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Alpharetta unveils Veterans Memorial An Alpharetta Veterans Memorial has been proposed for the new City Center in Alpharetta. Unveiling the design are, from left, Alpharetta Business Association member and Councilman Donald Mitchell, ABA Board member Danny Broadway and Alpharetta Rotary President William Perkins.
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Larry Sanford tends to his half-acre garden every day. It sits in the shadow of his employer, Jackson Healthcare and supplies the workers there with plenty of fresh food.
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Local company grows own garden Fresh veggies healthy hit with workers By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Farmer Larry Sanford works his way through rows of crops, stopping occasionally to pick out a leaf or to pick a tomato from a vine. He has a half-acre of land in a small patch of woods not far from Old Milton Park-
way and he spends his days tending to the rows of fruits, vegetables and herbs. What makes his micro-farm unique? It’s next door to the large office building of Jackson Healthcare and is completely dedicated to the workers there. The organic movement has spread extensively over the past few years. Stores
like Whole Foods and farmers markets have exploded in growth as people seek natural, local food sources. One place the movement has been slow to enter is the business market. For Jackson Healthcare, on Kimball Bridge Road, they have not only started eating healthier at their office cafeteria, they have taken it a step further – it’s part of an overall effort to
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Crankin’ ice cream for Miss Mary Annual event draws thousands By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Sunday,
Aug. 24 turned Roswell’s Town Square into a sticky, sugary treat for the 10th annual Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’. The square was crowded
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MILTON, Ga. – A Thompson Road resident found several feet of copper piping missing from her home Aug. 23. The victim said the piping had been dug up from her backyard sometime in the past three days. Another act of burglary occurred the same day when someone cut all of the locks on a building and stole welding leads from another, which contained scrap metal. That property is for sale
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The family that steals together … MILTON, Ga. – A Dawsonville couple are suspected in attempting to steal nearly $300 in goods from the Windward Walmart Aug. 24. Store employees told police they saw a man, woman and two children walking around the store, loading up a shopping cart with merchandise. They had selected card games, board games, toys and bedding. The woman was seen leaving the store allegedly without making an attempt to pay. When she was stopped by employees, she claimed her husband had the receipts for the goods. While the hus-
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Bathing suits nabbed from home MILTON, Ga. – Someone stole several bathing suits from a Deerfield Point home Aug. 19. The victim said she returned from a vacation to find items moved around her home. Upon inspection, she found three two-piece Victoria’s Secret bathing suits taken from a closet as well as a small ruby ring and $100 cash. She said her front door was locked when she returned
15 on Westside Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, possession of drugrelated items and brake light violation. ►► Bryan T. Banks, 22, of Indian Mill Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 12 on Berkshire Manor Drive in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and failure to stop at stop sign. ►► Matthew B. Little, 30, of Piney Ridge Walk, Johns Creek, was arrested Aug. 12 on Haynes Bridge Road in Johns Creek for possession of marijuana. home. A rear door was found unlocked but closed.
Teen caught ‘mooning’ by cop MILTON, Ga. – An 18-yearold was charged with public indecency after he was caught mooning traffic Aug. 23. According to police, an officer was driving on Morris Road near the intersection of Lathene Drive, when he saw the young man with his pants down, mooning passersby and pedestrians. As soon as the man saw the marked police car drive by, he quickly pulled up his pants. He apologized to the officer. He was cited for public indecency
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was a bronze sculpture, 2 feet high by 3 feet long and “very heavy.” It is part of a series of similar sculptures. Labeled No. 6 of 10, it is described as an “abstract interpretation of a person lying down but sitting up, with the left hand wrapped around the head.” There are no suspects. ►► Crystal Star Babb, 34, of Canton was arrested Aug. 15 on Arnold Mill Road in Milton for DUI, stop sign violation and no insurance. ►► Jon D. Fucci, 44, of Brookside Trace, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 16 on Highway 9 in Milton for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Aldor H. Delp, 38, of Shadecrest Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 13 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Adam William Kagan, 26, of Piney Ridge Walk, Johns
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Man charged with drugs twice ROSWELL, Ga. – An Alpharetta man was arrested on two drug charges within 48 hours of each other. The first arrest came Aug. 8 when an officer on patrol on Holcomb Bridge Road noticed a car that had window tints darker than what is legal. Caleb Isaac Squires, 22, of Dinsmore Road, Alpharetta, was the driver. A search of his car turned up marijuana wax. He was arrested for possession of marijuana and window tint violation. Two days later, an officer on patrol of the Studio 6 motel, a high-crime area, came across four men sitting in a stairwell with a bag of suspected marijuana in plain sight on the ground. Three of the men, including Squires,
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SAR commends city for flag patriotism MILTON, Ga. – The Sons of the American Revolution, Piedmont chapter, stopped by Milton’s City Council meeting Aug. 18 to present a certificate commending the city for its patriotism. The city of Milton was awarded the certificate for flying the American flag correctly and with due care at both City Hall and in Freedom Park.
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An open letter to the community of Milton Everyone in the community who is paying attention should be profoundly aware of the speed that our pastoral equestrian town is changing. The pace is so rapid that we can barely mourn one loss within our beloved landscape when another treasured rural view is destroyed for more development. This leaves us with heavy hearts and is saddening our spirits. What is happening to the uniquely beautiful city that has the best quality of life in Georgia? It is changing, indeed! As we look at this development, many of us, including myself, are fearful of the loss of the soul of our city. Is Milton destined to become just like Alpharetta, Johns Creek or Roswell? More congested, densely populated and more commercial? Will we lose every piece of our rural land to new construction? Without a plan to preserve and conserve our beautiful pastoral land, open greenspace and rural views, the “Milton sprawl” will happen, just like it has in all other areas of North Fulton. People want to move to Milton. Can you blame them? It is a beautiful community with fantastic schools, as small town quality of life and quality subdivisions. This is why Preserve Rural Milton has been pushing so hard to get more plans in place to shape development and actually preserve land into perpetu-
LAURA RENCHER Preserve Rural Milton
Newcomers frequently say they moved here because they loved the rural character of the city. They often have little understanding that their home sits on a former farm that was formerly part of this rural character. ity. Our focus is on what we can control and plan for. We have accepted that there is go-
