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Teen suicide prevention starts at home County has prevention seminar in wake of several teen suicides By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com This is the second of a twopart series on teenage suicide and drug abuse in North Fulton. This article centers on suicide prevention.
The first sledder of the day takes a ride down the slope at Friendship Park.
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MILTON, Ga. – After several teenagers took their own lives last school year, Fulton County teamed up with the Ga. Department of Human Resources to sponsor a consciousnessraising for parents at Milton High School two weeks ago. Dr. Scott Poland led the discussion that was sobering with its statistics: • Suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15-to-24 year olds • It is the second leading cause of death in college students
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of crushed ice into a 10-foot high, 45-foot long, snow-covered slope, the perfect venue for snow tubing. Almost everyone who tried it said they enjoyed it, and many got back in line to do it again. For the young children there, By HELEN BORLAND the blow-over from the snow gun news@northfulton.com D E I O V O HA was their first experience playing with ice and snow. Some parents MILTON, Ga. – Many are comCenter QR code in white space so that the black who didn’t want to miss the fun plaining that we’ve had too much edges of the code overlap the blue rode down the slope with their rain this summer, but the city of crop marks child on their lap. Milton was thinking they didn’t RT Gavin Lynch, 9, summed it up have enough snow. C . H F U LT O N perfectly. As part of the city’s free “That snow tubing was awe“Family, Fun, Flicks and Flursome,” Lynch said. “I’m having a ries” summer event series, snow tubing was available at Friendship Community great time.” Park Saturday, Aug. 10. Chilly technology See SNOW, Page 16 provided by Snow Kings turned 8,000 pounds
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Dr. Scott Poland makes it clear that parents must be vigilant and listening for warning signs of teen suicide.
The following warning signs may mean that a teen is at risk for suicide. While no one factor is a clear indicator, taken together these warning signs must be taken seriously. • Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves • Actively looking for ways to kill themselves, such as online searches or buying a gun • Talking about feelings of hopelessness • Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain • Talking about being a burden to others • Increased alcohol or drug use • Acting anxious or agitated; reckless behavior • Sleeping too little or too much • Withdrawing or isolating themselves • Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge • Extreme mood swings • Being subjected to bullying and verbal abuse
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N.Y. couple charged with using fake credit cards Chased down by cops for forgery ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A New York couple were arrested for forgery after a chase through North Point Mall July 31. Store employees said the suspects, Andre T. Elwin, 25, and Jevauni Johnson, 26, both of Brooklyn, N.Y., came in to
Police Blotter All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.
Waffle House robbed ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Waffle House on South Main Street in Alpharetta was robbed in the early morning of Monday, Aug. 12. According to police, a man wearing all black walked into the restaurant about 6 a.m. and demanded money. He was given the cash drawer and walked out. Police say no weapon was produced.
Hauling a barrel is not inconspicuous ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A man spotted lugging a 55-gallon metal barrel up a hill was found to be burglarizing a local business July 28. Police spotted Scott Barnes Blalock, 51, of Arnold Mill Road, Milton, carrying the barrel up the hill that separates the QT gas station on Haynes Bridge Road from the nearby Express Oil garage. When confronted about his actions, Blalock allegedly told officers he routinely checks the rear of businesses for discarded items near dumpsters, which he
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the Apple Store in the mall and attempted to buy a 27then takes and sells for scrap. In Blalock’s truck were a set of tires also from the Express Oil. A check with the owners of the business showed the items were not trash and Blalock did not have permission to take them. Blalock was arrested for burglary.
2 caught with stolen safe ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Two young men unsuccessfully tried to rob a local business July 14, leading to a chase with police and them fleeing on foot before their arrest. Police arrived at the Bagel Boys Café on Kimball Bridge Road about 4:30 a.m. after an alarm went off suggesting broken glass. As an officer was nearing the location, they reported seeing a dark vehicle speeding away from the area. The officer pursued and the vehicle allegedly increased its speed. It turned into the Park Glenn neighborhood on Webb Bridge Road, a dead-end road. When the vehicle hit the end of the road, both the driver and passenger got out and ran away. Inside the vehicle were a crowbar and a safe, which was taken from the Bagel Boys. Tyler James Brady, 30, of Mount Rushmore Drive, Alpharetta, and Michael Franklyn Smith, 29, of Valais Court, Johns Creek, were both arrested and charged
inch computer. They allegedly tried to pay with several credit cards. When employees tried processing the last card, it would not work. Instead the card returned information for a different bank and number than the card, alerting employees. The suspects fled and store employees followed, calling on police to help.
Elwin was caught outside and was found to have 18 fake credit cards on him as well as $900 in cash and seven Visa gift cards. All the cards were in the names of the suspects. Johnson was found nearby. Both were charged with forgery. Elwin was found to have an active warrant out of New York for robbery.
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began punching the victim repeatedly. The victim was able to break free and flee. Pace denied fighting, but admitted to arguing. Pace was arrested for aggravated assault and battery. The $20 was found on the floor behind a trash can.
Woman steals dinner ingredients ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Roswell woman was arrested Aug. 10 after allegedly trying to steal ingredients for dinner. Employees of the Publix grocery store on Ga. 9 told police they saw Patricia Ann Adams, 54, of Rosemont Drive, Roswell, place several items in a bag and attempt to leave the store. She allegedly had in her possession spices, garlic powder, mayonnaise, cranberry jelly, potato salad and lemon pepper chicken. The total amount stolen was just over $23. Adams was charged with shoplifting.
Missing cash leads to violent quarrel MILTON, Ga. – A missing $20 bill was the cause of a violent fight Aug. 9 between roommates. The victim said she was home at the Dunbrody Drive residence she shared with her roommate, Joshua David Pace, 22, of Milton. Pace came home and the pair noticed $20 missing from the kitchen table. They began arguing. The victim called Pace’s mother and Pace allegedly became angry and
Assistant responsible for missing SkyMiles? MILTON, Ga. – A Milton resident discovered Aug. 9 that his personal assistant allegedly stole thousands of frequent flyer air miles for personal use. The victim said the assistant had been authorized to use the SkyMiles once, in December 2012, but when he recently checked the amount of miles in his account, he thought it low. A call to Delta proved that the assistant had booked flights allegedly in her own name using her boss’s miles. She also allegedly took friends on flights using the SkyMiles. Nearly 700,000 SkyMiles were used, at a value of $25,000.
Teen charged with entering auto ROSWELL, Ga. – A 16-year-old boy was arrested Aug. 10 after allegedly breaking into at least two vehicles Aug. 9 and 10. Police were called to Rose-
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DUIs & Drugs All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.
DUI arrests ►► Shelley Noelle Oertel,
38, of Thornborough Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested July 28 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Darien Jarod Baker, 22, of Notasulga, Ala., was arrested July 29 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding and possession of drug-related items. ►► William Delanie Arnette, 33, of Duluth was arrested July 31 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, suspended license and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Kelly Snell, 36, of Creekwood Crossings, Roswell, was arrested July 29 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane and expired tag. ►► Carmen Suzanne Price, 30, of Decatur was arrested July 30 on Riverside Road in Roswell for DUI. ►► Alejandro Ivey Romero, 40, of Pineridge, Alpharetta, was arrested July 30 on Alpharetta
Street in Roswell for DUI and suspended license. ►► Janelle Coates, 51, of Woodstock was arrested Aug. 1 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Logan McCain Munsey, 20, of Coventry Circle, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 2 on Gran Crique Drive in Roswell for DUI. ►► Melissa L. Nino, 31, of Sasha Lane, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 3 on Woodstock Street in Roswell for DUI and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Christopher E. Burgess, 43, of Manchester Circle, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 3 on Woodstock Road in Roswell for DUI and speeding. ►► Kimberly D. Phillips, 42, of Churchill Lane, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 4 on Jones Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane.
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Suspects sought in gym assault ROSWELL, Ga. – Two men assaulted another Aug. 7 at the Hembree Park gym, leaving the victim unconscious on the gym floor. Police responded to a call of a fight at 3 p.m. and found the victim on the basketball gym floor, unconscious and unresponsive. He was taken to North Fulton Hospital with serious injuries. Witnesses described the suspects who fled from the scene, and police have put out sketches. One suspect drove a newer model blue Nissan Sentra with North Carolina tags. The second suspect drove a
1995-2000 black Ford Explorer with some damage to it. Anyone with information on the suspects is encouraged to call Detective Dana DeWeese
at 770-640-4100 or email DDeweese@Roswellgov.com. To leave an anonymous tip, call Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477.
