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MILTON, Ga. — Milton police responded Oct. 27 to a report of identity fraud and computer invasion of privacy.

The woman reporting the incident was called Oct. 20 by a man claiming to represent Microsoft. He told her that she had a virus on her computer and that she needed to give him remote access to the computer to resolve the issue.

When he was given access, the man began showing her viruses on her computer and said that for a $10 charge he could reinstate the inactive firewall and get rid of the viruses.

The woman opened her bank account and transferred the

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Pedestrian dies/after struck by car ROSWELL, Ga. — A pedestrian was struck by a car Tuesday, Nov. 1, and died later that day from the injuries.

The incident was reported at 6 a.m. on Old Scott Road. The victim, later identified as 25-year-old Gary John Howard, was rushed to the hospital in serious condition. He died that afternoon as a result of the injuries.

The driver remained on scene to work with police.

According to police, Howard stepped off of the sidewalk for unknown reasons and was in the roadway when he was hit.

There have been no charges filed in connection with the incident.

Woman scammed with fake rental agreement JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman reported a scam Oct. 29 when she discovered that her house rental agreement was fake.

The woman found a house for rent

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The woman was again contacted Oct. 26 by a woman claiming to represent Microsoft, who gave her the same spiel the man had. The woman hung up on the caller and contacted police.

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Roswell Road, Atlanta, was arrested Oct. 12 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and speeding. ►► Felisha Jewel Midgett, 38, of Hammond Drive, Atlanta, was arrested Oct. 15 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Tyler M. Beckstein, 25, of Buffalo, New York, was arrested Oct. 16 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and failure to yield when entering roadway. ►► Shannon Jernard Howard, 40, of Fairwood Circle, Jonesboro, was arrested Oct. 29 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Ahmed B. McCallum, 26, of Laurel Avenue, Atlanta, was arrested Oct. 29 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding, failure to maintain lane, possession of marijuana and possession of drug

Police seek man who fled/after lewd display MILTON, Ga. — A man allegedly ran from police Oct. 31 after he was pulled over and defecated in public.

Milton police pulled the man over during a traffic stop at 3:45 a.m. on Francis road. According to the police

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online Oct. 23 and contacted the man who made the listing. She signed a contract to pay $1,000 a month to live there. She never met the man face-toface while making the deal.

To pay the first month’s rent, the woman was told to send it from Walmart. After she did so, she got the code for the lock box on the house and was able to move in with her family.

Three days later, Oct. 26, a representative from Atlanta Homes For Rent told the woman that the man she had spoken to was not the property owner and that they were the property managers.

The next day, the woman received another call from the man who signed the contract with her, telling her that she needed to send another $1,000.

She refused to do so.

Atlanta Homes For Rent is working with the woman to rent the property, and the website where she saw the initial listing has been contacted about the false advertising.

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Is Laser Cataract Surgery Really Better?

By Cameron Johnsoni, M.D.

In recent years there has been much publicity about laser–assisted cataract surgery.

This surgery uses a laser to perform portions of the procedure. These include making small incisions, creating a round opening called a capsulorhexis on the front of the cataract, and breaking the lens into pieces which can be sucked out. These portions of the surgery are usually performed manually with surgical instruments.

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Using a laser allows these steps to be performed more precisely and to the same specifications every time. It has been predicted that by making the capsulorhexis with a laser, it may improve patient’s chances of not needing distance glasses after surgery due to the lens sitting in a more predictable location in the eye.

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Also, when the laser is used to “soften” the lens up prior to removal, it takes less energy to remove the lens and this may result in less swelling of the eye and faster visual recovery.

At this time, clinical trials have not yet proven laser cataract surgery to be superior to manual cataract surgery. One study did show less swelling and improved vision at 1 day and 1 week after surgery, but there was no difference in outcomes at 6 months. Most studies looking at the need for glasses after surgery have shown no difference in the percentage of patients dependent on glasses, although one showed a small improvement with laser surgery. Complication rates have been shown to be very low with both manual and laser cataract surgery, although there have been slightly higher rates reported with laser surgery.

It is a testament to the great outcomes that are currently achieved with standard cataract surgery, that so far it has been difficult to prove that lasers are superior. More studies are needed to find the definitive answer to this question.

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When cataract surgery is performed, this cloudy lens is removed while leaving behind the “bag” that the lens was sitting in. A new, clear artificial lens it then placed in this bag. Once the natural lens is removed, it does not come back. The artificial lens is designed to last for the rest of your life.

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – A unanimous approval Nov. 7 by the Milton City Council reversed a previous vote on a proposed plat on Hopewell Road.

Only four councilmembers were at the meeting with Mayor Joe Lockwood and councilmembers Karen Thurman and Burt Hewitt absent.

Originally denied Oct. 17, the vote approved a plat at 15355 Hopewell Road that would create two lots on 2.63 acres. At that meeting, councilmembers Thurman, Matt Kunz, Bill Lusk and Rick Mohrig all denied the motion.

City Attorney Ken Jarrard said the issue made its way back on the agenda for further consideration.

Milton’s Community Development Director said staff gave their approval on the plat for several reasons, some referencing city code.

Lot area: the total area of this parcel is 2.633 acres. Code section 64-416 (e) (1) states that property of one acre with road frontage on a paved road is allowed. Tract 1 is 1.521 acres and tract 2 is 1.112 acres Road frontage: Code section 64-416 (g) states that along a paved street the minimum road frontage in AG-1 zoning is 35 feet. Tract 2 has 35 feet of road frontage on Hopewell Road by way of a flag.

Flag lots: flag lots are defined in the Zoning Ordinance, Section 64-1: flag lot means a lot where frontage to a public street is provided via a narrow strip of land forming a pole or stem to the buildable portion of the lot.

• Alcohol beverage license applications approved for Dortlu, LLC, doing business as Manhattan Pizza and Grille, 5230 Windward Parkway, Suite 105; Volcano Alpharetta Inc., doing business as Volcano Asian Bistro, 5316 Windward Parkway • Approval of a conflict waiver for Jarrard & Davis, LLP related to preparing an intergovernmental agreement for the provision of fire/police services by the city of Milton within Forsyth County, for the Cottages at the Manor subdivision • Approval of the ratification on the intergovernmental agreement for the provision of election services between Fulton County and the City of Milton • Approval of three subdivision plat revisions at Tanglewood Preserve *NOTE: Mayor Joe Lockwood, Councilmembers Karen Thurman and Burt Hewitt were absent

Access on Burgess Road: Chapter 48-384 (b) states, if a lot has access to more than one frontage, it may not have any private curb cuts on a street that is classified as a collector or higher order street. Hopewell Road is a collector road. Therefore, the driveway on Tract 2 may not access Hopewell Road. Hence the access of the drive onto Burgess Road.

Rural view shed: Per code 15355 Hopewell Road, Milton, Ga. section 64-416, at the time this plat was reviewed the rural view shed (the natural environment that is visible from one or create a precedent for future developmore viewing points) applied to minor ments similar to this. However, Jarrard plats. Tract 2 shows the 60-foot setsaid that would not be the case. back for the rural view shed.

“If someone wants to say this is a Abraham Sharony represented the precedent, then they’re talking about applicant and said the western portion us changing our code,” he said. “Once of the property was sold many months we change our code this won’t ever prior to the October hearing. happen again because you all would Some opponents said this would update it.”

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Special election set for Igleheart seat Roswell Council announces special election in March

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. - It will be four months before residents of Roswell will have the opportunity to fill the Post 4 City Council seat vacated last month by Kent Igleheart.

Igleheart was arrested on Oct. 20 and faces charges of enticing a child, sexual exploitation of children and furnishing alcohol to a person under 21.

He formally announced his resignation Oct. 31, the day he bonded out of jail.

The resignation changes the dynamic of a City Council that has had more than its share of divisiveness over the past year.

It also creates an unusual situation in which freshmen members hold a 3-2 majority.

Those new council members swept into office last November on a platform of limited growth and a vow to protect established neighborhoods from encroachment of high-density housing.

And, they have wasted little time moving on the issue by revamping the

city’s Unified Development Code.

At a Nov. 1 City Council meeting, elected officials appointed first-year Councilman Donald Horton as mayor pro tem. Horton presided at the meeting, filling IGLEHEART in for Mayor Jere Wood, who was absent.

City spokeswoman Julie Brechbill said the next step will be for the city attorney to bring a resolution before the council Nov. 14 calling for the special election in March.

“That is the quickest we can schedule a special election,” Brechbill said.

“The state of Georgia dictates when and what time of year municipalities and local governments can have a special elections. March is as quick as we can get it.”

Until then, Roswell will operate with five council members, with the mayor presiding.

By city charter, the mayor is not afforded a vote on city business except in cases of a tie.

“We’ve done this before, if you recall,” Brechbill said.

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Indeed, the city operated with a five-member council for six months last year when Betty Price resigned her council seat in June to run for the Georgia House.

Nevertheless, that 2015 council bears little resemblance to the current panel. Two of the current freshmen, Mike Palermo and Marcelo Zapata, unseated incumbents by campaigning on a platform to restrict high-density residential development. Their efforts have often been accompanied by a large group of residents who have cheered them on at meetings.

Palermo has been unapologetic, saying his constituents expressed deep concern about the growth of high-density housing encroaching on established neighborhoods.

