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Cambridge High will perform “Annie” March 20-22. From left are Macay Hall as Daddy Warbucks, Allison Boyle as Annie and Claire Sims as Miss Hannigan.

Cambridge theater presents ‘Annie’ Runs March 20-22 MILTON, Ga. – Cambridge High School will perform the classic musical “Annie” March 20-22. “Annie” is the story of a little orphan who ends up in the lap of luxury with Depression-era billionaire Oliver Warbucks. Unlike most of the other children at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage, spunky Annie believes that her parents are still alive and will one day return to claim her. So when Mr. Warbucks offers to adopt her, she asks the most power-

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What: Cambridge Players presents “Annie” When: 7 p.m. March 20-22 Where: Cambridge High School, 2845 Bethany Bend, Milton Cost: Tickets at www. showtix4u.com or sold at the door. ful man in America to help find her real mom and dad instead, and he agrees. Warbucks’ whopping

reward for Annie’s parents attracts the attention of con artists Rooster, Lily and the wicked Miss Hannigan, who hatch a plot to kidnap Annie and take the $50,000 reward. But don’t fret – this classic family musical has a happy ending for Annie, Daddy Warbucks and the whole gang. Now in its second year, this performance is Cambridge High’s second musical and fourth show this year and is directed by Tracey Buot with musical director Dominique Petite. —Jonathan Copsey

MILTON, Ga. – Last week, Milton hosted several members of the International City/ County Management Association (ICMA). And they are on a mission. The four members, from cities around the country, came to Milton as part of a project to bolster the city’s options on tackling greenspace. “They’ve been here the past couple of days speaking with staff about possible ways to have new and interesting ways to pursue greenspace preservation,” said Jason Wright, Milton’s communications manager. The ICMA representatives are part of a research program. Cities around the country apply to this program to gather ideas from the visitors. The ICMA people gather data on the city they visit, and then return home and put together a report with ideas that could be implemented. For Milton, this will mean people from around the country who have experience in mitigating suburban sprawl and maintaining greenspace will be able to weigh in and give recommendations on how Milton can proceed to grow while still maintaining the rural charm on which it prides itself. “This is just one of many tools we have to deal with Milton’s reality,” said City Manager Chris Lagerbloom at the

people like about Milton and still allow property owners to develop as they see fit?” JASON WRIGHT Milton Communications Manager

March 3 City Council meeting. Milton has already imposed a moratorium on new rezonings of properties as it sorts out ways to slow down or mitigate growth. “How do you preserve what people like about Milton and still allow property owners to develop as they see fit? And you have to keep community desires in mind to find a workable solution,” Wright said. The recommendations are provided at no cost to the city, Wright said. This is the second time Milton has been the beneficiary of such a project. Last year, an ICMA team visited and came up with ways to improve the open records process. Lagerbloom said the consultants should have their recommendations available in June.

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Johns Creek man, school principal busted in child sex ring ‘Operation Broken Heart’ targets online child predators

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ATLANTA – A Johns Creek man and an elementary school principal are among the 14 people arrested as a result of an undercover investigation coordinated by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit (CEACC) and the Georgia Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. The suspects were arrested over a four-day period beginning Wednesday, Feb. 26, and charged with violating the Computer Pornography and Child Exploitation Prevention Act of 1999. Additional charges may be forthcoming. The purpose of “Operation Broken Heart” was to arrest people who communicate with children online and then travel to meet them for the purpose of having sex. The sting was centered in DeKalb County. Online child predators visit

chat rooms and websites on the Internet, find children, begin conversations with them, introduce sexual content and arrange a meeting with the children for the purpose for having sex. The online investigation was a coordinated effort among all the law enforcement agencies to combat this activity. The arrestees, ranging in age from 21 to 64, traveled from all parts of northern Georgia with the intent to meet a child for sex. Their occupations varied widely, including the principal of Mount Carmel Elementary School in Douglas County, identified as John Harold McGill, 56, of Villa Rica. He has since been suspended from his position pending the outcome of a trial. The GBI reports he allegedly responded to a Craigslist ad from a supposed teenage girl’s mother. The ad was placed by investigators. Also caught in the investigation was Choon Hong David Tan, 52, of Johns Creek. Law enforcement agencies from throughout the state – includ-

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of Waverly Glen Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Feb. 15 on Highway 9 in Alpharetta for DUI, following too closely, failure to maintain lane, expired tag and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Orlando Edison Alexander, 27, of Norcross was arrested Feb. 14 on Mid Broadwell Road in Alpharetta for DUI, too fast for conditions, improper turn, failure to change address on license, no proof of insurance and hit and run.

Loganville was arrested Feb. 21 on South Main Street in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to yield and stop sign violation. ►► Matthew Louis Norvell, 30, of Caswyck Trace, Johns Creek, was arrested Feb. 20 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, open container and failure to maintain lane. ►► Jeffrey W. Cappis, 49, of Wilson Drive, Cumming, was arrested Feb. 17 on Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI. ►► Olivia Brooke Douglas, 32, of Marietta was arrested Feb. 23 on Arnold Mill Road in Milton for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

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Fourteen were arrested in DeKalb County Part of “Operation Broken Heart” for allegedly trying to have sex with minors: • Kahsi Ahmed Butler, 31, of Conyers (musician) • Fred Gregory Chatham, 64, of Griffin (field tech) • Benjamin Eugene Hopson, 21, of Lithonia (grocery store employee) • John Benjamin Katz, 29, of Fairburn (drafter) • Chenya Li, 22, of Atlanta (software developer) • John Harold McGill, 56, of Villa Rica (elementary school principal) • J. B. Owen, 58, of Canton (VP of ambulance service)

• Marc Matthew Peterson, 38, of Acworth (culinary business manager) • Tiana Cousteau Reese, 38, of College Park • Tracy Antonio Solomon, 50, of Stockbridge (airport crew outfitter) • Choon Hong David Tan, 52, of Johns Creek (engineer) • Richard Roger Tumlin, 49, of Winder (load operator) • Kenneth Samuel Walker, 48, of Winder (sales) • Dane Andrew Wolfe, 34, of Snellville (driver)

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Creekside Court, Roswell, was arrested Feb. 18 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items, no insurance and suspended registration. ►► Danielle N. Routhieaux, 20, of Saint Regis Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Feb. 16 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and improper turn. ►► Nicholas Matthew Holtz, 18, of Crab Orchid Drive, Roswell, was arrested Feb. 16 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Edward John Barrett, 26, of Atlanta was arrested Feb. 16 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for possession of a schedule II controlled substance, failure to maintain lane, suspended registration and affixing a license

plate with the intent to misrepresent the vehicle. ►► Lynne Theresa Lewis, 41, of Deerfield Point, Milton, was arrested Jan. 9 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of cocaine. ►► Joseph Pitt, 18, of Sonata Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Feb. 20 on Highway 9 in Milton for possession of marijuana. ►► Cody Douglas Craft, 29, of Jasper was arrested Feb. 20 on Hermitage Drive in Milton for possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items and taillight violation.

