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JC Arts Festival expecting 40,000 at 2-day event Oct. 17-18 event has artisans, artists, music, food & more

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Everybody will want to go see what is at the Johns Creek Arts Festival.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – When Johns Creek throws a party, you can bet it will be a big one. That is why more than 40,000 visitors are expected for the two-day Johns Creek Arts Festival Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17 and 18.

Once again it will be on the spa-

cious grounds across from the Atlanta Athletic Club with parking on-site.

“We have a fantastic lineup of entertainers,” said Splash Festivals Director Frances Schube. “This is rapidly becoming one of the can’t-miss festivals in Georgia. It has great music, great food and lots of art to choose from.”

In addition to devoting an entire tent to displaying local artists’ works, Schube said, “Meanwhile, we have a ton of artisans coming in from as far away as Texas. There will be jewelry, artwork and some things that will just

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Jones Br. repaving to cause delays

But section will have four lanes, center turn lane, raised median by end of Oct.

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Repaving on Jones Bridge Road between State Bridge and Abbotts Bridge roads, set to begin Monday morning, Oct. 5, will cause delays but officials say the payoff will be worth it.

In addition to repaving along that stretch of road, Jones Bridge will be widened to four lanes with a turn lane in the middle.

The repaving work will run possibly through Monday, Oct. 19, weather permitting, the city said in a press release.

The work will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with one lane open in each direction.

But traffic is expected to be heavy and slow. Expect delays, officials warned.

The city is coordinating with Fulton County Schools and will be closely monitoring traffic flow, especially during peak school travel times.

Night paving was considered but was deemed too expensive as well as extremely noisy and disruptive for nearby residents.

Once the repaving is finished, that section of Jones Bridge Road will be widened from two lanes and a middle turn lane to four lanes with a middle turn lane and medians.

The entire project is scheduled for completion at the end of October.

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Roswell Officer Jim VanAlstine was awarded the Chaplain Neville Billy Hero Award for his service in the community as officer of the year.

For the Hero Award, the Roswell rank and file nominate one of their peers. VanAlstine, who has only been on the force since January2014, has already made an impact.

VanAlstine had 15 years of law enforcement under his belt before he came to Roswell. He said he is proactive in dealing with drug and DUI incidents.

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Men rob woman, home at gunpoint JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A 20-year-old woman was briefly tied up after three men held her at gunpoint and robbed her home Sept. 22.

The victim told police she was alone in the Parc Sky Circle home about 4 p.m. when she heard the garage door open and a car pull in. This was not unusual for her family and she said she thought nothing of it.

Shortly after, a man burst into her room and forced her out at gunpoint. Two other men were in the house as well and the three of them ransacked the home, searching for money and jewelry, the victim said.

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“Tom has a proven record of advancing conservative solutions and principles. He has the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective majority leader, and I’m proud to support him,” Ryan said.

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McMorris Rodgers has the No. 4 spot in House GOP leadership.

Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana remains Price’s main rival for the post.

House GOP party members vote Thursday, Oct. 8, for majority leader, while the full House membership will vote to select the new speaker of the House.

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A white male, identified as Curtis I. Lee, 52, of Gwinnett County, was found submerged in Lake Lanier and was pronounced dead on scene.

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Deputies were first alerted to the area when a complainant called about a suspicious vehicle that had been parked at the park all day, Rodriguez said. The GBI was contacted and Lee was taken for an autopsy. The investigation is

pending an autopsy report but no signs of foul play were discovered.

A body was found decomposed Sept. 23, near Sunrise Cove Marina in Hall County.

That body was identified as Michael Gilmer, 61, of Flowery Branch. Autopsy results are still pending.

Johns Creek candidate Forum set JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek High School PTSA has announced that its sixth annual Candidate Forum and Voter Information Night will take place Thursday, Oct. 15, from 7-9:30 p.m. in the high school’s auditorium.

Johns Creek City Council candidates Jay Lin, Chris Coughlin, Todd Burkhalter, Arun Misra, Carlos Carbonell, Stephanie Endres, Nazeera Dawood, Steve Broadbent and Tom Radford will participate and share their views on city governance and the issues facing City of Johns Creek.

This is a free event and the public and all media are invited to attend.

The goal of this event is to inform voters on upcoming election issues in as balanced a way as possible in a non-partisan environment and encourage them to be engaged in the election process.

This is an interactive forum and the audience will have the opportunity to present questions to the candidates.

The event, sponsored by the Johns Creek High School PTSA, will begin and end with informal meet and greets by the candidates from 7 – 7:30 and again after the Candidate Forum concludes.Candidates will fill tables with literature, yard signs and bumper stickers for the taking.

Johns Creek High School is at 5575 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek.

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Johns Creek Fall Family Festival set Oct. 10 2015 GOLF CLASSIC Monday, September 28, 2015

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By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The City of Johns Creek welcomes back the Fall Family Festival Saturday, Oct. 10, at Newtown Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Fall Family Festival, now in its eighth year, returns with favorite activities including touch-a-truck, rides, games, petting zoo, live music, food, fun and that’s just for starters.

Touch-a-truck lets kids “sit in the driver’s seat” in some of the public works and public safety equipment used to construct roads, patrol our streets and put out fires. Led by the vehicle operators, kids can climb, sit, touch, push and learn through this exhibition of transportation. Touch-atruck also features interactive demonstrations, prizes and great giveaways.

Festivalgoers looking to peruse the

JC Fall Festival When: Sat., Oct. 10, 10 a.m.2 p.m.

Where: Newtown Park, Johns Creek What: Rides, games, farmers market, petting zoo & more Who: Sponsored by the City of Johns Creek Admission: Free! best in produce can visit the Johns Creek Farmers Market, open from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the amphitheater.

The market offers certified organic, locally grown fruits and vegetables and other special treats for the whole family.

Admission to the day’s events is free. Tickets for individual Fall Family Festival activities will be available for purchase at the festival.

For additional information about this and other city event, visit JohnsCreekga.gov or call 678-512-3200.

The Johns Creek Civitan Club 2015-16 Board of Directors are from leftt: Sergeant at Arms Jack Beecher, Treasurer Reginald Manning, IMD Past President Grant Hickey, Director Lauren Kermani, Director Maggie Barker, Chaplain Doug Smith, Secretary Jeff Veal, Secretary President Elect Diane Darcy and President Glenn Rudh.

Rudh inducted as president of Johns Creek Civitan Club JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek Civitan Club has inducted Glenn Rudh as the club’s president for 2015-2016 on September 22, 2015.

Rudh, account executive with Strategic Products and Services (SPS), a unified communications systems integrator, is a charter member of the club. The Civitans meet at 7:30 a.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month at The Standard Club.

“I’m proud of what our club has accomplished since chartering three short years ago,” said Rudh. “Our priority is to serve the Johns Creek community and I’m looking forward to continuing that mission this year. We have some great service projects and events planned in the coming year.”

The Johns Creek Civitan Club 2015-2016 board of directors includes: Glenn Rudh, President, Diane Darcy, President Elect, Reginald Manning, Treasurer, Jeff Veal, Secretary, Grant Hickey, IMD Past President, Jack Beecher, Sergeant at Arms, Doug Smith, Chaplain, Maggie Barker, Director, Robin Buckley, Director, Ann Wallin, Director, Lauren Kermani, Director, Jeff Cavender, Director.

For information about the club, email dianedarcy.civitan@gmail.com.

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North Fulton uses art to aid endangered rhino We exult when a panda gives birth in the zoo. We extol China for protecting the panda as a worthy animal that civilization should not destroy.

I found out last week it is shame the Chinese do not do more for the rhino, a magnificent beast found in Africa and Asia. The adult rhino has no natural enemies other than man. But that is quite enough.

In China, Vietnam and other Asian countries, there exists a vast underground market for the rhino horn as a medicine or aphrodisiac.

As a result, the rhino has been hunted to near extinction simply for its horn. In China and other parts of Asia the horn sells for fantastic sums.

According to National Geographic, the horn goes for as much as $133 a gram, more than double the price of gold.

And if people are the only predators of rhinos and elephants, then only people can stop the carnage. That is what brought me to the Rhino Action Fund Inc., a nonprofit group supported by the Hagan Family Trust in Roswell.

The Hagan family was having a fundraiser for the Rhino Action Fund, and internationally known artist Larry K. Martin was the featured guest with a number of prints – many of rhinos and elephants as well as others of African life.

For the last 15 years, Martin has traveled annually to Africa not only because he so admires the wildlife he finds there as subjects, but to include his art in the battle to save the big five – the embattled African species of the rhino, elephant, lion, leopard and water buffalo.

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Rhinos are ‘Facing Sunset’ if we don’t intervene Wildlife artist Larry K. Martin’s painting of a black rhino staring into the distant African veld (“Facing Sunset)” is an elegant pictorial metaphor for what the future holds for rhinos and elephants and the other endangered animals on the African continent.

Martin hopes he can share the majesty, power and innate beauty of these magnificent animals through his art.

To see more of his work, go to the website: http://tinyurl.com/ pgg5dka and elephant are doubly endangered because of the great demand for their horn and ivory.

International gangs hunt down these animals just for the value those parts have on the black market.

Martin came to the fundraiser for the special exhibition of his art to support the Rhino Fund’s work to rescue and conserve the species. The centerpiece of this exhibition was a painting of a rhino on the African veld.

“I call it ‘Rhino at Sunset’ because it may well be the

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Artist Larry K. Martin, right, talks about his art and the rhino with Robin Huff, left, and Martin’s business partner Crystal Hancock.

Artist Larry K. Martin’s “Facing Sunset” pays tribute to the rhino and makes a silent plea for the preservation of the species. sunset of the rhino on the planet,” Martin said. “They and the elephants are facing annihilation due to poaching.”

Despite the laws in many nations prohibiting the trade of rhino horn, corruption often reaches to the highest levels of government — as with illegal drugs — because of the money involved, he said.

One of the biggest organizations involved in such trade is ISIS. It is an important source of funding for them, Martin said.

“The poachers are so much more sophisticated now – they have better weapons, better tracking and it’s all organized,” he said.

Martin’s love for these great beasts is evident in his paintings, but it goes deeper than his art. He talks about great elephants he has known. With a storyteller’s gift, he tells an avid listener about their relationships with each other, the great leaders who show the herd the way to highland pastures during the dry season.

One of his stories involved a female elephant known as Echo.

“Elephants are usually straight-line thinkers, but there are man-made barriers now – cities, dams, mining sites – so it takes a leader to get them going and who knows the way. Echo was a great leader,” he said. “Like all herds, they must migrate to follow the grass and the water.”

Martin said he had photographed Echo for nearly 15 years on his annual trips and was near the site when Echo died – of natural causes. He said the herd mourned her for two days, trumpeting their piercing, unmistakably mournful cries.

Rhinos on the other hand are like the baobab tree, which is a solitary tree with a welter of branches. Both the elephant

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Attendees socialize at the Rhino Action Fund soiree to raise money for the foundation. and rhino eat its fruit and will even chew the bark for moisture and nourishment. Yet the adult trees survive their grazing.

Martin says if the two species can survive another decade, it might be time enough to educate the world that the value of ivory and horn are really illusory.

Chad Hagan, who heads the Rhino Action Fund, says their job is to raise awareness and push for tighter controls on poaching.

“We directly support the conservation efforts in South Africa where most of the rhinos [80 percent] today are found,” Hagan said.

They support the work of Trevor Shaw, who owns a huge herd of rhinos in KwaZuluNatal, in South Africa.

“He insures his rhinos with Lloyds of London. We are fighting to eliminate the demand for their horns. That’s the only real way to end poaching,” he said. “And without intervention, I don’t see rhinos finishing the next decade.”

The Rhino Fund is just one

facet of a lifelong interest in conservation, Hagan said.

“Every dollar raised goes straight to South Africa. The trust absorbs all of the management costs so that donors get the most return on donations,” he said.

The human race has rid the world of measles and nearly so of polio. In light of those accomplishments, it seems we could save these iconic animals for our children’s grandchildren to see. Can’t we?

For decades, artwork by Martin has been an integral part of many wildlife conservation efforts in North America. During the past 15 years, the artist has traveled annually to the continent of Africa, and Martin has long planned to devote more of his time and resulting artwork to the support of efforts to rescue and protect those remarkable species of Africa that now are under a direct and relentless threat from international poaching networks.

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Here’s to 1 year of marriage So it has been a full year.

One long, boring, tedious, arduous year of matrimony.

I kid, I kid.

As of Oct. 11 this year I will have my first anniversary in marriage.

Despite what so many people so carefully warned me, it really has not been bad.

I knew there was a reason we could be together – we are genuine friends first and foremost.

I knew pretty much since the start, when we first began to date, that this would work out. They say opposites attract and we could not be much more different – she’s a Southern-born, hotheaded redhead; I’m a Northerner who rarely ever gets upset about anything.

We bonded over beer and general geekery.

It hardly seems a year since I gathered with our friends and family on the grounds of Roswell’s historic Barrington Hall to see Kellie walk down the aisle and become my wife.

It’s since been a whirlwind year, with more changes in my life in the past 12 months than in the prior several years! Who knew marriage could upset such a comfortable life?

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We traveled to England for our honeymoon, with plenty of wishes to return. Honestly, we had discussions of just not coming home, but who would care for the dog? The new year saw Kellie in a new job and we found a great first house to buy (in Forsyth County. I’m sorry, everyone).

We even have a new cat, having taken in a rescue kitten from a neighbor. We named her Jynx.

I hope she is nearing the end of her “all teeth and claws” phase of life. My skin can only take so much scarring!

We even have life insurance. That’s how I knew things were serious. There would be no backing out now.

Not that I want to. I’m in it for good, and I think she is also.

So for the first time I get to say this – Happy anniversary, Kellie. I can only hope we have many more together.

Happy first anniversary, Kellie. May it be the beginning of many years of marriage.

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Is Atlanta really the second-best city for millennials?

A recent study by Money magazine, a Time Inc. publication, ranked Atlanta as the second-best city for millennials. According to Money, the five cities on the list “boast high projected job growth and easy living.”

But as a millennial living just outside of Atlanta, I can’t help but think: Should Atlanta really make the cut?

Sure, Atlanta offers plenty of fun activities, like visiting the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coke or cheering on your favorite team at one of many sports venues. According to the magazine, millennials comprise about 26.2 percent of the city’s population and there are top employers in the city hiring local workers.

