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JC K-9 dogs train hard Johns Creek firefighter Aaron Roberts has an unusual part-time job. He lets the city’s police dogs use him as a target to learn how to bite. Now Roberts and the dogs can train in their own backyard after Leadership Johns Creek built a $22,000 K-9 training facility. Read more, Pages 12 – 13.

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MILTON, Ga. — Milton police were called to Fry’s Electronics on Webb Road after a loss prevention officer observed a man conceal several items of computer merchandise in his backpack and walk out of the store. The man paid for one item he did not conceal but passed all other points of sale with the concealed items still in his backpack. The items stolen included multiple hard drives and a computer gaming mouse. The total value of the items was $900. The man was arrested for theft.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A suspicious license plate pointed police May 2 to man wanted on a warrant in Gwinnett County. While on Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta police noticed a license plate number did not match the car that it was attached to. When they stopped the driver, 38-year-old Matthew Cutbill from Atlanta, Cutbill would not lower the win-

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dow more than two inches, nor would he step out of the car despite multiple warnings. An officer eventually pulled Cutbill out of the car and handcuffed him. While searching him, police found schedule II drugs on him and used syringes. When they ran Cutbill’s information through their system, they found that Cutbill had a warrant out for his arrest from Gwinnett County. He also did not have a driver’s license. Cutbill was arrested for possession of schedule II drugs, obstruction, driving while unlicensed and as a wanted person.

Police investigate $20K account fraud JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A SunTrust Bank employee informed police May 1 that they wanted to prosecute a man for deposit account fraud from October 2016. The employee reported that on Oct. 25, 2016 a man deposited a $20,000 check to an account that was discovered to be fraudulent two days later. The incident occurred at an ATM on Jones Bridge Road. Before the check was confirmed to be fraudulent, $5,000 was used from the account in two separate transactions in Lawrenceville. A third transaction was attempted, but denied due to the account’s suspicious activity. A man identifying himself as the account holder called the bank Oct. 26 asking why his card was not working. A

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Can Astigmatism be Corrected at the Same Time as Cataract Surgery? By Dr. Cameron Johnson

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What is astigmatism? Astigmatism occurs when the cornea, which is the clear front surface of the eye, or the lens inside the eye have different amounts of focusing power vertically and horizontally. Ideally, the cornea is sphere shaped, like a baseball, and images are focused on a single spot resulting in clear vision. If the cornea has an oblong shape, like a football, images are focused on 2 different spots resulting in blurry vision.

How does cataract surgery affect astigmatism? When a cataract, the natural human lens that has gotten cloudy, is removed during cataract surgery and replaced with a clear artificial lens, all of the astigmatism arising from the lens is also removed. The astigmatism that remains is caused by the oblong shape of the cornea. If patients have significant untreated astigmatism after cataract surgery, the uncorrected vision is blurry, and the patient will require glasses to correct the astigmatism and get clear vision. How can astigmatism be corrected at the time of cataract surgery? Fortunately, there are now options available to surgically correct astigmatism during cataract surgery. The process starts by measuring the amount and location of astigmatism in the cornea during the cataract evaluation. Often this is performed with more than one device to improve accuracy. The most reliable way to correct moderate or high astigmatism during cataract is with a special “toric intraocular lens” that corrects astigmatism inside the eye. The amount of astigmatism to be corrected is calculated using the preoperative measurements. The artificial lens is orientated during surgery to line up with the steepest part of the cornea, so that it cancels out the astigmatism of the cornea and results in clear vision. Patients corrected for the distance will still require reading glasses for near vision. For some patients, correcting one eye for closer vision is a way to reduce dependence on reading glasses as well. Your eye doctor can help you determine if this would be a good choice for you. Another method for correcting lower amounts of astigmatism during cataract surgery is by “limbal relaxing incisions.” In this procedure, arc shaped incisions are created in the peripheral cornea which relax (or flatten) the steepest part of the cornea. This results in a cornea that is more sphere shaped, correcting astigmatism. There are different methods for creating these incisions. One method that works well is using a diamond knife. A more recent innovation involves using a laser to create these incisions, which results in greater precision. Limbal relaxing incisions are good at reducing low amounts of astigmatism, but toric intraocular lens are better at reducing higher amounts of astigmatism. Some patients may have so much astigmatism that they required both methods. Discuss with your eye doctor if you would benefit from astigmatism correction at the time of cataract surgery.

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Work is first step in $533M overhaul of Fulton water treatment system By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The Fulton County Public Works Department broke ground May 5 at the Little River Water Reclamation Facility to expand its sewer capacity from 1million gallons per day (mgd) to 2.6 mgd. The expansion will not only end the sewer tap moratorium in its coverage area but allow for new economic growth in western Roswell, Mountain Park and western Milton along Arnold Mill Road. It is the first step in a plan to overhaul of the county’s water and sewer system that will include: • Boosting Big Creek Wastewater Reclamation Facility’s capacity by more than double to 38 mgd • Building a diversion line from Big Creek to RL Sutton Wastewater Reclamation Facility in Cobb County • Laying water reuse piping from the Johns Creek Environmental Campus to replace the reuse water lost with the closing of Cauley Creek WRF The current base rate of $8.41 per 1,000 gallons of water will be increased 5 percent in 2017, 2018 and 2019. The rates will be re-evaluated at the end of three years to see if further assessments are necessary, said Fulton Deputy Director for Technical Services Ray Wooten. No rate changes will go into effect before Oct. 1. The nine-year capital improvement plan budgeted at $523,516,000 includes: • $42 million for water system improvements • $278 million for wastewater treatment plant expansions

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With the new micro-membrane filtration technology pioneered at the Johns Creek Environmental Campus and improved odor control technology, Little River will treat more water at less cost and produce cleaner water to reintroduce into Little River. Completion of the project is set at April 2020. “You can’t put a value on clean water,” said District 2 Commissioner Liz Hausmann. “It is a quality of life issue.” Upon completion, the work at the Little River Water Reclamation Facility will greatly improve the waste water treatment in North Fulton County and several surrounding communities. Ellis said he is glad to see the long-running sewer moratorium in this part of his district lifted. “This improvement coupled with the expansion of Big Creek treatment plant means new development can come into the district,” Ellis said. Hausmann agreed, saying the improvements to the water system ensure economic growth and good quality of life for North Fulton citizens. “Improving Little River is a huge first step,” she said.

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Dan Pile lives, breathes the YMCA credo We had a farewell party last week for Dan Pile, Atlanta YMCA senior vice president of operations. There were a lot of people there because he has a lot of friends. I don’t think Dan ever met HATCHER HURD anyone who wasn’t Executive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com soon his friend. I first met Dan Pile somewhere around a quartercentury ago. I received a press release (no emails in those days) about YMCA activities offered in the community. I decided it would be a good idea to meet this guy, because when you are new to a newsbeat, you want to meet the people who know people. Meeting Dan Pile turned out to be a good move on many levels. Yes, Dan knows a lot of people. He’s a people type of guy. Second, he was coordinating YMCA activities in North Fulton in a most unique way. I asked if I could come to see him, and he said sure. But I didn’t find him at the YMCA. No, he had an office in

