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Cougars soccer repeats Chattahoochee soccer successfully defended its Class 6A state championship with a 2-1 overtime win over Cambridge on May 12 for a second-straight title. Read more, Pages 12 – 13.

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Man drowns in Lake Lanier

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — An Alpharetta man died May 12 after drowning in Lake Lanier.

Authorities recovered the body of Jalil Poorak, 59, just after midnight on May 13.

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department were dispatched to Hayes Drive in the Gainesville portion of Forsyth County just before 10 p.m. in

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Hackers believed behind hijacked bank account ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A senior vice president with SunTrust bank reported May 10 that her bank accounts had been hacked and her identity stolen.

The employee said that on May 8, she noticed one of her accounts had a transaction on it that she had not authorized.

When she called to report it, a representative told the employee that her name was not the one on the account and that it currently had the woman’s previous name, from before her divorce. However, the woman had updated her name over a year ago.

An internal fraud investigator met with the employee and told her that someone had hacked into her online banking profile and changed her profiles, passcodes and login ID. In the previous 48 hours, someone had logged into the account in St. Petersburg, Florida; Woodstock, Georgia and Conyers, Georgia.

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reference to a drowning. Poorak’s adult son said his father had fallen into the water at their dock and had not resurfaced.

The Sheriff’s Office, along with the Forsyth County Fire Dive Team, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Army Corps of Engineers and Hall County Marine Units arrived to search the area.

The DNR deployed their boat-mounted sonar and located Poorak’s possible location in about 25 feet of water below where he was last seen.

Dive teams from Forsyth and Hall counties entered the water, and DNR deployed their remotely operated underwater vehicle, which located Poorak and guided dive units to him.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the drowning. Early indications show he fell from his dock while trying to get into his boat. No foul play or alcohol was involved, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

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The employee said that the only person who knew her previous name, her Social Security Number, her address and passwords was her ex-husband. He had previously served for fraudulent activity, including theft, forgery and insurance scams.

The employee’s name and accounts were used to open a new corporation, new business email and new business number. Four names were found associated with the fraud. They all are listed as living in Connecticut, the same state that the employee’s ex-husband currently lives in.

A branch manager was called to change the employee’s information on the bank accounts and place a credit freeze.

neither suspect could answer. According to the incident report, there was no key in the ignition and the car appeared to have been hotwired.

The officer told the suspects to get out of the car. When the passenger exited, a gun fell to the ground, which police later determined was stolen.

Both suspects were wearing backpacks and officers discovered rubber gloves, a camouflage face mask, multiple items of jewelry and a tool that appeared to be used for picking locks.

Officers were able to contact the car’s owner who stated no one should be driving his vehicle. He was told to report the car as stolen.

The driver was arrested for theft by receiving stolen property, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and driving while unlicensed.

The passenger was arrested for theft by receiving stolen property.

Milton police apprehend suspects in stolen car MILTON, Ga. — Two suspects were arrested on May 12 in Milton for allegedly using homemade tools to steal a car and a gun.

An officer initiated a traffic stop around 3 a.m. on a Honda Civic that did not have functioning tail lights. The driver said he was going to a friend’s home but was traveling in the opposite direction when pulled over.

When asked who the car belonged to,

Nurse allegedly steals patient’s medication JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek police responded May 7 to a medical center on Medlock Bridge Road after an employee reported that one of their nurses had stolen medication from a patient.

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NEWS

Legislation now sets term limits in Johns Creek

By ADAM DARBY adam@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Gov. Nathan Deal signed legislation May 8 imposing amended term limits for Johns Creek mayor and City Council members.

The legislation, sponsored by state Rep. Brad Raffensberger, a BODKER former member of the Johns Creek City Council, imposes limits of three consecutive terms for elected positions following the 2019 election.

The rule does not include the time accumulated for those filling partial terms.

Mayor Mike Bodker and the City Council approved two-term limits as a charter amendment at their meeting on Feb. 12. Raffensberger then took the amendment to the Georgia Legislature.

The Legislature increased the limit to three terms.

Bodker has served as mayor since

I finally voted for term limits because, at the end of the day, I’ve already announced that I’m leaving office…that is their [residents] choice to make and I shouldn’t stand in the way of making that choice.”

MIKE BODKER Johns Creek mayor the city’s founding in 2006.

He was recently re-elected for his fourth term.

Over the years, he has spoken against term limits because he says he believes in individualized government ruling rather than trying to maintain consistency with other jurisdictions.

“The Legislature passed exactly what we asked for, but they set it at

three terms…What I was told partially it was to try and bring some consistency amongst the cities of North Fulton… the Council subsequently discussed that and we said that we were going to request an adjustment to bring that back down to two terms,” Bodker said.

“I am not for term limits. My reason for not being for term limits is I believe in a part-time elected office. There is no real

gain in trying to force someone out of the office…”

Although he has announced that he will be leaving office, Bodker decided to vote in favor of term limits due to the overwhelming approval from residents and the City Council. The council has made clear it wants to reintroduce the original request for a limit of two consecutive terms, although it has not set a date for that campaign.

“I finally voted for term limits because, at the end of the day, I’ve already announced that I’m leaving office…that is their [residents] choice to make and I shouldn’t stand in the way of making that choice,” Bodker said. “So I voted in favor of the two-term limits. I respect the will of our council. I was a voting member and I voted ‘yes’ because at that point, I felt like it needed to move forward and I didn’t want to stand in the way of that. But I’ve expressed that I have never been for term limits over the years and that I didn’t suddenly change my position…once the council makes a decision, I support it 100 percent.”

