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Man cites religious beliefs for LSD possession MILTON, Ga. — An Atlanta man was arrested for possession of multiple illegal drugs near Cambridge High School May 18. A Milton officer noticed the man walking near the school after midnight and stopped to question him. Justin Thomas Northrop, 24, of Atlanta said he was attempting to walk to Amicalola Falls northeast of Jasper, a trek of some 44 miles. He said he had been traveling on foot after taking MARTA earlier in the day. Northrop was asked by officers if there was anything illegal in the backpack he was carrying. After replying no when first asked, Northrop later admitted there was marijuana in the bag. Officers found three bags of marijuana and a pill bottle which contained LSD wrapped in foil. Northrop asked officers not to expose the LSD to sunlight as it would lower its potency. He stated he had the LSD for religious purposes

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and he “only takes it on top of mountains.” He said it was $90 worth and for him it was a lifetime supply. Officers also discovered 13 pills and Northrop admitted he knew the pills were Schedule IV drugs. He said he did not have a prescription for them and purchased them online because they help keep people awake. Northrop stated he also had an ecstasy pill, but said he might have left it at home considering he normally travels with five pill bottles and only had four that day. Other medications and powders were also found, which Northrop said were natural herbs and legal medication. Northrop said he is studying to become a doctor and has “all kinds of medications.” Northrop was arrested for possession of Schedule I drugs, possession of Schedule IV drugs, possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related objects.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman was tricked out of $8,000 when someone claiming to be an IRS agent called her about fake charges and threatened her with arrest. The woman received an “urgent” voicemail middday May 19 by someone claiming to work with the IRS. She later received another call that same day from a man calling himself “Rick Harrison,” who said she owed $8,000 in taxes penalties and interest. The caller also told her that he had a warrant for her arrest and it could be carried out immediately if she did not go to WalMart to buy cash cards to cover the debt. She was further told not to hang up while buying the cards or else the warrant would be executed. The woman went to two different WalMarts to buy enough cards to cover the “debt” and read off their numbers

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A family came home Sunday, May 21 only to discover that someone had broken in and ransacked their house. Over $3,500 worth of items were missing. Both a man and his mother left for work that morning in Stone Mountain and returned home to Morton Bridge Lane shortly before midnight. When they arrived, they saw that the rear door had been kicked open. Police later determined that the door was pried open with a screw driver or similar flat, metal object. The kitchen and living room were visibly ransacked, but no items were missing. However, the upstairs rooms were missing several belongings, including a designer handback, jewelry, watch and

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of Miami, Florida, was arrested May 8 on Ga. 400, Alpharetta, for DUI, possession of marijuana, speeding, reckless driving and littering. ►► Michael Thomas Martin, 24, of Providence Square, Alpharetta, was arrested May 13 on Providence Road, Alpharetta, for DUI, duty to stop upon striking fixture and failure to maintain lane. ►► Nirav Patel, 44, of Abbotts Station Drive, Johns Creek, was arrested May 14 on State Bridge Road, Johns Creek, for DUI, not carrying a license and failure to use due care. ►► Helmut Tom Durr, 70, of Sunbriar Drive, Cumming, was arrested May 14 on Ga. 400, Alpharetta, for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

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Leaders call for action to fight opioid addiction By HAtcHer HUrD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Only one thing brought North Fulton leaders, educators and law enforcement officers to the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce offices May 25 – heroin addiction in everyone’s own backyard. Chamber President and CEO Brandon Beach told the some 60 people gathered that it was time for North Fulton County to confront the problem of opioid addiction head on. “I have tried to stay in my lane and just look after business and transportation in this community,” Beach said. “But in the last two years, my wife and I have seen our friends bury six of their children from ages 26 to 30. “All of them died of heroin or opioid addiction. It is a cancer in our community that cannot be ignored.” It is an issue that has been taken up by the community and it should be a plan of action that involves the community, he said. The meeting was officially held with the North Fulton Mayors Association, with mayors Mike Bodker (Johns Creek), Jere Wood (Roswell), Rusty Paul (Sandy Springs) and David Belle Isle (Alpharetta) in attendance and offering support. Fulton Commissioner Liz Hausmann, whose day job is with the chamber, supported the effort to bring attention to North Fulton’s drug problem out in the open. “And it is important to see it as a health issue. Give Bandon [Beach]

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John Robison said he would like to create permanent drop-off points for surplus prescription medicine. “We periodically set up temporary sites to turn in drugs, but it is an ongoing issue that shouldn’t be that hard to do,” Robison said. “Everyone gets it that there is a problem, but we still have people out there that are clueless.” Many of North Fulton’s heroin addicts get their start raiding their parents’ medicine cabinets for opioids lying around and unneeded. Doctors still routinely overprescribe opioids for various conditions, and research shows it is a primary source of opiates that starts the path to addiction – in both adults and teenagers. Meanwhile, local police are doing two jobs. They carry the wonder drug Narcan that can resuscitate an opioid victim almost miraculously if they get to the victim in time. On that end, the cities of North Fulton will see greater cooperation among the law enforcement departments and with Forsyth County. “There is a triangle of drug abuse from Alpharetta to Forsyth to Johns Creek. There is no one demographic for an addict. We all fit the profile,” Robison said. “So we will be working closely together and share our resources.” Synthetic opioids are here such as fentanyl. It is 50 to 100 times more potent than heroin. Many drug deaths are caused by addicts taking fentanyl when the think they are using heroin. And there are more potent synthetics in the pipeline. Beach said the meeting was only a beginning. “We have six mayors here (in North Fulton). We can make things happen,” Beach said. “This was not the last meeting. It’s the first.”

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Design of STEM HS taking shape Board approve educational specs for Alpharetta campus By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Hands on labs, “huddle spaces” and collaborative work areas will be the hallmark of the North STEM high school opening in downtown Alpharetta in August 2020 on the grounds of old Milton High School. Last month the Fulton County Board of Education approved the educational specifications for the STEM high school which focuses on three career pathways – health sciences, engineering and computer sciences. These educational specifications will now be handed over to the architectural team to begin the building design process. “[Educational specifications] are the documents that the district hands over to our designs professionals, the architects, to define what program requirements are,” said Patrick Burke, deputy superintendent for Operations

for Fulton Schools. “It is not a drawing – it is what is used to define success when the drawing begins.” Conceptual drawings of the school should be completed in August. The North STEM campus is funded by the one-cent Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) approved by voters in May 2016. The schools will be open to all students, and will help alleviate overcrowding at North Fulton’s traditional high schools. A South STEM high school opens in 2021. “[The STEM high school] is dedicated to providing rigorous and relevant instruction focused on science, technology, engineering and math that will prepare students for college and careers,” said Burke. While traditional high schools offer similar STEM instruction, the differential, noted Burke, is the STEM school will provide opportunities to connect students with “unique, authentic learning opportunities” tied to partnerships within the business community. The layout of the school will be focused on labs, in addition to traditional classrooms, with flexible work spaces

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allowing for student collaboration and “huddle” areas for small group activities. “We consistently heard the school environment needed to feel like work environment,” said Burke. “These extended learning environments allow additional collaborative space where learning can spill out in a very organic way throughout the building.” The school will encompass 243,000 square feet, including the auditorium, with a capacity of 1,500 students. Unique concepts of the STEM school include looking at how media centers and the cafeteria can be fully in use throughout the day, eliminating “dead spaces.” While the existing athletic fields will remain, their use will not be incorporated into the curriculum. The physical education facilities inside the school will be limited to a 6,000 square foot fitness center/weight room. Similarly, space for music and visual arts will be much less than in traditional high schools, although the STEM campus will include about 15,000 square feet for the art and music offerings. Burke said the overall design goal

Proposed Layouts for Instructional Space: Health sciences – 12,400 sq. feet – six instructional units including biotechnology, surgical technology, patient care, and mannequin simulation labs; ambulance bay Engineering and manufacturing – 19,000 sq. ft. – four instructional units including energy systems, engineering and technology, manufacturing, and mechatronics labs Information technology – 7,900 sq. ft. – five instructional units including networking, computer science, cybersecurity and game design labs can be summarized in what student focus groups said was important. “The whole idea is to come into this building and seeing the labs are front and center,” he noted. “You are going to see ‘doing’ going on instead of simply classrooms.”

KRCS Graduates Class of 2017: Maya Aravapalli ** Coleman Kae Arnold * Janaé Angelia Bassil Christopher Reuben Bobo * Kyle Mercer Brown * Emily Aria Burns John Patrick Byrnes Orion Markis Caldwell Austin Henley Campbell Jack Joseph Coning * Tomàs Abel De La Rosa ** Kameron Lee Dozier

Sean Patrick Duffy Justin William Finley Kristen Alexandra Fleming Madison Lillian Fromm John Lloyd Grace ** Caela Elizabeth Gray ** Kelsey Ann Hall * Madelyn Lee Harris ** Meredith Diane Hawk ** Amanda Leigh Heys ** Frederick Lawson Hill IV

Jacob Douglas Hiser * Jonathan Ross Janeway James Ying Qing Kang * Sean Daniel Lake Annie Elizabeth Lee ** Scott Benham Lee ** Carly Ann Malkiewicz ** Louisa Henderson Martin ** Abigail Nicole Maschino ** John Patrick McHugh Abigail Cameron Miller * Sam Anthony Muller

The Class of 2017, consisting of 58 graduates, received $5,759,090 in scholarships excluding the HOPE and the Zell Miller Grant. Graduates will attend 30 different Universities in 14 different states. The group received a total of 240 offers of enrollment. Academic Honors: • 1 National AP Scholar • 7 AP Scholars with Honors • 6 AP Scholars • 1 AP International Diploma • 4 National Merit Recognitions • 46 HOPE qualified • 16 Zell Miller qualified 92% of King’s Ridge Christian School AP test takers scored to qualify for college credit. The average SAT is 205 points above Georgia average, 171 points above the national average and 85 points above the Georgia Independent School average.

