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Alpharetta turning Library into arts center HATCHER HURD/HERALD

Deputy Director of Recreation and Parks Lisa Cherry, from left, and Arts Alpharetta members Ben Hollingsworth, Mike Buchanan and Dianna Smeal meet at the site of the former Alpharetta Library to discuss possibilities for using the building as an arts center. To read about those possibilities, see the story, Page 4.

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. —Two teenage boys were reportedly arrested March 29 after a slew of armed robberies in Roswell and Cobb, Gwinnett and Forsyth counties.

Troy Palmer, 18, and Stephan Burnette, 17, were charged with armed robbery after they reportedly committed an armed robbery at the Chevron gas station at 2595 Buford Dam Road at about 9 p.m.

Burnette, who is the son of Roswell Fire Chief Ricky Burnette, is allegedly

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Man takes off with $1,200 in music gear ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A man allegedly shoplifted a total of $1,230 worth of guitar accessories from a local music store.

The store manager contacted police Jan. 28 about a number of missing items from the store’s inventory. The owner reported that a man, Jordan Petronella, 24, had been caught stealing Jan. 16 from the store.

The employees had observed him placing items near the sales counter and then reaching over to place the items in a shopping bag. Petronella was confronted while leaving and forced to return a wireless system worth $500 before returning to his car.

The manager identified Petronella through his previous transaction records and watched security videos of those transactions. The manager reported that Petronella allegedly took multiple pieces of equipment, including

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also charged with possession of a firearm in commission of a felony.

One of the suspects reportedly pointed a revolver at an employee and demanded money from her, threatening “to shoot her if she did not hurry,” according to PALMER a Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office report. The clerk said the man was allegedly wearing sunglasses and a bandana bearing a skull logo around his face.

According to the report, the clerk headphone and microphones, worth over $1,200.

Police say Petronella has been selling the items at a Chamblee pawn shop.

Coffee + cell phone equals road rage JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man’s phone was thrown into oncoming traffic March 25 by a driver in a fit of road rage.

Police were summoned to Jones Bridge Road by the victim around 10 a.m.

The man reported that he had just gotten off Ga. 141 after spilling some coffee. He slowed down to try and clean up the spill. He did not, however, pull over. A white van, which had been behind him for a while, passed by the victim’s Toyota and stopped at a red light at McGinnis Ferry Road and Jones Bridge Road. The driver of the van then approached the victim and proceeded to yell at him for texting while driving.

While the victim said he was trying to explain the coffee spill, the man snatched his phone – the victim said he was not sure if the phone was in his hand or lap at the time.

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put about $1,100 into a black shopping bag, gave it to the teens and they left in a black SUV. No one was hurt.

Later that night, FCSO deputies observed a car similar to the suspects’ around 2 a.m. in the south end BURNETTE of Forsyth County.

The two were arrested during a traffic stop.

Evidence relating to the crime was reportedly found in the car, including a gun, a skull bandana and about $1,100.

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DUI arrests ►► Alvin Frank Samples, 40, of

Dawsonville, was arrested March 18 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding, failure to maintain lane, and driver to use due care. ►► Donley Gustave, 25, of Somerset Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested March 18 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Anjelica O. Jefferson, 25, of Seaward View, Milton, was arrested March 18 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Craig Leon Cornwall, 45, of Roan

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Allergies?

Springtime Q & A with Dr. Thomas Chacko Rated one of the Top Allergists in Atlanta and recently selected for the cover of Atlanta Top Doctor Magazine, Dr. Thomas Chacko is Atlanta’s expert in Allergies and Asthma. With recent speaking opportunities on CNN, HLN, WebMD, and Fox News, Dr. Chacko is sought after nationally for his expertise in all areas of adult and pediatric allergy and immunology.

These days though, Dr. Chacko is extremely busy with Atlanta’s exceptionally high spring pollen counts. Here are some Q and As to learn both about Dr. Chacko as well as treatment for springtime allergies.

Where did you grow up?

I grew up in Queens, N.Y. My parents still reside in Bayside Queens—where I grew up. I only left home to attend college at Penn State University and then medical school at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia.

When did you discover medicine and decide to make it your career?

My mother is a pediatrician, and I always admired how much she enjoyed her work. That led me into wanting to go into medicine. I knew at a pretty young age that I wanted to be a doctor, likely around 9th grade or so.

How did you discover allergy medicine and decide that it was the right specialty for you?

In my first year of residency at NYU, someone told me to check out the field of Allergy/Immunology. I get to see both children and adults and get to know a lot of families (as allergies tend to run in the family). I did a few rotations and really fell in love with the field. To this day, I’m very happy I chose this path and hope to practice as long as I can.

Do you have a mentor or someone who has been instrumental in your career?

Again, It would be my mother. She loved what she did and it was also how she provided for our family.

Will you tell us a little bit about your family?

My wife is a high school teacher. She teaches 9th grade Honors Biology at Cambridge. I have 3 children, Christina, 8 years old; Jaya, 6; and TJ, 5. We live in the area, a community called Harrington Falls in Alpharetta.

Now onto spring pollen, is this season worse than others?

Yes, this season is definitely worse than previous years. The pollen count are higher when we have a mild winter, and this winter was pretty mild. Also, we haven’t had much rain recently leading to higher pollen counts. Spring allergy patients are definitely having a harder time this year than last year.

What can we do to help treat these springtime allergies?

I would recommend you watch the pollen counts to help gage what the environment would be like.

I would try to minimize exposure , possible by driving with the windows up as well as keeping the windows closed at home. Saline rinses are also a natural way to help clear your sinuses of pollen and mucus. Also there are good over the counter medications such as the antihistamine and nasal steroid sprays.

What if none of this is working and still miserable in the spring?

Then, you should likely go see an allergist. There are many other treatments, such as immunotherapy than can desensitize to the pollen. Most of my patients who are on allergy shots are doing much better with the spring pollens.

Any other tips?

Don’t let your spring be miserable. See your doctor and get on the proper treatment to enjoy the springtime.

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Alpharetta’s old library building still full of life, arts group says

Public meetings for Alpharetta Arts Center Tuesday, April 12 Noon – 1p.m. Arts guilds 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Local arts businesses 4 p.m.-5 p.m. Performance/theater groups 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Community invited

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A group called Arts Alpharetta and city recreation staff are huddling over the potential of turning the former Alpharetta Library building into a first-class arts center for its residents.

Arts Alpharetta began to coalesce last summer after Alpharetta Councilman Donald Mitchell first lobbied for turning the building into an arts center.

“Donald Mitchell pushed for it, and some public meetings were held,” said Arts Alpharetta member Dianna Smeal.

“The City Council helped spur us to action.”

Ben Hollingsworth, another Arts Alpharetta member, sees the group as an umbrella organization in which the various arts disciplines could then flourish using the old library as a home base.

“It would be a place for all of the arts to use,” Hollingsworth said. “It’s easy to rally around something if you can see it.”

It’s all music to the ears of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Director Mike Perry. He sees it as a logical extension of his department’s charge to improve the quality of life of its citizens. “’We [the city] want to bring all aspects of the arts into play for our citizens. That includes rotating galleries displaying art and photography, music – whatever the people decide they want

Public input sought on Alpharetta arts center City wants public’s ideas ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The City of Alpharetta is beginning the process of a plan to redesign the old Alpharetta Library into a new arts center at the corner of Mayfield Road and Canton Street.

Citizens who want to be actively involved are asked to attend the community meetings to provide their input into the public’s vision for future design and use of the arts center.

There are a series of meetings scheduled April 12 and 13 at the arts center location at 238 Canton St. For information contact the Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department, 678-297-6162 or at recreation@alpharetta.ga.us. it to be,” Perry said.

“Our objective is to have arts throughout the city. We want to invite artists to come here. What we really want is to create an arts buzz in Alpharetta. It’s a city facility now, and we’re charged with the initial design of building and grounds.”

Ultimately the facility would include classes for people to study art to explore their own creativity, Perry said.

That means arranging to meet with stakeholders in the community, which is any group interested in seeing the arts evolve in Alpharetta.

Hollingsworth jumped the gun a lit-

tle, placing colored lights in the frosted floor-to-ceiling library windows.

“I wanted to give people an idea of the potential of the place and create some buzz about the place,” he said.

The City Council has already put $1.5 million of a proposed bond issue aside for a final design of the revamped building.

“Part of that process will of course be deciding what uses the building will actually have,” Perry said.

The property is about 3 acres at the northwest corner of Canton Street and

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City leaders to consider restrictions on smaller dwellings

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — A change in Roswell’s zoning laws would make it tougher for developers to build subdivisions with small homes and townhomes near established neighborhoods.

The City Council is scheduled to consider a measure Monday that would limit construction of cottage courts and townhomes to transitional zones — tracts along major corridors and near commercially zoned areas — as well as the downtown district. If passed, the measure will go through a second reading later this month before final adoption.

The issue has become the focus of debate among some council members and the mayor.

First-year Councilman Mike Palermo has spearheaded the drive, saying he thinks it is past time the city take a stronger stand with residential property owners to protect their homes from threats that might devalue their investments.

“We need to see to it that Roswell continues to be a desirable place to live and that there are desirable housing products,” Palermo said last week

We need to see to it that Roswell continues to be a desirable place to live and that there are desirable housing products.”

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following a workshop held to study the zoning codes. He has said there are plenty of sites within the city for small dwellings, such as cottage courts, to be built.

Under its latest version of the measure adopted from the workshop, transitional zones would include tracts along most major corridors and parcels touching commercially zoned tracts.

The major corridors included are Ga. 9 and Ga. 140 east of Ga. 9. The city’s other major thoroughfare, Ga. 92, already has transitional zoning addressed in the city’s unified development code.

The March 28 zoning workshop

also included discussions of the city’s unified development code, and Palermo carried his message to that document.

One measure up for discussion was a requirement that cottage homes be built to include garages.

Palermo conceded there may be some areas that might be exempt, like downtown where most amenities are within walking distance. However, those cottage homes farther away from downtown should be built with garages.

“The last thing we want is something that’s going to decrease in value as years go by,” he said. “If it’s a brandnew home, it’s going to sell … but when those homes become 5-10-15 years old, we want to make sure that they’re still desired and still something people will want to take care of.”

That idea drew objections from Mayor Jere Wood, who argued it would make it look as though the city is forcing lifestyle choices on its residents.

“Why are we requiring people to live a certain way?” he asked. “You need a bathroom, yes, but we’re telling them how to live. To me, this is government out of control.”

Wood also cautioned against making zoning codes so rigid that they exclude everything from ever being considered

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“You can turn it down if it’s not appropriate,” Wood said. “The more you shrink this, the tougher it gets to be legally defensible.”

City attorney David Davidson agreed.

“From a legal standpoint, the harder you make it — what you’re doing is not allowing them to ask. If you’re not allowing them to ask, that makes it harder to defend the ordinance itself,” Davidson said.

The push to tighten local zoning codes around established neighborhoods has won general support among the City Council. In February, council members voted 4-2 to place a 90-day moratorium on zoning applications for small-lot homes, cottage courts and townhomes.

Palermo has said he’d like to see the zoning code revamped before that moratorium expires.

Nancy Diamond, who cast one of the dissenting votes, has said the tighter zoning restrictions would make it difficult for retirees and young people to locate in Roswell. She said she also thinks the city is moving too fast on too big of an issue without weighing all sides of the argument.

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OPINION

A roundabout way of explaining a problem Before I moved to the Alpharetta/ Milton area two years ago, I had only ever encountered two roundabouts. One was just off Main Street in Woodstock, my hometown, and the JOE PARKER other was someReporter news@appenmediagroup.com where near Decatur, or Duluth, or maybe it was Dunwoody. I can’t remember because I was extremely lost. I was as lost as most people I see encountering roundabouts in the area.

Some people zoom into the roundabouts with a fervor usually reserved for taking corners at Circuit de la Sarthe, only yielding to remove bits of bicyclists and Nissan Altimas from their front grills. On the other hand, I’m convinced some encountered the roundabout at Grimes Bridge Road in Roswell and are still sitting there yielding five years later, too nervous to enter the actual roundabout.

The roundabout is a simple concept, and yet most of us Americans treat it with the same anxiety and hatred usually reserved for using the metric system or trying to figure out just how hot, or perhaps cold, 60 degrees Celsius is.

Being a driver who has been nearly collided with on multiple occasions in roundabouts by drivers who don’t understand how they work, let me explain the concept in the simplest way I can. If you are not in the circle, yield to all traffic in the circle. If you are in the circle, know that you have the right of way, and brace yourself for the impact of drivers who do not understand that fact.

Again, it is a simple concept, but I need to look no further than the construction of a roundabout at Mayfield and Bates Road in Alpharetta, mere seconds from my home, to see that it is a concept lost on a great majority of the public, considering in just a few short weeks I have nearly been run over multiple times while having the right of way.

Much like the kilometer, most people seem to hate roundabouts simply because they are not accustomed to them.

I stand in the opposite corner.

I am an absolute proponent of roundabouts, and my reasoning stems from the intersection of Providence Road and Birmingham Highway.

If you are not in the circle, yield to all traffic in the circle. If you are in the circle, know that you have the right of way, and brace yourself for the impact of drivers who do not understand that fact.

Before construction of the roundabout, the intersection was not only a traffic nightmare, it was dangerous.