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Richard Bushman named Firefighter of the Year Honor “total shock” for fire service veteran MILTON, Ga. – Fire Apparatus Operator Richard Bushman was named the Milton Fire Rescue Department’s 2013 Firefighter of the Year at the agency’s awards banquet in January. Additionally, the members of his Engine 42 B shift, including last year’s winner, Capt. Ryan James, Fire Apparatus Operator Tim Murray and Firefighter Russell Womack, were named Fire Company of the Year. The 25-year fire service veteran and married father was chosen for the honor not on a single incident, but for his outstanding achievements, character and dedication, said Fire Chief Robert Edgar. “I had no notion whatsoever I was being considered for the award,” said Bushman. “It was total shock. I sat there dumbfounded until my wife shook

me and said, ‘You’ve got to go up there.’” Bushman joined the city of Milton in 2011 after a long and varied career. He began fighting fires part-time in Ellerslie, outside of Columbus, in 1989, then served in Fulton County from 1996 to 2006. He spent five years traveling across the Southeast teaching industrial emergency response in private industry before deciding to return to firefighting in Johns Creek. Once he found Milton, though, he knew he was home. “This is a great place with very good leadership,” said Bushman. “I look forward to coming into work to be with the extension of my family – the brotherhood and sisterhood we have here.” Edgar said it is that attitude, day-in and day-out, that earned Bushman the honor. “This selection wasn’t based solely on a single incident, but on the many contributions and commendable behavior he demonstrated this year,” said Edgar. “Richard is just some-

Communiteen scavenger hunt set for March 15 Better Together and Communiteen hold event for high school students MILTON, Ga. – Milton’s Better Together and Communiteen are holding a scavenger hunt for all Milton-area teens Saturday, March 15. This event will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Bethwell Community Center, located at 2695 Hopewell Road in Milton. Refreshments will be provided after the scavenger hunt. All Milton-area high school students are encouraged to attend this event. To attend or for more information, email Ansley Bradwell at ansley813@ aim.com or Meredith Johnson at meredithjdot@rocketmail. com. Communiteen, a Better

Together-affiliated organization of Milton-area high school students, encourages and fosters friendships among teens of all abilities. It endorses a feeling of community and togetherness. Better Together is a volunteer organization of Milton residents looking for unique and fun ways to connect with neighbors. For more information on Better Together or any of its activities, please visit the group’s Facebook page or contact Wayne Boston at 678242-2512 or wayne.boston@ cityofmiltonga.us. —Jonathan Copsey

Milton Firefighter Richard Bushman was recently named Milton’s “Firefighter of the Year.” one who is looked up to by his peers for his great character, integrity and motivation.” For Bushman though, his win is still a mystery. “I don’t know what I did that was any better than any-

body else in this department,” he said. “When you love what you’re doing, you just enjoy being here. “I’m living the dream,” he said. —Jonathan Copsey

Troop holds shredding day March 15 Small electronics accepted free, shredding $5 a box MILTON, Ga. – Time to clean out that home office, because Boy Scout Troop 3000 of Birmingham United Methodist Church will hold a community recycling and shredding day Saturday, March 15. This event, a partnership with Milton Grows Green, will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the troop’s meeting place in front of the church, 15570 Birmingham Highway. Materials accepted at no charge: • Computers • Keyboards • Monitors (non-CRT only or there will be a charge) • Appliances* • Outdoor grills • Lawn mowers* • Scrap metal • Cell phones

* Fluids must be drained Materials accepted with a charge: • $15 for televisions • $10 for CRT monitors • $5 per box for shredding (secure shredding done at event) Cash and checks accepted. Proceeds benefit Milton BSA Troop 3000. Materials not accepted: • Paint • Hazardous materials • Yard waste • Non-electronic or metal items. For more information on this event, please contact Milton Sustainability Coordinator Cindy Eade at 678-2422509 or cindy.eade@cityofmiltonga.us. —Jonathan Copsey

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ALPHARETTA, Multi family. Nottingham Gates Subdivision, 6571 Maid Marion Close 30005. Saturday 3/15, 8am-4pm. Household goods, furniture, sports equipment, tools, etc. All proceeds benefit Ticotelette, La Gonave, Haiti ROSWELL, Estate sale. Mountain Park, 115 East Lake Drive 30075. Friday

3/14 and Saturday 3/15, 8am-5pm. American antiques, pottery, porcelain, patio/porch furniture, chairs, leather sofa, silver, king sized bed, ping pong table, kitchenware, tools, yard art etc. Alpharetta/Milton, 12 families at one home. Six Hills Subdivision, 13205 Owens Way 30004. Friday 3/14 and Saturday 3/15, 8am-2pm. Furniture,

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Sons of Confederate Veterans license plate stirs controversy ‘Fighting flag’ adopted as new design By RYAN PIERONI ryan@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — A new car license plate is stirring up old wounds, but Sons of Confederate Veterans say it’s a just a celebration of their Southern heritage. At the beginning of February, the state Department of Revenue’s Motor Vehicle Division approved the new license plate designed by the Sons of Confederate Veterans

and made it available to all Georgians. The license plate, as described in a statement released by the group, features, “a beautiful Confederate battle flag image in the background,” which covers the full expanse of the plate. The design is a choice available to all Georgia motorists renewing or applying for a tag, and $10 of the tag’s fee goes to the Georgia division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. The group’s release regard-

ing the plate design also states the money received from these fees will go toward cleaning and preserving monuments and statues and the production of educational literature and posters. “All people should have the right to celebrate their history and heritage,” said Ray McBerry, spokesman for the Georgia division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, when asked about the criticism the plate received. “We find it ironic – and hypocritical – that those who have publicly bemoaned our

celebration of Southern heritage are in fact celebrating their own history and heritage in the month of February,” McBerry continued. “The idea The Sons of Confederate Veterans’ new license that someplate design prominently features the Confederone would feel that they ate battle flag. have a right was changed due to mountto publicly ing criticisms sparked when celebrate their own history Atlanta hosted the Olympics in and heritage, but that others 1996. should not be allowed to, is “The Confederate battle flag hypocritical at best.” Maynard Eaton, spokesper- is first and foremost a symbol of the Southern soldier who son for the Southern Chriswas forced into a war to pretian Leadership Conference, vent the invasion of his home,” disagreed. McBerry said. “The Sons of “To display this is reprehensible,” Eaton told the Atlan- Confederate Veterans is not a racially exclusive organizata Journal-Constitution. “We don’t have license plates saying tion; we have members who are white, black, Hispanic and ‘Black Power.’” Jewish – a reflection of the The Georgia state flag feapopulation of the South at the tured the Confederate battle time of the War.” flag from 1956 to 2001, but