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OPINION

Take me out to the old ball game – at SunTrust Park What happens when Major League Baseball meets Wall Street? I suspect something very much like SunTrust Park, the new home for our Atlanta Braves – albeit just outside of Atlanta in HATCHER HURD Cobb County. Executive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com Yes, professional baseball has gone the way of NFL football, which is to say it is marketing itself almost exclusively to the corporate clientele. By that I mean the average Joe (me) is no longer the target market – meaning a season ticket holder at the least. I don’t mind really. I really prefer the TV anyway (except when my hallowed Bulldawgs are at home, and even then only once or twice a season). But I did want to see the Braves New World that is SunTrust Park. With a cost somewhere north of $1 billion, well, who wouldn’t want to see the elephant at that price? And I wanted my

Even young fans get a kick out the bronze statue of Hammerin’ Hank connecting for Homerun No. 715.

grandsons – aka The Beach Boys – to see it for the first time with me. As My Lady Wife and I were cruising the interstate to take Tripp and Chase to see The Battery (not half finished yet) and the new stadium, my mind wandered back to the mid-1960s when Atlanta first became a major league city, the first south of the Mason-Dixon Line. It was 1966, and with the acquisition of a Major League Baseball team, Atlanta sealed its place as the pre-eminent city in the Deep South. It wasn’t until 1996 and donning the Olympic mantle did The Big A become the ATL and join the ranks of World Class cities. Yes, in 1966 I became a Braves fan — sorry Dodgers, but you had to root for the home team. And it was a pretty good team. Pitching was Phil Neikro, remember him? I loved Felipe Alou (hit .327 in 1966, what’s not to like?). Catching was a guy named Joe Torre. Say, whatever happened to him? Rico Carty, a big lovable Dominican player everybody called “Beeg Boy.” That’s because he always played at one speed: Beeg. Shoot, he hit .299 lifetime. Then there was Eddie Mathews. The Hall of Famer third baseman had 512 home runs. He would be the greatest home run hitter of all time for most teams, but … But Hank Aaron was on that team, too. Perhaps the best to ever play the game of baseball. So I was spoiled those first years at old Atlanta Fulton County Stadium. It doubled as home to the Braves and the fledgling Falcons. You remember that and you can call yourself a real Atlantan. Worse days were ahead for the Bravos. They were a big part of the tag “Loserville” they hung on Atlanta. We acquired sports franchises but no pennants – in any sport. But each year, hope would well in my breast, and I would await opening day. We had a brief ray of sunshine with Neikro and Dale Murphy, but I remember going to games at Fulton County Stadium where attendance was in 4 digits. The worst was when, in 1987, the Braves traded pitcher Doyle Alexander, our most reliable starter that year in August for a Detroit Tigers minor leaguer. I was heartbroken. We were giving up on the season in August and obviously giving up on 1988 as well. And for what? I would never forget that name because the guy didn’t even sound like a major league player. Some kid named John Smoltz. Whatever happened to him, anyway? In 1991, I wrote a spring column in

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The new home for the Braves, SunTrust Park, is tailor-made for baseball fans. There is plenty to see and do before the game. which I was not going to get all gooey about a new slate for the Bravos. That year I wrote a different column. I would not put my heart on my sleeve and root for another hapless Braves team with a bunch of retread everyday players and a bunch of young pitchers fresh off the farm. For crying out loud, Ted Turner demoted his general manager Bobby Cox just to have the pleasure of firing him for being in last place at the All-Star break with the team Cox himself had assembled. Take that, you Atlanta Braves. That became the Worst to First season and the first of five trips to the World Series and 14 straight division titles. (Oh, that John Smoltz). Those were the days when the Braves played in the Ted, the stadium we got for having the Olympics. It would last just 20 years. Think of Fenway, think of Wriggly, even the House That Ruth Built. Now there is tradition. We do live in the throwaway age. So now comes SunTrust Park. I have to say there is a bit of a wow factor. You drive in, you park and you’re 10 minutes from the gate. Except it takes a lot longer than 10 minutes because there is this thing called The Battery. What is The Battery? I can tell you what THEY call it. They call it the South’s pre-eminent lifestyle destina-

tion. Whatever happened to just going to a ballgame? So it is not a game but an experience. So why not have an experience? Much of it is not done yet, but there is still plenty to see and do. Their catchphrase is: Eat. Shop. Play Ball. And trust me, there is truth in their advertising. Personally, I don’t go to baseball games to shop. But My Lady Wife likes shopping like I like French fries. And I do like eating. I like eating like ... oh well, you get it. And if you are so inclined, you can just live there a la Avalon. I noticed they promote USB connections in the kitchen. Must be some kind of millennial thing. You can walk to the game and walk home. That’s what I did in Little League. So we did see the Bravos play, and my grandsons were suitably impressed. But being twins and 14, any comments were mostly monosyllabic. (“Nah hunh,” is about half their spoken vocabulary.) Well, perhaps I exaggerate. A little. It was a grand evening for baseball. It was a little tricky getting in, but once you know the way, it beats driving down to the Ted all to … Let’s just say it’s better. And as for the latest edition of the Atlanta Braves? I like their youth. And I have seen worse Braves teams. A lot worse.

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Massage parlor investigation leads to arrests Three businesses attempted to provide illegal sexual acts

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. â€” An undercover investigation into Forsyth County massage parlors has uncovered several businesses attempting to provide illegal sexual acts and has led to three arrests. On May 18, the Forsyth County Sheriffâ€™s Office Ordinance and Permits Unit conducted an undercover operation targeting local massage parlors. Its purpose was to combat and suppress illegal sexual acts for hire and to check the massage parlors and their employees for compliance with state laws and county ordinance, according to Public Information Officer Doug Rainwater. Three businesses were targeted, and at each, an undercover deputy was solicited for a sexual act. This operation resulted in three arrests with a total of four charges and two citations for violation of county ordinances. The businesses cited are: â€˘ Edge Massage Therapy, 765 Mc-

This is the second arrest the sheriffâ€™s office has made this year for a sexual act for hire at Edge Massage Therapy. A follow-up investigation is underway and may result in other charges, authorities said. â€œIllicit massage parlors serving as a front for prostitution and sex trade are a scourge on our community and damage the legitimate massage and spa industry in Forsyth County,â€? Sheriff Ron Freeman said. â€œThe FCSO will continue to aggressively enforce ordinances

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12 North Fulton runoff polling Early voting for Fulton County residents May 30 – June 16, 2017  (Including Saturday, June 3 and Saturday, June 10)  Hours: 8:30 a.m.—7 p.m. Monday – Saturday

109,000 voters affected; move could impact June 20 runoff By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com

Early voting locations    • North Annex: 7741 Roswell Road   • Alpharetta Library: 10 Park Plaza   • Milton Library: 855 Mayfield Road   • Roswell Library: 115 Norcross Street • East Roswell Library: 2301 Holcomb Bridge   • Ocee Library - 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road   To request absentee ballot: https://goo.gl/ECcbH5   Absentee ballots You can request an absentee ballot How to fill out absentee ballot: through June 16. Absentee ballots https://goo.gl/hm0SCR     must be mailed in and received by 7 For voter registration status, precinct p.m. on June 20. If you are disabled, locations, sample ballots and more you can drop off your ballot at 130 information visit www.mvp.sos. Peachtree Street SW, Suite 2186, ga.gov, www.fultonelections.com or Atlanta, GA 30303. call (404) 612-7020.

FULTON COUNTY – In a move that could affect the outcome of the 6th Congressional District runoff, the Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections announced last week that “due to unforeseen circumstances,” 12 North Fulton and Sandy Springs polling locations will not be available for the special runoff election June 20. The areas affected contain some 109,000-plus voters. Richard Barron, director of Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections said the changes are due to unforeseen circumstances particular to each polling station. Charlie Harper, a spokesman for Republican Karen Handel’s campaign, said that there is no indication of “political shenanigans” in the polling

changes. “The reasons for the changes are valid. Many of these polling sites are schools. It’s just one of the things that puts the “special” in special elections,” Harper said. “It is just another burden to a summer election along with vacations and people getting out of town.” That is why the Handel campaign is putting an emphasis on early voting that began May 31. “We are advising our constituents to vote early and be done with it. But it is apparent that no one is trying to get an advantage with this,” Harper said. Members from Democrat Jon Ossoff’s campaign did not respond in time for publication. Meanwhile, voters can take advantage of early voting (see box). The county is also mailing notification letters (by standard mail) to residents registered in the affected precincts. Each affected eligible 6th Congressional District voter will also receive a new voter registration card. All concerned residents are urged to check online to find out if the changes will affect their poll on Election Day.

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sites moving “Unfortunately, we will have to move 12 polling locations for the upcoming run-off election,” said Barron. “The locations will either be undergoing renovations or have scheduled events. The timing of this election is causing us to make these changes.” District 1 Commissioner Liz Hausmann (Johns Creek) said it is frustrating because many schools where precincts are located will be undergoing construction or renovations, and having voters show up to construction sites would not be advisable. “We do have early voting starting, and my advice is that voters take advantage of that opportunity,” Haus-

mann said. “Summertime means many people will be out of town, but there are three weeks of early voting. “Having a summer election creates issues. I understand that the Board of Education does not want to conduct elections during their construction period.” The Fulton Elections Department mailed 109,296 notification letters May 22. Polling location changes are posted on the department’s website, fultonelections.com. “I strongly encourage residents to take a moment to verify if they are affected by the changes prior to Election Day,” said Barron.

Polling location changes Existing Polling Place

New Polling Location

Approx. Distance Change

Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church 2850 Old Alabama Rd. Johns Creek, GA 30022

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 10250 Haynes Bridge Rd. Johns Creek, GA 30022

0.9 mile

Abernathy Arts Center 254 Johns Ferry Rd. Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Sandy Springs Christian Church 301 Johnson Ferry Rd. Sandy Springs, GA 30328

0.1 mile

Dunwoody Community Church 2250 Dunwoody Club Dr. Atlanta, GA 30350-5408

Life Center Ministries 2690 Mount Vernon Rd. Sandy Springs, GA 30338

0.3 mile

Alpharetta High School 3595 Webb Bridge Rd. Alpharetta, GA 30005

St. James United Methodist Church 3000 Webb Bridge Rd. Alpharetta, GA 30009

1.3 miles

Ocee Elementary School 4375 Kimball Bridge Rd. Johns Creek, GA 30022

Dolvin Elementary School 10495 Jones Bridge Rd. Johns Creek, GA 30022

1.6 miles

State Bridge Elementary School 5530 State Bridge Rd. Johns Creek, GA 30022

Johns Creek High School 5575 State Bridge Rd. Johns Creek, GA 30022

0.1 mile

Summit Hill Elementary School 13855 Providence Rd. Milton, GA 30004

Birmingham Falls Elementary School 14865 Birmingham Hwy. Milton, GA 30004

3.5 miles

Cogburn Woods Elementary School 13080 Cogburn Rd. Milton, GA 30004

Hopewell Middle School 1360 Cumming St. Milton, GA 30004

0.5 mile

Manning Oaks Elementary School 405 Cumming St. Alpharetta, GA 30004

Alpharetta Library 10 Park Place Alpharetta, GA 30009

1.7 miles

River Eves Elementary School 9000 Eves Rd. Roswell, GA 30076

Ester Jackson Elementary School 1400 Martin Rd. Roswell, GA 30076

2.8 miles

Elkins Pointe Middle School 11290 Elkins Rd. Roswell, GA 30076

Mimosa Elementary School 1550 Warsaw Rd. Roswell, GA 30076

2.5 miles

Hillside Elementary School 9250 Scott Rd. Roswell, GA 30076

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JCHS student wins wildlife art contest again Rayen Kang Georgia winner in Junior Duck Stamp Art By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek resident Rayen Kang, 17, a rising senior at Northview High School, has established herself at a young age as an excellent wildlife painter. For the second year in a row, Kang has been judged as having Georgia’s Best in Show in the annual Georgia Junior Duck Stamp Art Competition. The contest was held April 11 at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Southeast Regional Office in Atlanta. Kang won based on her acrylic painting of the American wigeon, a marsh duck indigenous to the Northwest and western Canada. Kang trains as a painter two hours a week at the First Fine Art & Design Studio in Johns Creek with her art teacher Zhi Qu. She said she chose to paint the American wigeon because its coloring interested her. She typically spends about 12 to 16 hours on her paintings. She began her work on the duck in mid-January to meet the early March deadline. “I was flipping through some books and saw it. I liked the green coloring around its neck and the white on its

Catherine Wang has winning conservation message JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The annual Georgia Junior Duck Stamp Art Competition also awards prizes and ribbons for the best student conservation message that expresses the spirit of what they learned while researching and planning for their Duck Stamp Contest artwork entry. This year’s winning conservation message was submitted by Catherine Wang, 14, from First Fine Art & Design Academy in Johns Creek: “Conservation is the promise that the children of tomorrow will witness the beauty of today.” head,” Kagan said. This duck was once known as “Baldpate” because of its white crown. It is the second time the wildlife artist has won the coveted award from the U.S. Wildlife Federation. A panel of five judges was selected for their expertise in artistic design, wildlife art and waterfowl biology. They unanimously selected her acrylic interpretation of an American wigeon as the Georgia Best of Show from among 574 submissions. Kang received a $175 scholarship from Georgia Power, sponsor of the

Kang’s painting of the American wigeon was selected as Best in Show.

