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ATLANTA — A man caught by the FBI for a string of armed bank robberies in Marietta, Atlanta and Johns Creek has pleaded guilty. Kevin Ray Williamson, 51, of Marietta was sentenced June 26 to 25 years in federal prison and was ordered to pay $30,867 in restitution. Williamson’s robberies had spanned eight months, from Feb. 4, 2016 to Sept. 8, 2016. He was arrested in October at his East Cobb home by FBI agents and Task Force Officers, along with Cobb County police. The arrest came almost two months after his last robbery, a Renasant Bank in Johns Creek. “Williamson’s violent crime spree put citizens in our community on edge for months, especially bank employees just doing their jobs,” said U. S. Attorney John Horn. “Thankfully, an observant citizen brought his criminal conduct to an abrupt end.” Williamson’s first four robberies were confined to Marietta, but he branched out to Atlanta and North Fulton with his last two. In each of these robberies, Williamson demanded cash from the teller while brandishing a handgun and threatening to shoot. He would frequently apologize for the inconvenience after placing the money in a dark brief case or messenger bag. Bank surveillance footage showed him wearing similar
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Couple learns of fraud when collectors call JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A couple called police June 22 to report that someone had impersonated the husband to open
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DUI arrests ►► Barbara Rosario, 26, of Calibre
Creek Parkway, Roswell, was arrested June 24 of Deerfield Parkway, Milton, for DUI, failure to maintain lane and failure to signal. ►► Jonathan David Perkins, 28, of Drawbridge Terrace, Duluth, was arrested June 23 on State Bridge Road, Johns Creek, for DUI-drugs.
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Kevin Ray Williamson, 51, of Marietta was sentenced June 26 to 25 years in federal prison and was ordered to pay $30,867 in restitution.
outfits at each strike - a beard, khaki baseball cap, dark colored suit, dark green polo shirt and sunglasses. The spree ended when a witness at the last robbery saw him drive off in an Infiniti Coupe that was later traced to Williamson. “The lengthy sentence handed down in federal court removes a violent serial offender from our streets,” said David LeValley, special agent in charge, FBI Atlanta Field Office. “The details of the robberies committed by Mr. Williamson illustrate a total lack of regard for his victims, many of whom will, for many years, be dealing with the emotional trauma of having a gun pointed at them by an armed bank robber.”
a fraudulent Comcast account. They told police that they were first made aware of the fraudulent activity when the account went delinquent. They received a collections notice for $1,200. They said that they did not know how the account had been opened or how much of their personal information had been compromised.
Company reports loss from $20K forgery JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police received ►► Reuben S Kennedy, 46, of Lake
Shore Drive, Cumming, was arrested June 19 on Barnwell Road, Johns Creek, for DUI, speeding and failure to maintain lane. ►► Tammy Lynn Jones, 51, of Camden Way, Alpharetta, was arrested June 22 on Jones Bridge Road, Johns Creek, for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Jason William Vigneaux, 29, of Brockdell Court, Norcross, was arrested June 25 on Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek, for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Daphne Nicole Young Lewis, 43, of Saint Michelle Plaza, Alpharetta, was arrested June 24 on Marietta Street,
a call June 23 from a company in Massachusetts regarding a $20,000 forged check that was deposited in Johns Creek. The caller told police that a hand-written check had been cashed or deposited at a local Renasant Bank. According to the caller, the check was likely stolen from a vendor in California and forwarded to someone in Georgia. Someone had also registered a business in Georgia using the same name as the company. Alpharetta, for DUI and running a red light. ►► Omari Alphonso Anderson, 25, of Park Creek Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested June 24 on Ga. 400, Alpharetta, for DUI, speeding and having an open container. ►► Jamie ML Marschalk, 47, of Michaela Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested June 26 on South Main Street, Alpharetta, for DUI ►► Gilberto Ramirez Albarez, 45, of Camberbridge Drive, Johns Creek, was arrested June 27 on Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, for DUI and failure to maintain lane.
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How does cataract surgery affect astigmatism? When a cataract, the natural human lens that has gotten cloudy, is removed during cataract surgery and replaced with a clear artificial lens, all of the astigmatism arising from the lens is also removed. The astigmatism that remains is caused by the oblong shape of the cornea. If patients have significant untreated astigmatism after cataract surgery, the uncorrected vision is blurry, and the patient will require glasses to correct the astigmatism and get clear vision. How can astigmatism be corrected at the time of cataract surgery? Fortunately, there are now options available to surgically correct astigmatism during cataract surgery. The process starts by measuring the amount and location of astigmatism in the cornea during the cataract evaluation. Often this is performed with more than one device to improve accuracy. The most reliable way to correct moderate or high astigmatism during cataract is with a special “toric intraocular lens” that corrects astigmatism inside the eye. The amount of astigmatism to be corrected is calculated using the preoperative measurements. The artificial lens is orientated during surgery to line up with the steepest part of the cornea, so that it cancels out the astigmatism of the cornea and results in clear vision. Patients corrected for the distance will still require reading glasses for near vision. For some patients, correcting one eye for closer vision is a way to reduce dependence on reading glasses as well. Your eye doctor can help you determine if this would be a good choice for you. Another method for correcting lower amounts of astigmatism during cataract surgery is by “limbal relaxing incisions.” In this procedure, arc shaped incisions are created in the peripheral cornea which relax (or flatten) the steepest part of the cornea. This results in a cornea that is more sphere shaped, correcting astigmatism. There are different methods for creating these incisions. One method that works well is using a diamond knife. A more recent innovation involves using a laser to create these incisions, which results in greater precision. Limbal relaxing incisions are good at reducing low amounts of astigmatism, but toric intraocular lens are better at reducing higher amounts of astigmatism. Some patients may have so much astigmatism that they required both methods. Discuss with your eye doctor if you would benefit from astigmatism correction at the time of cataract surgery.
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Public forums seek to collect local input By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Close to 40 people gathered in Roswell June 29 to begin crafting Roswell’s portion of a $1 million countywide plan for future transit. Eric Bosman, urban planner and designer with Kimley Horn consultants, said the study will first identify transit goals within each city before painting a big-picture blueprint for the county. That full picture is expected to take shape late this year and will include short- and long-term visions for transit. “We’re thinking about future generations as well as what may be done today to help mobility and connectivity within our region,” Bosman said. Roswell was the fourth of seven meeting sites consultants are hosting to collect local data through the summer. This first round of public meetings in June and July will focus on each city’s plans for the future, the potential role of transit within that vision, and public needs and desires related to transportation and transit. A second round of meetings are scheduled for the fall to review the: • community vision, • summarize the transit market analysis and needs, • and provide an overview of existing and potential transit services. Bosman stressed the study will be independent of feasibility studies already performed by MARTA. Information from the transit authority’s studies may be used to help draw up the countywide plan, but the primary source will be from the cities and their residents. A website will be created in early July to give residents an opportunity to weigh in with their views for transit, Bosman said. The Transit Master Plan is being
Roswell City Councilman Jerry Orlans, left, joins others June 29 discussing ideas for transit in Fulton County. funded through a federal grant contribution of $800,000 from the Atlanta Regional Commission. Fulton County’s 14 cities – outside of Atlanta – will contribute the final $200,000 on a per capita basis. The countywide study is focusing on traffic corridors that include major job centers. These include I-285, Old Milton Parkway and Ga. 141 in North Fulton. Last Thursday’s meeting focused primarily on two major corridors in Roswell, Ga. 400 and Holcomb Bridge Road. Roswell’s Holcomb Bridge Road is the region’s first east-west route north of I-285, and it’s intersection with Ga. 400 is one of the busiest in all of Metro Atlanta. Residents at the meeting suggested the plan should include some accommodations for park-and-ride lots along Holcomb Bridge so commuters could use buses. They also said residents need to be educated about the MARTA bus system and how easy it is to connect to the rail line into Atlanta. But buses are not the only forms of transit under discussion. Planning
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Community Outreach and Engagement Manager Courtney Spriggs By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Courtney Spriggs, Milton Community Outreach and Engagement manager, strives to create a sense of community and help foster real relationships in an age of technology that allows us to communicate freely, but simultaneously creates distances between people. Spriggs creates the community engagement and the relationships it creates among citizens, through community events, Milton’s volunteer organizations and by garnering interest in local retail outlets and restaurants. “We strive to make Milton the best place to call home,” Spriggs said. “There’s a whole generation of people that will now call Milton their hometown. I want them to be proud of it and have great memories of this city.” Spriggs’ original title with the city was public outreach coordinator, where she created and coordinated city events. She said Milton’s leaders recognized the need for building on the city’s sense of community and establishing relationships, so she stepped into her
new role as Community Outreach and Engagement manager. Spriggs continues to organize events, such as Beach Bash at Bell, the Mayor’s Run and Christmas in Crabapple, but now she also looks to get Milton residents engaged with the community beyond the special events. Spriggs and Better Together’s Wayne Boston serve to create and coordinate Milton’s volunteer organizations such as Better Together, Village Volunteers and Milton Literary Group. “Every program and event my department implements is done with the goal of helping people in Milton feel connected to the city, their neighbors and their community,” she said. The relationships created among Milton residents, as well as the strong volunteer base of the community, is what Spriggs is most proud of, she said. Before she began her current role, Spriggs said she had to learn about the administrative side of government. She had spent the previous 15 years in law enforcement. After working stints as a patrol officer with Lumpkin and Forsyth County,
Courtney Spriggs, Milton’s community outreach and engagement manager, works to foster a community spirit, facilitate Milton’s volunteer organizations and create engaging community events. Spriggs joined Milton PD in June 2013 as a patrol officer. In 2014, she began
her role of community outreach specialist for Milton, and the learning began. “It was a little bit of a challenge,” Spriggs said. “But I learned on the job by training and through graduate school.” Spriggs took the challenge head-on and said she is honored to be a part of the Milton community. “I am extremely grateful for a job that allows me to do what I love in a beautiful city full of people who care so much about their community,” she said. “I am proud to represent this city and partner with citizens to make Milton a welcoming place to live and belong.” Though she is no longer in law enforcement, Spriggs still volunteers as the secretary to the board of directors of the Sgt. David P. Land Memorial Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 82, which aids officers and their families in North Fulton and Forsyth, Hall and Dawson counties. In her home life, Spriggs said she enjoys traveling to new places, spending time with her family and friends, meeting new people, cooking, hiking, reading and CrossFit.
