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Funny, unique and imaginative scarecrows dot downtown, culminating in a harvest festival. Inset, Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle announces the winners of the scarecrow contest. Joining him is a larger-than-life real scarecrow. More photos page 14.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek residents have been calling City Hall about a huge LED-lit billboard at the Kimball Bridge Road and State Bridge Road intersection, asking why such a thing could be allowed to happen. That billboard – which is actually in Alpharetta – is only the tip of the iceberg. That sign was permitted by court order and there are more to come. Johns Creek could have as many as 31 more LED billboards that have court-ordered permits within the Johns Creek city limits. They are all due to a lawsuit lost years ago by Fulton County before Johns Creek was a city. Johns Creek City Manager Warren Hutmacher said there

will be nowhere near 31 billboards permitted in the city. There simply is not the space on the specific locations. Just how many and where have not been decided yet. “Originally there were three sign companies all asking for permits. Some would have been back to back on the sites. So we are in discussions with the company to find a reasonable number,” Hutmacher said. Realistically, there are physical limitations where the signs can go. Hutmacher said he thinks no more than half the number permitted will be built. The sign company Action Outdoor Advertising has bought out the competing two companies. “This all occurred long before there was a city of Johns

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Fall hits North Fulton with events By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Milton Avenue in Alpharetta was the place to be Saturday, Oct. 4. The street was closed off for two of the largest annual traditions in the city – the Scarecrow Festival and the Brew Moon Festival. Scarecrows, face painting and all sorts of family fun

dominated the street on the cool, bright day, with children playing on inflatable games, drawing on the sidewalk or getting their faces painted. With more than 80 scarecrows lining Main Street and throughout downtown Alpharetta, the judging for the best was fierce. Mayor David Belle Isle took the mic and, joined with his towering scarecrow sidekick, announced the winners of the contest for most creative, best constructed, best personality and most green.

Cogburn Woods Elementary School had a whopping 30 scarecrows – more than any other school. Later that day, the street was transformed from family fun into block party, with the fourth annual Brew Moon Festival giving plenty of adult fun. Local seasonal beers were on tap – plenty of pumpkin and Oktoberfest ales – as were live bands playing throughout the night. First came Old School, followed by the Mike Veal Band.

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Faces second-degree murder By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The worker in charge July 8 when a 3-year-old boy died at her Alpharetta daycare has been charged with second-degree murder. Janna Thompson was indicted by the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office on the charges stemming from the July incident. The toddler, from Roswell, was at Ms. Janna’s Daycare, on Shady Grove Lane in Alpharetta, a home-daycare center that was approved for up to six children to be present. The toddler was reportedly playing on the playground with

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Roswell couple robbed at gunpoint ROSWELL, Ga. – A senior couple were held at gunpoint Sept. 29 in their home. According to police, the Brookside Place residents were in their home with the back door open and only a screen door closed. About 10 p.m., a man in a red bandana burst through the screen door brandishing a gun. He ordered the couple to the floor and demanded money and jewelry. He was able to get away with some jewelry. Police have no suspects.

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MILTON, Ga. – Another resident has fallen victim to the “Green Dot” scam. According to the latest victim, he received a phone call Sept. 22 about 10 a.m. from a man identifying himself as “Lt. Hall” with Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. This officer informed the victim he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest and he needed to come downtown to pay his $1,346 in fines. The victim was advised to purchase Green Dot prepaid cards and bring them with him. He was also asked to relay the ID numbers on the cards

some other children when the supervisor was called inside. When she returned outside, the boy was unresponsive on the ground. Police determined the boy was playing with some twine on the slide when it caught on something as he went down the slide, strangling him. Daycare workers called 911 at 10 a.m., and when fire crews arrived, they found Thompson performing CPR on the boy. They took over and he was pronounced dead the next day. The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL), which regulates daycares, said the daycare was licensed for six children but there were seven present that day. The daycare had also been the subject of an inspection earlier in the year. Some issues were found, including safety issues on the playground and lack of supervision. The daycare had its license revoked following the death.

to the fake officer over the phone to “verify” they were the correct items. When the victim arrived at the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, he was informed there was no officer named “Hall” and that the money on the Green Dot cards had been removed by the con artist.

Quick scam lands man in trouble ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A man’s rushed behavior to complete a transaction ended with his arrest for forgery and credit card fraud Sept. 25. According to employees of the Best Buy at North Point Mall, Carl Lee Sneed, 38, of Atlanta entered the store and seemed “rushed.” He asked for specific items – Apple MacBook laptops and Beats headphones – from employees without asking any questions about the items. He told employees he was in a hurry and needed to leave. Employees are aware these items are frequent targets of theft. Sneed paid for the items using a California license and corresponding credit card bearing the name “Charles Overby.” Police were called and arrived as Sneed was exiting the building. Sneed presented his Georgia license and credit card to police, but the IDs were disputed when police showed them to the employees. A search of Sneed turned up the forged California driver’s license as well as receipts from other stores using the fake credit card. Sneed was arrested for forgery, using false documents and credit card fraud.

Rare coins go missing MILTON, Ga. – Nine rare gold coins were among a bag full of collectible coins reported stolen from a Thompson Road home Sept. 23. The victim told police he noticed a cardboard box missing from his home. In the box was a Crown Royal bag containing gold and silver coins as well as nine gold bullion coins, valued at $9,000 each. A pair of riding boots were also reported missing. The home was reportedly locked and there were no signs of forced entry.

Neighborhood vehicles broken into MILTON, Ga. – Three residents reported Sept. 28 that their vehicles were broken into overnight. All vehicles were parked in the victims’ driveways. Two were unlocked. One victim said he found a door standing open that morning. Missing was a duffel bag filled with roadside repair equipment. Another resident said two purses were stolen from her two cars. The purses contained credit and debit cards. The third victim reportedly had his doors locked. He saw his vehicle that morning with a smashed window. Taken was a Ruger TCP pistol.

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Masters Way, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 19 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane, following too closely and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Peter William Demko II, 44, of Intrepid Cut, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 15 on Jones Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, child endangerment and failure to yield when entering the roadway. ►► Jana D. Howard, 53, of Commonwealth Circle, Alpharetta, was arrested Sept. 18 on Jones Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Angela Dean Rimert, 35, was arrested Sept. 17 on Arnold Mill Road in Milton for DUI and disorderly conduct. ►► Scott Matthew Ingwersen, 23, was arrested Sept. 19 on Webb Road in Milton for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Phillip Anthony Hilling, 56, was arrested Sept. 20 on Morris Road in Milton for DUI and speeding. ►► Athena Catapano, 47, was arrested Sept. 21 on Morris Road in Milton for DUI, failure to maintain lane and failure to stop at stop sign.