Drug arrests ►► Freddie Espinal, 19, of
Fielding Lane, Roswell, was arrested July 31 on Mansell Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Meyetta Keshun King, 20, of Atlanta was arrested Aug. 1 on Holcomb Bridge Road in
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MBA members learn tips from police Milton Police Chief speaks at meeting By CAITLYN WALTERS news@forsythherald.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton Police officials shared burglary prevention tips, neighborhood watch information and upcoming events with Milton Business Alliance members. On Aug. 15, Milton Police Chief Deborah Harrell and Community Outreach Officer Ara Baronian were guest speakers at the Milton Business Alliance’s monthly meeting at Crye-Leike Realtors, 282 Rucker Road. “To me, it is just as important to go out into the community and do what we are doing now than it is to have an officer driving around in a patrol car,” Harrell said. Now that the department has grown from 21 to 32 officers, Harrell said police have expanded their community programs and attend informative events. Harrell said she brought Baronian to speak with her because he is very involved in the community’s outreach activities. Baronian advised members to join M.P.A.C.T. (Milton
Police and Citizens Together), a neighborhood watch program designed to better connect officers with residents. “Burglary is not a huge problem in Milton, but it is something we deal with weekly,” Baronian said. “It’s a growing issue and M.P.A.C.T. is one of the ways you can curve it.” Baronian handed out booklets with tips to prevent crimes like burglaries. They can be as simple as turning on lights or knowing what car your neighbor drives. “A lot of it will be common sense, but think of all the times you know you left seven newspapers on your driveway,” Baronian said. “It’s just the little things that can make a big difference.” Milton police offer preventative tips for businesses, and Baronian said they hope to have a full-scale program devoted to a “business watch” in the future. Along with organizing M.P.A.C.T. programs, Baronian instructs “lunch and learns” for businesses and defensive training classes for women ages 13 and up. Baronian also organizes the upcoming 10-week Citizens Police Academy class starting in September that teaches
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Milton Police Community Outreach Officer Ara Baronian told Milton Business Alliance members about the “hot topics” in Milton.
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Milton Business Alliance members flip through the burglary prevention tip booklet. participants all about being a police officer. Milton Business Alliance is a 91-member group of local business leaders who support
forward business in the city of Milton. The next meeting will be held in September at Katy’s Car Wash, Inc., 12960 Ga. 9.
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Ga. 400 tolls to stop Nov. 21 Toll plaza demo starts next year ATLANTA – The demolition of the Ga. 400 toll plaza is one step further, as the state has chosen a company to take down the tollbooths. Southeastern Site Development, Inc., of Newnan, specializes in transportation, civil, site preparation, underground utilities and concrete flatwork projects. They will complete the nearly year-long project at a cost of $3.5 million. “I acted as quickly as the state’s contractual obligations allowed to bring down the Ga. 400 toll,” said Gov. Nathan Deal, who serves as chair of the board of the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA). “I pledged during my campaign for governor that I’d bring down the toll as the state promised commuters it would do when it opened the toll more than two decades ago.” In July 2012, Deal an-
nounced that the state would pay off its bond debt and end tolls on Ga. 400 by December 2013. The ending date for toll collection has been tentatively set for Thursday, Nov. 21. This date was selected to lessen the impact on Thanksgiving holiday travel. SRTA is funding the project costs, while the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will oversee construction and traffic management. Southeastern could set up site operations as early as September. Preliminary plans for demolition call for traffic to shift into three general purpose lanes where motorists currently use the electronic tolling lanes during construction. Preparations for that lane shift will likely begin in October 2013. Toll booth demolition is expected to be completed between January 2014 and the following May. The tolls on Ga. 400 generate roughly $20 million each year. —Jonathan Copsey
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By CAROLYN ASPENSON news@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – The Friends of the Milton Library held their first book sale at Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub in Milton on Saturday, Aug. 10. The event raised more than $1,900 for the new Milton Library. Friends President and City Councilmember Matt Kunz said more than 4,000 books were donated for the fundraiser. “I was shocked at the amount of books donated for the sale,” Kunz said. “I’d hoped
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we’d have a decent amount to sell, but had no idea people would donate like they have. “Proceeds from this sale and the next one planned during the Crabapple Festival will go to help support the new Milton Library,” he said. Councilmembers Karen Thurman and Bill Lusk were also involved. “We appreciate the support we’ve received from the community,” Lusk said. “I am proud of our volunteers as they have worked together thus far like a group committed to being the best.” Kunz said there are currently over 50 volunteers, but they need more.
“We want to continue to develop leaders within our organization,” he said. “And we need volunteers to continue to do what we’ve planned.” Kunz said the group would like to save the barn to have a Friends facility next to the library for book sales and events. “This success would be unique because no other Friends organization in North Georgia will have their own structure on site,” he said. “Once the library is built, we want to support the library by hosting community programs, promote local authors and continue fundraising through our book sale program. “We want the Friends of the
Milton Library to be strong 50 years from now, and that begins with our focus on people, trusting each other and being committed to our community,” he said. The organization is still accepting books for donation. Books can be dropped off at Milton City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107 (678252-2400), Milton Fire Station No. 43, 750 Hickory Flat Road (770-777-6952), Shannondale Farm, 2395 Birmingham Road (770-569-9555) and Urban Farmhouse, 12680 Crabapple Road (770-410-1112). For more information about the organization, please visit www.facebook.com/FOMLGA.
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MILTON, Ga. – “Return to the Water” is the very personal memoir of Milton resident John Stephens about his literary journey to cope with the death of his son in an automobile accident. Stephens is also co-founder with Byron Foster of The Spoken Word. The Spoken Word is both a community arts program and an outreach ministry of the Birmingham United Methodist Church in Milton. At the quarterly meetings, there is an author/speaker and a roundtable discussion of the book, poem, film or play. Stephens said he will speak about another tragedy in the book other than his son’s death that will be topical and poignant. BUMC minister The Rev. Dave Benson will lead the discussion after. “This plays into a vision we have for
this church to be sanctuary of Birmingham,” Benson said. “It’s a place where broken people can come.” BUMC sits on 100 acres of unspoiled woodlands and does offer a place of solace and peace both indoors and outdoors. “This church wants to be a place of reflection where you can check your problems at the door,” he said. “We all have issues, and it’s OK to talk about them. In fact that is a good thing. “In John’s book, he is both raw and vulnerable. It is a good case study of looking at yourself and your life squarely.” One author in the series was a wounded warrior, a veteran who was invited to talk about his experiences. Also speaking at The Spoken Word will be Georgia Tech poet in residence Tom Lux. He is a Guggenheim fellow and a three-time recipient from the National Endowment of the Arts. Lux has been a mentor for Stephens and encouraged him to write “ Return to the River.” For more information about Stephens and his book see the article on northfulton.com.
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Hembree Springs named 2012 Georgia School of Excellence ROSWELL, Ga. – Hembree Springs Elementary School is starting off the school year with the news that it is a 2012 Georgia School of Excellence. Chosen from among all public schools in the state, the award signifies that the school has an outstanding educational program and is a model of excellence for other schools. “Our school community is thrilled with the announcement and so proud of its students and staff,” said Kalpana Raju, Hembree Springs’ principal.
“We plan to celebrate with an ice cream social this Friday after school.” Raju said that setting high expectations, differentiating instruction of students and collaboration among staff enabled the school to reach its high level of performance. “I thank my staff for their dedication and commitment to embracing change so that they can provide a quality instructional program,” said Raju. Schools are honored in two categories: “Highest Performance” (highest performing schools
on the College and CareerReady Performance Index) and “Highest Progress” (schools making the greatest gains on the College and Career-Ready Performance Index). Hembree Springs was recognized in the Highest Performance category. In order to achieve this designation, the school had to earn a CCRPI score greater than 90 and not be identified as a Priority, Focus or Alert school. Hembree Springs earned a CCRPI score of 100.3. “Hembree Springs Elementary is a Georgia School of Excellence in every way,” said Fulton County Schools Superintendent Robert Avossa. “Teachers provide a top-
notch academic program, staff work together for the success of each student and its leadership team sets clear and challenging goals to reach. I couldn’t be more proud of what they have accomplished.” Twenty-eight public schools were chosen from the state’s 14 congressional districts. Each of these schools, including Hembree Springs, will receive $1,000 from Georgia Natural Gas to spend any way it wishes. The company is a 2012 sponsor of the Georgia Department of Education’s Schools of Excellence and Teacher of the Year programs. —Jonathan Copsey
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MHS student starts friendship group ‘Friends to Friends’ brings students together By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com
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Milton High School student Sarah Verhoff, right, with mother Olfat, wants to start a student group at the school centered on reducing bullying and encouraging student-to-student interactions.
dent.” A secret box will be set up so students having problems can secretly send messages to school officials for help. Working with the school psychologists, Verhoff said she hopes to make the school a better, brighter place for all students and get those with troubles the help they need. “This is serious and we need to do this,” she said. “I don’t want anyone feeling worthless.”
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MILTON, Ga. – A lot has been made of the emotional problems facing students at Milton High School, resulting in several teen suicides and issues of bullying last year. While much has been done to educate and help parents on the issue, one student feels more could be done for her classmates. Sarah Verhoff, a 16-year-old 11th-grader, has started a club called “Friends to Friends” with the sole purpose of making students feel better about themselves. “Some teens with thoughts of suicide may not be comfortable talking with adults,” Verhoff said. “But they would open up to friends.” Some of the efforts Verhoff envisions for the group are simple. They would write letters of encouragement to students who are feeling lonely or find a new friend every day. “No one in the school should not have a friend,” she said. Students would be encouraged to find lonely classmates during lunch and sit with them, or simply make a new friend and then pass on the good deed. Notes could be placed in lockers giving encouraging comments, such as “you are beautiful, strong, indepen-
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New Eagle Scouts for Milton District NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The Milton Boy Scout District, which includes the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton, announced its newest Eagle Scouts, who passed their Board of Review Aug. 8. James Sloan, of Troop 985, was sponsored by Northbrook United Methodist Church. His project was the renovation of the inside and outside of
the preschool playhouse at Northbrook United Methodist Church. Michael Davidson, of Troop 317, was sponsored by Perimeter Church. His project was the restoration of the outdoor learning discovery trail at State Bridge Crossing Elementary School, including the replacement of five information signs. —Jonathan Copsey
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High hopes for Cambridge this fall School looks to second-year successes By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – This is Cambridge High School’s second year and Athletic Director Matt Lawless has high hopes this fall. “For all of our fall sports, we are head and shoulders better,” Lawless said. “The expectation is higher.” Nowhere is this more evident than in cross country. Last year, the program had 50 runners. This year, there are more than 120 signed up. The school has also broken ground on a new cross country trail that should be finished by the end of the year. The Cambridge softball team went undefeated last year, a record Lawless hopes to repeat. “They are a good group of young girls that are just absolutely amazing,” he said. “Our expectations are high.” There is a new coach for volleyball as well as a third team added to the mix.