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For the second year in a row, Rayen Kang, a junior at Northview High School, has submitted the winning artwork for the Georgia Junior Duck Stamp Art Competition. Georgia Junior Duck Stamp Program. And as Georgia’s Best of Show, Kang’s original artwork competed in the National Junior Duck Stamp Contest in Charleston, South Carolina. Her work was ranked seventh among the submissions from 50 states plus American territories. Kang said she does not plan to pursue art as a career. “But I would like to incorporate the science and the arts, like industrial design or something like that,” she said. “Art can be incorporated into many different fields.” Kang has been “doing art” since her elementary school days. But she doesn’t concentrate on wildlife. “I draw a variety of stuff – faces, landscapes – as well as wildlife,” she said. “I concentrate on wildlife for the contest.” This year, she thought her wigeon was an improvement over last year’s painting of two hooded merganser ducks. “Last year, I couldn’t get the water

right. It just didn’t hold the duck. This year, I got the swirling better. It was an improvement,” Kang said. The pert teenager said she would enter the contest again. “I have been looking at geese for next year. I guess it’s the old ‘duck, duck, goose’ thing. The contest is for water fowl,” Kang said. Asked for thoughts about going for a third state award and the possibility of winning nationally, Kang said she will take what comes. “There have been state winners who have won three times,” she said. “To win nationally would be nice, too. But the kid who won it all was from one of the U.S. protectorates, and he’s only 12 years old.” Junior Duck Stamps are sold by the U.S. Postal Service and Amplex Corporation consignees for $5 per stamp. Proceeds from the sale of Junior Duck Stamps support conservation education and provide awards and scholarships for students, teachers and schools that participate in the program.

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Study paints picture of downtown’s future parking needs Alpharetta explores ideas to handle expected volume By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – With close to $8 million already committed to add parking in downtown, Alpharetta city leaders took time recently to study whether the city is keeping up with future demand. Drinkard A new study released last week shows Downtown Alpharetta has plenty of parking spaces, but the vast majority of them are in private lots. The study, conducted by Nelson/ Nygaard Consulting Associates, also shows the city has no room for complacency because demand for parking is liable to outgrow supply, particularly in the area of available public parking. ”This is a way to keep a finger on the pulse of downtown parking condi-

tions,” said Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard. “It helps guide us on how to manage our parking inventory.” Alpharetta is right to be concerned. While it has two parking decks on the west side of Main Street already in the planning stages, there are a slew of commercial and office projects underway as well. And those projects promise to draw more vehicles to downtown. Both new parking decks carry a combined cost of $8 million and will add 345 stalls to the current 908 public parking spaces – on and off-street – currently available in downtown. At the same time, though, the Downtown District is in the midst of a commercial, residential and office boom. Among the projects underway or planned: • City Center — with 70,000 square feet of restaurant and retail, a four-story office building with three floors of office over retail and 168 apartment units atop commercial shops — is scheduled to open in late 2018. • Liberty Hall — a four-story building with an upscale restaurant and cigar shop on the first floor, well-ap-

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could carry,” Drinkard said. “Some of them we may be able to work out agreements with. Some of them, we may not. Clearly the existing public parking structure is getting pulled very heavily.” It will be up to the city to pursue possible agreements with some of the private lot owners, said Alpharetta City Councilman Mike Kennedy, who serves as liaison to Community Development. “He may come back to us later with some ideas about how we could partner up with some of these private lots, the churches or Publix or some of these office complexes,” Kennedy said. “I think that may be the direction he goes, is encouraging some public-private partnerships.” At the same time, he added, he wants to see how the city can best utilize the public spaces it has, whether with time limits or with metered stalls. Right now, less than 10 percent of downtown public parking has time limits. Kennedy stressed the report is preliminary, and he hopes to have a better handle on the future needs for downtown parking in the coming months. “The reason the staff brought it into work was just to brainstorm any and all ideas, public and private,” he said.

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Roswell announces Lavender Festival for June 10 Annual celebration honors flower with crafts, demonstrations, food By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Every year, the city of Roswell takes time to remember its history by hosting the Lavender Festival. Now in its seventh year, the festival celebrates all things lavender and the many uses of the plant. This year’s festival is set for Saturday, June 10. Event organizer Michele Glazer said the festival “gets the community outside in a beautiful setting” while learning some history and enjoying the bounties of nature. The free event is inspired by Evelyn Simpson, a descendant of Barrington

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more than 75 vendor tables. Glazer said the event has grown each year, with dozens of classes, demonstrations, samples and activities available this year. The festival will kick-off at 10 a.m. with a free outdoor yoga class, followed by multiple meditation and massage opportunities throughout the day at the Zen Zone. The zone is one of the festival’s most popular sections, Glazer said. At least six food trucks will be available on location. On the back porch of Barrington Hall, there will also be food samples for lavender marshmallows, lavender chocolate bark and peach lavender popsicles. For children, there will be live storytelling and music every half hour starting from 10:30 a.m. as well as various craft opportunities. Both the “young and young-atheart” are also invited to build a free fairy house at the Enchanted Fairy Hollow, Glazer said. All materials will be provided. Other lavender-inspired crafts will include live demonstrations on how to make lavender bath salts, how to cook using lavender and how to cultivate lavender. Although entrance to the event is free, some of the demonstrations will charge a participation fee. There will be no parking for the festival at Barrington Hall. However, park-

Notice is hereby given that public hearings shall be held before the Mayor and Council of the City of Alpharetta, Georgia on June 5, 2017 at 6:30 p.m., June 12, 2017 at 6:30 p.m., and June 19, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. regarding the adoption of the budget for fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018) and to set the millage rate. The public hearings will take place at City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, in City Council chambers. The proposed budget is available on the City’s website, www.alpharetta.ga.us, as well as in the Department of Finance (City Hall, 2 Park Plaza) from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday through Thursday) and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Friday). These public hearings are in accordance with O.C.G.A. 36-81-5. All citizens of Alpharetta are invited to attend and comment will be heard. Robert J. Regus City Administrator

David Belle Isle Mayor

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Mayfair students ‘ambushed’ last day of school Water bombs fall as students step off bus JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The annual last day of school water battle was re-commenced yet again as young students stepped off their school bus in front of the Mayfair subdivision for the last time in the 2016-17 school year. Scarcely dry behind the ears, firstgraders were met with water balloons and squirt guns from their parents who were blowing off steam after 10 months of lost homework, blown spelling tests and dreaded notes from teachers. A damp truce was soon called and it was agreed there would be towels all around. Law and order has been restored and peace is at hand – until next year.

Young students waste no time joining in the melee. No doubt this will prepare them for yearend clearance sales at Macy’s.

Parents join in the annual End of School water fight at Mayfair subdivision in Johns Creek.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX DECREASE

The Mayor and Council of the City of Alpharetta has tentatively adopted an operating (“M&O”) millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes for the General Fund by 5.08 percent. Please see Notice of Property Tax Decrease for the Bond millage rate.

The Mayor and Council of the City of Alpharetta has tentatively adopted a debt (“Bond”) millage rate which will require a decrease in property taxes for the Debt Service Fund by -6.45 percent. Please see Notice of Property Tax Increase for the M&O millage rate.

All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearings on this tax increase to be held at the City of Alpharetta, Council Chambers, City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, on the following dates and times:

All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearings on this tax decrease to be held at the City of Alpharetta, Council Chambers, City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, on the following dates and times:

June 5, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. June 12, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. June 19, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.

This tentative increase will result in an M&O millage rate of 4.720 mills, an increase of 0.228 mills. Without this tentative tax increase, the M&O millage rate will be no more than 4.492 mills. The proposed tax increase for a home with a fair market value of $350,000 is approximately $21.52 and the proposed tax increase for non-homesteaded property with a fair market value of $1,000,000 is approximately $91.20.

This tentative decrease will result in a Bond millage rate of 1.030 mills, a decrease of -0.071 mills. Without this tentative tax decrease, the Bond millage rate will be no more than 1.101 mills. The proposed tax decrease for a home with a fair market value of $350,000 is approximately -$9.40 and the proposed tax decrease for non-homesteaded property with a fair market value of $1,000,000 is approximately -$28.40.

While Alpharetta’s overall millage rate would remain flat under the proposal, there would be some changes to the individual components as follows:

Millage Rate

Currrent

Proposed

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Currrent

Proposed

Change

M&O

4.620

4.720

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M&O

4.620

4.720

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Bond

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1.030

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Bond

1.130

1.030

-0.100

Total

5.750

0.000

Total

5.750

0.000

The City is shifting 0.10 mills from the Bond millage rate to the M&O millage rate to provide additional funding for city services as well as capital investment in our infrastructure.

Robert J. Regus City Administrator

David Belle Isle Mayor

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The Georgia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals celebrated its 10,000th adoption with the kitten Carmel, now Mowgli.

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Wilson Creek Elementary ‘Wildcat Walk’ honors current, past students Former students return to celebrate graduation By JULIA SANDERS news@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A group of high school seniors recently had the chance to return to where it all began. On May 23, Wilson Creek Elementary School invited the high school seniors who were members of the original kindergarten class in 200405 to return to their beginnings. The students walked the halls one last time while current students clapped and cheered for the graduates during the event called the “Wilson Creek Graduation Walk.” Elaina Forney, a second grade teacher at Wilson Creek, said she and other teachers came up with the idea after they saw a Facebook post last year. The teachers decided they wanted to do the same thing for their former students. “We thought we could probably pull that off because a lot of our kids stay in this community,” Forney said. Forney thought it was important for Wilson Creek to have its first “Wildcat Graduation Walk” because they wanted the graduates to see how much they were impacted from their elementary school. “We focus a lot in education about the end game, which is graduation,

and I think it is important to see and remember where they start,” Forney said. “All those kids with honors, robes and tassels wouldn’t be where they are without this great foundation that these teachers here give them.” Jimmy Zoll, principal at Johns Creek High School, has been able to see some of the graduates from all stages of their education. He was the first principal of Wilson Creek when the school opened in 2004. “Last year was the first time that I led graduation,” Zoll said. “To shake each of their hands as they came across the stage is just an incredible experience for me because you see from the beginning these young, great adults that they have become.” Alli Benelli is a 2017 graduate from Northview High School, and a participant in the Wildcat Graduation Walk. “This is where my education experience all began,” said Benelli, who will attend Louisiana State University next year. “I made a lot of life-long friends here. I learned a lot of the basic skills you need to be successful in life, and I made a lot of great memories that I will never forget.” Benelli said the Wildcat Graduation Walk was been a great experience for her because she saw old friends and teachers. “Getting to see all my old friends and some of my teachers I haven’t seen in seven years was a very special moment,” Benelli said.

