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approached them. They said that the man asked them if they knew anyone who sold marijuana. Before they could reply, the man pointed the gun at their heads and told them to put all of their belongings in his car before he drove off.
The thief took the victims’ car keys, house keys, cell phones and wallets. When police tried to ping the cellphones, they were already turned off. The suspect was described as a tall, thin man in his 20s with a “military” haircut.
A storage shed on the property was also burglarized after a lock plate on the door was pried open. An air compressor, small generator and a motorcycle that was being restored were missing. Another shed on the property was apparently entered, but it was determined no items were missing.
female in her mid-20s and a black male, pulled up to the boy in a white, four-door sedan with children in the back seat. The female driver asked the boy for direction to The Arium Apartments’ pool when they snatched the phone and fled the subdivision where they boy lived. The victim’s mother attempted to use the Find my iPhone app to locate the whereabouts of the phone and suspects, but the phone was displayed as off-line. The last ping of the phone was at the intersection of State Bridge Road and Medlock Crossing Parkway. Officers canvassed a nearby business and the Arium at Johns Creek pool but did not locate the suspects.
Thieves snatch phone from 11-year old boy JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — An 11-year old’s cell phone was stolen after suspects grabbed the device while asking for directions. The incident occurred on Aug. 13 while the boy was riding his bicycle outside his home. The suspects, a black
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Road, Clarkston, was arrested Aug. 12 on Deerfield Parkway, Milton, for DUI under the influence of multiple substances, driving on a suspended license and speeding. ►► Michael Allen Johnson, 52, of Birmingham Highway, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 9 on Providence Road, Milton, for DUI, having an open container, failure to maintain lane, two counts of running a stop sign and texting while driving. ►► Alan Douangpraseuth, 26, of Chattahoochee Drive, Duluth, was arrested July 30 on Atlanta Street, Roswell, for DUI, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane, running a stop sign and following too closely. ►► Shannon David Thompson, 40, of Old Alpharetta Road, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 2 on Terramont Court,
Roswell, for DUI, possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related objects and failure to maintain lane. ►► Michael A Stettner, 54, of Morning Dew Circle, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 4 on Houze Road, Roswell, for DUI and speeding.
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Creek Parkway, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 13 on North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, for possession of marijuana and driving on a suspended license. ►► Joshua Andrew Kennedy, 24, of Morgans Run Trail, Buford, was arrested Aug. 2 on Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, for possession of schedule I/II drugs and criminal trespass. ►► Casey Leigh Harris, 30, of Roswell Road, Atlanta, was arrested Aug. 3 on Old Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, for possession of marijuana, possession of meth and possession of drug-related objects. ►► Randolph Keith Axson, 49, of no known address, was arrested Aug. 3 on Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, for possession of cocaine and possession of drug-related objects.
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Part 2 (continued from 8/10) By Dr. Samir Vira
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Treatment for dry eye syndrome is usually initiated with over-the-counter lubricating drops called artificial tears. Artificial tears serve to manually moisten the eyes and supplement the natural tears when the patient is symptomatic. Many drug store and brand names exist, varying from a thin watery consistency to a thicker gel form, and they work well for the majority of patients. Be wary of drops that simply “get the red out” – they are not intended to lubricate the eye’s surface.
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Lifestyle changes can also help patients with dry eye syndrome. Omega-3 fatty acids, found in walnuts, salmon, and tuna, improves the oil layer and leads to better lubrication of the ocular surface. For patients with diets deficient in omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil and flaxseed oil nutritional supplements are recommended. Additionally, using a humidifier at home and work can also help alleviate dry eye symptoms. People who spend most of their workdays on a computer can develop digital eye fatigue. Typically, an individual blinks his or her eye every 5 to 6 seconds. Blinking allows the surface of the eye to be replenished with tears and feel comfortable. This rate diminishes by half when concentrating on a digital screen and can lead to digital eye fatigue. Symptoms of digital eye fatigue are similar to that of Dry Eye Syndrome and include eyestrain, intermittent blurred vision, and feeling of soreness or tiredness around the eyes, especially at the end of a long day. Patient experiencing these symptoms should considering taking frequent breaks throughout the day. The 20/20/20 rule has been developed to help individuals who experience digital eye fatigue. Every 20 minutes, you should take a break away from your computer for 20 seconds by looking at something 20 feet away. Following this simple guide will give your eyes some time to relax, to blink naturally, and to refresh your tear film. Many patients experience more constant or chronic symptoms requiring further treatment. Preservative-free artificial tears, which are available in individual vials, can be beneficial to individuals with long-standing history of dry eye syndrome that have become poorly responsive to bottled artificial tears and that are prone to irritation from the preservatives. Additionally, thicker ointment formulations of artificial tears, such as Refresh PM or Genteal, can be applied to the eyes right before bedtime to prevent desiccation of the eye surface over the course of the night. This is especially helpful in individuals who have exposure of their eyes from an incomplete closure of their eyelids. Punctal plugs may be recommended to block the drainage of tears into the tear ducts of the upper and lower eyelids. These plugs serve as mechanical barriers and help to preserve the tear film volume. Often, patients with Dry Eye Syndrome have associated chronic inflammation on the eye surface. A short course of low-dose topical steroids, such as lotemax (loteprednol etabonate), can be employed to reduce inflammation. Another ant-inflammatory prescription medication cyclosporine 0.05% (brand name Restasis) has been approved for long-term use in Dry Eye Syndrome. It has been shown to not only reduce inflammation on the eye surface but also help improve tear production. Most recently, lifitegrast 5% (brand name Xiidra) was also approved as an anti-inflammatory medication for use in patients with Dry Eye Syndrome. Both of these medications have similar side effects, such as temporary eye irritation, discomfort, or blurred vision, but overall are tolerated well with good efficacy. Eyelid disease can also contribute to dry eye syndrome. Meibomian glands located on the eyelids produce the normal oil layer of the tear film. Disruption of this oil layer due to clogged or poorly functioning meibomian glands or make-up residue can lead to Dry Eye Syndrome. Keeping clean healthy eyelids on a consistent basis can help to ease dry eye symptoms. Here are two techniques that can be utilized:
Warm compresses: Soak a clean washcloth with hot water. Fold the washcloth into a roll and hold it in contact with both eyelids until the cloth cools. Reheat the cloth and repeat this procedure for at least five minutes. Applying direct warm compresses to the eyelids aids in unblocking these glands and improving oil gland function. Lid scrubs: Following these warm compresses, lightly wash the eyelashes and eyelids with your eyes closed using a mild soap, such as baby shampoo, diluted in one capful of water. You can use either your finger or a soft washcloth. These lid scrubs assist in removing residual make-up debris and bacteria from the eyelids. For patients with severe eyelid disease, an antibiotic named doxycycline may be used for a short duration to reduce the normal bacterial load of the eyelids. Doxycycline also has anti-inflammatory properties to decrease eyelid-associated inflammation. When patients with severe dry eyes fail conventional therapies, customized contact lenses called scleral lenses may be necessary. These lenses serve as a moisture chamber to continuously bathe the ocular surface with lubricating drops. Autologous serum tears can also be an option for severe dry eye patients. Blood is drawn from the patient; subsequently, the plasma is separated from the red blood cells and then combined with preservative free artificial tears. Serum tears contain many of the biologically active components of natural tears that help to improve the eye surface and treat Dry Eye Syndrome. Various new therapeutic modalities continue to emerge for the management of dry eye syndrome. Patients with dry eye syndrome should seek a consultation with an ophthalmologist specializing in dry eye management to better understand their condition and learn about their treatment options.
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Alpharetta denies Kimball Bridge residential development plan Council voices concern over traffic congestion By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta City Council derailed plans for a new residential development just north of New Prospect Elementary Monday when it denied a change to the city’s Master Plan. The developer, 1699 Land Company, had sought approval to build 62 detached, single-family homes in a gated community with private streets on 12.4 acres. The property, currently zoned for office and institutional, is at the southwest corner of Kimball Bridge Road and North Point Parkway. Debate among residents when the project was first considered by the Planning Commission in April centered on increased traffic for the already busy intersection. The Planning Commission recommended denial of the zoning change. The plan had since been revised when it came before the City Council Monday. The new plan provided for restricted access from North Point Parkway, allowing residents right-turn entry and right-turn exit from the property. The plan also provided a full exit on the south from Rock Mill Road. Attorney Don Rolader, representing the applicant, said the property has been actively on the market for more than 15 years and has never received
any serious interest for office development. Moreover, by allowing residential development, studies from the city and the developer show the area would see less traffic than if it were developed for its full office potential, Rolader said.. “The way it is proposed today there is zero vehicular access on Kimball Bridge Road,” Rolader said. He added that the project was designed in conjunction with the city’s plans for intersection improvements at Kimball Bridge and North Point Parkway so that no adjustments would be necessary.
