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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A woman turned herself in July 13 for her involvement in a May 24 car crash that resulted in serious injury to one man. The woman, 21-year-old Ashley Claxton of Douglasville, was driving on Ga. 400 southbound around 1 a.m., when her Toyota Avalon collided with a parked Ford F-150. She said that she was confused by the flashing lights in the construction area when she jerked the car into the pickup truck. The collision pinned one man between the truck and

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21 lbs. of weed seized near school JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man was charged July 12 for possession of 21 pounds of marijuana with intent to sell within 1,000 feet of Northview High School. The Johns Creek Criminal Investigation Unit and Alpharetta Special Investigations Unit searched the house of 33-year-old Travis Howard a warrant. Inside the house, police said they could smell an “overwhelming odor of fresh marijuana.” Throughout the house, officers found 1.66 pounds of fresh marijuana and 19.42 pounds of edible marijuana. Howard was also charged with possession of marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school. Because of his poor health, Howard was released with a copy of the charges and an upcoming court date.

Wanted man found in car with 7 children ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested a man with a gun July 11 on multiple active warrants from New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Police were patrolling by North Point Parkway when an officer pulled over a

guardrail. He was transported to North Fulton Regional Hospital with multiple injuries, including broken ribs, a compound fracture, head trauma, damaged vertebrae and partial hearing loss. After the people involved recovered and police reconstructed the crash, police obtained multiple warrants July 6 for Claxton’s arrest for serious injury by vehicle, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane, no proof of insurance and expired tag.

Chevrolet Traverse with a broken taillight and expired registration. The passenger, 24-year-old Jose James, was sitting on a gun. He had warrants out for probation violation for assault in New Jersey and false report in Pennsylvania. There were seven children in the car. The female driver was not licensed. She was released at the scene with her children and was given a copy of the charges because she said there were no relatives nearby to care for the children.

Cash, items missing after new friends visit MILTON, Ga. — On July 17, a teenager reported $2,000 worth of items and $1,500 cash stolen after inviting two new friends over to her house. The 19-year-old had let two acquaintances into her house a few times in July. But when she woke up July 16, after their visit that night, the victim realized personal items and cash were missing. All of the items were taken from the bedrooms of her family members, but nothing was missing from the teenager’s room. The missing valuables included a PlayStation 4, jewelry, sneakers and video games.

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Would work on formation of public art By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – Public art can not only beautify a city, but it can further its brand. With that in mind, the Milton City Council discussed ways to form the city’s own arts council. At the July 25 meeting, the council received a report about what surrounding cities are doing to support public art. Milton’s Economic Development Manager Sarah LaDart said there are three options to approach the art initiative. First the city could not have any participation in the art. Second, the city could become

involved in all aspects of art. In such cases, LaDart said, “each council member gets to nominate someone. It’s run through the city, by the city.” The third option would be to partner with a local nonprofit group interested in art. These are all options surrounding cities have used, she said. Buford, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Dawsonville and Dahlonega all fall into the “little or no involvement” category, she said. Those cities participation range from having an arts council but no public art to in the process of a master plan for art. Other cities, including Roswell, Duluth and Suwanee have a more handson approach to public art. Roswell has the Roswell Arts Commission, Duluth created the Duluth Public Art Commission by ordinance, and Suwanee created the Suwanee Public Arts Commission by ordinance with a limited

one-year life. The third option, teaming with a local non-profit, was adopted by Alpharetta and Decatur. Alpharetta works with Arts Alpharetta and Decatur has annually budgeted $10,000 to a “public art fund” which is essentially a contribution to the Decatur Arts Alliance. LaDart said while there is currently no arts group in Milton, she had a public meeting where various artists from the area came out and gave their thoughts. “Their ideas were very interesting on what public art is,” she said. “Everything from having public benches made into ‘art’ to taking open stores and making them into temporary art displays.” Because public art is trendy, LaDart said there are lots of grants the city could receive to help out with the project.

Trucker pleads guilty in fatal crash Sentenced to 5 years in deaths of 5 coeds By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com PEMBROKE, Ga. - The driver of the tractor-trailer that killed five Georgia Southern University coeds including a Johns Creek woman has pleaded guilty to five counts of vehicular homicide and four other counts as well. John Wayne Johnson, 36, was sentenced to five years in prison and an additional five years’ probation. In addition he had to admit his guilt to the families. That works out to serving one year for each death. Johnson was traveling on I-16 before dawn April 22, 2015, when he rolled through two cars carrying seven GSU students, killing five of them. The cars ahead of Johnson had slowed because of an accident ahead. One of the dead was Milton High School graduate McKay Pittman. The police investigation showed Johnson never slowed down, leading to speculation Johnson was texting or sim-

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ply fell asleep at the wheel. Total Transportation was also charged on multiple counts in the case, mostly stemming from having hired Johnson who had a bad record before the fatal accident. Total Transportation, which has already settled for a total $78 million in damages to six of the seven families involved, had its charges dropped in exchange for an additional $200,000 to establish an education fund for nursing students. Render C. Freeman, an attorney with Anderson Tate & Carr, had expressed doubts of getting a conviction against the corporation, so he likened the settlement to “found money.” “It was a good verdict for the defendant. He should never have been hired as a driver based on his record, but the trucking company chose to ignore that. Now under the terms of his plea, he will never be allowed to work as a truck driver again,” Freeman said. Johnson had lost his previous job as a truck driver when he crashed his truck and admitted to falling asleep at the wheel. He had claimed he did not fall asleep in the fatal crash but he could not explain why he did not stop.

CORRECTION: 37 Main hours unchanged JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A July 12 Johns Creek Herald article about a curfew for the 37 Main rock club was in error. The club maintains the same hours of operation as it always has. A curfew has been set only on the playing of live music. A Johns Creek magistrate court judge found the club in violation of the noise/nuisance ordinance and ordered a curfew for when live music could be played, not for its hours of operation. The club is allowed to remain open and serve drinks, but it may play only recorded music after 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and after 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. While the city manager has suspended 37 Main’s pouring license, it may continue to serve alcohol during the appeal process. The club had 30 days from the time of suspension to even file the appeal. Once the appeal is filed, the club may continue to pour until a decision on the appeal is made. So the only real change customers will see for the coming weeks is the curfew on live music until appeals have been heard.

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Hausmann, Williams voice support of RNC in Cleveland Pledge support to GOP nominee Trump By MILES GARRETT news@appenmediagroup.com CLEVELAND, Oh. — Donald J. Trump has officially secured the nomination to be the Republican nominee for President of the United States. The Republican National Convention concluded July 21 after a threeday event in Cleveland. Speakers and delegates from across the country came to support Trump, while also enjoying sites and events around the city. Michael Williams of Forsyth County and Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann were among the 76 delegates from Georgia who attended the convention. Williams, a state senator and the first elected official in Georgia to endorse Trump, voiced his admiration for the city of Cleveland and how it handled the thousands of supporters and protestors throughout the events held during the convention. “I have to brag on the city of Cleveland,” he said. “They prepared, all around it was a great experience.”

Michael Williams was one of 76 Georgia delegates to attend the RNC. Williams was the first elected official in Georgia to endorse Donald Trump. Photo from Georgia State Senate site. Williams added that every morning the delegates would have a breakfast with speakers at the convention followed by visiting different places around the city throughout the day, “It was electrifying,” he said. An aspect of the convention Williams found appealing was the diversity

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that he saw among the speakers. The GOP has been notably criticized of late for appealing strictly to an older, white male population. “What I noticed was there were women, African-Americans and Latinos who gave great speeches,” he said. “It was very diverse.” Liz Hausmann, who represents North Fulton on the County Commission, spoke highly of Cleveland’s

handling of the convention as well, pointing toward many situations where the police and people working with the city helped delegates find where the needed to go. Hausmann was even able to snap a picture with Ivanka Trump at one point. “We met so many great people from around the country,” she said. “The Georgia delegation was one of the three on the field when Mr. Trump landed in Cleveland. All of our delegates signed the official nominating form for him which was wonderful to see.” The convention didn’t come without controversy though. Williams and Hausmann were both critical of Senator Ted Cruz’s remarks Wednesday night and were upset to see him not pledge his support to Trump. A lot of us were disappointed,” Williams said. “We were hoping he’d support him. Donald Trump did a fabulous job, if Cruz wants to sit on the sideline and watch this happen, we’ll let him.” Hausmann said Cruz made a big mistake in using the convention platform to make his comments heard. Many believe that Cruz’s statement

