Milton Herald - August 25, 2016

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We all scream for ice cream

Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ draws crowd ►►PAGE 15

North Fulton seeks traffic input

Residents help shape future plan ►►PAGE 4

Suspected murderers arrested Killed man after robbery-gone-bad ►►PAGE 6

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National Charity League supports Operation Homefront of Georgia MILTON, Ga. — As a thank you to expectant active-duty soldiers and military wives, the Milton chapter of National Charity League, Inc. recently hosted a “Star-Spangled” baby shower.

The shower was held Sunday, Aug. 14 during their annual Round Up event in support of NCL’s national philanthropy initiative.

Over one hundred and fifty teenage girls and their mothers filled tables at a local church with much-needed baby items, from diapers and pacifiers to receiving blankets. There were enough gifts for a platoon’s worth of moms-tobe.

This event focused on Operation Homefront of Georgia and kicked off a year of philanthropic volunteering with the chapter’s thirteen local partner organizations.

“Our chapter is proud to support Operation Homefront and the many military families that will receive our baby gifts,” said chapter President Shelley Kench. “NCL, Inc.’s annual national philanthropy initiative gives us the opportunity to contribute to something much broader than our local community, and collectively, with the other 220 chapters across the USA, send a loud ‘Thank You’ to our active troops

and veterans who keep our country safe.”

Military parents often live far from extended families and are in need of a support system. The mission of Operation Homefront of Georgia is to be that extended support for those stationed in Georgia by providing financial assistance to military families.

These events are a chance to give back to military families, whose earnings can be low. They often endure hardships civilian families do not have to face, according to Operation Homefront. To get involved, visit operationhomefront.net.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Two men broke into a home on Chelsen Wood Drive in the Thornhill subdivision Aug. 16 and held two women captive at gunpoint before they took items and left in a stolen car.

Johns Creek Police investigators have identified the alleged perpetrators as Kenneth Hayes, 28, and Andraus Betts, 23. They were captured by Atlanta police hours after leaving the Thornhill home.

Hayes and Betts allegedly kicked down back door to the garage to gain entry. Once inside, they attacked

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►► Willie Bunch, 55, of Florissant,

Missouri, was arrested Aug. 7 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Alexandra Lagouros, 22, of Jennifer Oaks Circle, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 7 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, child endangerment, failure to maintain lane, no insurance and suspended registration. ►► Jacob Eli Dubin, 24, of Jo Ann Drive, Marietta, was arrested Aug. 6 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and speeding in construction zone. ►► Kyle James Sunderland, 25, of Roxburgh Drive, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 5 on McGinnis Ferry Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain

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the two women — a resident and a housekeeper ¬— around 1:30 p.m. and held them at gunpoint for 45 minutes. An 87-year-old woman was also in the house but was unharmed.

One of the victims BETTS told police she had just gotten out of the shower when she was grabbed and thrown on the floor and beaten.

While one man held the women hostage, the other ransacked the house.

Hayes and Betts allegedly stole multiple items including two white Mercedes Benz cars. Police found one of the cars abandoned down the street, and officers retrieved fingerprints.

The two women were transported lane, no license on person and wireless communication while driving. ►► Nichole A. Anderson, 33, of Royale Castle Drive, Lawrenceville, was arrested Aug. 5 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane and taillight violation. ►► James Mowbray Defty, 35, of Heathland Court, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 11 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpahretta for DUI and speeding. ►► David Allen Hass, 50, of Kensington Farms Drive, Milton, was arrested Aug. 11 on Gransley Court in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Patrick Macmaster, 29, of Saddlesprings, Milton, was arrested Aug. 3 on Bethany Road, in Milton, for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

DRUG arrests ►► Joshua Keith Bates, 42, of Phoenix,

Arizona, was arrested Aug. 14 on Rock Mill Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and wanted person.

HAYES

to Emory Johns Creek Hospital for head injuries.

Atlanta police spotted the other stolen car in an apartment complex and arrested Hayes and Betts who were still sitting in the car. Items taken in the robbery were found in their possession, police

said.

The victims identified Hayes and Betts from a photo lineup.

The suspects are charged with two counts of armed robbery, two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of motor vehicle theft, two counts of kidnapping, false imprisonment, possession of a firearm during commission of a felony and home invasion in the first degree.

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$2K in chairs, DVDs missing from library MILTON, Ga. — The library on Mayfield road reported a theft of furniture and DVDs Aug. 12 worth a total of $2,000.

The branch manager told police that two “caterpillar” chairs, each worth $750, in the children’s story book room were missing along with numerous DVDs. When the manager reviewed the surveillance footage, she said that she saw one man and three women, all looking like members of the library’s cleaning crew, allegedly take

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What is blended vision?

By Niraj Desai, M.D.

Niraj Desai, MD.

Cataract/Refractive Surgeon

Undoubtedly, many folks in their 40’s who were previously unburdened by funny contraptions fashioned from glass and steel (aka glasses!) have painfully realized the limitations of the human visual system with ageing. Their ability to see near, far and everything in between begins to betray them and they awake one day wishing that their arms could grow just a few inches longer or, perhaps, that they could have a selfie stick fashioned as a book holder permanently attached to their arms (or perhaps, not).

Funny or not, it is a real issue that affects patients as they turn the midlife corner.

Is Seeing the Crossword Puzzle Harder than Solving It? Could be Cataracts.

The human visual system as an inherent ability to focus on near objects by a mechanism called ‘accommodation’. This begins to slow down in our 40’s and comes to a screeching halt around 60 years of age. For centuries then, your good eye doctor has been available to prescribe magnifying glasses so you may finish that novel at long last , sew those newborn blankets and beat those crossword puzzles! That is all fine and well, but can you improve upon this concept of magnifying glasses when it is time for cataract surgery?

Yes, is the short answer. Though, beyond the scope of this article, there are a variety of options to help with the goal of unaided near or intermediate vision such as multifocal IOLs, monovision and blended vision. Let us focus on blended vision here.

When a cataract is removed, whether you are far-sighted, near sighted or just a perfect specimen of optical humanity, ie no need for distance glasses, you lose your ability to focus within a 2-3 foot range. This can be addressed, however, with some planning and thought. One of the well received and well tolerated options for patients opting for insurance covered single vision implants at the time of cataract surgery is blended vision. Instead of defaulting both eyes for distance and, thereby, sacrificing all near and mid range focusing ability, the non-dominant eye is purposefully targeted to mid range vision. This allows a significant increase in functional vision during day to day tasks such as cooking, grocery shopping, playing sports, seeing the instrument panel when driving, working at the computer etc. Glasses are still sometimes necessary for reading fine print, but tablets such as the iPad with font expansion at your fingertips have done away with even this exception for many patients. Even patients with significant astigmatism can benefit from blended vision if they have toric IOLs implanted.

By focusing the dominant eye, which some patients know as their ‘shooting eye’ or ‘aiming eye’, at distance, you cover the brain’s desire to have the dominant eye focus well at distance. The non-dominant eye then, is focused at a mid range target generally ~ 3 feet away or as desired by the patient. Alone, this eye then will not have the same sharpness as the dominant eye will at distance as it is focused on more near targets, but with both eyes, open the vision is seamless from midrange and beyond. It imparts a tremendous ability to a visual system that is, otherwise, dependent on bifocals or progressives to function.

Blended vision is not for everyone but has shown great success in a large group of patients in my practice. Some caveats to consider are the need for over the counter glasses to read small print, possible haloes at night when driving and time needed to adapt to this new vision for some patients.

In summary, cataract surgery has advanced in many ways and through careful planning and consultation, the patient may attain lifelong benefits by procedures such as blended vision.

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Residents will have opportunity to shape future transportation vision

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By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. –North Fulton residents will soon be asked to weigh in on a blueprint for future transportation development that could shape roads and transit throughout the region.

Cristina Pastore, transportation planner with Kimley Horn consulting firm, laid out plans for updating the North Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan recently before the Alpharetta City Council.

The $1.25 million project, funded primarily through the Atlanta Regional Commission -- with 20 percent funding from the six North Fulton cities -- was last updated in 2010. The document represents coordinated goals from all six cities and serves as a resource for future local and regional transportation projects, Pastore said.

North Fulton’s transportation needs have increased dramatically from 2010-2015, Pastore said. The area’s population grew by 10 percent during that time, and employment growth has soared since the end of the Great Recession.

“It was about a 17 percent growth in jobs in North Fulton,” Pastore said.

“So, you are an important employment center.”

Alpharetta: 10.8%

Milton: 14.8%

Johns Creek: 8.6%

Roswell: 7.0%

North Fulton: +35,297 people or 10.1% Includes Alpharetta, Milton, Mountain Park, Johns Creek, Roswell and Sandy Springs.

With added employment comes increased traffic, she said. Most of the traffic increases over the past five years have come at Ga. 400 at I-285 and along the Ga. 400 corridor, particularly around Old Milton Parkway.

Pastore pointed out that a review of the current North Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan shows that 75 percent of the projects listed are either completed or are in some phase of construction of preparation. The list does not include many of the road improvement projects cities have undertaken themselves over the past five years.

The plan update is an 18-month process that includes three steps.

The first involves looking at the successes of the 2010 plan and reviewing the projects that have been completed and those that have not.

The next step will be to build a framework for future goals, looking

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Where the money will come from Funding for future road projects in the area are likely to come from three major sources: • The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST)-- Passed in December 2015, it is the first law enacted in more than 10 years that provides long-term funding certainty for surface transportation.

This means states and local governments can proceed with critical projects, like new highways and transit lines with the knowledge they will have federal assistance over the long term.

• Transportation Funding Act of 2015 – This act provides more consistent funding for maintenance and improvement of the state’s transportation system.

It establishes a gas tax of 26 cents per gallon and 29 cents per gallon on diesel fuel. With additional funding through vehicle fees and hotel room taxes, the measure is expected to generate $900 million in revenues annually.

• Fulton County transportation sales tax – If passed by voters in November, the five-year sales tax would generate an estimated $500-$600 million for the county’s 14 municipalities, outside Atlanta, to fund local road and greenway projects.

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FINDING KD’S KILLERS:

Robbery-gone-bad ended in arrests Alpharetta police didn’t let go

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Twenty-one-yearold Kadarius “KD” Medlock had everything to live for that Thursday morning, April 21, when he walked in on a burglary at his Alpharetta home at 9:30 in the morning.

Now three men are in jail accused of tying up the young man and shooting him “execution style” to leave no witness.

Such a brutal slaying is rare in Alpharetta, especially when it involves such a young victim with no ties to drugs or crime.

It was the kind of crime that the Alpharetta Police wanted to solve and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Alpharetta police detectives Jakai Braithwaite and Dave Bochniak were assigned to the case. It was their work

that led to the arrests of the three suspects for the murder of a young man who had never met his assailants before.

“He had just turned 21. He was a good kid who was working hard and going to school,” said Braithwaite. “He was planning to go to college. His friends, his employers all spoke MAHONE GINES DAWSON highly of him.

“Everyone we interviewed – his Another co-worker Zachary “Zack” friends, his customers, the people Sturm said much the same thing about he worked with – all of them said he him. was someone you just naturally liked.

“He just celebrated his 21st birthThis was not a case where drugs were day the week before. He had really been involved.” looking forward to that. He had just got At Alpha Soda everyone rememaccepted at Georgia State University. bered him as a bright, happy guy who ‘I’m blessed,’ he told me,” Sturm said. was always talking about his future.

“He was working full-time and saving Co-worker Smaro Lagouros said she his money.” was like a mother to “KD.” He wanted to study business man“He was always smiling. He was a agement and own his own business one hard worker, but he was always happy. day, Sturm said.

