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TSPLOST deadlines Cities scramble to list projects ►►PAGE 4

Roswell Azalea Festival’s leading lady HATCHER HURD/HERALD

Sandy Buhler knows everybody and has boundless energy. So when she suggested a Roswell Azalea Festival full of citywide events, everyone agreed — as long as she would take charge of it. She did and the festival is back for a second, more colorful, year. See the story, Page 26.

Roswell City Green Master plan approved ►►PAGE 6

Zoning decision

Small-lot restrictions advance ►►PAGE 10

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Northern Ridge District welcomes 13 ►►PAGE 34

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MILTON, Ga. — A woman found fraudulent charges March 28 on her husband’s joint account totaling close to $16,000 in several states across the country. While filing her taxes, the woman began finding charges in seven states, from Maryland to Utah. The charges were on her husband’s card but linked to their joint bank account.

He knew nothing about the activity.

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DUI arrests ►► David Ray Britt, 46, of Hembree

Road, Roswell, was arrested April 3 on South Main Street in Alpharetta for DUI and following too close. ►► Eric Josue Calderon Perez, 33, of Lawrenceville, was arrested April 2 on Webb Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and speeding. ►► Anthony Carlisle Lyddane, 58, of Bethesda, Maryland, was arrested March 30 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and no headlights. ►► Fritz Andrew Wolter, 47, of Bridgemor Drive, Johns Creek, was arrested March 29 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and driving on the wrong side of the roadway. ►► Patrick Irambona, 28, of Covington,

PUBLIC SAFETY the card number was taken during a 2015 information leak at a local retail store. She said her husband had been shopping at that store during the time span when the customer information was compromised. Their bank had closed the account March 2015 in response to the security compromise, but no fraudulent charges had been found at that time. The investigation is ongoing.

Wanted person in speeding car ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A wanted man was found by Alpharetta police March 27 after pulling over a car going nearly 20 mph above the speed limit off Ga. 400. Police stopped the car that had been going 83 mph in a 65 mph zone.

When approaching the vehicle, police detected the odor of marijuana. There

was arrested March 29 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Carlos J. Rodriguez, 30, of Parkview Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested March 28 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane, duty upon striking a fixed object, and driving on the wrong side of the roadway. ►► Robert Turner Catledge, 27, of Tullgean Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested March 30 on Tullgean Drive in Alpharetta for DUI, open container and furnishing alcohol to an underage person. ►► Yirgalem E. Tekle, 39, of Doraville, was arrested March 21 on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, reckless driving, following too close and suspended license. ►► Julie Siharath, 22, of Duluth, was arrested March 27 on Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, possession of marijuana and speeding. ►► Nicole V. Dowling, 36, of Abingdon Place, Cumming, was arrested March 26 on Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI and failure to maintain

were four occupants. While searching the car, a scan came back positive for one of the passengers, Joshua Sterling, 19. Sterling was wanted in Austell for a probation violation. He was arrested.

Trace amounts of marijuana were found on the floorboard in a plastic grinder. The driver said they had smoked inside the car a few days earlier. The driver was cited for speeding, no proof of insurance and an expired tag.

Credit card takes $1,200 hit JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman notified police March 24 of multiple fraudulent charges on her credit card in several different locations across Georgia totaling $1,200.

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DRUG arrests ►► Nicolous Jenkins, 28, of Braselton,

was arrested April 2 on Westside Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of methamphetamines. ►► Terente Mykel Walker, 24, of Decatur, was arrested March 28 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and possession of cocaine. ►► Marcello Perkins, 24, of Jefferson Way, Alpharetta, was arrested March 29 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine, possession of drug-related items, suspended license and taillight violation. ►► Carla Marie Watson, 23, of Lawrenceville was arrested March 23 on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek for possession of marijuana, expired registration and brake-light violation. ►► Franklyn Osaretin Isibor, 27, of Edenbrooke Way, Roswell, was arrested March 23 on McGinnis Ferry Road in Johns Creek for possession of marijuana.

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By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Fulton County cities are scrambling to compile a list of transportation projects voters may decide this November whether to fund with a .75-cent added sales tax.

In a meeting between Fulton County mayors earlier this month, the cities decided to have local public works departments draw up lists for city council approval. Johns Creek city leaders reviewed their list this week, and other city councils plan to hear presentations within the next three weeks.

At stake is from $500-$600 million in transportation dollars the county’s 14 cities – excluding Atlanta – expect will be generated to pay for road projects over the five-year term of the sales tax. Special legislation allowed Atlanta to consider its own transportation sales tax, which would likely include some allocation for MARTA. City leaders say the process is complicated because, in order to win widespread support among voters, projects

must satisfy local and regional needs.

Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle said one project he’s considering isn’t even within his city’s borders. Widening southbound Ga. 400 in Roswell, for example, would relieve a major bottleneck affecting Alpharetta motorists every day, he said.

Alpharetta is scheduled to hear from its public works staff on possible projects at its April 18 meeting.

Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker said his city has been drawing up a list in anticipation of the TSPLOST since last year. Although the process is moving quickly now, he said residents will be given plenty of opportunities to weigh in.

“Nothing will happen without their approval,” Bodker said.

Sandy Springs says it is working on its proposed project list and expects to have it ready for public airing in May. In Roswell, the proposed list will probably be discussed at the next Transportation Committee meeting later this month, then go to the City Council for consideration.

TSPLOST timeline May 30 – Fulton County cities, with the exception of Atlanta, must submit project lists to Fulton County, which is coordinating the effort.

June 15 – Fulton County prepares and sends back to the cities an aggregate list of county transportation projects to be funded by the .75-cent sales tax during its five-year run.

June 30 – Cities return to Fulton County a final list of projects approved by each of the city councils. The county then submits the project list to the election superintendent for placement on the Nov. 8 ballot.

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Roswell moves forward with City Green project

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell has taken another step with plans for its proposed $14 million City Green near City Hall, although it hasn’t locked down yet how to pay for it.

The City Council voted 4-2 March 28 to approve a City Green master plan and approved by the same vote a $555,000 contract with JB+A for design and engineering for the project’s first phase.

The first phase, with estimated construction costs of $5 million, will include a central green with a shade element, a water feature in front of City Hall, relocation of the city’s war memorials with surrounding gardens, a promenade extending to a parking lot and to the Cultural Arts Center bridge, an open pavilion with bathrooms and an ADA-accessible walkway tying in to existing paths at Ga. 9.

Design work is expected to take up to 10 months.

“If you want the city to grow, you need to create a vision,” Mayor Jere Wood said. “This is a vision for the city of Roswell.”

Wood said he doesn’t favor the

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entire plan, and some things can be eliminated to cut costs, but he wants to see it move forward so the details can be worked out.

“We built a beautiful building that didn’t face the city,” Wood said. “This is reconnecting City Hall to the city.”

If Wood had mixed feeling about the project, the two council members voting against the project were less torn.

Councilman Kent Igleheart said he couldn’t see pouring millions in tax dollars into a project that has questionable benefits.

Councilman Marcelo Zapata put his objections in stronger language, calling it irresponsible for the city to commit to a plan most voters do not support.

“We definitely have to do something, but unfortunately, this project has been presented as one option only,” he said, adding that transportation problems deserve more attention than a city gathering area.

Zapata also said the city was obligating itself to spending upwards of $150,000 a year to maintain an area that should consist of far fewer amenities.

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Road to TSPLOST success worth the journey Talk about a long road.

For more than a year, the 14 mayors of Fulton County met monthly and tried to figure out the best way to solve our transportation headaches. To say JOHN EAVES the discussions Fulton County Chairman were lively is an understatement. But here we are today – from Chattahoochee Hills to Atlanta to Milton – driving forward together to convince voters to approve a Transpor-

tation Special Local Option Sales Tax in November. We’re asking for three-quarters of a penny. If you stop and think, it’s a small investment that will generate a huge payoff. It’s estimated the tax will bring in some $600 million dollars for much-needed transportation improvements over the next five years.

Be assured that Fulton County is shaping its blueprint for the future. For the next five years, our top priority is to tackle roads, bridges and infrastructure that are in desperate need of repair.

That’s what we need to do right now.

What’s important to note is that every municipality chooses its own

projects. South Fulton needs more bus lanes? Alpharetta wants to improve an intersection? Union City plans to fix pot holes?

Leaders in each jurisdiction can simply add it to their project wish list, ensuring the improvements will directly benefit people where they live, work and play every day.

And while the county’s immediate focus is on infrastructure, we are still embracing MARTA and the role transit can play in the years ahead.

Next year, a quarter of a penny will likely go to MARTA [from Atlanta] and, after five years, it would go up to a half

a cent. This gives everyone a chance to study the impact of transit from heavy rail to managed bus lanes.

We can move forward in the short term with an eye to the future. Collaboration will put us all in the driver’s seat and spur necessary growth and development to take metro Atlanta to the next level.

The next few months are crucial. We need to reach out to voters – to educate, inform and answer their questions – so they’ll know the money they’re being asked to invest will be well spent.

Our journey down the long road is far from over.

Iconic old Milton cabin needs preservation Most Alpharetta residents today have no idea what the old Milton High School cabin is, no idea where it is or any idea why it should be preserved.

And all of these are good reasons to HATCHER HURD do just that – preExecutive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com serve the old cabin.

We should know this cabin, its story and its place in the history of this place.

For this old cabin, built by Future Farmers of America members at Milton High School from 1933 to 1936, is a direct link to life as it once was in old Milton County – even though Milton County was gone by the time the cabin was finished.

North Fulton in 1936 was a far cry from the fancy shopping malls and plush homes in well-manicured subdivisions that were once farmland. Where tall office buildings that hum with computers now stand there were once old-growth forests.

In 2010, I had the opportunity to meet with some of the surviving students who build that old cabin. Two local historians, Connie Mashburn and Norm Broadwell, set it up for me.

They introduced me to George Jones, John M. Dorris Sr. and Edwin Chester, who were FFA members at the old Milton High School. Each of them put in their hours after school or on weekends to build the cabin.

The Alpharetta they knew then was a different world. Milton High School was 9 years old and students from Roswell also attended. Roswell had been a part of Cobb County but that changed when old Milton County sank beneath the sands of time.

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The old Milton High School cabin is a link to all of North Fulton’s history. Few could find it now, but at one time there was no one who could not.

