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Johns Creek mulls $53.4M budget $5M reserves spending considered By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek City Council is considering a 2016 budget proposal of $53.4 million that continues paving streets,

adds four police officers and four Fire Department positions and includes $1.5 million in capital projects for recreation and parks. Mayor Mike Bodker has

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ARTS SUMMIT:

JC arts community get acquainted Meeting concentrates on performing arts center By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com HATCHER HURD/STAFF

Autrey Mill Nature Center has a WILD evening planned including some great silent-auction items. From left, Autrey Mill Education Director Mary Alston and Board Vice President Pam Sutton hold a framed 2013 Scottish Open flag signed by champion Phil Mickelson. Board President Karen Daniel holds an original watercolor by Mary Hamman. Also up for bid are hand-painted rain barrels donated by the Fulton County Water Resources.

Go WILD about Autrey Mill AM Nature Center has inaugural fundraiser By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Whether you have been to the Autrey Mill Nature Center and Heri-

tage Preserve or were just curious what it actually does, the best time to come and see it all will be during its inaugural fundraiser, WILD about Autrey Mill, Saturday, Sept. 12.

Autrey Mill NCHP is a 46-acre jewel next door to the Atlanta-Fulton County Spruill Oaks Library. It has a two-mile

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – When Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra Conductor/Director J. Wayne Baughman convened a Cultural Arts Summit Aug. 22 at the St. Ives Country Club, it was not necessarily to talk about getting a performing arts center in the city, but that is what took up most of the summit’s time. But any real action in that quarter is a long way off. The first order of business was for everyone to introduce themselves and explain what they did in the arts. “Getting acquainted with

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Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra director/conductor J. Wayne Baughman organized the citywide Arts Summit to begin strengthening relationships within the arts community.

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Sisters nicked for theft at North Point Mall ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Two sisters were arrested Aug. 22 after allegedly trying to steal clothing from stores in North Point Mall. Police were called to the mall after a report of two women running from mall employees with stolen goods. They fled the mall and got into a minivan which police were able to pull over in the parking lot. The two women inside, identified as Brensha Rena Rounds, 21, and Octavia Santeria McDowell, 24, sisters both of Marietta, said they left the mall after attempting to return items only to be refused.

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“I forgot I had that!” ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Tucker man is under arrest for possession of marijuana after allegedly forgetting it was in the car Aug. 18.

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Bride scammed by wedding planner JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A would-be bride was allegedly scammed by a wedding planner. According to the victim, she paid a wedding planner of Fabulous Events and Weddings a $900 deposit for wedding planning work. A contract was signed. The victim said she has not heard from the planner since she handed over the money. A check of the business showed it had closed. Another bride known to the victim also claims to have been defrauded by the same planner.

When a safe isn’t safe: when $60K missing ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Esquire Drive resident had a nasty surprise Aug. 18 after he discovered $60,000 missing. The victim told police he recently discovered a small safe was missing. It contained a Columbian passport, several firearms and $60,000 in cash.

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Windows smashed, vehicles broken into ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Seven vehicles were reportedly broken into Aug. 18 in the parking lot of the Village Tavern restaurant. The incidents all happened between 6:30 and 8 p.m. while the owners ate. Windows in the vehicles were smashed and items stolen from them. Reported missing were several computers, phones, cameras, passports, purses and wallets. It is unknown if there was security footage of the crime.

U-turns not allowed on Ga. 400 highway ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A driver on Ga. 400 allegedly decided to make a Uturn on the highway Aug. 15, heading against traffic. The driver, identified as Eric L. Dicus, 51, of Sandy Springs, allegedly was traveling on Ga. 400 southbound about 8 p.m. when he made a U-turn and headed down the Mansell Road onramp. An officer was there and pulled Dicus over. As he did so, Dicus allegedly threw a plastic cup out his window. Dicus allegedly admitted to drinking earlier, as well as drinking while he was driving. He also failed sobriety tests. He was arrested for DUI, driving with an open container of alcohol, littering, reckless driving and driving on the wrong side of the road.

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“It’s a lot of work to set up, but then we just love to have a lot of art on the wall,” Hisle said. Walking away with the $1,000 first prize was Kristina Havens with her painting “Temerity.” Second place went to Carol Edwards for her “Iris,” and third place went to Jung Johnson’s “Gentle Giant.” There were 68 submissions in all, and 57 works made it to the Art Center’s walls. The show has works of all media including ceramics. “This is a high-quality

Scott Knecht’s “Mask” is made from recycled material. show,” said Hisle. “It is one with not only a lot of variety but striking quality as well.” The show runs weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sept. 18.

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On the run for 24 years WILSON, N.C. – A man on the run from the law for 24 years has been arrested in Alpharetta. Rodney Vernon Cooke, 46, COOKE is suspected of killing his roommate in Wilson, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 1991. He was found and arrested Aug. 26 in Alpharetta by the U.S. Marshals Service Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force. The investigation to locate Cooke, also known as Gary Reid and Gary Clark, received new life recently when an individual came in to the Wilson Police Department and said they had seen Cooke in South Carolina. The U.S. Marshals Service Eastern District of North Carolina Violent Fugitive Task Force began searching for

Rodney Vernon Cooke, 46, is suspected of killing his roommate in Wilson, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 1991. Cooke and soon discovered that he was living in Georgia under the alias Gary Reid, and that he had accumulated a criminal history in several states under that identity. This new information was passed along to the Marshals Service in Atlanta, who quickly followed up and located Cooke early Aug. 26. Cooke is in the Fulton County Jail awaiting extradition to North Carolina. —Jonathan Copsey

39, of Elm Street, Roswell, was arrested July 17 on Old Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Julie Ann Allen, 47, of Atlanta, was arrested July

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Johns Creek, was arrested July 22 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana, failure to maintain lane, seatbelt violation, and possession of scheduled III, IV and V controlled substances. ►► Ivan Ishmael Shaw, 26, of Atlanta, was arrested July 22 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana.

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Arts: Group takes steps to create unified voice Continued from Page 1

each other is task one,” Baughman said opening the daylong meeting. “We need to forge a new alliance and lay the groundwork for new collaborations. A cultural arts alliance is the logical entity to center on. The synergies begin here.” Some 22 or more arts entities were in attendance representing dance, theater, music and art. Most in attendance expressed surprise at the number of arts groups represented. Sharing information was at the top of the to-do list. Baughman called for the creation of a list of performance venues. But chief among what is missing, he said, are those venues that would be provided by a performing arts center, including a theater and concert main stage, a black-box theater of perhaps 300 to 600 seats, rehearsal space, art studios and ceramic studios, and rehearsal space. “This may just be a $150 million dream, but the first step is to compile information,” Baughman said. “The Board of Education could own it, the city could own it. But first we need to know who would live there,” he said. A performing arts center would become an income

stream for the city, he said, noting every family who goes to Duluth to see their child dance buys tickets and then eats in Duluth. That is city revenue flowing out of Johns Creek, Baughman said. Joan Compton, who is on both the Autrey Mill Nature Center Board and the Fulton Arts Council, made available a list and description of 20 sources for arts funding, from endowments to crowd funding. She also said the Arts Summit was a good start, but should extend its reach. The broader the base of the arts community, the firmer it will stand. “We need to include writers, poets, filmmakers, comedians and museums,” Compton said. Margarita Moldovan, founder of Performing Arts North, said the arts community must speak for itself and not let others define its role in the community. She disparaged the idea that the arts must somehow always “pay for itself.” “Do our parks pay for themselves? Does Little League baseball pay for itself? We have dozens of athletic fields, but not one for the arts,” Moldovan said. “Art must be essential to the community. Art is not a free market commodity.” Susan Grissom, board

Joan Compton, a board member of the Fulton County Arts Council, said it was important for the arts community to become more inclusive.

