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Business expo draws crowds By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Business owners from throughout Alpharetta turned out Aug. 29 to fill the Marriott Hotel on Windward Parkway for the Alpharetta Business Association’s inaugural business expo. Seventy vendors each had booths and spent the day mingling with their peers,
trading business cards and making connections. One vendor, Kathleen Hughes, runs the local franchise of “Juice Plus,” a business that takes fruits and vegetables and turns them into easy-to-eat, healthy pills. “I heard about this from the Alpharetta Farmers Market,” Hughes said. “I’m making some good contacts here and I’ll be sure to come back next year.”
Gerry Burge, owner of Allenbrooke Interiors, had her booth decorated with dozens of paintings and photos. “This is the first one I’ve been to,” she said. “I’m getting lots of good feedback.” For more about the Alpharetta Business Association, visit them online at www.alpharettabusinessassociation.com.
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NORTH FULTON, Ga. – After a week of qualifying, North Fulton’s races are now set. All incumbents have signed up to return next year, although only a few races are contested. In Alpharetta, all three incumbents are running for their seats - Donald Mitchell, Mike Kennedy and Chris Owens – with one race contended. Jumping back into the ring is former Alpharetta Council member Doug DeRito. He qualified Wednesday, Aug. 28 to run against incumbent Donald Mitchell. Mitchell is filling in DeRito’s unexpired term. DeRito had to give up his seat two years ago to make a bid for mayor. Now, after some time off, DeRito wants to get back into the mix. “I’m looking forward to getting back in,” DeRito said. “I’ve been in politics since I was 18 years old. It’s something I love to do.” During his two years off, DeRito has focused on family and his work, he said. But now he wants to sit again in the seat he held for 10 years.
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ROSWELL, Ga. – Four women were arrested for prostitution at Everygreen Spa on Woodstock Road in Roswell Aug. 23 after police raided the business. At 4 p.m., police raided the massage parlor as part of an undercover operation at 1470 Woodstock Road, across the street from Leita Thompson Park, following complaints of prostitution onsite. “We received a lot of complaints, and in response, we went in with an undercover officer,” said Roswell Police Spokeswoman Lisa Holland.
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Decatur was arrested Aug. 16 on Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Charles Ira Bush, 37, of Snellville was arrested Aug. 15 on Westside Parkway in Roswell for DUI, open container, speeding and possession of cocaine. ►► Raymond Bernell Duncan, 42, of Gentilly Terrace, Johns Creek, was arrested Aug. 17 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, violation of a limited permit and headlight required. ►► Angela Rose Marson, 32, of Decatur was arrested Aug. 8 on Southbridge Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, open container, littering and failure to maintain lane. ►► Mendy Sue Benson, 42, of Woodstock was arrested Aug. 9 on Old Roswell Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and brake light violation. ►► Trevor Dale Millsaps, 44, of Saint Phillip Lane, Alpharetta,
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was arrested Aug. 6 on Kimball Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, expired tag and failure to maintain lane. ►► James Fowler Drewry, 35, of Crown Vetch Lane, Johns Creek, was arrested Aug. 10 on Medlock Crossing Parkway in Johns Creek for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Jason Deen Boles, 41, of Overland Drive, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 13 on Woodstock Street in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Michael Gerard Shillito, 24, of Shipyard Trace, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 14 on Crossville Road in Roswell for DUI, speeding and possession of marijuana. ►► Christopher Dee Gjusto, 39, of Marietta was arrested Aug. 16 on Pine Grove Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Regina Lea Aylor, 43, of Marietta was arrested Aug. 17 on Woodstock Road in Roswell for DUI and headlights required. ►► Natalie A. Stewart, 29, of Smyrna was arrested Aug. 17 on Ga. 400 in Roswell for DUI. ►► Thomas Edward Peltier, 33, of River Mill Circle, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 18 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI, possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items and failure to obey a traffic control device.
►► Boon Chin Tieh, 45, of Ball
Ground was arrested Aug. 13 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Felicity Jane Buesnel, 24, of Dacula was arrested Aug. 18 on Buford Highway in Cumming for DUI. ►► Jose Juan Ortiz-Lemus, 40, of Double Branches Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 18 on Atlanta Highway in Alpharetta for DUI and no license. ►► Thomas William Lebert, 23, of Ball Ground was arrested Aug. 14 on Heardsville Circle in Cumming for DUI, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane, too fast for conditions, failure to use seatbelts and failure to report an accident.
Drug arrests ►► Justin Rashade Pass, 26, of
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misdemeanor charge. Two of the women are allegedly in the country illegally from South Korea, Holland said. Immigration officials will determine if they will be deported. “This was not a legitimate business in any way,” Holland said. “None of the people arrested had massage licenses either.” None of the women is the registered owner of the business license, nor are they are landowners. —Staff was arrested July 30 on Dennis Drive in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related items. ►► Larry Darnell Calhoun II, 27, of Huntsville, Ala., was arrested Aug. 16 on North Point Drive in Alpharetta for possession of a schedule I controlled substance. ►► Larmisha Rene Hutchens, 23, of Almont Way, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 12 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana, no insurance and possession of drug-related items. ►► Karl M. Glaser, 18, of Sailwind Drive, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 13 on Riverside Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related items. ►► Leland Marcus Kaplan, 21, of Laurel Lane, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 13 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items and failure to maintain lane. ►► George Hultgren, 46, of Gainesville was arrested Aug. 17 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for possession of marijuana and no taillights. ►► Joshua George Stapler, 26, of Dawsonville was arrested Aug. 16 on McFarland Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of methamphetamines and following too closely.
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Coach sentenced for sending sexual texts to student MILTON, Ga. — A girls’ youth softball coach was sentenced to five years of probation last month after he admitted to sending sexual text messages to a 15-year-
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Fake crash story doesn’t add up MILTON, Ga. – A Providence Road resident was arrested for lying to police after he allegedly damaged his truck and tried to say it was a hit and run. The suspect, Kevin Tyler Sullens, 43, called police to the Walmart on Windward Parkway Aug. 25 after he said his truck was hit in the parking lot. He said it was damaged the night before and he only that morning realized that. When police looked at the damage, the right front headlight, bumper and quarter
old Milton player. Robert Keith Payne, 36, of Cumming, will also have to register as a sex offender and will be barred from unsupervised visits with young children after he plead guilty to enticing a child for indecent purposes. Payne was arrested at his home in Cumming on April
last year. He was sentenced on Aug. 2. Police say Payne sent texts to one of his former players on the Georgia Stealth, a fastpitch softball team based in Forsyth County. Its players are girls who are 14 years old and younger. Milton Police Capt. Shawn McCarty said the text mes-
sages were lewd in nature in an interview with Channel 2 Action News. “Anytime you can get someone to plea to something and take responsibility for it, your investigation has been successful,” McCarty told the news station. According to Milton investigators, the texting went on for
at least two days, with several messages sent. The victim’s father learned of the texts and called Milton Police officers, who arrested Payne with the help of the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office last year and released a month later after posting $50,000 bond, Fulton County jail records show.
panel were heavily damaged with red dirt noticeable on the tire and bumper. The investigating officer noted there were strange scratches on the truck not consistent with hitting another vehicle. Police confronted Sullens about what happened and he allegedly admitted to lying. He said he hit some shrubs in his yard and was trying to pass it off as a hit and run to claim the insurance information. Sullens was arrested for false representation to police.
a Bobcat moving machine on a Shadow Hawk Court construction site. A bucket connector and metal fork plates were taken. The Bobcat was last seen in one piece the previous afternoon and they were discovered missing the morning of Aug. 18 at 10:30 a.m. The connector is reportedly worth $2,000 and the fork plates are worth $800.
In the bag were identification documents. Another victim on Voyage Trail had a similar story. At 6:46 a.m., he found his truck broken into with a door pried open. A stereo and iPod were reported missing. A third victim said at about 7 a.m., they found their window smashed and a laptop, Atlanta Braves tickets and parking pass taken, with a total value of $1,264.
tion and forged signature, was for $8,900. Because the check caused his account to be emptied immediately, the victim received an alert on his phone. He called the bank and managed to stop payment on the check.