Drivers cresting the hill near the intersection were nearly invisible when you were at the intersection, until in a flash, they were close enough for you to perform a study on their nasal cavities.

However, the roundabout brought the speeds down, the safety up and the traffic to a steady roll. I don’t believe that roundabouts are the be-allend-all solution to the traffic problems of North Fulton, but I do believe they should be placed in such areas where they will ease congestion and erase dangerous 90-degree intersections, like the one at Providence Road and Birmingham Highway.

So I am a fan of roundabouts and fully support the one being constructed a stone’s throw from my home. Although the constant, deafening noise of the cars being piloted by naive drivers smashing into one another could become a problem.

Navigating the in-between Around this time every year, we gear up for our internship program. We talk to applicants, look at resumes and writing samples and make calls to let prospective candiKATHLEEN STURGEON dates know if they’ll be joining us.

Editor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com This year I’ve been given more responsibility in handling this process and it made me think about my past experiences.

I was lucky enough to intern with Appen Media Group the summer before my senior year in college. Then, after I graduated, I had two more internships with various communications outlets before I was offered a full-time job with Appen.

There were six months between receiving my diploma and being offered my first real office desk.

At the time, it was agonizing, stressful and, honestly, a bit depressing to think about how I spent the previous 22 years of my life, when most of my time had been planned.

I went to elementary, then middle, then high school. After I graduated, I went on to college. After four years there, I was ready to move on to the “adult world.”

Or so I thought.

I took all the necessary classes I needed, had three internships, worked for the school’s newspaper, had a parttime job at PetSmart during the summer and had leadership positions within my sorority and other clubs.

So, when I crossed the stage, I was a bit freaked out to enter the world with no next step besides internships and my job at PetSmart.

Everything was fine during the summer months. I applied for every job I could. I freelanced with Appen. And I kept telling myself it’s normal to be completely out of your element after you graduate college.

But what I didn’t know was that time in my life, which I like to call the in-between, was going to be really hard.

I know there are much worse things going on in the world, but this interval between education and employment is

something that is rarely discussed.

The time between leaving college and feeling like your life is established, however, is difficult.

For many people, their whole lives have been basically planned up through college graduation and then, all of a sudden, there is no next step.

Some friends have been offered great jobs right off the bat, or they got engaged. Meanwhile, new grads without job offers are left wondering if they wasted four years or even chose the right major.

Your early 20s are supposed to be carefree and fun, but it’s hard when your entire world has changed, and not necessarily for the better.

This time in most people’s lives can be confusing, lonely and strange. You go from being within walking distance of all of your friends to not knowing anyone your age in town.

There are moments that are great, like being independent and being confident in yourself. But then there are dark times, too.

I’m the kind of person who enjoys reading motivating quotes or listening to inspiring music. So, naturally, I tried to find something, anything that would help guide me through my early 20s and prove I’m not alone in feeling, well, alone.

But I was hardpressed to find content that helped. This in-between is so crucial in a person’s life because it can really shape who you are for the next decade or so of your life.

It needs to be discussed and talked about.

One of my best friends is about to graduate in roughly a month and is experiencing a lot of what I felt. I try to tell her it’s all OK and the way she is feeling is fine. But it’s hard when all you see on Facebook or Snapchat are engagement rings or promotions.

For any pending grads reading this, please realize it’s completely fine to feel like you’ve lost your mind. Social media does a great job at playing the highlight reel of people’s lives and making you feel like a loser.

But you’re not. And the more we talk about this odd but sometimes beautiful time in our lives, the better we can all navigate the in-between.

For many people, their whole lives have been basically planned up through college graduation and then, all of a sudden, there is no next step.

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By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The stormy battle over a 1 percent Transportation Special Local Option Sales Tax was finally settled when all parties agreed to go their own way.

The key stumbling block was what, if any, role MARTA improvements would play in divvying up the TSPLOST dollars the tax would bring in.

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed was determined to have a significant portion of it go to MARTA, while here in North Fulton support was sketchy at best.

Sandy Springs and Roswell leaned toward MARTA expansion above the Chattahoochee while Alpharetta and Johns Creek saw little value.

In the end, a last-minute compromise bill engineered by Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones, R-Milton, that came down to the 40th and last day of the legislative session let Atlanta step apart from the county TSPLOST vote to get its MARTA funding.

Meanwhile the rest of the county will vote in November to accept a TSPLOST that will fund transportation projects submitted by the other cities themselves.

The cities other than Atlanta will be voting for a 0.75 percent sales tax. If Fulton County city councils, representing 60 percent of the county electorate outside Atlanta agrees, then its TSPLOST will be on the November ballot. The cities other than Atlanta will be voting for a 0.75 percent sales tax.

Likewise, Atlanta will vote on its projects which will include MARTA as well.

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Each city will submit a list of the projects it will dedicate TSPLOST to fund. These may or may not include cooperative projects with neighboring cities that are regional in nature, but the Georgia Department of Transportation tends to smile on such cooperative projects.

The cities must turn in its lists of TSPLOST projects in 90 days.

The Fulton County TSPLOST dollars will be split among the cities on a per capital basis.

Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker said his city will have completed its projects list by April 30. Bodker estimates the city will realize $82 million over the five-year life of the TSPLOST, which then sunsets. The cities may choose that time to bring another list of projects before the voters for another five-year duration. If at any time the voters turn down the TSPLOST referendum, then the tax goes away.

Fulton Commission Chairman John Eaves said while the county does not play a direct role in the process, it did have a role in getting the legislation passed at the General Assembly.

“There are special problems that face a county like Fulton – it has the capital city which is so much larger than other Georgia cities. Fulton itself has all sorts of nuances – so many cities, its size, the topography and its demographics.”

It was good to see a plan was worked out to give the voters the chance to weigh in on needed transportation improvements, he said.

“The unique needs of Atlanta get addressed, while the other cities of Fulton

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Fulton TSPLOST at a glance The Fulton County Commission met March 31 with the mayors representing the cities within Fulton, with two exceptions: All cities were represented except Atlanta and College Park. The mayors discussed and agreed unanimously (subject to their respective councils’ approval) to the following framework which will now be brought up in each locality: • Length: Five years • Sales tax amount: 0.75 percent • Distribution method: Per capita to each city • Project management: Each city has the responsibility of its own projects unless agreed to otherwise on a joint project • Project funding: The responsibility of each locality unless agreed to otherwise on a joint project • Public reporting of project status: Fulton County will maintain and update a project status dashboard based on input from individual localities on their particular projects • Financial oversight: Will be reviewed by a citizen committee made up of an appointee by each city and one representing unincorporated Fulton made by the Fulton County Commission • Project list determination: Projects will be submitted by each city in three tiers representing (1.) 85 percent of the expected collections, (2.)

100 percent of the expected collections and (3.) aspirational projects in the case that projects come in under budget or more funds become available.

County get to address their pressing needs. It’s a win-win for everybody,” Eaves said. “Everybody now has a clear picture of where they want to go and how to get there.”

Bodker called the compromise TSPLOST bill “a positive step forward.”

“Any decisions made will ultimately be made by the residents of each city.

Our job is to find the worthy projects that the public will support,” Bodker said. “The good projects should get built, and the bad ones should never come forward.

“This accelerates getting those good projects done.”

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The mayors met March 30 at Fulton County chambers to begin the discussions on projects and where cities might work together on regional projects.

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New ordinance adds restrictions to massage parlors

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The City Council gave final approval Monday to an ordinance placing tougher restrictions on locally operated massage parlors and spas.

The action follows renewed interest among North Fulton County cities in stemming the tide of illegal prostitution and sex-related crimes. Neighboring jurisdictions, like Johns Creek and Forsyth County, have also passed laws clamping down on massage parlors in recent years.

Alpharetta’s new ordinance places a cap on the total number of establishments at 20 and requires all employees, even those not engaged in massage therapy, to have work permits and undergo licensing and background checks. The ordinance prohibits the businesses from operating within 300 feet of major traffic corridors, specifically Ga. 120 and Ga. 9.

“Right now, somebody can just come in, open a business and call it whatever they want, but in the back room, or a side room, they have a bed set up, they have a massage table set up, and they’re not licensed to do that,”

What we needed was a massage ordinance that was solid and would say that if you’re a legitimate business, you’re welcome.”

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said Police Chief Gary George, who has supported the tougher restrictions from the start.

George said the ordinance addresses many problems the city has faced in recent years dealing with prostitution.

“What we needed was a massage ordinance that was solid and would say that if you’re a legitimate business, you’re welcome,” he said. “It’s no different than someone who comes in and gets a liquor permit and a pouring permit for an establishment. They come

in, get a criminal history check, $50 fee for that license.”

George said police often find that other employees –receptionists or clerks – are the ones performing the prostitution. By requiring everyone to submit to a background check, that problem is reduced, he said.

“What we are trying to do is make

sure that everybody has a total background check, they have a work permit or they are a state-licensed massage therapist or chiropractor,” the chief said. “We just want to make sure every business we have is legitimate.”

The city put three massage parlors out of business last year. Another business is currently under investigation.

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Formal offer made to new Fulton Schools superintendent Jeff Rose will begin work June 1

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Jeff Rose will take the helm of the state’s fourth-largest school system on June 1, and will set to work building relationships, hiring staff and getting more familiar with the strategic plan for the Fulton County School System.

“My entrance strategy will revolve around establishing relationships and points of contact with school and community leaders and engaging staff, students and parents,” said Rose, 44, who has been the superintendent for the Beaverton (Oregon) School District for the past five years.

“We will have some opportunities relative to hiring talented staff, and I envision an assessment process to gain perspective on our alignment of initiatives to our strategic plan.”

Fulton Schools is entering its fourth year of the five-year strategic plan, and staff is working to set the goals for the next five-year cycle focusing on graduation rates, and preparing students for life beyond high school.

The Fulton County Board of Education formally hired Rose on March 31, following a 14-day comment period. A school spokesperson noted few comments were received during the two-week window, and ROSE those were generally positive.

The superintendent position has been filled by interim Superintendent Ken Zeff since last May following the departure of former superintendent Robert Avossa.

Avossa left to take the top job in the Palm Beach County (Florida) School System.

Rose is finishing up his third year as the superintendent for Oregon’s third-largest school system – just outside Portland – and will make the move to the Atlanta area with his wife and two children before the school year ends in Beaverton.

Rose has indicated his children will attend Fulton schools.

Although the Beaverton and Fulton districts share some similarities – both have high concentrations of minority students, top performing schools

A look at the contract The employment contract for Rose with Fulton County is a standard contract for past superintendents in the Fulton County School System, recognizing top school leaders are in high demand across the country and earn top pay.

Rose’s three-year contract, with a renewable clause each year, starts with a base salary of $295,000 but adds up quickly when the “perks” of the job are included.

Annual compensation Base salary $295,000 Retirement contribution $44,250

Unused vacation/sick days $25,000* Expense account $15,000 Car allowance $9,600 $388,850 est. *up to 20 total days can be cashed in In addition, the system will pay travel expenses, health care, association fees and a host of other routine expenses. The starting pay for Rose is up $20,000 from the salary of previous superintendent Avossa when he left last May to take a new position in Florida.

Superintendent base pay in metro Atlanta • • • • •

Meria Carstarphen, Atlanta Public Schools – $375,000 J. Alvin Wilbanks, Gwinnett County Schools – $309,809 Stephen Green, DeKalb County Schools - $300,000 Jeff Rose, Fulton County Schools – $295,000 Chris Ragsdale, Cobb County Schools -– $275,000

and students, and an active parent base – Rose acknowledges there will be a learning curve as he makes the cross-country move.

He understands there may be cultural anomalies between the Northwest and Southern regions of the country, but says it would be premature to talk of differences. Rose prefers to look at shared goals of both systems.

“I expect there will be similarities due to the nature of our educational goals and aspirations,” said Rose. “I also know that in every state, district and even local school community there are differences and cultural nuances. I will of course have a lot to learn, which is something I am committed to and excited about.”

The incoming superintendent spent

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Pick my Brain: Opiates for self-medication — Part 1 Last week in Atlanta President Obama spoke at the National Rx Prescription and Heroin Abuse conference.

One of our readers asked me to comment on the current ANGELO SAMBUNARIS, M.D heroin epidemic and its impact in our Director of the Institute for Advanced Medical Research local community.

Everyone knows the shocking statistics; it’s hard to miss the information in the news. Whether you skim Facebook or listen as the local news discusses the heroin triangle in North Fulton, it is clear we are now in the middle of a national AND a local epidemic.

Addiction can be a misleading term with negative connotations. If you are an addict, everyone believes that you have control over your behavior and your actions. In addition, it is embarrassing to the family so keep it under wraps. It is my belief, along with the medical community, that the brain illness of addiction is NOT a mental illness, behavioral illness, or psychological illness: it is a physical (medical) illness. However, this does not imply that we should ignore behavioral or psychological symptoms of addiction as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.

Opiates such as narcotic pain medicines and heroin are central nervous system (CNS) depressants. Although they work differently in the brain, alcohol and marijuana are also CNS depressants. CNS depressants decrease neuronal activity. Conversely, CNS stimulants increase neuronal activity. CNS depressants such as alcohol, marijuana, and opiates are more often used by those that have symptoms of an activating disease, such as anxiety or insomnia whereas CNS stimulants like caffeine, cocaine, amphetamines, and methamphetamines are more often used by those that have a low energy condition such as depression. In the middle are those that use both uppers and downers in an attempt to balance and rebalance their symptoms.