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one of those office row houses. There was no gym, no pool, no locker room. There was no YMCA building at all in North Fulton then. Dan was offering Y programs mostly partnering with schools for space. He had the YMCA involved with kids and their parents through the schools without a physical YMCA presence. But Dan knows the YMCA spirit is in its people, not buildings. As it turned out, what Dan Pile had secured was a

beachhead in North Fulton. And just like the U.S. Marines, once on the beach it is just a matter of time. I won’t say it was a straight line from that little office to the Ed Isakson/ Alpharetta YMCA, but it was mission accomplished. He is leaving Atlanta/North Fulton, to answer the bell again, this time in some far off place called Birmingham, Ala. They need his special talents, his love of people, his ability to dream and make others share that dream. Dan had a lot of help, but then Dan inspires a lot of people to help him. But you have to be careful around Dan. You see I have a theory about Dan Pile. I used to think Dan had a bad knee because he would began conversation with you and the next thing you know he’s got his arm around your neck talking to you like you are his closest friend. I just figured his knee bothers him from time to time but he doesn’t want to break the moment so he holds on for a little support. And suddenly you know you are going to do something you had no idea of before, but now it seems like the best thing you could be doing. That is known as his Pile Driver technique. He pulls you close, talks to you as

if you are the most important person in the world. He shares an idea that may seem unattainable now but yet is within grasp if we but try. After talking to many of his friends, I have discovered that is a common occurrence. In fact, the only time he can stand without an arm around someone’s neck is when he is standing in a freezing river holding onto only his favorite bamboo fly rod – usually in some far-off place that ends in a vowel: Montana, Colorado, Alaska, South Dakota. Notice how inaccessible most of these places are. But Dan goes where the fishing is not only good but a challenge. He is happiest in the middle of a cold stream, holding his bamboo rod. And when he is ready, he just flicks his wrist, floating the lure just so … and BAM, he’s hooked another salmon. And once he puts his arm around you and pulls you close, he is going to share something special with you. I don’t know how it will start out, but it will end in the letters YMCA. And you are hooked too. Just like one of his salmon. Dan is good at getting people hooked – hooked on helping other people. Oh rare Dan Pile, we will miss you. But remember, Georgia ends in a vowel also.

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Authoritarian governments are free from tough questions HANS APPEN

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The last time I wrote something for our newspapers it was for an interview we had with the last editor in chief of Turkeyâ€™s largest daily newspaper before the government took it over and shut it down.Â He is now living in exile in the

United States.Â In fact, his newspaper was one of more than 160 media organizations that were shut down or taken over by the Erdogan government, which has jailed hundreds of journalists, lawyers and judges throughout his rise to power. WhatÂ was the only Muslim secular democracy in NATO, a long-time ally of the United States, Turkey is now joining the ranks of authoritarian governments.Â During our interview, I asked him if something like that â€” a slow erosion of democracy â€” were ever to happen in the United States, how would we know it is happening? What are the signs?

His answer? First, they would start by jailing journalists.Â Well, last week a reporter in West Virginia was arrested forÂ yelling questions at Roswellâ€™s own Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Tom Price. The reporter did not threaten Dr. Price. He did not yell profanities or attempt to make physical contact with him in any way. He simply asked a question, repeatedly, that Dr. Price was not answering.Â He was arrested on the charge of willful disruptionÂ of state government processes. Conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt later asked Dr. Price if the charges against the journalist should be dropped.Â This is a softball question.Â â€œOf course they should be dropped. No journalist should ever be arrested for asking tough questions. This is America, after all.â€? Done. Simple. Who would argue with him for an answer like that?Â Instead, he said: â€œWell, Iâ€™ll leave that to the local authorities. Look, this fellow, we were walking into the state Capitol, and a fellow was yelling at us, which is not

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Care packages sent in honor of fallen soldier JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The news of the death of U.S. soldier Weston Lee , killed in Mosul, Iraq, touched close to home at Willian and Reed Academy in Johns Creek. Lee was a friend and fraternity brother of Willian and Reed Academy teacher Carter McKenzie. To show their sympathy students compiled care packages to send to soldiers stations in Iraq who had been under the command of McKenzie. “I wanted to help make something

positive out of the devastating news. And I have another fraternity brother, 2nd Lt. Kristopher Leong, currently serving in Afghanistan. The school has really come together to collect items to send to his platoon,” said McKenzie. “The support and willingness to give by the students, faculty, and parents has been absolutely incredible. I am beyond thankful and proud of the support from William & Reed Academy.” A total of 560 pounds of goods were gathered and shipped by the students.

MILTON, Ga. – Toastmasters International has appointed Milton resident Roy Ganga to serve as Region Advisor for 2017-2018. Ganga will serve the next 15 months providing coaching and guidance to Toastmasters district leaders in Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana and Mississipp. He will help clubs to identify strategies to expand the districts marketing capacity. He will serve as a vital link between the districts and Toastmasters World Headquarters. Ganga previously served as Georgia Toastmasters district governor in 2010-2011 where he led the district to a ranking of 11th in the world. Ganga joined Toastmasters 15 years ago to brush up on public speaking; little knowing he would go on to serve in leadership roles at district and regional levels. Ganga is president of Energize Voice, a company he founded focusing on leadership development and career coaching. He is well-recognized executive coach and motivational speaker, and

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Wood’s term limits challenged in court Roswell resident says mayor’s fifth term violates city charter By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — It may be next month before Jere Wood’s remaining tenure as Roswell mayor will be settled in court. Wood appeared in Fulton County Superior May 8 to face a lawsuit alleging that he is illegally exceeding his term limits as mayor as set forth in the 2010 amended City Charter. The lawsuit was launched against Wood by Roswell resident Michael Litten, who said he plans to run for mayor this fall. Litten pointed to a section in the City Charter that limited the mayor to no more than three consecutive terms for a total of 12 years. Chapter 3, Section 50 of the charter states, “No person who has been elected to three or more four-year terms of office as mayor shall be eligible for election to the office of mayor.” Wood was first elected as mayor of Roswell in 1997 and was most recently reelected in 2013 for his fifth consecutive term. This is his 20th year serving as mayor. Wood, however, testified at the court session that the 2010 change did not apply to terms served before the law went into effect. “My understanding, — and I believe the council was clear — was that I could serve an additional three terms after the term that I was serving,” Wood said.

According to Wood and Roswell City Attorney David Davidson, the 2010 charter was not retroactive. They argued that the term limits didn’t take effect until Wood’s term ended in 2012. The Roswell City WOOD Council did vote to send a resolution clarifying the charter’s language earlier this year in February. The amendment sent to the State Legislature stated that elected terms prior to 2017 would not count toward the 12-year limit. However, the Georgia House of Representatives sent a reply back in early March declining to make the clarification. “[The request] failed to receive unanimous agreement within the delegation as required by House Rules and will not be moving this year,” State Rep. Chuck Martin said in a letter to the city. “The lack of unanimity is the result of some delegation members wishing to allow the ongoing litigation to be decided without legislative interference.” Litten said he first filed the suit January 2016 because Wood had “betrayed” his campaign promise for term limits after running against 30-year incumbent mayor William “Pug” Mabry. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Craig Schwall has told both sides to submit their arguments to him by June 15, after which he would rule on the issue. The 2017 race for the mayor’s seat is set for Nov. 7 during Roswell’s general election.