For his part, Horton has reiterated his commitment to protect established neighborhoods, and he often sides with his fellow freshmen council members.

But, he has also shown a willingness to entertain the views of others who warn that such restrictive zoning could leave Roswell without affordable housing.

At a recent meeting to decide the fate of a 4-acre tract the city owns on Alpharetta Street, Horton came under attack from Zapata for suggesting that

the Roswell Development Authority be granted limited autonomy to market the property for development.

Zapata and Palermo expressed concern that the development authority might allow an overabundance of high-density housing on the site.

In that Sept. 13 meeting, Horton voted with veteran councilmembers Nancy Diamond and Jerry Orlans to allow the authority to proceed with its plans to market the property, but allowing elected officials the final say on the site plan.

Igleheart, Palermo and Zapata voted for a provision to require more City Council control over all aspects of the development. Mayor Jere Wood broke the 3-3 tie, siding with Horton and the veteran council members. Igleheart, 53, remains free on $30,000 bond. He did not appear at a preliminary hearing Nov. 3 in DeKalb County Superior Court, and Judge Tracy Dorfman ordered the case to proceed. Igleheart’s resignation from the City Council came in the form of an email to the mayor.

“I hereby resign from Roswell City Council Post 4,” the email stated.

Wood responded: “Kent: Your resignation is hereby accepted on behalf of the City of Roswell. Regards, Jere.”

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It’s not too late to repair the damage Ga. 400: The river that My sense is that the drives North Fulton “It has become abundantly clear that our technology has surpassed our humanity.” – attributed to Albert Einstein. I might suggest that lots of things have surpassed our huRAY APPEN manity including Publisher ray@appenmediagroup.com technology.

By the time this column goes to press the actual election will be over and, my guess, we will be in the “contested” phase which, I suspect, will continue in some form like a slow growing cancer.

I don’t know anyone who is not absolutely fed up and frustrated with our system in its current condition. I don’t know anyone who has not been negatively impacted in some way by the process.

The damage caused by this election may ultimately be irreparable. The credibility and veracity of our democratic process and our institutions have taken a huge hit. What has historically “brought us to the table” as the greatest and most successful country on the planet by many measures has been the simple concept of “rule of law” which was created by our founding fathers and which has been sustained and nurtured by our processes and institutions.

We are a country of laws – of checks and balances – not one where personal absolute power is held by kings, dictators, tyrants, or ruling families or houses, and because of this we are the world’s safe harbor of political, social and financial stability – or at least we were that safe harbor. This election has edged us closer to the tipping point where we become so polarized, so closed to opinions or ideas that are not congruent with our own that our democracy and our core institutions cease to function at a level necessary to sustain stability or viability. Frankly, it terrifies me.

The bad weather has been building for many years. The ability and willingness of both our political parties to effectively function and govern is at a nadir. Many politicians and elected officials from both parties have ceased to govern and mindlessly focus only on partisan posturing. A big part of the collateral damage of these phenomena is the corresponding diminishing credibility of the institutions and processes that sustain our “rule of law”.

Manifestations of this system-wide failure abound. The debacle with the FBI has now created a huge fissure in our trust in that institution. The seeming unending sequence of deaths

“change” required ultimately is going to have to come down to personal change...

involving law enforcement has shaken our confidence in municipal law enforcement to the core. Recent near shutdowns of the government over budget impasses nationally are viewed as just another unacceptable failure of Congress to do its job – at our expense.

The damage caused by Republican refusal to facilitate the filling of the open spot on the Supreme Court has caused unimaginable damage to the public’s confidence in our process and the fundamental viability of the land’s highest court, which, arguably has been the bedrock of “rule of law” now for over 200 years. Politicization of the Supreme Court in any form is a terminal cancer and poses a fundamental threat to the viability of our country. Yet the politicians continue to play that dangerous card today at great risk to our entire system – and in near complete disregard to the welfare of the country.

I am at a loss to imagine what can change to correct our broken system. We cannot expect to continue forward with our institutions under siege, a debilitating polarized population, and an impotent Congress. This is not a Republican or a Democratic problem; it is an American problem and somehow we have to figure out how to fix it before it’s too late.

My sense is that the “change” required ultimately is going to have to come down to personal change – change in you and me – and the realization that it’s not all about “me” and how everything is working for “me.”

It’s not just about “me;” it’s about “us,” and the sooner we somehow begin to put our opinions and points of view in a broader context and actively and deliberately make the decision to be more tolerant, more willing to listen to others’ opinions and be more respectful of them, the sooner the healing may begin.

Lincoln said that “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” The division is real and is destroying the very foundation of our great country. The good news though is that it’s not too late to reverse this course and repair the damage. We still have the opportunity to do this. Let’s not squander it.

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Ga. 400 is a ribbon of highway that flows through North Fulton like a river only instead of water, it brings cars and people. It has also brought prosperity, the good schools we enjoy, great residential communities and high-pay-

ing jobs.

Some say enough is enough, and we must now find ways to stop the growth from penetrating further into our communities. That is the one thing we are powerless to do.

Once the dam was broken at I-285 and Ga. 400 and it punched through to connect North Fulton to HartsfieldJackson International Airport and Atlanta, the die was cast. Ga. 400 would be a developmental highway of the first order.

Everything the road was predicted to be has come to pass. It has become a corridor that opened the untapped land that lies between I-75 and I-85 for development.

It became a place where people wanted to live – at Country Club of the South, Windward, Park Brooke, Falls of Autrey Mill, and The Manor.

The list goes on.

It also has become the home to Fortune 500 businesses, start-up tech business and countless jobs from school teacher to insurance executive to small business owner.

It has also changed the landscape of North Fulton-Forsyth forever.

If you are one of the half-million residents who have come to North Fulton-Forsyth in the last 25 years, you are most likely here because of Ga. 400. You came for the jobs, the great housing and great schools. It is all those intangibles they call quality of life.

But since I first arrived here 23 years ago, I have heard this steady buzz.

We have to stop the growth. We don’t want or need more people up here. There’s too much traffic. They call it the raise-the-drawbridge mentality.

It comes loudest now in Roswell because three city councilmen ran and won on the stop-growth ticket.

But then every Roswell council person I ever met first ran on that “don’t change Roswell” ticket.

Stop the growth, they say. Stop

the traffic to stop the traffic, they say.

Ga. 400 is a river of cars and people. You can adapt to it, make those people work for you as a city. But what you can’t do is dam the river.

That attitude also ignores the eastwest traffic that has grown as Greater Atlanta stretches OTP (Outside the Perimeter). Roswell has not addressed its traffic in any significant way in 20 years, save for a few timely roundabouts on side streets.

But they try to keep Roswell “the same.” Guess what? Roswell is changing anyway and not for the better. No place in North Fulton is in greater need of the redevelopment. Its downtown is shabby and under-used.

Drive up Ga. 9 from the river and count the pawn shops, storage units and car lots. Yet this is the city’s main commercial district. Drive down Holcombe Bridge Road. How many empty storefronts do you see?

In Alpharetta you find Northpoint Mall and Avalon with high-end restaurants, chic shops and department stores. Alpharetta’s downtown (yes, you can say it has a downtown now) is fast becoming a destination for evening entertainment and events in its own right.

South Forsyth has The Collection and Vickery Village. Halcyon (an Avalon clone) is going up there as well.

And this is before some 35 subdivision plats are out of the ground.

In Roswell, its only mall of consequence, Roswell Town Center, is anchored by Big Lots and Hobby Lobby.

Its dining experience is the Chic-fil-A. Keep in mind this intersection of Atlanta Street (Ga. 9) and Holcomb Bridge Road has 60,000 cars a day go by. But they have no reason to stop.

Ask anyone in Roswell where they will take a guest for the weekend on Friday night, they will likely say Canton Street. It’s vibrant, trendy and alive. But ask that same person where will they go the second night in Roswell? Nothing leaps to mind.

In a city of 95,000, Roswell residents will likely take visitors to another city for entertainment. There is just that one 900-foot strip of street frontage to show off.

Why is Roswell decaying from within? There has not been the political will to embrace the reality of growth and capitalize on it to be all it can be.

Without that leadership, we are witnessing the slow urban blight

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Milton grad Dexter Fowler wins World Series with Cubs Fowler led Milton to 2004 state championship

By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. - Dexter Fowler, a Milton graduate of 2004 and current centerfielder for the Chicago Cubs, will have his named etched into baseball history.

Fowler became the first African-American player to appear in a World Series game for the Chicago Cubs, and is just one of two African-American players to ever start for the Cubs in the World Series. He became the first ever player to hit a leadoff home run in Game 7 of the World Series and just the third Cubs player to ever hit multiple home runs in the World Series.

Not to mention, Fowler was integral in erasing a 108-year championship drought for the Chicago Cubs, often dubbed the “lovable losers.”

Fowler’s journey to World Series champion took him through Milton High School, where he graduated in 2004. In his senior year, Fowler led the Eagles to a state championship under then head coach Greg Robinson.

Robinson, currently the head coach at Etowah, says that Fowler was a special player to coach.

“Dexter is an extremely happy young man,” said Robinson. “He always had a very contagious smile on his face and seemed to be really happy with life.

He always challenged the kids to reach their full potential. He loved to play, perform and compete. On and off the field, our kids loved him and responded to him.”

