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Voting board discusses Sharon Springs By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Now that State Rep. Mike Dudgeon (R-South Forsyth/ Johns Creek) introduced House Bill 660 on March 25, a lot of people were wondering what would be next if it passed legislation. At their April 6 meeting, the Forsyth County Registrations and Elections Board discussed how they would be handling voting regarding Sharon Springs, if it passes. “They’re putting a question on the general primary in May 2016 and then the elec-
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Taste of Forsyth pleases hungry crowd By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — The Taste of Forsyth brought out the hungry masses for food and entertainment at the Cumming Fairgrounds April 4. The event featured tastings from many of Forsyth’s restaurants, live music and entertainment. Easter egg hunts, bounce houses and “touch a truck” gave children the opportunity to climb aboard Forsyth fire and S.W.A.T. trucks. There was something for
everyone as a multitude of world cuisines were offered from Forsyth restaurants including Marie’s Italian Deli, Rio Balsas Taqueria, Gasthaus Tirol, Baba’s Gyro and Kabob, Castleberry Ale House and caterers Taste Jamaica. Karen Marie, owner of Marie’s Italian Deli, said, “[Taste of Forsyth] is wonderful for Forsyth, it is a great part of the community,” as she prepared plump sausages in a tomato sauce with her daughter,
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tion for the new mayor and council members will take place in November 2016,” said Barbara Luth, supervisor for the DUDGEON board. The bill lays everything out, Luth said, including the elected officials. “They’ll have a mayor and six council members,” Luth said. “The term is four years and they have to be a resi-
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Robbery suspect caught at Windermere Parkway CVS By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office assisted the FBI with an incident on Windermere Parkway April 4 involving a 36-yearold man from Cobb County, according to Robin Regan, spokesman for the Sheriff’s Office. The FBI had been investigating Kelvone Charleston of Austell in the CVS, 3095 Old Atlanta Road, parking lot for 32 previous commercial robberies, said FBI Special Agent Stephen Emmett.
They observed Charleston was armed with a firearm and believed that he was about to commit another robbery at CVS, so they moved in to prevent it. Charleston tried to flee and was then involved in a crash with two FBI Task Force vehicles and shot several times. He was taken to an area hospital and is in custody. Three members of the task force were injured and taken to a hospital with nonlife threatening injuries. The suspect is believed to have acted alone and there are no additional suspects.
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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 27-yearold chorus teacher from North Forsyth Middle School has resigned after getting arrested for several drug charges. Alisen Nicole Mooney’s charges include possession of amphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of oxycodone and drug-related objects and two counts of possession of controlled substances, authorities said. She was released from jail after posting an $8,800 bond. Mooney’s last day at NFMS was
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Property gets damaged at Freedom Tabernacle FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Sheriff’s Office was called March 30 to Freedom Tabernacle, 2160 Freedom Parkway, after an employee noticed someone came onto the property overnight and attempted to enter two buildings on church property. The worker told officers entry was attempted but not made and nothing was taken from the first building. The second building was entered and had extensive damage. Because of rain, no fingerprints were able to be lifted from the scene. There are no suspects.
Man ran over person because of road rage FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man called the Sheriff’s Office March 30 after he was ran over from an angry driver. The man told officers he was driving on Highway 20 when a driver behind him turned on his bright lights. He said he pulled into a gas station to let the driver go by and then got back on the road. He pulled off the road again and noticed the driver pulled up next to him. The man started to yell at the
March 20, said Jennifer Caracciolo with Forsyth County Schools, but she resigned a few days after the arrest by citing personal reasons. There will be a longterm substitute until the end of the school MOONEY year, Caracciolo said. On March 22, Mooney and a male suspect were arrested by the Hall County Sheriff’s Office in the parking lot of Kroger near Interstate 985 after an off-duty officer saw the two getting
high in the car. After searching the car, the officer found 3.5 oxycodone pills, 5.5 buprenorphine pills, half of a tizanidine pill, four tramadol pills, two rolled up dollar bills and an empty package of Suboxon, a drug used to treat opioid dependence. The male arrested is 27-year-old Robert Tyler McClain, also listed as Robert Tyler Woodard, of northern Hall County. He was charged with possession of amphetamine and possession of drug-related objects. Mooney is a 2005 graduate of North Forsyth High School.
other driver but then noticed his car had been hit by the man. He got out of his car to write down the other man’s information but the driver then ran over the man’s left leg and left. The man was able to get the driver’s tag information, and the officers will be contacting him.
Teens start fire in house being built FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Red Barn Court March 28 in reference to a fire. A man called the sheriff’s office after he was woken up by loud music. He looked outside and saw flames in the area of the house under construction. When the man arrived at the house, he saw what looked like several juveniles getting into a car and leaving. The fire department came and put out the small campfire they had built inside the living room. The burnt wood was tossed out of the house to the wooded area behind it. The only visible damage was a discoloration and mark in the concrete floor. There were also a few broken beer bottles in the corner. They were unable to get the license plate of the juvenile’s car.
