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ROSWELL, Ga. — Police are investigating a Feb. 18 armed robbery of the T-Mobile store on Mansell Road.

The manager said that a man wearing a mask had entered the store brandished a gun. The robber then demanded all the

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Katrina Theresa Spence, 26, of Mystic Ridge Place, Cumming, was arrested Feb. 15 on Westside Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and obedience to required traffic control device.

Rolando Ruiz-Miguel, 30, of Cooper Lake Road, Mableton, was arrested Feb. 21 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, open container violation, speeding and no license.

Karen Dent, 62, of Waters Mill Trail, Alpharetta, was arrested Feb. 18 on Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, open container violation and following too closely.

Patron reports theft from local hotel room ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a jewelry theft that occurred nearly two months ago at the Hotel at Avalon on Avalon Boulevard.

The owner of the jewelry said she had stayed at the hotel Dec. 23-24, and that is the last time she saw the jewelry. She had not placed any of the jewelry in the hotel room safe. When the woman returned to her home on Dec. 25, she was unable to find the jewelry.

She reported her jewelry, nearly $5,000 total, as stolen after she found out there was no security footage of the outside of her room.

Woman discovers fraud from out of state ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta woman reported Feb. 15 that she discovered fraudulent activity on her GrubHub account that was linked to someone in Ohio.

The woman said she received a text message from her bank about a $60 purchase made from her GrubHub account that she in fact had not made.

The woman checked her account and learned that the purchase had been made from a restaurant in Ohio. She contacted the restaurant to report the fraud, and they canceled the order. The charge did not go through her account.

Ohio police instructed the woman to report the incident with Alpharetta police.

cash from the drawer.

After nearly $700 in cash had been given to the man, he ordered employees to fill two satchels with new phones from the back office. He took $15,000 worth of electronics before leaving.

Man loses hundreds to computer scam ROSWELL, Ga. — A Roswell man contacted police Feb. 19 after he realized he had lost $400 to a scammer.

The man reported that he found a number online that he thought belonged to Geek Squad. He spoke with a person who offered to help him repair his computer online.

After providing the service, the suspect told the man to buy $400 worth of Steam gift cards and read off the numbers.

The man complied and later realized he had been scammed.

Man’s belongings taken from his parked car ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a Feb. 16 car burglary that took place on North Point Parkway.

The car owner said he parked the vehicle

Morgan James Allen, 24, of Johnson Road, Gainesville, was arrested Feb. 20 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

Turjo Wadud, 35, of Adler Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Feb. 15 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, operating vehicle with expired tag, obedience to required traffic control devices and failure to maintain lane.

DRUG arrests Leslie Michelle Jones, 29, of Roswell Road, Atlanta, was arrested Feb. 16 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug-related objects. near the Old Navy that day and spent about 10 minutes inside the store. When he returned to the lot, the man noticed he had trouble using his keys to get into his car.

After the man visited a few more stores, he tried to retrieve an item from the car and could not find it. He then realized his bags, which contained clothing and jewelry, were missing.

Police said the lock on the driver’s door had been damaged.

Thief removes document from car parked on street ROSWELL, Ga. — Police are investigating a Feb. 17 car burglary that took place on Elan Court.

The car owner had parked the car in front of his house the previous evening.

The next morning, the owner noticed his car had been rifled through.

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Roswell council member sparks debate on city procedures

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — A City Council discussion on Mimosa Hall veered off topic Feb. 24 when the mayor and some council members questioned the item’s placement on the meeting agenda.

On Feb. 21, the Friday before the regular City Council meeting, Councilman Mike Palermo added two items to the agenda: a discussion on opening Mimosa Hall to the public and whether council members can open city facilities to host town halls.

The grounds of Mimosa Hall are currently open upon reservation. Recreation and Parks Director Jeff Leatherman explained the grounds are not open completely to the public at this time because of safety concerns that staff is working to address.

Because of the timing of the topic, Leatherman said he had to pull four staff members from their duties on Friday and work approximately 30-45 hours to consolidate the information for the City Council. He said he worked about 15 hours over the weekend to assemble a presentation on the topic.

After his presentation about the property and restoration efforts, the conversation quickly veered to how the discussion item was placed on the agenda.

“I don’t know how this was elevated or what the urgency is to put this on

a council meeting [agenda] and circumvent the process,” said Mayor Lori Henry.

Palermo said he agreed with Henry that it should have been a committee topic and that he originally tried to place it on the Feb. 26 Community Development and Transportation Committee meeting agenda, but his request was denied.

He added that Mimosa Hall, which the city bought in 2017 for nearly $3 million, was a large investment for taxpayers and he wanted citizens to be aware of the historic property’s status for the sake of transparency. Councilman Marcelo Zapata agreed with Palermo.

Henry said the item would not have been an appropriate topic for a Community Development and Transportation Committee meeting. Rather, it should come before the Administration, Finance, and Recreation and Parks Committee, she said.

“I personally think that this is not transparent, because we have taken something out of the usual process to discuss it.” Henry said. “If people are looking at transportation projects, they’re never in a million years going to think that Mimosa Hall is going to be on that agenda.”

The next Administration, Finance, and Recreation and Parks Committee meeting is scheduled for March 10.

Council members Matthew Tyser and

I’d like to see this council working together ... I’m not seeing this as improving.

I’m seeing this as very detrimental to getting the city’s work done.”

LORI HENRY Roswell mayor Matt Judy agreed with the mayor.

“I don’t see a single reason why we can’t discuss this in two weeks other than a continued desire to avoid proper process,” Tyser said.

This is not Palermo’s first foray into council meeting agendas.

At the Jan. 13 City Council meeting, members had voted to reinstate unofficial transcriptions of certain city meetings, but the decision went to the City Council before it was brought up for discussion at a committee meeting scheduled for Jan. 14.

At the Jan. 27 City Council meeting, Judy, Tyser and Councilwoman Marie Willsey abstained from voting on a 90day moratorium on conditional-use applications for multi-family housing units.

The item had not gone through proper channels, Judy said. The item had been placed on the agenda the prior Friday afternoon by Palermo and had not gone to committee first.