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If the Appalachian Trail were a Song Publisher Ray Appen began walking the Appalachian Trail back in March. He is writing from the trail and we will publish his columns as they come in. He has traveled quite a few miles now; stay tuned for the rest of the story. It’s “White Rabbit” by Jefferson Airplane and Grace Slick. It’s “Diamonds and Rust” by Joan Baez. It’s John Fogerty crying out “Who’ll Stop the Rain”. RAY APPEN Or It’s a BeauPublisher, AT Hiker ray@appenmediagroup.com tiful Day’s “White Bird”. Yes it’s also Skynyrd’s “Free Bird” and The Boss’s “Born in the USA”. Mystical, beautiful, independent, defiant, optimistic, strong, proud and always just beyond reach. Sometimes it is Sly’s “Stand,” And other times it is Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young “Teach Your Children.” And yet then come the times the Trail and the hike just fall apart in front of your eyes like Jimi’s Woodstock version of The Star Spangled Banner. Or “Ohio” — another by CSN&Y. But it almost always comes hurriedly back to catch your fall. Every day, every hiker sees a different trail. Every day the Trail dresses in new clothes – multiple times a day. Some days it is your first girlfriend or boyfriend. But then it turns and becomes your first broken heart — that prom you weren’t invited to — or that “no” that took you days if not weeks to find the courage to even ask. It is the party you didn’t want to miss. And the one, in hindsight, you are glad you couldn’t attend. It is the saving grace of finally seeing her or him after all those years and speaking. It becomes loved ones gone forever that speak to you through the morning mist. Or it is the insular rays of soft

sunrise light that penetrates the canopy and appears almost alive in front of you. It becomes an apology or an affirmation that they are still by your side and never left. And these touches return repeatedly even with your doubt. If the trail were a parade or a march it would first always be the July 4th in any small town across America — the kind that never changes and which one never tires of attending despite the heat, sweat rolling down your brow, or the mom with the pack of little ones that always decides to march right up and sit right in front of you. But it would also be the long march of a soldier far from home — in despair as the miles pass and he feels no closer to a destination and so alone. It is desolation. And it is a celebration. It’s both at once. The Trail is mute like unused water colors next to an empty canvas or the wind along a high ridge. It’s the arthritic, twisted branches of a stunted hundred-year-old pine growing on the side of a stone ledge high above the trail that snakes silently through the forest. It is as mute as the aging — no dead — rotting trees still held upright in place by a web of decaying roots formed over years through heavy snows, droughts, and fires – until the day when there is a sudden groan and loud cracking as the tree cries out one last time. Then it falls with a thundering crash into the forest floor — unseen, unheard, unless, perchance, a hiker. Unless there, the hiker is witness to the final cathartic act. Yes, but for the hiker the tree’s last moment is lost forever. The Trail is both the road and also the wheeled carriage pulled by two old nags taking her to market. At times, the carriage rolls at what seems a pace just past a walking gait, and other times it is so fast that her knuckles turn white with fear as she clings to the leather with her sweaty palms, holding on for dear life as the old nags suddenly transform into pure

Some days [the Appalachian Trail] is your first girlfriend or boyfriend. But then it turns and becomes your first broken heart — that prom you weren’t invited to — or that “no” that took you days if not weeks to find the courage to even ask.

The General Store in Sheffield, Mass. – Trail town. panic and chaos. It is the path to a place, and it is that place as well. And few can sense the difference at once because it is also the distillation of time passing — a frozen moment in place yet also a river of moments in constant torrent of motion. “Breathe, breathe” the Trail whispers. “Look, see. See what you see.” I happen upon a woman while stopping at a small town off the Trail. “If you can walk all those miles you will never be old,” she says to me in her heavily accented voice. I sigh silently. “My 89 year old mother — see her in the back seat” she tells me. “I quit my waitress job in the mountains where I

took care of hikers to move here and take care of her. You know she now has Alzheimer’s, and her mind is everywhere. It’s very hard.” I look into her eyes and see only compassion and resolve. If only everyone had such strength. “I wish you luck on your walk,” she tells me as she readies to leave. I tell her she is a good daughter to be taking care of her mother. She drives off and I remain seated on the bench in front of the post office in this small New England Trail town of Sheffield, Mass., watching people come and go. Not all of the Trail is in the woods. Breathe.

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State financial ratings are low for Fulton Schools Local officials cite data collection as factors By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - Officials with the Fulton County School System are challenging the state’s assessment of the financial efficiency of the school system, noting it fails to reflect current data in its findings. On July 14, the Georgia Department of Education released its first-ever Financial Efficiency Star Rating for school districts, giving Fulton Schools only two stars on its five-point rating scale. That rating places the system

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The FESR, according to GDOE officials, provides an analysis of how federal and state funds are spent by local school systems and the impact they have on student achievement and school improvement. An FESR is mandated by state law, but there are no punitive measures attached. “A five-star district can be described as having strong academic outcomes and lower levels of expenditures, proportionate to the district’s size, in comparison with other districts,” explained Matt Cardoza, spokesman for the GDOE. But the data used in developing the state’s ratings fails to include recent data, say Fulton Schools officials, including the fact the system is rated Triple A by Moody’s Investment Service – the highest credit rating available for a government entity. “It [also] does not consider any of Fulton’s most recent academic gains, such as dramatically increased graduation rates and its high SAT achievement,” noted Susan Hale, spokesperson for Fulton Schools. Fulton Schools saw a 6.6 percent increase in graduation rates last year, and eight of Fulton’s high schools placed among the top 25 schools statewide in terms of SAT scores. As with much of the recent re-

porting information coming out of the GDOE, ratings are based on data from previous years. The newly-released FESR uses data compiled from the 2012-13 through 2014-2015 school years in assigning ratings. Officials with the GDOE recognize the lag in data, and have allowed systems to provide background for the reasons why the ratings do not often align with current realities. “All school districts have been given an opportunity to provide a response or additional information which they believe will assist their constituents in understanding the expenditures included in the calculation and the effect on the district’s rating,” said Cardoza. Hale also pointed out some inconsistencies in how data was reported to the state, which limited the value of the information, and impacted ratings. “For example, a school district that reports teacher salaries at the district level will result in very high district allocations relative to a district that reports teacher salary expenditures at the school level,” said Hale. Cardoza acknowledged the GDOE is amending its guidance for more consistent school- and district-level reporting. Next year, the state will release individual school FESRs along with district ratings. The financial efficiency of Fulton Schools was also dinged by its recent “C” rating on the College and Career Ready Performance Index, which rates schools on academic achievement, year-to-year progress, graduation rate, preparing students for colleges and careers, and efforts to close the achievement gap. Officials with Fulton Schools noted Fulton had among the state’s highest percentage of “opt outs” on the state’s mandated tests (Milestones) in 2015, which hurt the system on the CCRPI. The FSER also uses student participation in standardized testing, which further impacted Fulton School’s rating.

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Roundabouts: A Matter of Patience In my time as an out-of-state college student, I’ve driven over 3,000 miles through busy cities, exhaustingly long stretches of highway and confusing back roads. That much, the hours of KYLIE MCFADDEN Appen Intern road tripping, I can handle. There is still one facet of driving that trips me up to this day, however: roundabouts. I go to the University of Mississippi, a school whose campus and surrounding town are riddled with roundabouts. Downtown Oxford is called “The Square,” despite the circular drive around the courthouse in the center of town. Two highway overpasses contain roundabouts at both ends, one of which is the crowning jewel of my dislike: a two-lane double roundabout highway overpass with a pedestrian bridge and bike lane. Frankly, it’s a mess at times. Returning to Alpharetta from school was, for the most part, a pleasant surprise. At Providence and Freemanville, I saw one of the structures I had learned to loathe as it should be, properly facilitating the flow of traffic through a previously impossible intersection. On Grimes Bridge Road in Roswell, cars flow smoothly through a well-planned rotary. Perhaps all it takes is an adjustment period and some patience and I would no longer consider them nuisances. Not so much. The new roundabout on Mayfield at

