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Under the gun over McGinnis Johns Creek’s Assistant City Manager Justin Kirouac, left, and Public Works Director Tom Black face March 8 a roomful of McGinnis Ferry Road residents who want to stop the widening of the road. Read more, Page 4.
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Residents voice frustrations over McGinnis widening Some say city hasn’t been straight about project By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The March 8 McGinnis Ferry Road public meeting was billed as a chance for residents to give input on ideas to mitigate the effects of widening the road to four lanes. But it turned into an increasingly angry meeting about why was the road being widened, who really benefits from it and how can the project be stopped? Johns Creek Public Works Director Tom Black came to get feedback from mostly Seven Oaks residents about noise abatement solutions and ideas on privacy fences. Instead he got an earful of objections to the whole project.
The McGinnis Ferry widening has been a Georgia Department of Transportation plan for many years, it just lay dormant while other demands around the state took precedence. Now with the need to complete four lanes stretching from Ga. 400 to I-85, that time has come. It also coincides with development emanating from south Forsyth County which is making Brookwood Road at McGinnis a major intersection. Johns Creek is answering by widening Jones Bridge Road on its side. Black has design ideas for noise abatement along Jones Bridge Road and wanted to get feedback from residents. Likewise he sought reactions
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Johns Creek earns AAA bond rating $40M parks bond has lowest rate By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek will soon have $40 million to begin funding its first recreation and parks bond projects, and the icing on the cake was the city’s initial bond rating came in at the highest level of Aaa by Moody’s Investor Service and AAA by Standard & Poor’s. The city’s financial adviser Todd Barnes with Raymond James & Associates told the City Council the good news at its work session Monday night that the interest rate will fall between 3.35 percent and 3.40 percent depending on the day the bid was received. Over the life of the 30-year bond the difference in the city’s AAA bond rating and say an AA rating will save the city between $175,000 and $200,000. Barnes said few cities are able to attain an AAA rating. It is unusual for a city to start at the top of the heap. According to Moody’s, only 199 cities out of some 20,000 in the United
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Coyotes don’t belong in Georgia I wrote my first news article about coyotes in North Fulton around 20 years ago. They were news then. Roswell residents were enjoying living next door to federal parkland and the HATCHER HURD solitude and beauty Executive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com of the parks. What they did not enjoy was losing their cats and other pets to coyotes. It made them uncomfortable for their small children to play outside alone. That was the news: Coyotes are in the suburbs. It is not much news now. But what is news is the apparent brazenness of the beasts that have become so comfortable in the area. Some coyotes have taken up residence in neighborhoods themselves. That is disquieting. As they lose their fear of humans, they can become something more than a nuisance. They resemble dogs and are often mistaken for dogs, at least at a distance. And as they lose their fear of humans, they become a possible threat
to children. I haven’t written a story about a coyote attack on a child yet, and I don’t want to. Like all wild animals, coyotes are susceptible to rabies. And a rabid coyote, like the rabid dog or raccoon, is a threat to public health. Coyotes are not native to Georgia. That is why there is no hunting season for coyotes. They can be taken at any time. Why did they migrate here? The main reason is there are no wolves in the Southeast anymore. Wolves saw coyotes as competitors and a wolf pack is rather discouraging to coyotes, which are mostly solitary creatures. Coyote populations are growing all over the United States. The wolves are gone, and with them, nature’s check on coyote population. Now coyotes have settled into the Southeast. They are back because they chiefly live off rodents, and in checking those populations, they perform a service. But coyotes are adept at finding their niche in our society, so they will continue to multiply and expand their range among humans if left unchecked. Now the Georgia Department of Nat-
ural Resources’ Division of Wildlife has deemed the coyote presence a nuisance and has offered a bounty program to hunters. It is in the form of a lottery for a lifetime hunting license. Your ticket is a dead coyote. This sounds barbarous and cruel, but that is how nature operates. Predation is nature’s way of maintaining balance. These coyotes feast mostly on rabbits, squirrels and mice but they also take small deer. And in addition to pets, they take domestic animals including chickens, goats, lambs and even calves. There was one member of the General Assembly I saw who suggested a $1,000 bounty for a coyote. That’s ridiculous. I don’t want to see hunters from all over the Southeast bringing in their dead coyotes at a grand a pop. I think that was just a sop to hunters. I sure don’t want to see less than able hunters prowling the national parks or neighborhoods trying to bag enough coyotes to buy a new F-150. And I sure don’t want taxpayers paying for it. But thinning them out and making coyotes more shy of humans and the places where humans congregate
makes sense. The reality is the DNR allows thinning of most critters that threaten to upset the ecological balance. Hunters do the job quite well. Even with deer hunting season each year, it still becomes necessary sometimes to thin deer herds (harvest is the euphemism) when the populations outstrip the land’s ability to support them. It keeps those populations healthier and more stable. While it may seem cruel to hunt these animals, it is with a purpose. There is no “nice” way to deal with such nuisances. And we want the DNR to deal with such issues before they become larger problems. And Mr. Whiskers will thank you for it.
Coyote ugly: Long live the coyote If you haven’t heard yet, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is hosting a Coyote Challenge to lighten the breed’s population, thinning the herd, so to speak. Hunters are KATHLEEN STURGEON tasked with killing Editor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com up to five of the animals each month and, in return, will be entered into a raffle where they may receive a free hunting license for a lifetime. I feel like this is a plot to a B-list movie that will inevitably go horribly wrong, or that we aren’t currently living in the year 2017, but perhaps 1917 or even 1817. No, the fact is we are living in 2017 in good old Georgia and seem to be trying our best to live up to the Southern stereotypes. This killing contest is just plain barbaric. This seems like a way to control an animal populace prior to our modern technology and efforts. It’s like we’re regressing back to our uneducated, ignorant ways.
I understand it’s believed that we need to lessen the coyote population. That’s one of the reasons the agency is holding the contest. And sure, it’s never a good thing when a coyote wanders into a neighborhood and eats, kills or injures a family pet. But let’s back up a bit. That same department said coyotes are in fact an asset in maintaining the balance of wildlife in the state, according to the Atlanta Coyote Project, a group of scientists devoted to learning about the animal. I grew up in a neighborhood that backed up to a creek and was surrounded by a natural buffer of trees. My elementary school was not even half a mile away. We heard or saw coyotes all the time including daytime sightings on the playground that forced us to skip outdoor recess. As much as I played outside as a child, I never felt threatened by the animals. Today we may be seeing coyotes more in our neighborhoods and on our roads. That’s probably due to us demolishing their natural habitats to build our own homes and places to shop and eat. It’s no wonder they’re encroaching in our space. That’s exactly what we did
... If we continue to kill these animals, their former territory won’t go unclaimed. Instead, a new coyote will move in as they’ll believe more food is available. to them, and they don’t know where to go. Surely we can learn how to peacefully coexist without resorting to murdering as many living animals as we can. This contest seems to be fighting fire with fire, which usually doesn’t have a happy ending. According to the Atlanta Coyote Project, if we continue to kill these animals, their former territory won’t go unclaimed. Instead, a new coyote will move in, as they’ll believe more food is available. This will inevitably lead to more coyote pups. And more pups
leads to the exact opposite outcome of what the Department of Natural Resources is expecting. Instead of fewer coyotes, we’ll probably end up with more than when we started. The Humane Society of the United States backs this by saying if you shoot or poison coyotes, you’ll have just as many again within a year or two. When you start to mess with nature, there always seem to be unintended consequences. Man does not always know best when dealing with wild animals. We need to keep our pets and children indoors at nighttime and during coyote mating season and figure out a way to live with our furry neighbors who more than likely aren’t going away, no matter what brutal method we nauseatingly, happily take part in. Surely we have evolved enough to know an eye for an eye just leaves everyone blind?
