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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A man was arrested Sept. 14 for first degree forgery and marijuana possession.

The man, 33-year-old Saheed Dairo, allegedly convinced another man to withdraw cash from a local bank using a driver’s license.

The man, using Dairo’s instructions, arrived at a SunTrust Bank on North Point Parkway and asked to withdraw two cashier checks for a total of $80,000 in cash. He then showed a fake driver’s license from Maryland as proof of identity.

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Home burgled for jewelry, cash, firearm JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Two roommates reported a forced burglary Sept.

18 when they returned home and saw that their rooms were in disarray.

Both roommates had left their house on Westbury Lane around 10 a.m. for a concert later that day and returned home close to midnight. In their rooms, their drawers were all opened and their possessions were scattered across the floor. Approximately $20,000 in jewelry was taken along with $5,000 cash and one firearm.

Police determined that the suspect kicked in a window pane to enter the residence. The alarm was set, but the only motion detector by the front door was blocked by a large plant.

Phone fraud cons woman out of $1K JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman reported a case of fraud Sept. 14, when she was swindled out of $1,000 over the phone.

The woman had received a call the

The teller said that he felt that something was off about the whole transaction and called police instead.

When police confronted the man, he told them that Dairo had approached him Sept. 13 with an offer to make quick money.

Police said they determined, from the man’s health, that Dairo had taken advantage of him, so they released the man with a city ordinance charge for disorderly conduct.

Police found Dairo, with a baggie of marijuana, outside the bank and arrested him.

previous day from someone claiming to represent the Cobb County Sheriff’s Department.

The caller told the woman that she had a suspended license and needed to purchase two $500 ReloadIt cards to pay off fines.

The woman did so and read off the card numbers to the caller.

When the woman realized she had been duped, she contacted the ReloadIt card company, but they told her that the funds were already claimed.

2 fake checks found after real ones vanish MILTON, Ga. — A local business reported check fraud Sept. 14 after receiving two checks that returned as not valid.

The owner of the business, who pays the businesses’ consignors with checks, typically lays out the checks for the consignors to pick up on North Main Street.

Two of the checks, however, went missing for a short while before they were found and given to the consignors. When the consignors tried to cash the checks, their banks told them that the checks were invalid.

The owner contacted her bank about the checks and was informed that they had been deposited already.

She filed a fraud case with the bank and contacted police.

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Field Lane, Cumming, was arrested Sept. 16 on Bethany Way in Milton for DUI, open container and failure to maintain lane. ►► Stephen Dean Hodes, 46, of Groomsbridge Road, Johns Creek, was arrested Sept. 15 on Glenside Lane in Johns Creek for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Autumn Kendra Miller, 28, of Bethany Bend, Milton, was arrested Sept. 15 on Bethany Bend in Milton for DUI, child endangerment, failure to maintain lane and notice of change of address. ►► Shahrouz Ebadian, 31, of Weston, Florida, was arrested Sept. 16 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Connor Murphy Dunn, 23, of Galloways Farm Drive, Acworth, was arrested Sept. 16 on North Point Drive in Alpharetta for DUI, open container and headlight violation. ►► Melissa Erin Brown, 25, of Suwanee Lakes Trail, Suwanee, was arrested

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allowed fuel flow to resume Sept. 21.

The response to the leak drew praise from Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley.

And while the site near Helen drew most of the attention, things at the Alpharetta headquarters were no less frantic.

“It was a company-wide response,” said Colonial Pipeline spokesman Ryan Rogers. “We have employees spread out at our facilities from Houston to New York, with our largest presence at headquarters. We had over 200 employees, plus contractors respond to the incident.”

Rogers, who is at the site this week, said Colonial Pipeline trains for emergency response each year.

“It’s a training we hope we never use, but it prepares us for the scenario we faced in Alabama,” he said.

“Approximately 70 employees from our Alpharetta office responded to the event at the incident site with another 30 or so supporting from headquarters. The rest came from various facilities in our footprint traveling to the site.”

Part of the preparation in dealing with incidents like this, Ryan said, is building relationships with local communities. The company has established relationships with first responders in all communities along its system, so they are not having to exchange business cards when an emergency hits.

“That preparation and engagement paid off in Alabama,” Rogers said.

Back in Alpharetta, Rogers said the company was in response mode with local employees supporting the team at

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By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Public interest has prompted city officials to extend deliberation on selecting a site to build a multi-million-dollar parking deck in downtown Alpharetta.

Mayor David Belle Isle announced that residents will get another chance Monday to learn about and comment on proposed sites for the public facility that will be located west of Main Street.

“We decided to start with a town hall presentation before the (Oct. 3) City Council meeting,” the mayor said.

Belle Isle said the presentation will include displays of the three proposed sites and a new fourth site that may serve as a compromise to opposing views expressed to the City Council at its last meeting on Sept. 19.

At that meeting, about 80 residents turned out to speak on the issue. Most sought to reverse the City Council’s earlier decision to build the deck be-

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OPINION

Hunger in the land of plenty Growing up, I never went hungry.

I never even really thought about what it meant to be hungry.

I was fortunate that I was guaranteed three meals KATHLEEN STURGEON a day with snacks in between and Editor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com dessert at night.

When I went to the grocery store with my parents I was usually able to pick out whatever foods I was interested in and we were able to afford them. Of course my parents supervised what we ate, but I was never told “no” to a food item because we couldn’t afford it.

Looking back on where I grew up in Alpharetta, I didn’t know too many other children who were hungry or going without food. Going over to friends’ houses for dinner or having a snack after school was never an issue.

We just didn’t have to worry about where our next meal was coming from. We were, and still are, extremely fortunate.

But not every family is like mine or my friends’families.

At the end of the last school year, Forsyth County Schools had over 700 students deemed homeless.

And while they weren’t living on the side of the road, they were sleeping in tents, couch surfing or sharing tiny apartments with multiple families.

And as if housing wasn’t enough of a worry, I can only imagine how they struggled to get food every day.

While I knew of people in the general sense who go hungry, I never realized just how much this issue touches our communities.

The Place of Forsyth recently held a hunger awareness luncheon where visitors were given various plates of food that represented what people of different levels of incomes would eat each day.

The meal started with a small

bowl of rice and beans, continued to a plate of boxed mashed potatoes and canned ham and ended with a full plate of fresh green beans, potatoes and meatloaf.

We were told stories of how some seniors in the community are homebound, and because of that they may run out of food or rely heavily on processed foods.

Executive Director Joni Smith told a story about children attending a day camp who said their favorite part of the week was “getting to eat real food.”

These kids were overjoyed to have a consistent breakfast, lunch and snacks throughout the week.

Think about that. They were happy to just have food. Something I, along with many others I would think, take for granted every single day and meal.

When I open my refrigerator or pantry, the shelves may not be bursting at the seams but they are full and I have my choices of meals to prepare.

I am even so privileged as to have the option to be a vegetarian and choose to not eat meat. Many people in our country and counties don’t have that luxury of deciding to not eat certain items.

They eat whatever is available and affordable.

The awareness luncheon really opened my eyes to the needs of our community. It proved that although we may look around and see others who look just like us or “don’t look hungry or homeless,” they are there.

I know this experience, short as it may be, will forever change how I look at hunger and need in our community.

I can only say “thanks” to groups like The Place for taking on something like this.

Joni told me she often hears of people who don’t know how to help the needy. That’s where she and her group step in. Monetary and food donations, both boxed and fresh, go a long way.

Together we can lessen the amount and the extent of need in our community.

At the end of the last school year, Forsyth County Schools had over 700 students deemed homeless.

And while they weren’t living on the side of the road, they were sleeping in tents, couch surfing or sharing tiny apartments with multiple families.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:

Fulton County’s Path to Trust Trust works like an eraser – it gets smaller and smaller after every mistake.

While running for office, it seemed trust in Fulton County government was shrinking daily.

Since taking BOB ELLIS Fulton County Commissioner, District 2 office, I have worked with my fellow commissioners to rebuild a county government that our citizens can be proud of.

Although we don’t agree on every issue, our current commissioners are working together to drive positive change.

An early decision was to hire a topnotch executive as our county manager.

Within a month of Dick Anderson’s arrival, our board took an unprecedented step in adopting a long-term Strategic Plan with six Priority Areas, with each commissioner taking ownership of an area. I signed on as Executive Sponsor of “All People Trust Government is Effective, Efficient and Fiscally Sound.”

We established clear and evidenced-based goals and objectives for each of our six Priority Areas. To execute our plan, our county manager built a world-class management team.

He assembled a team of 20 proven leaders following recruitment efforts internally and throughout the nation.

This team is committed to fully and effectively executing our Strategic Plan.

Government has a reputation for slow progress and entrenchment in outdated ways of doing business. We’re reversing that trend and have taken significant steps in delivering improved services to our citizens, and doing so in a fiscally responsible and efficient manner.