Man blames deer for crash FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man blamed a deer jumping out in front of his car March 29 for the reason he ran
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Voting: Who decides fate of Sharon Springs? Continued from Page 1 dent of the city for 12 months prior to the election in order to run. It has six posts, three of those are elected citywide, and three from districts.” As far as voting, Luth said the city would have three districts but will not have to have three voting centers. “We will have one city precinct just like in Cumming,” Luth said. “Since it’s in the November election they’ll be voting in our precincts. When they get to 2017, that’s when we may decide, like we do for Cumming, to maybe make three or four precincts.” Sharon Springs would include all of Old Atlanta, South Forsyth, Big Creek and Windermere voting precincts with parts of Polo and Mashburn. The city would be entirely in Forsyth County, Luth said, but they will help the city with voting later on if need be. “We do contract with the city if the board approves it,” Luth said. “We do that with Cumming and we conduct their elections, when they have them. The city does not have to ask for that from us, they can borrow the state equipment and do it on their own with no rental fee. Similar to Cumming, if there are no challengers, there is no election. We also could just assist them and not conduct the elections if they want.” Another big question is who gets to vote for Sharon Springs. “We determined based on what legislation dictated, just the people who would live in the city would vote on it,” Luth said. “That’s subject to change because this bill isn’t going anywhere until next session. If it doesn’t come about, it will be good practice to check streets and our new staff members will learn a lot.” If passed by the General Assembly during the 2016 legislative session, H.B. 660 would hold a referendum for voters on May 24, 2016. If voters approve the proposed city, an election for city council and mayor would be held on Nov. 8, 2016, and the city would operate as of Jan. 1, 2017.
Sharon Springs would include all of Old Atlanta, South Forsyth, Big Creek and Windermere voting precincts with parts of Polo and Mashburn.
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JCUMC hosts Stephen Ministry Introductory workshop JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Saturday, April 18, Johns Creek United Methodist Church will host a Stephen Ministry Introductory Workshop from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The church is located at 11180 Medlock Bridge Road. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. This half day, three-session workshop is designed to help congregations catch a vision for strengthening their caring ministry through equipping laypeople as caregivers. During this event, participants will develop caregiving skills they can use right away. The cost of the workshop is $15 per person or $50 for a group of four or more from the same congregation. For more information or to register for this half-day
If you go What: Stephen Ministry Introductory Workshop When: April 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Where: 11180 Medlock Bridge Road Cost: is $15 per person or $50 for a group of four or more More info: http://www. stephenministry.org/ workshop Stephen Ministry Introductory Workshop, call (314) 428-2600 or visit www.stephenministry. org/workshop. —Kathleen Sturgeon
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UNG names Tarnowski as VP for Advancement DAHLONEGA, Ga. — The University of North Georgia (UNG) has selected Jeff Tarnowski to become Vice President for University Advancement, effective June 1. Tarnowski is currently Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Georgia Perimeter College, a position he has held since January 2005. In his current role, Tarnowski has managed the GPC Foundation, Alumni Association and the offices of alumni relations, community relations, development, grants and sponsored programs, and marketing and communications. With his leadership, Georgia Perimeter increased the assets of the GPC Foundation to more than $87 million, including the addition of GPC’s newest campus in Newton County, and grew GPC’s endowed scholarship program by more than 300 percent. “I am grateful and excited to join the University of North
Georgia,” Tarnowski said. “I look forward to working with the advancement division, other colleagues and community members to TARNOWSKI increase external support for the university’s students and programs.” Tarnowski began working with Georgia Perimeter College in 1999 as Director of Alumni Affairs and was Director of Institutional Advancement from January 2000 through December 2004. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Bradley University, in Peoria, Illinois, in 1989 and his MBA at Bradley in 1991. Tarnowski fills the role vacated in December 2014, when Andrew Leavitt became chancellor of the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh. —Kathleen Sturgeon
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KFCB hosts electronics recycling event CUMMING, Ga. — Keep Forsyth County Beautiful will host a recycling event for old, unwanted electronics on April 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Cumming Fairgrounds’ parking lot, 235 Castleberry Road. Accepted items for recycling include laptops, stereos, CD players, cell phones, printers, gaming consoles and controllers, fax machines and more. The minimum donation per carload drop-off is $5. An additional $5 will be added for computer monitors and $20 for each television. Wood-console television sets, projector television sets, toaster ovens and refrigerators will not be accepted. For a complete list of acceptable items, visit www.keepforsythcountybeautiful.org. -Joe Parker
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The Commissioners proclaimed April 2015 as Keep Forsyth County Beautiful Day in Forsyth County.