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Roswell’s Wood says ‘Ossoff’ has off-puttingly Muslim ring When my family moved to Roswell in the 1960’s, muted turmoil surrounded school integration. My mother had helped with voter registration of African-Americans. At school, I was earmarked as “liberal” about racial integration. The African-American children, myself and a bewildered boy from the North were set in two rows, slightly removed from the class, an arrangement replicated on field trips, etc. I understood little of the undercurrents: the bravery of the black students, the ways in which many white students who used the “n” word, were merely conforming to the words they heard. It was elementary school for heaven’s sakes! Decades have passed since those days of racial distrust. Good schools and beautiful parks now symbolize Roswell. But I was discouraged to read a recent article in the New Yorker magazine. Mayor Jere Wood makes a wry observation about a candidate for the April special election in the 6th Congressional District, Jon Ossoff.
“This isn’t a youth vote … here,” he told me at his office, when I asked him about the makeup of the Siixth. “This is a mature voter base,” he paused. “If you just say ‘Ossoff,’ some folks are gonna think, ‘Is he Muslim? Is he Lebanese? Is he Indian?’ It’s an ethnic-sounding name, even though he may be a white guy, from Scotland or wherever.” What an interesting way to characterize Roswell’s voters! Wood remarks how Ossoff’s name has an off-puttingly Muslim ring, not quite white. I hope immigrants, who helped build Roswell and live here, note implications of Wood’s ‘mature voter,’ as one who votes based on race, religion or ancestral origin. Maybe those days when many white students shunned black students are not so far away. I equally hope that ‘mature’ voters respond to candidates’ integrity and ideas. Or is it still 1966 where “white guy” is the main qualification? – Kareen Malone, Roswell
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Response to ‘Goodbye to the clowns’ I have no doubt that Ray Appen is a terrific grandpa. But his disconnect between the circus and cruelty to the animals exploited in the circus is puzzling. I’m positive Ray wants to shield his granddaughter from violence, but hitting elephants with bullhooks (a heavy baton with a sharp steel hook on the end) and whipping tigers into submission is SOP in the circus industry. Pretending animal abuse does not exist at the circus does not make it any less real; shielding children from the truth is unfair to them and to the animals. – Jennifer O’Connor, Senior Writer PETA Foundation
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Animal exploitation reason circus closing Ray, I can appreciate your happy memories as a child visiting the circus. The circus is closing down because of the animal exploitation involved in “tiger taming” and “elephant training.” Some 143 years ago, when Ringling started performing circuses, the concept of animal exploitation and abuse was unheard of. Now, as a society, we know better. It is not the humans performing tricks for entertainment that is disturbing, but animals “trained” to perform tricks for human amusement.
You may not be aware of the methods used to “train” animals - whipping, electric prods, etc. Elephants are chained in garagelike enclosures and “trained” with bull hooks, striking them and causing pain. That is why Ringling is closing. As a society, we now know better. They could easily continue to have a People Circus. These people can make their own choices to be a performer and not be whipped or hit with an electric prod when they do something wrong. –Susan Bell, Milton
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physical activity,” said Rep. Douglas, a former linebacker for the University of Georgia. “Research shows that students benefit tremendously from recess, and I am proud to sponsor legislation that promotes the physical, social and emotional health of Georgia’s young learners.” Even 30 minutes of free play could help reverse a trend toward obesity, notes the nation’s top health agency. According to the CDC, obesity rates for children have more than tripled since 1970 with 20 percent of children ages 6-19 considered obese. The CDC recommends 60 minutes of physical
activity each day for children. HB 273 passed the House on March 3 and is now in the Senate for what is shaping up to be a fast track to the governor’s desk. If passed and signed into legislation, the changes would go into effect for the 2017-2018 school year. The state’s largest association for educators, Professional Association for Georgia Educators, has given its support to HB 273, but believes it only addresses part of the issue. “PAGE has concerns that some of the underlying issues that prompt legislation on mandated recess are not
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As many of you know, what is happening to retail in Roswell is not isolated to our city – it’s happening across the nation. STEVE STROUD, Executive Director Roswell Inc. 16 | Johns Creek Herald | March 16, 2017
Recent Roswell closings leave holes for opportunity Time now to forge vision for retail-commercial Steve Stroud is executive director of Roswell Inc, that city’s public-private economic development arm. He has laid out a strategy to revitalize retail development in his city. ROSWELL, Ga. – With the recent closings of Target, Kohl’s, Rack Room Shoes and a variety of other retailers in Roswell, we know there is growing concern over the future of retail and STEVE STROUD overall economic Executive Director Roswell Inc development in the city, with a particular concern for East Roswell. As a longtime Roswell resident and 30-year business entrepreneur in this city, I am likewise disappointed by these recent announcements. However, I also find myself excited by the opportunity this creates for us to cast vision for what East Roswell could become in the future. As many of you know, what is happening to retail in Roswell is not isolated to our city – it’s happening across the nation. Retail landscape changing The demand for traditional retail is decreasing rapidly, as the market for online shopping continues to grow. This, alongside the continued trend toward mixed-used development, has become a major game-changer. This shift in consumer behavior has
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BlackBerry data center sells for $30M Kimball Bridge site to be used as data center By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The former site of a BlackBerry facility was purchased Feb. 24 for $30 million and will become a data center for Ascent. Ascent, which provides comprehensive data center solutions, in partnership with TowerBrook Capital Partners, bought the 40-acre property at 4905
North Point Parkway and Kimball Bridge Road. BlackBerry and Ascent entered into partial leasebacks for data center space at the property which will be called Ascent ATL1 Data Center. The facility is well-suited for cloud and edge deployment servers with plug and play data center space immediately available, the company said. “The sale leaseback arrangement enables the customer to focus on its core business and provides them a partner in their data center facility operations, while at the same time
allowing Ascent to bring additional high quality, purpose-built assets to market under its growing data center portfolio,” Ascent said. Ascent also bought a data center in Toronto along with its Alpharetta purchase due to the centers’ being equipped with “significant security characteristics, concurrently maintainable infrastructure for 100 percent uptime and other site-specific features,” the company said. Ascent CEO Phil Horstmann said the acquisition is a complement to the company’s solutions set and its ability
to deliver quickly on complex customer data center challenges. Horstmann said the company was re-evaluating its real estate portfolio and operational needs. The company’s staff put together an action plan that enabled it to execute the international transaction in a short period of time. “We look forward to working with our customer and bringing these enterprise-grade facilities and their respective data center capabilities to market for additional tenants,” Horstmann said.