Henry said at the Feb. 24 meeting that a problem had been created that did not need to exist.

“I’d like to see this council working together,” Henry said. “I’d like to see this council communicating with each other.

I’d like to see this council working to gain consensus on issues. And through that process, I believe that a level of trust among the elected officials can be built. But until we go down that road, I’m not seeing this as improving. I’m seeing this as very detrimental to getting the city’s work done.”

Because the Mimosa Hall item had been added as a discussion-only topic, there was no vote at the Feb. 24 meeting.

However, council members held a similar conversation regarding another item Palermo added the prior Friday.

The topic involved whether council members can open city facilities for town halls. The council voted unanimously to add the item to the Feb. 26 Community Development and Transportation Committee meeting for discussion.

Alpharetta officials continue talks on bond projects

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — City leaders continued Feb. 24 poring through a list of projects under consideration for a proposed $50 million bond referendum in the fall.

As in prior meetings, most of the discussion was dominated by the four City Council members who have come out in favor of the funding source, which residents would have to ap-

prove this November. The other three council members, Dan Merkel, John Hipes and Mayor Jim Gilvin, were less engaged but did add occasional comments.

Most of the discussion Monday centered on parks projects, and greater details emerged on costs for those projects.

Parks and Recreation Director Morgan Rodgers provided estimates on some of the initiatives.

The current list includes big-ticket items, such as boardwalk replacement

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for the Big Creek Greenway at $1.5 million, restoration of two streams at Wills Park for $2 million and upgrades at the Wills Park Equestrian Center for $2.5 million.

The council is set to consider transportation projects at its next meeting set for March 2. Council members said they would like staff to prepare an update on current projects funded by the transportation sales tax. The list, they said, should include status of the projects and whether there is currently sufficient funding for their completion.

City Administrator Bob Regus told council members that, as of the last update in December, TSPLOST projects were about $27 million short of funds.

“The numbers are not that bad,” Regus said, pointing out that GDOT is coordinating some of its improvements to blend with the city’s.

The proposed $50 million bond was introduced in January by Councilman Jason Binder. Since then, three other council members have declared their

support and have proposed a $7,500 increase in the local homestead exemption to blunt the bite of any property tax increase needed to pay off the bond.

The homestead exemption measure passed by a 4-3 vote, and it now must be introduced and passed in the Legislature before it could appear on the city’s November ballot.

So far, the legislation has not been introduced.

Business property owners are not eligible for homestead exemptions on their commercial property.

Proponents of the bond say the city needs the bond now to upgrade roads for Alpharetta’s growing daytime population. They also say the city stands to outgrow its parks if it doesn’t undertake land purchases before prices soar out of reach and existing facilities fall apart.

Opponents have argued that funding improvements primarily on the backs of commercial property owners is unfair and could erode the city’s relationship with the business community.

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COMMUNITY

United Way tracks child wellbeing in North Fulton

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com

ROSWELL, Ga. — While North Fulton, on average, has a better environment for the success of its young than the wider metro Atlanta area, there are lower-scoring regions that may surprise residents.

United Way of Greater Atlanta, which fights for health, education and financial stability for everyone, has been tracking what are called “child wellbeing scores” in the area.

Regional Director Denise Townsend presented North Fulton’s numbers at the Roswell Rotary Club meeting at Roswell Area Park on Feb. 27.

United Way of Greater Atlanta started working with the Atlanta Regional Commission in 2016 to track how well the children, families and community are doing in terms of providing an environment that fosters success. The index uses 14 measures to calculate the score, including high school graduation rate, reading proficiency, unemployment rate and family financial stability.

In 2016, the Atlanta region’s overall child wellbeing score was 58.9 percent.

“That’s out of 100 percent,” Townsend said. “So, we’re failing as a region.”

United Way of Greater Atlanta’s goal is to raise the score by 10 points by

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United Way of Greater Atlanta Regional Director Denise Townsend speaks about child wellbeing in North Fulton at the Feb. 27 Roswell Rotary Club meeting at Roswell Area Park.

2027, and there has been some progress over the past two years. The score rose in 2017 to 68.9 percent but fell once again in 2018 to 61.8 percent.

In studying the overall numbers, Townsend said her team has identified location as one of the biggest factors in the child wellbeing score.

“It’s one thing to have really broad numbers, but as we know, our community is so diverse here in North Fulton,” she said. “And of course, when you talk about the region, there’s huge, huge diversity.”

That’s why United Way of Greater Atlanta has also calculated scores by ZIP code, and it has found results can vary significantly. The score between the 30075 ZIP code, 86.6 percent, and the 30350 ZIP code, 66.6 percent, differ by 20 percent.

The ability to dig down into the data and split it according to communities

is invaluable to helping United Way be more efficient, Townsend said.

“We tie all of our data to ZIP codes and even to census tracts so that we can be better stewards and applicators of the funds that people invest in United Way to help target where the funds are going and what are the needs of particular areas,” she said.

The data, for example, has helped Townsend identify some of the top priorities for North Fulton, including lack of financial stability for families, student literacy at or above a third grade reading level and behavioral health in schools.

United Way of Greater Atlanta has also created strategies to address these needs, which include spreading the 2-1-1 resource to help families in need, investing in early literacy programs and partnering with the North Fulton Mental Health Collaborative.

“There’s so many good intentions and good work of many, but we’ve got to work collectively,” Townsend said.

“We’re here, I’m here, to be available to whomever is interested or already working in these areas. We want to connect with and support what you’re doing and take all of that impact to a higher level.”

United Way of Greater Atlanta will host a community meeting Thursday, March 26 from 9-11 a.m. at the Legacy Theater, 12150 Morris Road, No.7 in Alpharetta to share updates on child wellbeing in North Fulton. During the meeting, organizers will also present the 2020 Spark prize award in a “Shark Tank”-style competition that awards grants to fund projects addressing North Fulton’s greatest social challenges.

To view all the numbers, including statistics on specific ZIP codes, visit cwbdashboard.org.