Rucker, Mayfield roads closed for the summer

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Motorists who use Rucker and Mayfield roads during their daily commute should brace for a change in plans soon.

Beginning May 29, portions of the two major routes will be closed to accelerate ongoing construction and to allow crews to replace bridges and culverts.

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“These closures will significantly inconvenience residents who live along Rucker and Mayfield as well as a large number of commuters who travel to and from Alpharetta from Cherokee and Cobb Counties,” Alpharetta Director of Public Works Pete Sewczwicz said. “Unfortunately, that is unavoidable, so the best thing we can do is push through these projects and get the roads reopened as quickly as possible. In the meantime, we appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding.”

Work is expected to run through Aug. 5.

Rucker Road will be closed from the Alpharetta City limits, near Houze Road, up to the intersection at Wills Road.

One of two bridges along Rucker Road will be replaced as part of a planned $18.5 million improvement project. A similar Rucker Road closure will once again be in effect during the summer of 2019.

“Closing the roadway will allow us to complete a 3-year construction project in about a year-and-a-half,” Sewczwicz said. “No matter how we do the work, there will be an inconvenience to the public, but this will let us get through the project and out of everyone’s way a lot faster.”

Mayfield Road will be closed from Bethany Road to Canton Street. A culvert at Foe Killer Creek will be replaced during the closure.

Sewczwicz said the city hopes to have the Mayfield project completed ahead of schedule, but it may take longer as the city wants to ensure that the project does not negatively impact the creek or surrounding areas.

The city has provided suggested detours for motor-

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Those who use Rucker Road are encouraged to detour down Houze Road to Hembree Road to Ga. 9. Or, commuters can travel Crabapple Road to Charlotte Drive to Mid Broadwell Road. The second option, however, will also have other construction projects in that area that may delay traffic.

The detour around Mayfield Road takes motorists along Mid Broadwell Road using either Bethany Road or Canton Street.

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Appen Media celebrates moms with special getaway giveaway

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — For Laura Stalemark of Alpharetta, her mom deserves some recognition for the five children she raised.

“She loved having kids,” Stalemark said. “My dad worked 70 hours a week and took the car to work so she walked everywhere with us. She did so many things to make sure we had a good time growing up.”

She, like many others, entered a small story about why she appreciates her mom in Appen Media Group’s “Celebration of Moms Getaway Giveaway.”

Many stories were submitted by the community, and each was then entered to win either a $300 Kendra Scott jewelry set or a 3-4 night cruise voucher from Cruise Planners of Roswell.

When Stalemark, who owns Tryst Salon in Alpharetta and is the mother to two daughters, received an email a few weeks ago that said she won the cruise, she didn’t even realize she entered a contest.

“I just wanted to enter something nice about my mother,” she said. “I was surprised I won and it was exciting.”

She has been on a cruise before, but is hoping to take her mom to Cuba.

“It’ll be nice to spend that time alone,” Stalemark said. “Typically we don’t get to do that because they live in South Carolina, so when we visit, I bring my family or my mom brings my dad with her so we never get that amount of quality time together.”

She will be helped by Michael Consoli, the owner of Cruise Planners of Roswell. The business is one of 2,500 franchises nationwide, but has won multiple awards including being the No. 1 producing franchise.

The group specializes in river and land cruises, and they sell many from Celebrity and Royal Caribbean. Since Consoli has been on more than 125 cruises, he can give Stalemark and other customers a tailored experience.

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Betty Lynam won a Kendra Scott jewelry set valued at $300.

Betty Lynam, of Cumming, entered the contest to honor a friend at church, who at a young age became a widow after her husband died from a brain tumor.

“She has done a fantastic job, mostly on her own but with a network, on raising three boys,” Lynam said. They are all wonderful kids.”

She, too, was shocked when she learned she won the Kendra Scott jewelry set but told her friend she never would have won without her and wanting to give her some recognition.

“She has been dealt a hard struggle and yet she has overcome it,” Lynam said. “She is positive, happy and her boys are happy and respectful. She’s incredible that she was able to do this on her own and not expecting it. It was hard at first, but she’s amazing.”

Lynam is also a mother to three kids and grandmother to 10 grandkids.

“I’m blessed that my kids have done well and their kids are great,” she said.

“It’s amazing to think of from our three kids, here are these 10 grandkids who are all doing great things.”

OPINION

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Election Day is not Judgment Day By the time you read this, we will know if Forsyth County will be home to Georgia’s newest city, Sharon Springs.

As is the way of the newspaper industry, the Forsyth KATHLEEN STURGEON Herald goes to print before the May 22 Editor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com election, so while I’m writing this, I have no clue what will happen with that vote.

What I do know is that when we wake up on May 23, it won’t feel like another day.

The county will either now have two cities, or voters will have defeated the referendum.

I know many people who will be happy or disappointed depending on either outcome.

I also know this is the first time in my nearly four years of covering this community that I’ve ever seen this much involvement on any issue. And rightly so, because creating a new city is something that shouldn’t be taken lightly.

But it has made me question why we are giving this one referendum every ounce of attention we have while relegating other issues to the back burner.

Sure, from time to time, I see the public rally around a topic such as school redistricting, animal abuse ordinances or a new Costco.

These events typically don’t get too much hype, and what interest they gather doesn’t last long.

So, when I grasped I’ve been consistently covering Sharon Springs since 2015, I realized this is unique.