RNC: Continued from Page 5 was an audition for another potential run for president in 2020, or a lastditch effort to swing the delegates in his favor with his “vote with your conscience” comment. “I think his political career is done,” she said. “If he was trying to position himself for the future, he made a grave error.” Besides the controversy that surrounded the convention, Hausmann and Williams were strong supporters of the speech Trump gave on the final day after securing the nomination. The former businessman’s views regarding the current status of the country and what he plans to do was one that both Georgia delegates found inspiring and refreshing. “Donald’s speech was very much

the end of Bates, on a good day, adds about 10 seconds onto my commute. It’s small, only a mild challenge to the wide turning circle on my car. My car is not a school bus, though, and having seen more than one school bus hop the curb trying to navigate through this small roundabout has me worried for when traffic is in full swing. Take the beginning of rush hour traffic, throw in a few buses and cyclists, and an accident (not to mention a whole mess of cranky drivers) is just waiting to happen. When there are backups in roundabouts, they slow traffic immensely. I don’t frustrate easily as a driver, what with a short commute and a penchant for satellite radio, but I see the frustration in drivers around me. When busy roads back up busy intersections, like the roundabout past the intersection of Haynes Bridge and Old Milton, it’s chaos. This, of course, has no bearing on the proven safety of roundabouts. According to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, roundabouts reduce the types of crashes in which people are seriously hurt or killed by more than 75 percent compared to stop-sign and signaled intersections. Traffic is forced to travel in the same direction and yield to already circulating vehicles, and speed is reduced to around 15 to 25 miles per hour. No matter my feelings toward them, roundabouts are proven assets to the roads we drive on. Drivers just need to learn to use them correctly (and patiently). what we needed to here,” Hausmann said. “He went through all the issues and how he’s going to bring us back to the prominence of what we deserve as a country.” The nearly 80-minute speech was one that covered a variety of issues, specifically illegal immigration, taxes, trade and regulation. Trump exclusively called himself the “law and order candidate.” Hausmann and Williams have interacted with Trump before when he came to speak in Georgia. Williams said he thinks Trump has been miscast by people, and he was satisfied by the candidate’s concluding remarks. “He had a lot to say and we were all listening. It was magnificent,” Williams said. “Finally everyone was able to see the Donald Trump that I see.” “That was very inspiring,” Hausmann added. “It was a spectacular thing to see.”

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Alpharetta moves forward with $50.8M bond Coupled with TSPLOST, city has transformational plans

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By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta City Council talked big money at Monday night’s council meeting. As a result of a special election in May, the city awarded the sale of $50.8 million in general obligation bonds to Morgan Stanley. The bonds will be used to fund transportation, parks and recreation projects within the city. Finance Director Tom Harris said Alpharetta’s AAA bond rating helped secure one of the best interest rates – 2.78 percent -- the city has ever received. The City Council also signed an intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County agreeing to terms set out for the distribution of revenues from a proposed transportation sales tax which is expected to go on the ballot this November. Under terms of the agreement, Alpharetta would receive about $62 million – or 11 percent -- of the estimated $569 million expected to be collected over the five-year term of the TSPLOST. The distribution will be based on population of the Fulton cities except Atlanta. Atlanta is will conduct its own TSPLOST referendum. Fulton County will authorize the Board of Elections to place the question on the November ballot so Fulton residents can vote on TSPLOST.

• Alpharetta Arts Center development: $1.5 million • Eastside Community Center / YMCA Partnership: $2.5 million • Wills Park pool renovation: $2.7 million, including the pool bath house, which is almost 30 years old • Parkland acquisition, parks development and cultural facilities: $5.4 million • Sidewalk improvements: $6 million • Greenway extension to Forsyth County: $6.5 million • Lily Garden Terrace extension: $1.5 million to add a small street from Cumming Street to Canton Street • Windward Parkway Corridor improvements: $2 million • Kimball Bridge Road congestion mitigation: $9 million • Rucker Road Corridor improvements: $14.85 million

City Councilman Chris Owens pointed out that the agreement memorializes the distribution process for dividing sales tax funds. It does not imply that the city is taking a stand to support the sales tax itself, he said.

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More parking ahead for downtown ALPHARETTA, Ga. —Alpharetta has closed on the purchase of a lot on Milton Avenue, just east of Rest Haven Cemetery, to create more public parking. Mayor David Belle Isle said Monday the city paid $1 million for the lot, which is just over one acre. The existing buildings, which have housed a variety of shops over the years, will have to be demolished, he said. “As downtown grows, we’re trying keep up with our parking needs,” the mayor said. Councilman Mike Kennedy, who serves as liaison to the Community Development Department, added: “We’re serious about adding parking on the west side of downtown.”

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Prudential buys Alpharetta’s Avalon Details of transaction not released but city’s conference center unaffected By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – North American Properties’ sale of the massive Avalon mixed-use development to Prudential Financial this week came as no surprise to local officials. North American had been marketing the 86-acre “urbanburb” for some weeks, and its press release announcing the purchase follows a pattern many retail developers follow. They build and nurture a retail center, then put it on the market. Details of the sale were not made public. James Drinkard, assistant city administrator, said there hadn’t been any talk about economic ripples. “The big question is what’s the final sale price going to be?” Drinkard said. “That’s where the impact could be felt, how that’s going to affect sales of other

The acquisition provides our investors with a rare opportunity to acquire a trophyquality mixed-use property in a strong demographic area.” KEVIN R. SMITH Head of Americas as PGIM Real Estate

commercial properties within the city, because it’s going to set a new bar.” Avalon, Alpharetta’s crown jewel of economic development, opened in October 2014 and was hailed as a strident symbol that the Great Recession of the mid-2000s was over. Based on traffic studies, the complex of upscale shops, restaurants, apartments and residences draws about 9 million visitors a year, accord-

ing to Matt Simon, Avalon’s general manager. The first phase of the project, which included 400,000 square feet of retail, 106,000 square feet of office, 101 single-family homes and 250 multifamily units, was valued at close to $600 million dollars. A second phase is currently under construction and will include more retail, residential and office space. The plan also includes a 325-

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Cancer patient spreads awareness of platelet donations Rich Colvin, Joey Kurek leading charge By MILES GARRETT news@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Fewer than 5 percent of the U.S. population who are eligible to donate platelets to cancer patients actually end up donating. Rich Colvin, along with a few of his friends, are working to reverse this statistic in spreading awareness of donating platelets to local clinics around the country. Colvin was diagnosed with T-cell, lymphoblastic non-Hodgkin’s leukemia in late April. For this particular type of cancer, blood transfusions and platelets are required for patients after chemotherapy is concluded. Many people are unaware of what platelets are, and specifically how platelet donations help those who are in need of them. “Platelets are the portion of your blood that helps your blood clot,” said Nancy Herring, donor administrator at Atlanta Blood Services. “Chemotherapy attacks the bone marrow’s ability to produce enough healthy cells.” A low platelet count can cause uncontrollable bleeding for those who sustain it, and donations are often vital to helping combat it and help the blood clot. Colvin and his friends have been responsible for helping spread awareness on this issue. Social media has been a medium that he has used frequently to consistently remind people of the issue. Getting people to local clinics has been the focus of the campaign. “I have a blog that I’ve been keeping up with to keep the word out,” he said. “I’ve been encouraging everyone I can to get to their local clinics.” When asked why many people don’t typically donate, Colvin said the process can tax the body of donors. The process can often run close to five hours. Other than that, many people are simply unaware of the issue itself. One friend, in particular, Joey Kurek, has been a frequent donor at the clinic and has helped Colvin get more people involved with donations via social media. “I usually talk to my friends and I use Facebook to share it,” Kurek said. “I still go to the clinic, I don’t mind giving up a little bit of time for this.” The response on social media around the country has been astound-

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Rich Colvin, left with his daughter, has been undergoing treatment since April for his cancer. ing, Colvin said. He has interacted with many people who have decided to go to local clinics and donate platelets to those who need it. Colvin said he recently spoke to people as far away as Las Vegas and Maryland who have donated as a response to his call to action. “He was one of those amazing patients,” Herring said. “He wrapped his arms around it and started educating people about it on social media. He took this on as a personal mission.” Kurek’s donation even helped a woman at the clinic who responded to his transfusion. As a result, doctors were able to get her platelet count to a sustainable level again. The woman’s response to Kurek’s platelets proved to be vital in advancing her treatment for the future. “By doing that and getting her platelets, we were able to get her counts up high enough and her body was able to make its own platelets,” Herring said. “It’s a really amazing thing. It was key to her treatment.” As Colvin continues his own treatment, he says that the process has been long and trying but one that has been going according to plan. He said he hopes to continue spreading awareness on platelet donations and has faith that his, and Kurek’s story helps more people around the country. “I’m very blessed to have a group of friends do this,” Colvin said. “Treatment has been going well for me, everything is working as expected.” For information on platelet donations, contact Nancy Herring at nherring@bmtga.com.