ing to be development that we cannot control and that just saying “no” to change is not going to help us create a plan to address what we can influence that will impact our lives now and in the future. I decided to write this letter because I have seen some recent requests for changes to properties that are causing distress and frustration for some members of the community. There are two recent examples of this and both involve somewhat different uses for AG-1 property than just a traditional subdivision with homes on 1 acre. One of the changes is on an 8-acre plat on the corner of Cogburn and Hopewell roads, zoned AG-1. It was a cow pasture for years. Now, the current owners are building a kennel with a 60dog capacity on the property. This use is permitted “by right” in AG-1 zoning and the owners have met every requirement for the zoning category. This means that neither the public, nor the city, nor the mayor, nor the councilmembers can legally stop the construction of the building. The plans went through the standard “by right” process and went before the public at an open design review commission. I took the time to research another dog kennel in the city that coexists with residential areas, called Crabapple Beds and Bones, on the corner of
Dorris Road and Birmingham HiIghway. It has been there over 10 years and the facility can house over 100 animals at any given time. Residents on Dorris Road can verify that this facility has not once had a complaint about noise, waste disposal problems or traffic, nor has it had any effect on their property values or quality of life. Given the similarities, it is fairly easy to assume the same would be true of the new kennel on Cogburn and Hopewell roads. In the second case, it is important to understand that the city recently added a special event facility permit to the options for use of AG-1 land. This permit was designed to give large landowners the ability to have additional ways to generate revenue on their land. The intent was to give landowners options to retain their land in the face of increasing taxes and other expenses that might otherwise require them to sell. The benefit to the community with additional options to AG-1 zoning is the retention of our rural parcels of land and fewer opportunities for new residential development, and subsequent consequences. Earlier this year, this permit was granted to a horse farm on Hopewell Road to give them the right to have weddings and other gatherings in their lovely
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Common Core divides school superintendent candidates Wilson, Woods outline education stance during forum By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com ATLANTA – Aside from political affiliation, few issues divide the candidates for state school superintendent when it comes to the future of public education in Georgia. Democrat Valarie Wilson and Republican Richard Woods both advocate for more support for teachers, less emphasis on standardized testing and a cautious approach to tying student achievement to teacher paychecks. But the issue that divides both candidates is the implementation – and future – of the national Common Core Standards (CCS) for Georgia public school students. During a candidate forum Aug. 18 hosted by the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, both Wilson and Woods explained their stance on the standards. Depending on who prevails in the November election, students in Georgia could continue their Common Core journey through Wilson, or see a gradual pulling back, if not end, under a Woods administration. In January, either Woods
or Wilson will replace current superintendent John Barge who chose to run for governor instead of seeking a second term. Wilson, president of the Georgia School Boards Association and a school board member from Decatur, supports the CCS, pointing to a survey of teachers showing 75 percent support the standards. A change in standards would mean the fourth state curriculum in place over the past decade. “I think we have to move forward with implementation,” said Wilson. “It is critical for us to prepare our kids to be successful locally, statewide and globally. But we have to work closely with districts to ensure the level of training and support is there to implement [the standards] correctly.” On the other side of the aisle, Woods discounts the survey results, noting the sampling was not extensive, and supports a step back to determine if the standards are what is needed in Georgia classrooms. He noted the previous standards – the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS)
– contained 85 to 90 percent of the Common Core standards and questioned how much improvement one could expect. “As far as whether Common Core moves forward, my plan is for Georgia to move forward,” said Woods, a classroom teacher and administrator in South Georgia for more than 20 years. “As far as the standards itself, I think we could have done better, and we should have done better (than the CCS). I think there is room for improvement.” Jemelleh Coes, the 2014 Teacher of the Year, said what CCS added to the GPS were skills necessary for students to succeed in life after high school. “As a classroom teacher that difference [between CCS and GPS] is something that we previously missed, [and that is] the fostering of critical thinking and critical analysis,” said Coes, who served a panelist for the forum. The CCS curriculum was adopted by Republican Gov. Sonny Perdue during his tenure as Georgia’s governor. It is in its third year of implementation. One area of concern with
Valarie Wilson and Richard Woods are vying for superintendent. the CCS is the new assessments set to begin next year in grades 3-12, Georgia Milestones. Both Woods and Wilson agree the new assessments are rolling out too quickly to adequately gauge achievement. And with teacher evaluations, and potentially pay, linked to achievement, the stakes are too high for low-quality assessments. “I asked for a two-year moratorium on the [Milestones] where we can look at the test,” said Woods. “The implementation has not been field tested
and we are developing it on the move.” He also dislikes assessments that come at the end of the school year, likening it to an autopsy, instead of throughout the year to assess progress. “Do you want your doctor to look at you when you are dead or take a series of physical throughout your life?” he asked. Wilson also supports a more cautious view of assess-
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Alpharetta to host ‘restaurant week’ Event Sept. 6-14 By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta’s restaurant scene is going to get the chance to show off for a week as part of the Alpharetta Restaurant Week Sept. 6 -14. With South Main Kitchen, Chicken Salad Chick and many other restaurants opening in Alpharetta this year as
well as the dozens to come in Avalon, Alpharetta’s restaurant scene is expanding rapidly. To help raise awareness of this foodie scene, the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce is hosting Restaurant Week to kick off a week of local eating. The event, open to all restaurants in the City of Alpharetta, is designed to showcase the best the city’s eateries have to offer as well as giving customers deals. “We wanted to create an event centered on promoting
Alpharetta restaurants similar to how Roswell, INC has used Roswell Restaurant week to promote the Roswell restaurant community,” said Hans Appen, president of the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce. Fixed menus, reduced prices or other discounts are all offered by participating restaurants. There will also be “goodie bags” patrons can win at the end of the week. Along with Restaurant Week, the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce has created “Dine Alpharetta.”
This program offers a card for use while eating at local restaurants. When it is presented, customers can save 10, 15, or 20 percent off their bill. This program is designed to encourage residents to eat locally on a regular basis. In order for restaurants to take part in either deal, they must be located within Alpharetta and be Alpharetta Chamber members. “We want people to get out of their comfort zone and visit restaurants they have never
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Gene and Carolyn Fouts celebrate 60th anniversary JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Gene and Carolyn Fouts returned to the Newtown Park Community Clubhouse – the site of their wedding reception – to mark their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends Aug. 16. On Aug. 17, 1954, the two wed at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Roswell, where Gene
served as deacon for 58 years and church clerk for 48 years and Carolyn was a pianist and organist for 66 years. Gene said that their greatest accomplishment was raising their three children. “[We saw] that they had a good education and succeeded in school and after school,” he said.