I’ve noted a few accomplishments below: • Put 1,500 front-line employees through world-class customer service training • Redefined Economic Development efforts with the “Select Fulton” initiative, an effort focused on collaboration among all of Fulton’s economic development partners • Collaborated with our 14 cit-

We’re reversing that trend and have taken significant steps in delivering improved services to our citizens, and doing so in a fiscally responsible and efficient manner.

ies and state legislators to develop a funding mechanism – a special purpose local option sales tax for transportation purposes that will be on the November 8 ballot - to deliver local transportation projects focused on congestion relief • Implemented an Audit Committee, which I chair, to work on enhancing transparency and improving financial controls and compliance • Developed an ambitious criminal justice reinvestment plan to cut case backlog, reduce jail populations, contain costs and drive toward enhanced public safety • Are developing a new model of delivering behavioral health care services that will deliver better service to more of our citizens who suffer from mental illness at the same funding level • Developed a 5-year capital improvement plan that will place our facilities in a position to better serve our residents now and in the years to come • Implemented strong expense controls that have enabled us to build a $100 million general fund reserve, attain two bond rating upgrades and reduce our general fund millage rate at a level which exceeded growth in reassessments two years in a row.

There is much more to do, but as one commissioner, I will continue working for you and seeking to build your trust in Fulton County.

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Most also argued that a deck on the site ignores a recommendation within the city’s Downtown Master Plan which promotes that area of downtown as “pedestrian-friendly.”

At the same time, a handful of speakers who favor the Roswell Street site countered that all other options placed parking a quarter of a mile away from the retail district. Such distance might be fine for restaurants, they argued, but not for retail shoppers who would struggle with bags over the long walk to their cars.

Belle Isle said the council was originally scheduled to vote on the site for a second time during the Oct. 3 meeting, but that vote will be delayed until the public has time to digest all the proposals.

Currently, the city is officially considering three sites: Site A, the one chosen in August situated between Old Roswell and Roswell streets Site C, located farther south and west between Roswell Street and Cotton

The old Milton High School campus is 42 acres, and the informal proposal called for a parking deck with 500 spaces.

Plans called for allowing student and school staff exclusive rights to the upper level spaces during school hours.

The remainder of the spaces would be open for public use.

“The last thing I know is we let them know we were planning this,” Reeves said. “If SPLOST passes, we’re moving ahead with the STEM campus. I would have expected that they might’ve gotten back to us and say either we don’t want to sit at the table with you or maybe sit at the table with you and see whether the numbers match. That actually never happened.”

Sharing cost of a parking deck sounds appealing to Councilman Mike Kennedy, who is the council’s liaison to community development and the school district.

Problem is, he said, that’s not all there is to it.

He said a couple of city officials and staff met with school officials about a year ago to discuss the plan, but the idea never gained traction because of the expense.

“Long story short, you may recall Katie has said Fulton County Schools does not have the money to build a parking deck,” Kennedy said. “My understanding of their idea of a part-

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Alley Site D, located on Milton Avenue just east of Rest Haven Cemetery The consensus among most who spoke at the Sept. 19 meeting was to build the deck at Site D, about two blocks north and west of the downtown center.

One other proposal pitched at the Sept. 19 meeting by Fulton County School Board member Katie Reeves involved a joint venture with the school district to build a parking deck at the site of the old Milton High School on Milton Avenue, not far from Site D. The deck would be part of the district’s new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics campus planned for north Fulton.

Reeves said she, along with highlevel district officials, met earlier this year to share the idea with city leaders.

The meeting, she said, was an informal proposal because the STEM campus was contingent upon voters renewing the one-cent education sales tax in May. “There had been very informal discussions with the district staff and the city staff about the parking deck,” Reeves said. “We said that might work here since you want a green and walkable area.”

But no one from either side got back to each other after the sales tax passed May 24.

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Parking deck:

nership is that they’re willing to kick in an acre or two of land on the old Milton High School site if we will build the deck. So, 100 percent of the cost would still be on the city.”

Plus, Kennedy added, the district is looking to build a much larger deck - up to 500 spaces compared to the city plan for about 300 spaces - which would add significantly to the cost.

“She’s probably talking about a $10 million deck, and we only have about $5 or $6 million budgeted,” he said.

“There’s no way we could build a deck that big.”

Another factor to consider, Kennedy said, is that the district’s STEM campus project may not begin for another couple of years. That timeline does not match up with the city’s aspirations.

“We’re talking about getting something started before the end of this year,” Kennedy said. “It’s conceivable we may do something with them in the future, but not only does the financial part of this not line up, but the timetables don’t match.”

Still, Kennedy is not shutting out discussion with the school district.

“If they came and presented something to us that made sense, absolutely, we’d take a look at it,” he said. “On the one hand, we want to move quickly, on the other hand we’re not going to rush into it and make a bad decision, or at least try not to.”

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MILTON, Ga. — An arrest has been made in the case involving a missing Milton service dog.

On Wednesday, Sept. 21 Milton Police detectives arrested John Henry Sears, 34, of Milton, in connecSEARS tion with the case. He has been charged with false statements or writings.

Initial evidence collected when Dorie, an almost four-month-old golden retriever, was reported missing Sept.

2 from Milton’s Canine Assistants led detectives to believe that someone with knowledge and access to the location might be involved in the theft. After interviewing numerous persons with information about the theft, detectives were able to determine that Sears was somehow involved.

When confronted with testimony, Sears confessed that his handwritten version of events provided to investigators was in fact a lie, according to police.

He was charged with felony false writings and statements and lodged into the Fulton County Jail on that charge.

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Dorie and Canine Assistants’ founder Jennifer Arnold rejoice together in being reunited.

Milton Police detectives also worked with Suwannee Police Department detectives on the case. Sears will additionally be charged with felony theft by receiving in Gwinnett County related to this incident.

Dorie was stolen along with her green service dog vest, harness and leash. She had not been microchipped yet. Dorie returned home Sept. 14.

On a Facebook group devoted to finding Dorie, a post said, “We are elated, exhausted, and grateful to you all.”

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The Place fights hunger, poverty in community Organization holds hunger awareness lunch

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A few years ago, Joni Smith asked a group of children attending a summer camp at The Place of Forsyth what their favorite part of the week was.

“They were excited about getting to eat ‘real food,’” Smith recalled.

The children were not accustomed to being fed multiple times a day, let alone fresh food. That’s something that has stuck with Smith, executive director of The Place of Forsyth, which is a nonprofit that assists families in need.

Smith told this story and more Sept.

20 at the group’s second annual Hunger Awareness Lunch.

Attendees were given three different meals to sample, each a typical meal someone on a certain level of income would eat. The first was a small bowl of rice and beans. Second was canned ham and boxed mashed potatoes. The last and largest plate was full of fresh meatloaf, green beans and potatoes. All represented the range of how different

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She also spoke about a mother who at one time used The Place to keep food on the table, but who later turned around and donated a large check.

Smith also recounted the story of a grandmother who cried when she realized she could choose a can of asparagus at The Place’s food pantry to feed to her grandchildren.

But Smith also spoke about how there are currently over 200 children

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We have a very strong case. We’ve maxed out our building. This is a growing campus. The data is there.

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UNG considers expanding Cumming campus President talks potential changes

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — After outgrowing its current space, the University of North Georgia’s Cumming campus could soon be expanding.

Right now, the current building at 300 Aquatic Circle, is at capacity, according to college President Dr. Bonita Jacobs. She spoke to the South Forsyth County Rotary Club Sept. 21 on the future of the college, focusing specifically on Cumming, one of the university’s five campuses.

Facts at the University of North Georgia: • 3rd most efficient regional university in the south • 16th among public regional universities in the south • Added Blue Ridge campus in 2015 • Has 17,000 students • 1 of 6 federally designated senior military colleges in the United States “We are asking for a second building,” she said. “It’s in the master plan.

If the Legislature approves it, we will

The University of North Georgia Cumming campus at 300 Aquatic Circle is looking to add a second building with their first at capacity.

open it in 2018.”

At this point, money for the new building is not in the University System of Georgia’s budget, she said, but it’s what goes in the governor’s budget that’s worth focusing on. She said the new building will also depend on legislators once it gets to committee.

“We have a very strong case. We’ve maxed out our building,” she said.

“This is a growing campus. The data is there.”

Overall, North Georgia has students attend at one of its campuses from 46 states. Of that, about 85 percent are from the north Georgia area with more coming from south Georgia and Atlanta each year.

“We are diversified in that respect,” Jacobs said. “I’m very optimistic we’ll start that building and have it open up.”

Outside of its sole building, North Georgia extends its classes into the Cumming City Hall for its MBA and continued education programs.

But they aren’t stopping there. She said a team is working on updating the educational courses in Cumming.

“This campus is just going semester to semester,” Jacobs said. “We plan, but what should this campus be in the long run? We’re hearing from a lot of the community that there is a great interest in it being a baccalaureate institution.”

With that, she said they are looking at whether they can begin to phase baccalaureate programs into the program.

“We are large enough now to put more and more in place,” Jacobs said.

“I’m excited about that and the quality of student that we get in Cumming.

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Students, too, are enjoying their time with North Georgia, she said, so much so that many choose to not transfer and finish out their degree.

“It’s all about a sense of place and community with students,” she said.