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This year, cheerleading has gone co-ed, with three boys joining the team, which Lawless said should do well in competition. “I expect we will be right there with everybody,” he said.
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Roswell High School fall sports season promising By RYAN PIERONI ryan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. — With the autumn weather setting in, everyone is looking forward to fall sports in Fulton County high schools, the athletes and their coaches most of all. Of course, football stands out in most people’s minds as the supreme sport of autumn, but softball, volleyball, cross country and cheerleading are all just as exciting. Roswell High School has a promising season ahead for each of these sports. Volleyball and softball are both under new leadership, now coached by Jenny Harp and Carissa Roustan, respectively. Harp, who had previously coached in Cherokee County, “set the volleyball team off to a good start,” said Andy Shultz, assistant athletic director at Roswell High. The softball team, which is made up of younger students on average, did lose the first two games, “but they were close,” said Shultz. He appeared confident that with practice over time, they would certainly improve. Cross country, coached
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Milton readies for another successful fall year Volleyball, cross country, softball, cheerleading poised to win By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – Despite Milton High School losing some players to Cambridge and to graduation, the school is still a sports powerhouse in the region. “We don’t measure our success by wins or losses,” said Athletic Director Gary Sylvestri. “We measure by growth. And that growth this year is huge.” Cross country brings about 130 runners to the tracks. The Lady Eagles lost five of their top eight from last year’s state fourth place effort, the best in school history, but return only two seniors in the top-12. A return trip to the state meet and a top-10 finish seem to be the motivation for the young squad, said Cross Country Coach Andy Carr. The Milton boys’ best finish at the state meet since 2000 was last fall, but with the departure of six of the top eight from that squad, the Eagles will need to rely on old-fashioned team work and bulk finishes to replace those departed along with discovering their new front runner. Region 5 again boasts strong teams and individual contenders with an always strong Walton team but Etowah looks to be the strongest along with
Milton’s Annie Kelly broke the school record last year for girls cross country. Wheeler. Milton & Roswell look to be the teams fighting for the final state spot. The school softball team went to the playoffs last year and hope to recapture some of that enthusiasm. “Our pitching is strong,” Sylvestri said. “We’ve got a lot of good talent.” Volleyball also saw success last year. Cheerleading in particular, Sylvestri said will do well this year. “I think cheerleading is getting stronger each year for the past couple years,” he said. “They have enough energy and are
Milton softball is one of many sports the school hopes to excell in this fall. exciting to see.” With the opening of Cambridge, some Milton teams took a hit to enrollment, but Sylvestri was confident his school has come out strong.
“Anytime a new school opens we will lose numbers,” he said. “But we have great support from the community and overall we’re fine. We’re strong across the board.”
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Cross Country • Aug. 24: Bob Blastow Early Bird Meet 8 a.m. (Chattahoochee), Longhorn Invitational @ Chattahoochee Pointe Park 8 a.m. (Centennial, Alpharetta, Cambridge, Johns Creek, ), Pickens Preview Meet @ Roper Park 9:15 a.m. (Milton, North Forsyth, Forsyth Central, South Forsyth, West Forsyth), Stage Races @ River Green Park (Roswell), • Aug. 31: Berry College Invitational @ Berry College 8 a.m. (Centennial, ) • Sept. 3: War Eagle Invitational @ Chestatee Middle School 5 p.m. (North Forsyth, Forsyth Central, ) • Sept. 5: Forsyth Country Championships @ West Forsyth 5:30 p.m. (North Forsyth, Forsyth Central) • Sept. 7: Panther Invitational Meet (Alpharetta, ), Covered Bridge Run @ Garrard Landing Park 8 a.m. (Chattahoochee, Northview, Centennial, Milton, Roswell,), Double Dip Invitational @ Marist HS (Cambridge, West Forsyth), NGTC Mountain Eagle HS Invitational @ Clarkesville, Ga (South Forsyth) • Sept. 10: West Hall Invitational @ West Hall HS 5:30 p.m. (North Forsyth, Forsyth Central) • Sept. 14: Warpath Invitational @ Boling Park 8 a.m. (Alpharetta, Chattahoochee, Northview, Milton, Roswell, South Forsyth), WinderBarrow Invitational @ Bramlett Elementary (Cambridge, Johns Creek) • Sept. 19: Ridge Ferry @ Rome, GA (Forsyth Central) • Sept. 21: Fulton County Championships @ Milton HS 8 a.m. (Alpharetta, Chattahoochee, Northview, Centennial, Milton, Roswell, Cambridge, Johns Creek, ), Lambert River Run @ Chattahoochee Pointe Park 8 a.m. (North Forsyth, South Forsyth, West Forsyth) • Sept. 28: Darlington Invitational @ Darlington School 8 a.m. (Centennial), Aubrea Gunderson Meet @ Conyers, GA (Milton), Atlanta Classic (Roswell, Cambridge, ) • Oct. 1: Cass-Cartersville Invitational @ Delinger Park 4 p.m. (Centennial) • Oct. 3/4: Mountain Invitational @ Unicoi State Park (North Forsyth, Forsyth Central, South Forsyth, West Forsyth), • Oct. 5: Westover Invitational @ Albany, GA 8
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Cheerleading • Sept. 7: Tiger Cheer Classic (North Forsyth, South Forsyth) • Sept. 14/15: Mill Creek HS Competition (Chattahoochee, Johns Creek, North Forsyth, Forsyth Central, South Forsyth) • Sept. 21: Cartersville Competition (Cambridge), North Gwinnett Competition (Johns Creek, Forsyth Central) • Sept. 28/29: Starr’s Mill HS Competition (Chattahoochee, Johns Creek), Lambert HS Competition (North Forsyth) • Oct. 5: CSU Competition (Cambridge,) West Forsyth HS Competition (North Forsyth) • Oct. 6: Kennesaw Mountain HS Competition (Chattahoochee) • Oct. 12/13: Peachtree Ridge HS Competition (Chattahoochee, North Forsyth, Forsyth Central, South Forsyth) • Oct. 19: Woodstock Competition (Cambridge), Carroll-
ton HS Competition (Johns Creek), Chestatee Competition (Forsyth Central, South Forsyth) • Oct. 20: Kell HS Competition (Chattahoochee) • Oct. 26: Roswell HS Competition (Cambridge, Johns Creek, North Forsyth, Forsyth Central, South Forsyth) • Oct. 27: Northgate HS Competition (Chattahoochee) • Nov. 2: Dacula Competition (Cambridge) • Nov. 5: Region 6-AAAAA Competition (Chattahoochee) • Nov. 9: Sectionals @ CSU (Cambridge), Region @ Roswell (Johns Creek, North Forsyth, Forsyth Central, South Forsyth) • Nov. 15/16: State Championships @ Columbus, GA (Chattahoochee, Cambridge, Johns Creek, North Forsyth, South Forsyth)
Softball • Aug. 14: Pope vs. Milton 6:50 p.m., River Ridge vs. Roswell 5:55 p.m. • Aug. 15: Roswell vs. Sprayberry 5:55 p.m. • Aug. 16: Northview vs. St. Pius 6 p.m., Wesleyan vs. Northview 8 p.m., Cherokee County Leadoff Classic (Milton, West Forsyth, Cass) • Aug. 17: Northview vs. Loganville 12 p.m., Northview vs. Alcovy 2 p.m., Northview vs. Starrs Mill 6 p.m., Cherokee County Leadoff Classic (Milton, River Ridge, South Paulding, Harrison, Roswell, Norcross, West Forsyth, North Paulding), Woodward vs. Johns Creek 12 p.m., Woodstock vs. North Forsyth 11 a.m. • Aug. 19: Northview vs. Johns Creek 5:30 p.m., Forsyth Central vs. Chattahoochee 7 p.m. • Aug. 20: Centennial vs. South Forsyth 5 p.m., Johns Creek vs. Lambert 5 p.m., Chattahoochee vs. North Forsyth 5 p.m. • Aug. 21: Lambert vs. Northview 5:30 p.m., Centennial vs. Central Gwinnett 5:30 p.m., Walton vs. Cambridge 5:55 p.m., West Hall vs. North Forsyth 5:30 p.m., West Forsyth vs. Creekview 5:55 p.m. • Aug. 22: Northview vs. Sequoyah 5:55 p.m., Centennial vs. Lambert 5 p.m., Etowah vs. Milton 5 p.m., Woodstock vs. Roswell 5:55 p.m., Forsyth Central vs. Cambridge 5:55 p.m., Chatahoochee vs. Johns Creek 7 p.m. • Aug. 23: Cass vs. Roswell 8:30 p.m., North Forsyth vs. West Forsyth 5:30 p.m. • Aug. 24: Harrison vs. Roswell 10:30 a.m. • Aug. 26: Centennial vs. Marietta 5:30 p.m., Chattahoochee vs. Forsyth Central 5 p.m.