GNFCC Chamber Expo nails it again Sold out event perhaps best yet
HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Business stood still Friday, March 10, as it seemed everyone was at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Business Expo. Indeed, upward of 1,000 businesses attended the Expo. The morning seminar, “Digital Disruption” was intriguing. Dave Moorman, founder of Dynasis, talked about the power what he calls digital disruption. Global examples are the internet’s impact on education. An industry-wide example is how Netflix highjacked the video rental industry from Blockbuster. Such digital disruption can happen in local markets as well. Many said that they felt they could not afford to miss Moorman’s talk. The food was excellent as always. Local restaurants participating in-
Diane Lasorda of the Alpharetta Business Association is all about the Alpharetta Farmers Market. cluded: Village Tavern, Buca di Beppo, Gyro Chef Mediterranean, Southern Baked Pie Company, Another Broken Egg among many more. “The Expo is a great event for our members. It gives them a chance to network with others while bringing their message about their business to a huge audience,” said GNFCC CEO Brandon Beach.
The Carmichael Consulting team is ready to help businesses with their internet security, cloud storage, computer networking and all IT needs.
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RENASANT BANK’S Jim Pope, left, and Josh Osborne say you can bank on them and with them.
GNFCC Chairman Emeritus Dennis Leonard and Chamber CEO Brandon Beach are all smiles about perhaps the best Chamber Expo ever last Friday.
The Expo takes on an international flavor with the participation of the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Atlanta.
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Forsyth County welcomes Ameri100
Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group comes to Alpharetta Business name: Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group Owner: David Gowen About: Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group is a private mortgage lender offering a variety of products including conventional, VA, FHA and construction loans. “We are truly excited to be opening in Alpharetta” said CEO Brian Holland. “Our mission is not only to
provide the dream of homeownership to as many families as possible, but to also become entrenched in supporting the community through our charitable arm, Atlantic Bay Cares.” Opened: November 2016 Address: 10745 Westside Way Suite 275, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 Phone: 404-234-2139 Website: www.atlanticbay.com
Another Broken Egg Cafe opens in Roswell Business name: Another Broken Egg Cafe About: Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at this restaurant that is open from 1 a.m.-2 p.m. seven days a week. They offer a variety of food that can be paired with one of their house-infused
bloody marys or a classic mimosa. Opened: Jan. 16, 2017 Address: 10800 Alpharetta Highway #501, Roswell, Ga. 30076 Phone: 678-878-2210 Website: www.anotherbrokenegg. com
Business name: Ameri100 About: Ameri100 is a SAPbased strategy consulting firm that brings synergies of classic consulting and product-based consulting services to its customer base. Headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey with offices in New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, Kansas and Toronto, as well as offshore centers in Bangalore, Mumbai and Chennai in India, the company is a global leader in consulting and technology solutions. Opened: Feb. 6, 2017 Address: 5000 Research Court, Suite 750, Suwanee, Ga. 30024 Phone: 770-935-4152 Website: www.ameri100.com
Johns Creek welcomes May River Dermatology Business name: May River Dermatology Owner: Dr. Carmen Traywick About: May River Dermatology specializes in the diagnosis and management of skin cancer and other diseases of the skin, hair, and nails. The practice sees patients of all ages.
They also offer a variety of cosmetic and aesthetic services. Opened: Oct. 11, 2016 Address: 10608 Medlock Bridge Road, Suite 204, Johns Creek, Ga. 30097 Phone: 470-282-5729 Website: www.mayriverdermatology.com
Strong Performance Chiropractic opens in Johns Creek Village Vesl launches in Milton Business name: Village Vesl Owner: Bryon Evje About: Village Vesl is a mobile service that creates individual community-branded apps. The service provides residents, businesses, schools, churches, city government and all
other community entities with safe and exciting ways to stay connected. Opened: January 2017 Address: 235 Five Oaks Farm, Milton, Ga. 30004 Phone: 631-790-2180 Website: www.villagevesl.com
Business name: Strong Performance Chiropractic Owners: Dr. Samantha Menton and Dr. Chanelle Poulin About: Strong Performance Chiropractic is a spinal rehabilitation facility that utilizes evidence based corrective chiropractic care, functional movement systems, Graston Technique and postural analysis. Dr. Samantha Menton, and Dr. Chanelle Poulin take
a goal oriented approach, which focuses on creating a specific care plan for every individual patient in order to reach the desired outcome. Opened: Jan. 1, 2017 Address: 11875 Jones Bridge Road, Suite A, Johns Creek, Ga. 30005 Phone: 770-360-0044 Website: www.strongperformancechiropractic.com
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CHOPIN SOCIETY PIANO RECITAL
The Chopin Society of Atlanta will present a piano recital by Marek Drewnowski, a professor at the Lodz Academy of Music in Poland who gives master classes all over the world. Enjoy a night of classics by Chopin, with select music from Mozart and Scarlatti. The concert will be Sunday, March 19, 7-9 p.m. at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Tickets are $25. For more information and tickets, visit chopinatlanta.org. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/ Calendar.
EVENTS:
HIGH HEELS & HIGH TIMES
What: The Bulloch Hall Quilt Guild will present their 35th Great American Cover-Up Quilt Show, featuring around 200 quilts made by local artists and displayed throughout the antebellum home. When: March 10-19 Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave, Roswell More info: bhqg.org
What: Enjoy an afternoon of fashion shows, raffles, food and shopping to help support girls’ self-esteem in our community. This networking event raises funds for the Junior League of Gwinnett and North Fulton Counties’ charity programs. When: Sunday, March 19, noon-4 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Marriott, 5750 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: $50 More info and tickets: jlgnf.org
ROSWELL READS LITERARY LUNCHEON
CROOKED CREEK SPRING FLING
BULLOCH HALL QUILT SHOW
What: “The Underdogs” by Melissa Fay Greene has been chosen for the 12th annual Roswell Reads community program. Join the author for lunch and a discussion of the book. When: Saturday, March 18, 11:30 a.m. Where: Roswell Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road Cost: $20 More info and tickets: roswellreads.com
WATER DROP DASH 5K AND FESTIVAL What: Race along this fast course for a chance to qualify for the Peachtree Road Race. Both the 5K and Kid’s Fun Run encourages metro Atlanta residents to conserve water. There will be games and giveaways. When: Saturday, March 18, 8 a.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info and registration: waterdropdash.com
SPRING CARNIVAL
What: Centennial High School will host its inaugural spring carnival with multiple games, demonstrations, activities, contests and food available. There will be a bouncy house, rock wall and obstacle course. When: Saturday, March 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Centennial High School, 9310 Scott Road, Roswell More info: JonesL1@fultonschools.org
What: Bring a few friends and enjoy shopping the latest designs of local vendors. Light refreshments and door prizes will be available. All proceeds will benefit the Milton police department. When: Wednesday, March 22, 5-9 p.m. Where: Crooked Creek Clubhouse, 14250 Creek Club Drive, Milton More info: crookedcreekonline.com
FREE TAX PREP
What: Get free tax preparation assistance by trained volunteers. See website for full list of documents to bring. Walk-ins welcome Fridays and Saturdays. Appointments available. When: Through April 17, times vary Where: NFCC Education Center, 1125 Elkins Road, Roswell More info and registration: nfcchelp.org or vita@nfcchelp.org
FREE AARP TAX HELP
What: Trained helpers are offering free tax services in multiple AARP Tax-Aide centers throughout tax season. When: Times vary Where: Multiple locations throughout Metro Atlanta More info and locations: aarp.org
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “STEEL MAGNOLIAS”
What: Act 1 Theater presents the celebrated Southern classic of family
and friendship, following the story of a group of strong and beautiful women as they encounter tragedy. When: March 3-19, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church Theater, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info and tickets: act1theater.com
“OKLAHOMA!”