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National politics may stand at new low “With his bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act in deep trouble, Mitch McConnell, the Senate majority leader, raised an alternate possibility on Tuesday: Either Republicans come together, or he would have to work with Democrats to shore up the deteriorating health law.” —New York Times, June 29th Reading that headline last Thursday made me think, “Has our constitutional democracy reached a new low?” Apparently McConnell’s statement was meant HATCHER HURD as a threat to ReExecutive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com publican senators to fall into line and pass a replacement to the Affordable Care Act. He might have just as well said, “I’ll work with the devil if you guys won’t work with me.” Putting aside the politics of the ACA, which has been transformed into perhaps the most polarizing issue of the decade, the deeper issue is can we survive as a two-party system? The idea of our Congress is to bring together all of our representatives to fashion laws, budgets and the like. For me, the key word is “together.” For Republicans and Democrats to get on a seesaw of who can create a ruling majority absent the other does not serve the public’s interests. The Founding Fathers created a bicameral legislative government – that in itself was a compromise engineered by Ben Franklin – to provide the best vehicle to serve the people. In elementary school I was taught we have a system of checks and balances with the executive, the legislative and the judiciary. Ideally, each checks the other branches so that the interests of the people are upheld. Like all systems in the real world it is sometimes imperfect. But when that system itself is subverted, then we are on shaky ground indeed. Today, the stars are in alignment and the GOP holds the presidency, the House and the Senate and has designs on stacking the Supreme Court. Oh, the motives are pure. We must save our opponents from themselves. Yet when we bend the rules a little more, and then a little more, what happens?
In retrospect, these presidents may have been acting for the “greater good,” but the perspective of today is it was just as well we did not suspend basic concepts of the republic for temporary political gains even in the direst of times. What happens when the other guys get in? American politics is cyclical after all so it is inevitable at some point – if we remain a free society – for the other side to have the upper hand. Their first order of battle will be to tear down what has come before. We structure the court, gerrymander the voting districts and put a smooth shiny face in the White House. Such a perfect storm as we have today is indeed rare. But in this struggle for political supremacy, is there real thought to what kind of America we are building? History is often seen through rosecolored glasses. President Abraham Lincoln preserved the Union and freed the slaves. Yet he tried to suspend the writ of habeas corpus (the right to fair trial) in the first days of the Civil War but was frustrated by the Supreme Court. Likewise President Franklin Roosevelt, faced with people starving during the Great Depression, wanted to pack the Supreme Court with additional judges to see his legislation pass judicial review. Some of the legislation he got passed had been stymied by the court. In retrospect, these presidents may have been acting for the “greater good,” but the perspective of today is it was just as well we did not suspend basic concepts of the republic for temporary political gains even in the direst of times. My advice to Sen. McConnell would be: Do negotiate with the other side – lest the pendulum swings back and a worse condition arises. Besides, it might set a precedent: the Congress working together as a body.
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He figures to return 10 percent of that to the taxpayers. He will raise personal deductions so that the first $12,000 of a family of four’s income is free of state tax. “This is obtainable. But we must run government in the most efficient and effective way,” he said. “I have the conservative credentials to do it.” It was not surprising that Cagle, 51, announced his bid for the governor’s mansion earlier this year. He was elected in 1994 the youngest state senator at 28 by his constituents and served five terms. In 2006, Cagle was elected the state’s first Republican lieutenant governor. He is in his third term.
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Milton residents help raise $80K for MDA MILTON, Ga. — The Milton Fire-Rescue Department recently concluded its annual “Fill the Boot” fundraising drive in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Milton Fire Chief Robert Edgar and members of the Milton Fire-Rescue Department formerly presented the donation to MDA officials during the June 5 City Council Meeting. Beginning in April, Milton firefighters collected at key Milton intersections every other Friday through late May. With only six collection days total, Milton residents helped raise $79,347.26 to help in the fight against muscular dystrophy. “This marks our 10-year partnership with MDA, who we’ve been doing this with since our first year of operation,” Edgar said. “The generosity of our Milton residents has helped raise more than $639,000 over the last 10 years.” According to Milton fire officials, total collections have steadily increased year-over-year with this year’s donations up by two percent from last year’s total. The Milton Fire-Rescue Department was once again ranked number one in the metro Atlanta area and highest per capita by the Muscular Dystrophy Association for boot drive collections.
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MILTON, Ga. — Rising Milton senior Jillian Huels decided to join the American Legion Auxiliary’s Georgia Girls State elections to learn more about the process of government and the role of elected officials. Just four days later, she was elected to the highest position in the state, governor, from a field of 280 girls from around the state. Though she was not a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Huels was nominated by her history teacher for her proficiency in leadership, her interest in government and her dedication in the classroom. She decided to use the opportunity to experience the process of elections and the role elected officials play in everyday life. After the experience, she said she will be joining the American Legion Auxiliary to gain further knowledge. From June 11-16 at the state event, held at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Huels immersed herself in government, politics and campaigning, eventually winning her party’s nomination for governor and the governor’s race. “I never realized how much there was to it,” Huels said. The election process at the event was similar to that of real government with nominees campaigning for positions, securing party nominations and bills put up for vote. But quite different from the real thing, the entire process took just a few days. When Huels decided to run for governor, she first had to secure 10 signatures from others at the event. “Ten signatures doesn’t sound that hard, but when there are 280 girls there and 40 are running for governor, it’s difficult to get 10 signatures,” she said. After securing her signatures, Huels won in a race of six candidates for her party’s election, which included giving a speech, before running for governor. Huels also presented a bill, dubbed the “Menstrual Equity Act for All for 2017.” Her bill would provide menstrual hygiene products to women who cannot afford them. “I feel it is humiliating to these women that have to experience that,” she said. “I believe my bill to be very important in that it provides these women access to these products that are sometimes viewed as a luxury. They are a basic necessity just like toilet paper being provided in bathrooms.”
I wanted to experience it so I could get a better understanding of government ... It was something I really got engaged in and was thankful for the new perspective I was able to develop.”
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JILLIAN HUELS Milton High School senior The state event was certainly a crash course in government, but Huels said she loved it. “I wanted to experience it so I could get a better understanding of government,” she said. “It was something I really got engaged in and was thankful for the new perspective I was able to develop.” The event also gave Huels an appreciation for the processes of government and elected officials. “It enabled me to see how influential [elected officials] are in our modern day down to our local government. It definitely created an appreciation of all they do for our community, all they contribute and how much they care,” she said. She was also thankful to the volunteers of the American Legion Auxiliary who made the event possible, and she hopes they can open others’ eyes to the workings of government. The experience she gained from the state event was one of many for Huels, who is also an a recipient of the “Cum Laude” award for a top-20 score on the National Mythology Exam, an officer with the Healthcare Occupations Students of America, a three-year varsity swimmer and a member of the National Honors Society. But she was quick to point out that her attendance at the Girls State event was not just to pad her credentials for colleges, it was for the experience and knowledge gained. “I strive to have the busiest schedule I have because I feel like this is the time to embrace all experiences and take on everything I can before college and before I have to support myself,” she said. Huels said she is leaning toward studying in the medical field during college after her senior year at Milton.