Not only was Fowler a joy to be around, said Robinson, he was also an outstanding player. Even during Fowler’s high school career, Robinson said he could see that Fowler had the potential to make an impact in the big leagues.

“He ran like the wind, had a big

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arm, hit for power, hit for average. He was a [fast] runner, had a good frame, and just as important, he had a great work ethic and the desire to be a great player,” Robinson said.

“So many players that are that good tend to coast, and he could have, but he never took a day off. He had such a great foundation from his parents, such a great work ethic and such God-given ability.”

Robinson has been following Fowler’s career, making an effort to see him play against the Braves whenever the Rockies (Fowler’s former team) or the Cubs came to Atlanta. He witnessed Fowler’s first Major League hit and still sees him in the offseason.

He said he is extremely happy for Fowler winning the World Series and knows that Fowler put in the incredible amount of dedication to put himself in a position to do so.

“Everything that he has achieved he has worked very hard for.”

Gary Sylvestri, Milton’s Athletic Director, said that the school and its staff are all excited and proud for Fowler’s accomplishment.

“The school is buzzing,” he said.

“We are excited for him personally to reach that pinnacle, and coming from

our school makes it even more special.

As coaches, teachers and administrators, we try to lead students to become successful no matter if they become firefighters, nurses or professional athletes. We hope to guide them to succeed and we are so pleased that Dexter was able to do so.”

Fowler had a .276 average in the regular season with 48 RBIs and 13 home runs and was named to the National League All-Star team. In the World Series, Fowler had seven hits, two RBIs and two home runs. He was 3-5 with a home run in the decisive Game 7.

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AHS swimmer Jonathan Vater commits to Georgia Tech ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Jonathan Vater of Dynamo Swim Club and senior at Alpharetta High School has chosen to remain in-state and commit to Georgia Tech Swim & Dive team starting in the fall of 2017.

Vater is a two-time USA Swimming Scholastic All-American, and he was runner-up in the 50 free with a time of 21.09s at the 2016 Georgia High School Association 6A State Swimming & Diving Meet as a junior. He also placed fourth in the 100 free, finishing in a time of 46.00s. Vater holds Alpharetta High School records in the 50 free, 100 free and three relay events.

During the 2015 Speedo Winter Junior National East meet in Atlanta last December, Vater swam the anchor leg in 45.51s for the Dynamo 400 medley relay that earned the bronze medal and set a Georgia State record. At the Atlanta Futures meet this past August, he finaled in the 50 and 100 meter freestyles and anchored Dynamo’s 400 medley relay in 51.45s.

His best events are: 50 Free (21.05) 100 Free (45.39) 200 Free (1:41.29) 100 Fly (51.12) Vater will join Dynamo teammates Jonathan Yang and Julia Shuford, who have also committed to Georgia Tech.

Sprinter, Jonathon Vater, represents Alpharetta High School and Dynamo Swim Club as he celebrates his commitment to swim for Georgia Tech.

Alpharetta Community Thanksgiving Service, Nov. 15 MILTON, Ga. — The 6th Annual Alpharetta Community Thanksgiving Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 13560 Cogburn Road.

Dr. Michael McQueen, senior pastor of St. James United Methodist Church, will be preaching, and clergy from several area congregations will be helping to lead the service. An “All-church”

community choir will provide music.

The Liturgical Dance Team from St. James UMC will be sharing a routine.

There will be an offering for North Fulton Community Charities and Hurricane Matthew relief, followed by a reception hosted by St. Aidans and the Alpharetta YMCA. All are welcome to attend.

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Where we live dictates spending habits Purchasing styles differ among ITP/OTP residents

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA – Buying habits for metro-area residents differ markedly depending on where you live, according to new research released by analysts at Atlanta-based Cardlytics.

The financial research firm used its analytic tools to investigate the purchasing differences between those who live inside the perimeter and those who live outside. The findings show there is a major difference between the purchasing style of the two Atlantas.

Cardlytics operates the bank loyalty programs for some 1,500 financial institutions across the country, said Dawn Brun, director of communications for the company.

These programs, such as purchase rewards for banks and credit card companies, help the company track about one in every five card swipes in the United States, representing $1.5 trillion in consumer spending each year.

“Basically, everything that is non-cash tender we see across about 120 million different bank accounts,” Brun said. “Based on our ability to see all that purchasing data, we’re able to draw insights into consumer spending.”

This sort of consumer information helps businesses formulate marketing strategies to target customers, Brun said.

“If you’re Delta and you’re looking at travel, this will help you identify where you may have more opportunity,” she said.

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Cardlytics looked at these categories: apparel, auto, online shopping, grocery/restaurant and recreation.

Here’s a breakdown of what the data shows: Travel - ITP residents spend a lot more on travel and hotels than OTP. • ITP residents spend nearly twice as much on air travel than their OTP counterparts. This trend is consistent over the past three years.

• ITP dwellers devote 1 percent more of their total spending on hotels and lodging, and where they’re spending their dollars is changing. Home sharing services like airbnb and vrbo are starting to displace hotel spend with these city lovers.

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Credit Scores - Just what the doctor ordered Boosting the value of your small business After this election, I think we can all agree that a good credit score conversation is just what the doctor ordered.

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During our initial conversation, or pre-qualification, borrowers all the time tell me what they think their score is. Sometimes that score is based on a credit-monitoring service they are paying for. Other times it came from a free score they got somewhere else. But most of the time, my scores are different and they are perplexed.

A lot of you think that you have one, hard credit score. But you don’t.

Each credit bureau has its own formula for producing your credit score.

So you have one for each bureau.

That formula uses data based off of a specific date sometime in the last month or two, and your score changes, depending on when that particular bureau updated your data.

For example, I may pull your credit report today, but the credit score for Experian could be based off of your credit profile from a day two weeks ago when you bought a whole new set of appliances on your American

Express card to accumulate points.

You may have paid off that balance two days later, but the credit score is based off the high balance.

This is important because credit card balances have a huge impact on credit scores. From what I’ve heard, if your overall credit balances are more than 30 percent of the limit, you get points taken from your score. And if it is less, and you make your payments on time, you get points added to it. I’ve seen people’s credit scores swing by as much as 30 points just by paying down their credit cards.

The bureaus are always trying to find ways to make their credit reporting more accurate. This year, they just started using what they call ‘trended’ data. Meaning your score may be higher if your credit history shows you paying off your balance each month, as opposed to just finally paying it off after keeping a high balance for over a year.

It seems obvious, but data is showing that people’s credit scores are improving coming out of the 2008 downturn. According to the website valuepenguin.com, the American average credit score in 2010 dropped

to 687. Last year, that score improved to 695.

That same report also showed credit score distributions by age. I suppose it won’t be much of a surprise, but the best credit scores are held by those that are 70 years and older. A whopping 55 percent of Americans in that age group have a credit score of 780 and above. That number drops to 42 percent if you are in your 60s, and to 30 percent if you are in your 50s.

The 40-year-olds are the oldest age group where there are more people with credit scores below 621 than above 780. In fact, if you are younger than 50, there are more people with scores below 621 than there are in any of the other four categories, which include 621-680, 681-720, 721-780, and 780 and above. Those in their 30s have the worst credit scores, with 41 percent of that population holding credit scores below 621.

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Halcyon names first tenant Upscale dine-in movie theater comes to Forsyth

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The first of its kind in Georgia and the third in the nation, CMX, a state-of-the-art cinema venue will soon call Halcyon home.

This is the first tenant named for the mixed-use development off Exit 12 on Ga. 400.

Real estate group RocaPoint Partners, which co-owns Halcyon, announced Oct. 31 that CMX will anchor the development.

The theater will have 10 screens, 500 seats, 38,000 square feet and is slated to open April 2018.

This marks CMX’s first metro Atlanta location and its third in the country after Chicago and Miami. The group is choosing its locations at “select high-end retail venues across the country.”

“Our Atlanta theater positions CMX in one of the fastest growing cities in the

U.S.,” said Jaime Rionda, CMX’s CEO. “The CMX experience sets a new standard in premium movie-going, and we look forward to being a part of the exciting Halcyon village.”

Additionally the theater will offer fullservice gourmet in-seat dining, an assortment of wines and handcrafted cocktails.

Oversized recliners, swivel tables, service push buttons and storage compartments are also offered at each seat.

This will be Forsyth County’s only dinein movie theater. The design is intended to “seamlessly weave” into Halcyon’s walkable community.

“CMX perfectly weaves into the magnetic tenant mix we are looking to bring to Halcyon,” said Patrick Leonard, principal of RocaPoint Partners. “This particular chain gives us the entertainment venue we wanted: The plush viewing rooms offer moviegoers the cozy feeling of watching a film with friends, the luxury of having a full wait staff and gourmet dining options.”

Halcyon is set to include more than 480,000 square feet of office and retail, two hotels and 690 residential units once completed.

Upscale dine-in movie theater CMX has selected Forsyth County’s Halcyon as the site for its third location in the United States.

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Mark Dunson, group vice president of Emerson’s Electronics and Solutions, presents the donation to FAST’s STEM education program, represented

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Emerson donates to FAST to further STEM education ROSWELL, Ga. — Emerson’s Electronics and Solutions recently donated $20,000 for a new coding program at the Fulton Academy of Science and Technology.

The donation will help fund new equipment in the course, which will teach the fundamentals of computer and web programming.

