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Texting during meetings: Yay or nay?

Part VIII of Journalism under attack ►►PAGE 14

Commissioner’s messages questioned Ethics panel discuss Mills’ communication ►►PAGE 4

Sen. Williams running for governor?

Williams toys with the idea, won’t confirm ►►PAGE 6

Dual languages return to schools Board of education votes to implement program ►►PAGE 9

Whitlow earns STEM certification KATHLEEN STURGEON/HERALD

Community leaders pray for county, nation Forsyth County community leaders met May 4 for the National Day of Prayer. Speakers included District 4 County Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills, District 2 County Commissioner Rick Swope, Sheriff Ron Freeman, Judge Jeffrey S. Bagley, state Rep. Todd Jones and Adam Johnson, lead pastor of Browns Bridge Church. Read more, Page 11.

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CUMMING, Ga. — After recently winning a large amount of money on a scratch off lottery ticket, a 59-year-old man was found unconscious on the side of the road and later died.

Charles Barrett, of Cumming, was

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Flags stolen from house next to Barker House FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A woman who lives near one of Forsyth County’s unofficial landmarks, the Barker House on Sawnee Mountain, said her flags have been stolen recently.

The woman told deputies April 29 that someone had stolen her flags, American and “Blue Lives Matter” versions, eight times in two months.

She said every weekend night there are kids who come to the area to party and she thinks they are stealing the

found unconscious at 11:41 p.m. April 22 near TitleMax Pawn Shop, 231 Atlanta Highway.

A person driving by and an off-duty paramedic saw Barrett lying on the side of the road and stopped to help. The paramedic performed CPR on Barrett while the other person called 911.

Local fire and EMS personnel arrived on the scene shortly after and transported Barrett to Northside Hospital Forsyth.

Barrett was placed in the Intensive Care Unit and died April 26.

Hospital personnel determined that

Barrett suffered superficial injuries to his head and to one of his knees, consistent with a fall.

“Preliminary autopsy results are consistent with preliminary medical results and information collected during the investigation that Barrett’s visible injuries were superficial and no trauma was suffered,” Cumming Police Chief Casey Tatum said.

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is still looking into the use of some of Barrett’s financial cards, which were used during the timeframe of Barrett’s stay at Northside Hospital Forsyth.

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She said she usually has to pick up beer cars, cigarette butts and other trash the next morning.

There are surveillance cameras at the residence, but none pointed at the end of the driveway where the flags are located.

The woman said the stolen flags total $320.

The man was impaired, stumbled outside and had slurred speech when the deputy arrived.

He told the deputy he didn’t know what was going on and “was having an Ambien moment.”

He said he had not been drinking and said he didn’t remember calling 911 except once.

Later, the deputy smelled alcohol on the man and the man said he drank every night.

The man said he called 911 the first time because he was lying on the concrete by the pool and needed help.

He said he was told by another deputy to not call 911 unless it was an emergency.

Records showed the man called 911 about lying on the concrete. Then an hour later he called again.

He was arrested for unlawful conduct during a 911 call.

Man arrested for calling 911 for non-emergencies FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 53-yearold Cobb County teacher was arrested April 30 after repeatedly calling 911 for non-emergencies.

The deputy dispatched to the address on Ivy Summit Court was told the sheriff’s office had already been to that location twice the night before.

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license suspended or revoked. ►► Erik Michael Graves, 28, of Fox Creek Drive, Cumming, was arrested April 29 on Ga. 400 for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► James Patrick Dowling, 54, of Canon Creek Drive, Cumming, was arrested April 30 on Buford Highway for DUI. ►► Kenneth Michael Barrett, 43, of Oak Grove Road, Dawsonville, was arrested April 30 on Ga. 400 for DUI and speeding. ►► Stephen R. Pedersen, 48, of Brookstone Lane, Gainesville, was arrested May 1 on Keith Bridge Road for DUI, failure to report striking fixed object and failure to maintain lane. ►► Zachary Reed Strickland, 24, of Broken Lance Place, Alpharetta, was arrested May 3 on Ga. 400 for DUI, failure to use seatbelts and failure to maintain lane. ►► Jonathan Clendenen Hayes, 42, of Preakness Drive, Alpharetta, was

arrested May 2 on Ga. 400 for DUI, speeding and possession of open alcohol container by driver. ►► Matthew Allen Pelot, 35, of Old Towne Lane, Cumming, was arrested April 29 on Atlanta Highway for DUI and failure to yield right of way to vehicle. ►► Paul Richard Baker, 54, of Jasmine Parkway, Alpharetta, was arrested May 1 on Polo Drive for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

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Avenue, Lavonia, was arrested April 30 on Browns Bridge Road for possession of marijuana under 1 ounce, DUI and driving while license suspended or revoked. ►► Max Angel, 26, of Martins Ford Road, Dahlonega, was arrested May 1 on Ga. 400 for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

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Pterygium – what is it and what can be done about it?

By Samir Vira, M.D.

Pterygium is a noncancerous growth on the surface of the eye. It appears as a wing-shaped fleshy growth that originates from the conjunctiva over the white part of the eye and extends into the cornea, the clear part of the eye. Also known as “surfer’s eye,” it can commonly occur in individuals who have prolonged exposure to sunlight, such as surfers, farmers, and construction workers. Besides UV light exposure, it is associated with windy and dusty exposure.

Individuals with pterygia can occasionally have no symptoms at all.

These individuals can simply be observed but are advised to protect themselves from UV light with polarized sunglasses. Symptoms can include redness, foreign body sensation, irritation, itching, and also blurred vision. Blurred vision usually occurs due to distortion of the cornea’s shape or rarely due to visual obstruction by the pterygium itself.

Mild symptoms can be treated easily with the use of lubricating drops or artificial tears. For redness associated with inflammation, your doctor may prescribe a short course of topical steroids. If the symptoms remain persistent or cause blurred vision, surgical intervention is indicated.

Pterygium surgery involves excision or removal of the lesion, followed by coverage of the resulting defect with the individual’s own healthy conjunctiva (conjunctival autograft) or preserved amniotic membrane obtained from donated human placenta tissue. This may be accompanied with the use of an anti-scarring medication called mitomycin-C during the surgery. Surgery is usually performed as an outpatient procedure with topical and local anesthesia. Mild intravenous sedative medication may be given to keep the patient relaxed through the surgery. After the procedure, the eye may be patched temporarily to minimize any residual bleeding.