The nightlife is great, too, but living about 30 miles outside of the city hinders my ability to party and then return home without paying a hefty taxi fee.

There are definitely many

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great aspects about the “big city.” I’m just wondering if the North Fulton/Forsyth area is really capitalizing on the obvious benefits of being so close to Atlanta.

So often I hear government officials, coworkers and even my family talk about how the suburbs need to invest in getting millennials to move on in and hunker down.

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BY CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com GEORGIA – The state of Georgia has made it easier, and less expensive, for high school students to attend classes outside the traditional classroom setting, and earn college and high school credits along the way.

Last year Georgia passed a law revising the Move on When Ready program which allows high school students to earn college credit while working on a high school diploma.

The new law streamlines the existing dual enrollment options (Move On When Ready, Accel and HOPE Grant) into one program, MOWR, with one funding source.

In addition to tuition, MOWR also covers textbooks and any other fees charged by the institution. That change alone saves students hundreds of dollars a year.

Chris Matthews, assistant superintendent for student support for Fulton Schools, said choices abound for qualified students whose goals may not include a four-year path in a traditional high school.

“There are so many more

options for students, and this program pieces together a really varied high school environment,” said Matthews. “As we move to a more customized learning environment, this is all about [recognizing] that every student has unique needs, then coming up with more options.”

For some students, it may mean supplementing their high school curriculum with a few college classes taken either at the college or online. For others it may mean enrolling full time in a college and earning enough credits for a technical or associate degree by the time they graduate from high school.

Currently, about 70 postsecondary institutions, including technical colleges, private and public universities, participate in MOWR, including Reinhardt College, Piedmont College, Georgia State and the University of Georgia.

As an added bonus, students who take college classes while in high school can earn college and high school credit for the same course — provided it is one of the many thousands of approved MOWR

courses.

All college credits earned do not count against the student’s HOPE eligibility allotment, and a semester-long college course counts as a full year of high school credit.

Students interested in participating in MOWR must first meet the admission standards of participating post-secondary schools, noted Matthews.

“The primary eligibility for MOWR is they have to be accepted into the university or college, and each has their own admission requirements,” Matthews said. “Almost all have a GPA requirement, and for some there is a testing requirement.”

The MOWR program is available to all high school students, from 9th to 12th grade.

Matthews cautions that a child may be academically capable of handling college level courses, but parents should also consider social and emotional maturity as well before placing their child on a college campus.

“The student that has the most success in a full-time college setting is one who shows a high level of academic achievement, has social and emotional

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He said a high school environment has a high level of support for students, which may not be found as readily in a college setting where students are expected to be more self-sufficient.

For that reason, all students and parents looking into dual or full-time enrollment must meet first with their high school counselors to discuss options, said Matthews.

First, the student must be on a path to meeting high school graduation requirements. The counselor will then work with the student to determine current and future goals and what may be the best options under MOWR. “Do they want to jump right onto a college campus, or are they just looking to earn college credit?” said Matthews, who said college classes can also be taken on high school campuses.

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“There is a wide range of application cutoffs in the next six to eight weeks to get accepted,” noted Matthews. “But they need to meet with their counselor.”

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Census: Quarter of North Fulton lives in rentals Many renters in single-family homes

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Rental homes, especially apartments, have long been seen as a negative when it comes to housing in North Fulton. The cities of Milton, Alpharetta, Roswell and Johns Creek – as well as many residents – often look favorably on single-family housing developments and poorly on apartment complexes.

Everybody equates renters with [apartment] complexes.

But in North Fulton, a lot of renters live in single-family homes and townhomes.”

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However, according to census figures, as many as a third of all residents in the cities live in rental housing and, in a report commissioned by Alpharetta, many of those are in single-family homes.

“A significant portion of your renters don’t live in apartment complexes,” reported Ken Bleakly of the Bleakly Advisory Group.

Bleakly created the Alpharetta study, which looked at all housing options within the city and how their uses have changed over time, largely since 2000. While his numbers showed a decline in rental housing overall since 2000, a quarter of the population still lives in rentals.

In 2000, 40 percent of the city’s housing inventory was occupied by renters.

“Everybody equates renters with [apartment] complexes,” Bleakly said. “But in North Fulton, a lot of renters live in single-family homes and townhomes.”

Surrounding cities told a similar story in 2010.

Johns Creek has the lowest number of rentals of the North Fulton cities. With a population of 76,728 residents

Owner and renter households in North Fulton in 2010 Alpharetta Population: 57,551 Total housing units: 23,029 Occupied housing units: 21,742 Owner-occupied housing units: 14,129 (65%) Population in owner occupied: 40,676 Renter-occupied housing units: 7,613 (35.0%) Population in renter occupied: 16,806 Johns Creek Population: 76,728 Total housing units: 27,744 Occupied housing units: 26,266 Owner-occupied housing units: 20,914 (79.6%) Population in owner occupied: 62,779 Renter-occupied housing units: 5,352 (20.4%) Population in renter occupied: 13,949

Milton Population: 32,661 Total housing units: 12,328 Occupied housing units: 11,659 Owner-occupied housing units: 8,616 (74%) Population in owner occupied: 25,910 Renter-occupied housing units: 3,043 (26.1) Population in renter occupied: 6,747 Roswell Population: 88,346 Total housing units: 36,344 Occupied housing units: 33,945 Owner-occupied housing units: 22,710 (66.9%) Population in owner occupied: 58,768 Renter-occupied housing units: 11,235 (33.1%) Population in renter occupied: 29,062 Source: U.S. Decennial Census

and 26,266 occupied housing units, almost 80 percent were owner-occupied (20,914). The remaining 5,352 are rentals.

In Milton, with a population of 32,661, just over a quarter of the population (26.1 percent) live in rental housing. Out of the 11,659 homes in 2010, 74 percent of them (8,616) reported being owner-occupied, with the rest listed as rented. This equated to 6,747 residents.

Roswell was most similar to Alpharetta in its numbers

of renters. Out of 36,344 residents, 33.1 percent (11,235 people) reported being in rentals. Roswell has a population of 88,346.

All told, North Fulton’s renter population in 2010 was 66,564 out of a total population of 255,286 (26 percent).

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astound.”

As for entertainment, the festival will have a lot of regional acts attendees will really enjoy. They include Julie Gribble, who has a large following in the area, Tullamore Road, Secret Sauce and the North Atlanta Dance Theatre.

It is rumored Blair Crimmins and his special sounds will make an appearance, although he’s not on the official program list.

There are many local musicians and dancers who will

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We can’t guarantee a T. rex will be on display this year, but something out of the ordinary will certainly be there.

There is always much to see at the Johns Creek Arts Festival.

play as well, including Johns Creek’s School of Rock house band, the Woodward String Orchestra and Dance Ensemble, the Johns Creek High Dance Club and the North Atlanta Dance Theatre, to name some.

“The food will be absolutely fantastic, although the Atlanta Athletic Club barbecue just might be my favorite,” said Schube. “There will be ice cream and what festival does not have good, old-fashioned funnel cake?”

Asked what to expect at the arts festival Schube said the byword is “whimsy.”

“It really is a whimsical atmosphere with the artisans we have coming. It is hard to explain, but that is the vibe this festival throws off,” she said. “We have about 100 coming, so you can’t really classify what they will bring.”

The talented artisans will be exhibiting a wide range of media including paintings, pottery, metalwork, folk art, glass,

When: Sat. & Sun., Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Oct. 18, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: Across from the Atlanta Athletic Club, Medlock Bridge Road south of Old Alabama intersection.

What: Artists and artisans from all over the Southeast from Texas to Florida Entertainment Schedule: Saturday, Oct. 17 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. School of Rock House Band (Off Stage by 10:45) 11 a.m. – Noon Woodward String Orchestra and Dance Ensemble (off stage by noon) Noon – 1 p.m. Perimeter Academy of the Arts Dance Ensemble (off stage by 12:45) 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Johns Creek High School Dance Club (off stage by 1:45) 2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Lee Gamble 3 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Tullamore Road 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

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2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Kyle Reynolds 3 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Julie Gribble 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

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Fitzpatrick is the creator of the Stair Barrier, a fabric baby gate that is designed to stretch and fit into stairways that do not have walls, such as those with a balustrade. It works well with babies as well as pets, she said.

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“And this doesn’t look anything like my business plan,” she laughed. “You have to be prepared for that.”

Flexibility is important, especially when negotiating problems that may arise. The important thing is to persevere.

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON Kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Preventing injuries and maximizing an individual’s performance is what Fusionetics is all about.

The Alpharettabased business is run by chairman, founder and CEO Dr. Micheal TUCKER Clark and COO Ben Tucker. The company provides consulting to sports organizations to assist with the ongoing development of their athletic care and player development systems.

While Fusionetics was founded in 2012, CLARK Clark and Tucker have been working together for years.

Clark has been utilizing this system of assessment and training of the human body from the performance perspective for about 20 years through his research with the University of North Carolina and his clinical expertise and operations he’s been utilizing in professional sports, according to Tucker.

“We think everyone who moves from 8 to 88 as an athlete,” Tucker said. “You have to be able to do something physical in your day, any given day. Whether you’re an elite-level athlete or you just want to be able to play tennis with your friends.”

Fusionetics looks at the human body including the movement dysfunctions that are causing either lack of performance or potential injury risk, Tucker said.

“Once we identify those, we go through the process of specifically fixing those problems, which dramatically enhances somebody’s ability to do the things they’d like to do pain free and do them with a higher durability and with less risk of injury,” he said.

Some of the company’s clients include members of the Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, University of Georgia athletes, Chicago Bulls, Phoenix Suns and Texas Rangers. But they also work with local high school students through a partnership with the Atlanta Falcons

and Northside Hospital.

“Northside Hospital has underwritten an opportunity for basically every high school north of I-285 to have Fusionetics brought to them for free,” Tucker said. “They get free testing, programing, etc. There have been a number of programs participating in the program, including Milton High School and King’s Ridge, and we’ve done that for three years. Our plan is to get out to as many schools and help those programs as much as we can.”

Their method of action helps all clients, young and old, to gain confidence and understanding of what their bodies need for recover, optimized movement and performance, Tucker said.

“As an athlete, every day you’re performing or training and you’re breaking down in some way, especially when you’re competing,” Tucker said. “You’re doing something that’s a repetitive motion and something that’s very hard on your body. When you do those things, you have consequences associated. So it’s not just rest that somebody needs. They need some specific targeted interventions to be able to regain the way their body needs to move so they don’t go through a process of compensating for poor movement quality which ultimately leads to high risk of injury.”

That risk is something Tucker knows well. He was a professional baseball player and a four-year letterman with the University of Southern California.

“I knew via the training I was receiving, especially the performance training, that my body was not recovering and not performing in a way it should have,” Tucker said. “I ended up getting hurt and that’s the main reason why I didn’t end up achieving my overall goals. I personally want to make sure every young person and every person who likes to be active has an opportunity to maximize what they do. They only way to do that is to be sure you’re injury free and are able to utilize your body to its capabilities.”

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Using mapping technology When you plan your meetings with potential customers, are you organizing your meeting schedule to minimize your drive time?

With GPS capabilities now available on most computers, smartphones and tablets, using mapping technology can significantly improve your productivity in the marketplace.

There are many mapping technology systems available for you to use, and some of them are free.

Simply upload the address information of your prospects or customers, and the mapping software takes over and places “pins” on a map to visually show you all the addresses.

Seeing your prospects and clients on a map, especially if you have a large territory, can help you plan your meetings and minimize your drive time between meetings.

Some mapping technology will allow you to upload additional data for each of your customers or prospects, such as their industry or revenue, so that you can “filter” the clients and prospects on the visual map.

For example, if you want to focus on calling on manufacturing companies with revenues above $50 million, the mapping software will show you all the prospects you have that meet this criteria.

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There are many applications you can use with mapping technology.

If you have the data, mapping software can visualize this data for you on a map. If you are not using mapping technology, you are most likely spending a lot more time driving and navigating to your customers and prospects than you need to.

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Avoiding extinction in the digital age GATN speaker event focuses on using latest digital technology to edge competitors

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Greater Alpharetta Tech Network continues its quarterly lecture series with Rich Napoli, CEO of Alpharetta-based Object Frontier Software.

Napoli has provocatively labeled his lecture “Avoiding Extinction in the Digital Age” and will speak on using the newest digital technology to “outrun” the competition.

GATN is a nonprofit association with a mission to engage and grow the thriving Greater Alpharetta technology community.

GATN President Karen Cashion said she was especially happy to get Napoli as the third speaker in the 2015 series.

“Rich Napoli and Object Frontier Software are a perfect example of the tech innovation that is happening right here in Alpharetta,” Cashion said.

“They build innovative custom software using the latest technologies, which include social, mobile, cloud and data analytics technologies.

“Cutting edge is an overused expression but in the case of OFS, they truly are cutting edge.”

OFS customers identify the parameters of what they need from technology to fill a need or accomplish a goal at a specified speed, and OFS will build it.

They build custom software to the customer’s specification.

OFS was recently named to Inc. magazine’s 2015 list of

5,000 fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S. It has grown an astonishing 253 percent in the last three years.

OFS has created 275 new jobs in that three-year span and currently employs more than 500 people worldwide, Cashion said.

“Rich will share his insights on how companies are completely re-envisioning their business and relationships with customers using the latest digital products to drive revenues in new ways.

“He is a highly accomplished and innovative tech leader, and we are really honored to present him as GATN’s featured speaker.”

Napoli will be discussing how companies today outperform their competitors by us-

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ing the latest digital products to drive revenue.

This event will also feature tours of the Microsoft Technology Center in Alpharetta showcasing MTC’s purpose-built collaborative environments that provide access to innovative technologies and worldclass expertise.

The purpose is to allow customers to envision, design and deploy solutions to address

What: GATN Fall Lecture Series: Using latest technology to stay ahead of the competition When: Thursday, Oct. 15, 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Microsoft Experience Center, 1125 Sanctuary Parkway, Suite 300, Alpharetta, Ga. Cost: Free to GATN members; nonmember tech execs $20. their business needs.

Participants will also have the opportunity to meet some of the MTC solution architects that work side-by-side with customers to solve technology challenges.

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Want to plant trees? Roswell will pay half the cost ROSWELL, Ga. — The City of Roswell is looking for community partners who want to enhance and beautify the city through its Tree Planting Partnership Program.

