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Trailer, motorcycle stolen from vacant property MILTON, Ga. — A cargo trailer, motorcycle and furniture valued at nearly $5,000 was stolen from a vacant property on Birmingham Highway sometime between Aug. 5 and Aug. 12. On Aug. 12, the property owner’s nephew, who stores items at the site, noticed his trailer was missing. Furniture which had been stored on the trailer was dumped on the ground
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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
heads and told them to put all of their belongings in his car before he drove off. The two lost their car and phone 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.
where the trailer had sat. 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.
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 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.
DUI arrests ►► Timothy Jorge Watt, 25, of Brocket
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
outside his home. The suspects, a black 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. 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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Dry, itchy eyes? There is help.
Part 2 (continued from 8/10) By Dr. Samir Vira
Samir Vira, M.D. Cataract & Refractive Surgeon
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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Karen Thurman will not seek re-election Council member has served city since incorporation By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton city Councilwoman Karen Thurman has announced she will not seek re-election for her post, District 1, Post 1, in the Nov. 7 general election, citing health and family reasons. She has served on the City Council since Milton’s incorporation in 2008. “After much prayer and deliberation, I have decided not to pursue re-election to the Milton City Council this November,” Thurman said in a statement.
“Ultimately, my decision was based on needing a break to work on my health, my family and my business.” Thurman said she is still dealing with overcoming breast cancer three years ago and has aging family members which influenced her decision. Thurman called her time with the city, including prior to its incorporation, a “labor of love” and said it has been an honor and privilege to serve the city and its residents. “I love our city and am very proud of everything we have accomplished,” she said in the statement. “I have always committed my time and efforts to achieve what I felt were the most important priorities for our residents. “ “While working on the incorporation efforts back in 2006, I could not have imagined all that we have been able
to accomplish in less than 11 years,” the statement said. The sense of community created in Milton has been what she has enjoyed most in her time with the city, she said. Thurman said she THURMAN will continue to serve Milton’s residents, just in a different capacity. As for future plans, Thurman said, “Right now I’m just waiting to see what God wants me to do.” With Thurman’s departure, Planning Commission Chair Peyton Jamison is currently the only candidate running for the District 1, Post 1 seat on the City Council.
City Council lifts land disturbance moratorium By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com
In other action, council approved
MILTON, Ga. — The Milton City Council voted unanimously Monday to lift a moratorium on concept plan approval and land disturbance applications on properties that border Alpharetta within the Crabapple District. Mayor Joe Lockwood and councilmember Karen Thurman were absent. A 30-day moratorium on land disturbance permits was placed on the district at a special called meeting June 21. It was later extended to 90 days July 24. The moratorium was initiated to give city staff time to review the Cra-
• Three intergovernmental agreements with the Fulton County Board of Education to use Hopewell Middle, Birmingham Falls and Cogburn Woods elementary schools for recreational purposes. • Renovations to the city’s police and court facilities. • Transmission of a Draft Capital Improvements Element on the city’s impact fee program to the Atlanta Region Commission. • Sweet Apple subdivision on Ebenezer Road at 21 lots and .55 lots per acre. bapple form-based code, which caused ire among Alpharetta residents who live near an approved property on Broadwell Road that required no buffer to their homes. Over a dozen of these residents gave public comment at Monday’s
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meeting. However, after city staff reviewed the ordinance, they concluded the city was properly implementing the code as written, and city attorney Ken Jarrard said the already approved Broadwell Road development was not affected by the moratorium. The moratorium had in place language that would allow the Broadwell Road development to fall under the freeze if it was determined that it was filed incorrectly. City Manager Steve Krokoff said the development was properly filed and fell under the regulations of the Crabapple from-based code. Council members decided to lift the ban on Monday after the owner of one of the three parcels affected by the moratorium said he was seeking to possibly sell the property on Mayfield Road for non-residential use. Council members said they were concerned that by continuing the moratorium, the city was denying the Mayfield Road property owner the chance to market the land. Councilmember Matt Kunz said he
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OPINION
Bring back civility to local politics
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 civility. HATCHER HURD In covering local Executive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com 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
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. 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 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.