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Dave & Buster’s pours $10M into new Northpoint home 34,000 square-foot entertainment center creates 250 new jobs By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Dave & Buster’s, the ultimate eat, drink, play destination for the whole family has opened its new Alpharetta location – the fourth in Georgia – at Northpoint Parkway. At the ribbon-cutting Monday, May 22, Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle praised the organization for not only bringing their special brand of entertainment to his city but another 250 jobs with it. “It is great to have another super destination for Alpharetta and Northpoint Mall,” Belle Isle said. “Now there is another amazing reason to come to our city.” Dave & Buster’s General Manager Rob Peterson said this is the company’s fourth location in Georgia. “We are very pleased to be in Alpharetta. We’ve had our eye on this market for quite a while. Our brand fits right in here,” he said. “This is our latest and greatest edition of Dave & Buster’s so we are proud to open it here. We have a great menu with new food and a state-of-the-art sports bar.” Of course D&B has its signature arcade games with the latest versions. It also caters to business meetings with its private rooms for company events, seminars, sales training and team-building activities. Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bran-

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G.M. Rob Peterson presents the first customer through the door Duncan Garner of Atlanta, with $100 value free-play card.

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don Beach said he was excited to see a company of this stature make the investment it has in a North Fulton community. “It’s a place where families can play together and hang out together,” Beach said. “This is the kind of development that can revitalize an area. And I am most excited about the jobs they are bringing.” With 34,000 square feet to play with, Dave & Buster’s can offer great food, drink and entertainment in an upscale, modern setting. It provides high-end restaurant quality food with a chef-crafted menu and then shifts gears after 9 p.m., when the facility goes all-adult.

Dave & Buster’s General Manager Rob Peterson, left, cuts the ribbon with an assist from Mayor David Belle Isle. Dave & Buster’s devotes its energy into an equally innovative cocktail menu that is attractive and inventive. For birthday parties, reunions and other events, guests can play among some 150 of the latest signature video arcade games, including the new zombie The Walking Dead Arcade Game based on the hit series filmed here in Atlanta. The new location’s sports bar is the complete destination for sports viewing. Massive HD TVs provide “better than the stadium” seating.

If you go

What: Food and entertainment complex contained in 34,000 square feet Who: Dallas-based company operates 98 large-venue, high-volume restaurant/entertainment complexes throughout North America. Where: 6500 Northpoint Parkway Market Center across from mall Hours: 11 a.m.-midnight, Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-1 a.m., FridaySaturday (All-adult after 9 p.m.)

3rd Annual Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament Mon., Oct. 23rd, 2017

Hosted at Crooked Creek Club 3430 Hwy 9 N, Milton, GA 30004

8am: Player check in, breakfast, warm up 10am: Shotgun start, scramble format, on course lunch Post Tournament: Reception, awards & prizes, raffle drawings, dinner

It is sure to be the highlight of the tournament season. Join us!

Sponsorships available.

Contact Kristen Franks at kristen@alpharettachamber.com for information

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Here in Michigan, Georgia is a big deal I’m working from Lansing, Michigan, this week, the capital, next to the home of Sparty and host of the 2017 Odyssey of the Mind World Championships where my son’s team is competing. For being a capital city, Lansing is relatively small and very charming, filled with old brick buildings and split by the Grand River. GEOFF SMITH I drew the short straw and while Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com everyone else flew up here, I drove the Penske truck filled with the team’s set props for the competition. After driving 14 hours and drinking five or so Starbuck’s coffees, I was in no shape to go to the opening ceremonies, nor was I able to go to sleep. So I walked over to the bar across from the hotel and ended up having drinks with what seemed like half of Michigan’s House or Representatives. This bar is right across the street from the Capitol building. They were a very lively and very nice bunch. And you know what? They love Georgia. When I told them where I was from, they all nodded in tones that showed envy of what we have in our state. “Atlanta has it going on,” one told me. “There’s so much activity, so many colleges….oh, and jobs! So many jobs!” It seemed almost every one of them had a cousin, or aunt, or nephew who lives in Atlanta. They all had some kind of a connection here. And they all seemed to look up to Georgia and Atlanta. It was kind of a shock to me. Growing up here, it always seemed like New York, California, Texas, and, yes, Michigan, were the big ones. They were the blue-bloods. And we, Georgia, were always the underdogs. After this conversation though, my attitude is totally different. In this case, Georgia is what Michigan now wants to be. The recent economic demise of Michigan, particularly Detroit, is very well documented. It was a city so heavily reliant on one industry that when the main auto manufactures sputtered to the point of near bankruptcy, the city itself filed bankruptcy. While we in Atlanta have seen a huge influx of new residents over the last five years, they have seen a huge decline. While we in Atlanta are running out of housing in certain markets, they are flush with them. I was told Detroit’s city limits are built to house over one million residents, but less than 700,000 actually live there. They are actually razing entire city blocks of homes to plant urban farms. In Atlanta, we cannot build houses fast enough. In the under $400,000 market in Atlanta, we only have

two to three months of supply. If you do not know, that is incredibly low. A healthy market is six months of supply. And this problem doesn’t look like it will go away any time too soon. According to Smart Real Estate Data, in several metro counties there were actually fewer building permits issued in the first quarter of this year than last year. Clayton, Cobb, Fayette, Gwinnett and Forsyth counties each saw more than a 6.8 percent drop in building permits issued. There are some serious headwinds blowing against the homebuilding industry in Atlanta. Buildable land is becoming scarce and land prices are rising quickly. But perhaps one of the biggest issues is finding skilled labor. The good news about our economy is that we are finally near full employment. The bad news is that we need more skilled workers to build homes. Where are we going to get them? If we are at full employment, they will have to come from other industries. None of these problems will go away quickly. We can expect inventory levels to stay low for some time. That said, our problems could be a lot worse. I’m going to head back to the Michigan State campus. When I left my boys this morning, they were going nuts trying to find the Italian Odyssey team. They heard the Italians are the best pin-traders. Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reﬂect the views of Assurance Financial Group

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Raising money for your small business Are you trying to raise money for your small business? Most small businesses need to spend money to make money, and the first step in being able to spend money is to raise money. Most small business owners fund their busiDICK JONES ness through their own Founder & President Jones Simply Sales personal finances, such as using their savings, getting an equity loan on their house, or tapping into their IRA. There are plenty of other choices that allow small business owners to raise money other than borrowing it from themselves. A popular choice is to borrow from family and friends. Your family and friends want to see you succeed, and they may even want a stake in the business potential you have. Make sure you put any lending agreement in writing to ensure both parties understand the terms of the loan. Crowd funding, while still in its infancy, has become a popular way for small business owners to raise money. Crowd funding allows you to raise money from the general public by proposing what you’d like to fund, and then having people choose how much, or little, they want to give you. One of the most common and traditional ways is bank funding. Your banker may request that you have your loan guaranteed. Securing your loan with the equity in your business/home, or having your loan guaranteed by the Small Business Association will require you to meet specific criteria. There are a lot of resources available for small business owners to raise money. Evaluating all your options and selecting the best ones will help you raise money for your small business without having to borrow everything from yourself.

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BUSINESSPOSTS

Beat the heat with Summer Sippin’ Highest rated drink to be crowned “Best Sip in Roswell” By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell Inc is helping usher in the summer with their second annual Summer Sippin’ celebration. Like its sister event, Restaurant Week in the winter, Summer Sippin’ showcases the best that local restaurants have to offer. Unlike Restaurant Week, however, Summer Sippin’ focuses on unique cocktails and drinks instead of food. There are non-alcoholic options available. “This event is a fun way to celebrate and promote our city’s restaurant industry, which is a huge economic driver for Roswell,” said Steve Stroud, executive director of Roswell Inc. “By encouraging the restaurants to create new, innovative drinks and inviting guests into those establishments to try them,

we hope to build upon the growing excitement about what’s happening in the food and beverage scene in our city.” Throughout June and July, visitors can enjoy specialty drinks with summer-inspired flavors only available during this season. Non-alcoholic options will range everywhere from specialty iced coffees to juice blends and smoothies using seasonal fruits and vegetables. Some restaurants will also be serving non -alcoholic versions of their alcoholic drinks. “Food is, of course, the main focus of Roswell Restaurant Week,” said Carisa Turner, communications and public relations director for Roswell Inc. “So with this sister event, we wanted to focus on beverages and cocktails - which also felt like a perfectly refreshing fit for the months of June and July.” A total of 25 restaurants in and around Roswell’s Historic District are participating this year. Some of the restaurants include 1920 Tavern, The Big Ketch, El Porton, Kale Me Crazy, Pastis, PURE Taqueria and Spice of Thai.

“We received great feedback from both the participating restaurants and the community last year,” said Turner. “Our restaurants enjoyed the friendly competition with each other and the community enjoyed the chance to try out all the new drinks created by the restaurants for the event.” New this year is the Summer Sippin’ App for both iPhone and Android devices. The app shows information about all of the sips and restaurants and provides a map of participating restaurants throughout the city. It also lets guests rate the drinks from their phones. The drink with the highest overall rating at the end of the Summer Sippin’ will be crowned the “Best Sip in Roswell” for 2017. The app is designed by Ringer Consulting Group, a Roswell-based digital solutions agency that specializes in customized website development, creative design, video production and databases. This year’s Summer Sippin’ is sponsored by Gas South, New Kent Capital and Ringer Consulting Group. To learn about Summer Sippin’ and

Better Homes and Gardens team welcomes new member

LexisNexis Risk Solutions serves local school ALPHARETTA, Ga. — For the second year in a row, Alpharetta based global technology and analytics company, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, brought a team of 25 employees to The Cottage School in Roswell for an afternoon of service. The employees rolled up their sleeves to tackle spreading gravel and putting down a flag stone pathway leading to the new batting cage. They built two new garden beds to be used by the culinary arts program to learn about farm to table cooking. Volunteers also had fun building and painting new birdhouses with TCS Elementary School students.

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BUSINESSBRIEFS Head of School Steve Palmer praised the volunteers for their time and efforts saying, “We are so grateful to community partners like LexisNexis Risk Solutions for returning and continuing to make a difference for our students.”

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ATLANTA — The Bell Nash Team of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers has announced the addition of Marie Steedley to their lineup. Steedley has over 20 years’ experience in banking and finance with a focus on real estate mortgage lending and disposition and sales of REO properties. Steedley The Bell Nash Team is managed by Karen Nash, a 20-year real estate veteran and Patrick Bell, a small business owner for 30 years and a Realtor for five years. The team is based in the Forsyth County office of Metro Brokers and works with buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants in all facets of residential, investment and commercial real estate.