He would tell me, ‘Miss Smaro, I’m Jason “JJ” Dodey also worked with blessed.’ Everybody here liked him,” See ARRESTS, Page 28 Lagouros said.

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CITY OF MILTON NOTICE The City of Milton does hereby announce that the millage rate will be set at a meeting to be held at City Hall Council Chambers, 13000 Deerfield Pkwy, Suite 107E, Milton, Georgia on September 7, 2016 at 6:00 PM and pursuant to the requirements of O.C.G.A § 48-5-32 does hereby publish the following presentation of the current year’s tax digest and levy, along with the history of the tax digest and levy for the past five years.

CURRENT 2016 TAX DIGEST AND FIVE YEAR HISTORY OF LEVY Incorporated City of Milton Real & Personal

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

1,976,153,262

2,002,141,290

1,991,826,430

2,156,608,276

2,332,989,792

2,435,683,451

Motor Vehicles

104,790,450

116,670,630

125,271,430

110,057,590

80,438,520

55,613,700

Mobile Homes

0

0

0

0

0

0

Timber - 100%

0

0

0

0

0

0

6,584

0

0

0

0

0

2,080,950,296

2,118,811,920

2,117,097,860

2,266,665,866

2,413,428,312

2,491,297,151

163,889,783

161,283,460

162,615,270

154,175,700

174,457,350

163,773,480

1,917,060,513

1,957,528,460

1,954,482,590

2,112,490,166

2,238,970,962

2,327,523,671

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4.731

4.731

4.731

4.731

4.731

0

0

0

0

0

0

4.731

4.731

4.731

4.731

4.731

4.731

Net Taxes Levied

9,069,613

9,261,067

9,246,657

9,994,191

10,592,572

11,011,514

Net Taxes $ Increase

(374,958)

191,454

(14,410)

747,534

598,381

418,943

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8.1%

6.5%

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Heavy Duty Equipment Gross Digest Less M & O Exemptions Net M & O Digest Gross M & O Millage Rate Less Millage Rate Rollbacks Net M & O Millage Rate

Net Taxes % Increase

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OPINION

HEY MAYOR, WHO ARE YOU TEXTING?

What really goes on during our open meetings?

The opening ceremony during the 2016 Olympics in Rio.

Gold in sportsmanship, diversity, pride Tears sprung to my eyes as our beautiful flag was raised above the heads of the USA’s women’s gymnastics team.

Our girls had done it again and were KATHLEEN STURGEON bringing the gold medal back home Editor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com to America.

I, along with thousands of others watching this sight, couldn’t be more proud.

And thankfully for us, we get to witness this scene over and over during the weeks of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio as America consistently brings home the glory.

It’s just one of the reasons why the Olympics is such a great event. Every four years we are brought together as a nation.

We put aside political beliefs, prejudices and opinions to all come together for one thing — the United States of America.

Just like at the Fourth of July, Americans are profoundly patriotic.

We love our country, colors, mascots, songs, traditions and our athletes.

Each Olympics, I am overwhelmed at our nation’s ability to unite for each other.

At a few of this year’s swimming events, the men’s basketball team was in the crowd. It was so surreal to watch some of our biggest names in sports cheering on other top athletes.

They didn’t care who had a bigger paycheck or whose name was mentioned more. They were there to show support for their fellow Americans.

Our competitors, time and time again, make me proud to be from the

same country.

One of our female swimmers called out another country’s participant for illegal doping, and then ended up beating her anyway.

My favorite Olympian, Michael Phelps, sought revenge on another male swimmer who tried to psych Phelps out. Turns out, our guy doesn’t need to talk trash. He got in the pool and proved who the true winner was.

Stories like these have been heard since the opening ceremonies. Americans really know how to represent those of us back here in the states.

That was clear when our group of over 500 athletes stepped out the first night of the games, during the opening ceremonies.

We had people of all colors, big, tall, men, women, young and old.

For some other countries, it was almost easy to guess the country before the name was announced because they all looked very similar.

But when our proud group showed up, they really proved America is a melting pot. I was speechless.

And let’s not forget Simone Manuel, our swimmer who was the first black woman to win a gold medal in the sport.

I’m sure this wasn’t on purpose, but it’s a good thing the Olympics come around during election time.

Just about the point where we are ready to disown our friends and family because of which candidate they support, here come our athletes from all states, backgrounds and histories.

We forget about hating our neighbor, and instead unite and agree on one thing — America is truly the greatest nation in the world.

I was recently made aware that a somewhat common practice goes on during a city council meeting or county commission hearing. While elected officials should be attentive to those HATCHER HURD speaking to rezonExecutive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ings or other issues before an elected body, they may well be receiving unmonitored and secret information via cellphone or iPad. I myself have picked up my cellphone to check messages or clear out e-detritus during a lapse into redundancy during a public meeting. But then I am not accountable to voters to pay strict heed to the actions before a certain political body.

This issue arises because of the now widespread practice of streaming council and commission meetings live – all in the cause of openness and accountability.

Let the people see government at work even if they are not disposed to trek down to City Hall in person.

That is all well and good. Transparency is quite the vogue in government now. It would seem accepting texts or emails during meetings would go against this grain.

Transparency evaporates once the veil of email/texting during meetings is introduced.

We live in the Communications Age, and almost every day we seem to break new ground in the application of and abuse of the newest telecommunication wrinkles. In Milton it apparently is commonplace for councilmembers to receive and send texts during meetings – even during zoning hearings. I haven’t scrutinized other council meetings.

No problem, says their city attorney, if you are curious just file an open records request. But that does not quite pass the squirm test. First, if information is being passed that could directly inform a council’s decisions it should be made public at that time.

It should not be secretly passed – and all email is secret until the sender or receiver makes it public – and thus does not allow the public the opportunity to refute it or know its source.

If someone wants to weigh in on the issues electronically, at the very least those comments should be aired at the

Transparency is quite the vogue in government now.

It would seem accepting texts or emails during meetings would go against this grain.

Transparency evaporates once the veil of email/texting during meetings is introduced. meeting. On many occasions I have seen where people asked their opinions be read into the record in absentia for consideration.

For elected officials to accept such clandestine messages surreptitiously during a meeting invites suspicion. One does not have to be too imaginative to see how abuses could be generated when secret input is accepted during a meeting.

And I can tell you from personal experience that if you are reading a text or email, you are not paying attention to whatever else is being said around you.

But the final argument is the practice just flies in the face of what an open meeting purports to be. All the actors should be onstage and identified, and above all heard.

As far as I have been able to discern from the Georgia Attorney General’s Office, the law is lagging behind this issue. Well, they need to get their roller skates on, because abuse loves a loophole. With the number of lawyers we have at the Attorney General’s Office and the General Assembly, some attention should be pointed in that direction.

Having public meetings livestreamed was a great idea. Allowing sitting elected officials to receive secret information intended to sway decision makers to take a particular course of action is an unintended consequence that must be squelched -- and soon.

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At the July 11 Milton City Council meeting, a motion to include all cell phone texting related to zoning agenda items under discussion with the minutes of the meetings passed. This vote, together with an Open Records Request, generated surprising information.

In all probability not all of the texts from the April 25 or June 20 City Council meetings have been disclosed.

But the few texts that have show those in opposition to the Ebenezer Road vote engaged in a running back-door commentary with the mayor during the meetings.

This revelation undermines citizens’ sense of fair play. It tells those who dutifully fill out speaker cards, speak and sit down to listen to others that there is another secret track for input not made equally available to all. “Insiders” were not held to the same rules or time limitations.

This is not just about fairness. It’s also about transparency and probably a violation of open meeting laws. It’s about giving the applicant a fair hear-

ing and thus an ethical issue.

Milton city government needs to own up to its initial vision of preserving Milton’s rural character. Advocacy for preservation is about looking at ways other states have addressed the same development pressures.

The goal is to find successful alternatives for land use that saves open space while recognizing landowners’ rights and knowing government’s limitations with regard to development.

It’s also about Milton’s government providing an even-handed venue for reasonable discussion without bowing to fear and emotion or marginalizing those who’ve spent time researching and understanding the context.

Make it real simple with regard to texting. When important discussions are taking place on rezoning issues, the mayor and city council members should shut off all cell phones.

In that way, citizens won’t become disillusioned by a sense that all are not playing by the same rules.

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Father and daughter hike toughest part of the AT So it has been too long since I sent a column home. I have walked a lot since the last one.

I am now in Maine and have roughly a bit under a month to go to finish my hike.

RAY APPEN My daughter Publisher, AT Hiker ray@appenmediagroup.com Amelia flew from San Francisco to hike with me for almost a week and we had a better time than I had ever hoped. I lost sleep for quite a while prior to her visit trying to figure out how and where she would meet me. We have very little cell service in the mountains, and you never know what kind of terrain will be involved in the hike. So coordinating is really hard.

You never know if there will be a road anywhere near where you need to meet someone.

About a month ago I told my wife Christina that we should meet at the top of Mt. Washington, the tallest summit on the trail. Well, we were only two hours off, as I was at the summit waiting at noon, but Christina’s calculations of the drive from Ohio to New Hampshire were fractionally off (two

hours) -- through no fault of her own.

We were stuck deciding whether or not to hike off the mountain -- which is known for some of the worst weather in the world literally. With rain on the radar and the wind blowing at times well over 60 miles per hour, it was either stay or move to plan “B,” which did not exist at the time.

So Amelia -- first time hiker Amelia -- visited and hiked with her dad in “The Whites” in New Hampshire, generally known as the most difficult part of the entire trail. She hiked all four peaks, most of them between 4,000 and 4,800 feet high. The “ups” were as hard as any on the trail and the downs were as “white knuckle” as any or all the others. She never missed a beat.

We camped one night; stayed in a shelter one night; were in a hostel a

night; and “worked for stay” in Carter Notch Hut. The following morning at Carter Notch, the lead attendant of the Hut updated everyone on projected weather for the day: “Overcast, with a chance of rain around 40 percent and winds projected to be 40-55 mph with gusts of up to, yep, 90 mph.”

We were going up the Wildcats that day, which, more than anything, are a lot of slick granite slabs approaching vertical in slope. My brain kept harrassing me about even considering the possibility of going out into that weather on that mountain with my only daughter.

We did.

It was very hard, difficult, and at times a fun day. No slips or miss-grabs were allowed. I won’t tell you what the penalty would have been. All focus was on the exact location, condition and tractability of our very next step. And since Amelia was so focused on the ground, she naturally found over five pounds of pretty stones that she put into her already overweight pack.

Every time she spotted one she let out a faint squeal, and every time I started to admonish her for not concentrating on her next step or for slowing down the hike, I bit my lip and slapped myself for even considering spoiling her

hike. My lip will probably never recover.

On her last day, we took daypacks out and got dropped off about 14 miles down the trail to the north, then hiked south back to where we were staying (called slack packing).

The hike was more like a normal hike with a fair amount of level ground and some simple painful “ups,” but none of the white-knuckle, dangerous, father-stressing ones. And for that I was so grateful.

Amelia spent about half her annual vacation and a significant amount of money hiking with her dad -- as did her younger brother Carl- - and for that I am so grateful, proud and, as always, inspired. Their older brother Hans would have done the same, except he works for a real grouch (me) and doesn’t have enough vacation to spend it putzing up and down mountains with the old man. I know he would if he could.

I could write about this hike and never stop. There is so much material and so many people I could share with you. Maybe I will. But at the end of the day I am simply thankful for my family, for our safety, for my amazing wife, and for things that don’t always really make a lot of sense -- like an old guy like me hiking this Appalachian Trail.