“STEM education is shaping the next generation of engineers, innovators and all of our students who are coming of age in an increasingly technical and software driven world,” said Mark Dunson, group vice president of Emerson’s Electronics and Solutions business. “We see this dynamic not only in our business and across the

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Georgia Department of Economic Development recently announced that Hi-Rez Studios will expand, creating 75 additional jobs at its headquarters in Alpharetta.

Throughout the next twelve months, Hi-Rez Studios will lease an additional 9,000 square feet to expand its Alpharetta headquarters.

The company currently employs 275 employees and last year added offices in the UK and China.

“Our business growth requires exceptional talent both technical and artistic”, said Todd Harris, chief operating officer of Hi-Rez Studios.

“Metro Atlanta continues to be a great source for programmers and digital artists with a much more affordable cost of living compared to alternate game development hubs like California.”

The new Alpharetta jobs will include software developers, digital artists, web developers, customer service and marketing personnel.

Northside Cancer Institute receives national achievement ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons has recently granted its Outstanding Achievement Award to the Northside Hospital Cancer Institute. Northside has received the recognition for every survey performed since the award’s inception in 2004.

The Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes cancer programs that achieve excellence in providing quality care to cancer patients and raises the bar on quality cancer care, with the ultimate goal of increasing awareness about quality care choices among cancer patients and their loved ones.

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“We are so pleased to have received it for a fifth consecutive survey; it is a true testament to the hard work and dedication of our physicians and staff.”

Georgia CALLS appoints Mathew Wojteczko ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Georgia CALLS, an organization that helps to rebuild and reestablish families facing homelessness, has recently appointed Mathew Wojteczko as the Director of Community Engagement.

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CALENDAR Where: King’s Ridge Student Center Stage, 2765 Bethany Bend, Alpharetta Cost: $5 for students, $10 for adults More info and tickets: kingsridgecs.org

MILTON LITERARY FESTIVAL Celebrate local authors and the importance of literacy with the second annual Milton Literary Festival. This 2016 event will feature 40 participants, including award-winning writers and illustrators. Wine tastings, workshops, book club conventions, and kids’ activities make this event a fun opportunity for all ages. The festival will be held all day Nov. 11-12 across multiple venues in Milton.

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EVENTS: VETERANS DAY TRIBUTE

What: The city of Alpharetta invites everyone to join them in honoring America’s veterans. The tribute will include a speech by Mayor David Belle Isle, a laying of the wreath, 21-gun salute, live music and keynote speaker.

When: Friday, Nov. 11, 6 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta City Hall’s Brooke Street Park. 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta.

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PICTURE PERFECT NATURE

What: This free workshop is an opportunity for Alpharetta residents to improve their photography skills with Alpharetta’s Wild Side.

When: Saturday, Nov. 12, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: tporter@alpharetta.ga.us or 678-297-6200

BULKY TRASH AMNESTY DAY

What: Residents of Roswell and Milton are invited to clean out their garages, basements and attics and dispose of unwanted items at no charge. A full list of accepted items can be found online.

When: Saturday, Nov. 12, 8 a.m.-noon Where: Roswell Public Works Division, 1810 Hembree Road, Alpharetta More info: roswellgov.com

HOLIDAY MARKET

What: Kickstart the holiday shopping at this multi-vendor event benefiting Meals by Grace, a fill ministry feeding the hungry of Forsyth County.

When: Saturday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Midway Methodist Church, 5025 Atlanta Highway, Alpharetta More info: mmkelley@forsythco.com

MINI JOB FAIR

What: The Rotary Club of Roswell will be hosting a mini job fair. Meet with

prospective employees, participate in workshops and network with other jobseekers.

When: Monday, Nov. 14, 6:45-8:30 p.m.

Where: 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumcjobnetworking.com

THANKSGIVING SERVICE

What: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church will host its 6th annual Alpharetta Community Thanksgiving Service with music and offerings for local charities and hurricane relief.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m.

Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 13560 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta More info: staidans.org

BREATHE BETTER FORSYTH

What: Get a free lung function test administered by health care professionals with a one-on-one consultation. Appointments are required.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 16, 3-7 p.m.

Where: Northside Hospital, 1400 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming More info and registration: 404-8455555

HIGHLAND MANOR HOLIDAY MARKET What: Get holiday shopping done early with 20 artists and other vendors who will have a wide variety of beautiful gift ideas. Guests can fill out a ballot for a chance to win one of six door prizes.

When: Nov. 11-12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Highland Manor Club House, 1700 Windsor Cove, Alpharetta More info: facebook.com/ events/1752746164987683/

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: GUYS AND DOLLS

What: King’s Ridge Christian High School will be performing their award-winning production of “Guys and Dolls.” Enjoy a musical world of gamblers and gangsters.

When: Nov. 11-12, times vary

JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL

What: The Georgia Ensemble Theatre for Youth will present the story of Junie B. Jones’ first day of first grade. Mr. Scary thinks she may need glasses, and all of Junie’s friends are changing.

When: Saturday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $10 More info and tickets: get.org

ALPHARETTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE

What: The Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra will perform their fall concert, featuring music from Schubert’s Rosamunde performed by local talent.

When: Saturday, Nov. 12, 3-5p.m.

Where: Chambers in Roswell Brookdale, 1000 Applewood Drive, Roswell More info: alpharettasymphony.com

JOHNS CREEK POETRY FESTIVAL

What: JC Poetry festival includes featured poets Rupert Fike, leading a workshop on “Poems and the Spoken Word,” and Ginger Murchison, conducting a workshop on “Grammar: the Way to Intensity in Poems.”

When: Saturday, Nov. 12, 10:15 a.m.

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

HARP CONCERT

What: Harpist Lisa Handman, a nationally-renowned professional, will present a free concert in honor of The Friends of the NE/Spruill Oaks Library.

Light refreshments will be provided.

When: Sunday, Nov. 13, 3-4:30 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

ON THE VERGE, OR THE GEOGRAPHY OF YEARNING

What: Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents “On The Verge, or the Geography of Yearning.” Part “Twilight Zone”, part “Back to the Future,” don’t miss this witty and whimsical safari through place and time.

When: Nov. 3-20, times vary Where: Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest Street, Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $20 More info and tickets: get.org

SYNERGY

What: Thirteen artists from the Brushwork Society of Atlanta will present their artwork in the 2016

exhibition. Enjoy a variety of paintings, including landscape, still life and figurative work. All are for sale.

When: Nov. 1-Dec. 30 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell More info: thebrushworksociety.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: MILTON LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: Milton Library Barn will be hosting a book sale for all community members to attend. Proceeds will go toward supporting the library and its programs.

When: Saturday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: comments@co.fulton.ga.us

READ TO A PUPPY

What: Come and read to Shadow from Humane Hearts of Forsyth County.

Build confidence and fluency by reading aloud to a friendly pup. Each child gets 15 minutes to read one-onone with Shadow. Ages 5 - 11.

When: Saturday, Nov. 12, 10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: liane.wagner@ fultoncountyga.gov

HAPPY TAILS/READING PAWS

What: The Happy Tails/READing Paws program helps improve children’s reading and communication skills by reading to a trained therapy dog and its handler.

When: Sunday, Nov. 13, 2-3 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: comments@co.fulton.ga.us or 770-640-3075

SPEECH CRAFT

What: Build poise and confidence for speaking in front of all kinds of audiences, big and small. Master the art of public speaking without feeling terrified or embarrassed.

Adult and teen classes will be held simultaneously.

When: Sunday, Nov. 13, 2 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: michael.salpeter@ fultoncountyga.gov or 404-613-6735

FALL LEAVES

What: Students will create an art piece using watercolors and pastels with Out of the Box Art Studio. May get messy, so please dress children accordingly.

Ages 6-11. Reservation required.

When: Monday, Nov. 14, 4-5 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info and registration: comments@ co.fulton.ga.us

FAMILY GAME NIGHT

What: Join the community on the second Monday of each month for Family Game Night. The library provides multiple board games that will lead to hours of fun. No registration needed.

When: Monday, Nov. 14, 5-6 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: rebecca.doom@ fultoncountyga.gov or 404-613-6735

BUDDING ARTIST COLLECTIVE

What: Join the community for fun and easy arts and crafts led by Ms. Libby with My Clayground. Space is limited.

Ages 5-10.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 16, 3:15-4:15 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: liane. wagner@fultoncountyga.gov

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

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

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd.

NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE: VIOLET

What: Act3 Productions will perform “Violet,” a musical about a young woman in search of a miracle. The story of healing will resonate with anyone trying to find his or her place in the world.

When: Nov. 4-19, times vary Where: Act3 Playhouse, 6285-R Roswell Road, Sandy Springs Cost: Tickets start at $15 More info and tickets: act3productions.org

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Chattahooche Delayed Harvest trout fishing off to a great start Delayed Harvest trout fishing in northern Georgia is getting off to a great start this year.

Running from Nov. 1 through May 14 on sections STEVE HUDSON of five Georgia Get Outside Georgia, streams, the Chattahoochee Media Group Delayed Harvest season gives trout fishing enthusiasts a unique opportunity to enjoy fishing for trout during the colder months of late fall, winter and early spring.

Special artificial-only and catchand-release regulations help ensure that there will be plenty of fish in the river, and anglers are enjoying some great fishing on Georgia’s five Delayed Harvest streams, including Atlanta’s own Chattahoochee.