What: Roswell High School presents the story the classic musical about the 20th century frontier west and the romance between Curly, a cow-hand, and Laurey, a farm girl, as they start a new life together. When: March 16-19, times vary Where: Roswell High School, 11595 King Road, Roswell Cost: $12 in advance, $15 at the door More info and tickets: oklahomarhs. com
“9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL”
What: With music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, this play is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. See the hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era. When: March 16-25, times vary Where: Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway, Milton Cost: tickets start at $15 More info and tickets: miltontheatrecompany.com
“SLEEPING BEAUTY”
What: The Roswell Dance Theatre PreProfessional division will present their version of the classic tale “Sleeping Beauty.” When: March 17-18, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $15 More info and tickets: tysod.com or 770-998-0259
“OSCAR AND FELIX: A NEW LOOK AT ‘THE ODD COUPLE’” What: Acting UP, a drama ministry of Roswell United Methodist Church, presents “Oscar and Felix: A New Look at ‘The Odd Couple,” by Neil Simon. Enjoy dinner and a show in one. When: March 17-19, times vary Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info and tickets: rumcActingUp. webs.com
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
SCAD PRINTMAKING EXHIBIT
What: This exhibit showcases the innovative ways both traditional and digital printmaking processes can be utilized to express ideas and concepts in the 21st century. Presented by SCAD students, alumni and faculty When: Through April 21, times vary Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org
LIBRARY EVENTS: BOOK MARKETING 101
What: This workshop will cover what methods today’s authors can use to promote their books and the cost of marketing. The class if free, but registration is required. When: Saturday, March 18, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-613-4050
MEET THE POET: ELLEN KOFMAN
What: Ellen Kofman will be reading her poems in Russian and also some of her poetry translated into English. She is a member of the International Association of Authors and Publishers. When: Sunday, March 19, 3-4:30 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
MEET AUTHOR MARGARET GEORGE
What: The evening will include a talk and discussion, questions from the audience, and opportunities to get copies of “Confessions of a Young Nero” purchased and signed by the author. When: Tuesday, March 21, 6-7:30 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: milton. branch@fultoncountyga.gov or 404613-4402
TEN COMMON BIRDS OF ATLANTA
What: Students ages 7-12 will learn how to identify common birds by sight and sound, and compare the characteristics of each. This interactive session will be followed by a bird walk. When: Wednesday, March 22, 3:304:15 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org
CODING AT OCEE
What: Learn basics of Java, including basics of programming, conditions, loops and arrays. For grades five and up. Space is limited to the first 20. Bring a laptop. When: Wednesday, March 22, 6-7 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
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Fighting CF through fun, food and purpose Annual Shamrockin’ for a Cure March 25 at Verizon By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northsidewoman.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. - From the first small gathering of friends and family to a star-studded bash that attracts hundreds at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, the Shamrockin’ for A Cure event has become as synonymous with the month of March as St. Patrick’s Day and green beer. But the one facet that has not changed over the years is the focus on raising money to find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis – a progressive genetic disease that affects the lungs and primarily begins in childhood. The annual event began in 2008 when Jon and Pam Baker of Roswell created Shamrockin’ for Cure along with close friends as a fundraising event to raise both awareness and money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in Atlanta. Both of the Bakers’ sons, were diagnosed with CF—the youngest in utero during Pam’s pregnancy. For Lara Dolan who has been part of the Shamrockin’ for a Cure event since that first event, the growth has been welcome – in both raising money for research as well as awareness. “ShamRockin’ now has many more corporate sponsors who not only contribute money, but raise the visibility of the event and the cause deep into our community,“ said Dolan, pointing to sponsors like Jon Baker Financial, William B. Orkin Foundation, Connected Fibers, and RBM Alpharetta. Unlike many of the people involved with the Shamrockin’ event, Dolan does not have a child with CF. But that has not stopped the Alpharetta Realtor from contributing her time and talents to the success of the event. “I got involved after we attended the first, very small, Shamrockin’,” said
Dolan, who serves in the “army” of volunteers as the sponsors committee chairperson. “We have long-time family friends who lost their daughter to CF in 2006. This was a very special group of people, and felt I could bring skills and resources to help take Shamrockin’ to higher levels.” Over the past eight years, Shamrockin’ has raised more than $1.7 million for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and the goal for this year’s event on March 25 is $500,000. The success of the event here in North Fulton has led to similar startups across the country,
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The women behind Shamrockin’ for a Cure, from the left, Kathy Igou, Carol Hoffman, Melinda Warbington, Beth Culloty, Lara Dolan, Pam Baker, and Nancy Murphy. Jessica Baker inset. Brenda Lighter not shown. “eat, drink and cure cystic fibrosis.” This year, more than 30 local restaurants will be serving dinner, top-shelf spirits will flow, the music never stops, the dance floor is always open, and hundreds of items will be offered during the auction. Dolan said ultimately Shamrockin’s success comes down to a few things: people and uniqueness. “We attract incredible, dedicated,
(Left to Right) Jamie and Desi Roney; Erica and Lincoln Tarnacki; Melissa and Grayton Pinkston; Jennifer and Finn Wood. from Chicago to Vermont – all with the goal of finding a cure for CF. Having a child with CF has spurred many parents to get involved with Shamrockin’, as a way to both raise money for something that impacts them personally, but also to be with people who share the common bond. Jennifer Wood of Cumming learned just months ago that her 10-month old son, Finn, had the disease. That diagnosis upended her world, but she found the lifeline in Shamrockin’ along with a group of instant friends on the same journey. “I am new to the CF community and am so thankful for events like Shamrockin’!” said Wood. “They continue to pave the way toward a cure [and] this event is vital to the fight. And does so in such a fun way!” The “fun” part may be one of the reasons for the success of the event, which emphasizes the purpose is to
creative and energetic people, and it’s different,” she explained. “Five-K runs and black-tie events are wonderful, but Shamrockin’ is about kicking up your heels, tossing on your green hat, and having such a great time you almost forget you are at a fundraiser.” Jamie Roney and her husband, Ross, of Atlanta are among those who were drawn to Shamrockin’ to not only connect with other parents, but also to commit their energy into finding a cure. Their 18-month old daughter, Desi, was diagnosed with CF at 10 days old. “The army that leads Shamrockin’ is stellar,” said Jamie, a stay-at-home mom. “They step forward and say ‘we will fight for you’. Their goals are our goals, they understand our battle and hope. This army and this event mean the world to us!” Melissa Pinkston and her husband, JB, live in Inman Park with son Grayton, and have been tireless advocates
for fighting CF both through Shamrockin’ as well as their own foundation, Grayton’s Guardians. Their son was also diagnosed with CF at 10 days old, and just days later family and friends sprung to action and formed Grayton’s Guardians. “We went to our first CF Foundation event when Grayton was two months old and were welcomed with open arms by other CF families,” said Melissa, a sales rep for Spotify. “Grayton is now 17 months old and we’re so grateful for all the support and love everyone has provided us on our journey.” Through Grayton’s Guardians, the Pinkstons have raised over $50,000 to help cure CF. They are also involved in raising money for Shamrockin’. Melissa credits Pam Baker with being the driving force since the beginning. “She is truly the leader of the CF Mama Bear tribe,” Melissa said. “She inspires everyone in the CF community, but, especially me, as a new mom trying to make sense of everything.” Meeting Pam also helped Erica Tarnacki of Dawsonville come to terms with the diagnosis of CF for her 2-yearold son, Lincoln. “I met Pam Baker at our very first CF education day,” said Erica, who also has a 7-month old daughter with husband, Tony. “We were terrified new parents and Pam was so kind and answered all of the questions we threw at her with so much grace and compassion.” Erica said she hopes to follow in her footsteps and blaze the same trail that Pam has blazed with Shamrockin’. “Since [Lincoln’s diagnosis] we’ve been doing what any parents in our situation would do, we are fighting for our son’s life every single day.” Looking to the future, Dolan said the biggest party is yet to come. “It will be the year that we announce a CURE for every CF patient. Now THAT will be one heck of a Shamrockin’!”