Commissioners present 2 proclamations for April FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — At their meeting April 2, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners presented two proclamations for the month of April. The first proclaimed April 2015 as Keep Forsyth County Beautiful Day in Forsyth County. Keep Forsyth County Beautiful (KFCB) became an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful in 1994. Over the past 21 years, KFCB has consistently earned the President’s Circle Award by meeting all requirements set forth by Keep America Beautiful. Recently, Governor Nathan Deal recognized KFCB for being among the top affiliates in Georgia. The Board of Commis-
sioners encourages residents to support KFCB’s efforts in making Forsyth County a healthy, safe and beautiful place to live. The second recognition proclaimed April 2015 as Autism Awareness Month and April 2, 2015 as World Autism Awareness Day in Forsyth County. Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the United States and affects more than three million people. In proclaiming April as Autism Awareness Month, the board expressed their hopes that awareness will help lead to a better understanding of the disorder. —Kathleen Sturgeon
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Camp Invention coming to Brookwood Elementary School CUMMING, Ga. — Camp Invention, the nation’s premier summer enrichment day camp program that is supported by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF), is coming to Brookwood Elementary School the week of June 15 - 19. The weeklong day camp for students entering grades one through six fosters innovation and creativity while also building self-esteem, teamwork, persistence and goal-setting skills. Selection of the right summer camp for children can be intimidating and overwhelming as the options continue to grow and become more niche. Camp Invention not only encourages inventive young minds through science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in a fun and creative atmosphere, it also incorporates outdoor activities as part of its curriculum. Camp Invention students experience winning, success
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Locked in a room… for fun? I was taking a tour of the Centers for Disease Control, part of a tour group on a happy, sunny day, when a biohazard outbreak occurred. The resulting lockdown trapped me and my tour group in a series of rooms. We had an hour to escape before we too became infected with whatever caused the lockdown. With locked doors and only our wits with us, we had to survive. And survive we did. This was all part of the new attraction in Alpharetta – Urban Escape Games. The premise is simple – a group of players are locked in a room with a clock counting down an hour. A series of puzzles must be solved to unlock the door and get free. At Alpharetta’s location off Mansell Road, there are several scenarios – escape the CDC outbreak, solve the murder mystery and more. I first heard about such a thing a few months ago on the radio. They were talking about how this trend had taken off in Europe and Asia – a real-world survival game. This is a quickly growing fad. In the past few months, three of these businesses have
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Read more about Urban Escape Games, Page 9 popped up just in Atlanta. It’s easy to see why. It’s like a video game, played collaboratively and with just as much stress, if not more because it is real life. The countdown clock adds tension (especially when it starts blaring as it gets closer to zero). As you get closer to winning or losing, the stress amps up (all the way to 11!) and when that door finally opens, it really is a sense of relief that washes over you. I’m not sure if escape games are the next big thing or just a fad. Regardless, it’s fun and it’s something very different.
We had an hour to escape before we too became infected with whatever caused the lockdown. With locked doors and only our wits with us, we had to survive.
Last year, my fiancée and I started a garden when we moved to Alpharetta. She was very experienced in growing food whereas I was only experienced in consuming food. That being said, I learned an incredible amount of information on how to grow food in your own backyard. Now that planting time is upon us, I thought I would share some of the many helpful tips I learned last year. • If the soil at your home is not conducive to successful planting, there are plenty of bagged potting soils that can be put to use. Of course these soils can only be used to grow plants in the trunk of your car as the plastic used for the bags will rip if a molecule of dust lands on them. • Many books on the topic of gardening will specify how much sunshine a day certain plants should receive. You should ignore these as no matter how much or how little sunshine your plant receives, it will die. • You must be sure to correctly judge the amount of water your plant needs at any given time. You can either water them with a teaspoon of water a month or a gallon of day. Either way, they will die. • When planting seeds, you should ignore your fiancée’s advice and throw the
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You can either water your plants with a teaspoon of water a month or a gallon of day. Either way, they will die. seeds into the soil as haphazardly as possible. This will ensure her the ability to tell you “I told you so” for the rest of the growing season. • Sometimes animals, from bugs to birds, will want to have a taste of your plants (this is before they have died, of course). The best course of action to keep these away is to yell a stream of obscenities at them through your back porch windows until they go away. At least that is
Blotter: Continued from Page 2 into the neighborhood sign at Mathis Airport Parkway at Golf Club Drive. The driver told police he was driving when a deer jumped out in front of his car and he hit the gas instead of the break. The officer could smell alcohol coming from the man’s breath and arrested the man for DUI.
Woman’s computer gets hacked FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A woman contacted the sheriff’s office March 29 to report someone hacking into her personal network and computers. She was afraid the hacker had access to the personal information she kept on her computer including Social Security numbers, birthdates and financial information.
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what I did. • If you live in an area with a large deer population, you can purchase deer repellent sprays that state the spray has a “pleasant” smell. Under no circumstances should you believe that this smell could ever be described as pleasant. ‘Rotting animal’ would be more accurate. • Just because the jalapenos you grew were incredibly mild, that does not mean the cayenne peppers will be. Therefore, it is advised that you do not eat a whole cayenne pepper in one bite to “see if they are also really mild.” • If something actually does grow, you should be sure to harvest the herbs, fruits, vegetables, etc., with reckless abandon thereby ruining the plant and any chance that anything else will grow afterwards. • Some studies have suggested talking to your plants helps them to grow. I do not know if this works or not, but if it does, I am not sure yelling at them for their inability to grow helps. Finally, you should grow your own food, despite my inability to do so successfully. There is nothing like finishing off a beurre blanc with chives and parsley you grew yourself. Unless they already died, that is.