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Crooked Creek allowed to privatize roads

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. – Kayla Dixon, the 16-year-old girl charged with the murder of a Roswell man after an online sale went bad, allegedly researched how to conduct a robbery, police say. Dixon, her boyfriend Nathaniel Vivien, 20, of Stone Mountain and her 18-month-old baby arranged to meet Daniel John Zeitz, 28, outside his Sandy Springs apartment Sept. 12. Zeitz had posted his PlayStation

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4 game console for sale on internet sales forum Craigslist. Dixon and Vivien posed as buyers. According to police, Zeitz walked up to their car in the VIVIEN parking lot and handed over the console when Vivien, the driver, tried to drive away without paying for it. Zeitz scuffled with Vivien. Dixon, who had a pistol with her in the passenger seat, fired at Zeitz, killing him and wounding Vivien.

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I-285/Ga. 400 interchange OK’d; $1.06B price tag ‘Worst bottleneck in Southeast’ to get makeover By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ATLANTA – North Fulton residents received transformational news last week when it was announced that the Ga. 400/I-285 exchange is getting a complete makeover. But there will be a cost beyond the $1.06 billion price that comes with it. After the completion of the environmental study, the construction of the project will finish by first quarter of 2020. The Ga. 400 project is filled with flyover ramps; separate collector-distributor (CD) lanes parallel to Ga. 400 and I-285 that will also serve motorists getting off at areas near the interchange; and tons of asphalt and concrete. The work schedule calls for another 42 months to complete. Knowing transportation projects reputations, you can round that off to 4 years. With the environmental study due to be completed by the end of 2015, the ribbon A rendering of the completed I-285/Ga. 400 interchange. The project is estimated to cost $1.06B and completed by 2020. cutting should take place in early 2020. Georgia Department of Transportation spokeswoman dysfunctional interchanges in a project of regional signifiNatalie Dale acknowledged the Southeast, and it needs cance,” he said. there will be pain during the to be fixed. I was on Ga. 400 The GDOT rendering of the Will it have tolls? long construction period, but yesterday about 6:30 p.m., project conjures up images No, it will not as a part of this project. It will be funded by she said motorists and traffic was of the I-285, I-85 intersection federal, state, local and private funds. should keep their completely colorfully known as “Spaghetti eyes on the prize. stopped. Junction” for its spectacular When will construction start and end? “There will be “From a flyover lanes to get traffic from Construction should begin in 2016 and be open to traffic delays, but people safety standone Interstate to the other. sometime in 2019 (optimistically). have to remember point, it needs But closer inspection of what is waiting to be fixed. GDOT’s Ga. 400 rendering, its What will the project accomplish? at the end,” Dale From a conflyovers appear to be flatter, It should relieve a substantial amount of vehicular traffic said. “Obviously gestion standmore linear and less altitudijockeying for position and weaving and changing of lanes the interchange is point, it needs nous than those at Spaghetti due to closely spaced interchanges in the area: Roswell beyond capacity. to be fixed. Junction. Road, Glenridge Drive, Ga. 400, Ashford-Dunwoody Road So what we are doAnd I will tell For instance, the flyover to and Peachtree-Dunwoody Road. ing is adding more you – it’s the take cars eastbound on I-285 Collector-distributor lanes should bleed off vehicles onto ramps, more CD No. 1 priority who want to go to Ga. 400 collector-distributor roads well before they get to the interlanes and more for the Depart- North or Glenwood Drive will change. exit points.” ment of Trans- exit into a CD lane well west of Greater North portation, the Roswell Road. What is a collector-distributor lane? Fulton Chamber governor and The flyover then will carry Known as a CD lane, it is a controlled-access lane parallel of Commerce the Senate them east of Roswell Road in to the roadway that separates through traffic from local trafPresident Brandon Transportation that single CD lane that will fic exiting and entering freeway system. They reduce the veBeach agrees the Committee,” merge into two lanes with hicle conflicts associated with weaving and lane-changing. project is badly Beach said. another single northbound needed. He said Getting the CD lane from Ga. 400 carryBRANDON BEACH How will this project accomplish its goals? Member, State Senate the four years of port of Savaning northbound cars that also The CD lanes, separated from the highways by barriers, Transportation Committee discomfort during nah deepened want Glenwood Drive. will use new or existing exits to channel local traffic from the construction to accept the The Ga. 400 plan is a go the through traffic long before they reach the present exits. will be more than new super now that the Federal Highway This will require widening bridges in the interchange area, compensated when the project tankers is equally important, Administration (FHWA) apreconstruction of existing ramps, construction of flyover is finished in 2020. but congestion relief at Ga. proved the Atlanta Transportaramps and braided ramps where one crosses over another Beach should know. Not 400 can scarcely be measured tion Improvement Plan, which ramp. only does he serve as a state because its effects today are so includes the funding for I-285/ senator, he sits on the State far-reaching. Ga. 400 interchange project. Senate Transportation Com“That I-285/Ga. 400 interThe FHWA determined the to the more than 400,000 daily • New collector-distributor mittee and is a former member change affects more than just plan met federal air quality motorists. lanes, of the State Transportation those people on 400. It affects regulations — the final hurdle The improvements include: • Other facilities to aid eastBoard. people trying to get to Cobb in moving the project forward • Construction of new flyover “That is one of the most and Gwinnett. That is truly and delivering congestion relief ramps, See INTERCHANGE, Page 15

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Blessed Trinity named 2014 National Blue Ribbon School ROSWELL, Ga. – Blessed Trinity was one of 12 schools in the state to be named a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. “The faculty and students at Blessed Trinity work hard to be successful in their endeavors, and this recognition by the U.S. Department of Education is a wonderful validation of those efforts,” said BT Principal Frank Moore. “Being one of only 48 high schools, one of just six private high schools and the

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Medlock Bridge ES named Blue Ribbon School Blessed Trinity HS, Pinecrest Academy also receive recognition By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Medlock Bridge Elementary School in Johns Creek was one of eight public schools in Georgia to be named a National Blue Ribbon School, based on the school’s record of academic achievement. Among private schools, Blessed Trinity Catholic High School in Roswell and Pinecrest Academy (K-12) in Forsyth were among four private schools in Georgia named 2014 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Blessed Trinity joins its sister school, Queen of Angels Catholic School (K-8), which was named a Blue Ribbon School in 2007. In all, 337 public, private and charter schools from 47 states were named to the 2014 list of top schools. The winners received a video message from U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on the morning of Sept. 25 congratulating them on their award. “You are among the schools that are leading your students to the highest levels of achievement or making outstanding progress in closing the achievement

gaps,” said Duncan during the congratulatory message. Medlock Bridge was recognized in the “Exemplary High Performing” category, indicating the school is among Georgia’s highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests. “Being named a National Blue Ribbon School means the world to our school community,” said Medlock Bridge Principal Tiffany Hutchens. “Every day, we put in the work to make Medlock Bridge a place where students are excited to learn and challenged to do their best. I am so proud of our staff and I am very appreciative of our parents and community partners who have supported us along the way.” At Blessed Trinity, school leaders were equally pleased with the national recognition of the private school. “The faculty and students at Blessed Trinity work hard to be successful in their endeavors, and this recognition by the U.S. Department of Education is a wonderful validation of those efforts,” said Principal Frank Moore. “Being one of only 48 high schools, and one of just six private high schools, adds to the significance of the honor.” Since 1982 when the Blue Ribbon Schools program was established, more than 7,500 schools nationwide have been selected by the Department