Maestro Dennis Assaf, the keynote speaker, tells the story of what time and effort it took to get a $55 million performing arts center built in Louisiana’s Jefferson Parish.

member of the JC Arts Center, said knowledge of the different arts groups in the city was an important step going forward. “It shows how much the city already has going for it,” she said. “This can be the start of a grass-roots effort to push for a performing art center.” The keynote speaker of the day was Louisiana’s Dennis G. Assaf, co-founder, director and conductor for the Jefferson Performing Arts Society in the New Orleans suburbs. He detailed the long, hard road that began in 1978 to realize the dream of a $55 million arts center in his Jefferson Parish community.

He discussed how it was a steady process of cultivating allies in local and state government, the local board of education, and the community at large. He and his supporters began in a 1,300-seat church and garnered standing – and sitting – room only. “We formed a nonprofit organization with $1,000. Today we have a $55 million performing arts center. We would perform anywhere,” Assaf said. They gave concerts at Renaissance festivals. They had open-mic community chorus concerts. Wherever they could, they brought the community in

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to be a part of it. Elected officials were schmoozed, and if they found one resistant, they gave him or her something to do in the next production. It took years of constant massaging and getting in front of the right people. Assaf and his supporters first true home began with the use of dilapidated school auditorium. That was the start. And through it all they kept performing, gaining new fans. This year they have a fine mix of productions: “My Fair Lady,” “Pasta and Puccini,” “Sister Act” and “the Nutcracker” all before New Year’s Day. “It is about developing relationships,” Assaf said. “Make allies of elected officials, involve them. You change the mindset about the arts. People see the arts as a destination,” he said. When a community has a destination that means people are spending dollars that stay in that community. That’s what Assaf meant by changing the mindset. “It’s about perseverance. There are arts consumers out there. They want what you have. The arts get a bad rap because most people are not aware of the economics of the arts,” he said.

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ACT scores, participation rise for Fulton students North Fulton scores exceed county, state, national results BY CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com More Fulton County students are taking the ACT as they prepare to enter college, and receiving higher scores as well each year. Last year, nearly 60 percent of Fulton’s class of 2015 had taken the ACT by graduation, posting an average score that topped state and federal numbers.

... Participation in 2015 was at an alltime high of 3,744 students, an increase of nearly 150 students from the previous year.” SUSAN HALE Spokesperson for Fulton Schools

Similar to the SAT — the most common college entrance exam — the ACT is also used for college admission and placement. It measures English, math,

reading and science proficiency, with an optional writing section. The ACT is scored on a scale of 1 to 36, with 36 being the highest possible score. Among 2015 test takers, the average score for Fulton students was 22.9; up from 22.6 last year, and besting the Georgia and national average of 21. In North Fulton, the average ACT score for the area’s eight traditional high schools was 25. This was up slightly from 24.9 last year, and with an increase in test takers by nearly 200 students. Northview High School maintains its hold on the top ACT scores, with an average of 26.4 overall and top scores in all four sections of the test. Close behind were Milton and Johns Creek high schools with a 25.5 average. Fulton School officials say the steady performance each year on the ACT is remarkable since scores traditionally fall when the number of test takers increases. “But Fulton’s composite score remains steady at 22.9 — a slight increase over last year’s score of 22.6. Participation in 2015 was at an all-time high of 3,744 students, an increase of nearly 150 students from the previous year,” noted Susan Hale, spokesperson for Fulton Schools. Interim Superintendent Ken Zeff said the system’s strategic plan focuses on getting students “college and career ready,” and the ACT results show Fulton students are meeting those goals. The ACT sets “College Readiness

ACT Performance in North Fulton High Schools School # of Tests 2015 Avg. 2014 Avg. Difference Alpharetta 370 25.2 25.6 -0.4 Cambridge 201 23.8 23.4 +0.4 Centennial 225 23.2 23.4 -0.2 Chattahoochee 284 25.3 25.0 +0.3 Fulton Science* 15 25.1 24.2 +0.9 Independence 20 19.1 18.3 +0.8 Johns Creek 361 25.5 25.2 +0.3 Milton 333 25.5 25.1 +0.4 Northview 308 26.4 26.5 -0.1 Roswell 318 25.1 24.7 +0.4 *School closed in June 2015

Benchmarks” which define a high school student’s likelihood of successfully passing their first-year college courses, based on their ACT scores. Forty percent (1,498) of seniors met the benchmarks by demonstrating college readiness in all four areas of the

test – English, math, reading and science. This percentage was significantly higher than the state and national averages, where only 26% of Georgia students and 28% of students nationally demonstrated this same college readiness.

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the next shooting, then the cycle repeats itself. We’re frustrated that we have spent the last 10 years in the Middle East fighting wars that cost billions of dollars and thousands of lives, and all that has been accomplished is make it the most destabilized theater anywhere in the world. We are subjected to mass beheadings and precious millennia-year-old artifacts being dynamited on YouTube, and we seem powerless to stop it. We’re ready for this economy to recover – I mean really recover. The scope and depth of the economic struggle by what has been accurately called the “middle class” is desperately real and brutal. Real wages haven’t increased in years and “inflation” that we’re told doesn’t exist, does exists and in a big way. Everything is more expensive today except gasoline. Inflation is hovering above the heads of so many who struggle just to pay for the basic food and shelter and it is smothering them. We’re scared – at least most of us are because we’re literally destroying the very air and environment in which we

exist. Yet, many of our politicians repeatedly say, “It just ain’t so.” Really? Ask a firefighter out west right now. Ask a farmer out west. Ask about the hottest years on record, the droughts, the massive storms where we have never had storms before. It’s all a coincidence, right? Technology is making many billionaires but It’s also putting thousands out of work. To those whom much is given, much is expected. We’re tired of those who just take. That is not an American value. Now Into this national mess steps Donald Trump who says he will fix everything – that he will hold people accountable and brook no nonsense. He’ll “fix” immigration, bomb Iran, make Mexico build its own wall – all 1,900 miles of it. And he’ll “make” Mexico pay for it. See? Immigration problem solved. Most of us see his ruse – that anyone who tells people what they want to hear can be popular – at least until it is put-up-or-shut-up time. Talk, that’s the easy part. The trouble is, it is only part of what we all want. We want the country to actually work again; for our government to work; and for our country to stand for something for which we can be proud again. Is anyone surprised at the reaction to those Americans who stopped the terror attack on the train in France? We are desperate for our country to show initiative and courage to do the right thing, We want to be that country again. To again be that country the rest of the world has looked up to for so long. We’re willing to work for it. We’re willing to sacrifice for it. But we’re not willing to endure much more of the status quo. So now we are approaching the moment a choice must be made. Trump is an opportunist, but he is still just the just the huckster selling the sizzle, not the steak. He has no real plan, just calculated positions to play up to a constituency that espouse simple answers for complex issues. Yep, Trump phenomenon makes sense to me – perfect sense. People are simply fed up with politics as usual. But he is just the symptom. We want someone who can put this country to work again.