“It’s about finding a place where they fit in. There are a lot of things they’re going through, and we hope we help fill that.”

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NF’s office occupancy highest in metro Atlanta With 90% occupancy rate, space going for record $24/sq. ft.

There are a couple different ways to describe North Fulton’s office market right now. One is on fire. The other is tight. One that many residential Realtors like to use is “highly sought GEOFF SMITH after.”

Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com According to a recent report by Colliers International, of the major submarkets in Metro Atlanta, North Fulton had the highest occupancy rate at 89.3 percent.

And by listening to friends of mine in the commercial real estate markets, the remaining 10 percent is scattered around – meaning, if a company was looking to take up a couple floors of Class A space somewhere, they’d be hard-pressed to do it in North Fulton.

According to the Colliers’ report, there are 484 office buildings in North Fulton holding 28.1 million square feet of office space. Of that, there are only 2.9 million square feet available.

If you are looking for comparisons, the Central Perimeter market of Sandy Springs and Dunwoody has 281 buildings, holding 28.77 million square feet of office space. Of that, there are 3.4 million square feet available.

Buckhead has 21.2M square feet with 2.2 million available, midtown has 22.6 million square feet with 2.5 million available, and downtown has 27.7 million square feet with 4.5 million square fee available.

As you can see, inventory is tight everywhere.

In fact, the lowest occupancy rate of all the metro markets is in Northeast Atlanta, which includes everything up I-85 north from Norcross to Gainesville and Braselton. They are at 79.7 percent

According to the Colliers’ report, there are 484 office buildings in North Fulton holding 28.1M square feet of office space. Of that, there are only 2.9M square feet available. occupancy.

All you have to do is go back to high school economics to understand the laws of supply and demand, and you should be able to guess what is happening to rent-rates right now.

According to Colliers, Class A rental rates in North Fulton increased 4.6 percent in just the first three months of this year. They are now at their highest levels averaging $24.01 per square foot.

Aside from the lack of inventory, another reason rates have risen is because there has been so much turnover in ownership.

According to Lincoln Property Co. Senior Vice President Hunter Henritze, who was quoted in a recent report in the Atlanta Business Chronicle, some 70-75 percent of the Class A office market in North Fulton has either sold, gone under contract, or is in the process of changing hands.

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But as far as inventory goes, some relief in the Metro area is certainly underway.

The occupancy rates do not include office space that is now under construction. And there is a lot of that.

The most office construction right now is taking place in the Northwest Atlanta submarket, which runs from the I-75 andI-285 intersection north up I-75 past Acworth and Woodstock. More than 1.1M square feet are currently under construction.

A good bit of that is in and around the new Braves stadium and the Battery.

In Central Perimeter, there are 957,000 square feet of office space under construction and 760,553 square feet going up in midtown.

The only project under construction right now in North Fulton is the 222,000 square feet going up in Phase II of the Avalon.

It is rumored that about 43,000 square feet of that will be taken up by Microsoft, who may be moving their offices from Sanctuary Park.

Many other projects have been proposed throughout Atlanta, including two large tech-based developments in Alpharetta.

But those projects still have to get through planning, permitting and probably some lease-signing before they get shovels in the ground.

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Appen Media hosts New Beginnings Expo Inaugural 55-and-up lifestyle expo ‘a huge success’

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active lifestyle at any age.

“We wanted everyone to have quality interactions with each other,” said ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Hundreds atGoddard. “The Metropolitan Club gave tended Appen Media Group’s inaugural people the opportunity to have a genuNew Beginnings Expo Saturday, Sept. ine conversation and hear each other.

24, for the 55-and-up lifestyle in local We wanted the guests to be able to get communities. The expo took place from real information, not just walk away 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Metropolitan Club with a flyer.” on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta.

Three presenting sponsors also “There’s so much being offered for took the opportunity to give a short the 55-and-up talk every hour to community, but answer questions gathering all of the about their areas options can take of expertise. tons of time and Dr. Sarah research. This was Obarowski of an opportunity for North Georgia guests to come in Audiology and and have access to Hearing Aid the best that the Center, based area has to offer in Johns Creek, in one afternoon discussed tinnitus and figure out what and its treatment the best fit is for options. She also them,” said Appen’s briefly went over Manager of Markethow ear problems ing and Innovation cannot only affect Wendy Goddard. hearing but balThe expo covance as well. ered all age ranges, “These are said Goddard, from WENDY GODDARD common problems active adults who for people of all Appen Meddia Group Manager have just become ages, and we want of Marketing and Innovation empty nesters to to make sure people who are carthat people can ing for aging parents. arm themselves with good information Forty-two vendors offered options about what people should be looking from assisted-living, home care, medfor with their hearing healthcare,” said ical institutes, retirement planning, mo- Obarowski. bility services and even cruises. There In the most attended presentation at were also vendors providing informathe expo, Realtor Melinda McBrayer of tion on how to maintain a fun and Berkshire Hathaway talked about how

[The New Beginnings Expo] was an opportunity for guests to come in and have access to the best that the area has to offer in one afternoon and figure out what the best fit is for them.”

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Dr. Angelo Samburnaris, left, explains the treatments for Alzheimer’s available at Alpharetta’s Institute for Advanced Medical Research. to successfully downsize and make the most of the lifestyle change.

Downsizing can be difficult for anyone, especially these days, McBrayer said, “but we are there to make the transition as smooth as possible for everyone involved.”

Dr. Angelo Sambunaris, with Alpharetta’s Institute for Advanced Medical Research, helped wrap up the expo with a presentation on the onset of Alzheimer’s, including the

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The New Beginnings Expo saw hundreds of guests from across Fulton and Forsyth counties.

Shana Harter, right, explains the opportunities that a senior living community development like Antebellum James Burgess in Suwanee provides.

symptoms, preventative measures and treatments.

“In the ‘70s we started the war on cancer, and we’re seeing that the amount of deaths attributed to cancer has dropped,” said Sambunaris. “Now, we need to have a war on Alzheimer’s…

We’re looking to see if we can prevent it or at least improve the quality of life for not only the patient, but their friends and family.”

A quartet from the Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra provided a musical backdrop while attendees visited booths and enjoyed light refreshments.

As they circled the room and collected information, attendees were also given an opportunity to win from dozens of prizes, some worth up to $350. Bingo cards were handed out to each person upon entry, and each table was given a designated number. As the guests visited the booths, their Bingo cards were stamped. Those who got Bingo could turn in the cards for a chance to win every 10 minutes for the entire four hours.

The expo, according to Goddard, was a huge success.

“It was very well attended, and we had a constant flow of people. Both the guests and vendors loved the venue and food,” Goddard said. “We’ve already gotten people both during and after the expo saying that they can’t wait for next year’s.”

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Remodeling Expo Center opens in Roswell Business name: Remodeling Expo Center Owners: John Hogan and Peter Schnieper About: Remodeling Expo Center officers homeowners 3D design assistance and installation for their remodeling projects. All services necessary, includ-

Choice One Dental Care opens in Roswell Business name: Choice One Dental Care of Roswell About: Choice One Dental Care of Roswell offers family and cosmetic dentistry. Patient care and treatment

Revolution Chiropractic opens in Johns Creek Business name: Revolution Chiropractic Owners: Dr. Jeremy Sedlock About: Revolution Chiropractic focuses on Structural Correction in their chiropractic care. They perform in -depth examinations to pinpoint where the structure of the spine has deviated

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from normal limits, instead of only relieving secondary symptoms. The team develops customized comprehensive plans of care to direct the underlying structure back toward what’s considered to be normal.

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What: October in Milton means festivals, football, food and fun.

Celebrate fall with antiques and art from hundreds of juried vendors, live music from local and touring acts, games, rides and activities for kids, and beer and wine. The event takes place Saturday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in Downtown Crabapple, 12650 Crabapple Road, Milton. For more information, visit crabapplefest.com.

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EVENTS: 2016 JOHNS CREEK CHAMBER BUSINESS EXPO

What: Businesses can build their brand, gain regional exposure, connect with new and current customers, and debut their product or service. Admission is free and open to the public.

When: Friday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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SCARECROW HARVEST

What: Alpharetta’s downtown streets will be lined with over 100 scarecrows, music venues, games, hay rides, art activities, historical demos and more to celebrate the fall spirit.

When: Saturday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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ALPHARETTA BREW MOON OCTOBERFEST

What: Celebrate fall with beer, wine and delicious food from some of Alpharetta’s best restaurants.

When: Saturday, Oct. 1, 6:30-11 p.m.

Where: Milton Avenue, Alpharetta Cost: $10 per person, discounts available for large groups More info: awesomealpharetta.com

COMMUNITY SAFETY DAY

What: Join the Johns Creek Fire and Police departments for a free fun-filled event that features safety demonstrations and presentations for the whole family.

When: Saturday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m.-noon Where: State Bridge Crossing Shopping Center, 5950 State Bridge Rd, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

FRASER DANTE OPEN HOUSE

What: As part of the National Arts and Humanities Month, there will be an

Automotive Art Tour of classic and high design vehicles. It will showcase functional designs in many of these car examples.