If we look at the biological (genetic) basis of a medical condition like anxiety, we see that a person’s genetic predisposition to any disorder leads to a chemical imbalance, in this case a chemical imbalance within the brain, which in turn leads to an over-activity in some portion(s) of the brain resulting in both psychic and physical anxi-

ety. The onset of symptoms occurs sometime during childhood for some and adolescence or puberty for others. A confusing time for sure.

Adolescence is also a time of maturation as well as emancipation from parents, leading to experimentation, rebellion, and self-assertion of teen autonomy.

Experimenting with CNS depressants or stimulants (like the ones noted above) may get some kids energized (uppers) to study for the next AP exam but for others may produce a feeling of calmness (downers) that takes away the anxiety of performing up to seemingly impossible standards. When the desired affect is produced, these teens become hooked on substances bought at the liquor store by unsuspecting adults, on the street or even found in their own home to regulate their own brain chemistry rather than consulting a physician to address the underlying cause of symptoms.

Bottom line: people who are addicted to substances are self-medicating, using alcohol, opiates, heroin or marijuana to deal with their anxiety or depression. Getting “clean” is not only difficult once someone has found a solution to their brain chemistry imbalance through illicit substances, it is nearly impossible to maintain sobriety without addressing underlying causation.

So, what is the answer? To be continued…

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By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA – North Fulton Hospital officially moved under the umbrella of WellStar Health System Friday, joining four other former Tenet Healthcare facilities.

An official unveiling of the new hospital logo, held at the Roswell campus, drew about 100 attendees and featured remarks from WellStar CFO Jim Budvisnski and Debbie Keel, president of WellStar North Fulton Hospital.

Both stressed that WellStar is a not-for-profit business that remains committed to putting patients first and

providing affordable health care.

With the acquisition of Tenet Healthcare’s five Georgia-based hospitals and a new partnership with West Georgia Health in LaGrange, WellStar now operates 11 hospitals, making it the largest health system in Georgia and one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in the country.

“With an expanded footprint, we will leverage best practices to make a difference in the health of our communities by delivering the right care, at the right time, in the right place,” said Candice Saunders, president and CEO of WellStar Health Systems.

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Job growth fuels population growth I did an article last week about data that showed more homes were bought in Atlanta last February than any other major metropolitan area in the country.

Well, as if right GEOFF SMITH on time, last week Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com the U.S. Census Bureau released a report showing significant population growth in metro Atlanta, which leads to the conclusion that a good portion of those homebuyers were very likely from out of town.

The Census data shows that, in the 17 counties surrounding Atlanta, the population grew by 89,333 people in 2015. Since 2010, that same area grew by 388,964 people. The county that saw the largest influx of new residents? Well, you could guess and probably get it right: Forsyth County was the 11th fastest-growing county in the country last year. It grew by an estimated 4.2 percent, adding an estimated 8,556 new residents.

Cherokee County was next, growing by 2.25 percent and adding 5,180 people, followed by Coweta, Paulding, Clayton and Gwinnett — which added the most people and grew by 87,549 new residents.

Fulton County added 84,524 new residents and passed a pretty significant milestone: it now has a population of 1,010,562, surpassing the one million marker for the first time.

As the economy seems to be improving, Atlanta is once again attracting more and more people. The key driver of this is a significant growth in jobs. For the most part, people move where the jobs are. And last year, they were most certainly in Atlanta.

Metro Atlanta had the highest percentage of year-to-year job growth when compared to the other 12 larg-

Fulton County added 84,524 new residents and passed a pretty significant milestone: it now has a population of 1,010,562, surpassing the one million marker for the first time. est U.S. metro areas, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The number of jobs grew by 3.4 percent last year, adding 86,500 new positions.

Dallas was the closest competitor, growing by 3.0 percent.

As you know, I am a mortgage banker. And if you read my weekly newsletters, you know that I’ve been trying to express how low our housing inventory is and how competitive the homebuying market is right now.

Well? Are you starting to see why?

We added almost 90,000 people to our metro area and new home construction is hardly keeping up.

According to a Metrostudy report, there were 18,958 new construction starts in 2015. Before you drop your jaw too far down, keep in mind that the report doesn’t say how many

of those starts were multifamily or single-family, and also the population doesn’t represent directly how many living quarters are needed because many of those 89,333 will be living together. But still, anyone can see why inventory is getting smaller and smaller. Redfin estimates that there were only three months of supply in February for single-family homes. A healthy market is considered by most experts to be at around six months.

If you are in the housing industry, these are pretty fascinating numbers.

If you are not, most likely you are imagining your traffic problems getting worse. I am always preaching to folks here to keep in mind that these are all signs of a successful economy.

Of course, a friend of mine reminded me recently of a story about a fellow who gorged himself on so much food that he eventually choked.

I know a lot of people who are constantly angered by our traffic problems, but I don’t know anyone who wants job growth in Atlanta to decline. When you have that kind of momentum, it’s important to stoke that fire because it is an intensely competitive market out there. Some of the fuel to stoke that fire is to rapidly keep up with infrastructure.

Which I know most of our metro Atlanta leaders are frantically trying to do.

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Cagle says Religious Freedom bill returning in ’17 Says acceptable compromise possible

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle has said he expects a “friendlier” Religious Freedom bill to return to the General Assembly in 2017 – assuming legislators bring it back this year in special session to override Gov. Nathan Deal’s veto.

Addressing a full house March 29 at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Eggs and Enterprise breakfast at the Atlanta Athletic Club, Cagle called the bill “one of the challenging issues” of the session.

He said he wanted to negotiate with opponents and supporters of the bill to find common ground.

“We can construct a satisfactory bill that 17 states have already passed,” Cagle said.

Opponents said the bill vetoed was less about anyone’s religious freedom and more about providing constitutional cover to discriminate against the lesbian-gay-transgender community. Others opposed the bill because of the potentially devastating impact to the Georgia economy.

The Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau notes the convention business in the greater Atlanta area alone is worth $14 billion to the economy. Add to that the Georgia film and TV industry, which adds another $6 billion to the state’s economy.

The experts in those industries say they have already heard from decision makers that passage of any sort of discriminatory bill to the LBGT community would jeopardize those industries.

Nevertheless, Cagle said the bill would move forward next year. He said it was necessary to make the issue clear regarding how adoption agencies

should proceed, and what are the limits for others for whom their beliefs are challenged.

As for some businesses that criticize such legislation, Cagle said many companies routinely do business with eastern countries such as Malaysia and China, where homosexuality is still a crime.

Cagle said he has personal friends who are lesbian and gay, which does not affect his support of the legislation.

In education, Cagle praised the Fulton County Board of Education for moving ahead to make Fulton a Charter School System that allows districts within the county more flexibility and freedom to build the kinds of schools responsive to their particular needs.

“It empowers teachers and gives them the mission and direction to create the outcomes they want to attain,” he said.

Fulton has done a good job of “peeling back” the growing number of standardized tests children have to take, which forces teachers to “teach to the test.” Schools are also doing a better job of setting up paths to jobs. And with Gwinnett Tech opening its new campus in Alpharetta and “creating the workforce local companies need,” North Fulton is even more attractive to employers.

“Many employers today want a seamless opportunity to get [people with] the skills they need and a baccalaureate degree,” Cagle said.

He pointed to the German program of offering apprenticeships to students in 10th grade who are not on a university track. But they get the training and skills to take to a company to have not just a job but a career.

“Not all the paths to success are seen through the lens of a four-year degree,” he said. “Apprenticeships and technical degrees are necessary alternatives.”

In the last session Cagle noted the

General Assembly has increased the budget for transportation – which for the last few years has languished.

“We took on transportation which is always an issue in our state. We put an additional $1 billion in the budget – which in these days does not go as far as we might like.”

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To that end, North Fulton needs to look at the worst bottlenecks and the worst congestion and work from there.

But the good news is regarding cost, he said. Legislation reducing the paperwork required (sponsored by state Sen. Brandon Beach) will reduce costs by 30 percent.

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Forsyth’s Ga. 400 exits to possibly get makeover

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The appearance of the Ga. 400 exits within the Forsyth County boundaries could soon have a new look.

All six exits within the county could be getting makeovers, according to Mike McDonald, senior project manager with Wakefield Beasley and Associates, who gave a presentation March 22 to the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners. The board voted unanimously to direct the county attorney and staff to begin working on this project to bring to a public hearing in May. Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills said she has been trying to pull this together for a while and wanted to start a conversation after the Ga. 400 expansion bond was approved.

She organized a meeting with Roca Point Partners after their development, Halcyon, off Exit 12 was approved, regarding “beautification along 400 and making our exit- and on-ramps as good as Alpharetta.”

Others were involved in the meeting including Sheriff Duane Piper, representatives for each of the county’s interchanges and staff from the Georgia Department of Transportation.

GDOT also gave “encouragement that they were going to start cleanup once a month on 400,” Mills said.

The designs presented by McDonald at this meeting were conceptual. Work will begin with Exits 12 and 13 and will be used as a model for the rest of the exits. Each exit makeover will be possible based on partnerships with the county and private businesses.

“The scope of study we defined from Exit 12 to Exit 17,” McDonald said. “We also are going to add Exit 11 and Exit 18, which are basically going to be the county gateway. Those are under design now and will be slated for future installation. What we were

This is a depiction of what the design intent is for the exits.

charged to do was basically look at a prototype, come up and test a couple of intersections and see what could happen.”

Ideas for the overpasses included public art, architectural fencing, sculpture effects and panelized pieces under the underpasses. Each design has var-

ious costs to take into account. No matter what the county decides, it all has to be approved by GDOT, Mills said.

“Every planting, every monument, anything we do, because it is GDOT’s road,” Mills said. “Everything you see up and down 400, they’ve approved.”

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Hampton Inn Cumming a top-performing property CUMMING, Ga. —Hampton by Hilton recently recognized Hampton Inn Cumming as a top-performing property with the 2015 Circle of Excellence Award.

This is the hotel’s second year in a row to receive the award, which is presented to the Hampton Inns that are ranked in the top 10 percent of the brand as determined by customer satisfaction surveys and quality assurance scores.

The Hampton Inn Cumming has also been chosen as the 2015 and 2016 Readers’ Choice Best of Forsyth “Best Hotel” winner.

For more information on the hotel, go to www. cumming.hamptoninn.com

Jones closes Aloft Hotel deal ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Hired by Greater Atlanta Hotel LLC to locate a suitable site to bring Aloft to Alpharetta, Korey Jones, CCIM, identified the site and

negotiated favorable acquisition terms for the purchase of the 3.6 acre site on North Point Parkway behind PF Chang’s and former Champs restaurants.

The developer anticipates breaking ground in August 2016 on the new $25,000,000 Aloft Hotel.

The city of Alpharetta had previously approved the site for the Aloft brand in 2008 for a different developer on the cusp of the recession.

ships with owners, lenders, investors, asset managers and multiple brand representatives.

Miller’s various responsibilities will include overseeing five regional directors of sales and marketing throughout the country.

Hotel Equities names new vice president

Anti-Aging Skin Studio By Renata Receives 2015 Best Businesses of Roswell Award

CUMMING, Ga. — Atlanta-based Hotel Equities named Roger A. Miller, Cumming, the vice president of sales and marketing for the firm.

A veteran of more than 20 years in multiunit hotel sales and marketing, Miller brings full service and select service brand expertise and leadership to his new position, MILLER including a background in training, coaching and mentoring. In addition, he has a solid history of building collaborative business partner-

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ROSWELL, Ga. — Anti-Aging Skin Studio By Renata has been selected for the 2015 Best Businesses of Roswell Award in the skin care category. The studio is at 11285 Elkins Road, Suite L-3A, Roswell.

The Best Businesses of Roswell Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Roswell area. Recognition is given to companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

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FORSYTH COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS PLANT SALE AND GARDEN EVENT

Forsyth County Master Gardeners host the 19th annual Plant Sale and Garden Event. Friday, April 8, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, April 9, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The Barn, a covered venue on the Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming.

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EVENTS: 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.

When: Saturday, April 9 Where: CNC, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org

WOODWARD NORTH E-CYCLING DRIVE

What: Woodward North will host an e-cycling drive, accepting items such as laptops, notebooks, tablets, desktop computers and almost anything else associated with technology.

When: Saturday, April 9, 9 a.m.-noon Where: Woodward North, 6565 Boles Road, Johns Creek More info: woodward.edu

DREAM BIG SPECIAL NEEDS DANCE

What: At least 200 special needs people between the ages of 17-30 will enjoy a formal dance with all the fun of a high school prom while parents enjoy an evening of respite care while watching a movie.

When: Saturday, April 9, 6-9 p.m.

Cost: Tickets are $10 and include complimentary digital prom photos.

Where: Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church North Campus, 2850 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: mountpisgah.org/events/ dance

DULUTH ROTARY CAR SHOW

What: The 4th Annual Duluth Rotary Car Show will feature unique hot rods vying for a variety of awards.