I sit here writing this after covering a meeting. It’s a typical day for me and the rest of our newsroom. We’re talking to local citizens who are doing great things, talking to police officers about car accidents and sitting through government meetings. We work on our feature stories, opinion pieces and hard news to make sure our readers have the most accurate news possible. This is the same type of day Alison Parker and Adam Ward were having Aug. 26 when they went out to cover a garden-variety story about the local water park celebrating 40 years of business. Alison, a 24-year-old reporter, was speaking to Vicki Gardner of the local chamber of commerce while Adam, a 27-year-old photographer, was filming the interview. The trio was blindsided when a man came up to them and opened fire, killing Alison and Adam and injuring Vicki. They were not filming a protest or something dangerous. They were filming the celebration of their community’s water park, the type of seemingly unprovocative story that local news reporters cover daily. In fact, a few weeks ago I covered a 40th celebration of The Place. It could have happened there. It could happen anywhere. Local reporters go out into the community trusting the public. Jovita Moore, a reporter with WSB-TV in Atlanta, said it best: “They were doing their jobs. That’s all. Every newsroom in this country is shaken to its core. Bringing viewers pictures and interviews from our communities is what we do. We ask for your trust through our reporting every day, and we do our jobs every day trusting the public, too. Our jobs are done where you live and work; on avenues and side streets, in front of churches and corporate skyscrapers. You can find us in parks, parking lots and on piers, too. I’m afraid a line has been crossed and my colleagues — rookie and veteran, big market and small — will feel a little less trustful of our public, every day.” To make matters worse, Adam’s fiancee is the morning news director for the same Virginia TV station so she was watching the interview, as she has every morning, and had to witness her fiance’s murder live. Alison just turned 24 and recently moved in with her boyfriend, who also worked at the station and was at work when the murder happened. Later that day, reports

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All of this violence makes me think about how it could have been prevented. Would stricter gun laws have helped? Maybe, unless Flanigan obtained the gun illegally or had no past history of violence. came out that the shooter was allegedly 41-year-old Vester Lee Flanigan, also known as Bryce Williams. He was a former employee of the station and he posted on social media prior to the shooting that Alison made racist comments but they still hired her and that Adam reported Flanigan to human resources. Because of these claims, Flanigan decided the best option was to shoot and kill the two. He later also shot himself and died. This story hits close to home, too close, as I am a fellow reporter who covers everyday things such as 40-year anniversaries of water parks. I’m not a TV reporter, but that doesn’t matter. I’m close in age to Alison, so that also disturbs me. We seemed to be in the same place in life, although now mine gets to continue while hers ended abruptly. All of this violence makes me think about how it could have been prevented. Would stricter gun laws have helped? Maybe, unless Flanigan obtained the gun illegally or had no past history of violence. As a country we debate the second amendment and gun-control laws constantly. Honestly, the thought has crossed my mind while sitting in a board of commissioners meeting that there are a lot of people there and they could be angry enough about something

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For over a quarter of a century, the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce has been identifying and preparing future leaders through its Leadership North Fulton Program. Now, many readers may balk at participating in something like LNF because A.) You don’t have what it takes to be a leader; or B.) You are already a leader in your field and don’t need any Chamber of Commerce course that takes up a lot of time going through some corny exercises. Well, as an LNF alumnus Class of 1998, I am here to say that any preconceived notions about this leadership program can just be tossed out. If you haven’t been through it, you don’t really know what it is about. First let me say that one of the best things I ever did for myself as a person was to take part in LNF. Of course, at the time I thought I didn’t really need to go through LNF. I could usually get just about anybody to take my phone calls and the nature of my job puts me at the elbow of most local movers and shakers. That is the power of the press — to have access to people who do big things. I thought that was all I needed to do, just flash my business card. What is LNF going to do for me? One thing I learned quickly was I had it all bassackwards. Whatever I thought LNF was going to be, I was wrong. LNF is a unique six-month program designed to fine-tune your leadership skills and broaden your knowledge of your community and its is-

to shoot up the place. It has happened before and I’m sure it’ll happen again. Another side of the debate is that people should be able to carry concealed weapons however they please as long as they follow the law and get a mentalhealth evaluation. I don’t think that’s enough. Until we no longer have weapons in the hands of sick, disturbed and twisted people, then I don’t think we will ever solve this issue. We need to create some way to tackle mental illness because a lot of these senseless killings are perpetrated by criminals who do not fit neatly into stereotypical images of bad guys. Guns aren’t the problem. If I was in a movie theater or my mom’s elementary school library and someone started to shoot, I would be glad if another person there was packing. But I just don’t think we can trust our general population enough to give them that power. How many people have to die before we realize we have a huge problem? Until then, I hope Alison and Adam rest in peace.

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sues. It also puts you in close proximity of a couple of dozen like-minded individuals for the duration of the program. The best part of LNF is the people you meet and work with for those six months. Those people will become lifelong resources. Some will be mentors and, surprisingly perhaps, you will be mentor to others. It is difficult to explain, but you do build a common bond with your class, cemented by the LNF experience. Now, I didn’t start out thinking all of this would happen. In fact I was rather jaded about it all. My beat already covers local government, business, the nonprofit community and more. But what LNF does is get you out of your comfort zone – first by meeting people you probably would never have met otherwise. The LNF course is led by Georgia State University Robinson School of Business professor Beverly Langford, Ph.D. Her workshops include trained facilitators, panel discussions and leadership activities she has developed. She is the best. She makes you understand that a community must have leaders, and the worker-bee kind, not the kind who just want to wear the

Leadership North Fulton identifies and develops leaders by promoting community awareness, instilling civic responsibility and building relationships. This leadership program selects individuals from various backgrounds and provides an environment that develops their leadership skills. Leadership North Fulton is a six-month program sponsored by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. For information: Email leadershipnf@gmail.com or call the North Fulton Chamber at 770-993-8806. hat. Langford is knowledgeable and keeps it interesting so that everyone is on their toes. She knows leaders are made and not born to the job. So she and LNF aren’t content to sit around waiting for leaders to show up. They are bent on forging their own. LNF alumni include elected officials, educators, private business owners, nonprofit group execs and North Fulton and city government staff. Here is what the chamber says it will do for you: Expand and refine your leadership skills Become a leader within your business or community Build a lifelong professional network Give back to your community The diverse membership of each class also gives you a new perspective on the community. In these classes, you get several different points of view. You meet once a month, and there is no point in starting the journey if you are not prepared to make that commitment of one day a month. The group is also broken

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JC Clubhouse shortens fitness program Offers one-month sessions for September, October JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Construction at the Johns Creek Community Clubhouse in September will mean a shorter-but-still-fun session for Clubhouse Fitness this fall. The Recreation and Parks Division is refurbishing the kitchen in the Community Clubhouse, which means that Clubhouse Fitness program will offer a four-week session in October instead of the usual two-month session. Registration begins Sept. 1. Classes include Yoga, Zumba, Plates and LeBarre workouts. Classes, which run 45 minutes to 75 minutes long: • Meet once a week for four weeks from Oct. 5 to the week of Oct. 26. • Sessions cost $25 for residents and $37.50 for nonresidents. • All fitness levels are welcome. Registration closes Sept. 25. All sessions are taught by

For information, call Sunnie McWalters at 678-512-3200, email her at Sunnie. McWalters@JohnsCreekGA.gov, or see the Clubhouse Fitness page on the Johns Creek website. certified instructors and are held at the Newtown Community Clubhouse located at Newtown Park at 3115 Old Alabama Rd. Participants must be at least 16 years old. Folks who want to experiment with different types of fitness classes or current Clubhouse Fitness participants who want to maintain their fitness routine can still work out in September in individual classes at Park Place. Each class costs $5 for residents, $7.50 for non-residents. Classes will run from the week of Sept. 8 through Oct. 2. Registration is required and is open until the day prior

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Metro housing up 16.7 percent Jobs growth slower than 2014 By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagropup.com ATLANTA, Ga. – The housing market is showing some robust growth as housing permits continue to grow in 2015. Housing permits are up 16.7 percent over the same period a year ago. Rajeev Dhawan, director of the Georgia State University Economic Forecasting Center, said at his quarterly forecast Aug. 27 that housing and construction began gaining momentum this spring after a cold winter stall. The core cluster of Fulton, Cobb, DeKalb and Gwinnett issued 9,352 permits in the first half of 2015. That is a nearly 20 percent jump over same time last year. Single-family permits totaled 3,886 in the first half of 2014. The first six months of 2015 yielded 4,437 home permits. For the cluster as a whole, multifamily permits were up by nearly 25 percent (4,915) over 2014 same period. Dhawan said he expects to see total core-cluster permit activity ramp up 7.4 percent overall above 2014 in both single-family and multifamily units. However, North Fulton should expect few multifamily projects other than those associated with senior living.