The “DH” section of the Chattahoochee extends from the mouth of Sope Creek downstream to U.S. 41. Several units of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area – including Paces Mill and Whitewater – provide access to the Delayed Harvest water.

What’s been working? Fly fishers I spoke with report good catch rates on a variety of different flies, including orange and yellow Y2Ks, pink or chartreuse San Juan Worms, and small midges such as the Copper John or Blue Assassin. These should be fished deep with plenty of weight to get them down toward the bottom where the fish tend to hang out.

Bright or flashy streamer patterns, which imitate minnows, have also been effective.

Spinning enthusiasts are also reporting some great days, using single-hook Mepps Spinner or Roostertails in bright colors. A simple leadheaded jig with a curly-tailed white grub has been working too, especially when fished through the deeper areas.

The generally low water levels in the Chattahoochee right now have actually made Delayed Harvest trout fishing easier compared to how it was during the higher-water periods that were so common in the river last year.

Lower water makes wading easier, allowing anglers to access more water, and that often translates into great days of fishing.

Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources has done a great job of stocking each of the state’s DH streams, and the fishermen I’ve talked

The Delayed Harvest trout season is now open at Amicalola Creek as well as other places around Georgia. to have reported good numbers of fish as well as some surprisingly sizeable fish. My personal best so far is a rainbow of about 18 inches, with several brown trout in the 15-16 inch range.

Thank you, Georgia DNR, for a job well done!

Want to learn more about Delayed Harvest fishing in Georgia? This Thursday evening, Nov. 10, I’ll be at Alpharetta Outfitters, 79 South Main St., presenting a special program on DH fishing in Georgia. We’ll be taking a look at what it takes to successfully fish these streams, with a special focus on flies and tactics that are proven to work for DH fish. In addition, we’ll profile each of the state’s five Delayed Harvest streams. The program starts at 7 p.m., and it’s free. Contact Alpharetta Outfitters at alpharettaoutfitters.com to reserve a seat. I hope to

see you there!

You can find complete info on the Delayed Harvest waters, including applicable regulations and maps of the state’s DH streams, at georgiawildlife. com Learn more about each of Georgia’s great Delayed Harvest trout streams in Steve Hudson’s comprehensive 84-page book entitled “Georgia Delayed Harvest Trout Guide.”

Packed with info on access and tactics for each of Georgia’s DH streams, it’s available from local outfitters, on Amazon, or direct from the author at chattahoocheemedia.com

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– Susanna Schrobsdorf So starts this weeks’ Time Magazine cover story and headline. Seeking a momentary escape from anxiety and its subsequent depression teens use various means to deal with their stressors such as grades, their future, about relationships, and about everything that occurs in life. Some of them cut, superficially, because it gives them that sense of relief from those stressors even for a brief moment. Others find that alcohol, marijuana, and opiates such as Norco, Percocet, OxyContin, and even heroin give them relief too. Parents are often lost as they try to understand the increase in frequency of missed school days due to vague symptoms and illnesses. They wonder about who are these new, and unusual for my child to associate with this type of person, friends or the reason why their teen has lost old (good kids) friends. Grades begin to suffer, behavior at home and at school changes often becoming oppositional and disruptive. Meanwhile, teens are doing their best to hold it all together and to hide it from their parents, friends, and peers. Are we reaching a crisis point? Do clinicians and parents know what to do and when to do it? The Time Magazine article indicates we are at that point now.

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A second article from Time offers advice: If you’re worried about an adolescent and aren’t sure what to do, you can take this advice from Fadi Haddad, MD, a child and adolescent psychiatrist: Don’t put off getting help If you’re worried about an adolescent, talk to a school counselor, therapist or doctor. It’s better to get help early, rather than when trouble has firmly taken hold.

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Common causes of hearing loss

By Amy Ledbetter, Au.D. Director of Audiology One of the most common misconceptions about hearing loss, which prevents individuals from having their hearing tested, is that hearing loss only affects seniors. In reality, hearing loss can occur at any time and age. Yes, hearing loss is a natural part of the aging process, however, there are many other causes of hearing loss. Most individuals are surprised to learn that noise, not LEDBETTER age, is the leading cause of hearing loss. While we may be accustomed to the noises that surround us, we may not be aware of the damage they can cause. Noise-induced hearing loss is a major problem in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4 million American workers go to work each day in an environment with damaging noise. While there are many laws to regulate noise in the work place, there are few that monitor other environments.

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Some common, less preventable causes of hearing loss include heredity, illness, head injury and ototoxic medications. Seeking treatment from a hearing loss professional in a medical setting is recommended to ensure your hearing loss is properly treated.

At North Fulton ENT, our board-certified physicians and medically trained audiology team collaborate to find the best hearing solution for each patient. We have the experience and state-of-the-art hearing equipment needed to accurately measure any hearing loss, assess your unique needs, and prescribe a solution that takes all this important and personalized information into account.

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Ladder safety when hanging holiday decorations As we approach the holiday season, OrthoAtlanta reminds residents to exercise caution and common sense while hanging decorations outdoors. According to reports from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), holiday related injuries, such as falls from ladders, have increased in recent years. “Every Christmas season, OrthoAtlanta orthopedic specialists see a spike in injuries ranging from ankle sprains to more severe broken bones and musculoskeletal damage incurred while decorating outdoors,� says David Stokes, MD, OrthoAtlanta.

Falls from ladders result in some of the most devastating accidents, including in a variety of muscular, orthopedic, and neurological injuries.

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The New Strong Gaining control over your fitness and your life For many people, aging equals lower metabolism, weight gain and less energy for activities you enjoy.

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Coping With Caregiving Roles— Tips From Leeza Gibbons (NAPSI)—There are more than 34 million informal caregivers today, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Caring for loved ones can be one of the most important things you do but often caregivers face incredible pressures as they help ensure their loved one is safe and aging well at home, while simultaneously maintaining their own day-to-day life.

It’s normal that caregivers feel this pressure, emotionally, financially and physically. As a caregiver herself, American talk show host Leeza Gibbons understands the roller coaster of emotions involved—feeling angry, frustrated, exhausted, alone or sad, while also feeling fulfilled about your role helping them age healthy and happy.

Being a caregiver can be an isolating experience and it’s hard to know where to turn. To help other caregivers cope with this unique and important role, Gibbons, who is a caregiver for her father Carlos, has the following tips: Tip #1 Take your oxygen first: Caregivers are nurturers but if you really want to nurture someone, you have to fill yourself up first...mind, body, soul and spirit. That’s the first way to give love to your loved one.

When you feel better and are mentally

stronger as the caregiver, you can go the distance and your loved one will also benefit from the positive change.

Tip #2 Talk as a family: To keep everyone on the same page and ensure everyone’s voice is heard, set up time for a family “check in.” This could be a family dinner or monthly video conference, where family members come together to talk through important topics and emotions top of mind with everyone.

This also serves as an open environment to make everyone’s voice count. You may not all agree but it’s a time to go from conflict to consensus.

Tip #3 Incorporate technology into your caregiving: There are solutions available right now—and they’re getting better every day—that can support your role as caregiver. In addition, these solutions can help engage your loved ones to help improve their overall quality of life and independence. One solution is a medical alert service.

Have a conversation about how this service can benefit both of you, as it will give you peace of mind knowing your loved one will have access to help, even if you’re not there.

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Milton Literary Festival Festival returns with author events, art, children’s activities

By KATHY DES JARDINS CIOFFI news@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. - The second annual Milton Literary Festival Nov. 11-12 promises a bounty of book-related activities for readers, writers and residents looking to interact with their favorite local and regional authors.

Building on its inaugural year, the 2016 event will feature 40 participants – from award-winning writers and illustrators to an Athens-based publisher – celebrating the written and spoken word in a range of forums.

Readings, book signings, panel discussions and workshops will join a wine tasting, lunch with chefs and a wrap-up at an Irish pub, treating book lovers to a host of new offerings, including an art exhibit and a full day of children’s activities.

Wayne Boston, Milton’s community builder and one of the festival’s organizers, planned this year’s schedule with the help of a committee that included local authors Kimberly Brock and Rona Simmons, who led the effort to secure participants.

Boston said the goal of the ongoing event is to “bring well-known, Georgia area authors to Milton to interact with the reading public through panel discussions, workshops and other learning opportu-

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nities.”

This year’s festivities will kick off Nov. 11 at Wilbur & Rudy’s Farmtable, 850 Hickory Flat Road, with readings, a wine tasting and appearances by Ellen Malphrus and Cassandra King, the festival’s honorary guest author and widow of the best-selling novelist Pat Conroy.

Saturday, Nov. 12, will feature a full day of panel discussions, workshops and children’s events – all free. Keynote speaker Lynn Cullen will be followed by authors discussing nonfiction, writing for teens, fiction, suspense, writing for children, poetry and memoir writing. A publishing workshop, “It’s Up to You: Traditional vs DIY,” is also scheduled. All panel discussions and workshops will be held at the Crabapple Government Center, 12624 Broadwell Road, Alpharetta.

“Plus, this year we are involving the Milton Library in many of our activities with a particular focus on children and young readers,” Boston said.

Children’s events will be held throughout the day and will include readings, face painting and opportunities to read to a CAREing Paws therapy dog.