Voter registration cuts off May 21 FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The final runoff race between candidates Jon Ossoff and Karen Handel for the 6th Congressional District seat is fast approaching, but there’s still time to register to vote. Anyone who wants to cast their ballot in the June 20 runoff but hasn’t registered yet can now do so until May 21, thanks to an order by U.S. District Judge Timothy Batten. To register or check on registration status, visit mvp.sos.ga.gov or download the GA SOS app. Early voting will be held May 30June 16 to minimize crowds on voting day. There will be six early voting locations in Fulton County, which will

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Leadership Johns Creek, ASA give dog training big boost By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – When the members of the Leadership Johns Creek Class of 2017 reached out to Police Chief Ed Densmore to build a K-9 training facility, neither they nor the chief had any idea what that request would mean. Leadership Johns Creek is a program of the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce with the mission to build future leaders for the city. It is a ninemonth immersion into learning about local government and the local institutions that create the fabric of community. They also split up into teams to find, develop and execute a project of some lasting benefit to the community. Calling themselves Team Visionaries, the eight members decided on building an obstacle-training facility for the Police Department. Team member Kimberly Greer said they had been reading about the drug problem in Johns Creek and wanted to do something that would help police in a tangible way. “I approached [Johns Creek] Police Chief Ed Densmore to ask him what we could to help in drug interdiction,” Greer said. “He led us to Officer W. Goings who heads the K-9 unit with its shoestring budget.” The idea quickly morphed into building an obstacle course for the dogs’ training. First, they needed some dedicated space, around 600 square feet at least. For that, Greer went to her boss City Manager Warren Hutmacher. With 132 acres of parkland awaiting development, that could be K-9ers home for now. “Then Officer Goings gave us some drawings of the kinds of obstacles he needed,” Greer said. Again drawing on the resources of others, the Visionaries knew Leadership Johns Creek Director Lynne Canty’s husband Greg Canty is involved with Scouting, specifically Eagle Scout projects. So they “volunteered” Canty to help turn the drawings into 12 workable training obstacles. Fundraising was just another obstacle to be overcome. First, the team created a Go Fund Me account to raise money to buy the materials, and from there it began to snowball.

Leadership Team Visionaries • Sandra Hidell-Pastorello (Verizon) • Armond Carter (Coyote Logistics) • Dana Gopal (Northside Hospital) • Amy McPhail (Northside Hospital) • Stuart Miller (Johns Creek Arts Center) • Nicole Washington (Success Factory Ministries) • Aaron Williams (Halcyon Hospice) • Kimberly Greer (City of Johns Creek) Mentor: • Shafiq Jadavji (The Principal Financial Group) The Atlanta Retailers Association gave $10,000 to the project, and the Visionaries raised $22,000 all told. Of that amount, $10,000 went for the fence, 100 feet by 200 feet, giving the dogs a half-acre to work in. Officer Goings said the new facility is a godsend for the K-9 program. He said they were like gypsies trying to find a place to train. “Prior to getting this, all the 16 hours of training were done where people allowed us to use their property. We had to force whatever space we had to fit our needs,” Goings said. “Now we have the facilities to train the dogs the way we want.” And that is not just for JCPD dogs.

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Members of the Atlanta Retailers Association, left, Shyna Punjansi, director/ trustee of the ARA Foundation, and, right, ARA Chairman Suhel Kazani, receive a Certificate of Appreciation from Leadership Johns Creek’s Sandra Hidell-Pastorello and K-9 Officer W. Goings. The recognition is for ARA’s more than generous donation of $10,000 to fund construction of the K-9 obstacle course at Cauley Creek. K-9 units from all over metro Atlanta will be able to schedule training time. It has the added benefit of creating inter-agency opportunities for the different K-9 units to train together. The obstacles are an important part of the dogs’ training. They must learn things normal dogs would never do on their own – climb ladders, jump through a window without knowing what is beyond. Of course the dramatic part of training is to seize and hold a suspect. Johns Creek firefighter Aaron Roberts is one of the volunteers who will

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Peachtree Parkway Improvement District beautifies, maintains roadway Forsyth Board of Commissioners approves beautification grants By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Every day, more than 35,000 cars travel Peachtree Parkway from Fulton to Forsyth counties. To benefit those drivers, the nonprofit Peachtree Parkway Improvement District wants to make it a nice trip. And now the group is taking a big step forward after the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved seven beautification grants May 9. The grants total more than $50,000 and come from tipping fees the county collects from trash collectors who deposit in Forsyth County. The Peachtree Parkway Improvement District encompasses a seven-mile stretch of Ga. 141 from Ga. 400 Exit 13 to Deer Lake Drive just north of McGinnis Ferry Road. In March 2014, a group of property and business owners formed the PPID, taking charge of maintenance of the roadway. Their goal is to create an aesthetically pleasing thoroughfare that will help brand the area as a community that cares, and also attract high quality businesses and residential developments that add value to Forsyth County. One thing the group learned along the way is the county or state does not typically landscape medians. And at

Grants will fund landscaping at the following medians • Peachtree Parkway, including South Forsyth High School • Creekside North • The Orchards • Peachtree Court North • Longlake • Bridle Ridge South • Paddocks/Martin Marietta the time, there was nothing planned for Peachtree Parkway. So the group divided the medians into 25 sections and will soon have 15 completely renovated. Since its inception, the district has accomplished much, including: • Intergovernmental agreements have been signed between Forsyth County and Georgia Department of Transportation and between Forsyth County and the PPID transferring responsibility for the maintenance, mowing and refuse cleanup of the medians and right of way for the seven-mile strip along Ga. 141. • GDOT gives its annual budgeted allotment of $17,500 for maintenance along Ga. 141 in Forsyth County to the PPID. • GDOT has mowed twice a year along the medians and rights-of-ways, and picks up trash year round. • The first landscaped median has been installed in front of Big Creek Elementary School.

This is an example of what a median renovated by the Peachtree Parkway Improvement District looks like. Installation should begin this summer in addition to other projects currently in progress. PPID Chairwoman Kristin Morrissey said the group is grateful for the community’s support, including from the board and GDOT, local businesses, homeowner’s associations and residents who helped raise nearly $270,000 over the last few years. It has been used for mowing, maintenance and recent landscaping installations. She said they are working with commissioners outside of the District 2 area to facilitate a similar process for roads in their respective districts. The

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Rountree Group makes move to Milton Company sought to be in center of North Fulton By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Don Rountree, president of communications and public relations firm Rountree Group, said the world of communications is ever-changing. Rountree Group is undergoing a change of its own with a relocation Alpharetta to Downtown Crabapple in an effort to be in the center of its client-base in north Fulton. Rountree Group was started by Don’s mother 34 years ago in Sandy Springs. After her retirement nearly a decade ago, Don has run the group as its president and has spent 20 years with the company. The seven-employee company specializes in branding, marketing, digital communications, social media, advertising, public relations and local events. Rountree said the reason for the move after over a decade in Alpharetta

was based in the culture of Downtown Crabapple, its growth and location in what he calls the center of north Fulton. “Milton is in the center of north Fulton which means we are in the center of our action,” Rountree said. “And that just plays to our strengths.” The move will allow Rountree Group to serve as a go-between for Milton, Alpharetta and Roswell and will allow the company to place itself in the growing Crabapple Market, he said. The group was also seeking a certain culture for its new base. “I think Crabapple Market Place provides that culture which we’re seeking,” Rountree said. “Crabapple Market gives flexibility to not only have a very strong client base because we are in the center of North Fulton, it also gives us that freedom of being able to enjoy everything that Crabapple has to enjoy.” While most of Rountree Group’s

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Drive Smart Georgia comes to Cumming Brine Seafood Shack opens in Alpharetta Business name: Drive Smart Georgia Owners: Kirk Bressette and Steve Jones About: Drive Smart Georgia offers high-energy Driver’s Ed classes and in-car driving lessons. They are one of two schools in Georgia that is recommended by AAA. They have an ecofriendly fleet and a 93 percent pass rate. Opened: April 2017 Address: 1790 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 202, Cumming, GA. 30041 Phone: 470-239-4294 Website: www.drivesmartgeorgia. com

Business name: Brine Seafood Shack Owner: Marc Taft About: Brine Seafood Shack creates a relaxing vacation-at-the-beach setting complete with seafood selections. The Cape Cod-meets-Santa Monica menu was inspired by owner Marc Taft’s time spent on the West Coast and features a variety of sustainable seafood. The culinary team at Brine follows the sustainable practices outlined by the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch, the nonprofit dedicated to empower consumers and restaurants to make choices that result in healthy oceans. Much of the seafood will be geo-tagged so Brine chefs know precisely where the fish was caught, down to the captain’s name and boat.