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COMMUNITY

Alpharetta YMCA offers sneak peek at new Eastside Community Center

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Local officials got a sneak peek Feb. 27 at the new Eastside Community Center going up at the Ed Isakson YMCA in Alpharetta.

While construction crews busied themselves on interior work, a group of about 25 people from the City of Alpharetta and the YMCA filed through a new second floor over the existing Jay Levergood Youth Center on the Preston Ridge Road campus.

The $3.1 million project will provide the city’s first indoor public activity center east of Ga. 400. The lion’s share of funding, $2.5 million, comes from the city’s special parks and transportation bond residents approved in 2016. The YMCA is funding the remaining $600,000.

“It’s an exciting time for us,” YMCA Executive Director Kim Nelson told officials at the outset of the morning tour.

The community center is being constructed by installing a second floor within the existing youth center. The new, second floor and renovations to the first floor will add five community spaces that will be used for activities determined in a collaboration between the city’s Parks Department and the YMCA. The space will be made available

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At left, Megha Tony, with Collins Cooper Carusi Architects, details some of the new amenities and additions at the Ed Isakson YMCA in Alpharetta Feb. 27. The city is partnering with the YMCA to create a $3.1 million community center east of Ga. 400. for HOA meetings and other community meetings, as well.

Within the renovation plan, three new spaces will be created on the ground floor, including a community room that will be used for day camp, teen programs and special events.

Another space will be the Owl’s Nest, which will feature programming for those with diverse abilities, and the

third space will be an additional Y group exercise room.

Nelson said the YMCA is working hard to ensure members are not inconvenienced during construction, which is expected to be completed in May. “We are looking forward to building on the long relationship we have had with the City of Alpharetta through this collaboration, which will create the city’s

first community center on the east side of 400,” Nelson said. “This partnership allows us to provide impactful programs and services to the community, in addition to providing enhanced opportunities for YMCA members.”

Micah McCracken, owner of Highlander Design and Build which serves as general contractor for the project, said this is the second project he’s partnered with the YMCA and its architectural firm. He described the collaboration as “smooth.”

“What I like about working on this job with this team is when we do have issues, we come with answers, and we leave making sure whatever issue we find, we address it to everyone’s satisfaction,” McCracken said.

Dan Merkel, a member of the Alpharetta City Council who serves on the YMCA board, said the new center is a perfect example of public/private partnerships that benefit everyone. As chairman of the YMCA Board in 2005 when the youth center was built, he said he is looking forward to having the facility put to better use.

“I’m actually elated that we found a way to take a combination of what was maybe an albatross for the YMCA because it was so under-utilized and meeting the needs of their organization and the city as well,” Merkel said. “Both sides win.”

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Young professionals plan fundraiser for The Drake House

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Area residents will soon be able to enjoy a day out partying for a good cause.

On Saturday, March 14, The Drake House Young Professionals Advisory Council will host its second annual Tappin’ Out Homelessness. Truck and Tap will donate one dollar for every beer and wine sold throughout the day to The Drake House, while visitors enjoy live music from over 10 artists, food trucks, a wine pull and a raffle auction.

The proceeds will help The Drake House in its mission to provide emergency housing for single homeless women and children in north metro Atlanta.

The Young Professionals Advisory Council created the first Tappin’ Out Homelessness event in 2019, and its success has helped it become the group’s annual signature fundraising event, said Council Chairman Amy Moore.

“Our purpose as the Drake House Young Professional Advisory Council members is to raise awareness, increase involvement, and create new funding opportunities for The Drake House through outreach to the young professional community of the north metro Atlanta area,” Moore said. “YPAC hosts an annual fundraising event, but also acts as advocates for the Drake House by hosting several programs, including a teen holiday party and an alumni dinner for all Drake House alumni families.”

Last year’s event raised more than $10,000 for The Drake House. This year, the group is aiming even higher, with a goal of at least $15,000. “[It] will go directly to the Drake House and all of its programs that support our mothers and children,” Moore said. “It will also spread awareness of the organization to all who attend.”

More than 1,000 people attended Tappin’ Out Homelessness in 2019, and organizers are preparing for an even bigger crowd this year.

Tappin’ Out Homelessness will be held March 14, beginning at 2 p.m. at Truck & Tap, 30 Milton Ave. in Alpharetta. It is presented with Karen Lee and Associates.

For more information about the event at The Drake House Young Professional Advisory Council, visit thedrakehouse.org/young-professionalsadvisory-council.

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Alpharetta Rotary donates $15,000 to North Fulton Community Charities

ROSWELL, Ga. — The Rotary Club of Alpharetta recently presented North Fulton Community Charities a $15,000 check.

The $15,000 donation will help NFCC expand its services dedicated to helping build self-sufficiency and prevent homelessness and hunger by providing emergency assistance and enrichment programs.

The Rotary Club of Alpharetta has been a long-time supporter of NFCC. The club regularly volunteers to pick up3/5/20 food for the food pantry from a local oody Crier Crossword market in addition to supporting the Back to School and Holiday programs.

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SPORTS

St. Francis basketball teams Milton’s season ends advance to state finals with Final Four loss WHEELER 59, MILTON 47

Boys down Mount Pisgah; girls flip script on Wesleyan

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — St. Francis boys and girls basketball will play in the Class A-Private state basketball finals March 4 after winning their semifinals Saturday.

BOYS: ST. FRANCIS 63, MOUNT PISGAH 58 St. Francis earned the right to defend its Class A-Private state title by taking down region rivals Mount Pisgah, 63-58, Friday afternoon at Georgia College and University. The Knights improved to 4-0 this season against the Patriots.

Despite a valiant and dramatic comeback in the fourth quarter from Mount Pisgah (22-8), the Knights held on with solid free throw shooting in the final minute to secure the win.

The first half featured low-scoring defensive play from both sides. Mount Pisgah led by as much as seven points early in the third before St. Francis (283) tied the game and took a 24-22 lead into the half.

After even play in the opening 16 minutes, St. Francis created separation in the third behind 14 points from Xavier-commit Dwon Odom.

The Patriots still trailed by doubledigits early in the fourth, but a scoring run cut St. Francis’ lead to a singlepossession.