$2,800 construction equipment missing MILTON, Ga. – Someone made off with two pieces of heavy construction equipment Aug. 18. According to the victim, the pieces of equipment belong to
Neighbors have vehicles broken into MILTON, Ga. – Three vehicles in Milton were broken into Aug. 21, with many personal items stolen. One Seaward View victim reported she came out to her car at 6:36 a.m. to find her front passenger side window smashed out and a bag taken from within the car.
Resident saved $8,900 from forger MILTON, Ga. – A forged check nearly cost a Milton resident $8,900. The victim told police his bank account alerted him of a possible fraud when a check was deposited at a Bank of America branch Aug. 22. The check, which had the victim’s complete personal informa-
Burglar keeps trying ROSWELL, Ga. – A burglar made several attempts to gain entry to a home before finally making off with several bottles of prescription drugs between Aug. 22 and 25. According to police, someone tried to break into a Hunterhill Drive home by breaking out windows in the basement. The thief could not fit through the first window that smashed. The second one broken gained the thief entry, however it was blocked by stacked furniture. Finally,
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Roswell struggles with appointing judges No ballot question for voters By JONATHAN COPSEY
jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell’s ballot in November will not contain any language about whether the city should elect or appoint a municipal judge. The City Council met Wednesday, Aug. 28 to decide the issue. They were pressed for time since Fulton County – which manages the county elections – mandated any questions or election to go on the ballots be turned in by Sept. 3. Roswell is the last city in the state yet to decide on an elected judge, a post longtime judge Maurice Hilliard held for 30 years before his sudden
What are the benefits of an appointed judge? Alpharetta will have an appointed judge as of Jan. 1, 2014. Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard said the move has been planned for a while and has definite benefits. “The things that make a judge a good judge cannot be discussed in a campaign because of the legal limitations they are under,” Drinkard said. “It makes it difficult for the judge to campaign or for the public to make an educated decision on selecting a judge.” Instead, by appointing the position, the city can solicit applications and have council select the person they feel is best suited for the job. An appointed judge is all the city of Milton has known in its six-year existence. “It’s worked out fine,” said Mayor Joe Lockwood. “Our system is good and fair.” He said the issue of council interfering with the judge’s duties doesn’t happen and that the judge would not be beholden to the council. “An [appointed] judge is doing a job versus representing the will of the people,” Lockwood said. “His job is to enforce the law.”
resignation two weeks ago. All other cities have appointed judges. Alpharetta will move to an appointed judge Jan. 1, 2014. Councilmember Betty Price said it was important to have
an independent judiciary, separate from the council. “In an appointed system, the judge serves at the pleasure of the council,” Price said. “If it is elected, the council can only remove him with cause.
“We’re taking away a position directly voted on by the people without asking them,” she said. City Attorney David Da-
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Grill, fun, football at tailgate party in Alpharetta By RYAN PIERONI ryan@northfulton.com
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — There will be grilling, music, games and of course, college football on Sept. 7, as the Alpharetta community celebrates with a tailgating party on Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta. The occasion: the UGA vs. South Carolina game, which will be displayed on an LED screen that’s 8-feet tall and 12feet wide. The event will feature up to 20 grills along the street, with fare being cooked up by various community groups, restaurants and assorted vendors. “We didn’t want it just to be
What: Grilling and Gridiron Tailgate Party Where: Old Roswell Street, Alpharetta When: 2 p.m. Sept. 7 Cost: $15 for grill tasting, $25 for grill and beer Information: 770-772-4555 professional grillers; we wanted it to be a real community activity,” said Mary Ulich, director of operations at the Lionheart School. All proceeds benefit the
nonprofit Lionheart School, which provides a specialized learning environment.
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The participants of the grilling are varied indeed. Some examples are the North Fulton Alliance of Young Professionals, Alpharetta United Methodist Church, Sis and Moon’s artist collaborative, various restaurants from the area and even a group of Monday Night Football fans. The fare will include a plethora of foods. Whatever can be cooked on a grill will be there – from hot dogs to burgers to brats to pulled pork and everything in between, Ulich said. There will be prizes for the top grillers, which will be awarded at halftime. In addition to the tailgating and the football game, there will be art provided by the “Lionheartisans,” the student art group at the school, as well as music performed by the UGA Red Coat Alumni Band. “So you can see, it’s kind of a fun mix of the community,” said Ulich. “What we were really going for here was an event that welcomed all aspects of the community.”
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Fulton Schools grow by more than 700 students from previous year Enrollment in area schools remains stable with fewer than 100 new students By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com
generally rises after the Labor Day holiday. “There were no surprises [with the enrollment count],” said Yngrid Huff, executive director of operational planning for Fulton Schools. “We’ve been actively monitoring enrollment since three weeks before school started. The 10-day count is the third warm body count [we’ve had so far], and is falling within our enrollment projections.” The 10-day count showed an increase of 705 students from the sixth day count, and nearly 1,700 students from the third day count. “Last year, Fulton County Schools grew a modest 238 students from the sixth to 10th day period, a stark difference from this year,” added Huff. Fulton County School System continues to be the fourth largest school system in Georgia, and is projected to reach – or exceed – its projection of 95,041 students in its 101 schools by the official onemonth headcount. In North Fulton, enrollment remained steady with a modest growth of fewer than 100 students in grades K-12.
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – In just its second year of operation, Cambridge High School has hit enrollment targets and will likely rival its North Fulton neighbors in enrollment by next year. The benefit of the growth at Cambridge has spread to other schools, with Milton and Alpharetta high schools posting lower numbers more in line with available capacity. For the first time in several years, enrollment at Milton High now hovers around the 2,000 mark – welcome relief for a school that housed nearly 2,700 students just two years ago – and well above the school’s capacity of 1,950 students. Enrollment at Alpharetta High School is also in line with the school’s capacity, with 2,065 students this year in a school built for 2,175. School system officials said the 10-day enrollment count for the 2013-2014 school year stands at 94,568, but will likely change slightly over the next several days. Enrollment
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Decreases at the elementary grades were offset by gains at 10-Day enrollment for North the middle and high school level. School 2012-13 2013-14 The surge in new home construction North Elementarythroughout Fulton could an equal Abbotts Hill point to 752 740 surge in enrollment617 in the 579 Alpharetta coming years. Amana* 477 504 Barnwell 796 803 Birmingham Falls 653 752 Cogburn Woods 939 907 Crabapple Crossing 754 775 Creek View 1,011 975 Dolvin 923 894 Esther Jackson 632 626 Findley Oaks 698 724 Fulton Sunshine* 570 570 Hembree Springs 782 805 Hillside 724 692 Lake Windward 784 740 Manning Oaks 787 787 Main Street Acad.* 650 650 Medlock Bridge 669 636 Mimosa 1,060 1,095 Mountain Park 868 840 New Prospect 591 571 Northwood 737 741 Ocee 759 794 River Eves 837 844 Roswell North 1,109 1,058 Shakerag 794 825 State Bridge Crossing 824 824 Summit Hill 789 714 Sweet Apple 751 698 Wilson Creek 871 826 Elementary total 23,208 22,989 (-219)
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Immigration, healthcare top Price’s agenda Congressman holds town hall meeting in Milton By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Rep. Tom Price (R-6) hosted a town hall meeting Aug. 28 at Milton’s Cambridge High School. He gave an update of the goings-on in Washington to a nearly packed house PRICE of concerned and interested residents. “It’s a crazy time, a challenging time for our nation,” said Price. He highlighted the dire need to reform Medicare and Medicaid. The problem is so
large that if the entire government was done away with, the costs of those programs along with debt service would still outweigh federal revenues. He also pushed a Republican option to the Affordable Care Act (also known as “Obamacare”). House Bill 2300 would fix many of the issues Obamacare tried to fix, he said, while also lowering costs across the board. One issue shows the unintended consequences of the ACA’s main provision that forces employers to cover workers, he said. “We have seen huge changes,” he said. “Three out of four jobs created last year were part-time and mostly low paying. It’s only going to get worse under Obamacare.” After giving a brief overview of legislation being debated in Washington, D.C., and impor-