Multifamily permits fell 1.4 percent in the core cluster, but should see more activity this year and 2016, mostly due to DeKalb DHAWAN construction and the new Braves development in Cobb. Single-family permits should hit close to 10,000 in 2017. The northern cluster consisting of Forsyth, Cherokee and Pickens counties had 2.6 percent growth in total housing permits in the first half of 2015 over last year. However, multifamily units are down. Employment is up, with Georgia economy creating 35,400 new jobs in the first six months of 2015. “But that is marked by a sharp slowdown from the last six months of 2014 in which 79,000 jobs were created,” Dhawan said. “But the second half of 2015 will be better. We expect 47,500 new jobs over the next six months. That will give us 82,000 new jobs for the year, a growth rate of 2.6 percent.” Dhawan says 23,400 of those jobs statewide will be premium jobs commanding $100,000 pay or salaries. The Atlanta market will capture 62,400 of the new jobs created with 16,200 of those new jobs (26 percent) falling in the premium category.

Contrary to the national trend, health care and education employment fell slightly in Georgia, Dhawan said. “The growth rate weakened from an increase of 3.2 percent in fourth quarter 2014 to 2.7 percent in the second quarter 2015,” he said. “However in metro Atlanta it actually fell 0.3 percent in the second quarter. “That drop is due solely to a sharply declining growth rate in the education subsector [-4 percent) in Atlanta,” Dhawan said. “The health care subsector added jobs at a 2.7 percent

rate.” With enrollment up across the Atlanta region, Dhawan expects hiring, particularly teachers, to return. He had good news for the information sector which has had weak job additions recently where the region is usually strong. “It gained momentum this year. Following a loss of 1,200 jobs in the last half of 2014, payrolls expanded by 600 in the first six months of this year,” he said. “The information sector is expected to expand in the metro region in the

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coming years. “It benefits from a robust fiber optic infrastructure coupled with low-cost electrical generation and a reliable power grid.” Despite a number of major construction projects underway statewide, construction employment has decelerated from last year where the last six months had 4.4 percent positive growth. This year has seen negative 1.3 percent growth the first half of 2015. “Large commercial construction and multifamily proj-

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Growth: Continued from Page 16 ects require fewer per capita workers,” Dhawan said. Those projects are able to capture economies of scale and time that you don’t find in single-family construction. The corporate sector is faring well despite a negative 1 percent drop the first quarter of 2015. It rebounded nicely with 7.2 percent growth in the second quarter. That is further spurred by the announcements of several blockbuster announcements of corporate headquarters moving to metro Atlanta. These include the $100 million relocation by Porsche at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport and Mercedes Benz to Sandy Springs. Atlanta is also leading the pack for the General Electric

relocation out of Connecticut, although Texas and New York City are entering the fray. Each new HQ announcement fuels the housing market – single family and multifamily. The millennials are also heating up the multifamily market in Atlanta, where rentals are affordable and arts, culture and entertainment are plentiful. The 2010 census showed millennials made up nearly a quarter (23.6 percent) of the Atlanta population. This shows Atlanta outstripping Charlotte and Dallas, which show far less millennial growth. They are expected to be the backbone of the corporate workforce, and Dallas and Charlotte are major competitors in attracting high-tech employees.

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Local man creates device to prevent DUIs By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — After moving to America in 2013 from the Republic of Mali in West Africa, Demba Gadiaga was shocked at how people reacted to the police. “It doesn’t matter if the person is white, black, rich or poor, the population is so afraid of the police,” said Gadiaga, of Cumming. “It was amazing when they would see the police lights on the highway and everyone would put their feet on the brake to slow down.” Gadiaga was further confounded by the subject of DUIs — namely, the dearth of options to help keep drunk drivers off the roads. Other than breathalyzers or courtmandated ignition interlock devices, he wasn’t aware of any truly helpful preventative measures that might keep people from drinking and driving in the first place. All he had to do was think of how drivers here slow down when they see police, and Gadiaga had the concept for Not Tonight, a DUI-prevention device that features flashing red and blue lights that, he said, “will trigger your subconscious into doing the right thing.” He quit his job as a personal trainer and martial arts instructor, went to work creating a prototype for Not Tonight and is now working with a company in China to mass produce

the apparatus. Not Tonight is a small, plug-in unit that uses the car cellphone charger port or cigarette lighter, depending on GADIAGA the vehicle’s age, and stays plugged in at all times. It flashes a blue and red light, similar to a police car, for 15 seconds as soon as the car is turned on. “It’s a reminder like the police are in your car,” Gadiaga said. “We all know if you get stopped for a DUI, you go to jail and who stops you? The police. How do you know you’ve been stopped? The blue and red flashing light behind you.” Gadiaga has had the prototype in his car for eight months and he said it scares him out of his mind, even though he never drinks and drives. He said he has let people try it and they had the same feeling. “I feel proud and blessed to do something that can prevent deaths and accidents,” Gadiaga said. He spends a lot of his time going to gas stations to speak with managers about putting Not Tonight on their shelves and, so far, he said he’s been successful. For information on Not Tonight, visit http://www. saynotodui.com/home.html.

City green plan could have economic impact Development, better parking possible for Canton St. By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – As trendy as Roswell’s Canton Street is, one of its biggest features is not on the menu – parking. While there are small parking lots dotted around the periphery of the street, many are typically full on nights and weekends and drivers can spend much of their time circling the streets, waiting for a spot to open up. Yet there are 400 open spaces only a few hundred feet from Canton Street’s southern tip. And no one knows about them. Theses spaces are at Roswell City Hall, which backs up to Ga. 9 and Canton Street but is divided from all the action by woods. Paths crisscross the woods in an effort to link the two sides but at night they can be lonesome. While talk over the years brought up the possibility of a parking deck near Canton Street, such an expensive proposition may be overlooking all those spots at city hall. A proposed city green project seeks to fix that. Under the plans, the city will clear a swath of trees to create a town green, line it with lights and water features, and ultimately join it to Canton Street via a tunnel beneath Ga. 9. Elements of the master plan concept include a plaza, central green, outdoor event garden, support buildings, walkways, landscaping, updated Heart of Roswell Park and other amenities. Estimates for the project are as high as $14.5 million. “The idea behind this project is you have a connection [across Ga. 9] and access to 400 parking spaces at city hall, helping with the parking demand,” said Andrew Antweiler, a planner with the City of Roswell. Members of Roswell’s Downtown Development Authority, the body behind the city green plan, have said they see the project as a catalyst with the potential to stimulate additional reinvestment in the surrounding area and to enhance Roswell’s downtown by creating an active gathering place for citizens

Roswell hopes a city green will alleviate parking issues on Canton Street while also spurring redevelopment along Ga. 9.

and visitors. Public money, if used correctly, can spur private development by an order of magnitude. A case in point is Canton Street. The city invested just over $1 million to install lampposts and put down bricks instead of cement. While some in the community then opposed the idea, in the end, Canton Street was revitalized and became the restaurant and art hub it is today. The trick to solving Canton Street’s parking dilemma is linking city hall and its parking spaces to the area people want to visit. Plans call for a tunnel beneath Ga. 9. While there are currently two crosswalks, “Alpharetta Street (Ga. 9) is like a barrier for pedestrians and activities,” said Antweiler. Funding has not been decided upon, Antweiler said, although there are options. Bonds could be taken out or the city could partner with outside groups or agencies. The city could also go it alone and pay-as-it-goes. The project is still in the planning phases, with the next update coming Sept. 16 before the City Council. After that it will be in their hands how best to proceed, if at all. Antweiler said if approval is given in the coming months, the project could begin construction next year.