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Celebrate Youth Day, BBQ Oct. 11 64 years of tradition By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell is an old town. As such, it has some long-standing traditions. One of these is the annual Youth Day Parade. Another is the Roswell Freemasons Barbecue.

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property for the Roswell Riverwalk. In addition, Glover oversaw the development of more than 30 miles of trails in Roswell and led his department to become a National Gold Medal finalist for Excellence in Recreation The Roswell Youth Day Parade returns Oct. 11 on and Parks for the past four years in a row. for the annual barbecue. A Immediately preceding the tradition as old as the parade start of the parade, the Roswell itself, the parade used to end Runners Club will host the at the lodge. 18th annual Historic Roswell The Masonic barbecue will 5K Road Race, at 9:45 a.m. feature old-fashioned smoked The race starts at the Roswell hams cooked all the previous United Methodist Church and night as well as fresh chopped ends at the Roswell Area Park pork, Brunswick stew, colefootball field. To register, visit slaw, bread and tea. A plate http://www.active.com. costs $8 and benefits local After the parade, hungry charities. Brunswick stew can residents can stop by the also be purchased by the galRoswell Masonic Lodge at the lon. intersection of Ga. 9 and Green “We cook high-quality hams Street, next to the fire station, all night, as has been done

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Restless in Resthaven brings Alpharetta’s past alive Cemetery tour returns Oct. 11, 12 ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta’s history comes alive Oct. 11 and 12 for the third year of “Restless in Resthaven” cemetery tours. Sponsored by Alpharetta in partnership with Atlanta Theatre-To-Go, the Restless in Resthaven tour features stories of the city’s past. Professional actors portray historic characters in dramatic reenactments of the cultural changes that transformed Alpharetta from a farming community founded in 1858 to the leading technology city of the South in the 21st century. Ten characters from Alpharetta’s past come to life in the annual walking tour through downtown Alpharetta and Resthaven Cemetery. This year, the addition of three teen characters helps make this a family event as the younger generation dialogues with past historic figures. Most characters lived in Alpharetta during the 1800s and 1900s and most are buried in Resthaven Cemetery. Some of

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King’s Ridge teaches healthy habits By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – Cafeteria food has a certain reputation. Lots of fried food and grease. Want pizza every day? Go for it. How about fries? Why not? In terms of healthy eating, it typically leaves a lot to be desired. That trend has been reversed in recent years, due

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Much of what King’s Ridge serves is made fresh at the school, including drinks, soups and salad dressings.

Habits: Continued from Page 12 healthy foods they think the children will enjoy. One such innovation was “sun butter,” similar to peanut butter but made with sunflower seeds. It avoids any potential allergies and is just as healthy in a PB&J sandwich. Being a P.E. instructor, Sheets goes over the healthy-body aspects of the

foods. Posey prepares the food from scratch. Nearly all the food served in the school is made from scratch. From the daily soups to salad dressings to even the drinks – fruit-infused water, anyone? Even things kids don’t often like – broccoli – can become a big hit, said Sheets, if presented properly. “We called it ‘broccoli nachos,’” she said, serving cheesy broccoli. “It’s all about marketing.” Sheets said she will sit and eat with

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the kids, showing them different foods. “They will eat what I eat and they ask questions about it,” she said. Even so, Brussels sprouts are still a hard sell, she said. Beyond the classroom, Sheets said the children have to learn to look critically at what they eat. They learn that portion sizes that they get at restaurants are skewed. A field trip to a local restaurant showed there were four servings on one plate. Healthy eating begins and ends with moderation. “Everything is OK in moderation,” said Posey. “Kids don’t need to know about calorie-counting diet. We don’t talk about it. We do talk about what is healthy and unhealthy, what foods to eat, portion sizes and exercise.” Cade Chadwick, 8, is in the KRCS third grade and a member of Mrs. Sheets’ Café. He said he has learned

much from the Café. “I like the food,” he said. “My favorite foods are the fruits and vegetables.” The weirdest thing he ate was the broccoli nachos. “I didn’t think I would like it,” he said. “But I tried it and I did.” He took his lessons home with him to his parents and got them thinking more about the foods he learns about at school, he said. “Almost all of the plate is supposed to be green and yellow and a little red,” Cade said. “Mom didn’t know that.” The parents are eager to learn, Sheets said. At school open houses, parents quickly find Mrs. Sheets’ Café to learn what their children are eating. “They are very interested,” she said. For more on King’s Ridge Christian School and its food services, visit them online at www.kingsridgecs.org.

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Continued from Page 4 evening rush hour is different. The study found 323 vehicles traveling northbound on Creek Club Drive. Staff determined roughly 15 percent of all traffic passing through the neighborhood are commuters rather than residents. Lucas did have concerns about eliminating a cut-through for traffic, given how few options there are for vehicles going between Francis Road and Ga. 9. However, he said planned improvements to Ga. 9 in the near future, along with completed projects such as the Cogburn-FrancisHopewell roundabout will help mitigate any problems. “Any loss of these connections has an impact to the overall system,” Lucas said. “From a public works standpoint, we find it very difficult to support the loss of that connection.” For this reason, Lucas and his staff recommended against abandonment. Steve Tipton, president of the HOA, said the residents

want to gate their neighborhood for several reasons – safety, traffic and property values. With the roads abandoned by the city, it is up to the residents to pay entirely for them. Lucas said the city has spent $232,379 over the past five years in Crooked Creek. This includes storm water, resurfacing and utilities. Over the next five years, Carter said the city planned to spend a further $309,000. Crooked Creek residents can expect their HOA dues to go up by $540 per year, raising an estimated $345,000, more than what the city planned to pay. The vote among residents to gate their community passed with just over 67 percent of the vote.