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FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - The Fulton County School System is moving forward with plans to address teacher evaluations and test time under the flexibility given to the state’s public schools under Senate Bill 364.

The bill was passed by the Georgia Legislature last session in response to growing demands to limit the intrusion of outside mandates on local school control.

During the Aug. 11 work session of the Fulton County Board of Education, Deputy Superintendent Rob Anderson outlined a number of changes in place for the 2016-17 school year.

One significant change is the reduction in classroom evaluations once a teacher has been determined to be “experienced and effective.”

“So if you are a teacher and you have taught for three years and you’ve had effective evaluations, you will now only be faced with two formal observations that count toward your overall evaluation,” Anderson explained.

Under the previous mandate, all teachers went through six classroom observations each year. “[Changing this] mandate was a school board priority, and one which the board lobbied hard for on behalf of the district,” Anderson said.

Fulton Schools is also eliminating

Student Learning Objectives assessments, commonly known as “SLOs” which provided little useful information on curriculum and learning, school officials said.

The SLOs were mandated under the state’s Teacher Keys Effectiveness System (TKES) to evaluate student growth in classes which did not have a state mandated assessment (Milestones).

These classes included art, music, physical education, health, etc. – essentially all non-core classes.

“Last year at this time, schools were gearing up to give hundreds and hundreds of student learning objective exams, not because they were necessarily going to impact instruction, but because they had to,” said Anderson.

“And because it was part of the teacher evaluation process.”

He added the benefit of ending SLOs is the amount of time allocated to the assessments is now returned to the teachers and students.

“When you consider the number of tests the students no longer have to take, and the hundreds of instructional minutes that we are returning to the school year – this is going to be a huge benefit for us,” Anderson said.

He noted the state must still decide how to determine “student growth” in non-Milestones courses, which is still state law. That plan should be out by the end of the year.

“As we unpack Senate Bill 364 we can eliminate the SLOs but we cannot eliminate the “student growth” measure,” Anderson said. “But we are confident there is data out there that we can use to create a measure that will work.”

Health officials hand down Zika advice for schools Urge prevention of bites to protect kids

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - The pesky mosquito carrying a big load of problems is slowly flying its way toward Georgia – and school officials are putting their Zika virus defense into place.

Currently there are about 50 cases of travel-related Zika virus disease in Georgia. However an outbreak of locally spread transmission in south Florida is

causing concern throughout the region.

During a conference call with the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) on Aug. 19, the nation’s top health officials advised school districts on mitigating the spread of the virus in schools.

The primary message was one of caution and planning, but not overreaction. The virus causes few lasting health effects, and most people infected are unaware they have the Zika virus, said health officials. The only risk is to pregnant women who can pass down

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​Public urged for feedback on education plan Town hall set for Sept.

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By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. - Residents of Fulton County who want to provide input on the state’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan are invited to attend the public feedback session scheduled for Sept. 14 in Sandy Springs.

The meeting will be held at the North Learning Center, 450 Northridge Parkway, from 6-8 p.m.

The North Fulton session is one of eight public meetings that will be held by the Georgia Department of

Education (GDOE) and State School Superintendent Richard Woods in the coming weeks to gather information as the state’s school improvement plan is formulated.

“For all those invested in the future of Georgia’s education system – and those interested in a more holistic approach for students – whether you’re a parent, a student, an educator, or a community member, I strongly encourage you to offer your feedback as we develop our ESSA state plan,” Superintendent Woods said.

ESSA is the replacement for the law formerly known as No Child Left Behind. The changes provide an opportunity for Georgia to replace the top-heavy federal approach to education with a more state and locally-based

The meeting will be held at the North Learning Center, 450 Northridge Parkway, from 6-8 p.m. plan, noted Woods.

“The new law allows states and local school districts to make education decisions that are best for their students, and requires states to develop plans that address standards/assessments, school and district accountability and special help for struggling schools and students.”

One key element is the drastic cut

in the number of federally-mandated assessments for students. Under ESSA, states are only required to offer 17 tests that assess student achievement in core subject areas.

Currently, Georgia mandates 38 tests each year, with legislative approval needed to adjust those numbers.

One problem is that the test results are tied to teacher evaluations, until Georgia lawmakers decide whether to de-couple the two parts as other states have done.

For anyone unable to attend the Sept. 14 meeting, information will be posted at gadoe.org/ESSA. Feedback can also be emailed to essa@doe.k12. ga.us. A one-page overview of ESSA topics is also located on the GDOE website.

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Opening days bring fewer students, fewer portables across NF Enrollment expected to rise in coming weeks

BY CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. - The first week of the 2016-17 school year for Fulton Schools started with fewer students than expected, fewer portables on area campuses and renovations over the summer that made major impacts.

Enrollment numbers for the first week of school came in nearly 2,400 students off the target, but district leaders says the system is still tracking toward the target.

First week numbers were 94,166 students enrolled in the district’s 102 schools. The projections for the school year are 96,561 – a number the district expects to hit close to the one-month mark.

School officials have long pointed to the post-Labor Day boom, with many students coming into the school after the September holiday for various reasons.

Deputy Superintendent Rob Anderson said the district will continue to watch

enrollment numbers throughout the first four weeks, and look at emerging trends.

Two trends the district is closely watching are the growing numbers of high school students, coupled with the lower numbers of kindergarteners.

“Our high schools are getting bigger because we are doing a better job of keeping students in schools, with fewer dropouts across the district and graduation rates on the rise,” said Anderson.

On the flip side, the drop in birth rates which began around the time of the Great Recession has greatly impacted elementary numbers.

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The drop in elementary numbers, coupled with dozens of new schools over the past two decades, has led to a dramatic reduction in portable classrooms on elementary and middle school campuses.

Burke noted 89 portable classrooms were removed from campuses over the summer, leaving only 20 portable structures among North Fulton’s 28 elementary schools, and 26 at the 10 middle schools. The only school to see an increase in portables was Northwestern Middle which added two structures to the two already in place.

At the high school level, Alpharetta and Cambridge are the only schools still without portables on campus, with Johns Creek (2) and Milton (4) forced to add temporary classrooms over the summer to deal with growth. In all 35 portables are now on area high school campuses, the most at Centennial (11) and Roswell (10).

The district is still trying to fill fewer than 120 teacher vacancies to staff areas such as special education and science/math. Anderson said the num-

ber of actual vacancies may be lower since some positions are “frozen” until enrollment is set.

He noted efforts to increase compensation has made Fulton Schools a “first look” for many applicants; an important factor in a competitive market.

Turning to the operations side of the district, Deputy Superintendent Patrick Burke said maintenance teams responded to more than 5,800 work requests from the end of the last school year to the first day of school.

That was in addition to the multitude of construction projects that were fast tracked while students were on break and schools were empty.

The most visible projects in North Fulton were the replacement of the turf surface at the stadiums at Milton and Roswell high schools, and renovations at every high school media center in the area.

Based on the design created by the community at Centennial High School, the new media centers are now the prototype for all high schools, with the focus on taking underutilized spaces and making them functional.

“For such a small amount of money, we’ve transformed spaces within our schools,” said Burke.

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Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ returns Roswell samples frozen treats for a cause

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Thousands of people beat the heat Aug. 21 by sampling dozens of homemade ice cream flavors at Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’.

The festival, now in its 12th year, brought in people from all across the Atlanta area for two hours of frozen treats and festivities. This year, there were more than 160 ice cream flavors to try, 48 participating booths and over $50,000 raised for the Drake House.

Participants, armed with a cup and spoon, were able to sample all the homemade ice cream they could eat in two hours for only $6. All of the proceeds of Miss May’s Ice Cream Crankin’ went to support the Drake House, a short-term crisis housing center for

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More than 3,500 people attended the 12th annual Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’.

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Drake House Executive Director Kathy Swahn stands with Community Advisory Council Chair Mike Eikenberry.

homeless mothers and their children.

A performance by the Dunwoody High School Drumline officially kicked off the event at 2 p.m., and DJ Neezy provided live entertainment for the following two hours. Children also got to enjoy a competitive ice cream stacking and eating contests.

“Most of the people here are just community citizens that enjoy the event and have fun but also love the support the Drake House,” said Drake House Executive Director Kathy Swahn.

The booths were set up by members of the faith, corporate and civic communities, who all competed with one another to see who could make the tastiest ice cream. The participants, called crankers, get very excited for the event every year, Swahn said.

“We honestly start getting calls for the Crankin’ as early as January,” Swahn said. “Many of the participating organizations build their fall calendars around this event.”

A panel of 16 judges grouped the flavors into four categories: best chocolate-based, vanilla-based, fruit-based and other. Two winners were chosen for

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Chapel Roswell serves ice cream and toppings to thousands of visitors during Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’. each.

This year, the top winners included Morningstar Storage’s “Nutella Oreo Crunch” for best chocolate-based ice cream and Mount Zion Baptist Church’s “Leslie’s Vanilla” for best vanilla-based ice cream. American Honda Finance Corporation won best fruitbased ice cream with its “Lemon Basil” flavor, and Randall Paulson Architects’ “Pumpkin Pie” ice cream won the best in the other category.

Swahn said she is proud of how the event has been growing over the years and raising awareness for the Drake House.

“The first one that we did, we made $1,700 and we had about 300 people attend,” Swahn said. “Now we’re aiming for $50,000 and have 3,000 people.”

The proceeds go toward helping fund the organization’s 16 apartments for homeless mothers and children as well as the full staff of professional social workers and career coaches.

The Drake House Development Director Holly York said that this year’s event was a huge success, and they are grateful for the community’s support.

For the full list of winners and to sign up next year, visit missmarysicecream.org.

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By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK Ga. – The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Aug. 18 at Taylor Lodge was an opportunity to pass out some well-deserved awards but also a chance to map out strategy for the next fiscal year.

Chamber Board Chairman Dan Callahan said first and foremost it will continue to improve tried and true events, beginning with the upcoming Business Expo Sept. 30. The Expo has been a sell-out since its inception and is already halfway there this year. It will again be at The Bricks in Perimeter Church.

Looking ahead, Callahan said top objectives include intense recruitment of leading businesses to join the chamber and an overall goal of achieving total membership of 500.

The chamber will continue to add value to its membership through greater cooperation with the city in making Johns Creek an attractive place to do business. That includes focusing on business growth and rentention, with special attention on recruiting more diversity and medical businesses.

Meanwhile, the chamber will work to improve existing programs and keep them “innovative, fresh and creative.”

These include: • Wednesday Morning Networking & Personal Marketing • Business After Hours • Lunch & Learn sessions • Monthly meetings & luncheons The chamber will continue to work closely with city government on issues that directly affect member businesses such as its recent participation in the Noise Ordinance Stakeholders Committee.

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Chamber’s Rose gets coveted IOM designation

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – It took extracurricular perspiration and hard work for the Johns Creek Chamber’s Director of Operations and Marketing Maria Rose to earn the U.S. Chamber’s Institute for Organization and Management’s designation as a graduate in its program for professional advancement.

Graduates of the four-year Institute for Organization Management program receive the IOM Graduate Recognition, signifying

96 hours of course instruction in nonprofit management. Its curriculum, composed of four weeklong sessions, is taught by university professors, industry experts and leading practitioners in the chamber and association industries.

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Course work includes topics, such as advocacy, media training, membership, finance, legal issues and human resources.

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“This is a very intense course,” said Chamber President John Bemont. “It better positions Rose to be a better nonprofit leader, to organize and run operations more effectively and efficiently.

“It certainly makes her a more valuable asset to the chamber. In the end it benefits the chamber as a whole raising the professionalism in the way we operate.”