However it also frustrates me to real-

ize there are so many other things going on, from zonings to elections that don’t get nearly as much involvement.

In March 2017, State Rep. Todd Jones introduced the Sharon Springs bill. I’ve covered him often and I admire the way he always starts and ends his town halls or other meetings.

“No matter what side you are on for Sharon Springs, I’d like to think we are all pro-Forsyth County,” Jones said in April. “So many times when we get into these conversations, they become divisive and ‘I’m right, you’re wrong,’ as opposed to, ‘hey, I respect what you’re saying.’ On May 23, we’re all neighbors.

The question becomes, what does that mean? Someone is a winner, and someone is a loser. Can we rise above that? I believe we can.”

He’s so right. The community needs to not only unite around what decision they made, but also not lose that fire.

I’m afraid after this vote is over, many of the activists, volunteers and outspoken people will go back home and wipe their hands of their time advocating for something.

Often I sit through meetings where major decisions are being made and more often than not, there isn’t a single public speaker either for or against the project.

While, yes, creating a new city is a huge deal, there are hundreds of other decisions that get made every year, but are so often ignored.

My hope is that the community will unite after the vote, and will keep fighting because it’s amazing what can happen when people come together and voice their opinions.

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Fulton DA seeks second chance for non-violent offenders

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Georgian’s with a prior conviction for a non-violent felony or misdemeanor could get a second chance under legislation wending its way through the Capitol.

Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard, Jr., with the help of Rotarian Roger Wise, is working to pass a bill that would allow people with a history of a non-violent conviction to restrict that information and in turn, have a better chance at finding a job.

Howard spoke about House Bill 981 at the weekly Roswell Rotary Club meeting May 17, and how authorized records restrictions could lower unemployment and crime rates.

“People ask me all the time: what is your aspiration for Fulton County?”

Howard said. “I’ve said this many times.

I would like for Fulton County to become a place that’s just like Mayberry… where the crime rate was so low that Mayberry only had one sheriff.”

That is the ideal, Howard said, but a more realistic and fairer comparison would be to a real-life county: King County in Washington, where Seattle is located.

King County has a population of

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about 2 million people and saw 92 homicides in 2016, he said. Fulton County, in comparison, has a population of about one million people and had 192 homicides in the same year.

Two major differences between the counties stuck out to Howard: the average income and unemployment rates.

The average income in Seattle is $72,000 per year, while the average income in Atlanta is $23,000 per year, Howard said. Likewise, Howard found that Atlanta had a higher rate of unemployment than Seattle.

Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard, Jr. speaks about his work behind House Bill 981.

“I believe that gap accounts for a lot of the crime,” he said.

When people apply for jobs in Georgia, currently, they have to disclose whether they’ve ever been convicted of a crime. Howard said that he’s heard many cases in which someone charged with a misdemeanor struggles to obtain or retain a job, and in turn provide for their family, because of an incident that happened dozens of years ago.

“As a prosecutor, when we make recommendations to judges, we never intended for those recommendations to mar someone for the remainder of his or her entire life,” Howard said. “I made a

decision to do something about it.”

That’s where House Bill 981 can help by boosting people’s chances at finding and keeping a job.

Georgia is one of the few states that hasn’t already passed a similar bill that authorizes some form of restrictions on background records for non-violent misdemeanor offenses or non-violent felonies. Currently, 39 states allow restriction for non-violent misdemeanors and 25 states allow restriction for nonviolent felonies.

In the states that passed such a bill, the unemployment rate, on average, dropped by 2.62 percent and the nonviolent crime rate was reduced, on average, by 338 crime incidents per 100,000 people, Howard said.

Gov. Nathan Deal has met with Howard and Wise regarding the bill and said that he wants to work with them to get it passed in 2019.

If it passes, 3 million people across the state could potentially be impacted by the bill, Howard said.

“It’s a bill designed to give people a second chance,” Howard said. “It’s going to mean less unemployment. It’s going to mean that our crime rate goes down, and hopefully, that will mean that all of us will live a better life.”

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Residents are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Before the movie, an inflatable moonwalk, face painting and other children’s activities will be available. Food trucks will be on site, accompanied by live music. No alcohol or pets are allowed.

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Visitors were also treated to local musicians, student vocal groups, local artists and art demonstrations by members of the Johns Creek Arts Center Guild. Performances included the Northview High School Flute Choir, Singchronize along with the quintet Trillium, and the Norcross High School Brass Band, Blue Devil Brass.

At Garden Number Eight there was a honey demonstration by Tribble Farms based in Canton, with a variety to purchase and take home that day.

As a fundraising effort, this garden tour accomplished its goal of providing a community event, while raising public awareness for public art.

Johns Creek Beautification, sponsor of this tour, is grateful to the homeowners of the eight gardens for their participation in this event. It also took dozens of volunteers to make this a reality, along with the committee members, various Master Gardeners, docents, shuttle drivers, set-up and break-down crews.

To follow the progress of the fundraiser and see photos from the tour, visit johnscreekbeautification.org.

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Joint task force continues to crack down on drug traffic

By Adam Darby adam@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Earlier this year, The Johns Creek Police Department, Alpharetta Department of Public Safety and Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office announced the formation of a multi-agency drug task force. The JCAF Drug Task Force is composed of 18 agents who are “committed to combating drug sales in our areas.” The purpose of this collaboration is to allow more law enforcement focus on “dealer level” narcotics investigations.