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BitPay newest addition to ‘Technology Center of the South’ Bitcoin-based firm to move to Avalon this September By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta will have another stake to its claim as the Technology Center of the South with BitPay – an international company that provides businesses with means to process bitcoin payPAIR ments – announcing it will move to Avalon’s 8000 building this September. The world’s largest bitcoin payment processor according to the company, BitPay will lease 8,000 square feet to headquarter its 28 full-time employees. Nearly 75 percent of BitPay’s employees are based in Atlanta. The company also has offices in San Francisco, the Netherlands and Argentina. James Walpole, BtiPay communications and marketing manager, likened BitPay to “PayPal for bitcoin.” The company provides software and tools for businesses to accept the digital currency, process the payment and receive a settlement of payment. “It’s really quite as simple as accepting a credit card payment from the business’ perspective,” Walpole said. “If you are trying to take advantage of a new payment technology without fully understanding it, we are providing that gateway.”
BitPay, which processes bitcoin payments for businesses, announced it will move to Avalon’s 8000 building this September. The company has been backed by actor Ashton Kutcher (pictured) and Sir Richard Branson. And more companies are starting to see the benefits of the digital currency. “A lot of businesses use the advantages that bitcoin has—it’s more secure, there’s no risk of credit card fraud, it’s generally a much faster settlement mechanism and its as universal as the internet. We can deal with all of that without having a business deal with bitcoin whatsoever,” he said. BitPay provides its merchants with local currency bank settlements for bitcoin payments, with settlement in U.S.
dollars, euros, British pounds and six other currencies. Created in Orlando in 2011, BitPay moved to Atlanta’s Tech Village in 2013 and will remain in Buckhead until its relocation to Avalon in September. The move to Avalon was two-fold, Walpole said. Nearly half of its Georgia-based employees live north of Atlanta, including CEO and co-founder Stephen Pair, and Alpharetta’s techbased companies attract software developers.
“The fact that Microsoft is going to be in the Avalon office building and there is already a strong tech community in Alpharetta is certainly a factor,” Walpole said. “We want to be in a place where we can attract developers. We also want to be in a place with a network of talent, businesses and people focused on changing payments alongside us and changing financial technology in particular,” he said. The company is also looking to expand this year. Walpole said BitPay is going into a period of accelerated growth. “We are looking to hire 10-20 new software engineers in 2017, and potentially looking for funding as well,” he said. Prices for bitcoin have doubled since March, up from $1012 per bitcoin to the June 29 price of $2595. This comes with bitcoin facing competition from Ethereum, which has begun to cut into bitcoin’s share of the digital currency market. Collectively, bitcoin and Ethereum are worth over $100 billion. Even with competition and the ever-fluctuating prices of bitcoin, BitPay has seen a 60 percent increase in the number of bitcoin business-to-business transactions from April 2016 to April 2017. Even when bitcoin prices are down, the company said it has still seen an increase in transactions. BitPay processes around $2 million in bitcoins daily, nearly triple the numbers from last April. “We continue to see a steady increase in payments,” Walpole said. “Certainly the bitcoin price has an effect on that, but we are seeing good growth as far as bitcoin adoption itself.”
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Grilling, barbecuing and cookin’ out back If you hear the term Green Egg, and you think of Easter, then I am sorry to inform you that you are out of the loop. I learned last week that my local hardware store GEOFF SMITH here in Roswell, Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com cleverly named Roswell Hardware, is the world’s largest seller of Green Eggs. A full quarter of their store is dedicated to Green Eggs and Green Egg accessories. You can always tell the first-timers there. They are the ones spending way too much time wandering the isles trying to reason with themselves as to why they don’t really need the pizza oven converter kit. If you really don’t know, a Green Egg is the brand name of a popular charcoal grill. It is special because it is built more like a kiln than a typical grill or smoker. It has a thick ceramic body that works to maintain your desired temperatures, and has the ability to get to very high temperatures. If you are into grilling or barbecuing, this can be a very important feature. And I am proud to say, I am into grilling and barbecuing. My passion started about 12 years ago on the 4th of July. The Fourth is one of my favorite holidays. Why wouldn’t it be? It’s all-inclusive (if you live in the United States), it’s all about celebrating and it includes grilling and barbecuing. It’s the perfect holiday to celebrate with your neighbors. In my neighborhood, some deep thinkers came up with the idea to have the big celebration on the 3rd. The thinking was that we wanted to feel…more fresh on the 5th when we went back to work. This actually had the effect of stringing a one-day holiday into a two-day holiday. Which, of
course, was perfectly fine with me. The first time I got serious about cooking meat was on the Fourth about 12 years ago. I did a pork shoulder. It came out a little dry, but I learned the first trick of barbecuing: when dry, add sauce. Even though it didn’t come out great, I enjoyed the process: putting the rub on the night before, getting up early to start the smoker, and wafting the smell of cooking pork across a town that was still eating breakfast. I since got better at the pork, but my meat of choice for the Fourth these days is brisket. This cut of beef, when cooked right, is one of the most respected cuts in the barbecue world. Like most cuts, it’s all about the temperature. But unlike most cuts, it has a very small window for success. About 10 degrees to be exact. This cut
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Career coach helps women go back to work Entrepreneur starts business to help others use their skills By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — There are hundreds of women in North Fulton who want to re-enter the work force, according to Becky Berry. “Unfortunately, they feel like their lack of tech skills make them obsolete,” Berry said. “They don’t have a way to build context around how people really acquire their tech skills.” BERRY So she came up with a way to combat the problem by teaching the women new skills and helping them take advantage of abilities they already had through her newly launched program, Women’s Tech Conservatory. Last month Berry, who has her own business called Becky Berry Career Coaching, launched the first cohort of five students. During the eight-week course, she brought in women currently in technology careers to talk about their experiences, set up a coding class and helped the women make connections with each other. As someone who’s always been interested in technology, Berry has been an entrepreneur for many years starting and selling her own companies.
She eventually transitioned to teaching special education and found she enjoyed working with people who have different behaviors. The skills she acquired along the way merged into her current passion — coaching. “I always felt I was a better coach than teacher,” Berry said. “I was better at building my kids up and helping them believe they could learn than I was at delivering the curriculum. I saw this need out there and said, ‘I’m going to fill it.’” As a coach, she works with women, ages 35 and older, who are reimagining themselves, their lives and goals. However, every time she mentioned a career in technology, Berry said her clients would say they didn’t want to be a programmer. So she decided to start the conservatory to bridge the gap. “I got that from every single client,” Berry said. “I would say, ‘So? What does that have to do with anything?’ There is such disconnect between what tech careers are and how they’re portrayed.” Often, the careers are shown to be mostly men, and if a woman is involved, Berry said it’s usually a younger person. “There is such a big opportunity for women if they ignore that,” Berry said. “You’re cutting yourself off from where all the growth currently is and will continue to be.” Berry doesn’t teach the women tech skills, but instead focuses on their mindsets and what talents the women already possess. One of the first barriers she said was breaking the mindset that some women
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Encore Bridge true gateway to Northpoint $18M project provides multimodal access By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – They cut the ribbon June 28 for the $18 million Encore Bridge on time and on budget – and the bridge is everything the North Fulton Community Improvement District promised it would be. On the dais stretched across the westbound lane of Encore Bridge, which was closed off for the ribbon cutting, was a near life-sized panoramic screen showing the old bridge. It was a stark, two-lane crossing so narrow it dared anyone to even try to cross on foot or bicycle. By contrast, the new Encore Bridge stands behind it with matching monument faux stone columns and two traffic lanes with a landscaped median. It also features bike lanes and cobblestone pedestrian crossings on both sides with stone protective barriers. It is an impressive entrance indeed. Why all the trouble and expense to remodel a perfectly useful bridge already spanning Ga. 400? North Fulton Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Brandon Beach said it is a first step looking forward to a new and revitalized Northpoint economic zone. The North Point District must be multimodal – open to motorized, pedal and foot traffic, he said. “What this will do is provide walkability and connectivity to the mall area and its surroundings,” Beach said. The burgeoning residential housing going up on Westside Parkway, Al-
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Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce President Brandon Beach holds the scissors to cut the ribbon as Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle and other distinguished guests stand by. pharetta’s greenway and its new inner pedestrian loop will have a path to North Point. Oh, and its connection to Encore Parkway takes people directly to the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle said when the story of Alpharetta is told, this bridge will mark a new chapter in the city’s development. “We are so blessed in Alpharetta with affluence and job opportunities. But we have had tremendous leadership that includes city staff and elected officials,” Belle Isle said. “Ga. 400 runs through Alpharetta like a river. With it comes growth, and Alpharetta is reinventing itself with projects: Avalon, the city center and Alpharetta’s new beltline. It’s outer and now an inner greenway.” The two greenways will connect through Encore Bridge providing uninterrupted use of the city’s inner and
outer loop. John Orr, senior principal planner at the Atlanta Regional Commission, said this project dovetails with the ARC’s emphasis on transportation and mobility as the region grows. “Encore Parkway is a game-changer for this area. We could see vision behind it, adding connectivity to Haynes Bridge Road and Mansell Road,” Orr said. “Encore is an important center connector as well as a signature piece of multimodal design.” It all began several years ago with a $4 million Livable Communities Initiatives grant from the ARC. The grant program’s goal is to incentivize local jurisdictions “to re-envision their communities as vibrant, walkable places that offer increased mobility options, encourage healthy lifestyles and provide improved access to jobs and services.”