Interchange: Continued from Page 6 west travel on along I-285 and north-south travel along Ga. 400. GDOT estimates the design-build cost to be $1.06 billion. This past May, the governor and GDOT board members approved the sale of $130 million in previously authorized bonds and the use of $81.5 million in accrued state motor fuel funds to accelerate the project. To complete the funding of the improvements, GDOT will use a public-private partnership model. “This project is a top priority for metro Atlanta, as interchange improvements will alleviate

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congestion, create jobs and grow businesses,” said GDOT Commissioner Keith Golden. “We now have the go-ahead to move forward with these improvements, and we’re excited about that. Once complete, this interchange will become a key asset to our transportation infrastructure, helping move people and goods more efficiently.” “All Georgians benefit from reducing congestion for commuters and freight haulers, and improvements to this important interchange will do just that,” said GDOT Board Chairman Don Grantham. “We’ve achieved this critical milestone with the support of many local and state partners,” said GDOT Board member for the 6th Congressional District Dan Moody. “It really speaks to the leadership, perseverance and teamwork that have moved this project closer to construction.”

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amount of precision, predictability and safety to these steps leading to potentially improve visual outcomes and more precise targets. With the Ziemer Z6 Laser System, your surgeon has the potential to offer you unmatched accuracy and a more predictable and customized cataract procedure. Based on your medical history and pre-operative evaluation, you and your surgeon will discuss the options available for your desired visual result. Together you can discuss a treatment plan which may include using the LDV Z6 to create the laser incisions in the cornea along with an advanced lens implant that may allow for improved near, intermediate or distance vision. This tailored treatment may reduce your need for glasses or contact lenses after surgery. How is laser cataract surgery different from traditional cataract surgery? In traditional cataract surgery, incisions in the cornea are made using handheld instruments including blades to access the cataract. Your surgeon will then use a surgical device to manually create a circular opening in the lens capsule of the eye that holds the cataract. The Ziemer Z6 laser can be used to make the corneal incisions precise and the opening in the lens capsule as circular as possible, in the right location, and sized to fit the replacement lens. Your surgeon can also use the laser to break up and soften the hard cataract. Softening the lens with the laser enables your surgeon to then remove the cataract more gently and with significantly less ultrasound energy than is used in traditional manual cataract surgery. What are the benefits of laser cataract surgery? • A highly customized treatment • A treatment with little or no discomfort • A potentially more precise and predictable treatment • By and large, a gentler and easier cataract removal • Generally, a more rapid visual recovery due to reduced inflammation • The opportunity to receive tailored treatment with advanced technology multifocal lenses, which may reduce the need for glasses or contact lenses after surgery Am I a suitable candidate for laser cataract surgery? Your surgeon and you will decide whether you are a suitable candidate based on your eye anatomy, type of cataract

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By DR. DAN MYERS Do you lose sleep due to snoring? Does your partner lose sleep due to your snoring? Do you wake up tired in the morning? Snoring is a serious condition and can be an early warning sign of sleep apnea. An estimated 160 million people are affected by snoring and many of them suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. Lack of sleep places undue stress on your heart and other major organs. Untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) can lead to heart attacks, strokes and excessive daytime sleepiness. More than 100,000 people are killed or injured each year in crashes attributed to a driver who has fallen asleep at the wheel. Sufficient sleep is fundamental to your overall health and wellness. Dr. Dan Myers of The Cosmetic Dentistry Center of Alpharetta has made treatment of this serious condition a priority. A sleep study by your physician would be recommended to determine the severity of the condition. The appropriate oral appliance or a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine would be suggested for treatment. There are many other approved types of oral devices that can give you relief and from snoring and eliminate sleep apnea. Contact Dr. Myers at 678.293.8758 for a FREE, no-obligation consultation to discuss your sleep or snoring problems.

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(NAPSI)—While flu season in the U.S. historically starts in October, most of us don’t think about it until either we get sick or a family member or co-worker does, and by then, it may be too late. One of the few facts about flu season is that it’s always unpredictable and may peak at any time in the fall, winter or even spring months. That’s why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people get the flu shot each year as soon as vaccine is available. Many Americans do just that—however, as a society it seems we’ve become more reactive when it comes to flu season, and data supports it. A notable behavioral shift over the past few years has seen a considerable percentage of the population waiting to get their flu shots until flu activity becomes widespread. And that may not be the wisest choice. “It takes up to two weeks for the body to build full immunity following a flu shot, and you’re significantly increasing your chances of getting sick if you wait until the last minute when flu is already circulating in your community,” said Harry Leider, M.D., Walgreens chief medical officer. Flu Shots: The Earlier, the Better Flu activity most commonly peaks in the U.S. in February and January, respectively, but in recent years has peaked earlier, including hitting a December high just last season. Flu cases can be reported as early as September and October, as was the case in 2013, and the season can run through spring months of March or April. While flu shots are particu-

larly important for the very young, the elderly and pregnant women, the flu can be very serious for anyone, including young and healthy adults. Last season, patients between 18 and 64 years of age accounted for nearly 60 percent of flu-related hospitalizations reported to the CDC. And with this population, that can also mean lost workdays, child care issues and other economic repercussions. Flu-associated hospitalization rates last season remained highest among people 65 and older, followed by those 50 to 64 years old with the secondhighest hospitalization rate. An Everyday Effort An annual flu shot is the best preventive measure you can take, but Dr. Leider says there are small, everyday tips that can also help keep you healthy throughout the always unpredictable flu season. Dr. Leider recommends: 1. Wash your hands—this may sound simple, but always make sure to wash your hands to help protect yourself from any germs and bacteria. Sanitizers are also effective and often found in many public venues for those who don’t carry their own 2. Cover your nose and mouth—if you cough or sneeze, cover the germs! This helps ensure that you don’t spread any germs to your peers. And don’t forget to wash your hands

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Roswell welcomes Italian riders Bike ride starts, ends in Roswell ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell, the Southern Bicycle League, the Atlanta region and the state of Georgia are ready to bring the best of Italian-style cycling to riders with the Gran Fondo Italia Oct. 18 and 19. The ride has three courses, including the 106-mile long course (presented by Roswell Bicycles) the 63-mile course (presented by Free-Flite Bicycles) and the 34-mile course. The 106-mile course includes

the Gran Premio della Montagna (GPM), a hill climb challenge for those looking to test their legs for the day. The finish at Roswell City Hall will celebrate all the accomplishments of the day with Italian food, drink, awards and exhibitors. Riders will tackle one of three courses with a combined mass start in Roswell, complete with the Italian-style start celebration, lead-out and

Killer: Continued from Page 4 The pair drove away. They were found later that night when they went to Northside Hospital for treatment of Vivien’s wound. Initially, he claimed the pair were robbed. He allegedly changed his story and admitted to robbing Zeitz. Sandy Springs detectives told a courtroom Sept. 30 that Dixon and Vivien exchanged text messages discussing how they wanted to rob him; should they surprise him or come at him with a gun. Both Vivien and Dixon are charged with murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm and possession of stolen property. Both are held in Fulton County Jail without bond. Zeitz was an aspiring professional video gamer. His username was Phobos and

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police escorts. The long course includes a fun hill climb challenge roughly halfway through the course with multiple age group categories for awards and bragging rights. Saturday, Oct. 18 is the day to pick up packets and merchandise, check out all the expo partners in Roswell and get ready for the cycling day on Sunday. Saturday evening features a gala dinner with sponsors, ce-

lebrity riders, charity partners and special guests. The expo will run all day on Sunday, beginning in the early morning at 7 a.m. The city of Roswell and the Southern Bicycle League are key partners in bringing the Gran Fondo Italia to Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area. The purpose of the mission is to facilitate the building of bicycle friendly communities and greater health and fitness through bicycling.