Junior guard Chase Tucker hit backto-back threes to start the momentum swing and put the score at 50-43 with just under five minutes remaining. St. Francis hit a field goal before the Patriots responded with a three-pointer from Nick Speros and five straight points from JoJo Peterson, including a three-point play that put the score at 53-51.

The Patriots had opportunities to tie

the game with two 1-and-1 free throw situations, but both trips to the line ended without any points. Free throws would prove a deciding point in the final 90 seconds. Mount Pisgah was 1-6 during that span, while the Knights went 10-12, led by Jusaun Holt who converted five of his six free throws.

Though Mount Pisgah struggled with free throws down the stretch, their three-point shooting kept them in the contest. Tucker hit a three near midcourt to put the score at 59-55 with nine seconds left, and Garrett Sutherland converted his three-pointer to get the Patriots within three points with three second remaining. However, St. Francis’ Seth Hubbard went 2-2 from the line after being fouled to ice the game.

St. Francis will defend the Class APrivate boys state title at 4 p.m. March 4 at the Macon Centreplex against Greenforest/Trinity Christian.

The Knights last won back-to-back state titles in 2014 and 2015.

GIRLS: ST. FRANCIS 75, WESLEYAN 61 Wesleyan has been a thorn in the Knights’ side in recent seasons, eliminating St. Francis in the last two Final Fours. The Knights flipped the script Friday afternoon at Georgia College and State University with a strong performance over the Wolves to advance to the Class A-Private state finals.

St. Francis (28-3) used a stingy defensive performance and its transition offense to open a double-digit lead early in the third quarter and continued to create separation the reminder of the game.

Though Wesleyan was just shy of their season average of 62 points per game, they netted just 31 points through

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By ZACH SHUGAN news@appenmediagroup.com BUFORD, Ga. — After posting a 21-4 regular season record and claiming its second-straight region title, Milton boys basketball fell one win short of the class 7A state championship game with a loss to Wheeler in the Final Four.

Milton struggled to get started offensively. Only one shot fell for the Eagles in the first four minutes, and they trailed 15-8 at the end of the first quarter.

While the offense had more success in the second period, they still faced the tall task of stopping Wheeler’s big men on the other end of the court.

Time after time, the Wildcats tossed the ball down low and let their big men go to work. Wheeler built its lead to 12 points by halftime, 36-24.

Sophomore guard Bruce Thornton held things together for the Eagles in the opening half. The Region 5-7A Player of the Year scored 14 points in the half, but the Eagles struggled to find their groove throughout the ranks.

Thornton continued to take over on offense for Milton in the third quarter and showed the crowd why he is considered one of the state’s elite players. Thornton scored all 12 points for Milton in the quarter, but the Eagles were unable to make much of a dent in Wheeler’s lead. The Wildcats led 47-36 after three quarters.

With their season on the ropes, the Eagles gave it one last shot in the fourth. At two different points they made it a nine-point game, but Wheeler held off the comeback attempt.

Thornton finished with a game-high 28 points. Evan Hurst had nine points and five rebounds in the Eagles’ 201920 finale.

Milton head coach Allen Whitehart

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Bruce Thornton goes up for a contested jumper against Wheeler on Feb. 29.

shared the message he told his team following the disappointing end to their season.

“I just let them know to take a mental note of where you are and where we came up short,” Whitehart said. “Any time you start slacking in the offseason, use it as fuel. You’re not guaranteed to get back here again, but with most of the kids we have returning, we’ve got a great opportunity to get back. Just think about the things you didn’t do well and use them as motivation as you start your offseason grind.”

As Whitehart noted, Milton was a young team this year with its starting five and bench made up largely of underclassmen.

While the loss to Wheeler was still fresh in his mind, Whitehart was eased by the Eagles’ potential in the coming years.

“It’s really exciting,” Whitehart said.

“To be starting two freshmen and two sophomores and make it to the Final Four of 7A, the largest classification in the state, I’m extremely proud of their effort throughout the year. I think we got a great group of young guys that are going to continue to work and mature and learn from our downfall today.”

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I have lived in this neighborhood for 30 years … This is truly a transformational project in Downtown Roswell.

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Southern Post development breaks ground near downtown Roswell

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — One of Roswell’s most anticipated developments is now officially underway.

Dozens of residents, developers, elected officials and community stakeholders celebrated the groundbreaking of the Southern Post, Feb. 27 on the corner of Alpharetta Street and Norcross Street. The property has sat idle since the city acquired it in 2016.

That changed last year, when commercial real estate development firm S.J. Collins Enterprises was chosen to revitalize the 4.28-acre property. The company closed the deal November 2019 with Virginia-based Armada Hoffler Properties Inc. “This is very exciting,” Mayor Lori Henry said. “I have lived in this neighborhood for 30 years… This is truly a transformational project in Downtown Roswell.”

Plans call for the front of the property facing Alpharetta Street to feature several restaurants and shops. The back of the property will include approximately 128 apartment units and 13 town homes, as well as a 5.5-story parking deck with 403 retail parking spaces.

“This is a big day in the city of Roswell,” said Roswell Inc Executive Director Steve Stroud. “S.J. Collins and Armada Hoffler Construction are bringing new jobs to this city.”

The property will hold about 90,000 square feet of loft office space, which is now available for lease.

“With each project we build or development, we find it important to tell the story,” said Tim Hodges, Armada Hoffler vice president of Construction. “Our vision for this project is to become Roswell’s new go-to destination.”

The development’s name, Southern Post, is a nod to the country breakfast restaurant, Southern Skillet, that once dominated the property and closed its doors in 2011. The name also references the Southern Mills General Store, which was the first retail store to serve the community around Roswell Mill.

Project representatives said the development’s design will fit in architecturally with the city’s downtown

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“It’s going to be a special project,” said S.J. Collins Enterprises Principal Steve Collins. “There are some exciting things that are coming… What this city has done is unbelievable to me. What they’ve done with this downtown area with all of these restaurants and everything. I think we’re going to enhance it and make it that much better.”