In other words, get as many people out of cars and using other means of transit. “This project touched every base that the LCI grant wants touched. This corridor has been transformed by this project,” Beach said. “The project is great for residents and will serve as a catalyst for economic development.” More than one person at the ceremony recalled the wintery Jan. 4 day in 2016 when the project first broke ground and the bitter cold temperature in the teens. Most who returned on the beautiful chamber of commerce sunny day remarked that the new bridge was truly a gateway, with two 14-foot travel lanes, two six-foot bike lanes and 8-foot protected sidewalks on either side. Landscaped buffers flank each side and a raised, landscaped median is in the center. A sidewalk on the east side of North Point Parkway uses shared lanes to connect the new Encore Parkway Bridge to the existing eight-mile Big Creek Greenway trail. There, walkers and bikers can follow the concrete path running parallel to the meandering Big Creek and even connect to Roswell’s trail system down to the Chattahoochee River. The new bridge and roadway will include streetscape features such as trees, landscaping, pedestrian lighting, street furniture and architectural bridge elements. Construction began in January 2016. The bridge was closed to accommodate an aggressive construction schedule, but was reopened to traffic that November to accommodate holiday shoppers.
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EVENTS:
MOVIES AT NEWTOWN PARK
What: Join friends and family to watch “The LEGO Batman Movie” on an outdoor screen.. Pre-show activities include an inflatable moonwalk, face painting, children’s activities, giveaways and entertainment. When: Saturday, July 8, 7 p.m. Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov
HANDS-ON COOKING WORKSHOP
What: Learn new cooking skills and recipes during Chef Lynn Ware’s workshop, The Mediterranean Diet. When: Tuesday, July 11, 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $10 per person More info: johnscreekga.gov
COOKING CLASS AT BARRINGTON HALL
What: Join Chef Judith McLoughlin for a Southern Summer Entertainingthemed cooking class. Reservations required. When: Tuesday, July 11, 6:30 p.m.9:30 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $50 per person More info: roswellgov.com or 770-6403855
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:
SLIP AND SLIDE EXTRAVAGANZA Join the annual Slip and Slide Extravaganza for a day of slides, food and music. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Several food vendors will be on site. The extravaganza will be held Sunday, July 9 from 1 p.m.4 p.m. at Leita Thompson Park, 1200 Woodstock Road, Roswell. For more information, visit roswellgov.com. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/Calendar.
SUPPER CLUB SOCIAL
What: Join the supper club for food and friendship. When: Thursday, July 13, 5:30 p.m.6:30 p.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov
FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY 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
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
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
When: Saturdays through Aug. 26 Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov
LAMBERT FARMERS MARKET
When: Saturday, July 1, 4-7 p.m. Where: 805 Nichols Road, Suwanee More info: Lambertfarmersmarket.com
ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon., through October Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com
What: National Marionette Theatre’s retelling of this classic tale features hand-crafted marionettes, painted scenery and a classical music score. When: July 5-8, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $5 individual tickets, $30 summer pass More info and tickets: roswellpuppets.com
BRANTLEY GILBERT WITH TYLER FARR AND LUKE COMBS
What: Brantley Gilbert will perform music from his new album, “The Devil Don’t Sleep.” Joining him will be Tyler Farr and Luke Combs. When: Saturday, July 8, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Where: Verizon Amphitheater, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: $29.75-$54.75 More info: vzwamp.com
“PINOCCHIO”
What: This original, one-man show combines authentic Italian music, Commedia-style mask work and plenty of audience participation. When: July 10-14, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell Cost: $5 per person, $30 for a summer pass More info: roswellpuppets.com
SAM HUNT CONCERT
What: Country music star Sam Hunt will make a stop in Alpharetta during his “15 in a 30” tour. He is joined by musicians Maren Morris, Chris Janson and Ryan Follese. When: Thursday, July 13, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Where: Verizon Amphitheater, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: $26-$65.50 More info: vzwamp.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
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WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
What: Find out how different artists interpret a “walk on the wild side” at this gallery featuring works in several mediums, including oil, acrylics, watercolors, pastels and collages. Some art is for sale. When: Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.1 p.m., through Sept. 18 Where: The Gallery, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: rfaa.org
LIBRARY EVENTS: “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”
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GENERATION INFOCUS: WATER ROBOTICS
What: Joining Generation Infocus as they lead their water robotics studio program. Students will build their STEM skills by learning to create a remote operating vehicle that can survive in water. Registration is required and limited to the first 24 students ages eight and over. When: Friday, July 7, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Where: Community Meeting Room at the Roswell Library, 115 Norcross Street, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075
PARENT AND TEEN DRIVING CLASS
What: Roswell Police Officer Lisa Holland will teach parents and teenagers with or getting ready to obtain their learner’s permits about distracted driving, high risk behaviors and Joshua’s law. Registration requested. When: Monday, July 10, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Library Community Meeting Room, 115 Norcross Street, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075
ANCIENT JAPANESE GYOTAKU FISH PRINTING
What: Children ages 6-12 are invited to learn about the process of Japanese Gyotaku fish printing. Each participant will have a tote bag with a fish print to take home. Registration required. When: Monday, July 10, 3:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org
MARVEL-OUS MOVIES
What: Children and teens are invited to watch “The Avengers” with their friends. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. When: Monday, July 10, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library Auditorium, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-6735
McAfee Bridge: Discovering some (almost) hidden history
AEROSPACE, STAR WARS AND DRONES
What: This teens-only event explores drone science and allows participants to create small drones and airplanes with LED lights to create headlights and landing lights. When: Tuesday, July 11, 2 p.m.-3p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org
CONSERVATION FOR KIDS
What: The Atlanta Audubon Society presents “Conservation for Kids” as part of the library’s summer reading program, “Build a Better World.” The event is for children ages 5-11. When: Wednesday, July 12, 3 p.m.-4 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
CODING FOR ADULTS
What: Beginners can learn the basics of Java as well as learn programming, conditions, looping and arrays. When: Wednesday, July 12, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Where: Ocee Library Reference Department, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY A NIMAL SHELTER
What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County
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What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958
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What is it about bridges? I’ve never been quite sure, but I’m as guilty as the next guy when it comes to falling for the spell that old bridges seem to cast. The older the bridge, the better — and it seems most of them have some sort of story
to tell. The other day I stumbled across a new (to me) piece of bridge history for the very first time, even though I’d been driving by it for decades. It’s the remains of the old covered bridge that used to cross the Chattahoochee at Holcomb Bridge Road. Known as McAfee’s Bridge, the covered bridge that once stood there was built in 1834. Robert McAfee, who owned the land there, decided a bridge across the river would be a good idea. Before the bridge was built, the only way across was via a ferry operated in the 1820s by Charles Gates, an early settler in the area. This ferry was located about 200 feet downstream of the current Holcomb Bridge structure, and it’s said that traces of the original ferry road can still be seen. By 1833, it appears Gates sold the ferry to one Robert McAfee. Yes, the ferry was good. But a bridge would definitely be better — and one of the first steps McAfee took toward building a bridge was to construct the columns that would support it. Modern bridges use supports built from concrete or steel, but this one would be held up by nothing but native rock. No cement or mortar was used. Instead, the columns were constructed simply placing large flat rocks one on top of the other until the column reached the desired height. Eventually, the 220-foot-long bridge was completed, and for many years it was the only structure (except for a Western and Atlantic railroad bridge) which crossed the river in the area. That, of course, gave it a key role during the Civil War. On July 5, 1864, retreating Confederate troops burned the bridge in an attempt to stop their Union pursuers, but Union troops soon rebuilt it and used it to launch several cavalry attacks on the Confederates. Eventually, a few weeks before Atlanta fell, Sherman himself burned the bridge to keep Confederates from going after the shifting Union forces. In the years following the Civil War, money was tight and the bridge was
The modern pedestrian bridge at Garrard Landing Park was built in the style of the original McAfee Bridge. not rebuilt right away. Instead, ferry service resumed. Later, in the early 1900s, a single-lane steel truss bridge was constructed at the site — still utilizing those original stacked-stone columns. Later still, in the 1960s, the first modern two-lane concrete bridge was built nearby. And the stone columns still stood. What’s there now? As it turns out, one of the original stone columns still stands in the river near the west bank, just a little ways downriver from the current Holcomb Bridge. It’s right next to Garrard Landing, a city of Roswell park area adjacent to the Johns Creek Environment Campus (an elegant building designed in the style of a late 19th century textile mill but actually a sewage treatment facility.) The park is named for the family which previously owned the land and which was very interested in preserving it for the future. It’s definitely not named for Union General Kenner Garrard, who got a little happy with his matches and set fire to Roswell’s textile mills. Between the Garrard Landing parking area and the Johns Creek Environmental Campus is a short trail which features, among other things, a modern-day reconstruction of a very short covered bridge built in the style of the original. It’s fascinating to look at the structural details and imagine what the original bridge must have been like. But all we can do is imagine. Except for a few historic photos, that stone pillar is all that remains of the
original McAfee bridge. Can you check out this unique piece of history yourself? Kind of. You can glimpse it as you drive across Holcomb Bridge, and you can see it well from the bridge’s sidewalk. In theory, it’s also visible from Garrard Landing Park. But access to what should be a great riverside viewing point in Garrard Landing is challenging due to thick undergrowth. In fact, at this time of year, the jungle-like tangle of trees, vines and who knows what all but obscures the view from land and makes it nearly impossible to see from the faint trail which leads in its direction. How about it, Roswell? Here’s a great opportunity for a little clean-up work, or at least some trail maintenance, to provide a safe place from which to view this fascinating piece of history. Summer is a great time to enjoy some hiking, maybe even with a portable ham radio station in your day pack – and Steve Hudson’s book HIKING THE HOOCH is just the thing to help you discover some great hiking along the Chattahoochee River near Atlanta. HIKING THE HOOCH is available from local outfitters and on Amazon, and signed copies are available direct from the author at chattahoocheemedia.com.