When: Saturday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: 10997 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

WALK TO REMEMBER

What: Parents, families, friends and health care professionals are invited to walk and remember babies they’ve loved and lost at the 12th annual Atlanta Walk to Remember.

When: Sunday, Oct. 2, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Northside/Alpharetta Medical Campus, 3400 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta More info: northsidepnl.com

ROSWELL WINE FESTIVAL

What: Take a leisurely stroll along Canton Street to sample wines. Ticket holders will receive complimentary wine tastings at participating restaurants and businesses. Each patron will receive a commemorative glass.

When: Sunday, Oct. 2, 1-5 p.m.

Where: Canton Street, Historic Roswell More info: roswellwinefestival.com

FASHION SPEAKS ON THE CREEK

What: Jonny and Xena’s Spread the Words Foundation and the Johns Creek Civitan Club are hosting a special needs fashion show, along with a raffle and silent auction.

When: Sunday, Oct. 2, 4-6 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek High School, 5575 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $10 per ticket More info and tickets: xenathewarriorpuppy.com

FAMILY MATTERS

What: The exhibit “Legacies of the Kings and the Hembrees of Roswell” examines the lives of two of the area’s most influential families.

When: Oct. 3-7, all day

HOW TO CHOOSE ART FOR YOUR HOME AND OFFICE

What: Hear from interior designers and gallerists about the art of creative space making and how to create ambiance and tone for spaces in this free workshop. Learn the benefits of collecting original works of art.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Muse & Co. Fine Art Gallery, 23 Oak St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

“BETWEEN THE WEDDING AND THE WAR”

What: Local authors Gwendolyn Koehler and Connie Huddleston are launching their newest book about the Roosevelts and Bullochs. They will be available to sign books after a living history presentation.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 5, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com or 770-9921731

ALPHA PAL PATROL 5K

What: Enjoy the annual Alpha PAL Patrol 5K, a Peachtree Road Race qualifier, to benefit the Alpharetta Police Athletic League, a nonprofit for enriching youth community leaders.

When: Thursday, Oct. 6, 6:45 p.m.

Where: Jackson Healthcare, 2655 Northwinds Parkway, Alpharetta More info and registration: alphapal. org/5kalphapalorg

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods.

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

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

ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

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

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

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

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans

Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more.

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

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

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: ENCAUSTICPAINTING DEMO

What: Penny Treese will be demonstrating the art of painting with glass.

The encaustic process involves mixing raw pigment into molten beeswax and layering onto a surface. Admission is free.

When: Saturday, Oct. 2, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Fountainhead Art Space, 595A Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

ED ROLAND AND THE SWEET TEA PROJECT

What: Rock band Ed Roland and The Sweet Tea Project will perform at the free Roswell Riverside Sounds Concert Series. At least two food trucks will be on location from 6-9 p.m.

When: Saturday, Oct. 1, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

CREATIVE MILL ART SHOW

What: Enjoy a display of paintings, photography, drawings, pottery, turned wood pieces, and other creations by over 50 staff member and local artists.

Hosted by Randal-Paulson Architects.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 6, 5-9 p.m.

Where: Roswell Mill, 85-A Mill St., Suite 200, Roswell More info and registration: roswellgov. com

“GHOST THE MUSICAL”

What: Georgia Ensemble Theatre’s new season opens with the story of two young lovers, Sam and Molly, and the psychic who facilitates Sam’s journey back from death to help solve his own murder.

When: Wednesdays-Sundays, Sept. 15Oct. 2. Show times vary.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell Cost: tickets starting at $30 More info: get.org

STARMITES

What: The Milton Theatre Company will present “Starmites,” the tale of a teenager who gets sucked into the world of sci-fi comic books.

When: Oct. 4-5, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Milton High School Theatre, 3025 Birmingham Highway, Milton Cost: Tickets starting at $10 More info and tickets: miltontheatrecompany.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: A wide range of children’s, teen and adult fiction a variety of media will be on sale. Proceeds will go toward the library and its programs.

When: Sept. 30, 1-4 p.m.; Oct. 1 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Oct. 2, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org or karen.swenson@ fultoncountyga.gov

HOW TO WRITE A COOKBOOK

What: Local cookbook author Nandita Godbole will teach a free two-part workshop on how to get started, create, promote and sell a cookbook. RSVP suggested.

When: Oct. 1-2, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: currycravings@gmail.com or afpls.org

MODEL RAILROADING EXHIBIT

What: Members of the National Model Railroad Association will bring their modular railroad exhibit to the library for the weekend to share their hobby and expertise in scale modeling.

When: Oct. 1-2, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org

FIRE PREVENTION STORYTIME AND PROGRAM

What: Join the Roswell Fire Department will discuss fire safety to start Fire Prevention Safety Month. Weather permitting, a Roswell Fire Engine will also be available on site for touring and photos.

When: Monday, Oct., 3, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org

PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST

What: The East Roswell library will be hosting a pumpkin decorating contest for teens and kids. Contestants can paint, dress and accessorize the pumpkins, but not carve them. Registration required.

When: Oct. 1-28 Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

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The waterfall at the end of the trail Last week, we looked at the park at the end of the road. This time, we’ll go a bit farther afield and visit the waterfall at the end of the trail – Raven Cliffs Falls.

STEVE HUDSON If you’ve spent Get Outside Georgia, much time exChattahoochee Media Group ploring the hills of north Georgia, you’ve probably noticed that there are a lot of waterfalls. They come in all shapes and sizes, and one of the most intriguing of them all has got to be Raven Cliffs Falls. Located in White County, this waterfall is a focal point of the Raven Cliffs Wilderness Area, located within the Chattahoochee National Forest near the town of Helen.

What makes Raven Cliffs Falls special? It’s the falls itself. Most waterfalls drop over a ledge or a rock face. But at Raven Cliffs, the waterfall actually drops through an enormous crack in the mountain. Eons ago, the creek presumably did in fact flow over a rocky face, much like most waterfalls like to do. But at some point in the dim and distant past, part of that mountain broke away and moved forward a few yards, opening up a gap between it and the rest of the rock. The creek, for its part, cheerfully adapted to its new course and now falls merrily through the crack.

That’s what awaits you at trail’s end: a cascade that plunges down through a massive fissure in the rock.

That’s not something you see everyday, but you can find it at Raven Cliffs Falls.

The Raven Cliffs Wilderness Area is, like other wilderness areas, open only to those willing to explore it on foot. Fortunately for fans of waterfalls, a trail provides access to the falls. It’s pretty much a constant ascent - in fact, from start to finish, you’ll climb from about 2,040 feet to about 2,600 feet. That’s a total ascent of about 560 feet.

By wilderness area standards, the trail really is pretty good. Parts of it are wide, smooth, and easy to follow.

But there are some sections which can be anything but easy. At some points you’ll have to cross small creeks. A few sections offer tricky footing, sometimes right along the edge of steep drops.

And of course there’s the matter of elevation change too. At times, especially near the end, you’ll have to climb steep terrain.

Raven Cliffs Falls is a focal point of the Raven Cliffs Wilderness Area.

Remember that this is a wilderness area trail. Proceed solely at your own risk.

Ready to check out Raven Cliffs Falls yourself? Access the trailhead from a parking area just off Georgia Highway 348. From Georgia Alt. 75, turn onto Georgia 348 (the Richard Russell Scenic Highway) and continue generally west for not quite 3 miles.

You’re looking for a sign which marks the Raven Cliffs Falls trailhead. The sign and the turnoff will be on your left, not far beyond the well-marked Dukes Creek Falls parking area.

When you see the Raven Cliffs Trail sign, turn left onto a Forest Service road. You’ll soon cross a small bridge over Dodd Creek, and just beyond the bridge you’ll see a parking area to your left. According to the Forest Service, the lot can handle about 25 cars. During leaf season, it’s likely to be full.

After parking and locking your car, cross the road near the creek to find the Raven Cliffs Trail trailhead. The trail immediately climbs over a rise before descending to cross the creek on a log footbridge. Then, across the creek, the pathway turns upstream and begins a roughly 2.5-mile ascent which follows Dodd Creek upstream to Raven Cliffs Falls.

The Raven Cliffs Trail is heavily used, and it’s easy to see why. For one thing, you’re never far from the gently babbling waters of Dodd Creek. The music of the creek provides a perfect soundtrack for your hike. It also serves to mask any noise that you might make as you hike, opening the door to the possibility of some great wildlife sightings, especially early in the day. Wildlife sightings, including an occasional bear, are not uncom-

mon. Additionally, as you hike this trail, you’ll pass several other impressive waterfalls along the way. These falls, which serve as warm-up acts, can be viewed from the trail.

By the way, remember that the trail to Raven Cliffs Falls is an in-andout trail. In other words, after hiking to the falls, you’ve then got to backtrack and hike back out the way you came. It should go without saying that you must leave yourself enough time to do that safely. The sun sets quickly in those mountain stream valleys. You don’t want to be hiking out of this one in the dark.

Finally, and this is important, remember that any attempt to climb to the top a waterfall, especially this one, is dangerous. Don’t try it. Really.

People have been seriously injured while trying to access the top of this waterfall.