The task force originally stemmed from conversations between Alpharetta Public Safety Director John Robison, Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman and Johns Creek Police Chief Ed Densmore. The alliance will conduct investi-

gations freely in all three jurisdictions.

“This is a needed alliance that will make investigating, arresting, and ultimately prosecuting these cases in our area a streamlined, effective process,” Densmore said. “This task force is a win for the citizens of all three jurisdictions involved.”

Freeman said drug dealers in Forsyth County know no boundaries and are likely operating in Johns Creek and Alpharetta. It’s only more imperative that these three law enforcement agencies combine their work into a collaborative solution, he said.

Robison said Alpharetta is already seeing results.

“I am extremely grateful for our partnership with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and the John’s Creek Police Department,” Robison said. “We are al-

This task force is a win for the citizens of all three jurisdictions involved.”

ED DENSMORE Johns Creek Police Chief ready reaping the benefits of combining our resources in an effort to eradicate the issue of dealers bringing narcotics into our jurisdictions. Ultimately, the JCAF Task Force will help keep all of our communities safe.”

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With two familiar and highly talented teams facing off for a state title, it was no surprise that the match was a thriller. Cambridge scored with just 28 seconds remaining to force overtime, followed shortly by Hooch’s game-winning overtime goal.

“You have to appreciate what the boys did,” said Chattahoochee head coach Les Meenan. “We knew Cambridge was going to be a tough team to play, but we knew we were stronger and more physical, and we could use that to our advantage.”

Hooch used their size and physicality to control possession throughout much of the game, while their backline was virtually impenetrable.

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defends state championship against Cambridge More sports coverage, Pages 28 – 29

The Cougars celebrate Ryan Kapper’s game-winning overtime goal. Kapper scored on a header in the first overtime period to clinch Hooch’s state title.

Though Hooch put eight shots on goal in the first 60 minutes, the game remained scoreless until Hooch finally broke through with just eight minutes remaining.

After a flurry of quality Cougars’ scoring chances, Sammy Viada opened the scoring with a goal off a set piece, ripping his jersey off in celebration after the goal.

In the final minutes, Cambridge put

together multiple scoring chances and got a fortuitous bounce in the final minute for a dramatic tying goal.

An attempted clear by Hooch’s defense careened off a player and found the foot of Cambridge’s Ryan Walker.

Walker netted his goal with a long shot beyond Hooch keeper Jerrico Trujillo with just 28 seconds left in regulation.

Cambridge continued its offensive pressure early in the first overtime

period with Jarvin Ramirez and Jack Tindle sending headers just wide of the net. However, it was Chattahoochee who would find the net from a corner with a minute remaining in the first overtime period.

Corey Field sent a cross into the box, finding Ryan Kapper who scored on a header to earn Hooch their secondstraight Class 6A boys title.

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chance against chance, and I think was only a matter of time before one was scored,” Meenan said. “But I think we outplayed them.”

“These kids are so resilient,” said Hooch assistant coach Eduardo Colomo.

“They never gave up. We are so proud.”

While Hooch celebrated their third state title in less than a decade, Cambridge earned the state runner up trophy in just the sixth year of the boys soccer program. The Bears set records for winningest season and deepest playoff run this year.

“This doesn’t take away from how proud I am of them,” Cambridge head coach Bryan Wallace said. “I’m really proud of their effort... I hope in their minds this game doesn’t diminish their accomplishments on this season. Every year we have taken a step forward, and now there is only one step left to take.”

“After this season, they’ll believe in themselves even more and we will be back,” said assistant coach Josh McGlamery.

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The following local athletes placed in the finals of their respective events.

Class 7A Girls 3200-meter run • Madelynne Cadeau, South Forsyth (5th) • Taylor Cushman, Milton (10th) • Nyah Hernandez, Milton (12th) • Aleesa de Castro, South Forsyth (15th) Boys 3200-meter run • Sam Bowers, Milton (state champion) • Nicholas Yanek, Milton (2nd) • Calan Gizelbach, Forsyth Central (11th) • Josh Hammond, South Forsyth (14th) Girls triple jump • Chloe Cobbett, West Forsyth (15th) Girls pole vault • Marleigh Claire Powell, Lambert (3rd) • Abigail Robertson, West Forsyth (6th) Girls high jump • Cassie Markle, North Forsyth (state champion) • Reagan Pasonski, Lambert (2nd) Girls long jump • Paloma Jaramillo-Henders, South Forsyth (14th) Boys high jump • Jalen Battle, Lambert (T6) • Sydney Stokes, Lambert (11th) Boys pole vault • Jack Haller, West Forsyth (state champion) • Matthew Mazzacano, Milton (4th) • Camden Weaver, Lambert (5th) • Hunter Cagle, Forsyth Central (7th) Boys shot put • Nate Wonsley IV, Roswell (state champion) • Ridvan Kazimov, South Forsyth (2nd) • Kyle Brown, West Forsyth (6th) • Girls discus • Amanda Sanchez, Milton (6th) Boys triple jump • Michael Zabetakis, West Forsyth (12th) • Dylan Spears, Roswell (13th) Girls 1600-meter run • Kaylee DuPont, South Forsyth (6th) • Annie Gallagher, Milton (11th) Boys 1600-meter run