“Something very new is the Book Trail we are building outside behind the library,” Boston said.

“It will be a walking tour for children featuring pages from the book ‘Because of an Acorn’ by Lola Schaefer. Plans are for this to be a permanent feature in our community.”

Also new to the festival lineup this year will be a one-day venue for emerging artists and an exhibition of fine arts. Planned in partnership with Alpha Arts

Guild, Boston said, “We hope to expand this aspect of our festival in future years.”

At 3 p.m., the festival’s focus will shift to a retrothemed book club “hookup” hosted by six featured authors: Kimberly Belle, Amber Brock, Kimberly Brock, Valerie Joan Connors, Colleen Oakley and George Weinstein. Entertainment will be provided by music and cast members from “Ruby and the Bookmarks,” an original work by local playwright Bill Purdie.

Activities will conclude with Bourbon & Bards, an open mic poetry reading and closing “mingle” from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on the patio of Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub, 12650 Crabapple Road.

For a full list of participants as well as the festival’s schedule and registration information, go to miltonliteraryfestival.com.

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PUTTING FAITH ON THE MOVE:

Community reaches out to Baby Raven Little girl has lots of friends to give chance at normal life

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com Last week the Herald introduced Baby Raven, a spunky little girl who has had three heart surgeries and faces a fourth, all before the age of 1. Now the community has embraced her and her family to give them hope.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – “Baby Raven,” the 10-month-old daughter of Mike and Ruthie Raines, who was born with mul-

tiple heart problems, has been fighting for her life, enduring heart surgeries and continuous stays in the hospital.

Now her best chance to get well may be a final surgery so delicate she is flying to Boston Children’s Hospital for her fourth open-heart surgery.

But through the generosity of others, she won’t be going alone.

It has been a miraculous journey for Baby Raven just to get where she is. As the bills piled up, folks have stepped up online and by mail to donate for expenses. But things really got rolling when the Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation and Stonecreek Church in Alpharetta stepped up in a large way to help the family.

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Additionally there is the non-profit organization for tax deductible giving on Facebook at Intentional Legacy, LLC. The entire amount given (marked Raven in the memo line) is sent directly to Ruthie and Mike Raines.

There is a PayPal link on Facebook.

Checks can be mailed payable to Intentional Legacy, Inc, and mailed in care of Elizabeth Pease, 205 Nacoochee Dr., Woodstock, GA 30188. Her email contact is ElizabethPease@gmail.com. Giving is anonymous unless the contributors choose to share.

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Mayor David Belle Isle introduces himself to his newest constituent, Baby Raven Raines.

truck driver has had to find extra work to supplement the extra costs, and Ruthie Raines has become a “full-time” mom to Baby Raven.

To save expenses, they have moved in with Ruthie’s parents Joe and Nell Estes.

Stonecreek Church wanted to be sure Mike and Ruthie Raines could make the trip to Boston for a stay that could last weeks or even months. So the church provided $10,000 to pay for their airfare and lodging while in Boston.

The Rev. Steven Gibbs, senior pastor at Stonecreek, said it was easy to reach out to help this baby and her family.

“We try to adopt a project or cause regularly. We call it putting faith on the move. We know people have needs and don’t know where to turn,” Gibbs said standing in the Estes’ front yard.

“We are about sharing hope and we are here as Jesus would be. This family has been under a lot of stress the last six months or so. We want to relieve part of their burden.”

Once people hear about Baby Raven’s story, they can’t help but want to get involved.

Nell Estes thinks there has been a providential hand guiding the family through all of this.

It just so happened that Alpharetta Public Safety Director Gary George moved next door to the Estes when he and his wife first came to Alpharetta.

They have since moved to another neighborhood, but Georges have remained friends with Nell and Joe. When they told George their grandchild was in a hard way, he took the matter to the Public Safety Foundation

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– volunteers from the fire and police departments.

The foundation members began with fixing up rooms in the house to accommodate Baby Raven’s special needs, but these public safety guys don’t believe in half measures.

“A lot of these guys have second jobs and all of them know how to swing a hammer,” said George.

So about 20 of the volunteers showed up recently with tools and materials to give the Estes house a makeover from the basement to the roof. The insulation was improved and roof made sound.

No chill or damp was going to bother Baby Raven on their watch.

Deputy Director Wesley McCall said the Public Safety Foundation has adopted for its vision: Service Above All. “When we heard about Director George’s friends, we didn’t hesitate.

We’ve been here three days getting the house right. This experience has been just phenomenal,” McCall said. “When you have the opportunity we want to show that we are not here for the community just in emergencies, but we are here to serve.”

So the strings of service spin on. It was Public Safety Foundation member Ron Wallace, a Stonecreek Church member, who took the story of Baby Raven’s plight to the Rev. Gibbs.

“This was a family with just so much need. I knew our church would respond,” Wallace said.

Even Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle had to get involved. At the Estes house, Bell Isle said he was not sur-

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PLAYOFFS

SPORTS

Bears rout North Atlanta for first postseason appearance in school history

By MILES GARRETT news@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Craig Bennett was announced as the first head football coach at Cambridge High School June 1, 2012, two months before the Bears took the field for their first official varsity football game.

Four years later, after a 50-25 victory over North Atlanta High School, the 6-4 Bears will play their first playoff game in a season that saw Cambridge move up into a more competitive region.

“It has definitely been a process, one that I wouldn’t change for anything,” Bennett said. “We started playing AAAAA football with only one kid that had ever played on a Friday night. A lot of people asked why we didn’t start with a JV schedule, and I often wondered that myself, but what we had to go through that first year really developed who we are.”

The Bears closed out their final regular season game in typical fashion with tailback Kaelin Byrd rushing for 193 yards. Byrd tacked on two touchdowns as well, including a 69-yard run in the second quarter that put Cambridge firmly ahead 36-13.

Quarterback Reid Martin found his groove through the air after throwing for only 90 yards and two interceptions in his last game against Alpharetta. The senior threw for 143 yards and a 9-yard touchdown to receiver Cameron Moore in the third quarter.

Backup running back Matthew McCree followed Moore’s touchdown with a score of his own, taking the ball 54 yards to the end zone for the Bears’ final touchdown of the night.

Martin also added 55 yards on the ground in addition to his aerial attack.

Senior linebacker Will Britain scored on a safety for Cambridge in the opening quarter. By halftime, after Byrd’s two touchdown runs and another by running back Tyler Wald, Cambridge was up 36-13.

“Our kids played extremely well this week,” Bennett said. “They play really hard for us, so we are blessed to get to coach them each and every week. We really didn’t implement anything new, we just continue to work on what we do and how we do it.”

Bennett credited his team for fighting through the adversity that it has faced this season. In many of its games this year, and in years past, Cambridge

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Running back Matthew Mccree took the ball 54 yards to the end zone for the Bears final touchdown of the night. was rarely a favorite to win most of its games.

Bennett said this is something his team took to heart in its long journey to finally making the playoffs for the first time.

“We have constantly had to overcome adversity,” he said. “We are almost always the underdog, rarely picked to win any game that we play, and I think our kids embrace that, this team maybe more than the rest.”

His “Davids,” as Bennett refers to his team – a Biblical reference to the

tale of David and Goliath, rose to the occasion in pushing back the outside noise. This noise came in the form of questions after having to replace a large senior class last season and competing in a new region.

“I think they answered all those questions,” Bennett said.

In its first postseason test, the Bears will face an impressive Mays High School Nov. 11, a team that comes into the matchup having won nine straight games following a loss in its opener.

Atlanta Cricket Fields breaks ground Location will have seven cricket grounds

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — North Forsyth County residents interested in the sport of cricket will soon have a venue in their backyard.

The Atlanta Cricket Fields broke ground in October on a 55-acre development off Keith Bridge Road, said Sriram Velicheti, who represents the group behind the effort. They are anticipating having seven cricket grounds with international standards for cricket pitch, grounds maintenance and facilities including a 10,000-square-foot clubhouse.

Cricket fields are typically large, grassy oval grounds that usually have

a diameter anywhere from 450 to 500 feet.

The fields will also accommodate other sports like lacrosse and soccer and will have a one-mile peripheral jogging track. The fields can accommodate professional league games and regional tournaments to host a large number of teams across the Southeast.

“There is a significant demand and a shortage of cricket fields,” Velicheti said. “There are no cricket fields in metro Atlanta. This is to cater to the professional and recreational leagues and will provide for a wide variety of audiences.”

He said a lot of players and members of the cricket community live north of Atlanta, so it was only fitting to build fields there.

“Any part of metro Atlanta should be able to reach this place in 45-50 minutes,” Velicheti said, adding this will draw lots of business to the county.

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The Atlanta Cricket Fields recently broke ground off Keith Bridge Road.

“We are expecting in the peak season anywhere from 800 to 1,000 people in the league,” he said. “If you add the families using the clubhouse, it’s a lot of people and business coming into the area. It doesn’t happen overnight. But this area is growing at a phenomenal rate, and we will see significant traffic interested in the sport.”

He did hear a little bit of pushback due to that potential traffic, but he thinks it will work out.

“Most of the games happen during

the weekend so it’ll be more open,” Velicheti said. “Atlanta Cricket Fields is excited to break ground at this location and grateful to the support of the neighborhood community and Harmony Grove Church members. We believe that this improvement will drive significant economic impact to this area on a longer term.”