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This is really a choice between two options, Rolader said. The property is zoned for intense office and institutional development. But by allowing residential, the impact to the area would be less severe. “If we choose to go with a residential development of 62 homes, we have a major reduction in people, in traffic and in impact on those roads,” Rolader said. But City Councilman Jim Gilvin said he often hears how one development will generate less traffic than another. The truth, he said, is that the site currently generates no traffic. Gilvin said he was more concerned with traffic conditions on North Point Parkway than he was with how the property would be used. Councilman Chris Owens said he appreciated the work the developer put into the plan, and he conceded that a residential development would generate less traffic than an office complex. “One thing that I can’t get past is whether the corner of North Point Parkway and Kimball Bridge Road is the right place for residential,” Owens said. “I know these gentlemen do a good job when they build developments. That’s not a question in my mind. “This to me is whether that’s the appropriate use on that corner of two busy highways.” The final council vote was 6-1 to deny the rezoning request without prejudice, which will provide the landowner an easier path to resubmit a similar request in the future. Councilman Donald Mitchell cast the lone dissenting vote.
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FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - The first look at the North STEM High School in Alpharetta was presented to the Fulton County School Board this month, depicting an entirely new plan for the old Milton High campus, while retaining elements of the past. The open enrollment high school, which will focus on a science, technology, engineering and math, is scheduled to open in August 2020 on the campus of the former Milton High in downtown Alpharetta. The school will be open to students from across Fulton County, and career pathways will be offered in health sciences, information technology and engineering. In early August, school board members were presented the schematic drawings of the campus. The board approved the plans on Aug. 17 paving the way for final drawings. The design of the campus came together after meetings with key constituents to determine the optimal layout to meet the educational needs of students, as well as for the business community. “This is a little more ‘out of the box’ than a prototypical high school ... so we really listened throughout the entire process to teachers, individuals in
the community, business leaders, the school board [and others],” explained Patrick Burke, deputy superintendent for Operations. While the old school buildings will be razed to make way for new buildings, the campus will retain the athletic and recreation spaces, including baseball, softball and football fields. School officials said those fields continue to be used by the public and play an important role in the community. The school will encompass 243,000 square feet, including an auditorium, with a capacity of 1,500 students drawn from the 10 high schools across the system. Nate Williamson of Cooper Carry, the architectural firm for the project, said the campus also demonstrates the school system’s goal of working with Alpharetta on its plans for downtown revitalization. “Alpharetta is going through an effort to recreate a historical downtown and this school is obviously a fundamental part of the downtown area,” Williamson said. “Moving the buildings to the front of the site gives it a really strong, traditional identity that is important to the project.” An expansive courtyard entrance flanked by two wings of the school provides a welcoming entrance into the school, he noted. The main building is three stories, with two separate, onestory buildings containing the engineering program and an auditorium. A unique feature of the STEM
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STEM: Continued from Page 6 Campus is combining the cafeteria and media center — two areas that are often underused throughout the day — into one “touchdown space” for students use. “The idea is to provide a full day of space utilization for studying or collaboration,” Williamson said. “Combining these spaces together can really create a high-energy environment for students.” Another feature is a one-stop area where guidance counselors, social workers, career center staff and administrators are located to help students with career and curriculum issues. “This is front and center,” Williamson said. “When you have students from 10 different schools [going through] a rigorous curriculum it’s really important.” The North STEM campus is funded by the one-cent Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) approved by voters in the May 2016. The schools will be open to all students, and will help alleviate overcrowding at North Fulton’s traditional high schools. A South STEM high school opens in 2021.
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It’s time to update Bring back civility ‘The Devil’s Dictionary’ to local politics Just a little over 100 years ago, American author Ambrose Bierce published “The Devil’s Dictionary,” a compilation of some 1,013 words with revised definitions. Bierce, a conPAT FOX temporary of Mark Editor pat@appenmediagroup.com Twain and close to his equal in wit, assembled the lexicon from three decades of columns he’d written for the San Francisco Wasp magazine and later the San Francisco Examiner. He added more definitions later, and by 1906, he had signed a contract with Doubleday to publish the compilation. A few of his more notable definitions: • Academe, n. An ancient school where morality and philosophy were taught. • Academy, n. [from academe] A modern school where football is taught. • Apologize, v.i. To lay the foundation for a future offense. • Beauty, n. The power by which a woman charms a lover and terrifies a husband. • Egotist, n. A person of low taste, more interested in himself than in me. Bierce and his “Devil’s Dictionary” came to mind recently when I was struck by how outdated many of today’s common word definitions have become. I offer a few examples – first the word, a short definition and then an explanation. • Eclectic, adj. Awful. The word once described a subject that incorporated a wide range of styles or sources. But, it has come to mean that what you’re trying to describe is indescribable, and in most cases indescribably bad. I’ve seen “eclectic” clothing stores with racks of shirts I wouldn’t wear to a fire. There are “eclectic” furniture stores with appointments so offensive that no self-respecting environmentalist would plant them at a yard sale. Georgia State University’s WRAS radio describes its nighttime lineup as “eclectic.” That’s when an otherwise thoughtful management turns over the keys to one of the most powerful radio stations in the country to students. What once was an exciting forum for exciting, interesting new music is now the tarmac for personal (painfully
personal) tours of what can only be described as “head-banger schmaltz” and “curious noise.” I confess that I don’t know everything about today’s music, but I do know what I dislike. This lineup gives life to “dead air.” • Grocery shop, n. Use your cell phone. The shopping cart was invented in 1936, and through most of its history has been pushed from behind, usually with two hands. But the use of cell phones has given rise to an innovation in propulsion. Many shoppers today walk beside the cart, grabbing its frame, pulling it alongside as they browse and chat, cluttering the already narrow aisles. For traditional shoppers, it’s hard to fathom. Worse, these riveting conversations often continue to the checkout aisles where the shopper unloads the cart with one hand, unholsters a check card and completes the transaction with their neck tilted to their shoulder like an ancient Alexandrian bust. • Storytelling, n. Recounting a routine event to the strains of routine background music. I’m saddened by the growing popularity of modern storytelling, especially the array of programs littering public radio on weekends. You’ve got storytelling with meandering jazz. You’ve got storytelling with a beat. You’ve got storytelling with sound effects. They all have one thing in common: When disassembled, the stories themselves fall far short of what’s advertised, and the music is even less interesting – much less. Together, though, they create an illusion that what you’re hearing is possibly worth your time. It isn’t. Great writing and great stories require no soundtrack. Byron and Dickens needed no accessories. Long before the popularity of music videos, I spoke with a nationally acclaimed television photojournalist, telling him I’d like to someday create news features and put them to music. He replied that if a story needs music, it can’t be much of a story. He was right. What a shame no one has the ability to mine for stories interesting enough to stand on their own. Today’s stories require accompaniment, just like shopping for groceries, just like almost everything else.
With the national news showing the country in a constant state of political turmoil, I am calling on all participants in the local elections to take a different path – it is called HATCHER HURD civility. Executive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com In covering local politics for more than 30 years, I have seen the descent of local political races devolve more and more into a mirror of statewide and national races. I’m talking about the adage “All’s fair in love, war and politics.” As with most trite sayings, it is not true but rather an excuse to ignore the norms of civility in public life. Also, I have found that those who indulge most in mudslinging do so because they do not have the faith in the value of their own ideas. Elected office, especially at the local level, is still a public service. Most people enter into it with that thought in mind. It is not uncommon to come into politics with a sense of purpose and mission. The trouble starts when the purpose takes on the trappings of a cause. Then, in their minds, it becomes a contest of good over evil. And oh what evil things people do in the name of “the greater purpose.” The truth is, those who stoop to low methods do so because they don’t have the ability to convince others of the rightness of their purpose. So they attack the character and the motives of their opponents. Of course that invites the opponents to do likewise. What it does is cheapen the whole system. Now there is no way to cleanse the entire political system. It has been ugly and biased since the days of the founding fathers. But remember we are all neighbors here. Our children go to the same schools, we shop at the same stores. No one has horns or cloven hooves. Why cannot we campaign on the merit
of our ideas and the content of our own character? The dirty tricks, the anonymous or bogus emails and all of the dirty tricks we hate about politics should be set aside in our local elections. All of North Fulton has been subjected to 20 years of tremendous growth. That growth is what brought many of us here. The reality is this
It is not uncommon to come into politics with a sense of purpose and mission. The trouble starts when the purpose takes on the trappings of a cause. Then, in their minds, it becomes a contest of good over evil. growth is going to continue into Forsyth County, east Cherokee County and Gwinnett County. The communities we moved into will continue to change. And the one thing I have learned covering all of this change is we can’t stay in the past. But we are all in this together as communities. We are not monsters or thugs. So we should remember we are neighbors looking for answers to deal with all of this change. And we should remember that 95 percent of the country would kill to have the problems we face. We are so prosperous, we have a glut of prosperity. We offer a lot for people who are looking for a great place to raise a family and find economic opportunity. So a little civility if you please.