She told the officer her anti-virus software notified her various Internet Protocol (IP) addresses had accessed her computer. She received communication from what appeared to be her Internet Service Provider (ISP) said they need her personal information. She didn’t give it to them and instead bought a new router and modem in an effort to stop the hackers. Even after replacing those, the hackers were still able to access her network and computers. She told officers her family’s email passwords were changed by the hackers on a regular basis and she believed they were moving her mouse cursor when she was using her computer. She also believed someone was able to clone her cell phone and the GPS on her phone showed her in a different location than she was. She also said text messages intended for her were being intercepted by other phones. The officer provided her with two top-rated antivirus and malware removal programs available online.
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Escaping: The newest entertainment craze ‘Urban Escape Games’ lets players ‘puzzle’ way out By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – There are many movies and books about being locked in a room, with only your wits to get you out. In an instance of fiction becoming real, a new trend in entertainment has “escape rooms” becoming popular attractions. Alpharetta is now home to one such location – “Urban Escape Games.” Urban Escape Games in Alpharetta has been open for only a few months and features three scenarios players have to escape – a murder mystery, CDC lockdown and magician’s room. More are on the way. “It started with pointand-click games,” said Ellis Edwards, part of the Urban escape Games team. The trend started a few years ago in Asia before spreading to Europe where nearly every city now has numerous such rooms, often fully booked. Edwards said he first heard of the experience while travelling around Europe after university.
“I’m convinced it will be a wave in the U.S.,” he said. “The concept is different and intriguing.” Indeed, at least two more such businesses have opened in the Atlanta area just since the Alpharetta business has been open. And to further put the stamp of trendiness on it, an episode of “Big Bang Theory” had its characters trying to escape from such a room. Calling it a “team-oriented” pastime, it truly takes a group to solve the puzzles within the allotted hour. “It’s challenging and it forces you to think creatively,” he said. A typical run goes about an hour and a half and Edwards said about 40 percent of
If you go What: Urban Escape Games Where: 20 Mansell Court East, Ste 275, Roswell, Ga. 30076 Info: www. urbanescapegames.com participants finish in the time given. Edwards said it was perfect for business and family outings, as well as friends. The ideal size is between 6 and 8 people. TripAdvisor, a website dedicated to ranking tourism-related events, has recently ranked Urban escape Games as the No. 1 thing to do in Alpharetta, placing it higher than Wills
Players are locked in a room for an hour and have to solve puzzles to escape. Park and the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. “We’ve seen an awesome response so far,” Edwards said. “Everyone leaves with an idea of what they will do next time.” Urban Escape Game is at
the corner of Mansell Road and Warsaw Road in adapted office space. Reservations are required and can be made at their website, www.urbanescapegames. com.
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Programs will instruct proper monitoring of local waterways FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Keep Forsyth County Beautiful (KFCB) will host several workshops designed to educate citizens on how they can help protect local waterways through the Adopt-A-Stream program. The Adopt-A-Stream program informs citizens on how to monitor local water quality while advising on the most effective ways to protect local water resources. Citizens are encouraged to attend two different free workshops, which are suitable for ages third grade and up. The two workshops will cover three separate certifications (macro invertebrate, chemical and bacterial). Upon completion of the workshops, attendees will be presented a certificate from Georgia Adopt-A-Stream for each certification completed. The certification allows you to report water quality data for the Adopt-A-Stream program anywhere in the state of Georgia. The first workshop is Macro
invertebrate Assessment. This workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6 and Saturday, August 8 at the Central Park Recreation Center and Saturday, October 3 at Cumming City Hall. During the Macro invertebrate Assessment Workshop, attendees will learn how to collect, identify and count stream insects in order to assess the stream’s quality. The second workshop is Chemical and Bacterial Certification. This workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13 and Saturday, August 15 at Central Park Recreation Center; and Saturday, October 10 at Cumming City Hall. The Chemical and Bacterial Certification Workshop will educate attendees on how to perform basic chemical and bacterial sampling on local streams. “The Adopt-A-Stream workshops are a fun way to raise awareness of how crucial local water quality is to the environment,” KFCB Community Out-
To register for these free workshops, call Kevin Smith at 678.513.5892, email kdsmith@ forsythco.com or visit www. keepforsyth countybeautiful. org reach Specialist Kevin Smith said. “The Adopt-A-Stream program provides firsthand experience in monitoring these valuable water resources.” The Central Park Recreation Center is located at 2300 Keith Bridge Road. Cumming City Hall is located at 100 Main Street. Forsyth County’s Adopt-AStream program is part of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division. —Kathleen Sturgeon
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Alpharetta’s rising star: Ashlé Singer’s first album, single coming out By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta is the home town to the newest pop starlet on the music scene. Named “Ashlé,” she is about to drop her debut album, “Layers of Flavor.” Her first single, “Bad Boy Blue Eyes,” was released April 7. The 16-year-old said she got into music at an early age. “I’ve always loved music and writing songs,” she said. She started in the choir of her local church, Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. Her first song was written at age six. Music has been her goal in life, and now she is on the verge of entering the industry. “I just want to live my dream,” she said. All of the songs in her album, “Layers of Flavor,” are written and created by her, so they all have meaning to Ashlé. For instance, a victim of bullying herself, one song deals with that topic. “I was bullied,” she said. “Instead of being depressed, I wrote an uplifting song telling people they can get through it.” Despite coming so far, the process of making and releasing an album is daunting, she said. “I’ve learned so much about music and the business,” Ashlé said. “I thought it would be quick and easy and that [the album] would be out a year ago. I’ve learned about myself. You have to believe in yourself more than anything. If you don’t believe in yourself, no one else will.” The “Layers of Flavor” has taken two years to create and mixes genres of all kinds – pop,