In 1932, Milton County was out of cash. The Great Depression left folks with mostly subsistence farming.

Fulton County was prevailed upon to annex Milton in the north and old Campbell County in the south to get services to them.

Roswell, being in Cobb, was annexed out of Cobb to give old Milton contiguity to Fulton.

Most of the 6,730 residents (according to the 1930 census) made their living from farming. FFA was an organization that did a lot to teach young boys what they would be doing the rest of their lives.

But getting back to Jones, Dorris and Chester, they told me the Milton cabin got its start from MHS agriculture teacher Bill Elkins, who also was the faculty adviser for the FFA club.

“Mr. Elkins won a $75 forestry award,” said Jones. “So he used that money to get the cabin started. He wanted us boys to get some hands-on experience and then have a place to meet.”

Word soon spread that these boys

were building a cabin, and before it started some of the local men dropped off wood they had cut. Others supplied some technical skill. Carl Cobb, they recalled, did the masonry for the fireplace.

But most of the work was done by these teenagers. For Chester, it became a profession. He was a carpenter and builder. People can still point out some of the older homes around that he worked on.

The boys spent time during Ag class working on the cabin, and they would put in hours after school and on Saturdays. Some spent part of the summer working on it.

But this was at the height of the Great Depression and times were hardest in rural communities where there just was no hard cash. Dorris told me about working in one of Franklin Roosevelt’s programs in the National Recovery Act called the National Youth Administration.

“We would get paid 10 cents an hour to clean up the schoolyard,” Dorris said. “Yeah, it was hard to come by any cash when you were a youngster in those days. And I don’t remember working any summers. My daddy wouldn’t have liked me off the farm then.”

The town had fundraisers for the cabin. One year, they invited all the politicians up to speak – and here’s a twist – asked the politicians to make donations to the cabin for the honor of speaking. Box dinners that mothers prepared were raffled off.

It was a real coup for the whole city when they enticed the famous black church choir from Big Bethel AME Church in Atlanta to come perform “Heaven Bound,” an already famous gospel-backed morality play first performed in 1930.

The Milton cabin was finished in

1936, and it quickly became something more than a place for the FFA to meet after school or at night. It is hard to imagine, but that log cabin was one of the biggest public buildings in Alpharetta, outside of the courthouse and local churches.

It quickly became a place where people could meet and socialize. There would be bands playing in it on weekends.

“In 1937, that is where we had our junior-senior dance,” Dorris recalled.

“One year all the girls made their dresses from chicken-seed sacks. And all the boys had their shirts made from chicken-seed sacks.”

Today, the cabin is a mostly neglected part of the history not just of Alpharetta, but all of North Fulton.

Now a great new plan is afoot to make old Milton High School into a transformational high school for the 21st century. This old cabin, which has one foot in the 20th century and the other foot in the 19th, now has both feet in the grave. It would be a shame to just shove it over.

That cabin is a symbol of the grit folks displayed when times were truly hard here. It was built by that Greatest Generation who never complained.

They just endured.

But with this one little cabin, we have a link, a touchstone if you will, to our past. There are few physical reminders of the character and determination of the folks who lived here, and who ultimately paved the way for so many newcomers.

We should respect those few reminders we have of what was important to the people who were born here, raised their families here and died here.

We who have also come here to raise our families must remember this is our history, too.

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City leaders move forward with zoning restrictions

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – City officials Monday passed on first reading a proposal to add a new zoning law limiting construction of cottage courts and townhomes to “transitional zones” – tracts along major corridors and near commercially zoned areas – as well as the downtown district. The measure will face a second council vote April 25 before it becomes law.

Councilman Mike Palermo, who has led the drive for tighter zoning restrictions on small-lot residential development, initiated a special work session this week with the City Planning Commission to get its opinion of the proposal. Planners had earlier voted to defer the matter.

For weeks, the City Council has struggled with wording to define transitional zones. The latest definition, for example, identifies “major corridors” as Ga. 9 and Ga. 140 east of Ga. 9 because there exists some areas west of Ga. 9 with established neighborhoods.

On Monday, the City Council spent more than an hour discussing the ordinance.

With this change, rezoning for

smaller lots in general will not be available unless lots are built adjacent to a state highway or a transitional area near commercial zoning, which includes the downtown area.

Monday’s vote to approve the new zoning ordinance was 4-2, with council members Nancy Diamond and Marcelo Zapata opposed.

Diamond has opposed the zoning change at nearly every step, arguing that such sweeping changes should require more than three months of discussion. She also said tighter restrictions on small-lot developments would place existing dwellings out of reach for many young couples and retirees.

Zapata objected on the grounds that the ordinance was not clear enough and left established neighborhoods vulnerable to future high-density development.

Palermo said that while the new wording was broader than what he originally intended, the new ordinance would be legally sound and would be a positive step in what he has described as a key issue among Roswell’s electorate.

“I want to make sure we’re protecting all of our neighborhoods, and I’m very confident that doing something

Downtown Roswell would be one area open to small-lot development applications if a new ordinance is passed. like this is really increasing that protection,” Palermo said.

The push for tighter restrictions on small-lot development has been Palermo’s theme since he was elected last fall. Shortly after taking office in

January, Palermo succeeded in getting the City Council to place a 90-day moratorium on zoning applications for small-lot residential construction. That moratorium is scheduled to expire in the next few weeks.

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Alpharetta Rotarians help create new nonprofit Pledge $10K to Communities Against Addiction Group ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Drug abuse and overdoses have risen tremendously in the North Fulton area and have reached epidemic proportions. The Alpharetta Rotary Club members say that the time has come for this to be stopped.

And they have taken strategic steps to address the issue.

Alpharetta Rotary has created a non-profit group called Communities Against Addiction Group (CAAG). A key component of the group is to educate the public on the Georgia 911 Medical Amnesty Law “Good Samaritan Law” and Narcan, a quick-acting and life-saving agent that reverses opioid overdoses.

The Good Samaritan Law was signed by Gov. Nathan Deal in 2014 that grants immunity from prosecution to someone who seeks medical attention for themselves or someone else when involved in a drug overdose

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The Good Samaritan Law permits first responders to administer Narcan, an overdose stopping drug, immediately to an individual when on the scene of an overdose.

CAAG also wants to bring awareness that Narcan can save lives if used in a timely manner. CAAG employs a comprehensive strategy to address addiction. The group is partnering with seven segments of the community including, the school system, business community, faith community, justice system, mental health community, medical community and parents.

The Alpharetta Rotary Club has committed $10,000 to launch CAAG and has pledged an additional $10,000 over the next two years.

It will also seek additional community support to spread accurate information about the new law and to encourage people to help the victims of overdoses.

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GET’s ‘Yesterday and Today’ has the Beatles with heart Interactive concert delivers in a big way

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.colm ROSWELL, Ga. – I suppose there will always be Beatles tribute bands because I truly believe their music will have the same staying power of compositions by George and Ira Gershwin or Cole Porter.

Like the Gershwins and Porter, those mop tops captured more than just the sound of a generation.

They transformed what music can mean to all generations.

“Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience,” at Georgia Ensemble Theatre through April 24, is an amazing show because it understands the Beatles in a way most tribute bands don’t. Created and performed by three brothers — Billy, Matthew and Ryan McGuigan — “Yesterday and Today” showcases the intensely personal relationship the brothers have with the Fab Four’s music, and it’s one they happily share with the audience.

In turn, they ask audience members to share their own personal connections to the Beatles, as well.

What results is a dynamic concert that really delivers.

The McGuigan brothers literally grew up with the Beatles because their dad, an Air Force sergeant, was a fan as well as a musician. And as oldest brother Billy McGuigan shares, theirs was a family with not much expendable cash. So their dad would haul out

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Beatles music books and the boys learned to play some 220 Beatles tunes.

Sadly, their dad died at 42 of leukemia. Now, years later, his sons recreate those days singing together with a rip-roaring Beatles concert that covers the band through Ed Sullivan to Magical Mystery

Tour, Sgt. Pepper’s and beyond.

And, as they say, each concert reconnects them to the love they have for their father. Each of us has those same links to be found in Beatles songs. Don’t believe it? Just listen to “In My Life” again and see where it takes you and you alone. It does the same for all of us.

The concerts are always fresh for the McGuigans because they have audience members turn in song requests just before each show. Those requests become the playlist for the evening. Each song is introduced with the individual fan’s request and why that particular song was chosen.

These requests can be sentimental, funny, poignant and sometimes quite personal. In the aggregation, they make us all think about when we first heard those Beatles songs and what they made us feel. We realize how deeply entwined our memories are with those songs, from the adolescence exuberance of “Love Me Do” and “Can’t Buy Me Love” to the lyricism of “Penny Lane.” They give us the imagery of “Strawberry Fields” and the soulfulness of “Hey Jude.”

The brothers’ pulsating curtain-call rendition of “Get Back” is worth the price of a ticket.

And so it goes. As Billy McGuigan said, “The Beatles are the soundtrack for our lives.”

And once you’ve heard those songs again, you realize it’s true.

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Mount Pisgah grad delays college to launch company Connor Ford develops app he plans to market to schools

By HATCHER HURD Hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Eighteen-year-old Connor Ford, a 2015 graduate of Mount Pisgah Christian School, has decided to put off heading to college. You see and moms you’re going to love this - he wants to successfully launch a business first.

It’s not that he’s impatient to get into the business world, but when you have a marketable idea in the Innovation Age, it is wise to move quickly before someone else gets in ahead of you. Nevertheless, he plans to attend Georgia Tech in the fall.

Taking advantage of the Alpharetta Technology Commission’s 8,500-square-foot Innovation Center, Ford had the room and the guidance to design an app and get his company off the ground. He now has five employees, including himself.

Geri Chapple, ATC’s community manager, said Ford is a perfect example of how the Innovation Center works.

“Connor brings a great young vibe to the center,” Chapple said. “He has a lot of knowledge about the technology and tells you about the latest and greatest things folks are doing with it. We give him the space to find, connect and make things happen.”

She calls Ford an asset for the center because he keeps everyone he works with on their toes.

The app he designed, called the

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Connor Ford, barely a year out of high school, is ready to market an innovative app to schools that helps those schools track in real time just how deeply their students are involved in its activities. Schools can then mine that data to find what is working and therefore make them more effective.