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Handel pays visit to Emory Johns Creek Hospital Freshman congresswoman touring Sixth District By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Sixth District Congresswoman Karen Handel was touring the district for her first trip back home since winning the special election this summer. She said she is settling in well in Washington and getting to work. “I was surprised at how quickly I was able to get integrated into the flow of things,” Handel said during her tour of Emory Johns Creek Hospital. “The cooperation of the Georgia [Congressional] Delegation has been amazing,” she said. She was especially glad for the help as a freshman congresswoman having to find her way around the House with no experienced staff to help her. Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom Price’s staff had either followed Price into his new job or already
found other jobs on The Hill. “From Day One I had no one to even answer the phone,” she said. But the members of the Georgia House Delegation were quick to provide help and get her clued into the routine of things. “They have been amazing,” she said. What has surprised Handel is how most members of Congress are focused on the individual legislation that they are pushing rather than stepping back to look at the “greater whole or good.” “But I think we have to keep our eyes on the big picture,” she said. Another adjustment has been to deal with the amount of walking representatives have to do. “Walking back and forth from your offices to The Hill and back teaches you the importance of a good pair of shoes,” Handel said. “It’s three-and-a-half miles.” And while there is a lot of attention paid to the legislation before Congress, she realizes she will have to pay some dues before she is going to get much attention.
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Continued from Page 10 “I get it. I’m the new kid on the block,” she said. “But I am already serving on committees, and those committees will give me ample opportunities to serve.” She has been assigned to the Education in the Workforce Committee and the Judiciary Committee – two diverse areas, she said. A big topic for the Judiciary is the opioid epidemic that is ravaging the nation. That was one of the key topics she was asking about in her visit with Emory Johns Creek Hospital Administrator Marilyn Margolis. They discussed not only the apparent ease with which opioids can be dispensed for relatively mild pain, but the rise in synthetic opioids that are hitting the streets right here in North Fulton that are 50 to 100 times more potent than prescribed opioids. “And often the street sellers and buyers don’t know what they are using,” she said. By the time one synthetic drug is identified and gets banned, there is a new one on the street, often more deadly than the last. “We try to get them on the proscribed list as fast as we can, but then they reformulate the drug and it’s not illegal. All they have to do is change one molecule and it is treated as a new drug and goes through the whole process again,” she said. She sees that aspect of the problem while serving on the Judiciary Committee. “How to deal with illegal drugs is near the top of the list. But we are also involved with tort reform, especially the protection of intellectual property,” Handel said. “I am one of two non-lawyers on the committee. But I think I bring a different perspective to the issue.” Handel is also co-sponsoring a bill that provides latitude looking at social media to clamp down on human trafficking. Then in the fall, Congress is taking up the issue of tax reform. “I’m optimistic we can get something done there in the House,” she said.
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Lieutenant governor speaks to Roswell Rotary Cagle pursues bid in governor’s race By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com
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ROSWELL, Ga. — Hundreds turned out Aug. 17 to hear Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle speak at the Roswell Rotary Club on service, economy and public education. The stop was part of a tour across Georgia for the gubernatorial candidate. Prior to his Rotary visit, Cagle had gone to 17 counties over six days. Recently elected Rep. Karen Handel, along with Sen. John Albers, helped kick off the proceedings and introduce Cagle. “We are the number one state to do business in,” Cagle said. “We have so many economic engines that are providing opportunities that are second to none. We are the eighth largest state in the nation. The Fortune 500 companies, the university systems, the resources, the instructions – we are very, very, blessed.” Cagle challenged his audience to think about how Georgia’s economic growth and prosperity could be shared across the whole state. Infrastructure especially was a major concern for Cagle. The collapse of the I-85 bridge in the spring showed that the infrastructure Georgia currently has in place was built for about half the size of today’s population, he said. “Georgia’s always best when we stretch,” Cagle said. “We witnessed that when government gets out of the way and incentivizes the private sector to do what they do best, you can build a bridge back in 45 days.” To better prepare for the future and avoid any similar incidents, Cagle said the state needs to prioritize its budgeting. He identified infrastructure, especially for better access to rural hospitals, as the most critical area in need of funding. While discussing transportation and traffic, Cagle warned that self-driving cars are becoming a reality and people need to prepare. “Just look at how much money Silicone Valley is putting into autonomous
vehicles,” he said. “They’re not going to let this go away. It’s coming, but that creates more opportunity. ” One of those opportunities could be more jobs, another challenge the state faces. According to Cagle, Georgia had 150,000 job openings the day he spoke. Three-quarters of those jobs need either an industry certification or a two-year degree from a technical college. Education is the key to filling those jobs and creating a “world-class workforce,” Cagle said. “Education fundamentally drives the economy,” he said. “Not the reverse.” Charter schools could help, accord-
We have so many economic engines that are providing opportunities that are second to none. We are the eighth largest state in the nation. The Fortune 500 companies, the university systems, the resources, the instructions – we are very, very, blessed.” ing to Cagle, because they have “tremendous flexibility” to meet needs of both the school and students. He also proposed bolstering the college and career network, where technical colleges and high schools could work together to help students learn about current career paths. Through such programs, students can graduate high school with a certification or associate’s degree already under their belt, making it easier to join the workforce as a radiology technician or plumber.
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New Councilwoman Henry casts bid for Roswell mayor ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell Councilwoman Lori Henry announced Aug. 21 her candidacy for Roswell mayor in the upcoming municipal election this fall. “Roswell is in need of leadership, and this presents both a challenge and an opportunity,” Henry said. “We’ve seen how leadership has been defined in the past. I believe we have the chance to give that word new and vibrant meaning. Leadership should be inclusive, innovative, build consensus and consider the rights and wishes of each and every member of our community. I can and will bring this kind of leadership to Roswell.” She said some of her qualifications for serving as mayor include: • Experience in finding common groun A true vision for both the city and its unique character • An appreciation of city employees • An understanding of the city budget “Progress in the direction chosen by the voters in 2015 and 2017 has faced roadblocks,” Henry said. “It is my goal to forge a new path that will best serve all our residents. Only with a new direction in leadership can we overcome the dysfunction of the past. I believe that I have the background, the commitment and the passion to overcome that divide and lead Roswell to new levels of satisfaction for everyone who lives here. To strive forward to that end is my promise.” Qualifying for the Nov. 7 elections runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Aug. 21-25. “It has been incredibly busy the last few months, with the budget, and outreach, problem-solving for neighborhoods. On a strategic level, we need to start focusing on Roswell’s number one need – economic development. We need to create a sustainable economic development model that attracts new business here instead of it going to neighboring communities. And that plan will only be strong and successful if it celebrates and honors what makes Roswell unique.”
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Henry served on Roswell’s City Council from 2001 through 2009, then rejoined the private sector where she started a small business. She was recently overwhelmingly elected to serve the remaining HENRY term of vacant City Council Post 4. That term expires December 31. Henry said she is proud of her many accomplishments during her time in office, including the authoring of Roswell’s “Big Box” Ordinance which, prior to the UDC, protected neighbor-
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Johns Creek Ace corne Gamble pays off, with sale of 10,000 pairs of viewing glasses By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Lukowiak family, owners of Johns Creek Ace Hardware Store on Jones Bridge Road, has been known to take a flier based on the weather. During a recent blizzard the Lukowiaks’ took a chance and stocked up on sleds and became Toboggan Central. “Yeah, we’ve taken gambles before. We’ve gone in on sleds, on ice-melt. So it wasn’t that unusual for us to go for it this time,” Richard Lukowiak said. Lukowiak said his family decided to gamble again and put in an order for 10,000 solar eclipse safety glasses. Last week it paid off in spades. “We’re just thankful we have a big parking lot,” he said. Thursday afternoon before the eclipse, the line was still holding steady, moving about 100 people an hour. Only the glasses were fading.
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Lukowiak said they got their last shipment of 2,000 glasses and were down to about 900 pair. At five pair a customer, their little goldmine figured to peter out before dark. Customers patiently lined up outside the door, turned right as the line snaked along the inside wall of the building all the way to the back. Then it crept left along on the store’s back wall until it hit the middle aisle. Then it was back toward the front to spill into two waiting cash registers. Those who ordered online got a straight pass to the backroom to pick up a maximum of five pairs of glasses for the reasonable price of $15 each. Nobody was complaining – not about the wait or the price. Everyone was happy to find a place that wasn’t sold out. Lukowiak said they put a limit on the glasses so more folks would have the chance to get them. Lilia Anteau of Johns Creek said she waited an hour – that was about the usual – and did not mind a bit. “I’m bringing my kids to see [the eclipse]. I want them to experience something rare and privileged,’ Anteau said. “It doesn’t happen every day.”