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By STEVEN HOOKS steven@engineering303.com For most of us, land and dwelling purchases are the most expensive and complicated transactions we will undertake. They are time consuming, can be difficult, yet are somehow quite rewarding. Whether you are looking at an investment property, commercial land, a house and lot, or land for your dream home, you want to make the most informed choice possible. It is fundamental to choose a team with the knowledge and expertise to guide you to the property best suited to your needs. The value of a team of well-informed real estate professionals cannot be overstated. This team includes real estate agents, mortgage brokers, appraisers, attorneys, and land surveyors. Once you have enlisted the help of an agent and narrowed your property selection, it is advisable to contact a Professional Land Surveyor to research and survey your property. A current survey can identify a variety of possible issues and help you avoid disagreements, claims, and issues that would not be apparent without a current survey. Such issues include improvements over property lines (often fences and irrigation), missing property markers, and incorrect land descriptions. The Technical Standards for Property Surveys in Georgia (1807-.02(1)(a)) requires that “Every parcel of land whose boundaries are surveyed by a land surveyor should be made conformable with the record title boundaries of such land.” That is, Boundary Surveys correlate written descriptions with ground markings and will help you know that you are getting the
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property you are paying for in terms of area and location. During research, Land Surveyors may discover issues that could jeopardize transactions. Recently, while performing the initial research for a property, I discovered that the property under contract was not owned by the seller and was described incorrectly in the sales contract. We provided the agent with the correct description and protected the interests of the buyer, the seller, and their agents. Further, we helped the buyer select a location for a new vacation cottage which met the requirements of the locality, the client’s needs and made effective use of topography, soils characteristics and ‘lay of the land’. Enlisting the advice and service of a Land Surveyor early in your transaction will help you recognize the boundaries of your property and identify potential issues before you make a purchase. Knowing the boundaries of your land and issues that surround it will make for a more well-informed, enjoyable transaction. Your relationships with your new neighbors will likely benefit, too. As Benjamin Franklin put it, “Love thy neighbor, yet don’t pull down your hedge.” (Poor Richard’s Almanack, April 1754). For more information contact Steven Hooks with Engineering 303 at 770-442-0500, by emailing steven@engineering303.com, or by visiting engineering303.com
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Setting the record straight: Common myths about vacation rentals (NAPSI)—Vacation rental homes are becoming increasingly popular. In fact, 89 percent of travelers who have never rented a vacation home before would consider it, according to a recent study. However, popular misconceptions prevent some people from doing so. Here are a few facts that can help. Myth #1: More space = a higher price tag. Many travelers assume vacation rentals are more expensive than traditional lodging. Think again: When you break down the price per night and per room compared to traditional accommodations, vacation rentals typically offer better value—plus, you get added living areas. Rental homes can also prove more cost effective when you average in all the convenient amenities, such as kitchens to save money on meals, or washers and dryers to cut down on baggage fees because you can pack less. Myth #2: I need to have a large group. Vacation rental homes come in all shapes and sizes, from studio units and condos in resort-style communities to larger, private homes with four or more bedrooms. Solo travelers, couples and families alike can enjoy rental homes for the convenience and can find the right-sized home for their needs. Myth #3: I have to stay for at least a week. Many vacation rental homes
offer flexibility when it comes to length of stay. Travelers can often find rentals for weekend stays, especially during off-peak travel periods. Myth #4: You have to book far in advance. There is no set time frame for booking a rental home before your trip. While booking further in advance can give you a greater selection to choose from, there are often great last-minute deals in many popular vacation destinations for those who can’t plan as far ahead. Myth #5: If I need help, I’m on my own. This one depends on how you book your rental home. If you book directly with a homeowner through a listing site, you will have to work out any issues directly with the owner. However, if you book through a professional manager, such as Wyndham Vacation Rentals, there is someone available 24/7 to assist you and to serve as a liaison between you and the property owner. Wyndham even offers a “Vacation Rental Bill of Rights” that assures travelers that their expectations will be met. Learn more about vacation rentals at www.VacationDifferently.com. The travel resource offers great tips on family travel, ideas for vacation rental accommodations, and inspiration on a different way to travel.
Technology can give you the upper hand on your next home purchase (NAPSI)—Technology has revolutionized the homebuying process in some surprising ways. What Tech Can Do Today According to Google Trends, the number of searches for homes for sale has doubled in the past 10 years. Online tools streamline the research process and give buyers the power to explore home price trends, quality of schools and even neighborhood aesthetics. These searches offer virtual tours, house-to-house comparisons and direct contact with local real estate agents. The National Association of Realtors reports that while 92 percent of homebuyers still choose to work with an agent, this is no longer the first step in the process. Instead, 95 percent of buyers search the Web first, then find a qualified agent. The power of technology in the homebuying arena extends well past online listings, however. For instance, Quicken Loans, the nation’s second-largest retail mortgage lender, takes real estate technology a step further with Rocket Mortgage— the industry’s first fully online, digital mortgage. According to the lender, Rocket Mortgage gives consumers unprecedented control of the mortgage process. It empowers them to apply and get approval of their loan in minutes— whether they’re on a computer, a tablet
or a phone. From there, the system shares rates and terms each individual qualifies for based on income, credit rating and other factors. Prospective buyers can now literally walk through a home, then apply and receive a full approval right from the living room in just minutes. What Tech May Do Tomorrow This ability to make the homebuying process mobile at nearly every phase cements the effect of both real estate industry innovators and tech geniuses. Coming soon is the assimilation of virtual reality (VR) into this increasingly tech-driven process. Already a popular tool in many communities, VR gives agents the power to show homes from all over the globe. Its use extends well beyond homebuying, letting homeowners virtually preview and plan home renovations. The Motley Fool expects VR devices to be in the hands of more than 171 million people by 2018. As VR becomes more commonplace, its influence in many industries, especially real estate, is expected to grow. Whether you’re seriously considering purchasing a house or just keeping track of home values, most of these technologies are free and easily accessible. Learn More For further facts or to try some of this technology for yourself, go to www. quickenloans.com.