During the recovery period, patients may experience mild irritation, blurred vision, and redness around the eye. However, patients can return to normal activities, such as driving, work, and school, within the first few days. Full recovery can take several weeks to about a month.

Patients are also instructed to use antibiotic and steroid drops for the first 1-2 months to prevent infection, reduce inflammation, and reduce the risk of recurrence.

Complications, such as infection, are rare but patients should be aware of the risk of recurrence. The risk of a recurring pterygium can be as high as 50% without the use of a conjunctival autograft or amniotic membrane. With the use of either tissue after pterygium excision, the risk is reduced to about 5-10%. Recurrent pterygia are treated with similar surgical intervention.

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Commissioner Mills’ communication habits questioned by ethics panel Evidentiary hearing to be held

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — An ethics complaint filed against Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills charges she improperly deleted texts from her personal phone contrary to county policy.

The county ethics MILLS panel has determined there is need for an evidentiary hearing to further review and investigate the complaint.

In March, resident Rene Guidry filed a complaint against Mills claiming the commissioner “violated the Georgia Records Act on multiple occasions by deleting text messages between her, developers with pending zoning issues, other county commissioners and zoning attorneys.”

He said he was investigating an overlay zoning for The Collection and became aware that Mills “does business on her personal phone instead of using

the taxpayer provided county phone. In addition to this, she deletes text messages regardless of content.”

“None of these conversations were saved, despite the requirement to do so as stated in the Forsyth County records retention policy,” he wrote in his complaint.

According to the county’s policy from its website, messages documenting the formulation and adoption of policies and procedures and the management of agency programs or functions, for example case file management, constituent correspondence, periodic reports or budget documents, must be retained long term.

“For Commissioner Mills to state those text messages have no evidentiary value, she is either clueless as to what that means, or purposefully hiding information from county residents,” Guidry wrote in his complaint.

Guidry went on to say that Mills publically admitted that her phone automatically deletes all text messages.

On current models of Apple’s iPhone, there is an option for the phone to delete text messages after 30 days, one year or never. On Android phones, there is an option to delete old messages when storage is low.

County Attorney Ken Jarrard said

in a response to Guidry’s open records request that the retention schedules allows a certain class of documents to be deleted when their useful life is complete. In many instances with text messages, that authorizes immediate deletion, he said.

“I don’t have enough storage on my phone to save the amount of emails and texts that go through it,” Mills wrote on a Facebook post used as evidence in the review. “There’s no way.

I don’t pick and choose them. They all delete. And don’t worry. I’m not shy about bringing things forward.”

Mills’ attorney Logan Butler wrote that Mills denies violating the Forsyth County Ethics Ordinance and the Georgia Records Act. “The alleged ethics violation is completely without merit, is outside the jurisdiction of the Ethics Ordinance, fails to state an ethics violation supported by specific substantiated evidence and is being brought in an attempt to harass Commissioner Mills,” Butler wrote in the response.

Butler also wrote that “electronic messages such as text messages are transitionary in nature and whether any such message must be retained

See ETHICS, Page 8

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Sen. Williams hints at run for governor Won’t confirm until after 6th congressional race

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County state Sen. Michael Williams is staying tightlipped about a potential run for governor.

However, he is hinting heavily.

“We haven’t made an official announceWILLIAMS ment of anything and we don’t know when or if it will come,” Williams said. “We are definitely getting a lot of support and a lot of people looking to us to pick up that Trump medal and carry it into the state of Georgia.”

After an article April 27 by the Atlanta Journal Constitution said Williams is “ramping up his own preparations” for the office, Williams took to his social media.

“Georgia definitely needs a conservative businessperson at the helm,” Williams wrote on his Facebook page in response to the article. “(It’s) a lot to consider.”

He has answered many public comments on his stances, including his full support of the Second Amendment and constitutional carry for Georgia. He also said he was the first elected official in Georgia to publically endorse Donald Trump for president.

Williams’ new website, williamsgeorgia.com, currently only has a page for contributions. The website also said,

“No more career politicians. No more bureaucrats.”

However when asked if he’s planning to run, Williams said he wants to get past an upcoming election in a neighboring congressional district.

Democrat Jon Ossoff and Republican Karen Handel will face off in a June 20 runoff for Georgia’s 6th Congressional District to replace the open seat vacated by Tom Price, now the U.S. Health and Human Services secretary.

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I’m still a Thrashers fan JOE PARKER

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When I turned 18, my father wrote on my birthday card, “Happy birthday. I love you. I hope it hurts like hell.” He wrote this final line in response to how I would be spending my birthday — having the Atlanta Thrashers logo

tattooed on my leg.

When I had proposed this idea to my family and friends in the months leading up to my 18th birthday, everyone raised their eyebrow in the same way people do when you are suddenly engulfed in a gaseous aroma in an elevator.

Then they asked questions.

“But what happens if they change their logo?”

Well, then I will have the original logo, I said.

“But what happens if you stop being a fan?”

That’ll never happen, I responded. I’ll always be a fan.

“But what happens if the team gets sold and moved?” We are talking about the modern-day NHL, I said. Teams don’t just get sold and moved.

Hmm. I wish that last question and answer had been fabricated, but my father, the very man who wished me pain on my birthday, asked what would turn out to be a prophetic question.

When the Thrashers were sold in 2011, and subsequently left Atlanta faster than someone with pollen-sensitivity in April, I was understandable devastated.

After all, this was my team. My team. And suddenly they were gone.

Non-sports fans may not be able to relate, but when you follow a team’s every game, every trade rumor, every draft

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pick and you celebrate every win with fervor and are crippled with depression at every loss, you have developed an amazing passion and dedication. And when it’s suddenly gone, entire kegs of beer cannot drown your sorrows (I know because I tried).

So with the NHL playoffs going full bore, this is a depressing time to be a Thrashers fan — watching and hearing the excitement in the stands as fans cheer on their team that they likely follow just as closely as I followed the Thrashers.