August 11, 2017 Dear Downtown Homeowners, It is with great pleasure we announce a joint effort between the Rotary Club of Alpharetta and the City of Alpharetta -- the 21th annual running of the “Mayor’s Corporate Challenge 5K”, which will take place August 24th, 2017. The race is being held on a Thursday night and begins and ends at City Hall. We will have food trucks and a DJ beginning at 5 PM followed by a kid’s fun run at 6:30 PM and the 5k race at 7 PM. All activities should wrap up around 9 PM. This letter is to inform you of the event, its location – starting at City Hall onto Haynes Bridge Road, right on Academy Street, right on Westside Parkway, right on Old Milton Parkway, right on Haynes Bridge Road and back to City Hall and to provide the following important road closure information. Additional information can be found on the race website at www.mayorschallenge.com. Notice of Closure: (approximate times) Haynes Bridge Road - will be closed between Old Milton Parkway and Academy Street from 6:30 PM to 8 PM. Academy Street – all lanes will be closed between Highway 9 and Westside Parkway from 6:50 PM to 7:30 PM. Westside Parkway - one of two southwest bound lanes will be closed between Webb Bridge Road and Old Milton Parkway from 6:50 PM to 7:45 PM. Old Milton Parkway - one of three west bound lanes will be closed between Westside Parkway and Haynes Bridge Road from 7 PM to 8 PM. The Mayor’s Corporate Challenge event will raise critical funds for the philanthropic projects of the Rotary Club of Alpharetta, including North Fulton Community Charities, City of Refuge Safe House, Stand Up for Kids, Homestretch, Family Literacy and more!
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Group rallies to keep public art in Roswell Downtown Development Authority donates $10K, issues matching challenge to raise private funding By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — One of the temporary public art pieces currently in Roswell may become a permanent fixture for the city, as long as the community can raise $10,000. The Roswell Downtown Development Authority recently donated $10,000 in funding toward keeping Sentience in the Heart of Roswell Park on Canton Street. It is one of 10 new sculptures featured in this year’s ArtRound Roswell Sculpture Tour. The nine-month tour features 13 sculptures in each of Roswell’s parks, including two permanent sculptures which were bought last year – Smoke and Oak Leaf Triptych. The remaining pieces will disappear, unless someone opts to buy them. The Roswell Arts Fund, which created ArtAround Roswell, has been raising funds to purchase some of the current sculptures through its Keep the Art! campaign. Now, the Downtown Development Authority has stepped up to the plate to aid in the effort. Downtown Development Authority Chairman Randy Schultz said the donation is in part a way to create a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for the downtown business district. “We are committed to creating inviting gathering spaces and enriching social experiences,” Schultz said. “Sentience, as the focal point of the Heart of Roswell Park, mirrors the optimism, hospitality and charm of the city, and
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we would like to see this work of art remain permanently in this location.” Sentience, a large and reflective stainless steel model of a bloodroot flower, was created by Atlanta-based artist David Landis. He chose the native bloodroot flower because it has a “wonderful, dynamic quality, like a firework exploding.” The Downtown Development Authority is now challenging individuals,
We are committed to creating inviting gathering spaces and enriching social experiences.” RANDY SCHULTZ Downtown Development Authority Chairman
businesses and organizations to match its donation. The Keep the Art! fundraising campaign is hoping to collect at least $60,000 this year, with the first funds raised used to purchase Sentience. Roswell Arts Fund Board Chair
Rochelle Mucha said she was thrilled by the Downtown Development Authority’s initiative and hopes the community will respond in kind. “Public art helps activate spaces and drive economic vitality, while creating a unique sense of place and identity for our city,” Mucha said. “Most great cities are known for their public art – just look at Chicago, New York and San Francisco. We’re not there yet, but you have got to start somewhere.” The sculptures will remain in Roswell through December. Visitors can learn about the artists and their works through the free audio tour guide app Otocast. The app also allows visitors to vote for their favorite works and contribute funds to help the city buy and keep the art. To learn more about the tour and its upcoming events or to donate, visit artaroundroswell.com.
It’s a constant tug of war between insurers and hospitals in terms of payments for medical services. The more clout you have – either side – the better deal you can strike. ANDY MILLER, CEO and editor of Georgia Health News 17 | Alpharetta-Roswell Herald | August 24, 2017
Northside-Gwinnett pact continues hospital merger trend Healthcare system would rank among largest in Georgia By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA — Northside Hospital and Gwinnett Health System, the parent of Gwinnett Medical Center, announced Aug. 17 they have reached a merger agreement that will extend the reach of both providers throughout north Metro Atlanta. The agreement, if approved by the Georgia Attorney General’s Office, would create a system with 1,479 beds, nearly 21,000 employees and 3,500 physicians on staff. It could be operational by 2018. The agreement consummates a two-year courtship between the two systems. Neither side has disclosed which points of the negotiations slowed the process. But Northside is by far the larger and most financially sound of the two. It has $1.7 billion in annual revenue through its three hospitals and various care facilities, according
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to Dun & Bradstreet. Gwinnett has revenues of $735 million through its two hospitals and other care facilities. Anchored by Northside Hospital in Sandy Springs and Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville, this latest merger will include hospitals in Canton, Cumming and Duluth, as well as cancer treatment GWINNETT HEALTH SYSTEM centers, imaging centers, Gwinnett Medical Center’s Duluth campus includes an outpatient center and a urgent care centers and other outpatient locations center for weight management. throughout the state. Northside and Gwinnett hospital officials say the because it’s a constant tug of war between insurmerger makes sense and will benefit patients as well ers and hospitals in terms of payments for medical as the hospitals. services. The more clout you have – either side – the “Northside Hospital is a leader in cancer care, better deal you can strike.” women’s health and specialized surgical care, while Northside is in a much better financial position Gwinnett Health System has strengths in cardiovasthan Gwinnett. cular care, sports medicine and post-acute care,” ac“There’s no doubt about that,” he said. “I don’t cording to Northside spokeswoman Katherine Watson. know if you can say it was necessary for Gwinnett to “The service areas are adjacent to one another make this move, but it makes sense that they did.” – ideal for focusing investment on care expansion, The merger adds to a growing trend in Georgia overall clinical capacity and improved patient access,” and the nation where hospitals pool resources to save she said. on costs and expand their footprints. The merger also makes sense for another reason. Last year, Marietta-based WellStar acquired Tenet Combining healthcare systems can save on more Healthcare’s five Georgia-based hospitals, including than costs such as supplies and IT services. Roswell’s North Fulton Hospital, and formed a new Hospitals are always looking to strengthen their partnership with West Georgia Health in LaGrange, to negotiating position with health insurance companies, make it the largest health system in the state with 11 said Andy Miller, CEO and editor of Georgia Health hospitals. News, a nonprofit, independent news service that In the wake of the growing trend of hospital mergtracks healthcare issues. ers, the Northwestern Kellogg School of Management The bigger system you are, the better bargain you released a study last year which found such mergers can drive in terms of reimbursements, he said. tend to result in higher prices for healthcare, gener“There are only four or five major hospital systems ally from 6 percent to 10 percent. in the state now and this clearly is a prominent one,” Neither hospital involved in the Northside-GwinMiller said. “So you’ve got these mega-systems, and I nett merger responded to questions relating to how think insurance companies are not happy about this the agreement might affect patient costs.
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New home construction at pre-recession levels For the first time, new home construction closing numbers are competing with pre-recession levels. And it’s nowhere near enough. According to GEOFF SMITH numbers just Assurance Financial, released from gsmith@lendtheway.com Smart Real Estate Data, there was an estimated 5,566 new construction closings in the 2nd quarter of this year, and 10,182 closings in the first half of this year. These numbers are similar to numbers posted in the first half of 2008, which was right before the collapse. And this trend doesn’t appear to be slowing down. In the second quarter, 7,110 new home permits were issued – the most permits issued for a quarter since third quarter of 2007. So clearly, with all of this new construction going on, we must be flush with new homes on the market. Right? Wrong. In most markets, it is hard to find and buy a house. Housing inventory is measured by the number of months it would take to sell out all existing listings with no new listings coming to market. Most experts agree that a healthy market is with 6 months of supply. At that mark, home values are increasing at a safe pace. With too much inventory, sellers are competing for limited buyers, and home values can actually start to drop. With too little inventory, buyers are competing for limited houses, and home values rise too fast. Right now, inventory is historically low at an average 3.29 months. It’s the lowest level since they’ve been recording this type of data. And that number is trending downward. Inventory averaged 3.63 months the same time last year. And in keeping with the laws of supply and demand, the invisible
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Alpharetta financial professional earns industry certification title ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Drew Pond, wealth plan design specialist at Alpharetta’s oXYGen Financial, earned his Certified Financial Planner designation in June. The Certified Financial Planner Board confers their marks on financial planners who have met rigorous educational and fiduciary standards, passed the board exam, and completed their experience requirements. Based in Washington, D.C., the board has become the gold standard nationwide for excellence in finanPOND cial services thanks to their creative marketing efforts and high bar to entry. Pond joined the oXYGen family in 2016 and is now joining five other certified financial planner professionals at the business. Pond splits his time between the Buckhead and Alpharetta branches. Working several days a week at the Alpharetta location feels like a homecoming of sorts because he attended Crabapple Crossing Elementary, Northwestern Middle School and Milton High School, Pond said.