Justin Latone, senior vice president of leasing for S.J. Collins, said the company is working to bring local and regional restaurants to the property. And, he said it will open up extra space for the popular and growing Alive in Roswell monthly festival.

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Dozens of residents, developers, elected officials and community stakeholders celebrated the groundbreaking of the Southern Post, Feb. 27 on the corner of Alpharetta Street and Norcross Street. The property has sat idle since the city acquired it in 2016.

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Businesses can choose variety of methods to manage technology

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Do computer problems or issues with software and printers take up too much of your time? Most small business owners rely heavily on technology to run their business,

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Here are some options you may want to consider if you’re a small business owner and also the first person your employees contact when an IT problem arises.

Option 1: Utilize a part-time IT professional. There are plenty of IT professionals that can help you manage and maintain your information technology.

They can be hired by the hour, or you can have an ongoing arrangement for them to

check-in on a regular basis to make sure everything is running correctly.

Option 2: Utilize an IT managed services provider. Many essential IT management tasks can be performed remotely over the internet. Managed service providers provide many options including help desk services and onsite resources if needed. Having a “virtual” IT department is a great option if you need to be up and running 24/7.

Option 3: Hire a full-time IT resource.

Tyler Perry has created a movie-town in south Atlanta While most downtown areas are typically considered “entertainment” districts, none in Atlanta really compare to what Tyler Perry is cooking up on and around the 330 acres he bought GEOFF SMITH near Fort McPherson Assurance Financial, in 2015. He’s putting gsmith@lendtheway.com the “entertainment” in entertainment district.

Perry developed a major movie and television studio with 10 sound stages all intertwined in old buildings that were once part of the historic fort. It also included new buildings, like a replica of the White House for his television series, “The Oval,” according to a recent article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Now he wants to buy another 20 acres and build a theater on the same scale as the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center and surround it with restaurants and an alley of “about 10 small theater houses and dinner theaters.”

Fort McPherson was a U.S. Army based south of Atlanta on the edge of East Point. Its history goes back to 1867 when it hosted U.S. infantry regiments whose mission was to enforce Union regulations during Reconstruction. It was used as a camp to house Imperial German Navy prisoners of war during World War I and as a training site for the Active

Army and Georgia National Guard. It held picketers who were detained during the General Textile Workers Strike in 1934. And it served in many different capacities up until its closing in 2011.

Since Perry purchased his 330 acres, major motion pictures, including “Diary of a Mad Black Woman,” all of the “Madea” films, “Precious” and major television series have been filmed there.

In addition to the restaurants and theaters, Perry envisions a museum of his work along with African-American history on the site. And he would also conduct public tours of Tyler Perry Studios.

“I want them to start doing tours,” Perry told the Atlanta Business Chronicle. “I want them to have a place where they can walk safely or get on a streetcar or tram. I need a base for that to happen. This would be open to the public.”

The site is near the Lakewood-Fort McPherson MARTA station. Major developments are occurring around the Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Chamblee stations and others.

Perry would also like to see a residential component and incorporate a linear park with bike paths.

The property is currently owned by the McPherson Implementing Local Redevelopment Authority (MILRA). They recently sold another 11 acres to Washington, D.C-based Easterly Government Properties Inc., who used it as a lab for

the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

MILRA did this despite Perry making an effort to buy that property too.

This project just goes to show how interesting Atlanta has become. Unique town centers are being built throughout the metro area, and having one centered around a major studio would be another jewel in our crown. As more people and businesses keep moving to the area, and as our economy keeps diversifying, we will have more diverse options when it comes to finding a home or finding something to do on the weekends.

Perry has pumped a lot of economic activity in an area that 15 years ago was pretty stagnant. He brought in film stars from across the country and helped to rocket the film industry in Atlanta off the ground. Georgia is now one of the most filmed-in places on the planet for major motion pictures and television series.

Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases.

Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433, Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group

Depending on the size of your small business and the significant risk of your computers, servers, printers or internet access not functioning correctly, the cost of this resource could very well pay for itself.

If you’re a small business owner and spending too much time on IT, and not enough time on growing your business, these options can provide you with solutions to make sure your information technology is managed without impacting your time.

Harry Norman Realtors welcomes new associate CUMMING, Ga. — Harry Norman Realtors The Collection at Forsyth recently hired Shelby Rochester as one of the newest members of its growing team.

As a Resort & Second Property Specialist, Rochester helps buyers and sellers in Forsyth County, Lake Lanier and across the North Atlanta area.

She can provide a greater understanding of the market conditions, resulting in a successful purchase or sale.

Rochester lives in the Cumming subdivision of Windermere with her husband Craig and enjoys golfing, reading, training Newfoundlands for water rescue, and spending time with her two children, Evan and Ethan.

Providence Bank welcomes new commercial banker

MILTON, Ga. — Jamaal Almond recently joined Providence Bank as a commercial lender, where he will work with local businesses to help them achieve their financial goals.

Almond began his career in financial lending nearly two decades ago at MBNA, and most recently served as VP, relationship manager in business banking for PNC. In addition to his being a proven market leader in sales performance, Jamaal brings over a decade of experience in management and guiding successful teams.

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Spring forward – 2020 home design trends Brought to you by – BILL RAWLINGS Senior Vice President & Managing Broker, North Atlanta Office Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty The arrival of RAWLINGS spring may inspire you to make lifestyle resolutions, declutter or plan for warmer weather. One of the best ways to “spring forward” is to update and redecorate your home with the latest 2020 trends! The combination of classic chic and modern savvy styles found in new homes can be implemented with a few simple changes.

Your home’s interior and exterior have the potential for memorable design and cozy, on-trend living spaces. From updating colors and furniture to maximizing spaces, these 2020 home design trends adapted from RISMedia, Good Housekeeping and Elle Décor are sure to impress!

Implement Interior Décor Trends For the base of any room, you need to have a clear vision of the color palette.

In 2020, all-white kitchens are expected to phase out and will be replaced by more natural wood cabinets, islands and shelves as well as brighter pops of color for cabinets or walls. In other rooms of the home, bold monochromatic and high-contrast colors are substituting neutral tones used in the 2010s. Also, expect to see a wave of Pantone’s navy color of the year, Classic Blue, in wall colors and design pieces.