And yes, though the Thrashers only made the playoffs once — and were swept — I still like to imagine they would have made more playoff berths from 2011 to now. Then I look at the Winnipeg Jets, the relocated and rebranded Thrashers, and I realize that may not be true.

I tried to become a Jets’ fan. My thought was that this was essentially the Thrashers in a different city with different uniforms. But in the end, I had to come to the realization that I was trying to be a fan and was not actually invested.

The change in city, and country for that matter, was too much. My team was gone.

But every day I am reminded of my team as I look down to my right leg, because there it sits — the tattooed reminder of how much I love the Thrashers.

Of course I have become the butt of many jokes due to my tattoo, and truthfully, they still sting a little. But slowly but surely I’ve just started joking around as well, telling people I was a very early adopter of Tesla (the Tesla logo looks similar to the Thrashers logo).

Jokes aside, the Thrashers are still my team and I am still a fan. As I said when questioned, I will always be.

And no, the tattoo didn’t hurt. But looking at it now kind of does.

Oh this? I got it at the phone store.

Officials’ texting habits questioned Milton case brought practice to light

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com

MILTON, Ga. — Ethics charges against Forsyth County Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills marks the second time in six months that texts among elected officials have been called into question.

In September 2016, the Milton City Council came under fire after an open records request showed multiple council members texting during an official meeting. Records showed some had been texting about city business being discussed at the time.

However, state law only says officials must keep records of this type of communication, and the records are subject to the Open Records Act. The Milton City Council later voted down a resolution that would have declared officials’ texting during meetings unethical.

The council’s official stance on the issue runs counter to what some other officials have said.

At the time, Former Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens’ spokesman Nick Genesi said that Olens is “disgusted by the use of technology to subvert openness in public meetings.”

Ethics: Continued from Page 4 pursuant to the records retention schedule that is controlled by the content of the particular message.

Commissioner Mills asserts that she is fully aware of the Forsyth County retention policy and that text messages containing legally substantive information would need to be retained according to their specific content.”

Additionally, Butler wrote that the phone records attached to the

Why there?

Forsyth County and Milton City Attorney Ken Jarrard said there was a lot of debate during the 2012 rewrite of the Open Meetings Act as to whether electronic communications among a quorum council constitutes as an electronic cyber meeting.

“In fact, the final incarnation of the statute specifically says that emails amongst (the council), not during a meeting just on an afternoon if you’re having a cyber discussion, is not a violation of an Open Meetings Act,” Jarrard said in September.

“But they’re available under the Open Records Act.” Regardless of the law, Jarrard said he believes texting among council members during a meeting is wrong.

“If I were lecturing you like a class, I would say (council members’) communications need to be done to the public who are sitting here watching,” Jarrard said.

Georgia Press Association general counsel David Hudson agreed and said there is nothing that prohibits council members from emailing or texting during a meeting or at any time.

However, he said if the elected officials are emailing and texting as a substitute for communication in an open meeting, then he agrees with Olens that this would be an abuse of the state’s Sunshine Laws. complaint fail to indicate to whom the numbers belong and that Guidry doesn’t show why the text messages provided in the complaint should have been retained.

“Rather and to the contrary, the complainant provides an exhibit alleging that Commissioner Mills deletes text messages due to a shortage of storage space on her phone, not that any alleged deletions are done with malice,” Butler wrote in the response.

“All of the above allegations are mere conclusory statements that are not supported by any specific substantiated evidence.”

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Forsyth schools approves language immersion in elementary schools Three schools interested in offering program

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After overwhelming public support for a dual language immersion program, the Forsyth County Board of Education approved the curriculum addition last month for elementary schools.

The classes, already in place in middle and high schools, were dropped from the elementary school curriculum in 2010. But now, the district plans to reintroduce the language immersion program in interested elementary schools beginning in the 2018-2019 school year.

Three principals indicated their interest in implementing the program within the next few years, including Brandywine Elementary, Cumming Elementary and Kelly Mill Elementary.

A survey of 1,619 participants gathered input on which schools and languages to offer, according to district World Language Content specialist Michaela Claus-Nix. Nearly 90 percent of respondents were in support of the dual language immersion program. Of those, 63

percent chose Spanish, 44 percent Chinese, 22 percent French, 16 percent German and 9 percent other.

Demographics of the three schools that applied were studied to see which have high percentages of native speakers.

“Our goal for the program is to have 30 percent of the class being native speakers and balance it out with English speakers,” Claus-Nix said. “This will give the maximum benefit of dual language immersion. If we don’t reach 30 percent, then it wouldn’t be considered a two-way immersion program.

The students can still benefit from the languages and cultures in the classroom.”

Brandywine has a high nativespeaking community with 29 percent Hispanic. Cumming has a higher percentage with 55 percent of students being Hispanic or have a Spanish-speaking background. Kelly Mill has a lower Hispanic community with 7 percent.

Even with that low percentage, Claus-Nix said Kelly Mill students would still benefit from a one-way immersion.

Dual language immersion also

benefits the population of economically disadvantaged students, Claus-Nix said. Again, Kelly Mill has the lowest percentage with 6 percent of students falling into that category. Brandywine had 34 percent and Cumming had 66 percent.

“With those numbers, that is another target group where we can really see the achievement gap of dual language immersion,” she said.

The plan for the next school year is to hold professional development for administrators and teachers including conferences and trainings. Advertisements will go up on school websites, brochures will be handed out and parent information nights will be held.

This program will not be a traditional world language class but an instructional model. Additionally, a team of two teachers will collaborate on teaching all subject material.

Starting in kindergarten, students will spend half their day being taught academic content, including math, science and target language literacy by an immersion teacher. The other half of their day, including English/language arts, social studies and literacy, will be taught in English by an English-speaking teacher.

Our goal for the program is to have 30 percent of the class being native speakers and balance it out with English speakers.”

MICHAELA CLAUS-NIX District World Language Content specialist Most student experiences in the DLI classrooms mirror the experiences in a traditional classroom, Claus-Nix said.

“Dual language immersion is a very challenging program,” Claus-Nix said.

“Immersion teachers are trained in instructional strategies to make academic content comprehensible to all learners. Teachers use body language, visuals, manipulatives, facial expressions and expressive intonation to communicate meaning. They structure the day with familiar routines and procedures.”