Performance Sport and Spine implements AllCore360 ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell’s Performance Sport and Spine will utilize a new core development system dubbed AllCore360 to benefit patients seeking to improve their core strength. Based out of Alpharetta, AllCore360 is a patent-pending system that uses gravity to train all of the body’s core muscles in a three-dimensional, balances and coordinated fashion. The training system is done in 10 minutes, three times a week. Dedicated to improving health and fitness to reduce the risk of pain, illness and injury, Performance Sport and Spine is the first AllCore360 system in North Atlanta. Dr. Timothy Gregory of Performance Sport and Spine said, “I understand how important the core is to everything we do in our daily activities. This is unquestionably the first system I’ve seen that may improve the health and wellness of every single one of my clients, regardless of their current level of fitness or ability.”
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COLOR FUSED GLASS ART WORKSHOP
Learn how to create your own glass souvenir. This workshop is part of the Makers in the Afternoon, a family friendly five-part series that features artistic, interactive demonstrations throughout Roswell’s parks. All materials are provided. The class will be held Saturday, Aug. 26, 2-5 p.m. at the Visual Arts Center, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell. The cost is $12. For more information and to preregister, visit roswellgov.com. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton. com/Calendar.
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ASSOCIATION OF THE ARTS MEETING What: The Sawnee Association of the Arts will have their monthly meeting with speaker and artist Ginger Aubert, a self-taught portrait sketch artist. When: Monday, Aug. 28, 6-8 p.m. Where: United Way Building, 240 Elm St., Cumming More info: sawneeart.org
NORTH FULTON TRANSIT MEETING
FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: ZUMBA What: Join for free group exercise classes with Fitness in the Park. All classes are weather-permitting and open to the public. This week’s class focuses on Zumba. When: Saturday, Aug. 26, 9-10 a.m. Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
ADOPT-A-STREAM TRAINING
What: Learn how to keep a stream health with water sampling and chemical testing techniques. Participants will also learn about the science and how to share water-shed issues. Certification will be given. When: Saturday, Aug. 26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek More info: autreymill.org
CAR SEAT CHECK-UPS
What: The Johns Creek Fire Department will offer child passenger safety education to parents and caregivers. Please bring any car seat manuals with you. When: Saturday, Aug. 26, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Where: Fire Station #62, 10925 Rogers Circle, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov
What: The public is invited to weigh in on the future of the Fulton County Transit Master Plan, with a review of the city’s economic development and transit needs. When: Monday, Aug. 28, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us
GARDEN TOUR MONDAYS
What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 29 Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us
CUMMING FARMERS MARKET
What: Come by for a chance to enjoy locally produced vegetables, meat, baked goods, honey, soaps, flowers, art, woodworking and more. When: Wednesday and Saturdays, 6:30-10:30 a.m., through Sept. 30 Where: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road More info: cummingfarmersmarket.com
JOHNS CREEK FARMERS MARKET
What: Held at the Newtown Park Amphitheater, each market features more than 25 local farmers and vendors with organic and/or sustainable foods and produce. When: Saturdays through Aug. 26 Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov
ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon., through October Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:
What: Enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the gardens and historic plants on the grounds of Barrington Hall. Learn how the gardens have been restored and receive gardening tips. No reservations necessary. When: Monday, Aug. 28, 9:30 a.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns on Old Roswell Street with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early. When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; will be closed Aug. 5 for Old Soldiers Day Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com
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-Aug. 31, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: heatherlund.format.com or roswellgov.com
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: TEEN YOGA
What: Start your Saturday with Yoga. Instructor, Mita will be offering free weekly yoga classes for teens, ages 12 and up. When: Saturday, Aug. 26, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
20TH ANNIVERSARY HARRY POTTER MARATHON
What: Come out and celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter by coming to the Harry Potter Movie Matinee Marathon. Feel free to bring a snack and lunch. This week’s movie is “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.” When: Saturday, Aug. 26, 2-4 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050
FREE YOGA CLASS
What: Classes are taught by Jessica Roesel who is an experienced teacher who create a comfortable & safe environment for each student’s unique practice. Free classes are every Tuesday. When: Tuesday, Aug. 29, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075
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SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: HEATHER LUND
JOHNS CREEK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
What: Enjoy live music during the free Summer Concert Series with the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra, the last show for the season. Food trucks will be on the premises. When: Saturday, Aug. 26, 6 p.m. Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov
LINE DANCING
What: Learn line dancing from Jean Chen and its benefits, including strengthening muscle tone and bone density, raising confidence and reducing stress. The class is free. Wear sneakers or tennis shoes. When: Tuesday, Aug. 29, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8820
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At last, a real benefit of gettin’ a little older JOB SEARCH IN THE DIGITAL AGE
What: Join AARP and LiveTechEd for a free interactive workshop and discover the best websites and apps to connect you to job resources. Learn how to network online and get noticed by hiring managers. When: Tuesday, Aug. 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org
ASTROKIDS CLUB
What: Amateur astronomers are encouraged to join the AstroKids Club to learn about a wide range of topics on the stars, solar system and beyond. Ages 5-11 with parent. When: Wednesday, Aug. 30, 6-7 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton More info: afpls.org
PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185
FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958
OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE: “THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM”
What: Act3 Productions presents “The Robber Bridegroom,” a Southern-fried Robin Hood tale of a rogue who’s a gentleman by day and bandit by night. When he falls for the beautiful daughter of a wealthy planter, his world and ethics are turned upside down. When: Through Aug. 26, times vary Where: Act3 Productions, 6285 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs Cost: $15-30 More info and tickets: act3productions. org
Aging, as my wife’s grandmother used to say, is not for the faint of heart. But it does bring with it certain perks. You know things like wisdom. Well,yeah. Tell that STEVE HUDSON to my knees after a Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net day of hiking in the mountains. Maybe it’ll make ‘em feel better. Age does bring another perk, however, and that’s the “senior discount.” Now that I’ve reached “that certain age,” I find that I’m able to take advantage of occasional “seniors” deals – including things like special pricing at the Golden Corral buffet. It’s the occasional reward for making it this far more or less intact. Life is good. But the best age-related perk I’ve seen in a long time is the deal of a lifetime on a lifetime senior pass (specifically, the “America the Beautiful” national parks and federal recreational lands pass) to federal recreation sites. It covers a very long list of places I’d love to go, among them Atlanta’s own Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. For many years, I’ve bought an annual parking pass to CRNRA. Having that pass meant I didn’t have to worry about paying the daily parking fee every time I visit for fishing or hiking. The $35 annual fee was a bargain. But now that I’m older, if not wiser, the deal suddenly becomes even sweeter. Here’s the deal: If you’re 62 or older, and for a very limited time, you can get a lifetime senior pass for $10, if you pick it up in person, or $20, if you order online. Yes. Lifetime senior pass. $10. This lifetime senior pass is an incredible bargain if you enjoy Georgia’s outdoors – but (as they say) you’ve got to act fast. Really, you do. On Aug. 28, the lifetime senior pass goes up to $80. Until then, you can purchase the $10 lifetime senior pass in person at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area headquarters visitor center at the Island Ford Unit. You can also buy it online, though an additional $10 processing fee applies to online purchases. That makes the online version $20 – still an incredible bargain! To make an online purchase, visit store.usgs.gov/seniorpass. You’ll be sent to yourpassnow. com, where you can purchase the pass.
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What does this pass do for you? Basically, it covers entrance or access for the pass owner and accompanying passengers in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle at a host of federally operated recreation sites across the country. In addition to covering the daily entrance fee at sites like our very own Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (and that’s of particular interest if you, like me, enjoy trout fishing and hiking), the pass covers “access to, and use of, BLM, FWS, NPS, Reclamation, USDA-FS and USACE sites that charge entrance or standard amenity fees (day use).” That’s a fancy way of saying that, at those sites, the daily parking fee goes away. Additionally, the pass provides a 50 percent discount on some “expanded amenity fees” at those site, including such things as camping. I plan to take advantage of that part of the picture this fall. Note that this is not a state parks pass and that it does not cover parking fees or admission to state parks and state historic sites. You’ll still need a state park pass for that. But at federal
sites you’ll be covered. Even after the new fee structure goes into effect, however, there will still be a great deal out there for seniors. Starting Aug. 28, a new $20 annual Senior Pass will become available. There are many other pass options too, including several for those who have not yet reached my exalted and distinguished age. Those passes are a fine deal too – but if you can get in on the lifetime pass, that’s even better. Remember: 62 or over. Senior pass. Great price, but only for a few days more. Get it now because (don’t forget) it goes up on Aug. 28. Steve Hudson’s book, “HIKING THE HOOCH” covers the hiking trails of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in Atlanta and is just the thing to help you put that new pass to work. The book is available from local outfitters or from Amazon. Signed copies are available direct from the author at chattahoocheemedia.com.