• Aug. 27: Kell vs. Northview 5:55 p.m., Roswell vs. Etowah 5:55 p.m.Cambridge vs. Riverwood 5:55 p.m., Johns Creek vs. West Forsyth 5 p.m. • Aug. 28: Meadowcreek vs. Centennial 5 p.m., Johns Creek vs. Whitewater 5:30 p.m. • Aug. 29: Centennial vs. West Forsyth 5 p.m., Lassiter vs. Milton 5 p.m., Roswell vs. Wheeler 5:55 p.m., Cambridge vs. Creekview 7 p.m., North Forsyth vs. Johns Creek 7 p.m., Forsyth Central vs. North Springs 5:55 p.m. • Aug. 30: Northview vs. Chattahoochee 5:55 p.m. • Sept. 3: North Forsyth vs. Centennial 5 p.m., Alpharetta vs. Johns Creek 5:55 p.m., West Forsyth vs. South Forsyth 5 p.m. • Sept. 4: Duluth vs. Northview 5:55 p.m., Centennial vs. Chattahoochee 5 p.m., Cherokee vs. Cambridge 5:30 p.m. • Sept. 5: Sprayberry vs. Northview 5:55 p.m., Johns Creek vs. Centennial 5 p.m., Milton vs. Woodstock 6:30 p.m., Roswell vs. Walton 5:55 p.m., North Forsyth vs. South Forsyth 7 p.m., Creekview vs. Forsyth Central 5:30 p.m., West Forsyth vs. Lambert 7 p.m. • Sept. 6: Varsity @ North Georgia College (West Forsyth, North Gwinnett, Milton) • Sept. 9: Centennial vs. Meadowcreek 5 p.m. • Sept. 10: Osborne vs. Northview 5:55 p.m., Centennial vs. Alpharetta 5 p.m., Roswell vs. Milton 5:55 p.m., Cambridge vs. Kell 7 p.m., Johns Creek vs. South Forsyth 5 p.m., Lambert vs. North Forsyth 5 p.m., Forsyth Central vs. Sequoyah 7 p.m., West Forsyth vs. Chattahoochee 5 p.m. • Sept. 11: Milton vs. Cherokee 5:30 p.m., Sprayberry vs. Roswell 5:55 p.m., West Forsyth vs. Sequoyah 5:55 p.m. • Sept. 12: Northview vs. Pope 5:55 p.m., South Forsyth vs. Centennial 5 p.m., Milton vs. Wheeler 5:55 p.m., Cherokee vs. Roswell 5:55 p.m., North Springs vs. Cambridge 5:45 p.m., Lambert vs. Johns Creek 7 p.m., North Forsyth vs. Chattahoochee 7 p.m., Kell vs. Forsyth Central 5:30 p.m., Alpharetta vs. West Forsyth 7 p.m. • Sept. 14: Milton vs South Forsyth 10 a.m., Milton vs. Buford 2 p.m., • Sept. 16: Kell vs. Roswell 5:30 p.m. • Sept. 17: Central Forsyth vs. Northview 5:55 p.m., Lambert vs. Centennial 5 p.m., Walton vs. Milton 5:55 p.m., Roswell vs. Lassiter 5:55 p.m., Cambridge
northfulton.com | Milton Herald vs. Sprayberry 5:30 p.m., Johns Creek vs. Chattahoochee 5 p.m., West Forsyth vs. North Forsyth 5 p.m. • Sept. 18: North Springs vs. Centennial 6 p.m. • Sept. 19: Northview vs. Riverwood 5:55 p.m., Chatahoochee vs. Centennial 5 p.m., Sequoyah vs. Cambridge 5:55 p.m., West Forsyth vs. Johns Creek 7 p.m., North Forsyth vs. Alpharetta 7 p.m., Sprayberry vs. Forsyth Central 5:55 p.m. • Sept. 21: Johns Creek vs. Northview 12 p.m. • Sept. 23: Marietta vs. Centennial 5:30 p.m. • Sept. 24: Creekview vs. Northview 5:55 p.m., West Forsyth vs. Centennial 5 p.m., Cambridge vs. Pope 5:30 p.m., Johns Creek vs. North Forsyth 5 p.m., Forsyth Central vs. Osborne 5:55 p.m. • Sept. 25: Central Gwinnett vs. Centennial 5:30 p.m., Milton Annual Tournament @ Milton, Games TBD, Cambridge vs. Walton 5:55 p.m. • Sept. 26: Cambridge vs. Northview 5:55 p.m., Centennial vs. North Forsyth 5 p.m., Johns Creek vs. Alpharetta 7 p.m., Pope vs. Forsyth Central 5:30 p.m., South Forsyth vs. West Forsyth 7 p.m. • Sept. 27: Milton Annual Tournament @ Milton, Games TBD • Sept. 28: Northview vs. Lambert 12 p.m., Milton Annual Tournament @ Milton, Games TBD • Sept. 30: Roswell vs. Centennial 5:30 p.m. • Oct. 1: Northview vs. North Springs 5:55 p.m., Osborne vs. Cambridge 5:55 p.m., Centennial vs. Johns Creek 5 p.m., South Forsyth vs. North Forsyth 5 p.m., Riverwood vs. Forsyth Central 5:55 p.m., Lambert vs. West Forsyth 5 p.m. • Oct. 3: Alpharetta vs. Centennial 5 p.m., South Forsyth vs. Johns Creek 6 p.m. , North Forsyth vs. Lambert 6 p.m., Chattahoochee vs. West Forsyth 7 p.m. • Oct. 5-9: Region Tournament • Oct. 16/17: State Playoffs First Round • Oct. 23/24: State Playoffs Second Round • Oct. 31-Nov. 2: Elite Eight
Volleyball • Aug. 20: Centennial vs. River Ridge 5 p.m., Centennial vs. Forsyth Central 7 p.m., Roswell vs. Chattahoochee, Milton vs. Alpharetta 7 p.m., Milton vs. Mountain View 5 p.m., Cambridge vs. Blessed Trinity 5 p.m., • Aug. 22: Centennial vs. Milton 5 p.m., Centennial vs. North Springs 7 p.m.,
• Sept. 14: All City Tournament (Johns Creek, South Forsyth) • Sept. 17: Centennial vs. Lambert 6 p.m., Alpharetta vs. Centennial 7 p.m., Alpharetta vs. Chattahoochee, Milton vs. Walton 5 p.m., Cambridge vs. Northview @ Riverwood 5:30 p.m., Johns Creek vs. West Forsyth @ North Forsyth 5 p.m., Johns Creek vs. South Forsyth @ North Forsyth 6 p.m., North Forsyth vs. South Forsyth 5 p.m., North Forsyth vs. West Forsyth 6 p.m., Forsyth Central vs. Sequoyah 5:30 p.m. • Sept. 19: Northview vs. Centennial 5 p.m., Lovett vs. Chattahoochee, Cambridge vs. Alpharetta 7 p.m., Milton vs. Johns Creek 5 p.m., Johns Creek vs. North Springs @ Milton 6 p.m., West Forsyth vs. Roswell 7 p.m., Habersham Central vs. North Forsyth 5 p.m., Forsyth Central vs. Alpharetta @ Lambert 6 p.m., Lambert vs. Forsyth Central 5 p.m. • Sept. 24: South Forsyth vs. Centennial 5 p.m., Johns Creek vs. Centennial @ South Forsyth 6 p.m., Lambert vs. Chattahoochee, Chattahoochee vs. West Forsyth @ Lambert, Chattahoochee vs. North Forsyth @ Lambert, Alpharetta vs. Johns Creek @ South Forsyth 5 p.m., South Forsyth vs. Alpharetta 6 p.m., Roswell vs. Milton 5 p.m., Kell vs. Cambridge 7 p.m., Lambert vs. North Forsyth 6 p.m., Northview vs. Forsyth Central @ Riverwood 5:30 p.m., Lambert vs. West Forsyth 5 p.m. • Sept. 26: Centennial vs. Tucker 7 p.m., Chattahoochee vs. Lambert, Alpharetta vs. Norcross 5 p.m., Cambridge vs. Roswell 5 p.m., Cambridge vs. Forsyth Central 5 p.m., Johns Creek vs. Parkview 4:30 p.m., Lanier vs. North Forsyth 7 p.m., Forsyth Central vs. Roswell @ Cambridge 6 p.m., North Hall vs. West Forsyth 5 p.m. • Oct. 1: Johns Creek Region (West Forsyth, Centennial, Johns Creek, Lambert), Chattahoochee vs. South Forsyth, North Forsyth vs. Alpharetta 5 p.m., Cherokee vs. Milton 7 p.m., Marietta vs. Roswell 5 p.m., Forsyth Central vs. Roswell 6 p.m., Cambridge vs. Forsyth Central @ Osborne 6:30 p.m. • Oct. 3: Centennial vs. Mountain View 5 p.m., Dacula vs. Alpharetta 5 p.m., • Oct 4-5: Blessed Trinity Tournament (Chattahoochee, Milton) • Oct. 7-11: Regionals • Oct. 15/22: Sectionals • Oct. 26: Quarter Finals • Oct. 30: Semi Finals • Nov. 1: State
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Chattahoochee vs. Marist, Alpharetta vs. Cambridge 7 p.m., Milton vs. North Springs @ Centennial 6 p.m., Roswell vs. Brookwood 5 p.m., River Ridge vs. Johns Creek 7 p.m., Duluth vs. Forsyth Central 6 p.m. • Aug. 23-24: Warrior Classic Tournament (Roswell) • Aug. 27: Sequoyah vs. Centennial 5:30 p.m., Woodward vs. Chattahoochee, Milton vs. North Springs, Roswell vs. Alpharetta 5 p.m., Roswell vs. Northview 7 p.m., North Forsyth vs. Cambridge 5 p.m., Pope vs. Johns Creek 7 p.m., North Forsyth vs. Cambridge 5 p.m., North Gwinnett vs. South Forsyth 7 p.m. • Aug. 28: North Forsyth vs. Habersham Central 5 p.m. • Aug. 29: Centennial vs. Riverwood International Charter School 5 p.m., Centennial vs. North Springs 7 p.m., Chattahoochee vs. Cambridge 7 p.m., Forsyth Central vs. Alpharetta 5 p.m., Norcross vs. Milton 5 p.m., Northview vs. Roswell 5 p.m., Roswell vs. South Forsyth @ Northview 6 p.m., Dunwoody vs. Johns Creek 5 p.m., Mountain View vs. North Forsyth 6 p.m., Northview vs. South Forsyth 7 p.m. • Aug. 30-Sept. 1: Savannah Tournament (Centennial) • Sept. 3: Hillgrove vs. Alpharetta 5:30 p.m., Cambridge vs. Sequoyah 5:30 p.m., Walton vs. Johns Creek, Pope vs. Forsyth Central • Sept. 5: Creekview vs. Alpharetta 5 p.m., Milton vs. Forsyth Central @ Mountain View 5 p.m., Cambridge vs. North Forsyth 5 p.m., Johns Creek vs. East Coweta 5 p.m., Blessed Trinity vs. South Forsyth 7 p.m. • Sept. 10: Centennial vs. Chattahoochee 5 p.m., Centennial vs. North Forsyth 7 p.m., Chattahoochee vs. Johns Creek @ Centennial, West Forsyth vs. Alpharetta 6 p.m., Alpharetta vs. Lambert @ West Forsyth 5 p.m., Woodstock vs. Milton 5 p.m., Walton vs. Roswell 5 p.m., Sprayberry vs. Cambridge 5:30 p.m., North Forsyth vs. Johns Creek @ Centennial 5 p.m., Johns Creek vs. Chattahoochee @ Centennial 6 p.m., North Springs vs. Forsyth Central 6:30 p.m., West Forsyth vs. South Forsyth 5 p.m., Lambert vs. South Forsyth @ West Forsyth 6 p.m. • Sept. 12: Centennial vs. Cambridge 7 p.m., Chattahoochee vs. Milton @ Pope 6 p.m., Cherokee vs. Alpharetta 5 p.m., McIntosh vs. Roswell 5 p.m., North Forsyth vs. West Forsyth @ Collins Hill, Mill Creek vs. South Forsyth 7 p.m.
