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There is a new arts group in Roswell, and it means to make the arts in Roswell the city’s No. 1 attraction. Called the Roswell Arts Fund, two of its board members, Marie Willsey and Mike Harris explore one of 10 public art pieces the group has already arranged for the city. This one is called “First Catch” by Joey Manson, and can be found in Roswell’s Don White Park on the Chattahoochee. To learn more turn to Read more, Page 38.

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A woman life’s was saved March 8 by a Forsyth County Sheriff’s deputy who knew what to do thanks to training he received earlier this year.

Deputy William Miller and his partner responded to a local hotel for a welfare check on a woman after being contacted by one of her family members. Due to circumstances found on scene, deputies entered the hotel room with the hotel manager’s assistance. In the room, they located an unresponsive woman in her 30s who did not initially appear to be breathing. They began administering aid and found a very faint pulse with the woman occasionally gasping for air. A police report showed a “used syringe laying on the nightstand, and a suicde letter laying next to her on the bed.”

Miller recognized the signs of a heroin overdose after recently attending training earlier this year, where he was issued Naloxone, a drug that counters the effects of heroin and can save lives during overdoses. Miller quickly administered the Naloxone, commonly referred to as Narcan, to the woman,

CORRECTION In the March 17 issue, the article concerning Roswell Mayor Jere Wood’s lawsuit that would force him to leave office should have stated appeal to the Georgia Supreme Court was filed by the plaintiff in the case Michael Litten. Litten’s attorney John Monroe filed the appeal of Fulton County Superior Court Judge Craig L. Schwall’s decision to grant Wood a 6-month postponement for evidentiary discovery. Monroe held that a case such as this final rulings must be issued within 30 days. The lawsuit stems from a change to the Roswell City Charter limiting the mayor to three consecutive terms. The change did not state that Wood’s prior terms would not be considered in determining his qualifications. But Wood holds that the intent of the change was from the time of adoption going forward.

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who began to breathe more steadily and show signs of responding.

Medical personnel arrived on scene and she was transported to a hospital where she is receiving treatment.

“I’m extremely proud of our deputies and the actions they took that night,” said Sheriff Duane Piper, right, thanks Deputy William Miller for Sheriff Duane saving a Forsyth County woman’s life.

Piper. “We’re going to continue raising shift has it. awareness of the dangers of all drugs, In addition to Narcan, the FCSO but heroin in particular. We will also wanted to remind everyone about continue to arrest people that sell or Georgia’s Medical Amnesty Law which possess the drugs.” allows people to call 911 if they are This is the first time the FCSO with someone who may be overdosing, has utilized Narcan since obtaining it without fear of being arrested. The law recently. The FCSO is aiming to get was passed to help reduce the number Narcan to all deputies, but right now of lives being lost due to overdoses. they’re staging it so someone on every

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Identity fraud suspect arrested 7 years later ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A suspect believed to be involved in a case of identity fraud from 2009 was arrested

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By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – For about as far back as anyone can remember, the gavel has come down at the stroke of 7:30 p.m. every other Monday for Alpharetta’s City Council.

But that’s about to change.

Beginning April 4, councilmen will assemble an hour earlier in the hopes of avoiding the fatigue of near-midnight adjournments, which are common on heavy agenda nights.

“Quality of life is huge,” said Councilman Van Merkel, who introduced the resolution. “Some of us don’t get a chance to see family after work before coming here at 7:30.”

Merkel said his research showed that City Council meetings were pushed back sometime in the late ’70s or early ’80s to accommodate baseball coaches.

It was also a time, he added, when

most council members worked out of town and had to negotiate traffic to make meetings on time.

“If you take an hour out of this time frame, with these meetings getting pushed back to 10-10:30-11:00, the work of this city has become greater and greater in the time frame we have to get that done,” Merkel said.

Few people have attended more Alpharetta City Council meetings over the past two decades than resident Don Nahser, who is such a fixture that he was awarded his own chair last year.

Nahser spoke against the resolution, arguing that city officials were potentially shutting out a large number of residents who commute from Atlanta.

He said, while most city councilmen worked in or near Alpharetta, many residents affected by their decisions did not.

City Attorney Sam Thomas, who has served since 1985 and may be the

only challenger to Nahser’s attendance record, said before Monday’s meeting that he could not remember a time when the meetings weren’t held at 7:30.

He said back in the 1980s everybody worked out of town, and the start time gave everyone ample opportunity to attend meetings.

The discussion among council members was unanimous, with the exception of Councilman Mike Kennedy, who argued instead for a 7 p.m. start as a compromise.

But Merkel said he had spoken with city administrators and was assured that if the council were to consider items that were certain to draw greater resident participation, those discussions could be scheduled later in the agenda.

“We can do away with a lot of business from 6:30 to 7:30 that doesn’t require necessarily a lot of public input,” Merkel said.

GDOT’s Promise: Old Alabama paving finished by Christmas Apparent inaction on job due to substructure problems

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek residents battling the traffic logjam at Old Alabama and Medlock Bridge roads got some good news from the Georgia Department of Transportation last week when it announced the project will be finished by the end of 2016.

Meanwhile, the apparent holdup on work at Old Alabama has been settled and is proceeding.

The $3.6 million project turned into about a $4 million project when the project contractor, C.W. Mathis, hit some “bad soil” that caused work at the intersection to come to a halt.

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and state GDOT money – Johns Creek Public Works Director Tom Black is familiar with the situation and the bureaucracy when such problems arise.

When the substructure was found to be so mixed with water as to make further work unsound, the first order of business was to find how large a patch of bad soil there was, Black said.

“Once you have defined the problem, there BLACK is a negotiation for the cost of correcting the problem. Then it has to go up the chain to get approval, and since there are federal dollars and state money, that takes time.

Then the numbers are rechecked coming back down the chain.”

To correct the problem, the roadbed will be hollowed out by about 5 feet and filled first with a moisture barrier to keep water out, then with 1 foot of large stones on the base.

Smaller stones are then spread over the larger stones to infill and create more stability.

Finally, a third layer of still smaller-grade aggregate base is laid over the roadbed to provide an even more solid roadbed.

“This seals off the roadbed and prevents moisture from getting back in,” Black said. “The intersection had been patched and patched again for years. This should hold up for a long time to come.”

The original finish date had been put back to around May 1, 2017. The Johns Creek City Council explored the idea of paying for an “expedited” finish by Sept. 1 of this year but balked at the C.W. Mathis price of $320,000.

Now it appears the city will get the project finished five months sooner at no cost to the city. But Black said the reason is the project should be on the downhill side of completion.

“Mathis has the incentive that if it can finish sooner, it can bid that crew on another project. There is no telling how many crews were broken up during the recession when there was nothing to do,” Black said.

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Roswell studies capital improvements for 2017

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell officials have taken their first look at funding major capital improvements for the coming fiscal year.

What they found was a low till for a wish list of more than three dozen projects waiting to begin.

Drawing from surveys of residents and from their own preferences, city leaders have developed a list of nine top projects that carry a price tag of some $87 million over the next five years — far more expensive than anything the city can afford without raising taxes, floating a bond or finding some other funding source.

The task at a special City Council work session held last week was how to pare the list into something manageable without adding taxes.

Mayor Jere Wood said the city should not lose sight of the fact that there are other capital projects that are already underway that require funding for completion. He said it’s crazy not to finish a project that is 75 percent completed.

“The mayor’s budget is going to include projects that need finished,” he said. “Whether they make the final cut is another matter.”

One of the nine proposed projects, the City Green, carries a price tag of $5 million. The City Green would include a pedestrian connectivity between the city’s municipal complex, the heart of

Roswell Park, Canton Street and nearby residential and commercial areas in the historic district.

The city classifies capital projects into two categories: one-time expenses, such as intersection improvements or new traffic lights; and recurring expenses, such as road resurfacing or vehicle replacement.

Recurring capital projects are paid for from annual revenues, such as property taxes or sales tax collections.

One-time capital expenses are paid for from surplus money carried over from the prior year, usually somewhere in the neighborhood of $2-$4 million.

It is now up to the mayor to prepare a budget that includes some of these capital expenses, then forward his recommendations to the City Council for adoption later this spring.

Finance director Keith Lee said the project list shows what the city and its residents want to be done. However, it will be up to city leaders to determine which ones to pursue with the available funding, he said.

If the city were to pursue all nine projects over the next five years, the price tag would come to about $6 million in 2017, another $11 million in 2018, $15 million in 2019, $30 million in 2020 and $25 million in 2021.

“That’s the total of the cost we’d incur if we pursued their top nine projects,” Lee said. “It was an exercise in identifying what our priorities are and how we can eventually pay for them.”

Roswell’s top 9 one-time capital projects wish list Here’s a look at top projects the city is considering for funding over the next five years. The list was created through surveys from residents and members of the City Council.

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GIS Strategic Plan $415,800 Historic Gateway $16 million Ga. 9 Chattahoochee Bridge and pedestrian improvement $500,000 Big Creek Parkway $55 million City Green Phase 1a $5 million Personal protective equipment replacement $192,000 Future property acquisition $10 million Waller Creek Trail $125,000 Fire station engine bay safety $83,000 *GIS stands for geographical information system.

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OPINION

Before you reject ‘the system,’ understand it If there’s a theme that sets this political season apart, it’s the voters’ utter disdain for most of the people who practice politics. They’re fed up with politicians, they’ve lost faith and confidence in HAMILTON LEE Senior Advisor for the Indiana University the political elite Center on Representative Government and they don’t believe that the realm where politicians ply their craft — government — works.

The two presidential contenders who have most channeled this frustration, Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders, have electrified many voters who want to get this message across. They’ve mobilized new voters, people more mainstream politicians haven’t reached. The involvement of more Americans in the political system, though it unsettles the old order, is bracing.

There are many legitimate reasons for these people to be turned off by the political system today. But I’d argue that if you’re hell-bent on shaking up the system, you also need to understand it — and understand that certain features are likely to persist no matter how hard you try to change them.

The first is that it is very hard to make our representative democracy work. We make progress incrementally, over years if not generations. The first president to press hard for affordable, accessible health care was Harry Tru-

man. It’s taken us that long even to get close — and no one would argue that the work is done.

So you have to approach politics with great patience. Our system discourages the rush to judgment. It puts a premium on including as many voices as possible, which takes time in a complicated country. The process is inevitably slow, noisy and messy, the results fully satisfy no one, and more often than not the best we can do is to muddle through.

Which is why in our system, there’s rarely a sense of completion. The work — on health care, taxes, the environment, you name it — is never done.

Nothing is ever finally settled. There is no ultimate solution.

Many people are also turned off by what lies at the center of our system: dealmaking. This involves a clash of ideas in the public arena, compromise and negotiation, which make a lot of Americans uneasy. Yet it’s how we resolve our differences — and has been since the first day of the United States’ existence.

So politicians who insist on purity impede solutions. There ought to be a healthy tension between idealism and realism, but we have to find a pragmatic way to combine them. We have to consider different points of view, the intense involvement of special interest groups, and in many cases the robust interest shown by ordinary citizens.

This makes it challenging to come to an agreement on complicated issues,

Our system discourages the rush to judgment … The process is inevitably slow, noisy and messy, the results fully satisfy no one, and more often than not the best we can do is to muddle through. but it’s necessary to keep the country from coming apart.

Congress in recent years has reached new levels of polarization and failure to address the major issues of the day. In public meetings, I often encounter a yearning for leadership to solve all our problems, usually along the lines of, “Where are the Abe Lincolns of our day?” Sadly, it’s a false hope.

Our problems are made by us and have to be resolved by us. Abraham Lincoln’s not around anymore.

We cannot look to government to solve all our problems. Indeed, we live in an era in which government faces more and more problems it cannot effectively deal with.

Increasingly, citizens have to step forward and fill the void that government leaves. The relevance of the citizen increases every day as power is more diffuse. Technology empowers individuals, and social media allows more citizens to express their views, vent their frustrations and mobilize

organizations.

We may well be moving into the century of the citizen. I think of the woman who got rail-crossing signals fitted out at dangerous intersections in Indiana after her daughter was killed at a rail crossing with no signals. Or of my neighbor, who helped build a movement to press for accurate labeling of food ingredients because he was diabetic and had no way of knowing the sugar content of goods.

