unified Development Code Text Amendments – Sign Code Consideration of amendments to Unified Development Code Section 2.6 Signs, to increase the maximum allowable wall sign area associated with Industrial and Office Parks from 156 to 240 square feet as well as revisions to Downtown Parking Regulations.

Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

City of Johns Creek Board of Zoning Appeals, Public Hearing: Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at 7:00 P.M.

V-17-003 Jim D. Hudgins TR (Townhouse Residential) 3109 Haynesbrooke Lane To allow an existing outdoor fireplace within 10-feet of rear property line.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, February 2, 2017 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, February 27, 2017 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. PH-17-05 Unified Development Code Text Amendments Consideration of amendments to Unified Development Code Section 2.6 Signs, to increase the maximum allowable wall sign area associated with Industrial and Office Parks from 156 to 240 square feet as well as revisions to Downtown Parking Regulations.

Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

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SCHOOLS

Centennial musicians get All-State recognition ROSWELL, Ga. – Centennial High School has announced that 10 musicians from the school’s band, orchestra and chorus have been honored at the State level by the Georgia Music Educators Association for the talent and proficiency.

All of the All-State musicians will participate in the All-State concerts taking place in February and March in Athens.

Of particular note, Matthew Gilmore earned the place of 1st chair Oboe for one of two 11th - 12th grade All-State Bands. Kyle Qian was selected as the concertmaster for the 11th and 12th grade All-State String Orchestra. And Brendan Kennedy made a perfect score on his second round Chorus audition.

Anna Hansil and Brendan Kennedy will represent CHS as Chorus All-State recipients.

The CHS Orchestra All-State recipients are Kyle Qian, David Wen, Mabel Htay, Caroline Wittschen and Gilberto Mejia-Holguin.

Centennial Band All-State: recipients are Jonah Bergman, Matthew Gilmore and Rhett Mobley.

“The All-State audition process is very tough,” said Carolyn Landreau, director of Orchestra and Centennial High.

Gand and orchestra hopefuls must first survive an initial district-level audition required in which students perform scales, a prepared excerpt and a short sight-reading. They have to receive a minimum proficiency score in

The 10 musicians from Centennial High School who made All-State are front row from left: Matthew Gilmore, Caroline Wittschen, Mabel Htay, Brendan Kennedy and Anna Hansil. Second Row are: Rhett Mobley, Jonah Bergman, David Wen, Kyle Qian, and Gilberto Mejia-Holguin. order to move on to the second, Statelevel audition.

Of the seven students that Centennial sent to the auditions, five were accepted to All-State.

The statistics and process are similar for Band and Chorus, said Landreau.

• CHS sent 20 students to the first round Band auditions.

• Six students to the second round and three students made All-State.

• Chorus sent four students to the first round, and two students made it to the second round and made All-State.

“We are very proud of our students for their passion and commitment to their musical craft,” said Principal Kib-

bey Crumbley. “It is very gratifying to see them first and foremost, enjoy what they do, as well as be recognized at the State-level.”

The GMEA All-State Band and Orchestra concerts will take place at the Athens Classic Center March 2-4.

The GMEA All-State Chorus performances take place Feb. 23-25also at the Athens Classic Center.

DEATH NOTICES Ava Abernathy, of Alpharetta, passed away January 18, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Barbara Iris Collins, 56, of Cumming, passed away January 21, 2017.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Susan Collins, of Roswell, passed away January 18, 2017.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Ghanshyam Balsara, of Roswell, passed away January 19, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Jerry Davis, of Roswell, passed away January 20, 2017.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Dr. Saeid Fatemi, 92, of Roswell, passed away January 5, 2017. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Linda L. Franklin, 70, of Roswell, passed away January 7, 2017. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Benjamin Marcelo, 69, of Roswell, passed away January 15, 2017.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Gwendolyn Murphy, of Alpharetta, passed away January 20, 2017.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Stephen C. Bartley, 91, of Cumming, passed away January 17, 2017.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Billy Joe Colee, 42, of Cumming, passed away January 22, 2017. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

George Schroeder, of Roswell, passed away January 24, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Richard John Sands, 87, of Cumming, passed away January 19, 2017.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Tristan Schupbach, of Roswell, passed away January 21, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Christine C. Simmons, 87, of Alpharetta, passed away January 20, 2017.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 reckless driving first offense and speeding.

Alpharetta police were patrolling on Ga. 400 southbound, near McGinnis Ferry Road, when one officer noticed a red sedan pass by in the inside lane with a silver Mercedes CLK 500 following closely behind.

The officer said that he saw the Mercedes “aggressively accelerate” and erratically changed multiple lanes without using a turn signal. The Mercedes then “brake checked” the sedan,

Campus: Continued from Page 15 sociates. This is for them to enjoy,” said Jackson. “The quality of service we give our customers is directly related to the quality of the people within our company. We want them to have a beautiful place to work together.”

The architect of the Jackson project is Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio, LLC Ar-

causing the sedan’s driver to make an abrupt lane change to avoid crashing.

The Mercedes’ speed was clocked at 100 mph in a 65 mph zone.

The driver of the Mercedes, 58-yearold John Hall of Suwanee, said that his behavior was from “road rage.” He was arrested without incident.

MILTON, Ga. — A woman reported a case of identity fraud Jan. 20 when she noticed suspicious activity on her account spanning two states.

The woman said she first realized

something was wrong Jan. 19 when she received an email from her bank saying that her requested credit card had been delivered to Lawrenceville.