Spirit App, allows school officials to spark students’ interest in school events by using the social media in which students are already conversant — Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram and Tumblr.

The app also acts as an interactive calendar, so school personnel can distribute event times and locations.

And if there is a change in plans — say the event is cancelled — just one click notifies everyone in a timely fashion.

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“Schools know studies have shown that if students are involved in activities outside the school, they do better inside the classroom, too,” Ford said.

“So it is important for schools to know and to measure how much the students are involved in activities.”

Ford’s Spirit App tells schools who and how many attended events – pep rallies, games, car washes, field days – through the GPS system in students’ phones. By appealing to teens’ naturally competitive spirit, students can amass points that schools can then reward while promoting spirit.

In the process, schools can check the pulse of student involvement on a regular basis using reams of hard data the app collects. That information, including all kinds of demographics, could be useful to schools —how many freshmen attended the pep rally and how many stayed for the game, for instance.

This information is gold for schools, for it not only boosts student participation, it also gives them valuable feedback on what is working and what is not.

The app also personalizes each message, which increases the likelihood of a response. However, messages only go out to students who signed up for the app. That avoids inbox overload, which could discourage students from using it.

The app does not provide information on how long students are at activities, nor does Ford want it to.

As he said, “We don’t want to be Big Brother keeping tabs on where the student goes. And it would drain phone batteries to even try.”

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Hilton Head planned it right Last week was spring break week and, for this Smith family, that means a week on Hilton Head Island.

I know, I know, tough life.

For me anyway, vacations are GEOFF SMITH Assurance Financial, a necessary time gsmith@lendtheway.com to stick my head above water and take a good look around. On Hilton Head Island, it was a fantastic view.

Hilton Head has been the vacation spot for our family since I was about 8 years old. It’s a beautiful island covered in live oaks, palm trees and pines. There’s hundreds of miles of shaded bike trails — I got in the car once the entire week.

The island is a good lesson in smartly planned development, and was one of the first of its kind in the U.S. The idea for what is today Sea Pines Plantation, the first planned community on the island, was conceived by Charles Fraser in 1956.

His idea was to develop a low-density development with controlled commercial components on timberland that was owned in part by his father. The 26-year-old loved the natural beauty that existed on the island and wanted others to enjoy it as much as he did.

So his plans left as much of the existing trees and landscape in tact as was possible. And development guidelines ensured that the houses and commercial buildings blended into the natural environment as much as was possible. It was a huge success and, over the years, communities along the Gulf and throughout the country have copied what Fraser did. So much so that Hilton Head over the last 10 years has had to step up its game. Commercial nodes throughout the island have much more to offer in the way of entertainment for both children and

adults.

One of our favorite things to do there is to go to the great oak tree in Harbor Town and let the boys listen to Gregg Russell play his set.

It’s a 90-minute show where he plays the catchiest beach tunes ever recorded, lets some lucky children sing weird songs, spends 30 minutes carefully teaching the children how to annoy their parents, and then ends with his trademark song, “Booger In The Sugar (No It’s Not).” This is his 40th year doing this routine and, as I watched him last week, he had the same passion I remember him having when I watched him as a child.

My two boys enjoyed it every bit as much as I did when I was young. On the ride home they tried every trick to annoy me that Russell had taught them, as I had done decades earlier.

And I played along and acted annoyed and assured them I would get Gregg Russell if it was the last thing I did, echoing my own father from long-ago days.

My wife, Brenda, and I love new things and exploring. But good, longstanding traditions are awesome.

Back here in Atlanta, there are a lot of great traditions and developments. There were many great people who did small things that led to the traditions and successes that exist in all our communities. In my neck of the woods, back in the 1970s, two great men — Bill Johnson and, later, Joe Glover — worked tirelessly to turn the Roswell Recreation and Parks Depart-

ment into one of the most admired in the country. Some people believe it was Roswell’s recreation and parks system that first turned people’s attention to North Fulton. And that led to Ga. 400, Country Club of the South, fiber optic cables and the success that is the golden corridor.

Whatever happened, I grew up in that parks system and enjoyed every minute of it. Today I get to coach my two boys on the same fields I played on when I was a child. I guess North Fulton was planned pretty well, too.

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Local woman runs successful cosplay business

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Cosplay, a contraction of the words “costume play,” can be seen in full glory at events like Dragon Con and movie premiers, where attendees often dress up like characters in movies, books or video games.

While cosplay is usually considered a pastime or hobby, 29-year-old Angela Santoro of Alpharetta is making a living out of it.

Santoro, who works as a preschool music teacher, tutor and bookseller in her spare time, demonstrated just how entertaining — and involved — the field of cosplay can be during the 2016 Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Business Expo.

“This year the business expo decided to have a theme, ‘The Force Is With Us,’ for the very first time, and asked members if they knew anyone with ‘Star Wars’ costumes that could either loan them out or would be available to wear them,” Santoro said. “My mother, Pam, relayed the message to me roughly two weeks before the expo, knowing that I and many of my friends cosplay multiple times a year for big events like Dragon Con, MomoCon, and (Anime Weekend Atlanta). In a fit of insanity, I volunteered myself and my good friend Stephanie Elder, of Elder Panda Cosplay, to make costumes for the event.”

The pair decided on three costumes, which they were able to successfully finish and “were a hit at the expo.” Typically when they make costumes, Santoro and Elder exhibit them at conventions among other cosplayers, as Santoro explained on her blog, thescribblerexperiment.com. Needless to say, their audience at the expo was a bit different than what they usually experience at, say, Dragon Con. “This wasn’t my first GNFCC Business Expo, but I think it was my favorite of all the years so far,” Santoro wrote on her blog. “I really enjoyed getting to talk to so many wonderful people about the costumes we worked so hard to finish. I even enjoyed promoting my own website. I’m really proud of what we managed to accomplish and it’s always a great feeling to get to show off my hard work.”

But it’s not easy making a living off her designs.

From left, Diana Johnson as Princess Leia (only costume not made by Angela Santoro or Stephanie Elder), Libby Grubb as Rey, Pam Santoro as Mon Mothma, and Hans Meier as Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Eighteen months ago, Santoro set aside her love of cosplay creations to focus on graduate school as well as other time-consuming events, including a car wreck.

“Fast forward, a year and a half and here I am determined to build up the thing I never should have abandoned in the first place,” Santoro said. “I see other people working hard and doing the things I want to be doing, and I ask myself ‘Why can’t I do that?’ I’ve come to this horrible realization that you can say you’re going to do something a million times, but that doesn’t actually mean you’re going to do it.”

She found inspiration from, among other sources,

her own self-proclaimed stubbornness.

“I am sitting here today with a blog that’s getting slightly better every week,” Santoro said, “a 50,000word manuscript in process, my artwork for sale online and through a store, and at least a few people more interested in what I have to say every week.”

And because of her passion, and despite minor setbacks like sewing her finger, she keeps on going.

“Cosplay gives me an artistic outlet,” Santoro said, “but it also makes me stretch my critical thinking skills and, as with the sewing my finger incident, it actually makes me a braver human being.”

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Opened: Jan. 13, 2016 Address: 63 Sweetberry Court, Alpharetta GA, 30005 Phone: 404-425-6494 Website: www.appliancerepairquality. com

Business name: Wild Oats & Billy Goats Owner: Weatherly Munroe About: Wild Oats & Billy Goats is a handcrafted gallery supporting local and regional artists and featuring paintings, pottery, jewelry, ceramics, blown glass, turned wood, lighting, furniture, yard art, candles, body products and gifts.

Opened: March 2016 Address: 765 Mid Broadwell Road, Milton GA 30030 Phone: 470-375-2936 Website: www.WildOatsAndBillyGoats. com

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THE PCRF WALK FOR THEIR LIFE 5K

The Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, a nonprofit, nonpolitical organization providing free medical relief to children in the Middle East in need of urgent care, is holding the fourth annual Walk for Their Life, a 5K walk/run promoting awareness of this humanitarian cause.

Sunday April 17, 9:15 a.m. Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell.

Email pcrfatlantayouth@gmail.com for more info.

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EVENTS: RECORD STORE DAY

What: Comeback Vinyl will celebrate Record Store Day, when hundreds of special-edition records are released and are only available to mom-and-pop retailers.

When: Saturday, April 16, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: Comeback Vinyl, 520 South Main St., Suite A, Alpharetta More info: comebackvinyl.com

WRITING FOR CHILDREN OR TEENS

What: Join Random House author Ginger Garrett for a free class on how to break into writing for children or teens.

When: Saturday, April 16, 2 p.m.

Where: Barnes & Noble, 410 Peachtree Parkway #252, Cumming, GA 30041 More info: ginger@gingergarrett.com

BLUES & Q FOR FORSYTH FOSTER CHILDREN

What: Blues & Q 2016, benefiting Forsyth County families and sponsored by the Forsyth County Community Connections, supports the organization’s foster child program.

When: Saturday, April 16, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Kinsey Family Farm, 7170 Jot Em Down Road, Gainesville More info: connectforsyth.org.

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET OPENING DAY CELEBRATION

What: Don’t miss the opening day of the Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market.

When: Saturday, April 16, 8 a.m. – noon Where: City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

FAMILY REUNION WORKSHOP

What: Join the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau’s special event

specialist for a free family reunion workshop. Workshop and lunch complimentary.

When: Saturday, April 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Courtyard Atlanta Alpharetta, 12655 Deerfield Parkway, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com

PAINT AND ELECTRONICS RECYCLING

What: Keep Forsyth County Beautiful invites residents to recycle unused paint and old electronics.

When: Saturday, April 16, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Cumming Fairgrounds, parking lot 3, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming More info: forsythco.com

PINECREST LACROSSEFEST

What: Pinecrest Academy will host the second annual Pinecrest LacrosseFest featuring a match between SEC rivals the University of Georgia Bulldogs and the University of Mississippi Rebels.

When: Saturday, April 16, 11 a.m.

Where: Pinecrest Academy, 955 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming More info: twinter@pinecrestacademy. org or 770-888-4477

of special displays at Roswell City Hall and at Roswell’s Arts Center West.

When: Heart making event Saturday, April 16, 8 a.m.-noon Where: Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

ONE-DAY JUNIOR BEEKEEPER PROGRAM

What: Metro Atlanta Beekeepers Association will sponsor a one-day session for kids 6-13 to “suit up” and learn about pollinators and, more specifically, honeybees.