Team scores Class 7A boys 3. Milton 9. West Forsyth T16. Roswell T16. South Forsyth 21. Lambert 34. Forsyth Central Class 7A girls 18. South Forsyth T23. Lambert T27. Milton Class 4A girls 13. Blessed Trinity Class 4A boys 20. Blessed Trinity Class A-Private boys 4. Mount Pisgah 16. St. Francis 28. Fellowship Christian Class A-Private girls T9. St. Francis T18. Mount Pisgah T18. King’s Ridge Class 6A boys 2. Alpharetta 5. Northview 16. Johns Creek 28. Chattahoochee 30. Cambridge Class 6A girls T6. Johns Creek T6. Cambridge 13. Centennial 29. Alpharetta • Sam Bowers, Milton (2nd) • Lee Keil, Lambert (5th) • Nicholas Yanek, Milton (12th) • Sean Catania, South Forsyth (14th) • Jack Rhodes, Roswell (16th) Girls 400-meter • Jordan Smith, Lambert (4th) Girls 800-meters • Kaylee DuPont, South Forsyth (8th) Boys 200-meters • Aaron Goodwin, Roswell (7th) Boys 300-meter hurdles • Davis Smith, Milton (6th)

Class 6A Girls discus • Harmoni Brown, Cambridge (13th) • Londyn Edmonson, Johns Creek (15th) Girls high jump • Kassia Karras, Northview (9th) Boys pole vault • Turner Mignerey, Cambridge (12th) • Ethan Franklin, Johns Creek (13th) Boys shot put

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Class 4A Boys 3200-meter run • Brennan O’Conner, Blessed Trinity (5th) • Matthew Lubert, Blessed Trinity (10th) Girls 3200-meter run • Hannah Minuitti, Blessed Trinity (4th) • Delaney Sheehan, Blessed Trinity (8th) Girls shot put • Jana Barden, Blessed Trinity (4th) • Girls 1600-meter run • Erin Cole, Blessed Trinity (4th) • Hanna Miniutti, Blessed Trinity (10th) Boys 1600-meter run • Chris Turko, Blessed Trinity (6th) • Brennan O’Conner, Blessed Trinity (10th) Girls 800-meters • Emma Rose Bagwell, Blessed Trinity (8th)

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The Alpharetta Design Review Board is slated to review expansion plans this month for Alpharetta’s family skate center, The Cooler.

The proposed expansion calls for several new additions, including three new exterior beach volleyball courts, an indoor/outdoor stage area, two meeting halls and fencing for outdoor facilities. Near the volleyball courts would be a viewing pavilion that would give “balcony level” viewing for games and events.

Plans also include a splash pad, similar to the one in Centennial Olympic Park, and a movable stage wall with a video screen that could be used for family movie nights.

These plans aim to develop an indoor/ outdoor venue that will help “foster family activities and use.” Some of these activities would include musical performances, volleyball matches and family movie nights.

If the plans are approved, construction would begin this August. Final completion is slated for August 2019. Jeff Wasserman of NorthPoint Consultants is the architect for the project.

When The Cooler first opened in 1997, it was one of the largest public skating facilities in the state. It established itself as the go-to place for public skating, with programs for both figure skating and ice hockey. It has since broadened its sports programs to include volleyball, roller hockey, martial arts, yoga and wrestling.

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That is especially true here in the Atlanta area. We simply cannot build houses fast enough for the workers that keep moving here.

Over the last several years, our city has averaged an annual job-creation number of around 90,000. Similarly, we’ve seen the metro area grow by about 90,000 people. But not similarly, we’ve only averaged about 25,000 new-home starts.

The new Amazon HQ2 will create 50,000 jobs. Some of those jobs will be taken by workers who already live here, but many will come in from outside of Georgia.

If you read my column, you know that buyers for houses priced under $500,000 are battling each other. Inventory in some markets around town are as low as 2 months (a healthy inventory – the number of months it would take for the market to dry up if no new houses were listed – is six months).

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Even if we did have enough capacity to build as much as we wanted to, I wonder if we could.

Unless you live out in Forsyth County or Hall County, you probably are not seeing that much raw land sitting around anywhere.

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No matter how you feel about them, Amazon will continue to become one of the most dominant companies on the planet, and it would be smart and fortunate for us here in Atlanta to get to be a part in that. The jobs are great, but I’m also excited about the influence.

Or if you are, it won’t be cheap enough to buy and build houses that would sell for under $400,000 – unless you are a nonprofit with some very nice donors.

I’m certainly not advocating that we don’t want Amazon here. I definitely believe we do.

They are very quickly becoming one of the most important companies on the planet. They are the new storefront for, well, everything.

If you want to sell anything on a regional, national or global scale, it could be that before long you’ll need Amazon’s blessing to do so. And every time some-

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No matter how you feel about them, Amazon will continue to become one of the most dominant companies on the planet, and it would be smart and fortunate for us here in Atlanta to get to be a part in that.

The jobs are great, but I’m also excited about the influence.

I’m not exactly sure what exact functions will be run out of their campus. A friend had a theory that they wanted to get into shipping and wanted to move here because of all the logistics talent in Atlanta.

Or maybe they want to be near UPS for collaborative purposes.

It has been quit a process and I’m sure a lot of folks will be glad when they finally pick their city. When they do, that city will have to get cracking. Because no city that it would pick will be ready to house that kind of an influx of new employees.

If you haven’t noticed, there is a new trend where people are living in old shipping containers. You can stack them pretty high. That might be an appropriate fix if Amazon comes here.

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SCHOOL’S OUT POOL PARTY

Celebrate the end of the school year with an early pool opening.