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Volunteers fulfill DreamWeavers’ wish for children’s playground By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- When wheelbarrows were in short supply, volunteers used tarps to transport tons of mulch to lay the foundation for an Alpharetta playground at DreamWeavers of Georgia Friday. That playground, organizers say, will provide the foundation to nurture disadvantaged children. It will help them build a healthy self-image after struggling with the estrangement that sometimes accompanies foster care. The volunteer spirit on display Friday was contagious. More than 200 workers arrived by 8 a.m. to transform a large back yard into a playground at the newly built DreamWeavers home on Vaughn Drive. “When we got here, there was nothing but a bunch of holes,” said Soya Gaither, a volunteer with United Healthcare. “Six hours later, look at it.” There were actually more than just holes, but it might have taken a studious eye to note that the grounds had already been graded by local contractor Alex Schultz and site work performed by City Councilman Chris Owens, a civil engineer.

But Gaither was right. There was a lot left to be done. Volunteers began by lining a100foot trench with river rock along the side path, then carting and carrying a mountain of mulch piles on the front lot to the playground in back. Meanwhile others assembled equipment. The summer sun, though less intense than in the past few days, still took its toll, as workers took occasional shady respites on the porch and gulping bottled water. The flurry of activity looked like a well-choreographed dance to Fred Moeller, DreamWeavers co-founder. “We were looking for a place to make an office,” he said. “We were just trying to rent something. We could not find anything to rent or buy, so this was built.” DreamWeavers’ mission is to enrich the lives of foster children while they’re in its care and in such a way as it sustains them no matter what happens to them. The organization does this by focusing on all parts of life, social life, self-esteem, educational and medical life, even spiritual life. “Our effort was to find a place that would do some of these programs, but

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Workers complete the final assembly of slides and swings Friday at a new playground for DreamWeavers at the Kalen Center in Alpharetta. there really wasn’t anything in our area, so we had to build it,” Moeller said. The Kalen Center – Kalen is Old English for “keeper of the keys” – houses three entities, Moeller and Associates counselling service, Giving Children a Chance of Georgia, which provides

support to foster families and DreamWeavers. Dreamweavers was founded in 2006 when Moeller and Giving Children a Chance of Georgia CEO Susan Lister saw a need for holistic child welfare

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Hopewell Youth Association Baseball Registration Fall 2016 Dear Milton and Alpharetta neighbors, General registration is now open for the Fall 2016 season of Hopewell recreational baseball at the newly rebuilt Bell Memorial Park. We are offering recreational leagues for players from 4 to 15 years of age. You can register by going to the HYA homepage (www.hopewellbaseball.org) and clicking on the â€œRegister Now!â€? button on the right. If you have any questions or issues please first check our Frequently Asked Questions page. If you cannot find your answer there, please email us at hyaregistration@hopewellbaseball.org. After completing registration, you should receive a confirmation email. Assessments/Uniform fittings are planned for August 13, 2016 and more details will follow as we get closer to that date. We look forward to seeing you at the park in the Fall. Looking ahead to the Spring season we will continue to offer recreation league, select leagues and travel programs. HYA Board of Directors

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Milton student picked for Economics for Leaders National leadership program sponsored by Duke University DURHAM, N.C. – Jillian Huels, a student at Milton High School has been selected to participate in the Economics for Leaders program being conducted at Duke University in Durham, N.C. from July 3–10. Huels is one of 40 students from around the country accepted into the Foundation for Teaching Economics program. All of the students were selected because they have demonstrated excellent

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services that were not available in the area. “They were not getting things they needed because there was no money for them,” Moeller said. “So we founded DreamWeavers in 2006 and began to support the mission for enrichment services, such as social, vocational, medical, a lot of things that aren’t covered, including self-esteem building camps.” DreamWeavers programs are designed to lift the spirits of yougsters who may be plagued by low self-esteem as a result of troubled family situations. It offers music lessons, gymnastics — things designed to increase self-worth. The organization also holds four major events each year that brings the foster community together as a family. In its 10 years of existence, Moeller estimates DreamWeavers has served more than 3,000 children. The DreamWeavers cottage at the Kalen Center, which is scheduled for completion later this year, will provide three visitation rooms with observation booths for clinical social workers to monitor interactions. “This is a big deal because we’ve never had such a facility for visitation,” Moeller said. “Right now, visitations happen in public places or places that are not always secure.” The cottage will also be equipped with a kitchen and living room and will serve as a “flex home” for up to 12 children.” The playground is the crowning achievement.

leadership potential. During the weeklong program, students attain an understanding of economic reasoning principles and how to employ these concepts for successful and effective leadership. HUELS Participants also achieve a heightened awareness of the effect their decisions have on others and the responsibility that awareness imposes. Students who have attended the programs in prior years have called it “the experience of a lifetime.”

Most of the children live in foster homes and will use the facility to visit parents. When a family finishes visiting, they can go out with their children to the playground. The playground is a joint venture of Kaboom, a Washington, D.C.-based charity that focuses on providing kids with recreational opportunities, and UnitedHealthcare, which provided the funding and many of the volunteers. This is the second playground UnitedHealthcare has built in Georgia and the 20th nationwide. Besides Kaboom and UHC, volunteers poured in from many Atlanta-area businesses, including McKesson, Pfizer and Arista. Jeremy Bryant, regional vice president for client management for UnitedHealthcare, joined in the construction. But he took time out to help Moeller fasten a sign to the entrance telling children: “Welcome to your Playspace!” Bryant said giving to communities has been part of UnitedHealthcare’s mission for years. “It’s important to us,” he said. “We have a motto, ‘Do good, and live well.’ We did a school in Atlanta in 2010, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to be back.” Lister, the DreamWeavers cofounder who also heads Giving Children a Chance of Georgia, was keeping herself busy. But, on occasion, she would stand back and look at all the work being done. She fought back tears. “We want these children to know they’re as important as other children,” she said. “This is so awesome for the children. It will give them an opportunity with their parents.

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City increases oversight on Roswell Plaza future development By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell’s Downtown Development Authority got a brush from the changing political winds last week when it sought city approval for conditional use to develop Roswell Plaza. The Development Authority acquired the four-acre site near City Hall by way of a $4.8 million loan from the city in January. The property had sat vacant since the Southern Skillet closed in 2011. Throughout this year, the DDA has been preparing plans to market the site for development. The blowback came when DDA representative Dave Schmit presented a plan that, in addition to office and retail, allowed some multi-family residences. That provision set off an hour-long debate that included heated exchanges between the mayor and a newly elected faction of the City Council which has championed a campaign against high-density residential development. City Councilman Mike Palermo said he was wary of a process that allows the DDA to market the site for multifamily development along with other

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uses. He said he wanted to set limits that would dissuade developers from including too many residential units. “I want to see a great project,” Palermo said. “I want to see something that really is a catalyst that’s enhancing the area. At the same time, in having that project, I also want to see the fewest (residential) units as possible.” Palermo reminded the City Council that the property is owned by the taxpayers, and the city is obligated to ensure the right project is built. What worries him, he said, is that the Development Authority would be in charge of collecting qualified developers through a request for qualifications process. The most qualified would be selected to participate in the request for proposals process whereby developers would submit more detailed plans for the site. Palermo said he would like to see more city oversight in the process. He suggested either giving the city some say in selecting the finalists or allowing the city to include a paragraph in the vision statement to developers that would promote office and retail over residential. Schmit said while he doesn’t envision much multi-family on the Plaza site, the DDA has relationships with adjoining property owners, and an

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pages that have made it on tour, so I ended up making one. I want to reach out to the community for support.” There are tedious steps that golfers must take before they join tour, Alexander said. Qualifying school is the first step and one that she has been practicing for the past few months. The first stage of qualifying is in August, and Alexander needs to place in the top 100 of the approximately 200 golfers participating in the event. If she succeeds, she will make it to the next stage in October which will be held in Florida. This is something that Alexander has been doing since she was a child, practicing with her father in Rochester, N.Y., where she would be rewarded with Barbie houses if she were to hit the back of indoor domes at driving ranges. Her father, a former golfer himself, was instrumental in the early developmental stages of her career. “I’ve been playing for a long time,” she said. “I’m originally from the Virgin Islands, and I came down to Georgia when I was around 8. I played for three years at the University of Georgia and played in 90 percent of the tournaments there.”