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More details emerge for Elan Halcyon FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — On May 1, RocaPoint Partners releases new details surrounding its multifamily options at its Halcyon mixed-use village in Forsyth County. Greystar brings its experience and local market knowledge to the development in two unique multifamily offerings. The Halcyon development, which is being developed by RocaPoint Partners and New York-based The Georgetown Company, is currently under construction and is expected to open in 2018. Greystar will develop and manage a 300-unit luxury apartment community – Elan Halcyon – that will be located adjacent to the restaurant village. The new apartment development will also include 11,000 square feet of groundfloor retail.

Elan Halcyon offers on-site amenities including a state-of-the-art fitness studio, resort-style pool, aqua lounge, internet café, package concierge and Comcast’s 10-gigabit high-speed service, available across the village. In addition, Greystar is developing a new 55+ active adult rental community at Halcyon, which will include 160 residences. The community will feature 12,000 square feet of resort-inspired amenities such as a resident clubhouse, pool and spa, demonstration kitchen, game room, theater room, fitness center and golf simulator room. Halcyon, currently under construction, will include more than 500,000 square feet of office and retail space, a high-end movie theater in Forsyth County, two hotels and 690 residential units, once completed.

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worked in the remodeling industry for at least 20 years. In addition to winning the Lifetime Achievement Award, Mozen was named chair of the organization’s President’s Council. Over the MOZEN years, Mozen has served in several national leadership roles, including secretary, treasurer, president and board chair of NARI.

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HEALTH FESTIVAL & 5K SCRUB RUN

What: Emory Johns Creek Hospital will host this annual event to celebrate good health. There will be free health screenings at the health festival starting at 8 a.m., the same time the race starts. Children 10 and under can participate in a 100yard dash. The festival and 5K is held on Saturday, May 20, 8 a.m. at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway in Johns Creek. Race registration is $25 for adults. For more information and registration, visit emoryjohnscreek.com, active.com or call 678-474-7000. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/Calendar.

EVENTS: 35TH ANNUAL FIELD DAY

What: Roswell is once again holding its free annual field day for all developmentally disabled persons ages 16 and up. Join for a day filled with entertainment, field games, food and prizes. When: Saturday, May 20, 9:45 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

TOUCH-A-TRUCK JOHNS CREEK What: The Johns Creek Public Works Department presents the annual “Touch-A-Truck” event featuring construction equipment and fun activities for the whole family. When: Saturday, May 20, 10 a.m.noon Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road More info: johnscreega.gov

ALPHARETTA ART IN THE PARK

What: This monthly outdoor market through Sept. 23 features local artists creating handcrafted work including pottery, woodwork, metal work, jewelry, clothing and more. When: Sunday, May 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Main Street and Milton Avenue More info: awesomealpharetta.com

CONVERSATION WITH THE CHAIRMAN

What: Dr. John Eaves, Chairman of the Fulton County Commission, will hold a public forum to discuss issues like hate crime prevention, criminal justice, education and healthcare. The event is not political. When: Sunday, May 21, 3-4:30 p.m. Where: St. David’s Episcopal Church, 1015 Old Roswell Road, Roswell More info: info@northfultoninterfaith. org

‘MINI’ JOB FAIR

What: Roswell is kicking off National Public Works Week with Touch-A-Truck to give citizens of all ages a first-hand look at the equipment used to provide necessary services to the city’s families. When: Saturday, May 20, 9:30 a.m.-noon Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com or 770-6413715

What: RUMC Job Networking, newly partnered with America’s Warrior Partnership, will be holding a job fair with a focus on helping veterans in honor of Memorial Day. There will also be afternoon workshops. When: Monday, May 22, 12:30 p.m.8:30 p.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info and full schedule: rumcjobnetworking.com

BOY SCOUT MERIT BADGE WORKSHOP

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What: Boy Scouts can learn about how they can achieve a higher level Merit Badge at this workshop. For ages 1018. Future workshops for Boy and Girl Scouts are online. When: Saturday, May 20, 10 a.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $25 More info: autreymill.org

What: Enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the gardens and historic plants on the grounds of Barrington Hall. Learn how the gardens have been restored and receive gardening tips. No reservations necessary. When: Monday, May 22, 9:30 a.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

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

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SUMMEROUR HOUSE CONCERTS

What: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve Presents the Summerour House Concert series. The historical Summerour House provides an intimate concert setting uniquely suited for local musicians. When: Saturday, May 20, 7 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $18 More info and tickets: autreymill.org

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

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. More info: roswellfam.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: THE MOOD SWINGERS 2017

What: Hear the trio of singers that has toured all over Georgia. Bring the whole family and join in the fun with songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s. When: May 19-20, 8 p.m., Sunday, May 21, 3 p.m. Where: The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $18 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com

GEORGIA BRASS BAND

What: Fresh off a tour through Alabama and Tennessee, the Georgia Brass Band returns to Roswell for its final performance of the season. The program will feature a wide variety of works by prominent American composers. When: Tuesday, May 23, 8-9 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. More info and tickets: georgiabrassband.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: SCORE – START A BUSINESS FOR TEENS

What: Calling all teens with an entrepreneurial spirit! Learn how to get your ideas off and running. For ages 1318. Space is limited, so email to RSVP. When: Saturday, May 20, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Milton Library 855 Mayfield Road, Alphareta More info and registration: liane. wagner@fultoncountyga.gov

ATLANTA AUTHORS: BRET WITTER

What: Hear Atlanta Author Brett Witter discuss writing and working with coauthor Troylyn Ball on the new release “Pure Heart: A Spirited Tale of Grace, Grit and Whiskey.” Recommended for adults. When: Saturday, May 20, 2-4 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075

INTERNATIONAL POETRY AND WRITING STUDIO

What: The Spring Aquarelle Program includes poetry by Boris Vaserman, Yuriy Iskhakov, Ellen Kofman, Jacob Nitis and Alvina Roitman. Writing by Rena Arzumanova, and Singing by Nataliai Kocherinskaya. When: Sunday, May 21, 2:30-5:45 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

TOASTMASTERS FOR TEENS

What: This program will teach teens the basics of public speaking and help them become comfortable doing it. An advanced member of Toastmaster will help them discuss topics. When: Sunday, May 21, 2:30-4 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: laura.hoefener@ fultoncountyga.gov or 770-360-8820

ART CLASS WITH SHARON CRUMLEY What: Create a fun art project with artist Sharon Crumley. This program is recommended for adults. Reservations limited to 10 people. All materials will be provided. When: Thursday, May 25, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info and registration: afpls.org or 770-640-3075

PET ADOPTIONS:

FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

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

OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE: ENDAGERED SPECIES DAY

What: Join Georgia Aquarium in the fight to protect endangered species from extinction. All guests are invited to explore how people can contribute to saving species facing population threats. When: Friday, May 19, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker St., Atlanta More info: georgiaaquarium.org

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Georgia State Parks launches ‘Tails on Trails’ We outdoor writers take great pride in reporting things exactly as they happen. It’s a matter of professional pride. And so, here, with possibly only a few creative emSTEVE HUDSON bellishments, is my Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net report on a recent conversation that I had with my dog, Ellie the Miniature Schnauzer. She’s my buddy, and she loves to go for walks. Anyway, I walked into the office this morning, and there sat Ellie the Miniature Schnauzer. Everybody needs a friend like Ellie – unfailingly cheerful and always overjoyed to see you. I can walk out of the room for 30 seconds, and when I return it’s like she’s welcoming me back like I’d just come back from a trip to the other side of the world. Anyway, I walked into the office and there she was, curled up in the chair like she owned it and with one paw resting on the keyboard of the computer. She looked at me and then back at the computer screen, and that’s when I saw it – the official announcement of the upcoming June launch of Georgia State Park’s new hike-with-your-dog walking program, “Tails on Trails.” “See?” said Ellie, clear as day and tilting her head toward the computer. “There are the details, right there. It’s a great idea, for it gives us dogs a chance to walk our people on the trails of Georgia’s parks.” “Well, yes it does,” I agreed. After all, who could possibly disagree with a cute little mini Schnauzer named Ellie? “So how does it work?” “It’s simple,” Ellie said. “The good folks at Georgia State Parks have always welcomed well-behaved dogs like me, and now we dogs and our people can earn some recognition for all that fun hiking that we like to do. All we have to do is join the Tails on Trails program, and we can do that at any of the seven participating parks or online at GaStateParks.org/TailsOnTrails.” “Does it cost anything?” “Just $15,” Ellie said. “A bargain!” “Once we join, then what?” I asked. “Then you grab my leash and we hop in the car and off we go to hike the seven designated trails together,” she said. “But don’t worry,” she added. “I’ll go slow. You’ll be able to keep up.” It sounded intriguing, and I wanted to know more.