The city is offering to pay half the cost of a treeplanting project for eligible organizations that want to help increase the number and density of trees in Roswell.

Since the program started in July 2001, the city has partnered with numerous organizations to plant 816 hardwood trees and 4,313 other trees, shrubs and flowering plants.

The city has already invested $50,951 in this innovative program and enjoys partner project support of more than 6,707 volunteer hours. For more information, go to www.roswellgov.com/TreePlanting, call 770-641-3727 or email dblitch@Roswellgov. com.

HEALTH CARE » Northside Total Joint Specialists welcomes new physician ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Northside Total Joint Specialists welcomes Dr. Kenneth J. Kress as the newest physician to its medical practice at 3400-C Old Milton Parkway, Suite 290, Alpharetta. Kress, who provides innovative adult knee and hip reconstructive surgery, joins Dr. Jon Minter in bringing comprehensive care for the diagnosis, management and treatment of joint conditions.

Kress, with 25 years of experience treating patients in the Atlanta area, is skilled in performing

minimally invasive MAKOplasty robotic procedures and providing advanced and precise treatment options that allow patients to return to a high function level much more quickly.

To schedule an appointment with Northside Total Joint Specialists, call 770-667-4343 or visit northsidetotaljoint.com.

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Primetals Technologies USA opens North American headquarters in Alpharetta ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle was joined by Satoru Iijima, President and CEO of Primetals Technologies USA LLC, Sept. 11 for the official ribbon cutting of the company’s new North American headquarters in Alpharetta.

Primetals Technologies USA LLC, a global leader in engineering, plant-building, and lifecycle partnership for the metals industry, is investing more than $2 million in the community over the next five years and is relocating 140 current staff to its new Alpharetta headquarters.

Formed in January 2015 through a joint venture of Siemens and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Primetals Technologies USA offers a complete technology, product and service portfolio that includes integrated electrics, automation and environmental solutions for the metals industry.

The company has nearly 9,000 employees worldwide, with 2,300 working at engineering, manufacturing and service center locations throughout North and South America.

The new 35,000-square-foot headquarters facility in Alpharetta houses engineers, engineering managers, and technicians as well as personnel involved in project execution, sales and support.

From left are Norman’s Landing employees Bill Norman, Tersea Thomas and Phillip Samples.

Norman’s Landing raises over $79k for HOPE and Pre-K CUMMING, Ga. — Last year, Norman’s Landing raised over $79,698.84 for HOPE and pre-K. To date the company has raised over $425,000 for United Way, over $520,000 for the 170 charity groups that visited Bill Norman’s house in Costa Rica, over $250,000 in gift certificates for various fundraisers, over $278,000 from their semiannual ping pong tournaments and daily contributions, over $420,000 funded for the HOPE and pre-K programs through the Georgia lottery program and $115,661 for Camp Sunshine, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Cumming-Forsyth Chamber of Commerce.

In the past 20 years, charitable giving by Norman’s Landing has totaled $2,008,661.

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The longest-running haunted house in Georgia. Come see a great haunt. Thursday, Oct. 8, through Saturday, Oct. 10, 7-11 p.m.

1650 Alpharetta St., Alpharetta. Visit awesomealpharetta.com for more info.

EVENTS: FORSYTH COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS

What: Master Gardeners explain why this is the best time of year to plant trees and shrubs, and the steps to take to ensure success.

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, Oct. 6, in Roswell and Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Alpharetta Hours: 7-8:30 p.m.

Cost: free More info: nfmg.net

FALL FARM FESTIVAL

What: Smith Plantation and the Roswell Garden Club present Fall Farm Festival featuring children’s crafts, baked goods, food and games.

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

Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta Street, Roswell; parking at City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell Cost: Free More info: 770-551-9797

BOY SCOUT TROOP 51 RECYCLING PAINT

What: Recycle all latex and oil-based paints in any size container (including spray cans) and help support Boy Scout Troop 51.

When: Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Where: North River Baptist Church, 2090 Hardscrabble Road, Roswell Cost: $3 per gallon of paint

11TH ANNUAL BARK & BOOGIE BALL

What: Help support animals in need of a home at the 11th annual Bark & Boogie Ball.

Sponsored by the Humane Society of Forsyth County No-Kill Shelter, the black-tie event features an open bar and gour-

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Join in the fight against Parkinson’s disease with a rousing polo match, lunch provided by ‘Cue Barbecue, an open bar and more.

Sunday, Oct. 11; gates open at 1 p.m. Chukkar Farm & Polo Club, 1140 Liberty Grove Road, Alpharetta. Visit poloforparkinsons.com or more info.

met dinner, plus a show band, dancing and entertainment.

Proceeds fund shelter operations, veterinary care, education and community outreach programs.

When: Saturday, Oct. 10, 6 p.m.-midnight Where: Lanier Tech Conference Center, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Cumming More info: bbb.forsythpets.org

FRANCES MCGAHEE YOUTH DAY PARADE

What: This event honors and supports the youth of Roswell and this year’s theme is “Roswell Unplugged.”

When: Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m.

Where: Parade line up is at First Baptist Church on Mimosa Boulevard and ends in Roswell Area Park on Woodstock Road More info: October 8, 2015roswellgov.com

AAUW TO MEET

What: Meeting of the North Fulton Branch of the American Association of University Women, consisting of women who live in Roswell, Cumming, Alpharetta, John’s Creek, Milton and Sandy Springs. As part of the national AAUW, members are committed to advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research.

When: Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 am.-noon Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: northfulton-ga. aauw.net

FAMILY REUNION WORKSHOP

What: The Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau’s free family reunion workshop will help attendees gain insight into the planning process and show how Alpharetta’s easy access, mild climate, exceptional facilities and world-class shopping, dining and entertainment make it the perfect location for fun-filled special events.

JOHNS CREEK FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL

BACK TO THE FUTURE HEARTS TOUR

Enjoy music, games, activities, arts and crafts, inflatables, farmers market and more.

Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. Visit johnscreek ga.gov for more info.

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

Where: Hampton Inn & Suites Alpharetta, 16785 Old Morris Road, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta. com

4TH ANNUAL FOSTER CARES KIDS CLASSIC

What: Annual golf tournament supporting Foster Care Support Foundation, which provides free clothing, infant equipment and developmental toys to thousands of children in foster and relative care.

When: Monday, Oct. 26 Where: White Columns Country Club, 300 Clubhouse Drive Milton More info: October 8, 2015fostercares.org

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: CELEBRATE ARTS & HUMANITIES MONTH AT ROSWELL VISITORS CENTER

What: The Roswell Visitors Center is hosting a special exhibit of artwork by Barry Etris: The Great American Poets and Faces & Songs.

When: Through Oct. 31, Mon.Fri. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Sun. noon- 3 p.m.

Where: The Roswell Visitors Center, 617 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: October 8, 2015visitroswellga.com

“AFTER SELMA” OPENING

What: SCAD photographer Joshua Rashaad McFadden’s “After Selma,” displaying framed photographs from the 50th anniversary of the march from Selma to Montgomery, will be exhibited, When: Through Oct. 24 Where: Dunwoody Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: October 8, 2015spruillarts.org

“SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN”

What: The Cumming Play-

Concert featuring All Time Low & Sleeping With Sirens, with special guests Neck Deep & ONE OK ROCK. Saturday, Oct. 10, 6 p.m. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park. Visit 2015vzwamp.com for more info.

house presents “Smoke on the Mountain,” the story of a Christian family band making their return to the Gospel music circuit during a Saturday night church singing in 1938.

When: Thursdays through Sundays, Oct. 1-25 Where: Cumming Playhouse, 101 School Street, Cumming More info: October 8, 2015playhousecumming.com

BEYOND ROSIE: WWII ART EXHIBIT

What: In partnership with Kennesaw State University’s Museum of History and Holocaust Education, the Post Road Library will host a monthlong art exhibit called “Beyond Rosie: Women in World War II.” When: Oct. 1-31 Where: Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road, Cumming More info: October 8, 2015forsythpl.org

FALL ART EXHIBITS AT UNG

What: The work of 14 artists from the Forsyth County area is featured in an exhibit now open at the University of North Georgia’s Cumming Campus.

When: Through Oct. 15 Where: UNG, meeting room 125, 300 Aquatic Circle, Cumming More info: ung.edu/art-galleries/index.php.

SCHOOL HAPPENINGS: MILTON’S PAIR OF PLAYS

What: Milton Theatre Company will produce “Praying for Rain” and “see Rock City and Other Destinations.”

When: Both shows Oct. 6 and Oct. 7, 7 p.m.

Where: Milton High School, 3025 Birmingham Highway, Milton More info: October 8, 2015miltontheatrecompany.com

ALPHARETTA RAIDERS FOOTBALL MATTRESS SALE What: Get ready for a long winter’s rest on a new mattress. Save money and

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support the Alpharetta High School Football team.

When: Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: AHS Main Gym, 3595 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: October 8, 2015alpharettaraiders.org

CENTRAL PARK 12U BASEBALL GOLF TOURNAMENT

What: Help send the baseball team to Cooperstown.

When: Monday, Oct. 12, 1 p.m.

Where: Lanier Golf Course, 2080 Buford Dam Road, Cumming More info: greg_blitz@yahoo. com or call 678-708-8285

LIBRARY: For a complete list of events, go to October 8, 2015afpls.org/events

ALL HANDS PRODUCTIONS PUPPET SHOW

What: “The Reluctant Dragon,” loosely based on Kenneth Grahame’s book, utilizes colorful moving-mouth hand and rod puppets to tell a story about friendship and understanding.

Registration required.

When: Friday, Oct. 9, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: 404-613-6735

INVESTING FOR WOMEN

What: Simon Block, financial services representative of First Investors Corporation, will outline ways in which women can best save for today and for the future. No information about specific products or companies will be given, but there will be information about stocks, bonds, life insurance and investments.

When: Saturday, Oct. 10, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8820

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Wire and Wood 3-day music event in downtown Alpharetta ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta will be humming with music Oct. 15-17 as the Wire and Wood music festival returns to town larger than ever.

Over 30 nationally recognized singer-songwriters will gather together for concerts on three stages to perform their original songs, giving music lovers a behind-the-scenes look at the stories that inspired country, rock, blues, Americana and bluegrass songs.

Attendees will experience nationally recognized veteran songsmiths and local up-and-coming talent as music fills the streets of downtown Alpharetta on Friday, Oct. 16, from 5-10 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 17, from 3-10 p.m. The purchase of a $30 wristband online, at the preparty or at the gate will provide entry both Friday and Saturday A free kickoff event will take place at Avalon on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 6-8 p.m. and feature performances by Liz Longley and The Whiskey Gentry.

“Wire and Wood is set to take an entirely new and better direction this year,” said Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle. “We have tapped the managing talent behind the 30A Songwriters Festival in Florida, perhaps the nation’s best songwriters’ festival. We believe this year will be our very best year as we attract an incredible lineup of songwriters and artists to the city of Alpharetta, which is quickly becoming a music city.”

In its inaugural year in 2013, Wire and Wood took place on one night with artists performing at various locations (Library events continued)

ALPHARETTA SCRAPPERS

What: Scrapbook lovers learn to make your scrapbooking better while bonding with others who share your enthusiasm.

When: Thursdays, Oct. 8, 22; Nov. 12; Dec. 10, noon-2 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: 404-613-6735

ATLANTA AUTHORS PRESENTS CAROLYN CURRY

What: “Suffer and Grow Strong” is a biography based on the diaries of Ella Gertrude Thomas, born in 1834 in Augusta to one of Georgia’s richest families. The book takes the reader through the Civil War, the loss of wealth, the women’s temperance movement and the fight for women’s right to vote in Atlanta. Carolyn Curry is the founder and director of the nonprofit organization, Women Alone Together.

When: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2 p.m.

If you go What: Wire and Wood Music Festival When: Oct. 15, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 16, 5-10 p.m., Oct. 17, 3-10 p.m.

Where: Avalon Alpharetta, downtown Alpharetta Info: wireandwoodalpharetta.com around Alpharetta. This year, the event is moving to three days and is being sponsored by the city of Alpharetta and the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau.

The event will be produced by Russell Carter Artist Management, which developed and produces the 30A Songwriters Festival along Scenic Highway 30A in Florida.

“The Wire and Wood Alpharetta Songwriters Festival will present musically diverse songwriters of national prominence to the cultural-arts-minded community north of Atlanta,” said Russell Carter, owner of Russell Carter Artist Management. “The streets off of Main Street will be converted into concert stages for audiences to experience provocative performances amidst the many galleries, bars and restaurants in Alpharetta. Our goal is to make this fall weekend event a musical destination not to be missed.”

For details on the 2015 Wire and Wood Festival, including performers and schedules, visit www.wireand woodalpharetta.com.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross Street, Roswell More info: 770-640-3075

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) CONVERSATION CLASS

What: Lower intermediate level ESL classes. All welcome.

Class follows Fulton County Schools schedule.

When: Mondays, (no class Oct. 12, Nov. 23). 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More information: 404-6136735

STUDY SKILLS FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS WORKSHOP

What: Applerouth Tutoring Services will present a twohour workshop on the study skills that are the secret to academic success for middle and high school students. Ages 1218. Registration required.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek

ENJOY THE ARTS IN ROSWELL:

Bowie Nichols Art Exhibit What: Photographs and abstract paintings by local artist Bowie Nichols When: Thru Nov. 30, Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St. More info: www.roswellgov.com

Greenville singer-songwriter Edwin McCain found success with the song “I’ll Be.” He will be performing at the Wire and Wood Festival Oct. 15-17 in Alpharetta.

More info: 770-360-8820

ATLANTA AUDUBON SOCIETY

What: Atlanta Audubon Society presents Mysteries of Migration. Sponsored by Friends of the Milton Library.

Ages 5-12.

When: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton More info: 404-613-4402

PET ADOPTIONS: FREE ADOPTIONS ON ALL PETS DURING OCTOBER

What: LifeLine Animal Project is offering free adoptions on all pets during the entire month of October. This includes the pet’s spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines – a $250 value.

Where: Fulton and DeKalb County Animal Services More info: October 8, 2015fultonanimalservices.com/adoptable-animals and October 8, 2015dekalbanimalservices. com/adopt-a-pet

Todd Daniel Snider will perform his unique style of music, combining Americana, alt-country, and folk, at the Wire and Wood Festival.

OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE: BESTSELLING AUTHOR KARIN SLAUGHTER IN GWINNETT COUNTY

What: Gwinnett County Public Library will host No. 1 bestselling author Karin Slaughter for a book discussion and signing.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Garden Plaza, 30 Collins Industrial Way, Lawrenceville More info: October 8, 2015gwinnettpl.org/event/ karin-slaughter-signing

ELLIJAY’S GEORGIA APPLE FESTIVAL

What: The 44th year of the Georgia Apple Festival will feature events during two weekends, including over 300 vendors with hand-crafted items, on-site demonstrations, parade and antique car show each year.

The antique car show is held at the Civic Center on October 10. The parade is on October 17 and begins at 10

Best of the Best photos What: Images on exhibit represent the first-place photo review images from 2012-15, and the past 10 years of the member-voted Best Image of the Year When: Through Oct. 31, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street, More info: www.roswellphotosociety.org

a.m. in historic downtown Ellijay.

When: Oct. 10-11; Oct. 17-18 Where: Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds, 1729 South Main Street, Ellijay, GA 30540 More info: October 8, 2015georgiaapplefestival.org

WARHOL IS COMING TO GWINNETT

What: The Hudgens Center for the Arts in Duluth will open a major exhibition of works by the artist Andy Warhol. On loan from Wes and Missy Cochran of LaGrange, Georgia, the exhibit features works from various periods in Warhol’s career and includes complete sets of his prints from two series.

When: Opens at the annual fundraiser, the Hudgens pARTy, Oct. 10, 7-10 p.m.; exhibited Oct. 13-Dec. 19 Where: Hudgens Center For the Arts, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 300, Duluth More info: October 8, 2015thehudgens.org

The Georgia Ballet in Roswell What: “Coppelia,” a delightful tale featuring a budding romance between two villagers alongside the curious workings of their eccentric neighbor.

When: Oct. 9-11 (call for showtimes) Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St. More info: georgiaballet.org

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Chopin Society presents concert pianist Sergei Babayan Fall concert at Roswell Cultural Arts Center

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Atlanta Chopin Society has engaged the renowned pianist Sergei Babayan for its fall concert at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center Oct. 17.

Babayan as a pianist has been hailed for his emotional intensity, bold energy and remarkable levels of color.

He began studying piano at the age of 6 in Soviet Armenia. In 1989, he won the Robert Casadesus International Piano Competition. He also won the Palm Beach International Competition and in 1991 became a laureate of the Queen Elizabeth Music Competition to name a few of his competition firsts.

“Babayan brings a deep understanding and insight to a stylistically diverse repertoire, which includes a performance history of 54 concertos,”

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International concert pianist Sergi Babayan will perform at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center Oct. 18.

Who: Pianist Sergei Babayan When: Sunday, Oct.18, 7 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Tickets: $25; Society members $20; students $5 Box office: 770641-1260

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He is known for his interpretations of the Romantic composers, especially Rachmaninoff as well as the works of

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Babayan frequently appears as a soloist with such orchestras as The National Orchestra of Belgium, The Cleveland Orchestra, The Italian Symphony Orchestra of Brescia & Bergamo, and the Czech State Philharmonic and has recorded several albums.

In 1996, Babayan founded the Sergei Babayan International Piano Academy at the Cleveland Institute of Music, where he is also an Artist-in-Residence.

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Caution urged for cybersecurity Online threats can be costly

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Cybercrime happens every day and, chances are, it will happen to everyone at some point.

Recent computer breaches with companies such as Target or Home Depot are only the largest and most publically visible attacks on personal information, exposing millions of people to potentially dangerous personal information leaks.

FBI task force agent and Alpharetta officer Christopher Breen said such breaches will continue to happen and the best way for consumers and business owners to keep themselves safe is to be aware of their exposure to such breaches.

“Awareness is key,” Breen said.

Breen spoke to a gathering of Alpharetta business owners Sept. 30 organized by the Alpharetta Business Association.

The luncheon was to inform the guests about cybercrime and property crime.

Breen gave examples of common security issues and viruses that can harm, destroy or exploit an individual’s or company’s data.

Ransomware Ransomware is basically a computer virus that, once on a computer or network, infects it by locking a user out of the computer and demanding money to get an unlock key.

It can be spread through emails and clicking links that contain the virus.

“About $18 million a year is spent in the U.S. on ransomware,” he said.

Breen suggested always backing up your computer and business files and keeping antivirus programs up to date.

That way, those attacked never have to pay the ransom.

“Be skeptical of emails and attachments you don’t know,” he said.

Social Engineering Not everything is high-tech.

Sometimes it’s the simple tricks that fool people.

“Always confirm who you are talking with,” Breen said.

This can be a phone call from someone in authority – the police, IRS or even “Microsoft Tech Support” – who asks for money or for usernames and passwords.

Breen said hackers are using such social engineering ploys more frequently because it is easier than writing viruses or trying to hack passwords.

Never give out usernames or passwords to anyone, Breen cautioned.

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Wireless technology is in nearly everything – cars, phones, televisions, fridges and the thermostat. Just as it is easy for a user to interact with these devices, it is also easy for someone else to hack into the systems.

A baby monitor can be used to scout out a home; a wireless fridge can note when it is opened, telling someone when you are home.

Breen said one incident earlier this year saw two men

using a wireless component in a Jeep vehicle to control its acceleration and brakes from a cell phone. In another incident, a passenger on a commercial flight managed to take control of the plane from his seat.

He suggested an awareness of security exploits and points of entry into systems.

Rogue insiders Disgruntled employees, friends or family members may pose security problems for employers, Breen said. Take Edward Snowden, the former CIA analyst who released classified government information.

Breen suggested that not all employees need access to everything on a company’s computers.

“Not everyone needs to know everything,” he said.

Mobile devices Android mobile phones have 79 percent of the smartphone market share and there are over two million types of malware – over 17 percent of all Android apps – to exploit any and all security issues in the phones.

Breen suggests businesses review policies concerning employees using personal devices at work that may contain viruses.

Web attacks Attackers are shifting their strategies from spam to malware and web-based exploits.

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To protect against these issues, your business and website should contain the most up-to-date security patches and make sure your website and its hosting company are secure.

Cyber theft Many merchants and companies that accept credit cards are exposed to risks, especially if they have not fixed or upgraded their payment system.

“The frequency of payment card breaches continues at an alarming rate,” Breen said.

Businesses may be at risk of lawsuits if their customers have their data breached.

There may also be extensive recovery costs.

Any individual or business with questions or concerns about threats to their security can contact the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.iC3. gov/default.aspx.

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The books were donated, the volunteers were prepared and customers were ready to buy during the 56th annual American Association of University Women book fair Sept. 21- 29.

This year’s event was held at North Point Mall for the first time, said Debbie Karvey, AAUW Atlanta 2015 book fair chair.

Usually the event is held at Perimeter Mall, but Karvey said the mall is renovating so they found a new home in Alpharetta, where over 75,000 books were donated for the sale.

“The sale got so big that three branches of AAUW got together to make it happen, including North Fulton, Cobb County and Atlanta,” Karvey said. “They work together all year long to put this together.”

Although the space at North Point was a bit smaller than what they’re used to, Karvey said they were still successful and prefer to stay in a mall. A mall also offers a mutually beneficial place for both AAUW and surrounding stores, she said.

AAUW’s main goal is promoting equity for women and

girls through advocacy work, philanthropy, research and education, and part of that is giving them educational opportunities, Karvey said. The group has raised over $1 million in scholarships for women wanting to attend college and the book fair is AAUW’s annual fundraiser for those scholarships as well as community projects.

“It’s been a very successful fundraiser for us but it’s a lot of hard work because we’re all volunteers,” Karvey said. “It’s something we’ve taken really dear to our hearts as far as a way of earning money.

“We think sponsoring scholarships really gives women an edge they might not get otherwise,” Karvey said.

“We have sought out nontraditional students as our primary scholarship recipients.”

Students straight out of high school may get the HOPE scholarship, helping them pay for school, Karvey said.

“But often there is not funding available to women who are nontraditional students,” she noted. “They have families and other situations that caused them to discontinue going to school. Whenever they go back, they may need financial help. We encourage them to finish their education

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From left, Kathy Rivers, Debbie Karvey and Marty Hughes volunteer at this year’s book sale. and give themselves a better opportunity.”

This undertaking is something AAUW has taken on since 1881. The group was formed when women weren’t encouraged to go to school, Karvey said.

“We have been fighting the good fight to promote women

and girls,” Karvey said. “We encourage reading. I love meeting young people who say they love books and reading. The world opens up to you when you read. We believe education is the key to helping women get better lives.”

There were about 250 boxes of books leftover from the

1,500 original boxes, Karvey said. Those will be donated to another nonprofit, Our Neighbor Inc., for their fundraising book sale Oct. 8-11. Visit http://www.ourneighbor.org/ for more information.

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Hypothyroidism: Understanding how it is diagnosed Brought to you by Dr. Sean Savedoff Hypothyroidism affects an estimated 27 million people, so it is quite common. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms, it is important to see your doctor to receive a diagnosis and begin treatment as soon as possible so that you can start feeling better.

How is hypothyroidism diagnosed?

Blood tests can usually confirm whether you are suffering from hypothyroidism.

There are a few different things that your doctor can test you for. Whether you want to know this or not, understanding a bit of the anatomy can make it easier to understand what the blood tests mean.

Here’s a bit of an anatomy explanation first.

Your thyroid gland is located in your neck. It is, however, also regulated and controlled by a part of your brain, called the pituitary gland. The pituitary also receives feedback from the thyroid so it is kind of like they are always communicating with one another.

There is also another part of the brain called the hypothalamus, and

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Therefore, it takes all three working together – the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland, and the thyroid– to have a properly-functioning thyroid system.

This is called the HPT Axis.

This is how they work together: The hypothalamus in your brain releases Thyrotropin Releasing Hormone (TRH).

TRH then stimulates the pituitary gland in your brain to release Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH).

Now, the TSH signals the thyroid gland (located in your neck area) to release its hormones (T4 and some T3). T4 also gets converted into T3 in the liver. Yes, your digestive system is involved in this process as well, so if you have any digestion issues or have had surgery to remove any digestive organs, the odds are it’s affecting your thyroid. Now you may understand why so many endocrinologists are getting your diagnosis wrong. The thyroid also releases calcitonin, which is related to calcium and bone metabolism, but for the purposes of this, we do not need to discuss it. T4 and T3 then go about their work of maintaining a healthy

metabolism, as well as ensuring proper growth in infants and children.

Here’s a schematic of what was just explained: Hypothalamus releases TRH --> Pituitary Gland releases TSH --> Thyroid Gland releases T4 and some T3 (and calcitonin).

So when you go to your doctor, there are many blood tests that can be performed. It is helpful for you to know all of the different types available. Here are most of them: 1. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) – This is usually the most common test. Hypothyroidism can be detected if the TSH is high. This test can also be helpful in diagnosing subclinical hypothyroidism, where you have higher than normal levels of TSH, but normal levels of T3 and T4.

The reason behind the TSH test is that in healthy individuals with normal, functioning thyroids, when their thyroid hormones get too low, the pituitary knows it has to make more TSH to tell the thyroid to make more of its hormones. When the pituitary receives feedback that the thyroid has made enough hormones, then it slows its production of TSH. That is how it

is supposed to work.

However, in the case of hypothyroidism, when the thyroid is not making enough thyroxine (T4), the pituitary tries to stimulate the thyroid to make more by producing more TSH. However, if the thyroid cannot make more T4 (depending on what is wrong with the thyroid), the pituitary keeps on making more and more TSH, resulting in higher amounts of TSH. So when high levels of TSH are seen, it could mean that the body also has low levels of T4. Which in rare cases, may mean something is wrong with your pituitary and not your thyroid.

2. Total Thyroxine (T4) – Most of the T4 in your blood is attached to a protein. About 1% is not. A total T4 test is looking at both kinds of T4 (bound and not). The free T4 (the 1%) is what affects your tissues.

3. Free Thyroxine or Free T4 – This test checks the amount of free T4 available for actual use by your body.

4. T3 Tests – There are Total T3, Free T3, and Reverse T3 tests. Like T4, T3 circulates in the blood mainly bound to proteins, but 1% is not bound. It is

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By Amy Ledbetter, Au.D. If you think living with hearing loss is not a big deal, or that only people with a serious hearing loss need help, you may want to take a closer look into the effects of hearing impairment. A recent study by the non-profit Better Hearing Institute (BHI) has linked untreated hearing loss to a myriad of other health issues.

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Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics [producer], 1989. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 1991. Retrieved from: http://doi.org/10.3886/ ICPSR09583.v1 Kochkin, S. The Impact of Treated Hearing Loss on Quality of Life. Better Hearing Institute, Washington, DC. Retrieved from: http://www.betterhearing.org/sites/default/files/ quality_of_life.pdf

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By Dr. Deborah Woodward Can you imagine being able to stream the sounds from your iPhones and iPads directly into hearing devices that NO ONE else can see? What if you could answer or make phone calls and clearly hear the person on the other end through both ears?

The marvels of technology have made these scenarios possible to create a seamless connection to a world filled with sounds. More than 36 million Americans experience hearing challenges in various environments and situations - a frustrating disadvantage to those affected.

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It is a very fulfilling time to be in a profession that is truly transforming people’s lives by connecting them to the world in a way that others take for granted” says Dr. Deborah Woodward.

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These devices are invisible to others, worn 24/7 for months at a time, and have no batteries to change. If you have a mild to moderate hearing loss, this cutting edge option may be right for you.

As the local community’s leading link to better hearing over the past 17 years, Dr. Deborah Woodward and her staff at the Johns Creek Audiology and Hearing Center have successfully led thousands of hearing challenged patients to a more enjoyable and fulfilling

Sports: Continued from Page 33 prescription drug misuse, which can lead to addiction and misuse of other drugs. A recent Sports Illustrated special report introduced readers to several young athletes who had initially used prescription pain medications, then became dependent and moved on to using heroin. The article chronicled the life of one young man, a threesport star in high school, who eventually died from a drug overdose.

Fortunately, help is available.

At the high school and college level, SAMHSA supports programs like the Safe Schools/ Healthy Students and Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention initiatives. Athletics programs offer their own support, but too often, athletes are unwilling to ask for help until it is too late.