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The dangers of overpricing your home By Bill Rawlings Vice President/Managing Broker, North Atlanta, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty Overpricing your home; this is one of the most common issues sellers make when listing their home. Within the first few weeks of listing your home, is when potential buyers interest are at their highest. When pricing a home too high, this makes the home selling processes much longer and typically leads to an eventual price reduction over time. What your home means to you must agree with the fair market value. Of course everyone loves their home and believes that all of the features and efforts that they have put into the home should make it sell for over market value. However, the reason that you are listing your home is to sell it. Something to keep in mind is all of the home improvements that you have made on your home do not always translate into a real estate profit. Overpricing your home scares potential buyers away before they get the chance to preview your home. It is also very difficult to get a buyer back once they have already viewed the home
and think the price is too high, knocking your home out of the playing field. This also allows for your neighbors home that is listed in the correct price range to have a better and quicker chance of selling. HowRAWLINGS ever, some sellers are more motivated to sell than others. Overpricing your home also puts you in a situation to be chasing the market. By pricing your home outside the market value, you have already decreased the amount of offers that you will receive, and puts you in a range to accept an offer that is not very strong. This can lead you to settling on an offer, rather than having the option to choose a buyer with the best financing or options. This also creates a stigma for your home that might not be true. By your home sitting on the market for an unusually long time leads people to the conclusion that there might be something wrong with the home. The longer the listing does not turn over, it goes further down the list as more new listings appear on the market.
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One of the great sources of pride in his life came when the people dedicated the old Milton football field to be Clayton “Sonny” Hawkins Stadium. By HATCHER HURD It was a very personal experience for hatcher@appenmediagroup.com him. He coached those boys – later he would call the numbers of their sons Clayton “Sonny” Hawkins, 84, was making a tackle. He loved having that many things in his life – a teacher, connection with his boys. coach, soldier, role model and mentor. Speaking for a video made by the Talking to the people who knew Mr. Alpharetta Historical Society, his eyes Hawkins, he was all of these things and light up talking about those days. more. “There were always some boys who He was a husband and father too. finally got in at the end of the game and He was an insurance man and he even heard their number called. They pracsold encyclopedias. Some things he ticed just as hard and sweated just as did to provide for his family, but most much. They deserved that,” he said. of his life was devoted to caring about Alpharetta historian Connie Mashpeople and certainly enjoying being burn added a bit to that. among them. “If there was a big pile up, even a If there is such a thing as a “peokid just running up at the end would ple person,” Sonny get his name called as Hawkins was surely being in on the tackle. that. If he met you, Alpharetta is a great He wanted every one he wanted to know of his players to get all about you – where little town. You recognition,” Mashyou lived and who burn recalled. have to be careful your people were. He In October of was interested in peo- what you say about 2016, he was inple, and if he could into the first people, because you ducted help them, so much class of the Milton the better. High School Hall of don’t know who “I’m an extrovert. Fame. might be listening. I like knowing about Mr. Hawkins never people,” he said, wanted to be anyIt is still a great speaking in an interthing else other than place to live your view he did for the a teacher. He came Alpharetta Historical to the decision in Society. “I got to know whole life. I believe the eighth grade and just about everyone never strayed from God sent me here. in town – until they that goal. He always looked started moving in by Born in Canton, the thousands. But after graduating after me. Thank most of them, I knew Canton High School God for Alpharetta, their parents and he attended Gortheir grandparents.” don Military Junior Georgia.” After his family, College then North first and foremost for Georgia College. He Mr. Hawkins were his CLAYTON “SONNY” HAWKINS’ got his commission as Voice of Milton Eagles students and playa second lieutenant ers. He taught high and was soon shipped school science and out to fight in Korea. coached boys and Of the 24 months girls. He liked driving boys home after he spent in the Army, 14 of those football practice because he wanted months were in combat. Short of offito see where they lived and meet their cers in the field, he was promoted to families. first lieutenant and made a company And just about everybody knew commander. For his service he was Sonny Hawkins. For a quarter century awarded the Bronze Star. he was the voice of the Milton Eagles He returned to his hometown of starting in 1980. Friday nights in the Canton to begin teaching, and in 1959 fall, just about everybody was at Milton he moved to Alpharetta, a town he grew Stadium, and in the press box Mr. to love and claim as his own. Hawkins called the game. He taught classes, coached junior
Clayton “Sonny” Hawkins varsity football and girls’ basketball. It was with some regret he left Milton in 1967, but the opportunity to become head of the Science Department at Roswell High School was too great to pass up. He taught physics and physical science there for 10 years. During his teaching career, he climbed the educational ladder earning his Masters of Physical Education at the University of Georgia as well as a Masters and Six-Year Degree in Science and finally a Masters and Six-Year Degree in counseling. This last degree allowed Hawkins to come back home to Milton High School in 1977 where he served as a counselor until he retired. He also found time to coach some basketball. “He was a role model for our teenage years,” recalled Babbie Green Wolf. “He always had a smile for us and laughed at our outrageous antics during high school. Coach Hawkins taught us much more than science and basketball, and we will always remember him with love.” Katherine Worley Coleman echoed those thoughts. “He cared deeply for his players and students and guided us to be the very best always. He was a role model for all of us in every aspect of life. Coach Hawkins will be remembered as one of the best,” Coleman said. A community leader, Hawkins was a deacon for many years at the First Baptist Church of Alpharetta where he served on various committees and taught Sunday school classes. He also published a book on the lives of the pastors of the church from 1905 to present. For his service he was made deacon emeritus. Perhaps the best epitaph came from Mr. Hawkins’ own lips from the video he made for the Historical Society. “Alpharetta is a great little town. You have to be careful what you say about people, because you don’t know who might be listening. It is still a great place to live your whole life. I believe God sent me here. He always looked after me. Thank God for Alpharetta, Georgia.”
Cambridge High football players and coaches joined the North Metro Miracle League during its summer camp.
Cambridge football dedicates time with Miracle League MILTON, Ga. — Players and coaches from Cambridge football joined the North Metro Miracle League’s (NMML) teen summer camp June 14 for a day of community service and socializing. Cambridge coaches emphasize the role that com-
munity service plays in the growth of the players and encouraged engagement with the community and seeing the impact they can have on others. While at Cambridge, coaches help players to become the best version of themselves.
60 players from Cambridge joined the NMML campers for exercise, socialization and kickball. Players taught campers how to kick, throw and catch. Campers were also able to try on football helmets and jerseys and tackled blocking pads.
BT baseball standout scores perfect ACT Jake Lundkovsky to attend Georgia Tech By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Whether he is on or off the baseball field, Jake Lundkovsky has a bright future. The 2017 Blessed Trinity graduate scored a perfect score of 36 on his ACT and will attend Georgia Tech this fall where he plans to major in engineering or actuary science. From the outset of his high school career, Lundkovsky said he wanted to attend a high-quality university, and his perfect ACT score is exemplary of the effort he put forth to achieve that goal. “I just think it’s nice to see that hard work paying off,” he said. “I put a lot of time into academics and I think that score is a nice representation of the effort that went into it.” Lundkovsky’s ambition came to fruition when he was accepted into Georgia Tech. “I have always had my heart set on Georgia Tech,” he said. “It’s a great city and a great school. My dad went there and I grew up going to Tech football
Lundkovsky was also a standout for Blessed Trinity in baseball at third base. games. They also offered what I want to study.” In addition to his academic aptitude, Lundkovsky was also sought by baseball programs for his performances on the field. Pepperdine, Davidson, Young Harris and Duke all actively recruited him. A third baseman, Lundkovsky hit .364 with 39 RBIs and nine extra base hits this season. He had a .917 fielding percentage with nine double plays.
Lundkovsky was an important cog in the Blessed Trinity machine that won two state championships and made four state championship appearances during his four years with the Titans. “I was blessed to be at such a good school that was so successful,” Lundkovsky said. “Not many people get to one state championship. To go all four years was really special.” His decision to go to Georgia Tech
Blessed Trinity graduate Jake Lundkovsky scored a perfect 36 on his ACT. could spell the end of his baseball career. Lundkovsky has not yet decided whether or not he will attempt to join the Yellow Jackets as a walk on. “I’m definitely going to focus on my education,” he said. “I haven’t made up my mind yet [on playing baseball].” Whether or not Lundkovsky continues his baseball career, he has shown a skill set in the classroom and his dedication should serve him well in either capacity.