Experts are also seeing trends of curved furniture and vintage accents.

Curved furniture can be traced to classic European-inspired detailing, specifically German and Italian influences. Even traditional furniture brands are embracing the sloping arms of couches, legs, knifeedge welts and more. It seems ironic, but vintage accents are making a comeback in home design this year. Designers are incorporating one or two statement pieces that nod to traditional detailing such as spooled legs and spindles.

Also, antique art has become popular to display throughout the home because of the charmingly aged appearance and stories tied to them.

Get Creative with Your Space With the rise of the tiny home and modular home movement, more homeowners are downsizing their spaces.

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Therefore, space maximization within the home is key, and it may take some creativity to achieve.

There are easy ways to create an illusion of a bigger space. For example, floor-to-ceiling mirrors refract light and, when furniture is placed in front of them, they can make a 15-foot-by-15foot room appear much larger than 225 square feet. Plus, it makes the room look as if it’s made of windows, creating a pleasing visual effect. Also, utilizing partitions and making rooms multi-purpose can assist in maximizing your spaces’ potential.

Utilize Technology Smart home designs are certainly on the rise with more whole-home technology systems on the market.

By implementing a few technological changes, you can make your day-to-day life easier and increase the efficiency of your home.

For example, LED lights come in a variety of colors that give a warm ambiance similar to traditional filament bulbs, but they consume much less energy. Also, lights, heat, refrigerators, garage doors, etc. can be controlled by your smartphone, which is very useful if you forget to turn these systems off when you’re not at home or in the room.

In the past, technological pursuits were reserved for those who could afford a high price point. Technology has miniaturized, meaning, now, you can achieve a home theater with a more cost-effective projector that can be set up in whichever angle suits your home.

Maximize Existing Features If you don’t have the time or energy to remodel, you can still capitalize on 2020 trends while maintaining affordability. Depending on your interests and what your property needs, you could make a simple paint change to a bathroom, add a piece of furniture to a living room, shutter windows, make a technological addition with a projector or different lights or build smaller pieces like a gazebo for the backyard.

Regardless of which route you choose, these options are attainable and fulfill a desire to freshen up your living spaces.

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“In 2019, we challenged each of our branch offices to contribute throughout the year with closing contributions, fundraising parties, contests between offices, home tours, cake auctions, and many more creative ideas,” said Dan Forsman, President and CEO, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties.

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Have cinder blocks, will test truck bed 2020 GMC Sierra In any job, there are bound to be some days that are just better or more exciting than others.

I feel certain GMC’s Research and Development Department enjoyed the days it spent testing a new carbon fiber Sierra bed, throwing JOE PARKER cinder blocks, dropping 450-pound Editor steel drums and revving a snowmojoe@appenmediagroup.com bile with medal studs to full throttle inside the GMC’s bed.

I imagine those days were a little more exciting than those spent developing a new valve stem.

GMC touts its carbon-fiber composite bed as less corrosive, more scratch, dent and corrosion resistant, and it comes in around 60 pounds lighter than a traditional steel bed. Also, there is no need for a bedliner.

Buyers can opt for the carbon fiber bed as part of the CarbonPro package available on the Sierra or offroad tuned Sierra AT4. It is a pricey add on at $8,965, but there are plenty of other desirable features in the package. It includes an upgraded sound system, HD surround vision, a clever rearview mirror that displays the image captured from the rear camera, 22-inch black wheels, power sunroof and power retractable running boards. Also included are safety features in the form of forward collision alert and lane keep assist, along with adaptive cruise control. There is also a massive head up display readout that can show drivers speed, lane-keeping data and the truck’s side and forward/downward angles for towing or off-road excursions.

For the exclusivity of saying your truck’s bed is imbedded with carbon fiber, an industry first, you also get GMC’s MultiPro tailgate. It is not often you will see a manufacturer tout a tailgate as its most noteworthy feature — like many GMC ads have done — but the MultiPro is seriously functional and, well, just pretty cool.

Press one of the two buttons on the upper portion of the tailgate and it lowers conventionally, but the second button is where things get really ingenious.

With the tailgate down, a gate can be raised vertically to provide a backstop, so to speak, for longer items that cannot fit in the bed with the tailgate raised.

The same function can also be used when the inner gate, a smaller tailgate without the traditional version, is lowered. The smaller gate can also be affixed horizontally to create a small work surface.

Users can also lower the inner tailgate for easier reachability into the bed, because just like toast always lands butter side down, items in a truck bed always shift to just out of your reach. From that position, a step can be lowered to keep your pant seams intact when you need to get inside the bed.

And just to add to the functionality, there are even Bluetooth compatible speakers in the tailgate.

The Sierra is mechanically identical to its Silverado cousin with three available engines. A 5.2-liter V8 is standard and offers 355 horsepower with 383 ft.lb. of torque, and the optional 6.2-liter eight-cylinder increased those figures by 85 horsepower and 83

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GMC touts its carbon-fiber composite bed as less corrosive, more scratch, dent and corrosion resistant, and it comes in around 60 pounds lighter than a traditional steel bed. torques. Both are paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission.

My tester was fitted with the 3-liter Duramax turbo diesel which provides 277 horsepower and 460 ft.-lb. of torque as a $2,495 premium. I was smitten with this engine in the 2020 Silverado, and unsurprisingly, it is just as much of gem in the Sierra.

The turbo diesel is surprisingly sprightly and reactive, with its hefty torque punch getting the Sierra on the move quickly. Put the right pedal down and the Duramax responds immediately without any real perceptible turbo lag. The engine never seemed overly stressed in my week behind the wheel, even while overtaking on the highway. The 10-speed transmission was never flustered, either. Stop-and-go traffic, traversing backroads, building speed along a highway on-ramp or slowly navigating a parking lot, the transmission handled it all with smooth precision.

The four-wheel drive crew cab version I tested with the Duramax yields 26 mph highway and 22 in the city. For either mode of driving, the Sierra has a relatively comfortable ride with GMC’s adaptive ride control system.