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Have fun & learn to row Atlanta Junior Rowing Association, AJRA, has officially opened registration for the popular spring break and summer camps for 2017. The club is once again offering exciting opportunities for middle and high school students to try a new sport and make new friends over the school breaks. Spring Break Learnto-Row Camp will run April 3-7, 10am12:30pm, while Summer Learn-to-Row Camps are offered in two-week sessions all summer long. Visit ajracrew.com for schedule and pricing details. Camps are co-ed and geared toward participants that have little to no rowing experience or knowledge. In addition to camps, AJRA offers year-round programs on the competitive, developmental, and recreational levels. Depending on the time commitment and experience desired by the participant, AJRA has the appropriate program for all middle school and high school athletes. The competitive squads (novice and varsity) are rigorous programs with huge rewards. The recreational team is for high school students that want to learn about the sport in a non-competitive environment. Lastly, the developmental squad (endearingly known as DSquad), is a fun program for middle school students. AJRA was founded in 1988 as
a nonprofit club sport dedicated to providing opportunities for high school students throughout metro Atlanta to participate in the Olympic sport of rowing. Today, AJRA has more than 240 rowers from approximately 40 middle and high schools. Over 60% of AJRA graduates go on to row at the collegiate level, with approximately 40% earning athletic scholarships. Atlanta Junior Rowing Association is dedicated to providing its athletes an unforgettable experience that will last a lifetime. Whether participating in a competitive or non-competitive program, the participant will gain self-discipline, team reliance, goal-setting, and time management skills. AJRA is committed to the betterment of the individual by providing a positive experience through the ultimate team sport of rowing. www.ajracrew.com, call 770-8355769, or email ajra.information@gmail. com.
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Summer Sneak Peek Session: Saturday, March 18th, 10am
Spring Break Learn-to-Row Camp: Monday, April 3rd — Friday, April 7th 10am - 12:30pm
Summer Learn-to-Row Camps: Session 1: June 5 — June 15 Session 2: June 19 — June 29 Session 3: July 3 — July 13 Session 4: July 17 — July 27 Camp start times: 7:30am, 10:00am, or 6:00pm. Accelerated one-week camps also available for high school athletes.
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SUMMER CAMPS • Sponsored Section
For the ‘little STEMist’ in your life 1997, owners Bob and Sue Hagan have created one of America’s finest summer science and technology camps. The original business operated under the name, Summer Science Day Camps, Inc., which is still the affiliate company name. Bob and Sue have a combined 30 plus years of teaching experience and both hold a Master’s Degree in Education. The first summer camp was called “Special Effects” which taught campers the science involved in Hollywood’s Special Effects techniques. As time progressed, additional age groups and science themes were added. Beginning in 2001, Camp Young Scientist was created to accommodate children ages 6-8. Each year additional Science Camp themes were added and there are now 48, and counting, offering exciting projects and experiments for kids ages 4-15! In 2015, we added Tech Scientific to our name to reflect our new emphasis on technology camps. We are now known as Club SciKidz/Tech Scientific. We have recently added a great variety of new camps: Coding for P-K, Waterbotics, Minecraft, EV3 LEGO Robotics, RPG Gaming, Mobile App Creation, Java Programming, and Advanced Veterinary Medicine.
Camp days are Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm. Pre and Post camp hours are available. There are 14 locations available in Metro Atlanta. Visit www.clubscikidz. com for more information or call 678294-9504.
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Day Camps PARKS AND RECREATION
Find your family’s fun this summer with Alpharetta Recreation and Parks! Camps include Art Exploration, Sports Camps, Babysitter Boot Camp, and Specialty Camps (cheer, dance, gymnastics, LEGO, tennis). One-week or multi-day sessions offered for ages 3-17; dates/times/costs vary. Also available: General Day Camp at Wills Park, CIT Junior Counselor Program, and Camp Happy Hearts (for children with mild disabilities). Recreation classes continue during summertime too. Choose from cupcake decorating, harps, karate, outdoor adventure programs, teen drawing/art portfolio, tree climbing, swimming lessons, and more! Activities held at various locations in Alpharetta. For info: 678-2976100. To browse 2017 Spring/Summer Recreation Guide or to enroll: www. alpharetta.ga.us/recreation.
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ROWING
Looking for a fun new sport? Come learn to row or improve your skills at Saint Andrew Rowing Club in Roswell. Rising 6th -12th graders learn boat handling and rowing technique on the beautiful Chattahoochee River! Our smaller environment offers more time on the water and time with our excellent coaches! Intro to Rowing I: One week camps for beginners. AM and PM sessions, $150/session; $250/ full day. Intro to Rowing II: Two week AM camps for those who have completed Intro I or an intro fall/spring season, $250/session. Dates: 6/12-6/16, 6/19-6/23*, 6/26-6/30, 7/10-7/14*, 7/17-7/21, 7/24-7/28* * Full Day option available. Visit www.standrewrowing.com for more details or to sign up! Learn to Row with Atlanta Junior Rowing Association this summer! No experience is needed for students ages 12+ to get started with the ultimate team sport. All summer camp practices will be held on the Chattahoochee River, at the AJRA boathouse, 245 Azalea Drive, Roswell.
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Four two-week camp sessions are available for brand new rowers throughout June and July, with two one-week accelerated camps available for high school athletes. Check out our full summer schedule at www. ajracrew.com, or email us for more details: ajra.information@gmail.com.
SCIENCE
Club SciKidz Science and Technology Camps: Club SciKidz offers children and teen’s age’s 4-5, exciting camps in science and technology. Camps include experiments and projects in Video Game Creation, Robotics, Veterinary Science, Crime Scene Investigation, Culinary Science, Paleontology, Engineering, Space, Biology, Chemistry, Oceanography, LEGO Robotics, Medicine, Programming, 3-D Printing, and Drones. For 17 years, Club Scikidz has been providing an opportunity for young people to see how science works in the real world. Our 48 themed camps inspire interest in science and technology by involving children in the creation of a multitude of takeaway projects in each camp. 14 Metro Atlanta locations available. www. clubscikidz.com for more information or call 678-493-5651.