Bring your noodles and floats and start the summer at the Roswell Area Park Pool, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell. Join the fun Friday, May 25 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fees are $3 for residents and $5 for non-residents. Free for swim pass holders. Learn more at roswellgov.com.

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MEMORIAL DAY: ALPHARETTA

What: Annual observance of Memorial Day is a free tribute to honor fallen heroes.

When: Monday, May 28, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com

FORSYTH COUNTY/CUMMING

What: Forsyth County and the City of Cumming unite annually with the display of The Avenue of Flags. Each flag is dedicated to a veteran that served in active duty.

When: Friday, May 25, 11 a.m.

Where: Veterans War Memorial, 301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Cumming More info: cityofcumming.net/veteransmemorial

MILTON

What: This annual event honors the men and women who have served.

When: Monday, May 28, 9-10 a.m.

Where: Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk More info: cityofmiltonga.us

ROSWELL

What: Pay tribute with honor guard, color guard, guest speakers, military tributes and patriotic music. After the ceremony, enjoy a picnic on the grounds and a concert.

When: Monday, May 28, 10 a.m.

Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St. More info: roswellmemorialday.com

EVENTS: OPEN-HEARTH COOKING AND LIVING HISTORY

What: Living history interpreter and openhearth cooking expert, Clarissa Clifton, will demonstrate making traditional Southern food in the Cook House.

When: Saturday, May 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Smith Plantation, 953 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

MEXICAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL

What: Celebrate the cultural of Mexico with live music, children’s activities, games and original art prior to the free showing of “Coco.”

When: Saturday, May 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell

FREE FAMILY MOVIE: “COCO”

What: Bring a picnic to enjoy an evening under the stars filled with music, playgrounds and a family movie. There will be a Mexican Cultural Festival before the film.

When: Saturday, May 26; movie begins at dark Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

ALPHARETTA ARTS STREETFEST

What: This colorful festival features live jazz and acoustic music, original art, cultural arts performances, children’s activities and festival cuisine.

When: May 26-28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Historic District More info: awesomealpharetta.com

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM YOGA What: Join in a practice of “yogic sleep”a deeply meditative and healing practice that is accessible to all levels. The first eight people to sign up can try out an aerial hammock.

When: Sunday, May 27, 2:45 p.m.

Where: Grey Owl Mind-Body Studio, 6250 Abbotts Bridge Road, Suite 500, Johns Creek Cost: $15 in advance, $20 day of registration More info: greyowlmb.com

BOCCE

What: Hang out with friends and test your skills in bocce.

When: Monday, May 28, 9 a.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace

What: The monthly events aim to advance the field of humanitarian efforts through interactions among professionals, community advocates and experts.

When: Saturday, May 26, 4-6:30 p.m.

Where: Conference Room, 6475 East Johns Crossing, Johns Creek More info: nazeera.net

FULTON GOLDEN GAMES

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

When: Opening Ceremony Wednesday, April 25, 8 a.m-5 p.m.; events through May 25 Where: Bell Memorial Park, 15245 Bell Park Road, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

GARDEN TOUR MONDAYS

What: Enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the gardens and historic plants on the grounds of Barrington Hall.

When: Every Monday, through Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

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

When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., through Oct. 11 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 October Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

FAMILY FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS

What: Bring blankets and chairs and get ready for a fun night out at the park.

There will be an array of different food trucks each month, through September.

When: Friday, May 25, 6-8:30 p.m.

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

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

What: Don’t miss the opening day of the Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market. Mix and mingle with friends, shop for fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors.

When: Saturday, April 14, 8 a.m. – noon Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: DANCE & MUSIC ACADEMY OF WOODSTOCK RECITALS

What: Students from the Dance and Music Academy of Woodstock will perform their annual recitals.

When: May 26-27, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info and tickets: woodstockdance. com

SPOTLIGHT ART: ROSWELL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

What: The society, with over 400 members, will participate in the annual Heritage Days, celebrating everyday life experiences in Roswell.

When: April 2-May 31, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellphotosociety.org

LIBRARY EVENTS: NEW MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP

What: Join other new moms and babies in an empathetic forum for sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood.

When: Friday, May 25, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

STEM KIDS ENGINEERING

What: Kids learn STEM skills at various stations. They will engage in STEM hands on activities like building a glider, building a puff mobile and a high tower.

When: Saturday, May 26, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

YOGIC MEDITATION

What: Learn to meditate, and experience inner peace. Join for a free, practical session on relaxation and meditation. All adults welcome.

When: Saturday, May 26, 3:45-4:45 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075

STORY TIME FOR PRESCHOOL

What: Join for stories, music, coloring or a craft.

When: Tuesday, May 29, 10:30-11 a.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

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ALL AGES CHESS CLUB

What: To improve their skills, participants play each other. Expert chess players frequently provide guidance.

When: Sunday, May 27, 2:30-4 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

SUMMER READING KICK-OFF

What: Join for a musical magic show followed by face painting and balloon art.

When: Wednesday, May 30, 1-5 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org

Nothing adds character to a beach more than a little driftwood, and Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island has it in droves.

ROSWELL LIBRARY BOOK SALE

GET OUTSIDE, GEORGIA:

What: Fiction and nonfiction books will be on sale, along with DVDs and CDs. Cash or checks accepted. All profits go directly to the library for materials and programs.

When: May 31-June 3, during library hours Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org

A peach of a beach: Part II

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: “THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR”

What: The women of North Fulton Drama Club join Act3 Productions to direct this comedic classic.