All the Fouts’ children pursued careers in education: Gary Fouts, a technical college administrator in Tennessee; Carol Pizza, a Lassiter High School assistant principal; and Stan Fouts, who was an assistant principal at two area high schools before he died of cancer in 2011. The Fouts’ children, family and friends displayed photos of the original ceremony and the clubhouse in 1954 as well as original wedding gifts Carolyn had saved for six decades. —Shannon Weaver
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Prescribing a healthier harvest Suzanne Geddes, founder of the Cumming Harvest in Forsyth, realized how important healthy food is for overall health and wellness. It became even clearer when she became a parent. It doesn’t take much Google searching to find out how bad processed food is or the possible effects of chemical-laden, genetically modified organisms (GMO) produce, nor is it easy to ignore steadily rising obesity rates among the youth. Geddes began her journey when her daughter’s stomach issues affected her performance in pre-K. The teacher described her daughter as being in a “fog” and she didn’t participate much in class. Symptoms continued through first grade. Geddes decided to get her daughter tested for food allergies. Doctors found Geddes’ daughter is sensitive to dairy. Geddes immediately removed dairy from her daughter’s diet. Her stomach pain went away. Her mood improved. The fogginess cleared. “That’s when I knew food played a much bigger part in our health than just filling our bellies,” Geddes said. Shortly after, Geddes sought to change the environment around her. “I wanted access to the locally grown, organic farm-
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Milton’s Kathy Cobb, shown here in the last Alpharetta Rodeo, wants to resurrect the event for Milton. She and the Milton Saddle Club will have their first meeting Oct. 26. as well as their horses. The Milton Saddle Club trail ride will be Sept. 6 at Birmingham Park, behind the Birmingham Baptist Church,
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Cambridge Band sees first raffle winner MILTON, Ga. – Sheila Dials won the $500 early bird drawing at the Cambridge High School (CHS) football game last Friday night, Aug. 23. Dials purchased her car raffle ticket from Cole Carrows, her grandson and a freshman in the CHS marching band. The car raffle fundraiser is sponsored by the CHS marching band, in cooperation with Honda Carland, to raise funds for their upcoming trip to march in the 2015 City of London New Year’s Day Parade. The Cambridge High School band is selling 800 raffle tickets at $100 per ticket. Winners will receive their choice of a brand new 2014 Honda Accord or CRV. The next early bird drawing is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13 at 3 p.m. Ticket holders do not need to be present to win. The final drawing will be held on Oct. 25 at the Cambridge Community Night event. Purchasers do not need to be present to win. If fewer than 600 tickets are sold, the raffle
Sheila Dials won $500 from the Cambridge High School “early bird” raffle drawing Aug. 22. She took part in the Cambridge band’s fundraiser to pay for a trip to London for the 2015 New Year’s Day Parade. With her is her grandson, CHS freshman Cole Carrows. will result in a 50/50 drawing with 50 percent of the proceeds going to the winner and 50 percent to the Cambridge Band Booster Club Inc., after expenses and the cost of any
early bird drawings have been deducted from the total. For more information or to buy tickets, visit CarRaffle. CambridgeBand.org. —Jonathan Copsey
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Moore leads Bears with 374 yards, 6 TDs MILTON, Ga. – Bryan Moore accounted for 374 yards of offense and had a hand in all six of his team’s touchdowns, as the Cambridge Bears opened their season with a 42-6 victory on their home field over Holy Innocents Aug. 22. Moore completed 13 of 21 passes for 323 yards and four touchdowns, and ran six times for 51 yards and two scores. The Bears finished the game with 436 yards total offense. The game was tied 6-6 before the Bears ran off the next 36 points. Cambridge led 28-6 at the half. John Hurst had six catches for 133 yards for the Bears and scored twice, one on a
71-yard reception. J.D. White and freshman Spencer Gaddis had the other two touchdown catches for Cambridge, with Hunter Smith gaining 46 and 52 yards on his only two receptions. Moore completed four passes for 45 yards or longer, with Gaddis on the receiving end of one of the Bears’ long gainers. Defensively, Cambridge recorded four quarterback sacks by four different players. Josh Kania, who had one of the sacks, also forced a fumble that was recovered by White. The Bears travel to Douglasville Friday night to play Chapel Hills, which will be playing its first game. – Mike Blum
Sept. 26 marks Homeschool Day in Roswell ROSWELL, Ga. – The Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau and “A Southern Trilogy: The Historic Homes of Roswell” will host a Homeschool Day for students from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26. Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation will feature an open house format during those hours and tours will be available. In addition, demonstrations and hands-on activities will occur at all three homes, so that students can experience life in the 1800s. Some of these activities include quilting, candle dipping, drawing water from the well for washing and bathing, churning butter, smoking meat in the smokehouse and musket fire demonstrations. “Interactive history is the best way to learn,” said Dotty Etris, executive director of the Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Parents of homeschool students are often looking for different ways to teach history as part of their required curriculum.” Prices through Sept. 19 are $12 for adults and children; children under 6 are free. After Sept. 19, prices are $15 for adults and children; children under 6 are free. Registration is required at www.visitroswellga.com/calendar-2/homeschool-day/ or call 770-640-3253. —Vallari Bhave
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Sen. Beach lauded for small business support ATLANTA – Sen. Brandon Beach (R-Alpharetta) was recognized Aug. 22 by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for his pro-business voting record during the 201314 legislative sessions. NFIB awarded Beach BEACH with a 100 percent rating due to his strong support of small business issues. NFIB is Georgia’s leading small business association with more than 7,500 duespaying members representing a cross section of the state’s economy. “Small business is the driving backbone of our economic sector,” said Beach. “I am thankful for this recognition from NFIB and look forward to advocating for legislation that maintains Georgia’s status as a right-to-work state and strengthens our small business industry.” Kyle Jackson, state director of NFIB Georgia, praised Beach’s voting record. “Sen. Beach clearly understands what small business means to Georgia’s economy,” he said. “By supporting small business, Sen. Beach is supporting working families and the community. Our members appreciate the efforts of Sen. Beach to help grow our state’s economy and create jobs.” NFIB/Georgia’s 2013-14 voting record included 12 key issues, includ-
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Guests are invited to kick their heels and enjoy the atmosphere of the Wild West; dressing in Western or casual attire is encouraged. Proceeds from the event will support the continued reconstruction of Bulloch Hall’s Orchard Hill project on the north side of the property. Tickets are $50 per person. Reservations must be made by Sept. 30. Call 770-992-1731, ext. 2 for more information or to reserve tickets. — Vallari Bhave
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Alpharetta plans $100K Veterans Memorial statue ABA kicks off fundraising with $10K By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – One of Alpharetta’s better-kept secrets was revealed Aug. 22 at a special meeting of the Alpharetta Business Association when the ABA unveiled plans for a $100,000 bronze sculpture for a city Veterans Memorial. The ABA met at Georgia’s Own Credit Union on Windward Parkway to make the special announcement. ABA member and City Councilman Donald Mitchell and Alpharetta Rotary President William Perkins jointly made the announcement of the sculpture, which will be placed in the park behind the new City Hall in the Alpharetta City Center. The $100,000 is expected to be raised in time for dedication next year. The ABA kicked off fundraising efforts with a $10,000 donation. “As a board, we wanted to do something special for the new City Center,” said Mitchell. The sculpture is to be named “The Defenders,” but it will honor all military veterans who served their country. The bronze memorial will depict two soldiers in combat uniform taken from the Afghan War, but they are not representative of any one unit or any two individuals, Mitchell said. “The artist, Kevin Chambers, interviewed military experts at Fort Benning in Columbus to get the details of the uniforms correct and see that their poses were militarily accurate. We worked hard to make sure the sculpture would be accurate,” Mitchell said. “But there are no identifying patches on their uniforms. We did not want to specify a particular unit. This is for all veterans.”