Our communities and lives are better because of citizen action. Indeed, unless citizens boost their involvement and contributions, many of our problems will not be solved.

Lee Hamilton is a senior advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a distinguished scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a professor of practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

Spring, that most wonderful time of the year Ah, spring.

The weather is getting nicer, the flowers are blooming (and wreaking havoc on my sinuses) and we are getting closer to my favorite time of the year. And, no, I don’t mean my KATHLEEN STURGEON birthday, although Editor that is another plus kathleen@appenmediagroup.com to spring.

What I’m talking about is March Madness.

As a born and bred, live, breathe and die Kentucky basketball fan, my time, energy and superstitious mojo

are spent watching and following game after game.

I love filling out brackets and I love hearing about underdogs beating top-seeded teams – as long as it’s not Kentucky.

March truly is the most wonderful time of the year if you’re a basketball fan, competitive or just like betting on sports.

Of course, if my team loses, my excitement dies down a little. But I’m still curious to see who will win it all and take home the trophy and bragging rights.

It’s too sad this year was not our year. However, we will continue enjoying our eight national championships.

This year is especially sweet since our in-state rival, the University of Louisville, has taken themselves out of the tournament. As the kids say, “Bye Felicia.”

This time of year is my Super Bowl, World Series and Olympics all rolled into one.

Not only do I love the sport and watching the games, I love the way this time of year brings us all together.

Granted, sometimes we are all united only so we can root against one another. But usually we are all rooting for something and following something together.

It’s a time for us to set aside our religious and political affiliations and

come together to watch groups of men, much younger and far more athletic than us, throw a ball around a court.

And get really worked up about it.

With all the nonsense and fighting surrounding who will run our country next year, it’s nice to sit back for a few weeks and focus on something that honestly isn’t that important – unless, of course, you’re my dad or brother.

But in all seriousness, March Madness gives us games to look forward to, things to talk about at work that aren’t controversial, and periods of time to get together and mindlessly watch a game or two.

So, without March Madness, I think we’d all go … mad.

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In 1789, their intention in creating the Supreme Court was not to make it a political ally for a president or for Congress, the court being a body that would be beyond the control of voters.

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It was wrong of Vice President Joe Biden to suggest the same such thing then, when the choice was for a lameduck Republican president, and it is wrong to suggest it now.

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I remember the days after President Obama’s re-election and how the party leaders and their “experts” diagnosed another four years in exile.

The party must HATCHER HURD expand, they said.

Executive Editor The party must hatcher@appenmediagroup.com reach out and be more inclusive, they said. Four years later, the GOP looks like one of those western movie wagon trains circled up with hostile Indians (excuse me, indigenous people) riding around and around them.

Here we are four years later, and it is politics as usual. I received an email from Sen. Johnny Isakson, one of my favorite Georgia politicians. He was a Republican when it was an uphill battle in this state.

I thought him a reasonable conservative who spoke for the little guy.

When he ran for the Senate, his sign was in my yard.

Yesterday, an email to me laid out his reasons for refusing to consider any Supreme Court nomination made by the current president. He said it should be done after a new president was sworn in so that the “will of the people” could be carried out.

I emailed him back my reply, but I am realistic enough to doubt his staff will pass it along to him to read personally. So I am sharing it with my readers who may: Johnny, The Constitution is clear about the process for choosing a Supreme Court justice. It makes no mention of the “will of the people,” as they are voting for a president, not a Supreme Court justice.

It is sad that the presidential appointments appear to be made with an eye to packing the court with likeminded jurists, to make a philosophical ally of the court for whatever political wing has the power. Each party has been guilty of it and justifies it with an appeal “to the greater good.”

The genius of the founding fathers was to create a third branch of government in what my 11th-grade history teacher Mr. Hunt told me was the “balance of power” among the administrative, legislative and judicial branches of government.

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Alpharetta launches bike rentals on Greenway

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta took another step Monday to open its roads up to bicycle traffic by approving a contract for three bike rental stations.

Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard said the measure is part of an ongoing effort by the city to promote bicycle traffic from the Alpharetta Greenway to major points within the city, such as Avalon and the new City Center.

“A person may decide he or she wants to bike the greenway instead of walk, but they don’t want to lug a bicycle all the way there to do it,” Drinkard said.

Alpharetta agreed to pay $21,840 for a one-year contract with Zagster to implement and maintain the program.

The three sites follow the Big Creek Greenway with stations at North Point, Rock Mill Park and the Alpharetta YMCA. Smyrna became the first metro city to implement a bike share program last September. The city, which also tapped Zagster to run its program, has three rental stations with four bikes each. It paid $32,960 for implementation and

one year’s maintenance on the program.

Smyrna spokeswoman Jennifer Bennett said the city plans to bring on a fourth station soon along Concord Road, and because ridership has proven robust, city leaders are considering proposing a fifth station.

Since the Smyrna program launched Sept. 12, the bike share program has logged 1,526 trips to date and has 831 active members.

“Those stats are just off three stations and 16 bikes,” Bennett said, adding that she expects the numbers to increase as the weather warms up and more stations are added. As things develop in the downtown, she said, there may be other businesses that want to add their own bike station independent of the city’s stations.

Smyrna Councilwoman Teri Anulewicz, who helped spearhead the drive, said one of the reasons she supported the program is because the city had put a lot of money and work into its infrastructure for bicyclist and pedestrian traffic, especially with multipurpose trails.

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Perry said rates for the rentals have yet to be set, but he anticipates a similar setup as that established in Smyrna where the first four hours are free and each subsequent hour is $5 up to $40 per ride.

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Oregon’s Jeff Rose tapped as new FC superintendent Scheduled to take helm on June 1

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Fulton County School Board has named Jeff Rose, current superintendent of the Beaverton School District in Oregon, as the sole finalist for the district’s next superintendent.

Following a 14-day comment period ending March 31, Rose is expected to sign a three-year contract with Fulton Schools to begin June 1.

Rose, 43, has been the superintendent for Oregon’s third-largest school district for the past five years, following a three-year stint as the head of the Canby (Oregon) School District.

“I am honored to join Fulton County Schools,” said Rose, during a March 17 news conference announcing his hire.

“I will be committed to serve and lead in a manner that builds on the past success, trust and forward trajectory that this district has shaped.”

He noted that, as a father of two young children, the choice to come to

Fulton Schools was more than a professional one.

“As a husband and father of two children, the schools and community will be a great benefit for my family,” said Rose. He and his wife, Lisa, have a ROSE 12-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son who will attend Fulton schools.

Fulton School Board President Linda McCain said Rose meets the criteria established by the board, and matches what constituents want in a superintendent, based on a recent survey.

Those attributes include a background in education, leadership and communication skills, and integrity.

“This job requires a skill set often found among the top CEOs of Fortune 500 companies and the board has been diligent in making this choice,” said McCain. “We are confident we have the right new leader to help us continue to close our achievement gap and build on our current strengths.”

Rose has a doctorate in educational leadership and a master’s degree in

teacher dducation from Lewis & Clark College in Oregon and a bachelor’s degree in education from California State University, Long Beach.

Over an education tenure spanning two decades, Rose has also been an educational assistant, classroom teacher, principal and director of school improvement in Oregon schools.

The Beaverton School District is located in the suburbs of Portland, and has 41,000 students in its 51 schools – about half the size of Fulton Schools.

McCain noted the districts share similarities, including a diverse population and high student achievement.

The selection of Rose also garnered a nod of approval from former Fulton superintendent Robert Avossa.

Both are members of the Large Countywide and Suburban District Consortium made up of 20 school districts from 11 states, ranked among the most successful school systems, according to the Education Counsel and The School Superintendents Association.

“It is clear he has a deep passion for ensuring all kids learn and reach their full potential,” said Avossa, the current superintendent of the Palm Beach County (Florida) School System. “He

has found a way to support traditional educational values while being innovative and strategic. Fulton County Schools has an optimistic future with Dr. Rose.”

Gwinnett School System Superintendent Alvin Wilbanks also lauded the choice of Rose for Fulton Schools, noting “I have known Jeff Rose for several years … and I consider him to be a deep and strategic thinker. He has the knowledge base, skill set, and talent pool needed to be a successful superintendent.”

The board had previously selected Philip Lanoue, superintendent of Clarke County Schools, as the sole finalist. He withdrew his name after controversy erupted over his handling of an incident in his school system.

Rose has been considered in the initial search, but withdrew his name prior to the board’s decision to hire Lanoue.

According to school officials, Rose was “persuaded” to re-enter consideration after Lanoue withdrew.

His annual base salary from Fulton Schools will be $295,000. His base salary in Beaverton was $200,000 annually, making him the second-highest-paid superintendent in Oregon.

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STEM campus eyed for old Milton HS Program will focus on health care, technology and engineering

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — By the year 2022, high school students in Fulton County could opt to attend one of two campuses focused on science, technology, engineering and math that will send them on a career pathway to high-demand, high-paying jobs in information technology, health care sciences and engineering.

One of those STEM-focused campuses is slated for Milton Center, the old Milton High School, in downtown Alpharetta, with a second location in South Fulton. Both campuses are included in the district’s Capital Programs plan for 2017-2022, although no firm timelines have been set.

Building the schools may also hinge on the fate of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. Voters will be asked to renew the one-cent tax for another five-year term on May 24 to fund the capital plan.

During a recent presentation to the Fulton County Board of Education, Yalanda Bell, executive director of Career and Technical Education, outlined the need for STEM-focused schools, and the research that went into the conceptual plan for the curriculum.

The goal, Bell noted, was to offer students a “relevant and applicable curriculum so that they leave our district with college and work-ready skills they can instantly” use.

The focus was on three aspects for success: partnerships with business and industry, workforce trends data and student interest.

To nail down the fields where demand for workers is high and supply is low, the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce assisted in providing workforce trends in Fulton County. The data shows the county has robust opportunities in health care sciences, primarily nursing, engineering and information technology.

Data from recent ACT reports also showed high student interests in these fields.

“It was amazing how many students were actually interested in health care science and engineering as a part of the STEM concept,” said Bell. “While

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we know there is a workforce shortage in technology and health care, we also know our students are especially interested in [these fields].”

The STEM-focused campuses will provide students a curriculum allowing students to transition directly into the workforce, receive industry certification credentials, and/or obtain college credit while still in high school.

Students can also make informed decisions on their potential salary.

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The concept of STEM-focused campuses garnered unanimous support from the board, which has been pushing for school choice options for years.

“I think this is one our best programs and a great vision for our schools,” said Linda Bryant of South Fulton.

For years, the state has pushed a college prep curriculum which did not fit the vast numbers of students who graduate from high school and go straight to work.

“Look at where we are now - we’ve done a 180, and the state and Fulton County have finally come up to the real world,” said board member Gail Dean of Sandy Springs/South Fulton.

For school board member Katie Reeves of Alpharetta, the Milton STEM school would help alleviate overcrowding at other area high schools, many of which are bursting at the seams.

“Our high schools continue to attract families who want to have their children in high-performing high schools,” said Reeves. “I am very concerned about the stress on our high school capacity and I will be very anxious to find out how soon we are able to break ground on the STEM campus.

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Pick my brain: The stigma of brain health If the medical discipline of brain health or psychiatric disorders is misunderstood, depression is the stepchild borne of stigma. Depression, also known as major ANGELO SAMBUNARIS, M.D depressive disorder, is a disease of the Director of the Institute for Advanced Medical Research brain that carries a physical burden on the patient worse than a heart attack.

There are two schools of thought regarding the origins of depression. The first is the old (and I mean old) psychoanalytic model that defines depression as “anger toward others turned inward.” The second approach uses the approach that MDD is a medical illness caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain.

As a physician, I personally and clinically throw out the psychoanalytic model. The chemical imbalance model is based on targeted, modern, medical science, including data from neuro-imaging trials.

The NIH, universities and even pharmaceutical companies have been collecting DNA samples from patient volunteers with various psychiatric diseases for the past 15-plus years. Experts across the board believe that the focus of future research and obtaining a deeper understanding of depression includes identifying the specific genetic predisposition to this illness. Some even think it may be a constellation of genes.