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New home starts up, more than 500 proposed in Forsyth Inventory is low. Demand is high. Home values are going up. That seems to be the residential real estate market in a nutshell.

As businesses in Metro Atlanta GEOFF SMITH keep growing and Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com attracting more people here, that dynamic will not change unless homebuilders really pick up the pace. So far this year, they have.

According to a Metrostudy report, there were 20,449 single-family starts in the metro area over the last year.

That is an increase of 13 percent from the previous year and is the most in over eight years. The new-home inventory will help relieve what are seen as very low resale inventory, or existing homes whose owners have decided to list and sell. According to Zillow, current inventories in parts of the metro area are at 3.5 months. This means in 3.5 months, if no new inventory came to the market, there would be no homes to buy. Experts say a healthy

market has six months’ supply.

Homebuying activity in general has been low, too. According to the Atlanta Realtors Association, there were 5,232 residential sales in Metro Atlanta in July. That is a 7.7 percent decrease from July of 2015.

While there is a relatively large number of new homes coming to the market, it’s hard to say if they will outpace the number of new Atlanta homebuyers. These could be people moving to the area, or first-time homebuyers who may currently be living in their parents’ basements or renting. And if you had to bet, you might get decent odds that those folks will be moving to Forsyth County.

Along with current projects underway, there are at least 500 homes being proposed in several different projects right now in Forsyth County.

According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, five new projects are being proposed: • 184 residential lots and 51,000 square feet of commercial buildings are being proposed for 69.6 acres on the west side of Dr. Bramblett Road near its intersection with Spot Road.

• 122 residential lots are being

proposed on 69.4 acres at 1715 Dahlonega Highway.

• 105 attached residential units and 29,600 square feet of commercial buildings are being proposed on 21 acres on the north side of Sharon Road just east of its intersection with Peachtree Parkway.

• 41 residential lots, 31 attached residential units and 22,200 square feet of commercial buildings are being proposed on 20.4 acres on the west side of Old Atlanta Road just south of its intersection with James Burgess Road.

• 62 single family homes are being proposed on 33.2 acres on the west side of Karr Road just east of its intersection with John Burruss Road.

This influx of new homes should help to relieve some of the low-inventory pressure. But if it does not, and more and more first-time Atlanta home-buyers come onto the market, it may become more difficult to rely on new-home construction for help.

The Metrostudy reports that the lot inventory is down in Forsyth County.

It claims that lot inventories in parts of Forsyth County are down to 12 months’ supply, when a healthy market should have 18 to 24 months. And when buildable lots diminish, densities requested for new projects typically start to increase.

Of course the density levels that folks in North Fulton and Forsyth are arguing about probably seem laughable to those living intown. I just read in the Atlanta Business Chronicle that a 2-acre lot on Peachtree Road is expected to sell for between $27 million to $30 million.

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Forsyth Chamber hosts Business Showcase

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Has 60 exhibitors from around community

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. – “Think local, buy local” was the slogan for this year’s Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce’s Business Showcase.

The event held Aug. 18 at the Forsyth Conference Center had 60 exhibitors showcasing their companies.

In addition to the booths, four educational sessions were held on different topics including: • Franchise secrets • Marketing • Anatomy of a ransomware cyber attack • Managed service providers Director of Small Business Services for the chamber Jason Mock said this event is an opportunity for companies to come out, network and get to know new and old businesses.

The county has a wide range of businesses from small to mid-size, Mock said.

“If you’re wondering what’s going on in the business world or what that new product or service is, this is an opportunity to see that,” Mock said. “It’s an opportunity to see what some of the businesses in Forsyth County have to offer.”

Alana Simpson with Morrow Family Medicine

Jacob Granados, Maureen Wareham and Mary Temple with Family Promise

Brandon Jung, Kimberly Williams and David Soldato with Georgia Flyboard

Peter Carpenter with Thoroughbred Design Group

Tim Campbell with Big Frog

Over 60 vendors set up shop at the Business Showcase.

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Pam Wright with The Wright Import

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Towne Club Windermere celebrates grand opening FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — On July 28, more than 500 attendees shared in the grand opening festivities of Towne Club Windermere, Forsyth County’s newest community focused on a carefree retirement lifestyle for its north Georgia senior residents.

The gala event, themed “Passport to Resort-Style Retirement Living,” gave visitors an opportunity to tour the new retirement community, which offers independent living, assisted living and memory care on a rental basis in the Windermere market of Cumming. “Resort-Style Retirement Living” was not only the gala theme, but also is Towne Club’s daily focus to offer a lifestyle that is carefree for anyone entering their retirement years. Entertainment

was provided and prizes were awarded.

In a special ceremony, David Seago, chairman of the Forsyth County Economic Development Authority, along with Ethan Underwood, zoning counsel at Miles, Hansford & Tallant, “handed the baton” to LaDonna Hagan, executive director of Towne Club.

“This marks an exciting day in Cumming,” said Hagan. “Towne Club is more than the area’s most anticipated new senior living community, it represents the best of senior living. We are so excited for everyone to realize the amazing lifestyle that Towne Club Windermere offers.”

Comprising more than 173,000 square feet under one roof, Towne Club includes 90 independent living

Cardiovascular Physicians open Johns Creek practice JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Cardiovascular Physicians of North Georgia recently announced that the practice opened a new office in Johns Creek at 3890 Johns Creek Parkway, Suite 240 with Dr. Micky Mishra. Mishra is a highly trained board-certified cardiologist, who will lead the practice in Johns Creek. Dr. Mishra is a Fellow of MISHRA the American College of Cardiology and has clinical interests in cardiomyopathies, valvular disorders, coronary artery disease, cardiovascular imaging, women’s heart disease and cardiovascular disease prevention.

CPNA also has locations in Cumming, Roswell and Sandy Springs. For more information, visit cpnapc.com or call 770-343-8565 for an appointment.

Northside Radiation Oncology welcomes new member ATLANTA — Dr. Daniel Shasha, medical director of radiation oncology program at Northside Hospital Cancer Institute and a prostate cancer specialist, joined Northside Radiation Oncology Consultants July 11, expanding its treatment and diagnosis programs.

“It’s an honor for us to have Dr. Shasha work collaboratively with our team of radiation therapy specialists,” said Dr. Nancy Wiggers of NROC and chair of Northside Hospital Cancer Institute’s Radiation Oncology Department. “With the addition of Dr. Shasha, our patients will have a national leader in prostate health at one of the Southeast’s foremost providers.”

Wiggers also said that NROC’s affiliation with Northside Hospital Cancer Institute is critical to successful treatments and outcomes as more cases of cancer are diagnosed and treated at Northside each year than at any other hospital in Georgia.

Shasha, who is board certified by the American

apartments, 34 assisted living apartments and 18 memory care suites. It is located at 3950 Towne Club Parkway in Cumming.

Amenities include country club dining and cocktail areas; a resort-style swimming pool with fire pit and evening s’mores; outdoor Georgia-type veranda and raised vegetable gardens. They also include massage, salon and fitness areas; media and theater center; upscale hotel “towne center” design; two activities directors to plan events; and iPads for all independent living residents.

Life Care Services, an LCS Company, manages Towne Club Windermere.

For information about Towne Club Windermere, call 770-844-7779.

Board of Radiology, brings more than 20 years of practice expertise in the radiation management of prostate cancer to the greater Atlanta community. He has personally treated more than 4,000 prostate cancer patients and performed over 3,700 radioactive seed implantations.

Shasha offers services at four locations, including Atlanta, Alpharetta, Canton and Cumming.

Summers Roofing Company honored for installation ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Firestone Building Products Company, LLC June 27 presented Summers Roofing Company, Inc. with the 2016 Partner in Quality Award. The Alpharetta firm is among 133 Firestone Building Products Red Shield Licensed Roofing Contractors in the United States, Canada and Mexico who have achieved this honor.

Projects are backed by the Firestone Building Products Red Shield Warranty as a testament to each contractor’s skill and attention to detail.

Warranty terms can range from five to 30 years, depending on the commercial roofing system.

All 2016 Partner in Quality Award winners were required to: • Install a minimum of eight warranted roofs in 2014 and 2015, and four warranted roofs per year for each of the prior three years.

• Maintain at least 1 million square feet of Firestone Building Products roofs under warranty.

• Achieve an annual Firestone Building Products QIR of 1.0 or less.

To learn about SRC, call 770-663-421l, email elainesummers@summersroofing.com or visit summersroofing.com.

Engel & Volkers North Point welcomes Carol Dick MILTON, Ga. —Shirley Gary, Managing Broker and License Partner of Engel & Volkers’ Buckhead Atlanta and North Point offices, welcomed Realtor Carol Dick Aug. 9 to her residential real estate firm as a real estate advisor. Carol will be a part of the team that will handle new home sales for the

Towne Club Windermere officially opened July 28 after a gala celebration.

Manor Golf and Country Club, a private golf and tennis community in Milton.

Before joining Engel & Volkers North Point, Carol worked with a variety of real estate companies throughout the Atlanta area. She is an active member of the National Association of Realtors, a lifetime member of the Atlanta Board of Realtors Multi-Million Dollar Club and a Phoenix Award recipient. Carol, a resident of Roswell, said that in her free time, she loves to garden, play tennis and have fun with family and friends.

From left are Marco’s Pizza Vice President of Operations Tony Libardi, award-winning franchisees DJ and Vipul Patel, and President Bryon Stephens.

Local Marco’s Pizza owners win national award ROSWELL, Ga. — Marco’s Pizza recently had a national convention where franchise owners of a local branch received national awards.

Roswell Marco’s Pizza owners DJ and Vipul Patel received top honors at the company’s national award ceremony last month. DJ and Vipul earned the award by being one of the top 10 performers within the company and good business partners within their community.

Both men collectively own 18 stores in Georgia and one in India.

Marco’s Pizza is one of the fastest-growing pizza companies in the United States and operates more than 700 stores in 35 states, the Bahamas, Puerto Rico and India.

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METROPOLITAN ATLANTA THEATER AWARDS Come recognize actors, directors, designers and theaters for their contributions to the performing arts in metro Atlanta. The MATs are open to the community and include 18 different award categories. The ceremony will be held Sunday, Aug. 28 at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center on 950 Forrest St. in Roswell. Doors open at 2 p.m., while the ceremony starts at 3:30 p.m. Tickets cost $20.

For ticket purchases and more information, visit matawards.com.

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EVENTS: OPEN HEARTH COOKING AND LIVING HISTORY

What: Living history interpreter and open hearth cooking expert Clarissa Clifton will demonstrate how to make traditional southern food using an open flame.

When: Friday, Aug. 26, 11 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 27, 2 p.m.

Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

ALPHARETTA ART IN THE PARK

What: Creativity hits the park with an outdoor artists market, featuring handcrafted work by local artists. Come enjoy the pottery, jewelry, handmade children’s clothing, photography, watercolor, soaps, mosaic art and much more.

When: Saturday, Aug. 27 Where: Downtown Alpharetta, Main Street and Milton Avenue, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com

SUMMER SATURDAYS AT THE MUSEUM

What: The Computer Museum will be open to the public on select days. One of the top vintage computer collections in the world, the exhibit includes the earliest computers and video games.

When: Aug. 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Kings Market Center, 1425 Market Blvd. Suite 200, Roswell Cost: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, $5 for children ages 5-17 More info: computermuseumofamerica. com

FAMILY PROMISE BED R ACE AND FESTIVAL

What: Family Promise of Forsyth is hosting their annual Bed Race to benefit homeless families with children in the community. Booths with food, merchandise and games will be available.