Overnight Camps FLORIDA
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If you go What: Leadership Johns Creek seeks volunteers for K-9 Facility Build When: Saturday, March 25, 1 – 3 p.m. Where: Newtown Park, Patio behind Park Place; 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: Free – Donations accepted for supplies. See details on GoFundMe website. More info: facebook.com/ LJC8PoliceK9TrainingFacility/ • Wild Wing Café, • Rotary Club – Johns Creek, • Perimeter Church, • Drive Planning, • The Paw Plex. Additionally, Home Depot and Lowe’s have both supported the project by donating or reducing the cost of the needed materials to make the project a reality. For Community Build Day, any resident who can swing a hammer or drill screws is invited to show support by assisting in putting together the plywood-based search boxes, A-frame climb, low-crawl box and other canine training obstacles needed to outfit the new K-9 training facility. Volunteers are asked to wear closetoed shoes and bring their own gloves and tools to assist with the effort.
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BLACKBOX SPECIAL REPORT:
Journalism under attack: Georgia
I am excited to introduce our latest Blackbox project, our first that will cover events across the entire state. We are seeing a rapid change in the way we produce and consume news. Unfortunately, not all changes are for the better, and some have given us an entirely new set of HANS APPEN challenges. General Manager hans@appenmediagroup.com Coincidentally, the launch of this project coincides with ‘Sunshine Week’, an annual initiative put on by the American Society of News Editors and the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, to promote open government and push back on excessive official secrecy. We do not have a timetable to complete this project, and frankly I hope that we don’t. As long as I am in the business, I believe it is our duty at Appen Media Group to do our part in protecting journalism and your right to stay informed. The first amendment after all, is first for a reason. In next week’s editions, look for articles from Hatcher Hurd on a history of the Freedom of Information Act, and from Pat Fox on what to know about making open records requests in Georgia. The week after that we will begin the process of documenting the state of journalism in Georgia with examples across the state of people who are influencing and being affected by an evolving news world. In the meantime, we will kick off the project with an opinion from The Valdosta Daily Times Editor, Jim Zachary, which explains why you should care about obstacles to our ability to deliver you the news.
It’s your right, it’s your business By Jim Zachary The Valdosta Daily Times Editor Every action of government is your business. Every document held in government halls is your piece of paper. Every penny spent by government is your money. From the courthouse to the statehouse to the White House, government belongs to the governed and not the governing. ZACHARY You have the right to know what the governing are up to, always. We are self-governed. The only way the public, and the press, can hold government accountable is by having unfettered access to its deliberations and the documents it holds. Transparency is not liberal or conservative, Republican or Democrat. The media champions open government in its traditional role as the Fourth Estate, knowing that independent checks and balances are critical to our liberty. When city council, county commission or the board of education brokers a deal behind closed doors and conceals documents containing important information the public wants and needs to know our freedoms are compromised. Local government has the biggest impact in our lives on a day-to-day basis. Whether it is in the form of property taxes, sales taxes, business taxes, state-shared dollars or federal grants, loans and funding, local government is 100 percent taxpayer funded. The decisions being made, the monies being spent and the records being kept by city hall, the county commission, the board of education or the hospital authority affect us all, and when
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government is allowed to operate behind closed doors, it grows out of control, is not responsive to the public and subject to corruption. Elected officials — from the school board member to the President of the United States, must remember they answer to the people, not to professional government bureaucrats, not to government lawyers and not to their elevated campaign advisers It may be true the public has lost a lot of confidence in the national media, but imagine a government run amuck without media watchdogs holding it in check. Even Thomas Jefferson, who battled with the press, at times excoriating newspapers in his letters, understood that a free press with unfettered access was essential to the health of democracy. Jefferson would grow irritated with newspapers, even writing, “Nothing can now be believed which is seen in a newspaper,” but he is also the man who famously wrote in a letter to Edward Carrington in 1787, “And were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter. But I should mean that every man should receive those papers and be capable of reading them.” When you ask to see the county’s operating budget or challenge whether city council has the right to go into a closed session, remember it’s your right. It’s your business. CNHI Regional Editor Jim Zachary for Georgia and Florida newspapers is editor of The Valdosta Daily Times, the director of the Transparency Project of Georgia, a member of the board of directors of the Georgia First Amendment Foundation and vice-chair of the Red & Black newspaper serving the University of Georgia. Zachary can be contacted at jim.zachary@gaflnews.com.
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AHS’ Nitish Sood top Georgia volunteer ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta High School student Nitish Sood is one of the top runners-up in the 2017 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards in Georgia. Sood has also qualified for the President’s Volunteer Service Award which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country.
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... There have been a lot of mixedmessages out there. So we are starting over and completely reset. People need to know definitively and with finality what will happen.” MIKE BODKER Johns Creek mayor
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Northview baseball gets first region win against Johns Creek Titans lead throughout, win 11-2 By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Northview used 12 hits and a solid performance from pitcher Avery Thomas to earn its first region win of the season against crosstown and region rivals Johns Creek (7-4, 2-1) Friday. Northview (9-2, 1-2) opened an early lead and used a fiverun seventh inning to down the Gladiators, 11-2. Northview’s Avery Thomas got the start for the Titans, pitching 5.2 innings, giving up five hits, two earned runs and striking out seven. The Titans offense had standout performances from Matthew Pacifico and Michael Trautwein, Grifin Cheney and Mac Bolton. Pacifico, who also came in relief for Thomas on the mound, was 3-4 with a walk. Trautwein was 2-3 with two RBIs, Cheney went 2-4 with four RBIs and Bolton was 3-4 with an RBI. The Gladiators Hayden McIlwaine pitched five innings for the Gladiators and had a solid outing, striking out four and giving up just three hits. But
after he was pulled, the Gladiators had inconsistency on the mound, cycling through three pitchers in two innings. Northview opened a 2-0 lead after the first inning and built the lead to 3-0 in the top of the third after three straight singles. Johns Creek got its only runs of the game in the bottom of the third after a Matt Gravely double scored Chandler Drake and a Brandon Crews single scored Gravely. Drake was the sole Gladiator with multiple hits, going 2-4 with two singles. Northview built its lead to 6-2 in the top of the sixth with RBI singles from Trautwein and Pacifico. Johns Creek looked poised to cut into the Titans lead in the bottom of the sixth, loading the bases on two errors and a walk. Pacifico had taken over for Thomas on the mound and with the bases loaded and two outs, he got the first of his four straight strikeouts. Pacifico struck out the side in the bottom of the seventh. With a four-run lead, Northview added plenty of insurance in the top of the seventh. Northview had two singles
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Hayden McIlwaine got the start for the Gladiators. He struck out four in five innings. to start, and three straight walks from the Gladiators’ Cole Neuber and Kirk Ehrhardt. With Johns Creek looking deflated, an error, fielder’s choice and another walk with the bases loaded allowed Northview to take an 11-2 lead. After dropping its opening two region games against Cambridge and
Alpharetta, the win was crucial for the Titans to improve to 1-2 in region play. The Titans opened the season 8-0 against non-region opponents. It was the first region loss for Johns Creek. The Gladiators will continue region play this week against Pope and Dunwoody.