Payload and trailering capacities are fairly similar

for the three engines, with the 5-foot-8 box predictably having a lower payload over the 6-foot-6 box. The diesel power plant has a max trailering capacity of 7,400 pounds with two-wheel drive and 9,000 pounds with four-wheel drive, with the two gasoline engines netting just slightly more. The Denali comes standard with a trailering package and trailer brake controller, autolocking rear differential, a two-speed transfer case and trailer sway control.

The Sierra comes standard with an 8-inch infotainment screen running Chevy’s easy-to-use system, Android and Apple connectivity, Bose sound system, 4G Wi-Fi hotspot, and wireless charging (in addition to USB ports and 120-volt outlets in the dash and bed).

Standard safety features include rear-cross traffic alert and lane change alert with blind zone monitoring.

In addition to loads of storage space and cubbies, the Denali’s cabin has a large dose of creature comforts, including dual-zone climate control, 10-way adjustable, heated and ventilated front seats, Forge leather-appointed seats and ash wood trim. However, only the latter two separate the Denali from wellequipped Silverado models, which begs the question, is the jump in price worth it over the mechanically identical Chevy?

A four-wheel drive crew cab Denali starts at $58,200, but my options-filled CarbonPro edition with the Duramax and premium paint rang in just under $72,000, which some could see as worth it for the added features and MultiPro tailgate.

I could open the doors of debate on the Denali’s price point, but I think it would be more fun to go outside and throw some stuff at the carbon fiber bed. You know, for research purposes.

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This legendary cantata was written using 25 poems selected from medieval manuscripts and covers an array of themes, including political, religious, moral, erotic and satirical subjects. See the performance Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m. at Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek. Performance partners include the Georgia Tech Chorale and the Atlanta Wind Symphony. Tickets are $15. For more information and tickets, visit thejohnscreekchorale.com.

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FEATURED: BEECH BAZAAR HOMESCHOOL EXPO

What: This event provides a place where interested families can see in one place all of the opportunities available to homeschoolers today.

When: Thursday, March 5, 6:30-9 p.m.

Where: Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Technical College, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Cumming Info: BeechHomeschool.com

OASIS

What: Divorce and separation is painful. North Point Community Church offers eight-week mentor-led groups to connect attendees with support to help move toward healing and personal restoration.

When: Weekly, starting Thursday, Feb. 13, 7-9 p.m.

Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info and registration: northpoint.org/oasis

MYSTERY ON THE HIGH SEAS FUNDRAISING GALA

What: Hear concertmaster Martha Gardner performing the Brahms Violin Concerto in D Major and Schumann’s Symphony No. 3 and guest conductor Colin Ogg leading the orchestra in a performance of Brahms’ Academic Festival Overture.

Georgia Philharmonic.

When: Saturday, March 14, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Lassiter Concert Hall, 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta Cost: $10-25 More info and tickets: eventbrite.com/e/the-romanticgreats-tickets-55528761019

PICKING UP THE PIECES

What: The Johns Creek Arts Center hosts the Atlanta Collage Society’s most recent exhibit.

When: Opening reception Saturday, March 14, 6-7:30 p.m.; Show open through April 25 Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

ST. BRENDAN FRYDAY FISH FRY

What: Enjoy a fish fry with dinein, take-out and drive-through options available. Adult and children’s menus.

When: Every Friday through April 3, 5-8 p.m.

Where: St. Brendan the Navigator, 4633 Shiloh Road, Cumming Cost: $12 for adults, $6 for ages 4-12, free for children 3 and under More info: stbrendansatl.com

What: Dress up in “cruise wear” and join for an evening of dinner, drinks and a murder mystery show. Proceeds benefit the Schiff School at Temple Emanu-El. When: Sunday, March 8, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Temple Emanu-El, 1580 Spalding Drive, Sandy Springs Cost: $75 More info and tickets: bit.ly/ mystery-seas-2020

CAMP ALEFBET 2020

BECOMING STEPFAMILY SMART

LAWNS AND TURF

What: Blended family author, speaker and therapist Ron Deal will speak about Become Stepfamily Smart and offer insight for stepfamily parents.

When: Thursday, March 12, 7-9 p.m.

Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 Northpoint Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: $10 Info: northpoint.org/events/ becoming-stepfamily-smart

What: Creative programming, experienced educators and happy campers for babies to Pre-K. When: June 1-July 30, Mondays-Fridays, flexible hours Where: Congregation Beth Shalom, 5303 Winters Chapel Road, Atlanta Cost: Prices vary More info: alefbetpreschool.com

EVENTS: What: Join Master Gardener David Alspaugh and learn about the different types of turf available for home landscaping, the pros and cons of each type, and tips for installation and maintenance of turf grasses.

When: Saturday, March 14,11a.m.-noon Where: Dunwoody Community Garden & Orchard Greenhouse Complex, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: dcgo.org.

TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY

What: Take a quick peek at Autrey Mill’s building collections and hear about the preservation and research efforts.

When: Tuesdays, noon-2 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $2 More info: autreymill.org

ALL RECOVERY MEETING

BULLOCH HALL QUILT SHOW What: Features more than 150 quilts made by local artists. This year’s gallery is devoted to plant and animal species identified as endangered or threatened.

When: March 6-15 Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell www.bullochhall.org/ quilt-show.html

AMERICAN CRAFT SHOW

What: As one of the largest juried fine craft shows in the Southeast, the event features 250 of the country’s top contemporary craft artists, specializing in everything from handmade ceramics to fine jewelry, apparel, furniture, home decor and textiles.

When: March 13-15, times vary Where: Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway Southeast, Atlanta Cost: Tickets are $12 in advance Info: craftcouncil.org/atlanta

ROSWELL READS WRITING WORKSHOP

What: Kim Michele Richardson is a bestselling author who lives in Kentucky. She’s an advocate for the prevention of child and domestic abuse and the author of the bestselling memoir “The Unbreakable Child.”

When: Friday, March 13, 1-3 p.m.