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ALPHARETTA RESTAURANT WEEK

The event offers diners great deals from over 20 restaurants in Alpharetta. Sept. 5-Sept. 12. Throughout the city of Alpharetta. Download the free Restaurant Week Card at AlpharettaChamber. com/RestaurantWeek

EVENTS: ARTIST COLLECTIVE

What: The Roswell Cultural Arts Center is hosting its first-ever artist collective, The Brushwork Society When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 12:30-6 p.m. Saturdays, thru Oct. 6 Where: 950 Forrest Street, Roswell Cost: Free More info: roswellcac.com

LOCAL AUTHOR’S BOOK SIGNING

What: Roswell author Kevin Horgan’s new historical novel, “The March of the Orphans: And the Battle of Stones River,” will debut with a book signing. When: Saturday, Sept. 5, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Barnes & Noble, North Point Mall, Alpharetta More info: kevinhorganbooks.com

NORTH FULTON DEMOCRATS PRELABOR DAY PICNIC

What: The North Fulton Democrats are hosting a pre-Labor Day picnic. Hot dogs and drinks will be provided. Guests are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share. When: Saturday, Sept. 5 Where: Azalea Park, 203 Azalea Drive, Roswell Cost: Free More info: apollo501@ comcast.net

MOONRISE CAMPFIRE AND NIGHT HIKE

What: Join park naturalist Jerry Hightower for a campfire and guided hikes. Roast marshmallows over an open fire and walk along a forest trail. When: Saturday, Sept. 5 Where: Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center, 8615 Barnwell Road, Johns Creek More info: 678-538-1200 nps.gov

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE

A volunteer information session/open house at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Saturday, Sept. 5, 10:30 a.m. Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 11060 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell. More info mrobeck@habitat. org or 770-415-1636

LAWN CARE FOR FALL AND WINTER

What: Master Gardeners explain how to improve your fescue lawn or prepare your warm-season grass for next year’s growth. Where: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building in Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell, and the Alpharetta Engineering/Public Works Department, 1790 Hembree Road , Alpharetta When: Tuesday, September 8 in Roswell and Wednesday, September 9 in Alpharetta Hours: 7-8:30 p.m. Cost: Free More info: nfmg.net Info: Registration info on website

LEON RUSSELL DOCUMENTARY

What: One night only, the only scheduled showing in Georgia of Leon Russell and Les Blank’s film. When: Saturday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m. Where: Aurora Cineplex Roswell More Info: janusfilms. com/poem/press.html

ROSWELL FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKET What: Browse a large selection of fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, mushrooms, breads, pastries, cheese, grass-fed meats, eggs, salads, drinks, jams, jellies, cookies, artisan bath products and more. When: Each Saturday thru Oct. 31, 8 a.m.-noon Where: 38 Hill St., Roswell (behind Roswell City Hall) More info: roswellfam.com

ROSWELL FOOD TRUCK WEEKENDS

What: Some of Atlanta’s most popular food trucks serving up fun and deliciousness. When: Noon to dusk every Saturday and Sunday until

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END-OF-SUMMER CELEBRATION RIVERSIDE SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES

Monty Montgomery will be the featured artist at this month’s free Roswell Sounds concert series. Saturday, Sept. 5, 7-9 p.m. Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell. Visit roswellgov.com for more info.

around Labor Day. Where: 1180 Canton St., Roswell More info: facebook.com/ RoswellFTP

WILDLIFE FEEDING TIME

What: Join a naturalist for an in-depth look at one of Georgia’s resident animals as they’re being fed. When: Tuesdays and Saturdays thru Dec. 29 at 4 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: Included with general admission and free to CNC members More info: chattnaturecenter.org

BARNES & NOBLE STORY TIME

What: Children’s story time When: Tuesdays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. Where: Barnes & Noble, 7660 Northpoint Parkway Alpharetta. Cost: Free More info: barnesandnoble.com

LEARN SOMETHING NEW: PEACHTREE SQUARES DANCE CLUB

What: Come see what Western-style square dancing is all about at an open house hosted by Peachtree Squares Dance Club. When: Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Where: Fellowship Hall of Peachtree Presbyterian Church, 3434 Roswell Road, Atlanta, More info: Call club copresident and Alpharetta resident Marge Anderson at 404-849-2253, or visit peachtreesquares. com or facebook.com/ peachtreesquares

BUILDING CHARACTER ACTING CLASSES What: Acting classes and

A family-friendly event featuring music, carnival games, giant inflatables, face painting, our annual twist contest for the kids, and fireworks. Sunday, Sept. 6. Centennial High School, 9310 Scott Road, Roswell. Visit roswellgov.com for more info.

musical theater classes When: Thru Dec. 1 Where: Building Character Acting Classes, 61 Old Canton St, Alpharetta More info: 404-849-9644, email whitney@buildingcharacter.org

LIBRARY EVENTS: LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: The Friends of the Alpharetta Library will have a huge book sale including a large collection of books recently donated. When: Saturday, Sept. 5 Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: fotal.org/

COLLEGE PLANNING WORKSHOP

What: Learn the top five criteria to check if your child is on the right path. Avoid the 10 most common mistakes in college planning and applications. Find out what your child should be doing from 8th thru 12th grades. Hear how your child is really evaluated by the admissions committees. Ages 13-18. When: Wednesday, Sept. 2. 5:30 p.m. Where: Ocee Branch, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8897

OCEE READS BOOK CLUB

What: A book club open to all adult library users. When: First Mondays; Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7, 2 p.m. Where: Ocee Branch, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8897

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD

What: An introductory class to familiarize computer users with Microsoft Word. Adults. Registration required.

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When: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 1 p.m. Where: East Roswell Branch, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: 404-613-4050

PSAT PRACTICE EXAM

What: Take a Kaplan PSAT practice test to experience the full-length timing and structure of the new PSAT, receive a comprehensive analysis of your strengths and weaknesses on the test and know exactly what to expect on test day. When: Saturday, Sept. 5, 10:30 a.m. Where: Ocee Branch, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8897

ALPHARETTA LIBRARY BOOK CLUB

What: The book discussed is “A Peculiar Tribe of People” by Richard Hutto. When: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 4:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Branch, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: 404-613-6735

UNDERSTANDING THE NEW PSAT WORKSHOP

What: Teens are invited to join us for this informative two-hour workshop on the recent changes to the PSAT presented by Applerouth Tutoring Services. Ages 1418. Registration required. When: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 6 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8820

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays thru Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County

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FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

What: Pet adoptions When: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

PETSMART, ALPHARETTA

What: Dog and cat adoptions, working with Fulton County Animal Services, Castoff Critters, Angels Among Us Pet Rescue, Cats in the Cradle and Furkids. When: Saturdays and Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Where: Petsmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: 770 343-8511

OF INTEREST IN THE AREA: ‘MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL’

What: The Fox Theatre will mark the 40th anniversary of “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” with a special screening of the film followed by a question-andanswer with cast member Terry Jones. When: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m. Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta More info: foxtheatre.org

‘ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST’

What: A powerful American drama exploring the beauty and danger of being a free spirit in a closed system. When: Sept. 2-20 Where: Alliance Theatre, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St., N.E., Atlanta More info: alliancetheatre. org

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survive without contact with the soil and infest virtually any part of a building and its contents. They’re best eradicated with fumigation treatment. Signs of Infestation Next, you need to know how to tell when you’re under attack. Look for mud tubes about the width of a drinking straw. That’s how most of the termites get to their food. Others use the tubes to travel, so they can swarm from the nest, shed their wings near windows, doors, vents and lighting fixtures and then find a place to start their own colony.

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Student: Continued from Page 15 activities, • Be better equipped to take on leadership roles at colleges and in careers, • Become future leaders of our city and beyond,

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SLMC members Meredith McCain, left, and Jai’La Mercer are enthusiastic about getting on the zip line.

• Have strong connections to, and become an integral part of, the future success of Johns Creek, and • Be empowered to serve their community and prepare for future jobs. For more information, please contact Sanders at sanders@leadershipjohnscreek. com, 404-406-0480.