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Whitlow Elementary named certified STEM school State school superintendent visits school

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After demonstrating excellence in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, Whitlow Elementary School recently became certified by the state.

Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods visited Whitlow May 1 to honor the school for its accomplishment.

“Georgia Department of Education STEM certification represents Forsyth County Schools’ commitment to finding new and innovative ways for students to learn,” Woods said. “Our STEM certification team shared that the Forsyth district office supports Whitlow’s STEM efforts with a ‘can-do’ attitude.”

Certification is a signal that a school has a strong, integrated STEM program, according to Meghan Frick, communications specialist for the Georgia Department of Education.

To earn certification, schools must submit an application showing that they meet specific criteria, including

evidence of teacher collaboration, business and industry partnerships, high levels of math and science instruction, and an integrated, project-based STEM curriculum.

A team from the Georgia Department of Education visits each school to observe its program. Once a school has been STEM-certified by the department, they must recertify every five years, she said.

There are many opportunities for personal learning at Whitlow, Frick said, which helped it earn the certification.

“Students are involved in citizen science projects and contribute new knowledge to the body of science,” Frick said. “They have the opportunity to participate in VEX robotics, which is usually reserved for high school students. And even the youngest students conduct scientific research.”

Additionally, the media center Maker Space allows students to explore and invent and is strongly tied to math and science standards, and the school gardens are used for scientific investigations and to teach students to care

Richard Woods gives Whitlow Elementary School official the banner that deems them a certified STEM school. for the earth.

“The school is characterized by an administrative team that supports innovative efforts and by teachers who

refuse to quit,” Frick said.

The only other STEM-certified school in the district is Forsyth Central High School.

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Forsyth unites for day of prayer National event gives citizens time to reflect

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Much has been debated about whether religion belongs in government. However, on May 4, there was no debate in Forsyth County on the National Day of Prayer.

In 1952, President Harry Truman signed a bill proclaiming the National Day of Prayer into law in the United States. Since then, communities have gathered to reflect on the day.

Speakers at this year’s event included District 4 County Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills, District 2 County Commissioner Rick Swope, Sheriff Ron Freeman, Judge Jeffrey S. Bagley, state Rep. Todd Jones and lead pastor of Browns Bridge Church Adam Johnson.

The roots of prayer for the nation reach further back in history, Swope said.

“Our Founding Fathers said it was self-evident that we are created and therefore we should give thanks to our creator,” Swope said. “Do we imagine we no longer need his assistance in Forsyth County? I’ve lived here a long time, but the longer I live here the more

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State Rep. Todd Jones speaks about faith in the country.

I see it’s true that God governs in the affairs of men.”

Mills said she is thankful she lives in a county that allows an event like

this to occur.

“I stand in awe of being part of a country where a president would have a proclamation like this that recognizes the importance of prayer,” Mills said.

“I hope we never get to a point where we stop recognizing the importance of needing to pause. I’m grateful people still do.”

One of the fundamental differences in our country is a disconnect between faith and government, Jones said.

“There’s an idea that it’s politically incorrect to speak toward our Supreme Being,” he said. “When our founders said separation of church and state, they didn’t mean we can’t look to the Almighty. We must find guidance from them.”

This is Jones’ first term in the state House, and when he goes to the Capitol in Atlanta and talks about being from Forsyth County, he’s often asked about the county’s accomplishments.

“We are soaked in riches,” Jones said. “The cliche is once you’re at the top of the mountain there’s nowhere else to go but down. I think that’s folly.

We do have challenges but to fight those we turn to the almighty God and ask everyone to look to him for that guidance.”

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Cumming, Forsyth County remain under drought conditions Currently Level 2, may move to Level 3 this summer CUMMING, Ga. — Despite some recent rainfall, the city of Cumming and Forsyth County remain under drought conditions. Currently, the area is under a Level 2 Drought Response category issued by the Environmental Protection Division, but could move into a Level 3 Drought category this summer.

“Since we have experienced unusually low rainfall amounts for many months, including this past fall and winter when we typically have higher levels of precipitation, we are seeing the effects of those low levels now with drought conditions,” said Jon Heard, director of Cumming Utilities.

As part of the Level 2 Drought category, the EPD has enacted certain watering regulations for our area along with most of Metro Atlanta. These include: • Limiting outdoor watering to only two days a week on the following schedule – Sundays and Thursdays for odd-numbered addresses; and Wednesdays and Saturdays for even addresses and sites with no numbered address.

• Outdoor watering is only allowed before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. on

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• No washing of streets, gutters, sidewalks and driveways.

• No ornamental uses, such as fountains and waterfalls.

• No non-commercial washing or pressure-washing.

• No charity, or non-commercial fundraiser, car washes.

• The following are allowed under the restrictions: Irrigation of personal food gardens; irrigation of new and replanted seed, turf or plants for a period of 30 days following installation; watering with drip irrigation or soaker hoses; hand watering, including hoses with shut-off nozzles.

Heard reminded residents that it is important to be aware of these regulations and to actively follow them in order to protect the water resources of Lake Lanier and surrounding creeks and streams throughout Cumming and Forsyth County.

“If everyone follows these guidelines and seeks out other ways to actively conserve water on a regular basis, we will be in a much better position going into the always hot and dry months of

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55+ Lifestyle & Travel Expo a hit Senior, vendors connect

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Some 450 people came last Saturday to the second annual Appen Media Group’s 55+ Lifestyle & Travel Expo and left leaving rave reviews.

Set at The Metropolitan Club on Windward Parkway, the sold-out 4-hour expo was represented by 46 vendors offering information on: • Travel and cruising • Active-adult lifestyle options and communities • Health subjects such as dermatology, hair restoration, hearing specialists and dental care • Senior services providers, homecare services and assisted living communities Wendy Goddard, Appen’s marketing and innovations manager, said she could not be more pleased with the turnout – both by vendors and guests.

“The event was everything we hoped it would be and more,” Goddard said. “Our speaker sessions were a huge hit some with standing room only.”

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BLACK BOX SPECIAL REPORT: JOURNALISM UNDER ATTACK GEORGIA, PART VIII

Texting tugs at spirit of Ga. Open Meetings Act Issue remains cloudy amid Sunshine Law

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com While Georgia’s Open Meetings Act ensures citizens a front-row seat to decisions that affect their lives, some practices have cast doubt on government’s commitment to transparency.