When: Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Main Street, downtown Duluth More info: duluthrotaryevents.org

RUMC MINI JOB FAIR

What: Roswell United Methodist Church will hold a mini job fair featur-

ing over 30 employers with well over 1,000 job openings.

When: Monday, April 11, 12:30 p.m.

Where: RUMC, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com/connect/adults/ job-networking/

THE SECOND ANNUAL ROSWELL AZALEA FESTIVAL

What: Azalea Festival events will take place throughout Roswell as organizers pay tribute to the beauty of Roswell during the springtime and to the abundant azaleas, a native Georgian flower.

When: Numerous activities from April 11-30 More info: roswellazaleafestival.com

DYSLEXIA 101

What: An open forum discussion with Brenda Fitzgerald, Ed.S., concerning dyslexia and finding solutions to support struggling readers.

When: Tuesday, April 12, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Forsyth County Academy Building, 1120 Dahlonega Highway, Cumming More info: dyslexiaforsyth.com

JCCA POOL WORKSHOP

What: The Johns Creek Community Association will host a workshop to focus on pool safety and technical issues.

When: Wednesday, April 13, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Classroom A, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek, More info: communications@jcca.org

HIGH TEA AT BULLOCH HALL

What: Enjoy the rare occasion to have high tea at historic Bulloch Hall as tea sandwiches and desserts are served by ladies in period attire.

When: Wednesday, April 13, 4 p.m.

Cost: $45 per person. Reservations required.

Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell More info: bullochhall.org

What: Jonathan and Dew Scott, stars of the HGTV show, “Property Brothers,” will discuss their new book during the Book Festival of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta.

When: Wednesday, April 13, 7:30 p.m.

Where: MJCCA, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody More info: atlantajcc.org

ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area come out with a variety of great eats.

When: Thursday, April 14, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Old Roswell Street More info: awesomealpharetta.com

KATHLEEN GRISSOM TBOOK SIGNING

What: New York Times best-selling author Kathleen Grissom will sign and discuss her new novel, “Glory Over Everything.”

When: Thursday, April 14, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Bookmiser, 4651 Sandy Plains Road, Roswell Cost: Free with purchase of “Glory Over Everything,” or $5 for admission without book purchase More info: bookmiser@bellsouth.net

SHEPHERD CENTER CO-FOUNDER TO ADDRESS ROTARY PRAYER BREAKFAST

What: The Rotary Club of North Fulton will welcome Alana Shepherd, cofounder of Atlanta’s The Shepherd Center, as the keynote speaker at its 15th Annual North Atlanta Interfaith Prayer Breakfast.

When: Thursday, May 5, 7:30 a.m.

Where: The Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta More info: NorthFultonRotary.org.

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: GET’S ‘YESTERDAY AND TODAY!’

What: Georgia Ensemble Theatre’s “Yesterday and Today!” takes the incredible music of the Beatles and personalizes it with stories and perspectives of audience members.

When: April 7-24, times vary; April 9 at 1 p.m. is a special performance for kids with $10 tickets Where: GET, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: get.org

SPRUILL ARTS 10TH ANNUAL POTTERY & ART SALE

What: Sale features a wide variety of high-quality ceramics, glass, jewelry and more, created by Spruill Arts students and instructors.

When: Friday, April 8, 10 a.m.- 9 p.m.; Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.;

Sunday, April 10, noon-5 p.m.

Where: Spruill Arts Education Center, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody More info: spruillarts.org

CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS SCREENING OF “LABYRINTH”

What: Sarah inadvertently wishes her baby brother away to the Goblin King, who will keep the baby if she does not complete the Labyrinth, a maze filled with strange creatures and mind-bending puzzles, before time runs out.

Directed by Jim Henson When: Sunday, April 10, 5 p.m.

Cost: $10.50; free for Center members Where: Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta More info: puppet.org

CNC’S GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY JAZZ SHOWCASE

What: The Chattahoochee Nature Center’s Sundays on the River concert series kicks off with Georgia State University’s notable jazz ensemble band, directed by Dr. Gordon Vernick.

When: Sunday, April 10, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: CNC, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org

JOE GRANSDEN AND HIS BIG BAND

What: Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents Joe Gransden and his 16-piece big band, along with special guest star Francine Reed.

When: Monday, April 11, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: get.org

HEARTS OF HOPE COMMUNITY ART PROJECT

What: Hearts of Hope is a community art and fundraising project that involves the creation of hundreds of clay hearts that can be purchased and personalized to honor or remember loved ones affected by cancer. Each personalized heart will then join hundreds of other hearts as part of special displays at Roswell City Hall and at Roswell’s Arts Center West.

When: Heart making event Sunday, April 10, 2-5 p.m.; unveiling Monday, April 11, 7 p.m.

Where: Heart making at Synergy Fine Arts, 26 Webb St., Roswell; unveiling at Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

ROSWELL HIGH’S ‘INTO THE WOODS’

What: Roswell High School’s Musical Theater will present “Into the Woods.”

Reserved seating tickets available online.

What: April 14-17 Where: RHS, 11595 King Road, Roswell More info: RHSIntotheWoods.com

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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

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: FULTON SHERRIFF’S BICYCLE RODEO

MILTON LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: The Friends of the Milton Library will hold a book sale at the Milton Library Historic Book Barn.

When: Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 845 Mayfield Road, Milton More info: miltonlibraryfriends.org

‘BROOKWOOD ROAD’ AUTHOR BOOK SIGNING

What: Scott Douglas Vaughan will discuss and sign his book, “Brookwood Road: Memories of a Home.”

When: Tuesday, April 12, 7 p.m.

Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

PET ADOPTIONS: $25 LIFELINE SHELTER ADOPTIONS

What: LifeLine Animal Project is offering a promotion at all of its shelters, where dogs over 25 pounds and all cats are only $25. Springtime in Atlanta brings skyrocketing intake levels at DeKalb County Animal Services and Fulton County Animal Services due to the high number of animals being born.

When: Throughout April Where: All LifeLine shelters including: Fulton County Animal Services, DeKalb County Animal Services, LifeLine’s Dog House & Kitty Motel and LifeLine’s Cat Adoption Center. The adoption includes the pet’s spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines – a $250 value at no cost.

More info: LifeLineAnimal.org

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

What: The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office will present their first Bicycle Rodeo. Members of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, the Atlanta Police Department Beltline Patrol and MARTA Bicycle Patrol will provide bicycle education and training, ending with a bicycle parade.

When: Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m.

Where: Fulton County Juvenile Courthouse parking lot, 395 Pryor Street, Atlanta More info: fultonsheriff.net

ALTON BROWN: EAT YOUR SCIENCE TOUR

What: The follow-up to Brown’s “Edible Inevitable” tour, fans can expect a slew of fresh ingredients including new puppets, songs and bigger and potentially more dangerous experiments.

When: Saturday, April 9, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta More info: bit.ly/1RPfdhu

ATLANTA AUDUBON SOCIETY WARBLER WORKSHOP

What: Few families of songbirds get birders more excited — and frustrated and confused — than the wood-warblers, some of the most colorful birds in North America. With more than 20 breeding species in Georgia, these elusive and quick birds can be a challenge even for experienced birders.

When: Wednesday, April 13, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Atlanta Audubon Society, 4055 Roswell Road, Atlanta More info: atlaudubon.z2systems.com/ event.jsp?event=134&

IN-WATER BOAT SHOW

What: The In-Water Boat Show will showcase new top-of-the-line boats, live entertainment, featured exhibitors, fun in the sun and more.

When: April 14- 17 Where: Lake Lanier Islands More info: lakelanier.com/2016/01/ the-atlanta-boat-show

INAUGURAL ATLANTA BIRD FEST

What: Presented by the Atlanta Audubon Society, the event will feature exclusive, bird-centered field trips, workshops and speakers, culminating in a closing reception May 15, the centennial celebration of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s International Migratory Bird Treaty Act. When: April 15- May 15 More info: atlantaaudubon.org/atlantabird-fest

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Discovering the Toccoa River’s swinging bridge What is it about bridges that is so fascinating? I’ve often asked myself that question, since I’m one of those people who loves to track down unusual bridges wherever STEVE HUDSON they occur. DrawGet Outside Georgia, Chattahoochee Media Group bridges, covered bridges, old-style iron truss bridges – all hold a certain undeniable fascination.

Judging from response to our recent column spotlighting the Poole’s Mill Covered Bridge, lots of other folks are fascinated by bridges, too. And so, for your bridge-discovering pleasure, here’s a look at what may be my favorite of all the bridges in Georgia – the swinging bridge which carries the Benton MacKaye Trail over the storied waters of the Toccoa River in northwest Georgia’s Fannin County.

First, here’s a quick look at the Benton MacKaye Trail. Named in honor of Benton MacKaye, a Massachusetts regional planner and forester who came up with the idea for the Appalachian Trail in the early 1920s, this incredible trail extends from Springer Mountain in Georgia to the Big Creek Campground on the north side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It has an official length of 288 miles. Along the way, it traverses spectacularly remote backcountry in Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina. Close to half of the trail is through land which is managed as wilderness, offering hikers who are up to the challenge an opportunity for an unforgettable hiking experience.

As for the swinging bridge, with a length of 270 feet, it was constructed in 1977 as an alternative to a dangerous ford on the Toccoa. It’s the longest swinging bridge east of the Mississippi, and crossing it is an experience you’ll not soon forget.

The easiest access to the swinging bridge is from the north via Ga. 60 and Forest Service Road 816.

From its intersection with Ga. 515 at Morganton, follow Ga. 60 east from Morganton (toward Dahlonega). Just over 11 miles from Morganton, you’ll see County Road 221 on your left.

Then, approximately 0.7 miles beyond 221, look for FS 816 on your right.

It’s marked by a large sign reading “National Forest Toccoa River Swing-

ing Bridge.”

How do you reach the bridge from that point? There are two ways. One, of course, is to hike to it along the approximately 3-mile section of the Benton MacKaye Trail between Ga. 60 and the bridge. Park in the trailhead parking off Ga. 60, and then follow the white- diamond-blazed trail to the river and the bridge. It’s a nice and (in some sections) leg-stretching hike. A detailed trail guide would take more space than we have here, but you’ll find complete guides to the Benton MacKaye Trail available at many hiking outfitters.

If you don’t want to hike, and if conditions allow, it’s also possible to drive FS 816 to a small parking area near the swinging bridge. FS 816, a gated road that may occasionally be closed, is a winding gravel and dirt road that continues for just over 3 miles before ending at a small parking area. From the parking area, a short connector trail goes downhill and almost immediately intersects the white-diamond-blazed Benton MacKaye Trail. From that point it’s less than a quarter of a mile down to the river and the swinging bridge.

Note that FS 816 may be rough, so be sure that your vehicle has enough clearance to make the trip.

Getting to the bridge is a minor adventure itself, but crossing the swinging bridge on foot is an experience of an altogether different kind.

The bridge bounces with every step you take, particularly as you get out onto the main span across the river.

By all means take your camera, too, as the views up- and downriver can be spectacular.

After checking out the bridge, you may want to pause for a snack along the banks of the river near the bridge.

There are many places to enjoy a break, especially on the right side of the river as you face downstream. You might try a little fishing, too, as the area around the bridge is a popular one with trout fishermen.

If you’re feeling inspired, of course, you can make this the first part of a much more ambitious Benton MacKaye Trail hike. It’s a great trail!

Steve Hudson has written numerous books on fishing, hiking, the outdoors and more, including “Fly Fishing Georgia’s Toccoa River,” a guide to fishing this and other sections of the Toccoa. Check it out at www.chattahoocheemedia.com.

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Enjoy the beauty of springtime in Roswell at the

Start your week on the right foot with a free tour of the historic gardens at Barrington Hall. The tour is led by staff horticulturist Janet Rigsby and begins at the main house back porch.

No reservations are necessary but are appreciated. www.southerntrilogy.com

place to live, work and play. Exhibit focuses on everyday life that shows how Roswellians honor the past and present to preserve our history. www.roswellgov.com/CAC

April 1 1 – 15, 18 – 22, 25 – 29

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Saturday; Noon – 5 p.m. Sunday; 770-9922055 ext. 238 Georgia Nature Photographers Association and Chattahoochee Nature Center team up to present photographs by some of the state’s best photographers. The work will features azaleas and other beautiful blooms. www.chattnaturecenter.org

ANDRETTI GRILL DINING SPECIAL

11000 Alpharetta Hwy, Roswell, GA 30076; 770-992-5688 Andretti Grill will offer The Azalea Appetizer Special from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; $5 for each of their Mozzarella Triangles, Plain Quesadilla, Potato Skins or Pickle Chips. www.andrettikarting.com

April 11 – 30

April 8,9 A PRELUDE TO THE ROSWELL AZALEA FESTIVAL

A Prelude to the Roswell Azalea Festival is the opportunity to purchase native plants (including Azaleas) for your garden. Don’t miss the Chattahoochee Nature Center’s Spring Native Plant Sale. Over 120 species of plants available. Horticulturists and volunteers on site to assist and advise.