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This closeup of the sculpture depicts two soldiers in Afghan War garb. It is called “The Defenders.” rear of the 5-acre park facing the back of City Hall. It is proposed to have a raised platform there suitable for programs such as a Veterans Day memorial service. It is envisioned that the colors will be raised at the “Defenders” statue. “There will be a water feature in front of the memorial where the stream becomes a small pool. There will be a small bridge and the color guard will march across it to raise the flag,” Mitchell said. At the unveiling, ABA Board member Alyx Korner spoke about remembering veterans such as her husband, Lt. Col. Bill Korner, who flew missions in Vietnam and in Desert Storm in Iraq. He was shot down more than once but always escaped to return to
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Raiders Girls softball holds first game ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Varsity and JV girls of the Alpharetta High School Softball team had their opening home game Aug. 26 against Chattahoochee High. The Varsity Raiders are Maggie Alford, Michelle Franks, Meghan Murphy, Najaah Harris, Emily Cooley, Kaley Hecht, Claire Fendius, Cameron Stanford, Skylar Kaplan, Tori Bottini, Jussy Happe, Ariel Oda and Katelyn Wilson. The
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Crankin': Continued from Page 1 with families moving from booth to booth to get tastes of all the unique homemade flavors of ice cream – over 150 offered this year. In addition to the generally civil tastings, the children of the crowd were asked to take part in ice cream eating contests – fastest eater as well as who could make the tallest ice cream cone. Started 10 years ago, Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ raises money for the Drake House. The Drake House offers short-term crisis housing, support, education and empowerment programs to homeless single mothers and
their children. The nonprofit was founded in 2004 to fill an unmet need in the area. Having opened their doors in June of 2006, Drake House has served 307 families with over 560 children who have originated from Sandy Springs, Roswell, Johns Creek, Alpharetta and Milton. Despite the presumed affluence of the area, the Drake House stays close to or at capacity all year long in their 16-unit apartment complex. The organization depends on financial and volunteer support from the community to sustain their very successful program, and the Ice Cream Crankin’ offers a much-needed revenue stream. For information on the Drake House, visit www.missmarysicecream.org.
Milton: Continued from Page 4 old historic home. As part of the permit, strict noise controls were put in place, methods of controlling light pollution due to headlights and other types of measures to decrease the impact the events would have in the nearby subdivision. Despite the fears of a few, the majority of the subdivisions nearby supported the permit because they knew the alternative was another subdivision that would result in more traffic, more school crowding, stress of the city infrastructure and decrease in property value due to loss of rural land. In addition, the permit is renewable every three years, so if it did not work out, the permit could be revoked. A farm on Batesville Road is also asking for the same special event option. It is a much larger farm with over 80 acres, with a home set much farther away from the surrounding subdivisions. I see much of the same reluctance to change and fear of the unknown gripping the neighbors. They have a long list of concerns. Some
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individuals are sure they would rather have another subdivision than the farm with an event facility, even though it would increase traffic, contribute to more school overcrowding and result in a loss of 80 acres of Milton’s greenspace. Neighbors may not be aware that there are many studies that document that proximity to greenspace and the amount of greenspace in a community are directly correlated to longer sustained and higher property values. By law, this permit will be granted. A legal precedent was set when the first permit was given. Just like the original permit, this one will also have limitations on sound, and other restrictions that will limit the impact the facility will have on the neighboring subdivisions. I believe both of these situations capture the strong reactions people have to change and the lack of understanding of the way the city development functions. These scenarios are representative of many others that our community has struggled with over the years. Long before the city was incorporated in 2006, all of the land in our area was farmland and as such, zoned AG-1. Then, many people decided they wanted to live in an area surrounded by all of
this lovely land, horses, wildlife and woods. So subdivisions were constructed to meet the demand. With each subdivision, another farm or undeveloped woodland disappeared from the area. Newcomers frequently say they moved here because they loved the rural character of the city. They often have little understanding that their home sits on a former farm that was formerly part of this rural character. At the present time, our city has reached a critical moment in our history in which we have to wrestle with reconciliation of two opposing forces: continuing residential development and loss of rural character. Reconciliation involves so many issues, but the first is acceptance. Acceptance that we live in a diverse community with a range of socioeconomic statuses and lifestyles. Acceptance that change is going to happen, and it is not all bad. Acceptance of the range of uses for AG-1 zoning. Acceptance of the need to value the agrarian and equestrian lifestyles and the natural environment that is so quickly disappearing, not just in our city but also in our country. After acceptance, we must recognize that a large majority of us, regardless of where we reside, share an appreciation
for the green landscapes, horses and wildlife that we live with. For each of us, this may mean something different, but this is our common thread. As I have been working on this article, I have been reminded over and over about the first sentence of the universally known Serenity Prayer written by Reinhold Niebuhr: “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.” As a mother, a wife, an equestrian, a psychologist and a community activist, this has resonated with my experiences in my life. I feel certain that many of you feel the same way. I hope that as members of the community, we can reflect on this wisdom and recognize change is going to happen in Milton. There are many aspects of the changes that we cannot control. Our challenge is to find the wisdom to know the difference between what we can and cannot control, and the courage to fight for what we commonly value to find viable solutions. It is only with this perspective that we will find mutually beneficial solutions and a better plan for the future.
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Continued from Page 1 improve the employees’ health. Shane Jackson, the chief executive officer of Jackson Healthcare, said the company started an employee wellness program, encouraging workers to workout, eat healthy and think about their health. “For years now, we have had innovative wellness activities,” Jackson said. This includes physical training, weight loss and anti-smoking campaigns. He said over 70 percent of the company takes part in the wellness programs and they get discounts on their health care by doing so. “But there was a lack of success in good nutrition,” he said. “There is a lack of understanding in nutrition. People who are trying to eat well don’t know how to eat well.” The Jackson Healthcare building has an in-house cafeteria, and it was recently renovated. As part of the renovation process, they chose a new vendor and asked them to find locally sourced foods. Jackson noted there was a plot of land not far from the offices that was lying unused. It would be perfect for a small half-acre vegetable garden. “That’s pretty local,” Jackson said. The “micro-farm” has nearly 1,500 tomatoes and dozens of other species of vegetable, including squash, watermelon and kale. There are also plenty of herbs and fruits. Everything is grown organic and as natural as possible. Leftovers from the cafeteria are used as compost for the garden.
All this is tended by Larry Sanford. Sanford is not a trained gardener, but he does have 10 years in landscaping and that important skill – a green thumb. “I know plants and how to keep them alive,” he said. Sanford walks the farm-fresh produce from the garden straight to the cafeteria, where they are handed over to the chef to make what he can using whatever is available daily. Employees can also buy the food straight from Sanford, like a small farmers market. “People walk out with bags full of tomatoes and squash,” Sanford said. “I get a group of about 10 people waiting for me in the mornings. You can’t get squash if you’re not there when I get there. They snap it up quickly.” Jackson and Sanford say people recognize the taste of something fresh and, if given the choice, will chose it over foods bad for you. When the company vending machines were removed for being too unhealthy, the workers revolted, Jackson said. He relented and brought them back, but this time with a bowl of fresh fruit placed next to them. The trick is giving people the choice. “You have to look at what you eat and what you eat eats,” Sanford said. “Look at the things you’re eating from the grocery store. What you put in your body is important.” Jackson agreed fresh produce tastes different from what can be found at a grocery store. “If you eat a tomato [from the garden] and one at the local grocery store, they are two completely different things,” Jackson said. “They taste different. My 8-year-old daughter won’t eat grocery store food anymore.