Technology provides ways to cloud the state’s Sunshine Laws, and one of the more prevalent methods of testing open meetings is the practice of texting.

That practice drew headlines last year. It was learned that Milton City Council members in April and June were texting with residents during lengthy debates over a zoning issue at council meetings.

Records show that supporters and opponents were regularly barraging Mayor Joe Lockwood and other council members with texts during the debate, coaching city leaders on which side to support. Some received replies – all out of view of other residents who either attended the meeting or were watching it streamed on their computers.

“Text messages, like any other documents generated during the course of conducting governmental business, are subject to disclosure under the Open Records Act,” said Hollie Manheimer, executive director of the Georgia First Amendment Foundation.

“To the extent public officials would text during the course of a public meeting instead of speaking to one another, it could be construed as an effort to circumvent the Open Meetings Act,” she said.

The purpose of both the Open Meetings and Open Records acts are to maximize public access to governmental proceedings — not allow public officials to hide behind them as a shield, Manheimer said.

Indeed, following the revelation of the Milton City Council texts, city leaders were provided an opportunity to outlaw the practice.

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The Milton City Council drew headlines in April and June of last year when councilmembers were texting residents during meetings.

Council considered a policy action to prohibit the use of cell phones during public meetings. That measure was defeated 4-3, with the majority saying that council members would police themselves.

Councilman Bill Lusk, who voted in the minority in favor of the ban, said carrying on private conversations during a public debate violates the state’s Open Meetings Act. Within weeks, then-Attorney General Sam Olens issued a statement through his office declaring the practice an attempt to subvert openness.

A spokesman for the attorney general said Olens had proposed language in the 2012 revision of the Open Meetings Act to address the issue, but legislators were opposed.

The Legislature itself is exempt from the Open Meetings Act. The public should demand better behavior from their elected officials, the attorney general’s office said back in September.

With the departure of Olens late last year, the state’s new Attorney General

Chris Carr has taken up the mantel.

Carr announced last month he will conduct an Open Government Tour throughout the state.

He will invite local officials to join him for a refresher course on their responsibilities to the public under the Georgia Open and Public Meetings Act. On the issue of texting, Carr’s office said the intent of the General Assembly in passing the Open Meetings Act is

to ensure that the public’s business is conducted in an open and accessible manner.

“Not only does such a requirement permit the people to know what actions their public servants are undertaking, but it also fosters public confidence in their leaders and the decisions that they make,” he said in a statement.

“The failure to serve those underlying purposes is not in keeping with the spirit of the Open Meetings Act.”

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Forsyth athletes compete in track and field state championship FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The GHSA track and field state championship takes place Thursday-Saturday this week in three locations. Classes A-Private, 4A and 7A will take place at Valhalla Stadium in Rome, and Class 5A and 6A competition will be hosted at Carrollton’s Grisham Stadium.

Listed are all local athletes who will compete for state championships in their respective events.

Forsyth Central • Taliyah Manning (discus throw) • Hunter Cagle (pole vault) • Taliyah Manning (shot put) • Laney Kronz (100 meter hurdles, 300 meter hurdles)

Lambert • Reagan Pasonski (high jump) • Jalen Kidd (long jump, triple jump) • Michelle Bourquin (pole vault) • Dymond Harris (4x100 relay) • Megan Maurer (4x100 relay) • Ryann Dickerson (4x100 relay) • Nia Hinson (4x100 relay)

• Jordan Smith (4x100 relay, 400 meter dash, 200 meter dash) • Taylor Oakley (4x100 relay) • Tyler Fox (1600 meter run, 3200 meter run) • Alex Gibbs-Poe (110 meter hurdles)

North Forsyth • Bryson Trigg (long jump) • Marcus Alvarez (400 meter dash) • SOUTH FORSYTH • Ridvan Kazimov (shot put) • Kaylee DuPont (1600 meter run, 3200 meter run) • Milicent Bergey (1600 meter run, 800 meter run) • Louise Tocays (100 meter dash, 200 meter dash)

West Forsyth • Evan Eagan (discus throw) • Kyle Brown (discus throw) • Abigail Robertson (pole vault) • Jack Haller (pole vault) • Liz Galarza (1600 meter run, 3200 meter run)

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Alpharetta grant program targets downtown storefronts Façade fund rewards upgrades

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Visitors to Downtown Alpharetta – if they turn their attention away from City Center — may have noticed a flurry of new frontage over the past few years. That’s thanks in large part to a local program that provides grants for property improvements.

The city’s Downtown Beautification and Façade Improvement Grant Program is an economic initiative that helps Downtown District business and property owners with expenses associated with improving the appearance of their storefronts.

The program reimburses businesses for a portion of the cost for frontage improvements in four categories: structural building improvements; street furniture; awnings, lighting and similar accoutrements; and signage (excluding window signs).

During its seven years, the program has paid out almost $95,000 to downtown merchants for frontage improvements, according to Peter Tokar, Alpharetta Economic Development director. To qualify for those grants, he said, downtown business owners spent close to $400,000 in frontage upgrades – a return of 4 to 1 on the city’s investment.

“The façade grant only pays for beautification elements on the outside of the building,” Tokar said.

“When you talk about total investment that it helped generate in the community, we’re talking about hundreds of thousands of dollars.”

Funding is administered through the Alpharetta Downtown Partners Program, and the city can restrict the amount of funds awarded and paid during any given fiscal year.

The idea behind the program is that capital improvements increase property values, adding to the commercial tax base and generating more revenue for the city. They also presumably bring in more customers who pay sales taxes on the meals they eat and the products they buy.

The grant program was also created to improve

Downtown Alpharetta business owners have spent close to $400,000 in recent years to improve the appearance of their storefronts. The upgrades have been spurred in part by a city-sponsored program providing grants for certain façade improvements. the appearance and historic character of Downtown Alpharetta through the addition of contributing architectural and aesthetic features.

“The improvements that all the downtown merchants are making are creating a more aesthetically pleasing downtown,” Tokar said. “So if you have a downtown that looks better, you have a downtown that people want to go to. They don’t want to go to a building that’s falling down and crumbling. We’re basically putting the makeup on the buildings to make them look better, and then the owners are making investments on the interior as well.”