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ROSWELL, Ga. – Preliminary plans for North Fulton’s newest elementary school were unveiled during a neighborhood meeting Monday evening, March 3, depicting a split-level school to be built off Ga. 9 and Thomas Street in west Roswell. Construction on the West Roswell elementary school site will begin in May after the demolition of existing structures on the site is complete. The school is slated to open in August 2015. During the first year the school is open, it will serve as a “staging school” for nearby Esther Jackson Elementary School students. In that period, the old school will be torn down and rebuilt on-site, with the kids returning to their new school in August 2016. That same month, the West Roswell elementary school will accept its first class of permanent students. Enrollment boundaries for these students will be determined in the spring prior to the school opening, following a series of redistricting meetings. The West Roswell site will be one of the few split-level schools in the system, with classrooms and other resources spread across three floors on the school. The design is the newest elementary prototype used for new school construction, and the first for North Fulton. Questions from the 50-plus residents

who turned out for Monday’s meeting centered mainly on traffic concerns and access to the school for kids who walk to school. The school is located along busy Ga. 9, just south of Holcomb Bridge Road, but traffic engineers noted the volumes do not warrant a traffic signal for the school. A police officer will be located at the school during mornings and afternoon dismissal to provide safety for students. In addition, bus traffic and parent traffic will be separate for additional safety for students. Buses will enter from Ga. 9, with parent access off Charles Place. The school will have a capacity of 850 students and will contain 54 classrooms, an outdoor classroom and a total of 124,500 square feet. The property is just under 20 acres, but 6 acres will be left “undisturbed” for buffers and vegetation. Fulton Schools will also provide an easement to the city of Roswell along the back edge of the property for an eventual pedestrian pathway that will connect to other walkways in the city. Roswell Councilmember Betty Price, who attended the school meeting, said funds have not yet been allocated by the City Council to build the pathway so there is a possibility the path will not be in place when the school opens. The West Roswell Area Elementary School is being built through proceeds of the one-cent special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) passed by voters in 2012. The total cost for the property, as well as the construction of both the West Roswell elementary school site and new Esther Jackson School is approximately $46 million.

The new elementary school will be modeled after College Park Elementary School. Pictured from top, exterior, media center and cafetorium of College Park Elementary School.

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ROSWELL, Ga. - The fun on Canton Street begins early St. Patrick’s Day weekend with the second annual Roswell Beer Festival, March 15. Organizers expect 1,000 people to attend the Saturday event at the historic Roswell Square. Bigger than last year, the festival features more than 150 craft beers, local restaurants, live music and a corn hole tournament with hefty a cash prize. All proceeds benefit STAR House Foundation, a Roswell-area notfor-profit. “Last year was a trial run,” said Jeff Bridges, STAR House Board member and event organizer. “This year, we mean business. We convened a panel of beer connoisseurs and asked them to identify their favorites. Competition was tough, but we whittled it down to about 150 different beers. Of course, we’ll have a limited selection of wine and lots of water for non-beer drinkers.” There’s something for everyone this year. Foodies will enjoy some of Roswell’s best food from Roux, Adele’s, Mill Street Kitchen, Shane’s Rib Shack, Ethel’s and VIN 25. For those athletically inclined, there’s a corn hole tournament with an anticipated 64 teams competing for up to $1,000. Music-lovers will enjoy the High Beams, an alternative rock/ folk and favorites band at Roswell’s Mac McGee’s, and the Free Byrds. But the main attraction is the beer –

If you go What: Roswell Beer Festival When: 2-6 p.m. March 15 Where: Historic Roswell Square More Info: www.roswellbeerfestival.com ales, IPAs, stouts, porters, hefeweizens, Belgian quads, even a few sours – a beer for every taste. There are also deals offered with local hotels and UBER transportation service for festival-goers. For more details, go to www.roswellbeerfestival.com. The Roswell Beer Festival benefits STAR House Foundation, an organization with over 20 years of history serving Roswell’s youth. This year, STAR House will help nearly 275 children at Mimosa and Esther Jackson elementary schools, Elkins Middle and Roswell High School, gain the academic, social and leadership skills they need to succeed and excel in today’s highly competitive global environment. The event will go on, rain or shine. Pre-purchased tickets to the festival are $45, and $50 at the door. Designated driver tickets are $10 at www.roswellbeerfestival.com. You must be at least 21 years old to attend. Festival-goers are encouraged to bring folding chairs and keep their pets at home. —Jonathan Copsey

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Jones targets Obamacare expansion Curbs governor’s powers to expand Medicaid By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – The latest salvo in the battle over expanding the Affordable Care Act (“Obamacare”) came from North Fulton’s local representative. Rep. Jan Jones, R-Milton, introduced House Bill 990, which JONES would take away the authority of the governor to expand Medicaid, a key component of the ACA. Instead, the state legislature would hold that power. Gov. Nathan Deal has consistently refused to expand Medicaid when the ACA was implemented. The bill notes that Medicaid is already a large expenditure of state funds. Any expansion would be costly. “The intent is to protect Georgia from the long-term and significant consequences of such a decision on the budget, on its citizens and the state economy,” said Jones in a statement. “Debate and careful decision-making should be exercised by the House and Senate before Medicaid is expanded.”

Debate and careful decision-making should be exercised by the House and Senate before Medicaid is expanded.” Jan Jones R-Milton Jones said the state already pays $3 billion in Medicaid funding and a further $2 billion for similar services. An expansion of Medicaid eligibility to low-income families would cost the state billions more. Jones said any expectation of federal funding is a “myth.” An estimated 650,000 more Georgians would be covered if Medicaid were expanded. Legislative approval is already required in Georgia for Medicaid reform. “[Medicaid expansion] is likely a one-time, irrevocable decision,” she said. “Once the genie is out of the bottle, we will not be able to put it back in. That is why it is so important that the legislature have a say in this.” H.B. 990 passed the House March 3 with a vote of 118-57 and was referred to the Senate for a vote.