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Yarbrough looks Lady Titans win first region championship, reach Final Four By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga.— Entering this season, Northview girls basketball head coach Chris Yarbrough knew his team has an abundance of talent, but he said he couldn’t have dreamed just how good this year’s Lady Titans turned out to be. “It was really amazing to see what this group accomplished,” Yarbrough said. “Each one of our players took to heart what we were trying to do, and that enabled us to reach so many great accomplishments this year.” Those accomplishments include the school’s first-ever region championship in basketball, a program record for wins in a season (28) and its first trip to the Final Four. Yarbrough said the goal at the outset was to capture the region title after finishing runner-up to West Forsyth in the 2015-16 season. With the Forsyth County teams out of Northview’s region this season, Northview suddenly found itself the favorites after having spent so many seasons as the underdog. The Lady Titans certainly showed their hunger for that first region crown in the Region 7-AAAAAA this season, compiling a 16-0 regular season region record and outscoring opponents by an average of 25 points per game during the region tournament, including a 58-38 win over Alpharetta in the region
title game Feb. 11. “The fact that we had never won a region championship made that day so monumental for us. The girls were so happy after that game and I really think it was a springboard into the state tournament,” Yarbrough said. In the state tournament, Northview cruised to the Final Four with lopsided wins over South Paulding, Valdosta and Stephenson. That’s where the historic season came to an end, as Harrison used stingy defense to down the Lady Titans 57-39 on March 4. Northview’s 39 points was its second lowest scoring game of the season. After the loss to Harrison, Yarbrough said he talked at length about his two seniors, Shannon Titus and Erika Hama, whose playing time at Northview had just ended. “I said to our players, if you can model their behavior and their actions, you will go a long way in life. Erika and Shannon were two of the best players I have ever coached regardless of skill or talent.” Shannon Titus left an undeniable legacy of doing just about everything for the Lady Titans. Titus was a stalwart on defense, leading the team in steals, blocks and assists and finishing second in scoring for Northview’s offense. “Shannon was so amazing for us. She would do anything I asked of her unselfishly,” Yarbrough said. Hama saw limited playing time this year, but always seemed to make an impact in her limited amount of minutes. “Erika doesn’t get as much credit as she deserves. She is 100 percent all the time and she leads by example, was
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Yarbrough said his younger players all improved from last season. “Maya [Richards] rebounded and scored a lot better for us this year. Her presence in the middle was a huge part of us really starting to roll in mid-January. Before that, we were averaging about 50 points a game, and then Maya stepped us for us and we were scoring in the 60s and 70s,” he said. “[Austin] definitely improved this year and added her three point shot which will be big for us going forward. Cistulli and Davis both came up in some big games to hit some threes for us that if they don’t hit, we probably don’t win.” With much of its talent returning next year, Yarbrough said Northview will increase its strength of schedule to try and improve further. “The best way for us to get to that goal is to continue to play really tough teams. We may not win 28 games next year but losing is okay if you learn from it. The key is to not be losing at the end of the season,” he said. “They have tasted success and now they want to work harder because they want to get to that mountaintop and win the state championship.”
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga — In a battle of two of the top teams in Region 7-AAAAAA, Chattahoochee scored 30 seconds into the first overtime period to propel the Cougars to victory over Centennial. Centennial incurred a red card five minutes into the second half, playing a man down for the rest of the period and overtime. Both Chattahoochee and Centennial entered the game 2-0 against region opponents, and the winner would earn a crucial edge as the both teams are expected to be in the running for a region title. Chattahoochee led 1-0 entering the second half, with senior Jackson Siegel scoring for the Cougars. Just five minutes into the second half, Centennial’s Osvaldo Cabrales earned a red card, which drew sharp criticism from Knights’ head coach Ahmed Gathing who argued to the referee that no warning was given before the red card was shown. But playing a man down did not deter the Knights from scoring. Just three minutes after the red card the Knights’ tied the game with a goal from Kidan McLetchie who bounced a shot past Hooch keeper Jack Corrigan on the right post. With the man advantage and the game tied, Chattahoochee picked up its attack and sent a flurry of shots in the final 20 minutes of regulation. The Knights’ defense limited many quality chances by playing back. Knights’ keeper Jacob Samnik made six saves in the second half, including three in a row after a Chattahoochee corner with 10 minutes remaining in regulation. With 30 seconds remaining, Hooch moved the ball quickly downfield and had a quality chance after a cross found its way into the box, but Hooch’s shot was blocked by a defender and cleared. Entering overtime, Chattahoochee head coach Les Meenan said his team’s strategy was to “keep attacking.” “They were sitting back defensively looking to go to penalty kicks and try to beat us there. Our strategy was the opposite. We are not that type of team.
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Centennial’s Spencer Asamoah (19) defends in the Knights’ 2-1 overtime loss to Chattahoochee.
We want to go forward and try and score goals and play expansive soccer,” he said. Just 30 seconds in to the overtime period, Hooch’s attack finally reaped its reward as Nichols Troyer found the back of the net with a shot in the box, giving Hooch the 2-1 lead. From there, Chattahoochee was able to hang on for the win and remain unbeaten in Region 7-AAAAAA. “Some teams are going to play certain ways against us that makes it hard for us to play, and Centennial did that very well tonight. We struggled. It gives us something to work on but we will get better and we will be okay,” said Meenan. “We are just concentrating on the next game and looking at our own performances and we’ll do better than we did tonight.” The Cougars will face non-region opponents this week in the Bob Sims Varsity Tournament at Westminster. Centennial plays region foe Northview this Friday.
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Friday, March 10 • Alpharetta 2, North Atlanta 1 (OT) • Flowery Branch 5, North Forsyth 0 • Providence Christian 3, King’s Ridge 2 (6-5 PKs) • Pinecrest Academy 10, Mt. Pisgah 3 • Johns Creek 5, Fellowship Christian 2 • Blessed Trinity 2, Chestatee 1 • Lambert 6, Forsyth Central 0 • Dunwoody 3, Cambridge 2 • Chattahoochee 2, Cambridge 1 (OT) • Pope 4, Northview 0 • South Forsyth 2, Milton 1
Saturday, March 11 • Forsyth Central 4, River Ridge 0 • Providence (FL) 4, Blessed Trinity 3 • South Walton 9, St. Francis 8 • Sprayberry 12, St. Francis 0
LACROSSE (BOYS) Friday, March 10 • Blessed Trinity 15, Wesleyan 7 • Cambridge 12, Harrison 7 • Fellowship Christian 13, Sequoyah 7 • Johns Creek 17, Peachtree Ridge 8 • Lambert 18, Cardinal Gibbons (NC) 8 • Milton 12, West Forsyth 4 • Mt. Pisgah 10, Riverwood 6 • Northview 11, Collins Hill 8 Saturday, March 11 • Calvert Hall (MD) 12, Lambert 6 • Creekview 14, Pinecrest Academy 8 You’re never more than 2 clicks away on your smart phone, tablet or desktop.