Ellie is ready to take on the Tails on Trails challenge. “So tell me about these trails,” I asked. “Where are they?” Ellie explained to me that the Tails on Trails hikes are loop hikes located all across the state, which range in length from just a-mile-or-so to about five miles. “I did some research,” she said, “and here’s a look at the Tails on Trails hikes...”

FORT MOUNTAIN STATE PARK LAKE TRAIL (1.1-MILE LOOP)

forests, but your efforts will be rewarded with a great view of High Falls.

FORT MCALLISTER STATE PARK REDBIRD CREEK TRAIL (3.1-MILE LOOP)

The 3.1-mile Redbird Creek Trail takes you to scenic views of salt marshes and coastal wetlands.

RED TOP MOUNTAIN STATE PARK WHITE TAIL TRAIL (1-MILE LOOP)

This loop takes you through The White Tail Trail of Red Top shaded forest and through a creek val- Mountain State Park meanders ley. Short and mostly flat, it’s a great through hardwood forest to a beautiful running loop for owners and their dog. overlook of Lake Allatoona.

F.D. ROOSEVELT STATE PARK MOUNTAIN CREEK TRAIL (3.2-MILE LOOP)

One of this parks most scenic trails, this one takes through over gently rolling mountain terrain and through several plant habitats such as pine and hardwood forests.

DON CARTER STATE PARK WOODLAND LOOP AND LAKEVIEW LOOP TRAILS (1.5 MILES) This hike is paved for stroller and wheelchair access, and the Woodland Loop option provides welcome shade in the summertime.

SWEETWATER CREEK STATE PARK RED TRAIL (2 MILES) AND WHITE TRAIL (5-MILE LOOP)

Both of these trails lead to the historic ruins of the New Manchester Manufacturing Company. The Red Trail, at 2 miles, leads directly to the mill ruins. For a longer hike, explore Sweetwater Creek’s rocky banks on the 5-mile White Trail Loop.

HIGH FALLS STATE PARK FALLS TRAIL (1.5-MILE LOOP)

The 1.5 mile Falls Trail is a moderately challenging trek through hilly

Clearly, the pup had done her homework. “What happens once we’ve hiked all seven trails?” I asked. “Well, once we complete the last one, you get a neat t-shirt and I get a matching bandana. And you know I like bandanas almost as much as I like chasing the cat.” She stood up then and stretched, then settled back into her place in the chair. “We also get bragging rights,” she added. “And that’s important, you know.” Should we check it out?” “We should!” Ellie said. “Just don’t forget my portable water dish!” Learn about some of the hiking trails that help you access the river in Steve Hudson’s book “HIKING THE HOOCH,” available from local outfitters and on Amazon. Signed copies are available direct from the author at www.chattahoocheemedia.com.

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Dolvin Elementary hosts Will to Live Foundation JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Dolvin Elemntary PTA will host John Trautwein, co-founder of Johns Creek-based Will to Live Foundation, May 21 at 6 p.m. at the school. Trautwein will tell the story about losing his son, Will, to suicide in 2010, and what he learned as a grieving parent who was unaware of the issues that faced his child and still burden millions of kids today. Trautwein gives his 13 reasons why you should attend: 1. You love your child. 2. It is a positive and inspirational message of love and hope. 3. It is real and happening in your community. 4. To become Aware and then raise Awareness. 5. To become Educated and then Educate. 6. To find Hope and deliver Hope. 7. To open lines of communication between you and your

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National Merit scholars announced NORTH FULTON, Ga. - The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has announced this year’s National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners. The list includes 23 in Fulton County Schools. The Merit Scholar designees were chosen from a pool of more than 15,000 outstanding finalists in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners are the finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills and potential for success in rigorous college studies. These scholars were selected by a committee of college admissions officers and high school counselors. They appraised a substantial amount of information submitted by both the finalists and their high schools including: • Difficulty level of subjects studied and grades earned • Scores from two standardized tests • Contributions and leadership in school and community activities • An essay written by the finalist • A recommendation written by a high school official Alpharetta High School • Brian Hu, Probable career field: economics • Katelyn G. Lawrence, Probable

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Blessed Trinity, Johns Creek advance to the baseball semifinals King’s Ridge swept by Holy Innocents’ By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com

Blessed Trinity earns 6th straight semifinals berth Blessed Trinity swept West Laurens 6-1 in both games of the quarterfinals to advance to the state semifinals for the sixth year in a row. Pitching was once again vital to the Titans’ success as Peyton Glavine and Patrick McNamara each earned impressive wins. Glavine got the start in Game 1 allowing two hits and one earned run in six innings. He struck out four and walked three. Connor Durham relieved Glavine, allowing one hit. McNamara threw a complete Game 2 with 47 strikes on 66 pitches in seven innings. McNamara allowed three hits and

one earned run while striking out seven The Titans’ offense had 16 hits in the series with Ryan Davis driving in three. David Dunn went 3-7 with an RBI and run scored, CJ Abrams went 3-6 with an RBI and two runs scored and Colin Davis had two RBIs. In Game 1, BT got some help from West Laurens who committed four errors. Only two of BT’s runs were earned. Blessed Trinity has surrendered seven runs in seven playoff games but will face a test in their semifinals opponent, Heritage Catoosa. Heritage is averaging 8.2 runs per game this season and has already scored 73 runs in six playoff games. Next series: Heritage Catoosa vs. Blessed Trinity, May 17-18.

JC sweeps, continues to win as underdog Johns Creek didn’t secure a playoff spot until the final night of the regular season, downing Alpharetta in a must-win. That momentum has carried

on as Johns Creek has defeated two No. 1 seeds and won every playoff game on the road to earn a semifinals berth. Johns Creek downed the No. 2 team in Class AAAAAA, Allatoona, in two games last week to earn its second semifinals berth in four years. The Gladiators took both games by a single run, 1-0 and 6-5. Hayden McIlwaine threw a complete Game 1 for the Gladiators, allowing six hits and striking out two. Johns Creek only had four hits in the game, but Matt Gravely scored on a Travis Sands single in the top of the fourth to score the game-winning run. There was much more offense in Game 2, but once again Johns Creek was able to edge Allatoona. Brandon Crews went 2-2 with two RBIs and two runs scored while Cole Neuber, Chaz Bertolani and Buddy Fultz all drove in runs for Johns Creek. The Gladiators jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first and extended that lead in the second. Crews tripled to drive in a run, and Fultz hit a sacrifice fly to put Johns Creek up 3-0. Allatoona quickly tied the game in the top of the third with a three-run home run off the Gladiators’ Jared Mihalik.