A recent study published in Nature showed that adding a diabetes medication to an antidepressant protected the telomeres (the caps on the end of chromosomes, our DNA). By protecting the structural integrity of the telomeres this treatment combination provided a better quality of life than outcomes for patients given an antidepressant plus a placebo.

While cognitive behavioral therapy has value in a comprehensive treatment protocol, first-line treatment must include addressing depression as a root cause of functional impairment. For that reason, the genetic-chemical-behavioral paradigm is the most effective way to address brain illnesses such as depression.

Genetics! What a profound concept and segue to start the discussion on de-stigmatization of brain health. Psychiatric illnesses such as anxiety and depression clearly run in families. Some

Experts across the board believe that the focus of future research and obtaining a deeper understanding of depression includes identifying the specific genetic predisposition to this illness. Some even think it may be a constellation of genes. families are open and talk about the disease, encouraging their loved ones to get help, while other families pretend it does not exist. If hypertension or high cholesterol runs in the family, everyone is off to find a specialist after discussions at the family reunion.

People are happy to discuss their current LDL numbers or dosage of Lipitor, but no one is willing to discuss their Prozac prescription.

How do we get the world to see psychiatric illnesses for what they are — medical conditions? How do we talk openly about anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar and schizophrenia?

Hopefully medical science has started the change in perceptions. The research on genetics, new approaches to treatment, new medications and new technologies have all helped us to better understand the etiology of psychiatric disease.

My team is currently testing not only new medications but also innovative approaches such as Botox well as low-frequency magnetic stimulation as potential antidepressants, and intravenous infusions of medications similar to ketamine.

It is an exciting time to be a research physician but an even more exciting (and heartening) time for individuals whose daily life is negatively affected by illnesses like depression. The light at the end of the tunnel is getting closer and brighter every day.

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The JCFD’s Swift Water Rescue Unit made its first rescue of 2016 after a canoe capsized dumping a couple into the water. This photo is of the team on a training mission in 2015.

JC Swift Water Rescue Unit makes first 2016 rescue JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man and a woman overturned their canoe and were trapped on shoals near Jones Bridge Park on March 15. The Johns Creek Fire Department’s (JCFD) Swift Water Rescue Unit responded with its new high-powered rescue boat. The boat, which has a 200hp jet drive motor, powered its way upstream from the Jones Bridge Road ramp and rescued the couple.

“A lot of people tend to underestimate the Chattahoochee River,” said Fire Chief Jeff Hogan. “It doesn’t have a lot of churning rapids, but when the Army Corps of Engineers releases water from Buford Dam, the river picks up a lot of speed and can rise rapidly. Before heading out to the river, we recommend that you check with the Corps about when the water release will occur and when the rise is expected to hit the area of the river you will be visiting.”

During a release, the Chattahoochee can rise as much as 11 feet in minutes.

The water can be as cold as 47 degrees, which is low enough to induce hypothermia and hamper efforts to swim to shore.

The Army Corps of Engineers releases water from Buford Dam during weekday afternoons unless there are unusual downstream water demands or especially heavy rains. In those situations, unscheduled water releases can occur in the morning and on weekends.

The Corps provides notice, but the announcements vary from a few minutes to a few hours before each release.

Release information is available by calling 770-945-1466 or listening to radio 1610AM. River users may also view the daily schedule at http://water.sam. usace.army.mil/todaySched.htm for release times (see the Buford column).

JCFD acquired a custom-made res-

cue boat last year. The boat provides sufficient power and versatility to reach and save people more quickly. The boat has only a four inch draft, which allows it to move over most shoals, the gunnels (sides) of the boat are lower, which makes it easier to enter the boat from the water, and it has a hand-cranked hoist to lift a lightweight stretcher.

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Roswell clinic serving pregnant women Offers alternatives to abortion

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — In hopes of lessening the number of abortions in Fulton County, the Pregnancy Aid Clinic provides free services including pregnancy tests, ultrasounds and counseling.

Originally founded in 1984 in Hapeville, the PAC has grown to include two additional clinics – a mobile RV unit that can travel to women who can’t get to one of the health centers, and the newest location in Roswell at 281 South Atlanta Road. The Roswell clinic, which opened in October, is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Women can schedule a time to come in — or they can just walk in — to the Roswell location to find out if they are pregnant. Then they can choose to have an ultrasound, after which they can talk to one of the staff members, which include client advocates.

“That sonogram about 70 percent of the time changes their hearts and minds,” said Courtney Brown, development coordinator. “Some women who come in are happy, some are abortionminded. And we try to present their options.”

The clinic adheres to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, Courtney Brown said. What that means is PAC does not promote abortion or contraception, though, for engaged or married women, the facility does endorse natural family planning.

However, Courtney Brown said the group doesn’t proselytize.

“If they want to talk about spiritual things, we’ll do that. But we do not evangelize,” Courtney Brown said.

“Other [pregnancy resource clinics] will say they need to come to Christ. We do not do that. If that happens, wonderful.

But we are here to save lives. A lot of these women are truly frightened and don’t know what else to do.”

Marla Brown, no relation, was hired in May as executive director to help find a location for, and then open, the Roswell facility. She oversees about 10 staff members, with roughly 20 volunteers also available to help.

One of the staff members is Gina Phillips, a registered nurse who performs the sonograms. She said part of her job is making sure women have all the information necessary to make the best choice possible.

“We let them know what their options are and educate them so they know everything they need to know to make an informed choice,” Phillips said. “We will not refer them to an abortion facility. We explain the abortion process and show them videos and explain all the different complications that can occur. And how there are emotional issues that can come up, not immediately but long term. We want them to know all their choices and what can happen with them.”

Many of the women who come to the clinic have had abortions previously.

To better help those clients, a room in the office is dedicated to meetings for a group called Post Abortion Treatment and Healing, which helps women work through the many emotions they may experience after having abortions.

There have been a lot of “saves” this year, Phillips said, which means

Pregnancy Aid Clinic, 281 S Atlanta St, Roswell, serves pregnant women and counsels -not preaches- carrying babies to term. women who came in wanting abortions changed their minds after seeing their ultrasounds.

“Once they have their ultrasound and leave, we still follow up with them and can bring them back in for a second ultrasound if they need one,” Phillips said. “We don’t just discharge them and they’re gone. We want to be that positive person for them and let them see they aren’t defined by their past and they can be more.”

Marla Brown said if a client decides to continue her pregnancy after the ultrasound, the clinic then offers individual or couple parenting classes.

While attending those lessons, clients can earn “baby bucks” to buy items in the boutique attached to the clinic. The boutique is open to the public and all areT:\ADS_2015\NFAYP free to come in and shop.

“We give them the necessities, like diapers,” Marla Brown said. “We have a car seat training class and, if they come to the class, they get a free car seat.”

The goal is to support the soon-tobe mothers, she said.

“Not only throughout the nine months of their pregnancy, but also throughout the whole first year afterwards as well,” Marla Brown said. “We won’t support them financially, but we do put them in touch with the right resources. Whether it’s Medicaid or getting in touch with housing if they need it, counseling, whatever it is they need, we have a large network of connections that we can help make that happen.

That includes adoption if they want to put the baby up for adoption.”

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Clinic: Continued from Page 16 The clinic is funded fully from private donations. Marla Brown said they do receive two grants, but both are from individual donors.

Last year alone, those donations made it possible for PAC to “save over 200 babies,” Marla Brown said.

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Technology wave lifts firms willing to risk the ride Innovation key to finding new markets.

By PATRICK FOX Pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Few eras can match technical innovations made in the past 20 years.

And those innovations – from smart phones to data systems – have changed corporate America in ways no one imagined when they were first unveiled.

But, while some companies have prospered by embracing the new technology, others, less willing to adapt to changing times, have been spectacularly left behind.

Kodak, a world leader in imaging and photography for more than a century, foundered to bankruptcy after failing to recognize the potential of digital cameras. Blockbuster, with video rental outlets in 9,000 locations just 12 years ago, met the same fate when it was slow to respond to threats from mail-order and streaming-video provider Netflix and video vendor Redbox.

Digital Scientist embraces new ideas

“It goes to innovation and the willingness to prototype, a willingness to fail, a willingness to try new things,” said Bob Klein, president and CEO of Digital Scientist, a technology development and consulting firm in Alpharetta.

“In a way, technology can help companies better connect with their customers, old and new, and it can also help reveal more value within their own company.”

Companies embrace technology for a variety of reasons, Klein said.

Much of the impetus for change within companies comes from perceived threats. Other times, managers see something else show up in the market or the CEO reads something about a new technology that can improve efficiency.

One of the best routes to change is when a company’s own IT department comes up with ideas that will give their organization a leg up on the competition, Klein said. But, he added, the corporate climate rarely works that way.

“I think IT organizations have been seen as cost centers,” he said. “They’ve been focused on making the trains run on time and taking costs out of supporting departments. The new technology requires IT act as a consulting organization to support the business.”

Klein said waiting for someone to

ask for something , a company needs to have the capability to collaborate with their own business and say, “These are some things you could be doing.”

Many companies create products – hardware – but don’t see the potential of marrying that product with software, Huddle Inc., which prints 150 million Bob Klein, CEO of Digital Scientist, said innovation should be he said. tickets for about 10,000 high schools part of every company’s strategy.

A thermoaround the country, has rolled out a new stat, for examdigital ticketing system that can replace ple, can be more the traditional paper ticketing for its than a simple The company school performance, primarily to grades clients. climate regulawas looking at its pre-K-12. tor in a home paper ticket opFor years, AdvancEd concentrated or office, he said. When married to the eration and began wondering when will primarily on school accreditation, right software, it can create a smart digital ticketing come to high schools? conducting thousands of school reviews home that can be accessed through the “Last year, we decided we would annually. The information was gathered owner’s smart phone. build our own viable product in a and collated on hard copy, requiring Something as simple as a soap disdigital ticketing solution,” he said. “We mountains of paper and months of penser could be modified with sensors tested it on about six to eight Geortime. to alert the building manager they need gia schools and the tests turned out Ludwig van Broekhuizen, chief replacing, he said. remarkably.” innovation officer for AdvancEd, said as “The point is, hardware and softThe company is now rolling out its teams were going out to conduct their ware are coming together,” Klein said. digital ticketing system to all of the reviews of schools, they would find “It’s rare now where you have hardware schools in the country for free, any reams of documents, meeting minutes, without software embedded.” school that wants a digital component improvement plans and notes from to the paper ticketing system. parents’ conferences.

“We knew that other companies Team members would have to pore had the technology but didn’t have the over these papers onsite, then draw up knowledge of schools and what the hard copies for the school. schools needed like we did,” Thacker Several years ago, the company One company that has taken that said. launched its ASSIST platform. message to heart is Huddle Inc., an “We had multiple people come to us “That platform revolutionized how Alpharetta firm that specializes in marand want us to license their solution everyone in the world was doing acketing for large corporations. or partner with them. But at the end of creditation,” van Broekhuizen said. “It One of the company’s largest assets the day, we wanted to own the disrupallowed schools to go online where they is its ticketing business for high school tion. We wanted to own the piece of had their own digital space to upload events. The company prints 150 million technology that was doing the disruptall of their activities and any docuhigh school tickets for about 10,000 ing.” mentation they wanted to provide for high schools across the country. teams, pointing to their own efforts for Huddle CEO Joey Thacker said the improvement.” company realized early that if it gave The system cut down on the time high schools free paper stock for tickrequired to examine an individual ets, it presented Wendy’s with a great school’s performance plans and results opportunity to put their logo on the Not all companies are looking over and gave evaluation teams a chance to ticket with a coupon on back. their shoulder for disruptions. review information before visiting the “It’s an entry for Wendy’s to promote AdvanceEd CEO Mark Elgart not school. This allowed teams to spend their brand and message,” he said. “We only has an eye on education, but he more time in classrooms, interview parnow work with about 125 clients on keeps up with the latest trends in techents and staff and other stakeholders. that program alone.” nology.