Herbs and veggies for the edible garden and more. www.chattnaturecenter.org

April 11 JOE GRANSDEN AND GEORGIA ENSEMBLE THEATRE PRESENT LADY SINGS THE BLUES

Featuring Music Hall of Fame Inductee Francine Reed, A Georgia Legend. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell, GA 30075 8p.m. www.get.org

April 11, 18, 25 GARDEN TOUR MONDAYS AT BARRINGTON HALL

535 Barrington Drive, Roswell, GA 30075; 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

770-640-3855

AZALEA SELF-GUIDED TOUR AND SCAVENGER HUNT

Azaleas are spectacular from early spring to late summer in the CNC gardens and along the woodland trails.

The best time to view masses of Native Azaleas will be in April when the Piedmont variety will be in bloom. Many times you’ll enjoy their fragrance before you actually see them. www.chattnaturecenter.org

Chattahoochee Nature Center 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, GA 30075; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Saturday; Noon – 5 p.m. Sunday; 770-992-2055 ext. 238 Grab a brochure and head to CNC’s 127 acres to view over 10 species of native azaleas highlighted on the property.

The entire family can join in and kids can earn points in the Nature Exchange with the Azalea Scavenger Hunt. www. chattnaturecenter.org

THE CHANDLERY

CHILDREN OF CDA KIDS ARTWORK

AZALEAS AT THE CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER

Events take place in numerous locations and on a variety of dates throughout the city. here is a list of everything happening during the festival:

GEORGIA NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT

950 Canton Street, Roswell, GA 30075; 770-993-5962 The Chandlery will be celebrating the Azalea Festival with trunk shows and donating a percentage of the profits to the Child Development Association (CDAkids.org). You’ll notice some beautiful azaleas welcoming guests as they arrive to shop.

Visit The Chandlery Gifts website for specific dates of the trunk shows and other fun activities. www.chandlerygifts.com

Roswell Visitors Center 617 Atlanta Street, Roswell GA, 30075; 770-640-3253 Artwork created by the children of CDA Kids (Child Development Association) will be on exhibit at the Roswell Visitors Center. Their creativity will put a smile on your face. www.cdakids.org

LEITA THOMPSON MEMORIAL PARK TRAIL

1200 Woodstock Road (also called Hwy 92) Roswell, GA 30075 Azaleas bloom along the trails at Leita Thompson Park where you will find a variety of wilder, deciduous, native azaleas as well as the Chinese and Japanese varieties. The blooming season varies depending on type. Asian varieties are found at the Pug Mabry Rock, near the off-leash area, and the Memorial Garden. Azaleas bloom near the pond also. Enjoy the beauty of the trails as you explore. www.roswellgov. com

ROSWELL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY ART EXHIBIT AT ROSWELL CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

950 Forrest Street, Roswell, GA 30075 Celebrating the people, places, and events that make the city such a great

STUDENTS OF THE COTTAGE SCHOOL ARTWORK EXHIBIT AT ROSWELL VISITORS CENTER

Roswell Visitors Center 617 Atlanta Street, Roswell, GA 30075; 770-640-3253 Enjoy viewing the creativity of students from The Cottage School during this special Azalea Festival display of their works.

AZALEAS ON THE FRINGE THE FRINGE MINIATURE GOLF

5100 Commerce Parkway, Roswell, GA 30076; 770-518-0977 Admission: $7 adults; $5.50 Seniors; $5 children 12 & under Surround yourself with Azaleas as you

Historic home museums tours available Tours run April 11 – 30 Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell, GA 30075; 770640-3855 The only antebellum garden, open to the public, in the metro Atlanta area. www.southerntrilogy.com Bulloch Hall 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell, GA 30075; 770-992-1731 Beautiful Magnolias, Osage Orange trees, Orchard Hill and outbuildings make exploring the grounds at Bulloch Hall an intriguing experience. www.southerntrilogy.com or www.bullochhall.org Smith Plantation Home 935 Alpharetta Street, Roswell, GA 30075; 770-641-3978 Originally a farm home, the beautiful landscape blends with period outbuildings making the extensive grounds a highlight of the visitor experience. www.southerntrilogy. com PUTT your afternoon away under the sun at The Fringe Miniature Golf. The most beautiful mini golf courses in Atlanta, locally owned and operated in Roswell.

NANA’S GARDEN

Art Center West, A Clay Collective event, 1355 Woodstock Road, Roswell, GA 30075; Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m.

- 1 p.m. 770-641-3990 This gallery event will feature more than 500 clay flowers created by local artist and educator, Pam Arena. While each flower contains interestingly vibrant and personal imagery, the installation’s totality conveys the artist’s narrative of everyday life, loss, and the grieving process from the passing of her best friend and mother. The exhibit will be available until May 7th, for those who do not get to see it during the Azalea Festival. www.roswellclaycollective.

April 12 OPENING CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION FOR THE AZALEA FESTIVAL INVITATIONAL ART EXHIBITION

Held at Bank of North Georgia Atrium, 10446 Alpharetta Street, Roswell GA 30075, 6-8 p.m.; Free; Reservations Required — Call 770640-3253 Celebrate the Roswell Azalea Festival, meet the artists and enjoy their beautiful works: Ann Alexander, Diane Buffington, Mary Lou Carpenter, Joan Hilliard, Teddi Shattuck and Autumn F. Strickland.

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April 12, 19, 26 ARTISTS IN THE WILD CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER

9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, GA 30075; 10 a.m. – Noon; 770-9922055 ext. 238 The Roswell Fine Arts Alliance and CNC team up to present “plein-air” artists on the grounds. Painters will be out in the gardens capturing native azaleas in their full blooms. Watch them as they paint, ask questions, and enjoy their work. www.chattnaturecenter.org

30075 Reservations Required; $45 per person; 770-992-1731 Enjoy the rare occasion to have High Tea at Historic Bulloch Hall.

Delicious tea sandwiches and sumptuous desserts will be served by ladies in period attire. www.southerntrilogy.com www.bullochhall.org

stories and perspectives of audience members. It’s a nostalgic musical celebration with laughter and tears and personal stories that connect the audience and the band in a way that no other show can. www.get.org

April 13 – 17, 20 – 24

ARTAROUND ROSWELL, A SCULPTURE TOUR

April 12 – 30 AZALEA FESTIVAL INVITATIONAL ART EXHIBITION HOSTED

BY BANK OF NORTH GEORGIA

10446 Alpharetta Street, Roswell, GA 30075 The Azalea Festival is pleased to feature artwork by Ann Alexander, Diane Buffington, Mary Lou Carpenter, Joan Hilliard, Teddi Shattuck, and Autumn F. Strickland. Original works will be exhibited by each of the artists. Paintings are available for viewing and for sale, during bank business hours.

April 13 AZALEA FESTIVAL HIGH TEA AT BULLOCH HALL

180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell, GA

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YESTERDAY AND TODAY AN INTERACTIVE BEATLES EXPERIENCE

Presented by Georgia Ensemble Theatre at Roswell Cultural Arts Center. 950 Forrest Street, Roswell, GA 30075 What’s your favorite Beatles’ song?

Rock to the music of The Beatles as YOU create the playlist for the night…

EVERY NIGHT! No two performances will be the same. First love, a first kiss, or a touching story about a parent or the loss of a loved one. Simply put, The Beatles’ music is the soundtrack of our lives. This show takes this incredible music and personalizes it with the

ANNUAL

April 16 Available through December 31, 2016. Presented by: Roswell Arts Fund, Roswell Arts Commission, Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs Department. Sculpture is displayed in 10 outdoor locations throughout the city. On-line map will give directions and you may view the sculptures at your convenience. ArtAround, a Sculpture Tour, is a temporary art installation at various outdoor sites in Roswell’s historic downtown and Roswell parks. www.artaroundroswell.org

ARTAROUND – KICK-OFF PARTY WITH THE ARTISTS

Noon – 3 p.m. Roswell Area Park Join the Cultural Services Department and the Roswell Arts Commission for a grand opening reception of ArtAround Roswell. Several of the artists will be on hand to celebrate and answer questions about their sculptures. Games, food trucks, and music will highlight the celebration. www.

artaroundroswell.org

OPENING DAY CELEBRATION & RIBBON CUTTING AT ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

8:00 a.m. 38 Hill Street – Roswell City Hall area Roswell, GA 30075 Don’t miss the opening day of the Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market.

Mix and mingle with friends, shop for fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors. Ribbon Cutting at 8 a.m., then the festivities begin. Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market is held every Saturday from April 16 – October 29; from 8 a.m.

- noon. www.roswellfam.com

OLI + VE SPECIAL FOR ROSWELL FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKET CUSTOMERS

Oli + Ve, 1003 Canton Street, Roswell, GA 30075; 770-587-4244 While at Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market, be sure to snap a selfie with one of the vendors - then head to Oli + Ve. They will help you select an oil or vinegar to go with your produce and take 50% off one 200-ml bottle of your choice, in honor of the Azalea Festival!

Oli + Ve is a place to enjoy the finest Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Aged Balsamic Vinegars from around the globe.

Check out the Tasting Room while you are there. www.oliandve.com

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APRIL 11 - 30, 2016 PLANT SALES HIGH TEA THE AZALEA INVITATIONAL ART EXHIBITION MUSICAL PERFORMANCES SCULPTURE TOUR ART GALLERIES POTTERY THE COTTAGE SCHOOL AZALEA GALA THE COTTAGE SCHOOL GOLF CLASSIC HARVEST DINNER GHOST TOURS HISTORIC HOMES CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET ATLANTA JAZZ PARTY BEER FEST RECEPTIONS ALL THINGS AZALEA, AND MORE!

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THE RIVER 5K/10K

St. Andrews Catholic Church, 675 Riverside Road, Roswell 30075 Presented by HomeStretch; 770-6429185 5K, 10K, fun run/walk, great for serious and casual runners, walkers, and families. Scenic run along the river, flat and fast. Great post-race party with food, music, raffle prizes. Awards in all categories of runners. Benefits Homestretch (see homestretch.org for information aboutthe charity). Reservations & Information - www.active.com/ roswell-ga/running

SPECIAL PROGRAM BY CHARLES ANDREWS, PRESIDENT, NATIVE AZALEA AND RHODODENDRON SOCIETY

Smith Plantation Home, 935 Alpharetta Street, Roswell, GA 30075.

Parking in Roswell City Hall parking lot (38 Hill Street) 10:00 a.m. Rain or Shine; 770-641-3978 Presented by Roswell Garden Club and Archibald Smith Plantation in

honor of the Roswell Azalea Festival.

Mr. Andrews has long been interested in utilizing native plants in landscaping. He has transplanted wild Rhododendrons and Magnolias with other native species to his own landscape and cataloged hundreds of colors, size, shape and growing needs. He is a strong advocate for use of these beautiful, drought-tolerant plants. www. southerntrilogy.com

6TH DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL ART EXHIBITION

Roswell Visual Arts Center (located in Roswell Area Park at 10495 Woodstock Road); 10 a.m.; Free; 770594-6122 This annual competition is presented by Congressman Tom Price and Roswell Visual Arts Center. Exhibition features work by the talented youth from the 6th Congressional District.

Winners of this competition will exhibit

Gala

at our nation’s capital. www.roswellgov. com

and tickets, please contact cottageschoolazalea16.auction-bid.org

ROSWELL GHOST TOUR SPECIAL: AZALEA GIVE-AWAY NIGHT!

April 18

April 17

AZALEA FESTIVAL INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT THE COTTAGE SCHOOL

Reservations Required, 8 p.m.; $15 per adult; $10 for ages 12 and under; 770-649-9922 Registered participants meet at Roswell’s Historic Town Square (Intersection of Hwy. 9 & Hwy. 120). After the walking tour that shares stories of the spirits said to dwell behind the mansion walls and the toilsome tales of the mill village, each participant will go home with an Azalea plant. Roswell Ghost Tour is owned and operated by paranormal investigators and has among its many recognitions the title of Best Ghost Tour in the Atlanta area.

Other tours will be held on April 15, 22, 23, 29 & 30 but will not feature the Azalea give-away. www.roswellghosttour.com

AZALEA FESTIVAL GALA TO BENEFIT THE COTTAGE SCHOOL

This event begins with a reception on the patio overlooking Vickery Creek, followed by dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions and special guests. The event will be held at Ivy Hall at Roswell Mill (85 Mill Street). Reservations are required. For additional information

honoring

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Executive Director, Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau

This invitational golf tournament will be held at Brookfield Country Club, 100 Willow Run, in Roswell, GA. Shotgun Start at 12 noon. Post tournament trophy presentation and Business Networking Reception will also highlight the event. To purchase tickets please visit cottageschoolazalea16.auction-bid. org

Golf Classic

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Reservations required

DON’T MISS THE FUN AT THE AZALEA FESTIVAL GALA * A gala reception on the scenic patio overlooking Vickery Creek * The Briefcase Brigade performing their line dance march to Bruno Mars’ Uptown Funk * Dinner & Dancing to the music of the Escape Plan Band in charming Ivy Hall * Live auction of the beautiful azalea themed painting donated by artist Ann Alexander * Unique silent auction items such as Box Seats for Philips Arena Concert

Registration Lunch Provided * Shotgun Start at 12 Noon * Post tournament Reception and Trophy Presentation

Tickets for the Azalea Festival Gala & the Golf Classic are available at www.cottageschoolazalea16.auction-bid.org All proceeds from the Azalea Festival Gala and the Golf Classic will benefit The Cottage School Scholarship Endowment Fund.

For over 30 years, The Cottage School has been dedicated to building a sense of self for students with special learning differences through academic and experiential programming.