When: Sunday, April 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Webb Bridge Animal Hospital, 953 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta Cost: $30 per child.

More info: metroatlantabeekeepers.org

NORTH FULTON DEMOCRATS MONTHLY MEETING

What: Meet, mingle and dine with fellow North Fulton Democrats at monthly meetings.

When: Tuesday, April 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: China Garden Restaurant, 657 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: fultondems.org/regions/ north-fulton

ESTABLISHING AND GROWING PERENNIALS

What: Master Gardeners explain how to successfully create and manage a perennial garden.

Where: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building in Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell, and the Alpharetta Engineering/Public Works Department, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta When: Tuesday, April 19, in Roswell and Wednesday, April 20, in Alpharetta, 7-8:30 p.m.

More info: nfmg.net

WILSON CREEK KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP

AUTHOR LESLIE MCKINNEY BOOK SIGNING EVENT

What: Leslie McKinney, a Johns Creek resident, will discuss and sign copies of her book, “You’re Welcome.”

When: Friday, April 22, 1 p.m.

Where: Big Creek Elementary School, 1994 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming More info: lesliemckinney.tateauthor. com

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: 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

ARTAROUND ROSWELL

What: Opening celebration of ArtAround Roswell, the city’s first sculpture tour, an initiative of Roswell Arts Fund.

When: April 16, noon-3 p.m.

Where: Roswell Area Park Playground, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: artaroundroswell.com

9 STRING THEORY AT AUTREY MILL UNPLUGGED

What: Families in need will be offered medical screenings, haircuts, hot lunches and new pairs of tennis shoes.

A project of Hope Roswell.

When: Saturday, April 16, noon-4 p.m.

Where: Mimosa Elementary School, 1550 Warsaw Road, Roswell More info: hoperoswell.org

What: Wilson Creek Elementary will hold a kindergarten round-up for children who will attend the school’s kindergarten in August 2016. Meet the kindergarten teachers, tour a classroom, enjoy cookies and juice, try out a stationary school bus in the parking lot, hear a fun story in the media center and pick up information.

When: Thursday, April 21, 5-6:30 p.m.

Where: Wilson Creek Elementary, 6115 Wilson Road, Johns Creek More info: sturgeon@fultonschools.org

What: 9 String Theory will per for m virtuoso acoustic world music on domra and guitar for the Autrey Mill Unplugged concert series.

When: Saturday, April 16, 7 p.m. preconcert gathering in the Summerour House, complimentary light refreshments. Concert at 8 p.m. at Warsaw Church Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek More info: autreymill.org

HEARTS OF HOPE COMMUNITY ART PROJECT

JOHNS CREEK STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS

BRYAN ADAMS IN CONCERT

ROSWELL DAY OF HOPE

What: Hearts of Hope, a community art and fundraising project, involves the creation of clay hearts that can be purchased and personalized to honor or remember loved ones affected by cancer. Each personalized heart will join hundreds of other hearts as part

What: The Johns Creek State of the City Address will be hosted by the Johns Creek Business Association.

When: Friday, April 22, 7-9 a.m.

Where: Atlanta Athletic Club, 1930 Bobby Jones Drive, Duluth More info: johnscreekba.com

What: Multiplatinum recording artist Bryan Adams will perform.

When: Saturday, April 16, 8 p.m.

Where: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta More info: vzwamp.com

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BEETHOVEN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT

What: The Beethoven Chamber Orchestra, a premiere student string orchestra sponsored by the Ludwig Symphony Orchestra, will present A Spring Fling gala concert with maestro Thomas Ludwig.

When: Saturday, April 16, 7 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: ludwigsymphony.org

ANNIE MOSES BAND PERFORMS

What: The chart-topping Annie Moses Band will perform at the Roswell United Methodist Church.

When: April 17, 3 p.m.

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

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: Through April 24, times vary Where: GET, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: get.org

‘FROM BALLET TO BROADWAY’

What: Sawnee Ballet Theatre presents “From Ballet to Broadway.”

When: April 16-17, times vary Where: Forsyth Central High School Performing Arts Center, 520 Tribble Gap Road, Cumming More info: sawneeballettheatre.org

TEACHER MAKES HISTORY WITH MUSIC

What: Tom Wolff and his student band, The Sons of Liberty, will perform a free history concert.

When: Thursday, April 21, 6:30 p.m.

Where: South Forsyth High School’s Performing Arts Center, 585 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming More info: 770-713-5561, or tomwolff@ mac.com.

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

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PRESENTATION

What: Diane Cohen, from College Process Consulting, will present a free two-hour crash course in navigating the college admissions process. Reservations are suggested.

When: Sunday, April 17, 3-5 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: Michael.Salpeter@fultoncountyga.gov

IDENTITY THEFT SEMINAR

What: Protect your personal information from identity thieves and what to do if you have been a victim with ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions.

Registration required. Adults.

When: Tuesday, April 19, 4 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: 404-613-4050

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.

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 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: THE 31ST ANNUAL GEORGIA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

What: An interactive arts and entertainment festival combining outdoor theater and circus-style entertainment with an arts and crafts marketplace and jolly olde English pubs set in a 32-acre recreation of a 16th century English village.

When: Saturday, April 16, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., through June 4.

Where: South of the airport on I-85, Exit 61.

More info: garenfest.com Jethro Tull at the Fox Theatre What: Jethro Tull – written and performed by Ian Anderson.

When: Saturday, April 16, 8 p.m.

Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta More info: foxtheatre.org

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Springtime Hiking at Johnson Ferry North As we’ve seen in earlier editions of this column, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area offers some remarkable opportunities for enjoying the out-of-doors right STEVE HUDSON here close to home.

Get Outside Georgia, Chattahoochee Media Group CRNRA consists of a number of different “units,” and most of them offer great hiking.

One CRNRA hike that’s especially appealing during the spring is the loop trail at the Johnson Ferry North Unit, accessible directly off Johnson Ferry Road where the road crosses the river.

This long and narrow loop, with total length of not quite 2 miles, lets you explore not only to the banks of the Chattahoochee but also a natural wetlands area which lies between a rocky ridge and the river. You’ll also find a boat ramp, picnic area and other facilities.

Considering the diversity of habitats which it passes by or through, it’s no surprise that this trail can provide some great opportunities to see wildlife. In fact, many consider it to be an exceptional birding area, and birdwatchers will definitely want to bring binoculars as they hike the trail.

Being almost completely level, the trail offers easy adventure for hikers of all levels.

The Johnson Ferry North trailhead is located immediately west of the river and north of Johnson Ferry Road. It’s easily accessible from Ga. 400 or I-285. There’s usually plenty of parking. Remember to pay the dayuse parking fee before setting out on your adventure.

From the parking area, begin your hike by following a gravel road for about 2/10 of a mile to Nannyberry Creek.

You’ll be heading roughly northeast. There are actually two parallel approaches here: they’re separated by a zone of trees and other vegetation, but both take you to the same place – a crossing over Nannyberry Creek and, just beyond it, the beginning of the main loop trail.

Once across the creek, you’ll come to the main loop. You can hike this loop in either direction, but for now let’s turn right (toward the river) and

hike counterclockwise.

After making the right turn, it’s only a short hike to the river. There, the trail swings left (upriver) and closely follows the bank for the next half mile or so. Along the way you’ll make short doglegs to cross two creeks – Arrowhead Creek and then Owl Creek.

As you hike the riverside portion of the loop, you’ll also note occasional short spur trails leading down to the river. Those are “fisherman’s trails” that just might lead to good fishing spots.

Should you decide to take a break and enjoy this natural air conditioning, you’ll appreciate the fact that there are several benches along this portion of the trail. Those convenient resting places provide great vantage points for enjoying the view of the river.

Eventually, the upriver leg of the loop ends at Mulberry Creek. There, the trail turns left and follows Mulberry Creek upstream for a few hundred yards to the intersection with the return leg of the loop.

Several spurs lead off from that intersection, but turn left to stay on the main trail.

As you hike the return leg of the loop, you’ll note a ridge rising to your right. It’s a great place to look for spring and summer wildflowers. You’ll also see wetlands to your left. Those wetlands always offer the possibility of seeing wildlife, especially birds.

Not long after starting the return leg, you’ll again cross Owl Creek – at that point just a trickle. Soon thereafter a footbridge will carry you over Arrowhead Creek.

Eventually, the soft dirt trail turns to a boardwalk which carries you over an area of wetlands. Birders will want to be especially attentive through this section.

The boardwalk is your signal that you’re nearing the point where you began the loop. When you reach that point, turn right to hike back to the trailhead and your car … or keep going straight to hike the loop again!

Steve Hudson has written numerous books on fishing, hiking, the outdoors and more, including “HIKING THE HOOCH,” a complete guide to all of the trails of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Check it out in locak outfitters, on Amazon, or at www.chattahoocheemedia.com.

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Becoming an Orthodontist

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Roswell Azalea Festival better 2nd time around Event acts as umbrella for citywide organizations

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmeidagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The second annual Roswell Azalea Festival is underway, and the reaction of most folks is, “Roswell, what took you so long?”

Indeed, there is no prettier month in North Fulton than April, and no busier place that is chock-full of events than Roswell. Last year, Sandy Buhler, a board member of The Cottage School and a leader in the Roswell arts and culture community, had the idea to market everything going on in Roswell all together under the aegis of the Roswell Azalea Festival.

Given her exuberance and enthusiasm for the event and the fact that she knows just about everybody already, Buhler has naturally been tapped to be chairman of the event since its inception.

“Well, there is just so much happening here anyway. It seemed to me it just makes more sense to market all of these events together. Each event still benefits its particular cause but is looked at as parts of a whole. It just puts the spotlight on all of Roswell,” Buhler said.

And so it does from April 11 till the end of the month, when a host of events (for the complete listing see http://bit.ly/1oFqFlJ.) are happening all over the city, from Leita Thompson

Park on Ga. 92 to Canton Street to the Chattahoochee River.

“At The Cottage School, we started the Azalea Festival Golf and Gala event April 18.

Last year we had a fabulous event.

But now everybody is seeing that we can all add to the festival’s luster and awareness of how great this city is. And at the same time we can each raise money for really good causes in the city,” Buhler said.