All the information – from the school Thacker said Huddle continuously The Alpharetta-based company is and the AdvancEd teams – was uplooks at its operations to see what type the largest school improvement educaloaded. of innovation could potentially disrupt tion company in the world.

“That was the first step for an acwhat they’re doing.

It serves a network of 34,000 creditation company to go totally online “We want to be out in front of that schools in some 70 countries. It proand do the disrupting ourselves,” vides accreditation services, review Thacker said. services and other tools to upgrade See TECHNOLOGY, Page 19

Huddle Inc. says ‘Be the disruptor’

AdvanceEd innovation was ‘game changing’

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Millennials want to do good, have fun – and that is important More and more I’m hearing that significant decisions among our corporate executives and community leaders are being shaped in part to cater to millennials. And I’m wondering how well GEOFF SMITH North Fulton and Assurance Financial, Forsyth are pregsmith@lendtheway.com pared for that.

The State Farm and Mercedes-Benz site selections for their new Sandy Springs and Dunwoody campuses were based in large part on what millennials would desire in a workplace environment. So they located on the MARTA line. The Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, which is run by our city’s largest corporations, just released a marketing campaign called Choose Atlanta aimed squarely at the millennial workforce.

I myself am not a millennial – though being in my early 40s I’m happy to admit I’m not that far off. Most resources I’ve looked at consider millennials to be anyone born between 1980 and 2000. They have seemingly different ideas of how the world should work.

And it’s important for our companies,

and thus our cities and communities, to know this because today millennials make up 33 percent of the workforce.

And Forbes estimated that by 2025, that number will grow to 75 percent.

Baby boomers seemed happy to have a well-paying job and a good home. Millennials want more. They want a comfortable and transparent company culture. They want to avoid driving or wasting time in traffic. They want an active nightlife and places where they can go to walk from one venue to another. They are heavily engrossed in technology.

I look at North Fulton and Forsyth and wonder how prepared we are for this workforce. Have we done enough to make our communities attractive to the millennial workforce? Are businesses going to want to locate here in the future? Are the corporations that exist here now going to want to stay?

We have a lot to offer that crowd.

We have great city centers with Avalon, Canton Street, downtown Suwanee and Duluth. We have a lot of great parks and natural resources including Lake Lanier and the Chattahoochee River.

But as corporations shift their cultures to cater to the millennial crowd, being close to mass transit and avoiding traffic are going to be major factors in their

Continued from Page 19 and digital with all its processes,” van Broekuizen said.

“It was a game changer.”

A few years later, the company adapted the same technology and applied it to school improvement plans.

One component, called eProve, is an online system which collates surveys from school stakeholders.

With a week’s worth of observations, a principal can click a button and take a look at averages across the entire school or focus on a specific grade level, a specific subject or a group of instructors teaching the same subject.

It allows schools districts anyone else to quantify what’s happening for students and learners in a classroom, van Broekuizen said.

“That’s just another way a digital tool has totally turned upside down how we do our business,” he said.

corporations to North Fulton. Roswell Mayor Jere Wood compared the economic importance of MARTA expansion into North Fulton to the construction of Ga. 400.

The bill was killed, but another was born that could have a better chance of success. Wood tried to explain it to me last weekend when I saw him at my son’s baseball game. It seems like a pretty complex funding mechanism and it’s still evolving.

Like Beach and Wood say, having a mass transit option in North Fulton could be critical to attracting new corporations as well as maintaining the existing ones. But much of North Fulton was very carefully planned, which is why it was so successful in the first place. So it isn’t much of a surprise that some leaders wanted to apply the brakes first before jumping fully on board with MARTA’s proposal.

Have a great weekend and be nice to your local millennial!

Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases. Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com; 770-674-1433. Personal: NMLS#104587; Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group

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decisions on future site locations.

In case you have not heard, there is a huge debate going on among North Fulton leaders as to whether we should support increasing our sales tax by 1 percent in Fulton County, and then giving half of that to MARTA. If we do that, MARTA has sort of agreed to extend its north rail Line up to Windward Parkway. This happened very fast and may have seemed too rushed for some of our community leaders. It is a significant amount of money ($4 billion over five years which otherwise would be spread out to the cities in Fulton to spend on transportation as they please). Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle has said he isn’t sure the money wouldn’t be better spent on significantly less expensive transit options such as light rail. House Rep. Chuck Martin would like to first see studies proving significant ridership before getting behind such a measure. The Johns Creek City Council simply passed a resolution opposing the measure altogether.

On the other side, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce President Brandon Beach, who is also a state senator who chairs the Senate’s economic development committee, has said MARTA expansion into North Fulton will be critical in attracting

LEGAL:

Cumming attorneys break ground CUMMING, Ga. — On March 1, Patterson/Moore Attorneys held a groundbreaking ceremony for their new office building, which will be located across the street from the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce. The firm is working with their architect to build a replica structure of the historic home that previously sat on the property.

REAL ESTATE:

Top agent chosen as instructor for new agent training JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Ryan Assad, one of the Atlanta area’s top-producing residential ASSAD real estate agents, has been chosen as an instructor for the Keller Williams Ignite training program for new agents. Assad is celebrating his 20th year of selling real

estate in and around the Atlanta area with Keller Williams, Atlanta Communities and RE/MAX, where he was honorably inducted into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame for lifetime achievement.

The Keller Williams Ignite program is the real estate industry’s most comprehensive new agent training program, providing the highest level instruction on lead generation, marketing and professionally representing buyers and sellers in all aspects of a real estate transaction

Keller Williams Partners are 2015 Circle of Excellence winners CUMMING, Ga. — The 400 North Board of Realtors held the 2015 Circle of Excellence awards celebration March 10 at the Forsyth Conference Center in Cumming.

Over 70 agents from Keller Williams Community Partners in Cumming attended the event, and among those winning awards was Susan Brack, who took home the Top Individual Producer award for over $14 million in volume.

In addition, the Welch Team received the top producer award for highest number of units and volume for a team. Many other KWCP individual agents and teams brought home awards for real estate achievement in various categories. Circle of Excellence service and membership are based on the personal production of at least $2 million in real estate transactions in a single year.

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CALENDAR ROSWELL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH EASTER SERVICES

MOUNT PISGAH EASTER EGG HUNT Bring everyone for a morning of hunting, playing, fellowship and fun with your family, friends and neighbors. With 15,000 eggs, food, games, prizes and fun, Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church offers something for every member of the family. Saturday, March 26, 9 a.m.

– noon. Patriot Athletic Field, 9825 Brumblelow Road, Alpharetta. Visit mountpisgah.org/?s=Easter+Egg for more info.

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EASTER ACTIVITIES FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH EASTER SERVICES

CALLANWOLDE’S 16TH ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT

What: Fellowship Bible Church will hold a Good Friday service at 7 p.m. Friday, March 25. Easter ser vices will be at 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday, March, 27.

Where: Fellowship Bible Church, 480 W. Crossville Road, Roswell More info: fellowshiproswell.org

What: Callanwolde celebrates the coming of spring with its annual Easter egg hunt featuring thousands of candyfilled eggs and the Easter Bunny.

When: Saturday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Where: Callanwolde’s beautiful spring gardens and grounds.

More info: Buy tickets online at Callanwolde.org. All proceeds benefit the Callanwolde Dance Program.

MILTON COMMUNITY EGG HUNT

EASTER EGG HUNT FOR ADULTS

What: The Easter Bunny, face painting, food trucks and more will be on hand at the community egg hunt.

When: Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m.

Where: Friendship Community Park, 12785 Birmingham Highway, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

LIONS CLUB BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY

What: The Forsyth County Lions Club will hold its third annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny.

When: Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m.noon Where: Old Atlanta Community Room, Old Atlanta Rec Center, 810 Nichols Road, Suwanee More info: BreakfastWithTheEasterBunny.com.

2016 TASTE OF FORSYTH AND EASTER EGG HUNT

What: The city of Cumming and Superior Plumbing are bringing the Taste of Forsyth and an Easter egg hunt back.

More than 25 restaurants will participate.

When: Saturday, March 26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: The Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming More info: cummingfair.net/calendar-of-events/taste-of-forsyth

What: Country Land Golf Course, an 18-hole public fee golf course, is planning an Easter egg hunt for the adults.

On March 26, anyone who comes to play golf will be eligible to find approximately 20 eggs filled with prizes that will be hidden on the course.

When: Saturday, March 26, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

Where: Country Land Golf Course, 6560 Mayfield Drive, Cumming More info: facebook.com/countrylandgolf

FREE PICTURES WITH THE EASTER BUNNY

What: Meet the Easter Bunny and enjoy kid-friendly activities while entering a free drawing to win a $300 bracelet.

When: Saturday, March 26, 12:30-4 p.m.

Where: Atlanta Diamond Design, 410 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 120, Cumming More info: atlantadiamond.com

WORDS OF RESTORATION INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES SERVICE

What: A Pre-Resurrection worship service will offer a time of fellowship and celebration.

When: Saturday, March 26, 2 p.m.

Where: Courtyard Marriott, 12655 Deerfield Parkway, Alpharetta More info: worimalbanyga.org

What: RUMC will have a variety of Easter worship services.

When: Sunday, March 27, at 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Where: RUMC, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com

PARKWAY CHURCH EASTER EXPERIENCE

What: Come for worship services at 8:45 and 11 a.m., or an Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m.

When: Sunday, March 27 Where: Parkway Church, 5830 Bethelview Road, Cumming More info: parkway-church.org

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES TAYLOR ROAD MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOD DRIVE

What: TRMS will be hosting a food drive to benefit North Fulton Community Charities. Donations of canned pasta sauce, pasta and nonrefrigerated Parmesan cheese requested.

When: Through Wednesday, March 30 Where: Drop off donations at the TRMS front office, 5150 Taylor Road, Johns Creek More info: school.fultonschools.org/ ms/taylorroad/Pages/default.aspx

WILDLIFE FEEDING TIME

What: Join a Chattahoochee Nature Center naturalist for an in-depth look at one of CNC’s resident animals as the wildlife department feeds them.

When: Saturday, March 26, and Tuesday, March 29, 4 p.m.

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org

OPEN HEARTH COOKING AND LIVING HISTORY

What: Living history interpreter and open hearth cooking expert Clarissa Clifton will demonstrate making traditional southern food in the cookhouse hearth. Using an open flame, Clifton will show the versatility of old cooking methods, trade recipes and reveal the tricks of the trade.

When: Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m.

Where: Archibald Smith Plantation Home, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

ATLANTA WORKSHOP PLAYERS’ 35TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION GALA

What: The Atlanta Workshop Players will hold their 35th anniversary celebration with a show, dinner and dancing.

When: Saturday, March 26, 5 p.m.

Where: The Standard Club, 6230 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: atlantaworkshopplayers.com

22ND ANNUAL FULTON GOLDEN GAMES REGISTRATION

What: Register by Tuesday, March 29, for the 22nd Annual Fulton Golden Games, for active seniors, When: Beginning April 27 at 10 a.m. and continuing through May Where: Bell Memorial Park, Milton More info: Contact Recreation Coordinator Kevin McDonald at (678) 2976143 or kmcdonald@alpharetta.ga.us

SUSTAINABLE VEGETABLE GARDENING

What: Master Gardeners explain how to utilize environmentally sound sustainable practices in your vegetable garden When: Tuesday, March 29, 7-8:30 p.m. in Roswell and Saturday, April 2, 1011:30 a.m. in Alpharetta Where: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building in Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell and Whole Foods Educational Farm (former Harry’s Market) 1180 Upper Hembree Rd, Roswell (for Alpharetta location) More info: http://nfmg.net

GEORGIA CASA ANNUAL LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW

What: Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates, the state organization that supports and promotes advocates for abused and neglected children, will hold its 12th annual luncheon & fashion show.

When: Wednesday, March 30, 11 a.m.

Where: Mason Fine Art, Suite 100, 415 Plasters Ave, NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 More info: gacasa.org

A NIGHT WITH KAREN KINGSBURY & FAMILY

What: A girls’ night out featuring Christian novelist Karen Kingsbury and time with her family.

When: When: Thursday, March 31, 7 p.m.