In the bottom of the third, Johns Creek regained the lead with a run on an error and a Neuber single. Crews had another extra-base hit in the bottom of the fifth to put Johns Creek up 6-3, but Allatoona once again responded quickly with two runs in the top of the sixth. Neuber replaced Milhalik on the mound in the top of the seventh and forced three straight outs to end the series. The Gladiators pitching staff and defense has allowed just 11 runs in seven games, five of those runs scored by Allatoona in Game 2. Johns Creek will take on Lee County in the semifinals, and once again, the Gladiators will play on the road. Lee County eliminated Northview from the playoffs in the second round. Next series: Johns Creek vs. Lee County, May 17-18.

King’s Ridge falls to Holy Innocents’ King’s Ridge exited the playoffs in the quarterfinals for the second straight

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Area schools make their mark at state track and field meet By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com

NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Dozens of athletes from north Fulton competed at the GHSA track and field state championships over the weekend in Rome and Carrolton. Athletes from eight schools captured state championships. King’s Ridge • Sydnee Walker - Shot put 3rd • Jack McHugh - 110-meter hurdles state champion, 300-meter hurdles 3rd • Orion Caldwell - Long jump 9th Mount Pisgah • Girls 4x100 relay 4th - (Jira Smith, Morgan Millikan, Katelyn McConnell, Morgan Weaver) • Morgan Millikan - Pole vault 7th, 100-meter dash 5th, 200-meter dash 5th • Morgan Weaver - 100-meter hurdles 7th, 300-meter hurdles 7th • Jira Smith - Shot put 8th • Jakob Wooten - 200-meter dash 8th • Kai Williams - 100-meter dash 2nd St. Francis • Kori McDaniel - Shot put 2nd Blessed Trinity • Girls 4x400 relay 7th - (Emma Rose Bagwell, Lauren Maresca, Maddie Heller, Beth Miller)

• Boys 4x400 relay 15th - (Simon Corrigan, Will Griffin, Will Green, Andrew Weltlich) • Boys 4x100 relay 12th - (Tim Bolger, Quinton Reese, Will Carlton, Ben Shappard) • Emma Rose Bagwell - 800-meter run 2nd,1600-meter run 2nd • Maddie Heller - 800-meter run 5th, 1600-meter run 5th • Anna Munns - 3200-meter run 6th • Chloe Ryan - High jump 14th • Jana Barden - Shot put 8th • Harrison Weltlich - 200-meter dash 14th, 400-meter dash 3rd • Ben McCoy - 1600-meter run 3rd, 3200-meter run state champion • Chris Turko - 800-meter run 7th, 1600-meter run 4th • Brennan O’Connor - 3200-meter run 3rd • Quinton Reese - Long jump 12th • Griffin Gilder - Shot put 8th Alpharetta • Boys 4x100 relay 7th - (Kent Cherry, Preston Jackson, Damon Ingram, Marcus Workman) • Boys 4x400 relay 5th - (Kent Cherry, Preston Jackson, Damon Ingram, Kevin Watkins) • Kennedy Thorne - 3200-meter run 12th • Courtney Stuart - Pole vault 6th

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• Damon Ingram - 400-meter dash 5th • Marcus Webster Jr. - 110-meter hurdles 6th • Jamal Ellis - Shot put 2nd • Discus state champion Cambridge • Sierra Sieracki - High jump10th • Paige Peterson - Triple jump 6th • K.J. Hirschi - 1600-meter run 10th Centennial • Girls 4x100 relay – 7th (Genesis Young, Kemiah Scott, Peyton Pritchett, Kayla Williams) • Katie Meyer • 1600-meter run – 10th • 3200-meter run – 6th • Reese Crawford - 300-meter hurdles 2nd • Shanaye Berry - High jump 10th • Kemiah Scott - Long jump 8th • Ahmad Perryman - 400-meter dash 3rd Chattahoochee • Boys 4x100 relay state champions - (Rasheed Montaque, Ari Jahanfar, Omar Diaz, Ja’Von Douglas) • Cecily Mohammed - 400-meter dash 3rd • Jessie Gadson - Long jump 13th • Triple jump – 3rd • Adrianne Smith - Discus 10th • Omar Diaz -100-meter dash state

champion, 200-meter dash 3rd • Ja’von Douglas - Long jump state champion • 200-meter dash 7th - Ari Jahanfar • 300-meter hurdles 8th - Triple jump state champion • Philip Pyo - Pole vault 12th • Kevin Yang - Triple jump 8th Johns Creek • Madigan Wallace - 800-meter run 8th • Allison Rothrock - 1600-meter run 3rd, 3200-meter run 4th • Isabella Tremble - 100-meter hurdles 8th, 300-meter hurdles 4th • Makayla Wood - Pole vault 7th • Ramata Haidara - Triple jump 16th • Alison Durrence - Discus – 5th • Madelyn Horne - Discus – 4th • Caden Ciul - 300 meter hurdles state champion • Kwanza Robinson - Triple jump 13th • Gerard Hearst - 100-meter dash – 6th Northview • Sarika Temme-Bapat - 800-meter run 5th, 1600-meter run 4th • Sophia Hamill - 100-meter hurdles 6th, 300-meter hurdles 7th • Kassia Karras - High jump 12th • Michael Smith - 3200-meter run 6th Liban Ismael - High jump 10th • Jonathan Baker - Long jump 8th, Triple jump 2nd

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BASEBALL Playoffs, Rd. 3 Wednesday, May 10 Holy Innocents’ 4, King’s Ridge 1 (G1) Holy Innocents’ 3, King’s Ridge 2 (G2) Blessed Trinity 6, West Laurens 1 (G1) Blessed Trinity 6, West Laurens 1 (G2) Johns Creek 1, Allatoona 0 (G1) Johns Creek 6, Allatoona 5 (G2)

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Johns Creek suffers heartbreaking loss in state championship Lady Gladiators fall to Harrison in PKs By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MACON, Ga. — Penalty kick shootouts are often criticized as an improper way to end a soccer match, and Johns Creek girls felt its full effect at the Class AAAAAA state championship game Saturday. Though Johns Creek played five full playoff matches and two overtime periods without surrendering a goal, their hopes of the program’s first state championship was dealt a fatal blow when the Lady Gladiators fell to Harrison 4-2 in the shootout after a scoreless game. Johns Creek was making its first appearance in the state championship game against Harrison, a program rich with title experience, having played in five state championship matches and garnering two state titles in the past six seasons. But Johns Creek did not appear phased on the field, and it became obvious throughout the game that the true deciding factor would be which defense would falter. The answer was neither. Harrison and Johns Creek entered the match with neither having allowed a goal in their previous four playoff games. Officially, the state champion-

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in the second half and Harrison came out of halftime with an advantage in possession. After Harrison’s initial flurry of chances, the Lady Gladiators settled in. The teams exchanged chances throughout the second half and the two five-minute overtime periods, but the stalemate continued. Penalty kicks would decide the state championship. Harrison set the tone for the shoot-

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out with a goal on their first attempt. Steel made a dive to her right but the shot went just over her fingertips. Johns Creek’s first attempt went off the right post. Steel again made the correct lateral movement on Harrison’s second shot, but the shot went through her fingers and into the net to put Harrison up 2-0. Johns Creek answered with a goal and Harrison put a shot off the crossbar to keep the Lady Gladiators’ chances alive. Both teams converted on their next attempts but a save on Johns Creek’s fourth shot gave Harrison the opportunity to win the state championship with one more conversion. With the title on the line, Harrison scored on a low shot in the left side of the net to win the shootout 4-2 and capture its third championship in seven years. It was a heartbreaking end to what had been the most successful season to date for Johns Creek. The team captured the program’s first region championship and had not advanced beyond the first round of the state playoffs since 2012. The Lady Gladiators also set a program-best overall record this season by finishing 17-4-2. This success stems from Mary Byrne’s first season at the helm in what Johns Creek fans will undoubtedly hope is a sign of things to come.