“Roswell is such a jewel in our county. So I made it my mission to contact the businesses on Canton Street and the Chamber of Commerce about it. I talked to [Councilwoman] Nancy Diamond, [state Rep.] Betty Price and [artist] Joan Hilliard and everybody just started getting excited.

“Suddenly everybody wanted to be part of the festival,” she said.

While Buhler is chair of the event, she has plenty of lieutenants to help organize activities: Dotty Etris (Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau); Hilliard and Price; chef Woolery Back of the Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market;

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Artist Joan Hilliard donated her painting celebrating the inaugural Roswell Azalea Festival. As chair of the event, Sandy Buhler decided she would bid for that first offering and won it. The painting now hangs in her home, but you can bid on this year’s commemorative painting by a new artist.

Chris Nelson (executive director, Chattahoochee Nature Center); and the city of Roswell.

Organizations involved include the Roswell Woman’s Club, the Roswell Garden Club and Bulloch Hall.

“We had a design contest for this year’s logo. The response has been international. The winning design came from an artist in Bangladesh,” Buhler said. “I really believe this is just going to continue to grow in popularity.”

Etris shares that view. She said figures were not gathered for last year’s inaugural festival, but this year will be different.

“We will track what everything does to bring visitors to the city. And what is so great is that every organization that participates gets a direct piece of the pie. It is win-win for the city and for these organizations,” Etris said.

“And another boon to the city is it is promoting beautification of the city. The Chattahoochee Nature Center includes native azaleas – which will grow much more easily here – as part of their plant sale.

“So each year there should be additions to the landscape in the city,” Etris said.

Buhler agreed. She said the Roswell

Azalea Festival events online You can find all the Roswell Azalea Festival events online at NorthFulton.com. http://bit.ly/1oFqFlJ. Azalea Festival creates synergies for all participating businesses and organizations.

“That is the whole essence of the festival, to create attractions all month and bring business and visitors to the community,” Buhler said.

It is the perfect vehicle for ArtAround Roswell, a new group of Roswell citizens promoting the arts in the city.

They have 10 stations of public art for public view around the city to add more pizazz to the festival.

Bulloch Hall (home of Mittie Bulloch, mother of Teddy Roosevelt) has always sold out its Christmas high teas.

Now it’s adding high tea to the festival.

“It has been really encouraging to see the response from the whole city,” Buhler said. “Roswell has really pulled together for the Azalea Festival.”

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enAble celebrates its 28th annual Dare to Dream Gala ROSWELL, Ga. — enAble of Georgia Foundation, Inc., the fundraising arm of enAble of Georgia, Inc., held its 28th Annual Dare to Dream Gala on Saturday, March 5 at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel. The event was a black-tie optional event and approximately four hundred guests attended.

The Dare to Dream Gala featured a Live and Silent Auction, dinner and entertainment provided by Party Nation.

The purpose of the event was to raise funds to support the mission of enAble of Georgia, to support people with special needs so they may lead fulfilled lives- physically, intellectually, and socially. The net proceeds from the gala this year was $200,000, and these funds will help with building improvements in the enAble of Georgia Day Services Programs and the 17 group homes that enAble currently manages. enAble of Georgia was founded in 1979, by a group of parents seeking a place in their community and greater independence for the sons and daughters with developmental disabilities. enAble currently supports 120 adults with developmental disabilities in Fulton County. All services provided

Michelle and Tom Davis, Honorary Gala Chairs, receive the Dream Maker Award for over 20 years of dedication to enAble of Georgia.

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by enAble focus on helping individuals become as independent as possible and to be a contributing, included member of their community.

The Honorary Gala Chairs for the event were Michelle and Tom Davis, and the Event Chairs were Patti and Mike Solomon. The night was topped with a presentation of an award in appreciation for over twenty years of dedication to enAble of Georgia by Tom and Michelle Davis. The evening was a huge success thanks to many sponsors:

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Roswell water quality report now available

ROSWELL, Ga. —The City of Roswell’s Annual Water Quality and Consumer Confidence Report for 2015 is now available online at www. roswellgov.com/CCR. This report provides information about the City’s drinking water, including where the City’s water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies.

In conjunction with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, the City’s Water Utility Division conducted laboratory tests for drinking water parameters in 2015. All tests came back well within accepted ranges with no violations reported.

The City’s award-winning water utility serves approximately 5,600 customers; the remaining citizens in Roswell receive their water service from the Fulton County water system.

For information on the water produced by Fulton County, visit www. fultoncountyga.gov.

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Roswell Rotary hosts seminar on dementia Facing the challenge of memory loss ROSWELL, Ga. – If you need to learn more about facing the challenges of memory loss and the solutions to dementia caregiving, plan to attend the Dementia Dynamics Seminar sponsored by the Rotary Club of Roswell Sunday, May 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Roswell.

This profound session is chaired by internationally known neurologist Dr. Daniel C. Potts and his wife, Ellen Potts.

The couple champion life-affirming care for those with Alzheimer’s disease/ dementia and their caregivers. They are coauthors of “A Pocket Guide for the Alzheimer’s Caregiver” and are noted as two of Maria Shriver’s Architects of Change.

Their pocket guide and presentation are invaluable in teaching workable strategies for the difficult days ahead in caring for a victim of dementia.

On staff at Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, Potts is also founder and president of Cognitive Dynamics Foundation and Medical Director at Dementia Dynamics, LLC. Through these two institutions, Potts channels inspiration and hope gained through caring for his father, Lester, who became an acclaimed watercolor artist while in the throes of Alzheimer’s disease.

Potts has told his father’s story of triumph, hope and creativity internationally.

Potts and his wife developed Dementia Dynamics’ extensive curriculum to educate lay and professional caregivers regarding the conditions which cause dementia, common behaviors / symptoms, appropriate techniques for

DEMENTIA DYNAMICS SEMINAR What: Dealing with memory loss later in life, Dr. Daniel C. Potts & Ellen Potts Where: 1015 Old Roswell Road, Roswell When: 2-4 p.m., Sunday, May 1

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This session will address the stages of Alzheimer’s disease and the common issues. They will provide excellent examples of how best to address the challenges of dementia in a loving and respectful way.

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Roswell-Alpharetta National Charity League honors 2016 seniors NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Roswell-Alpharetta National Charity League honored their senior class Feb. 27 at the Atlanta Athletic Club, celebrating six years of community service together.

The class of 2016 volunteered more than 10,800 service hours since 2010 for the philanthropies the chapter supports, which include: Autrey Mill Nature Center, Child Development As-

sociation, Change4Georgia, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Chattahoochee Nature Center, Drake House, FOCUS, Foster Care Support Foundation, Georgia Ensemble Theatre, Homestretch, Hope Store, Humane Society of Forsyth County, JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes), MS Society-Georgia Chapter, NFCC Food Pantry, Rainbow Village, Ronald McDonald House, Senior Services North

Fulton, and Spruill Oaks Regional Library.

Through the mother-daughter relationship, National Charity League develops strong women leaders serving and impacting communities today and for generations to come.

The evening commemorated the girls’ dedication to their communities with a look back on their years of ser-

vice.

Like the ones before, this year’s class acknowledges that being involved is a lifelong lesson. “NCL has taught me the importance of community service. No matter what stage of my life, I will always remember to go out and serve the people around me because of NCL,” noted Olivia Larner, NCL senior class president.

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Children’s book hopping from e-book to hardcopy Tuesday: Pooches on the patio Friday: Paella on the patio Saturday: Live music on the patio

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — It’s Easter all year long in the backyard of Alpharetta resident Aunt Michelle, whose children’s book “Late to Dinner” features the hilarious antics of the local critters and will transition from digital to hardcopy.

Real photos of real events are infused with colorful illustrations to tell the story of Rhubarb the rabbit and the day he forgot to eat breakfast.

Aunt Michelle, a graphic designer, started taking photos of the abundant wildlife in 2004, and by 2009 she realized she had the makings of an entertaining and creative children’s story.

In 2011, the book made its debut in an e-book format for the iPad, which was made possible by the sponsorship of the Alpharetta Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. With the new hardcopy edition, the book has acquired more readers and additional fun photos, including a new resident turtle.

Children and adults alike enjoy “Late to Dinner.” The story aims to teach children to appreciate the wildlife around them, while never losing its humorous tone.

Through the loveable Rhubarb, they’ll learn about the importance of friends and family, and the dangers of overeating. They may even decide they like eating vegetables.

But the fun doesn’t stop on the final page, as readers are directed to the accompanying website

where they are entertained by real video footage of the nonstop critter activity.

Todd Sentell, Alpharetta resident and author of “Toonamint of Champions” who helped with editing, said, “It’s not the sound of a chainsaw in Aunt Michelle’s backyard… it’s a loveable rabbit named Rhubarb! Eating everything! “Late to Dinner” is a delight. The animation’s rich, but the pictures are real… and if I was a rabbit or squirrel or a dog or a bird, I know exactly where I’d want to live!”

For more information and purchasing options, visit www.thecritterbook. com.

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Bestselling author Alpharetta Rotary to help homeless mothers find jobs HomeStretch to help Kathleen Grissom Joins families through “Workforce Partnership Job Program” to visit Roswell ROSWELL, Ga. — Kathleen Grissom, author of the New York Times best-seller and book club favorite “The Kitchen House,” will sign copies of her new book, “Glory Over Everything,” April 14 from 7- 8:30 p.m. at the Roswell Bookmiser. The event is free with a purchase of “Glory Over Everything,” or $5 for admission without purchase of book.

Grissom continues her story of Jamie Pyke, son of both a slave and master of Tall Oakes, whose deadly secret compels him to take a treacherous journey through the Underground Railroad.

Published in 2010, “The Kitchen House” became a grass-roots best-seller.

Fans connected so deeply to the book’s characters that the author found herself being asked over and over “what happens next?” The wait is finally over with the new, stand-alone novel, which opens in 1830.

To reserve your seats or for more information, contact Annell Gerson at 770993-1555, or bookmiser@bellsouth.net.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Homestretch, the North Fulton agency that helps single mothers in crisis, and the Rotary Club of Alpharetta are launching a workforce program to make those families functional again.

HomeStretch is an organization that addresses some of the root causes of homelessness in the North Fulton community. And it is one of the few programs in the country that not only provides housing but works with the families to help break the cycle of homelessness.