Where: Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church, 2850 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: premierproductions.com/ tour/night-karen-kingsbury-family#

CNC SPRING NATIVE PLANT SALE

What: Attract butterflies, pollinators, birds and more to your garden by adding native plants with the help of the Chattahoochee Nature Center.

Going native provides a wealth of benefits to your space, including privacy, beauty, blossoms, food and homes to our wide diversity of animals. Over 120 species of plants available, and horticulturists and knowledgeable volunteers on site. There will also be herbs and veggies for the edible garden and more.

When: March 31, April 1, 2, 8 and 9 Where: CNC, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org

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MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: ‘YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN’

BY MILTON THEATRE COMPANY

What: Milton High School’s award-winning theater program will present “Young Frankenstein.”

When: March 25-26 at 7 p.m.

Where: Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway, Milton More info: miltontheatrecompany.com

ROSWELL DANCE THEATRE PRESENTS ‘ALICE IN WONDERLAND’

What: This full-length ballet explores the fantastical realm of Wonderland and Alice’s adventures there. Beautifully choreographed dancers and top-notch production values bring this timeless story to life.

When: Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Orchestra $20; Balcony $15.

More info: tysod.com

SAWNEE ASSOCIATION OF THE ARTS MONTHLY MEETING

What: The SAA will present Susan Wright, the director of Cashin’s Sculpture Garden, and Scott Eckley, Impromptu Productions, who will present a program on the creation of Cashin’s Sculpture Garden.

When: Monday, March 28, 6 p.m.

Where: United Way of Forsyth County, 240 Elm St., Cumming

LIBRARY EVENTS: For a complete list of North Fulton events, go to afpls.org/events For a complete list of Forsyth events, go to forsythpl.org/eventCalendar/eventCalendar.aspx

MYLAR WINDOW ART

What: Color and contribute to a mylar window art project in the library. Supplies provided. Ages 4-10. Sponsored by Friends of the East Roswell Library.

When: Saturday, March 26, 1 p.m. (ages 4-10) and 3 p.m. (ages 11-17) Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: 404-613-4050

MEDITATION FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT

What: Join Dr. Suman Kollipara for a session on stress and meditation.

When: Saturday, March 26, 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: Registration required by calling 770-360-8820 or emailing karen. swenson@fultoncountyga.gov

ALL AGES CHESS CLUB

What: Meet with others who share your love of the game.

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When: Sunday, March 27, 2 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: 404-613-6735

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

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

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m., PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE: RESCUE DOG OLYMPICS

What: An interactive, fun field day of silly and competitive games for dogs and their forever families to participate in together.

When: Saturday, March 26, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Brook Run Park pavilion area, 4770 N Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, 30338 More info: RescueDogOlympics.com

‘KINKY BOOTS’ AT THE FOX THEATRE What: – Join Broadway in Atlanta as it welcomes “Kinky Boots” to the Fox Theatre for a week of musical excellence and Tony Award-winning performances.

When: March 28-April 3, times vary Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 More info: foxtheatre.org

GEORGIA AQUARIUM’S NEW CALIFORNIA SEA LION EXPERIENCE

What: Georgia Aquarium will introduce a new California sea lion experience that will highlight this fascinating species.

When: Exhibit opens Thursday, March 31 Where: Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 More info: georgiaaquarium.org

40TH ANNIVERSARY ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL

What: The 40th annual Atlanta Film Festival will present opening night and closing night gala screenings with talent appearances, as well as eight marquee screening events.

When: April 1-10 Where: The opening night presentation will be at the Plaza Theatre, 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 More info: AtlantaFilmFestival.com

Springtime trout stocking means great fishing ahead Now that spring is officially here, trout stocking in Georgia is moving into high gear in many of the state’s waters. That means now is the perfect time to plan a trout fishing trip STEVE HUDSON on one of Georgia’s Get Outside Georgia, Chattahoochee Media Group great stocked trout streams.

Georgia anglers benefit from one of the best trout stocking programs you’ll find, and even as we speak efforts are gearing up for some serious trout stocking in streams and rivers across northern Georgia.

“All trout waters in Georgia are now open to fishing year-round,” notes John Lee Thomson, trout stocking coordinator for Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division, “and to sweeten that news, stocking efforts are ready to begin to make your trip even more rewarding.”

How many trout will be stocked?

Quite a few, to put it mildly. During this last full week of March, for example, Georgia’s DNR and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be stocking more than 80,000 trout.

That’s a lot of trout (and a lot of great trout fishing opportunities). But even that number pales when compared to the 1 million (yes, 1,000,000) trout which plans call for stocking into the state’s streams by year’s end.

Spring really is an incredible time to enjoy fishing in Georgia’s stocked trout streams. Those streams typically have plenty of water in them during the spring, which makes for better fishing conditions and less easily spooked fish. In addition, flows are cooler in spring than during the summer months, and that also helps the trout fishing.

Where should you go to wet a line? Now, that’s a hard question to answer, for every angler has his or her personal favorite streams. But some stocked streams that show up again and again on lists of “favorite

trout waters” include Dicks Creek in Lumpkin County, Cooper Creek in Union County, and Wildcat Creek in Rabun County. Johns Creek in Floyd County is another popular stocked stream – and of course it’s hard to beat the great trout fishing opportunities offered right here close to home in the Chattahoochee River.

How should you gear up for a trip to one of Georgia’s stocked trout streams? You’ll find that either spin fishing or fly fishing can be effective.

When fly fishing on stocked streams, favorite flies include olive Woolly Buggers as well as patterns such as Y2Ks and San Juan worms. Spinning enthusiasts frequently have good success with small, bright in-line spinners such as Rooster Tails. Where regulations permit, it’s also hard to beat natural baits such as worms or crickets. And, yes, corn can work well in stocked streams, too.

What about strategy? It never hurts to “think like a fish.” Trout look for cover and deeper water, so always give such areas a try. Also remember to “fish deep,” since that’s often where the fish are in stocked streams. Try to blend in with your surroundings, too, for nothing will alert a wary trout as quickly as a bright hat or shirt moving around near the water.

Licensewise, you’ll need to have a current Georgia fishing license as well as a trout license to fish in designated trout waters. In certain of the state’s Wildlife Management Areas, you’ll also need either a Wildlife Management Area license or a Georgia Outdoor Recreation Pass. Licenses are available from a number of vendors as well as online at www.georgiawildlife.com/ licenses-permits-passes. You can also purchase Georgia fishing licenses over the phone by calling 800-366-2661.

You can find more info on Georgia’s stocked trout streams, including a complete list of stocked trout streams and an online Georgia trout stream map, at www.georgiawildlife. com/fishing/trout.

I hope to see you on the water soon!

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COMMUNITY

Rotary Club stands by StandUp For Kids GDOT: ALPHARETTA, Ga. — On Friday, Feb. 26, the Alpharetta Rotary Club stepped up to support StandUp For Kid, a program for at-risk youth. The non-profit organization has a targeted initiative in North Fulton to help young students from becoming homeless by giving financial support to keep them in school until they graduate. Allison Burns, a director with StandUp For Kids, was presented a check for $1,500 by the Rotary Club of Alpharetta to help financially support their initiative.

Kirk Driskell, president of Alpharetta Rotary stated, “It makes me proud for our club to continue our support of this organization and its work. It truly exemplifies the Rotary motto ‘Service Above Self’.”

For more information, contact Kirk Driskeell, president of the Alpharetta Rotary Club, at kirk@powersoldit.com / 770-888-7653 or Janet Rodgers, Public Relations Chair at janet@awesomealpharetta.com / 678-297-2811.

Alpharetta Rotary Club member Mike Lowry supports $1,500 check awarded to StandUp for Kids director Allison Burns along with Alpharetta Rotary Club member Mark Spiegel and president Kirk Driskell.

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Now GDOT and the Federal Highway Administration have money to spend on a backlog of projects, and the construction companies can’t reassemble enough crews.

Also hurting the companies is finding the skilled labor – concrete finishers, bricklayers and other skilled artisans – who are barred because of tougher immigration laws requiring contractors to prove workers are here legally.

“That’s what happens when you lose competent help. Once you lose them, you never get them back,” he said.

GDOT spokeswoman Analyce Baker said the project will add a second left-turn lane from Old Alabama onto northbound Medlock Bridge Road.

GDOT will also lengthen the merge lane so that the cars in those left-turn lanes will have more time to merge back into northbound Medlock traffic.

The westbound turn lane from Medlock onto Old Alabama will have its merge lane lengthened to Buice Road to give cars getting on Old Alabama more time to merge.

However, Baker said there are no plans to widen Old Alabama beyond Buice Road because the amount of Old Alabama traffic at the Buice Road intersection is too great to push the lane passed it.

Fulton County first identified the Old Alabama corridor for widening in 1996. But due to the high cost of construction and utility relocation, the project remained on hold, Baker said.

Although the county did build several acceleration and deceleration lanes on Old Alabama, the major work never got done.

Once cityhood seemed inevitable, Fulton stopped all work on the road.

GDOT had adopted the project in 2005 with a start date of 2010, but funding restrictions delayed the project until November 2014 when the contract for the current project was let.

Construction began in May 2015.

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1 p.m. Blessing of Easter food in the Chapel 9 p.m. Bilingual Easter Vigil

3-27 Easter Sunday 8 a.m. / 10 a.m. / 12 Noon Mass in the Church & Parish Hall in English

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 535 Rucker Rd. • Alpharetta, GA 30004

www.sta.org • 770-475-4501

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

7:00 a.m. 12:15 p.m. (nursery) 7:00 p.m.

Mass in Spanish at 8:30 p.m.

8:00 a.m. Holy Saturday Prayer Service (in Memorial Garden)

6:45 a.m. Easter Vigil (in Memorial Garden) 7:30 a.m. 9:15 a.m. (nursery) 11:15 a.m.

(nursery) Refreshments & Easter Bunny to follow the 9:15 a.m. service

Mass in Spanish at 1:15 p.m.

St. David’s Episcopal Church 1015 Old Roswell Road, Roswell, GA 30076 770-993-6084 www.stdavidchurch.org

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First of all there are some fundamentals in hearing that are very important to understand. The critical part of understanding speech is to hear the consonants. The s’s, t’s, v’s, etc. …. are the sounds that give speech clarity. A simple word like “cat” without hearing the “c” could sound like “hat” or “mat”. This is why when a hearing loss develops it sounds like everyone is mumbling or “they’ve got marbles in their mouth,” because you’re not hearing consonants. Each of these critical

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Shane weight loss camp for kids & teens in Georgia Camp Shane, the longest running weight loss and fitness camp for kids and teens, is located at Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs - Northeast Georgia, an hour and a half drive from Atlanta.

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Milton’s go-to place for equestrian gear abides

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – For more years than most Milton residents can remember, there has always been a Hamp Phillips operating the family saddle and tack store on Hopewell Road in Milton, even after a fire destroyed it two years ago.

Hamp Alred Phillips was a much -loved figure around the close-knit equestrian community. When an electrical fire destroyed the barn that had been Hamp’s for decades, the horse folks did the 21st century version of passing the hat. Hamp’s customers and friends went to GoFundMe, a fundraising website, to start a rebuilding campaign that quickly raised more than $20,000.

The new 1,500-square-foot building on a concrete slab is packed with gear.

And when Hamp died in September 2015 at age 78, his son, Hampton Pierce Phillips, bought the house and shop out of the estate to continue running the business.

“My sister and I talked it over. The people here were so good to Dad, and did so much to keep the store open, we decided we just had to keep it going,” he said.

So he is the third generation and his son, Lex Hampton Phillips, is the fourth generation to run the Milton tack shop.

They like keeping the Hampton name in the family as well as in the community.

“Yes, it was my granddaddy who started it. So for most folks, Hamp’s has always been here,” Hamp Pierce Phillips said. “So I’m third generation.

We buy, sell, trade and repair saddles.

If the kids want it after I’m gone, it’s up to them.”

It was the customers who convinced Hamp Pierce to take on the business.

“Dad’s customers mourned him for bit after he died. But now they’re coming back, and we’re getting a lot of new customers,” he said.

“But it’s amazing to hear how much he was loved by folks. And he was at the shop every day of his life until nine days before he died.”