Students Participating in Student Leadership Johns Creek for 2015: Northview High School Shreyas Kumar Rishi Rao Sachi Puri Minji Kim Kedar Godbole Raahul Acharya Shivali Pandya Joe Whalley Vidushi Gupta Ruth Austin Vidya Ganapathy Amy Jiang Anthony Jones Noah Shiffman Rohan Sohani Shirin Kuppusamy Sherry Liang Sally Pan Sanjay Sridhar Liz Wong Larry Yan Raymond Zhu Johns Creek High School Brooke Zhang Yasheen Gao Vivian Wang Sydney Dangremond Natalie Johnson Meredith McCain Ahiliya Nat Nicole Schoettler Brittany Dargis Annabelle Clarke Emma Grace Crumbley Rachael Jones Amanda Morris Farid Nat Parth Thakkar Julie York Lauren Garrett Sarika Gowda Randi Jelleme Koosha Kermani

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following item will be considered by the City Council on Monday, September 21, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. PH-15-22 Development Impact Fee Ordinance Consideration of a resolution adopting the Development Impact Fee Ordinance and the Impact Fee Schedule. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION OPEN HOUSE Forsyth County To Hold A Public Information Open House for Project CSHPP-0007-00(526) Forsyth County P.I. No. 0007526 On September 10, 2015, at the Lanier Technical College Forsyth Conference Center, 3410 Ronald Reagan Boulevard, Cumming, Georgia 30041, Forsyth County and the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will hold a Public Information Open House concerning Project CSHPP-0007-00(526) in Forsyth County. The proposed project would consist of constructing a full-diamond interchange on State Route (SR) 400 at McGinnis Ferry Road. The project would add a northbound and southbound auxiliary lane on SR 400 between Windward Parkway ramps and the McGinnis Ferry Road ramps and between the McGinnis Ferry Road ramps and the McFarland Parkway ramps. SR 400 southbound would be widened one additional lane from 1,900 feet south of the southbound McFarland Parkway exit ramp to 3,500 feet north of the southbound McFarland Parkway exit ramp. The project would replace the existing bridge over SR 400 and widen McGinnis Ferry Road from Bethany Bend through the intersection of Union Hill Road onto Ronald Reagan Boulevard to Counselors Way. All through lanes would be 11-foot wide and turn lanes would be 12-foot wide. McGinnis Ferry Road would be widened to four lanes with a 14-foot flush median from Bethany Bend to Deerfield Point Drive; four lanes with a 20-foot raised median from Deerfield Point Drive through the SR 400 interchange; and, six lanes with a 20-foot raised median from SR 400 through the intersection of Union Hill Road onto Ronald Reagan Boulevard to Counselors Way. The typical section would include curb and gutter and five-foot sidewalks on the south side and a multi-use path on the north side along the entire length of McGinnis Ferry Road. Additional right-turn lanes and left-turn lanes would be provided along McGinnis Ferry Road at the major intersections of the project. The proposed bridge would be designed to span future managed lanes on SR 400. The overall project length is estimated at 4.98 miles which includes the project length along SR 400 which is 3.28 miles and McGinnis Ferry Road and other minor side road improvements total 1.7 miles in length. The 2008 update to the Forsyth County Bicycle Transportation & Pedestrian Walkways 2025 Plan includes a 10-foot wide multi-use path, which will be incorporated into the project. The existing right-of-way width of McGinnis Ferry Road is 80 feet and the proposed right-of-way varies from 120 to 150 feet. The existing right-of-way on SR 400 is approximately 200 feet. No additional right-of-way on SR 400 is anticipated. The Open House will be conducted between the hours of 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The Open House will be informal and the public is invited to attend anytime during these hours. There will be no formal presentation. A court reporter will be available to allow the public an opportunity to make verbal comments about the project. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information: The meeting site is accessible to persons with disabilities. Accommodations for people with disabilities can be arranged with advance notice by calling Tim Allen, Foryth County Assistant Director of Engineering, at (770) 781-2165. Written statements will be accepted concerning this project until September 21, 2015. Written statements may be submitted to: Mr. John Cunard Director, Forsyth County Engineering Department 110 East Main Street, Suite 120 Cumming, Georgia 30040 The displays at the public open house will be available for review until September 21, 2015 at the Forsyth County Engineering Department, 110 East Main Street, Suite 120, Cumming, Georgia 30040. The meeting transcript, as soon as it is prepared, will be available at this same location.

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WILD: Come and give back to nature at Autrey Mill Continued from Page 1

nature trail, animal exhibits at the Visitor Center and the Autrey Mill Heritage Village

that contains four buildings original to the site and another four landmark structures preserved and open for inspec-

ONLINE AUCTION BY CITY OF ALPHARETTA The City of Alpharetta, in conjunction with GovDeals, will conduct a CONTINUOUS online auction to sell surplus material, equipment, and vehicles. To view the surplus items or to place a bid, please visit www.govdeals.com. All sales will be final to the highest bidder and sold as is, where is, with no warranty expressed or implied. The City of Alpharetta and GovDeals reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and the right to waive formalities. Once the items are sold, the coordination of and actual removal of the items must be completed by the selected party. For further information, visit www.govdeals.com or contact Brent Burdette with the City of Alpharetta, Department of Finance at (678) 297-6067 or bburdette@alpharetta.ga.us.

DEATH NOTICES Glenda Bailee, of Alpharetta, passed away August 20, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

tion. But Sept. 12, Autrey mill plans to let its collective hair (or fur?) down. Patrons will be able to walk the grounds, dine on delicious barbecue from ’Cue and listen to Autrey Mill’s unplugged band “Wild.” See how local farmers and tenant farmers made a living in the Farm Museum, which has all the implements it took to scratch a living off the land. Walk into a genuine general store that has all the canned goods still on the shelves. You can also say hello to Pebbles, the resident African spurred tortoise. “We are really planning a wonderful evening for everyone. We are doing all we can to make it a fun event,” said Autrey Mill Board President Karen Daniel. “We have some dynamite silent-auction items including a 30-minute helicopter ride over Johns Creek.” Other items include dinner for 10 at the Atlanta Athletic Club’s Chef’s Table. It is a four-course meal with appropriate wine for each course. C’est magnifique.

The event is only possible because of all the volunteers who put in the time to put this party on.” KAREN DANIEL Autrey Mill Board President “The event is only possible because of all the volunteers who put in the time to put this party on. The support of the community has been tremendous,” she said. “Our volunteers are not paid, but they are priceless. Among the groups are the Boy Scouts, the North Fulton Master Gardeners, the National Charity League and of course our docents.” Last year Autrey Mill received 50,000 man-hours of volunteer time. Autrey Mill NCHP has been the quiet child among the many venues in Johns Creek,

WILD About Autrey Mill What: Safari-themed fundraiser with barbecue, music, silent auction When: 7 - 10 p.m. Sat., Sept. 12, Where: Autrey Mill Nature Center grounds, 9770 Autrey Mill Rd. (off Old Ala. Rd.) Cost: $75 per person, casual safari duds optional More info: RSVP at www. autreymill.org or call 678366-3511

but no longer. Attendance keeps rising as more students visit the Nature Center and programming is increasing. Next on the wish list is the addition of a staff historical interpreter to explain more about the history of the area and its quaint communities of Warsaw, Ocee and Newtown. “We want everybody to come and enjoy their Autrey Mill Nature Center and Heritage Preserve, “said Daniel.