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Saturday, March 11 • Johns Creek 5, Creekview 2 • McGill-Toolen Catholic (AL) 2, West Forsyth 0
SOCCER (GIRLS) Friday, March 10 • Alpharetta 8, North Atlanta 3 • Flowery Branch 2, North Forsyth 1 • Providence Christian 1, King’s Ridge 0 • Mt. Pisgah 5, Pinecrest Academy 1 • Johns Creek 11, Frederica Academy (GISA) 1 • Blessed Trinity 3, Chestatee 0 • North Cobb vs. Fellowship Christian • Chattahoochee 3, Centennial 0 • Pope 2, Northview 0 • South Forsyth 2, Milton 1 • Lambert 5, Forsyth Central 0 • Cambridge 3, Dunwoody 0 Saturday, March 11 • Johns Creek 4, Creekview 0
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FOR PUBLIC SAFETY UNIFORMS AND DUTY GEAR RFP 17-108 The City of Alpharetta is requesting proposals for Public Safety uniforms and duty gear, including, but not limited to, pants, shirts, footwear, outerwear, equipment, etc. The Request for Proposal document will be available online Thursday, March 2, 2017, at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta. Interested parties are required to log in to review the RFP documents and submit any specific bid related questions. Proposals will be due on Thursday, April 6, 2017, at 10:00 AM at Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Abby Shipp at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us or 678-297-6052.
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$4K of items stolen during work out JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman reported March 3 that her car was broken into while she was at the gym and over $4,000 worth of items was missing. The woman had parked her car at the LA Fitness on Medlock Bridge Road
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Tag check yields stolen credit cards ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A routine license plate check recently ended with a man arrested for financial transaction card theft. Police were patrolling shortly after midnight on Haynes Bridge Road, when one officer found that a silver Acura was displaying an expired license plate tag. The driver, 28-year-old Jerel Thomas of Alpharetta, was pulled over. While police talked to him, they found marijuana and six credit cards with different names on them. Thomas was arrested without incident.
CITY OF JOHNS CREEK RFQ #17-086 PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES-ON CALL The City of Johns Creek seeks design consulting firms to provide professional engineering and related services for an annual on-call professional services consulting agreement. The selected firms will be added to the existing list of on-call firms from RFQ 15-216-1 and will give the City greater flexibility in awarding engineering opportunities. Services provided under this on-call consulting supplemental agreement will be for the following current or new categories: Category 1: Road Design Including Road Widening and Intersection Improvements – Including conceptual design, public involvement; traffic analysis; preliminary plan development; right-of-way plan development; final plan development. Familiarity with both the Federal PDP and/or GDOT standard specifications for local projects (TSPLOST) is required. Category 4: Construction Engineering & Inspection – Perform as an extension of City staff in managing road construction projects to ensure conformance to design plans and compliance with accepted construction standards. Verify quantities, maintain records, coordinate utility relocation, and provide direction to the contractor. Category 18: Noise Assessment Studies – Existing condition review; ambient noise measurements and modeling; design year modeling; preparation of final report Sealed Request for Qualifications (RFQ) will be received no later than March 27, 2017 at 10:00AM in the City of Johns Creek Purchasing Office, 12000 Findley Rd., Suite-400, Johns Creek, Georgia, 30097. RFQ’s received after the above time or in any other location other than the Purchasing Office will not be accepted. Quotes, bids, and RFP/Q’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. 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
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DEATH DEATH NOTICES NOTICES George George Armstrong, Armstrong, 98, 98, of of Roswell, Roswell, passed away March 4, 2017. passed away March 4, 2017. Arrangements Arrangements by by Roswell Roswell Funeral Funeral Home. Home. James James Arnold, Arnold, of of Roswell, Roswell, passed passed away away March March 1, 1, 2017. 2017. Arrangements Arrangements by by Northside Funeral Northside Chapel Chapel Funeral Directors. Directors. Coley Coley Lamar Lamar Avery, Avery, 32, 32, of of Cumming, Cumming, passed away March 4, 2017. passed away March 4, 2017. Arrangements by McDonald and Arrangements by McDonald and Son Son Funeral Funeral Home. Home. Judith Judith Buzzy, Buzzy, 76, 76, of of Roswell, Roswell, passed passed away away February February 26, 26, 2017. 2017. Arrangements Arrangements by by Roswell Roswell Funeral Funeral Home. Home.
Bobby Bobby Cox, Cox, of of Alpharetta, Alpharetta, passed passed away away March March 5, 5, 2017. Arrangements 2017. Arrangements by by Northside Northside Chapel Chapel Funeral Funeral Directors. Directors. Helen Helen Crosier, Crosier, 84, 84, of of Cumming, Cumming, passed passed away away March March 1, 1, 2017. 2017. Arrangements Arrangements by by McDonald Son Funeral Funeral Home. McDonald and and Son Home. Calvin Calvin Davis, Davis, 94, 94, of of Alpharetta, Alpharetta, passed passed away February 26, 2017. Arrangements away February 26, 2017. Arrangements by by Roswell Roswell Funeral Funeral Home. Home. Arline Arline Denny, Denny, 61, 61, of of Roswell, Roswell, passed passed away away March March 2, 2, 2017. 2017. Arrangements Arrangements by by Byars Funeral Funeral Home. Byars Home. Janet Janet Eck, Eck, 86, 86, of of Suwanee, Suwanee, passed passed away away March March 1, 1, 2017. 2017. Arrangements Arrangements by by McDonald Home. McDonald and and Son Son Funeral Funeral Home. Ilse Cumming, passed passed away Ilse Egert, Egert, 63, 63, of of Cumming, away March 4, 2017. Arrangements March 4, 2017. Arrangements by by Byars Byars Funeral Funeral Home. Home.
Weston Weston Gray Gray Frost, Frost, 55, 55, of of Suwanee, Suwanee, passed 2017. passed away away February February 22, 22, 2017. Arrangements by McDonald and Arrangements by McDonald and Son Son Funeral Funeral Home. Home. William William Whitehead Whitehead Howell Howell Jr., Jr., 86, 86, of of Cumming, passed away March 8, Cumming, passed away March 8, 2017. 2017. Arrangements Arrangements by by McDonald McDonald and and Son Son Funeral Home. Funeral Home. Carolyn Kotun, of Carolyn Kotun, of Alpharetta, passed Alpharetta, passed away away March March 4, 4, 2017. 2017. Arrangements by Arrangements by Northside Northside Chapel Chapel Funeral Funeral Directors. Directors. Melody Melody Joyce Joyce Cumming, Cumming, passed passed Arrangements Arrangements by by Funeral Home. Home. Funeral
James James Peck, Peck, of of Milton, Milton, passed passed away away March March 2, 2, 2017. 2017. Arrangements Arrangements by by Northside Funeral Northside Chapel Chapel Funeral Directors. Directors. Daniel Daniel Reader, Reader, of of Roswell, Roswell, passed passed away away March March 3, 3, 2017. 2017. Arrangements Arrangements by by Northside Funeral Northside Chapel Chapel Funeral Directors. Directors. Deneise Rouse Trachtenbroit, Trachtenbroit, 59, Deneise Rouse 59, of of Roswell, passed away March 3, Roswell, passed away March 3, 2017. 2017. Arrangements Arrangements by by Southside Southside Funeral Funeral Home. Home.
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