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U-18 Ambush Red win Charlotte Invitational boys’ tournament NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The Alpharetta Ambush boys’ 97 Red team won their division of the Charlotte

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Ambush U13 boys reach finals of NASA Boys Classic ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta Ambush U13 Red boys’ team were finalists in the NASA Boys Classic on Aug. 23 and 24. The tournament featured top teams from Georgia and Alabama. In front, from left, are Jake Tipper, Billy Myslajek,

Abayomi Woolheater, Drew Madren, Jordan Di, Lemuel Gevorgyan, James Kloecker and Chris Guerra. In back are coach Danny Clavijo, Luis Paz, Tyler Hadley, Vik Anil, Vincent Chang, Joey DelMastro, Seth Vogt, Aidan Delahanty and Sam Riches.

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Moore, Hurst lead Bears to easy victory Milton Eagles White’s opening overpower Etowah kickoff TD return sets tone MILTON, Ga. – Cambridge jumped out to a 35-0 lead after one quarter and went on to a 45-3 victory last Friday night over North Atlanta. J.D. White returned the opening kickoff 85 yards for the Bears, who went on to

score four more times in the opening period. Brian Moore had a hand in each of the last five Cambridge touchdowns, with the Bears increasing their lead to 42-0 at the half. Moore completed 12 of 21 passes for 188 yards and four TDs, three to John Hurst, who caught seven passes for 128 yards and three touchdowns. Moore also ran for a score and passed for 28 yards and a TD to Hunter Smith.

Clay Hammer added the final Cambridge points on a 30-yard field goal in the third period. North Atlanta avoided the shutout with a field goal in the fourth quarter. The Bears are 1-1 in Region 7-AAAAA South and 4-1 overall. Cambridge has a key sub-region game Friday night at Sprayberry, which is tied for first with Kell at 3-0 and is 4-2 overall. – Mike Blum

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Hornets’ offense sputters in defeat Mistakes cost team lead in region By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – After three consecutive impressive wins against their three main rivals, everything that could do wrong did go wrong for the Roswell Hornets last Friday night. A seemingly unending string of turnovers, costly penalties, dropped passes, missed receivers and kicking game miscues saddled Roswell with a 28-13 loss at home against Wheeler, the Hornets’ first defeat in Region 5-AAAAAA. The Hornets are now one of four teams in the region with one loss, but remain in good shape in the playoff race despite the disappointing setback. Roswell dominated the game statistically, leading decisively in first downs (20-7) and doubling yards gained (right around 400 yards to 200). But the Hornets’ offense allowed more points than it scored (14-13), gave the Wildcats another seven points on a fumbled punt and failed to capitalize on several scoring opportunities. The Roswell defense held up its end, limiting Wheeler to just one unaided score, and even that was not entirely negative, as it gave the offense, trailing 21-13, a chance to tie the game with plenty of time on the clock. After the first scoring effort by the Hornets fizzled in the

closing minutes, Roswell had one last chance after Mechane Slade returned a punt 36 yards to the Wheeler 36 with 45 seconds on the clock. But on second-and-1 from the 27, James Whitaker barely avoided a sack with a hurried pass and it was intercepted and returned for a touchdown, the second scoring return for the Wildcats. The Hornets quickly fell behind 7-0 after a fumbled punt at the Roswell 25, and never really hit their stride against a team that came into the game 0-3 in the region and 1-4 overall. Roswell tied the game 7-7 on a 7-yard pass from Whitaker to Jayden Comma early in the second quarter after a short drive, with neither team scoring the rest of the half. Slade nearly broke an 80yard run midway through the quarter, but he was tackled near midfield and the Hornets were forced to punt. The half ended with Roswell at the Wheeler 11. The Hornets were driving on their first series of the third period, but the Wildcats recovered a fumble and returned it 60 yards for the go-ahead score. Roswell’s Sheldon Evans

broke loose on the next play for 56 yards, but a holding called nullified his touchdown run. The Hornets reached the Wheeler 20 with the aid of a roughing the passer penalty against the Wildcats on fourth down, but stalled there. Slade got behind the Wheeler secondary to catch a 72-yard touchdown pass from Whitaker early in the fourth quarter, but the PAT snap was off target, leaving the Hornets behind 14-13. The Roswell defense came up with a series of three-andouts, but the Hornets again fumbled the ball away midway through the period and this time the Wheeler offense finally produced some points. Jacobi Green, who scored the first Wheeler touchdown on an 11-yard run, broke loose for 50 yards and a score with 4:17 to play. A holding penalty and a sack halted a promising Roswell drive, and Green’s 76-yard interception return ended the Hornets’ final hopes , dropping Roswell to 2-1 in the region and 3-2 overall. The Hornets play at Pope Friday night before three straight games against Cherokee County’s three playoff contenders.

Soar to 31-0 halftime lead By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com

WOODSTOCK, Ga. – After a heartbreaking 33-31 loss to Roswell three weeks ago, the Milton Eagles could have let a promising season slip from their grasp. But the Eagles responded with a dominating victory the following week against a struggling Lassiter team, and followed it up last Friday night with a thorough 37-12 dismantling of Region 5-AAAAAA playoff contender Etowah. Milton salted away the game early and led Etowah 31-0 at the half. The Eagles scored on four long drives of between 59 and 69 yards and followed up with a touchdown after a fumble recovery in Etowah territory. Milton, 2-1 in the region and 4-1 overall, is one of four teams in 5-AAAAAA with one loss, with Etowah 2-2 (4-2 overall) after back-to-back defeats. The Eagles rolled up almost 400 yards of offense, rushing for 238 and passing for 160. Milton’s defense allowed just 226 yards and limited Etowah’s almost 200 yards per game rusher to just 20 yards on the night. “We did a good job of stopping the run,” Milton coach Howie DeCristofaro said. He credited defensive linemen Marty Horan and Michael Collins with keying the Eagles’ effort against a large, physical Etowah line that had helped the team average 40 points a game before running up against the Milton defense. DeCristofaro and his coaches challenged the Milton players to come back strong after the Roswell game, and the team’s players have responded. “The days of teams going undefeated are few and far between,” DeCristofaro said. “We control our destiny and we can still have a tremendous season.” The Eagles scored 1:45 into the game on a 44-yard pass from Austin McLeod to Obe Fortune, and made it 14-0