HomeStretch guides homeless, single parents to permanent stability through an 18- to 24-month program that emphasizes growth leading to stability in the areas of personal finance, employment, healthy families and housing options.

While mothers receive subsidized rent and utilities, they must maintain full-time employment.

And there is the rub. The challenges of obtaining permanent employment via current resources has created continued hardships for the Homestretch clients.

Use of temporary jobs/staffing services has challenged their clients to continue to struggle to meet monthly expenses due to the uncertainty and fluctuation of contract hours and jobs.

The Rotary Club of Alpharetta (along with other North Fulton Rotary clubs) has joined with Homestretch to

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Homestretch is responsible for pre-screening applicants and performing criminal background checks. The Rotary clubs for now will begin to reach out among club members and local employer contacts (who may now use staffing agencies) to inform them of this program.

Long term, the clubs plan to offer HomeStretch “workplace seminars” which will coach clients on interviewing skills and resume writing.

“This expanded opportunity with HomeStretch presents a “Win-Win” for employers, HomeStretch clients, and the community as a whole.” Kirk Driskell, president of the Alpharetta club.

“Our members are honored to share their professional experiences with HomeStretch clients to help them obtain solid employment opportunities. Our club is very proud to support Homestretch, which provides valuable services and support to members of the community”

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Notice of Special City Bond Election TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA: You are hereby notified that on the 24th day of May, 2016, an election will be held in the City of Alpharetta, Georgia, at which election there will be submitted to the qualified voters thereof for their determination the question of whether or not certain general obligation bonds shall be authorized for issuance by the City as follows: (1) $27,600,000 of general obligation bonds (the ”Transportation Bonds”) for the purpose of providing funds to pay, or to be applied or contributed toward, the cost of providing for (1) acquisition and construction of improvements, expansions and extensions to roads, streets, and bridges; and (2) paying the costs and expenses related to such bonded indebtedness.

The Transportation Bonds shall be dated their date of delivery, shall be in the denomination of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) or an integral multiple thereof each, shall bear interest at a rate or rates not to exceed six percent (6.0%), and the principal of the Transportation Bonds shall mature in the years set forth below as follows: Year

Principal Amount

Year

Principal Amount

Year

Principal Amount

Year

Principal Amount

Year

Principal Amount

2017

$

210,000

2022

$

250,000

2027

$

300,000

2032

$

370,000

2037

$

2,560,000

2018

$

210,000

2023

$

260,000

2028

$

305,000

2033

$

2,280,000

2038

$

2,640,000

2019

$

220,000

2024

$

270,000

2029

$

330,000

2034

$

2,350,000

2039

$

2,720,000

2020

$

230,000

2025

$

280,000

2030

$

340,000

2035

$

2,420,000

2040

$

2,800,000

2021

$

235,000

2026

$

290,000

2031

$

350,000

2036

$

2,490,000

2041

$

2,890,000

(2) $24,900,000 of general obligation bonds (the ”Parks and Recreation Bonds”) for the purpose of providing funds to pay, or to be applied or contributed toward, the cost of providing for (1) acquisition, construction, and renovations for parks, recreation and cultural facilities, sidewalks and greenways; and (2) paying the costs and expenses related to such bonded indebtedness.

The Parks and Recreation Bonds shall be dated their date of delivery, shall be in the denomination of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) or an integral multiple thereof each, shall bear interest at a rate or rates not to exceed six percent (6.0%) per annum, and the principal of the Parks and Recreation Bonds shall mature in the years set forth below as follows: Year

Principal Amount

Year

Principal Amount

Year

Principal Amount

Year

Principal Amount

Year

Principal Amount

2017

$

190,000

2022

$

220,000

2027

$

270,000

2032

$

330,000

2037

$

2,310,000

2018

$

190,000

2023

$

230,000

2028

$

280,000

2033

$

2,060,000

2038

$

2,380,000

2019

$

200,000

2024

$

240,000

2029

$

290,000

2034

$

2,120,000

2039

$

2,450,000

2020

$

210,000

2025

$

250,000

2030

$

310,000

2035

$

2,180,000

2040

$

2,530,000

2021

$

220,000

2026

$

260,000

2031

$

320,000

2036

$

2,250,000

2041

$

2,610,000

The principal amount of and the interest on said bonds shall be payable in lawful money of the United States of America at a paying agent bank, which will be designated by the City of Alpharetta prior to the issuance of said bonds. The bonds may be issued in one or more separate deliveries. At or before the time any bonded indebtedness is incurred on account of the bonds to be issued, the Council of the City of Alpharetta will provide for the levy and collection of an annual tax sufficient in amount to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds so issued and sold as the same become due and payable.

The ballots to be used at said election shall have written or printed thereon substantially the following: YES NO “Shall General Obligation Bonds in the principal amount of $27,600,000.00 be issued by the City of Alpharetta, Georgia for the purpose of providing funds to pay, or to be applied or contributed toward, the cost of providing for (1) acquisition and construction of improvements, expansions and extensions to roads, streets, and bridges; and (2) paying the costs and expenses related to such bonded indebtedness?

YES NO “Shall General Obligation Bonds in the principal amount of $24,900,000.00 be issued by the City of Alpharetta, Georgia for the purpose of providing funds to pay, or to be applied or contributed toward, the cost of providing for (1) acquisition, construction, and renovations for parks, recreation and cultural facilities, sidewalks and greenways; and (2) paying the costs and expenses related to such bonded indebtedness?

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The election shall be at the regular polling places of the City of Alpharetta, Georgia, and the polls will be open from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., on the date fixed for the election.

Those residents qualified to vote at the election shall be determined in all respects in accordance with the election laws of the State of Georgia. Those residents who have not previously registered may do so at City Hall, any other Fulton County, Georgia registration office, or any other location and in any other manner authorized by law.

Registration for this referendum will close at the close of business on April 26, 2016.

Any brochures, listings or other advertisements issued by the City of Alpharetta or by any other person, firm, corporation or association with the knowledge and consent of the City Council and Mayor of the City of Alpharetta, Georgia shall be deemed to be a statement of intention of the City of Alpharetta concerning the use of the proceeds of the bonds.

This Notice is given pursuant to an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Alpharetta, passed on the 15th day of February, 2016.

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA 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.

The Invitation to Bid 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 ITB documents.

The bid opening will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 3:00 PM at Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009.

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

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.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-16-AB-14 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers April 14, 2016 2:00 P.M. PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Liquor, Beer & Wine, Sunday Sales 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 PUBLIC NOTICE PH-16-AB-15 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers April 14, 2016 2:00 P.M. 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

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New Eagle Scouts for the Northern Ridge District NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District (cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, John’s Creek, Milton) announced its newest Eagle Scouts, who passed their Board of Review on March 31.

The scouts who passed their Eagle Board of Reviews, held at Alpharetta

Presbyterian Church, are as follows: Gunnar Gronholm, from Troop 356, sponsored by Fellowship Christian School, whose project was the design and construction of a wooden playhouse and two wooden friendship benches for the special needs children of Mountain Park Elementary School

The newest Eagle Scouts for the Northern Ridge District are, starting from the top left, Gunnar Gronholm, Steven Gildersleve, Jacques du Plessis, Miles Norcom, Leo Frangis, Cole Kastens and Lincoln Tady.

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Steven Gildersleve, from Troop 1459, sponsored by St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, whose project was the restoration of the outdoor Chapel at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church. The Chapel now has nine benches and a podium Jacques du Plessis, from Troop 356, sponsored by Fellowship Christian School, whose project was the design and construction of an outdoor storage facility for sporting supplies, for Northbrook United Methodist Church Miles Norcom, from Troop 3000, sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church, whose project was the removal of the old arbor and the design and construction of a new arbor at the entrance to the Cross Country Trails at Milton High School Leo Frangis, from Troop 356, sponsored by Fellowship Christian School, whose project was the clearing of an area and then the design and construction of a three section compost Pile bin as well as creating a path to this compost bin for Jacob’s Garden located at the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church Cole Kastens, from Troop 431, sponsored by Roswell United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a 19’ diagonal Gaga Pit for Temple Beth Tikvah Lincoln Tady, from Troop 40 sponsored by the Roswell Ward of Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints.

Whose project was the rebuilding and repairing of four trail kiosks for the Milton High School Cross Country Trail.

Lincoln also added shingled roofs to

each of the kiosks Anshuman Verma, from Troop 3143, sponsored by John’s Creek United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a two tier set of risers for the chorus at Johns Creek Methodist Church Ryan Cato, from Troop 143, sponsored by John’s Creek United Methodist Church, was the organization and development of a one day sports camp for children with Autism through the organization Talking about Curing Autism Ethan Light, from Troop 143, sponsored by John’s Creek United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of an outdoor shed for the colorguard and marching band of Northview High School Garrett Miller, from Troop 143, sponsored by John’s Creek United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a 4’x4’x7’ chicken coop as well as repaired the current 50’ fence around the chicken enclosure at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center Coleman Switzer, from Troop 143, sponsored by John’s Creek United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of 4 wooden benches and a Pergola for Mimosa Elementary School Srihari Muralidhar, from Troop 2000, sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church, whose project was the design and construction of two picnic tables and the repair of the Basketball Goals at the Chinmaya Niketan Mission

FOR WESTSIDE PARKWAY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ITB #16-016 The City of Alpharetta (City) is accepting bids for WESTSIDE PARKWAY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS including, but not limited to, maintenance of traffic, curb & gutter, traffic signal installation, striping and signage, erosion and sediment control, clean up and restoration. The location of the work is along Westside Parkway, north of Cumming Street --- within the City of Alpharetta, Georgia.

The ITB will be available online Thursday, March 31, 2016, at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta. Interested parties are required to log in to review the ITB documents.

The bid opening will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Alpharetta City Hall, 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.

The newest Eagle Scouts for the Northern Ridge District are, starting from the top left, Anshuman Verma, Ryan Cato, Ethan Light, Garrett Miller, Coleman Switzer and Srihari Muralidhar.

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, May 5, 2016 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

Items forward by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, May 23, 2016 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. Z-15-09/V-15-27 Providence Group DT-LW Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 7 acres from R-12 and O-I to DT-LW(Downtown Live-Work) to construct “for-sale” attached residential and an office building. A variance is requested to allow a gated entrance to the residential portion as well as a variance to allow front entry homes.