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Upcoming star Ashlé, center, with “Mama” Jan Smith, left, and vocal coach Erica Hoffman. Ashlé’s first single came out in early April. “If I didn’t like the music it would be hard,” she said. “To sit in a studio for hours and go all over takes a lot.” Ashlé receives vocal lessons from Erica Hoffman of Jan Smith Studios. “Mama” Jan Smith has worked with the likes of Usher and Justin Bieber. Her producer and mentor, Selasi Duse of Crossfade Studios, mixes the music together to fit Ashlé’s personal flair. Duse has worked with
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Four-person scramble play will begin with a shotgun start at noon with prizes and a silent auction to follow. Entrance fees include green fee, cart, putting contest, raffle drawing, lunch and cookout during the awards presentations. To register, contact Jodi Smith at 770-313-8304. —Joe Parker
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effort to not only spur new development in the area, but also open up the 400 parking spaces on the other side of City Hall. Anyone using the parking now has to walk through the woods, which due to a lack of lighting can be dark. Elizabeth Way, at the southern tip of Canton Street, was recently converted from a one-way street into a two-way street to help with traffic flow. Plans are in the works to redevelop the alleys on either side of Canton Street to be more pedestrian- and business-friendly. South Atlanta Street – the portion of Ga. 9 south of the town square – will see significant improvements in coming years. The city is planning to widen the street to two lanes in either direction, get rid of the changing middle lane and add a median. Wide sidewalks will also be added. The improvements will go south from the square to the Chattahoochee River. Roswell Transportation Director Steve Acenbrak said this project, dubbed the “Historic Gateway,” would be a “remarkable improvement” for traffic in the area as well as beautifying it, making it more appealing to drivers and, hopefully, businesses. Pedestrian improvements will also help cross-street mobility, he said. Currently, there are none between the town square and the river, a distance of over a mile. Construction on this project may not begin for as much as four years, Acenbrak said.
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Small business success stories in Forsyth County By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com We found 3 small businesses in Forsyth County to highlight and asked them a few questions to get behind the scenes of how to run a successful small business. North Georgia Accounting Consultants Inc., Cumming Becky Brown, CPA How did you first start your business? I started my firm from ground zero like a lot of CPAs, in my home with BROWN very few clients. I wanted to work with small businesses that didn’t have the resources needed to start and grow their businesses. I had worked for several firms and noticed the small business owner wasn’t getting the kind of help they needed. I decided to start a firm which would specialize with all aspects of small business. If I didn’t have the answers I would make sure to have the resources that did. What has been the best part of having a small business? The worst? The best part of having a small business is watching our client base continue to grow and stay loyal as their success becomes our success. I would have to say the worst part about it is ‘the buck stops here.’ But I love having my own
business and being able to do something that I am passionate about makes any problems worth it. Why do you think Forsyth County is a good place to start a business? As someone who doesn’t live in Forsyth County, I really enjoy having my business and business relationships here. The people are wonderful and the location is convenient to just about everywhere. It’s also one of the fastest growing counties, so there are plenty of small businesses. What’s not to like? Cumming Dance Academy, Cumming Niki Jernigan-Watkins How did you first start your WATKINS business? I opened my business in 2003 in a one-room studio in downtown Cumming. I had dreamed of having a studio my entire life and once the opportunity arose, it set sail quickly. Within the first year, I expanded to two studios, then three. Then in 2009, I built my dream studio — a free standing building on Tribble Gap Road. What has been the best part of having a small business? The worst? The best part of having a small business is the opportunities to participate in the community development, as well as touching lives of hundreds
of young ladies. My goal has always been to empower young ladies to have self-confidence and know that they can do anything they set their minds to. We teach far more than dance at Cumming Dance Academy. We are instilling in these young people of the future confidence, grace and character that only the discipline of dance can surely assist with. I also have a personal development character program we intertwine into our dance classes weekly. The worst part would be the time it takes to run a small business on your own. The rewards are great, but owning your own business is a 24-hour, seven days a week job. Why do you think Forsyth County is a good place to start a business? When I opened my studio in Forsyth County, there was only one other studio in the area. Now, I believe there are over seven. As a member of the Cumming-Forsyth Chamber of Commerce, I also sit on the Small Business Advisory Council Board – so I am around and seeing the new businesses in our area. The growth in Forsyth has been astounding and certainly it is rapidly continuing to burst with new life. Despite the quick growth, however, there is still a ‘hometown’ feel in Cumming – which is what I love. I grew up in a small town in South Georgia and I am a simple girl with big dreams. It is such a pleasure to watch others living their dreams as well.