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September 2013-November 2013 Call 770-751-2660 for more information and to register, or visit www.nfultonhospital.com. SUPPORT GROUPS Nicotine Cessation Group Every Tuesday, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Join with other men and women seeking motivation, education and support to live free of nicotine. The only requirement for attendance is the desire to start the journey. Contact Pam at 404-428-8799 for more information. Look Good, Feel Better Wednesday, 9/11 and 11/13 10 a.m. to noon A cosmetologist will discuss how to care for skin and hair to combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Free make-up and skin care products are provided. Call Ryan at 404-582-6153 to register. Caring, Sharing, and Learning: Breast Cancer Support Group Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. Cope and connect with others who are facing the same struggles. Please call Micah Brown, RN, Breast Health Nurse Navigator, at 770-751-2556 for location and to register. WomenHeart Support Group Second Tuesday of every month, 7:30 p.m., Classroom C WomenHeart, the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease, brings support and education to women who are at risk or who already have heart disease and would like to know more about risk factors and symptoms. We will be addressing different topics each month. To register, call Nicki at 404-386-6037. Ostomy Support Group Third Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m., Classroom C This group is open to anyone who has or will have an ostomy and any friends, family or supporters. The meeting structure is informal with group discussion and guest speakers to be scheduled at various times throughout the year. Call John Dorso at 678-694-8726 to register or to obtain more information. COMMUNITY EDUCATION Babysitting Workshop Saturdays, 9/14 and 11/2 9am-2pm, Sunday 10/20 1-5:30 Teaches children ages 11-14 how to be prepared and responsible babysitters. Bring a doll or stuffed animal and a sack lunch and drink. $30 American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR* Saturday, 9/7, 10/5 and 11/9 CPR course for the community. Adult and child CPR, 9 a.m. to noon; $35 Adult, child and infant CPR, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; $45 Healthcare Provider CPR Saturday 11/16 9am-1pm CPR course for healthcare professionals. $55 Diabetes Self-Management Workshop Saturdays 9/28 and 10/26 The Diabetes Association of Atlanta (DAA) offers classes at North Fulton Hospital to teach diabetes self-management skills. Call Katie at 404-527-7180 for more information and to register. Childbirth Preparation Saturday 9/21, 10/19 and 11/16 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Active class consisting of both lecture and discussion/sharing. Topics include anatomy and physiology; nutrition and fitness; discomforts of pregnancy; stages of labor and what to expect; cesarean birth; medications; possible complica-
tions; postpartum care; and comfort, relaxation, breathing and coping techniques for labor support. $100 per couple; registration required. Water Birth Thursday, 9/5, 9/19, 10/3, 10/17, 10/31 and 11/14 7:00 p.m. For couples desiring to learn about the option of a water birth delivery. Completion of the class is required to be considered for water birth at NFH. $30.00 per couple; registration required. Call 770- 751-2660 for more information and to register. Maternity Tours Please join one of our Women’s Health nurses in the hospital atrium on alternating Tuesdays at 4 p.m. and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. for a guided tour of the Labor and Delivery suites, Mother/Baby Unit and the Neonatal ICU. The tour last approximately one hour. Please call 770-7512660 for the schedule and to register. SPECIAL EVENTS LifeSouth Blood Drive Wednesday November 20, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. North Fulton Hospital Classrooms Give blood, and help save up to three lives with just one donation. LifeSouth is a community blood center, which means the blood collected in your community goes to local hospital patients. Child Safety & Self Defense Class Sunday September 8 from 1:30pm-4:30pm Is your child ever safe enough? Class is for 6-10 year olds and their parents on. Children are taught how to recognize, avoid and escape dangerous people and situations. For more information and to register, visit www. revvedupkids. com or call 678-526-3335. $35 AARP Safe Driver Class Wednesday, 9/18, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Geared to the safety needs of the older driver, this program will cover laws, handling special situations, freeway traffic, aggressive drivers, how medication may affect driving, and much more. Insurance companies in the state of Georgia offer a 15% discount for three years to those who have completed this course. Registration is required; $14 ($12 with AARP membership) Power of Pink Friday, 9/20, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Join us at our annual luncheon, fashion show, and silent auction to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research and breast health. Tickets are $75/ person or $700/table (10), and are available at www. CheckUpForChicks.com/PowerOfPink.com. Alpharetta First United Methodist Church Fallfest & Health Fair Saturday, 10/19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 69 North Main Street, Alpharetta. Join us at this fun family event. Free health screenings—blood pressure, BMI, bone density, total cholesterol, and glucose—will be available in the Bagley House. *AHA Disclaimer: The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association.
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Roswell restaurateurs discuss biz climate Give pros, cons of operating in Roswell By JONATHAN COPSEY
jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Several of Roswell’s more successful restaurateurs came together Aug. 22 to answer questions about what it was like to not only open a business, but to open a restaurant in downtown Roswell. “We’re proud of what’s going on in Roswell,” said Steve Stroud, executive director of the Roswell Business Alliance. “Part of that pride is food.” There are 192 restaurants in the city. The panel of restaurateurs included: Hicham Azhari, owner of Salt Factory, Little Alley Steak and Opulent Ted Lescher, general manager of Lucky’s Burger and Brew Jack Gerblick, The Food Movement food trucks Ryan Pernice, Table and Main and Osteria Mattone Marc Wegman, owner of Adele’s Cajun Cuisine Part of a series of monthly events by Roswell NEXT, a social and networking group, the event highlighted how the owners felt about business,
Roswell and customers. Fore future events and more information on Roswell NEXT, visit them online at www.roswellnext.org. What is the most difficult part of opening and running a restaurant? Pernice: Finding people to carry out the vision the way I want it done. If I’m not there, who will do it? Wegman: You want to make sure everyone is taken care of all the time. What is the most rewarding part of running a restaurant? Wegman: I enjoy watching people when they eat something they like. Lescher: The reason I started is seeing them take that first bite. I want to make sure they are walking out with a smile. How can Roswell help its restaurant businesses? Lescher: If Roswell could figure out how to get us on a national level. Fifteen years ago, Atlanta was not a restaurant city. Wegman: Alive After 5 does
help. I can get out and talk to people. Azhari: Compared to four or five years ago, Roswell and Alive After 5 are becoming better and better. Food trucks: good or bad? Gerblick: A rising tide floats all boats and young people love [food trucks]. Pernice: Anyone doing an awesome job on Canton Street is good as long as they are adding something to the community. Wegman: Having a variety of restaurants will help the city and my business.
We’re proud of what’s going on in Roswell, part of that pride is food.”
How does social media play a role in the business? Gerblick: Without it, it would be difficult for us. People need to know where we will be and when. Wegman: It’s bad when people take out their anger on Facebook. Lescher: Urban Spoon and Yelp are horrible. If someone brings up an issue at the restaurant, I can get on top of it. But [with online review sites] now, someone can take a photo of their food, write up a review tearing it up and it goes out to 10,000 people. Pernice: You need a plan
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on how to deal with it. I have to pay attention to social media. If someone has a good time, they will tell one person. If they have a bad time, they will tell 10. Online, it can be 10,000. I just want the chance to set it right. Don’t just hate me. Azhari: I don’t like [social media]. I don’t participate. Talk to us if there is a problem. We
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From left are Robert Hagen, Rotary Club assistant governor, Milton-Windward Club President Mike Swago and Blake McBurney, district governor. something, we can provide it,” Swago said. Rotary Presidentelect Tom Hobby, a local Milton business owner, recognized the need for Rotary to establish roots in the city. Milton-Windward Rotary already has set roots in the community through groups such as Habitat for Humanity, the Drake House, YMCA and North Fulton Community Charities. The Milton-Windward Rotary Club meets for one hour on Mondays at noon for lunch at the Marriott on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta. For more information about the new Milton-Windward Rotary Club, visit them online at www.windwardrotary.com.