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Baseball: Continued from Page 31 year as the Tigers were swept by Holy Innocents’, 3-2 and 4-1. Carter Buchanan threw a complete Game 1 for King’s Ridge, but

Holy Innocents’ used seven hits to score three earned runs. King’s Ridge had stranded six runners in six innings and trailed 3-0 in the top of the seventh. Three walks from Holy Innocents’ loaded the bases with two outs and the Tigers were finally able to score. Ryan Higginbotham hit a line drive single to score two runs and advanced the potential game-tying run to third. Holy Innocents’ then made a pitch-

ing change and got the third out to avoid extra innings with a strikeout. It took extra innings to decide Game 2 as both teams scored just one run in seven innings thanks to solid pitching from both starters. The Tigers’ John Byrnes allowed just two hits and one run with seven strikeouts in seven innings. Holy Innocents’ Alfredo Grainer threw an eight-inning complete game allowing six hits and one earned run with six strikeouts.

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When Byrnes was pulled after the seventh, Holy Innocents’ found quick success against Hayden Milling with two singles and a home-run, putting Holy Innocent’s up 4-1. King’s Ridge put two runners on in the bottom of the eight after Tanner Wakefield was hit by a pitch and Carter Buchannan singled, but two straight outs ended the game and the Tigers’ season. King’s Ridge finished the season with a 21-11 overall record.

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Robert Joe Ratliff

ROBERT JOE RATLIFF, 85, of Johns Creek, GA passed away on April 21, 2017 in his home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Atlanta Athletic Club on Saturday, May 20, 2017. A reception will begin at 4:00PM and the service will begin at 4:30PM with Reverend William Ratliff officiating. On-line condolences may be made at www.crowellbrothers.com. Arrangements by Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory, 5051 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. 770-448-5757.

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK ITB #17-146 2017 CONCRETE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE The City of Johns Creek is accepting formal Invitations to Bid (ITB) from qualified construction firms for the 2017 Concrete Repair & Maintenance. Sealed ITB’s will be received no later than 2:00 PM on May 26, 2017 in the City of Johns Creek Purchasing Office, 12000 Findley Rd., Suite-400, Johns Creek, Georgia, 30097. ITB’s received after the above time or in any other location other than the Purchasing Office will not be accepted. Deadline for questions is May 22, 2017 at 5:00 PM. The City of Johns Creek, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d—42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. Quotes, bids, and RFP’s will now be managed using the Georgia Purchasing Group by BidNet link, our new online bidding/vendor registration system, on the City website (www.johnscreekga.gov) . Vendors can register and view quote/bids, RFP opportunities. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office at (678) 512-3233. ITB’s may be presented either in a sealed opaque envelope with the ITB number and name clearly marked on the outside of the envelope or electronically through BidNet. All offerors must comply with all general and special requirements of the ITB information and instructions enclosed herein. The City of Johns Creek reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities, and to make award in the best interest of the City of Johns Creek. Warren Hutmacher City Manager

Mike Bodker Mayor

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Arrests: Continued from Page 2 Alpharetta, for DUI, failure to maintain lane and speeding. ►► Lauren Danielle Lockhart, 24, of Chestnut Springs Trail, Marietta, was arrested April 29 on Ga. 400, Alpharetta, for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

►► Finnis Trumaine Hogan, 27, of

Mansfield, La., was arrested April 29 on Ga. 400, Alpharetta, for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Cheryl Anne Catrair, 56, of Rosalie Road, Johns Creek, was arrested May 4 on Westside Parkway, Alpharetta, for DUI and following too closely. ►► Robert Wilbert Pettiford, 50, of Falls Watch Circle, Johns Creek, was arrested May 4 on Autry Oak Court, Johns Creek, for DUI.

►► Douglas Richard Kaye, 53, of

Leadenhall Street, Alpharetta, was arrested May 5 on Old Southwick Pass, Johns Creek, for DUI.

Drug arrests ►► Matthew Paul Cutbill, 38, of Mount

Vernon Way, Atlanta, was arrested May 2 on North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, for possession of Schedule II drugs, resisting an officer, driving

while unlicensed and as a wanted man. ►► Scott Andrew Rausch, 28, of Mayfair Drive, Cumming, was arrested May 2 on Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, for possession of heroin. ►► Khyyom Antony Harris, 26, of Brentmoore Point, Conyers, was arrested May 1 on Ga. 400, Alpharetta, for possession of marijuana and failure to exchange insurance information.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, June 1, 2017 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, June 19, 2017 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. CLUP-17-02/Z-17-04 Taylor Morrison/40 Cumming Street Consideration of a request to rezone 0.837 acres from R-15 (Dwelling, ‘For-Sale’ Residential) to DT-LW (Downtown Live-Work) and rezone 10.868 acres from R-15 to DT-R (Downtown Residential) to allow for the construction of 40 ‘For-Sale’ townhomes, 30 ‘For-Sale’ detached homes and to allow a historic structure to be used for an office. A comprehensive land use plan amendment is requested from Downtown Residential Density to Central Business District. The property is located on the north side of Cumming Street between Highway 9 and Manning Drive at 40 Cumming Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 1196 and 1253, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. CLUP-17-03/MP-17-05/Z-17-05/CU-17-05/V-17-16 Northwinds Summit/Pope & Land Consideration of a request to rezone 24.547 acres from O-I (Office-Institutional) to MU (Mixed Use) to allow for the construction of a mixed-use development, including 140 For-Rent’ apartment units, 32 ‘For-Sale’ stacked condominium units, 1,230,000 square feet of office, 140-room hotel and 30,000 square feet of retail/restaurant use. A comprehensive land use plan amendment is requested from Corporate Office to Mixed Use, as well as a master plan amendment to the Northwinds Master Plan Pod A to add the proposed development mix to the subject property. A conditional use is requested to allow ‘Dwelling, ‘For-Rent’ Residential’ use and a variance is requested from the ‘Dwelling, ‘For-Rent’ Residential’ standards and to reduce the minimum lot size in the MU district. The property is located at the northeast corner of Haynes Bridge Road and Georgia 400 and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 752, 753, 798 and 799, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. CU-17-06/V-17-15 Village Park at Wills Road/Assisted Living Consideration of a request for conditional use to allow an assisted living facility. Variances are requested to reduce setbacks, increase building height and reduce the undisturbed buffer requirement between residential and non-residential uses. The property is located at the northwest corner of Highway 9 and Wills Road at 437 Wills Road and 1650 South Main Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 600, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. Z-17-06/V-17-13 Tiffany Square (Deferred by Applicant until July 12, 2017) Consideration of a request to rezone 3.26 acres from R-12 (Dwelling, ‘For-Sale’ Residential) to DT-R (Downtown Residential) to allow for the redevelopment of a 12-unit townhome development with 25 ‘For-Sale’ single-family detached homes. Variances are requested to reduce setbacks, increase building height and to allow parking between a building and the road. The property is located on the east side of Haynes Bridge Road at Tiffany Square Drive and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 1267 and 1268, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. e. MP-15-01/CLUP-15-01/Z-15-01/V-15-01 KB400 Master Plan/1699 Land Company (Deferred by the Applicant – Council Only) Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 12.4 acres from O-I (Office-Institutional) to R-8A/D (Dwelling, ‘For-Sale’, Attached/Detached Residential) in order to develop 61 ‘For-Sale’ detached homes in a gated community. A master plan amendment to the KB400 Master Plan Pod A is requested to add ‘Dwelling, ‘For-Sale’ Detached’ to the list of permitted uses. A Comprehensive Land Use Plan amendment is requested to change the designation of the property from ‘Corporate Office’ to ‘High Density Residential’. Variances are requested to reduce the minimum lot width and setbacks. The property is located at the southwest corner of Kimball Bridge Road and North Point Parkway and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 807, 808, 849 & 850, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