By sharing their stories, athletes are helping to raise awareness that it is okay to seek help. Professional football star Brandon Marshall is an example of an athlete who has the cour-

life. Dr. Woodward offers patients not only improved day to day communication, but also the solutions to those challenging listening environments such as restaurants, group meetings, phone communication, and yes, that age old argument between spouses on the “correct” loudness of the television volume.

Countless devices and services are now being marketed to assist the hearing challenged but like fingerprints, no two ears are the same. Consulting with an audiologist is an absolute must.

The “one model fits all” bought from a magazine or website has the potential to actually add MORE damage to your current hearing profile.

If in need of help, you can rely on the expertise of a Doctor of Audiology and a Center with a proven TRUST record to help plan your personal and unique solution to “better” hearing.

The Johns Creek Audiology and Hearing Center is known for their competitive pricing along with award winning service. They can also provide diagnostic testing for hearing disorders, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), vertigo, and ear wax management. All major insurance plans are accepted and no interest finance plans are offered.

Call (770)814-1260 to schedule YOUR life changing appointment age to speak out publicly about his experiences with mental illness, and his foundation funds early intervention programs to help identify at-risk youth and build resilience. In 2012, SAMHSA presented Marshall, along with several other athletes, with Voice Awards for their efforts.

However, many people don’t know what to look for or how to help. That’s why SAMHSA supports initiatives like The Campaign to Change Direction, which educates people about five signs of distress: withdrawal, agitation, hopelessness, decline in personal care, and change in personality. Knowing the signs means we can watch out for ourselves and for the people around us, be it our family, our friends or our teammates.

Working together is important, not just on the field or court, but in the game of life. To learn more about the links between athletics and mental health, visit http://blog.samhsa. gov/2015/09/09/sports-and-mentalhealth/#.VgrfgvlVhBc. Paolo del Vecchio is the Director, Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek is the new signature in Assisted Living Retirement living should be exceptional living. Situated in one of the most desirable spots in Johns Creek, this new 100 apartment community is within close proximity to world-class healthcare facilities, cultural venues, fine shopping and dining.

Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek is a one-of-a-kind community offering a luxurious lifestyle with concierge services, chef-prepared meals, housekeeping and more, without a large investment or long-term commitment.

“We are changing the way people live,” says Beth Richardson, Executive Director at Arbor Terrace. “Working with strong on-site partners in healthcare, including 24 hour nursing staff and on site therapy, we can provide as much or as little care as our residents

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Arbor Terrace’s goal is to provide the residents with comfort, security and peace of mind.

This beautiful community will have all the amenities you would expect including a fitness center with a variety of exercise and educational offerings as well as a vibrant social calendar. As Judd Harper, President of the Arbor Company points out, “We consider it our priority to help you stay fit and healthy. Our dedicated staff is committed to facilitating our residents’ physical, intellectual and cultural wellbeing.”

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Reduce your risk for breast cancer Provided by Northside Hospital Breast Care Program Breast cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in females in the United States and the second most common cause of cancer death in women. One in eight women will develop the disease at some point in her lifetime. Although there are several risk factors you can’t control such as age, family history and race, there are many steps you can take to reduce your risk.

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Secondhand smoke also may pose a threat to nonsmokers. Reduce your exposure as much as possible; choose smoke-free restaurants and avoid indoor public places that allow smoking. If you work in a smoke-filled work environment, ask your employer permission to increase ventilation where smoking takes place by opening windows or using exhaust fans.

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Get Screened. Lastly, perhaps the greatest preventative measure you can take against breast cancer is committing yourself to regular mammograms and screenings. If you don’t already, perform monthly breast self-exams.

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It is important, however, to discuss your individual risk factors with your doctor,

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The Northside Hospital Breast Care Program is one of the nation’s leading providers of breast care services, diagnosing and treating more breast cancer cases each year than any other program in the Southeast. For more information or to speak with an expert, visit northside.com/breast.

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State of the art surgical options for women available in Johns Creek, Cumming One of the most exciting advancements of modern medicine is the use of minimally invasive surgical techniques.

The founding physicians of Modern Ob/Gyn, Drs. John and Ingrid Reyes have dedicated their practice to this philosophy. “Minimally invasive surgery allows us to perform complex procedures through either small incisions or no incisions at all.

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Diagnosed: Continued from Page 31 that 1% that is believed to be most potent in its effects at the cellular level, even in comparison to T4. In fact, your body converts T4 into T3 in your liver. How well it does this in all individuals is a matter of how well your digestive system is working.

No matter what, T3 is another important blood test to consider. The Free T3 and Reverse T3 tests can also provide valuable information. Free T3 appears to correlate best with your functioning.

Reverse T3 is a controversial test that is not often done by medical doctors, because it is assumed that your body can convert T4 into T3 without problems. However, holistic practitioners, and some medical doctors, are now recognizing it as an important test.

Reverse T3 is a product created when your body converts T4.

It should convert it into T3, but instead it converts it into Reverse T3. This Reverse T3 is useless to your body’s cells, and cannot provide the energy they need, hence the growing diagnosis of Reverse T3 dominance in my practice.

5. Thyroid Antibodies – It is quite common for someone with hypothyroidism to have thyroid antibodies, created when the body attacks its own tissues. This is the only way to properly diagnose Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. The reason most doctors do not request this test is because even if it comes back positive, there treatment will be the same as for a standard hypothyroid

dures which include treatment of heavy bleeding with endometrial ablation and incisionfree permanent sterilization.

“In office procedures are a safe and excellent option for many patients. It’s great to be able to offer these procedures to women because they can get back to their lives so quickly, oftentimes even the same day.

And typically, because these are seen as office visits, the cost to the patient is only their co-pay which makes such a big difference” says Dr. John Reyes.

Modern Ob/Gyn stands by its promise to bring the most case. This is why so many people complain of the there symptoms even though they’re on the medication. Thyroxin will not address the inflammation causing the autoimmune attack on your thyroid. It only makes your TSH values look normal….

In summery, I hope this article answers some of your questions regarding the confusion about how hypothyroidism is commonly misdiagnosed. My goal is to bring to light some of the amazing lab tests out there for patients to request from their doctors and get real answers. There are some natural ways to support your thyroid, and ensure it functions optimally. By gaining an understanding of these different lab tests and there proper values, I believe the majority of people with a thyroid disorder will be able to get a true diagnosis and see significant improvements in their symptoms.

That being said, there are those who will need additional tweaks, deeper testing, and personalized changes to their diet, supplements, and lifestyle plan before they see the improvements they’re looking for. So you may want to find a doctor that practices functional medicine. A functional medical doctor can assist you with natural ways of treating the root cause of illness, rather than just treating the symptoms with medication.

And this is what we do, so if you or someone you know may have a thyroid disorder and want to correct this condition, please call (770) 731-9410 or visit www.DrSavedoff.com and schedule an appointment with us today.

It’s great to be able to offer these procedures to women because they can get back to their lives so quickly, oftentimes even the same day.

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Choosing wisely…Choosing Atlanta Heart Specialists Many options for choosing a cardiologist exist within Forsyth and North Atlanta.

At Atlanta Heart Specialists (ahsmed.com) we believe we offer a unique approach to cardiovascular health and disease prevention. Although we work out of 5 hospitals our goal is to keep you out of these institutions. We believe that combining a holistic approach with evidence based therapy offers you the best opportunity to take control of your health and prevent heart attacks and strokes!

Waiting when you are worried is never good. We offer same day office visits from 9-5 and 24/7 physician access to our patients so that you can relax and be reassured. If you do end up in the emergency room know that one of our physicians is always available to you.

Knowledge is power and in todays multimedia world AHS offers multiple tools to get the information you need. At heartdrsingh.com articles on prevention, testing and treatment are available for easy reading and downloads. Social media sites and a monthly

patient newsletter ensure that you stay on top of the latest advances in heart health.

With 9 offices and 14 board certified, award winning cardiologists, AHS can offer the full spectrum of cardiac care from pacemakers to stents , echos to ablations, stress tests to radial (arm) caths. In those rare situations where outside expertise is needed, as one of the few remaining independent cardiology groups we can access the expertise you need regardless of which hospital system

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ADHD – not just in children anymore morbidities such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and other personality disorders. Adult ADHD is a valid psychiatric disorder of adulthood distinct from these other conditions.

Adult attention deficit disorder differs from the childhood variant because the hyperactivity in adults may be replaced by other symptoms such as anxiety, impulsivity and inattentiveness. In fact, prior to 2002 there were no diagnostic guidelines, but there have been great advances since. Some of the symptoms that characterize Adult ADHD are:

ADHD is a relatively common psychiatric disorder among adults. The prevalence is thought to be 3.5%5.3%, which accounts for more than 11 million cases in the United States alone. With increased public awareness, adult ADHD became a topic of great interest so clinicians should be able to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with this disorder.

Etiology is still uncertain. Genetics however is believed to play a prominent role, followed in importance by acquired injuries to the brain. ADHD was widely thought to be strictly a disorder of childhood. Now there are numerous scientific papers and clinical trials that acknowledge the existence of an adult version of this disorder, which can be traced back to the younger years. Before this time ADHD in adults was known as Minimal Brain Damage or Dysfunction (MBD).

Adult ADHD is associated with multiple co-

1. Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in school-work, work or other activities.

2. Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities.

3. Often does not seem to listen when spoke to directly.

4. Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand directions) 5. Often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities.

6. Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort (such as schoolwork or homework)Often loses things necessary for tasks and activities (eg. School assignments, pencils, keys) 7. Is often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli.

8. Is often forgetful in daily activities.

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don’t know it. They may feel that it is impossible to get organized, keep a job, or remember and keep appointments. Daily tasks such as getting up in the morning, preparing to leave the house for work, arriving at work on time, and being productive on the job can be especially challenging for adults with ADHD. These adults may have a history of failure at school, problems at work, failed relationships and traffic accidents. Like teens, adults with ADHD may seem restless and may try to complete several tasks as once, most of them unsuccessfully. They also tend to prefer “quick fixes,” rather than taking the steps needed to achieve greater rewards.

On the other hand, it is important to know that ADHD can occur in high frequency with other comorbidities such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and other personality disorders. There is high frequency of misdiagnosis and diagnosis is usually subjective and based on behavior and clinical history.

Treatment is very rewarding, there are multiple classes of medication and alternative treatment available for those who don’t respond to conventional therapy. Cognitive behavior therapy and coping strategies remain the long term treatment of choice for ADHD If you or someone you know may have Adult ADHD, call Johns Creek Family Medicine at 770-771-6591 and schedule an appointment with Dr. Zack Charkawi.

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New Eagle Scouts for the Northern Ridge District NORTH FULTON, Ga. -- The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District, made up of the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton, has announced its newest Eagle Scouts, who passed their Board of Review on Aug. 27, 2015. The Scouts who passed their Eagle Board of Reviews, held at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, are: Michael Verner, from Troop 1134, was sponsored

by St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church. His project was the design and construction of 12 snake hinged snake transport boxes for the Orange County Animal Services Department for snake rescues.

William Robertson, from Troop 1134, was sponsored

by St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church. His project was the removal of pea gravel and dirt from a staircase and replace it with paver stones. He also cleaned, repaired or replaced several handrails on this staircase for Queen of Angels Catholic School.

Pierce Thompson, from Troop 3000, was sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church. His project was the design and construction of five trash and recycling units for the Cambridge High School

Courtyard.

Gates Ledbetter, from Troop 985, was sponsored by Northbrook United Methodist Church. His project was the design and construction of an outdoor art classroom for Hembree Middle School. This classroom consisted of large plexiglass panels that students can paint on outdoors.

Erek Humm, from Troop 87, was sponsored by Roswell Presbyterian Church.

His project was the design and construction of four raised flower gardens for the American Legion Post 201, Alpharetta.

Maxwell Rehberger, from Troop 87, was sponsored by Roswell Presbyterian Church.

His project was the design and construction of two floating islands at the pond at Newtown Park. He also designed and constructed two informational signs for this pond.

Ryan Keepers, from Troop 431, was sponsored by Roswell United Methodist Church. His whose project was the design and construction of two wooden tables for fields by the Dodson Youth Center at Roswell United Methodist Church.

Dylan Thomson, from Troop 143, was sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist

The new Eagle Scouts are, back row from left, Michael Verner, William Robertson, Pierce Thompson, Gates Ledbetter and Erek Humm; front row are Maxwell Rehberger, Ryan Keepers, Dylan Thomson and Daniel Bird.

Church. His project was the design and construction of four benches along the pond and adding one new Kiosk inside the nature trails of the forest at Shakerag Park.

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Daniel Bird, from Troop 143, was sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church.

His project was the design and construction of a patio

with cobble patio stone for Chattahoochee High School.

He also planted two Portuguese Spanish Lavender Bushes as well as the construction of a bench for the patio.

Make plans to attend North Atlanta Business Post’s 40 under 40 awards ceremony North Atlanta Business Post’s “40 under 40” is unique in that the majority of winners were submitted by the Chambers of Commerce in six counties in our coverage area. The remaining winners were selected from the pool of nominations from other businesses, municipal chambers, individuals and more.

The awards ceremony bring together the winners, nominators and other community members for a night of food, drinks and recognition of these up-and-comers.

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New mixed-use development for Old Milton 186 units of residential planned on 21 acres

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA. Ga. – A new mixed-use development is planned for Old Milton Parkway across the street from Avalon.

A 21-acre tract of land along Old Milton Parkway, bordered on the east by the post office, on the west by Westside Parkway and Avalon, and on the north by Thompson Street, will contain residential, retail and office components. Plans call for 186 units of residential, in a mix of single-family homes, apartments and townhomes.

Unfortunately for the developer, Old Milton Holdings, the site has extreme topography issues, notably a large depression in the center, requiring tons of infill to level it off. Bob Cheeley, of Old Milton Holdings, asked the city Sept. 28 to allow him to fast track his land disturbance permit and allow him to take advantage of neighbor Avalon’s construction which requires Avalon to get rid of thousands of square yards of fill.

Eric Graves, with the city, said city rules do not allow tree removal and land grading to be done on a site without an LDP. However it does allow grading permits on their own if conditions are met.

Graves said working with the developer in this way will save city streets from the hundreds of dump truckloads needed for the work, if the fill is able to be had from Avalon, across the street.

During this work, 100 feet of undisturbed buffer will encircle the site until the next phase is ready to begin.