Merrill Lynch Alpharetta welcomes senior resident director ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Merrill Lynch’s Tom Singh has been named senior resident director of the Al-

pharetta office. Singh began his career with Merrill Lynch in 2001 as a financial adviser in the PMD program. He later became a producing sales manager and was named resident director of the Sugarloaf office in 2008. He has been an active participant in the OPM and CES National Faculties where he continSingh ues to mentor and assist advisers with building a successful practice. He also leads a nine-person team based in the Sugarloaf office. Singh is a graduate of the University of Florida and serves as vice chief governance officer at Hemophilia of Georgia, a non-profit pharmacy benefitting research and medical services to help those with bleeding disorders.

Radiance Solar announces new VP of Operations ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Kenny Hughes, Auburn University graduate and current Alpharetta resident, was recently named Vice President of Operations at Radiance Solar. Hughes was previously the Eastern United States and Caribbean Sales Director for Suniva. Based in Atlanta, Radiance Solar is a solar contractor, specializing in the design, installation and maintenance of solar energy systems.

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Milton creates valuable resource with business incubator Startups to partner with veteran entrepreneurs By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — A new incubator for small businesses is in the works for Milton that aims to grow and retain Milton-based startups. The incubator will allow entrepreneurs to take the leap toward growth and provide them with mentorship from seasoned business owners, work space and the possibility of capital. Dubbed “The Engine,” the incubator is moving closer to fruition as five metro Atlanta entrepreneurs have signed on to the project to serve as mentors and potential investors in Milton-based businesses. A lease for office space along Deerfield Parkway is in the works to provide a site for startups.

Sarah LaDart, Milton Economic Development manager, said The Engine has three purposes – keep entrepreneurs in Milton, have business owners share their knowledge with their fellow residents and to provide venture capital to grow those businesses. LaDart said the project came about during a trip to Atlanta Tech Village where she spoke with a Milton resident who had made the trip south to be a part of the village’s innovation center. She asked herself why would he be driving all that way and why can’t Milton cultivate and support that kind of system. She presented the idea of a Milton-based incubator to Atlanta Tech Village co-founder and Milton resident David Lightburn, who supported the plan. The Engine aims to bring the wealth of knowledge from Milton’s experienced entrepreneurs to local startups, some of which may otherwise be afraid to take the plunge, LaDart said. “We have such a wealth of knowl-

edge and different experience and success that can be shared,” she said. Startups and their mentors will work closely together at The Engine’s 4,800-square-foot office space along Morris Road near Windward Parkway in the Deerfield district, an area Milton has been working to grow as a business hub for the city. A lease is being finalized through a partnership with Banyan Street Capital, owners of Deerfield Corporate Center. Entrepreneurs can rent desk or office space in the location “at a fair price,” LaDart said. Nearly half of Milton’s business licenses are home-based businesses, and the space could open the door for those startups to grow. She said the ability to rent a desk or office as compared to having to rent an entire space could help alleviate concerns of startups who fear taking the plunge. “And you will be surrounded by others on the same path,” LaDart said.

The advisory board and mentors include David Lightburn, Jake Sherill, founder of Tier4Advisors, Brightlink Technology CEO E.W. Looney, Notora President David Hartin and Mark Baule, founder of Selling Insights Principal and Cause Local. Startups will eventually “graduate” from the program, and the incubator hopes to bring together investors and the budding businesses. The Engine will specifically cater to Milton residents, but LaDart said they will not turn away great ideas just because someone is across the city lines. However, those going through the program will sign a non-legally binding agreement that they will agree to remain in Milton. The city will manage the incubator, but the advisory board will run day-today operations and provide funding. Though the project is through Milton, no taxpayer dollars will be used, LaDart said.

NEWBUSINESSSPOtlights

Alpharetta welcomes Natsu Sushi Bar & Ocean Grill

Roswell welcomes Pita Mediterranean Street Food

Business name: Natsu Sushi Bar & Ocean Grill About: Enjoy a night out at this family-owned restaurant. Natsu Sushi Bar & Ocean Grill makes all of their sauces in house and provides quality sushi, seafood and grill entrees. They also offer a full bar. Opened: April 9, 2017 Address: 3070 Windward Plaza, Suite X1, Alpharetta, Ga. 30005 Phone: 470-448-1919 Website: www. natsusushi.com

Business name: Pita Mediterranean Street Food Owner: Nour Rabai About: Pita offers authentic fresh taste Mediterranean food at affordable pricing. There are variety of flavors and options for everyone to enjoy. Pita is quickly growing into a popular concept around Metro Atlanta with 17 locations by end of 2017. Opened: November 2016 Address: 725 W. Crossville Rd, Roswell, Ga. 30075 Phone: 470-282-6100 Website: www.pitastreetfood.com

Flippin’ Pizza comes to Roswell Business name: Flippin’ Pizza Owner: Herminio Llevat About: Over the past decade, Flippin’ Pizza has stayed true to its Brooklyn roots by serving up hand-tossed pies made with dough prepared fresh daily with only four ingredients. Though new to the Atlanta area, their authentic pies and slices have earned several “best pizza” awards from coast-tocoast. Opened: April 27, 2017 Address: 920 Marietta Hwy, Suite C340, Roswell, Ga. 30075 Phone: 470-509-3547 Website: www.flippinpizza.com/roswell

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CALENDAR NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING

BREW MOON COUNTRYFEST

Gather your friends and celebrate summer with live entertainment, beer, wine and food from some of Alpharetta’s best restaurants. Downtown Alpharetta will come alive for this annual beer fest. The event will be put on rain or shine Saturday, June 3, 6:30 p.m.-11 p.m. on Milton Avenue. Individual tickets are $10. Tables of six are $100 and tables of eight are $130. For more information and tickets, visit awesomealpharetta.com. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton. com/Calendar.

EVENTS: YOUTH FISHING DERBY

What: Children are invited to bring their fishing gear, bait and other outdoor supplies to enjoy a morning of fishing. Prizes will be awarded for the longest fish and the most fish caught. Pre-registration required. When: Saturday, June 3, 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Where: 3625 Brookeside Parkway, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com

FREE TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE

What: Student volunteers will provide free tutoring. Please RSVP to attend so volunteers are prepared accordingly. When: Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Where: Park Place at Newton School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace

LIFE 101: BUYING A HOME

What: Join other young adults in their 20s and 30s for a seminar on the basics of buying a home and hear strategies from a realtor, lender inspector and closing attorney. All are welcome. When: Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 18 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com or 770751-0033

FREE OUTDOOR FITNESS: YOGA

What: Weekly outdoor fitness class, this week focusing on yoga. Must at least 16 years old or accompanied by an adult. No registration needed. When: Sunday, June 4, 9 a.m. Sign in at 8:45 a.m. Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov or 678512-3200

GARDEN TOUR MONDAYS

What: Enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the gardens and historic plants on the grounds of Barrington Hall. Learn about native plants and receive gardening tips. No reservations required. When: Monday, June 5, 9:30 a.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

RAD WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE CLASS

What: The Milton Police Department is offering a rape and aggression defense class suitable for girls and women ages 13 and over. The program will be held over the course of 4 days. Registration required. When: Tuesday, June 6, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Where: Police Department, 13000 Deerfield Pkwy, Ste. 107E, Milton Cost: $40 per student More info: cityofmiltonga.us or 678242-2500

COOKING CLASS

What: Barrington Hall is hosting a cooking class taught by Chef Wendy Gay with the theme “Southern Italian Dinner Party.” Reservations required. When: Tuesday, June 6, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $50 per person, per class More info: roswellgov.com or 770-6403855

SUPPER CLUB SOCIAL

What: Join the supper club for food and friendship at their social. The theme is “Luau.” When: Thursday, June 8, 5:30 p.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace or 678-512-3430

What: A Planning and Zoning Public Meeting will take place to review the request for a rezoning from Light Industrial to Industrial Flex and a request for a rezoning from Commercial Mixed Use to Commercial Heavy. When: Thursday, June 8, 7 p.m. Where: Roswell City Hall Room 220, 38 Hill St., Roswell. More info: roswellgov.com or 770-8176720

WHEELIN’ WEDNESDAYS

What: Johns Creek’s Food Trucks return as Wheelin’ Wednesdays at the empty lot off of Johns Creek Parkway. When: Wednesday, June 7, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Just south of 11300 Johns Creek Parkway More info: johnscreekadvantage.org

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FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: 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

CUMMING FARMERS MARKET

What: Come by for a chance to enjoy locally produced vegetables, meat, baked goods, honey, soaps, flowers, art, woodworking and more. When: Wednesday and Saturdays, 6:30-10:30 a.m., through Sept. 30 Where: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road More info: cummingfarmersmarket.com

JOHNS CREEK FARMERS MARKET

What: Held at the Newtown Park Amphitheater, each market features more than 25 local farmers and vendors with organic and/or sustainable foods and produce. When: Saturdays through Aug. 26 Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon., through October Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

“RED HOT & COLE”

What: Celebrate the American songwriter Cole Porter. This two-act revue features 25 songs and traces Cole’s career from Indiana to the world stages of New York, London, Paris and Venice. When: June 1-18, times vary Where: Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $25 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com

ANNUAL RIVERSIDE SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES

What: Roswell is hosting its annual Riverside Sounds concert series, this time featuring artist Ben Sollee. Food trucks will be on location so the community can enjoy a great dinner. When: Saturday, June 3, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com or 770-6413705

“RUMPELSTILTSKIN”

What: Adapted from the Brothers Grimm, this musical puppet adventure teaches the importance of making promises that one can keep and the perils of exaggerating the truth. When: June 5-7, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $5 individual tickets, $30 summer pass More info and tickets: roswellpuppets. com

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: HEATHER LUND

What: Heather Lund will exhibit her art at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center through July. Her light-hearted works are characterized with a mix of watercolor, pen and ink, acrylic and screen printing. When: June 1-July 31, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: heatherlund.format.com or roswellgov.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: tUtorINg For teeNs

What: Tutor Christina Perry will provide personalized instruction on all areas of SAT, ACT or CRCT prep for middle and high school math and language arts. When: Tuesdays and Saturdays, through Aug. 1, 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: 404-953-0284 or laura. hoefener@fultoncountyga.gov

PrePArINg A gArDeN: sUN or sHADe

What: George Scesney, a North Fulton Master Gardener, will give gardening tips about soil preparation, composting, siting the garden, plant selection for sun or shade, watering and dealing with pests. When: Saturday, June 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: 770360-8820 or karen.swenson@ fultoncountyga.gov

sAtUrDAY storY tIMe WItH DeBorAH strAHorN

What: Deborah Strahorn, a Kuumba storyteller, will make the book come alive as she reads them out loud at Roswell Branch Library. When: Saturday, June 3, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Roswell Branch Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: 770-640-3075

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What: Teens ages 12 and up can come to the Milton Branch Library to learn how to start their own business. Reservations are required. When: Saturday, June 3, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Branch Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: 404-613-4402 or liane. wagner@fultoncountyga.gov.