When: Saturday, Aug. 27 Where: Creekside United Methodist Church, 673 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming

Cost: $125 entry fee per team of six More info and registration: fpforsyth.org

PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION CASINO NIGHT

What: Johns Creek Public Safety Foundation’s big fundraiser will feature prizes and entertainment by DJ Maxwell.

When: Saturday, Aug. 27, 7-10 p.m.

Where: St. Ives Country Club, 1 St Ives Country Club Drive, Johns Creek Cost: $125 per ticket More info: johnscreekga.gov

COOKING CLASSES AT BARRINGTON HALL

What: Chef Judith McLoughlin will host a class on the “Flavors of Summer (with Oli & Ve).” Participants will learn how to make entrees, salads, soups and dessert. A mini tour of Barrington Hall is included.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 30, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $50 per person More info and registration: roswellgov. com or 770-640-3855

TRACING YOUR ANCESTRY

What: Sue Verhoef, senior archivist and adjunct professor, will teach participants how to trace their family history in an eight-week course on Thursday nights starting Sept. 1.

When: Thursday, Sept. 1, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $125 per person More info and registration: 770-6403855 or wbrowning@roswellgov.com

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a

variety of home goods.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 29.

Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: Tickets starting at $20 More info: vzwamp.com

RECEPTION: ARTIST KELLY CROSBY

What: Alpharetta’s Food Truck Alley on Thursday evenings offers a variety of six to eight rotating area food trucks.

When: Thursdays, 5-9 p.m., through Oct. 20.

Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

What: Come visit the Roswell Cultural Arts Center and view Kelly Crosby’s “Plastic Abstractions” exhibit in the lobby. Open to the public. She will have an open reception Aug. 27, 6-8 p.m.

When: Monday-Friday, Aug. 2-30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell More info: kellycrosbydesign.com

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What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon.

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

JOHNS CREEK FARMERS MARKET

What: Held at the Newton Park Amphitheater, each market features more than 25 local farmers and vendors with organic and/or sustainable foods and produce.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, through Sept. 13.

Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: JohnsCreekGA.gov

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: BIG BANG BOOM!

What: The band Big Bang Boom! will perform a high-impact, high-energy show that gets kids up and moving.

When: Friday, Aug. 26, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $12, $30 for season passes, group rates available More info and tickets: roswellcac.com or 770-594-6232

SAVANNAH JACK

What: The Johns Creek Summer Concert Series at Newtown Park continues with a free performance by Savannah Jack, a Nashville country band. Reserve seating available.

When: Saturday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m.

Where: Newtown Park Amphitheater, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

STS9

What: Instrumental band STS9 returns to Alpharetta for one night with a threeset evening featuring an opening set of “Axe The Cables.”

When: Aug. 27, 7 p.m.

Where: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

What: Act1 Theater is looking for actors, singers and dancers for their holiday musical “Miracle on 34th Street.”

Those interested but who are unable to attend the audition date should email the stage manager at prk146@bellsouth.net.

When: Sunday, Aug. 28, 2 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: act1theater.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: MOTHER/DAUGHTER CROCHET

What: A free beginner’s class for mothers and daughters to learn the craft of crocheting. Bring your own hook, size J and worsted yarn to participate.

When: Saturday, Aug. 27, 3-5 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: Milton.branch@fultoncountyga.gov or 404-613-4402

SPEECHCRAFT WORKSHOPS/GAVEL CLUB

What: Adults and teenagers can learn how to improve their public speaking skills in speechcraft workshops and the Gavel Club, respectively. Both groups are free and meet at the same time.

When: Sunday, Aug. 28, 2-3:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: michael.salpeter@fultoncountyga.gov or 404-613-6735

WRITING CLUB FOR CHILDREN

What: All children ages 8-12 are invited to join the club. They will discuss and practice the art of writing for personal expression and academic success. The group is facilitated by an experienced writer.

When: Sunday, Aug. 28, 4-5 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: laura.hoefener@fultoncountyga.gov or 770-360-8820

SECRETS TO COLLEGE FINANCING What: Local partners C2Education will help participants decipher the

ever changing path to college finances.

Workshop is free, but reservations are requested.

When: Monday, Aug. 29, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075

MONDAY MORNING MOVIES

What: The last free Monday Morning Movie will be “Wait Until Dark,” with Audrey Hepburn and Alan Arkin, a psychological horror thriller. Recommended for adults.

When: Monday, Aug. 29, 10:30 a.m.noon Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-6735

MILTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVE SHOOTER SEMINAR

What: This two-hour course covers life-saving strategies to help in an active shooter situation and raise awareness of behaviors that represent pre-incident indicators. Registration required.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 30, 6-7:45 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: pdinfo@ cityofmiltonga.us or 404-613-4402

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: GRANT PARK SUMMER SHADE FESTIVAL

What: The 14th annual Grant Park Summer Shade Festival welcomes music and art lovers to Atlanta’s oldest park for two days of local food trucks, 5K run, live music and farmer’s market. Proceeds will benefit the Grant Park Conservancy.

When: Aug. 27-28 Where: Grant Park, 840 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta More info: summershadefestival.org

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Check out the Georgia State Parks First Time Camper program I woke up this morning and right away heard some good news on the radio. Today’s high, the voice said, is going to be all the way down in the 80s. The 80s! Can STEVE HUDSON you believe that?

Get Outside Georgia, By recent summer Chattahoochee Media Group standards, that’s a cold wave, and I’ll take it.

When you’re on the back side of a scorching summer, even a tiny drop in temperature is enough to make you think longingly of fall. Those cooler autumn days revitalize us all, maybe even to the point where you start thinking about some camping, like in one of Georgia’s great state parks.

Veteran campers, those who already have a garage full of camping gear, have no trouble making the jump to outdoor living. But if you’re new to camping and have no equipment, the “gear” question can indeed become an obstacle. Sure, you could go down to the local outdoor, pull out the ol’ credit card, and hope for the best, but if you’re like a lot of folks, you may be hesitant to plunk down money for gear until you’re sure you’ll enjoy camping in the first place.

So what’s a prospective camper to do? Georgia State Parks has the perfect solution – the First Time Camper Program, an innovative outreach designed to help non-campers discover just how much fun camping in a state park can be.

“The First-Time Camper Program is designed to make it easy for beginning campers to get into the outdoors,” said program coordinator Ellen Graham.

The heart of this initiative, which is open to those who have never before camped in a Georgia state park, is an equipment loaner program designed for families who don’t already have camping gear of their own. The loaner equipment package includes a six-person tent, four sleeping pads, a camp stove with fuel, a lantern, two camp chairs and four roasting forks. The equipment can be borrowed for two nights.

“This allows families to see if they like camping before investing in gear of their own,” Graham said.

The loaner equipment package includes pretty much everything you’ll need except for your sleeping bag or blanket, your pillow and your food.

PHOTO COURTESY GEORGIA STATE PARKS

Family camping at Red Top Mountain State Park is a great fall activity, and Georgia State Parks’ innovative First Time Camper Program makes it easy for new campers to discover how much fun it all can be.

Those you will need to bring yourself.

But you say you’ve never set up a campsite or erected a tent? No need to worry. The rangers at participating parks are glad to provide suggestions and advice to help new campers get going.

“They don’t set up your tent for you,” Graham said, “but there’s plenty of help there if you need it.”

Because the equipment you’re using is being loaned, pets are not allowed in the First-Time Camper Program. But if you find that you enjoy camping and return with your own gear, you’ll probably find that your dog enjoys the camping experience as much as you do.

How successful has Georgia’s FirstTime Camper Program been? To date, more than 500 families have taken advantage of it. Follow-up studies suggest that a number of those families do indeed become campers too.

Georgia’s program is drawing attention from other areas as well.

“Several other states have expressed interest in setting up similar programs of their own,” Graham said.

As of this writing, about a dozen Georgia state parks are participating in the First-Time Camper program.

You can find an up-to-the-minute list of all participating parks at gastateparks.org/FirstTimeCamper.

As it happens, several great FirstTime Camper destinations are located within easy driving distance of this neck of the woods. Two great choices are Red Top Mountain State Park,

near Acworth, or Fort Mountain State Park, near Chatsworth. These two parks, by the way, may also be able to accommodate groups of up to 18 people under the First-Time Camper program.

Regular camping rates apply, and you’ll also need the $5 park pass.

How do you make your First-Time Camper reservation? First, visit the website above to choose the park that you want to visit. Then call that park directly. Don’t call the 800 number.

Let them know you’re a First-Time Camper. They’ll check your chosen date to be sure that the loaner gear is available. If your first-choice date is already booked, the park staff will help you find a good alternate.

That’s all it takes to start an adventure that you and your family will never forget.

Steve Hudson’s book, “Hiking the Hooch,” will help you discover the great trails of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, including the trails of the Cochran Shoals Unit. Check it out in local outdoor shops or on Amazon, or order online from www.chattahoocheemedia. com.

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New initiative aims to reduce repeat heart attacks (NAPSI)—Every 42 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a heart attack—but you needn’t be among them.

Consider this: Julie Kubala was one of those statistics. She’s working now to ensure she doesn’t become a different stat—about 21 percent of women and 17 percent of men age 45 and older will have another heart attack within five years of their first one.

To help, the American Heart Association (AHA) launched a new educational campaign aimed at reducing the number of repeat or recurrent heart attacks by arming survivors with simple but effective steps.

“Our message is simple: Don’t wait for a second heart attack,” said Alice Jacobs, M.D., former AHA president and chair of the advisory group overseeing the new initiative. “Research shows there are some very clear things you can do to lower your chances of having another event.”

• Take medication as directed— More than a third of heart disease patients don’t follow their medication treatment plans; more than a third of medication-related hospital readmissions are caused by people not taking their medicine as they should.

• Have a follow-up doctor’s appointment—Heart attack survivors who don’t have a timely follow-up with their doctor may be up to 10 times more likely to be rehospitalized.

• Complete a cardiac rehabilitation program—One study found that heart patients who completed cardiac rehab were 42 percent less likely to die of a second heart attack than those who didn’t.

• Manage risk factors—Reducing risk factors such as physical inactivity, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, diabetes, smoking and obesity lowers the chance of having a heart attack or needing heart surgery.

• Develop a strong support system— People with low perceived social support have worse outcomes after a heart attack.

Kubala goes to cardiac rehab and is learning the importance of being proactive to take control of her health.

“I knew my family history of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes. What hadn’t really hit me was our family history of heart disease or how all of that can be related,” she said.

“I couldn’t see the forest for the trees.

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get healthy and to stay healthy, but it’s not easy to keep on top of everything.”

Dr. Jacobs, Professor of Medicine and Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs in the Department of Medicine at Boston University Medical Center, said making it easier for patients and their health care providers to know, understand and follow research-based clinical guidelines is a key element of the association’s Guideline Transformation and Optimization initiative, under which the new heart attack campaign falls.

“Having a heart attack can obviously be very traumatic, and afterward, patients and families can have a difficult time processing all that has happened and all that needs to happen to get better,” Dr. Jacobs said. “All the questions to answer, the instructions to remember and the medical terms to understand can be overwhelming.

We want to help by providing simple, easy-to-follow steps, easy-to-use tools and trackers that can help people not just recover fully from this heart attack but prevent a future one.”

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Friends of Chattahoochee River celebrate salvation Hard work has preserved river as first ‘Water Trail’ in U.S.

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON – About 200 people showed up for a birthday party on the Chattahoochee River’s Island Ford lodge last Friday night. But it was more than the 100th birthday of the National Parks Service or even the 38th birthday of the Chattahoochee River National Recreational Area.