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Surviving with rare diseases Milton family redefines ‘normal’ By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – Having a sick child can be difficult for a parent. But there is always the expectation they will get better. For Giovanna and Hansel Johnson of Milton, their son Andre will never get better. He has a rare disease that

has no cure. Andre, 9, and two classmates were front and center Feb. 28 at Crabapple Crossing Elementary School as part of Rare Disease Day. The Johnsons first knew something was wrong with Andre when he was 2 months old. He was suffering from heart failure and his muscles were wasting away. Andre suffers from “VLCAD

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Kindergarten, pre-K registration set for new school year NORTH FULTON, Ga – Kindergarten and new student registration for the 2014-2015 school year will be held April 30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and May 1 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at all elementary schools in Fulton County. During these two days, parents of incoming kindergarten students, as well as new elementary students entering school in August, can register their children for the upcoming school year. Parents should register their child at the school the child will attend in the fall. A list of documents needed for registration is posted on the school website, www.fultonschools.org. A notarized affidavit of residence is also mandatory for all students. For parents interested in pre-kindergarten, a limited number of spaces are available at elementary schools in North Fulton. Pre-K registration dates vary by school and enrollment is done through a lottery system. Parents also can visit the

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Legion goes non-smoking Membership divided over issue By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Hundreds of Home Depot volunteers converged on American Legion Post 201 in Alpharetta in November to upgrade many of its aging facilities – new flooring, lighting and landscaping were just some of the upgrades. In the three months since new HVAC and lighting were installed, Legion Commander Martin Farrell said the electric bill has dropped nearly in half. “Our gas bill is down as well,” Farrell said. “They did an amazing job.” A side effect of the renovations cropped up shortly after they finished. For Post 201’s entire 40-year history, smoking has been allowed, both in the dance hall and the bar. When the dance hall went smoke-free fairly recently, the bar held out. With new ceilings and walls, the leadership chose to make a move to stop all smok-

ing in the post. “We were at a critical juncture,” Farrell said. “With all the new mechanicals, infrastructure and ceiling tiles, we were going to address the smoking issue. We thought this was the moment.” The change was not universally popular; however it was approved in a 2-1 vote of the membership. “Some [members] understood it was the right thing to do,” Farrell said. “Others were not happy about not being allowed to smoke.” The vote was in December, but the ban did not take effect until this year, when a new covered deck was completed. Farrell said he was trying to make the post more familyfriendly. Smoking was stopping many family members from taking part in Legion events. Younger generations of soldiers and their families are less likely to smoke, Farrell said. To have a Legion post that not only allows smoking but is lit-

erally coated in 40 years’ worth of smoke makes it difficult to welcome them into the group. “It was the right thing to do at this time,” said Fred Swyters. Swyters himself was a smoker. He chose that moment to quit. And he is not alone. Many of the smokers have taken the chance to change their lifestyles, either quitting smoking altogether or moving on to electronic cigarettes. Dennis Turner smoked a pack a day for more than 50 years. He said he is not happy with the ban but accepts it nonetheless. “You have to live with what the membership votes for,” Turner said. “I’ll have to adjust, but I don’t have much choice.” He is now trying to quit smoking. Turner said he has dramatically cut down on the number of cigarettes he smokes, often not having more than one a day. He cracked during the wintery weather, though, having one after spending 10 hours in the car. “I’m giving up. I’m doing my best,” he said. “It’s hard to do.” Despite some discontent, there has already been an upturn of new members. “These are young members who quit because they or their wife didn’t like smoking,” said Swyters. Kim Oliver, president of the Ladies’ Auxiliary for Post 201 said the move is a great one. The Auxiliary has met in the bar every third Tuesday of the month for years. The smoky atmosphere has harmed participation. “People stopped coming because of the smoke,” Oliver said. “There were so many smokers in here we couldn’t handle it.” Burning eyes and the smell of smoke in hair and clothing were often complaints from the ladies. Oliver said she expects to see the membership in the Auxiliary grow with the new move. “Everyone is happier,” she said. “We’ve had one meeting since the change and there was a noticeable improvement. We could breathe.” American Legion Post 201 is located at 201 Wills Road in Alpharetta. It is part of the nation’s largest veterans organization with more than 2.4 million members across America. For more information, visit www.legion201.org.

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Film school establishes classes in Roswell Atlanta group opens north branch at Chrysalis By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – When the Hunger Games film series is filmed in Georgia, it brings actors, crews, directors and hundreds of local jobs with it. The same is true for other Hollywood or New York films that come South, and Georgia has offered deep tax breaks to entice the industry. It is a $3 billion industry in the state. Unfortunately, much of that industry is still housed outside of Georgia. Much of the preand post-production work is still done in Hollywood. But why should that be, asks Tyler Owenby, of Film Atlanta. Film Atlanta is a collection of emerging and established film industry professionals seeking to make a name for themselves as well as Georgia as a state to house the entire film industry, not just locations. “Our goal is to stop importing talent both in front and in back of the camera,” Owenby said. Part of this importation of talent is a lack of knowledge and skills locally to fit the bill. Owenby and those at Film Atlanta want to stop this. As a way to help combat this lack of skills or knowledge, Film Atlanta has created schools both south of Atlanta and north. The north classrooms are at Roswell’s own

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The inaugural meeting of the Film Atlanta class at Roswell’s Chrysalis Experiential Academy was held Feb. 21 and filled the school with would-be and established entertainers eager to get into the film industry.

real classes with working actors and crews.” Owenby said it was a good way not only to train older students, but also train a new generation of entertainers. “What’s wonderful about Chrysalis is it fosters learning and creativity from a very young age and a spirit of collaboration,” Owenby said. “There is no industry more collaborative than the film industry.” For more about Film Atlanta, visit them online at http:// filmatlanta.org. For more about Chrysalis Experiential Academy, visit them at http://www. chrysalisexp.org.

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Georgetown Pediatrics, P.C. is one of the oldest private practices Founded in 1968 in the Dunwoody area, the practice serves patients primarily in its four locations, Alpharetta, Cumming, Johns Creek, and Dunwoody markets. Our doctors are all board certified as Fellows of the AmeriGonzalez can Academy of Pediatrics and our nurse practitioners all hold the Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioners certification. We are committed to delivering the highest quality of care with unparalleled execution to patients from birth to the age of twenty-one. Pettaway As board-certified practitioners, we practice medicine according to the guidelines mandated by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control, and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Our providers also have areas of interest ranging from early childhood development, asthma, obesity and weight management, infectious diseases, and all other areas of general pediatrics. We are also excited to introduce our two newest providers joining the staff,

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ADHD – not just in children anymore Adult ADHD is associated with multiple comorbidities such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and other personality disorders. Adult ADHD is a valid psychiatric disorder of adulthood distinct from these other conditions. Adult attention deficit disorder differs from the childhood variant because the hyperactivity in adults may be replaced by other symptoms such as anxiety, impulsivity and inattentiveness. In fact, prior to 2002 there were no diagnostic guidelines, but there have been great advances since. Some of the symptoms that characterize Adult ADHD are:

ADHD is a relatively common psychiatric disorder among adults. The prevalence is thought to be 3.5%-5.3%, which accounts for more than 11 million cases in the United States alone. With increased public awareness, adult ADHD became a topic of great interest so clinicians should be able to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with this disorder. Etiology is still uncertain. Genetics however is believed to play a prominent role, followed in importance by acquired injuries to the brain. ADHD was widely thought to be strictly a disorder of childhood. Now there are numerous scientific papers and clinical trials that acknowledge the existence of an adult version of this disorder, which can be traced back to the younger years. Before this time ADHD in adults was known as Minimal Brain Damage or Dysfunction (MBD).