KIDs IN tHe KItcHeN

What: Kids ages 5-8 can create and sample simple, tasty recipes. Presented by Chef Darwin. Reservations required, but the event is free. When: Saturday, June 3, 2-3 p.m. Where: East Roswell Branch Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info and reservations: 404-613-4050

AMerIcAN gIrl HIstorY BooK clUB

What: This book club is for American Girl fans who want to learn about the history and time periods of the characters. The club will feature music, discussion, oldfashioned games and special doll-sized crafts. For ages 7 and up. When: Mondays, June 5-19, 3-4:30 p.m. Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

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GET oUTsiDE, GEoRGiA:

Free Fishing Days – and a kids’ fishing derby close to home Summer is definitely here, and there’s no better way to kick off the season than by enjoying one of the many fishing-related activities taking place during STEVE HUDSON National Fishing Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net and Boating Week. This week-long celebration of fishing and boating takes place each year the first full week of June; this year, it’s June 3 through June 11. National Fishing and Boating Week provides a perfect excuse (if you need one!) to take a break and get out on the water – and Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources is making it even easier for you to do so with two “Free Fishing Days” during the week. That’s right – on Saturday, June 3, and Saturday, June 10, you do not need a fishing license or trout license (or Wildlife Management Area license if fishing a Public Fishing Area or at Waters Creek) to enjoy some quality time on one of Georgia’s lakes or streams. This does not include fees at private ponds or other private water, and all other fishing regulations remain in effect. According to DNR, Free Fishing Days are designed to “encourage people to try fishing and help celebrate fishing as wholesome and healthy recreation; promote respect for our state’s natural resources, wilderness, and wildlife; and recognize anglers for their contribution of billions of dollars to the state’s economy and financial support for programs to conserve and protect our natural resources.” I hope you’ll take advantage of these Free Fishing Days. Here in Georgia we are incredibly blessed with outstanding opportunities for outdoor recreation, especially fishing, and Free Fishing Days make it easier than ever to (pardon the pun) sample the waters and see just how much fun fishing can be. Want to make it even more fun? Take a kid along with you! In fact, this very weekend, fishing fun for you and your children may be closer than you think. Drum roll, please…

JUNe 3: A KID’s FIsHINg eveNt close to HoMe

There are Kids Fishing Events being held all over Georgia, but the good news is that this Saturday, June 3, you don’t have to go far to find one. In fact, you only need to make the short drive over to the Brookside Office Park Lake (3625 Brookside Parkway) to enjoy the Alpharetta Recreation Department’s annual Youth Fishing Derby. This event is free, but preregistration is required. The fun begins at 8 a.m. and continues till 11 a.m., and you’ll need to bring your own fishing gear and bait (nightcrawlers are great). The lake will be stocked with catfish, giving kids ages 4-12 (accompanied by an adult) a good chance to land a fish. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the event for the longest fish and for the most fish caught, and children must be present to win prizes. Note that fishin’ space is limited around the lake, so remember that you must preregister for this event. A waiting list will be formed once the sign-up list is full. For info or to register, email kunger@alpharetta.ga.us (put “fishing derby” in the subject line) or call 678-297-6130.

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Milton By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – Some 300 Milton residents came to remember American military servicemen and woman who, as Lincoln phrased it, paid the last full measure of devotion. Memorial Day in Milton, May 29, began with a flourish as daredevil parachutist Lt. Christian Stevens brought a streaming American flag from one mile up to the ground. Georgia House Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones opened the ceremony, recalling her father, a career military man, and four uncles, all World War II veterans. Jones especially recalled the eldest of the four brothers as the one who did not come home to “till the fertile fields

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A crowd of more than 300 people gathered on the lawn behind Alpharetta’s City Hall Monday morning for the annual Memorial Day observance. Attendees were treated to patriotic music, remarks from distinguished guests and a final salute to America’s fallen heroes. of middle Georgia.” Retired Lt. Col. Cary King, now an Atlanta attorney, gave a moving account of three men he commanded in Charlie Battery, part of the 175-man command. They were the three who died at their posts during the Tet Offensive in 1968 Vietnam. The memorial service concluded with the reading of the 512 names listed on markers that line Milton streets for the Memorial Day remembrance. They are the names of Milton residents who served in the armed forces, some to return and some who did not.

Roswell By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Citizens have a simple yet profound task on Memorial Day, according to state Sen. John Albers — to remember. Hundreds flocked to the grounds at Roswell City Hall Monday morning to do just that and to thank local veterans for their services.

“Today is a day we hold sacred, to honor fallen heroes and hope no more heroes have to die,” Albers said. “This land is secure and we are free thanks to them. These things are still worth fighting for today.” This is the 20th year that Roswell has held the ceremony, now viewed as one of the largest in Georgia. As in previous years, the ceremony included the Laying of the Wreath, an Armed Forces Tribute and a From the Heart section inviting veterans and families of veterans in the audience to speak for a few minutes. This year’s guest speaker was Sgt. Henry E. Freedman, retired U.S. Army. He spoke of his capture during the Battle of the Bulge and his eventual liberation four months later after he had lost 55 pounds as a prisoner of war. He was awarded multiple medals for his service, including the Bronze Star, Prisoner of War Medal, Combat Infantryman’s Badge and American Campaign Medal. To honor him, the Roswell Rotary presented Freedman with a brick inscribed with his name that now lies in front of the Faces of War Memorial.

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U.S. Army Col. (Ret.) William J. Gallagher delivers the keynote address Monday at the annual Memorial Day observance at Alpharetta City Hall.

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Milton veteran Edward “Ted” McCabe is escorted to lay the wreath during the Memorial Day ceremony.

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Guest speaker in Roswell Henry Freedman tells his story as a prisoner of war and life after liberation.

Peggy Portwine talks about the suicide of her son, Brian, after he returned from overseas and the importance of helping veterans with PTSD.

Demonstration Parachutist Lt. Christian Stevens makes a dramatic entrance in Milton to bring the colors from 5,000 feet up in the sky.

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Giving the littlest salute of the day is 4-year-old Heath Patterson.

Retired Army Lt. Col. Cary S. King delivers the keynote address at Milton’s Memorial Day Service.

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From the left, Martin Burge, Maybin Hornick and Arpana Satyu-Burge come together to raise awareness of childhood cancer.

Community unites to end childhood cancer now Rally Foundation, Dutch Monkey Doughnuts partner for local kid By JACK WAYLOCK news@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — For Martin Burge and Arpana Satyu-Burge, owners of Dutch Monkey Doughnuts in Cumming, helping children fight cancer is a big part of both their lives and work mission. The couple has been involved with the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research for several years and both are always on the lookout for new, interesting ways to help fund cancer research. In honor of National Doughnut Day on June 2, they invited Maybin Hornick, who has leukemia, and her mother, Kati, to Dutch Monkey May 24 to spend the afternoon learning about doughnuts and how they are made. “Days like these allow me to stop and reflect on everything,” said Martin Burge, whose family has personally felt the effects of cancer. Years prior, when Burge was in his 20s, his sister passed away following a battle with multiple myeloma. “When you’re able to give back to the community like this with such a tremendous organization like Rally, it doesn’t really seem like work anymore,” Burge said. The mission of the Rally Foundation is to empower volunteers across the country to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research. The goal is to find better treatments with fewer long-term side effects and, ultimately, cures.

When it comes to cancer research, the Burges both understand the need for more funding, according to Emily Kallos, director of development at Rally. So far this year, Rally has awarded more than $2 million for childhood cancer research grants. The organization expects to raise thousands more throughout the year, with events like Rally on the Runway, a fashion show that raised over $280,000 for research, and the upcoming Doughnut Dash, which will be held June 4. Last year, over 900 people participated in the Doughnut Dash and raised more than $40,000 for cancer research. Burge said getting to meet the recipients of Rally is the best part of his involvement. He sees firsthand how Rally makes a difference. When Homik was first diagnosed with leukemia, she and her mom were living in Seattle. Shortly after the diagnosis, they moved to Cumming, not knowing a single person, but quickly found help with Rally. “The amount of support Rally has given us has been tremendous,” Kati Hornick said. “Rally has allowed Maybin to make friends, experience extraordinary events and just feel more involved.” Rally continuously aims to make sure everything is perfect for her daughter, Kati said. Burge and Dutch Monkey Doughnuts will continue to support Homick and Rally with National Doughnut Day June 2. While customers are getting their sugar fix that day, they can also donate to Rally in the change collection jars. The second annual Doughnut Dash, hosted by Rally and Dutch Monkey, will be held Sunday, June 4 at Dutch Monkey Doughnuts in Cumming.

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Marine Corps League to open Forsyth veterans detachment Gainesville detachment has over 100 members By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Marine veteran Romaine Brunson lives by the saying, “Once a Marine, always a Marine.” Already heavily involved in the Marine Corps League in Gainesville as its commandant, Brew wants to help start a detachment, or chapter, in Cumming or Forsyth County. An information meeting will be held in September to gauge interest in a Cumming detachment. Brunson said the league is an important way to communicate for the members. “They can talk about things that were meaningful to them,” Brunson said. “It’s the ‘Espirit de Corps’ comradery that’s particularly important.” The Gainesville detachment, officially called the Upper Chattahoochee Detachment 665, chartered in 1988 and has more than 100 members. The group meets at 9:30 a.m. every second Saturday at the VFW in Gainesville. Now Brunson, who lives in Cumming, wants to spread the sense of community into Forsyth County.

Brunson said she’s heard from many people who’d like to join the detachment, but who don’t want to travel to Gainesville. “We want to help the Marines in this area,” Brunson said. “The comradery is just unbelievable. We have Marines as old at 91, some in their 20s and some still active duty.” The purpose of the national league is to join together in fellowship for the purpose of preserving the traditions and promoting the interests of the United States Marine Corps, Brunson said. To do that, the group bands those who are now serving in the United States Marine Corps and those who have been honorably discharged from that service. It is also open to any other prior service member. The Gainesville detachment is involved in programming like Toys for Tots, Eagle Scouts and other honor and color guards. “We do a lot of things for the community and veterans community in particular,” Brunson said. “We are community oriented.” To learn more about the Gainesville detachment, visit mcl665.com or contact Brunson at 570-541-9138 with any questions or to show support.