It’s time to update ‘The Devil’s Dictionary’ 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 contemporary of Mark Twain and close to his equal in wit, assembled the lexicon from three decades of columns he’d written for the San Francisco PAT FOX Wasp magazine and later the San Editor pat@appenmediagroup.com 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
There are “eclectic” furniture stores with appointments so offensive that no self-respecting environmentalist would plant them at a yard sale. 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.
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Government Go-Getter: Robert Edgar, Fire Chief By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — When he reached his senior year of high school, Milton Fire Chief Robert Edgar already had a career path set out. He knew he did not want a monotonous job, but coming from a family with experience as police officers, Edgar also knew he did not want to pursue a law enforcement career. Fire rescue provided him with a chance to do something different each day, be involved with the community and help others. Edgar put himself through fire school and launched his career. A native of Florida, Edgar spent 29 years with the Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Department, rising through the ranks from firefighter to assistant chief. He also garnered experience in EMS, training, fire prevention and administration, setting him up to take over as Milton’s Chief in 2008. Not only was Milton incredibly inviting, Edgar said, he was also intrigued by the opportunity to take over a department just getting off the ground. “A great challenge and something great to be a part of is to build a de-
partment and work with a new city,” Edgar said. “It’s a great place to work. I’ve never seen such support from the community and city leaders.” As chief, Edgar organizes and coordinated the activities of the Fire Department, including planning, resource allocation, budget and identifying and addressing specific fire and rescue needs for the community. “Most importantly, [my role] is to provide the best possible service to the Milton community,” he said. “I have high expectations of the men and women who wear the City of Milton Fire-Rescue uniform and it’s always our goal to exceed the expectations of the community.” In order to provide all the services the community may need, Edgar must also stay up to date with procedures through education and certification. “Especially today, it is so important to keep up with the ever-changing environment,” Edgar said. “When I started out, it was all about controlling fires. Now we have to deal with hazmat, terrorism, weapons of mass destruction and dealing with the opioid breakout. We have to stay on top of those things through education and learning from those who have experienced it.”
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Fire Chief Robert Edgar has been with Milton since 2008.
In addition to his collegiate degrees, Edgar earned certifications from the Commission of Professional Credentialing, U.S. Fire Administration’s Nation
Fire Academy and completed the Georgia Fire Chief Certification program. He is also a member of multiple state and national fire rescue associations. These certifications and continuing education helps Edgar continue to provide the best training for his staff. “Being a firefighter can be dangerous at times,” he said. “It’s my commitment to our firefighters and their families that they are properly trained and provided the best equipment available so they can go home each day to their families after serving the citizens of Milton.” And the support of the city’s residents which he serves has been “incredible.” “I am proud to be a part of this great city team and work in a community that appreciates the work we do,” Edgar said. “We have low turnover with most of our firefighters having been with us since day one. I believe the partnership that exists between the department and the community is a big factor in our retention.” Outside of his duties as fire chief, Edgar says his top priority is spending time with his family. Together, they enjoy boating, fishing and golf and often visit South Florida to visit family.
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Cambridge swimmers completed 100 100-meter swims for their annual fundraiser.
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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.
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First look at STEM High School unveiled Board approves schematic drawings for Alpharetta campus By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, 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
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Nerswick named agriscience ambassador MILTON, Ga. —Cambridge High agriscience teacher Sarah Nerswick recently completed the DuPont National Agriscience Teachers Ambassador Academy in Phoenix, Arizona. Upon completing the NERSWICK program, Nerswick became an Agriscience Teacher Ambassador, joining the other 369 agriscience teachers from across the country who have earned that designation. Selection for the academy is a highly competitive process, with agricultural educators from across the United
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The North STEM High School is scheduled to pen in August 2020 on the campus of the former Milton High in downtown Alpharetta. 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 im-
States applying for a limited number of annual openings. Those selected become ambassador candidates, who attend the academy in Phoenix to learn about inquiry-based teaching methods as well as how to identify the science that is already present in many agriculture topics.
and programs. The gateway sign Christmas ornament benefits the Milton special events through the Crabapple Community Association, the organization that brings together residents and businesses to enhance the quality of life in the Crabapple district. According to the community association President Jennifer Newton, this is the first ornament in what the organization hopes will become an annual tradition. “Each year, the plan is to offer a unique ornament with proceeds benefiting a designated organization or initiative,” Newton said. The inaugural ornament selected is the iconic Milton welcome sign that serves as the gateway to the Crabapple area. The same sign that was stolen in late 2016 and returned anonymously after pleas on the city’s social media accounts to “bring the sign home for the holidays.” The ornament is available for purchase online at the Crabapple Community Association website CrabappleCommunityAssociation.org.