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Jackson Healthcare, based in Alpharetta, has started its own vegetable garden to give its employees a local, healthy and organic alternative to eating unhealthy foods. “If we are providing something that tastes good, people will eat it.” Jackson said, given how much use he has gotten out of a half-acre plot, he sees more companies and neighborhoods growing their own community gardens in the future. Is something like a vegetable garden worth the time, energy and effort? For Jackson, he believes the benefits of such a wellness program speak for themselves. “It’s the big debate, what is the return on investment? It’s hard to prove that,” Jackson said. “But if I’m eating
right and exercising, I feel better and have more energy. There is an increase in production for that. “We want to impact and improve the lives of everyone we come in contact with,” Jackson said. “We want them to spend less on health care but also want them to live a better life because they work here. It’s the right thing to do.” As for farmer Sanford, he is already looking forward to next year and what he will grow in his garden. “Next year will be awesome,” he said.
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MARK BURKHALTER Guest Columnist business in 2014 primarily because of our infrastructure such as Hartsfield International Airport and workforce (collective bargaining is not legal here). The network noted our weaknesses in Georgia’s education and employment. If we are to turn around the job losses of the Great Recession, the state needs to attract businesses of all sizes that will hire new workers. North Fulton has certainly been an attrac-
tive place to do business. But to do that, we should take up tax reform and cut the state’s income tax rate – now at 6 percent – to grow the economy and help create new jobs. According to the Georgia Public Policy Foundation, 28 states have lower personal income tax rates than Georgia, including our neighbors in the region. Florida, Tennessee and Texas have no state income tax. Alabama and Mississippi collect 5 percent. North Carolina has cut its tax from 7.75 percent to 5.75 percent, including a dramatic cut in its corporate income tax rate. Art Laffer, an economic advisor to President Ronald Reagan, and Stephen Moore, the chief economist at the Heritage Foundation, point out in a new book that there are more people working in the
nine states with no income tax compared to the nine states with the highest personal income tax. Georgia lawmakers have taken a good first step by offering an amendment on the ballot in November that would prohibit the state’s income tax from ever rising above 6 percent. However, to truly spark our economy, the General Assembly needs to reduce tax rates and not attempt to replace it with other new revenue. Only when we take money out of the hands of government and return it to the people will they spend it and create new jobs. In a readers’ survey released by the Atlanta Business Chronicle last winter, 77 percent of respondents said they would like the legislature to abolish the state income tax
Avalon holds career fair to fill 2,000 jobs Joins with RUMC Job Networking Ministry By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – With Alpharetta’s newest shopping experience Avalon readying for its grand opening in less than 60 days, it is partnering with the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and the Roswell United Methodist Church Job Networking Ministry to fill a large shopping list of jobs. Avalon will have service jobs, sales jobs and more Sept. 8. This event will feature retailers, restaurants, security,
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– first imposed in 1929. In addition, another 12 percent said they favored reducing the current tax. Lawmakers who sincerely want to lure jobs from the rest of the nation and foster economic growth need to embrace bold tax reform so we can compete in the employment sweepstakes and jumpstart our still sputtering economy. Burkhalter is a senior strategic advisor and independent consultant in the national government affairs practice of McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP. He also leads the firm’s public affairs and economic development initiatives in the United Kingdom. Burkhalter is the former speaker of the House and speaker pro tempore, who spent 18 years representing Johns Creek in the Georgia General Assembly.
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Gold + Bob Williams, Oak Steakhouse, Pottery Barn Kids, Road Runner Sports, Sage, The Cosmetic Market, Tommy Bahama, West Elm and many more. “This is a great opportunity. Avalon is filled with great stores and shops looking for people to fill jobs right now,” said a RUMC Job Networking Ministry organizer. “Plus we will have workshops all afternoon at the church to polish resumes and even help people dress for success.” Hiring managers will be onsite to interview and discuss employment opportunities one-
on-one. Job seekers are asked to wear business attire and come prepared with several copies of their resume. No advance registration is required. RUMC Job Networking has planned a full agenda starting at 12:30 p.m. Prior to the career fair, job seekers can attend a series of career workshops taught by professional job coaches and business leaders. For Jobs Ministry information, visit www.RUMCjobnetworking.com. For information about Avalon and a complete list of attending companies, visit www.experienceavalon.
Monday, Sept. com and click on8“Career Fair.” When: Employer introductions at 6:45 p.m.; concludes at 9 p.m. PLUS: Afternoon workshops: 12:30 – 5 p.m. Attire to Hire: 4 – 6:45 p.m. Guest orientation: 5 – 5:30 p.m. Dinner program: 5:15 – 6:45 p.m. Avalon Job Fair: 6:45 – 9 p.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell
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Disney exec. to lead Avalon hospitality team ALPHARETTA, Ga. — North American Properties (NAP) has tapped a Disney veteran to lead its hospitality program at Avalon and invested in a RitzCarlton training program for the Avalon team. These moves demonstrate NAP’s commitment to introducing a new level of service when Avalon opens on Oct. 30 in Alpharetta. Wayne Rigsby will lead Club Avalon at the $600 million, 86acre mixed-use Avalon. Club Avalon’s unique approach to concierge service will provide five-star services to guests and residents for a seamless and luxurious experience from the moment they arrive. That experience will be all about taking care of life’s little details. The concierge will be prepared to thoughtfully and expertly fulfill any convenience, amenity or desire for residents, shoppers and office employees. “We are excited to welcome Wayne to the Club Avalon
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team,” said Mark Toro, managing partner of NAP. “As a seasoned hospitality manager, his extensive background RIGSBY with the Walt Disney Company will allow him to effectively oversee our oneof-a-kind concierge program.” Rigsby launched his career at the Walt Disney Company in 2007. His exceptional leadership skills and commitment to guest services resulted in multiple promotions during his time with Disney, where he finished his career as the restaurant guest services manager at Golden Oak Club. Rigsby obtained his MBA from Stetson University and is currently enrolled at the Climer School of Real Estate.
As a small business owner, do you perform your daily tasks and activities in an organized manner? Do you have the self-discipline to get things done? If at first you don’t succeed, do you try again? I learned from successful small business leaders that while planning and execution are important, success is achieved through organization, self-discipline and perseverance. Being organized tops the list to being successful. Winging it and performing random tasks and activities that have no rhyme or reason is often the “kiss of death” of a small business. If you’re not organized and meticulous about how you plan your work and work your plan, you will have a hard time being successful. Once you’re organized,
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self-discipline comes into play. You may have a lot on your plate, such as a major project to complete, and the only way to get things accomplished is with self-discipline. Being steadfast in doing something, despite the difficulty, often is the difference between success and failure. And finally, your level of perseverance has to be sky high. Successful business leaders like Steve Jobs, Henry Ford, Bill Gates and many, many others will tell you that it wasn’t their ideas or work
Prices continue climb despite fewer sales Home sellers can take solace in the fact that prices are still trending upwards, despite other challenging factors in the market. With all sales transactions reported for July, data from the multiple listing system (MLS) still shows an increase in average and median sales prices for homes sold in North Fulton and Forsyth County. The price gains were stronger and more dramatic last year and while they will continue, the rate at which they increase has been slowing and will continue to level off through the rest of this year. Despite higher prices and slightly higher inventory to choose from, unit sales are not up compared to last year at this time. The number of home sales in July for Forsyth County are flat, while sales
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in North Fulton for the same month are down 11 percent over last July. The slowdown in sales comes from a combination of factors such as the dramatic rise in prices last year, condition of the available inventory, less than flexible lending standards and lagging wage income. Loan qualification has been challenging for buyers across all price ranges and while standards will loosen in the future,
it’s likely to come at a time that rates increase. Buyers have pulled back in general this year but the pool of buyers remains fairly large for the lower and mid-range priced homes – but condition is key. Renovated or completely
updated homes are selling fast and close to asking price, indicating that buyers will make quick decisions and pay for what they want. Nationally, sales of new homes are beginning to flatten out, but here in North Fulton the growth is startling. New homes are now real competition for existing homes where that wasn’t as much the case 18 months ago. As we continue to see new communities get developed, prices of new construction will rise which, in turn, will help with overall home prices.