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on McLeod’s 36-yard pass to Micco Brisker. McLeod was 13 of 17 for 160 yards with Fortune catching five passes for 77 yards. Ethan Suda kicked a 31yard field goal and Brisker scored twice in the second quarter on runs of 34 and 8 yards, finishing with 124 yards on 14 carries. Chris Turner added 90 yards on 20 attempts. Etowah had less than 50 yards of offense in the half and had just one first down until the final two minutes of the second period. Etowah put together a pair of scoring drives in the third quarter, but Milton answered the first TD with an 80-yard kickoff return by Chris Franklin. The Eagles ate up half the fourth quarter with a drive that stalled at the Etowah 23. Milton plays at home Friday against Cherokee (3-1, 5-1), which shares first place in the region with Woodstock.

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Patriots roll to victory over Knights after postponement Game pushed back despite nice weather By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Postponed a day, Mount Pisgah and St. Francis took the field last Saturday afternoon and the Patriots scored a vital 3920 victory over the previously unbeaten Knights. Statisticians for Mount Pisgah had the teams for just 19 first downs between them and a combined 402 yards of offense. The longest drive mustered by either team was only 50 yards, as the two teams both scored on returns and started many of their drives near or across midfield. The Patriots needed to go only 36 yards for their first

score, a 9-yard pass from Aaron Winchester to Justin Gilvin. St. Francis went 50 yards to tie the game on Avery Showell’s 1-yard run and took the lead 14-7 late in the first period on an 18-yard TD by Jordan Ferguson. Lineman Shingi Chigwere, who led the Mount Pisgah defensive effort, blocked a punt out of the end zone for a safety, and the Patriots took a 16-14 halftime lead on an 11-yard pass from Winchester to Oz Dixon. The Patriots needed to go only 19 and 33 yards for their two second half offensive touchdowns, which came on short runs from Ben Miller and Winchester. Max Miller returned an interception 27 yards for Mount Pisgah to expand its lead to 3614, but the Knights matched that score on a 77-yard kickoff return by A.J. Cummings.

FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD Last week’s scores Milton 37, Etowah 12 Wheeler 28, Roswell 13 Cambridge 45, North Atlanta 3 Fellowship Christian 47, King’s Ridge 28 Mount Pisgah 39, St. Francis 20 This week’s games Cherokee at Milton Roswell at Pope Centennial at Alpharetta Chattahoochee at Johns Creek Northview at South Forsyth Cambridge at Sprayberry Therrell at Blessed Trinity Mount Pisgah at Fellowship Christian Whitefield at King’s Ridge St. Francis at Pinecrest

A 25-yard field goal by Chase Clark closed out the scoring for the Patriots. Chigwere led a Mount Pisgah defensive effort that limited the Knights’ run-oriented offense to just 78 yards rushing and 158 yards total. Chigwere was credited with six solo tackles, six assists, two tackles for loss, a sack and a fumble recovery. Dixon had three tackles for a loss. Nicky Piccapietra recovered a fumble and Ben Miller also had an interception, as the Patriots came up with four turnovers. “Our defense played really well in the second half,” Mount Pisgah coach Mike Forrester said. “They are fast and physical, but we played one of our better games. Shingi had an outstanding game.” The Patriots had a modest 244 yards of offense, with Winchester 17 of 31 passing for 151 yards. The Knights sacked

Football officials don’t make good weather forecasters JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Fortunately for the fans of the Mount Pisgah Patriots, the team’s football players do a better job on the field than school officials do at predicting the weather. The school postponed its Homecoming game last Friday night against St. Francis to Saturday afternoon, making the call on Thursday afternoon when the weather forecast was for rain the next night. When game time arrived Friday evening, the weather was clear, the sunset was gorgeous and Mount Pisgah’s stadium was empty. him four times and held the Patriots to under 100 yards rushing. “This was the first big game in our program’s history, and I thought defensively we played well enough to win,” St. Francis coach Brennan Booth said. The game was the Region 6-A East opener for both teams. Both are now 4-1 overall,

with the Knights coming into the game ranked slightly higher in the Class A private school power rankings (ninth) than Mount Pisgah (12th), which has won four straight after an opening loss. St. Francis plays Friday at Pinecrest in a second straight big game for the Knights, with the Patriots playing at Fellowship Christian.

Summit Hill Huskies off to a running start MILTON, Ga. – Summit Hill Elementary School’s new physical education teacher Brian Pinney has brought a new running program to the school. All classes have started a program of improving their cardiovascular fitness during PE class, during which students are getting between five and six minutes each class to complete as many laps as possible. Pinney’s goal is to increase their time as they go through the year. For every 10 miles they complete, they are putting up a Healthy Husky on the wall. They plan to “run” to every state capital for a total of a little over 20,000 miles by the end of the year. Together, the students have already reached four state capitals and have run over 800 miles.

All performances held in High School Gym 7:30 p.m. Thur., Oct. 16 7:30 p.m. Fr., Oct. 17 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 18 Main Characters: “Millie Dillmount” played by Autumn Bristow, “Jimmy Smith” played by Pierce Rossman, “Miss Dorothy” played by Whitney Cookston, “Trevor Graydon” played by David Renfrow, “Mrs. Meers” played by Elise Anzaldua Set in 1922, Millie tells the story of a Kansas girl who moves to Manhattan to follow her plan of marrying for wealth instead of love – the modern way – but her plans get bumpy when she accidentally falls in love with a charming but poor young man named Jimmy.