The project is anticipated to reach completion by March 2017 for opening season which is scheduled to start a month later.

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SPORTS

Region titles and playoff berths decided in final week Five local teams claim region titles in final games of regular season

By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com

vailed in a close contest against West.

South’s defense held West to just over 100 yards of total offense, while backup quarterback Drew Morris, who replaced injured Davis Shanley, compiled over 150 yards and two touchdowns. Julian Mingo added a rushing touchdown for South, the eventual game-winning score, in the third quarter. South will host Parkview this week, while West will travel to take on Brookwood.

ROSWELL 20, CHEROKEE 14

In the de-facto Region 4-AAAAAAA championship game, Roswell claimed the region title with a close win over Cherokee. Leading 20-14 in the final minutes, Roswell’s defense stopped three late comeback attempts by the Warriors with an interception by Xavier McKinney, a fumble recovery by Max Boyd and a Boyd sack to run out the clock, all in the final five minutes of the game with Roswell leading by six.

Roswell quarterback Malik Willis hit Kentrell Barber for a touchdown pass, Sheldon Evans scored on a six yard rush, and Turner Barckhoff hit field goals of 40 and 21 yards in the win.

Roswell will host Pebblebrook in the first round of the playoffs.

Lambert had the opportunity to capture the Region 5-AAAAAAA title against Milton on Oct. 28 but fell to the Eagles after a fourth-quarter comeback.

Last week, Lambert left no doubt, earning the school its first football region championship with a dominant victory over Forsyth Central. Lambert quarterback Richie Kenney threw for over 230 yards in the win with three touchdowns. The Longhorns led 46-0 at the half. Lambert will host Central Gwinnett in the first round of the playoffs.

MILTON 38, NORTH FORSYTH 15

Milton earned a playoff berth with a big win over North Forsyth last Friday in a game that would earn the winner a playoff berth and end the loser’s season. Milton’s offense accumulated 390 yards of total offense, while its defense held North to under 250 yards.

Milton’s Soloman Vanhorse rushed for 178 yards and two touchdowns. Milton ended the regular season at 5-5 and is back in the playoffs after missing out on a playoff berth last season.

Just two years removed from a 1-19 slump, Johns Creek is region champion. The Gladiators entered the game in control of their own destiny, and with the win, they secured their first-ever region title with a lopsided win over Dunwoody. Quarterback Zach Gibson threw two touchdowns and rushed for two touchdowns in the win.

Matthew Taylor, who surpassed 1,000 yards rushing on the season in the win, also scored on a 9-yard run. Johns Creek will host Hughes in the first round of the playoffs this Friday.

Cambridge blew out North Atlanta in its season finale, opening a 25-point lead at halftime and shutting out North Atlanta in the second half to finish the regular season at 6-4 overall. Cambridge will travel to face Mays this Friday.

POPE 34, NORTHVIEW 27

A frustrating season for the Northview Titans came to an end with a close loss to Pope in the season finale.

After making the playoffs for the past two years, Northview finished this year with a 2-8 overall record. The Titans were 2-6 in region play.

In a game deciding who would earn home-field advantage in the first round of the playoffs, South Forsyth pre-

Alpharetta and Chattahoochee were both seeking playoff berths with a win, and it was the Raiders who came out on top to earn the No. 3 seed in the region. Chattahoochee, looking to earn its first playoff appearance since 2012, led the Raiders 35-28 entering the fourth

TRION 57, MT. PISGAH 39

Mt. Pisgah was on the wrong end of an offensive shootout in which a combined 96 points were scored. The Patriots racked up 425 total yards, 406 of which came from quarterback Jacob Cendoya. Cendoya threw for 311 yards and three touchdowns and had 95 yards rushing with two touchdowns.

However, Pisgah’s defense struggled to contain the high-powered Trion offense who put up 641 total yards.

KING’S RIDGE 27, CHRISTIAN HERITAGE 17

BLESSED TRINITY 34, WEST HALL 13

Blessed Trinity captured its second consecutive region title behind a quick start against West Hall. BT led 24-7 at the half and cruised to a 34-13 victory to earn the No. 1 Seed from Region 4-AAAA in the playoffs. Steele Chambers scored two rushing touchdowns, Jake Smith threw a touchdown pass and rushed for another, and kicker Brooks Hosea added field goals of 34 and 26 yards in the win. The Titans will host Chapel Hill this Friday.

ALPHARETTA 42, CHATTAHOOCHEE 35

SOUTH FORSYTH 21, WEST FORSYTH 17

touchdown and recovered a fumble with just over a minute remaining to end its regular season at 7-3 overall.

Michael Birozes scored a rushing touchdown with three minutes remaining and Daniel Duke recovered a Bowdon fumble with a minute remaining to secure the win for the Paladins. Pinecrest was ranked No. 11 in last week’s power ranking and will await its final seeding and its opponent for the first round of the playoffs this Friday.

CAMBRIDGE 50, NORTH ATLANTA 25

JOHNS CREEK 35, DUNWOODY 7

LAMBERT 59, FORSYTH CENTRAL 0

quarter, but Alpharetta scored on a 61-yard pass from Matthew Downing to Marcus Hill and a 1-yard touchdown scamper from Ellis Merriweather to take a 42-35 lead. Hooch punted with four minutes remaining and the Raiders put together a sustained drive to run out the clock and secure a playoff berth. Alpharetta plays Alexander on the road this Friday.

PINECREST 20, BOWDON 14

Pinecrest Academy scored a late

King’s Ridge defeated Christian Heritage on the road in a 6-A crossover game. King’s Ridge got two touchdowns from Hayden Milling, a score from Austin Campbell and two field goals from Nico Hoyos. King’s Ridge will await the final power ratings but will likely miss out on a playoff berth for the third consecutive year.

ST. FRANCIS 27, OGLETHORPE CO. 13

St. Francis wrapped up its season with a win over winless Oglethorpe County. The Knights trailed late but scored two touchdowns in the final minutes to earn the win. St. Francis finished the season at 2-8 overall.

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Arrests:

Ga 400:

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related items. ►► Alexandra Lagouros, 23, of Jennifer Oaks Circle, Alpharetta, was arrested Oct. 17 on Westside Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, child endangerment, possession of marijuana, failure to use due care and expired tag. ►► Elena Fedorova, 35, was arrested Oct. 28 on Jones Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI.

creeping in. With A-level developments leapfrogging over Roswell, second- and now third-tier development fill the vacuum.

There is no redevelopment of older commercial property because city government strips commercial property owners of any incentives to do so.

A case study is the Roswell project called River Walk. They brought the city a wonderful $500 million project ready to redevelop the southwest corner of Holcomb Bridge Road and Ga. 400.

That is the most underused commercial property in North Fulton. It finally died from the unwillingness of the City Council to bring it forward.

Too much traffic, you say? The traffic is already here. There are no projects that Roswell could approve that would significantly affect the daily traffic that is already here.

What the city needs would be a destination where people stop in the city, spend money in the city. Better still are projects that allow people to live in the city. Downtowns thrive when people live there. Without residents they are dead and lifeless.

DRUG arrests ►► Vernard Lamar Simmons Jr.,

26, of Jacksonville, Florida, was arrested Oct. 19 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, speeding and reckless driving. ►► Alexandria Sweatt, 29, of Tibarron Parkway, Smyrna, was arrested Oct.17 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, possession of drug related items and speeding.

Blotter: Continued from Page 2 report, the man was acting twitchy and erratically.

While police searched the car, the man took off his pants and defecated in public. He then got back in his car, after being told not to, and sped off. The officer had to let the man go in order to avoid being hit by the car, according to the report. Police obtained warrants for the man’s arrest on public indecency,

DEATH NOTICES Billy Gene Callahan, 65, of Cumming, passed away October 27, 2016.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Greeta M. Clines, 76, of Cumming, passed away October 31, 2016. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Frank Jr Collett, 76, of Cumming, passed away November 1, 2016. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home.

Betty Davis, 74, of Alpharetta, passed away October 18, 2016. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home.

Redevelopment also provides a wealth of property and business taxes that would ease the burden on homeowners.

The tide is still rising up Ga.400. So you can plan for the growth and make the very best of the opportunities that river presents. Or you can sit back and do nothing – and Roswell has had 20 years of nothing – and watch the city’s pre-eminence in the region disappear.

What you can’t do is stop the clock.

Alpharetta had a plan in the 1980s to make the coming growth work for it.

South Forsyth is poised to do the same.

There is no holding back the tide. The time has come for Roswell to get off the sidelines. Look inside the perimeter. Two DeKalb cities had the same wave come over it. Chamblee is today a shadow.

Decatur said no, we are going to use the tools we have to adapt and be a vibrant city. And it did.

Look what the other OTP cities of Duluth, Suwannee, Woodstock and Norcross have done. These are all cities that have reinvested in themselves to retain their identities while being proactive in handling growth.

Roswell will have to face the reality Ga. 400 presents. What will become of those empty storefronts without a plan? More pawn shops? Title loan offices?

Roswell must shape its destiny or it is destined to be shaped by others.

reckless driving, speeding, failure to maintain lane, fleeing and attempting to elude, operating a vehicle with an expired tag and obstructing a police officer.

Police attempted to make contact with the man at his current address but were unable to do so.

from his front yard.