George Edward Miller, 74, of Cumming, passed away August 17, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Marjorie Jean Noll, 80, of Cumming, passed away August 26, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Josephine S. Bond, 85, of Cumming, passed away August 16, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Homer Roy Charlton, Jr., of Alpharetta, passed away August 22, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Mirella E. Cordano, 83, of Cumming, passed away August 20, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Mary Hayward Hill, 68, of Cumming, passed away August 21, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. John Owen Jones, Jr., 81, of Cumming, passed away August 10, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Joseph Frank Macaluso, 57, of Cumming, passed away August 20, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Evelyn Paugh, of Alpharetta, passed away August 20, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Michael H. Standridge, 53, of Cumming, passed away August 20, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Dorothy Walworth, of Alpharetta, passed away August 23, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Catherine Marion Waters, 81, of Cumming, passed away August 20, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following item will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, September 17, 2015 commencing at 1:00 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, September 21, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza Alpharetta, Georgia. PH-15-23 UDC Changes Sign Ordinance Consideration of changes to the Unified Development Code in order to amend signs. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza.

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Opens: Continued from Page 13 private school. “After 10 years, even though we were successful, there was no other option. We became a private school,”

Sener said. The new state-of-the-art school cost about $15 million, Sener said. The money came from private funding. “This is a big upgrade for us,” he said. The grand opening featured dignitaries such as Sen. John

Albers and State School Superintendent Richard Woods. Enes Kaner, a 6-foot-11 player for the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team, was on hand. However, even he was not the tallest person in the room. That honor was for Sultan Kosen, the tallest man on Earth (according to Guinness

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World Records), standing at 8-foot-3. He was head-andshoulders taller than Kaner. Sener said he hopes to begin offering high school classes next year. A second phase of construction is planned that will ultimately house a high school.

Sener said he only has a simple goal for the school – “We hope to become a nationally ranked school. We think we are going in the right direction.” The Fulton Science Academy Private School is located at 3035 Fanfare Way, Alpharetta, and online at www.fultonscienceacademy.org.

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK PUBLIC ART BOARD, PUBLIC HEARING: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2015 AT 6:30 P.M.

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CLEANING STAFF For beautiful homes; Weekly paycheck. Transportation provided. Benefits. 678-208-5768

Customer Service Specialist Inbound call center and virtual office service. Sell, schedule and provide virtual office services for home inspectors. Must work 1-2 nights 12:30pm-9pm. Real estate and/or inspection background a plus. $14/hour + potential bonus in 1st 90 days. Resume: sales@wescheduleit. com

RESTAURANT Durango Wood Fire Grill. Now hiring all positions; servers, cooks, hostesses. Apply in person: 9700 Medlock Bridge Crossing, Johns Creek GA 30097

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S e c r e t a r y / Housekeeper: (Real estate). Dependable, healthy, organized. R e f e r e n c e s / background check. Very good English/ d e p e n d a b l e transportation required. Advanced secretarial/computer skills, techno-savvy. Training not provided. Nonsmoking/drinking/ drugs. $12/hour plus bonuses. College degree preferred. 10am-5:30pm. Some traveling. 770-992-2469; treena123hendricks@ yahoo.com

R e t a i l Merchandiser to merchandise Hallmark products at various retail stores. Apply: http:// hallmark.candidatecare.com EOE Women/ Minorities/ Disabled/ Veterans.

PAINTER; & SHIPPER Now-Christmas. Sitting indoors, painting small wooden objects, flexible hours. Shipper’s assistant. Alpharetta. Emails only: jwalters@ homefields.com

Reliable caregiver needed on full/ part time basis for a young adult in Duluth area. No medical training required, on site training provided. Current GA drivers license needed and ability to lift/transfer to Wheelchair. Contact Mom at 678-779-6557

Hair Stylists, aestheticians, makeup artists, lash experts. Now hiring! The all-new Alter Ego Luxury Beauty Salon, 13085 Highway 9 North, Suite 425, Milton GA 30004. Call now: 404226-9409, michelle@ alteregossalons.com

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We are looking for individuals with practical skills – full time, part time and all skill levels, to offer their hourly services to individuals and businesses. If this is you, we want you to join our JobEnabler family, and become an Independent Service Provider. We have over 60 services to choose from, and we’re pretty sure you’re good at several of them. Who are we? JobEnabler is a new Atlanta based technology leader in consumer services, dedicated to connecting Freelance and Independent service providers, with Savvy Clients who have a need for affordable services in their home or office. As an Associate, you will set your own hourly rate, and choose when and where you work. No selling. No collections. No subscription or referral fees. No wasting your time with client quotes. JobEnabler coordinates the entire transaction for you, to include marketing, service availability, scheduling, time tracking, client payment, worker payment, tax reporting, and quality evaluations. So you are always informed and in compliance with employment laws. Check us out at JobEnabler.com or call us at 678.288.9941 for all the details.

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FRONT OFFICE, medical assistant. Optional full time. . Alpharetta/Roswell. Minimum 6 months experience, Computer skills. Pleasant, dependable, team player, positive attitude. Send resume: medoffice123@gmail. com

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NEWSPAPER DELIVERY ROUTE OPEN Appen Media Group has a route that will be opening in several weeks. This route requires delivery of the paper to a list of specific subdivisions each week. The newspapers must be bagged and then delivered to the driveway. Delivery person will be given a list of the subdivisions as well as a list of any specific addresses that have requested not to have the paper delivered. Requirements for this work include the following: Spotless driving record, proof of insurance and citizenship, reliable car or truck, excellent references, and a history of reliability and honesty in previous work. Delivery folks are independent contractors and are paid per newspaper delivered and a gas allowance is provided. Typically a route takes from 5-7 hours per week between bagging and driving the route. The specific route available will be in Johns Creek and the papers would need to be picked up from our office Wednesday and delivered by no later than Thursday night at midnight. If interested please email resume to RayAppen@ gmail.com. In the subject line put “route” . I will confirm receipt of your email by replying to it. A criminal background check is made and a clean drug test is required. Please do not call. Part-time Customer Service Professional Inbound call center; provide receptionist services and sell and close leads for national floor coverings company. 5pm-9pm MondayFriday and 9am-3pm Sat. Resume: sales@wescheduleit. com, no phone calls $12/hour CHURCH NURSERY WORKERS Alpharetta Presbyterian Church is seeking additional nursery workers to help us provide dependable, loving care for children, ages 0-5. Nursery staff must satisfy background checks and safety training and be at least 18 years of age. Hours are Sundays from 8:15am – 12:15pm, with additional times as scheduled. Competitive hourly wage, no benefits. If interested, send a letter of interest and three references to Kristin Hicks, Director of Children’s Ministry (Kristin@ alpharettapres.com).

Part-time ACCOUNTING CLERK: Work directly with controller to perform AP processing, spreadsheet analysis and filing. 8-10 hours/week. Quickbooks, Excel. $13$15/hour depending on experience. Resume: hello@ frederickswanston.com After-School Teacher HeadStart Montessori, Johns Creek/Alpharetta. D e p e n d a b l e , responsible, loving, caring. Prior experience a plus but not necessary. MondayFriday, 3pm-6pm. $10/ hour. 678-663-3717 headstart montessoriga@gmail. com

Pet Sitter/Dog Walker: FT/PT. Must have flexible schedule. www.happytailscare. com

Yard Sale

Collectibles

Medical Equipment

JOHNS CREEK G l a s t o n b e r r y Subdivision. Barnwell Road. Community Sale. Friday 9/4, Saturday 9/5. 8am-1pm.

Thomas Kincaid print, sold out! Must sell. List $1605, asking $995, 678-584-5610

CHAIR LIFT for vehicle, Bruno Curbsider, for motorized chair, remote control, 400-lb. capacity $1500. 404-345-2372

Bargains

DOLLS, from 1966: 6 Barbies, 2 Teresa’s $20 each. 770-843-0362.

Antiques European wardrobe/ armoire, single door, beveled mirror, 84”hX 21”dX37”w. $700. Photos. 678-549-6057.