One-of-a-kind ornaments benefit city of Milton MILTON, Ga. — The Crabapple Community Association in partnership with Milton, plans to offer one-of-a-kind Christmas ornament for sale with proceeds benefiting Milton special events
portant 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 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.
Methodist Church to host consignment sale 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 rooms from more than 200 consignors offering gently worn fall and winter children’s clothing and accessories, as well as maternity clothing, baby equipment, nursery décor, play sets, books, DVDs, toys and more. Strollers are not allowed on Friday morning, and many of the items are half price on Saturday. All consignors must pre-register. Major credit cards will be accepted with a $3 processing fee. To register as a consignor or volunteer, visit rumc.com/rumck.
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 9 | Milton 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 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 centers, imaging centers, urgent care centers and other outpatient locations throughout the state. Northside and Gwinnett hospital officials say the merger makes sense and will benefit patients as well as the hospitals. “Northside Hospital is a leader in cancer care, women’s health and specialized surgical care, while Gwinnett Health System has strengths in cardiovascular care, sports medicine and post-acute care,” according to Northside spokeswoman Katherine Watson. “The service areas are adjacent to one another – ideal for focusing investment on care expansion, overall clinical capacity and improved patient access,”
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she said. The merger also makes sense for another reason. Combining healthcare systems can save on more than costs such as supplies and IT services. Hospitals are always looking to strengthen their negotiating position with health insurance companies, said Andy Miller, CEO and editor of Georgia Health News, a nonprofit, independent news service that tracks healthcare issues. The bigger system you are, the better bargain you can drive in terms of reimbursements, he said. “There are only four or five major hospital systems in the state now and this clearly is a prominent one,” Miller said. “So you’ve got these mega-systems, and I think insurance companies are not happy about this because 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.” Northside is in a much better financial position than Gwinnett.
“There’s no doubt about that,” he said. “I don’t know if you can say it was necessary for Gwinnett to make this move, but it makes sense that they did.” The merger adds to a growing trend in Georgia and the nation where hospitals pool resources to save on costs and expand their footprints. Last year, Marietta-based WellStar acquired Tenet Healthcare’s five Georgia-based hospitals, including Roswell’s North Fulton Hospital, and formed a new partnership with West Georgia Health in LaGrange, to make it the largest health system in the state with 11 hospitals. In the wake of the growing trend of hospital mergers, the Northwestern Kellogg School of Management released a study last year which found such mergers tend to result in higher prices for healthcare, generally from 6 percent to 10 percent. Neither hospital involved in the Northside-Gwinnett merger responded to questions relating to how the agreement might affect patient costs.
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Managing growth in your small business Is your small business growing fast? Are your marketing efforts working well to attract new customers? Do you have operational challenges now that your business is bigger than DICK JONES it was before? Founder & President Jones Simply Sales All small business owners want to grow their business, but this comes with additional challenges, and if they are unanticipated it could lead to diminishing returns. Managing the growth of your small business is equally important to actually achieving the increase in customers and sales. The operating model of your business before it grew may not be adequate now that it has grown bigger. More customers and more sales are a good thing, but only if you can manage it correctly. If you outgrow your capacity to serve your customers, keep up with new orders, and maintain your levels of service, operational changes need to be made. Anticipating this in advance is a key component to continued business growth. Planning for growth is the first step in the process. Projecting your business growth in the future allows you to better plan what will be needed to accommodate a larger business. This could include things like adding human resources, the expansion of physical space, developing new processes and procedures, or upgrading your information technology. Put your customers first. They are the ones who have allowed you to achieve your business growth. Look for ways to automate your operating procedures and continue to innovate. Growing your small business is great, but only if you can manage that growth.