Using good subject lines in emails Are you getting responses from emails you send to new prospects or current clients? Is your email correspondence being opened and read? What you say in an email is important, but if the email isn’t opened and read because of what the subject line includes, then it’s headed for the deleted items folder. First and foremost, keep your email subject lines short and to the point. If it’s more than 25 characters, it’s too long. Use the email recipient’s name in the subject line. Your email is more likely to be read if the subject line includes their first name. Reference a previous interaction, such as, “Per my Voicemail.” This will connect your email to a previous correspondence you’ve had. The goal of a subject line in an email is to get the recipient to read what is in the body of the email. Make sure your subject line is clear and easy to understand. Put yourself in
Georgia Dermatology Center, Cumming Dr. Alex Gross How did you first start your business? I was originally part of a dermatology group centered in Buckhead and GROSS affiliated with Georgia Baptist Hospital. In 1993 the hospital requested we send a doctor to Cumming one day a week to service Baptist North and I volunteered. Due to the tremendous population growth in the county, this one day quickly turned to two days then three days. By 1995 I was practicing in Cumming full time. We started out renting space in a small free standing building close to the old hospital and in January of 1999 we moved into the medical office building adjacent to the new hospital which is now Northside Hospital Forsyth. We began as a predominantly medical practice but expanded to include cosmetic treatments and then a Medical Spa. What has been the best part of having a small business? The worst? The best part of running a small practice is the ability to create a philosophy and environment that reflects your values and ideals. This includes flexibility in scheduling, setting up ‘best practice’ policies for patient care, as well as ensuring we have the best possible staffing for our office.
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Walton Electric Trust donates $20,000 to Gwinnett Tech NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Walton EMC, through Walton Electric Trust Inc., has donated $20,000 to Gwinnett Technical College to provide scholarship funds for adult education students seeking to earn their GED credential at Gwinnett Tech. The Walton EMC/Walton Electric Trust Inc. GED Scholarship Fund will award up to $160 to as many as 125 students to fund the GED test fee. “Walton EMC has a longstanding tradition of supporting education and Gwinnett Technical College,” said Victoria Seals, vice president of academic affairs. “We continue to be grateful for their partnership and their commitment to adult education, as it makes a tremendous difference in our community.” Learn more at www.GwinnettTech.edu/scholarships.
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All Around Gymnastics expanding its campus ALPHARETTA, Ga. – All Around Gymnastics has begun construction of a second building on its campus at 5500 McGinnis Ferry Road. The addition will allow the company to expand services to existing and new customers, as well as provide additional. All Around currently serves approximately 1,000 children per week in gymnastics instruction, with additional classes in tumbling and dance. A portion of this 12,000-square-foot building will be used to expand the gymnastics program, while the remainder will be used to offer other services for customers, saids Debbie Driskell, co-owner with her daughter, Lindi Polk. “Since the construction of our first building, we have introduced over 20,000 students to the sport of gymnastics,” Driskell said.” All Around Gymnastics recently qualified nine of their gymnasts past State Finals and on to Regional competitions. The new building is expected to be completed in the Fall of 2015.
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Burger chain honors local franchises WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Two local franchise groups, Best Natural Burgers of Alpharetta and Main Street Burger of Kennesaw were recently recognized with the ‘Hospitality Award’ and the ‘On Time, Perfect Uniform, Positive Attitude Award,” respectively, at BURGERFI’s annual franchise summit. BURGERFI has 69 operating locations nationally, and 100 projected by year-end 2015. The company, which specializes in all-natural, hormonesteroid-and antibiotic-free Angus burgers, recently announced its first international development agreement to open 40 locations in Mexico by 2022, as well as plans to add 30 to 40 units domestically.
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Roswell summer jobs open ROSWELL, Ga. – The City of Roswell is looking to fill a number of summer positions. Openings are available for camp directors, counselors and assistants; lifeguards, swim instructors and coaches; instructors for a variety of classes, including art, cooking, gymnastics, fitness and more; sprayground attendants and managers; receptionists, counter workers and crew workers. More information is available at www.roswellgov. com/jobs.
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McMillan Pazdan Smith hires local office director JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture has hired Joe Alcock as the firm’s new Atlanta Office Director. Alcock brings more than 15 years of experience in adaptive reuse, historic rehabilitation, and urban infill projects to the firm, along with strong knowledge of building codes, zoning and planning regulations. ALCOCK Alcock founded the awardwinning Atlanta design firm of Rutledge Alcock Architects. In 2009, he won the American Institute of Architects’ Emerging Voices Award for the Atlanta Chapter. His most recent projects include the LEED Gold Certified Inman Green condo development, the design award-winning Troy Peerless Lofts in Midtown, the Pratt-Pullman Yard master plan and the new home of Decatur City Police in the historic Beacon School Municipal Complex.