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Coach Clack settles in at Milton
North Fulton/Forsyth coaches of the year
New head football coach pleased with transition to the Eagles
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MILTON, Ga. — The ‘Clack Era’ at Milton won’t officially begin until Aug. 18 when the Eagles host rival Alpharetta to kick off the 2017 season, but Clack and his football team have already been busy. Clack, who was hired in March to replace former head coach Howie DeCristofaro who resigned, has hit the ground running at the helm of the Eagles, and he said he has been pleased with the transition. “The players have responded well, and I’m extremely motivated by seeing their resilience and eagerness to put their best foot forward for a great 2017,” Clack said. The community and parents have also made the transition successful, he said. “I could not be more thrilled about the community. It’s a passionate base that really wants to rally behind this team. As a coach you can’t ask for more. That’s the essence of high school football,” Clack said. And Clack isn’t the only coach to be making a transition to Milton. The Eagles have also brought in four new coaches, including defensive coordinator Alan Gordon, offensive coordinator Ben Reaves, offensive line coach Steven Stromie and Philip Duplantis as strength and conditioning coach. Clack and the new coaches, two of whom came with Clack from West Forsyth, have begun to acclimate Milton players to Clack’s schemes, as well as getting accustomed to playing both sides of the ball. “I employ a two-position philosophy to try and cross-train some guys at multiple spots to get a better evaluation,” he said. Clack is also emphasizing urgency, rallying to the ball and ensuring his players hit the field as a true team. “We’re trying to get our guys to realize football is the ultimate team game,” Clack said. “We have a great collection of talented individuals, but if they don’t play together, we’ll be just that — a bunch of talented individuals and not a talented team.” And Milton certainly has talent, Clack said. “We’re seeing three strong classes back to back,” he said. “To have three right behind one another you know you are going to have a nice pool of talent.”
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New Milton head coach Adam Clack has hit the ground running with the Eagles. Clack led the Eagles to a victory over Brookwood in Milton’s spring game.
Now that Clack has gotten beyond the “awkward, getting to know you” phase of the transition, he said the team is excited looking ahead to the 2017 season. Just don’t call it a rebuild. “We’re not rebuilding, we are refocusing,” he said. “The program that our other coaches and I want to establish is setting those expectations so we are all on the same page. They know how to play football, it’s about getting them to play as a team with one vision.” And with full practices just a month away, Clack said he and his team are ready to put on the pads and prepare for “some really quality competition,” which not only includes a challenging Region 5-AAAAAAA schedule against five Forsyth County teams, but also a tough non-region schedule against local rivals. “I hear about the crowds that are going to be there for Alpharetta, Roswell and Cambridge games,” Clack said. “While those games are only non-region games, I think you can’t overlook the community pride and history in [those games].” Milton begins its season Aug. 18 against Alpharetta, the first of a five-game non-region schedule which includes North Gwinnett, Cambridge, Etowah and Roswell. The Eagles then begin region games on the road against Clack’s former team, West Forsyth, Oct. 6.
NORTH FULTON/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Appen Media continues its Best of the Year awards for sports, including the best athletes, coaches, games and teams from North Fulton and Forsyth County in the 2016-17 high school athletic year. This week features the top coaches in no particular order. Matt Kemper (Johns Creek football): In just two seasons Matt Kemper turned Johns Creek around from a team that had won a single game over two seasons before his arrival into a title winner. KEMPER Kemper led Johns Creek to its first region championship this season and its first trip to the postseason since 2012. The Gladiators compiled an 8-3 record under Kemper in 2016. Following his second season, Kemper resigned to take over as head coach at Roswell for the 2017 season. Pam Masinko (Cambridge girls lacrosse): Cambridge made its first lacrosse state championship appearance under the direction of fifth-year head coach Pam Masinko. Masinko led an extremely young team, MASINKO with just one senior on the roster, to a Class 6A-7A state runner up finish. Since taking over as the Lady Bears’ first coach, Masinko has accumulated a
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was arrested June 24 on Birmingham Road, Milton, for possession of marijuana, failure to maintain lane and driving on a suspended license.
69-15 overall record. Chris Yarbrough (Northview girls basketball): Yarbrough continued an upswing for the Lady Titans that began last year, transforming Northview from a .500 team into a state title contender in Class YARBROUGH AAAAAA this season. The Lady Titans finished 28-4 this season and made an appearance in the final four of the state championship. Les Meenan (Chattahoochee boys soccer): A fiery presence on the sideline, Meenan led Chattahoochee to its second boys soccer state championship this season in Class AAAAAA. Under Meenan MEENAN the past two seasons, Hooch has compiled a 37-3-1 record. Scott Bracco (Lambert boys basketball): One thing seems to be certain under Bracco – Lambert will be a fundamentally sound team on the court. Though Bracco’s Longhorns fell short of BRACCO a third straight region title and were ousted in the second round of the playoffs, Bracco’s leadership led to one of the toughest teams to play in Class AAAAAAA. John Ford (Roswell football): Ford led Roswell to its second straight state championships appearance in the highest classification this year and a ►► George Devin Peterson, 21, of
Briarstones Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested June 24 on Morris Road, Milton, for possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related objects and speeding. ►► Jaylae Aliene Pruitt, 26, of Bryant Street, Cleveland, was arrested Jun 25 on Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, for possession of marijuana. ►► Dion Gary Knowles, 21, of Jefferson Way, Alpharetta, was arrested June 27 on Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, for possession of marijuana.
second consecutive 14-1 season. Following the 2016 season, Ford announced he was leaving Roswell to take over as head coach at Buford. Al Morell (Fellowship Christian football): Morell led an unlikely run for the Class-A Private state championship this year with Fellowship Christian, which seemingly came out of nowhere to finish as state runner up. The Paladins captured the Region 6-A championship and went 13-0 before falling to ELCA in overtime at the state championship game. Mary Byrne (Johns Creek girls soccer): Byrne didn’t waste any time in transforming Johns Creek into a state title contender.
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The first-year head coach led the Lady Gladiators to their first appearance in the state championship game and a 174-2 overall record. Johns Creek also won the Region 7-AAAAAA championship. Paul Stevens (Blessed Trinity volleyball): Stevens led Blessed Trinity to another state title this year, its sixth under Stevens, even after BT moved up in classification. Stevens’ 585 wins STEVENS as head coach is seventh all-time in the state. Anna McDaniel (Cambridge softball): After finishing as state runner-up in 2014, Cambridge got over the hump and captured the program’s first state title this season. Under McDanMCDANIEL iel, the Lady Bears went 34-1 and captured the Region 7-AAAAAA title.
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The national medalists (left to right): Zach Corcoran, Ayush Kumar, Kruthika Kumar, Cole Mantus, Connor Christiansen, Jack Mulroy, Carter Washburn
Cambridge students score excel at SkillsUSA nationals
Local team wins softball tournament ball team that plays out of North Park, home of the Alpharetta Youth Softball Association. For more information on joining a team go to alpharettasoftball.com or 06fire.alpharettasoftball.com.
MILTON, Ga. — Cambridge’s SkillUSA team racked up 17 top-ten places and seven students were named national medalists at the National SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference June 19-23 in Lexington, Kentucky. Cambridge students competed with over 10,000 students from all 50 states. Connor Christiansen, Zach Corcoran, Ayush Kumar, Cole Mantas, Jack Mulroy and Carter Washburn all
secured national medals for Chapter Business Procedure. Kruthika Kuma earned a bronze medal in Principles of Engineering Technology. 10 other Cambridge students placed in the national event. Christiansen was recently selected as President of Georgia SkillsUSA. He is the first SkillsUSA state president in Fulton County Schools history.
Milton athletes receive honors from Atlanta Track Club MILTON, Ga.— Milton track and field athletes Sam Bowers and Marie Repasy were recognized at the Atlanta Track Club’s All-Metro Awards Banquet. Bowers and Repasy were selected for their performances at the state meet, season bests and head-to-head competition. Bowers was named to the All-Metro team for the third straight year. He captured state championships for cross country in Class AAAAAAA and was the 3200-meter state champion in track and field. His 3200-meter time broke a Milton school record set in 1999. Bowers is the second Milton track and field athlete to earn All-Metro status since 2000. Repasy placed 6th at the state cross country meet and 10th in the 3200-meter run at the track and field state championships and was awarded the Patty Foell Scholarship Award. The $2,500 scholarship is awarded to the local track and field seniors who excelled on and off the field of play during their high school career. Repasy became the second Milton athlete to earn the scholarship after Amy Ruiz in 2015.
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Fellowship Christian makes off-season coaching changes Four new coaches to head girls athletic programs
The Alpharetta Fire softball team won the USSSA tournament in Dublin, Ga.