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ROSWELL, Ga. — On Aug. 2, Roswell Mayor Jere Wood cut the ribbon during the grand opening of Walgreens’ new Healthcare Clinic. The clinic will be located at 695 West Crossville Road in Roswell, near King Road. The clinic will be open 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. weekly and
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Healthcare Clinic accepts most major insurance plans as well as Medicare and Medicaid and offers transparent pricing for those without insurance coverage. Call 770-650-6692 for more information. .
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of the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce on June 1. Grissom has been a member of the Johns Creek Chamber since 2008 and during her membership has served on the board of directors and been the chairperson of the Chamber Gala committee in 2013 and 2014. Grissom is the managing GRISSOM member of Grissom Law, located in Johns Creek. She also serves as president of the Johns Creek Arts Center, is a member of the Emory Johns Creek Hospital Board and a member of the board of Johns Creek Advantage.
NEW HIRES » Agile Resources’ Tricia Dempsey was selected as the 2014 Small Business Person of the Year by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. North Fulton Community Charities’ Barbara Duffy, was selected Nonprofit Leader of the Year 2014. Also pictured is Brandon Beach, far right, chief executive officer for the GNFCC.
NF Chamber names Small Business Person of the Year NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce has selected Tricia Dempsey, of Agile Resources, as the Small Business Person of the Year. Dempsey, founder and chief executive officer of Agile Resources, has garnered industry awards and recognitions in several areas. Dempsey also serves as president of Women in Technology.
Grissom to serve as chairman of Johns Creek Chamber JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Local attorney Susan T. Grissom assumed the role of chairman of the board
Harry Norman welcomes corporate general counsel ATLANTA – Harry Norman, Realtors has hired Ashoo Sharma as their new in-house corporate general counsel. Sharma joins Harry Norman from Weissman, Nowack, Curry & Wilco P.C. (WNCW) in Atlanta, where she was partner and attorney at law in the litigation department and brokerage servicing team. An active member of the Georgia legal and business community, Sharma has served as the executive vice president of the Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce and as vice president and board member of SABA, the local South-Asian bar association. For more information, visit www.harrynorman. com.
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CorTrans Logistics has new sales director JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — CorTrans Logistics, a transportation and freight provider, named Jimmy Hutchins as its new sales director of strategic ac-
counts. Prior to joining CorTrans Logistics, Hutchins was vice president of corporate accounts for a major carrier, where he was responsible for accounts across the Southeast, Arkansas and Ohio. Hutchins attended University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, majoring in marketing. Visit www.CorTrans.com for more information.
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Clinic opens fifth Atlanta location ROSWELL, Ga. — American Family Care has opened a fifth location in the Atlanta area. AFC opened a new clinic, 1095 Woodstock Road in Roswell, on Aug. 11. An open house and ribbon cutting took place Aug. 27. AFC has four other locations – Windward, Prado, Marietta and Woodstock. The clinic is designed, equipped and staffed to provide accessible primary care, urgent care, minor emergency treatment and occupational medicine. It has a high-tech, high touch, digital x-ray, minor trauma and procedure room, onsite lab testing, diagnostics and electronic medical records. The clinic is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Visit www.americanfamilycare.com for more information
Alpharetta welcomes Supercuts ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta and Johns Creek residents have a new option for all of their hair care needs. Supercuts is now open at 3000 Old Alabama Road in the Market at Haynes Bridge shopping center. The Alpharetta and Johns Creek communities have been very welcoming since the salon opened in late July, and the stylists are enjoying getting to know their new guests. Visit www.supercuts.com for more information.
It’s not too late to register or apply for second-half classes at Georgia Perimeter College. You have until September 22 to submit all documents. Now’s your chance to join more than 21,000 students who call GPC home. Second-half fall classes start October 13, so what are you waiting for?
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FAIR
Learn about food storage and emergency, financial and spiritual preparedness at this informative event. Presented by the Milton Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 9 a.m.-12 p.m Saturday, Sept. 6. LDS Chappel Brannon Building. 510 Brannon Rd., Cumming. Please call 678-4553086 or visit providentliving.org.
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Performing Arts North (PAN) and Ouroboros Theatre Productions (OTP) presents A Streetcar Named Desire. The play is about a woman whose life has become undermined by her romantic illusions. Her rejections of reality cause her to spiral into madness. Sept. 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 8 p.m., 7 and 14 at 3 p.m. All tickets are $20. Discounts are available. Performing Arts North at the Dancing Goat Theatre. 10700 State Bridge Rd., Johns Creek. For tickets go to www.performingartsnorth.org. Please call 770-772-0762.
Bring the family out for the 6th annual Johns Creek Fall Family Festival. The festival features music, games, obstacle courses, and more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6. Newtown Park. 3150 Old Alabama Rd., Johns Creek. Please call 678-512-3200.
The Roswell Historical Society presents 50 Years of 19th Century Fashion with Janine and Phillip Whitman. This free event is on Thursday, Sept. 4 and begins at 7 p.m. at the Historic Gardens of Great Oaks. 786 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. Please call 770-992-1665 or visit roswellhistoricalsociety.org.
Friday, Sept. 5, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 6 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Fellowship Hall of the Roswell United Methodist Church. 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. Please call 770-9936218.
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Stock your fridge with farm fresh produce, local meats, poultry and more at your local farmers market. Runs through Friday Nov. 7, but subject to change based on availability of products. Fridays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. located in the YMCA parking lot adjacent to Vickery Village Shopping Center.
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The annual Roswell Riverside Sounds concert series presents country musician, Rosco Bandana. These free outdoor concerts are hosted at Riverside Park on the first Saturday of each month, with the last one in October. There will be at least two food trucks on location for each concert from 6-9 p.m. Music begins at 7 p.m. Riverside Park. 575 Riverside Rd., Roswell. Please call 770-641-3705.
CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER
Grandparents can enjoy some delicious ice cream for free. The rest of the family can enjoy ice cream for $4. There will be games on the meadow at 1–4 p.m. Children can make chalk drawings, play with hula hoops, play Frisbee, or throw the ball around – head out with family to play games and listen in for story time. Sponsored by Brusters at Ellard Village and Roswell Crossing. Sunday, Sept. 7, 1-3 p.m. Chattahoochee Nature Center. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. Please call 770-992-2055.
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Join Alpharetta’s new Yoga and Barre Studio for a yoga block party. Bring friends and family for a flow class along with free appetizers and beverages. Cost is $10 and space is limited. This is the first block party in a monthly series. Register early at liftyogastudio.com. Thursday, Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. Lift Yoga. 501 South Main St., Suite #101, Alpharetta. Please call 470-268-4362.
ROSWELL SEMI-ANNUAL CONSIGNMENT SALE
Come out and shop at the Roswell United Methodist Church (RUMCK) semi-annual children’s consignment sale. The sale benefits the church's preschool and kindergarten. Donated items will be given to the Foster Care Support Foundation. Major credit cards will be accepted with a $3 fee.
Runners estimate their finishing time and that will determine the starting time, with runners starting in half hour waves. The race finishes at noon. The Tortoise and the Hare Half Marathon will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6 beginning at 8 a.m. This will be first race in the Tortoise and the Hare Trail Series. 1098 Marietta Hwy., Canton. Please call 678-400-9050.
JOHNS CREEK DRUG ABUSE AWARENESS
The Johns Creek Police Department (JCPD) will be presenting a Drug Abuse Awareness class for the residents of Johns Creek. The JCPD will provide insights into practical awareness and tips on how to spot the signs of illegal drug use. The focus is on the youth of our city and applicable to older adults. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 6-9 p.m. Johns Creek Police Department. 11445 Johns Creek Pkwy., Johns Creek. Please call 678-474-1600.
RACES & BENEFITS: TORTOISE AND THE HARE HALF MARATHON
Get ready to run on the Sutallee trails in Canton. The Tortoise and the Hare Half Marathon is set up so everyone finishes roughly at the same time.
PREVIEW BICYCLE RIDE
Preview the neighborhood cycling route in Sandy Springs that will be used this fall for the 5th annual 24 Hours of Booty of Atlanta. Peachtree Bikes will provide bicycle inspections and host events that include a one-hour, no-drop bicycle ride, lunch and viewing party for Tour de France. Cyclists of all ages and abilities can check out the 2.6-mile, flat course, which will be used this fall. Saturday, Sept. 6, 8:30-11 a.m. Peachtree Bikes. 225 Hilderbrand Dr., Sandy Springs. Please call 678-362-6228.
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Welcome Home: Top Five Things To Know When Preparing To Sell Or Buy A Home In 2014 (NAPSI)—For the first time in years, rising home prices are boosting sellers’ confidence. At the same time, interest rates remain relatively low, helping to boost potential homebuyers’ confidence. Millions of Americans will decide in 2014 to put their houses on the market and/or shop for new homes, and need to understand the current housing market conditions as they move closer to buying or selling homes. The following “top five things to know when preparing to sell or buy a home in 2014” should be considered by anyone thinking about a home sale or purchase. 1. Is 2014 the time to make a move? What sellers should know: The pool of prospective buyers hasn’t been this large in several years. Now may be the time to move, depending on your market. What buyers should know: You’re competing with more buyers, but interest rates are still ideal, so the hunt for your next home could be well worth it in the end. 2. The price is right, right? What sellers should know: Don’t overprice your house. After the first 21 days on the market its “freshness appeal” diminishes. What buyers should know: The house is probably too expensive if your debt-to-income ratio (mortgage, property taxes and insurance) is higher than 36 percent of your monthly gross income.
3. Look for added value in a home protection plan. What sellers should know: Homes sold with home warranties spend an average of almost 11 fewer days on the market and sell for an average of $2,300 more than homes without a home warranty, according to a recent home sales study conducted by American Home Shield®. For full results and methodology, visit http://bit. ly/1mTrWkU). What buyers should know: If covered home system components or appliances fail, you’ll worry less knowing they’ll be repaired or replaced under a home warranty. 4. Improvements ... to make them or not? What sellers should know: View your home as a potential buyer and make improvements accordingly. Consult with a real estate agent to see if improvements are good investments, and to avoid overimproving the property. What buyers should know: Assess your abilities, time constraints and commitment level when it comes to renovation work. Negotiate improvements with the
sale of the house, when appropriate. 5. Know the full scope of a Realtor’s responsibility. What sellers should know: Real estate professionals can identify the appropriate list price, determine necessary improvements, create a plan to promote the listing, and facilitate showings of the house to potential buyers. What buyers should know: Real estate professionals can access the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), help you understand what you want in a house and find a good fit. They can provide market trends and comparable pricing and guide you through the negotiation and closing processes. Learn More If you’re considering selling or buying a home in 2014, visit www.firsthomeresources.com for information that will help you throughout the selling and buying processes. For more information on a home protection plan from American Home Shield, visit www.ahs.com or call (866) 250-4313.
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The Steady Increase of Home Prices Slows Nothing to stress about yet, because home prices are still rising – but according to the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, the rate of the increase is slightly slowing. Compared to last spring, national home prices increased 6.2%. However, for the first time in more than six years, home prices in the country’s largest markets showed that prices rose slower year-over-year in June with every city reporting lower gains. Still, both city indices, the 10-city and 20city composites, escalated to 8.1% on an annual basis. If you have read the latest housing market data, you will see that it has been a little contradictory. For the third straight month, the number of new homes sold in July fell, while existing home sales in July jumped to an annual increase of 5.15 million units - the highest level in 2014. Not to mention, everywhere you look, builder sentiments have remained positive. “Taken together, these point to a more normal housing sector,” says David Blitzer, spokesman for S&P. Fortunately, the hous-
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3 P’s of Real Estate By: Pam Santoro Harry Norman Realtors
Real Estate consists of the 3 P’s: Price, Product and Promotion. To get the highest sales price in the shortest time, a seller must properly stage their home to invite buyers to sit down and picture themselves living there. Kitchens and bathrooms always give the most return on investment for home improvements. Neutral painted walls will give the appearance of a bigger space with a seamless look. Colorful accents can be used to pull a room together. Furniture should be placed in groupings.