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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 reAssurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com leased from 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
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months the same time last year. And in keeping with the laws of supply and demand, the invisible hand has pushed home prices up an average of 5.6 percent over the last year. In some markets it’s less than that, and in others it’s much more. You might think that since the pace of new construction is back to pre-recession levels, and inventory is still low, then resales are probably down. You might think that, but you’d be wrong. In the second quarter of this year, the metro area set an all-time record for the most resale closings in a quarter with 25,992 closings. So why is inventory so low then? Here is why: we are adding more new homebuyers to the market than homes being built. Over the last three years, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the metro area’s population has grown by an average of just over 20,000 people per quarter, or about 7,000 people a month. Not all of those people need a home because families are included in those numbers, but add to those numbers the amount of first-time homebuyers trying to move out of their parents’ basements and you have more new homebuyers than new homes coming to market. And this trend doesn’t look like it will be changing anytime soon. So that
is leaving the door open for other types of housing to grow. “All around Atlanta’s core are apartment buildings going up leftand-right,” said Mitchel Palm, senior associate with Smart Real Estate Data. “That is where a lot of these people moving to Atlanta are residing.” Homebuilders are trying to do their part, but Palm says a lack of affordable, developable land, inflation on building materials and a lack of skilled labor are sucking the wind out of their sails. An interesting point that stuck out to me is that we are nearing peak levels of new residential construction, but our inventory is shrinking. The metro area has become massive. We are operating in much deeper waters than we were just nine years ago. The city’s success is attracting people from all over the world. Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases. Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group
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New craft beer lounge coming to Roswell Tap & Six wins right to sample by the glass By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — A recent ordinance change in Roswell is bringing a new kind of craft beer market to the area. Tap & Six, a craft beer lounge, will be the first of its kind in Roswell. Created by Roswell resident David Craig and his son Ethan, Tap & Six will allow visitors to not only take home craft beers, but also sample them in the store. “In the entire Atlanta area and most of Georgia you can’t go in one place and try out craft beer, drink it on site, and shop for packaged goods you can take home,” David said. “That’s what is unique about it.” The single-story shop will be at 23 Oak St. and will occupy 3,500 square feet. Inside, the Craigs plan to offer 200 different types of craft beers curated from thousands of breweries. Customers can try, buy and create six-packs to take home or just enjoy them there. “We want to get the best of the best and make it available in one place,” David said. “It’s a place to bring your laptop and work during the day, stop in with the kids and other parents after sporting events or head to for a night out.” As a father and son tag team, the Craigs will both bring their talents to the table and support each other with their different areas of expertise. David has managed multiple businesses in the past, while Ethan graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in entrepreneurship and started his own coffee shop in Boone, N.C. Their skills complement one another. “He’s going to bring his experience from the retail side of things and I’ll bring my experience from running businesses,” David said. “We’ve never done something quite like this before, so it’ll be a new experience for both of
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us. But, as long as we have fun with it and leverage what we know how to do, I know it’ll turn out great.” Regardless of their differences, the two have a “keen” interest in craft beer. David said that this experience has brought the two of them closer together as a family. The Craigs were able to bring the concept to Roswell thanks to an amendment to the city’s business alcohol ordinance. Previously, the ordinance required business to sell at least 51 percent food with alcohol. Those restrictions changed June 12 however, when the council unanimously voted to allow craft beer and wine markets to sell beverages. Craig said that Roswell Inc was instrumental in their efforts to get this ordinance changed and bring their concept to the City Council. Under the new amended ordinance, the markets cannot sell distilled spirits and will have limited hours of operation. They can operate from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to midnight on weekends and will be permitted only in areas currently zoned to allow consumption on the premises. David and Ethan plan to open Tap & Six late this fall.
CUMMING, Ga. — Cumming-based Graves Overhead Doors, Inc., earned designations in Certified Residential Installers, Certified Commercial Sectional Installer and Certified Commercial Rolling Installers by the Institute of Door Dealer Education and Accreditation (IDEA). Employees Steven Hargis Jr., Patrick Langston and Jeff Rockmore all received designations. Certification is available to individuals who can document training and demonstrate a high degree of knowledge and expertise in the installation and service of residential and commercial door systems. Certifications were created by IDEA to promote safety and security among technicians employed by door and access sysHARGIS tems dealers.