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Free Outdoor Fitness - Tia Chi Autrey Mill Nature Center 9:00 a.m. Event Location is CITY HALL (12000 Findley Road) unless otherwise noted. For a complete list of events, meetings and classes please visit: www.johnscreekga.gov/calendar

NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District, which includes the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton, has named its newest Eagle Scouts. These Scouts passed their Board of Review April 27. The Scouts who passed their Eagle boards of reviews held at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church are listed below: Nicholas Pittman of Troop 7153 was sponsored by St. Brigid Catholic Church. His project was the design and construction of six glass display cases to hold artifacts for the museum at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. Sterling Johnston of Troop 356 was sponsored by Fellowship Christian School. Johnston’s project was the design and construction of a pedestrian bridge that connected an outside pathway in the wooded area of North Park. Taylor Berthelot of Troop 841 was sponsored by St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. His project was the design and construction of a nature walk on the property of St. Thomas Aquinas. Berthelot also created a clearing for youth groups to hold campouts. Connor Neely of Troop 27 was sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian Church. Neely’s project was the design and construction of three garden boxes and the repair of the existing garden boxes. Vishal Rajakani of Troop 27 was

sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian Church. For his project, Rajakani designed and built an Adirondack shelter for the ducks living at the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center Duck Pond. He also constructed a base for the bunny exhibit at Autrey Mill Nature Center. Robert Spradlin of Troop 69 was sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. His project was the design and construction of a pedestrian bridge at Webb Bridge Park. This bridge connects the soccer fields to parking area, angling over a ditch. Samuel Hendrick of Troop 69 was sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. Hendrick’s project was the construction of six 1-foot-long, two-level stepping stools for the kindergarten classes at Cogburn Elementary School. Clay Voytek of Troop 629 was sponsored by Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church. His project was to construct a wooden fence and the restoration of a bridge at the end of the fence line at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage center. Zachary Weatherly of Troop 27 was sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian Church. Weatherly’s project was to build a library book Kiosk next to the children’s playground at the Norcross Co-op Campus. He then collected 750 books to stock the kiosk.

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Front row from left are Matthew del Balzo, Kate del Balzo and Luke del Balzo. Back row from left are Chris del Balzo and Julie del Balzo.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Two Johns Creek senior athletes participated in National Letter of Intent Signing Day on Wednesday, April 12 at Pinecrest Academy.

With their families and high school classmates in attendance, Kate del Balzo signed to swim with the University of the South. Sarah DiFazio signed with Randolph Macon College to play lacrosse.

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Cottage School’s athletic program breaks school records ROSWELL, Ga. —The Cottage School’s Cougar athletic program finished this year with seven team AAC championships. Last year, the school broke many sport records, but that distinction was surpassed in 2016-2017 due to back-to-back championships in baseball, JV boys basketball, and boys track & field. First place titles were also achieved in girls and boys cross country, girls track & field, and boys doubles tennis. TCS also scored its first school championship in soccer. The Cougars finished second place in varsity boys basketball, golf and tennis. These accomplishments tallied more points than any other school in the AAC giving TCS a back-to-back victory as Commissioner’s Cup Champions. The Cougar baseball team finished 11-0 becoming the first team sport to record a complete undefeated season in school history. The team also finished 15-0 in AAC play over two consecutive years. Some of the student athlete highlights include junior Harris Menetre leading the league in points in soccer, and freshman Larry Orsini earned soccer playoff MVP, which is both a first in TCS history. Orsini also received MVP honors in the JV basketball tournament. Senior Harrison Rowell took home the MVP award in baseball and junior Sasha Torri teamed up with last year’s doubles champion, 8th grader Zach Wichman, to secure the doubles tennis title. Track & Field senior MeLani McMillon is the AAC’s 100m champion. The Cottage School has built a 32-year reputation for its comprehensive educational program for students who learn differently. In the last decade, the

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Chattahoochee lacrosse alumni win collegiate awards JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Many of Chattahoochee High School classes have had graduates who had gone to play lacrosse in college, and have won many collegiate honors for their hard work. Chris Berchock, Chattahoochee High School class of 2015, is a sophomore midfielder at NCAA DIII Berry College in Mount Berry. He was named to the All-Southern Athletic Association Second Team, set the single-season goal record for the Vikings and tied the single-game goal record this year. Jack Cioffi, CHS class of ‘14, is a junior midfielder for NAIA Savannah College of Art & Design in Savannah. Cioffi, a team captain, was named a 2017 NAIA Independent Conference First Team midfielder and a 2017 Daktronics-NAIA Men’s Lacrosse Scholar Athlete. Nationally, he was No. 24 in goals per game and No. 30 in points per game. In his first two years, he was a two-time MCLA Academic All-American, two-time SELC All-Conference Second Team selection, an NAIA Inaugural Independent All-Conference Third Team selection and the 2016 team MVP. Ben Corrigan, CHS class of ‘14, is a junior midfielder for NCAA DII LenoirRhyne University in Hickory, N.C. Corrigan was named to the 2017 AllSouth Atlantic Conference First Team. Corrigan was the first Chattahoochee lacrosse player to play in the NCAA lacrosse tournament. In 2016, he was named to the All-South Atlantic Conference Second Team. Quentin Johnson, CHS class of ’13 and now a senior attackman at Berry, earned All-Southern Athletic Association First Team honors in 2017 and

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Vaughandale Circle, Gainesville, was arrested on Ga. 400, Alpharetta, for DUI, failure to maintain lane, impeding the flow of traffic, no license on person and reckless driving. ► Laura E Metheny, 32, of Crestmont Court, Cumming, was arrested May 15 on Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, for DUI and having an open container. ► Andy Anglade, 23, of Pine Bough Court, Alpharetta, was arrested May 19 on Ga. 9, Milton, for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ► John Bradley Lowery, 44, of Thompson Springs Drive, Milton, was

Many Chattahoochee graduates and lacrosse alumni have won end of the season honors from their college teams. reached a program-record 39 assists and 58 points to lead the SAA. Johnson held the hat trick of Berry assist records including single-game, single-season and career marks. He was also named 2017 SAA Conference Offensive MVP and 2017 SAA Offensive Player of the Year. Berry’s sole team captain in 2017, Johnson was the 2016 Offensive Player of the Year, 2016 Second Team All-SAA and 2015 Rookie of the Year. arrested May 21 on Thompson Spring Drive, Milton, for DUI, two counts of endangering the life of a child and having an open container.

Drug arrests ► Taras V Korotchenko, 23, of Ardsley

Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested May 21 on Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, for possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related objects and a brake light out. ► Kareem Aquil Briley, 21, of Embarcadero Drive, Lithonia, was arrested March 10 on North Point Drive, Alpharetta, for possession of marijuana. ► Dearld Lendell Miller, 31, of Mayson Turner Road, Atlanta, was arrested May 15 on Mansell Road, Alpharetta, for possession of marijuana.

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Through soggy conditions, golf state champs crowned Johns Creek sweeps 6A, Lambert girls win fifth straight title

NORTH FULTON/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Rain and soggy conditions persisted throughout the 2017 GHSA golf state championships, but it was anything but dreary for those capturing team and individual state titles May 22-23.

where Lambert scored four pars, besting Mill Creek’s two pars, bogey and double bogey to capture the state title. Alison Crenshaw and Kate Owens both shot a team-low 157 over the two rounds. Roswell was led to a third place team finish behind a strong showing from Emily Haigwood, who shot 11 over par for the tournament. Haigwood competed at last year’s state championship as an individual competitor. Nine strokes behind Roswell was South Forsyth in fourth, a six-spot jump up in the standings from last year’s 10th place finish.

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It took a playoff, but Lambert captured its fifth straight state championship at the Chateau Elan Legends course last Tuesday. After two rounds, Lambert and Mill Creek were tied at 40 over par. The teams returned to the par-5 first hole

Lambert’s boys team fell just short of a state championship, placing second for the second straight year. Lambert placed behind state champs Mill Creek, who extended their eightstroke lead over Lambert after the first round to finish 17-strokes ahead of the Longhorns. Lambert’s Grant Cutliff finished two strokes behind Peter Chung of Mill Creek for the individual title. Two other Forsyth County teams placed in the top-five, with South Forsyth placing third and West finishing fourth. West was the only team to finish in the top-five that shot lower in the second round. West improved by 10 strokes in round two. Class AAAAAAA Area 3 champs Milton placed eighth in the state tournament. The Eagles were tied for fourth after the first round, but shot a 332, 18-strokes over their round one score, to drop in the field.

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Golf state championship team scores Class A-Private (Girls) 6. Mt. Pisgah Class A-Private (Boys) 10. Mt. Pisgah Class AAAA (Girls) 4. Blessed Trinity Class AAAA (Boys) 10. Blessed Trinity Class AAAAAA (Girls) 1. Johns Creek 2. Northview 7. Alpharetta 8. Cambridge Class AAAAAA (Boys) 1. Johns Creek 5. Cambridge 14. Centennial T16. Alpharetta Class AAAAAAA (Girls) 1. Lambert (playoff) 3. Roswell 4. South Forsyth 9. North Forsyth Class AAAAAAA (Boys) 2. Lambert 3. South Forsyth 4. West Forsyth 8. Milton 11. North Forsyth

Class AAAAAA girls Johns Creek captured its first state golf championship in program history last Wednesday at Atlanta’s Chicopee Woods Golf Club, besting crosstown rivals Northview for the team title. Johns Creek held a 3-stroke lead over Northview entering the second round. Both teams saw lower scores in round two, but Johns Creek ultimately prevailed, winning by five strokes. The individual state title also pitted the Johns Creek area schools against one another as Johns Creek’s Amy Ng and Northview’s Christyn Carr were tied at 144 strokes after 36 holes. In the playoff, Carr captured the individual state championship with a birdie on the fifth playoff hole. After finishing as state runner up last season, Alpharetta placed seventh in this year’s state tournament led by

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Johns Creek swept the Class AAAAAA golf state championships as the boys and girls teams both captured state titles. Alejandra Ayala who tied for fifth in individual scores. Tied with Ayala for fifth was Heather Kipniss of Cambridge. The Lady Bears placed eighth in team scores, 19 stokes ahead of ninth-place Valdosta.

Class AAAAAA boys After the Johns Creek girls team captured its first state title, the boys team captured its second straight golf crown, completing a Class AAAAAA sweep for the school. The Gladiators finished 3 over par, three strokes ahead of Creekview. Andy Mao and Nic Cassidy posted the low scores for Johns Creek, a 2-under par 142 at Gainesville’s Chattahoochee Golf Club. Cambridge, which beat Johns Creek in the playoff to capture the Area 3 championship, sat in second after the first round but dropped to fifth after the second round. Bloke Kollin tied for 10th in individual scores, scoring even par. Centennial and Alpharetta had drastically lower scores in the second round of the tournament, but placed 14th and 16th, respectively.

Class AAAA girls Rain washed out the second round of the AAAA state championship at Maple Ridge Golf Club in Columbus, forcing Blessed Trinity to settle for a fourth-place finish. BT’s Hannah Jones tied for the individual state championship with a 2-over

par 74. Jones finished as state runner up in last year’s state tournament. The Lady Titans’ Sarah Leonard finished 10th at 9-over par.

Class AAAA boys The boys AAAA tournament was also cut to a single round due to rain. Blessed Trinity placed 10th in team scores with a 27-over par 311. Jeremy Smith finished tied for 24th overall in individual scores with a 5-over par 76 in the only round of the tournament.

A-Private girls Mount Pisgah was seeking to capture its first state title after finishing as state runner up last year, but the Lady Patriots never got a second round to do so. Rain washed out the second round at Green Island Country Club in Columbus. The Lady Patriots placed sixth with the deciding round one scores. Leading Mount Pisgah was Morgan Sachs who shot an 18-over par 89 on the soaked course.