Those interior improvements – which are not eligible for grant funds – have ranged in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, Tokar said.

“The way the façade grant is structured, only certain things they do on the outside of the building qualify for the grant program,” Tokar said. “Interior buildout, like at South Main Kitchen and Butcher and Brew, all the work done inside – the tables, the remodel of the kitchen, the kitchen equipment – that’s not included in that number.”

The maximum award a business can receive is $17,250, and the biggest bang for the buck comes in

structural improvements where the city can reimburse up to $15,000 of a $30,000 project. Smokejack restaurant received $16,000 in grant funds for its recent frontage upgrade. Made Kitchen & Cocktails received the grant maximum after spending more than $90,000 on qualifying façade elements.

This does not include the hundreds of thousands of dollars these businesses spent on the interiors, which do not qualify for the grant, Tokar said.

In order to qualify for the façade grants, businesses or property owners in the Downtown District must first do the work, then submit invoices for the qualifying projects. The city then cross references the invoices with the Code Enforcement Department and Planning Department to ensure they meet design and building standards.

Tokar said the grant is for upgrades only. Grant money will not help pay to replace a damaged window. If, however, you replace all the windows with energy-efficient windows, or storm windows that’s an upgrade.

“The grant is specifically made for them to do more than what is just required of them by code or by maintenance standards.” Tokar said.

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Some day you can be 55 and up Picking the best marketing media GEOFF SMITH

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I have been driving around a lot lately, looking at many of the newer communities in my northern suburbs.

And I have one question: is everyone turning 55 next year?

Driving down Ga. 92 from Woodstock to Roswell you will probably see four new neighborhoods, all for the 55-and- up crowd. Drive around a lot of other places and you’ll see the same. Clearly, there is a market for this. Banks are too strict these days to allow the frivolous building that

went on pre-2008.

My curiosity has been growing as I drive by these communities, initially just because this is a significant market trend that I, as a real estate professional, should take note and be aware of. But lately, it’s more because I’m not allowed in!

I am a young 42 years old and naturally, because I can’t buy in those communities, I’m curious to know what exactly is so great about them in the first place.

Over the last several months I’ve read up on them and have talked to several friends who are either living in one of them, or are planning to move there.

I think the first attraction is living with folks who have a common lifestyle. My neighborhood is a mix of young families and empty-nesters. It was built in the late 1980s and is in a desirable location. So while we have many first generation homeowners, we also have many “young” families like mine who moved there in the last 10 years.

While we all get along for the most part, HOA meetings can get contentious as us young families want to spend money to improve all of the things that our children like to play on – the pool, the pool-house, the playground. The others don’t.

While we think our children are so cute and are good for the older folks in the neighborhood, I’m not sure they feel exactly the same way. Hence – the 55+, active adult communities.

What I’ve learned is that each community is different, but there are similar characteristics. They all seem to either be one-story, or have the master on the main. The yards are relatively small and easy to maintain. And they make an attempt to stress community activities. I think this is where each community can vary quite a bit.

Some communities actually have activities directors on site to coordinate card games, pot luck dinners, aerobics and other things.

I was talking with my good friend Donnie Restler last week. When he retired 11 years ago, he became a master

gardener. And he was excited about moving to a community in Forsyth County that had a community garden.

We’ve all talked for years about his amazing tomatoes.

They may not know it, but they will be excited to have him.

One thing that has caught some new homeowners off guard with these communities is the age difference. I talked to another couple who are 60 and recently moved into an active adult community where most everyone is over 80.

To them, that was a huge difference. From what I hear, the newer communities are going to have homeowners closer to the 55+ age while the older ones will have homeowners who have been there for a while. Makes sense.

So the amenities will run the gamut.

I read about one community in North Carolina that actually had a playground on it. It is an adult playground with various pull-up bars, punching bags, hand-ladders and other things. They are apparently popular in China and Japan.

For the under-$400,000 price range, we are incredibly low on inventory. And most of these active adult communities have houses under $400,000. So these communities are doing very well. Maybe 13 more years and I’ll be able to buy one.

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Greater North Fulton business women honored Keynote speaker talks problems, history of women’s obstacles in business

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — While Alpharetta was named the best city for women entrepreneurs in 2015 by GoodCall, business is often still thought of as a man’s world.

In order to bring businesswomen together to network, share experiences and support each other, the fifth annual Women in Business event was held May 3 by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

The event recognized four women nominated for honors as “Business Women of Excellence” and “JenLan Rising Star.” They are: Business Woman of Excellence Award: • Winner: Debbie Vereb, executive vice president, Operations, SPH Analytics • Finalist: Cindy Hardy, regional director of Physician Relations, WellStar North Fulton Hospital

Business Woman of Excellence Award Winner: Debbie Vereb, Executive Vice President, Operations, SPH Analytics Finalist: Cindy Hardy, Regional Director of Physician Relations, WellStar North Fulton Hospital

The JenLan Rising Star Award Winner: Adilka Indhira White, Director of Healthcare Solutions & Implementations, UPS Finalist: Layne Kamsler, Attorney, Hipes and Belle Isle Law Firm

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The first female Vice President at CNN, Gail Evans spoke to the women about challenges women face in business.

The JenLan Rising Star Award: • Winner: Adilka Indhira White, director of Healthcare Solutions & Implementations, UPS • Finalist: Layne Kamsler, attorney, Hipes and Belle Isle Law Firm Keynote speaker Gail Evans was the first female vice president at CNN. The business world was created by men for men, she said.

“It’s not to be difficult,” she said.

“It’s because at the time most of our businesses were being built, there weren’t a lot of women out there.”

From studying business history, Evans said men are believed to be competent until they prove they’re incompetent. However, women are believed to be the opposite.

The reality is these are the norms that have been established in our culture, she said.

“It’s important to understand this

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Female entrepreneurs, CEOs and businesswomen gather to talk about their experiences in the workforce. because I feel women in business keep waiting for things to change or women to assume more positions of power,” Evans said. “The good news is we have a room full today. But the bad news is the number of women in leadership or power is virtually unchanged in the past decade.”

Evans said it’s hard to make a fundamental cultural change. She said

she’s noticed that our language and the words we use in business make men more powerful and women less powerful.