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Among her accomplishments at Georgia, Alexander individually led the women’s golf team in the SEC Championship during the 2013-2014 season. She followed her sophomore campaign with a junior season that saw her finish second on the team in stroke average with three top 10 finishes. Looking for a change of scenery for her final year of eligibility, Alexander transferred to Kent State in Ohio where she helped the team have a successful regular season into regionals. “I really liked the coaching staff and the team at Kent State,” she said. “My senior year was great. We won our conference championship and made regionals.” Alexander’s individual accomplishments go back to 2012 when she was runner-up at the Georgia Women’s Championship. Just last year, she won the 2015 Caribbean Amateur Golf Championship. For the time being, Alexander is hoping to continue to raise money to help her dream of joining the tour. Make no mistake, she is practicing every day to ensure that the funds she raises will not go to waste. “There’s no specific deadline to

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Golf Club of Georgia and Horseshoe Bend undergo renovation Both clubs receive $30 million in improvements By MILES GARRETT news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Two of North Fulton’s top golf courses have gotten a lot better – a $60 million better. The Golf Club of Georgia and Horseshoe Bend have the same owner and both facilities received equal treatment, at least monetarily. The Golf Club of Georgia recently completed its $30 million in renovations to its clubhouse and two championship golf courses at the end of June. Ben Kenny, an oil executive in Atlanta, purchased Golf Club of Georgia in the fall of 2014. Kenny is also the same owner of Horseshoe Bend Golf Club which completed its own $30 million in renovations that same year. The Golf Club of Georgia club underwent a massive project to upgrade the course and clubhouse to a new, state-of-the-art facility. The project started with upgrades to the 36-hole course, followed by clubhouse design and renovation beginning a little over a year ago. The clubhouse is now in full-time use having opened around three weeks ago. “It’s neat from a management perspective to have an owner who has a vision and who sees the little things,” said Rod Kooker, Golf Club of Georgia general manager. “That’s where we’ve attacked the golf courses and the building with the philosophy of making it as neat as we can make it.” The GCG’s Lakeside 18-hole course reopened after a Bob Cupp renovation to host the 19th annual Georgia Cup in March. Renovations to the Creekside 18-hole course were completed June 2015. Stacey Ducker, GCG Creekside

membership sales and marketing director, said the strategic changes to Creekside made a big difference from an aesthetic viewpoint. “We took the building down to the studs and reimagined this space into a chic, sophisticated club that now includes an indoor/outdoor bar and social spaces, wine tasting room for private parties and events, new dining spaces and the addition of a 200-person ballroom,” Ducker said. Outside, a new patio was built to coincide with an outdoor electronic scoreboard that can double for recreational use, like movie nights. “In order to move this club forward and keep it relevant, you have to have these types of spaces and events,” Ducker said. “That’s what’s bringing couples in and they’re bringing their children in, too.” Though the club is specifically built for golf and is not a multi-purpose club like many others, its unique focus toward having a state-of-the-art golf facility has justification. Many tournaments are held at the club and it serves as home course for the Georgia Tech golf team. “You’re coming here to truly enjoy a round of golf,” Kooker said. “That’s our big attraction and that’s why our golf courses have to be first notch.” The Golf Club of Georgia will be undergoing another project in the fall with a new driving range complete with a teaching facility and the teaching robot, RoboGolfPro —making the club one of three in the country to purchase the equipment. “It will be a destination,” Kooker added. Horseshoe Bend Country Club in Roswell also underwent similar changes, with $30 million in renovations by the same owner. Unlike Golf Club of Georgia, Horseshoe Bend serves as a multi-purpose club. Renovations were put in place for the clubhouse, golf course and swim

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“We welcome tennis enthusiasts to visit the club to experience play on our European red clay courts and junior courts.” The most notable changes at Horseshoe Bend were the new additions to the clubhouse that implemented unique designs and luxuries for members. “The highlights of this club include the new architecture and the amenities,” Ducker said. “There really are some beautiful facets of this club.” Kooker and Welch said feedback from both clubs has been overwhelmingly positive. The changes have brought a new energy to the clubs while also bringing in newer members with appealing membership options that meet the needs of the younger community in North Fulton. “It was a big project,” Ducker said. “It’s been a journey but it’s been a great journey.”

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Roswell’s Mimosa Hall for sale at $7.85M Add another $4 million for surrounding 21 acres By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The North Fulton city with some of the best-preserved antebellum homes anywhere this side of Tara now finds the most historic and luxuriously preserved home still in private hands is on the market. Roswell’s Mimosa Hall is a 30acre estate with its 6,300-square-foot neoclassical home built in 1847. It sits next door to Bulloch Hall at 237 Bulloch Ave., just off Roswell’s historic square. The estate itself is on nine wooded and landscaped acres. The surrounding wooded 21 acres, easily developable and accessible, are offered separately or with the estate. It all can be had for $7.85 million. The nine-acre estate is priced at $3.85 million and the surrounding woods at $4 million. The estate is offered by Realtor Cheri Riley, a founding partner of Atlanta Fine Homes Sothebys International Realty. “The home is intact and a masterpiece of Greek revival architecture. It was the home of the noted architect Neel Reid in the 1920s, but the home has been in the Hansell family for most of the 169 years the estate has been occupied,” Riley said. The current owner, Sally Hansell, a freelance writer and author, is the sixth generation of Hansells to occupy Mimosa Hall. Mimosa Hall itself has been mod-

ernized twice. Once by prominent Atlanta architect Neel Reid in the 1920s who installed modern plumbing, and once in the 1980s by the Hansell family to add central heating and air. Reid also designed the gardens on the nine-acre estate and restored the gristmill on the property that today can be used as an event barn. He also put in the stone drive leading up to the house. The home itself is fronted by four huge 30-foot stucco columns. Inside, it has “soaring” 10-foot ceilings, the original eight-inch plank heart of pine flooring and four bedrooms with a dramatic black-and-white marble hallway and staircase leading up to them. There are also 10 fireplaces throughout the home. “The exterior brick was scored to look like it is made of stone in the Greek-temple style,” Riley said. “The old gristmill is now a suitable event location and there is a pool. There really is nothing like this historic estate and it is within walking distance from Roswell’s historic square.” The additional 21 acres of developable woods wrap around historic Bulloch Hall and are accessible from Coleman Road. Of course the question does arise will the city make an offer on the house? Tourism is an industry that brings in $1 million annually to Roswell. It

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site is also important in that it sits under a mile south of the Oglethorpe University campus. Plans for the new city center would incorporate the MARTA station in a way that would make the transit infrastructure barely visible. The station would be surrounded by office and retail buildings. MARTA put out proposals for several of its stations last year as a plan to bring development to its infrastructure, as opposed to push development away from it. Many of its suburban stations currently sit as huge concrete monoliths. They look like sterile city-states. The transit authority has implemented several new changes over the last couple of years to try to change that perception, one which includes folding its infrastructure more into the communities where its lines run. This is called Transit Oriented Development, or TOD. Another station that could soon see development is the Chamblee station just up the line. MARTA chose a developer for that area last September. The Brookhaven Post reports that the Chamblee project could include 13,000 square feet of retail and 38,000 square feet of office space with a pocket park. The development of these projects is being watched closely by city leaders around the metro area. As MARTA moves to development of its existing stations, and pitches expansion, some leaders are nervous that they won’t have much of a say in how those

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Cherry Street thrives after beer to-go licenses passes Double sales in first weekend By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Just a few weeks after Cherry Street Taproom received its beer to-go license from Forsyth County, the brewery is booming. In June, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved a modification to the county’s alcohol ordinance that would allow brewpubs to sell packaged products. Brewpubs in the county are now allowed to not only sell consumption on the premises and to wholesalers, but also allowed to sell package sales in growlers. The one caveat is the brewpub operation must not only have a license for consumption on the premises but will also need a package sales license. Cherry Street officially received that license July 8, and so far things are going great, according to Nick Tanner, founder and brew master at Cherry Street. The taproom is taking some of its smaller barrels and specialty beers and pre-filling bottles to better hold the drink and last longer. And this concept was so successful, the day after the business received its license, it sold 224 growlers and pre-filled growlers. That first weekend, the brewpub more than doubled its sales. “It was really flattering and humbling to see

how many people showed up to our first day selling beer to-go,” he said. “We had lots of people from all over the city who showed up to take our beer home with them.” Before this was approved, Tanner said it was hard to tell customers “no” when they wanted to take the beer to go, like they can in many other states. “Now when people walk up to buy our beer to-go, it’s exciting and a great feeling,” he said. Tanner said he believes this will be a boost for their business as they’ve already seen an increase in revenue the past two weeks. Tanner said one man drove more than two hours just to be able to take some Cherry Street beer home with him. This helps strengthen the community and puts Forsyth County on the “beer map,” Tanner said. “It’s allowing our brand, image and product to go further,” he said. “It takes us out of the county. On beer rating websites we’re starting to see our beer travel. It’s being exposed to new markets. That’s what really makes a big difference for us.” Tanner also wanted to thank the county for realizing what this will do for the local economy, including the people from outside of Forsyth. “It’s amazing for not just me but the whole team,” he said. “[The staff] get to see their hard work and people appreciating it. A lot of the people on my brew team don’t get to see a lot FACEBOOK.COM/CHERRYSTREETTAPROOM of that. Lately, they get to see people come in Cherry Street Taproom is now able to sell growlers and beer toexcited to take their beer home. It makes them go. One of the taproom’s specialty brews is Belgo Ruskie. feel better.”