When: May 26 and 27, times vary Where: Act2 Productions, 6285-R Roswell Road, Sandy Springs Cost: Tickets start at $15 More info and tickets: act3productions.org

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Last week’s column focused on a beach close to home at Don Carter State Park. This week, we will take a look at two additional peaches, Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island and the beaches of Cumberland Island

Romantic: Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island What is it about beaches and driftwood? By itself, a beach is sand and sun and water. But throw in a little driftwood and the “romance” factor goes up. Why is driftwood romantic? I don’t know, but it is – and the best place to find it is (get ready) at Driftwood Beach on the extreme north end of Jekyll Island.

Driftwood Beach is just what the name suggests. That name comes from a forest of driftwood that seems to emerge from the sand. This driftwood forest formed over the years as the north end of the island has gradually, but inexorably eroded away. (In fact, the whole island is actually creeping south as the north end erodes and the south end grows.) As the north end has receded and forest has been displaced by beach, the trees that once grew on the displaced land succumbed to the salt and became driftwood-in-place. The result? A driftwood forest. It’s enchanting and beautiful.

Driftwood Beach is easy to access from the Clam Creek picnic area. You’ll also find a number of beach access points on North Beach View Drive; simply park in one of the designated parking areas and make the short walk north along the shore to the Driftwood Beach.

When you visit Jekyll Island, note that you’ll need to purchase a parking pass. This pass gives you access to many of the island’s public outdoor areas. Daily, multi-day and annual passes are available. Bicycles and pedestrians can enter at no charge.

In addition to Driftwood Beach, there are other beachgoing opportunities on Jekyll Island, too. But for sheer romance, Driftwood Beach simply cannot be beat.

Learn more about visiting Jekyll Island at www.jekyllisland.com.

Remote: The beaches of Cumberland Island For many beach lovers, Georgia’s ultimate beach experience is found on Cumberland Island, the state’s southernmost barrier island. Thanks to Cumberland Island National Seashore, you have the opportunity experience backcountry adventure and explore beaches that must be seen to be believed.

A trip to Cumberland Island begins at the town of St. Marys, Georgia. From there, a ferry takes you to the island.

Once on the island, you’ll find a variety of beach experiences waiting for you.

Day visitors will want to focus on Sea Camp Beach near the south end of the island, just over a half-mile from Sea Camp Dock. It’s a perfect destination for a day trip, and you’ll have plenty of time for beachcombing before returning to the ferry for the trip back to St. Marys.

Of course, you may want to reserve a spot at Sea Camp Campground and stay longer. The largest and most developed of the campgrounds on Cumberland Island, Sea Camp features restrooms, cold showers, drinkable water, fire rings with grills and picnic tables.

Just note that campsites there are in high demand, and this campground is often fully booked. Make reservations

early.

Want a little more wilderness with your beach adventure? Check out Stafford Beach Campground about 3.5 miles from Sea Camp Dock. It’s smaller and more primitive than Sea Camp, though it too offers restroom facilities, cold showers and fire rings. Water is available, but must be treated. A short trail leads from this campground to the beach.

For those seeking the ultimate in solitude, there are three primitive campgrounds (Hickory Hill, Yankee Paradise and Brickhill Bluff) even farther north within the island’s designated wilderness area. This is totally an on-your-own hike-in adventure – as the National Park Service website puts it, “Campers should be well prepared, have proper gear, be knowledgeable in its use and self reliant.” There are no restrooms, no showers and no campfires permitted (portable camp stoves must be used for cooking). Water comes from nearby sulphur wells and must be treated before use. It’s not for the faint of heart.

But if you’re up to the challenges, the Park Service adds, you’ll find “solitude, beauty and an escape like no other.”

I’ve camped at some of those sites, and it really is a unique experience that you’ll never forget.

And the beaches, as you might imagine, are exquisite.

If you’re camping, note that you are responsible for transporting your gear from Sea Camp Dock to your campsite – in other words, you have to carry it in. But you won’t mind the hiking. It’s a small price to pay for a beach experience like the one waiting for you on Cumberland Island.

Learn more about Cumberland Island National Seashore at https://www.nps. gov/cuis/index.htm.

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What does the ‘longest day’ mean to you?

June 21st, 2018 is the longest day of the year also known as summer solstice.

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Alpharetta girls capture state soccer title with incredible postseason run

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com POWDER SPRING, Ga. — The Alpharetta Raiders put an exclamation mark on their incredible playoff run with a 3-2 win over Glynn Academy May 12 at McEachern High for the girls 6A soccer state championship. The Raiders defeated multiple top-ranked teams in their postseason streak before downing previously undefeated Glynn Academy for the state title.

The Raiders’ first girls soccer state championship came from a playoff run

that almost never happened. The Raiders narrowly avoided missing the playoffs by owning a tiebreaker over Northview.

“We had to struggle to get into the playoffs, then we just bonded and went through a fantastic run,” said head coach Michael Nance. “We persevered. The feeling is really hard to describe. It’s a fantastic accomplishment for this team, and especially these seniors who have left here with a great legacy. We missed the playoffs for a few years prior to last year, and now they are going out on top.”

Nance said a vital factor to prevailing over four of the state’s top teams in

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 7, 2018 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, July 9, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. CLUP-18-03/Z-18-03/V-18-07 King’s Ridge Christian School Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 2.03 acres from AG (Agriculture) to SU (Special Use) in order to incorporate the property into the King’s Ridge Christian School campus and develop the property with a soccer field. A Comprehensive Land Use Plan amendment is requested to change the designation of the property from ‘Very Low Density Residential’ to ‘Public, Institutional, Education’. A variance is requested to reduce tree recompense.