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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.
EVENTS:
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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Can you recover from Alzheimer’s or other dementias? Finding out a loved one has Alzheimer’s or other form of dementia is scary. One of the first questions people ask is if there is a cure, or a way to recover. While certain medications can help slow the progression for a time, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Alzheimer’s disease leads to cell death and tissue loss in the brain which ultimately affects memory, behavior, bodily functions or other systems. It is a progressive disease that eventually leaves the person unable to safely care for themselves. While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, research shows treatments and activities that stimulate the senses may improve behavior and mood including decreased agitation. Activities including art, singing or listening to music fight
boredom and may help trigger past memories. At The Memory Center our daily activities are designed to inspire purpose, validate actions and invigorate while providing the highest quality of life for residents. Functional and fun are key components of our activities. Our multi-sensory activities program increases communication, socialization, physical
movement and motor abilities. Some health problems may mimic Alzheimer’s symptoms and some medications can produce dementia-like symptoms. If you, or a family member, are exhibiting memory problems the first step is to talk to a doctor. Not all memory loss is related to Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia. There are other reasons you might experience memory problems including thyroid issues, stress, vitamin deficiencies or certain medications. In these instances, once the cause is identified, your doctor can provide a course of treatment to manage or even reverse they symptoms. To learn more about assisted living care for those living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias contact The Mem-
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Milton enters new era with win over Alpharetta Eagles earn first win under new coach with 31-9 victory
Milton vs. Alpharetta scoring summary 1st quarter • Milton (1:05): 21-yard field goal by Hayden Hairston
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 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
2nd quarter • Alpharetta (7:00): 38-yard field goal by Dylan Schorr • Alpharetta (0:00): 44-yard field goal by Dylan Schorr 3rd quarter • Alpharetta (8:43): 27-yard field 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,”
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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 4th quarter • Milton (9:04): Joe Charleston 17yard rushing touchdown • Milton (3:56): Jordan Yates 1-yard rushing touchdown 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.
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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.
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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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)
SOFTBALL Friday, Aug. 18 • Lambert 15, Ware Co. 0 • North Forsyth Bremen • Marist 5, North Forsyth 4 • Forsyth Central 7, Lovett 1 • Wesleyan 5, Forsyth Central 4 • Pace Academy 9, Johns Creek 5 • Alpharetta 11, Pace Academy 2 • King’s Ridge 9, Galloway 3 Saturday, Aug. 19 • South Forsyth 6, Cherokee 3 • Coahulla Creek 4, North Forsyth 3 • Forsyth Central 8, Alpharetta 6 • Parkview 2, Forsyth Central 0 • Blessed Trinity 8, Holy Innocents’ 6 • Westminster 12, Blessed Trinity 7
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Week 1 football recap By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com
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.
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tahoochee 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.
third quarter, but Johns Creek looked 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.
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
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.
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Invitation to Bid Mayfield Road Sidewalk Improvements ITB NUMBER 17-PW11 Sealed Bids Due Date: September 20, 2017 2:00PM Local Time Milton City Hall To be publicly opened approximately 2:05PM in the Milton City Hall Council Chambers. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.
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The City of Milton is requesting submittals from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed bids for Mayfield Road Sidewalk Improvements will be posted on the following websites the week of August 24, 2017.
Pickens 54, Chattahoochee 30 For the second straight year, Chat-
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Recap: Continued from Page 23 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.
Class AAAA 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 162 yards passing with a touchdown.
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.