It was a chance for people who truly love the river to return and celebrate that it will be a people’s river – a river trail if you will – in perpetuity.

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Superintendent Bill Cox was host for the evening, and addressed the crowd of celebrants to congratulate them on their efforts to support locally the passage of the bill that helped make this river park and served as a template for all others like it.

From Great Falls Park on the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., to the Buena Vista River Park on the Arkansas River in Colorado, and the Truckee River White Water Park in Reno, Nev. – all exist in part because of the 1973 Metropolitan River Protection Act passed by the Georgia General Assembly.

The act established a 2,000-foot corridor along both banks of the Chattahoochee and its impoundments for the 48 miles between Buford Dam and Peachtree Creek.

The act was amended in 1998 to extend the corridor an additional 36 miles to the downstream limits of Fulton and Douglas counties (the limit of the

Atlanta region).

John Kohler was one of those who fought the fight that got the act passed, but he was by no means the only one it attendance that evening.

Kohler noted that the Chattahoochee Parks Conservancy was the group that inspired the creation of such a vast river park.

Their efforts led to the proclamation in 1978 that the Chattahoochee Recreation Area would be henceforth the first designated River Trail. There are 16 separate areas from Buford Dam to Peachtree Creek that make up the Chattahoochee River Trail.

David Eldridge was another early supporter of the work in attendance and one of the first “Friends of the River.” He was present when the bill in 1978 was signed.

“It was a battle to get it done,” Eldridge said. “The developers were fighting it. And private property owners were worried because they did not know what it would mean for their land.”

But supporters in those days included U.S. Sen. Sam Nunn, U.S. Rep. Elliott Levitas and later U.S. Sen. Mack Mattingly who helped make a difference, Eldridge said.

Within the National Parks Service, Roy Wood was a keen supporter and, as regional manager of the Southern District, was a key player in getting the Chattahoochee’s designation.

Superintendent Cox noted that river parks not only create economic benefits for a community, but they act as cultural centers for residents who live in the area and beyond. Culturally and economically they are resource centers.

“Today, we remember that this section of the Chattahoochee was the first designated River Trail in the United States,” Cox said. “And we have even more planned for it in the not-too-distant future.”

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Bill Cox, superintendent of the Chattahoochee River National Recreational Area, addresses supporters of the river.

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Arrests: Continued from Page 6 “KD” and perhaps knew him best. He would hang out at Dodey’s house, and Dodey would often give him a ride when it was raining.

“He was awesome,” Dodey said. “He worked all the time six days a week, double shifts. He was a good kid, really calm. You never saw him mad or upset. “’I’m blessed,’ that’s what you would always hear him say. I can’t remember a time when he didn’t have a smile. It’s a shame he didn’t have the chance to live his life.”

The detectives said it was a burglary that went bad when the “actors” found Kadarius still at home.

“KD” had moved to Alpharetta to live with his uncle when he was 14 years old. He apparently didn’t get along with his stepfather. He came to stay with the uncle at 111 The Preserve on Academy, one of several new townhouse developments on Alpharetta’s Academy Street.

Normally, “KD” would be working as host at the Alpha Soda Restaurant where he often walked to work. Hardworking and ambitious, he worked two shifts six days a week, but Thursday was his off day.

Still, he had another job Thursdays as a handyman’s assistant. “KD” was

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Police crime-scene tape block the door of the townhouse where “K.D.” Medlock was found shot to death.

working to save for college and to buy a car. He had gone back to the townhouse to wait for the man whom he worked with on his day off.

When the man came to pick “KD” up, he saw police blocking off the drive

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and crime scene tape across the door.

It had certainly been a burglary.

Most of the high-dollar items taken from the home – watches, $1,500 in cash, a Smith & Wesson handgun and clothes – all belonged to the uncle.

Officers believe only the PlayStation electronic gaming device belonged to the young man.

Detective Braithwaite said the only thing out of the ordinary anyone saw that Thursday morning outside the condominiums were three men in orange vests with a single traffic cone.

Police would later identify those three men as Michael Jamar Dawson of Lithonia, Dontravious Mahone of Riverdale and Jemal Gines of Decatur.

The traffic cone might have seemed trivial except that police found a single traffic cone at the crime scene.

They left only one clue behind, but that one clue was enough to get all three men arrested and charged with shooting and killing the young man they had never met before.

It turned out the traffic cone had been recently purchased with a credit card that pointed to one of the suspects. Once they had the cone purchase identified, they could connect the credit card to other purchases.

“The three actors were never connected to the victim. The cone is how we connected them,” Braithwaite said.

“Once we had one name, we used phone records to identify the actors to each other.

“Then we procured surveillance videos and traffic cameras that put them all together.”

Braithwaite singled out detective Bochniak for breaking the case wide open.

Although the three suspects lived in three separate counties, DeKalb, Fulton and Clayton, the cone tied them together.

Once detectives had identified the first actor, the other connections quickly appeared. Now police knew where they lived and had traced their movements leading up to the crime.

Four different police units participated in the simultaneous arrests of Dawson, Mahone and Gines. That way, none could be tipped off by getting news of the arrest from another partner.

Police say each of the suspects had items taken from the home in their possession.

All three suspects remain in Fulton County Jail held without bond.

Football is going gold for childhood cancer MILTON, Ga. — Milton High School will begin a new annual tradition during the week leading into the Milton vs. Cambridge football game. These rivals will be banding together to help children and families living with childhood cancer.

The Milton and Cambridge communities will help promote opportunities to collect donations for the cause. The events will build to a “Gold Out” night for the Friday night rival football game.

All donations collected during this week’s special events will be donated to the Lighthouse and CURE Childhood Cancer nonprofit organizations.

For information on how to get involved, visit miltonptsa.com.

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Zika: Continued from Page 12 birth defects to their unborn child.

“It is unnecessary to cancel or suspend classes, outdoor recesses and activities, or postponing events if Zika is [present] in the local area,” said Eric Dziuban, team lead of the Children’s Preparedness Unit with the CDC. “But that is a decision that can be made with local public health authorities and local government on a situation basis.”

He also noted students who are positive for Zika virus pose no dangers to others, should not be removed from school, or be stigmatized in any way.

“Isolation or quarantine is not recommended because Zika is not transmitted by casual contact,” Dziuban said. “And continue to maintain [that child’s] privacy.”

Currently, there is no evidence that risk for transmission on school properties is higher than in other areas of the community, although health officials advised “vigilance.” That includes mitigation methods to keep school grounds free of the mosquitos that carry Zika, along with other diseases.

“The prevention of mosquito bites is paramount to reducing the spread of Zika,” Dziuban said. “This is useful for

Symptoms of Zika virus infection*

• Fever • Headache • Rash • Joint/muscle pain • Redness of the eyes *Health officials noted only about one in five people will have symptoms, generally starting two to seven days of being bitten. Symptoms are generally mild, lasting about a week and usually do not require outside intervention. Diagnosis is primarily based on travel history, symptoms, and blood or urine tests. For more information on Zika visit www.cdc.gov/zika Zika, but also for all diseases spread by mosquitos.”

The CDC recommends remove all standing water, keep grass mowed and low, ensure screens are intact on all open windows, use air conditioning when available and spraying/using insecticide as appropriate.

Zika virus is transmitted primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquitoes, which is found in Georgia.

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The virus was first found in monkeys in the Zika forest in Uganda in the 1940s. However only 14 cases of human transmission were reported until

2007 when it began spreading rapidly.

Last March, the Georgia Department of Public Health issued a warning to school children traveling to tropical destinations for spring break to help prevent the spread of Zika in Georgia.

At the time, no cases had been reported in the state.

“Because Zika virus is primarily spread by mosquitoes, travelers to any destination with Zika outbreaks should protect themselves from mosquito bites,” said Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald, commissioner of the GDPH. Fulton Schools also urged a similar message to traveling students to wear EPA-approved insect repellent, stay indoors when mosquitos are most active and wear protective clothing when outside. Upon returning home from Zika-affected countries, individuals should continue to use insect repellents for three weeks. Those precautions remain in place, noted officials.

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By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Roswell and South Forsyth in the Corky Kell Classic, a thrilling game between rivals Milton and Alpharetta, a nail-biter for Blessed Trinity and a near disaster for West Forsyth highlighted the first week of football in North Fulton and Forsyth County.

With some teams still licking their wounds and others still celebrating earning bragging rights for the next year, here’s the rundown of the local games in week one.

Hillgrove 27, South Forsyth 14 After a record breaking 2015, South Forsyth began this season with a disappointing loss in the Corky Kell Classic. South’s defense struggled to stop Hillgrove’s rushing attack, allowing over 200 yards on 40 rushes. South’s offensive was shut out in the first half, and though they managed over 300 total yards on offense and 17 first downs, they were held to just two touchdowns.

Milton 14, Alpharetta 12 It’s not just a rivalry for geographic reasons. Milton and Alpharetta’s rivalry also stems from a streak of thrilling games, and this year was no different.

For the seventh consecutive season, the game was decided by one score. A missed PAT and failed two-point conversion kept the Raiders down 14-12 with three minutes remaining in the game.

The Raiders drove to Milton’s 26 before they were forced to attempt a field goal with just 14 seconds remaining. Dylan Schorr’s 43-yard field goal attempt to win the game for the Raiders flew just short under the crossbar, allowing Milton to escape with its second straight win over the Raiders.

North Forsyth 34, Sequoyah 14 The Raiders were clicking in Robert Craft’s debut as head coach of North. The offense compiled over 400 total yards, while the Raiders’ defense held the Chiefs to under 200 total yards. Junior quarterback Ben Bales threw for 263 yards with four touchdown passes to lead the Raiders to their first win in Class 7A.

Blessed Trinity 22, St. Pius X 18 Blessed Trinity and St. Pius exchanged blows in the final five minutes to set up an exciting finish in the fifth straight year of their matchup. St. Pius extended its lead to 18-9 with a touchdown and two-point conversion with 5:08 remaining in the fourth. Just over a minute later, BT’s Steele Chambers would score on a 50-yard run to cut the St Pius lead to 18-16. The Titans defense forced St. Pius to punt and began a drive on their own 20-yard line with 1:25 remaining. A 60-yard pass from Jake Smith to Colin Davis and a 17-yard rush from Chambers with 18 seconds remaining would secure the thrilling Titans victory.

Roswell 24, Buford 7 In their fourth appearance in the Corky Kell Classic, Roswell’s Xavier McKinney took the opening kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown, Sheldon Evans rushed for a touchdown and Jayden Comma had a receiving touchdown, leading the Hornets to a 24-7 win.

Roswell’s defense was dominating, holding Buford to just 50 yards rushing and 152 yards of total offense.

touchdown pass, and Joey Congrove returned an interception for a touchdown to give West a 21-0 lead in the second quarter. However, West then stalled, allowing Woodstock to creep back. Woodstock pushed the score to 24-21, but it was unable to take the lead, allowing West to win its first season opening game since 2012.

West Forsyth 24, Woodstock 21 West Forsyth got off to a fast start against Woodstock, scoring on all three sides of the ball. West blocked a Woodstock field-goal and returned it for a touchdown, Kiernan Hamilton found Bryce Pearson for an 84-yard

Mount Pisgah 43, Holy Innocents’ 38 The Patriots took a 28-7 lead at halftime but would face a fourth quarter shootout to decide the winner. Holy Innocents’ scored 20 points in the fourth quarter, but Pisgah responded with 15 to lead them to the win. Pisgah is 9-1 is regular season opening games in the past decade.