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Volunteers needed Oct. 4 and 5 for Crabapple Fest Numerous positions available for all ages MILTON, Ga. — Calling all Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Beta Clubs, Rotaries and involved citizens. The City of Milton and Crabapple Community Association (CCA) are looking for volunteers for Crabapple Fest on Saturday, Oct. 5 throughout historic downtown Crabapple. The City of Milton and CCA will combine the 5,000-person Milton Roundup and the 10,000-person Crossroads at Crabapple Antique and Arts
Festival into a one destination festival. The best from each event will greet the community, including antiques and art from hundreds of juried vendors, a music and entertainment stage with local and touring acts, games, rides and activities for kids and, for the first time, beer and wine in the festival grounds. With organizers expecting at least 10,000 festival-goers, there are plenty of opportuni-
ties for volunteers of all ages and abilities to go to work on Friday, Oct. 4 during Broadwell Road vendor set up and Saturday, Oct. 5 before and during the festival. Interested volunteers can pick from a number of important jobs (while spots are available), including: • Vendor ambassadors and booth set-up (Friday and Saturday) • Traffic, roadblocks and parking (Friday and Saturday) • Children’s activities (Saturday only)
• Festival logistics (Friday and Saturday) • Greeters and festival attendants (Saturday only) Shifts for individuals and service groups are available in three-hour slots starting at 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4 through 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5. Each volunteer will receive a traffic vest for demarcation during the festival and free drinks and snacks during their shift. Additionally, the City of Milton and CCA will certify youth and service groups requiring
documentation of work completed. For information on volunteering, visit the festival’s volunteer page or contact Peyton Jamison, president of the CCA and volunteer coordinator for the event, at crabapplecommunity@gmail.com or 678323-3454. To learn more on the festival, contact Angela Thompson, special events and projects manager for the city of Milton, at 678-242-2530 or angela.thompson@cityofmiltonga.us.
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Harry’s holds farmers market to celebrate local vendors By HALEY HAMBLEN news@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Whole Foods/Harry’s Farmers Market in Alpharetta has been supporting local growers, producers and craftsmen by holding monthly outdoor farmers markets. On Sunday, Aug. 25, the Ross Berry Farm and Aperies, owned by Terry and Jeanie Ross, was highlighted. Their table displayed natural honey, beeswax candles
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As with previous years, the event will feature over 15 high school-aged music bands to play with and for their peers on a stage that was donated by Will to Live’s partner, Music Matters. “The Willstock festival has become the favorite of the kids of our foundation” said John Trautwein, Will to Live president and co-founder, who along with his wife was awarded the President’s Point of Light Award last year in recognition of their work with the Will to Live Foundation. “It is truly a great night of love and hope and increasing the Will to Live of these teens as they recognize the value of the true friendships that they have already found in their young lives.” Willstock is organized by the kids – from start to finish – and all of the proceeds raised from the event, go right back into the
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Charity sending SOS for donations NFCC running out of food ROSWELL, Ga. – North Fulton Community Charities is critically short of food for its food pantry, and that means local families with children will go hungry if donations do not pick up. That is why the nonprofit community charity is sending out an urgent call for stepped up donations of food. NFCC sees more than 100 families a day in need of food and financial help. “Summertime is when our needs are greatest. At the same time, it is when donations are at their lowest,” said Kevin Tracy, food pantry manager. “School is out, so there are no school food drives, and the faith community usually doesn’t have food drives because so many members are gone for vacation.” Families that depend on two incomes also suffer when school is out because that means one breadwinner may have to stay home with the children when they are out of school. Daycare is just too expensive. “The need for food thus is more seasonal with the greatest requests for food coming in
summer,” Tracy said. “So the food donations disappear as the need increases.” With school back is session, children who qualify now get breakfast and lunch at school, but NFCC’s resources have been sorely taxed and need to be restored. This is the reality even though food donations have been higher than ever. Clients who apply for help at NFCC must fill out applications, provide proofs of income and expenses and meet with a caseworker, Tracy said. “Once accepted, they are given food, clothing and financial help. They are eligible to return in 10 days,” he said. “They are provided with three to four days’ worth of meals, so their food bill is cut almost in half.” In July, North Point Community Church collected over 15 tons of food. Lexis Nexis collected over 5 tons, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce collected another 2 tons and Siemens employees donated 1,800 boxes of cereal. Other food drives and individual donations have helped. Donations of fresh produce from the Chattahoochee
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‘Almost Heaven’ looks at John Denver through his music GET gets musical in season opener By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), will kick off its 2013-2014 season with a celebration of the music of America’s iconic troubadour, John Denver. “Almost Heaven: John Denver’s America” features the songs of John Denver and others that recall the sweet side of the 1960s and ‘70s without getting saccharin. “Denver’s songs make up much of the soundscape of the ‘60s and ‘70s with their honesty, passion and love of nature and mankind,” said Artistic Director Robert Farley. So many of his songs – “Rocky Mountain High,” “Sunshine on My Shoulders,” “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” “Calypso” – have stood the test of time, said Farley, who also directs. The music ranges from the lyrical “Sunshine on My Shoulder” to the down right foot-stompin “Thank God I’m A Country Boy.” “But we tried to do more than just cover his songs. We went back and rediscovered
and reinvented the music he made for today’s Atlanta audience. Will there still be nostalgia, sure,” he said. In preparing for this production, Farley said it was a great personal experience as well. “Over the months of paving the way to this production, I have had the privilege to soar with John Denver’s songs,” Farley said, “and I realized what a great, great songwriter he was. “His music in that last seven to 10 years of his life became more immediate, meditative, truthful and a mythical exploration of his inner world,” he said. “It is more relevant today than ever before. His melodies, stories and lyrics absolutely soar and hang in the air, then course right into the very core of our souls.” Denver began his musical career in the folk movement of the 1960s, but really blossomed when he went solo. “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” was his breakthrough hit. From then on, he could cross gracefully into the folk, country and pop genres. He did spectacularly well in television specials, winning an Emmy in the heyday of that genre. In his music, Denver re-
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Eagles get past Raiders in overtime By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – Season-opening games often produce unusual occurrences, and that certainly was the case in Aug. 30’s Alpharetta-Milton game. The Milton Eagles escaped with a 31-24 overtime victory on their home field despite rushing for 0 yards in the second half with just 24 yards of total offense. The Eagles led 24-13 at the half and made it to overtime with the help of an Alpharetta penalty, which was called after the Raiders’ ball carrier on the play was seemingly in the end zone. The Raiders settled for a field goal to tie the game, and after Milton scored first in overtime, Alpharetta fumbled on the next play to hand the win to the Eagles. “Two years ago, Milton would have lost this game,” Eagles coach Howie DeCristofaro said. “We didn’t play well offensively or defensively in the second half, and we could have folded. I’m happy with the way the kids hung in there.” Alpharetta coach Jason Dukes said he was unhappy with the penalty that nullified what would have been the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter, but was also displeased with the way his defense tackled in the first half. Milton’s Treyvon Paulk piled up 206 yards rushing in the opening period, even though about half of his carries produced negative yards. The Raiders held Paulk to 4 yards rushing in the second half before he shook loose for
runs of 7 and 8 yards in overtime, the latter for the winning touchdown. The Milton defense, which played well apart from two plays in the first half, kept the Eagles in the game, stopping the Raiders several times in Milton territory in the final two periods plus overtime. “We did not come here and execute the way we should have,” Dukes said. “Our youth showed a little bit. The only way we’re going to get through struggles like this is to experience a game like this.” Paulk got loose down the sideline for 85 yards and a touchdown on Milton’s first play from scrimmage. But the Raiders retaliated when ace receiver Daniel Clements made a juggling reception for a 72yard catch-and-run score from first-time starting quarterback Austin King. The first of two interceptions by Milton’s Jordan Parisian led to a short drive by the Eagles that ended on Micco Brisker’s 7-yard run. The Eagles made it 17-7 on a 22-yard Jordan Genovese field goal following a 38-yard run by Paulk to the Alpharetta 9. The Raiders scored with one minute left in the half on an 80-yard strike down the middle from King to Andre Harton. But Milton’s Fred Tolliver returned the kickoff into Alpharetta territory, something he did four times on the night. Paulk broke loose for 45 yards and a score on the next play to make it 24-13 at the half. Defenses and turnovers
Scoreboard LAST WEEK’S SCORES Milton 31, Alpharetta 24 (OT) Roswell 39, Centennial 30 Chattahoochee 48, Forest Park 6 South Forsyth 21, Northview 17 Riverwood 30, Cambridge 7 Lovett 14, Blessed Trinity 7 Fellowship 41, Lakeview 14 King’s Ridge 34, Pinecrest 10 St. Francis 47, Mt. Vernon 14 THIS WEEK’S GAMES Milton at Johns Creek Lambert at Roswell Harrison at Alpharetta Centennial at Etowah Blessed Trinity at Hart County Fellowship at Towns County St. Francis at King’s Ridge Mt. Pisgah at Model ruled the second half until the Raiders put together a 64-yard drive that ended on a 2-yard touchdown run by Miles Smith on the first play of the fourth quarter. King passed for 50 yards on the drive, and pulled the Raiders within 24-21 on a two-point pass to Clements. Alpharetta would have taken the lead on a 48-yard run by Lem Cobbs midway through the final period, but the Raiders were called for a block in the back after Cobbs appeared to have crossed the goal line. The Raiders settled for Ryan Kopec’s tying 26-yard field goal, but failed on three straight plays needing only 2 yards for a first down inside the Milton 40 in the late going.