Council unanimously approved granting a permit to begin the grading work.

Also at the meeting: City police will begin working with

...Old Milton Holdings, the site has extreme topography issues, notably a large depression in the center, requiring tons of infill to level it off.

Fulton County Schools to catch and ticket those who fail to stop for buses carrying children.

When a school bus is stopped and either picking up or dropping off children, the bus extends its stop sign and traffic is supposed to stop. Sometimes, drivers willing or accidentally fail to obey this stop sign and drive past, potentially putting children at risk.

Now, these buses are to be fitted with cameras that can catch the license plates of those who break the law. Alpharetta will have an officer review the footage and, if necessary, write tickets based on what they see.

“We don’t have a lot of negative experience where children were hit, however we do have a number of violations that occur on a regular basis,” said Public Safety Director Gary George.

He expects the officer reviewing the footage to spend about 15 minutes a day on the task, a minimal additional workload.

Any revenues from the tickets will be split 50-50 between the city and the school system, he said.

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New August Eagle Scouts for the Northern Ridge District NORTH FULTON, Ga. -- The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District, made up of the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton, has announced its newest Eagle Scouts, who passed their Board of Review on Aug. 27, 2015. These are Scouts who passed their Eagle Board of Reviews, held at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, are: Steven Wyckoff, from Troop 27, was sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian Church. His project was the design and renovation of the stage at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center.

He replaced an existing boardwalk with a set of stairs and retrofitted an existing boardwalk into a handicap ramp.

Clayton Marshall, from Troop 69, was sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. His project was the design and construction of several water bars for irrigation as well as soil and mulching to a trail used by the athletes of Milton High School.

Bryce Miller, of Troop 429, was sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. His project the design and construction of wooden American flag cases for the Atlanta Veteran’s

Administration Hospital. He built 20 of these cases.

Justin Ford, of Troop 429, was sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. His project was the design and construction of a bridge placed over a drainage ditch, so the tractor at Wills Park can get to a field previously ungroomed.

He also cleaned a 153 foot fence in front of the Mansell House at Wills Park.

Evan Bloom, from Troop 69, was sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. His project was the design and construction of five planter boxes for the Wills Park children’s playground.

Nicholas Herrick, from Troop 69, was sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. His project was the design and construction of a wooden boardwalk walkway at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center.

Brandon Bierbaum, from Troop 629, was sponsored by Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church. His project was the design and construction of a loop trail, through the forested property of Northminster Presbyterian Church.

John Michael Bertrand, from Troop 7153, was spon-

The new Eagle Scouts are, back row: Steven Wyckoff, Clayton Marshall, Bryce Miller and Justin Ford; front row are Evan Bloom, Nicholas Herrick, Brandon Bierbaum and John Michael Bertrand. sored by St. Brigid Catholic Church. His project was the

collection and donation of over 200 lunches to feed the Hun-

gry via Must Ministries.

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Students learn computer programming

When: Oct. 10, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

By ISABELLE NGUYEN news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- Oct. 10, 2015, is known globally as Local Hack Day. A “hack” is using technology in a clever manner to solve a problem.

A “hackathon” is usually an event dedicated to this purpose that lasts 24 to 48 hours.

Many hackathons in-

volve college students across America, but for this year’s Local Hack Day, an Alpharetta student is taking a slightly different approach.

Anthony Liu, a senior at Alpharetta High School, will host a hackathon for his fellow high school students Oct. 10.

He hosted a 24-hour hackathon last summer, due to the envy he was feeling toward the college students who were able to participate in the Emory University and Georgia Tech hackathons exclusively for college students.

The response to that 24-

Liu hopes, through this year’s event, “that local high school students will begin to have an interest in technology and will become more enthusiastic about computer science.” hour hackathon was successful, he said. Many students participating in the event, held

in Atlanta Tech Village, had never attended a hackathon before and only knew the fundamentals of programming.

By the end of the hackathon, the 40 participants had created an alarm clock that donated money to a charity of one’s choice every time the snooze was hit, a web app that gave an information dump of everything needed for an coming election based on location, and a mobile app that made it possible to keep track of the food in the fridge.

Liu said he wants to repeat the excitement and creativity

What: Hackathon

Where: Alpharetta High School, 3595 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 30005.

this year.

Liu hopes, through this year’s event, “that local high school students will begin to have an interest in technology and will become more enthusiastic about computer science.”

Ideally, he said he hopes participants will “leave with an intent to spread this culture to their peers and eventually the situation of Atlanta's youth can live up to our name of the ‘Silicon Valley of the South.’”

The event, to be held Oct. 10 at Alpharetta High School, 3595 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, will be a 12-hour mini-hackathon from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Students can register online through http://hackahs.com/

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JC Chamber Expo hits it out of the park Another sellout, another success

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce just wrapped up its Business Expo 2015 Oct. 2, and the theme this year seemed to be: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

Hundreds of businesspeople flocked to the expo again at The Bricks at Perimeter Church on Medlock Bridge Road to see around 100 businesses with expo booths, and the energy was palpable.

For every booth there seemed to be about three people milling around the expo, talking to each other.

Chamber President John Bemont said he could not be happier with the turnout.

“We have about all we could hold,” he said. “There is lots of food, lots of folks and lots of deals getting made.”

Although he says it every year, Bemont said he truly believed this was the best expo yet.

“Well, the venue here at The Bricks is just great. It has so much space – even though we’ve filled just about all of it,” he said. “And the church just does everything so well and they treat us so nice.”

Bemont said the expo was also a great way to showcase the chamber. Getting this much community support is the best endorsement he could ask for.

“Now I have to go back and figure how to top this year,” he said.

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Mayor Pro Tem Steve Broadbent does the ribbon-cutting honors for the Business Expo 2015 as chamber board members look on.

Susan Thompson of Sweet Events has a great conversation starter at her booth, and it tastes as good as it looks.

Chamber of Commerce President John Bemont welcomes the business community to the chamber’s Business Expo 2015.

Get fit with Iron Tribe or get the book and become a franchisee at the expo.

Beau Raymond, manager and teacher at the Johns Creek Arts Center’s clay studio, demonstrates how to throw a pot.

Chamber board member Paul Creamer, left, welcomes Clint Curry with Cartridge World to the expo.

Keyworth Bank welcomes a visitor with information and a free gift. Alas, it wasn’t money.

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JCHS’s Gauthreux named XL212’s Sept. Female Athlete of the Month Star volleyballer honored at GNFCC breakfast

Have no fear, R-Squared is here!

AHS says statistics don’t have to be dull ALPHARETTA, Ga.— Alpharetta High School AP Statistics students participated Sept. 26 in Statistics Olympics. During this activity, the classes collected student data on variables such as height, long jump distance, hand span, and texting speed.

Students then selected two of the variables in which a relationship was suspected and conducted a regression analysis.

There to assist the students was statistical super hero RSquared, also known as the Cohenficient of Determination.

This activity allowed students to have fun while applying skills and knowledge in a real world scenario.

“She is always the ALPHARETTA, Ga. – first player on the court Mikaela Gauthreux and and the last player off.

Brian Mocarski were Whether setting up or takhonored Sept. 22 as the ing down the nets or just XL212 Student-Athletes of shagging balls she does the Month at the Greater whatever it takes,” Coach North Fulton Chamber of Beth Stephens said.

Commerce February Eggs “She understands that & Enterprise Breakfast. the team plays like they Gauthreux, a senior practice so she goes all volleyball player from out which only makes Johns Creek High School, both her and her teamwas named the Female mates better and more Student-Athlete of the prepared for the their Month for September. As opponents. Mikaela is a of the date of the award, smart volleyball player Mikaela had 809 kills, 102 that truly knows the game blocks, 597 digs, and 129 and knows what she aces. needs to do to be successShe was selected to ful.” the All-Area team her The student-athlete sophomore and junior award recognizes the years. She was awarded the JCHS volleyball team’s Mikaela Gauthreux, a force on the volley- outstanding accomball court, has been named the Septem- plishments of deserving Best Defensive Player ber Athlete of the Month by XL212.

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Gladiators improving under Kemper Have more wins so far than all of past two seasons

By JOE PARKER news@appenmedaigroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Gladiators are already showing signs of improvement under first-year Head Coach Matt Kemper. The Gladiators (2-3, 2-2) already have more wins halfway through the season than they had in their prior two seasons.

Kemper, who has stated that rebuilding teams is his “M.O.,” takes the helm of a Gladiators team that went 1-19 in their prior two seasons, making them a team in desperate need of rebuilding.

Though Kemper said his team is young, they are improving as the season progresses.

“We have shown improvement but we’re not done. The kids have really bought in and they’ve done all the things we’ve asked them to do and we can build on that,” he said.

Kemper said his defense, under coordinator Chris Prewett, has done very well through the halfway point of the season.

“Our defense has been the strength of our team for sure. Those guys have played extremely well. Coach Prewett has done an outstanding job coordinating that unit and executing the schemes.”

The Johns Creek defense is also putting points on the board — they have four defensive touchdowns on the season.

Though the Gladiators’ defense is giving up nearly 400 yards of offense

and 29 points per game, Kemper said his defense was paramount in helping them secure their two victories of the season over region rivals Alpharetta and Northview.

Kemper said, with a team that had only won a single game in two years, it was imperative to beat the talented teams of Alpharetta and Northview.

“It certainly helps to get that monkey off your back. That sense of urgency to win can really build up on a young person, and the further you go on in a season without a win, kids will play tight and will play not to lose instead of playing to win.”

On offense, Kemper said experience is an issue.

“We’re a little young on both sides of the ball, particularly on offense,” he said, adding the offense has struggled to find consistency.

Senior Jeremy Disher started the first game for the Gladiators at quarterback. However, freshman Zach Gibson has taken over the starting job for the Gladiators the last four games.

Gibson’s performances are evidence of Coach Kemper’s desire for more consistency. Against Alpharetta, Gibson was 12-23 for 287 yards and four touchdowns. Against Northview, he was 1-10 with 8 yards.

The Gladiators have spread their rushing duties among three main contributors: Gerard Hurst, Matt Kriteman and Marcus White. Each have at least one rushing touchdown and an above80-yard game.

After last week’s bye, Johns Creek

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Johns Creek receiver Darien Clark (23) attempts to haul in a pass during a game against Lambert this year. will play five straight weeks against region opponents, beginning with Chattahoochee this week. They then play North Forsyth, Habersham Central, South Forsyth and West Forsyth.

Though Kemper’s Gladiators face a tough second-half schedule, he is confident his team will improve, but said they must play to win every game.

“If there’s anything we’ve seen in this first half of this season it’s that

[our region] is a jumble,” Kemper said.

“There have been some great games and some upsets, so you better show up whether you play the first-place team or the last-place team.”

Of his team, Kemper said, “The sky is the limit.

“We feel very blessed to be here.

We’ve got a great group of kids, a great staff, two awesome coordinators and we are excited for all that’s going on at Johns Creek.”

Roswell remains undefeated with big win over Walton Hornets beat previously undefeated Raiders 48-14

By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — With a chance to take sole possession of the Region 5-AAAAAA standings, Roswell did what they have done all season — dominate. The Hornets controlled both sides of the ball against previously undefeated Walton, beating the Raiders in decisive fashion, 48-14.

Roswell’s Quintarius Neely went 22-32 for 361 yards and five touchdowns while halfback Sheldon Evans had 133 yards on 18 carries and two touchdowns.

The Hornets’ offensive line controlled the line of scrimmage throughout the game, allowing Neely time to pass and creating big holes in the defense for Evans to exploit on the ground.

Prior to their game against Roswell, Walton averaged giving up just 15 points per game.

Roswell’s defense was stout

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Roswell Hornet defenders swarm a Walton ball-carrier, tackling him for a loss. against the Raiders’ offense, forcing an interception and four sacks, three coming from

junior defensive tackle Max Boyd, who made his presence known in the backfield

throughout the night. Roswell consistently put pressure on Walton quarterback Addison Shoup and completely shut down the running game. Before second-string players were brought in for Roswell in the fourth quarter, Roswell held Walton to just 6 yards rushing.

Roswell received the opening kickoff of the game and put together an 89-yard drive when they were stopped on fourth down at the Walton 5-yard line.

It would prove to be one of the few bright spots for the Walton defense on the night.

On Walton’s ensuing drive, they were forced into a threeand-out and punted. Roswell would then score on a 12-yard touchdown pass from Neely to Kendrick Jackson. After a missed PAT, Roswell led 6-0.

Walton fumbled the subsequent kickoff and Roswell would take advantage, scoring on an 11-yard pass from Neely to Nick Stelter.

Roswell would extend their lead to 20-0 before Walton found the end zone on a 71yard screen pass touchdown

from Shoup to KK Brooks.

The Hornets then scored on drives of 90 and 80 yards, capped off by Neely touchdown passes to Evans for 25 yards and Jackson for 55 yards.

At halftime the Hornets led 34-14 and never looked back.

Their defense did not allow any more points and Evans was able to find the end zone twice on the ground. With the Hornets leading 48-14 in the fourth quarter, second-string players received playing time, something not expected in a matchup between two teams ranked in the top 10 in the state.

After the game, Hornets Head Coach John Ford was quick to congratulate his players, but also to remind them to keep their focus and not get caught up in their spot atop the region rankings.

Roswell will put their undefeated record and position alone atop the Region 5-AAAAAA standings on the line when they travel to Marietta to take on Wheeler this Friday.

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SOUTH FORSYTH VS. NORTHVIEW PREVIEW:

War Eagles to soar over Titans JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Region 6-AAAAAA leading and undefeated South Forsyth will look to continue their winning ways against a Northview team that has lost two straight games.

South Forsyth (5-0, 4-0) has been dominate this season on both sides of the ball, averaging 39 points per game on offense while only allowing 13 points per game defensively. The War Eagles’ defense held two opponents to less than 7 points.

Offensively, the War Eagles are stacked with an experienced offensive line, a talented dual-threat quarterback in Davis Shanley, speed in running back Sam Outlaw and multiple talented receivers, including Jalen Camp.

Shanley has completed over 65 percent of passes this season and has 10 passing touchdowns and three rushing touchdowns.

He was 9 for 13 with 148 yards passing in South’s last game against Chattahoochee.