The property is located on the south side of Old Milton Parkway and east of Haynes Bridge Road. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lots 748 & 749, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. PH-15-25 Update to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Consideration of updates to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. c. MP-15-07/CLUP-15-08/V-15-21 Duke Realty Webb Bridge Road Subdivision/Windward (City Council Only) Consideration of a request to amend approximately 16 acres of the Windward Master Plan in order to permit 24 single-family “for sale” detached homes as well as a request to change the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from “Corporate Campus Office” to “Low Density” Residential. A variance for the required buffer from 50’ to allow 0’ adjacent to commercial property is also requested. The property is located on the north side of Webb Bridge just east of North Point Parkway. The property is legally described as being located within Land Lots 1178, 1243, 2nd District, 1st Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. V-16-11 Bentley Atlanta Sign Variance(City Council Only) Consideration of a variance from the Unified Development Code, Article II, Section 2.6.12 in order to allow the two signs permitted by Code on one building face. The property is legally described as Land Lot 560, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. e. V-16-12 United BMW Sign Variance(City Council Only) Consideration of a variance from the Unified Development Code, Article II, Section 2.6.12 in order to allow the two signs permitted by Code on one building face. The property is legally described as Land Lots 597, 600 1st 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 South Main Street.

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The ITB will be available online Thursday, March 31, 2016, at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta. Interested parties are required to log in to review the ITB documents.

The bid opening will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009.

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

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, May 5, 2016 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

Items forward by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, May 16, 2016 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. Z-15-19/CU-15-15/V-15-34 Old Milton Office/Avitas Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 2 acres from R-12 and R-10M to DT-LW in order to develop a medical office. Conditional uses are also requested to allow a “Clinic”, medical office use, and ”Accessory retail” use for up to 25% of the floor area of an office building as well as a “restaurant” use. Variances are requested for a reduced rear yard setback from 3’ to 0’, to reduce the 50’ undisturbed buffer to 0’, to eliminate the requirement for a 10’ wide landscape strip between parking bays, and a sign variance.

The property is located on 2505, 2525, and 2545 Old Milton Parkway. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 749, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

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 South Main Street.

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Continued from Page 2 The woman informed Johns Creek police that charges of over $1,200 were found on her bill. $600 alone was charged to one office supply store in Stone Mountain. Other instances of use were found for an auto parts company and restaurant in East Point.

The woman has already alerted her credit card company to file a claim and cancel the card. A police report was necessary to further the claim.

Everything’s phony about this suspect ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police arrested a man March 30 when he attempted to pay for $980 worth of postage stamps with a fraudulent check. The tipoff was he was dressed a woman. Police responded to a possible fraud in progress March 30, when the Old Milton Parkway Post Office reported suspicious activity by one patron.

Police later identified the man

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as Daniel Bonanno of Roswell, 33, dressed as a woman complete with a wig. He had allegedly attempted to pay for stamps with a $980 check and a suspicious Alabama driver’s license.

When police walked through the door, Bonanno bolted toward his vehicle.

Police caught up with him and arrested him. In his purse, police found multiple drivers’ licenses with different names.

Several of the IDs depicted him as a woman. Police also found many blank licenses, a U.S. Military ID and a woman’s checkbook.

Bonanno was cited for first-degree forgery for presenting a fraudulent ID, second-degree forgery for possessing multiple fraudulent licenses, fourth-degree forgery for presenting a fraudulent check, and identity fraud for possessing a checkbook that did not belong to him.

Shoplifter can’t shake habit ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A woman was arrested March 29 for allegedly helping to shoplift over $1,060 worth of clothes on Aug. 20, 2015. Alpharetta police were dispatched to a local clothing store Aug. 20, 2015, when they were alerted to three suspects who had allegedly left without paying for all of their items.

Two men and one woman were seen stuffing unpaid merchandise into their shopping bags. They bolted when a loss prevention officer attempted to engage them. The missing items total over $1,060 and included multiple pairs of shirts, pants and hats.

Some of the clothing was dropped by the fleeing woman along with her driver’s license. Alpharetta police found that the woman had “an extensive history” with shoplifting after running her name.

A second warrant was added along with her existing arrest warrant.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A man was arrested March 31 when he allegedly attempted to use an account that did not belong to him to upgrade his phone.

The man, Jeury Santos, 22, told phone store employees that he wanted to upgrade his phone to a 128GB iPhone S6, valued at $950. When he attempted to conclude the transaction, Santos provided an account that belonged to a woman in Kentucky.

When the woman was contacted, she said did not know Santos and that he had no permission to make any upgrades or changes to that account.

Santos was arrested for identity fraud and theft by deception.

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Friends’ verbal dispute uncovers stolen car MILTON, Ga. — Milton Police arrested Dominick Johnson, 20, April 2 for theft of a car that he claimed an ex-fiancee had loaned him.bThe police found Johnson lying on the sidewalk late on the evening of April 2. Johnson told police he had been in an altercation with several friends when they had gone to a gas station to pick up more beer. He got into a fight with one of his companions.

The man and the rest of the companions got into a 2015 Nissan Sentra and got away. When police recovered the Nissan, they discovered that it had been reported stolen.

Johnson told police his ex-fiancé from North Carolina had lent him the car to visit friends in Georgia. While still in Georgia, the relationship ended.

But Johnson said he did not have the money to return to North Carolina. The woman reported the vehicle as stolen.

Johnson was arrested without incident for the stolen vehicle.

ing on, but it hasn’t come to the full council,” Mayor Jere Wood said.

Roswell Transportation Director Steve Acenbrak said he anticipates having the list completed in early May. The big challenge, he said, is the five-year window.

“There’s a lot of things we’d like to do,” Acenbrak said. “The question is can we really get these things done during the five-year window that the money is allocated.”

Another complication involves local vs. regional projects.

“In my sandbox, it’s Ga. 400 and Holcomb Bridge (Road),” Acenbrak said. “Well, it’s not just a Roswell problem because we’ve got to envision what the managed lane project does to that interchange. MARTA, what does MARTA want to do?

“We can’t design anything at Holcomb Bridge and Ga. 400 without understanding how all these pieces fit together,” he said.

Acenbrak said the city has had several high-level meetings in an attempt to create one integrated map that shows the public where all the TSPLOST projects will be. One of the challenges, he said, is that cities already have local road projects in the pipeline that have been approved for funding with local property tax dollars.

Those projects may not be on the countywide TSPLOST map, but they are still going through because Roswell has already approved them with its own money, he said.

“Trying to put all that into one graphic in a way that is clear to the public is a real challenge,” Acenbrak said.

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Green: Continued from Page 6 “I don’t believe government should be in the business of business,” he said.

But Councilwoman Nancy Diamond argued that part of an elected official’s responsibility is to use tax dollars wisely to improve or revitalize areas in need of help. The City Green would

serve that purpose, she said, because it has succeeded in other locations, such as Duluth, Suwanee, Woodstock and Norcross.

“They’ve all done something in their public area to make a destination, and the growth has come around it,” she said.

Most of the council agreed that funding for the project, whatever its eventual price tag, should come through a bond referendum, so residents could have the final say.

Residents in attendance expressed mixed views.

Local businesswoman Janet Russell said moving the war memorials was an insult to veterans and their families. She also objected to plans to clear many of the trees..

“You already have an interesting campus on this 41 acres, you just have to clean it up and work on it,” she said.

“You don’t destroy things. You don’t move a memorial that you promised to maintain in perpetuity.”

But more spoke in favor.

Referring to fears that the project would rob downtown of its customer base, Roswell resident Michael Hadden said he thinks providing a city green would revitalize all the surrounding areas.

And, he added, “Enhancing a memorial so that more people are going to see it and more people are going to be able to experience it and understand what service truly means is a benefit to our community.”

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Storage & Backup Specialist (REF # SBS032016) Utilize experience with Oracle RAC, MS SQL, and NDMP (NAS) based backups & Tape Libraries; familiarity with different deduplication appliances including ExaGrid; and technical knowledge of HP 3PAR & NetApp Storage arrays to design & implement backup solutions in large 24/7/365 Managed Service multi-site location.

Design, plan, implement & administer backup solutions for Linux & Windows operating systems that ensure client data protection & recovery. Maintain knowledge of new technology trends & implement policies & standards ensuring adherence to best practices & security procedures. Minimum of 5 years of experience as Storage & Backup Specialist, Backup & Recovery or System Engineer or related experience & certification in EMC or other deduplication platform required.

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Now Hiring: Membership Sales Coordinator Job Description: The Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce is hiring for the position of Membership Sales Coordinator. The job is in office or in the field, 4 days a week, 9 – 5.

Duties: Coordinator is primarily responsible for selling memberships to the Chamber to Alpharetta businesses. While the Chamber currently has over 300 members, with over 6,000 businesses in Alpharetta the growth potential for the position is enormous. Most work will be done via cold calling and networking, and requires extensive follow up and sales pipeline maintenance. It is strongly encouraged that Membership Coordinator works closely with Events Coordinator to attract prospects to events in an effort to increase likelihood of signing new members. Will report directly to the President and Chairperson, with weekly meetings to go over call reports and identify prospects.

Requirements: Must be professional, competitive, and self motivated. Requires a very independent person who is willing to put hard work into maximizing the potential of this position. Previous sales experience in a related field is preferable, but not required. A basic understanding of the dynamics of Alpharetta, and a short commute, is also preferable, but not required.

Compensation: • $1,000/month base • 20% of all new member sales excluding Chairman’s Circle members brought in by someone other than coordinator • 2 weeks PTO • Eligible for year-end performance bonus • Advancement opportunities

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Licensed Practical Nurse-(LPN) Local correctional facility. Competitive pay. Apply online at: www.correcthealth.org

About the Alpharetta Chamber: The Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce was established in November 2013 by a group of business leaders who wanted to build a business identity for Alpharetta much like the Chambers in Johns Creek, Sandy Springs, and the Roswell INC do for their cities. It was a goal to create an organization that Alpharetta businesses would be proud to be a member of, and use to grow its current and prospective business base.

Already, in two years the Chamber has grown significantly in membership. During the first two “Charter months” (November and December of 2013) the Chamber established a base of 77 Charter Members. After the Chamber’s first full year in 2014, the membership total increased to over 170. As of March 2016, the Chamber sits at over 310 members.