Pickens 49, Chattahoochee 19 Hooch’s defense was unable to stop Pickens throughout its season opening game, allowing the Dragons to run away with the victory. Hooch scored 19 in the first half to keep the game at 3519 going into the half, but it was shut out in the second.

Fellowship Christian 35, Atkinson Co. 15 FCS kicked off its season with a decisive win over Atkinson County, with quarterback Jack Hardin throwing 9-14 for 214 yards and four touchdowns.

Merrick Haigler had two receptions, both for touchdowns, and Ryan Reid led receivers with 99 receiving yards, 83 of those coming on a touchdown pass from Hardin.

Lassiter 27, Johns Creek 14 Lassiter held on to a slim touchdown lead in the fourth quarter, but Johns Creek allowed two rushing touchdowns to seal the win for the Trojans. The loss was the Gladiators’ fourth straight in season opening games.

King’s Ridge 48, Glascock Co. 14 In Jimmy Chupp’s debut as the Tigers’ new head coach, King’s Ridge pulled off an impressive win over the Panthers of Glascock County. King’s Ridge pulled out to a 35-7 lead at halftime and didn’t let up, going on to win 48-14. With the win, the Tigers have now tied their amount of wins from the 2014 season and 2015 season.

Lanier 34, Northview 13 Lanier’s 27-point opening half was enough to lead them to victory over Northview. The Titans battled back in the second half, turning two Lanier turnovers into touchdowns on rushes from AJ Green, but were unable to overcome the deficit.

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Good Dog Society for all dog lovers ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Good Dog Society, an organization promoting dog training through monthly meetings, will feature Mark Tappin as their September guest speaker. Tappan is a K9 trainer and handler and police officer for the city of Alpharetta.

Good Dog Society was founded in an effort to educate dog owners as well as offering support to help them choose and stick to a training program. It offers accountability counseling, recommends trainers and publically recognizes members whose dogs achieve significant training milestones.

Through monthly meetings with dog expert speakers, dog owners can learn about how their dogs learn, dispel myths that sabotage training efforts and reinforce their motivation for training their dogs. The meetings offer opportunities to meet fellow dog owners, swap stories and tips, and develop partnerships in dog training efforts.

Good Dog Society expects to expand its involvement in the community as the group evolves, offering members opportunities for publically showing off their well trained dogs, offering the services of their dogs in working roles and helping others in their efforts to train their pet dogs.

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The group meets on the third Thursday of each month, 10–11:30 a.m., at the Atlanta Humane Society on 1565 Mansell Road in Alpharetta.

The meetings are free, but a small contribution to the Atlanta Humane Society for the use of their facility is appreciated.

For information or to register for a meeting, visit GoodDogSociety.com.

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Join the Fun! Front Row, from left, Jeremy McWhirter, Will Rempfer, Brandon Nielsen, Owen Edwards, Owen Falcon and Zion Stephens. Back Row: Seth Lakin, Ty Petrovich, Andrew Bernard, Nick Lanning and Cole Lazzara. Coaches: Tim Nielsen, David Lakin and Mark Lazzara.

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Georgia Bombers runner-up at Youth World Series

MILTON, Ga. — The AYBA 10u Georgia Bombers clinched the runner-up spot in the Youth Nationals World Series in Myrtle Beach last month. The boys were able to best teams from Texas, Michigan, New York, Georgia and Alabama to clinch 2nd in the week-long championship.

“It was a great way to finish an awesome season. The boys represented Georgia well and had a blast competing,” head coach Mark Lazzara said.

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at projects for the next 10 years. This phase, which includes meetings with city officials and other stakeholders as well as the general public, begins this fall and runs through the spring.

As a major stakeholder in regional transportation, MARTA will also be involved in the planning process. The transit organization is already mapping out its long-term goals for the region, including the Ga. 400 corridor.

The last part of the process involves narrowing down all the information into an action plan which ties in with all the cities.

Public engagement in the process begins in September where input from stakeholders is collected.

From that point, a series of public meetings will be held in September and October throughout North Fulton seeking input from residents. The process will also include an online survey.

Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle said he looks forward to participating in the process. Of particular interest, he said, is the long-term planning for MARTA in North Fulton County. He

said he wants the city to be kept informed of the transit system’s designs.

Councilman Chris Owens said it’s important the Comprehensive Transportation Plan include a careful study of MARTA’s ambitions in North Fulton.

He said Alpharetta stands to be the epicenter of rail expansion if residents approve rail transit in the future.

He said the city is waiting to see where the transit system would place rail station if it extends farther north.

The city needs to know this, he said, because it most likely would create more traffic in these areas, and the roads need to be readied to handle the increase.

“We’ve been asking for that from MARTA, and I don’t get the sense that they’re necessarily ignoring our requests on purpose, but we’re asking planners for more detailed information,” he said. “If MARTA comes, and voters approve it, that’s one of my concerns, personally.”

He said Alpharetta voters just approved a bond with in excess of $20 million for local road improvements.

“If MARTA comes, I wouldn’t want us to have to turn around and spend that amount of money or more on local roadway improvements that are the result of a station going in,” he said.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A POSSIBLE EXTENSION THROUGH DECEMBER 6, 2016, TO AN EXISTING MORATORIUM BARRING ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS FOR CONCEPTUAL PLAN APPROVAL FOR SUBDIVISIONS LOCATED ON PROPERTY ADJACENT TO GA HIGHWAY 9 BETWEEN THE FORSYTH COUNTY LINE AND THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ALPHARETTA, EXCLUDING PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE FIVE ACRE ROAD ZONE The Milton City Council will hold a Public Hearing at a Special Called City Council Meeting on Monday, September 12, 2016, at 5:45 pm at Milton City Hall in the City Council Chambers located at 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107E regarding a possible extension through December 6, 2016 of the moratorium that was adopted by the Council on August 15, 2016. The moratorium bars acceptance of applications for conceptual plan approval for subdivisions located on property adjacent to GA Highway 9 between the Forsyth County Line and the City of Alpharetta, excluding property located in the Five Acre Road Zone. All citizens are invited to attend.

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Invitation to Bid Right of Way and Traffic Signal Maintenance Services ITB NUMBER 16-PW11 Interested Contractors may submit proposals on one or more of the following services: Right of Way Maintenance Traffic Signals Sealed Proposal Due Date: October 11, 2016 2:00PM Local Time Milton City Hall To be publicly opened approximately 2:05PM in the Courthouse The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

The City of Milton is requesting submittals from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed bids for Right of Way and Traffic Signal Maintenance Services will be posted on the following websites the week of August 25, 2016.

Request for Proposal City of Milton Notice of Meeting Board of Zoning Appeals

Public Works and Parks Maintenance Services RFP NUMBER 16-PW10 Interested Contractors may submit proposals on one or more of the following services: Right of Way Maintenance Right of Way Mowing Traffic Signals Facilities Landscaping Sport Field Maintenance Park and Field Maintenance for Bell Memorial and Providence Park Sealed Proposal Due Date: October 11, 2016 2:00PM Local Time Milton City Hall To be publicly opened approximately 2:05PM in the Courthouse The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

The City of Milton is requesting submittals from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed proposals for Public Works and Parks Maintenance Services will be posted on the following websites the week of August 18, 2016. http://www.cityofmiltonga.us or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp

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Consideration of primary variance(s): a. V16-009, 16039 Manor Club Drive, Stephanie & David Cocchiara Requests(s): • To reduce the side building setback line from 25 feet to 18 feet on the south property line. (Section 64-416,c1) b. V16-010, 4129 Stourbridge Common Circle, Michelle Horstemeyer, John Weiland Homes Requests(s): • To reduce the 100’ foot setback adjacent to interior property lines and single-family uses for a neighborhood swimming pool to zero feet (Section 64-1609,2b)

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Continued from Page 2 the chairs Aug. 4. The DVDs had been stolen on several days since July 27.

Police identified the suspects’ car as green or gray minivan, possibly a 2000 Ford Windstar.

$11K in headsets paid with stolen cards ROSWELL, Ga. — Police investigated a fraud case Aug. 1 when a business owner reported that a man ordered several headsets using stolen credit cards.

A customer who identified himself as “Dennis Duke” contacted the company July 8 in order to buy 113 Voyager Edge Headsets. Their combined value is $11,000.

When the employee ran the credit card provided, it was declined. Duke provided several credit cards with different names, addresses and information, but eventually the transactions went through.

The company was contacted by their card vendor company a few weeks later saying that several people were refuting the charges linked to Duke’s purchases. The complainants said they were the actual owners of the credit cards Duke used and refuted the charges.

Duke later attempted to purchase more headsets, but was denied.

DEATH NOTICES Emily Maxine Bowen, 78, of Cumming, passed away August 13, 2016.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Elmer Cerny, of Alpharetta, passed away August 14, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Janice Calhoun Clark, 62, of Cumming, passed away August 12, 2016.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Norma Coleman, of Alpharetta, passed away August 10, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Duo tries to cash fake $28K check MILTON, Ga. — Police arrested a man and woman Aug. 12 on charges of forgery, theft and financial identity fraud.

Daijah Joeseph, 20, of Stone Mountain had tried to cash a $28,000 check at a local bank that she said was for a car sale. An employee became suspicious of Joeseph when she could not provide a basic description of the car.

The employee could not contact the account owner on the check to verify it.

Both the checking and loan accounts had been made only four days prior and had no signature on file.

When police talked to Joeseph, she said that 24-year-old Michael McCoy of Atlanta had purchased the car for her.

The woman, whose name was used on the accounts, lives in Nebraska and said the accounts had been opened fraudulently. Both Joeseph and McCoy were arrested.

approached them.

One of the men was identified as Michael Herbert, 25, who was wanted in Gwinnett County for probation violation related to burglary and theft charges.

When police attempted to arrest Herbert, he tore away from them and ran into the woods.

Herbert tried to flee a second time after he was caught and handcuffed, but police tackled him. He was additionally charged with resisting arrest.

Woman scammed by phony computer call

Woman’s car broken into while at gym JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman reported a car break-in Aug. 11 when she saw that the driver’s side window had been smashed. The car, a silver Infiniti G37, had been parked and locked on Johns Creek Parkway while she went to work out at her gym.

When she came back and hour and a half later, the car window was destroyed and her wallet was missing.

She had kept the wallet in her driver’s lower door pocket.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A wanted man was located and arrested Aug. 5 after he attempted to flee from police twice.

Police were patrolling by a local hotel, when they saw a black Toyota Corolla speed into the parking lot. Two men were found next to the parked car attempting to urinate in public. They appeared agitated and nervous, according to the police report, when officers

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman reported a swindle Aug. 5 when man called her claiming to represent a Microsoft Software support company and demanding remote access to her computer.

The caller told the victim that he needed to deposit a refund into her account. The woman said that she had an account with a Microsoft support company in the past and thought the call was related.

When she provided the caller with access to her computer, he opened her bank account and “deposited” $1,000 in it. He then told her to send a MoneyGram for $1,000 to a “Farid Ibadli” in Georgia, the country.

After the victim did so, the caller contacted her again and told her that the wire had failed, and she should try again. The victim first looked at her bank account and saw that the caller

Anneliese Fillion, of Roswell, passed away on July 26, 2016. Submitted by her husband, Paul J. Fillion

Neal Nunnally, of Alpharetta, passed away August 11, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Isla Russell, of Alpharetta, passed away August 10, 2016.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Gary Patty, 70, of Cumming, passed away August 13, 2016. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

James Hallfred Williams, 101, of Cumming, passed away August 13, 2016.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Wanted man runs twice from police

Fallen knives point to house break-in JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman reported a burglary Aug. 11 when she came home and noticed numerous steak knives strewn across the kitchen floor. The woman, alarmed by the knives, said she immediately ran out of the house and called police. Officers found that the master bedroom had been ransacked, the safe pried open and the drywall damaged. About $300 cash and $2,000 worth of jewelry were missing.