A-Private boys Mount Pisgah’s boys also had just one round to score in the state tournament as rain forced the second round to be cancelled. The Patriots finished 10th in team scores. JonErik Alford and Conner McKinnon both placed in the top-15 in individual scores.

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Johns Creek, Lee County settle it on the field Lee County downs Gladiators in decisive Game 3 By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com LEE COUNTY, Ga. — Though his team had just suffered a loss that ended its season, Johns Creek head baseball coach Billy Nicholson was still OK. “If there’s one thing we can take from [Game 3], it’s got to be the fact that they were able to settle it on the field,” Nicholson said. “For that day, Lee County was just the best team.” Lee County used a seven-run fifth inning and a complete game shutout from pitcher Josh Hatcher to down the Gladiators 8-0 in Game 3 of the Class AAAAAA semifinals. “We felt like it was one of those games where as soon as someone got a crack in the door the game could bust open,” Nicholson said. “The game went that way, just not for us.” The loss ended a season in which the Gladiators overcame several unlikely situations to advance to the program’s second semifinals appearance. With five games remaining in the regular season, the Gladiators were

multiple wins outside a playoff berth after dropping four games in a row by one run. The Gladiators then pulled together for a five-game winning streak against region opponents to close out the regular season, including an 8-6 win over Alpharetta in the season finale to earn a playoff berth. “That stretch was indicative of our season,” Nicholson said. “Lots of highs and lots of lows.” “The guys came together, started believing in themselves and caught

lightning in a bottle. As a coach it was fun to watch,” he said. Johns Creek then made a run to the semifinals, winning six games on the road — all against higher-seeded teams – before matching up with Lee County. Then the most unpredictable occurrence of the Gladiators season occurred when the Georgia High School Association overturned a ruling in Game 2 after Johns Creek had apparently won the game. Johns Creek appealed twice, winning its second appeal to the GHSA Board of Trustees, to earn a Game 3 nine days after Game 2. Nicholson said the appeal process, and wondering if his team’s seniors would ever have a chance to play another high school game, was exhausting. “But every moment was worth it,” he said. After graduating Thursday night, the team’s seniors did play in one more game, but the program’s first trip to the state championship game was not to be. Nicholson said his 17 seniors have been a close-knit group from day one,

We felt like it was one of those games where as soon as someone got a crack in the door the game could bust open. The game went that way, just not for us.” Billy Nicholson Johns Creek head baseball coach and they represented Johns Creek and the community well. He said the character of his team was evident in region opponents showing outpourings of support, not just in the GHSA appeal process, but throughout the playoffs. “I think that says a lot about our team’s character and how good a group of kids this is,” Nicholson said.

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK RFP #17-159 PRECAST MODULAR BLOCK WALL The City of Johns Creek is accepting Request for Proposal (RFP) from qualified firms for a precast modular block wall. RFP’s will be received no later than June 8, 2017 at 2:00PM in the City of Johns Creek Purchasing Office, 12000 Findley Rd., Suite-400, Johns Creek, Georgia, 30097. RFP’s received after the above time or in any other location other than the Purchasing Office will not be accepted. Deadline for questions is June 5, 2017 at 5:00PM. 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. There is no registration fee to register. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office at (678) 512-3233. RFP’s shall be presented in a sealed opaque envelope with the RFP number and name clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. The name of the company or firm submitting an RFP response should also be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. (TWO (2) ORIGINALS AND ONE (1) COPY OF THE RFP ON FLASH DRIVE MUST BE SUBMITTED.) RFP’s may accepted manually or by electronic submittal through BidNet. All offerors must comply with all general and special requirements of the RFP 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

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All sales will be final to the highest bidder and sold as is, where is, with no warranty expressed or implied. The City of Alpharetta and GovDeals, Inc. reserve the right to reject any and all bids, and the right to waive formalities. Once the items are sold, the coordination of the actual removal of the items must be completed by the selected party. For further information, visit www.govdeals.com or contact Brent Burdette with the City of Alpharetta’s Department of Finance at 678-297-6067 or wburdette@alpharetta.ga.us.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR INDICATION OF INTEREST CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR PERFORMING ARTS CENTER INDICATION OF INTEREST IOI 17-1008 The City of Alpharetta (City) is considering the establishment of a public/ private partnership for the purpose of developing, owning and operating a Performing Arts Center (the “Project”) in Alpharetta. The City is distributing this Indication of Interest notice to interested parties. Minimum criteria that must be satisfied by the potential Private Sector Partner are as follows: � Land of sufficient size to accommodate the development of the Project together with sufficient parking. � Experience in the development of pedestrian focused projects. � The ability to begin construction within 18 months. � City of Alpharetta Disclosure Form and Certificate of Non-Collusion � Property Owner’s Authorization demonstrating legal ownership or Authorized Agent for subject property within the City of Alpharetta, Georgia The Indication of Interest document will be available online Thursday, June 1, 2017 at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta. Interested parties are required to log in to review the IOI documents. Responses will be due on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us or at 678-297-6052.

PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Liquor, Beer & Wine – Sunday Sales APPLICANT WWLC, LLC d/b/a Windward Lake Club 2001 Lake Windward Drive Alpharetta, Ga. 30005 Owner WWLC, LLC Registered Agent Natalie Halbauer

blotter: continued from Page 2 $400 cash. The house did not have an alarm system or any security cameras.

DUI suspect caught traveling at 102 mph ALPHARETTA, Ga.— A Florida man on vacation in Cumming was clocked at 102 mph on Ga. 400 on May 8 in Alpharetta and was later arrested for DUI and possession of marijuana. Officers clocked the man on Ga. 400 northbound just before midnight and an officer pulled the driver over after he said he saw the driver throw a small bag out of the window. When officers questioned the man, he was “hesitant” and said he did not throw anything out of the window. Officers smelled marijuana and alcohol on his person. The man was arrested for DUI and driving under the influence of multiple substances.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR WINDWARD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ITB # 17-010 The City of Alpharetta (City) is accepting bids for WINDWARD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS including, but not limited to, installation of sidewalk and curb & gutter, excavation/trenching, backfilling for utilities, erosion and sediment control, and landscaping. The location of the work is at various locations within the City of Alpharetta, Georgia. The ITB will be available online Thursday, May 18, 2017 at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta. Interested parties are required to log in to review the ITB documents. The bid opening will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Stephanie Cochran at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us or at 678-297-6052.

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Blessed Trinity falls in state championship to region rivals Marist comes back to win deciding Game 3 By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROME, Ga. — Making its fourth straight state championship appearance, Blessed Trinity baseball fell to region foes Marist in three games last week in the Class AAAA state championship series. Marist claimed its 13th baseball state championship while denying BT its fourth. The state title series loss was BT’s second straight after capturing the state title in 2014 and 2015. The Titans had no troubles in Game 1, dominating the Eagles 11-1 in a game that ended after the bottom of the fifth on a run-rule. Colin Davis and Jake Lundkovsky each batted 3-3 with Lundkovsky driving in four runs. Mitchell Weidner also hit a home run in the win that saw BT light up Marist for six runs in the top of the fifth. Peyton Glavine threw a complete game for the Titans, allowing five hits

and one earned run in the bottom of the fifth inning. Game 1 appeared to be a continuation of the two teams’ series in the regular season. Blessed Trinity swept Marist, 7-2, 9-4 and 4-0 on its way to claiming the region title. However, Games 2 and 3 would see BT’s dominance over the War Eagles end. BT got off to a promising start in Game 2 as Colin Davis improved to 4-4 in the series with a double to score his brother, Ryan. Lundkovsky followed that double with one of his own, scoring Davis to put the Titans up 2-0 early.

But those would be the last runs of the game for the Titans. Marist loaded the bases in the top of the third against BT starter Patrick McNamee, who gave up two singles and a walk. A BT error on an infield grounder scored one run and was followed by another single to tie the game at 2-2. With the bases still loaded, Marist hit a bases-clearing triple before adding another run to go up 6-2. Blessed Trinity stranded six runners in the next four innings, as Marist added an insurance run to take Game 2, 7-2, forcing a decisive Game 3 Saturday. In that decisive game, BT stranded

six runners, which proved to be a critical blow in Marist’s 4-3 win. BT opened the scoring once again, going up 3-0 after Cole McNamee hit a tworun double in the top of the second and added another run in the top of the third. Marist responded in the bottom of the third as the Titans, with one of the top pitching staffs in the state, struggled on the mound. McNamee walked two batters, gave up two singles and hit a batter to allow Marist to tie the game. Jake Smith took over for Smith in the bottom of the fourth and allowed three hits, one earned run and struck out two in 2.2 innings. Marist took a 4-2 lead with an RBI double in the bottom of the sixth, giving BT just three outs to keep its hopes of a fourth state championship alive. The Titans looked poised to do so when Weidner opened the top of the seventh with a double, but three straight outs, including two straight pop outs in foul territory, ended the Titans’ run as Marist sealed its 4-3 win for the Class AAAA state championship. BT’s loss brought to an end the high school careers of its nine seniors.

Dasinger steps down at Alpharetta after one season By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Jason Dasinger has stepped down from his position as head boys basketball coach at Alpharetta after one season, citing family reasons for his decision. A Woodstock-native, Dasinger will take over as Etowah’s head coach after former Etowah head coach Allan Whitehart resigned to take over the same position at Milton. Dasinger said he took the Etowah job due to the close proximity to his home which will allow him to spend more time with his wife and young children. “That’s the singular reason,” Dasinger said. “I can

be a better husband and father now that I’m closer.” He said the time and travel commitment of his head coaching job, plus the effort to be a part of the Alpharetta community by staying to watch other sports, cut into his family time. The most difficult part of the process was telling his team after he had emphasized building relationship all season. “All I remember from that year is the relationships,” he said. “I think the kids played really hard because they knew how much our coaching staff cared about them.” Alpharetta basketball will be fine without him, he said, but he hates to leave. “I’m not going to coach them next year, but I’m go-

ing to be their biggest fan,” Dasinger said. Alpharetta went 10-18 in its season prior to Dasinger’s arrival. Under Dasinger, the Raiders compiled a 25-4 overall record, earning Dasinger Region 7-AAAAAA Coach of the Year honors. The Raiders started the season 23-1 before dropping crucial DASINGER late-season games in the region tournament and state playoffs. Alpharetta lost to Dunwoody in the semifinals and fell to Tri-Cities, 60-57, in the first round of the state playoffs.

DEATH NOTICES Lucinda Bluhm, of Alpharetta, passed away May 18, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors. Florence Cavallo, of Alpharetta, passed away May 18, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Eddie Chester, 48, of Forsyth County, passed away May 19, 2017. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Joyce E. Mortison, 78, of Roswell, passed away May 10, 2017. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Andrea B. Muenzler, 82, of Roswell, passed away May 12, 2017. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Gladys Wynelle Nichols, 96, of Suwanee, passed away May 18, 2017. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Frank Perissi, of Roswell, passed away May 16, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Lawrence Warner, of Roswell, passed away May 23, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Mary Smith, of Roswell, passed away May 22, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Dean R. Young, of Milton, passed away May 20, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

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