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Forsyth Manufacturing plant makes $1.2M expansion By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A company that produces equipment for the wood-based panel board, biomass energy and pellet plants in Forsyth County has invested $1.2 million in its customer support center. Dieffenbacher USA’s manufacturing plant, at 2000 McFarland 400 Boulevard in Alpharetta, is one of leading suppliers for complete woodbased panel and pellet plants in the world. Dieffenbacher moved to the area after they purchased a U.S.-based energy and heating manufacturer for wood plants. The Germany-based company also focuses on manufacturing processes that can be used in the automotive and supply industries, said Randall Toussaint, vice president of economic development for the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce. “The green industry is one of our niche markets, especially for manufacturing,” Toussaint said. “Our community is one of the first communities to create a local green incentive program where companies are encouraged to manufacture green products.” Companies that are ecofriendly are given tax-break incentives, Toussaint said. In Forsyth County, some companies that are in the green manufacturing business include Algae Energy, Bright Light Systems, Hansgrohe and Siemens Industry. The support center for Dieffenbacher will be able to handle spare part sales for
Dieffenbacher staff at their Alpharetta location; from left: Harold Ham, Frank Ford, Linda McKenzie, John Palmour, Laura Holmes and Rolf-Dieter Krey.
Dieffenbacher boasts unlimited possibilities for printing images on panel boards such as these. their equipment to companies using their equipment throughout North America, said Rolf-Dieter Krey, manager customer service. “The majority of the customers we deal with are in the U.S.,” said Krey. Krey said the company is growing at a steady pace and plans to hire about three engineers and service technicians this year. “Our goal is to really grow
and to offer technical service at this location,” Krey said. The company, which launched in the area in November 2012, currently has 50 employees. While wood is about half of production cost in panel board plants, Dieffenbacher offers products and services to save about 30 percent by using raw recycled wood. Dieffenbacher leaders say that with the improvement of
the North American housing market, the wood-based panel industry for the first time in more than four years is seeing increased sales, while the pellet plant market in the U.S. is also strong. In the future, this will mean a boost in the demand for service and parts in the U.S. The family-owned company was started in 1873 and has built a strong reputation worldwide, with the heart of
the technology still being produced in Germany. They have about 1,800 employees worldwide (50 in Forsyth County) and last year had a turnover of about $5 billion dollars. “Our customers are specialized industrial plants around the world, not so much the typical consumer,” Krey said. “Our customers, being in a highly competitive environment, rely on Dieffenbacher and our cost saving innovations.”
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Aldi opens market in Johns Creek Euro discount grocery expands in N. Fulton By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Aldi’s newest North Fulton location opened Aug. 8 at Jones Bridge Road and State Bridge Road giving the city a true alternative in grocery shopping. The German-based company offers savings for using its Euro-brands instead of the national brands found in other stores. Aldi has 1,200 stores in the United States with 52 of them in the Southeast, 32 in greater Atlanta. This Aldi joins one in Roswell and one in Milton. Aldi District Manager Grace Bennett in the Jefferson Division said the company does not have specific plans for more expansion in the North Fulton area, but the company is always on the lookout for opportunities to expand. “We plan to open seven to 10 stores over the next few years,” she said. “We are continuing to grow and expand. “We offer the lowest prices with 95 percent of our own brands made by the leading food manufacturers,” Bennett said. “That way, we deliver quality and price to our customers.” That echoed a statement released by Thom Behtz, Jefferson Division vice president. “We challenge shoppers to
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Aldi officials and Mayor Mike Bodker watch as the ribbon is cut for the newest Aldi store in Johns Creek. switch from national brands to our high-quality exclusive brands and save up to 50 percent without compromising. As important as price is, the only way to attract and keep shoppers is to have quality products,” Behtz said. Aldi backs up its claims with its double guarantee. If a shopper is not satisfied with a product, the store replaces it and refunds the money. Produce, another hallmark of Aldi stores, is bought in bulk from local growers so that customers have a choice of fresh vegetables, Bennett said. This Aldi is a new prototype, Bennett said. It has a smaller footprint and is easier to navigate and allows customers to get in and out easily. Nevertheless, the store stocks some 1,400 items sold under the Aldi brand on its shelves. Aldi also saves money
through its cart “rental” system where customers insert a quarter to release a cart. The quarter is returned when the cart is returned to the stall. Other savings derive from allowing customers to bag their own groceries and encourage them to bring their own shopping bags. The savings in overhead are passed on to the customer, the company says. Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker was on hand to greet one of the city’s newest businesses. “I’m excited. First, because this is the fourth ribbon cutting I have been to this week. It shows things are turning around economically in the city,” Bodker said. “And I am a weekly Aldi’s shopper. It is great to have a store here locally, so I won’t have to travel so far.”
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Physical therapy sessions with horses in Johns Creek Business: Pediatric Hippotherapy Opened: August 2013 Owner: Bernie DeWit OTR/L. Where: 5295 Morton Road in Johns Creek at Willow South Riding School What: Hippotherapy is an occupational or physical therapy session using the movement of the horse. DeWit, a Roswell resident, has been practicing Hippotherapy since 2002 and occupational therapy since 1998. She is a level 2 registered American Hippotherapy Association Therapist and a PATH International certified and registered instructor. She has extensive experience working with children in a variety of settings. Call: 678-665-2926 Web: www.bigstridetherapy.com
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North Fulton mid-year housing snapshot The real estate market, both nationally and locally, is in a very solid recovery. We wanted to get a sense of how we’re doing compared to last year rather than a month-over-month trend, so we decided to compare the first half of this year to the same period last year for single family homes in North Fulton. We know the number of sales are up and prices seem to be rising, but how broad is the recovery and what can we expect for the rest of this year? The chart below reflects that housing here is firing on all cylinders. Across the board, the numbers are up showing healthy increases. The biggest indicator of rising prices is asking price; we see those are up 6 percent over last year. Median sales prices are up 9 percent, which is a big jump but a healthy jump. We won’t see sales prices rise like that forever, but I do think we’ll see healthy increases
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in that range for the next few years for two main reasons. First, the market is hot in the lower price ranges and just now picking up in the luxury market. That market will continue to improve over the next 24 months. Secondly, we are on the verge of a new construction boom. New housing will have an impact on our market like it did in 2003 – 2005. Next week, we’ll look at Forsyth County, where I think we’ll see even bigger numbers.