MILTON, Ga. — The Alpharetta Fire softball team won the 2017 USSSA Georgia State B Championship held in Dublin, June 3-4. The team went undefeated for the tournament. The Alpharetta Fire is a travel soft-
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ROSWELL, Ga. — Fellowship Christian’s varsity girls lacrosse, softball and basketball teams will be under new leadership in the 2017-18 seasons. Troy Schulz has been named head girls basketball coach, Natalie Corley will lead the varsity softball team and Allison Senft and Tracy Morgan will take over head coaching duties for the girls varsity lacrosse program. Schulz has head coaching experience with Fellowship’s middle school program and Cherokee Christian School’s varsity team. He has spent the last two seasons as an assistant for Fellowship’s varsity team. “The opportunity to coach at the varsity level is a dream come true,” Schulz said. “Every coach desires an opportunity like this and I am excited for it to be at Fellowship. I look forward to helping our athletes succeed, not only in basketball, but in the classroom and as leaders in our community.” Schulz coached for 18 years in Wisconsin before moving to Georgia and also serves as a coach in AAU. Senft and Morgan were announced as co-head coaches of the girls varsity lacrosse team last week.
DEATH NOTICES Joseph Belliotti, Sr., of Alpharetta, passed away June 22, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors. Elizabeth Dempsey, 87, of Cumming, passed away June 22, 2017. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Bonnie Loner, of Alpharetta, passed away June 26, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Senior Marie Repasy and junior Sam Bowers of Milton High School were honored by the Atlanta Track Club on June 7.
ditioning. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to coach a team of young ladies who have been prepared so well, both mentally and physically, for high-level lacrosse,” Morgan said. “It’s an honor to have been brought into the mix of great coaches under faithful leadership at Fellowship Christian School, and I’m excited to be a part of creating strong leaders and Allison Senft was Tracy Morgan will Troy Schutlz, a forNatalie Corley has named FCS’ girls share head coaching mer assistant with been promoted from athletic performers for the varsity head coach duties with Senft Fellowship Chrisan assistant to take Paladins.” Natalie Corley has last week. Senft is a for the girls varsity tian’s girls varsity over as head coach been promoted from an former assistant at lacrosse team. basketball team, of Fellowship’s varassistant to head coach Lassiter. has been promoted sity softball team. for Fellowship varsity to head coach. softball. A former pitcher, “I am very excited to be a part of the Division I team. Corley worked with FCS pitchers as an Fellowship community and ready to Joining Senft is Morgan, a former assistant. lead the girls lacrosse team,” Senft said. collegiate strength and conditioning A Kell graduate, Corley was a mem“My mission is to motivate our players coach who will serve as a community ber of four state playoff teams with the through positive energy and determicoach, a coach not working for the Longhorns and was a three-year starter nation to become bigger and better school but still serving in a coaching at Berry College as pitcher. people.” capacity. In addition to its new head coaches, Senft comes to Fellowship after Morgan has an extensive backFellowship also hired Leo Hilton as serving as an assistant varsity coach ground in sports performance training director of boys lacrosse. Hilton comes and head JV coach at Lassiter. A Laswith a focus on lacrosse athletes. to FCS from Cambridge where he was siter graduate, Senft became the first She will also work with athletes head coach of the school’s JV, freshLady Trojan to earn a lacrosse scholarfrom other sports on strength and conman and eighth grade select team. ship. After playing two seasons at LenoirRhyne University, Senft transferred to CITY OF MILTON Kennesaw State University where she served as captain on the university’s
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Frances Mary Palmieri, 91, of Alpharetta, passed away June 27, 2017. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Barbara Murray Philips, 90, of Cumming, passed away June 22, 2017. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR ATTACHED WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY AND REQUESTED WAIVERS
Petition No.: Location: Applicant: Request:
T17-01 1 and 3 Verizon Place Verizon Wireless c/o Troutman Sanders LLP Proposed rooftop antenna and a request for 1) Waiver from Section 54-6(b) to allow roof top antennas to be located less than 3,500 feet from an existing telecommunications facility; and 2) Waiver from Section 54-6(h) to allow the rooftop antennas and associated structures to project 13 feet rather than the maximum ten feet above the roofline.
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Mayor and City Council Meeting Monday, July 24, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
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Willene Stamey Terrazas, 80, of Cumming, passed away June 24, 2017. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. John C. Voerg, 59, of Cumming, passed away June 17, 2017. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.
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CASH PAID- up to $25/ Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAYPAYMENT. 1-800-371-1136
KILL BED BUGS! Harris Bed Bug Killers/KIT. Available: Hardware Stores, The Home Depot, homedepot.com
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MAIN CLASSIFIEDS continued from page 38 Garden/Lawn LAWN TRACTOR, Craftsman 42”. 19.5 HP variation speed. Slightly used. $849.50. 770-410-9331
Medical Equipment
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MOBILITY SCOOTER, great condition! New batteries. $1200. Pictures available. 770-495-3714.
AIR COMPRESSOR: Coleman Powermate, 5HP, electric, with all attachments, like new! $249. 770-881-7325
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DUNE RACER (kids) $150. 404-889-3233
S E C T I O N A L SOFA SET $125. 678-525-6655
LITTLE TYKES COUPE and Fire Engine, both for kids $70. 404-889-3233
CABINET OVEN 678-525-6655
JOHN DEERE GROUNDLOADER 404-889-3233
$350.
F R I G I D A I R E FREEZER $125. 404-889-3233 S A M S U DISHWASHER 678-525-6655.
N G $150.
STROLLERS 404-889-3233 POLARIS 4-Wheeler 404-889-3233
KIDS’ $150. $40. Kids’ $150.
YA M A H A 4-WHEELER 404-889-3233
kids’ $150.
Musical Instruments PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678-445-3654
Musical Instruments PIANO: Henry F. Miller Upright, matching bench $500/firm. 770-552-4034
Recreation SKIS, BOOTS, POLES, womens’ and mens’ 7/1/2 and 9-1/2. $400. 404-889-3233
Wanted to Buy LOOKING TO BUY OLD DOLLS including vintage & antique bisque, composition, vinyl, plastic, wooden, doll parts, clothing, accessories, and more! Please, no new porcelain dolls. All will be considered. Call 214-883-8216 (local number)
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Stephanie Butler Realtor® 678.296.1774
NEW PRICE
Crabapple Chase: 12435 Brookhill Crossing Lane 5 bd • 4 full ba • 1 half ba • finished terrace level • renovated kitchen • mater up • swim/tennis community • new roof/hvac FMLS #5820257 • $395,500
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White Columns: 15390 White Columns Drive 5 bd • 4 ba • 1 half ba • Master on main • finished basement • large secondary bedrooms • screen porch • custom designed pool. FMLS #5810405 • $769,000
UNDER CONTRACT
Milton: 615 Dorris Road 6 bd • 7 full ba • master on main • finished terrace level 1.86 acres FMLS #5860096 • $899,900
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Brookshade: 841 N Brookshade Pkwy 6 bd • 4 full ba • 1 half ba • master on main • renovated kitchen • new hardwoods • finished basement • open floor plan • Swim/tennis neighborhood FMLS #5809588 • $739,900
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Prov @ Atlanta National: 750 Lake Mist Cove 5 bd • 5 ba 3 half ba• master on main • full finished basement w/ wine cellar, steam shower, sauna • open floor plan • tons of windows • cul-de-sac lot • swim/tennis neighborhood FMLS #5833860• $949,000
Realtor® 770.715.0325
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Six Hills: 880 Owens Lake Road 5 bd • 5 full ba • 1 half ba • master on main • renovated kitchen • finished basement • pool/spa and screened in porch w/ fireplace FMLS #5855450 • $1,275,000
Parc at Broadwell: 9000 Emerson Place 5 bd • 4 full ba • 1 half ba • master + guest suite on main finished terrace level • covered veranda FMLS #5865846 • $725,000
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The Manor: 2930 Manor Bridge Drive 5 bd • 5 ba • 2 half ba • master on main • elevator 4+ car garage • perfect pool lot FMLS #5858786 • $1,450,000
Laura Falk
Gianna Whisler-Amneteg Realtor® 470.865.9887
Six Hills: 13240 Owens Way 6 bd • 6 full ba • 1 half ba • master on main • pool/spa • private lot • finished terrace level FMLS #5858768 • $1,315,000
Kelly Finley
Realtor® 678.468.4990
NEW LISTING
Crabapple Chase: 230 Crabapple Chase Ct 4 bd • 2 full ba • 1 half ba • master upstairs • recently updated • partially finished basement FMLS #5870375 • $420,000
UNDER CONTRACT
Tullamore: 15470 Thorntree Run 6 bd • 5 full ba • 1 half ba • master on main • guest house • pool/spa • 4+ acres FMLS #5811050 • $1,099,000
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Tuxford: 520 Jacaranda Court 4 bd • 4 full ba • 1 half ba • master upstairs • finished terrace level • keeping room FMLS #5870613 • $509,000
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