The man left his house at 8 a.m. that morning. When he returned later that afternoon, the man noticed that two stone lions were missing. Both statues weigh 250 pounds each and are used to sit on either side of the man’s front door.

2 stone lions taken from yard

Expired tag leads to wanted man’s arrest

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man reported a theft Oct. 28 of $4,000 worth of items

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A wanted man was found and arrested Oct. 28 by

Christine Dooley, of Alpharetta, passed away October 27, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Wolfgang Hilmer, 60, of Cumming, passed away October 29, 2016.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Raven: Continued from Page 30 prised see the Public Safety Foundation and Stonecreek Church involved.

“They always go above and beyond to find people to help,” Belle Isle said. “These officers and firefighters have put in about 60 hours each, putting their skills to work. And they are giving off-time between shifts.

“This is the kind of thing that makes your town our town,” he said.

The Estes and the Raines families were grateful to the many people who worked or donated to Baby Raven’s cause.

“It has been overwhelming to receive this outpouring of help,” said Nell Estes. “We’ve lived in this community for 30 years, but we never knew we had such friends,” she said.

“To see all this focus put on Baby Raven has been amazing. Our hope is this trip to Boston will get her whole heart working. She still has other problems, but the first priority is to make her heart well,” Estes said.

Johns Creek Police.

An officer was patrolling on Medlock Bridge Road and stopped a blue Kia Rondo that had an expired tag.

When the officer ran the driver’s license through the system, it came back with a hit.

The driver, later identified as 40-year-old Shdell Nicholas-Texidor, had an active warrant for his arrest for probation violation out of Duluth. The license was also suspended because of a failure to appear in court.

Nicholas-Texidor was taken into custody without incident.

Park Sutton, of Alpharetta, passed away November 1, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Warren C. Mackay, 88, of Alpharetta, passed away October 23, 2016.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Karen Erwin, of Johns Creek, passed away October 29, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Steve O’Loughlin, of Alpharetta, passed away October 27, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Annabel Thomae, 97, of Roswell, passed away October 24, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Shirley Wagner, of Milton, passed away October 28, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Bernard Thomas Wood, 71, of Cumming, passed away October 20, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

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678-807-7112 DINING TABLE, wood.

Hutch top and bottom, chairs. Custom table protector. $150/obo.

470-839-2826 BEDROOM SET: 2 piece white girls; dresser, armoire and lamp. $50.

502-655-8408

DINING ROOM SET: Broyhill. Table with leaf, 6 chairs (2 arm, 4 regular).

Very good condition. $300 obo. 404-502-1940/ 770-662-3961 CHILDRENS’ TABLE, cherry Delta $90.

404-889-3233 CORNER HUTCH: 6’ tall.

Glass shelves, indoor lights. $300. 678-807-7112 BEDROOM SET: Single headboard, night-stand, chest, desk with hutch and chair $200. 770-889-8209 TWIN BED: Head Board and Foot Board, mattress.

New! Look, only $25!

770-667-3577 CHERRY HUNT TABLE with mirror, $700.

404-889-3233

Household ELECTRIC STOVE: White 1950’s General Electric 4 burner; very nice condition! $150/obo.

770-843-7034 WASHER, DRYER: Kenmore Series 90. Good condition! $349/obo.

404-988-9271 FRIGIDAIRE FREEZER $125. 404-889-3233

Medical Equipment HOVEROUND MOBILE CHAIR MPV-5, Joystick control, 300 pound capacity, leather seats and cup-holder, used 6 months $1500. 770-569-1103

CLEANING OUT AN ATTIC, GARAGE OR BASEMENT? SELL YOUR OLD STUFF!

CALL 770-442-3278 TODAY!

Medical Equipment RECLINING LIFT CHAIR, almost new, comfortable, solid neutral color, $200/ obo, paid $1000+.

Height adjustable Breezy Wheelchair $200, paid $1000. Low riser fullsize bed, $100, paid $1000+. Height adjustable transport chair $50, paid $300. Rolling walker with brakes $15, paid $100.

Cell 708-748-6628 POWER WHEELCHAIR: Invacare Pronto M-91.

New batteries. Like new! $1250. 404-396-7807

Miscellaneous MENS’ DANCE SHOES: Black, size 10. $40 firm.

770-241-3273 DUNE RACER (kids) $150. 404-889-3233 STROLLERS 404-889-3233

$40.

JOHN DEERE KIDS’ GROUNDLOADER $150.

404-889-3233 POLARIS Kids’ 4-Wheeler $150. 404-889-3233 LITTLE TYKES COUPE and Fire Engine, both for kids $70. 404-889-3233 YA M A H A 4-WHEELER 404-889-3233

kids’ $150.

JOHN DEERE GATOR for kids $200. 404-889-3233

Musical Instruments PIANO, BG, Yamaha.

Elegant, walnut, with bench. $1850 obo.

404-455-8845 PIANO: Henry F. Miller Upright, matching bench $500/firm. 770-552-4034 PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone.

Sacrifice $1650 obo.

678-445-3654

Recreation SKIS, BOOTS, POLES, womens’ and mens’ 7/1/2 and 9-1/2. $400.

404-889-3233

*Some Restrictions

Recreation

Full-time

Part-time

GOLF CLUBS: Ladies’ complete set, Lynx irons, graphite woods, ball retriever, wood covers, new bag $275.

770-740-9757

PET SITTER/DOG WALKER FT/PT. Must have flexible schedule. www.happytailscare.com

GUN CABINET: Wooden, with locking glass front and bottom storage.

Holds 5 rifles. $100.

770-888-2790

COOK. INFANT T E A C H E R .

TODDLER TEACHER. P R O G R A M SUPERVISOR. Positions open immediately! Benefits available. Excellent pay.

Friendly environment.

Call 678-648-3175 or info@krk52.com

Wanted to Buy

Part-time

Vintage Barbie and Friends, Ginny, Madame Alexander, and other dolls, clothing and accessories. (Local). Cell 214-883-8215

Transportation Antique/Classic VW BEETLE 1966: Black. 95% restored, 12V, engine/interior/bodywork/ tires/brakes... $10,000.

404-216-7060

Help Wanted Full-time SENIOR ACCOUNTANT/ CPA Promo Products Co. seeks experienced detail person to oversee Acct.

Dept. Must be proficient in all phases of accounting including monthly financials. Degree req’d.

Crystal reports, SAP Business 1, CPA certificate a plus. N.E. Atl. Resume to awise@gpcorp.com EXPERIENCED TEACHERS NEEDED Peachtree Park Prep is growing and we are seeking experienced teachers. Please send your qualifying resume to ptreeparkprep@ aol.com for immediate opportunities

Fill your position CALL 770-442-3278 to place your ad

TEACHER & ASSISTANT TEACHERS CLEANER. 1PM-6:30PM P R O G R A M SUPERVISOR, 5 hours per day. Positions open immediately.

Premium pay, friendly environment.

Call 678-648-3175 or info@krk52.com AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM ASST COORDINATOR The Drake House is adding an after school program to provide consistent learning and enrichment activities for elementary and middle school children residing at The Drake House. We are seeking a creative assistant coordinator to plan and implement both indoor and outdoor leisure time enrichment activities. This part time staff position will incorporate a variety of volunteers in sharing their passions and hobbies with our children.

Position hours will be from 3:00pm-7:00pm Monday – Friday, and on teacher workdays.

A college degree and minimum of five years of experience working with children is preferred. The ability to work independently in a team-oriented, fast paced atmosphere is required.

Please send resumes to cmerritt@thedrakehouse. org or fax to 770-587-4714.

HOUSECLEANER/ Female team member ASAP. M-F 8:20-3 or 4, 30-35 hrs. wk. Must be legal, dependable, nonsmoker. $12 up to start.

Experience a plus. Sheri 770-309-7335

BEVERAGE STORE ASSOCIATE: Apply: Roswell Beverage Depot, 10498 Alpharetta Highway 30075 Newspaper Delivery Route Open with Appen Media Group Looking for one person or couple interested in delivering newspapers in Milton.

Requirements: Perfect driving record and background check, reliable transportation, honest, reliable, and positive attitude. The route will require approximately ten hours of time each week on Wednesday and Thursday. Send an email to Lisa@ AppenMediaGroup.com and include a paragraph or two about who you are and your background/ experience.

IN THE SUBJECT LINE PLEASE PUT “DELIVERY ROUTE”

Business Services Legal Notice PUBLIC NOTICE: An application has been filed for a Liquor, Beer, and Wine Retail Dealer License for Hinton’s Wine Store, 8455 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30022. The owner is Adam Hwang, 8840 Old Southwich Pass, Johns Creek, GA 30022.

Entertainment & Event Services Weddings Tianna’s Place Creating impeccable memories, one event at a time. Full-service, special event-planning.

Focusing on corporate and celebratory events. w w w. t i a n n a s p l a c e . com.

678-879-5253/ 404-903-2441

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Advantage Painting 770-500-2156 Interior/Exterior Decks Sealed & Stained Carpentry Repairs No Up Front Money Proudly use Benjamin Moore & Sherwin Williams paints Prompt Professional Service Free Estimate, Insured

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678-455-2434

www.HandyHero.net

AIRLINE MECHANIC TRAINING

Get FAA Technician certification.

Approved for military benefits.

Financial Aid if qualified.

Job placement assistance.

Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-453-6204

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