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Milton enters new era with win over Alpharetta Eagles earn first win under new coach with 31-9 victory By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — In his debut game with Milton, head coach Adam Clack told his players at halftime to have trust in their teammates. Specifically, he told his defense to trust that the offensive would take the pressure off them in the
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Milton quarterback Jordan Yates went 8-16 passing for 163 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown in Milton’s 31-9 win over Alpharetta.
second half. “[Alpharetta] was getting the best of us in the first half,” Clack said. “But we kept telling the defense, if you keep doing your job, just trust that the offense is going to come around.” And that they did. Alpharetta had taken a 6-3 lead with a 38-yard field goal by Dylan Schorr as time expired in the second quarter after Milton was held to just 96 total yards in the first half. But Milton’s defense, which Clack said kept the Eagles in the game the first two quarters, heeded his words and held Alpharetta to a single field goal in the second half. “That trust was on display tonight,” Clack said. “Without it, I don’t think we come away with a win. Milton’s defense held the Raiders to 299 total yards. Alpharetta was just 3-18 on third down conversions and was held to two field goals on two trips to the red zone. “We preach that we own the red zone,” Clack said. “To bend and not break and hold that talented team to three field goals, that’s probably what I’m most proud about the whole night.” While its defense continued to stymie Alpharetta’s talented offense in the second half, Milton’s offense did come around, scoring four touchdowns and tripling its yardage output from the first half. The Eagles rushed for 246 yards, led by Solomon Vanhorse with 112 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Jordan Yates added 75 yards on 14 carries with a touchdown. Yates was 8-16 through the air for 163 yards with a passing touchdown to Syaire Waters. The Raiders had their chances. Two catchable interceptions were dropped in their own red zone, and a touchdown was called back due to a penalty. Jaycee Horn returned a punt for a touchdown early in the game, but the score was negated by a blindside block, a rule implemented this year by the GHSA. Offensively, Alpharetta looked to move the ball methodically down the field on short plays, but Milton’s defense seemed to sniff out the majority of bubble screens and zone reads they faced. Alpharetta quarterback Matthew Downing went 21-37 for 174 yards and led the Raiders in rushing yards with 70.
Milton vs. Alpharetta scoring summary 1st quarter • Milton (1:05): 21-yard field goal by Hayden Hairston
goal by Dylan Schorr • Milton (4:07): Jordan Yates 2-yard passing touchdown to Syaire Waters • Milton (0:37): Solomon Vanhorse 6-yard rushing touchdown
2nd quarter • Alpharetta (7:00): 38-yard field goal by Dylan Schorr • Alpharetta (0:00): 44-yard field goal by Dylan Schorr
4th quarter • Milton (9:04): Joe Charleston 17yard rushing touchdown • Milton (3:56): Jordan Yates 1-yard rushing touchdown
3rd quarter • Alpharetta (8:43): 27-yard field But the sole scores for Alpharetta would come from Schorr who went 3-3 on field goals from 38, 44 and 27 yards. With Game 1 of the “Clack Era” now complete with a win over a rival, the head coach said the team is still learning itself under his leadership and that
there is much room for improvement. But he did say the team has continued to show progress, exemplified by Friday’s monumental win. “Every time I watch these kids compete they are raising the bar,” he said. “I’m just so stinking proud of them.”
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Quarterback Matthew Downing and Alpharetta fell to Milton for the second straight year.
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Friday, Aug. 18 • South Forsyth 17, Roswell 14 (2OT) • Milton 31, Alpharetta 9 • Sequoyah 30, North Forsyth 28 • West Forsyth 31, Woodstock 14 • Pickens 54, Chattahoochee 30 • Lassiter 45, Johns Creek 21 • Lanier 33, Northview 24 • Blessed Trinity 28, Westminster 0 • Fellowship Christian 47, Atkinson Co. 14 • King’s Ridge 38, Glascock Co. 6 • Mount Pisgah 49, Holy Innocents’ 35
Saturday, Aug. 19 • Calvary Day 2, Fellowship Christian 1 (19-25, 25-13, 15-8) • Fellowship Christian 2, Mount de Sales 0 (25-16, 25-16) • Chattahoochee 2, Stratford Academy 0 (25-14, 25-3) • Chattahoochee 2, Lanier 0 (29-27, 26-24) • Roswell 2, Lee Co. 1 (25-13, 22-25, 15-12) • Peachtree Ridge 2, Milton 0 (25-16, 27-25) • Lambert 2, Norcross 1 (20-25, 25-16, 15-7) • North Oconee 2, Forsyth Central 0 (25-5, 25-13) • North Forsyth 2, Parkview 0 (25-17, 25-12) • Greenbrier 2, Pinecrest Academy 0 (25-20, 25-22) • North Hall 2, Pinecrest Academy 0 (25-15, 25-17) • Pinecrest Academy 2, South Effingham 1 (25-23, 13-25, 15-7)
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Class AAAAAAA South Forsyth 17, Roswell 14 (2OT) South Forsyth outlasted a new-look Roswell for a double-overtime victory in the Corky Kell Classic at Georgia State Stadium. Both offenses struggled to find success in regulation, and the game went into overtime after regulation ended in a 7-7 tie. Both teams scored from quarterback rushes to open the first overtime period before South went up 17-14 with a field goal. A sack and false start penalty forced Roswell into a fourth and long from the 28-yard line. The Hornets waived the long field goal attempt and opted to go for the conversion. After scrambling, quarterback Cordel Littlejohn’s short pass found Kamonty Jett, who streaked toward the first down marker but was tackled short of the line, earning South Forsyth a monumental victory against the twotime defending state champions. Roswell’s loss was its first of the regular season since Halloween of 2014. Sequoyah 30, North Forsyth 28 North Forsyth came up short in a back-and-forth affair, with a late Sequoyah field goal proving to be the game-winner. North trailed 14-0 before climbing back to take a 28-21 lead in the fourth quarter. The Chiefs scored, but North’s Honus Wagner blocked the PAT to keep North in the lead. However, Sequoyah would go ahead with a field goal in the final three minutes, and forced North to punt with
1:41 remaining. Sequoyah ran out the clock to deny North another chance. North’s offense compiled 293 total yards with Jonathan Perez rushing for 123 yards and a touchdown. West Forsyth 31, Woodstock 14 West Forsyth led throughout head coach Shawn Cahill’s debut earning a win over Woodstock for the second straight year. West led 10-0 after the first quarter and held a 24-14 lead early in the fourth before putting the game away with a 21-yard rushing score. Though Woodstock quarterback Garrett Bass threw for 249 yards, North intercepted him four times.
Class AAAAAA Pickens 54, Chattahoochee 30 For the second straight year, Chattahoochee lost a lopsided affair against Pickens. Pickens scored throughout the game and led 27-16 at the break before adding another 27 points in the second half. Though Hooch scored twice in the third quarter, a scoreless fourth saw Pickens run away with the win. The loss was Chattahoochee’s seventh straight in a season-opening game. Lassiter 45, Johns Creek 21 Johns Creek lost its opening game under new head coach Matt Helmerich against a talented Lassiter Trojans team. The game was riddled with multiple turnovers from both squads. Lassiter held a 28-14 lead in the third quarter, but Johns Creek looked
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Roswell’s Kamonty Jett (2) is tackled by a South Forsyth defender in last Friday’s Corky Kell Classic. poised to cut that lead with the ball on the Trojans’ 3-yard line. However, a fumble would be returned 97-yards for a score, and Lassiter continued to build its lead in the final quarter. Johns Creek quarterback Zach Gibson passed for nearly 350 yards with three touchdowns, but turnovers and Lassiter’s offensive firepower proved too much for the Gladiators. Lanier 33, Northview 24 Northview led 17-7 at the half in head coach James Thompson’s debut, but the Titans couldn’t hold on, falling to Lanier for the second straight year. Lanier scored 13 unanswered points to open the second half and take a 20-17 lead. Early in the fourth quarter, Titans’ quarterback Colton McDaniel found Mac Bolton for a second touchdown to reclaim the lead. However, Lanier would score a touchdown with 3:25 remaining to regain the lead. On the ensuing Northview drive, McDaniel would be intercepted and Lanier would score again to secure the win.
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Blessed Trinity 28, Westminster 0 In a rematch of the 2015 Class AAA state championship game, Blessed Trinity shut out rival Westminster to win its sixth straight season opener. Steele Chambers scored three rushing touchdowns and BT’s defense held Westminster scoreless on multiple trips to the red zone. Quarterback Jake Smith compiled
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Class A-Private Fellowship Christian 47, Atkinson Co. 14 Fellowship Christian’s offense rolled over Atkinson County in decisive fashion Friday. The Paladins led 21-14 at the half, but a 26-point third quarter allowed them to pull away and win their 11th straight regular season game. Quarterback Hunter McMickle threw for nearly 200 yards with two touchdowns, while the rushing attack was led by senior Merrick Haigler who led the team in rushing yards and scored twice. King’s Ridge 38, Glascock Co. 6 For the second straight year, King’s Ridge opened its season with a lopsided win over Glascock County. Mount Pisgah 49, Holy Innocents’ 35 Mount Pisgah outlasted Holy Innocents’ in an offensive shootout Friday night. The Patriots held a 27-20 lead after a back-and-forth first half and would extend that lead with a touchdown late in the third quarter. Both teams would score twice in the next five minutes, keeping the Patriots’ lead at a single score. Mount Pisgah was finally able to extend its lead at two scores with a touchdown pass from Jacob Cendoya to David Woodward and hold on for its third straight win over the Golden Bears.