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Alpha PAL 5K draws runners Benefits local group By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The evening of Oct. 2 saw a crowd of people in the parking lot of Jackson Healthcare after work hours. They were eager to start the annual race benefitting a local group. The Alpharetta Police Athletic League (PAL) 5K takes place every year at Jackson Healthcare. All proceeds benefit the Alpharetta PAL, a nonprofit

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What about Bob? Friends honor Hagan What are we going to do about Bob Hagan? He’s a regular guy who happens to be in a position to help others, and does so willingly. He seems that everywhere there is a fundraiser, there’s Bob Hagan. Likely as not, the affair would be held at his house on Stroup Road. He is a board member or past board member of just about any nonprofit I can think of … North Fulton Community Charities, Georgia Ensemble Theatre, the Roswell Historical Society and the Roswell Child Development Center. He is a past Rotary Club president and today a district governor. Well, you get the idea. What has anybody ever done for Bob though? That is what Claudia Wood wondered. So she and husband Jere Wood, erstwhile mayor of Roswell, decided they would do something for Bob Hagan. They are his neighbors on Stroup Road, but while Bob lives in one of the mediumsized mansions on that street, the Woods’ place is, well, different. First if you’ve never been there, you won’t find it. It is not off the beaten path, because the road (and I use the road in only the most liberal interpretation of the word) has never been defeated. Let’s just say the Wood

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driveway has a surly truce with the combustion engine that will allow some four-wheeled vehicles limited access to the property. Usually, such soirees do offer transportation through woods down the unpaved track about an eighth of a mile to the little vale where the Wood domicile sits – equally equipped for political fundraiser or a keg party for the Delta Tau Deltas. Having reached the bottom of the hill personally escorted by hizzoner the mayor in his latest automotive toy, I managed to extricate myself from the sidecar (actually I just took it off) and surveyed the 70 or so folks who had come not to praise Caesar but to eat the fried fish and hush puppies deliciously rendered by Adele’s of Canton Street. In due course of the festivities, Bob’s friends gathered to shine for once the spotlight on him. They had a lot to say, for he has not only given his time and his money to many

causes, he has given of himself. And it was the last bit that people remembered most. His friends were asked to share a “Bob moment” with the others. The Rev. Malone Dodson, pastor emeritus of Roswell United Methodist Church, recalled soon after his retirement he told Bob he would be taking his bride on a trip. Bob asked what day they would leave, and informed the Rev. Dodson not worry about getting to the airport. He would have a limousine squire them to Hartsfield with proper dignity and circumstance as befits the good minister and his bride. At the appointed day and hour, there was a knock at the Dodson abode. Said limousine was in the driveway and before him was the chauffeur in full livery, with black tie and suit and a black chauffeur hat. Under the hat was Bob. He would take them to Hartsfield and pick them up upon their return. That was Hagan personal touch. Pal Mickey Deaton said he was the thread that held to fabric of the community together. “There’s no one with as big a heart as Bob,” he said. Of course, it was not all hearts and flowers. Leave it to Pam Billingsley, site coordina-

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From left, Carol Abreu and Bob Hagan enjoy a moment with their hosts, Claudia and Jere Wood. tor of Bulloch Hall, to remember a South African safari in which she and her husband accompanied Bob and friends. She recalled seeing Bob wander down to where some animals were grazing so he could get a closer look. He suddenly encountered three warthogs. Billingsley said it was a close call to say who squealed the loudest and ran – Bob or the hogs. Jacque Digieso, executive director of the Cottage School in Roswell, remembered another time on safari in South Africa. A friend gave a Bob visor to wear on the sun-drenched veldt, which instead of being open at the crown, contained a full complement of hair for the filially challenged Bob. Good-naturedly, he not only

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accepted it but wore it. As they set off in a large Landcruiser, they were joined by four other couples. As the group marveled at the landscape and the animals on the veldt, it naturally became hot, Digieso said. So Bob took off the visor – and the hair – to wipe his brow, and eight eyeballs nearly popped from their respective heads. And so it goes. One after another, they stood to remember a friend. Each in their way recalled his deeds, the good times and always his personal touch. One neighbor remembered how she had gone through seven surgeries in three years. After each one, she received personal note from Bob. That meant a great deal to her. That is just Bob, always there for friends or a cause.

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The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, November 6, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. A workshop will also be held by the Planning Commission at 6:30 p.m. Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday November 17, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. CU-14-06 Sweet Nail and Spa Consideration of a conditional use for a nail salon to be located at 3630 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 150. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 2, 1st District, 1st Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. PH-14-15 The Hanuman Mandir Consideration of a request to amend a previous condition of City Council in order to permit an expansion of a religious facility at 390 Cumming Street into an adjacent 2,000 square foot suite. The property is located at 390 Cumming Street, Land Lot 1193, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. PH-14-18 Unified Development/Veterinarian Clinic Conditional Use Consideration of an amendment to the Unified Development Code in order to permit a Veterinary Clinic as a conditional use within O-P (Office-Professional) property. d. Z-14-09/CU-14-03 Atlanta Center for Animal Osteopathy Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 1 acre from OP to C1 for the purpose of operating a veterinary office. The property is located on the south side of Crabapple Road at 12389 Crabapple Road and legally described as being located in Land Lots 1210, 1167 2nd District, 1st Section, and Fulton County, Georgia. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 South Main Street.

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 tion landed a Jonesboro man in custody Sept. 25. Police were called to the Wells Fargo Bank on North Point Parkway after DeShawn Michael McDade, 22, of Jonesboro, raised suspicions. He had entered the bank and tried to pass a check made out to him from the board of education for $860. The teller told police the check appeared fraudulent. When she called to verify it, she was told it was fake. When police tried to take McDade into custody, he allegedly tried to flee, fighting with police until he was subdued. He was charged with obstruction, forgery and identity fraud.

Jewels taken from home ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Relais Trace resident reported $18,000 in jewelry stolen from her home in September.The

Ribbon: Continued from Page 9 of Education as recipients, including 71 in Georgia. In Fulton County, Medlock Bridge ES is the 10th school in the Fulton County School System to be named a National Blue Ribbon School. Other recipients from North Fulton include: • Mountain Park ES (2013) • Milton HS (2008) • River Trail MS (2007) • Chattahoochee HS (1997) • Roswell HS (1996) • Dolvin ES (1990) • Crabapple MS (1988) Each year, state school superintendents are invited to nominate exceptional schools in their districts to the U.S. Department of Education, which considers only 417 nominations. From this pool, National Blue Ribbon Schools are selected by the department.

victim told police she keeps her jewelry in a box. She last checked the box’s contents Aug. 25 and everything was accounted for. When she checked again Sept. 22, three pieces were missing – a gold necklace, valued at $8,000, a gold bracelet with diamonds, valued at $4,500, and another gold bracelet, valued at $6,000. Nothing else appeared stolen in the home.

Vandal spins donuts on AAC green MILTON, Ga. – Someone drove onto the 6th green at the Atlanta Athletic Club Sept. 26 and destroyed it by driving “donuts” on the grass. The damage was discovered about 8:30 a.m. by property management. An unknown vehicle entered the nearby cart path from Creek Club Drive and drove across the tee box, knocking it over, and continued to the green. There, the vehicle spun around, digging tire tracks into the turf. The vehicle then left. Nearby residents told police

northfulton.com | Revue & News | October 9, 2014 | 35 they did not hear anything suspicious overnight. Employees said it would cost $15,000 to repair the damage.