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School officials work quickly to thwart ‘Yik Yak’ on campuses Anonymous app used by kids to bully others, threaten school violence By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – As school systems pour money and resources into stopping bullying in classrooms and playgrounds, bullies have simply moved their tactics online – where punishment is difficult to dole out. Recently, a new “app” hit the adolescent population, allowing anonymous postings to everyone within a certain geographical area who also has the app installed on their phones. Yik Yak, with its seemingly innocuous photo of a cartoon yak, flew under the radar of most parents, but quickly caught the attention of school systems across the nation. Under the cover of anonymity, students began using the app to not only post random thoughts, but also to bully

other students in exceptionally cruel ways. It was also used to threaten violence at schools and to students, resulting in school lockdowns from Mobile, Ala., to Massachusetts to Chicago. In Fulton County, a school spokesperson confirmed a threat was made to a high school in Sandy Springs through a Yik Yak comment. “The only situation where a threat was posted [that school officials are aware of] was at Riverwood High School,” said Susan Hale, communications manager for Fulton Schools. “Someone, presumably a student, made an anonymous [fake] bomb threat against the school last week.” She said Yik Yak came to the attention of school officials a few weeks ago, and North Fulton high schools quickly banded together to make

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parents aware of its use and misuse. At Milton High School, Principal Cliff Jones sent a message to parents encouraging them to closely monitor their child’s social media use and to talk to them about possible consequences. “Based on recent events with Yik Yak and other emerging technologies, I encourage [you] to talk with [your child] about common sense boundaries,” said Jones. “What our children post now can be seen by colleges and employers in the future. This reality is not considered by our children when they are caught up in the moment while using social media.” Unlike many social media apps, Yik Yak does not require someone to follow the poster, so a message could reach thousands of people within a five-mile radius. While the app is free, the poster can pay to reach even more people within the radius. But the shine may have already come off Yik Yak. Like so many social media applications, parental involvement makes it less attractive to teens and tweens (think Facebook or My Space). An unscientific polling of kids (via

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NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Exactly what can a school do when online threats are made off campus? The Fulton School System policy does not specifically address social media bullying, but does prohibit “the bullying of any person by any means or method, at school, on school property or at school-related functions.” Discipline for after-hours cyber bullying becomes questionable, and officials admit the school’s reach may be limited. “It’s a gray area for how to handle discipline,” said Susan Hale, spokesperson for Fulton Schools. “If a student bullies another while on school grounds, perhaps by making posts on a social network, then the district is able to assign discipline. But if it occurs at home or elsewhere in the community, then we have no jurisdiction unless it can be directly linked back to the school.” She advised parents whose children are threatened online in any way to contact the police since the school may not have jurisdiction. – Candy Waylock Twitter) found all had heard of the Yik Yak app, but very few use it, or have it on their phones. For one Cambridge High School freshman, the threat of in-school suspension for those found misusing the Yik Yak app was enough to get him to take it off his phone. Last week, Cambridge Principal Ed Spurka sent a message to parents saying Yik Yak postings can be “especially vicious and hurtful, since there is no way to trace their source” and [posts are] disseminated widely in seconds. “I encourage you to check your child’s phone regularly and delete this app if it is present. Please know that we are taking measures at Cambridge to monitor this app,” said Spurka. Cyber bullying has emerged as the biggest concern in the field of bullying, which encompasses physical, verbal and emotional bullying, said a

psychologist who works in the field. “Cyber bullying can be easier due to the ‘social distance’ of the bully from the victim,” said Dr. Sam Bernard, a Chattanooga-based psychologist whose firm focuses on psychological crisis preparation and intervention. “The ‘punches’ can be much larger and long lasting due to the potential audience witnessing the act.” He noted a considerable number of youth suicides have been attributed to cyber bullying. “Parents and care-givers need to be sensitive to the emotional change in a youth and address it quickly,” said Bernard. “Listening without judgment and taking an active role in advocating for justice can help ease the sting of the pain of cyber bullying.” He also advised parents to maintain evidence of the cyber bullying to help bring a bully to justice.

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Duley signs with UGA Junior Bears second in tourney MILTON, Ga. – The Cambridge Junior Bears placed second in the opening tournament of the season March 2 at Hobgood Park in Woodstock. In front, from left, are Will Paulus, Nick Sherman, Sam Hines, Mac Pacey and Drew Dover. In the second row are Jack McHale, Cade Beal, Evan Schuster, Johnny Eneberg and Kyle Andrise. In the third row are coaches J.J. McHale, Jeff Andrise and Tony Schuster. —Jonathan Copsey

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Summit Hill announces Teacher and Professional of the Year winners MILTON, Ga. – Summit Hill Elementary School recently named its Teacher of the Year and Support/Professional of the Year award winners. Support/Professional of the Year nominees included Tracy Artis, Darci Costanzo, Melissa Loomis, Patty Mantas-Lico, Bonnie Taylor and Kimberly Thompson. After the Summit Hill staff voted, Thompson, the school’s clinic aide, won the honor. Thompson has been the clinic aide at Summit Hill since early in the school’s opening year.

Nominees from amongst the staff for Teacher of the Year were Kim Hanger, Dawn Kesler, Christine Terrell, Shelley Tomich and Judi Wangenheim. The five finalists were all observed teaching a lesson and later interviewed by a panel of their peers that included former Teachers of the Year. In the end, Terrell was named the winner of Summit Hill’s Teacher of the Year. She has taught at Summit Hill for more than 10 years and is the school’s fourth-grade department chair.

Mill Springs Academy collects 7 tons of food Helps Atlanta Community Food Bank ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Mill Springs Academy students, staff and their families collected and donated 15,127 pounds – more than 7 tons – of food for the annual canned food drive benefiting the Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB). According to the ACFB, the food Mill Springs Academy collected

will provide for 12,605 meals. There is a little bit of friendly competition among the schools that spurs on the food drive. Communication Arts School was the clear winner between the five schools on campus, having gathered more than 6,000 cans on their own. But the entire Mill Springs community is proud to be able to support the Atlanta Community Food Bank in this way. “This is proof that small schools can do big things,” said Headmaster Robert Moore.