The War Eagles’ defense has been dominate, led by 6-foot-6, 220-pound senior defensive end Cameron Kline. Kline is averaging two sacks per game, has forced two fumbles, two fumble recoveries and fumble recovery for a touchdown.

South’s defense is predicated on getting pressure in the backfield, and that could spell trouble for Northview’s offense.

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PREDICTING THE GAME:

LOCK OF THE WEEK South Forsyth 31

Northview 17

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Lambert@ Habersham Central West Forsyth@ Norht Forsyth South Forsyth@ Northview West Forsyth@ North Forsyth

Northview (3-2, 2-2) is coming off of a discouraging performance against West Forsyth in which they gave up four turnovers and were outscored 28-7.

After starting the season 3-0, the Titans dropped their last two games.

The Titans may see a new starting quarterback in Colton McDaniel. Starter Paul Miller was replaced by McDaniel in the second half against West Forsyth after going just 3-6 for 4 yards in the first half.

McDaniel also struggled, throwing two interceptions and a fumble. McDaniel finished the game 5-12 for 79 yards.

The Titans’ offensive line was effective on running plays against West, finishing with 233 yards on the ground, but they struggled to keep the pocket intact on pass attempts, something South Forsyth will look to exploit.

A bright spot for the Titans offense came from Titans running back Emeka Nwanze who averaged 6.8-yards per carry against West Forsyth. AJ Green also had 69 yards on 13 carries.

Take away two big passing touchdowns in single coverage and the Titans’ defense performed fairly well against an effective West offense.

However, they did struggle to get pressure on quarterback Kiernan Hamilton.

They will face a South offensive line that has imposed its will on opposing front fours.

The War Eagles will look to remain perfect and should against a skidding Northview team that has many questions to be answered at the quarterback position.

The defensive prowess of South should challenge the Titans’ offensive line and pressure the Titans quarterback, whomever it may be.

The Titans will have to get pressure on Shanley as their secondary gave up multiple long-yardage passing plays in their prior game.

However, both teams have lots of talent and that should keep this one fairly close. O ur prediction: South Forsyth 31, Northview 17

NGTD names players of the week Brian Jordan of Braves, Falcons addresses players

Centennial@ Alpharetta Sprayberry@ Cambridge Johns Creek@ Chattahoochee Etowah@ Milton Roswell@ Wheeler Blessed Tiniry@ Therrell Fellowship Christian@ Mt. Pisgah King’s Ridge@ Whitefield Pinecrest@ St. Francis

Scores from 10-2 • Cambridge 35 North Atlanta 16 • Roswell 48 Walton 14 • Fellowship Christian 41 King’s Ridge 7 • MT.Pisgah 20 (OT)

By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The North Georgia Touchdown Club (formerly the North Fulton Forsyth Touchdown Club) named its players of the week at the midseason mark Oct. 5 during a ceremony at North Point Community Church in Alpharetta. Brian Jordan, former Major League Baseball outfielder and National Football League safety, addressed the nominees and recipients.

North Fulton and Forsyth teams were well represented, with five players from local schools being named players of the week.

Roswell’s Tre’ Lamar was named defensive player of the week for week one for his 18-tackle performance against Lowndes. Cameron Kline of South Forsyth was named defensive player of the week for week two. Wide receiver Carlos Carrier of Alpharetta was named offensive player of the week for week two for a performance that included 12 catches for 193 yards and two touchdowns. Cole Neuber of Johns Creek was named defensive player of the week for

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South Forsyth’s Cameron Kline holds his defensive player of the week plaque for week two.

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Roswell’s Tre’ Lamar, center, was named defensive player of the week for week one and is congratulated by former Braves and Falcon player Brian Jordan, left, and former Falcons wide receiver Mike Haynes. week three and Centennial’s Caden Herring was named offensive player of the week for week five.

Jordan, who played for the

Atlanta Falcons from 19891991 and the Atlanta Braves for five seasons, congratulated the nominated players and winners. Jordan also dis-

cussed his rise to the professional ranks in both football and baseball. He urged the high school players in attendance to focus on their education, saying that, despite a successful, two-sport career, his proudest moment was graduating from the University of Richmond. Jordan also said it was important for players to “dream big” and to always pursue their dreams.

Sportscaster Sam Crenshaw emceed the event.

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Fellowship Church breaks ground on student ministry ROSWELL, Ga. — Fellowship Bible Church held a groundbreaking ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. The ceremony marks the coming construction for a new student ministry building at the church. This new facility

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• James Thomas, Roswell • Judith Zimmerman, Johns Creek • Sidney Steele, Duluth • Taylor Clark, Cumming

University of Massachusetts

University of North Georgia

BOSTON, Ma. — Christine Carpio graduated from UMass Boston in May.

DAHLONEGA, Ga. — Kelly Ivey of Roswell earned a Master of Arts and commissioned as an aviation officer in the Army. Ivey’s parents are William and Deborrah Ivey of Roswell. Ivey graduated from Centennial High School in in 2011.

Riley Tidwell of Cumming earned a Bachelor of Science and commissioned as an officer in the transportation corps in the Army. Tidwell’s parents are Rick L. Tidwell and Melissa Tidwell of Cumming. Tidwell graduated from North Forsyth High School in Cumming in 2011.

The following students were named to UNG’s president’s honor roll for the summer semester 2015: • Natalie Downs of Cumming • Laurel Mailman of Cumming • Isabella Martino of Cumming • Molly Scott of Cumming • Bryan Shinholster of Cumming • Rebekah Verner of Cumming • Michael Wells of Cumming

Wentworth Institute of Technology BOSTON, Ma. — Alexa M. Wallert of Alpharetta has graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology.

Valdosta State University VALDOSTA, Ga .— The following students graduated this summer from Valdosta State University: • Abigail Amoah of Roswell, Master of Science in psychology • Anne Woodworth of Roswell, Education Specialist in school counseling • Christine Villwock of Roswell, Bachelor of Fine Arts in interior design • Daniel O’Shea of Roswell, Master of Science in psychology • Hunter Jones of Cumming, Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing • Jaclyn Stiff of Alpharetta, Bachelor of Applied Science in human capital performance • Jennifer Tyner of Johns Creek, Master of Library and Information Science • Mason Currie of Alpharetta, Bachelor of Science in exercise physiology • Matthew Gershon of Roswell, Education Specialist in coaching pedagogy • Steven McCaffery of Alpharetta, Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance • Taylor Clark of Cumming, Bachelor of Science in nursing • Victoria Papadelis of Duluth, Bachelor of Fine Arts in art The following students were on Valdosta State University’s summer 2015 dean’s list: • Carleigh Pearson, Alpharetta • Charles Keeling, Alpharetta

The following students were named to UNG’s summer 2015 dean’s list: • Kathryn Harman of Alpharetta • Robin Cohl of Cumming • Nicholas Giunta of Johns Creek • Zachary Bettis of Cumming • Jacob Christian of Cumming • Savanna Wardlaw of Alpharetta • Natalie Fisher of Cumming • James Paek of Cumming

Bates College LEWISTON, Maine — Nabil Saleem , son of Dr. and Mrs. Sohail Saleem of Alpharetta, graduated after majoring in biological chemistry at Bates.

He is a 2011 graduate of Alpharetta High School.

Saleem graduated as a member of Sigma Xi, a national honor society that recog-

ers in families, community and around the world for Christ.

The building is to be completed by fall of 2016.

Leading the ceremony was Senior Pastor Dr. Crawford Loritts and

nizes excellence in scientific research, and the College Key, an honor reserved for Bates students who have exhibited outstanding character, academic excellence, campus and community service, leadership and future promise.

Iowa University IOWA CITY, Iowa — Krystal Donaldson, Alpharetta, received a Bachelor of Arts in biology from the University of Iowa at the close of the spring 2015 semester.

Coastal Carolina University CONWAY, S.C. — Emee Herbert, Johns Creek, graduated magna cum laude from Coastal Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science in recreation and sport management.

Wofford College SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Olivia Vasquez, a member of the class of 2018, was one of many students on Wofford’s orientation staff who greeted first-year students Aug. 25 as the college

Student Ministry Pastor Paul Bickford.

Several student leaders, Elder Brian Dodd and Pastor Bob Roland also participated in the actual groundbreaking.

Approximately 300 people attended.

–Jonathan Copsey

welcomed the class of 2019.

Vasquez is from Cumming.

Ga. Southwestern State University AMERICUS, Ga. — Ashton Singletary, of Johns Creek, made the summer 2015 dean’s list at Georgia Southwestern State University and was among 374 students recognized for scholastic achievement.

The following local residents made the summer 2015 academic achievement list at Georgia Southwestern State University: • Brennan Bauschka of Alpharetta • Brandon Bentsen of Cumming • Glynn Cunningham of Alpharetta • Regina Fontalvo of Alpharetta • Erin Quinn of Roswell • Katrina Shay of Cumming

Centre College DANVILLE, Ky. — Kimberly Randall, the daughter of Anne Harriman of Johns Creek and a graduate of Johns Creek High School, made the 2015

dean’s list at Centre College.

Curry College MILTON, Ma.— Curry College is proud to announce that John Latagliata of Alpharetta was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2015 semester.

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Va. — James Madison University welcomed the class of 2019 to campus in August, including Daniel Clements of Alpharetta, whose selected major is engineering, and Daniel DeSousa, also of Alpharetta, whose selected major is marketing.

Piedmont College DEMOREST, Ga. — The following students graduated from Piedmont College at the end of the summer semester: • Emily Miller, Master of Arts, early childhood education, from Alpharetta • Melissa Childs, Bachelor of Science in nursing with honors, from Johns Creek

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CITY OF JOHNS CREEK MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL, PUBLIC HEARING: MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2015 AT 7:00 P.M. CITY OF JOHNS CREEK COUNCIL CHAMBERS 12000 FINDLEY ROAD, SUITE 300 JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA 30097 The following Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment are scheduled for Public Hearing as stated above.

Zoning Text Amendment A-15-001 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CITY OF JOHNS CREEK ZONING ORDINANCE INCLUDING ARTICLE III. DEFINITIONS; ARTICLE VII. TWO-FAMILY, TOWNHOUSE, APARTMENT DEWELLING DISTRICTS; ARTICLE VIII. OFFICE INSTITUTIONAL, MIXED USE DISTRICTS; ARTICLE IX. COMMUNITY BUSINSESS DISTRICTS; AND ARTICLE XIX. ADMINISTRATIVE PERMITS AND USE TO CLARIFY TERMINOLOGY AND USE LOCATIONS FOR ACTIVE ADULTS, SENIOR HOUSING, ELDERALY AND FRAIL ELDERLY AS DEFINED AS SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSE AND OTHER PURPOSES. A COPY OF THE PROPOSED CHANGES IS LOCATED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. Comprehensive Plan Amendment A-15-002 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CITY OF JOHNS CREEK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CLARIFY TERMINOLOGY AND USE LOCATIONS FOR ACTIVE ADULTS, SENIOR HOUSING, ELDERALY AND FRAIL ELDERLY AS DEFINED AS SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSE AND OTHER PURPOSES. A COPY OF THE PROPOSED CHANGES IS LOCATED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING.

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DEATH NOTICES Vickie Darlene Bishop, 58, of Milton, passed away September 26, 2015.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Daniel Ryan Brewton, 57, of Cumming, passed away September 17, 2015.

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Ernest Luke Corn, Sr., 80, of Cumming, passed away September 27, 2015.

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Paul Wesley Dunn, 82, of Cumming, passed away September 22, 2015.

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Michael Gleason, 54, of Alpharetta, passed away September 22, 2015.

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Roberta Lynn Goss, 80, of Cumming, passed away September 24, 2015.

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Justine Gutshall, 45, of Cumming, passed away September 25, 2015.

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John Edgar Haygood, 49, of Cumming, passed away September 25, 2015.

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Patricia Kay Lowe, 71, of Cumming, passed away September 24, 2015.

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Hubert Carlyle Platt, 83, of Cumming, passed away September 26, 2015.

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Mona Christine Rodriguez, 40, of Cumming, passed away September 29, 2015.

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Bruce Edwin Sellers, 87, of Roswell, passed away September 28, 2015.

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Kathleen Ann Snavely, 75, of Cumming, passed away September 26, 2015.

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Carolyn Grogan Townsend, 78, of Cumming, passed away September 26, 2015.

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George Wesley Waller, 80, of Alpharetta, passed away September 21, 2015.

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Greeting Newcomer’s Club guest speaker Bev Miller are from left: Eileen Houser, Bunnie Rouse, Miller, Marie Howe and Club President B.J. Benberg.

Newcomer Women’s Club hears from Emory JC’s Miller JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – At the Newcomer Women’s Club of N.E. Suburban Atlanta’s monthly luncheon, members learned more about Emory Johns Creek Hospital.

Meeting Oct. 1 at 1818 Club in Duluth, guest speaker was Bev Miller, the Emory Johns Creek hospital community

Atlanta: Continued from Page 9 the Decatur Book Festival, Dragon*Con, outlet-mall shopping, the Forsyth rodeo and many other local events.

I got out and experienced

Arrests: Continued from Page 2 Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Alex Grigorian, 43, of Elland Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 3 on Holcomb

liaison person. She shared the history of the hospital and the many services it provides to the community.

Newcomer Women’s Club meets for lunch first Thursday every month in addition to many activities provided by the membership.

NWC provides members with opportunities to become better acquainted in greater Gwinnett/North Fulton counties.

The club’s motto is “Pathways to New Friendships.”

To learn more go to www.newcomersclubatlanta.com for more information.

what it’s like to be a millennial living in Atlanta. And it was great.

So the answer to my question of whether Atlanta should have made the second-place spot for best cities for millennials is yes, it should. With a rich history, countless hours of fun and entertainment and

something going on every weekend, living in and just outside of Atlanta is a pretty cool place to be.

Now, if our local suburbs could just copy some of what makes Atlanta attractive to my generation, I believe millennials would indeed begin flocking to the city’s northern communities.

For example, investing in public space that could accommodate something like Dragon*Con would be an investment in the future by bringing the party here for millennials.

Honestly, there is nowhere else I’d rather live. (Now if only we could work on that affordable local housing!)

Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Anna Francisca McParland, 44, of Marietta, was arrested Sept. 5 on Canton Street in Roswell for DUI and headlight violation. ►► Brenna Christine Bocinsky, 23, of Atlanta, was arrested Sept. 5 on Holcomb Bridge

Road in Roswell for DUI and following too close. ►► Maribel Suttles, 35, of Woodstock, was arrested Sept.