Hamp Pierce said he is running the store the same way – coming in every day and selling at reasonable prices.

“I don’t need to make a lot of money.

It’s the people really. They’re why I like the job.”

Horse people are good people, he said. They all know one another and they are loyal to each other.

“I had forgotten how much I liked horse people,” Hamp Pierce said. “But

talking to them, you see it is a real community. They’re all different people, but they have horses in common.”

People love horses for different reasons – they like to ride or they are interested in equitation (formal riding that is judged). They raise them, trade them or participate in horse rescue.

The other day, a couple from Boston stopped by on their way to Florida. A HATCHER HURD/HERALD former Milton horse Father and son, Hamp Pierce Phillips and Lex Phillips fancier had told operate the store that loyal customers help rebuild. them about Hamp’s, so they made the detour just to look around and chat.

“They bought some stuff, and we had a good talk. That’s just how horse people are,” he said.

When he was a boy, lots of folks owned horses. They were commonplace on farms. He recalled how his grandfather and that generation had wagon trains where people would get their horses, wagons, buggies and such and follow the road from Midway to just below the dam on Lake Lanier.

“It was just a big horse ride.

Grandpa, Daddy, my sister and me, we’d all go. We grew up around horses.

There were farms to be plowed and gardened. Everybody had a horse.”

Milton has changed quite a bit since he grew up here, but he says he likes the way the city is holding onto equine traditions. It was bit of change for Hamp Pierce who, had always lived in the country.

Town living brings changes, he said.

“I cut down a few pine trees and found out the city has an arborist. Well, I have to learn city ways now, and I’ll pay a little fine. But that’s OK,” he said.

“It does take a lot more dedication and tolerance to live in the city than I was used to in the country.

“But what I like is the way everybody at City Hall was glad that I would be carrying on the store. They really wanted it to keep going and being a part of the city. And it impressed me that they were truly glad I was going to stay.”

It was clear to him that to operate the business he would have to live in Milton on the property, and so he has readjusted. He recalls riding his bike on Hopewell Road as a child. He says he wouldn’t try that now.

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When the ribbon cutting for the rebuilt Hamps was held, folks signed this photo of Hamp Alred Phillips who still looks in on operations.

What he absolutely loves about Milton is how the city is bent on maintaining its equine traditions.

“I’m proud that Milton values that heritage and values the horse community. I would love to see more farms and less houses, but I understand things change. But Milton has been great.

“The city wants us to keep our down-home ways. And we were made to feel welcome. That counts for a lot.”

Hamp Pierce says he knows he has to adjust to city ways but he understands.

“We’ve got to have rules in society, and I understand that. But sometimes folks get ruled to death. It is not that way in Milton. I haven’t met anybody down at City Hall I didn’t like.

“I’d sit down and eat dinner with any of them.”

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Voters: Continued from Page 9 It is the president’s prerogative and duty to choose the justice’s successor.

It is the duty of the Senate to offer advice and its consent.

The Constitution says nothing about withholding its consent in the hopes of finding a suitably doctrinaire nominee at a later date and with a friendlier face in the White House.

It is crass Washington politics at its worst and goes to the root cause of the growing disgust by the public for our government’s institutions today.

The secret to America’s success as the leader of the free world has been our willingness to uphold its institutions even if it is politically at odds with the situation of the day.

Every four years we observe “the most powerful person on earth” accept a second term or relinquish that power to another as chosen by the people. Of course the president cannot serve a third term.

Holding the president’s nominee hostage for almost a year in the unvarnished hope that a Republican can re-

place Justice Scalia casts a sad shadow across the entire country.

It only raises further calumny on how our entire constitutional process works when the Republicans and Democrats adopt exactly the reverse of the political position they once evinced when they find the political winds have shifted.

We like to invoke the founding fathers – Washington, Jefferson, Adams, Monroe and Madison — to justify our politics. We do them no honor with this base perversion of the judicial system they so carefully constructed.

And what is the excuse offered?

“Well, the other side said the same thing last time.”

If mere political expediency justifies spurning the intent of the Constitution, what does that say about us as a country? You should be ashamed. The country is ashamed.

P.S. Is it any wonder more and more voters are growing tired of such overt cynicism from our elected officials?

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Roswell arts community wants larger footprint Wants nothing less for city than to be arts Mecca of North Fulton

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell’s glitterati and literati gathered March 13 at River Landing on the Chattahoochee to welcome a new organization dedicated to making Roswell a leader in the arts in the Atlanta area.

Called the Roswell Arts Fund, it has sprung from the Roswell Arts Commission which, frankly, just moved too slowly to suit its members. Rochelle Mucha is chairwoman of the new Roswell Arts Fund, and Arts Commission board member.

“We’re having a fundraiser and a coming-out party to brand the Arts Fund as the arts agency for the city,” Mucha said.

As part of that kickoff, 10 pieces of public art have been sponsored for sites around Roswell. Several have already started to spring up in Roswell parks.

One is Early Hatch, (see cover) by Joey Manson. It is inspired by flying aquatic insects that lay eggs as they dive into the water. The eggs remain in the water until ready to emerge. Early Hatch exemplifies the life cycle, and appropriately enough has been erected in Don White Park.

Michael Curling, president of New Kent Capital (which presides over many Canton Street properties), sponsored the kickoff event.

He supports the mission of Roswell Arts Fund to not only make the city the first lady of the arts in North Fulton, but to bring a performing arts center to Roswell that would be a multidisciplinary home for performing and visual arts.

“Art plays an important role in the community,” Curling said. “It gives it vibrancy and culture.”

Public art is a way to connect with the greatest number of residents to get them thinking about the arts, Mucha said. Artaroundroswell.org is its website.

“But this is just the first initiative for Roswell Arts Fund. Over the next three months there will be more,” she said.

Arts Fund board member Marie Willsey said all 10 public art sculptures will be erected by April 15 in locations in every part of the city.

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“Einstein’s Sundial” celebrates his discovery of the photo electric effect.

“Roswell must and should become an arts destination and insinuate the arts into the very fabric of the city,” Mucha said. “To do this, we must tap into Roswell’s culture of philanthropy to find and fulfill initiatives.”

The transformative catalyst will be a performing arts center, she said.

The Roswell Arts Fund had a special guest, Lawrenceville’s Aurora Theatre Artistic Director Anthony Rodriguez, to talk about what a theater or performing arts center can do for a community.

Aurora Theatre got its start in 1996 in a former Duluth hardware store, but Lawrenceville recruited Rodriguez to come to that city.

It was a slow beginning but today he has 5,200 season ticket holders and a $2 million budget.

He is also chairman of the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce, the largest in Georgia. Why? Because the arts are proven to be good for business.

“Our theater has transformed downtown Lawrenceville. Today it has a dozen or more restaurants. And the activity spurs more business downtown. It has been a great partnership

HATCHER HURD/HERALD

The Roswell Arts Fund is little known now, but it is making a splashy debut in Roswell with what will ultimately be 10 works of public art in the city. Roswell Arts Fund President Rochelle Mucha, right, and the Arts Fund new Executive Director Amy Gates have a good time exploring “Einstein’s Sundial” by Mary Ruden and Robert Benfield. for the city and its businesses and for my theater,” Rodriguez said.

Roswell has so many assets, it is a “no brainer” for the city to become an arts incubator, he said.

Mucha said the evening’s fundraiser was “the beginning of a movement.”

Roswell Arts Fund board member Mike Harris said the goal was to be “a presence in Roswell.”

“We’re creating a model for getting things done,” Harris said. “Roswell is a great city, but it can be greater. And we are going to show it how.”

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Enjoying the Roswell Arts Fund kickoff on the Chattahoochee are from left Carol Abreu, event sponsor Doug Curling, Bob Hagan and Brooke McGee.

‘Architectural Reliquary: Gothic Bike Rack’ is by sculptor Suzy Hendrix. It can be seen in the Heart of Roswell Park on Canton Street. It is sponsored by 2015 members of the Downtown Development Authority.

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Mayor Jere Wood chats about art with Rochelle Mucha, left, and Karin Mimms.

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Roswell Arts Fund Executive Director Amy Gates speaks at the Arts Fund soiree at the Chattahoochee.

Anthony Rodriguez, artistic director of the Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville, tells guests how a successful “Oak Leaf Triptych” by Jim Gallucci is installed at theater like his has a huge economic impact on the city Roswell Area Park on Woodstock Road). This work is in which it resides. sponsored by Gas South.

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Independence alumna artist connects with ceramics students ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Ceramics students gathered around a large new Recordex screen on Feb. 10 to say good morning to Asheville, North Carolina ceramics artist, Heather Knight. A few weeks prior, Independence High School art teacher, J. Chase Campbell, had taught his ceramics class about Knight’s ceramics work which he had seen while visiting Asheville’s Woolworth Walk artist market.

When he asked the students if he should contact the internationally known artist to request an artist talk they said, “Why not? The worst she could say is no.” She said yes. In fact, Knight wrote, “It’s a small world. I graduated from Independence in the mid-1990s!” That small world became even smaller when Knight appeared on the screen via FaceTime to show the excited ceramics students around her sales gallery and studio work space and answer their questions.

The students loved the fact that Knight graduated from IHS. Junior Lazalde said, “What she shared about finding her purpose meant so much more because she once sat where we now sit.” Knight described how she started her business and how she kept up with the growing demands of her

Independence High School graduate Heather Knight now works as a ceramics artist in Asheville, North Carolina.

Ceramics artist Heather Knight returns to her roots and gives advice to current Independence High School students. collectors and buyers – which currently include 40 art galleries. She answered questions about the creative process and the techniques she employs to make her unique nature-inspired porcelain clay sculptures.

“Heather was very generous,” said

Campbell. “Learning that she, too, struggled before eventually finding success was an inspirational moment for every student in my room. It was a reminder that determination to accomplish a goal paired with a good work ethic will result in a successful life for

which you can be grateful.”

The special effort to make the FaceTime event happen was made possible with the help of the school’s technical guru, Ron Lewis, and the school’s media specialist, Katherine Arter. Knight ended the artist talk by inviting the class to visit her studio and gallery in Asheville.

For more information about Heather Knight, visit her at http://www.elementclaystudio.com/.

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Summer jobs available at City of Roswell ROSWELL, Ga. — The City of Roswell is now accepting applications for more than 200 summer positions within its Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs Department.

A summer job with the City of Roswell is the perfect way to not only obtain meaningful work experience and build your resume, but also to make new friends and give back to your community. These summer jobs may even inspire a career path in Recreation and Parks—as has been the case with many of the City’s full-time employees who started out as summer workers as teenagers.

A wide variety of positions are available, including camp counselors, lifeguards and aquatics coaches, sprayground attendants, and athletics and arts instructors.

Positions are open to applicants over the age of 16, including high school students, college students, teachers, and retirees.

To see a full list of current summer openings, visit www.roswellgov.com/ summerjobs.

For more information, contact Jamie Major, Employment Manager, at 770-641-3751 or jmajor@roswellgov. com.

Pictured from left are award winner Angela Miller, Mill Springs Academy algebra/ trigonometry teacher, award winner Neil Jensen, STAR Student and Julie Goldberg, president of the Midtown Atlanta Rotary Club.

Mill Springs Academy names Neil Jensen STAR Student ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Mill Springs Academy announce d March 3 that senior Neil Jensen is this year’s STAR Student.

The Student Teacher Achievement Recognition program honors Georgia’s outstanding high school seniors and the teachers who have been most instrumental in their academic development.

Jensen selected Alicia Miller, algebra/trigonometry teacher at Mill Springs Academy, as his STAR Teacher.

“It was such an honor and a privilege to be chosen by Neil as STAR teacher,” Miller said. “Neil spoke very well at the reception about his goal to study Computer Science in college.”

“We are very proud of Mr. Jensen and Mrs. Miller and the academic excellence they exemplify at Mill Springs Academy. We are thrilled to recognize them for their accomplishments,” said Julie Goldberg, president of the Midtown Atlanta Rotary Club, local sponsor

of the Fulton Country STAR program.

High school seniors must have the highest score on a single test date on the three-part SAT and be in the top 10 percent or top 10 students of their class based on grade point average.