If you stay on the trail, however, you’ll find Raven Cliffs Falls to be a destination you’ll not soon forget. After all, how often do get to see a waterfall that plunges through a crack in the earth?

To discover more hiking opportunities near Raven Cliffs Falls, check out the great hiking trails of Unicoi State Park in Steve Hudson’s books “Hiking Unicoi.”

It’s available directly from Chattahoochee Media (chattahoocheemedia.com), from Amazon, and from many local outdoor shops.

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Milton Theatre Company presents Starmites MILTON, Ga. — Milton Theatre Company will produce “Starmites” as its One Act Play competition piece this fall. The production will first run for two nights, Oct. 4-5, at the Milton High School Theatre. It will then travel to compete in the 45-minute Southeastern Theatre Conference festival in Augusta, Oct. 13-15.

“Starmites,” directed by David Hopkins, is a story about a shy teenager named Eleanor who has built a fantasy world around the sci-fi comic books she collects. To the distress of her mother, she has learned to avoid the pains of growing up by escaping into fantasy, imagining herself to be an unrecognized superhero. When she is mysteriously thrust into the Website World of her favorite comic book, Eleanor is drawn into the conflict between Shak Graa, Arch-Creep of Chaos, and the Starmites, guardian angels of Innerspace.

The upbeat music ranges from boy bands, to doo-wop, to rock.

Hopkins, who is making his Milton High Director debut, said “Starmites could easily be the love child of Star Wars and ‘The Rocky Horror Picture

Show.’ Our intention with this high-energy musical was to fight against that ‘80s ‘campy’ comic book feeling and find the real story of love and courage within this fantastic Innerspace storybook. We invite all ages to come see the show, and hope you enjoy ‘Starmites’ as much as we have enjoyed creating it.”

ALL AUDIENCES approved Performances will be Oct. 4 and 5, beginning at 7:30pm, with a run time of 45 minutes. They will be at the Milton Theatre at Milton High School, 3025 Birmingham Highway.

Reserved seats are on sale now for $10 and $12 at miltontheatrecompany. com.

Barrington Hall hosts Viking encampment Oct. 8-9 ROSWELL, Ga. – Barrington Hall, one of Roswell’s three “Southern Trilogy” antebellum homes across from Historic Roswell Square on Gal. 120, will host its second annual Viking encampment Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8-9. The encampment is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day.

The Sons of Loki is a group dedicated to re-enacting and spreading the historical context of medieval Viking culture which spread out from Scandinavia to the Shores of North America, across Europe to the Middle East and northern Africa.

On Saturday, the Viking living history interpretive group, the Sons of Loki, will stage a pagan Viking wedding in Barrington Hall’s backyard.

A Viking-style celebration will follow.

Sunday will have demonstrations of Viking camp life, fighting and games will be offered.

For information, call Bill Browning at 770-640-3855 or email wbrowning@ roswellgov.com.

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Behavioral changes in children and teens can be difficult to interpret Anxiety and depression are two illnesses that coexist on the same plane, often acting like two children on a teeter-totter. The incidence of anxiety symptoms in someone diagnosed with depression is over 90% and the incidence of depressive symptoms in someone diagnosed with an anxiety disorder is over 60%. Depression, technically titled Major Depressive Disorder, occurs in 3%-17% of people and is characterized by depressed mood and/or loss of interest or diminished pleasure in hobbies and activities. Depression is the second leading cause of disability worldwide and the leading cause of disability in adolescents aged 10-19 years old.

Depressive symptoms can impair a person’s ability to perform at work or school, fulfill family and personal responsibilities and enjoy activities like sports or hobbies. Lost work or school productivity evident by absenteeism as well as presenteeism (reduced performance while at school or work) are leading contributors to impairment in functioning and worsen with increasing severity of depression.

Many adults remain untreated (or undertreated) but even more children/ teens do not get the medical care they need due to difficulty recognizing the symptoms of anxiety and depression, a lack of access to care or due to antiquated personal beliefs that these symptoms are just a natural part of growing up.

Depressed mood and decreased interest/pleasure in activities can be harder to identify in a child or adolescent population. Adults are typically better at describing their feelings. Children tend to express their feelings as behavioral changes which include irritability and withdrawal. Teens, as they mature and become more independent, will exhibit behavioral changes such as withdrawal from family and old friends, diminished academic achievement, irritability, sleep disturbance, and most concerning, the use of drugs and alcohol.

Self-medication with drugs or alcohol, in addition to destructive behavior, masks the symptoms of depression and/or anxiety from family, friends, and clinicians, as well as leading to a path of addiction, financial hardship, legal problems and even suicide while under the influence.

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Cambridge High School presents “Elephant’s Graveyard” MILTON, Ga. —Cambridge High School theatre announced recently that they will be putting on a performance of “Elephant’s Graveyard” Oct. 6 and 7.

“Elephant’s Graveyard,” written by George Brant, is the true tale of the tragic collision of a struggling circus and a tiny town in Tennessee, which resulted in the only known lynching of an elephant. Set in September of 1916, the play combines historical fact and legend, exploring the deep-seated American craving for spectacle, violence and revenge.

The play has won multiple awards, including the 2008 Keene Prize for Literature and the 2008 David Mark Cohen National Playwriting Award.

“Elephant’s Graveyard” will be the school’s competition piece for this year’s Georgia High School Association 7AAAAAA One Act Regional competition.

The play will run Oct. 6-7 at 7 p.m. in the Cambridge Theatre. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door or at cambridgehis.seatyourself.biz.

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Fulton millage rate is the lowest in Atlanta ​ FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - The Fulton County School Board approved a millage rate for FY 2017 of 18.483 mills – a slight reduction from the previous year’s 18.502 rate — and still the lowest school tax rate in the metro Atlanta area.

Fulton County’s total millage consists of two rates – a maintenance and operations (M&O) rate and a debt service rate. The school board adopted an 18.483 M&O rate and a 0.0 mill debt service rate, for a total 18.483 mills.

This rate is the lowest millage rate in Fulton Schools since 2010. Most homeowners, however, will still see an increase in their tax bill because property values continue to recover from the economic downturn.

“Our taxpayers will be very pleased to know that our adopted millage rates are the lowest in metro Atlanta – a tax savings to most property owners,” said Fulton Schools Superintendent Jeff Rose. “This is due to the school board’s sound financial management and their mindfulness to keeping taxes low while still appropriately funding our schools.”

One mill is assessed for each $1,000 of assessed valuation. For a home valued at $200,000, a homeowner with the standard homeowner’s exemp-

tion would pay approximately $3,700 in taxes to the school system at the 18.483-mill rate. That is a very slight savings from the last year.

Area students named National Merit semifinalists for 2017 FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - More than 100 area students have been named semifinalists in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program and will go on to compete for more than 7,500 Merit Scholarship awards valued at more than $33 million.

Finalists for the scholarships will be announced in the spring.

Semi-finalists were identified through exceptionally high scores on the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which they took as juniors. As semifinalists, the students now must meet several requirements to advance to the finalist round, including maintaining high academic performance, a recommendation from their school leadership and an eligible SAT score.

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Local woman saves man’s life from cardiac arrest Incident highlights importance of AEDs, CPR training

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Ashley Baker never thought she’d have to use her years of CPR training, but Aug. 27, it paid off in a big way that knowledge helped her save a friend’s life.

Baker, a seventh-grade teacher and administrative assistant at Bridgeway Christian Academy, was attending a tennis social event on a Saturday afternoon in her Johns Creek neighborhood, on Parsons Road, when her long-time friend (she did not want to publicize his name) went into cardiac arrest.

“He came off the court briefly, and he had been feeling just a little bit dizzy,” said Baker. “But he went back out to play. When I was getting ready to leave, all of a sudden, I heard someone say, ‘call 911.’”

When Baker turned around, she saw that her friend had collapsed on the court and wasn’t moving. She im-

mediately ran to grab the courts’ automated external defibrillator, while other players called emergency services.

“When I got to him, he had very shallow breathing, and he was completely unresponsive. Then his breathing stopped, and his color began to change,” said Baker. “He had no heartbeat.”

Baker’s CPR training, however, kicked in, and she acted. She used the AED to deliver a shock to begin resuscitating her friend. Baker administered CPR while her two friends, Ellen Lark and Allie Ray, assisted and gave updates about the man’s vitals.

“I don’t remember thinking about it, I just remember doing,” said Baker.

“It finally hit me - the severity of what happened - when the EMTs arrived and they took over.”

Baker’s friend came to by the third round of chest compressions and was lucid by the time EMTs arrived.

The entire emergency, Baker said, took place in only 4 to 5 minutes.

The man Baker saved spent three days in the hospital and was released with a clean bill of health.

Baker has undergone CPR training multiple times in her life as both a lifeguard and coach. She continues to

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“All employees, regardless if they were directly involved in the response, were aware and helping in any way they could,” Rogers said.

While site crews worked 12-hour shifts in teams of two, back home in the Alpharetta office many employees were burning the midnight oil as well, Rogers said.