Due to that, she said women are often described in the workforce as hardworking, dependable, collaborative, nice and smart. Men are often described as a leader, strategic and ambitious.

So when it comes time for one to get a

promotion, she said the man is usually chosen due to those adjectives.

“It’s important to understand we live in a very ‘genderized’ world,” Evans said. “If we are going to succeed and change our culture, we need to look deep within ourselves and within society to understand this is what we learned from the day we were born.”

But the biggest thing for women in business to understand, Evans said, is that women need to begin to support each other.

“Don’t sit there and think, ‘what do I need to do?’” she said. “It’s ‘what do we need to do.’ How do we need to support each other so we don’t get caught up?

We need to forget the things we were taught as children that don’t support us getting to our dreams.”

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GNFCC’s Chairman’s Gala honors Price’s leadership

Greater North Fulton Chamber Awards 2017

2017 awards recognize top chamber members

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By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA – The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce celebrated April 29 its annual Chairman’s Gala with a special guest.

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price was given a special award at the gala.

He and his wife, state Rep. Betty Price, were in attendance at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Buckhead for the event.

The chamber also recognized Hans Meier as Ambassador of the Year.

Chamber Ambassadors are a vital part of the chamber, said Chamber CEO Brandon Beach.

Meier has been a fixture at chamber events for some 25 years. For many years he led the Leadership North Fulton program.

There are few jobs in the chamber that Meier has not volunteered to take on.

“He gives unselfishly of his time and goes above and beyond to recruit, welcome and nurture new chamber mem-

Board Member of the Year Jeff Petrea - Georgia Power Pioneer Award David Belle Isle - Mayor, City of Alpharetta Zach Henderson Award Dick Anderson - Fulton County Manager Special Leadership Award Tom Price - U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce welcomes special guests this year, Elizabeth and Tom Price. From left are Robert Cheeley of Cheeley Law Group, Bill Russell of Russell Landscaping, the Prices and Shuntel Beach and Chamber CEO Brandon Beach. bers,” said Beach. “He is a good will ambassador who shares his passion for our community and our businesses whereever he goes.”

The Harry L. Rucker Junior Volunteer of the Year is named for one of the original founders of the chamber and

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recognizes a member who volunteered their time, resources and expertise to strengthen the organization.

This year’s Volunteer of the Year is Geoff Smith.

Past recipients of the Pioneer Award include U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson; Sec-

retary Tom Price; Sandy Springs Mayor Eva Galambos and Georgia House Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones.

This year Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle added his name to the list.

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A send-up of “Cinderella,” Twinderella is for actors and audiences alike with humor for all ages. See the show Saturday, May 13 at 2 and 7 p.m. in the Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell.

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EVENTS: RELAY FOR LIFE

What: Help fight cancer while celebrating the memories of those who have passed at the annual Relay for Life. There will be a Survivors Dinner along with food, live music, game and activities for all ages.

When: Saturday, May 13, 4-11 p.m.

Where: Webb Bridge Middle School, 4455 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: lecia.hauer@cancer.org or 404-949-6996

FAMILY MUSIC AND WELLNESS EXPO

What: The second annual Family Music, Health, and Wellness Expo will offer free services, demonstrations and screenings. Face painting, inflatables and other activities will be available to children along with a local artist showcase.

When: Saturday, May 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

ADOPT A SENIOR

What: Adopt-a-Senior for Mother’s Day to let a senior citizen know that someone cares for them. Both donations and volunteers are needed.

When: Saturday, May 13, 11:15 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Roswell Nursing & Rehab Center, 1109 Green St., Roswell More info: adoptasenior.net

IPHONE, IPAD BASICS CLASS

What: This free four-week class by Bluehair Technology Group goes over all the tips and tricks on using iPhones and iPads. Learn how to get started and keep up-to-date with these devices.

When: Tuesday, May 16, 10-11:30 a.m.

Where: Village Park of Alpharetta, 12300 Morris Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: 678-6411024 or bluehairtech.org

PAPER “SHRED-IT” DAY

What: State Bank and Trust will hold a free “Dump-it” and “Shred-it” day for on-site shredding of documents.

When: Saturday, May 13, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: State Bank and Trust, 2380 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta More info: statebt.com

COOKING CLASS AT BARRINGTON HALL What: Learn how to cook “Tapas from Barcelona” with Chef Wendy Gay. After preparing the meal, participants can dine on their creations with complementary wine and a free tour of Barrington Hall.

When: Tuesday, May 16, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $50 More info and registration: roswellgov. com or 770-640-3855

IDENTITY FRAUD SEMINAR

What: Learn about common scams and tips on how people can protect themselves from identity fraud. There will be opportunities for Q-and-A after the seminar. Registration is required.

When: Tuesday, May 16, 6-7 p.m.

Where: Milton Police Department, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Milton More info and registration: cityofmiltonga.us

FIREARMS SAFETY SEMINAR

What: Learn about gun laws, alternative weapon usage and how to safely handle a firearm with the Milton Police Department’s Community Response Unit. This course is informational only. No weapons permitted in the building.

When: Tuesday, May 16, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Police Department, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Milton More info and registration: cityofmiltonga.us

What: Learn how to prepare shrubs and roses for the summer heat and possible lack of rain. This free workshop will cover mulching, weed control, watering, fertilizing, pest control and pruning.

When: Tuesday, May 16, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: nfmg.net

FULTON GOLDEN GAMES

What: For over 20 years, the Fulton Golden Games has helped mature adults stay physically active, socially engaged, and competitive to improve their quality of life.

When: Through May 25 Where: Throughout North Fulton More info: facebook.com/pg/ FultonGoldenGames

ATLANTA BIRD FEST

What: Presented by the Atlanta Audubon Society, the festival features field trips, workshops and speakers for both casual and experienced nature and bird observers across metro Atlanta.

When: Through May 15 Where: Throughout metro Atlanta More info and full list of events: atlantaaudubon.org/atlanta-bird-fest

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALIVE IN ROSWELL

What: Start the weekend early the third Thursday of every month with a free family-friendly festival held concurrently on historic Canton Street and historic Roswell Square. Free regular trolley service connects the two venues.

When: Thursday, May 18, 5-9 p.m.