The property is located at 13695 Cogburn Road and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 896, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. MP-18-05/Z-18-04 Lux Atlanta/Northwinds Master Plan Consideration of a request to amend the Northwinds Master Plan to allow ‘Athletic Facilities/Fitness Studio’ and free-standing ‘Retail Establishment’ and ‘Restaurant’ as permitted uses in Pod A, to add approximately 1 acre of land to the Northwinds Master Plan and to amend developments standards in Pod A. A rezoning is requested for approximately 1 acre from O-P (Office-Professional) to O-I (Office-Institutional). The property is located at the west corner of Northwinds Parkway and Kimball Bridge Road and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 805 and 806, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. MP-18-04 North Point Mall/Office Use Consideration of a request to amend the North Point Mall Master Plan to allow for the conversion of approximately 27,000 square feet of in-line retail space to professional office use within North Point Mall. The property is located at 1000 North Point Circle and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 700, 701, 742 & 743, 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.

the playoffs came from playing in Region 7-AAAAAA. “Playing in the toughest region in the state really seasoned us,” he said. “We knew what it was like to have to come out and play hard, and we knew how narrow the margin was.”

On Saturday, the Raiders used that experience to do what no other team has done this season — beat Glynn Academy (21-1). The Raiders never trailed in the game and dominated possession in the second half to secure the win.

Alpharetta struck first in the ninth minute when Janna Horton made an impressive move around a defender and hit Mary Wygle on a through pass. Wygle’s low shot escaped the Glynn Academy keeper for the 1-0 lead.

However, with the Raiders fans still cheering Wygle’s goal, the Red Terrors tied the game just 47 seconds later.

After getting the ball in the box, the

Blotter: Continued from Page 2 pany first became aware that the nurse was possibly stealing medications from her patients after one patient made a Facebook post in 2017. In the post, the patient said they believed the nurse had taken some of their pills.

The medical center reached out to

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Raiders failed to clear on multiple headers. The ball eventually found its way to the penalty spot to an open Glynn player who scored.

The Raiders reclaimed the lead midway through the first half on a penalty kick. Working one-on-one with a defender, Alpharetta’s Jenna Horton was taken down in the penalty box.

Looking calm and collected, Abby Schwartz put her shot in the lower left corner of the net to give the Raiders the go-ahead goal.

The Red Terrors tied the match again with a shot near the penalty area in a one-on-one battle, putting the score at 2-2 at the half.

In the second period, Alpharetta played possession heavy and limited Glynn’s offensive chances to just three shots.

Jenna Horton scored the gamewinning goal, sneaking a shot just under the crossbar with 33 minutes remaining. the patient who had made the post, but the patient wasn’t interested in pursuing the complaint.

Since then, the medical center has changed its policy regarding home medication reviews so that two staff members must be present when checking and counting medication.

On May 7, when the nurse suspected of stealing went to check on a patient’s medication, the center sent two staff members along. The staff members counted the medication before allowing the nurse to check it.

After the nurse left, the staff members once again counted the medication and found that 15 oxycodone tablets were missing.

When the nurse was confronted about the incident, she denied it and then changed her story once the staff members were brought in to verify her story. She eventually left.

Man throws rocks at cars at McDonald’s MILTON, Ga. — Milton police responded to reports of a man yelling at customers and throwing items onto their cars at the McDonald’s on Windward Parkway May 14.

According to the report, customers said the man came from behind the restaurant’s dumpster and was throwing things at cars and yelling.

An employee told officers he witnessed the man yelling at customers and picking up rocks and throwing them at cars in the drive-thru lane before walking off to a business next door.

The man was later identified by the employee and was arrested for disorderly conduct.

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Northview girls tennis captures first state title Titans down Cambridge for 6A championship

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROME, Ga. — Northview’s boys tennis program has seven state championships under their belt. On May 12, it was the girls’ chance to raise a state title trophy.

The Northview girls captured their first state championship over Cambridge, 3-2, in the third meeting of the teams this season.

“It’s amazing,” said head coach Donna McCarthy.

“It’s been quite a journey, and it’s been very exciting for the team and the school.”

The state championship match pitted the Titans against familiar foes. The Bears handed Northview their only loss this season. The two programs met again for the region championship with Northview prevailing.

Having met twice during the regular season, McCarthy knew her team would be tested by the defending state champions.

“We knew we were in for a battle,” she said. “That really kept our emotions in check because we knew we had to play extremely well. We couldn’t let our nerves get ahold of us because that can really catch you out in some matches, especially when you’ve never been to [a state championship] before.”

And the match was about as close as possible, McCarthy said. Chloe Brown and Sarah Yang won their singles matches, but the Titans’ doubles pairs both fell, setting up a 2-2 tie for Northview’s No. 3 singles player, Kayleigh Yun-Thayer.

Yun-Thayer won the first set in a tiebreak, but soon trailed 2-5 in the second set. However, she won the next five games to take the set and earn Northview the state title.

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Northview girls tennis captured their first state championship, downing region foes Cambridge 3-2 in the state finals.

“She was amazing,” McCarthy said.

The Titans compiled a 17-1 record this season and reached the state finals for the first time in program history. They also added to a history of state champion-

ship programs from the city of Johns Creek.

Northview, Chattahoochee and Johns Creek’s girls and boys tennis programs have combined for 17 state championships.

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