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Milton’s Treyvon Paulk takes his first carry around right end and dashes 85 yards for the Eagles’ first touchdown in the 31-24 overtime victory over Alpharetta. Paulk won the game with a 7-yard TD in overtime. The game ended on Alpharetta’s fourth turnover of the game, with Milton digging out the fumble after the Raiders put the ball on the ground. Paulk finished with 225 yards on 27 attempts, accounting for all but 32 yards of the team’s total offense. The Eagles completed only two passes, none in the first half, and did not get their 10th first down
until overtime, but committed just one turnover. King completed 21 of 38 passes for 323 yards and two TDs, but had a hand in all of the turnovers and missed a wide open Clements for what would have been a third quarter score. Clements and Harton combined for 11 catches for 263 yards.
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Balanced Hornets rally past Knights Jacksons score 2 TDs each for Roswell By MIKE BLUM
news@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell and Centennial engaged in an offensive shootout last Friday night, Aug. 30, at Centennial, with the Hornets emerging with a 39-30 season-opening victory in large part due to a more balanced attack. The Hornets had almost 270 yards rushing and 200 passing to overcome the Knights, who passed for 220 yards, but were held to around 60 yards rushing, including quarterback sacks. Centennial’s Alex Richemond returned the
second-half kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown, but the Hornets scored 17 points on their next three possessions to erase a 17-9 deficit and held on to the lead as two teams swapped touchdowns after that. It was the first game for Roswell head coach John Ford, who said he felt his team played well apart from a few turnovers on offense and some big plays allowed on defense. A pair of early Roswell turnovers enabled the Knights to jump out to a 10-0 lead, with Centennial’s touchdown coming on a 2-yard pass from Matthew Harries to Alex Estes, one of three TD passes by Har-
ries, starting at quarterback for the first time. By the time the Centennial offense scored again, Roswell had taken a 26-17 lead, with Harries hitting Christian Robinson for 25 yards and Caden Herring for 46 yards to twice pull the Knights within a score of the Hornets. But Roswell answered each time, getting contributions from a number of the team’s skill position players on offense. Brothers Kendrick and Shakur Jackson both scored two touchdowns for the Hornets, one each running and receiving. The two combined for 115 yards rushing on 11 carries and had 63 total yards receiving with two catches each.
Mechane Slade and freshman Sheldon Evans added another 114 yards rushing, and quarterback Matt Cory completed 18 of 24 passes for 200 yards and three scores. Slade also had three receptions for 65 yards, with Hunter Coleman leading the Hornets with seven catches for 95 yards, including Cory’s first TD pass. Kendrick Jackson’s 9-yard run and the first of two field goals by Shavi Bash pulled the Hornets within 10-9 at the half. Coleman’s 28-yard scoring catch after a long drive again got Roswell within a point, with a 36-yard field goal by Bash and Shakur Jackson’s 21-yard run putting Roswell on top 26-17.
Cory threw touchdown passes of 38 yards to Kendrick Jackson and 7 yards to Shakur Jackson to match a pair of Centennial scores. Centennial coach Jeff Carlberg said he was pleased with the play of his offense, but noted, “We didn’t run as well as we needed to.” Harries was 14 of 20 passing for 220 yards and three touchdowns, but suffered several sacks. With nine first-time starters, Carlberg had some questions about his defense, and the Knights struggled to stop a balanced Roswell attack. Ford said the Roswell defense “played hard and gave a great effort down the stretch. We just allowed some big plays.”
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New Citrix office comes to Milton By CAITLIN WAGENSEIL caitlin@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – The opening of a new Citrix office in Milton has given the city another opportunity to make strides within the business front. Citrix, a company dedicated to mobile workstyles and cloud service solutions, had its grand opening reception for its new office on Monday, Aug. 26 at 13560 Morris Road, Suite 2500. Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood was present for the ribbon cutting and said he was excited to have a high quality company coming to Milton to add to the strong business base. “Not only does this mean job possibilities, but also helping to fill the gap that Milton not only has open land and lots of nice places to live, but we’ve got some really good companies here too,” Lockwood said. Al Nash, executive director of Progress Partners Atlanta, said that the opening of the new office is just another sign of what the Milton area has to offer technological companies. “This whole North Fulton region is very attractive for companies looking to continue to grow and expand, so we’re really excited about this,” Nash said. The new office currently staffs about 125 employees and is looking to grow to over 250 within the next several years, said Citrix regional director Robert Ruppel. Additionally, the office in-
cludes state-of-the-art meeting rooms and a demonstration center. Tom Eacobacci, vice president of worldwide services at Citrix systems, said the company has enjoyed tremendous growth within the last 25 years. A lot of that growth is due to the support of the state of Georgia. He added that the Milton office will serve as headquarters for the Southeast sales team and the primary facility for customer service and technical support. “I’m looking forward to our continued growth and success going forward,” Eacobacci said.
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The official ribbon cutting at the grand opening reception of the Citrix office in Milton.
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VP Tom Eacobacci, left, and VP Craig Stilwell, right, talk about Citrix at the office opening reception.
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One of the meeting rooms at the new Citrix location.
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A home built for the generations
Pricing products and services crucial for success
Or more specifically, multi-generations... There is a niche market in real estate for multi-generational housing. During the recession when you thought about a multi-generational home, the first thought that might occur would be children moving back home with parents because of the tough economy, underemployment, divorce and so on. But the need for a home that would accommodate more than one family was there before the downturn and the need still exists today, with our aging population. We often see homebuyers who consider the possibility of an aging parent moving in with them at some point in the future and include that factor in their home search criteria, but rarely find suitable accommodations for an older relative. Too often, a bedroom on the main level won’t offer the space needed or provide the feeling of having a private space. Finished basements typically involve stairs, which can be a problem with access and mobility.
Are you pricing your products and services correctly? Is your pricing competitive to other companies who offer the same things you do? Pricing your products and services properly is very important for any small business to be successful. There are many things to take into account when setting a price. Knowing the price thresholds of your target customer, tracking and monitoring your competitors and understanding the potential demand are just a few things you need to consider. The good news is that you have a lot of flexibility on how you set prices. The key is setting a price where you make money. First and foremost, your price and the volume sold needs to cover your fixed and variable costs and also generate a profit. If done correctly, profit margins can help you grow your business and your bank account. Overpricing can reduce demand if competitors offer the same products or services for a lower price. Underpricing may attract more customers, but could lead to financial challenges and the perception by customers that your products and services
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A detached guest house or small addition can be perfect, but don’t typically exist in a subdivision. There would be demand for a product with more than one master suite or a true in-law suite setup with living room, kitchen and separate access. As the economy in our area continues to improve and builders return to strong levels of construction, as they seem to be doing, a builder who seeks to fill this vacant need in housing would certainly reap the rewards. Bob Strader is a local realtor with the NORTH Group of Keller Williams Realty. Visit his blogs liveincumming. com or liveinalpharetta.com or email him: info@thenorthgroup.com.
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are “cheap.” You should continually be testing new pricing models. Monitoring the volume sold and profit margins for each product will help you hone in on the price that produces the greatest profit. How you set the price of your products and services could be the difference between success or failure of your small business. Dick Jones is the Founder and President of Jones Simply Sales in Alpharetta, Ga. As a fourth generation sales professional, he has over 30 years of experience advising, coaching, consulting and working with small business owners.
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The Advanced Auto Parts store staff in Cumming at their ribbon cutting ceremony last month.