The Cottage School (TCS) prepares individuals for fulďŹ llment of their true potential as conďŹ dent, productive, and independent adults. Realizing that private school tuition is out of the reach of many families with students who need what The Cottage School provides, the school is committed to providing scholarship aid to those families unable to afford the payment of full tuition.

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April 22 – 24

BRILLIANT AZALEA FESTIVAL SALE

THE ATLANTA JAZZ PARTY

5-9 p.m. 934 Canton Street, Roswell, GA 30075; 770-649-1901 Enjoy 10% off handcrafted, fine jewelry collections when you mention the Roswell Azalea Festival (excludes bridal and custom design). www.brilliantatlanta.com

THE BEST STREET PARTY IN METRO ATLANTA

Third Thursday of each month: April - October 5-9 p.m.

Canton Street area features an array of shops, galleries, restaurants and live music along the street. The historic Town Square focuses on family fun with activities, live music in the Square, and food trucks. www.visitroswellga. com

DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta/ Roswell - 1075 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, GA 3 days, 1 stage, 25 All-stars, a recipe for a great party. Lineup includes Molly Ryan, New Orleans trumpet player Duke Heitger along with Ed Polcer, Dan Barrett and John Allred on trombone; Ed Metz and Danny Coots on drums and a return of favorites Evan Christopher, Tom Fischer, Chris Flory, Bucky Pizzarelli, Jim Ferguson, Paul Keller, Rossano Sportiello and John Cocuzzi. Atlanta Jazz Party www. atlantajazzparty.com. Hotel Reservations http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/ dt/groups/personalized/A/ATLRSDTAJP-20160421/index.jhtml

among its many recognitions the title of Best Ghost Tour in the Atlanta area.

They offer unique tours with various themes (Pet friendly, Spirit Crawl, etc.) www.roswellghosttour.com

April 23 AZALEAS AND FRIENDS ART SHOW PRESENTED BY ROSWELL FINE ARTS ALLIANCE

9100 Fouts Road, Roswell, GA 30076 (East Roswell Park area) Free; 7 – 9 p.m.; 770-977-0238 Roswell Fine Arts Alliance’s Spring Floral Art Show, Azaleas and Friends.

Show features original works highlighting azaleas, floral landscapes, and botanicals through several media including oils, acrylics, pastels and collage. www.rfaa.org

April 22, 23, 29, 30

April 30

ROSWELL GHOST TOUR

HARVEST DINNER – A FOODY EVENT!

Reservations Required; 8 p.m. $15 per adult; $10 for ages 12 and under; 770-649-9922 Registered participants meet at Roswell’s Historic Town Square (Intersection of Hwy. 9 & Hwy. 120). Walking tour with stories of the spirits said to dwell behind the mansion walls and the toilsome tales of the mill village. Roswell Ghost Tour is owned and operated by paranormal investigators and has

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Presented by Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market; Held at Smith Plantation Home Pavilion; 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. 935 Alpharetta Street, Roswell, GA 30075.

Parking available at Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street. Tickets $85 in advance; $95 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at the Roswell Visitors Center.

Local chefs present a delicious

potluckstyle dinner with live music and a silent auction. A foody event you will not want to miss! www.roswellfam.com

GARDEN FAIRE AT BULLOCH HALL

Presented by North Fulton Master Gardeners. Free; On the grounds of Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell, GA 30075. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Rain or Shine) 770-992-1731 Coffee, baked goods, fleatique, informational speakers, vendors, musical entertainment, plant & garden-related vendors, Pass-Along-Plant sale and flats ready to sell.

ROSWELL BEER FESTIVAL

12 p.m. – 6 p.m.Historic Roswell Town Square Craft Beer Festival with food vendors, live music. Fundraiser for STAR House Foundation. For details and information, visit: www.roswellbeerfest. com

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COMMUNITY

‘Girls just want to have fun’ Dancing group proves age is just a number

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA — They say to dance like no one is watching, but members of one local group are dancing like no one is asking their ages.

The Atlanta Silver Classix Crew is a self-proclaimed dynamic dance group comprised entirely of members who are 50 and older. The crew was formed in 2010 by Leslie Alison, who is in her 30s, as a way to get baby boomers involved in dancing. Alison is a former NBA dancer of five years and captain of the Atlanta Hawks Cheerleaders.

Since its formation, the group has performed at various events including Atlanta Hawks, Georgia Tech, Atlanta Braves and Harlem Globetrotters games. In addition, they like to dance at places like nursing homes, charity events and even on TV for “America’s Got Talent” and “Dance Battle America.”

One of their most notable, recent accomplishments was being featured in the music video for “Watch Me (Whip/ Nae Nae)” by Silento, a popular dance craze. Other music the group dances to include T.I., Ludacris and “The Dab.” Atlanta Silver Classix Crew members range in age from 50 to 74 and live all around the metro Atlanta area, including Milton, Alpharetta, Roswell, Johns Creek and Cumming.

Many have previous dance experience including as NBA or NFL cheerleaders, while others had never danced

at this level before.

Beverly Johnson has been a member of the team for three years. She said it’s very competitive to get on the squad and even veteran members have to try out each year.

She heard about the team when she decided to try out to be a Falcons cheerleader, an audition Alison was helping to organize. Johnson said Alison came up and told her about the Silver Classix Crew and suggested she try out.

“Even though I was 50 and over, at that point I couldn’t get my arms around it,” Johnson said. “I didn’t want to be on a team where everybody knew I was 50 or older. Finally, after a couple years, I thought ‘I don’t care.’ And tried out and auditioned. Luckily I made the team.”

Similar stories of how they found the group are common between dancers, including a former ballerina who thought she could never dance again due to her age.

However they found out about it, they all agreed it’s “cool” to tell someone in their 30s or 40s that they are “not old enough” to join.

Despite the perks of the business, the group said they are often underestimated due to their age. To play this up, Alison will sometimes start routines with music from the 1980s or disco just to live up to the stereotype, then blow people away.

“We hate the word ‘senior,’ we prefer ‘baby boomers,’” Johnson said. “I see people go ‘oh yeah, what is this going to be.’ Then we start and the music is fast and we see mouths drop. They are shocked at what we’re doing.”

KATHLEEN STURGEON/HERALD

Silver Classix Crew members range in ages from 50 to 74 and live all around the metro Atlanta area, including Milton, Alpharetta, Roswell, Johns Creek and Cumming.

Many of the dancers have children who are young adults and who listen to the music they dance to. Often their children will say their friends think it’s cool their moms likes the hip-hop music.

But no matter how hip the dancing makes the group feel, they do recognize the exercise is good for their bodies.

Many of the members are facing personal hardships like health challenges

or divorce.

“We hear the crowd get excited and it gets us dancing harder and faster.

The more the audience makes noise, the more we put into it,” Johnson said.

“The big thing is promoting health and fitness. If you’re dancing, there are always new things to learn. It never gets boring. It’s fun, not work.”

For more information, go to facebook.com/ClassixCrew.

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Senior Services North Fulton’s Friendly Visitors program depends on volunteers such as Colleen Davis, left, sharing time with older adults who can appreciate social contact.

Friendly Visitors provide social nourishment to seniors Senior Services North Fulton volunteer program fills a need

By GEORGE LEVINS NORTH FULTON – Every day in 2016 – and for the foreseeable future – 10,000plus Americans will turn 65 years old.

For the more recently maturing seniors – the 75 million baby boomers – many are intent on aging right where they are: at home.

Programs supporting our seniors’ physical requirements – food, housing and medical care – are numerous.

The more emotionally nourishing social support, however, is largely unaddressed. The number of companionship and social interaction programs open to seniors are extremely few, except at a price.

Senior Services North Fulton is intent on changing that for seniors in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs.

North Fulton’s four senior centers provide good examples of this commitment. There, seniors can enjoy meals, socialization and education with transportation to the centers and then back home.

Beyond that, Senior Services has designed programs for seniors who, because of frailty or other reasons, cannot congregate communally. Senior Services North Fulton’s Friendly Visitors

program is a good illustration of those alternatives.

Friendly Visitors matches seniors interested in occasional companionship with volunteers happy to provide the company. Unlike many commercial endeavors in this regard, this matching mechanism is free, powered by a corps of volunteers.

Martha Murphy, a budding senior herself, is a veteran among the group.

Her engagement as a Friendly Visitor began as most do, with no long-term commitment but with a willingness to test the waters with a senior looking for occasional company.

Since then, the routine has become a weekly event – something of a Big Brothers Big Sisters routine, only in reverse. Murphy’s Tuesdays are now occupied in the company of her senior counterpart, running errands, having lunch and taking walks in local parks.

“You don’t have to do heroic things,” Murphy says. “It’s the little things that make the biggest difference. In fact, the impact of a smiling face and small compliments go further than anything else.”

Recently, renewed energies and a dedicated program leader have poured new energy into Friendly Visitors. In doing so, the group hopes to attract new volunteers, seniors and family caregivers to participate.

To learn more, go to www.ssnorthfulton.org/ and look for the Friendly Visitors program under the volunteer tab.

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Hooch leading boys Region 6-6A standings at break West turnaround from last year has them at top of girls standings

By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – As spring break is upon us, local soccer teams will have the opportunity to rest and refocus as the final push for region championships and playoff berths resume next week.

Chattahoochee looks primed to repeat as region champs in boys play while West Forsyth leads the girls standings with multiple teams still in the hunt for the region championship.

After winning the Region 6-AAAAAA championship last year, the Chattahoochee boys (12-0, 8-0) have compiled an impressive start to the season. The Cougars are averaging four goals per game while their defense and goalkeeper, Jack Corrigan, have given up just five goals in 12 games.

To open the season, the Cougars beat talented non-region opponents in Heritage and Blessed Trinity. Hooch also defeated Milton, who knocked the Cou-

gars out of the state playoffs in the first round last season, on penalty kicks.

In region play, Hooch has compiled big wins over some of the top teams in the region, including Lambert 3-1, Johns Creek 8-1, Alpharetta 4-1, and most recently, West Forsyth 4-1 on March 29.

Chattahoochee has just a single region game remaining against the only opponent who has a chance to vie against the Cougars for the region championship. Hooch will play Habersham Central on April 15 and will clinch the region championship with a win. If the Cougars lose, Habersham Central would win the region championship if they are able to win out against region opponents. Chattahoochee won 21 in last year’s matchup between the two schools.

Behind Chattahoochee there is a battle for the other three state playoff berths. Habersham Central, Lambert, Alpharetta and Johns Creek are all in the hunt.

For the girls of Region 6-AAAAAA, last year’s region champions and state runner-up Lambert currently sits fourth in the standings after losing multiple starters to graduation last year.

Lambert’s two losses in region play

have come against South Forsyth and Johns Creek, who stand ahead of the Longhorns in the region standings.

Lambert still has a chance to repeat as region champions, but they will need to win out and hope that Johns Creek, West and South Forsyth all lose multiple region games. Lambert will have the chance to hand West, who currently leads the region standings, a loss when they two teams play on April 15.

Lambert will end the regular season on April 19 against Grayson, who downed the Longhorns 50 in last year’s state championship game.

West Forsyth, after having gone just 4-5 in region play last year, is off to a 7-0 start in region play and is outscoring region opponents 16-3.

West’s most recent victory came against Chattahoochee, who they defeated 5-0 on March 29. In the win, junior and Arkansas commit Carson Parker scored a hat trick with Brooke Pirkle and Meagan McInerney also scoring a goal each. AJ Needham and Alexis Biondi gained their fourth straight clean sheet in the win.

West will take on Centennial April 13 before closing out their region schedule against Lambert. Johns Creek

Region 6-AAAAAA standings Boys • Chattahoochee (8-0) • Habersham Central (5-1) • Alpharetta (5-2) • Lambert (4-3) • Johns Creek (4–4) • West Forsyth (3-3) • South Forsyth (3-4) • Centennial (3-4) • Northview (1-7) • North Forsyth (0-8) Girls • West Forsyth (7-0) • Johns Creek (7-1) • South Forsyth (6-1) • Lambert (5-2) • Alpharetta (3-4) • Chattahoochee (3-5) • Centennial (2-5) • Northview (2-6) • Habersham Central (1-6) • North Forsyth (1-7) and South Forsyth, who sit second and third in the region standings, will face off April 15 in both team’s final region game of the season.

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High Meadows launches new wellness program ROSWELL, Ga. — Many schools talk about addressing the needs of the “whole child.” But what exactly does that mean? High Meadows School, an International Baccalaureate school focused on progressive education for students in preschool through eighth grade, is addressing that through its new, comprehensive Wellness Program which aims to support the overall health and well-being to their students.

The program delves into the academic, social, emotional and physical aspects of a child’s life, teaching students to make important life choices about exercise, nutrition and quieting of the mind.

Recognizing that wellness is an ongoing practice, the High Meadows’ pro-

support that will empower students to take responsibility for their choices both in and out of the classroom.

Goals include: • Improving the health and body awareness of students and families in our community.

• Providing a means for improving school health policies and curHigh Meadows third grader learns healthy cooking as part ricula that support the overall health of the school’s new Wellness Program. and education of gram will provide instruction, tools and students and families.

• Supporting the whole child by addressing physical and mental health as an integral component of learning, growing, thriving and succeeding.