Each high school STAR Student is asked to name his/her STAR Teacher.

Students then compete for school system titles, and those winners compete for region honors.

Region winners compete for the honor of being named State PAGE STAR Student. STAR Teachers continue on with their STAR Students at every level of the program.

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Milton sweeps series against Roswell with 4-1 win

Head Coach Joey Ray pleased with performances of underclassmen

By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton baseball (10-3, 4-2) swept a two-game series against Roswell (2-10, 0-4) with wins of 13-6 and 4-1. The Eagles Head Coach Joey Ray, who started three freshman and four sophomores against Roswell in the second game of the series last Friday, was satisfied with his underclassmen’s performances.

“We’re very young and in this region it’s really tough to play at the highest level with young kids. I’m very pleased with how they played tonight,” said Ray. On Friday’s win, included in Ray’s seven young starters was starting pitcher Mason Kennedy. Kennedy pitched six innings, allowing eight hits and a single run. Kennedy struck out three and had no walks in 25 batters faced and had two pickoffs.

Closing out for the Eagles was Josh Germany, also a sophomore. Though the duo gave up nine hits, they allowed just a single run.

“I couldn’t be any more pleased with our pitching. Kennedy and Germany came out, threw strikes and gave us a chance to win,” said Ray. After beating Roswell 13-6 last Wednesday, Friday’s game featured much less offense.

After a scoreless first inning, Roswell would strand two runners in the top of the second after David Thigpen and Reed Ritson singled. Stranding runners would be an undesired theme for Roswell as they stranded eight runners throughout the game.

Milton was the first to score with a single run in the bottom of the third.

Russell Megenity singled to open the inning, which led to a bunt by Drew Hamrock. The throw would hit Ham-

We’re very young and in this region it’s really tough to play at the highest level with young kids. I’m very pleased with how they played tonight,” JOEY RAY Milton head coach

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Milton sophomore Mason Kennedy pitched six innings for the Eagles, allowing one run.

Roswell’s Jack Kouloukas was the lone scoring runner for Roswell, scoring on a sacrifice fly from Reed Ritson.

rock and the ball careened away from Roswell’s Drake Murray at first base. In the ensuing scramble for the ball, Megenity was able to score from second.

Hamrock would steal second and third, and Steven Curry would walk and steal second to give Milton runners at second and third with two outs.

However, Brett Centracchio would fly out to end the third inning.

Roswell would respond with a run of their own in the top of the fourth after Jack Kouloukas doubled to open the inning and later scored on a sacrifice fly from Ritson.

Once again though, Roswell

stranded two runners in the top of the inning to keep the score tied at 1-1.

Milton’s Magenity would score for the Eagles again in the bottom of the fifth off a Curry sacrifice fly.

After Roswell went three up and three down in the top of the sixth, Milton extended their lead to 4-2 on a two-run double from Garret Cook.

Kennedy would be replaced on the mound by Germany to open the seventh inning with Milton needing at least two runs to avoid being swept.

Roswell’s pinch hitter Murray would strike out to open the inning, but the Hornets’ Jet Kern reached first on a

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Noah King put the ball in play but Kern was forced out at second.

With King on first and two out, Milton’s Germany walked Jordan Merriman to spur the hopes for the Hornets. They were spurred further when a passed ball advanced Merriman and King to second and third bases.

However, Roswell’s Koulakas would ground out, 4-3, to end the inning and give Milton the 4-1 win and series sweep.

“Our goal is to try and win weeks,” said Milton’s Ray. “We want to win two of our three games in the week. We lost Monday and as down as they were with the loss we had to say that the goal is still in front of us and we have to focus on the week. We did a nice job, made some adjustments and we were able to win our week.”

With the win, Milton jumped to the top half of the Region 5-AAAAAA standings behind Pope, Walton and Woodstock. Milton will be seeking their first region championship in the difficult Region 5-AAAAAA after winning five straight region championships from 2010-14

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St. Francis blown-out by Walker, 19-7 Pitching woes cost St. Francis

By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — In last Thursday’s game that honored St. Francis baseball player Chip Madren, who was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic anaplastic medulloblastoma five years ago and is still in recovery from the form of brain cancer, St. Francis fell to Walker 19-7.

After winning seven consecutive games, St. Francis’ pitching struggles and multiple errors proved to be their downfall against Region 6-A opponent Walker.

St. Francis (8-5, 5-3) allowed 19 hits, walked five batters and committed three errors in the mercy rule loss that ended the game in the sixth inning.

After Chip Madren threw out the ceremonial first pitch, St. Francis junior Clark Adams took the mound for the Knights and was off to a rough start with three of the first four Walker batters hitting doubles. Walker’s scoring continued as a three-run home

run over the right field fence put the Knights down 4-0 after the top half of the first.

Three St. Francis errors and multiple hits given up allowed Walker to extend their lead to 8-0 after the top of the third.

Down 8-0 in the bottom of the third, St. Francis was able to get on the scoreboard with five runs. Jack Madren, Riley Spearman and Matthew Davis all singled to open the inning. With the bases loaded, Bret Madren hit a sacrifice fly to score his brother.

Matthew Fezza then doubled to add another two runs for the Knights and would later score on a passed ball, cutting Walker’s lead to 8-5.

After a scoreless fourth inning, Davis replaced Adams on the mound for the Knights in the top of the fifth.

A ground ball hit to Knights’ shortstop Spearman would result in an error when Spearman launched his throw off the dirt and into the Walker dugout, eventually scoring the runner to put Walker up by four runs.

In the bottom of the fifth, Fezza would add two more RBIs to his day, scoring Ryan Field and Simon Herrick with a single. Fezza hit 2-3 with four

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Though their pitching had not been stellar in the first five innings, the sixth inning would see three Knights pitchers struggle as Walker scored eight runs.

In the top of the sixth, Field took the mound, but after two quick walks, Sammy Berman took over pitching.

After a putout, Berman would hit two straight batters, scoring a run for Walker. Berman then walked two straight batters with the bases loaded, giving Walker two more runs in the inning.

Andrew Balmer, making his third appearance of the season, would be the third pitcher for St. Francis in the half inning with only one out.

Balmer would get the Knights out of the inning, but not before giving up two hits and five runs.

Needing to score at least two runs to avoid the mercy rule ending the game, the Knights’ Kyle Bork, Spearman and Davis would be retired in succession to end the game.

Though their struggles came to a head against Walker, the Knights’

St. Francis’ seven runs were not enough to overcome Walker last Thursday.

start to the season still holds a positive outlook as they were just 6-11 in region play last season.

Eleven of the Knights’ next 12 games will be against Region 6-A opponents.

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St. Ives pro Billy Jack lives the traditions of the game Making members ‘all they can be’ keeps Jack excited every day

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – It must be hard for St. Ives Country Club golf professional Billy Jack to remember a day he did not have a golf club in his hand.

Born in Scotland, the home of golf (and, yes, he has played at the storied St. Andrews course), Jack came to the United States on a golf scholarship to play for the Ohio State University golf team, and he hasn’t looked back after 34 years with the game as a professional.

He is entering his 14th year as the head golf professional at the beautiful 180-acre St. Ives course, where he and his staff of three pros see to members’ needs on a spectacularly wooded course that draws membership from Buckhead, Vinings and Marietta in addition to tony St. Ives itself.

“We cap the golf membership at 510. We don’t want to lose the exclusivity that the club maintains, nor do we want to create a situation where it is hard to serve the members’ needs,” Jack said.

Of course, St. Ives is also home to the second-largest ALTA- and USTA-playing tennis club in Georgia, with some 400-plus playing each week on 16 courts, not to mention swim and diving teams for the youngsters.

But golf is still the most well-known feature at St. Ives.

Jack has long been a renowned golf professional and was honored by his Georgia PGA peers with the 2014 Bill Strausbaugh Award. The award bestows special recognition to a PGA professional for his integrity to the game and his commitment to mentoring fellow PGA professionals to prosper in the field of golf while recognizing particular community and charitable involvement.

In presenting the award, it was noted that Jack has mentored 16 assistant golf professionals who have moved on to become head golf pros themselves.

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Jack followed that honor by receiving the prestigious 2015 Georgia PGA North Chapter Professional of the Year.

It is more than a leadership award. It recognizes exemplary overall performance as a golf professional at his or her facility. The honor acknowledges Jack’s service to the North Georgia section and the PGA itself.

Finally, the award recognizes the recipient’s ability to inspire fellow professionals and overall promotion of the game of golf.

“I was really surprised and humbled by the award,” Jack said at St. Ives. “As for leadership, I have always believed in leading by example. Here at the club, we have a whole team serving our members, and I am part of that team.

“If I can inspire the younger members of our team, then I’m doing my job. I have to be the best example to them of what a good golf professional is.”

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The latest addition to the St. Ives Country Club is its new patio and bar that is the new popular place to relax.

I love to do most,” he said. “And every day is different. That’s what is great about this job.”

St. Ives is a truly private club: 49 percent of the members live inside the gates and 51 percent outside. So it is a tight-knit group made up of players who genuinely love the game.

The four PGA instructors – including one female – have good relationships with their members. That is the ultimate goal, Jack says.

“We want the members to feel like they’re always getting better when they step up to the tee,” Jack said. “And every day on the course is a day to have fun.”

That is the staff’s challenge, working daily with the large membership and seeing that everyone has interaction.

“Most people’s idea of a professional’s job is not the reality,” Jack said.

“We are running a large business with

hundreds of moving parts. It’s our job to keep it running smooth.”

It’s something Jack learned as a budding pro working in the Jack Nicklaus organization.

“It’s not about being good at one thing or a few things. You have to be good at everything. You are managing all the activities – those are the biggest headaches.

“And any time you spend with a member, that member deserves your best – whether it’s giving a playing lesson or just hitting some balls. It’s their time, not yours,” he said.

The biggest change in golf is the science that goes into it. Jack remembers Nicklaus taking him along to try some new clubs. They took four or five slightly different wooden shafts to try with some new heads.

“Nicklaus would try different heads and shafts until he felt he matched them the way he liked best. And we were done. To see what a Nicklaus or a Palmer did with the clubs they had in those days was something.”

Today, science can measure everything — the swing, the arc, the power.

Today, Jack said it’s the pro’s job to work with the player to find the right clubs for his swing.

“Science has changed this game a whole lot. But it is still about putting the ball in the hole. And ultimately, you always play against yourself.”

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Cottage School boys basketball teams capture AAC Championships ROSWELL, Ga. — On Feb. 10, before a packed house at Mill Springs Academy, The Cottage School varsity boys basketball team captured the 2016 Atlanta Athletic Conference Championship, beating the defending champion and heavily favored Howard School Hawks. This victory marks the fifth time the TCS varsity Cougars have held the title in the past eight years.

In addition, on Feb. 8, the TCS JV team also clenched the AAC championship, the first in the school’s 31-year history.

Led by MVP Tyler Kimble, the JV Cougars played a commanding defensive game, holding the Hawks to only 3 points in the second half for a 29-17 victory.

The varsity team, led by MVP Kia Smith and team captain Chris Taura, kept the Hawks from taking the lead throughout the contest until Howard tied the score with one minute left.

Four clutch free throws made by Taura resulted in a 55-51 Cottage triumph.

Richie Briggs, TCS athletic director and varsity boys coach, said, “We are so proud of our basketball program as a whole.

Many hours improving their overall character at summer camp, early in the mornings and late at night set up this opportunity for both our men’s teams to become champions. The fact is, our teams would still be champions if we lost both games, but so much in life is measured on the scoreboard.

“Some ask how we (TCS basketball) continue to be the envy of the Atlanta Athletic Conference and the answer is hard to explain; we teach more than just skills and drills,” Briggs continued. “It’s not just one ingredient, but a combination of work building confidence, dealing with adversity and becoming a family as Cougars together. In harmony we learn how to have fun through the good times and bad, playing a game we love and using it to make us better people in the classroom, on the court, and in society.”

The Cottage School JV boys basketball team won the Atlanta Athletic Conference Championship Feb. 8.

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Kroger customers raise over $7,500 to fight cancer NORTH FULTON, Ga.— The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of North Fulton announced March 14 that North Fulton Kroger customers and associates raised more than $7,500 last month for cancer research and patient programs through the stores’ bi-annual purple-feet campaign.