According to the police report, it appeared that the suspect gained entry through the rear bathroom window.

Mark Larson, of Roswell, passed away August 12, 2016.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Wyatt Marshall, 26, of Cumming, passed away August 14, 2016. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Berlin Pless, of Roswell, passed away August 11, 2016.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Marilyn Mills, of Cumming, passed away August 15, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Martha Inez Sutton Puckett, 91, of Cumming passed August 13, 2016.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Mark Douglas Collett, 73, of Cumming, passed away August 11, 2016.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

had moved the $1,000 he had initially deposited and that her $1,000 MoneyGram had gone through successfully.

Steven Williams, of Roswell, passed away August 13, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Tony Yang, of Roswell, passed away August 15, 2016.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

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ARMOIRES: 6’ wood with 32” TV, $150 (without $100) 864205-0319

H O V E R O U N D MOBILE CHAIR MPV5, Joystick control, 300 pound capacity, leather seats and cup-holder, used 6 months $1700.

770-569-1103

MATTRESS, full-size with bed frame and box-spring $45. 864205-0319

ELECTRIC HOSPITAL BED: Chrome rails.

87”x40”. No mattress. Like new! $325. 770-530-1188

ROLLTOP DESK: Small, oak, 25 years old. $125. 770-8898812.

European wardrobe/ armoire, single door, beveled mirror, 84”hX 21”dX37”w. $500.

Photos. 678-549-6057.

Miscellaneous P O R T A B L E GENERATOR: PorterCable 10,000 watt.

20 HP Honda engine.

Factory condition; never used! $950 firm.

470-239-2555.

Musical Instruments PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678-445-3654 TROMBONE with case, like new $700.

470-297-3979 VIOLIN, West German. excellent condition, top-spruce, backmaple. $200. 770-6670140 BUNDY ALTO SAXAPHONE Serviced; new pads and cork. $300. 770442-9260 PIANO: Henry F. Miller Upright, matching bench $500/firm. 770552-4034 PIANO, BG, Yamaha.

Elegant, walnut, with bench. $1850 obo.

404-455-8845 CELLO, 7/8 Doetsch, Pernambuco bow, Hiscox hard sided case $2400. 770-753-0787 CLARINET: Selmer, 1400 Student Model.

Serviced, hard case. $250. 404-433-7311

Recreation

Recreation GOLF MEMORABILIA: Club Logo; balls and towels, etc. $295. 404583-2078

GUN CABINET: Wooden, with locking glass front and bottom storage. Holds 5 rifles. $100. 770-888-2790

Wanted to Buy Vintage Barbie, Midge, Francie, Skipper dolls, clothing and accessories. (Local).

Cell 214-883-8215

GOLF CLUBS: Ladies’ complete set, Lynx irons, graphite woods, ball retriever, wood covers, new bag $275.

770-740-9757

3168 Hamilton Mill Rd, Buford MLS 5720348 Great opportunity to get a piece of Hamilton Mill Rd frontage w/ acreage 5.98 at pricing below others parcels in area. Has 3/2 double wide that is in good condition on site for your use. Asking 349K Gene Kerley, Keller Williams 770-630-8097

Real Estate Acreage/Lots 257 Prospectors Ridge Dahlonega, Ga. Achasta lot for sale have not seen one for 30k what a steal, with Achasta Golf Course and property now under new owners and revamping entire course and grounds. great opportunity to buy and build or hold and sell.

Call Gene Kerley, Keller Williams @ 770-630-8097

3575 Bonneville Drive, Cumming .23 acres in Shady Shores $29,900 Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com

Home for Sale

POKER TABLE: Octagonal walnut, seats 8. $300. 770889-8812 BIKE: Mens TREK II: Very good condition!

(Accessories available) $600 accessories included.

404-2913729

Homes with Land

POOL TABLE, 4x8, 4 chairs, cues, rack, 2 more tables. $1100.

404-934-7307

Office/Business Equip/Supplies COMPUTER DESK, 6’ vertical, stand, $45.

864-205-0319

NATIONAL ADVERTISING

1695 Spot Road Connector, Cumming. Bungalow on .71 acres with commercial potential and possible assemblage for more acreage. Backs up to Sawnee Elementary. Great location for landscaping, florist, antique shop, etc.

House sold “as is” $125,000.

Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com

3146 Camp Branch Road, Buford MLS 5719610 Rare find in one of the most unique, beautiful settings 4/3 all brick ranch on serene 2 plus acres with creek, surrounded by ponds, horses and nature.

400k Gene Kerley, Keller Williams 770-630-8097

Storage Buildings

Auto Donations

Miscellaneous

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HOTELS FOR HEROES – to find out more about how you can help our service members, veterans and their families in their time of need, visit the Fisher House website at www. fisherhouse.org

2800SF. Unconditioned, no office/toilet, overheead door. No combustibles. $1500/month. 770401-6475

Waterfront in GA LAKE NOTTELEY 1-acre lakefront wooded lot, just 90 miles north of Atlanta in upscale mountain-top community with pool, clubhouse, stables and many more amenities. Motivated seller $159,000. 770845-5709

Business Services Legal Notice I, Hemant Kumar, son of Jagdish Prasad, born on 1st January 1977 shall henceforth be known as Hemant Kumar Verma.

Personal Services 360 Black Dog Trail, Morganton, Ga. MLS 5677549 Gorgeous 3/2 with partial unfinished basement w/finished 4th bedroom and stubbed for 3rd bath. All wood inside and out, Rock F/P Metal roof huge half wrap deck on almost 3 acres. Asking 179k Call gene Kerley, Keller Williams 770-6308097

Retail Space for Sale Amelia Island, FL Small Cupcake Bakery Well-established.

Minutes from the beach.

Perfect 2nd career.

Net $60,000+/year.

No brokers. Confidential.

904-528-8267

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Call 1-855-440-4001 www.

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SERVICE DIRECTORY AC/Heating

Handyman

Air Conditioning • 24/7 Service • Service / Installationn • Affordable Rates • Residential and Commercial

® HANDYMAN REMODELING Ask us about

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Will beat all written estimates 30 yrs. exp. Licensed and Insured

Call Steve, 678-270-8108 (cell)

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30 yrs. exp./FREE ESTIMATES • 1 YR WARRANTY/Lic. & Ins.

AC/Heating

Driveway

Flooring

Haulers

CANTON HEATING/ AIR & PLUMBING: Free Estimates-Air Quality, Energy Efficient Cooling/ Heating Systems, Water Heaters, Preventative Maintenance Agreements, Ductless MiniSplits. Professional, Quality Work. 24/7 Service. Financing Available. 770-7262690

REPAIR or REPLACEMENT Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. $150 off any job over $1500 Residential or Commercial.

For a FREE estimate call Dave of McKemey Concrete and Hardscapes 678914-2576.

Competitive pricing.

Many local references.

Flooring Installation & Repairs: Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl, Wood. Free Estimates!

I can remove carpet wrinkles! Satisfaction Guaranteed! 706-4294453

Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling etc.

Many local references.

Call Ralph Rucker at 678898-7237

Cleaning Services Need a housecleaning? Call Norma Martinez for free estimate! References. 404468-7667. “I get all your dust to earn your trust!”

Housecleaning quality care for your home.

Free Estimates and References. Martina 678656-4492. We know clean, leave the details to us!

Concrete/Asphalt We fix UGLY driveways and patios. $100 OFF any concrete job over $1000 New or Repair: Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. Residential or Commercial.

Call for FREE estimate.

The Best Concrete Company-Ask for Dave McKemey.

678-6482010.

Professional, competitive, many local references.

DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT: Patios and walkways.

Stonework. 15 years experience. Hundreds of reviews online; see our online photo gallery: Sudlowconcrete.com 404-285-5995

Flooring PHILLIPS FLOORING Hardwood, laminate, carpet & tile installation and repairs. We do tile floors, showers, tub surrounds and kitchen back-splashes.

Re-grouting is also available. Call 678887-1868 for free estimate.

Gutters AARON’S ALL-TYPE GUTTERS Repaired and Installed. Covers, siding, soffit, facia. www.aarons-gutters. com. Senior citizen discount!

770-9342766

Handyman Kitchen & Bath

Plumbing, Electrical Drywall and Other Repairs and Installations Home Maintenance Small Jobs Only Call Mike 404-647-1406 ALL CARPENTRY & REPAIRS: Roof Leaks, Wood Rot Repair, Siding, Deck Repairs and Refinishing, Painting, Doors/ Windows. Excellent References. 404-8950260

Need work done on your home?

Call the Experts in the SERVICE DIRECTORY

Home Improvement Finegan Home Improvements LLC: License #RBQA004932.

R e m o d e l i n g , handyman.

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Basements finished, decks, screen porches, doors, drywall, painting, flooring, custom kitchens, bathrooms.

All insurance. Credit cards accepted. Paul Finegan 404-353-5611

Landscaping 404Cuttree. One of the most experienced and reliable tree companies in North Atlanta.

Perfect reviews and reliable, professional, and honest service. Free quotes. Fully insured.

770Tree.com 678506-0006 RAS Landscape Design Installation A full service landscape company capable of doing your job. 25+ years experience.

Ralph 678-898-7237 Thank you for reading the classifieds.

Thanks for Reading The Run-Until-It-Sells Classifieds!

Landscaping

Pinestraw

Landscape Design, Hardscape Design and Installation. 35 Years’ Experience; Retaining Walls, Flag Stone and Brick Pavers Patios, Landscape Lighting, Drainage Issues, Pavilions.

Outdoor kitchens, irrigation systems installation and repairs.

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PINESTRAW, mulch delivery/installation available. Firewood $110/$200, plus delivery.

Licensed, insured. Angels of Earth Pinestraw and Mulch. 770-831-3612.

Yellow Ribbon Tree.

Near perfect reviews and award-winning service. Hands on owner. Free estimates and insured. 770Tree. com 770-744-2200 and ask for Gary.

Lawn Care QUALITY, NO CONTRACTS AND LOWEST PRICES! Affordable and reliable lawn mowing/yard maintenance services.

Great communication skills.

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678727-6850 Call or Text

Painters

Advantage Painting 770-255-8575 Interior/Exterior Decks Sealed & Stained Carpentry Repairs No Up Front Money Proudly use Benjamin Moore & Sherwin Williams paints Prompt Professional Service Free Estimate, Insured

Help Wantted?

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Tree Services JJ Tree Cutting Services. Complete Tree Removal-Call us for a Free Quote, 678467-1325 or 770-6306672. Licensed and insured. jjtreecutting@gmail. com 404Cuttree. One of the most experienced and reliable tree companies in North Atlanta.

Perfect reviews and reliable, professional, and honest service. Free quotes. Fully insured.

770Tree.com 678506-0006 Yellow Ribbon Tree.

Near perfect reviews and award-winning service. Hands on owner. Free estimates and insured. 770Tree. com 770-744-2200 and ask for Gary.

RAS Cutting Services Complete tree removal.

Ralph 678-898-7237

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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.

Miscellaneous

AIRLINE CAREERS Get FAA approved maintenance training at campuses coast to coast.

Job placement assistance. Financial Aid for qualifying students.

Military friendly.

Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance

800-481-7894

Autos Wanted

Miscellaneous

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Wanted to Buy CASH PAID- up to $25/ Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAYPAYMENT. 1-800-371-1136 Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201

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