Businessman recognized for volunteerism CUMMING, Ga. – Local Allstate agency owner Nate Dever received the Allstate Agency Hands in the Community Award for his commitment to helping others and community service. Because of Dever’s outstanding volunteerism, The Allstate Foundation awarded a $1,000 grant to Camp Kudzu, where he volunteers. Now in its 63rd year, The Allstate Foundation has given more than $300 million in financial contributions to communities around the country, and in 2013, gave $139,000 in Georgia as part of the Allstate Agency Hands in the Community Program.
Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market to run thru Oct. ROSWELL, Ga. – The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market will return to bring fresh produce, handmade food and craft products, and live entertainment to the city each Saturday, starting on April 18. The market will be located behind Roswell City Hall at 38 Hill Street and will run from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The market is a producer-only enterprise that draws from the best vendors within a 100-mile radius. Now in its eighth year, the market provides a shaded avenue with ample parking and a short walk from MARTA bus service. A typical Saturday includes live music, mini-workshops, children’s programs and chef demonstrations. A bistro area allows shoppers to relax, eat, and enjoy entertainment. For more information, visit www.roswellfam. com.
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SPRING K CLASSIC ARTS STREETFEST
Colorful festival featuring live jazz and acoustical music, cultural arts performances, children’s activities and festival cuisine in Downtown Alpharetta. Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Historic Roswell Kiwanis Club hosts the 5th annual Spring K Classic 5K and 10K run to support local children and youth projects at Sweet Apple Elementary School, 12025 Etris Road in Roswell. Saturday, April 18, 10K at 7:30 a.m.; 5K at 7:45 a.m. Cost is $25 pre-race, $30 race day registration
MUSIC: SHOWER OF STARS
What: The Rhythms on the River concert series kicks off with “April Shower of Stars.” Cabaret-style vocalists with Jazz Jones Legacy. Supporting North Fulton Community Charities. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road in Roswell When: Sunday, April 19 at 6 p.m. Web: chattnaturecenter.org
THEATER: FRIENDS ARTISTS SHOW
What: This exhibit provides exhibition opportunity for local artists. It is the perfect opportunity to add affordable original art to your collection. Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road When: Saturday, April 18 Hours: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Web: Johnscreekarts.org
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
What: Join Roswell Theatre for a horror-comedy musical about floral assistant Seymore Krelborn and his mysterious plant, Audrey II. Where: Roswell High School, 11595 King Road When: Friday, April 16 at 7 p.m. Cost: $ 12 at the door, $10 in advance
FOOD TRUCK ALLEY
Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns with rotating food trucks and music each week on Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta. Beginning Thursday, April 16, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET
What: The Downtown Alpharetta Farmer’s Market returns, featuring local farmers, gardeners, and makers of edible home goods. Where: Corner of Milton Avenue and Old Canton Street in Alpharetta When: Saturday, April 18 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Web: alpharettafarmersmarket.com What: Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market returns behind City Hall. Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street When: Saturday, April 18 Hours: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Web: roswellfam.com
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ASHEVILLE ART CONNECTION What: The Wild Hope Art Gallery is your conduit to access beautiful original art from the talented Artists of the River Arts District in Asheville NC. Where: Wild Hope Art Gallery When: Sunday, April 19 Hours: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Web: wildhopeartgallery.com
theater, play activities such as bounce houses, slides, face painting and an array of food and beverages. Where: Historic Roswell Square When: Thursday, April 16 Hours: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Web: aliveatthesquare.com
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COTTAGE SCHOOL GOLF TOURNAMENT
What: Invitational Golf Classic to benefit the Cottage School Where: Brookfield Country Club, 100 Willow Run in Roswell When: Monday, April 20 Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 12 p.m. shotgun start. Web: cottageschool.org
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FAMILY REUNION WORKSHOP What: Free workshop on planning your family reunion or special event in Alpharetta. Where: Hyatt Place Atlanta/ Alpharetta, 5595 Windward Parkway in Alpharetta When: Saturday, April 18 Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Web: awesomealpharetta.com
What: Join Chef John Wilson at Barrington Hall for an exciting and informative class. Menu includes melitzanosalata (eggplant spread), spinach and feta salad, pastitsio and baklava. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive in Roswell When: Tuesday, April 21 Hours: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Info: Reservations required Web: roswellgov.com
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What: Johns Creek’s Saturday market returns. Each market features more than 25 local farmers and vendors with organic and/ or sustainable foods and produce. When: Saturday, April 18 Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Web: johnscreekga.gov
Roswell’s weekly street party kicks off with live music, outside vendors and extended retail hours, face painting, free trolley and more on Canton Street in downtown Roswell. Thursday, April 16, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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ALIVE AFTER 5