Advance Auto Parts opens in Cumming Business: Advance Auto Parts Opened: June 2013 Owners: Justin Brown (general manager) and Steve Sterling (district leader) What: Automotive aftermarket retailer with parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items. Dependable and fast service along with the right parts at the right price is available for customers during day hours. Where: 1625 Buford Highway in Cumming Hours: Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call: 678-648-1855 Web: www.AdvanceAutoParts.com
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North Fulton Hospital appoints CFO ROSWELL, Ga. – North Fulton Hospital announced that Lyra Howalt has been appointed as chief financial officer. She brings 28 years of experience in public accounting, finance and the managed care industry to North Fulton Hospital. Howalt, a certified public accountant, comes to North Fulton Hospital after serving as CFO for HOWALT Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford, N.C. Prior to her time in North Carolina, she served as managing principal with Lincoln Financial Advisors in Atlanta for four years. During her previous time in Atlanta, Howalt found a love for the city, and she is happy to return to the city she now calls home. She moved to Roswell with her husband Terry, and she has two grown daughters. “I love North Fulton Hospital,” Howalt said when asked about the new position. “My husband came to North Fulton Hospital for care several times when we lived here previously. We had great experiences then, and I was thrilled to have the opportunity to join the administration here.” For more information, visit www.nfultonhospital. com or call 770-751-2500.
Understanding sensory processing seminar SUWANEE, Ga. — A free parent seminar to define sensory processing and its impact on a child’s attention, learning, behavior, motor skills, social skills and emotional development is taking place from 6:30 p.m.to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12 at Kid’s Creek Therapy, 3905 Johns Creek Court, Suite 250 in Suwanee. Dr. Bethany Bearden, M.S., OTR/L, an occupational therapist who is certified in sensory integration, will discuss symptoms and signs of sensory processing problems and how they may affect everyday activities. Bearden will also discuss how sensory processing disorder can be helped. A free consultation will be available for all attendees. Seating is limited, so call 678-888-5221 or email to frontdesk@kidscreektherapy.com to reserve a spot.
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Sequoia Golf buys golf properties in North Fulton, Forsyth ATLANTA — Sequoia Golf, an Atlanta-based golf ownership and management company, has acquired three of the top private clubs in the North Fulton/ Forsyth area – White Columns, Atlanta National and Polo Golf and Country Club.
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Joe Guerra, president and CEO of Sequoia, says the company plans to invest $4.5 million in capital resources at the three clubs, which will be separate from Sequoia’s 20-plus Atlanta courses that are part of the Canongate family, including Windermere and Olde Atlanta in Forsyth County. The acquisition of the three clubs adds to Sequoia’s list of premium private clubs, which includes the Woodlands outside Houston.
Laurel Springs grand re-opening CUMMING, Ga. — The Laurel Springs Golf Club is holding a grand re-opening with its new Mini Verde Bermuda greens the weekend of Sept. 6 through Sept. 8. Events include ceremonial tee shots Friday evening, Sept. 6, member play over the entire weekend and a member appreciation function Saturday night, Sept.7. “We are really pleased to be able to re-open the golf course with only a one-week delay in spite of the heavy rains and less-than-perfect growing conditions this summer,” said Ken Kennedy, LSGC general manager. “Our new greens will be much more heat and humidity-tolerant, and will provide our members and guests many years of excellent play. We sincerely appreciate the patience and understanding of our membership during this renovation period.” Laurel Springs is a private Jack Nicklaus signature golf course in South Forsyth.
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Unique after school program helps get homework done in school ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Tutor Shop, a locally owned and operated educational-based company, is bringing a unique after school program to North Fulton elementary schools. The Tutor Shop’s after school program employs degreed, experienced teachers that help students get their homework completed, study for tests and finish class projects, as well as support their remedial and enrichment work. And it’s all done in the school, five days a week, before parents pick them up. “When we pitched the idea to principals around the county, and they told us they wanted to enroll their own children, we knew we were on to something,” said Terri Eisenberg, co-owner and teacher. Snacks and physical activity are also included, along with other components such as chess, art, technology, study skills/leadership and more. “I feel our idea is perfect for today’s busy lives,” said Eisenberg. “Our goal is to get families away from the homework table and back to the dinner table.” Tutor Shop’s after school program is in 10 elementary schools with plans to expand throughout Fulton County and surrounding counties. For information, email terri@tutorshops.com.
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Roswell’s Red Bandanna celebrates grand re-opening
From left, Chris Lee, owner of Mathnasium of Johns Creek and Mathnasium of South Forsyth receiving his award for Top 10 Center Performance from Larry Martinek, Mathnasium co-founder, at the 2013 International Convention in Denver, Colo.
Mathnasium of Johns Creek honored for outstanding performance JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Mathnasium of Johns Creek, 9945 Jones Bridge Road, was honored in July for its outstanding performance at the ninth annual Mathnasium International Franchise Convention. The Johns Creek Mathnasium center won the award for Top 10 Center Performance selected from a pool of more than 350 Mathnasium franchise locations in the U.S. “This award speaks to the great success we’ve had with the students who study at
location, 2500 Old Alabama Road, of Red Bandanna Pet Food, an Atlanta family-owned and operated, 13-store chain of natural, raw and holistic pet food, supplements, treats, chews, shampoos, accessories and toys for dogs and cats, recently celebrated a grand re-opening. The event served as the launch of Red Bandanna’s own Rusty’s Bakery, a new endeavor opened by chef Tisha Garcia, formerly proprietor of Wedding Cakes and More. To celebrate the grand re-opening, Red Bandanna held an event featuring bakery samples, vendors (Nature’s Variety, Taste of the Wild, Weruva, Earthborn and Stella and Chewy’s) and coupons for store products. The event also featured the Southeast Pug Rescue and Adoption, a nonprofit pug dog and pug mix rescue group, which had foster pugs on hand for a meet-and-greet and information session. To accommodate for the new bakery, the Roswell store was closed for six weeks during remodeling. The store is open Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (closed Sundays). Call 770-587-6900, or for more information on Red Bandanna Pet Food, visit www.rbpetfood.com.
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LOCAL LIVE MUSIC » STEELY DAN
Donald and Walter will be joined by those same eight brilliant supporting musicians, now appearing as the Bipolar Allstars (featuring Keith Carlock on drums, Freddie Washington on bass, Jim Beard on keyboards and Jon Herington on guitar), along with the Borderline Brats--three sublime, soulful songbirds. Together, they will treat audiences to selections from Steely Dan's extraordinary fourdecade catalog. 8 p.m. Sept. 7. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 404-733-5010 or visit vzwamp.com.
whom are immigrants to North America from the Caribbean. 8 p.m. Sept. 6-7 and 3 p.m. Sept. 8. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. 2800 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. Please call 770-916-2800 or visit cobbenergycentre.com.
“WINNIE THE POOH” AT DANCING GOAT THEATRE
Winnie the Pooh is Christopher Robin’s fat little bear of very little brain, who would like to drift peacefully through life, humming tunes and stopping frequently to eat “a little something.” However, he finds himself involved in all sorts of frantic adventures, assisted by such friends as the dismal Eeyore, Piglet and Rabbit, with his countless relations. Pooh’s intentions are always the best, but his passion for honey and condensed milk keeps getting him into trouble. Shows are 11 a.m. Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28 and 3 p.m. Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29. 10700 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek. Please visit performingartsnorth.org.
Grammy nominee Engelbert Humperdinck fills the Cobb Energy Centre with the romantic music he so beautifully sings and can thank for his success. 7 p.m. Sept. 15. 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. Please call 770-916-2800 or visit cobbenergycentre.com.
THEATRE » “'DA KINK IN MY HAIR”
Set in a Caribbean hair salon in Toronto, “'da Kink in My Hair” gives voice to eight black women who tell their unforgettable stories in a kaleidoscope of drumming, singing and dance. It is a testament to the challenges and triumphs in the lives of contemporary black women, many of
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. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sept. 3 - 7. 2115 Chloe Road, Cumming. Please call 770-781-2178.