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South Forsyth downs Roswell in double overtime, 17-14 Hornets suffer first regular season loss since 2014 By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA — Saturday’s Corky Kell Classic between Roswell and South Forsyth had all the making of a heavyweight bout. In one corner sat underdog South Forsyth, a talented team looking to project itself into the ranks of 7A’s elite programs. In the other corner was Roswell, wearing the two-time state runner up belt with questions left to be answered with a new coaching staff and
22 new starters. The fight proved to go the distance, with South Forsyth outlasting Roswell 17-14 in double overtime at Georgia State Stadium Friday night. The first few rounds proved a stalemate as neither team found the scoreboard in the first half. South appeared poised to strike first early in the second quarter on Roswell’s 1-yard line, but a botched handoff was recovered by Roswell. Later in the quarter, South came up with their own goal line stand with a sack and two incompletions that turned over possession on downs. Roswell finally broke through midway through the third with a 34-yard touchdown pass from Cordel Littlejohn to Walt Warren. Littlejohn went 12-20
for 120 yards. But South would knot the game early in the fourth with a 17-yard touchdown rush from Jared Honey, who compiled over 100 yards rushing in the game. Neither team found the end zone again until overtime when both teams scored touchdowns quickly. Littlejohn rushed 15-yards for a score on Roswell’s first overtime play, but South responded two plays later with a rushing touchdown from its quarterback, Cal Morris. South took a 17-14 lead with a 23yard field goal in the second overtime period, forcing Roswell to score in order to keep the contest going. But Roswell was quickly backed up by a Ryan LaFlamme sack and a
penalty. On fourth and long, Roswell decided to go for the conversion, and potential win. “We have a freshman kicker and it was just out of his range,” Roswell head coach Matt Kemper said. “We had to try and convert it and try and win.” Littlejohn found Kamonty Jett on a short pass on the attempted conversion, with Jett streaking toward the sideline and the first down marker. But, Jett would fall short, and South earned a pivotal win for its program. Though the Hornets suffered their first regular season loss since Halloween of 2014, Kemper said he was still proud of his inexperienced team. “I’m thoroughly pleased with how
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Blessed Trinity opens season with win over rivals Titans’ new defense blanks Wildcats, 28-0 By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA — Blessed Trinity saw immediate success with its new defensive scheme as the Titans pitched a 28-0 shutout over rivals Westminster Friday night. The Titans, with new defensive coordinator John Thompson, held Westminster to just 178 yards of total offense, forced two interceptions and stopped the Wildcats twice on fourth and goal. “The defense has looked more comfortable and their effort was good,” head coach Tim McFarlin said. “It was their first time in a game situation under their new leadership, and though we had a few hiccups, to me that’s
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normal of a first game, particularly in a new scheme.” Offensively, the Titans compiled 314 yards, and McFarlin said he was particular pleased with his offensive line that featured five new starters. “One concern was the offensive line,
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pionship game, which saw Westminster deal a heartbreaking loss to the Titans in overtime. “The last time we played was a great ballgame and it was a shame someone had to lose,” McFarlin said. “It just happened to be for a state championship.” “Of course you think about that rivalry, but at the end of the day this is a different team,” he said. Though McFarlin said his team still has kinks to work out, he was pleased with his team’s shut out performance. “The good thing about early games is it gives you time to learn about your team,” he said. “I’m pleased with how they played and was pleasantly surprised with the effort and execution.” The Titans will battle another rival, St. Pius X, this Friday at home. Blessed Trinity has won the last four meetings, including a 22-18 comeback win last year.
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Trojans down Gladiators 45-21 in Helmerich’s debut By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com
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South Forsyth’s Jared Honey avoids Roswell tacklers at the Corky Kell Classic.
hard the kids played,” he said. “South Forsyth is a good football team and well coached. We hung in there and stood toe to toe with them.” Kemper was impressed with his defense’s performance, which held South to just over 200 yards of total offense. “The defense was the strength of the team last night,” he said. “That’s vital as the offensive continues to gel. We tackled well for the most part and had a big goal line stand. We’re looking to build on that.” On offense, Kemper said the team will focus on consistency. “We felt like we left a touchdown out there,” he said. “We took care of the football, but we need to learn how to finish drives.” The Hornets will have an extra week to prepare for their second game against Central Gwinnett. “At this point in the season, everyone has some bumps and bruises and the bye will allow us to get healthy,” Kemper said. “We will regroup and get back at in two weeks.”
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek head coach Matt Helmerich said the 45-21 score from Friday’s tilt against Lassiter was not indicative of the game itself. “Lassiter is one of the top teams in 7A and we hung right with them,” Helmerich said. “We played them tough and fought all game, but we had two devastating turnovers when we were driving.” Both teams committed multiple turnovers, but the two by the Gladiators proved to be the difference. With Johns Creek on the doorstep of a touchdown, a botched snap was scooped up by a Lassiter defender and returned 98-yards for a touchdown. A fallen Johns Creek receiver also ended with a pick-six for the Trojans. For Helmerich, those miscues were the difference. “You take away those two plays and it’s a very tight ballgame against a good team,” he said. Though the night ended in a loss, Helmerich said he was still generally satisfied with his team’s performance, including his offense that bested Las-
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most part,” he said. “Lassiter is a pain to prepare for. They have multiple formations and motions and their quarterback was elusive. They hurt us on the run but we are getting better,” he said. The defense was also put into a few tough situations following special teams plays, Helmerich said. Following the loss, Helmerich said the Gladiators’ focus will be improving each week. “We improved leaps and bounds from the scrimmage to week one,” he said. “That could have been a back and forth game, but the kids got some confidence.” Johns Creek will take on another 7A opponent this Friday against North Forsyth. “I won’t say it’s a must win, but we need to get a win going into the bye week,” Helmerich said.
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Centennial’s boys team placed first at the Our Lady of Mercy Invitational
Centennial cross-country fares well at invitational ROSWELL, Ga. — Centennial’s boys cross-country placed first out of 15 teams at the Our Lady of Mercy Invitational on Aug. 19. Ben Wood, Michael Keramidas, Max Wall, Brandon Semones and Phillipe Lamarche all scored
for the team. The girls team, including Issabelle Duplessis, Grace Ford, Alex Fisher, Grace Truax and Samantha Lahey placed second at the event.
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Alpharettan leads Ga. Tech to Collegiate Bridge Bowl TORONTO – Arjun Dhir of Alpharetta and his Georgia Tech collegiate bridge team claimed victory in the Collegiate Bridge Bowl Championship. The event was held at the Summer North American Bridge Championships (NABC) in Toronto, Canada, from July 20 to 30.
The NABCs are held three times a year across the U.S. and Canada to bring together players of all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. The 2017 Fall NABCs will be in San Diego, Calif., from Nov. 23 to Dec. 3.
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Cambridge swimmers complete 100 100-meters MILTON, Ga. — For their annual fundraiser, Cambridge’s swim and dive team swam 100 100-meters on Aug. 5 at the Milton Country Club. All participants completed the 5.5 mile swim in under four hours.
The proceeds raised by the team’s exhausting swim will help pay for the team’s membership at Core Physique where they plan to hold their strength training for the 2017-18 season.
ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell United Methodist Church Preschool and Kindergarten will host its semi-annual children’s consignment sale Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sept. from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The sale will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the Roswell United Methodist Church located on 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell. It will benefit the church’s preschool and kindergarten. Donated items will be given to the Foster Care Support Foundation. There will be three overflowing
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The best works by 67 local artists are on display through Sept. 15 at the Johns Creek Arts Center on Abbotts Bridge Road. Arts Center Director Stuart Miller said this year’s “Summer Serendipity” art show features some of the best work by area artists that he has seen yet. Program Director Althea Foster is the curator for the exhibit and she concurs. “It is a wonderful exhibition in which we asked artists to give us something special,” Foster said. “And we have submissions in all sorts of media – oil on canvas, watercolors, photography, jewelry, colored pencil and multimedia.” The juried show offered $1,750 in prize money, including $1,000 for the Best in Show. SPECIAL
PARKED! - Oil on canvas/$7,200 By Sandra Burm/Cumming
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Lavender Fields - Jewelry/$450. By Ketki Fields/Johns Creek
DREAM DAUGHTER - Photography/$375 By Athea King/Sandy Springs
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Black Gum Burl Platter – Wood — not for sale. By Allen Money/ Cumming
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Broken Memory - Oil on canvas/not for sale. By Alex Kimball/Athens
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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, September 7, 2017 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, September 25, 2017 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. CU-17-08 European Wax Center/Liberty Park Village Consideration of a request for conditional use to allow ‘Spa Services’ for a hair removal and waxing business within a mixed-use development. The property is located at 2610 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 120 and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 802, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.
CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Items will be considered by the City Council on Monday, September 11, 2017 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. CU-17-09 City Center/Jewel Box Buildings (Council Only) Consideration of a request for conditional use permit to allow restaurant uses within two (2) jewel box buildings flanking the town green at City Center. The property is located within the City Center mixed-use development and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1268, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. PH-17-27 Edward Andrews Homes/Detention Pond Wall (Council Only) Consideration of a request to change previous conditions of zoning for the purpose of changing the finishing material on a detention pond wall. The property is located on the north side of Thompson Street, just west of Park Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 749, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. V-17-24 Lehigh Homes Cumming Street/Pool Variance (Council Only) Consideration of a variance request to allow a pool to be constructed within the front yard. The property is located at 130 Cumming Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 1253 & 1254, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.
b. Z-17-11/V-17-26 Morrison Property/MU Consideration of a request to rezone 24.75 acres from O-I (Office-Institutional) to MU (Mixed-Use) in order to develop 22,858 square feet of retail/restaurant use, 96,000 square feet of office use, 96 ‘For-Sale’ detached units and 35 ‘For-Sale’ townhome units. Variances are requested to reduce the minimum lot size in the MU district and reduce the parking requirement. The property is located at the northwest corner of Morrison Parkway and Haynes Bridge Road and is legally described as Land Lots 745 & 746, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. V-17-21 55 and 61 Roswell Street Parking Variance (Council Only) Consideration of a variance request to reduce parking requirements and to increase the building height in order to construct a 60,000 square foot mixeduse building. The properties are located at 55 and 61 Roswell Street and are legally described as being located in Land Lot 1269, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. V-17-27 On The Border/Sign Variance (Council Only) Consideration of a variance request to allow one (1) additional wall sign. The property is located at 10575 Davis Drive and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 607, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.
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ROSWELL, Ga. — On Sept. 16, Roswell Historical Society’s Annual Tour of Homes is offering an opportunity to enter some of the community’s most historic private homes and public spaces. People can admire the special architectural details treasured by families for generations, but seldom seen by visitors. This year, the historical society
ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Visual Arts Glass studio will hold a glass fusing workshop from 2-5 p.m. on Aug. 26. Makers in the Afternoon is a family-friendly five-part series that features artistic, interactive demonstrations throughout Roswell’s parks. Each event highlights a different form of art. Makers in the Afternoon is presented by ArtAround. Pre-register or pay at the door for this open workshop. Drop by anytime between 2-5 p.m.
offers a look inside the newly restored Dolvin House, as well as homes along Sloan Street and the historic Mill Village. The tour will begin at 1 p.m. and end at 5 p.m. Advance tickets are $25, and day-of tickets are $30. For more information, visit roswellhistoricalsociety.org/2017-tour-ofhomes.html.
CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-17-AB-19
CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-17-AB-20
PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers August 31, 2017 3:00 P.M.
PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers August 31, 2017 3:00 P.M.
PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Beer & Wine – Sunday Sales
PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Liquor, Beer & Wine Sunday Sales
APPLICANT Alpharetta Ops T&T, LLC d/b/a Truck and Tap 30 Milton Ave Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 Owner Zachary Yurchuck Registered Agent Zachary Yurchuck
APPLICANT SEC Taco- Alpharetta, LLC d/b/a Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 5325 Windward Parkway Alpharetta, GA. 30004 Owner Quincey Nuckolls Registered Agent Quincey Nuckolls
All necessary materials will be provided for you to experiment with glass art. Learn how to combine colorful pieces of glass to create a unique souvenir - your own fused glass project. After creating your one-of-a-kind glass project, it will be fired in the kiln and available for pick up in a few days. Registration can be completed at eventbrite.com/e/makers-in-the-afternoon-presented-by-artaround-roswell-tickets-33900830296.
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North Fulton Community Charities is seeking candidates for two open positions. The Social Worker will work primarily with homeless residents to assess needs, make placement and referrals for services. The Case Worker provides emergency assistance and prevention services for residents. The successful candidates will have excellent oral/ written communication skills and experience working with a low income population. BA &/or 5 yrs. experience required. Social Work certification required for Social Work position, desirable for Case Worker position. Bilingual in Spanish a plus. NFCC requires background check, drug screen and e-Verify. Submit resume with salary requirements or pick up application & job descriptions at NFCC, 11270 Elkins Rd, Roswell 30076 or batherton@nfcchelp.org Auto Detail
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CUMMING Polo Subdivision; 6685 Waterbury Way. Black sideby-side refrigerator, Home Decor, Antiques, Outdoor, Loading ramps, MORE!!! Friday 8/25, Saturday 8/26, 9am-4pm
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HOVEROUND MOBILE CHAIR MPV-5, Joystick control, 300 pound capacity, leather seats and cup-holder, used 6 months $1400. 770-653-3271
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END TABLE: Gray, 1 small drawer, bottom shelf $30. 678-620-1818
JOHN DEERE KIDS’ GROUNDLOADER $150. 404-889-3233
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CHERRY HUNT TABLE with mirror, $700. 404-889-3233
POLARIS Kids’ 4-Wheeler $150. 404-889-3233
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CHILDRENS’ TABLE, cherry Delta $90. 404-889-3233
VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $295/all. 770-992-6848 leave message
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CUMMING Churchwide! Cumming Methodist, 770 Canton Highway. Friday 8/25, 9am-8pm Saturday 8/26, 8am-12pm.
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BARSTOOLS (3) 30” cherry $300. 404-889-3233
MILTON Oakstone Glen Subdivision; 335 Stone Hill Point. Saturday 8/26, 9am-3pm. Home decor’, holiday decorations, dishes, luggage, new kerosene heater, etc. Great bargains!
MAPLE DINING ROOM HUTCH, $400. 770-753-4367 OPEN HUTCH, solid cherry/brass. $900. 770-753-4367 TABLES: 2 end, matching coffee, $75 all. 770-521-8827
CORNER DESK, off-white, one drawer $25. 678-620-1818 CRIB & MATTRESS: $200. 678-637-0856
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MAPLE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, $300. 700-753-4367 BLACK BUFFET: Large, rustic, all wood $300. 678-620-1818 DINING TABLE: Solid cherry 48” round. leaf, pad, 4 upholstered chairs $750. 770-380-6646 PARSONS CHAIRS: Black, cushioned, no armrests. New! 2 at $35/each.. 678-663-5953 RECLINERS: Two leather La-Z-Boy, $500/both. 770-495-1304 ANTIQUE BED: Full size including all bedding, plus antique lamp. $400. 770-241-3273 SMALL DRESSER: White wicker, 3 drawers $55. 678-620-1818 WHITE BUFFET on legs: 2 large mirrored doors $100. 678-620-1818 CHEST OF DRAWERS, gray, with hutch $65. 678-620-1818 LEATHER SOFA and matching loveseat $225 both. 770-521-8827 BEIGE LAZY-BOY RECLINER, new. $700, originally $1099. 770-605-0399
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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 214-883-8215 (local number)
Cars FORD ESCAPE SE 2014: Mint! New motor, 4 new tires, LOW mileage. $14,000. 404-205-1453
Real Estate Retail Space for Sale ROSWELL SALON, in business over 10 years. Nice & clean, new equipment. Good location, good rental price. 20 year lease option. Turn key. 678-995-6586
Business Services Legal Notice I, Manasa Marni, daughter of Koteswara Rao Vasireddy , holder of Indian Passport No. R5420734 issued at Atlanta on Apr 20, 2017, permanent resident of, D NO 88-60-4/2 b-101, La Flora Apt, Rajahmundry Andhra Pradesh 533101 , India and presently residing at 13306 Marrywood Dr, ALPHARETTA 30004, USA do hereby change my name to MANASA VASIREDDY, with immediate effect Dr. Naoulo’s last day in the office will be Friday, September 29th, 2017. If you wish to retrieve your medical record or have them transferred to another physician, please notify our staff or call 770-864-1015
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Home Improvement Phillips Home Improvement We offer drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical. Basements finished, kitchen and bath rehabs. All types flooring. Also total home rehab for those who have a rental house or one to sell. Call 678-887-1868 for a free estimate Finegan Home Improvements LLC: License #RBQA004932. Remodeling, handyman. 31 years experience. Basements finished, decks, screen porches, doors, drywall, painting, flooring, custom kitchens, bathrooms. All insurance. Paul Finegan 404-353-5611 PATIOS-DECKS DRIVEWAYS SIDEWALKS & WALLS: $150 OFF any job over $1500. Many local references. Call Dave McKemey at 678-648-2010
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Reader Advisory: The National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the following classifieds. Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer employment but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license identification or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it’s illegal to request any money before delivering its service. All funds are based in U.S. dollars. 800 numbers may or may not reach Canada.
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