Where: Canton Street and historic Roswell Square More info: aliveafterfiveroswell.com

ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns on Old Roswell Street with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early.

When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 29 Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

FOOD TRUCKS N’ FORSYTH

What: Bring a chair, blanket and friend and enjoy live music and food from 11 of Atlanta’s food trucks.

When: Monday, May 15, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Technical College, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Cumming More info: facebook.com/Food-Trucksn-Forsyth-856795817764054

JOHNS CREEK FARMERS MARKET

What: Held at the Newtown Park Amphitheater, each market features more than 25 local farmers and vendors with organic and/or sustainable foods and produce.

When: Saturdays through Aug. 26 Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon., through October Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: ZAC BROWN BAND

What: Zac Brown Band will kick off their 2017 headlining North American concert tour on May 12 in their hometown at Atlanta’s Verizon Amphitheatre.

When: Friday, May 12, 7 p.m. Second show Saturday, May 13, 6 p.m.

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

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – GUMP FICTION

What: Enjoy live music during the free Summer Concert Series, featuring ‘90s hits with Gump Fiction. Tickets are not needed. Food is available for purchase from food trucks. No alcohol or pets.

When: Friday, May 12, 6 p.m.

Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov or 678512-3200

JOHNS CREEK SYMPHONY CONCERT What: Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra presents “Sounds of Big Bands.” This concert features the Joe Gransden Big Band and the Georgia State University Jazz Ensemble special guest, jazz singer Carmen Bradford.

When: Saturday, May 13, 8 p.m.

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

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Although you have the option to treat one area of your mouth at a time, it is generally easy enough for Dr. Ushma Patel to restore all affected areas of recessed gum tissue in just one visit.

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She decided to go for it, so we scanned her teeth with our intraoral scanner (no impressions!) and sent her scan with our detailed prescription to Invisalign.

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Lambert falls to North Paulding in two games Lambert’s comeback attempt in Game 1 proved too little too late, and a shutout loss in Game 2 ended Lambert’s season last Wednesday.

Though Lambert had 10 hits in Game 1, North Paulding scored eight runs in the fifth, sixth and seventh innings to down the Longhorns. Lambert scored four runs off four hits, including three doubles, but the 8-1 gap was too much to overcome as the Longhorns fell 8-5.

Lambert was unable to score in Game 2, stranding seven runners.

North Paulding went on to win 6-0.

Lambert finished the season with a 20-14 overall record.

West Forsyth swept by Hillgrove After their series was delayed a day due to weather, West Forsyth’s playoff run fell short as they were swept by Hillgrove in the second round.

West opened an early 1-0 lead in Game 1 on a sacrifice fly from Indiana Stanley, but that would be West’s sole score of the game.

Bryar Hawkins threw a complete game for the Wolverines, with seven hits, two earned runs and six strikeouts. Hawkins gave up a home run in the bottom of the sixth that proved to be the game-winner for Hillgrove’s 2-1 victory.

Hillgrove ran away in Game 2, scoring six runs in the top of the second inning and went on to win 9-1.

West compiled an 18-15 record this season.

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Pincrest’s Will Patota selected for Team Ga. CUMMING, Ga. — Pinecrest Academy junior Will Patota has been selected to compete for Team Georgia at the Junior Sunbelt Classic in McAlester, Oklahoma.

The tournament features the top high school juniors from eight states and Canada.

Patota was selected as one of the top-20 juniors in the state in his selection.

Patota batted .400 this season for the Paladings, hitting 5 home runs with 23 RBIs. Patota and the rest of Team Georgia will depart June 7 and will play from June 9-14 at the Sunbelt Classic.

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Lambert won its first state tennis championship by beating Etowah 3-0.

Three local teams capture tennis state championships Cambridge girls, Northview and Lambert boys capture titles

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — The boys tennis teams’ of Northview and Lambert and the girls team of Cambridge captured state championships last Saturday at the GHSA state championships at Clayton County International Park.

Northview captured its third championship in four years and Cambridge won its second in three years. Lambert’s state title was the first for the program.

Northview was 17-0 entering the state championship match Saturday, but would face stiff competition in cross-town rivals Chattahoochee.

Cambridge’s state championship was its second in three years, but first in Class AAAAAA after the Bears moved up from Class AAAAA last season.

It only took three matches for Lambert to capture their first state championship in their first appearance later on Saturday.

Will Harper and Jack Metzger each won their singles matches, and Spencer Brown and An Lenka won in No. 1 doubles to seal the win for the Longhorns.

All matches ended in two sets.

Lambert’s 3-0 sweep in the state championship round was the fourth in five matches played in the state playoffs.

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DEATH NOTICES

Eileen Blackwell, 96, of Cumming, passed away April 28, 2017. Arrangements

by Byars Funeral Home.

John Albert Henderson, 82, of Cumming, passed away May 3, 2017. Arrangements

by Byars Funeral Home.

Martha Ann Anderson, 93, of Cumming, passed away April 26, 2017. Arrangements

by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Lisa Towstick Brandt, 59, of Cumming, passed away April 28, 2017. Arrangements

by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Larry Ray Henson, 65, of Roswell, passed away April 27, 2017. Arrangements

by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

James Stanley Baggett, 89, of Cumming, passed away April 27, 2017.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Edith Callahan Eubanks, 90, of Cumming, passed away May 1, 2017.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Ernest Loner, Jr., of Alpharetta, passed away April 29, 2017.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Benjamin Prince Bagwell Sr., 84, of Cumming, passed away April 26, 2017.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Charles Barrett, 59, of Cumming, passed away April 26, 2017. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Alice Foster, of Roswell, passed away May 1, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Jack Norman Gray, 86, of Cumming, passed away May 2, 2017. Arrangements

by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Judith Parnell, of Roswell, passed away April 29, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Elizabeth Reina, 62, of Suwanee, passed away April 26, 2017. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Diane Marie Sclafani, 76, of Cumming, passed away April 26, 2017. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home.

Walter K. Myers, 92, of Roswell, passed away April 30, 2017. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

William Ernest Smith, 91, of Cumming, passed April 30, 2017. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

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Sales Estate Sale ALPHARETTA for the estate of the late Reverend Carl and Ruth Jamerson. 13200 Freemanville Road.

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