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thought in all my life that I’d have to use it. If you had asked me before if I could administer CPR in an emergency situation, I probably would have said no. I would have thought that I would freak out and forget,” Baker said. “But I think because of that training, it was almost automatic.”

This sort of good outcome, Baker said, is rare, since a lot of sites don’t have an AED readily available in case of an emergency.

“It’s not a requirement for the tennis court to have an AED on site, but it should be. I wish that any place where people are very active would have an AED. Without that one there, had he gone down and we had not had an AED, it would have not ended the way it did,” Baker said.

For her heroic actions in saving a man’s life, Baker, along with Lark and Ray, were recognized and honored by the Johns Creek City Council.

Baker said that her friend’s neardeath experience has shown her the importance of CPR training and AEDs. “Now I see, without a shadow of a doubt, that it’s not just a class or a requirement to fill,” Baker said.

“It’s absolutely a life-saving measure.

You can never know when you will have to use it, but the training prepares you.”

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The company’s community outreach includes local environmental groups, such as Riverkeeper organizations. It also institutes monitoring practices along its pipelines, such as weekly aerial inspections and regular mowing and clearing of its right of way.

Rogers said crews this week have nearly all the detention ponds cleaned up and will begin further remediation, such as taking soil samples and survey habitat for any damage.

“Basically, we want to leave it in better shape than it was before all of this happened,” Rogers said.

The company will also examine the damaged pipe to determine the cause of the leak.

Meanwhile, Rogers said gas is flowing to distributers, and the needle is moving off empty at most East Coast gas stations. Gas prices in metro Atlanta remain higher than three weeks ago but are declining, according to the website GasBuddy.

“It takes a few days from that time for things to return to complete normal, but we’re definitely heading in that direction to where supply won’t be an issue any more,” Rogers said.

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CWES students support childhood cancer month ALPHARETTA, Ga. — According to CURE Childhood Cancer, cancer kills more children than any other disease. Every year nearly 16,000 children in the United States are diagnosed with cancer. Despite these statistics, less than four percent of the National Cancer Institute’s research budget is aimed at solving childhood cancer.

As September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the students at Cogburn Woods Elementary School wanted to help the cause. The students are encouraged to bring in donations to the Coins4Cure jars. Each grade level from kindergarten through fifth grade is competing to see which grade can bring in the most money. All proceeds go directly to CURE, an organization that funds the research of childhood cancer.

“Encouraging our students to give back to the community teaches responsibility and teamwork,” said Lisa Garosi, principal at Cogburn Woods Elementary School. “In addition to supporting a worthwhile cause, it also enables students to apply their classroom learning to real world problems.”

The grade level that brings in the most donations will be awarded with the grand prize of watching their teachers tape Principal Garosi to the wall. Students such as fourth graders Aspyn Stucke and Brooke Samuels hosted a neighborhood lemonade stand to raise money for Coins4Cure. Brownie troop 15406 decorated each Cogburn classroom door with a gold bow to support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Community businesses such as Subway are also jumping on board to help the Cogburn students’ efforts. The Bethany Village Subway located at 13800 Highway 9 has pledged donating twenty percent of all sales to CURE during September weekends when mentioning Cogburn Woods or Cambridge.

The Cogburn Woods students have special reason to rally around childhood cancer. Their former Cogburn classmate and friend, Mary Elizabeth Paris passed away on Sept. 2 of last year, after a courageous battle with AML, an aggressive leukemia. To make an online donation to Coins4CURE, visit curechildhoodcancer.org.

Cogburn Woods Elementary School is encouraging each grade to participate in a little friendly competition with the common goal of donating to CURE to fund childhood cancer research.

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Cambridge senior pitcher Austin Weiermiller was named the Most Valuable Pitcher at the inaugural Wilson Premier Classic in Florida.

Weiermiller shines at national baseball tournament Cambridge southpaw named Most Valuable Pitcher

By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. − Cambridge senior Austin Weiermiller began his senior baseball season by garnering national attention as he was named the Most Valuable Pitcher at the inaugural Wilson Premier Classic, a tournament of national travel teams, in Sarasota, Fla., Sept 15-18.

Weiermiller earned the accolade representing his Virginia-based travel team, the EvoShield Canes.

The event pitted 14 elite travel baseball organizations against one another in the three-day tournament, showcasing some of the most talented and sought-after high school players in the country. Weiermiller’s performance

helped the Canes finish as runner-up in the event.

“It means a lot to me to be able to win the award in the inaugural event,” said Weiermiller. “I have to thank my defense who bailed me out a few times.”

Weiermiller said the opportunity to pitch in the event gave him a chance to compete at a high level, undoubtedly helping him prepare for the upcoming Cambridge season.

“Wilson put on a great event and it was great to be playing against other top teams with a lot of talent,” he said.

Weiermiller will continue to play for the Canes, who he joined a year ago, until late fall when the travel season ends. Afterward, he will focus on leading Cambridge in its first season in Class 6A. Last season, Weiermiller led the Bears to the second round of the playoffs with a 6-1 record, accumulating 69 strikeouts and a 1.71 ERA in 45 innings pitched.

He says he expects the Bears to win

It means a lot to me to be able to win the award in the inaugural event. I have to thank my defense who bailed me out a few times.”

AUSTIN WEIERMILLER Cambridge pitcher, Wilson Premier Classic Most Valuable Pitcher in their new region and new classification.

“I think we are going to be really good,” he said. “Obviously we lost a few seniors but we are going to be a senior-heavy team this year, so that will give us a lot of experience and leadership.

“I think our identity will be pitching and defense, as it has always been, and if we maintain that identity throughout the season we will have a really successful year.”

His senior campaign will be his last

before Weiermiller spends the next four years on the west coast. Entering his junior season, Weiermiller committed to play baseball at Stanford University.

Commenting on his choice of a school so far away from home, Weiermiller said, “It was where I wanted to be, and I just felt at home [at Stanford].

Obviously the academics are unbelievable. Baseball could end at any time, so if I’m injured, the academic aspect at Stanford really stuck out to me.”

Weiermiller said he plans to major in mathematics-based studies.

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Johns Creek tramples Northview, 35-8 Gladiators beat crosstown rivals for second straight season

By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. − Two years ago, the inaugural game of the crosstown rivalry between Northview and Johns Creek was held. In that season, Northview began 4-0, including a dominating 50-7 win over Johns Creek, as the Gladiators fell to 0-4 and went on to post a 1-9 record.

What a difference two years makes.

Johns Creek (4-1, 3-0) beat rivals Northview (0-4, 0-2) last Friday, 35-8, as the teams have undergone a role reversal from two years ago. After making the playoffs the past two season and compiling a 13-9 record, Northview remains winless after four games. Meanwhile, Johns Creek currently leads the Region 7-AAAAAA standings and looks poised for its first playoff appearance since 2012.

Northview’s offense continued to struggle. Starting quarterback Colton McDaniel was yanked after the first quarter after throwing two interceptions. He was replaced by freshman Parker Poteet for the remainder of the game.

The Titans managed just 93 yards total on offense, 45 of those yards coming on a single play against Johns Creek’s second-team defense.

Daquez Crawford and Bryce McCain each had an interception for the Gladiators, with McCain returning his interception 29 yards for a touchdown, The Johns Creek defense also compiled four sacks and held Northview to just 12 yards rushing on 33 attempts.

The Gladiator’s offense was led by its ground game once again, totaling 213 yards with 6.5 yards per carry.

Matthew Taylor led the team in rushing with 109 yards, followed by Gerard Hurst with 76 yards. Taylor scored on an 80-yard rush, while Hurst and quarterback Gibson added rushing touchdowns of their own.

Gibson was 10-15 through the air for 115 yards with a touchdown. Matt Kriteman and Zach Williams combined for seven receptions and 83 yards, with Williams coming down with Johns Creek’s sole touchdown reception.

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began immediately, as the Titans were called for two penalties on their opening drive before McDaniel was intercepted

by Crawford at the Northview 30 yard line. After a 26-yard rush from Taylor and a four-yard touchdown rush from Gibson, the Gladiators found themselves up 7-0 less than two minutes into the game.

Northview’s defense, which played solidly throughout the game but had no help from the offense, forced a turnover on downs on the Gladiators’ next possession. However, McCain’s pick-six would give Johns Creek a 14-0 lead just over a minute later.

On Northview’s ensuing drive, a near disaster for Northview spelled the end for McDaniel’s night.

McDaniel looked for Emeke Nwanze on a screen, but Johns Creek’s Nick Lancaster went untouched into the backfield and broke up the pass, which was ruled a backwards pass. Nwanze gathered in the ball in the end zone and avoided a safety by rushing to the 5-yard line.

Northview’s defense forced another turnover on downs when Johns Creek attempted a fourth-and-3 on the Northview 12 yard line. But once again, the Titans offense failed to move the ball, resulting in a three-and-out. The Titans had five three-and-outs in the game.

Johns Creek added another touchdown, a 12-yard pass from Gibson to Zach Williams to take a 21-0 lead into halftime. Northview’s offense compiled just 14 yards in the first half.