What: Director, producer and author Christopher B. Pearman brings entertainment, industry stories, motivation and inspiration, focusing on developing a positive mindset to help you find success in your career and life. Where: Atlanta Workshop Players, 8560 Holcomb Bridge Rd Suite 111 in Alpharetta When: Saturday, April 18 Hours: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Info: Ages 10 and up Web: atlantaworkshopplayers. com
ALIVE AT THE SQUARE
What: This family-friendly focus to Alive After 5 consists of live music, children’s
What: Join Salud! Cooking School for a wine tasting of their best picks under $12. Where: Whole Foods Avalon, 2800 Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta When: Friday, April 17 Hours: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cost: $19 to register. Web: www.wholefoodsmarket. com/service/salud-cookingschool-4
AZALEA FEST GALA
What: Gala to benefit the Cottage School. Dinner, dancing, live auction and special guests. Where: Ivy Hall, Roswell Mill 85 Mill Street in Roswell When: Sunday, April 19 Hours: 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Contact: Tangelam@ cottageschool.org
EARTH DAY FESTIVAL
What: Milton’s annual festival offers sustainability information and inspiration. Family booths, educational groups, entertainment and foods. Where: Friendship Community Park, 12785 Birmingham Highway in Milton When: Saturday, April 18 Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m Web: cityofmiltonga.us
RELAY FOR LIFE OF ROSWELL
What: Join in the fight against cancer at the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Roswell. Where: Roswell High School, 11595 King Road in Roswell When: Saturday, April 18 Hours: 4 p.m. to midnight. Web: www.relayforlife.org/ roswellga
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FCS Retired Educators honor students and educators FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — At its March 6 meeting, the Forsyth County Retired Educators Association recognized outstanding students and educators from Forsyth County Schools. Included were the three finalists for Teacher of the Year: Marlo Miranda, Jennifer Davies and Dawn James, STAR students: Amy Zhai (Forsyth Central), Phoebe Ahn (Lambert), Brian Grasso (North Forsyth), Akhil Kota (South Forsyth) and Charu Thomas (West Forsyth) and
DEATH NOTICES Atlee Carroll, 87, of Roswell, passed away March 30, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Barbara N. Crum, 90, of Cumming, passed away April 1, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Dorothy Jane Shermer Edmunds, 73, of Cumming, passed away April 3, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. James V. Grindle, 77, of Gainesville, passed away April 4, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
STAR teachers: Eric Prince (Forsyth Central), Brittney Cantrell (Lambert), Amanda Swafford (North Forsyth), Carol Sikes (South Forsyth) and Bill Robertson (West Forsyth). Additionally, Promising Young Educators, Emily Van Wyk (Forsyth Central), Lakeland Jackson (South Forsyth), Jessica Wilder (Lambert) and Abby Stubbs (North Forsyth) were recognized by their teacher as profession teachers, Greg Walkup (Forsyth Central), Kimberly Clapper (Lambert), Tracy Mooney (North Forsyth) and Judy Myers (South Forsyth). James Smith, president of Forsyth County Retired Educators Association presented certificates of achievement to all recipients on behalf of the local and state organizations. The Promising Young Educators received their awards from beloved educator Lois Garner. Fonda Harrison, associate superintendent of Teaching and Learning along with Hannah Orr, Communications and
The leadership team for FCREA (2014-2015) includes, back row from left, Johnny Tallant (fundraising), Kathy Vail (vice president), Beverly Flournoy (treasurer), James Smith (president), front row from left, Diane West (scrapbook), Jane Tatum (hospitality), Brenda Gossett (spotlight), Lynn Kimberlin (newspaper), Linda Lang (membership and community service), Bobbye Wright (newspaper and legislative/teacher welfare), Cindy Hansard (scholarship), Becky Roper (publicity), Barbara Morris (sunshine), Joyce Frederick (sunshine) and Margaret Valley (secretary). Partnership Facilitator began the program echoing each other’s sentiments by stating that they always looked forward to the opportunity to see
all of the teachers that were important to them. Harrison said there were teachers there she actually had at Cumming Elementary, Otwell Middle and
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Patricia Ingram, 66, of Cumming, passed away April 6, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Elizabeth Werner, 84, of Cumming, passed away April 2, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Robert David White, 33, of Alpharetta, passed away March 28, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
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Jordan Payne (left) and Meaghan Bybee qualified for the IEA National Finals.
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Cat of the week: Sweetness Dog of the week: Baxter CUMMING, Ga. — If you haven’t meet Sweetness yet, you need to. She’s a beautiful petite calico waiting on her special person to find her. She’s a spunky kitty with a bit of ‘cattitude.’ Don’t let her petite stature and cute little face fool you, she may end up ruling the house. She would get along best with kitties of similar nature, and she has a lot of love to bring to a special home. Sweetness would be happi-
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CUMMING, Ga. — Baxter is a 3-yearold Labrador/American Staffordshire Terrier. Baxter has made himself right at home in the Humane Society of Forsyth County dog building and they are very happy to see him happy. The appreciation he would show to a caring owner or family would be immense. Baxter is just one of thirty HSFC dogs awaiting visits and applica-
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