5 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and impeding traffic. ►► Randy Culbreth, 59, of Birmingham Highway, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept.

7 on Elkins Road in Roswell for DUI, open container and failure to maintain lane. ►► Timothy Mwangi, 35, of Woodstock was arrested Sept.

9 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI. ►► David A. Foster, 28, of Sandy Springs, was arrested Sept. 10 on Alpharetta Street in Roswell for DUI and headlight violation.

in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Anthony Kipling Dallas, 27, of Birch Ridge Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept.

8 on Old Dogwood Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Charles Edward White, 22, of Esquire Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 9 on Old Dogwood Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Willie Lee Humphrey, 26, of Huntington Place, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept.

9 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Andrew Townsend Ritchey, 26, of Haley Farms Drive, Cumming, was arrested Sept.

10 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of a scheduled I & II controlled substance. ►► Rashidi Hanif Hunter, 28, of East Point, was arrested Sept. 10 on Ga. 400 in Roswell for possession of marijuana, suspended license and taillight violation. ►► Christopher Howard Foreman, 44, of Millbrook Circle, Roswell, was arrested Sept. 11 on Millbrook Circle in Roswell for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

Drug arrests ►► Daryl Rex Bilderback, 42,

of Brigitte Lane, Cumming, was arrested Sept. 18 on Deerfield Point in Milton for possession of marijuana. ►► Nancy Catharine Taylor, 37, of Deerfield Point, Milton, was arrested Sept. 18 on Deerfield Point in Milton for possession of marijuana. ►► Latoya Reshaya Davis, 26, of Stone Mountain, was arrested Sept. 16 on Ga. 400

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Publix donates $4 Million to Habitat for Humanity GEORGIA – Partnering with more than 80 affiliates of Habitat for Humanity across the Southeast, including Habitat-North Central Georgia, Publix Super Markets Charities announced Sept. 29 that it will donate $4 million to further the foundation’s commitment to meeting affordable housing needs in communities that Publix Super Markets serves. The donation will provide funding to build 40 new houses in 2016 as well as increase support to Habitat affiliates that the foundation currently funds.

Two local affiliates of Habitat, Atlanta Habitat and Habitat-North Central Georgia, are receiving full house

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Harding University SEARCY, Ark.-The following local residents were among nearly 800 graduates who received diplomas at Harding University’s commencement exercises May 9: • Patricio Felix of Roswell received a Bachelor of Science in graphic design.

• Patrick Waites of Suwanee

sponsorships as part of the donation.

Russ Hayes, CEO of Habitat-North Central Georgia said, that, through Publix Super Markets Charities’ donations of nearly $500,000 since 2008, ten new Habitat homes have been possible to build.

Habitat-North Central Georgia, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, serves the North Fulton area and Cherokee, Forsyth, and Dawson Counties. Since its inception in 1995, it has built or rehabbed 271 homes for hard-working, wage-earning families who demonstrate the capacity for responsible homeownership.

—Jonathan Copsey

received a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting and finance.

From left are Brenda Reid, media and community relations manager for Publix Super Markets; Sabrina Johnson, Future Habitat Homeowner; and Mary Lamond, director of Family Services for Habitat North Central Georgia.

Johns Creek • Kayleigh Feder of Cumming

international business

Georgia College at Milledgeville

Northeastern University

MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — The following students completed courses with exemplary marks and made the 2015 summer president’s list at Georgia College in Milledgeville: • Marissa Swanson of Roswell • Virginia Humphrey of Alpharetta • Hunter Lively of Cumming • Bridgett Armstrong of

BOSTON, Ma. — Two Alpharetta residents were recently named to the university’s dean’s list for the spring semester, which ended in May 2015. They include: • Sean W. Hansen, majoring in cultural anthropology • Monica Shah, majoring in

The following local students completed courses with exemplary marks and made the dean’s list at Georgia College: • James Stokes of Cumming • Leslie Sciaretta of Cumming • Julia Crosby of Roswell • Lauren Clark of Cumming • Andrew Schuler of Roswell • Tyler Savage of Alpharetta • Savannah Coneys of Alpharetta • Luke Wagner of Johns

Creek

Colgate University HAMILTON, N.Y. — Centennial High School graduate Nathan Harries earned the dean’s award at Colgate University.

Clemson University CLEMSON, S.C. — Rodney L. Spottsville of Roswell graduated from Clemson University with a Master of Business Administration degree.

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ROSWELL Brookfield Country Club.

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Antique bed, household and decorative items.

GREENLAWN ROSWELL Peace Section 1-201D, 2-grave lot. $6000 includes bronze plaques.

Retail $10,000.

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Moving; household, tools, furniture, pictures, etc

Medical Biller 24hrs per week. Some experience required.

Fax resume and salary requirements to 770-809-5063

Sales Flea Markets Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale: Sat Oct 10th 10am-3pm.

Benefits Childrens Healthcare Forsyth. Great vendors, raffles & more. Peachtree Court S/D 1445 Diplomat Drive 30041. GA 400 Exit 13, E 2 mi.

Garage Sale R O S W E L L : Horseshoebend Subdivisiion 2685 Hazy Hollow Run 30076. Saturday 10/10 8am-3pm.

Household decor, toys, large Christmas decor selection and other holiday decor, costume jewelry, etc.

Grand Cascades - Old Atlanta/James Burgess Rds. (follow signs) Sat. 10/10 8am-3pm.

JOHNS CREEK Cambridge, 430 Millhaven Way, Household items, toys 10/09-10/10 8am-3pm.

ROSWELL Martins Landing, 505 Sweetbirch Lane 30076.

Friday 10/9 and Saturday 10/10, 9am-3pm.

Household items, lawn mower, area rugs, bird houses, art and MUCH MUCH MORE! CUMMING Manchester Court Subdivision, 3915 Werrington Drive 30040.

Saturday 10/10, Sunday 10/11, 10am-4pm.

Electronics, furniture, clothes, dishes, CD’s etc!

JOHNS CREEK: Rivermont. 115 Fairway Ridge Drive.

Friday & Saturday 9am-4pm.

Furniture, antiques, childrens, household and toys.

JOHNS CREEK: Rain or shine Mutli-family sale. under Pavillion Fox Creek sub off Bice Road.

Saturday 9am-2pm.

A L P H A R E T TA / J O H N S CREEK: Vicarage subdivision sale, 160 Vicarage Court, Saturday 10/10, 8am-5pm.

Greenlawn/Roswell Beautiful serene setting!

Garden of Prayer, 2 lots.

Excellent buy! $2000 each, going rate $6595 each. 706-268-1884 ARLINGTON, Garden-C, Lot 61 Sandy Springs.

Asking $2500 negotiable.

770-993-4065 Greenlawn/Roswell Good Shepherd, 2 adjoining lots.$4500 each.

404-401-7269 Roswell-Greenlawn.

Garden of Prayer overlooking lake with fountain.

4 plots. ivypaigereeder@gmail. com for more info and photos

Household ELECTROLUX DISHWASHER 4 years old. $350, new $1199..

Excellent condition! 770664-0111 Moving Sale, downsizing, selling all contents of townhouse.

Saturdays and Sundays 9am-4pm.

Call for more information: 470-558-8071

FOOSBALL TABLE: Heavy duty Sportcraft, $100. 678-339-0410

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

Antiques

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

European wardrobe/ armoire, single door, beveled mirror, 84”hX 21”dX37”w. $700.

Photos.

678-549-6057.

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

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

Furniture

CURIO CHINA CABINET, antique Queen Anne Mahogany $225/obo. 770619-0042

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

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

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

Cemetery Greenlawn Cemetery: 4 side-by-side lots, Fountain B: Sell all or separate. $2400/lot negotiable, list price $4999/lot. 770-4755479 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. 770-475-7808, 404-317-5209

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BABY BED; Collapses, foldable. Carrying bag. $40, 770-993-0835 Leather sectional in Rio Chinese Red (103x103”), 6 Extra Firm Cushions, Foam Pillow Tops.

Excellent Condition! $995.

678-591-0450 DINING SET, Ethan Allen; 3 side chairs, 2 arm chairs, bench, 2 leaves $600. 770-664-2917 DINING SET: Round Ralph Lauren 60”d cherry table with 6 dark brown leather upholstered chairs. $650. 770-781-0961 Full size mattress/ boxspring w/metal frame and set of sheets.

Excellent condition $75 678-822-4097 Custom Laminate Shelves with 3 drawers (beige).

14’Lx8’Wx16”D. $700.

770-633-0107 Camelback chest, refinished inside and out. $200. 404-242-4022 LA-Z-BOYPOWER RECLINER: Tan fabric, like new! $450. 678-2971722 Sofa, Loveseat, China, Dining Table with 6 Chairs, Queen Bed, Armoire. Excellent condition, Must sell. $300 all. 678-687-9921

Nordic Track Walk Fit 5000: Non-electric, no batteries. $150.

770-993-0835

MOVING SALE! Bedroom suite, couch, coffee table, leaf table and bar stools, kitchen and household items. Prices negotiable. Call Lori at 770-256-2410 Alpharetta

Medical Equipment

Home for Sale

TREK RACING BIKE: Adult male. Black and gray. $299. 770-843-0362

TREADMILL: Trimline heavy duty $100.

678-339-0410

Bargains

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

Proform

Sony 40” BRAVIA LED-HD TV, new 3/15/15. $225.

404-242-4022

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

Building Supplies

TREADMILL: 830QT, $180.

770-634-1033

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

Collectibles

8 Bob Timberlake hardwood windsor dining chairs, $60 each. 770312-2086

Recreation

Vintage Barbie, Midge, Francie, Skipper dolls, clothing and accessories.

(Local). Cell 214-8838215

Real Estate Acreage/Lots

3575 Bonneville Drive, Cumming .23 acres in Shady Shores $30,000 Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com

5135 Fieldgate Ridge Drive, Cumming.

FMLS#5590473. $234,900. Stunning move in ready home in sought after, family friendly neighborhood. New handscraped wood floors & ceramic tile just installed and the fireplace was just re-tiled as well. HARRY NORMAN REALTORS 770-497-2002, Jessica Alred, Phone: (770) 400-9797.

2240 Vinings Lane, Lawrenceville.

FMLS#5598073. $220,500. Spacious Ranch home in sought after Peachtree Woods Sub. On full basement with boat door situated on a wooded cul de sac lot.

Great open floor plan perfect for entertaining.

HARRY NORMAN REALTORS 770-497-2000, DENISE S WESLEY, Phone: (404) 451-3692.

2540 Belaire Drive, Cumming.

FMLS#5589589. $109,900. Fantastic opportunity in shady shores! Great location in wonderful lake community! This two bedroom 2 bath home has lots of charm and upgrades.

Hardwood floors added in living room. HARRY NORMAN REALTORS (770) 497-2007, THOMAS F STOCKS, Phone: (678) 283-9570.

Miscellaneous Seasoned delivered and $150/half cord; cord. Call Todd 0942.

firewood stacked. $300/full 678-464-

Musical Instruments PLAYER PIANO: 1925 Lyon and Healy. Ebony. ivory keys. Completely rebuilt, mint! Bench, 20 rolls. Electric motor, pedaldriven. $4000.

770-653-7851 CELLO, 7/8 Doetsch, Pernambuco bow, Hiscox hard sided case $2400.

770-753-0787

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

POOL TABLE: Brunswick 8’. Three slates. Pool cues, pool rack, table light, Excellent condition. $1500. 678-339-0410 Weight Machine: 2 station, arms and legs $250.

770-634-1033 Bike Trainer: Cycle OPS, Fluid 2, $160.

770-634-1033 GOLF MEMORABILIA: Club Logo; balls and towels, etc. $295.

404-583-2078

6625 Tyler Way in Cumming. Beautiful 3BR/2BA painted Brick Ranch on a Culdesac.

This home has a large private fenced backyard, low maintenance home. $235,000. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-291 cell, www.

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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, 404660-2919 cell, www.

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2192 Four Mile Church, Ball Ground.

FMLS#5591483. $159,900. Rustic cedar home with metal roof nestled among 5 very private acres. This home has 3 bedrooms, two baths, kitchen with breakfast area, family room and a den. Wood floors. HARRY NORMAN REALTORS (770) 497-2004, Christina Abunassar, Phone: (919) 389-8317.

14260 Morning Mountain Way, Milton.

FMLS#5598554. $544,900. Immaculate, executive home located within walking distance to recently renovated amenities in Crooked Creek a GOLF, SWIM, TENNIS Community. This move-in ready, freshly painted home has it all! HARRY NORMAN REALTORS (770) 497-2001, Christina Abunassar, Phone: (919) 389-8317.

1154 Kilough Church Road, Dawsonville.

FMLS#5582278. $460,000. If you love Nature, this is the place for you! This custom built home is move-in ready and shows like a model.

Over 5 AC backs to Lake Lanier. Long level driveway makes this home completely private, yet min. to GA400. HARRY NORMAN REALTORS, MICHAEL GARCIA, Phone: (770) 231-9908.

Real Estate Services

Commercial Space for Lease

PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone.

Sacrifice $1650 obo.

678-445-3654

Recreation

1380 Morning Gate Court, Cumming.

FMLS#5600739. $299,900. Location, Location, Location!

Beautiful home on a finished basement in sought after Thorngate! Spacious floor plan offering a 2 story great room, extra large island in kitchen, with eat-in space. HARRY NORMAN REALTORS (770) 497-2000, Stacy Easley, Phone: (770) 403-3577.

Home for Sale

JUST LISTED! 8990 Vanns Tavern Rd. $325,000 Mint condition Ranch on full unfinished basement. Features new granite countertops and tile backsplash! The detached one car garage would make a great place for a workshop! Vanns Tavern boat ramp very close! Bring the boat/ RV and park at home NO HOA FEES! CALL MICKEY KWCP 678-341-7474 Home for Sale

983 Bethel Church Road, S u m m e r v i l l e .

FMLS#5591925. $594,000. Gated Custom estate in Summerville w/3 very private acres.

Expansive home features an indoor pool, separate in-law suite w/kitchen, library, great room and master on the main.

HARRY NORMAN REALTORS - (770) 4972003, Christina Abunassar, Phone: (919) 389-8317.

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Kitchen, Bath Remodeling.

Faucets, toilets, disposals. Senior discounts.

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

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

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