She had not requested any new cards and did not recognize the address.

The woman then reviewed her account history and saw two charges she had not made. One was for $20 in a Walmart in Oklahoma, and the second was for $2,700 in a Target in Milton, Ga. After reviewing the charges, the woman called her bank to freeze her account.

She told police that she has had similar issues in the past.

chitecture + Interior Design (RJTR). The general contractor is Choate Construction. The project is expected to take 18 months to complete.

“The design challenge of Rick and Shane Jackson was to create a 21st Century workplace within architecture that authentically recalls the Italian Renaissance,” said Joe Trammell, Project Principal for RJTR. “There will be nothing like it, anywhere.”

State Sen. Brandon Beach called the project an “iconic development” for

North Fulton.

“I’ve known the Jackson family both personally and professionally and what they have done for the community,” Beach said. “Rick has always gone by the philosophy of ‘Go big or go home.’

“Well, this is big. Georgia is the No. 1 state to do business in and we appreciate Rick and Shane’s job creation here. The state doesn’t create jobs, companies do.”

Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle was also enthusiastic about the expansion.

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William Daniel Kirk, Sr. William Daniel Kirk, Sr. of Roswell, Georgia, passed away on Jan 8, 2017.

He was the son of the late Irene Crowley Kirk and David Alexander Kirk of Charlotte, N.C. He was born on July 26, 1926 in Jackson, Michigan. In his young years he resided in several northern states and attended high school at Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, N.C. At Belmont Abbey he participated in football, basketball and other sports and was a captain and sharpshooter in the ROTC. He graduated with an associate degree and transferred to Duke University. At Duke he was vice president of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and participated in several campus organizations. His senior year he met his future wife, Doris Caveness and they both graduated in 1948. Bill received a BA in business administration and Doris a BA in economics.

Bill was employed by International Harvester Company, farm equipment division, for thirty five years. He and Doris were married on Easter Sunday, April 17, 1949, in an evening ceremony in Saint Benedict’s Catholic Church in Greensboro, N.C. Bill’s football coach from Belmont Abbey, Father Walter Coggin (later Abbot) married them.

Bill’s employment carried them to many locations in Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and Georgia. Their marriage was blessed with six children and Bill was active working with Boy Scouts and church activities, serving on church councils, financial committees and as lector at mass. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. As his advancement with International grew he encountered interesting adventures. In New Orleans he was in charge of providing

Man fails to cash fake $750 check ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A man was caught Jan. 19 attempting to cash a fake check at the Regions Bank on North Point Parkway.

The man, later identified as 60-yearold Gregory Willis of Atlanta, had tried to give a fraudulent check for $750 to the teller. The teller, however, called police instead when the check appeared to be fraudulent. When police arrived, Willis said that some young men from Atlanta promised him money if he cashed the fake check. There was no one else with Willis.

Willis was arrested without incident for fourth-degree forgery.

“There have been many big announcements in Alpharetta recently, but this is huge,” Belle Isle said. “Jackson Healthcare is the No. 1 place to work because they focus on that. They create a community.”

Belle Isle called the project another great step for Alpharetta, “The Technology Center of the South.” It complements Avalon, Gwinnett Tech’s Alpharetta campus and the new North Winds Parkway extension in invigorating the city’s development along Ga. 400.

In Memoriam

tractors and drivers for most of the Mardi Gras parades and was acquainted with behind the scene people. He and his dealers won a trip to Havana, Cuba, in 1951 and stayed at the National de Cuba at the same time Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner were there on their honeymoon. And then there were the years serving as manager of a company store and working with the tobacco farmers in eastern North Carolina. Bill was Southern Regional Dealer Development Manager in Atlanta, Memphis and Valdosta. He retired in 1981, and he and Doris moved to Roswell to be closer to their children.

Bill was predeceased by his sister Sally M. Kirk of Charlotte, N.C. and Roswell, GA and his daughter Mary K. Hankins and her husband William F. Hankins of Greenville, NC. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Doris, and daughters Patricia Kirk of Roswell, Kathleen K. Swahn (Charles) of Johns Creek, and Erin K. New (Bert) of Watkinsville, and sons William D. Kirk, Jr. (Diane) of Johns Creek and David F. Kirk of Savannah. His seven grandchildren are Brett J. Statome (Lori) of Marietta, Kristin S. Hankins of Acworth, Shannon Swahn Bailey (Paul) of Arlington, VA, Megan Swahn of Washington, DC, Kendall Kirk Lanois (Christopher) of Carrollton, VA, Dr. Emily Kirk of Duluth, GA and Sara New of Watkinsville, GA. His five great-granddaughters are Hayden Statome and Grace Statome of Marietta, Olivia Lanois and Claire Lanois of Carrollton, VA. and Sally Bailey of Arlington, VA. His service was held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church followed by burial at Arlington Cemetery in Sandy Springs.

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

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MAIN CLASSIFIEDS SERVICE DIRECTORY NATIONAL ADVERTISING continued from page 38 Recreation GOLF CLUBS: Ladies’ complete set, Lynx irons, graphite woods, ball retriever, wood covers, new bag $275.

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Business Services Business for Sale FERNANDINA BEACH, FL Retail gift shop in historic area. Inventory, fixtures, goodwill. Call Bonnie 904-491-1294

Legal Notice Regina Hamilton looking for Augusto Hamilton for divorce.

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