Joining the Chamber gives members the opportunity to take part in several signature events throughout the year. These events include: Women Who Walk the Walk, Golf Net- working League & Golf Tournament, Business Academy, Chamber’s Annual Gala, Thirsty Thursday!, and Alpharetta Restaurant Week.

In addition to its signature events, the Chamber provides an extensive range of benefits to assist its members in networking, education, and marketing. It is also a vehicle for connecting its business community with the general population and showcasing what Alpharetta has to offer for prospective businesses and residents. More information about the Alpharetta Chamber can be found on www.alpharettachamber.com For more information or to apply, email a resume and cover letter to: hans@alpharettachamber.com.

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MAIN CLASSIFIEDS continued from page 37 Full-time Sawnee EMC is seeking a Control Center Manager to manage dispatchers, construction and service personnel activities. Bachelors or associates degree preferred, with a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum of ten years’ experience in electric utility work, including seven years’ experience in distribution system line operations.

Must have: Strong computer skills, map reading knowledge of line feeding direction, communication and management skills.

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The City of Suwanee is accepting applications for: Communications Officer $16.16/ hr & Seasonal E q u i p m e n t Operator $14.64/hr.

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NFCC is a locally supported, volunteerbased organization serving a diverse population in North Fulton with emergency needs. Flexible, mature, responsible person who gets along well with people to work in Thrift Shop. Hours: Saturday 9:30 to 5:30 and Sunday 12:30 to 6:30. Drug-free workplace. e-Verify. Pick up/submit application at NFCC, 11270 Elkins Rd, Roswell 30076 or bebe@ nfcchelp.org

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JOHNS CREEK Doublegate Subdivision, 265 Gaitskell Lane 30022.

Friday 4/15, 7:30AM-2PM, Saturday 4/16, 7:30AM-1pm.

Three family. Furniture, household items, and sporting equipment.

MILTON Crooked Creek Community Wide Sale!

14250 Creek Club Drive.

Saturday 4/16, 7am-3pm.

All shoppers welcome!

CUMMING Kingswood Neighborhood SALE off Castleberry, 4805 Kings Common Way 30040; Friday 4/15, Saturday 4/16, 8am-2pm CUMMING: The Villages at Concord Farms, and Concord Farms Subdivisions multi family.

Between Post and Bethelview Roads, 30040.

Saturday 4/16, 8am-2pm.

Tools, golf clubs, quilts, lawn mower, baby stuff etc

Garage Sale JOHNS CREEK The Falls Of Autry Mills; Huge neighborhood sale!

Saturday 4/16, 8am-2pm.

Look for balloons!

Roswell Horseshoe Bend Neighborhood Huge 100+ houses!

Saturday 4/16, 8am-3pm.

Holcomb Bridge Road, 3 miles east of GA-400.

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HorseshoeBendGarage Sale.com. Organized by Mitch Falkin, RE/MAX Around Atlanta 770-3302374.

ALPHARETTA The Oaks Subdivision, 4590 Oakhurst Lane 30004. Friday 4/15 and Saturday 4/16, 7am-2pm.

Chairs, art supplies, furniture, toys, bedding, paintings, household items, kitchenware, clothes, carpeting remnants, decorative items, antique ice cream parlor chairs, Christmas items, small portable sewing machine (never used!) and items, sports equipment, etc ALPHARETTA 10940 S. Kimball Bridge Crossing, 4/16, Saturday 9am-2pm.

Housewares, hardware/ tools, sports, crafts, holiday. Cash. No early sales.

Cumming/S. Forsyth Creekstone Estates; Friday 4/15 and Saturday 4/16, 8am-1pm.

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JOHNS CREEK / ALPHARETTA Chartwell Subdivision Multi Household.

9875 Rod Road 30022 Friday, 4/15, Saturday, 4/16 8am-2pm.

ALPHARETTA: Multifamily. 4901 Hunters Oaks Lane. Friday 4/15, Saturday 4/16, 8am-2pm.

JOHNS CREEK Multi-family community sale; Saddle Bridge Subdivision 30022, off Taylor Road. Saturday 4/16 8am-12pm. All sorts of items to choose from, so come out and get some bargains!!

JOHNS CREEK/ ALPHARETTA Rivermont Northpeak Subdivision; 535 Mount Washington Lane 30022.

Saturday 4/16, 8am-5pm.

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Saturday 4/16, 8am-2pm.

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Antiques ARMOIRE: English burl walnut, double door, beveled mirror , 80”hX21”dX54”w. $1000.

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Building Supplies DRIVEWAY GATES; two, 10’ wide total, wrought iron. $1500 both. 678492-2300 VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $475/all. 770-992-6848 leave message

Cemetery ARLINGTON Garden of Prayer, lot 6-A, spaces 3 & 4.

Bronze marker with base & 2 vaults. $9500 (Value $16,690). 470-281-6122

Medical Equipment HOSPITAL BED: Electronic controls with deluxe mattress. Bought new, used less than 2 weeks. $500. Originally $2000. 404-735-7250

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Household R E F R I G E R ATO R , Samsung, 24.1cf. Water and ice dispenser. $950/ obo. 770-490-4177

Musical Instruments PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone.

Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678445-3654 VIOLIN, West German. excellent condition, topspruce, back-maple. $200.

678-431-7465 CELLO, 7/8 Doetsch, Pernambuco bow, Hiscox hard sided case $2400.

770-753-0787

Office/Business Equip/Supplies Cherry conference room table (8’x4’), 6 chairs. $500; Executive cherry desk $300; 3 side chairs, cherry frame, dark green fabric $150; 2 reception fabric chairs $80 Mint!

770-992-7875

AIRLINE CAREERS Get FAA approved maintenance training at campuses coast to coast.

Job placement assistance. Financial Aid for qualifying students.

Military friendly.

Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance

800-481-7894 Autos Wanted

A-1 DONATE YOUR CAR FOR BREAST CANCER! Help United Breast Foundation education, prevention, & support programs.

FAST FREE PICKUP - 24 HR RESPONSE - TAX DEDUCTION 855-403-0213

Employment Opportunities US Postal Service Now Hiring. 1-800-269-9731 $21/hr avg. w/ Fed. Ben. incl. to start. FT/PT. Not affiliated w/ USPS.

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Real Estate

Waterfront in GA

GOLF MEMORABILIA: Club Logo; balls and towels, etc. $295. 404583-2078

Home for Sale

LAKE NOTTELEY 1-acre lakefront wooded lot, just 90 miles north of Atlanta in upscale mountain-top community with pool, clubhouse, stables and many more amenities. Motivated seller $189,000. 770-8455709

POOL TABLE, 4x8, 4 chairs, cues, rack, 2 more tables. $2000/OBO. 404934-7307 POOL TABLE: Brunswick 8’. Three slates. Pool cues, pool rack, table light, Excellent condition. $1500. 678-339-0410 Nordic Track Walk Fit 5000: Non-electric, no batteries. $100. 770-9930835 Bowflex Treadclimber TC5000. Very lightly used; great condition! $350.

678-386-1588

Wanted to Buy Vintage Barbie, Midge, Francie, Skipper dolls, clothing and accessories.

(Local). Cell 214-8838215

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Minimum price $160,000$700,000.

Keary D. Hayes.

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LAKE INNSBROOK Beautiful lakefront 3BDRM/2 full bath vacation home at the Pine Mountain Club Chalet Village, 1/4 mile from the entrance to Callaway Gardens. 1500 square feet. updated kitchen, hardwood floors, screened-in porch and fully handicapped accessible. $135,000. Call Tammy Pierce at Waddell Realty at 706-3253940

Instruction Main Street Commons Office Condo Park, Heart Of Downtown Alpharetta. Single Story Office Condo 1104 SF, 3 Offices, Reception Area, Conference & Break Rooms, Storage Closet, very nice finishes. $1385/ month. 1020 Powers Place.

Linda.Ekes@ccgatl.com

Camps AHS JR. RAIDER VOLLEYBALL CAMP: Rising 2nd-9th Graders; 6/16/3. Alpharetta High School $125.00 (includes camp T shirt) https://sites.google. com/site/ahsraidervolleyball/

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AC/Heating

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Cleaning Services Need a housecleaning?

Call Norma Martinez for free estimate! References.

404-468-7667. “I get all your dust to earn your trust!”

Concrete/Asphalt We fix UGLY driveways and patios. $50 OFF any concrete job over $250 $250 OFF any job over $3500 New or Repair: Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. Residential or Commercial.

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770-442-3278

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770-3635092, michaelebrightllc@ gmail.com

Flooring PHILLIPS FLOORING Hardwood, laminate, carpet & tile installation and repairs. We do tile floors, showers, tub surrounds and kitchen back-splashes.

Re-grouting is also available. Call 678-8871868 for free estimate.

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I can remove carpet wrinkles!

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706-4294453

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References. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, wood rot repair, siding, painting, pressure washing.

Free estimates! 770-6050340

Painters

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Landscaping

ALL CARPENTRY & REPAIRS: Roof Leaks, Wood Rot Repair, Siding, Deck Repairs and Refinishing, Painting, Doors/Windows. Excellent References.

404-8950260

Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

Roots Horticulture; a full service landscape company capable of seeing any landscape job through from concept to completion. We place our focus on quality craftsmanship and honest customer service. 404557-9147

Haulers

404Cuttree. One of the most experienced and reliable tree companies in North Atlanta. Perfect reviews and reliable, professional, and honest service.

Free quotes.

Fully insured. 770Tree. com 678-506-0006

Plumbing, Electrical and Drywall Repair and Installation Complete home maintenance We do it all!

Call Mike 404-647-1406

Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling etc.

Many local references.

Call Ralph Rucker at 678898-7237

Home Improvement Finegan Home Improvements LLC: License #RBQA004932.

Remodeling, handyman.

31 years experience.

Basements finished, decks, screen porches, doors, drywall, painting, flooring, custom kitchens, bathrooms. All insurance.

Credit cards accepted.

Paul Finegan 404-3535611

Landscaping Landscape Design, Hardscape Design and Installation. 35 Years’ Experience; Retaining Walls, Flag Stone and BrickP aver Patios, Landscape Lighting, Drainage Issues, Pavilions.

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Carreno Landscaping 404-312-5082 Combined 50 yrs.

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Courtyard Design, Landscape lighting and more. Pickup & Delivery GRASS SOURCE 678-880-3950

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Firewood $110/$200, plus delivery.

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