PLEIN AIR CHALLENGE ART RECEPTION AND CELEBRATION
A free art show, reception, and award ceremony with live music, wine and light refreshments. Complimentary music performance by Gwinnett School of Music. Free and open to the public. Sep 14. 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Tannery Row Artist Colony, 554 West Main St., Buford. Please call 770-978-5154 or visit gwinnettpl.org.
YELLOW DAISY FESTIVAL
More than 400 artists and crafters from 38 states and two countries display their works for your appreciation and purchase. Live entertainment, children's corner activities, crafter demonstrations and fabulous festival foods. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sept. 5 - 8. Stone Mountain Park’s Events Meadow. Highway 78 East, Stone Mountain. Please visit stonemountainpark.com.
Taylor Kinzel Gallery hosts nationally renowned artist Bob Ichter. Ichter will demonstrate his award-winning pastelon-suede techniques and discuss the origins and ideas that have inspired his unique paintings. 6 p.m. Sept. 6. 16 Elizabeth Way, Roswell. Please visit taylorkinzelgallery.com.
"FLIGHT AND FANCY" EXHIBIT BY JOHN WESTMARK
“Flight and Fancy” is the theme of this new exhibit of paintings by John Westmark. The primary materials used in the paintings are store-bought paper sewing patterns applied directly to canvas. 5-9 p.m. Sept. 6. 2 Rules Fine Art, 85 Church St., Marietta. Please call 404-355-6897 or visit 2rulesfineart.com.
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through December. Milton Avenue, Alpharetta. Please call 800-979-3370 or visit alpharettatours.com.
SEVENTH ANNUAL ATLANTA ARTS FESTIVAL
The seventh annual Atlanta Arts Festival is a professionally juried fine arts event that will fill Atlanta’s Piedmont Park with color and life. Ranked among the Top 100 Fine Art and Design Shows in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine in 2012, the festival brings 200 local and nationally recognized artists from an eclectic mix of 12 mediums. Festival-goers will enjoy artist demonstrations and classes, live music, crafts for the kids and festival cuisine. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 14 - 15. 400 Park Drive Northeast, Atlanta. Please call 770-941-9660 or visit AtlantaArtsFestival. com.
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
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ST. JAMES UMC INSPIRATIONAL JAZZFEST The annual St. James JazzFest will feature the sounds of the Joe Gransden Big Band, Jazz Drummer Brien Andrews and renowned vocalist Sisaundra Lewis. All tickets include the concert and a professionally catered meal. Vendors will selling merchandise on site. All concert proceeds benefit the church's scholarship fund. 4 – 9 p.m. Sept. 7. St. James United Methodist Church, 3000 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta. Please call 678-762-1543 or visit stjamesumc.org.
SEPT. 11 REMEMBRANCE EVENT
The Rotary Club of Johns Creek will gather in Northview High School’s auditorium to reflect upon the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The community is invited to honor the first responders and military personnel. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 11. 10625 Parsons Road, Johns Creek. Please call 678-8242403 or visit RotaryJohnsCreek.com.
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ALPHARETTA YMCA 15-YEAR CELEBRATION
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Celebrate 15 years of the Alpharetta YMCA serving our community. Event will be at the outdoor pool at the Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA. Sept. 7. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. 3655 Preston Ridge Road, Alpharetta. Please call 770-663-3532.
BENEFITS AND MARATHONS » TERANCE MATHIS CELEBRITY GOLF OUTING FOR ALS
Join Terance Mathis and other former NFL players and celebrities for a day of golf and ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's Disease) awareness. Each group of three will be paired with a celebrity team captain. Awards for top teams. Prizes for feats such as longest drive and hole in one. Proceeds benefit the Emory ALS Center. 10 a.m. Sept. 9. Alpharetta Athletic Club, 3430 Highway Nine North, Milton. Please call 770-4752300.
Community groups and restaurants will set up tailgating displays and grills to create fabulous dishes. The UGA vs. South Carolina game will be shown on an 8-by-12 screen. 2 p.m. Sept. 7. Old Roswell St., Alpharetta. Please call 770-772-4555 or visit awesomealpharetta.com.
GUITARIST LAURENCE JUBER
The Six String Social Club presents guitarist Laurence Juber. The lead guitarist for Paul McCartney's Wings, Juber is a world-renowned guitar virtuoso. 8 - 10:30 p.m. Sept. 14. 11420 Crabapple Road, Roswell. Please visit sixstringsocialclub.com.
THE NATIONAL
The National brings a unique brand of indie rock to the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. 8 p.m. Sept. 9. 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. Please call 770-916-2800 or visit cobbenergycentre.com.
IRONKIDS ALPHARETTA
Kids ages 6-15 can test their strength and go the distance in the swimming, biking and running competition. Emphasis on fitness and fun. One of only 12 competitions nationwide. Distances vary with age group. 7 a.m. Sept. 15. 1825 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-2811 or visit awesomealpharetta.com.
RUN IN DEFENSE OF ANIMALS
The fourth Run/Walk In Defense of Animals 5K. Proceeds go to the animal welfare projects at IDA. Participants get a free T-shirt, breakfast snacks and water. 7 9 a.m. Sept. 14. 7765 St. Marlo Country Club Parkway, Duluth. Please call 678-469-2406.
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Inaugural business expo packs Marriott
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Kathleen Hughes shows off Fruit Plus vegetable and fruit pills at her booth during the ABA Expo Aug. 29.
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Denise Kudla, a volunteer with the Atlanta Humane Society, holds “Sweetie.” The AHS regularly brings their dogs with them to assisted living facilities.
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Seventy vendors and many more visitors packed into the Marriott Hotel on Windward Parkway for the convention.
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George Price adds some music to the atmosphere of the business exposition.
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Gerry Burge, of Allenbrooke Interiors, said the expo was a great time and that she was making good contacts.
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Housing market health New construction versus resale statistics By JENNI BONURA Considering a move? If so, your first step may likely be to gain a greater insight on market conditions by asking a REALTOR or doing some research online. Here is an overview based on current data from local MLS’s specific to this market area. If you are interested in statistics that are much more localized, you can request your own custom Market Tracker report, based on the school district or city you prefer, and receive an automated monthly email with statistics and graphs by visiting www.HarryNorman.com New construction is returning to our market but there is a perception that the demand for new construction outpaces resale homes, however current statistics indicate otherwise. When comparing this quarter to last quarter: New/under construction homes sold remained the same and under contract homes decreased by 15%. Resale homes sold increased by 43% and under contract homes increased by 8%. The average complete days on the market has decreased during this time period at about the same rate for both new construction and resale (~30%). The months of inventory for new construction remains unchanged at 3 months, but for resale it has decreased
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GNFCC/RUMC jobs alliance brings GM on board NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The Roswell United Methodist Church Job Networking Program offered something out of the ordinary Aug. 26. In addition to the usual day of workshops and training, job seekers also attended the evening “mini” job fair featuring 25 employers, including General Motors, Comcast and the award-winning Cara Vita Home Healthcare Co. Together, the program brought 450plus jobs to match up with more than 400 job seekers in attendance. Job qualifications ranged from high-level information technology with specific certifications to a pet-sitting company looking for pet lovers. There were also introductions and networking by attendees and program leaders to find those “hidden jobs” usually not found by searching the Internet. The next RUMC Job Networking program is Monday, Sept. 9, beginning at 12:30 p.m. The keynote speaker will be Ricky Steele, author of “The Heart of Networking.” See the schedule at www. rumcjobnetworking.com. The next
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Registration and sponsorship info for chamber’s Golf Classic NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The annual GNFCC Golf Classic, scheduled for Monday, Oct. 7, at the Country Club of the South is the perfect venue to build relationships with North Fulton’s top business leaders in a spectacular setting. Golfers will enjoy the beautiful Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course in Johns Creek. This premier chamber event will sell out quickly. For information, contact Debbie Ryals at 678-397-0556.