Mimosa: Continued from Page 23 refers to the three antebellum homes the city already owns – Bulloch Hall, Barrington Hall and the Archibald Smith Plantation – as Roswell’s “Southern Trilogy.” Mimosa Hall is arguably the equal of any one of those historic homes, and to purchase it would bring another “jewel” in the city’s Historic District under the city’s control to preserve a large portion of the city’s historic heritage. “We are looking at the possibility,” said Roswell Mayor Jere Wood. Riley said perhaps once in a generation does a true antebellum estate of this architectural and historical significance come on the market so close to Atlanta. Wood said he had to agree. “It is on Bulloch Avenue and has nine acres surrounding it. Those are attractive grounds. But it is a matter of cost,” the mayor said. Elaine DeNiro, the Roswell Historical Society’s certified archivist, said it is a double-edged sword to have such historic homes in private hands. “These homes are made to be lived

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in. I love going to Madison (Ga.) where they open those old homes every year. But once a beautiful but expensive home like Mimosa Hall is bought – it may not remain in pristine historical condition,” DeNiro said. By that she meant the home could be completely modernized so that it is an historic shell rather than a living

It is hard to envision any undisturbed parcel of land in Roswell to match that of Mimosa Hall.

link to Roswell’s past. “Right now, the house still has its historic integrity. We have the original blueprints for Mimosa Hall’s gardens. It

would be wonderful to have it restored and open to the public,” she said. “I would certainly like that better than to see townhomes built around it.”

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ALPHARETTA ART IN THE PARK

Creativity hits the park in Downtown Alpharetta. This outdoor artists market features handcrafted work by local artists. Enjoy pottery, woodwork, metal work, jewelry, watercolor photography, oils, soaps, mosaic art and more. It will be held all day Saturday, July 30 in Downtown Alpharetta, on Main Street and Milton Avenue. For more information, visit awesomealpharetta.com. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton. com/Calednar.

EVENTS: PARK PLACE: NEW PARTICIPANT MEET AND GREET

What: The hospitality committee at Park Place will meet with and welcome people interested in Park Place and its events. New participants are invited to join for a potluck lunch afterward. When: Thursday, July 28, 11:30 a.m.noon Where: Park Place, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: JohnsCreekGA.gov/ParkPlace

SOCIAL DANCE

What: The Johns Creek Recreation and Parks Division is putting on a dance for people with disabilities. Join for an evening of pizza, drinks, DJ Sammy and fun. Ages 15 and older. When: Friday, July 29, 7-9 p.m. Where: Newtown Park Amphitheater, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $10, pay at the door More info and registration: Kirk.Franz@ JohnsCreekGA.gov or JohnsCreekGa. gov

MILTON SUMMER NIGHTS

What: Join the party of the summer to enjoy cocktails, dinner, live actions and silent auctions with friends and family. Proceeds will benefit Milton High School Football. When: Saturday, July 30, 6-10 p.m. Where: Atlanta National Golf Clubhouse, 350 Tournament Players Drive, Milton Cost: $25 More info and tickets: miltoneaglesfootball.com

SIDEWALK CHALK CONTEST

What: Join the city of Roswell in celebrating summer with a free sidewalk chalk contest. Show your creative side with your best chalk art. When: Saturday, July 30, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Park, 9000 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

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What: Mitties Tea Room is inviting everyone to enjoy a brunch with their favorite princesses. Price includes brunch, drink, and a meet and greet with the princesses. When: Sunday, July 31 Where: Mitties Tea Room, 62 North Main St., Alpharetta Cost: $30 More info and to reserve seats: 770772-0850 or mittiesalpharetta.com

15TH ANNUAL HOMESTRETCH GOLF TOURNAMENT

What: Join HomeStretch for their annual charity golf tournament to help end homelessness in the community. Lunch is included. Cash prizes and raffles are available. When: Monday, Aug. 1 Where: The Manor Golf and Country Club, 15951 Manor Club Drive, Alpharetta Cost: $225, discounts available for groups More info and registration: bit. ly/28L6AYg

COOKING CLASSES AT BARRINGTON HALL

What: Chef Wendy Gay will be teaching a cooking class at Barrington Hall. For this evening, she will be focusing on summer pies, including strawberry, blueberry, peach and lemon meringue. When: Tuesday, Aug. 2, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $50 More info: roswellgov.com

RADKIDS SELF-DEFENSE COURSE

What: The Milton Police Department is offering an eight-hour self-defense course for children ages 5-12. Students should plan to attend both days.

Snacks are included in the fee. When: Aug. 3-4 Where: Milton City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107E, Milton Cost: $15 More info and registration: pdinfo@cityofmiltonga.us or cityofmiltonga.us

organic and/or sustainable foods and produce. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, through Sept. 13. Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: JohnsCreekGA.gov

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What: Rising kindergarteners, new students, their families and caregivers are invited to learn more about their school and teachers at the annual ice cream social. When: Wednesday, Aug. 3, noon-1:30 p.m. Where: Rivers Eves Elementary School, 9000 Eves Road, Roswell More info: fultonschools.org

BARRINGTON HALL EVENING LECTURES

What: Barrington Hall presents an evening lecture “Confederate Naval Stories” by Ross Glover. Complementary snacks are included. When: Wednesday, Aug. 3, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $5 More info: roswellgov.com

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: 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

ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Alpharetta’s Food Truck Alley on Thursday evenings offers a variety of six to eight rotating area food trucks. When: Thursdays, 5-9 p.m., through Oct. 20. Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

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

JOHNS CREEK FARMERS MARKET

What: Held at the Newton Park Amphitheater, each market features more than 25 local farmers and vendors with

MARY POPPINS

What: Acting UP, a drama ministry of Roswell United Methodist Church, will present “Mary Poppins” live. When: July 28-31, times vary Where: 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $10 More info: rumc.com/drama, 678-8717766

IKEBANA EXHIBITION

What: Members of the Ichiyo School of Ikebana of Atlanta will present an ikebana exhibit featuring Japanese floral arrangements in contemporary styles. When: July 25-29 Where: Roswell Visual Arts Center, 1355 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellclaycollective.com

ALMOST HEAVEN, JOHN DENVER’S AMERICA

What: “Almost Heaven, John Denver’s America” returns to the Georgia Ensemble Theatre to celebrate the ‘60s and ‘70s singer, John Denver. When: Thursdays through Saturdays, July 14-30, 8 p.m. Where: Ben Brady Pavilion, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: Tickets starting at $15 More info: get.org, 770-641-1260

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What: ACT1 Theater presents “Seussical,” a musical that melds classic Dr. Seuss tales together and brings to life timeless characters like Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Jojo and more. When: July 14-Aug. 7, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta. Cost: $20 for adult, $17 for child More info and tickets: act1theater.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: HARRY POTTER BIRTHDAY BASH

What: Say farewell to summer reading with a free Harry Potter Celebration. Library staff will be dressed as Hogwarts professors and encourage participants to join in costume. Activities will include wand selecting, sorting, quidditch and more. When: Friday, July 29, 3-5 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

AARP SAFE DRIVER COURSE

What: A free Smart Driver Course offered by the AARP will be held at the library. An optional, recommended AARP workbook and certificate will be available for $20. Reservations required. When: Saturday, July 30, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info and registration: karen. swenson@fultoncountyga.gov or 770360-8820

WRITING CLUB FOR CHILDREN

What: The library will host a free workshop for young writers, ages 8-12, to discuss and practice the art of writing for both personal expression and academic success. When: Sunday, July 31, 4-5 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