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Alpharetta is home to the 100th Pollo Tropical restaurant, and the fourth in the area.
Pollo Tropical opens 100th store By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta is home to the 100th location of Pollo Tropical. With a grand opening Aug. 16, the store manager, Larry Anderson, held a giveaway for a lucky winner to take a free trip for two to Miami. So long as they left immediately. Atlanta resident Frances Yancey won. She called her husband to tell him the good news. “Honey, go home and pack your bags,” said Yancey. “We won.” Pollo Tropical is a Miami-based
company with restaurants throughout the Southeast. They specialize in grilled chicken plates with a Caribbean flair. The Alpharetta location features beer and sangria drinks as well as table service. It is the fourth location in Atlanta and the second for Anderson, who will also open another location in Cumming in October.“They are different and unique,” Anderson said of Pollo Tropical. “They are a growing company.” The new location employs 65 people. Alpharetta’s Pollo Tropical is located at 10900 Haynes Bridge Road.
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Main Event bowling to strike up Alpharetta location ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Texas-based Main Event Entertainment will open a bowling alley and entertainment complex off Mansell Road in Alpharetta. The firm has secured the former Home Depot Expo Design Center facility at 10700 Davis Drive. Measuring in at over 87,000 square feet, the building is one of the largest vacant spaces in Alpharetta. Main Event bills itself as the premier “eat, bowl, play” destination. Each location includes bowling, laser tag and arcade games as well as dining and a full-service bar. Select locations offer indoor minigolf, rock climbing and ropes courses. Inside, it’s a dizzying array of lights, sounds and fun. It’s a concept similar to that offered by Stars and Strikes in Cumming, but more upscale. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Main Event is owned by Australianbased conglomerate Ardent Leisure. Alpharetta would be their second location outside of the Lone Star State where they operate a dozen locations. A Phoenix, Ariz., store is also in the works as the company works to double their presence in three years. Their arrival comes at a great time for the city. Alpharetta’s southern-most corridor is facing the possibility of large vacancies as movie theaters relocate.
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Dr. Donna Mayo, dean of the Mike Cottrell College of Business at the University of North Georgia, right, speaks with Cheryl Smith of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, center, and Candace Lee, president of the Towns County Chamber of Commerce, left.
Business forum forges partnership between chambers, university CUMMING, Ga. — To strengthen the business partnerships that are critical to the success of today’s business students, the Center for the Future of North Georgia in the Mike Cottrell College of Business at the University of North Georgia (UNG) invited the region’s Chambers of Commerce to discuss collaborations that could benefit area businesses and UNG students. The Center for the Future of North Georgia hosted a forum on Aug. 2 with 15 chamber executives representing hundreds of businesses across northeast Georgia and metro Atlanta. Brandon Beach, president of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, was among those who attended. Discussions focused on opportunities for the Mike Cottrell College of Business and its centers to support regional businesses and chambers. UNG, with about 15,000 students, has campuses in Cumming, Dahlonega, Gainesville and Oconee County and is positioned in the fastest-growing region in the state. The Mike Cottrell College of Business is the university’s most populated college with more than 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. The Cottrell MBA program is based on the Cumming Campus. Dr. Donna Mayo, dean of the Mike Cottrell College of Business, spoke about the initiatives of the college and its centers. “We are focused on providing students with a business education relevant to 2013, including expansion of our study abroad and global internship experiences that are important due to the many international companies and partnerships found across northeast Georgia,” Mayo said. “Many of our graduates move on to positions within the region, and the experiences they receive here at UNG directly influence their future efforts. We thank the chambers for their interest and their support of the Mike Cottrell College of Business and are excited to have such a great business community as a partner.”
NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce hosts Paul Bowers, president and CEO of Georgia Power Co., as the keynote speaker for the Eggs and Enterprise breakfast Aug. 27. The breakfast is at 7:30 a.m. at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek. Those interested need to register early. Call 770-993-8806 for information.
Submit your business news & photos to businessnews@northfulton.com National hotdogs and a fresh, never frozen chicken that is served grilled or crispy. Also, try the side of macaroni and cheese. Pendleton has experience working to expand Dreamland BBQ in Birmingham, Ala., eventually working as their director of operations overseeing all locations. In the Corner Burger Shop, Pendleton will have help from his wife, Cindy, and longtime Forsyth County resident Bill Tuck. The shop is open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call 470-239-3195 for more.
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From left: Bill Tuck, Cathy Tuck, Larry Pendleton and Cindy Pendleton.
New burger shop opens around the corner in Forsyth County CUMMING, Ga. — Opening his own restaurant has been Larry Pendleton’s lifelong dream. Corner Burger Shop, 5075 Post Road, Suite 404 in Cumming, is that dream materialized. Pendleton takes pride in serving hormone-free and antibiotic-free ground steak burgers, Hebrew
Cotton House celebrates one year ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Looking for a new spot to hunt for just that special piece of furniture, art or decorative object? Perhaps you need a grand piano, 19th century painting or a 6-foot vase? “Buddy” Gash and James O’Hanlon, owners of the Cotton House Antiques and Consignments, have filled their 13,000-square-foot location at 21 Milton Avenue in Alpharetta with these and thousands of other objects, as well as a new on-site full-service custom picture framing operation (previously located a few doors down). To celebrate their first anniversary in business, the store will host a giant tent sale on Aug. 24 and Aug. 25, which will be set up in the parking lot at the Old Canton Street entrance. “You just never know what local consignors will be bringing through the door on a given day,” said Gash. “It makes for a fun business model and we’re excited to be a central aspect of the ‘Downtown Alpharetta’ scene.” The store is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Through October, they are open on Thursday until 8 p.m., and on Saturdays, they are open starting at 8:30 a.m. for the Farmers Market. The Cotton House has approximately 12 antique dealer booths, with the rest of the store being consignment items. For more, visit www.cottonhouseantiquesalpharetta.com or call 770-733-1790.
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LOCAL LIVE MUSIC » DWAN BOSMAN’S “SAX ATTACK” CD RELEASE CONCERT
A performance to celebrate the release of jazz saxophonist Dwan Bosman’s new album. Bosman comes from a strong musical heritage: His father and uncle are the musicians the Bosman Twins, while his grandfather was a saxophonist in the big bands of Duke Ellington. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23. The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Johns Creek. Please call 855-583-5838.
STS9 AND UMPHREY’S MCGEE CONCERT
STS9 will be taking over the Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre this summer for a co-headlining tour with their good friends Umphrey’s McGee. Each band will perform a longform modern music concert. 7:30 p.m Aug. 24. 2200 Encore Parkway Alpharetta. Please call 404-733-5010 or visit vzwamp.com.
“Rumpelstiltskin”
The classic fairy tale “Rumpelstiltskin” will be at Center for Puppetry Arts from Aug.1-Sept. 8. Shows at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on weekdays, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. on Saturdays and 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Sundays. 1404 Spring St. Northwest, Atlanta. Please call 404-873-3391 or visit puppet.org.
EVENTS » HOWLPHARETTA GHOST TOUR
A ghost tour in historic downtown Alpharetta including stories of historical events combined with recent actual spooky encounters. Stop by many of your favorite local spots downtown to find out the real scoop. 8-9:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday through December. Milton Avenue, Alpharetta. Please call 800-979-3370 or visit alpharettatours.com.
JAZZ SINGER MELANIE MASSELL
Melanie Massell will be performing at the Velvet Note. With thousands of performances under her belt, Massell was nominated Outstanding Jazz Artist and Best Jazz Act for the Atlanta Coca-Cola Music Awards. 9 p.m. Aug. 25. 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Johns Creek. Please call 855-583-5838.
THE DEADFIELDS AT MATILDA'S UNDER THE PINES
The Deadfields are an Americana/folk-rock band from the swamps of South Georgia. Matilda’s offers live outdoor music Under the Pines throughout the spring and summer months. Bring lawn chairs, a picnic and even your dogs for an unforgettably laid-back evening of entertainment. 8 p.m. Aug. 31. 377 South Main St., Alpharetta. Please visit matildascottage market.com.
ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE LEGO STORE AT NORTH POINT MALL
Join other LEGO fans and help build a huge map of the United States brickby-brick. Build your own creation and add it to the nation., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 23 and noon-7 p.m. Aug. 25. 1000 North Point Circle Alpharetta. Please call 770-569-0673.
“OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL” MOVIES OFF MAIN SCREENING
The City of Alpharetta presents Movies Off Main. Bring your own blankets, chairs or other creature comforts to view the movie on a large screen. Movie starts at dusk. Pre-show festivities include music, kids’ activities and theater style concessions. 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Aug. 23. 24 Milton Ave., Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-6000 or visit alpharetta.ga.us.
calendar DAWSONVILLE MUSIC AND BEER FESTIVAL
The first Dawsonville Music and Beer Festival hosted by the Castleberry Ale House and featuring many Forsyth County bands and artists. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Aug. 23 and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Aug. 24. Downtown Dawsonville, 415 Highway 53, Dawsonville. Please visit castleberryalehouse.com.