CITY OF MILTON Invitation to Bid The City of Milton will receive bids for the Milton Streetscape Project until 2:00 p.m. on September 20, 2017, in the City Milton’s Finance Department, at Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, Ga. 30004, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids are to be submitted on a proper form furnished by the City and shall be addressed to the City Milton Finance Department, City Hall, Milton, Georgia, sealed, dated and enclosed in an envelope appropriately marked on the outside “Proposal for Milton Streetscape Project,” PIN: 0011675 marked with the name of the bidder and date and hour of opening, and mailed or delivered to reach the designated office on or before the above stipulated date and time. No bids will be accepted after the 2:00 PM deadline. Those received late will be returned unopened. No extension of the bidding period will be made. Bidding documents may be reviewed at the City Milton’s Finance Department Office at the City Hall between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday (except holidays). The bidding documents will be posted on the following websites: http://www.cityofmiltonga.us or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp The scope of the work includes sidewalks, milling and repaving of streets, crosswalks, new curbs, drainage structures, handicap ramps, roadway striping, planting and conduit for street lights. Contract, if awarded, will be on a lump sum basis. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 120 days after time has been called on the date of opening. Bids must be accompanied by a bid bond in an amount not less than 5% of the base bid. A 100% performance bond and a 110% payment bond will be required by of the successful bidder in the combined amount equal to 210% of the contract price. All work will begin within 10 days after the Notice to Proceed has been given to the successful bidder, and will be completed with 240 calendar days of issuance to Proceed. Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Specifications 2013 Edition and Supplemental Specifications Book, 2016 Edition and Special provisions shall apply to this project. Attention is called to the fact that this project is funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation. All bidders must be pre-qualified with the Georgia Department of Transportation if bid amount exceeds $2,000,000.00. Bidders submitting bids $2,000,000 or less shall be prequalified or registered subcontractors with GDOT. The contractor must ensure that all employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their gender, race, color, genetic information, religion, national origin, political affiliation, age, handicapped status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, or gender identity and expression. The provisions of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program shall apply. The DBE goal for this Project is 16%. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities. If the contract is awarded, it will be awarded to the lowest reliable bidder whose proposal shall have met all the prescribed requirements. Bids may be held by the City for a period not to exceed one hundred and twenty days (120) days from the date of the opening of the bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of the bidders, including investigating the financial stability of the bidders and their demonstrated ability to perform satisfactorily, prior to awarding the contracts. “The City of Milton, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 23 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award.”
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Milton grad to coach at Emory University MILTON, Ga. — Amanda Marshall, a 2012 graduate of Milton High, has been named an assistant coach for softball at Emory University. “I am thrilled to have this opportunity to work at such a great institution and to work with such an accomplished and recognized program,” Marshall said. “I have admired the Emory softball program for years, attending camps as a young player, and am excited to be a part of their program and to learn and grow as a coach.” Marshall was a four-year starter on
the Lady Eagles varsity softball team and played collegiately at Nicholls State University. She also played with the Wilson Select U23 team and was a member of the Great Britain National Softball team that played MARSHALL in the Women’s Junior World Championships. She is also an assistant coach on Milton’s varsity softball team.
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worried about the “collateral damage” the ban would have on the Mayfield Road property owners if the council did not lift the ban. Community Development Director Kathy Field said she believed the city was creating a “live, work,
play” environment with the Crabapple form-based code, and that the city is properly adhering to that plan. Councilmember Joe Longoria said he was not in favor of keeping the moratorium in place. “I can’t understand why we would consider changing our existing code and so therefore I can’t consider why we would want to continue the moratorium,” he said.
Request for Proposals Auto Body Repair Services RFP NUMBER 17-CM02 Sealed Proposal Due Date: September 19, 2017 2:00PM Local Time Milton City Hall To be publicly announced approximately 2:05PM in the Milton City Hall Council Chambers. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.
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The City of Milton is requesting submittals from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed proposals for Auto Body Repair Services will be posted on the following websites the week of August 24, 2017. http://www.cityofmiltonga.us or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp
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13940 Haystack Lane
545 Tullamore Way
14000 Haystack Lane
Offered for $2,950,000
Offered for $1,385,000
Offered for $1,620,000
PRICE REDUCTION
246 Affirmed Court
PRICE REDUCTION
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14041 Triple Crown Court Drive 525 Birchington Close
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1305 Rolling Links Drive
549 Canterbury Lane
Offered for $939,000
Offered for $899,000
Offered for $614,000
Offered for $1,175,000
Offered for $800,000
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611 Glenover Drive
5920 Polo Drive
760 Bethany Green Court
691 Glenover Drive
325 Galloway View
Offered for $850,000
Offered for $660,000
Offered for $859,000
Offered for $699,000
Offered for $1,299,999
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