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Northwestern to host 5K for children’s cancer MILTON, Ga. – Northwestern Middle School will host its first annual Kids Kickin’ Cancer 5K and Kids Fun Run on March 22 at 7:30 a.m. The race will start and finish at NMS, and all proceeds will go to the Children’s Cancer Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

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Visiting schools dominate Milton track invitational By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – Milton High School’s stadium was packed Saturday, March 1, for the annual Milton Showcase Invitational track and field day. The event drew dozens of schools and thousands of participants from around the state, making it the largest track and field event in Milton’s history. Nine stadium records were broken during the day, largely by Walton students. Marist’s Morgan Ilse claimed a new stadium record in the girls’

1,600-meter run with a time of 5:08:28. They also broke records in the girls’ 4x800 and 4x1600 relays, the high jump, 110-meter hurdles and the discus. Walton broke the record for 3,200 meters and boys’ 4x1600 relay. Centennial took the 800-meter sprint. Overall, the Milton girls placed fourth, with 70 points, and the boys came eighth, with 38.5 points. Cambridge and Milton will next have a joint meet March 6, followed by regional meets at Woodstock and Hoschton March 8.

Allie and Andrew Arasi were a part of the winning troupe at the National Performing Arts Competition at Walt Disney World.

Off-Broadway Dance group takes national title Local eighthgraders part of winning theater troupe MILTON, Ga. – Andrew and Allie Arasi, both eighth-graders at Northwestern Middle

School, have been participating in Off-Broadway Dance (OBD) and Theater Company’s troupe since August 2013. They recently had the honor to travel to Walt Disney World to compete in the National Performing Arts Competition, where their troupe won the national title and had the pleasure of performing for the Disney crowds at the park.

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Sugar Daddy’s price isn’t so nice As long as there have been rich old men, there have been sugar daddies and the young women who find them – and more importantly their money – attractive. The relationship is usually sexual in exchange for many things – gifts, travel and most often money. It’s a dubiously moral transaction, obviously. However, in today’s dubiously moral times, where the younger generation (like every generation) is bending or ignoring the social norms, an old business with a new slant has cropped up, taking advantage of such relationships via the online dating site. One site in particular is the largest, www.seekingarrangement.com, and they target college students. They claim over 1 million college students have signed up for the site that partners older patrons with younger

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partners – both men and women. Money is expected to be given over in “support” for the younger partner to attend school. The organizers of Seekingarrangement.com say both Georgia State University and the University of Georgia are in the top 20 schools in the nation for fastest growing number of women signing up. Given the pace at which college tuition is growing and stagnant wages – not to mention the Great Recession – money is tight all around. It makes sense for students to try to find alternate ways of paying

for school. The site promises: “Coeds using SeekingArrangement receive about $3,000 a month from their benefactors, whereas Georgia students who do not have a Sugar Daddy graduate with an average debt of $23,089. The 37th highest in the nation.” But $3,000 a month? That’s quite a lot. If I were still in college I might think carefully about how much debt I wanted to be saddled with (hint: I’m on the 20-year payback plan). But does that mean it’s OK to do this? It’s just “dating,” right? Technology allows us to communicate with each other in ways we never thought possible even 10 years ago. The pace of advances online and in social media are astounding. And, often, it is the adult arena of the Web that leads the way in that technology. Ingenuity must come

NOTICE OF LOCATION AND DESIGN APPROVAL Project Number CSHPP-0007-00(313), Fulton County P.I. Number 0007313 Notice is hereby given in compliance with Georgia code 22-2-109 and 32-3-5 that the Georgia Department of Transportation has approved the Location and Design of this project. Date of Location Approval: March 3, 2014 The project is located in the City of Milton just west of the community of Crabapple, and Land lots 1098, 1099, 1134-1136, 1169, 1170, of the 2nd District and 2nd Section of Fulton County. The project consists of adding left turn lanes on SR 372 (Crabapple Road/Birmingham Highway) and Broadwell Road; improving the typical section and alignment of the existing local roads McFarlin Lane/Parkstead Lane/Branyan Trail from the existing intersection of McFarlin Lane with SR 372 (Birmingham Highway) to the end of existing Branyan Trail; and extending the Branyan Trail approximately 500 feet, of new location roadway, to intersect with SR 372 (Crabapple Road) at Crabapple Chase Drive. Two single lane roundabouts are also proposed; one at SR 372 (Crabapple Road) and Crabapple Chase Drive, and the other at SR 372 (Birmingham Highway) and McFarlin Lane. The project length is 0.31 miles along SR 372 (Birmingham Highway, milepost 1.54)/Broadwell Road, 0.43 miles along SR 372 (Crabapple Road, milepost 0.86)/Mayfield Road, 0.45 miles along McFarlin Lane/Parkstead Lane/Branyan Trail/Crabapple Chase Drive. Drawings and/or maps, and/or plats of the proposed project as approved are on file and are available for inspection at the Georgia Department of Transportation: Sebastian Nesbitt Area 2 Engineer snesbitt@dot.ga.gov 1269 Kennestone Circle Marietta, GA 30066 770-528-3238 Any interested party may obtain a copy of the drawings or maps or plats or portions thereof by paying a nominal fee and requesting in writing to: Genetha Rice-Singleton State Program Delivery Engineer grice-singleton@dot.ga.gov 600 West Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30308 404-631-1860 Any written request or communication in reference to this project or notice SHOULD include the Project and P.I. Numbers as noted at the top of this notice.

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University of Central Florida – 474 Arizona State University – 409 New York University – 347 Georgia State University – 269 Temple University – 251 University of Colorado – 232 Kent State University – 219 University of Southern California – 211 University of California, Davis – 192 Texas State University – 189 University of Georgia – 185 Florida International University – 184 University of South Florida – 171 University of Arizona – 165 University of California, Berkeley – 153 University of New Mexico – 148 Tulane University – 137 Indiana University – 122 Michigan State University – 117 Louisiana State University – 113

naturally to people whose lives are spent working around laws and morals. One would hope these young people realize this is not “dating.” There is another, much older word for this, one that does not

hide behind euphemisms. If you are going to work your way through college, it should be doing something you would not be ashamed to tell your future spouse, parents or children.

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Why is a ‘greenprint’ critical for preserving Milton? Preserve Rural Milton is a nonprofit organization that is focused on strategies to preserve Milton’s rural heritage and character. We are working with the city to encourage the creation of public policy and plans regarding limiting development and retaining the rural character and pastoral views for which the city is known. In addition, we also explore private options for land conservation through land trusts and we are establishing a large visible presence of people interested in investing in the future of our city and in local land conservation. The primary initiative that Preserve Rural Milton is asking the city to create is a detailed strategic plan, known as a greenprint, to address the community’s current crisis regarding rapidly disappearing undeveloped land and rural character. Because a greenprint represents such large shift in perspective and because we are losing acres of our community’s undeveloped land on a daily basis, it is essential for the city to retain recognized, professional expertise to formulate the greenprint as soon as possible.