The Gladiators opened the second half with a play to quell any hopes of a Northview comeback as Taylor rushed for an 80-yard touchdown on the first offensive play of the third quarter.

Northview’s sole score of the game came from its defense late in the game when Michael Harps III recovered a fumble in the end zone.

With the win, Johns Creek remains unbeaten in Region 7-AAAAAA and holds the outright lead in the region standings. The Gladiators will be on the road against Cambridge next week.

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from Blake Snee.

Newnan fought back in the second half, cutting West’s lead to 26-21 in the fourth quarter, but the Wolverines held on to capture a win in their final non-region game of the season. West’s defense held Newnan to 3-13 on third downs.

Roswell 47, Archer 0

Roswell’s defense had another domineering performance as the Hornets shut out Archer and remain unbeaten after four games in its tough non-region schedule. Hornets’ quarterback Malik Willis accumulated four touchdowns, two rushing and two passing. Roswell’s defense forced a safety, a fumble and interception in the win. Roswell opens region play against undefeated Lassiter this week.

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A host of Chattahoochee defenders tackle Dunwoody’s Nick Pastrone.

Woodstock 35, North Forsyth 3 Chattahoochee 41, Dunwoody 0 The Cougars recorded their second shutout of the season with a dominating win over Dunwoody in the teams’ first meeting since 1999. Hooch improved to 2-1 in region play with the win, but it now enters a tough stretch of region games that includes Centennial this week followed by Johns Creek.

North Forsyth struggled to contain Woodstock quarterback Garrett Bass, who compiled 217 yards passing and 81 yards rushing with four touchdowns.

North’s offense was held to just over 150 total yards, their only points coming off of an Arthur Boyzo field goal.

Kennesaw Mountain 32, Forsyth Central 17 Centennial 35, Cambridge 14

Lambert 38, Wheeler 35

Lambert is making a habit of close games this season, but this time it wound up on the winning end of things.

After two close losses to Cherokee and Lanier, Lambert held on against Wheeler to improve to 2-3 on the season.

Lambert led by 10 with under three minutes remaining, but the Wildcats would cut the lead to three with a touchdown with 1:39 remaining. Lambert would recover Wheeler’s onside kick, but its offense was unable to run out the clock. However, Wheeler was unable to score with just 32 seconds to work with, giving the Longhorns the win in the teams’ firstever meeting.

Lassiter Trojans looked like they would blow out South Forsyth with their 35-0 lead. However, South clawed back into the game, but ultimately fell short in the final non-region game of the season. Davis Shanley threw three touchdowns and two interceptions, and South’s defense held the Trojans scoreless in the second half, but South was unable to overcome the early deficit.

After winning its opening two region games, Cambridge fell to Centennial, who improved to 2-1 in region play with the win. Centennial’s Casen Conway had a standout performance, throwing 10-16 for 114 yards and rushing for 244 yards and two touchdowns in the win. All five of the Knights’ touchdowns came on rushing plays.

Forsyth Central dropped its first game of the season in its final non-region game against Kennesaw Mountain.

The Mustangs led 26-7 in the third quarter before the Bulldogs’ scored 10 unanswered points to cut the lead to 10, but both teams were shut out in the fourth. Kennesaw Mountain compiled 381 total yards, 262 of those yards coming on the ground. Sabrian Howard rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown for Central.

West Forsyth 26, Newnan 21 Lassiter 35, South Forsyth 21 With more than half of the second quarter remaining, the undefeated

West Forsyth won its third straight game after denying a comeback bid from Newnan. West shut out Newnan in the first half and scored three touchdowns on two passes from Kiernan Hamilton to Ben Bresnahan and a 53-yard rush

McCallie (TN) 56, Blessed Trinity 6 Blessed Trinity fell to another nonGeorgia team, getting crushed by McCallie, one of the top teams in Tennessee, on the road last Friday. BT couldn’t contain McCallie’s offense, giving up 528 yards. BT’s offense compiled 115 passing yards and 120 rushing but committed four turnovers. BT’s sole score came on a 5-yard pass from Jake Smith to Ryan Davis. Smith threw 10-23 in the loss. BT begins region play against White County after a bye this week.

Pinecrest 17, Mt. Pisgah 14 In a matchup of two of the top teams in Region 6-A, Pinecrest used two fourth-quarter scores to squeak by Mt. Pisgah. Pisgah took a 14-7 lead in the fourth quarter, but Pinecrest would bounce back, scoring a touchdown and adding the eventual game-winning field goal. Pinecrest and Fellowship Christian sit atop the region standings at 2-0 in region play with Pisgah in third at 2-1.

Walker 28, St. Francis 0

St. Francis fell to 0-2 in region play with its second consecutive loss to Walker. St. Francis surrendered a rushing touchdown in each quarter as its offense was stagnant. The Knights had negative rushing yards on the game and only accumulated 41 passing yards. St. Francis travels to play Whitefield Academy this week.

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Knights joust the Bears Centennial pulls away late to seal victory over Cambridge

By MILES GARRETT news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — It was a dogfight for most of the evening Sept. 25, but in the end the Centennial Knights put away the Cambridge Bears late in the fourth quarter to seal a 35-14 victory.

Centennial quarterback Casen Conway proved his worth once again as a dual-threat weapon for the Knights with 124 yards through the air and a whopping 244 yards rushing. Two of the senior’s scampers resulted in touchdowns, starting with his 33-yard run in the second quarter.

Conway would later escape for a 17yard touchdown in the third quarter to put the Knights up two touchdowns.

The Centennial rushing attack didn’t end with him though.

Senior tailback Morris Stanley opened things up for the Knights in the first quarter with a touchdown. Junior Drew Sherman rushed for 75 yards,

while sophomore Martin Gallagher and senior Tyreke Smith sealed the game for Centennial in the fourth quarter with their own touchdown runs.

The Knights finished with 527 yards of total offense in the 35-point showing.

“Centennial has a really good offense with several weapons,” said Cambridge head coach Craig Bennett. “The quarterback for them did an outstanding job all night in their run game. We had some good chances to make some plays and didn’t. We have to do a better job in our third down defense to be able to get off the field.”

The Cambridge offense generated 382 yards, with 191 yards passing and 191 yards rushing. Quarterback Reid Martin gave his best Casen Conway impression with an impressive game of his own. A 52-yard strike to senior Darren Wilson helped slow Centennial’s momentum in the second quarter as the Knights had just jumped to a 14-0 lead following Conway’s long touchdown run.

Martin’s 76 yards on the ground led the Bears as tailback Kaelin Byrd had a relatively slow night with 75 yards rushing.

Byrd’s 15-yard touchdown run late

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in the third to make it a one possession game marked the 14th time the Army commit has found the end zone this season.

For the second week in a row though, the Bears struggled to convert on third down.

Their seven penalties for 47 yards didn’t help matters either.

“We definitely hurt ourselves with penalties and getting behind the chains once again this week,” Bennett said. “I give credit to Centennial as well, they played very well on defense.”

The loss snaps the Bears twogame winning streak and drops them to 2-3 on the season with a looming matchup against Johns Creek High School (4-1) on tap.

The Gladiators enter the Sept. 30 game at Cambridge with a fourgame winning streak after blowing out Northview High School 35-8.

Cambridge coach Bennett said he hopes to correct some of his team’s mistakes in practice this week. .

“Johns Creek has a really good football team and are well coached,” he said. “We have to correct our mistakes

and mental errors as a staff this week to give our kids a chance. Our kids play hard, we just have to put them in a better position to make some of those plays.”

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registered in Forsyth County with the school system who are deemed homeless. That’s down from the over 700 registered homeless by the end of last school year.

Stories like these, both good and bad, are common at The Place, and telling them brings awareness to the community.

“So many people had no clue that we have that many homeless children and there are that many people who rely on free food every week,” Smith said.

The more wealth a community accumulates, the more isolated as individuals we become, she said, adding that every time she speaks with people in the area, they are astounded there is this much need in Forsyth County.

“Our kids might go to private school, or we live in a gated community or go to church with people who look just like us,” Smith said. “We lost that community where everybody took care of everybody. We are trying to break down those barriers of isolation.”

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GET’s ‘Ghost’ starts season with solid hit Revamp of musical charms audiences

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Georgia Ensemble Theatre in Roswell continues to show its maturity as a theater company with its season-opening hit, “Ghost the Musical” playing at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center.

The show is a “re-envisioning” of the previous release of the musical stage version of the hit movie. A surprise visit

by Bruce Joel Rubin, who wrote the Oscar-winning screenplay for the move, last week added to the buzz the show is generating.

One of the keys to the success of the show has been the emergence of Kandice Arrington, who made her GET debut as Oda Mae Brown, the reluctant psychic, who – and let’s face it – steals the show. Of course, the part is written for Oda Mae to do just that, but it requires an actor to make the most of it.

Think of the role of Alfred P. Doolittle in “My Fair Lady. That role has been a virtual Tony machine for actors who have done it on Broadway.

Arrington takes Oda Mae and runs with it. It’s the role Whoopie Goldberg turned into an Oscar, and it would be no surprise to see Arrington snare a Suzy award for local Atlanta theater awards. She spends her days as a first grade teacher in South Fulton, but it may be hard for her to keep her day job with performances like this.