SPORTS

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Chattahoochee leaves no doubt, captures state championship Cougars boy soccer shut out Gainesville for second state title By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MACON, Ga. — Chattahoochee head coach Les Meenan said his team had already mentally booked their spot in the state championship game last year when the team rode into the semifinals with an undefeated record and were ranked the No. 1 team in the nation. But Parkview had other ideas. Parkview shut out Hooch 2-0, abruptly ending their season before they reached the state title game they seemed destined for. It was that game that remained on the minds of the returning Chattahoochee players this season. “It was definitely on our minds,” Meenan said. “The boys knew that with one bad performance or coming in to the game not prepared we were beatable. We learned from it and came out this year ready for all of our playoff games,” he said. That preparation and mental fortitude payed off for the Cougars this playoff run, as they outscored opponents 24-2 in five playoff games, culminating with a 2-0 win over Gainesville in the Class AAAAAA state championship Saturday at Mercer University. The Cougars used a goal and assist

Chattahoochee captured the Class AAAAAA state championship with a 2-0 win over Gainesville last Saturday. from junior Ryan Kapper and a brilliant performance from its defense and goalkeeper Jack Corrigan to capture Hooch’s second state championship – its first since 2011 in Class AAAA. Meenan called his defense’s performance exceptional and said Corrigan’s performance was his best all season. “You want kids to have big performances in big games and that’s his best performance in goal this year,” Meenan said. Kapper connected with Nicholas Troyer on a corner 10 minutes into the game and scored on a fantastic run midway through the second half to put Hooch up 2-0. “[Kapper] is the smallest kid, but he

is everywhere,” Meenan said. “Sometimes I look out and think there are two of him on the field.” Meenan said the team had been giving Kapper a “hard time” about not scoring enough goals, but his goal in the second half proved to be worth the wait as Kapper took the ball near midfield, weaved inside and outside defenders to the left side of the box before burying his shot. “That was class act,” Meenan said. “All-in-all it was a great performance [by Kapper].” Meenan said the mindset for the game was to attack early, a weakness he saw in Gainesville. With Troyer’s header finding the back of the net just

10 minutes in, Hooch began to step back and play more defensively. Corrigan and Hooch’s defense, which rightly began calling themselves the “brick wall,” posted the team’s 11th shutout of the season. Gainesville had been shut out just once this year entering the state championship. Chattahoochee continually forced Gainesville outside where the Red Elephants were forced to settle for long, contested crosses. “We worked so hard to get them to throw crosses in the box and on every corner that wasn’t perfect [Corrigan] was great for us.” Corrigan made four saves in the second half and with Kapper’s goal, Hooch denied a late, desperate attempt by Gainesville to force a comeback. After the frenetic final few minutes, Meenan gave credit to assistant coach Eduardo Coloma for helping keep Hooch’s legs strong. And those legs still had enough energy to rush the field and circle it in celebration, state championship trophy in hand. On his team’s state championship, Meenan said he is delighted for the team and the school to overcome the upsetting end to last year’s season and to once again claim a state title. “As coaches, we’re looking for that spark in the kids’ eyes. These are the happiest moments of their lives. It’s what keep us coming back and coaching.”

DEATH NOTICES

Ruben Harold Butler, 84, of Cumming, passed away May 6, 2017. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Kathleen Long, 95, of Alpharetta, passed away April 28, 2017. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Alice Stone Scott, 73, of Gainesville, passed away May 8, 2017. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Linda Margaret Balakonis, of Roswell, passed away May 7, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Leannah Carter, of Roswell, passed away May 8, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Doreen McCormick, of Alpharetta, passed away May 9, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Hoyt Clay Smith, 91, of Cumming, passed away May 4, 2017. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Georganna Sue Cowan, 64, of Cumming, passed away May 6, 2017. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

William Joseph Newman, of Alpharetta, passed away May 5, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Ernest L. Barrett, 89, of Alpharetta, passed away May 4, 2017. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Lynn Allen Becker, of Alpharetta, passed away May 6, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Dorothy Elletson, 67, of Cumming, passed away May 2, 2017. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Judith Ann Bischof, 79, of Cumming, passed away May 8, 2017. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Henry Gelb, 63, of Cumming, passed away May 6, 2017. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Hiram Bobo, Jr., 82, of Johns Creek, passed away April 30, 2017. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Thomas George Hare, 75, passed away May 1, 2017. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

James Michael Bonem, 56, of Cumming, passed away May 3, 2017. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Diana Loesch, 74, of Cumming, passed away April 24, 2017. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Edward Cordon Phillips, Jr., 86, passed away May 3, 2017. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Christopher William Rice, 45, of Johns Creek, passed away May 6, 2017. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Willie Eugene Roper, 76, of Cumming, passed away May 5, 2017. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Ruth Beatrice Smith, 99, of Cumming, passed away May 7, 2017. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Aleene Elizabeth Stewart, of Roswell, passed away May 6, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors. Thomas Vizzini, 80, of Gainesville, passed away May 8, 2017. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Mary Ann Willmoth, of Alpharetta, passed away May 6, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors. Eleanor Wolff, 104, of Alpharetta, passed away April 28, 2017. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

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Bargains Building Supplies DRIVEWAY GATES; two, 10’ wide total, wrought iron. $800 both/obo. 678-492-2300 CLAMPING PLIERS, crescent wrenches and beam level, assorted carpentry tools (saws, power tools and drills). 770-664-1095 1000 Gallon Diesel/ Solvent tank, $1500.00 Call Tom 770.778.6015

GREENLAWN ROSWELL Companion crypt old mausoleum, column AA, row 4. $4500. 770-365-1506

Collectibles MENS’ RING: 18 carat yellow gold. Size 12. Featuring 1.79 carats round blue sapphire surrounded by 1 carat channel set baguette diamonds. $5000/ obo. Appraised $8446. 678-551-3782 BOYDS BEARS (85) + extras. Need to downsize. $300 firm. 770-355-7866

Furniture ARMOIRE. 2 tall-back wicker kitchen chairs. Formal gold sofa. 4 formal chairs. White dresser. Iron kitchen table and 4 chairs. Cream sofa. Rug. Accessories. 770-827-1789 call or text. BOMBAY CHEST $275; antique wicker rocker, chair & small table $300; wood, metal & glass shelving unit $275; exercise bike $50. 478-320-7905 CHAIRS: Black, cushioned, no armrests. New! 2 at $40/both. 678-663-5953 BARSTOOLS 30” cherry 404-889-3233

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RECLINER/LIFT CHAIR: Electric. Mauve. Good condition. Photos available. $350. 770-495-3714

W H E E L C H A I R , heavy duty, takes 250 pounds/$85. Walker with seat/$60. 770-664-1095

BAR STOOLS, swivel seats & backs. Two 24”, one 29”, all wood construction; great condition! $20 each. 770-888-2790 CHERRY HUNT TABLE with mirror, $700. 404-889-3233 BEIGE LAZY-BOY RECLINER, new. $700, originally $1099. 770-605-0399

Garden/Lawn LAWN TRACTOR, Craftsman 42”. 19.5 HP variation speed. Slightly used. $849.50. 770-410-9331

Household Gas Range: 30” Stainless Frigidaire Gallery Series convection self-cleaning oven with warming drawer. Good condition $150. 678-232-8695 GAS RANGE: 30” Kenmore Elite, lightly used, excellent condition. $300. 470-239-8513 FRIGIDAIRE FREEZER $125. 404-889-3233 CABINET OVEN $350. 678-525-6655 Refrigerator: 24 cu ft. White Kenmore side by side with ice and water dispenser. Good condition $150. 678-232-8695

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