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DUI turns into drug arrest ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Milton woman was arrested Feb. 24 for a slew of drug charges stemming from a DUI arrest. Police spotted the car driven by Anna Vasilis-Stephens, 51, of Gunston Hall Circle, Milton, on Old Roswell Road in Alpharetta as it performed a U-turn and then drove into the sidewalk. Her car was pulled over and the officer reports smelling alcohol on her breath. Vasilis-Stephens allegedly told the officer she was driving the car for a friend who was arrested earlier that night in DeKalb County for speeding and an outstanding warrant. Vasilis-Stephens was put through sobriety tests and failed them. In her car were found dozens of prescription pills, two hits of marijuana, a grinder, two glass pipes, two bags containing 12 grams of pot and an open, cold beer can with beer still inside. Vasilis-Stephens was arrested for possession of schedule II drugs, possession of marijuana, failure to keep

Here is why a greenprint is so important. A traditional comprehensive city plan is a strategic plan or visioning that details zoning, transportation, character areas and potential development. It primarily focuses on city infrastructure, the substructure or underlying foundation on which the continuance and growth of the community or state depends. So a traditional city plan is a strategic plan which accounts for projected growth and development. It took many hours and many thoughtful people to create our current comprehensive plan. However, as a new rush of development is upon us, it is apparent that additional thought and planning are needed to ensure the preservation of the city’s rural character and to conserve the land that represents the core of the city’s identity. A greenprint is the embodiment of this thought and planning. It is a detailed adjunct to a comprehensive plan that focuses on green infrastructure. In “Green Infrastructure,” authors Benedict and Mahon define green infrastructure as an interconnected network of

natural areas and other open spaces that conserves natural ecosystems, values and functions, sustains clean air and water and provides a wide array of benefits to people and wildlife. Greenprints involve a change in ways of thinking about city planning. A greenprint is not just about looking at parks within the city. It lays the foundation for understanding natural ecological systems which are essential to our city’s sustainability and the essence of the rural life that we appreciate. It elevates the importance of land conservation and natural systems to a level that warrants active protection, management and, in some cases, restoration. And it means raising the importance of land conservation to the same level as traditional infrastructure planning. Through a combination of scientific information and feedback from the community, greenprints identify undeveloped land, environmental features (including topography and ecologically sensitive areas), plans for land preservation, future parks for passive recreation and environmentally

prescription drugs in their container, DUI, failure to maintain lane and doing a U-turn where prohibited.

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Fake cards used to buy real goods ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Atlanta woman allegedly went on a shopping spree Feb. 22 using fake credit cards at Atlantaarea electronics stores. According to employees of the Best Buy at North Point Drive, Lauren Darnell Sullivan, 23, of Atlanta, came in and tried to buy an Apple MacBook Pro computer and two hard drives using a credit card. The card was declined. Sullivan then used another card, which triggered a credit alert that it was fraudulent. Police were called. According to police, when they arrived, Sullivan was “antsy and nervous,” and eager to leave the store. She allegedly claimed this was the first time she had ever done something like this. However, a search of her belongings turned up four more credit cards and keys to a vehicle parked outside. A search of the car turned up dozens of high-ticket items from Best Buy and Gamestop stores around the Atlanta area, all purchased that day using 14 fake credit cards. Also in her possession was

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A man was arrested Feb. 26 after allegedly having 10 suspensions on his driver’s license. Police spotted Ray Anthony Duncan, 55, of Academy Street, Alpharetta, driving a motorcycle with old tags. When he was pulled over, it was discovered the motorcycle’s tag expired in 2004. On top of this, Duncan had no insurance and a suspended license. He was found to have had 10 separate suspensions on his license since 2000 due to charges ranging from failure to appear at court to driving without insurance. Investigation of the insurance sticker on the tag showed it belonged to another motorcycle that reported the sticker stolen in 2012. Duncan claimed someone gave him the sticker. Duncan was arrested for theft by receiving stolen property, driving with a suspended license, driving without insurance, driving with an expired tag and altering license plates.

The primary initiative that Preserve Rural Milton is asking the city to create is a detailed strategic plan, known as a greenprint, to address the community’s current crisis regarding rapidly disappearing undeveloped land and rural character.

sensitive areas. Greenprints identify and prioritize plans for wildlife habitats, lands that the community enjoys as iconic scenes and spaces as well as plans for preservation of specimen trees and pasture land. A greenprint becomes the guide as to how and where to implement the many tools that the city has been looking at: conservation subdivisions, conservation easements, purchase of development rights, rural view sheds and acquisition of additional park land.

These are all essential components for the city to save our rural identity. Without the greenprint, research indicates efforts are likely to be less effective or used haphazardly. In conclusion, the city has a reputation for, and often touts, its rural character. The greenprint serves as a guide for the community to allow for both development and for protection of our rural lands, the essence of our city’s unique identity. – Laura Rencher Preserve Rural Milton

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North Fulton residents get history lesson Elected officials tell littleknown facts about their cities By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Johns Creek was the area’s first international trade center. Roswell Mayor Jere Wood compares his hometown to a television show. The Republican Party is the reason North Fulton is entirely incorporated. These are just some of the little-known facts that came out at the American Heritage Society of Georgia’s inaugural meeting Feb. 25. As guest speakers, the American Heritage Society lined up Wood, first Sandy Springs Mayor Eva Galambos, Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood, Johns Creek Councilman Brad Raffensperger and Alpharetta Councilman Donald Mitchell. Organizer Vesta Smith corralled this elected talent to kick off her goal of raising North Fulton’s consciousness about its local heritage and sense of community. The elected officials were the centerpiece of the evening, relating their thoughts on the histories of their respective communities. And most people said after the meeting that they learned a lot. Wood said he had warm memories of growing up in Roswell in the 1950s, when the city founded on mills still had the pants factory running. “But to know what Roswell was like you had to know Mayberry,” he said. Yes, that mythical town with Andy Griffith as sheriff, Aunt Bee and Gomer Pyle. It must be supposed Wood was an erstwhile Opie. His father was one of the first commuters downtown to Atlanta and shared a ride with three other intrepid commuters. “It was just a two-lane road, and it took them an hour to drive to Atlanta, a distance of about 25 miles. Today, we have an eight-lane highway and it still takes over an hour to get there,” he said. “We didn’t have Facebook in those days,” he said. “But we did have a party line on the telephone. Just like Facebook, people got a lot of enjoyment listening. And if you didn’t want something known all over town, you didn’t talk about it on the phone.” He remembered as a boy running through the woods, playing organized Little League baseball – and then playing disorganized baseball the rest of the summer. Then there was