Jasmine Renee Ellis and T’Arica Crawford also shine as Oda Mae’s cohorts in swindling people who want to talk to loved ones who have “crossed over.” When they are onstage, the laughs just keep coming.

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Kandice Arrington excels in the role of Oda Mae Brown, the reluctant psychic, in GET’s production of “Ghost the Musical.”

Chase Peacock, a pro from Broadway, and Kylie Brown, also in GET’s “Hello Dolly,” are the star-crossed lovers and round out what has to be one of GET’s most talented casts yet.

Bruce Joel Rubin, who won an Oscar for the screenplay, made a surprise visit to see the third production of the play (the others being in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and London) and declared it “terrific” in an impromptu Q&A after the Wednesday performance.

He even pronounced it better than the London production.

Bruce Joel Rubin, left, who wrote the screenplay for the movie “Ghost,” and adapted it for the stage, fields questions from an audience at a performance last week, with director Robert Farley.

Director Robert Farley said he wanted to compare the productions as he prepared the final published book of the play.

“I was surprised that he wanted to see the play, but he could not have been more gracious and warm. He thought we made all the right choices,” Farley said. “I found him as a sweet, warm and generous person. As a director, our greatest fear is of the writer, but he was fantastic. He was not the least pretentious.”

Farley said he was pleased from all aspects of the show – cast, design team, music and production.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A local business reported a forced burglary Sept. 12, when employees noticed that the glass patio door had been smashed out.

Police arrived to the store at Medlock Bridge Road and found that the cash register had been broken into and the office had been ransacked.

An employee confirmed that $3,800 in cash had been taken. Some of the cash had been hidden in a file cabinet that only another employee would have known about, said the employee.

Five iPad Minis, each valued at $400, were also missing along with a $600 Cannon Rebel TI camera.

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ROSWELL, Ga. — A wanted man was arrested Sept. 7 by Roswell police.

Officers were patrolling on Old Holcomb Bridge road, when one saw a suspicious silver Chevy Impala.

The car, listed as belonging to a woman, was being driven by a man and was flagged in the system for involvement in a drug arrest. The report cited a man, 32-year-old Doshawn Davis, who was additionally wanted in Cedartown for felony theft by taking.

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ROSWELL, Ga. — A man reported a forced burglary Sept. 8 with multiple items stolen from his local business.

The man called police when he noticed that there were items missing from the business’s storage shed, located on Holcomb Bridge Road. The missing items include tires, rims and catalytic converters, with a total value of $1,600. He said they were last seen Tuesday, Aug. 30.

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School: Continued from Page 24 Megha Desai, Luke T. Heyerdahl, Brian Hu, Izaan Kamal, Rohan Kansara, Katelyn Lawrence, Philip Paul N. Mantchev, Anav Mittal, NitishSood, Anthony Zhang, Jeffrey Zhang.

Cambridge - Cameron L. Chong, Savannah C. Farr, Madison A. Landis,

Jason X. Yang.

Centennial - Karl A. Jacobi, Kyle Qian, Justin Simard, Caroline Wittschen.

Chattahoochee - John E. Arndt, Amanda Y. Bao, Sarah Chen, Aditi Choudhury, Christopher J. Chung, Rachel Fitzgerald, Ananya Ghose, Matthew Green, Saitej Guttikonda, Pallavi K. Kenkare, Dong M. Kim, Abhinav Kumar, Sofie K. Lehtikoski, Rahil Manji, Kalen Patton, Ryan

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A POSSIBLE EXTENSION THROUGH DECEMBER 6, 2016, TO AN EXISTING MORATORIUM BARRING ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS FOR CONCEPTUAL PLAN APPROVAL FOR SUBDIVISIONS LOCATED ON PROPERTY WITHIN THE FIVE ACRE ROAD ZONE, AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE EXISTING MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF CONCEPTUAL PLANS FOR SUBDIVISIONS ON PROPERTY ADJACENT TO HWY 9 BETWEEN THE FORSYTH COUNTY LINE AND THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ALPHARETTA The Milton City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, October 17, 2016, at 6:00 pm at Milton City Hall in the City Council Chambers located at 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107E regarding a possible extension through December 6, 2016, of the moratorium that was adopted by the Council on September 19, 2016. The moratorium bars acceptance of applications for conceptual plan approval for subdivisions located on property within the Five Acre Road Zone, as a supplement to the existing moratorium on the acceptance of conceptual plans for subdivisions on property adjacent to hwy 9 between the Forsyth county line and the city limits of the city of Alpharetta.

All citizens are invited to attend.

Milton City Council

In Memoriam

Louise Howard Tapager-Kirk

Louise Howard TapagerKirk, originally from Atlanta and a graduate of Milton High School, passed away on Monday morning, September 12th.

Louise Howard was born in Atlanta on March 25, 1923 to Lee Groves Howard and Ruby Louise Copeland. She graduated from Milton High School and then joined the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Services) in 1943. She went on to graduate from Mexico City College in 1949 and received a Masters degree from the Latin American Institute in New York City in 1950. She married an oceanographer, James Tapager, who died in 1976. Later she married Russell Kirk, a retired chemist and veteran, who died in 2010. Louise

volunteered with her church, with the Girl Scouts, Habitat for Humanity, and Meals on Wheels among others.

She enjoyed gardening, sewing and writing. For many years Louise traveled from her home in Maryland to Alpharetta for her Milton High School reunions.

Louise is survived by one brother, William Howard of Huntsville, Alabama, two sons, Doug and Mike Tapager, and one daughter, Karen Marsh. She had numerous grandchildren and a great grandson.

Local family include nephews Greg Howard of Roswell, Phillip Howard of Cumming, and niece Sue Howard Youngblood of Marietta.

Louise will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

Peng, Joaquin Ramas, Ashwin Ramaswami, Michael Sawchuk, Harry D. Traub, Eric Wang, Sophia Yan, Tigerwin Yang.

Johns Creek - Noor Abi Rached, Madeleine E. Blair, Brennen M. Blotner, Daniel A. Bodea, Cassie Chen, Adam D. Davault, Yasheen Gao, Shalin G. Kapil, Woohyun Kim, Andrew W. Liang, Achyutha Abhishek Mallemadugula, Amy W. Mu, Katherine Shin, Christopher R. Sullivan, Abhinav L. Tirath, Anshul Tusnial, Akhil R. Vaidya, Jamie Wang, Vivian L. Wang, Michelle Yang, Koosha Zendehrouh Kermani.

Milton - Roopsha Bandopadhyay, Grace Cassidy, Aditi Dhume, Maya Eashwaran, Niva Matcha, Ankita P. Mohapatra, Amulya Noone, Gina Piazza, Kate L. Reynolds, Andrew D.

Sauer.

Northview - Ruth Austin, Pragya Banerjee, Ashna Bhardwaj, Charles Cheng, Jasmin Gao, Felicia Guo, Amy L. Jiang, Minji Kim, Judy Li, Michelle Liu, Calista Mei, Prahathishree Mohanavelu, Evan Moy, Thomas Moy, Soumil Nariani, Sally L. Pan, Keshav S. Pandiri, Sidharth S. Potdar, Nithin Raghavan, Tarun Ramesh, Omkara P. Rao, Yashi Sanghvi, Leonardo Tang, Kavya Vrid, Catherine Yang, Starr T. Yang, Amanda W. Zhang, Bill W. Zhang, Joseph Zhang, Irene Zhou, Patrick Zhou, Raymond Zhu. Roswell - Mary B. Bangs, Ethan C. Cain, Justin M. Cozzone, Kyle M. Cozzone, James K. Lewis, Cynthia D. Roby, Lily N. Rubin, Davis Tardif.

DEATH NOTICES Milton Chris Blane, 82, of Cumming, passed away September 19, 2016.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Maxie Jasper Hubbard, of Cumming, passed away September 16, 2016.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Michael Lanier Martin, 56, of Forsyth County, passed away September 19, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Linda Diane Noland, 66, of Forsyth County, passed away September 14, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Willie Jean Watson, 84, of Cumming, passed away September 13, 2016.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

CITY OF MILTON PUBLIC NOTICE PH-16-AB-04 PLACE 13000 DEERFIELD PKWY BLDG 100 STE 107E MILTON, GA 30004 DATE & TIME 10/3/16 6:00 PM PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Wine & Malt Beverages APPLICANT Willy’s Mexicana Grill, Inc 5304 Windward Parkway, Suite A-101 Daniel Thackston, Contact 404-252-6366 - ext 100

City of Johns Creek Board of Zoning Appeals, Public Hearing: Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. City of Johns Creek Council Chambers 12000 Findley Road, Suite 300 Johns Creek, Georgia 30097 The following Variance proposal located within The City of Johns Creek is scheduled for Public Hearing as stated above.

Case Number: Petitioner: Present Zoning: Property Location(s): Variance Request:

V-16-023 Gustavo Moreschi R-4A (Single Family Dwelling) Conditional 200 Winnipeg Lane To allow a pool deck in the front yard; and within 10-feet of the side property line.

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