Kitty colony attacked ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An argument between roommates Sept. 20 turned violent when one party attacked a colony of feral cats. The reporting party told police she had established a colony near their apartment complex for feral cats, including shelter and water bowls. She and her roommate got into an argument. Afterward, the roommate went to the colony and kicked over the bowls and shelter.

$20K in jewels stolen JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A Lexington Woods Lane home was burgled Sept. 27, with $20,000 in jewelry reported stolen. The victim told police he left his home about 6:50 p.m.

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He received an email alarm notification reporting his back door was open. The victim asked a neighbor to check on the home. The neighbor told police that as he pulled up to the home, he saw someone rush around inside and flee the home. The thief stole a red filigree necklace and matching earrings (valued at $7,000), two diamond solitaire ear studs ($6,600), two gold coins ($2,800), gold chain ($2,000), gold beaded chain ($800), gold heart chain ($200) and a diamond pendant chain ($600).

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Billboards: Continued from Page 1 Creek,” said Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker. “There are discussions that are ongoing.” The good news is that the number of signs in North Fulton was negotiated to a total of 34 signs. The State Bridge Road billboard is one of those. Another one is in Milton, and

the third is in Alpharetta on South Main Street near the Roswell city limits. The bad news is there are 31 more signs permitted in what is now Johns Creek. Confusing? It is a legal tangle that began long before there were any “new” cities in North Fulton. The 75 billboard permits were requested in 2002, and denied by

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Billboard timeline 2003 – 2005: Action Outdoor Advertising JV, LLC and three other companies file outdoor advertising applications with Fulton County. 2005: Fulton County denies

them, citing its sign ordinance. The companies file a lawsuit and win in Fulton County on First Amendment grounds. Around 75 permits had been sought.

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2005 – 2006: Cities of Sandy Springs, John Creek and Milton are established. 2007: Cities of Sandy Springs, Johns Creek, Alpharetta and Milton consolidate with Fulton County’s appeal to the billboard companies. 2011: The Ga. Supreme Court determined in a separate appeal that the Fulton County sign ordinance was unconstitutional. Thus, any permit requests must be granted absent any valid sign ordinance. 2014: Melvin K. Westmoreland of the Fulton Superior Court orders May 27 that all cities, including the city of Johns Creek, must comply with the sign permits. Talks are ongoing over how many signs will actually be permitted.

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The interactive tour begins at Smokejack BBQ at 29 S. Main St. and will continue through downtown Alpharetta to the cemetery. The walk is approximately 2 miles long, roundtrip, and lasts about 90 minutes. The tours are appropriate for all ages. This year features pre-show entertainment with music from

the 1800s through the 1900s performed by violinist Miffy Grayson, as well as songs of the days performed by the troupe during the cemetery portion of the tour. Early registration is encouraged, since each tour is limited to 40 people. Discounts are available for online reservations at $10.50 per person with special rates for families

and groups. Go to http:// www.atlantatheatretogo.com/ alpharetta-tour-tickets/. Tickets at the door, if available, will be $15. Tours are Saturday at 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.atlantatheatretogo.com. —Jonathan Copsey

Raymond J. Barito, 89, of Roswell, passed away September 15, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Phyllis Herring Fair, of Cumming, passed away September 26, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Mae Elizabeth Mayer, 85, of Dawsonville, passed away September 24, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Maryanne T. Barnes, 82, of Alpharetta, passed away September 6, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Susan Elaine Fitzgerald, 54, of Marietta, passed away September 19, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Marie Cora Judd, 94, of Woodstock, passed away September 22, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Pamela J. Biscan, 65, of Cumming, passed away September 25, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Mary Fulk, 100, of Roswell, passed away September 30, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Continued from Page 11 eran Thomas Jackson Crisler, baseball player Roy Manning and his son Roy Manning Jr., newspaper editor George Rucker, Mayor “Tater Teas” Upshaw and Isham Oliver Teasley Jr., World War II hero.

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Mary Alice Bolthuis, 73, of Alpharetta, passed away September 17, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Gordon Knight Brown, 85, passed away September 23, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Victoria Vernon Cafferty, 45, of Winder, passed away September 27, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Jeffrey Mark Caldwell, 58, of Alpharetta, passed away September 22, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Alice Wilson Callum, 87, of Roswell, passed away September 10, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Catherine Glover Cox, 94, of Marietta, passed away September 16, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Marie Rose Dellisola, 91, of Alpharetta, passed away September 6, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Edna E. Echols, 84, of Marietta, passed away September 11, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Wilma May Dixon English, 95, of Cumming passed away September 29, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Dorothy Mae Fuqua, 79, of Milton, passed away September 7, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Terrie Gibson, 70, of Alpharetta, passed away September 17, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Shirley Ginsburg, 91, of Marietta, passed away September 14, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Harry Nathan Howze, 76, of Cumming, passed away September 26, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Josephine Jaskiewicz, 99, of Alpharetta, passed away September 23, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Mary Dean Jones, 84, of Alpharetta, passed away September 29, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Donald Larson, 71, of Alpharetta, passed away September 30, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Judith Lathem, 61, of Gainesville, passed away September 18, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Jorge Alberto Lawton, 69, of Atlanta, passed away September 21, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Eleanor Luce, 93, of Alpharetta, passed away September 19, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Carol Lyttle, 85, of Roswell, passed away September 20, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Charles Knight, 83, of Roswell, passed away September 24, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

McKenna Martin, 18, of Alpharetta, passed away September 27, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Fabian McMahon, 93, of Alpharetta, passed away September 23, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Julia E. Mishler, 61, of Cumming, passed away September 27, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Ernest Peters, 81, of Alpharetta, passed away September 14, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Mildred Phelps, 86, of Roswell, passed away September 16, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Merdelle Revelle, 92, of Cumming, passed away September 22, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Linda Russell, 66, of Ball Ground, passed away September 11, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Marion A Schoeck, 90, passed away September 25, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Charles Scott, 74, of Roswell, passed away September 2, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Monnie Scott, 100, of Roswell, passed away September 23, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Virginia Smith, 94, of Alpharetta, passed away September 22, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Eric Beehan Snyder, 52, of Alpharetta, passed away September 19, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Yan Spevak, 37, of Roswell, passed away September 13, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Virginia Stauss, 87 of Bufurd, passed away September 26, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Mary Ruth Tyler, 80, of Cumming, passed away September 16, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Therese Hannan Vesel, 74, of Gainesville, passed away September 23, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Mahlon Ronald Whinery, 72, of Roswell, passed away September 1, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Herman Williams, 73, of Alpharetta, passed away October 1, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Harold Ziegler, 93, of Johns Creek, passed away September 29, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

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