“dirt clod season,” throwing clods at one another and “king of the hill” at the sawdust pile outside the saw mill. “And growing from 2,500 residents to 90,000, Roswell has still has the same culture. It’s just all the farms are subdivisions now and all the roads are paved,” Wood said. From Johns Creek, Councilman Raffensperger noted the area around Johns Creek was the seat of international commerce. “We had McGinnis Ferry that belonged to James McGinnis, one of the influential men in the area, Autrey Mill, Rogers Ferry, Nesbit Ferry,” Raffensperger said. “All of these are roads today. But in the early 1800s, these were ferries across the Chattahoochee River. “On the south side lived the settlers, and on the north were the Cherokees. So at these ferries were the trading posts for international trade between the Americans and the Indian nation,” he said. Councilman Mitchell was standing in for Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle. He said he would rather Marjean Birt take his place as she knew more about Alpharetta having been the longtime chairwoman of the Alpharetta Historical Society and having seen a lot of the city’s history firsthand. He said Alpharetta was county seat to the old Milton County, and that was due in large part to a great many springs in the area. The first big commercial area was northwest of what is now Avalon rising out of the dirt. It was the grist mill at Teasley Creek. “Each summer, Alpharetta had the old June Sing that brought people from miles around to sing from the Sacred Heart hymnal in the old shapenote style. The whole family would come and stay for days camping under the stars. It was also a great time for the ‘young people’ to get to know each other as well,” Mitchell said. There was some drinking reported once going on around on the edges of town. “But most people agreed they weren’t from around here,” Mitchell said. Today, the grist mill is no longer, but Alpharetta has embraced the new technology and is home to 600 technology companies and the lowest unemployment rate in North Fulton. Milton Mayor Lockwood

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Presenters at the American Heritage Society are, from left, Mayor Joe Lockwood, Councilman Brad Raffensperger, Master of Ceremonies Roger Wise, Heritage Society founder Vesta Smith, former Sandy Springs Mayor Eva Galambos, Mayor Jere Wood and Councilman Donald Mitchell.

Attendees listen raptly as the program takes a brief trip through North Fulton’s history. said he is most proud of his town’s sense of community. “And not just of Milton, but all of North Fulton,” he said. He moved here 27 years ago. Lockwood explained it this way: He settled on an old dairy farm. He bought a tractor and asked if he could pay for it when it came in. “The man told me he knew where I lived, and it would be dropped off. I could come around and pay him after it was delivered. You didn’t need a credit card in those days. You carried your credit around with you,” Lockwood said. The unquestioned belle of the evening was former Mayor Galambos. For more than 30 years, she led the ef-

fort to create a city of Sandy Springs. That eventual success story was the direct catalyst for incorporation of Johns Creek, Milton, Dunwoody and Brookhaven. “We fought for years to be a city, but the city of Atlanta would not allow it. Atlanta wanted to annex us instead,” she said. Sandy Springs residents did not want to be “eaten up” by Atlanta like Buckhead had been. But Galambos said it was “better to be for something than against Atlanta.” So they fought for cityhood. At the time, Georgia had the longest serving House speaker entrenched in the Legislature. Speaker Tom Murphy

Elena Matchen, 15, from Milton High School renders “The Star Spangled Banner.” carried more political clout than anyone in the state. “He was a Democrat, and as long as he was speaker, he was going to give Atlanta what they wanted. We never stood a chance to be a city until the Republicans won control of the House and Speaker Murphy was no longer in power,” Galambos said. “So he retired and we got a new speaker,” she said. “So if you want to know why there are cities in North Fulton today, it is because of the Republican Party.” More history lessons are promised each month from the American Heritage Society.

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The class of Heather Cox at Crabapple Crossing Elementary School raised their hands to support Rare Disease Day, Feb. 28.

Diseases: Continued from Page 12 Deficiency” or Very Long Chain Acyl Coa Dehydrogenase Deficiency. This disorder causes Andre’s body to turn against fats in its system, including his organs, causing his body to eat itself. “He is not able to metabolize fats,” said Hansel. “If his body starts burning fats, instead of creating energy, it will be toxic.” There is no cure. The only treatment is a very low-fat diet. Otherwise ammonia builds up in his systems and begins breaking down his vital organs. This leaves Andre in a precarious state. Any illness can trigger a “metabolic crisis.” “If he gets a stomach bug, he has to go into hospital,” Hansel said. Too much exercise can also lead to problems, which is an issue for a growing boy, but the family copes. “If you see him, you would never know,” said Giovanna, his mother. “But it is a struggle. He still ends up in the hospital sometimes.” Andre is one of the few children to not only survive but live with the disease. As part of Rare Disease Day, the school invited Sen. John Albers, Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood and Fulton Superintendent Dr. Robert Avossa to share the day with the class. Rare diseases typically affect just a few thousand people and rarely have cures. Often they are genetic. The symbol for supporters of Rare Disease Day is a ribbon made out of jean material – jeans for genes. This year marked the first year Gov. Nathan Deal signed a proclamation recognizing the day in the state. Albers, who championed the newly passed “Ava’s Law,”

requiring insurance agencies to cover autism, said he was proud Georgia was taking a stand for rare diseases. “You are my heroes,” Albers told Andre and his classmates. “As long as we are doing things for kids, we are doing the right thing.” Andre and his class joined Albers, Lockwood and Avossa

in cutting out hands with their fingers outstretched, the symbol of Rare Disease Day. “We live as close to a normal life as can be expected,” said Giovanna. “We have had to redefine normal.” For more information about Rare Diseases visit the Rare Disease Day website at http://www. rarediseaseday.org.

MILTON, Ga. – Children who are eligible to attend Summit Hill Elementary’s kindergarten in August are invited to the Kindergarten Husky Huddle March 12. This annual program is designed specifically for Summit Hill parents and their incoming kindergarten children. During this hour-long program, Husky parents huddle in the cafeteria to receive important curriculum and registration information as well as experience a virtual tour of a typical kindergarten day. Simultaneously, incoming kindergarten students huddle in small groups to experience a specially designed V.I.P. tour of Summit Hill, including visiting a kindergarten classroom, listening to a read-aloud book in the media center and even boarding a stationary school bus in the parking lot. Afterward, prospective Husky students return to the cafeteria to enjoy a snack of juice and cookies and reunite with parents. The Husky Huddle for 2014-15 Summit Hill kindergarteners is 9 a.m. March 12 at Summit Hill, 13855 Providence Road, Milton. Visit http://school.fultonschools.org/es/summithill/ for more information. —Jonathan Copsey

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