Building Supplies

Furniture Bentwood rocker, black and tan, wicker back and seat. $100. 404-242-4022

LA-Z-BOYPOWER RECLINER: Tan fabric, like new! $450. 678-297-1722

DECORATIVE DORIC COLUMN, new, 12”dx8’t, $160. 770-521-5335

Camelback chest, refinished inside and out. $200. 404-242-4022

VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $475/all. 770-992-6848 leave message

Sofa, Loveseat, China, Dining Table with 6 Chairs, Queen Bed, Armoire. Excellent condition, Must sell. $300 all. 678-687-9921

Cemetery Greenlawn/Roswell Section H, Fountain-A, Space #’s 3 & 4. $4000 each ($2000 savings!) 470-215-9055 GREENLAWN/ ROSWELL Tranquility Garden, Spaces 1&2, lot 73-B. includes bronze name plaque included. $10,000/both. 770-4757808, 404-317-5209 Roswell-Greenlawn. Garden of Prayer overlooking lake with fountain. 4 plots. ivypaigereeder@gmail. com for more info and photos Greenlawn/Roswell Good Shepherd, 2 adjoining lots.$4500 each. 404-401-7269 GREENLAWN ROSWELL Peace Section 1-201D, 2-grave lot. $7000. Retailed $10,000. 770-569-0083. allenbachrach@yahoo. com

Garage Sale

A R L I N G T O N , Garden-C, Lot 61 Sandy Springs. Asking $2500 negotiable. 770993-4065

MILTON Multi family. Belleterre Subdivision, Bethany Bend and Highway 9, Friday 9/4, Saturday 9.5, 8am-1pm.

Greenlawn Cemetery: 4 side-by-side lots, Fountain B: Sell all or separate. $2400/lot negotiable, list price $4999/lot. 770-475-5479

Sales

Moveable Barbies, 5/ Teresa. 1993/1995. $10 each. 770-843-0362

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Rechargeable Mobile Chair by Invacare: Joystick hand operated. Adjustable up and down seat and back. Gel cushion seat for pressure. Used 4 months. $6000. 404-345-2372

Musical Instruments Student Trumpet: Why rent when you can own? Excellent condition! $137. 770-752-1665 TROMBONE; Case, stand, some music $150. 678-790-6828

PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678-445-3654

Leather sectional in Rio Chinese Red (103x103”), 6 Extra Firm Cushions, Foam Pillow Tops. Excellent Condition! $995. 678-591-0450

PLAYER PIANO: 1925 Lyon and Healy. Ebony. ivory keys. Completely rebuilt, mint! Bench, 20 rolls. Electric motor, pedal-driven. $4000. 770-653-7851

DNING SET, Ethan Allen; 3 side chairs, 2 arm chairs, bench, 2 leaves $750. 770-664-2917

Recreation

Custom Laminate Shelves with 3 drawers (beige). 14’Lx8’Wx16”D. $700. 770-633-0107 CURIO CHINA CABINET, antique Queen Anne Mahogany $295/obo. 770-619-0042 DINING SET: Round Ralph Lauren 60”d cherry table with 6 dark brown leather upholstered chairs. $750. 770-781-0961

Household Sony 40” BRAVIA LEDHD TV, new 3/15/15. $225. 404-242-4022

ELECTROLUX DISHWASHER 4 years old. $350, new $1199.. Excellent condition! 770-664-0111

Medical Equipment HOSPITAL BED: Full, electric Midline MDR107003ELO. $600 obo. Details: www.tkwiz. com/bed.

TH-36 PSORIASIS PHOTOTHERAPY LAMP $100. 404-345-2372

GOLF MEMORABILIA: Club Logo; balls and towels, etc. $295. 404-583-2078 BOWFLEX: Motivator 2. Excellent shape! $150 firm. 770-262-3592 Inflatable Boat: 10’, rigid bottom with 3-1/2 horsepower Nissan motor $999. 770-441-2284

Weight Machine: 2 station, arms and legs $250. 770-634-1033

Waterfront/Outside

BACKWATER LANDING – LAKE KEOWEE, SC Waterfront Cottages, Gated – Prices from $140’s to $395,000 This showcase model now available fully furnished for $395,000 Lodge, fitness center, pool, beach, boardwalk, boat slips and more. 888-663-1133 www.backwaterlanding.com Office Hours: Mon-Fri 1-5, Sat & Sun 11-5 and always available by appointment

Country Ranch

Wanted to Buy VINYL RECORDS, music-related, books & memorabilia. Call Karen 770-841-2414 Vintage Barbie, Midge, Francie, Skipper dolls, clothing and accessories. (Local). Cell 214-883-8215

Real Estate Acreage/Lots

Bike Trainer: OPS, Fluid 2, 770-634-1033

Cycle $160.

TREK RACING BIKE: Adult male. Black and gray. $299. 770-843-0362 Lacrosse STX Rebounder. Originally $230, now $97. Excellent condition! 770-752-166

Commercial Space for Sale

2376 Bethelview Road, 1.07 acre commercial in CBD zoning across from Kroger at Bethelview Rd & GA Hwy 20 intersection. Owner Agent, asking $499,000. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com

Home for Sale 1.98 acre Residential Lot off of E. Cherokee Dr Murphy Drive. in Cherokee County. Wooded, sloped lot, asphalt drive. All utilities at road. $50,000 Owner related to agent. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com

Commercial Space for Lease

Stationary Bike, Recumbent Vital Fitness RB 260 $50. 770-634-1033 POOL TABLE, 8’ slate, excellent condition! Leather cover. $875. 404-386-5620

Investment Property/ Residential

537 Lake Center Parkway for lease 1200-3600 SF space available in beautiful brick building. Easy access to Highway 9 and Market Center Blvd in Cumming. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally. com

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1705 Spot Rd Connector, Cumming, 1.35 acres with office/ commercial potential with 3BR/2BA trailer asking $139,900. Currently rented $1,100/mo, tenant can stay or go. Owner is a licensed real estate agent. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com

Real Estate Services FREE BOOK: Selling Goods due to downsizing/estate settlement. Only 80 available. Contact MaxSold Downsizing/ Estate Services: 404260-1471, easy@ maxsold.com or MaxSold.com/book by Nov.15

Real Estate Wanted

7645 Abbey Glen Drive, 4BR/2.5BA master on main, luxury master bath, chef’s kitchen, hardwood floors, private cul-desac lot, rocking chair front porch with amazing view $229,000. Owner related to agent. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally. com

I need to buy several homes in the next 30 days. Any size, area, condition, foreclosure, terms. Guaranteed Offer. 919-602-5208

Business Services Business Opportunity LIFE COACHES: Join our team/earn to $60$90. P/T, F/T. Training and support. This year’s goal: 10,000 clients. Text (VAP) 770-617-7092

FRAME YOUR AD 5245 Old Haven Court, Hampton Golf Community. $20,000 INSTANT EQUITY (PRICED BELOW APPRAISAL), can close immediately. 4BR/2.5BA with basement. Immaculate NEW GRANITE counter. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com $310,000

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AARON’S ALL-TYPE GUTTERS Repaired and Installed. Covers, siding, soffit, facia. www.aarons-gutters. com. Senior citizen discount! 770-934-2766

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Handyman Bowers Home Services: Wide range of home repairs, maintenance. home repair needs! Reliable, courteous. References. 40+ years experience. 770-533-1741. david@ bowershs.com

All Home Repairs Plumbing, Electrical, Drywall. Kitchen, Bath Remodeling. Faucets, toilets, disposals. Senior discounts. We do it all Mike 678-763-2420

RELIABLE H O M E REPAIRS: 20 years experience. References. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, wood rot repair, siding, painting, pressure washing. Free estimates! 770-605-0340 ALL CARPENTRY & REPAIRS: Roof Leaks, Wood Rot Repair, Siding, Deck Repairs and Refinishing, Painting, Doors/ Windows. Excellent References. 404-895-0260

Haulers Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling etc. Many local references. Call Ralph Rucker at 678-898-7237

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Home Improvement Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling etc. Many local references. Call Ralph Rucker at 678898-7237

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