11TH ANNUAL SUMMER SHADE FESTIVAL
The Grant Park Conservancy presents this festival in Grant Park, Atlanta’s oldest public park. Featuring local artists and entertainment and preceded by a 7 a.m. 5K run. 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Aug. 24 and 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 25. 840 Cherokee Ave. Southeast, Atlanta. Please call 404-521-0938 or visit summershadefestival.org.
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Historic Marietta Square boasts plenty of enjoyment for all ages with a large artist market, a children’s art alley, the famous painted pots, historic sites and nearby dining. 10 a.m -5 p.m. Aug. 31- Sept. 2. North Park Square Northeast, Marietta. Please call 404-966-8497 or visit artparkmarietta.com.
IPRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO
A seven-event rodeo that includes bull riding, bare back riding, barrel racing, calf roping, steer wrestling, team roping and saddle bronc riding. Aug. 30-Sept. 1 at the Cumming Fairgrounds Covered Arena. 8 p.m. on Aug. 30-31 and 7 p.m. on Sept. 1. 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming. Please call 770-781-3491 or visit cummingfair.net.
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JOE WHITTEN READING AT JOHNS CREEK POETRY GROUP
Poet Joseph Whitten reads from his new book, "Learning to Tell Time," at the Spruill Oaks Library. Open mic follows. 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 24. 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek. Please call 770-876-2904 or visit afpls.org.
WALK, WAG, N' RUN
Ahimsa House invites Atlantans to pace their pets at the annual Walk, Wag N’ Run event. 5K at 7:30 a.m. and 1 Mile Fun Run at 8:45 a.m. Aug. 24. Lenox Park Buckhead, 2180 Lake Blvd. Northeast, Atlanta. Please visit ahimsahouse.org.
15TH ANNUAL TOUCH-A-TRUCK
This free event showcases all types of vehicles including fire engines, cars, trucks, heavy-duty construction equipment, military vehicles, motorcycles, emergency vehicles, buses and much more. Enjoy moonwalks and face painting. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Aug. 24. Wills Park, 1825 Milton Ave., Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-6130.
SEMINAR AND BOOK SIGNING FEATURING MIKKI ST. GERMAIN
Mikki St. Germain, author of “Got Baggage?” is coming to the Thousand Hills Coffee House for a book signing and 15-minute inspirational mini-seminars. 11:30 a.m. Aug. 29. 352 South Atlanta Street, Roswell. Please visit mikkistgermain.com.
COLORS OF FALL AT SEXTON HALL
Kick off autumn and support your local artists. Sawnee Artists Association features local fine artists and highly skilled craftsmen in this show which features a variety of artistic mediums. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Aug. 31. 2115 Chloe Road, Cumming, GA 30040. Please call 770-781-2178.
ART IN THE PARK
This outdoor Labor Day weekend event in the
DRAGON*CON
Dragon*Con is one of the the largest multimedia and popular culture conventions focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music and film. Aug. 30Sept. 2, downtown Atlanta, by Civic Center Marta station or Peachtree Center Marta Station. Please visit dragoncon.org for more information.
THE NINTH ANNUAL MISS MARY'S ICE CREAM CRANKIN'
Taste more than 100 flavors of homemade ice cream. Contests and live music. 2-4 p.m. Aug. 25. Block of 600 Atlanta St., Roswell. Please call 770-587-4712 or visit missmaryicecream.org.
“Epic” movie screening Northside Hospital’s Movies in the Park presents the computer-animated kids' movie “Epic.” Starts at 8:30 p.m. and gates open at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 31. Face painters and concessions. Rain or shine. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 404-733-5010.
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BLAKE SHELTON “TEN TIMES CRAZIER TOUR”
Shelton is the Country Music Awards' reigning Entertainer of the Year and three-peat Male Vocalist of the Year. 6:30 p.m. Aug. 29. Aaron’s Amphitheatre, 2002 Lakewood Way, Atlanta. Please call 404-443-5090 or visit livenation.com.
THE MAGNOLIA RUN AND WALK FOR EPILEPSY
The Magnolia Run is the Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia’s longest-running event, and is now in its 29th year. The 2012 run raised more than $102,000 and attracted nearly 1,500 participants. Registration at 6:30 a.m., 5K at 7:30 a.m. and 1 mile at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 24. Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast, Atlanta. Please visit epilepsyga.org.
BACKYARD CAMPOUT
A staycation at Chattahoochee Nature Center for Labor Day weekend. Enjoy night hikes, roast marshmallows around the campfire and more. Advance registration required. 5 p.m.-10 a.m. Aug. 31Sept. 1. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Please call 770-992-2055 or visit chattnaturecenter.org.
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Belmont Village offers Tips for Choosing a Senior Living Community Choosing a Senior Living community is a big step, and one that many put off. But after a life-altering event occurs is not the best time to start looking. Latest research shows that an active lifestyle, with regular exercise - including mental work-outs that stretch the brain - social interaction, and the right diet are all important to staying healthy. They may even help avoid that life-changing event altogether. The right environment can help residents live with more confidence and purpose, so it’s important to choose well. Belmont Village Senior Living
offers the following guidelines: Be Safe – • Always the top priority. • Is the community licensed to provide health services? • Is a licensed nurse on-site 24/7? • Does staff receive on-going training? • Is there a written care plan for each resident? Think Ahead – • The community should still be a good fit if needs change. • Pay attention to ease of navigation and safety measures. • Ask about care programs, even
• If you don’t need them now. • Are pharmacy services available? Be Comfortable – • The community should be clean and inviting. • Is the staff friendly? • Do residents appear happy and engaged? Be Active – • Ask to see the daily calendar. • Are there plenty of
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Suicide: Continued from Page 1 • Almost 7 percent of high school students report making a suicide attempt • More than 14 percent of high school students report suicidal thoughts • Suicide is often linked with drug and alcohol use In light of those statistics, parents must realize that they
have to look at warning signs and remain connected with their teenagers. It is not always easy to know just how tenuous those bonds are during the teenage years. “We all have to recognize the challenge of connecting with adolescents,” Poland said. “You have to reach out to your child, but do not preach.” That means getting involved in something that they do where the teenager can open up in a normal way.
Submit your news & photos to news@northfulton.com | Recycled paper Only by keeping lines of communication open can parents hope to know what is going on in their lives. If a son likes to shoot hoops in the driveway, then Dad should get out there and rebound for him. Mom can take her daughter shopping. Whatever it takes, give opportunities for communication to happen. Poland said it is also important to know not only who their child’s friends are, but know their parents as well.
“If you look at the numbers for protecting our children, the United States is at the bottom in developed nations. Our schools are the safest place for our children. The most dangerous place for them is in the home, “Poland said. “And they are dying in record numbers.” That includes accidents, homicides and of course suicide. Technology’s dangers Poland recommends families have the real “full value meal,” and it is not at McDonald’s. It’s around the dinner table. “There is a lot of free and easy conversation there. If you sit around the table, you have a better idea of what is going on with a child,” he said. Technology is a doubleedged sword. It can swallow up quality time with your child with hardly anyone noticing. “Don’t let technology steal your child. Avoid making the bedroom their kingdom. One in three teenage girls gets up after midnight and is texting. Make your bedroom the place where phones are recharged,” he said. It is all about taking charge – both of technology and your child. Anyone who is on the internet at 3 a.m. is in no shape to learn anything at 9:30 at school. “Technology is a privilege not a right,” Poland said. “I hate laptops. Desktop computers in the kitchen counter are better. Again computer time is a privilege. And when the computer is in the kitchen there are no web cams, sexting or cyber bullying.” Parenting partnership Men have to be good fathers. They have to be involved. That means sitting down on school nights and creating activities on weekends. Moms and dads also have to get along, especially in front of the children. Whether they are married or divorced, neither “trashes” the other for any reason in front of the children, Poland says. “So you make pact. The children are not the battleground,” he said. Also recognize the most dangerous things a child can do. No. 1 is getting in an automobile. Three times as many 15 year olds die in an automobile accident as do 18 year olds. The difference? Experi-
ence. Younger drivers are more easily distracted when others (especially their age) are in the car. Take away means Teenagers experience intense feelings of self-doubt, peer-pressure, stress, pressure to succeed and other fears. For some, additional stresses such as divorce, moving or combined families can intensify their feelings of self-doubt. It is wise to keep these things in mind when dealing with the adolescent. A big part of suicide prevention is removing the suicidal means. That means seeing to it the child has good relationships with other youths; no guns available (it is the most common method); religiosity is a deterrent. Parents like to keep teenagers involved in activities. That can be good or it can be another source of stress. There is no perfect answer. But Poland recommends a family-centered life as key to monitoring what the child is thinking. Warning signs are always there. Eighty percent of teens talk to someone about suicide before taking action. They often display a change of behavior and habits. Talking or writing about death and destruction; self-hate, guilt or shame; a sense of worthlessness, extreme sadness, loneliness or anxiety; all of these can be triggers. Stress from life events such as a breakup in a relationship or a legal or disciplinary crisis can lead to suicidal thoughts Everyone experiences these things as a part of life. That is why parental involvement is so critical to provide a balance in their lives. Above all, take threats seriously. They may be states such as, “How long does it take to bleed to death?” or “You’d be better off without me.” Losing interest in friends, taking a morbid interest in death or becoming withdrawn are danger signals also. “All children need three or more significant adults in their lives besides their parents. They need a sense of safety and belonging in home, school and community. They should have three hours or more of organized activity,” said Poland. “Adolescents need to do volunteer work.”