“Kroger customers and associates have risen to the occasion and generously led us one step closer to finding a cure for the more than 1.5 million people who are diagnosed with cancer each year,” said Glynn Jenkins, director of communications and public relations, Kroger Atlanta Division. “Their unwavering commitment to this campaign is much appreciated, and it is imperative to raising awareness for this cause.”

The next American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of North Fulton will be held May 14 from 4 - 11 p.m., at Webb Bridge Middle School in Alpharetta. It is an open event in which anyone is free to come and go. The event includes Opening Ceremonies, featuring guest speakers and entertainers; a Survivors Dinner, to which all area cancer survivors and caregivers are invited; food, live music, games and activities for all ages, and Relay’s trademark Luminary Lap just after dusk.

Relay For Life is a community-based volunteer-driven event held annually in towns throughout the world. Teams fundraise over several months in advance of their Relay by reaching out to friends and family for donations and by organizing mini fundraisers. On May 14, the North Fulton teams will set up

“My mother passed from cervical cancer. It’s important for me to do this,” says Crabapple Kroger employee Stephanie Halloway, who sold the most purple feet for the store. Pictured with her is fellow employee Aaron Davis. sites around the Webb Bridge Middle School track and take turns walking or running laps in memory of those they’ve lost to cancer and in honor of those currently in a fight against the disease.

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Vintage Computer Festival Roswell Historical Society asks for Beatles memories returns to Roswell ROSWELL, Ga. –The Atlanta Historical Computing Society and the Computer Museum of America have announced the third annual Vintage Computer Festival Southeast.

The festival will have over 35,000 square feet of displays, exhibits and interactive entertainment hosted in what was previously a Comp-USA Super Store. Exhibitors will be attending from all over the region and country. Attendees can operate many of the computers and devices on display, but a few rare computer exhibits will not be accessible for public interactivity. However, exhibitors are often available for live demonstrations of all working devices.

While exploring the art and technology of computing at the festival, it’s also time to play. A vintage game station will be available for children and adults to play classic games on classic computers and game console systems.

Play Pac-Man, Super Pong and Mario on restored Atari, Sega and Nintendo machines.

At this year’s exhibit, historical milestones will be celebrated including • the PDP-8 which turns 50 years old this year, • the Altair 8800 which turns 40 this year • and the Amiga 1000 which turns 30.

• Some examples of these machines will be on display.

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What: The Vintage Computer Festival event hosted by the Atlanta Historical Computing Society and Roswell’s Computer Museum of America When: Saturday April 2, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday April 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Kings Market Center, 1425 Market Blvd., Suite 200, Roswell, GA Cost: Adults $10 for one day, $15 for both days. Young people 17 and younger free when accompanied by a parent or guardian. College students free with student ID.

ROSWELL, Ga. – The Roswell Historical Society will be hosting its annual Theater Night fundraiser at the Georgia Ensemble Theatre Tuesday, April 5, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

This year’s production is titled “Yesterday and Today!” It takes the incredible music of the Beatles and personalizes it with the stories and perspectives of audience members.

It’s a nostalgic musical celebration with laughter and tears and personal

classic video game wall.

In addition to the VCFSE, visitors can explore the concurrent Computer Museum of America Apple Pop-Up exhibit. It’s a large, one-of-a-kind display of extremely rare Apple computers amid a dynamic presentation of how a small start-up company founded in a garage by two young friends became the leading consumer electronics and personal computer company in the world.

Also at the Computer Museum is its companion exhibit, “LINK: Personal Computing from Switches to Pockets.”

It shows the “links” from the past to the present via displays of iconic computer brands including original computers like the IBM PC, as well as some very rare and unique machines like the KenBak-1.

“Link” is a diverse, fun and inspiring exhibit that allows visitors to explore and dive deeper into the art and technology of personal computing.

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ROSWELL, Ga. - The Roswell Lady Bombers won the North America Youth Basketball Association Tournament Championship in Decatur. Kayla Lindsey was named tournament MVP after three days of play. Team members include, front row: Maren Cline, Reghan Lednik, Kendall Krantz, Ava Ashton, Kayla Lindsey, Riley Broadway, Catherine Campbell. Back row: Coach Danny Broadway, Bryce Puckett, Coach Allyson Campbell and Coach Jim Krantz.

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Two days later, another $100 in fraudulent charges appeared on the card. Police traced the payments to three separate account numbers. Two of the accounts share the same address and are believed to be owned by Hicks, who allegedly used a pseudonym for one. The third account holder was found to have lived with Hicks.

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After investigating Hicks, the police found that she had been the cashier who had rung up the woman’s items June 13, 2009.

Hicks claimed that she had accidenttally taken the card number home after writing it down so the manager could run the card. She said her housemate had used the number to pay their cell phone bills. According to police, in such a situation, there would have been no reason for Hicks to write down the card number. The manager would swipe it through a manual machine to make a carbon copy and run the card.

Police charged Hicks with identity fraud and put out a warrant for her arrest when she failed to appear to answer police questions. But the computer never forgets. She was taken into custody seven years later when she turned up at the Rockdale County Jail.

Pizza order leads to identity fraud MILTON, Ga. — A woman ordering pizza March 15 reported fraudulent activity on her credit card after receiving a strange phone call confirming the payment.

The woman attempted to place an order at local pizzaria online. A Yelp search brought her to bringmethat. com, an online food delivery service, where she placed an order of about $35. According to the woman, less than five minutes later a man “with a gruff voice” called her claiming that the credit card machine was not working and that she needed to pay in cash once the delivery arrived. Her credit card statement, however, showed that the charge was pending. She was unable to reach the man again after calling back.

The pizzaria storeowner likewise received a call from a man “with a gruff

voice” who gave him the woman’s order, address and phone number. The storeowner stated that he does not receive online orders. His website has been suspended. The woman’s receipts were collected for evidence and her bank has been notified.

Break-in victim loses items worth $2,150 MILTON, Ga. — A local man reported a break-in at his home March 10 with around $2,150 worth of possessions missing. Alexander Asser returned home around 5 p.m. to find his door lock damaged and his possessions missing. No one was found inside the home. The allegedly stolen items include an Ibanez bass guitar, two gold dress watches, a HP Envy Touchsmart m6 Sleekbook and multiple checkbooks. Their total value exceeds $2,150.

A maintenance person was already on the scene fixing the lock before the police could investigate, therefore the crime scene was contaminated. No suspects have been named at this time.

Former employee suspected in identity theft cases JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — One man is suspected for multiple cases of fraudulent activity targeting his former boss after he was fired.

On March 11, Roberts Puccini called the Johns Creek Police Department to report two cases of fraudulent activity.

He had received a letter from the IRS asking him to confirm his recent activity on his online account. Puccini stated that he has not used the account recently and that someone had attempted to obtain his tax return using

his social security number.

Puccini likewise had received a letter from Springleaf Financial Services stating that a loan, for which he had not applied, had been denied. A call to the company revealed that someone had applied for a loan in Puccini’s name for an undisclosed amount of money Feb. 16. The Springleaf representative stated that the individual had used Puccini’s name, address, date of birth and social security number.

The loan was denied because Springleaf was unable to verify the applicant’s income and identity due to incomplete information. Puccini suspects the former employee, whom he had problems with in the past, is behind the fraudulent activity and identity theft.

Stolen credit card gets $2,000 hit JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman’s wallet was stolen from her purse March 11 while shopping at a grocery store and someone attempted to use her credit card to run up charges totaling $2,000. However, the credit card company became suspicious and denied the charges.

The woman reported that her wallet was in her purse when entering the store, but was missing upon leaving.

She was called by her husband shortly after attempting to check out and was told that fraudulent charges were already on her credit card. The attempted charges to Target were denied.

The woman recalled that another woman approached her with many odd questions while she was in the back of the store. The purse with her wallet had been sitting in the shopping cart.

She believes the conversation could have been a ploy to distract her while another individual stole the wallet from her purse.

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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The following item will be heard at a public hearing held by the City Council on Monday, March 28, 2016 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

a. PH-16-03 Norcross Street Right of Way Abandonment (City Council Only) Consideration of abandonment of a portion of the Norcross Street Right of Way. The portion of Norcross Street is located within Land Lot 1269, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the City Council on Monday, April 18, 2016 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. PH-16-05 Fox Road Abandonment (City Council Only) Consideration of abandonment of a portion of the Fox Road Right of Way in order to accommodate a City Council Condition approved on February 22, 2016. The portion of Fox Road is located within Land Lot 1254, 1st District, 1st Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

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Items forward by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, April 25, 2016 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. Z-15-19/CU-15-15/V-15-34 Old Milton Medical Office/Avitas Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 2 acres from R-12 and R-10M to DT-LW in order to develop a medical office. Conditional uses are also requested to allow a “Clinic”, medical office use, and an ”Accessory retail” use up to 25% of the floor area of an office building as well as a “restaurant” use. Variances are requested for a reduced rear yard setback from 3’ to 0’, to reduce the 50’ transitional buffer to 0’, to eliminate the requirement for a 10’ wide landscape strip between parking bays, sign variance and variance to parking for more than 120% of the required spaces to be impervious.

The property is located on 2505, 2525, and 2545 Old Milton Parkway. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 749, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. CU-16-01/V-16-10 Milton Academy Consideration of a request for a Conditional Use for a private Montessori School. A Variance to the 5’ landscape strip requirement is also requested in order to allow parking. The property is legally described as being located within Land Lot 1122, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. PH-15-25 Update to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Consideration of updates to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. d. PH-16-04 Changes to DRB Guidelines Consideration of updates to the DRB Guidelines. e. CU-15-13 O’Reilly Auto Parts(City Council Only) Consideration of a request for a conditional use for an auto parts retail store.

The building is located at 735 North Main Street on a vacant out parcel.

The property is legally described as being located within Land Lot 1122, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. f. V-16-08 Hedgewood Homes(City Council Only) Consideration of a Variance to Section 2.5.5D of the UDC in order to allow crushed stone as a material for internal private driveways and a mulch walking path around the detention area. The property is legally described as being located within Land Lot 1268, 1st District, 2nd Section.

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

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-16-AB-11 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers March 24, 2016, 2:00 P.M. PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Beer & Wine, Sunday Sales APPLICANT Gongtong Group, LLC d/b/a Green Lotus Thai Cuisine 875 North Main Street #301 Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 Owner Gongtong Group, LLC Registered Agent Boontarika Anamayatana

LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE

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OFF

Any job of $3500 or more

Cannot combine with other offers.

Expires in 10 days

RUCKER LANDSCAPING

Call: Tad Carter 678.648.2012 Many Local References

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-16-AB-13

PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers March 31, 2016 3:00 P.M.

PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers March 31, 2016 3:00 P.M.

PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Liquor, Beer & Wine Sunday Sales

PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Liquor, Beer & Wine Sunday Sales

APPLICANT Wrig Locos, LLC d/b/a Locos Grill & Pub 11770 Haynes Bridge Rd. #701 Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 Owner Wrig Locos, LLC Registered Agent Brian Scott Will

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Crabapple Middle School bands achieve high marks ROSWELL, Ga. — The Crabapple Middle School 7th and 8th Grade Bands received high marks when they performed at Sutton Middle School for the District V Large Group Performance Evaluation held by the Georgia Music Educators Association on March 8 and 9.

LGPE rigorously evaluates students and teachers for their performance and sight-reading abilities, similar to an end of course test.

The 7th Grade Band earned the highest possible rating of Superior on their performance and an Excellent rating on their sight-reading, while the 8th Grade Band earned an Excellent rating on both their performance and sight-reading.

Both bands are directed by Gus Melton.

SCHOOLS

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The Crabapple Middle School 7th and 8th Grade Bands, directed by Gus Melton, received high ratings at their performance evaluations.

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GRANT WRITER-PART TIME: NFCC is a locally-based, volunteer-supported organization serving a diverse population in North Fulton with emergency needs.

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Friday 3/25 and Saturday 3/26, 8am-12pm. Many items including furniture, kids toys & sports equipment, books and movies, and household.

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