OCEE READS BOOK CLUB

What: The Ocee library invites everyone to join the book club to read and discuss books with other book enthusiasts. Recommended for adults. When: Monday, Aug. 1, 4-5 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

COMMON EQUINE EMERGENCIES AND BASIC FIRST AID

What: Dr. Erin Master will hold a free workshop to discuss common equine emergencies and basic first aid. Registration required. When: Tuesday, Aug. 2, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: kimberly. george@fultoncountyga.gov or 404-6134402

AFRICAN PERCUSSION AND STORYTELLING FOR CHILDREN

What: Professional musician Chuck Cogliandro will share musical instruments, stories, songs, culture and history through West African drums and percussion. Ages 5-11. Registration required. When: Wednesday, Aug. 3, 1-2 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info and registration: laura.hoefener@fultoncountyga.gov

DROP-IN NEEDLECRAFT

What: All needlecrafters are invited to join and socialize with other crafters as they work on their projects. All ages and levels of experience are invited. No instruction or materials are provided. When: Thursday, Aug. 4, 1-3 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org

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Find your very own waterfall I’m glad to see that folks are enjoying “Get Outside Georgia.” It’s great to hear from you, and sometimes I even get to say “hello” in person. A couple weeks STEVE HUDSON ago, for example, I Get Outside Georgia, was in line at the Chattahoochee Media Group grocery store when the person in front of me turned and said, “Aren’t you the person who writes the outdoor articles for the paper?” We chatted for a few minutes, and after talking about some of his favorite hikes, my newfound acquaintance mentioned a previous column on the waterfall in Palau. “I wonder if there are any undiscovered waterfalls around here?” he finally asked. That got me thinking - in Georgia, the big waterfalls, those that you read about in the guidebooks, are all well known. But what about the smaller falls? Are there some other waterfalls out there that don’t make the “see this” lists but that are still well worth the effort it takes to find them? The answer to that one is an emThis illustration shows the distinctive contour line configuration which repphatic “YES.” resents a possible waterfall on a topo map. But how do you find waterfalls on your own? fact, this coming weekend I’m going to it will cross contour lines. If the lines Easy – you start with a topo map. check out a brand new (to me) possiare far apart, then you know that In “Get Outside Georgia” a few bility that I found last week on a topo the creek’s elevation is weeks ago, we looked at map while looking for potential brook changing gradually. In how you can use topo trout streams. other words, the wider maps to plan outdoor On topo maps, Will the waterfall be a good one? the contour line spacing, adventures from the Will it be a waterfall at all? I don’t the flatter the terrain. comfort of your air-conwaterfalls tend know, and I won’t know till I look. But But if the lines that ditioned kitchen table. A to occur in I can guarantee that I’ll have a great the creek crosses are topo map is a map that places where time finding out. close together, then you shows you how elevaIt’s amazing what’s out there waitknow that the elevation changes. How does the contour ing to be found if you’ll just take the tion is changing more it do that? Through the time to find it. quickly. In other words, use of “contour lines,” lines form a closer spaced lines mean which connect points of series of nested steeper terrain. And Steve Hudson’s book, “Hiking the a given elevation. UsuHooch,” will help you discover the when you find a place ally, there’s a contour and somewhat great trails of the where a creek flows over line for every 40 feet of rounded “U’s,” Chattahoochee steep terrain, then you elevation change. River National have found a potential Topo maps contain with the creek Recreation Area, waterfall. a lot of information for Here’s one more help- including the the outdoor adventurer, flowing through trails of the ful tip. On topo maps, and here’s how to use the apex as Cochran Shoals waterfalls tend to occur them to help you find Unit. Check it out in places where the conwaterfalls. shown. in local outdoor tour lines form a series First find a creek. shops or on of nested and somewhat For waterfall-finding Amazon, or orrounded “U’s,” with the purposes, you want a der online from creek flowing through the apex as creek that flows through more or less www.chattashown. hilly terrain. hoocheemedia. I’ve found a lot of neat waterfalls After picking a creek, trace the com. this way, simply by perusing maps. In creek’s flow on the map. As it flows,

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The design of a beautiful smile Important questions to ask when By Veena Bhat North Fulton Smiles

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North Fulton YMSL honors 12 local grads NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The North Fulton chapter of Young Men’s Service League recently celebrated the graduation of 12 young men from Milton, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, North Springs and Wesleyan High Schools. During the 2015-16 school year, they were among the group of 74 young men and their moms in North Fulton who logged nearly 3,300 hours in volunteer service through the YMSL. “These young men have dedicated significant time and effort during their high school years to philanthropic efforts in the local community through volunteerism that also offered unique opportunities to spend time with their mothers,” said Anne Warner, president, North Fulton YMSL. The variety of projects where the young men and their mothers volunteered together included working with horses, preparing meals for teens at risk, helping with pet adoptions,

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Recent high school graduates who participated in the Young Men’s Service League include, first row from left, Kyle Laubenstein, Milton HS; Josh Henson, Johns Creek HS; Sean Faerber, Milton HS; Parker Duncan, Alpharetta HS; Liam Carraway, Milton HS; Chris Baldwin, Alpharetta HS; second row, Carter Borgerson, Milton HS; Matthew Wilhelm, Milton HS; Varun Verma, Alpharetta HS; Bradley Seton, North Springs HS; Kyle Mee, Milton HS. Not pictured: Mason Borucki, Wesylan HS. playing bingo with senior citizens, and many other activities. “These opportunities provided valuable lessons for both sons and moms about people who are less fortunate or

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Old Soldier’s Day Parade to be held August 6 State Inspector General to serve as grand marshal By KYLIE McFADDEN news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Preparation is underway for the 64th annual Old Soldier’s Day Parade, which will take place Aug. 6 starting in downtown Alpharetta. Over 100 units will participate in the parade, including floats, marching bands, military units, classic cars, clowns and more. About 20 percent of the units are new participants this year. The grandstand for the parade will be on Roswell Street, and the parade will continue onto Old Milton Parkway, ending at American Legion Post 201 on Wills Road. Georgia Inspector General Col. Anthony C. Dill will serve as keynote speaker and grand marshal for the event. Dill is an Army Special Forces officer with over 29 years’ experience as both a commander and a staff officer. He previously served as the Chief of Staff for the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (The Army Special Operation Forces Center of Excellence) at Fort

Bragg, N.C. Marty Farrell will serve as master of ceremonies for the parade. Farrell said the biggest change to the event this year is the return of military presence in the parade. “We’ve always had a history of having military units in the parade,” Farrell said. “This year we can say that the military is back.” Farrell said the Georgia National Guard will participate in the parade, as well as an Army band, marching units, military vehicles and soldiers. In addition to military units in the parade, local schools and organizations will march and perform. Farrell said the community involvement is a tradition with the parade. “We’re always excited to have our local high school football players and cheerleaders involved,” he said. Old Soldier’s Day festivities include an 8K road race, a performance by the city band, a memorial service and the parade. Free Varsity hot dogs and drinks will be provided at American Legion Post 201 following the parade. Over the past few years, the Old Soldier’s Day Parade has an average of over 10,000 attendees, and Farrell said he expects that to continue this year. Though the parade is held rain or shine, Farrell said he is optimistic the weather will be favorable. Farrell said

Joel Canada at center stage in last year’s Old Soldier’s Day Parade.

only once in his 11 years of participating in the parade has rain been a factor. The 38th Old Soldier’s Day Road Race will begin at 7 a.m., preceding the parade. Early registration for the 8K is $24 and $30 on race day. The city band will perform starting

at 9:15 a.m., followed by the memorial service at 10 a.m. and the parade at 10:30 a.m. The Old Soldier’s Day Parade began as a tribute to veterans of the Civil War. With a resurgence in the 1950s, the parade became a salute to veterans of all wars.

Hooch grad earns spot on Team USA for Rio Games Litherland will compete in the 400-meter individual medley By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Jay Litherland, a 2014 graduate of Chattahoochee High School, had a momentous task if he was to qualify for the Olympics. Litherland was competing in the finals of qualifying for the 400-meter individual medley where only two swimmers would earn qualifying bids — and he would be facing the defending gold medalist from the 2012 London Games, Ryan Lochte, and world championship medalist Chase Kalisz. Litherland was up to the task. In the final 50 meters, Litherland passed Lochte and finished in second place, 1.48 seconds behind Kalisz, but good enough to secure his first trip to the Olympics.