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By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Fulton County School System officials described a smooth opening for schools last Monday, while acknowledging a “few bumps in the road” as the doors to the 2013-2014 school year opened for nearly 95,000 students. “When you think about the thousands of hours that are put into opening schools, I couldn’t be more proud of the work staff did all summer… whether it was getting the facilities ready, making sure we hired the right people, getting textbooks and technology into the buildings and making sure the buildings were clean,” said Fulton Superintendent Robert
First Day Fast Facts • 300: Number of cows needed to supply milk in cafeterias each day • 6,651: Total number of teachers • 13,453: Total employees of Fulton Schools • 82,000: Meals served daily in cafeterias • 61,000: Miles traveled by school buses each day • $18M: Money spent on new resources for teachers
Avossa. As usual for a new school year, the small glitches were
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CITY OF MILTON CALL FOR SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that, in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 21-2-540, a nonpartisan special election will be held in the City of Milton, Georgia, to elect the District 3, Post 2 City of Milton Council member to fill the unexpired term of Council member Lance Large, who has resigned. This Call for Special Election is issued pursuant to that Resolution adopted by the Milton City Council on August 19, 2013. The special election will be held on the 5th day of November, 2013. The candidate declared the winner of this election shall serve the remainder of the District 3, Post 2 term, which term shall expire December 31, 2015. Those residents who wish to qualify as candidates in the election shall file a NOTICE OF CANDIDACY AND AFFIDAVIT in the Office of the City Clerk no earlier than 8:30 a.m. on August 26, 2013 and no later than 4:30 p.m. on August 30, 2013. All candidates for election to the City of Milton City Council District 3, Post 2 shall pay a qualifying fee of $390.00. The eligibility of residents to qualify as candidates for the election shall be determined in all respects in accordance with the election laws of the State of Georgia and the Charter and Ordinances of the City of Milton.
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All persons who are not registered to vote and who desire to register to vote in the special election may register to vote with Fulton County Registration & Elections through the close of business on October 7, 2013. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. Electors will vote in the same polling place as they do for the county, state, and federal elections. Your polling place is shown on the voter’s registration card furnished by Fulton County. Should a runoff election be required, such runoff will be held on the 3rd day of December 2013. Sudie A.M. Gordon City Clerk
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School: Only some bumps in the road for first day back Continued from Page 34 concentrated mainly in the transportation area as bus drivers navigate new routes and students learn their way from school to home and back. “It was a good opening day…we had some little bumps in the road as usual [with] minor transportation issues and small things to track down,” said Avossa. “But the beauty of watching all the bright faces show up on the first day reminds us all why we’re here.” In all, 784 buses comprise the fleet for Fulton Schools,
some beginning their day as early as 5:40 a.m., and run 1,300 bus routes totaling 61,000 miles each day – two and a half times around the world. Within the classroom, there were nearly 1,000 new students to Fulton Schools, along with 665 new teachers, 18 new principals and 29 new assistant principals. \Most schools are opening fully staffed; however some vacancies remain in the special education department. School officials noted effective hiring is a prime focus for Fulton Schools this year to
The beauty of watching all the bright faces show up on the first day reminds us all why we’re here.” ROBERT Avossa Fulton County Schools Superintendent
PUBLIC NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF RIGHT-OF-WAY Pursuant to Section 48-168 of the City of Milton, Georgia Code of Ordinances, you are hereby notified that an abandonment of right-of-way has been requested for approximately 1,000’ of Black Oak Road located in Land Lots 183, 250 and 251of the 2nd District, 2nd Section of Fulton County. The Mayor and City Council will conduct a Public Hearing on the abandonment request at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107 E, Milton, Georgia, for the purpose of receiving public comment and determining whether either the road has ceased to be used by the public to the extent that no substantial public purpose is served by it or removal of the road from the City road system is otherwise in the best public interest. A vote on the abandonment will take place following the public hearing. Additional information, including a sketch showing the proposed abandonment, may be obtained by contacting Milton Public Works at 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107G, Milton, Georgia 30004 or by phone at 678-242-2500. All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing and comment on the proposed abandonment or submit their comments in writing before the date of the hearing to the Milton Public Works Department. NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTS Re:
Proposed Amendments to the Charter of the City of Milton, Georgia
Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Milton, Georgia will consider amendments to Sections 1.12(b)(38), 2.10(b), 2.11(b), 3.10(c), 3.11(a), 3.16, 3.19(b), 3.20(c), 3.22(b), 3.25(1), 3.28, 3.29, 4.10(e), 4.11(b), 4.11(g), 4.12, 6.24, 6.28(a), 7.13, 7.14, 7.15, 7.16, 7.17, 7.18 of the Charter of the City of Milton, pursuant to the Georgia Constitution, Article IX, Sec. II, Par. II and O.C.G.A. § 36-35-1, et seq., at the Council’s regular meetings on August 19, 2013 and September 4, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located in Suite 107E of City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107, Milton, Georgia 30004. The proposed modifications to the Charter of the City of Milton, Georgia are: 1) modification of special areas of regulation which the City is authorized to regulate or prohibit; 2) modifications to strike provisions related to the formation of the City and transition and initiation of City activities and responsibilities; 3) modification of what positions the Council may establish, abolish, merge, or consolidate and the method by which such changes may be accomplished; 4) modification of the timing of the Council’s organizational meeting; 5) modification related to the formatting and proposal of new or amended ordinances by the mayor or councilmember; 6) modification of the procedure for distribution of adopted codes of technical regulations, codified ordinances, and Charter amendments; 7) modification of the powers and duties of mayor; 8) modification of the powers of the city manager related to hiring of department heads and directors and suspension or removal of City employees and administrative officers; 9) correction of grammatical and citation issues; 10) modification of the procedure to select the mayor pro tempore; 11) modification of the procedure to suspend or terminate department heads; 12) modification of the procedure to appoint members to and remove members from city boards, commissions and authorities; 13) modification of the qualifications required of the City Attorney; 14) modification of submission deadline related to the city’s operating budget; 15) modification of submission deadline related to capital improvements budget; and 16) modification of timing regarding formation of a city Charter Commission. Copies of the proposed amendments are on file, and available for the purposes of examination and inspection by the public, with the City Clerk in the City of Milton City Hall and in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Fulton County. Council of the City of Milton, Georgia
ensure the best people are in place, primarily in the classroom. “We challenged each of our principals to ‘hire hard’ and to find the best people they could from across the country,” said Scott Muri, deputy superintendent for academics. That focus is also at the leadership level, with an intensive effort to ensure principals and assistant principals have a “clear vision” of the expectations they must meet. That emphasis on effectiveness is one reason 40 assistant principals in place this year were not in that position at the start of the
Belmont: Continued from Page 30 in teresting things to do? • Is transportation available? • What about salon services? Exercise Options – • Look for a managed fitness center. • Are there multiple exercise classes? • Are therapy services available? Eat Well, Live Well – • Stop by for a meal if you can. • Are there a variety of appetizing and nutritious options? • Are special diets accommodated? • Look for heart-healthy
Arrests: Continued from Page 3 Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Jessica A. Jordan, 19, of Atlanta was arrested Aug. 1 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Canessa Tawanna Smarr, 19, of Atlanta was arrested Aug. 1 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Encarnacion Rosas Hernandez, 22, of Old
Blotter: Continued from Page 2 mont Court the morning of Aug. 10 about a vehicle that was broken into earlier that night. A Mexican passport was stolen from the victim’s car. That afternoon, police were again called out to Rosemont Court, about 3:30 p.m., about a suspicious male walking among cars with a shirt wrapped around his head. He
last school year. For the first time in many years, no new schools are coming on line, as the impact of nearly 20 years of intensive new construction has finally closed the gap between enrollment and capacity. The Capital Programs direction has now shifted its attention and budget to refurbishing existing schools and upgrading technology within the schools. More than $55 million was spent over the summer on several major school renovations, technology upgrades and more than 4,000 other work requests. choices as well as those rich in anti-oxidants. Understand Contracts and Costs – Review the payment structure carefully. Is it a monthly fee, or a buy-in? What are termination and refund policies? How are care charges structured? Don’t Forget Memory Care – Ask about dedicated activities for every day enrichment, plus a specialized program for Alzheimer’s. Are there specific goals to help maintain cognitive function? Belmont Village is a premier provider of senior living. Atlanta communities include Belmont Village Johns Creek and Belmont Village Buckhead. For more information, please call 770-813-9505. www.belmontvillage.com. Holcomb Bridge Way, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 3 on Old Dogwood Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Andre Douglas Santos, 25, was arrested Aug. 3 on Putting Green Lane in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Ryan James Dee, 25, of Atlanta was arrested Aug. 3 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana, possession of drugrelated items and failure to maintain lane. ►► Kevin Garcia-Islas, 21, of Alpharetta was arrested Aug. 4 on Webb Road in Milton for possession of marijuana and suspended registration.
was allegedly checking door handles. When police arrived, they found the suspect sitting in a car. The boy ran, was Tased and caught. In his possession were $10 cash, a Mexican passport belonging to the first victim, a USB phone cord, wine corkscrew, wooden cross necklace, two Lady Footlocker discount cards, a purse and a paycheck to another victim. The boy was arrested and charged with entering auto, obstruction and a minor in possession of alcohol.
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