Extra furniture and artwork can be repurposed in another area of the house. Use high wattage bulbs in your decorative lighting and lamps. Good impressions start outside when a buyer arrives at your property. Freshly painted front doors, landscaped yards, fresh pine straw and seasonal flowers in bloom will make a wonderful impression on a buyer. Stag-
ing your outdoor living space is a must. Enjoying a cool drink by the pool, grilling with friends and family, or playing catch in the backyard are good reasons for potential home buyers to make a home purchase. To learn more about the value of your current home or purchasing a new home, please feel free to call me. Pam Santoro 678.656.6627
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Five Tips To Help You Land A Home You’ll Love (NAPSI)—With mortgage rates still low, now could be a great time to buy a new home. Before diving into the market headfirst, however, it’s important to do your homework so that you’re prepared to tackle each hurdle in the homebuying process. With this in mind, the “What I Wish I Knew About the Homebuying Process” survey gauges the preparedness of recent homebuyers. As a result, these five tips can help you make the right homebuying decision. 1. Identify your “must-haves.” Identifying your “must-haves” is key to guaranteeing satisfaction with your home purchase. The survey found that nearly four in 10 recent homebuyers (39 percent) said that, knowing what they know now, they would buy a home of a different size, at a different price point, and/or in a different area. In addition, first-time homebuyers (55 percent) are more likely to say that they would make significant changes with respect to the home’s size, price and/or location. To help you look back regret-free, make a checklist of top priorities (access to a good school district, for example) and perks you can forgo (such as a multiple-car garage). Know what you’re willing to compromise on and what you are not so that you’re prepared to find the home that’s right for you. 2. Understand the financial aspects of the homebuying process. Nine of every 10 recent homebuyers felt prepared going into the homebuying process, but in hindsight, more than half (56 per-
cent) wish they had been armed with more knowledge about the financial aspects of purchasing a home, according to the survey. In fact, it found that recent homebuyers would have liked more knowledge about the ins and outs of the closing and settlement process (22 percent), negotiating/making an offer on a home (19 percent) and financing a home (15 percent). To help people overcome the challenges of buying a home and give them a primer on what to expect, Chase launched the My New Home app and YouTube Channel. 3. Prepare with technology. Key aspects of the homebuying process differed from expectations. A majority said the length of the process was not what they anticipated, saying it either took longer (40 percent) or shorter (16 percent) than expected. Thirty-four percent of recent homebuyers overall said the costs and fees of maintaining their home were more than they expected, with the sentiment especially felt by first-time homebuyers (55 percent). Chase’s My New Home suite of educational tools can help individuals and families avoid surprises and fully prepare for one of the biggest purchases they will ever make. 4. Seek out advice from experts. Homebuyers continue to rely on Realtors and mortgage bankers to meet their needs. Sixty-eight percent of homeowners sought out advice from Realtors throughout the homebuying process
Heeding a few hints can help you wake up in the home of your dreams. and about half (45 percent) turned to mortgage bankers and loan officers. Seek out Realtors, mortgage bankers and loan officers with key industry data and tools that are easy to understand so you have all the information you need to find the right house—one that you will be proud to call home. 5. Consider the desire to renovate. The desire to renovate is bound to hit even the newest of homeowners. While
recent homebuyers said the home they bought aligns well with their “musthave” list (97 percent) and considered the home move-in ready (83 percent), 76 percent have done or are planning to make renovations to their home in the near term, according to the survey. A Chase Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is one product that homeowners can continue to rely on to put their ideas and visions into action.
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Sculptor tapped for memorial worked year already Kevin Chambers shares vision By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – When the decision was made to commission an Alpharetta Veterans Memorial for the new City Center, the first order of business was to find the right artist for the job. City Councilman Donald Mitchell said they could not be happier with their selection of Kevin Chambers. Chambers is an Atlanta sculptor/artist who began formal training at the age of 12 and has studied in Italy. He won an apprenticeship under the renowned sculptor
Martin Dawe at his Atlanta studio Cherrylion. He has gone on to make or collaborate in a number of important works, such as the World Athletes Column featuring six 8-foot figures of Atlas atop a 35-foot column. It was commissioned by the Prince of Wales Foundation for Architecture for the Olympics and is on Peachtree Street in Atlanta. He also did the sculpture for the entrance to the $600 million Avalon mixed-use project that opens in October in Alpharetta. “When we contacted him, I think we knew almost
immediately this was our guy,” said Mitchell. “We interviewed multiple sculptors, but Kevin’s talent was superior. But beyond that, he seemed to be the guy who really knew what we were after.” William Perkins was part of the selection party, and he agreed. “Kevin not only had a good bid, but he connected with the idea,” Perkins said. What the selection committee was looking for was a moment in time, an image of soldiers caught in battle. Yet something that spoke to a larger statement about American veterans from all wars. “We wanted the stance of men in battle. We wanted
City of Milton Notice of Public Hearing Variances Public Hearing:
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it to be emotional, so that you experience that moment with them – as opposed to just witnesses to it,” Mitchell said. “We want it to speak to not only veterans, but all of us.” So Chambers’ vision came to two figures, each 7 feet and placed on a 2-foot pedestal. Chambers said he wanted it to remain in virtually human scale, so that it’s not only approachable by the public, but suggests the frailty of men in combat – nowhere to hide, just their comrades to rely on. The sculpture will be entitled “The Defenders,” honoring all who served in defense of freedom. “To be part of this is
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certainly an honor,” said Chambers at the dedication. “It’s been an incredible journey to get to this point. I can’t wait to cast the fullscale figures and see them come to life.” The figures will be in bronze using the lost-wax method of casting. This is where a model of the sculpture is made of wax or some other resin and creates the mold for the molten bronze to be poured. When the mold is broken open, the wax mold is gone and the finished bronze remains. It took more than a year of working on models to get the figures in their final form and win approval for the finished memorial.
“Where do we get such men to fight and preserve our freedom?” she asked. “They never ask why, they just go and serve. But our nation must never forget.”
CITY OF MILTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE (Chapter 64 of the City Code) RZ14-07 – To amend Article VI, Division 13 - TR (Townhouse Residential) district
Consideration of Primary Variances a. V14-013, 100 Hopewell Grove Drive, Lisa Strawn; DEFERRED FROM AUGUST MEETING Requests(s): • To allow an accessory structure (a garage) to be located in the front yard • To allow an accessory structure (a garage) to encroach into the side corner setback (Section 64-416,i) • To allow an accessory structure (a garage) to encroach into the 60’ rural viewshed (Section 64-1141,a) b. V14-014, 13460 Providence Road, Viktor Kroon Requests(s): • To allow an accessory structure (a garage) to encroach into the side yard setback (Section 64-416,i) c. V14-016, Highway 9, Brickmont assisted living facility, David Vickers Requests(s): • To allow a fence to be located closer than three feet from the right of way (Section 64,4.7,1,b) d. V14-017, 3273 Baily Forrest Drive, Sherwin Loudermilk Requests(s): • To allow a lot to exceed the 20% maximum impervious coverage (Section 64-1141, 6C)
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Mayor and City Council Meeting Monday, September 22, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.
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Core: Continued from Page 6 ments, noting the current format is punitive to teachers. “We have to evaluate the Milestones and see if we are providing the information that is necessary for our teachers to be successful and for our students to learn,” said Wilson.
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City of Milton City Hall 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Bldg 100 Suite E Milton, Georgia 30004-6119 678-242-2500
The following case(s) are scheduled to be heard: • Request to create the Crabapple Historic District
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Marion Griffin, 76, of Roswell, passed away August 23, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
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Randle Gaddis, 65, of Cumming, passed away August 26, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Gerard Gornes, Jr., 85, of Dekalb County, passed away August 21, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Robert Andrew Gotty, 86, of Forsyth County, passed away August 23, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. John Thomas Griffin, III, 45, of Milton, passed away August 24, 2014. Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
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