After qualifying, Litherland was congratulated by his fraternal triplet bothers, Mick and Kevin. All have a knack for swimming as all three were qualifying for Team USA. It was Jay who earned the only bid in the 400-meter individual medley, a combination of butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle. Litherland is the fourth athlete from North Fulton to represent Team USA at the Rio Games, along with Kristi Castlin in the 100-meter hurdles, and Tom Feng and Timothy Wang in table tennis. Litherland, a sophomore at the University of Georgia, won gold in the 2015 World University Games in the 400-meter individual medley and also competed at the Junior World Championships in 2013 and 2014. Representing UGA in the 400-meter individual medley, Litherland finished 7th in the SEC championships in the 2014-15 season before winning bronze in 2015-16. Jay and his brothers were all attempting to qualify for the U.S. team. Mick and Kevin’s decision stems from

the brothers having triple citizenship. Litherland’s father, Andrew, is from New Zealand and his mother, Chizuko, is Japanese. The brothers all hold citizenship in the United States, New Zealand and Japan. With Jay already a member of the U.S. National Team, he was only able to qualify to Team USA. But his brothers had a choice to make. Because Mick and Kevin had not competed for a country nationally, they were free to qualify for New Zealand’s Olympic team. After being unable to qualify for New Zealand, and because they had still not represented a country internationally, Mick and Kevin joined Jay at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha, Neb. Kevin competed in the 200 and 1500-meter freestyle, while Mick swam in the 400-meter freestyle, 100-meter butterfly and 200-meter butterfly. However, neither was able to qualify for the Rio Games. Though he will not have his brothers alongside of him in Rio, Litherland will be joined by UGA teammate Kalisz.

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Chattahoochee graduate Jay Litherland will compete in the Rio Games in the 400-meter individual medley.

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Loving Hands ice cream social supports Canine Assistants By KYLIE McFADDEN news@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Loving Hands Animal Clinic hosted an ice cream social on July 21. The event was held to raise awareness of Canine Assistants in Milton. Erin Hall was matched with her Canine Assistant, 2-year-old Pixel, in April. Hall has type-1 diabetes, and Pixel is doing scent training to be able to identify when Hall’s blood sugar reaches a dangerously low level. Hall had previously been matched with a dog based only on scent training, but Liz Hall, Erin’s mother, said it was important to find a dog who would be able to keep up with Erin as well as monitor her medical condition. For me, it’s a matter of me not having to be with her, but she still gets to do what she wants to do,” Liz Hall said. “She runs cross country, so for me to let her go five miles into the woods without an adult and knowing that Pixel is with her is huge. “We want Erin to have every tool she can have to be successful, and Pixel’s just the best tool,” Hall said. “She’s a perfect fit.” Dogs at Canine Assistants begin their training at as early as four weeks old. “Every moment you spend with a puppy is training,” JoAnn Roesner, founder and medical director of Loving Hands, said. Canine Assistants was founded in 1991. The organization trains and matches service dogs with adults and children with special needs from mobility difficulties to medical concerns. Between 75 and 100 dogs are placed each year free of charge, and more than 1,500 dogs have been placed since Canine Assistants was founded. According

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Visitors to Loving Hands Animal Shelter, with service dogs Pixel and Harvey, were treated to ice cream and popsicles. to Roesner, tens of thousands of dollars are spent to teach and train the dogs. People chosen to receive a Canine Assistant attend a two-week recipient camp, where campers interact with dogs and learn about training them. The organization uses a principle called bond-based teaching. Roesner is training 14-week-old Harvey, and she said even as young as he is, his training is visible. “You can see the difference between having to control these dogs and having them just make a good choice,” Roesner

said. “He’s not jumping on the other dogs, he’s not dragging me across the parking lot, he’s just hanging out.” Animal medication company Elanco had a table at the event with flyers promoting Canine Assistants. One of Elanco’s products, Trifexis, is a chewable tablet for dogs that kills ticks and fleas, prevents heartworm disease and prevents and treats intestinal parasite infections. Each Canine Assistant is given a 12-month supply of Trifexis. For information and sponsorship opportunities visit canineassistants.org.

Request for Qualifications Revisions to City of Milton’s Tree Preservation Ordinance RFQ NUMBER 16-CD02 Sealed Proposal Due Date: August 23, 2016 2:00PM Local Time Milton City Hall To be publicly announced approximately 2:05PM in the Courthouse The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. The City of Milton is requesting submittals from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed proposals for Revisions to the City of Milton’s Tree Preservation Ordinance will be posted on the following websites the week of July 21, 2016. http://www.cityofmiltonga.us or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 woman July 12 for repeatedly shoplifting from a local retail store. A store employee called police when he recognized Kijabre White, 21, as someone who had allegedly stolen items from the store previously. He said that he saw her go into the restroom with merchandise twice and leave empty-handed. However, she had a bulging purse and book bag, and was also wearing new store clothing. Police found $350 worth of items in White’s bags. Upon further investigation, the store employee also found footage of White using the same method June 29 to allegedly shoplift $150

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A POSSIBLE EXTENSION THROUGH OCTOBER 2, 2016, TO AN EXISTING MORATORIUM BARRING ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS AUTHORIZING THE USE OF COMMUNITY SEWERAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS The Milton City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, August 1st, 2016, at 6:00 pm at Milton City Hall in the City Council Chambers located at 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107E regarding a possible extension through October 2, 2016 of the moratorium that was adopted by the Council on May 2, 2016. The moratorium bars acceptance of applications for permits authorizing the use of community sewerage disposal systems. All citizens are invited to attend. Milton City Council

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Safety checkpoint yields 2 wanted men ALPHARETTA, Ga. — On July 9, Police arrested two people with outstanding warrants while conducting a safety checkpoint on the Mansell Road and Ga. 400 northbound exit ramp. The gold BMW that pulled over had three occupants who looked worried, an officer said. When police checked their identification officers found multiple warrants out for the arrest of two of the men. Markice Davis, 33, had a suspended license, summons for failure to appear and an active warrant for parole violation. Cerone Oliver, 33, had an active warrant from the U.S. Postal

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Returning couple report papers, computer missing JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — On July 16, a couple reported their safety box, which they had been keeping at home with valuable papers in it, was stolen along with a computer. The couple had left the house over the weekend while an intern from the husband’s place of employment housesat. When the couple returned home, they found several items, including their children’s Social Security cards, were gone. The intern told police that she had invited three men over to the house that Saturday. She had not locked the rear or basement doors after they left.

Woman’s car missing along with $2K cash JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A car was reported stolen July 8 after the driver parked it outside of a friend’s apartment. The driver arrived at her friend’s apartment late evening July 7. When she tried to leave the next morning, her $3,000 Nissan Altima was gone. She said she must have left the keys in her car when she went to retrieve some items from it that night. The car had $2,000 cash and $600 worth of items, including a laptop and TV.

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Arrests: Continued from Page 2 to maintain lane and texting while driving.

DRUG arrests ►► Travis Wright Howard, 33, of

Abbotts Mill Drive, Johns Creek, was arrested July 12 on Abbotts Mill Drive in Johns Creek for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. ►► Christopher Rodriguez, 22, of

Riverwood Lane, Roswell, was arrested June 29 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Brandon Lamar Wilson, 24, of Macon was arrested June 29 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Michael N. Whitaker, 22, of Macon was arrested June 29 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Sanchez Derunte Binns, 33, of Ashford Dunwoody Road, Brookhaven, was arrested on Woodstock Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and failure to maintain lane.

►► Tirhas Berhane Gebremedhin, 27,

of Jacksonville, Florida, was arrested June 29 on Great Oaks Drive in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Yemanh Berhane Gebremedhin, 25, of Jacksonville, Florida, was arrested June 29 on Great Oaks Drive in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Santresa Anyonna Burks, 36, of Windmoor Drive, Kennesaw, was arrested June 30 on Alpharetta Highway in Roswell for possession of marijuana, possession of a schedule I controlled substance and giving false information to a police officer. ►► Dakota Rachelle Budd, 23, of Gran

Court, Roswell, was arrested June 30 on Old Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Adriane Tranere Conway, 29, of Terrell Mill Road, Marietta, was arrested July 17 on Main St. in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, driving with a suspended license and failure to maintain lane. ►► Paul Jesse Armstrong, 25, of Parton Court, Norcross, was arrested July 13 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of methamphetamine, driving with a suspended license, broken windshield and expired tag.

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