• Addressing lifestyle-related health burdens during the most critical developing years of a child.

A Wellness portal is available on the school’s website that provides information for the school community to access. Students will learn and experience instruction in the areas of nutrition, healthy cooking, mindfulness and yoga, and physical fitness. A committee of teachers, parents, administrators and community instructors meet regularly to keep the programs active and to continually introduce new resources to the High Meadows community.

Sweet Apple Elementary gains certification ROSWELL, Ga. — Common Sense, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of digital media and technology, has recently recognized Sweet Apple Elementary as a Common Sense Digital Citizenship Certified School.

Sweet Apple has demonstrated its commitment to taking a whole-community approach to preparing its students to use the power of digital media to explore, create, connect and learn, while limiting the perils that exist in the online realm, such as plagiarism, loss of privacy and cyberbullying.

“We applaud the faculty and staff of Sweet Apple Elementary for embracing digital citizenship as an important part of their students’ education,” said Rebecca Randall, vice president of education programs for Common Sense Education. “Sweet Apple deserves high praise for giving its students the foundational skills they need to compete and succeed in the 21st century workplace and participate ethically in society at large.”

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By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A local businessman said he was simply stepping up to the plate March 24 when he confronted and removed a man he thought was carjacking a vehicle. Sandy Springs police have not classified the incident as an attempted carjacking, but they have charged Anthony Shawn Smith of Chattanooga with larceny.

Dale Sizemore, co-founder of Voterworkz.com, said he was sitting in the Home Depot parking lot on PeachtreeDunwoody Road in Sandy Springs, checking messages, when he noticed a man wandering around surveying parked cars.

Sizemore watched the man as he came back to a van parked next to him.

He noticed there was a passenger in the front seat, but the driver had left the engine running and gone into Home Depot. “I watched the man walk up to the driver’s side and he opened the door and got in,” Sizemore said. “Then the passenger, who looked kind of frail and was carrying a cane, opened his door and was trying to get out.”

Sizemore jumped out of his car and asked the fleeing passenger whether

the other man had permission to be in the van, and the passenger said no.

“I went around to the other side and kind of grabbed him by the collar and motivated him out,” Sizemore said.

“He had a piece of paper, like a Jiffy Lube receipt, and I took that out of his hand and threw it back in the car and I said, ‘You get out of here now!’ He sort of wobbled up the road and got some clothes out of the bushes.”

A short time later, when police interviewed the passenger, they were told the perpetrator jumped in the car and said, “Are you ready to go?”

Police also said that when they captured Smith along the roadway, he had a seriously infected finger and was brought to the hospital for treatment.

Sizemore said he acted more out of anger than anything else. He said he had not seen a weapon as the man was scoping out the lot.

“I had just come from a luncheon where they were talking about the importance of leadership and taking responsibility,” he said. “So maybe that was just a tipping point. I just didn’t want that guy to just jump in and do what he wanted to do.”

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MISSION: POSSIBLE

Cambridge, Milton grads transformed by serving two years in distant countries

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careers soon at Brigham Young University in Utah, and both were forever changed by the years they spent in MILTON, Ga. — When Hunter Wynne service to their church. and Tyler Simpson graduated from high “I loved my mission,” said Wynne, school in 2014 — Wynne from Camwho lived and worked in a variety of bridge and Simpson from Milton — they Polish cities – Warsaw, Krakow, Lodz decided to travel for a couple of years and Wroclaw. “It was the best expebefore heading off to college. rience I have had as of yet in my life.

Instead of backpacking across Many people asked me why I would give Europe or hitchhiking coast-to-coast, up two years of my life for my church. however, Wynne and Simpson had very My answer was always that I gave two different journeys in mind. As members years to change my life.” of the Milton/Cumming congregation of “My mission was an extremely the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterlife-changing opportunity for me,” day Saints, both young men embraced Simpson said of his time in Argentina, their faith’s strong tradition of missionwhere he lived in Bahia Blanca, Mar del ary service and, shortly after graduatPlata, Viedma, Tandil and Santa Rosa, ing, headed off for two-year stints in among other locations. “I was able to distant countries. learn so much as I dedicated these two Wynne, who just turned 21, was years to blessing the lives of others.” sent to Poland while Simpson, 20, Neither mission, however, was traveled to Argentina. Both served from without quite real and, often, trying February 2014 through February 2016, difficulties. both are planning to begin their college “I learned how to press forward through adversity and how to gain strength in hard times,” Wynne said, citing “constant rejection” as one of the biggest challenges he faced. “We would talk to hundreds of people a day. And few, if any, would respond positively.

I think the ratio was 300 to 1. In my mission there were always missionaries talking with therapists about depression.”

Wynne said it was also discouraging to make headway in working with individuals, only to be undermined by their families. “For example, someone would meet with us and talk with us. They would be reading the Book of Mormon and loving it.

Then their parents would call us and yell at us. Or their spouse would give us the Book of Mormon back.

And yell at us.”

“A lot of the time it was hard work with a lot of walking and getting doors Tyler Simpson, right, spent two years serving his slammed in your face by church in a variety of locations in Argentina. He is people who didn’t want pictured with a friend from Brazil, Elder Eufrasio.

After graduating from Cambridge High School, Hunter Wynne headed to Poland to serve as a missionary for two years. anything to do with religion,” Simpson recalled. “It was just tough sometimes being rejected by people all day when you are really just trying to help others and help them receive the blessings that God has made available for us.”

In addition, there were everyday issues complicating life, notably language struggles. Wynne called the Polish language very complex, though he enjoyed learning it and hopes to use it in the future. After much practice and “messing up talking to people” the first couple of months, Simpson said was able to master Spanish, though other issues would pose different dilemmas.

“I was in an area where it was pretty dangerous,” Simpson said, explaining men tried to steal his jacket three times in three weeks. The final attempt was made by a would-be thief with a knife.

Fittingly, the world of God saved him — literally. “We hit the knife out of his hand with the Bible and we ran away,” Simpson said. For the most part, however, both Wynne and Simpson were effusive when discussing how much they enjoyed their years of service.

“One of my best experiences was watching a young man change his life over the course of a few months,” Wynne said. “He quit smoking and drinking. He started attending church.

He read the scriptures every day. He learned how to use prayer to give him strength when he was working and studying.”

Simpson said all the obstacles were well worth it to find “those who were needing us in just the right moment. I was blessed with a few of those experiences in my mission, that somebody was going through a tough time in their life and they were waiting and praying for something to bring them up again or some kind of evidence that God even

exists and that’s right when we found them. It’s an amazing feeling.”

In addition to the spiritual fulfillment both men received, there were also new, everyday experiences that made them grateful for the conveniences back home.

Culinarily, for instance, both were presented with options they had yet to encounter in North Fulton.

“I remember a very interesting dish polish people eat at Christmas. It is called sledz. It is pickled herring. Not super tasty. However, I ate it,” Wynne said, noting he did become a big fan of Polish kebabs. “You can buy them from street vendors and little stores. They are delicious. Meat, veggies, and some really good sauce.” Firsts for Simpson included eating armadillo and horse as well as cow heart and intestines.

“This time in Argentina made me so much more thankful for all the things I have and that we have in our country,” Simpson said. “We really are so blessed and some people don›t even realize it and take it all for granted.

“My mission has changed my life for the better,” Simpson continued. “I now understand what is truly important in life and I know more importantly that God is real and that He is always there watching over every single one of us no matter where we are. I will always be grateful for this life-changing experience.”

Wynne was equally emphatic that his missionary work was a true blessing.

“My mission was definitely a growing experience for me,” he said. “I learned how to overcome trials and how to rely on God in my weakness. I loved every day of it. Even when I was angry, sad or just tired. Looking back, I lived it. I loved it.”

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YMCA hosts inspires kids to stay healthy this summer ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Summer is the time for kids to get up, get out and grow. But for some kids, exposure to activities that stimulate the body and mind ends with the school year. On April 30, the Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA will celebrate Healthy Kids Day, a national initiative to improve the health and well-being of children, to inspire families to get in a routine of exercising their bodies and minds. Activities throughout the day will be from 11am – 2pm inside the gymnasium where children will be encouraged to move, learn and motive

families to create a healthier home environment.

YMCA Healthy Kids Day encourages families to “put more in, get more kid out” during a free, fun-filled day that includes interactive games, engaging and creative family activities, and health giveaways to encourage children and families to adopt behaviors that support a healthier lifestyle. Through YMCA Healthy Kids Day, YMCAs help families play more, embrace nutritious food choices and build stronger connections within the family and with others.

Gala performance showcases dance as art ROSWELL, Ga. — A Roswell student dance company, Atlanta Rising Talent, is presenting their seventh annual concert. The evening length Gala is April 15 and 16 at 7 p.m., at Blessed Trinity High School.

The ART company consists of over 50 students from Atlanta Dance Central, ranging from ages 5-18. The students are divided into five separate levels of study throughout the week, but also attend rehearsals together.

The dances range in style and will include ballet, hip-hop, contemporary,

tap and jazz dance.

The dancers began rehearsing last August in preparation for this show, and have been performing around Atlanta throughout the season.

“I am proud of the dedication and artistry each of the students brings to their performance. Seven years later, they’re still raising the bar!” said ART’s director, Charlotte Foster Williamson.

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Big Brother of the Year Kamal Shakir celebrates as his Little Brother Stephon is named Homecoming King.

Kamal Shakir named Big Brother of the year ROSWELL, Ga. — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta celebrates local volunteer and Big Brother Kamal Shakir, who has made a significant difference in the life of his Little Brother Stephon. Big Brother Kamal Shakir and Little Brother Stephon where matched in 2010. Although Stephon was quiet at first, he quickly learned that Kamal, who spoke with such confidence and authority, actually had a lot in common with Stephon. They both grew up without a father figure, without means, and with a desire to be successful. From then on the path to a great friendship was paved.

Kamal decided to volunteer with BBBSMA after an accident nearly cost him his life. Surviving the accident made him feel that his life had a greater purpose. Kamal imagined being matched with a tough, disrespectful Little, but instead he was paired with Stephon who was well-mannered, polite and respectful – and the connection was there immediately. “I had no idea where this relationship would lead.

Over the past six years, Stephon has become far more than a Little Brother,” Kamal explained, “He’s a son, brother and more importantly one of my best friends.”

The friendship is fueled by mutual interests in music, sports, making people laugh, and commitment to faith.

And through BBBSMA, the two have been able to attend sporting events, concerts and educational workshops that provide an even stronger basis for the match.

In Stephon’s essay that nominated Kamal to become Big Brother of the Year, he emphasizes the impact Kamal has had on his life as a role model.

“While going through high school, I was given a glimpse of what I wanted my life to be like by observing Kamal’s life,” Stephon wrote, “The constant support he has given me – by coming to all of my home games in both football and lacrosse, attending honor events, and showing up to events that my mother couldn’t attend - has really impacted my life in the best way.”

Kamal on the other side has enjoyed seeing Stephon grow into a responsible, young man. “I am so proud of Stephon.

My shy, ‘athletically challenged’ Little Brother has become Homecoming King and a Varsity letterman along with being an honor roll student,” Kamal said, “He’s truly become a member of my family.” Kamal is also proud that Stephon has been accepted to Clark University and is up for a scholarship from Brandis University.

Because of his extraordinary commitment, BBBSMA is thrilled to name Kamal Shakir 2016 Big Brother of the Year.

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New principals named for area schools NORTH FULTON, Ga. — New principals were recently named to fill leadership vacancies at three North Fulton schools. All three will be in place by mid-April at Alpharetta, Shakerag and Summit Hill elementary schools.

Ediz Eribac, a 7th grade student at Elkins Pointe, readies for the 2016 All-State Band Concert with Todd Wilson, Elkins Pointe band director, in Athens.

Elkins Pointe MS 7-th Grader Makes First Chair All-state Band ROSWELL, Ga. — Ediz Eribac, an Elkins Pointe Middle School 7th grader, was accepted into the Georgia Music Educators Association 2016 All-State Band, earning a spot as the First Chair French Hornist, traditionally reserved for the section’s top musician. Ediz is the first student from Elkins Middle School to ever earn this honor.

Ediz traveled to Athens to prepare music with the All-State Band for a concert performance on March 5 in the Classic Center.

The selection process for All-State Band consisted of two auditions that started with thousands of 7th and 8th grade Band students from across the state. Out of that thousand, only 16 French horn players were selected to participate.

Todd Wilson, the Elkins Pointe Middle School Band director describes this as the equivalent of being drafted by the NFL in the world of music.

Ediz gives a lot of credit to Wilson and Richard Williams, Ediz’s private instructor, for being very encouraging and supportive. Ediz says, “Even when Mr.Wilson is mad at our class, he still acts very understanding and encouraging to help us become better musicians.

If a student needs to be helped with any issue, he is always there to fix it to help us reach our full potential. He is funny, hardworking, and generous, and

this helps encourage each of his classes to do better while playing. Band has never been boring because of Mr.Wilson’s great teaching techniques and attitude while conducting his classes. The one day Mr.Wilson put me in charge, I realized how out of control things can get when Mr.Wilson isn’t there. He is generous with the time he puts in to helping anyone in need of it, as well as the amount of hard work he puts in to help each and every one of his classes.

He is the one teacher I won’t ever forget because of all of these reasons and many more.”