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North Fulton Hospital physicians perform first robotic spine surgery ROSWELL, Ga. — North Fulton Hospital is one of the first in Atlanta to offer adults needing spine surgery a minimally invasive procedure using the Mazor robot, and on Aug. 20, Dr. Charles Weaver and Dr. Thomas Belknap performed their first procedure utilizing the robot. This advanced technology, combined with the expertise of the hospital’s board certified neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons, may result in less rehabilitation from surgery and get patients back to normal activities much more quickly. Minimally invasive surgery means less pain, smaller incisions, shorter hospitalizations and faster recovery for the patient. But minimally invasive surgeries are also challenging due to the surgeon’s lack of direct line-of-vision, oftentimes requiring many intraoperative x-rays. The Renaissance Mazor Robotic Spine System overcomes the issue of multiple x-rays, providing patients with the best possible clinical results with minimal intraoperative radiation. The Renaissance is used to plan the ideal surgery in a virtual three-dimensional environment before anyone enters the operating room. This plan is then used to actively guide the surgeon during the procedure, allowing for much greater accuracy than traditional surgeries. Because the hardware and software tools enable a variety of spine procedures, it has a wide range of clinical applications including open surgeries, minimally invasive surgeries,
We are very excited that North Fulton Hospital will be one of the first hospitals in the Atlanta area to have the Mazor Robot and to be able to offer this kind of surgery to adults.” DEBORAH C. KEEL CEO of North Fulton Hospital
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Continued from Page 4 vidson said unlike the federal government, municipalities are not held to the separation of powers between the judicial, legislative and executive branches. All power rests with the council.
Candidates: Continued from Page 1 am extremely optimistic about what we can do to advance Alpharetta in the next four years.” In Roswell, incumbents Mayor Jere Wood, Kent Igleheart, Jerry Orlans and Nancy Diamond all have qualified, with newcomer Kendra Cox joining the race against Diamond, Eric Schumacher running against Orlans and Harvey Smith against Igleheart. Newcomer Kendra Cox is running against Nancy Diamond for Post 6. A Roswell native, Cox graduated from Roswell High School in 1991 and only recently got engaged in politics. “I’ve always lived here,” she said. “I really want to make a difference and get involved.”
“State law says [the council] can appoint a judge. The city charter says the city must elect a judge. Council has a decision to go either way,” Davidson said. State law can trump the city’s charter, Davidson said, if the council chose. Price wished to place on the ballot a question put to the electorate – should Roswell
elect or appoint a judge? A large stumbling block to asking such a question, said Davidson, was that state law forbids cities from putting opinion polls – so-called “straw polls” – on a ballot. The law is clear. “State law has already provided whether the judge can be elected or appointed. [The ballot vote] cannot be binding,” Davidson said.
She said her neighborhood backs up to the proposed water treatment pant that will go in at Waller Park. That was when she began paying attention to the city. “I was disappointed by the lack of community engagement,” she said. “There needs to be a lot of work to communicate better. Not just talk at people but have a real dialogue.” The upcoming Unified Development Code (UDC) also has her concerned, she said. Also new in the political mix is Eric Schumacher, a software quality assurance architect, who is running against Post 5’s Jerry Orlans. “Over the past year I became engaged with the city over several issues that impacted me directly and I learned even more about a broader range of issues that
affect us all,” said Schumacher. “Those experiences concerned me as we seem to be headed in a direction I don’t think most residents of Roswell want to go.” He said he would provide a “grounded, engaged representative that values ethics, direct democracy, transparency, efficiency, and the belief that every person deserves a effective, supportive, and responsive government.” In Milton, the incumbents – Council members Karen Thurman, Bill Lusk and Joe Longoria -- have signed up, along with Mayor Joe Lockwood. They are all running to keep their seats. “I would be honored and proud to serve another term if I’m reelected,” said Lockwood, who is running unopposed. Council member Lance Large stepped down suddenly this year and his seat is open for takers. The only contender is former Council member Rick Mohrig.
In essence, it is up to council – not the electorate – to make up its mind and chose. After making several attempts to place a question on the ballot, Price was outvoted by her fellow councilmembers in a 3-1 vote against making such a decision. Instead, the city will go through its normal procedures of soliciting public responses.
Candidates qualified to run in Nov. election Roswell Mayor: Jere Wood Post 4: Kent Igleheart, Harvey Smith Post 5: Jerry Orlans, Eric Schumacher Post 6: Nancy Diamond, Kendra Cox Alpharetta Post 1: Donald Mitchell, Doug DeRito Post 2: Mike Kennedy Post 3: Chris Owens Milton Mayor: Joe Lockwood District 1/ Post 1: Karen Thurman District 2/ Post 1: Bill Lusk District 3/ Post 1: Joe Longoria District 3/ Post 2: Rick Mohrig
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Scouts James Sloan of Troop 985, left, and Michael Davidson of Troop 317 have been awarded the rank of Eagle.
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The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the City Council on Monday, September 16, 2013 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. V-13-11 JSB Homes Consideration of a variance to permit a flag lot in order to create two separate lots on property located at 12550 New Hopewell Road. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1125, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 South Main Street.
The City of Alpharetta is accepting bids for WEBB BRIDGE PARK TENNIS COURT REPAIR, RESURFACING, AND RECOATING, including, but not limited to, all related work, labor, materials, and equipment required for resurfacing, repairing, and/or recoating four tennis courts at Webb Bridge Park, located within the City of Alpharetta, Georgia. The Bid document will be available online Thursday, August 22, 2013, at our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us, and then choose the Bids Online tab. The bid opening will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 10:00 AM at the City of Alpharetta, Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. A Pre-Bid site visit will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, beginning promptly at 10:00 AM at the Tennis Courts of Webb Bridge Park located at 4780 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005. While this Pre-Bid site visit is not mandatory, attendance is strongly encouraged. For information, please contact Debora Westbrook of the City of Alpharetta’s Finance Department at 678-297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.
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Willstock: Continued from Page 12 community. The foundation sponsors the Signs of Suicide (S.O.S.) program that is being implemented in all Fulton County public schools (and some Forsyth County schools), as well as supporting the Johns Creek Mental Health Awareness Task Force, and various other suicide prevention and education nonprofit organizations in Georgia and around the country. The entrance fee for the event is $20 a person (all ages), which includes a “Willstock” T-shirt as part of the admission. Tickets can be purchased online
via the Willstock website at http://will-to-live.org/foundation-events/willstock-2013/, they or can be purchased at the gate on the day of the event. Those out-of-towners who purchase tickets online and cannot make the actual event will have their T-shirts sent to them by the foundation. “We consider Willstock more of a ‘Hope – raiser’ rather than a fundraiser,” said Trautwein, “and we love the fact that teens and their entire families from all over north Atlanta come to experience a very nice summer night of music and love – inspired by the kids.” For more information on the Will to Live Foundation, visit www.will-to-live.org.
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Price: Continued from Page 7 tant issues coming up in the fall session, Price took questions from the at-times raucous audience, including the following: Why not challenge the legality of the healthcare law? “I am convinced it is unconstitutional,” Price said. The Supreme Court upheld much of the core of the healthcare law, however there are several legal cases working their way through the courts challenging parts of the law, specifically an Oklahoma case challenging
whether federal monies can be used to fund the setup and running of the insurance exchanges. What about the IRS scandal? “The IRS has by-andlarge been an apolitical entity. This IRS decided it was going to target groups based on political ideology. Then it shared those groups’ donor lists and gave them to their opponents. Then they targeted those donors for audits. It ought to make our blood boil,” he said. What is being done about illegal aliens and securing the borders? “This is a hugely important issue,” he said, one that needs to be a priority to fix. The Boston Bombing suspects, he said, were in this country as asylum seekers, however they were allowed to travel several times back to Georgia, their home country. One of them even was allowed back into the country on an expired student visa. “The reason it’s a disaster is because the laws have not been enforced,” he said.
Blotter: Continued from Page 3 a third window in the kitchen was forced opened to allow entry. Once inside, the perpetrator took a bottle of Oxycodone and three bottles of Methacarbonol, a muscle relaxant.
‘Dealer’ nabbed at gas station ROSWELL, Ga. – Police arrested an Atlanta man for possession of marijuana Aug. 19 after he was allegedly selling it at a local gas station. A call came in that someone was selling pot at the Chevron station on Holcomb Bridge Road. When police arrived, they found a group of people gathered near the entrance, but police could not find the suspect, based on the description given to dispatch. Inside, they did find him – Charles Edward Stanley, 21, of Atlanta. Stanley allegedly saw the police and left the building and began walking down the street quickly, toward Dogwood Road. Police caught up to him and found suspected marijuana on him.
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