Ediz has earned a Principal French Horn with the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra’s Philharmonia, which consists of High School level musicians. At the audition for GYSO, the judges had to call in the parents to make sure he was in fact 12 and that he only played the horn for less than a year.

They described him as “Freakishly good!” and made a point of letting the parents know that he needed all the support they could offer to support his “gift”.

Ediz’s goal is to soon join the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra and eventually, perform at Carnegie Hall before he graduates High School. In the meantime, he has been saving every penny towards buying his own French Horn.

Coretta Stewart, Alpharetta Elementary School Formerly an assistant principal at Stonewall Tell Elementary School in south Fulton, Coretta Stewart has worked in Fulton County Schools for nearly 20 years, six of which have been in school leadership and management.

She succeeds Adam Maroney, who was selected to open the new Ga. 9 elementary school in Roswell this August.

Stewart attended Georgia College and State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. She also holds a master’s degree in educational administration and supervision from Cambridge College, and a specialist degree in educational leadership from Central Michigan University.

Christine Lemerond, Shakerag Elementary School Christine Lemerond is the new principal at Shakerag Elementary School in Johns Creek, succeeding former principal Martin Neuhaus, who is now principal of Barnwell Elementary School.

Lemerond has spent the past eight

years at Wilson Creek Elementary School, first as a curriculum support teacher and, most recently, as its assistant principal. Before that she taught at Abbotts Hill Elementary School.

Lemerond received a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Georgia State University and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Kennesaw State University.

She also attended the University of West Georgia, where she earned an educational specialist’s degree in educational leadership.

LaToya Gray, Summit Hill Elementary School LaToya Gray has been selected as principal for Summit Hill Elementary School, replacing longtime principal Nancy Murphy, who retired earlier this year after nine years at the school.

Gray began her career in elementary education as a speech and language pathologist in Cherokee County Schools, where she also worked in the high school setting. In 2013, she joined Fulton County Schools as an assistant principal at Cambridge High School.

Gray earned both a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in speech and language pathology from the University of West Georgia. She also earned an educational specialist’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Piedmont College.

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Alpharetta High School Black and Silver Gala ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta High School Foundation is presents and invites all community members to attend the annual Black and Silver Celebration May 7. As a hallmark social event, this marks the sixth year of this gala, which annually attended by community leaders, local civic leaders and residents.

The Gala will be held at the newly renovated Golf Club of Georgia Banquet Hall on Saturday, May 7. The doors open at 7pm. There will be a casino with a Monte Carlo theme, delicious Italian buffet, drinks, music and

Rose: Edward Spurka, back-center, principal of Cambridge High School, receives recognition as the Northwest Learning Community Principal of the Year.

Principal of the Year MILTON, Ga. — Fulton County Schools has named Edward Spurka, principal of Cambridge High School, the Northwest Learning Community Principal of the Year. The Northwest Learning Community includes Alpharetta, Roswell and Milton.

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Continued from Page 13 time in Fulton County during the selection process, meeting with the school board members and touring the community.

“Clearly the Fulton Schools’ leadership was aware of the importance of me gaining familiarity with cultural attributes of the area from a professional and personal perspective,” said Rose.

dancing. There will be a live and silent auction with items including parking spaces at AHS, graduation seats, memorabilia and vacation home weeks.

Proceeds from this year’s Black and Silver will go towards education and mentoring programs to increase graduation rates. The Foundation also has active projects continuing in upgrading the AHS Theater .

For more information and tickets, go to www.alpharettahighschoolfoundation.com. Tickets are available at a discounted price of $50 before April 12 and $55 after that date.

Following the announcement of Rose’s selection as the sole finalist, he returned to Fulton County where he met with system cabinet members, community leaders and principals.

Rose holds a doctorate in educational leadership and a master’s degree in teacher education from Lewis & Clark College in Oregon and a bachelor’s degree in education from California State University, Long Beach.

Prior to joining Beaverton, he was superintendent of the Canby (Oregon) School District for three years.

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ONLINE AUCTION BY CITY OF ALPHARETTA The City of Alpharetta, in conjunction with GovDeals, will conduct a CONTINUOUS online auction to sell surplus material, equipment, and vehicles. To view the surplus items or to place a bid, please visit www.govdeals.com.

All sales will be final to the highest bidder and sold as is, where is, with no warranty expressed or implied. The City of Alpharetta and GovDeals reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and the right to waive formalities.

Once the items are sold, the coordination of and actual removal of the items must be completed by the selected party.

For further information, visit www.govdeals.com or contact Joshua Amusa with the City of Alpharetta, Department of Finance at (678) 297-6095 or jamusa@alpharetta.ga.us.

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FOR STREET SWEEPING ITB #16-014 The City of Alpharetta is accepting bids for City STREET SWEEPING; including, but not limited to, the removal and disposal of built up debris in the roadway and along curb lines. The sweeping contract will be for sweeping services along designated routes within the City of Alpharetta.

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The Fulton County Board of Commissioners voted to donate the building and acreage to the city as a way of thanking the city for donating the land within its city center for the new Alpharetta Library in 2013.

Arrests: Continued from Page 2 Mountain, Tennessee, was arrested March 17 on Westside Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Douglas Lane Serillo, 60, of Breckenridge Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested March 17 on Westside Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Hannah Lane Walters, 23, of Rome, was arrested March 16 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Raja Gopal Reddy Pallaki, 39, of Legacy Oaks Circle, Roswell, was arrested March 24 on Haynes Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Deborah Kinney Jones, 62, of Duluth, was arrested March 15 on Parsons Road in Johns Creek for DUI, failure to maintain lane, duty upon striking a fixed object, driving on the wrong side of the roadway, and driving an unsafe vehicle. ►► Brandon Lane Little, 30, of Piney Ridge Walk, Johns Creek, was arrested March 15 on Alvin Road in Johns Creek for DUI.

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At least one public meeting is planned by the city in mid-April, but details are incomplete.

The City also plans to work with other groups along with Arts Alpharetta to ensure the center meets the community’s needs. Those groups include the Alpha Arts Guild, Alpharetta City Band, performance groups, local art businesses, local schools, senior citizen groups and the special needs community. ►► Rashad Karreem Williams, 29, of

East Point, was arrested Jan. 30 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Sydney Domanque Williams, 24, of Atlanta, was arrested Jan. 30 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Karl Huggins, 24, of Summit Crossing Way, Cumming, was arrested March 17 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related items. ►► Mikail I. Jefferson, 24, of Lawrenceville, was arrested March 15 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, suspended license and expired tag. ►► Judy Lynn Francisco, 41, of Atlanta, was arrested March 15 on Rock Mill Road in Alpharetta for possession of a scheduled I controlled substance. ►► Charles Wells, 25, of McComb, Mississippi, was arrested March 21 on North Point Drive in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Lucy Rayberg, 29, of Cotton Court, Johns Creek, was arrested March 20 on Cotton Court in Johns Creek for possession of marijuana. ►► Darius Edward Bass, 26, of Executive Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested March 22 on Birmingham Highway in Milton for possession of marijuana and brake light violation.

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-16-AB-14

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-16-AB-15

PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers April 14, 2016 2:00 P.M.

PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers April 14, 2016 2:00 P.M. PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Liquor, Beer & Wine, Sunday Sales

PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Liquor, Beer & Wine, Sunday Sales

APPLICANT Hubbell and Hudson Management, LLC d/b/a Black Walnut CafĂŠ 5805 Windward Parkway Alpharetta, Ga. 30022 Owner Hubbell and Hudson Management, LLC Registered Agent Michael Hakim Hilliard

APPLICANT 3 South Main St., LLC d/b/a Butcher And Brew 3 South Main St. Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 Owner 3 South Main St., LLC Registered Agent Scott Florence

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following item will be heard at a public hearing held 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. PH-16-06 Haynes Bridge Road Remnant Right of Way Abandonment (City Council Only) Consideration of abandonment of a portion of the Haynes Bridge Road Right of Way. The portion of Haynes Bridge Road is located within Land Lot 1268, 2nd District, 2nd Section and Land Lot 748 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia b. PH-16-07 Marietta Street Remnant Right of Way Abandonment (City Council Only) Consideration of abandonment of a portion of the Marietta Street Right of Way. The portion of Marietta 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.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR ON-CALL STORM STRUCTURE MAINTENANCE AND DRAINAGE REPAIRS RFP #16-109 The City of Alpharetta is requesting proposals from qualified firms for ON-CALL STORM STRUCTURE MAINTENANCE & DRAINAGE REPAIRS including, but not limited to, demolition and replacement of structure tops and throats, demolition and replacement of curb and gutter, demolition and replacement of sidewalk, grouting of manholes, performance of general maintenance to existing structures, removal and restoration of landscaping, and performance of other work related to drainage improvements. The work is at various locations throughout the City of Alpharetta, Georgia.

The RFP will be available online Thursday, April 7, 2016, at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta. Interested parties are required to log in to review the RFP documents.

Proposals are due Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 10:00 AM at City of Alpharetta, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009.

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

ADVERTISEMENT FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATION CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR ON-CALL PIPE LINING SERVICES RFQ #16-1007 The City of Alpharetta is requesting statements of qualification for On-Call Pipe Lining Services from qualified contractors with experience in work, which includes, but is not limited to, lining storm drain pipe using the CIPP, spincast or sliplining method, traffic control, TV inspection and cleaning of pipe, structure rehabilitation and/or replacement, rip-rap placement, erosion control measures, landscaping and permanent grassing, and road and driveway restoration. The work is in various locations within the City of Alpharetta, Georgia.

The RFQ will be available online Thursday, April 7, 2016, at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta. Interested parties are required to log in to review the RFQ documents.

Statements of Qualifications will be due Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 2:00 PM at City of Alpharetta, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009.

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

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 The man then threw the stolen cell phone toward the northbound lanes and stated, “You got what you deserved.” The victim was able to snap a few photos of the white van before the phone was taken from him. Police were able to access these photos and identify the owner of the van from the license plate. The investigation is ongoing.

Sleepy driver arrested for outstanding warrant JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police pulled over an erratic driver March 24, only to find an active warrant out for his arrest.

Around 8 a.m. March 24, Johns Creek police observed a car drifting across multiple lanes, jerking toward oncoming traffic and almost striking the concrete curb. When the driver stopped at a red light, he appeared to be slumped over asleep. He sat at the light for an “unusual amount of time.”

Police pulled over the man, identified as Perry Willoughby, 30, who said he was heading home after dropping off a friend at work. He went on to say that he had been working late the previous night and had been attempting to put on sunglasses when he had been driving erratically.

A license check showed that Willoughby had an active warrant out from Duluth for failure to appear in a shoplifting case. Additionally, the license had two active suspensions for serious commercial violations and a DUI. Willoughby was arrested and cited with failure to maintain lane and driving with a suspended license.

Speeding car swerves by pedestrians MILTON, Ga. — A man was taken into police custody March 29 after driving

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dangerously in a heavily commercial area. While patrolling Windward Parkway, police observed a black Sentra swerving from the right turn lane and cutting off multiple vehicles waiting for the light to turn green. Farther ahead, the car once again passed another vehicle by darting into the wrong side of the road. Police clocked the driver at 67 mph in a 45 mph zone.

The area was largely commercial with several neighborhoods nearby.

Police noted multiple pedestrians in the area when they finally managed to stop the speeding vehicle.

The driver, M. Shaikh Hamid, 18, said he was driving recklessly because he wanted to get home as quickly as possible. He stated that his car was malfunctioning and he wanted to avoid traffic.

Hamid was given multiple citations, including reckless driving, following too closely, passing in a no-pass zone, failure to maintain lane and failure to obey a traffic-control device.

Police stop yields felon with stolen gun ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta police investigation of a damaged rental car led to the arrest of a convicted felon March 26 when he was found in possession of a stolen firearm.

Police were patrolling near a local gas station when they noticed a heavily damaged vehicle pull into the lot.

The entire rear bumper was missing and parts of the passenger side were pushed in at an angle. A license plate check revealed the car was a rental.

The three occupants of the vehicle said the car had been struck by an unknown vehicle at a hotel parking lot, but they didn’t file a police report or notify the rental service. Instead, they drove to the gas station for snacks.

They further explained that they were from Mississippi and were visiting family.

Hotel management was unaware of any accident. A woman passenger said she was the renter of the car and that her boyfriend was the driver. The rental service, once contacted, said she was approved to have the vehicle.

Police found a handgun in the front passenger seat loaded with 17 bullets.

The gun turned out to be reported stolen in Mississippi. One passenger, Nicholson Daniel, 32, said the gun was his and that he was a convicted felon. A check confirmed that he had been previously arrested on felony drug charges with intent to distribute in 2006. Daniel stated that he knew he wasn’t allowed to possess firearms.

Daniel was placed under arrest for possession of stolen property and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Fundraiser brings art to Alpharetta ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Arts Alpharetta group had its first fundraiser March 27 at VINO 100. A crowd of close to 100 people came out to support the initiatives surrounding Alpharetta’s planned arts center on Mayfield Road. There were raffles for art and a wine tasting to go with music and conversation about the arts.

More events are planned for this spring and summer.

To get involved or more info and pictures from the event, go to ArtsAlpharetta.org.

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David Mott, left, kicks off first Arts Alpharetta fundraiser at VINO 100.

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