Where: Roswell City Hall, Room 220, 38 Hill St., Roswell Cost: $10 More info: roswellreads.com

SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS

What: This program uses science-based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program.

When: Mondays, 7-8 p.m.

Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 1070 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org

What: Join an open discussion for those in recovery from addiction or those affected by people with addiction. Not a twelve-step program.

When: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek More info: navigaterecoverygwinnett.org or 678-743-1808 x101

WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING

What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning.

When: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-495-0545

HEALTH AND FITNESS: DIRTY SPOKES CHARLESTON PARK TRAIL RACES

What: Runners registration for the 2019 Dirty Spokes Charleston Park 6.1/4.1 Mile Trail Running Race is open. Limited to 250 participants.

When: Saturday, March 7, 8:30 a.m.

Where: Dirty Spokes Charleston Park, 5850 Charleston Park Road, Cumming Cost: $30 More info and registration: trailrunner.com

FREE FIRST SATURDAY: FIVE SENSES HIKE

What: Educators will lead guests through sensory activities while hiking on our forested trails.

Meet by the historic fireplace.

Open to all ages. Space is limited. Inclement weather will result in cancellation.

When: Saturday, March 7, 11 a.m.

Where: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodynature.org/ free-first-saturdays

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YOGA FOR BEGINNERS

What: This session offers simple and powerful yoga postures to bring stability and balance. No physical agility or prior yoga experience needed. Ages 7 and up free.

When: Saturday, March 7, 9-11 a.m.

Where: Prime Combat Sports, 4415 Front 9 Drive, #500, Cumming More info: innerengineering.com

TOTALLY HAPPY FEET RUN/ WALK GROUP

What: Be a part of this weekly group run. The 3-mile run will start at the trailhead on McFarland Pkwy just down the street from Halcyon.

When: Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Starts at Big Creek Greenway Trailhead, 1622 McFarland Parkway, Alpharetta More info: visithalcyon.com/ events/totally-happy-feet-runwalk-group-halcyon

RUNNING CLUB

What: Join Alpharetta’s new, free social running group. Be prepared to run between 2-4 miles each meeting.

When: Meets twice a week, Mondays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m.

Where: Meet at the Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell St., Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: CHILDREN’S CLASSES

What: Baha’i children’s classes awaken the spiritual capacities of children, encouraging them to develop essential human virtues.

When: First and third Sunday of every month, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: The Bahai’s of the Dunwoody Community, 5816 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta Info: 770-298-9993 or vojdanis@yahoo.com

YOUTH NIGHT

What: Youth gather for music, devotions, dinner and fellowship, and discuss topics like sacrifice, joyfulness, struggle, gratitude and more.

When: First Saturday of every month, 7-10 p.m.

Where: 4482 Fergus Way, Dunwoody More info: 770-757-3197 or mouzhan@yahoo.com

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL GATHERING

What: All are welcome to share prayers and readings from the sacred scriptures of all Faiths.

When: Sundays, 4-6 p.m.

Where: 1397 Wickendy Court, Dunwoody More info: 770-394-4539 or shayesteh8@gmail.com

CENTERING PRAYER GROUP

What: Explore meditation and silent prayer in a supportive group setting.

When: Fridays, 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, Room 205, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: ‘TUCK EVERLASTING’

What: See this classic tale on the stage by Georgia Ensemble Theatre. In 1880, 10-year-old Winnie Foster runs away and discovers the Tuck family who, long ago, had accidentally drunk from a spring that gave them eternal life.

When: Shows run through March 7, times vary Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $10.

More info and tickets: get.org

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TAX PREP WITH AARP

‘FROZEN JR.’

What: Participants must bring a copy of 2018 federal/state tax return, all Tax Year 2019 tax documents, proof of medical insurance, check with home address, picture ID and Social Security card.

When: Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org

What: Over 150 cast and crew members will bring Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life onstage. Children are encouraged to dress as their favorite character to join the pre-show and post-show activities.

When: Sunday, March 22, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Monday, March 23, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Rosenberg Performing Arts Theatre, 8105 Roberts Drive, Atlanta More info and tickets: davisacademy.org/musical

‘LEADING LADIES’

What: From the writer of “Lend Me a Tenor,” and “A Comedy of Tenors,” Ken Ludwig, comes the story of two broke Shakespearean actors who plan to impersonate the nephews of a wealthy dowager but suddenly discover the “nephews” are actually nieces.

When: Feb. 20-March 8 Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info and tickets: get.org

CARNEGIE WRITERS GROUP

LIBRARY EVENTS: NEW MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP What: Join in an empathetic forum for sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood. Topics will vary from week to week.

When: Friday, March 6, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

MATH TUTORING

‘ANNIE, JR.’

What: Watch a performance of “Annie, Jr.” by Crabapple Middle School Drama Club.

When: March 17 and 18 at 7 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at door Info: bit.ly/393hUtW

QUESTIONABLE ORIGINS EXHIBIT

What: Sculptor Eileen Braun conjures the skeletal hulls and germinating pods of an infant organism in her biomorphic forms.

When: Through March 14, 11 a.m-6 p.m.

Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: spruillarts.org

What: Sign up for a free 30-minute math session to practice elementary through high school math.

When: Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

MATRIARCHS OF ATLANTA’S CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT

What: Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado will take the audience on an eye-opening tour to meet the women who worked tirelessly to achieve civil rights in Georgia.

When: Saturday, March 7, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Where: Post Road Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

What: Meetings include guest speaker presentations and writers workshop. Writers from beginners to published authors are welcome.

When: Saturday, March 7, 3-5 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

AP US GOVERNMENT PRACTICE EXAM

What: Students will need to schedule a 3-hour block of time to take the practice exam.

When: Sunday, March 8, 2-5:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

GREAT DECISIONS 2020

What: Forsyth County Public Library and the University of North Georgia will present information and lead discussions on a range of fascinating and timely geopolitical topics.

When: Wednesday, March 11, 7 p.m.

Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

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Join us at Legacy Academy at Flynn Crossing in Alpharetta, Georgia for a fun filled summer based around “The Wonderful World of Legacy Academy.”

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there is always time to examine what’s under a log, catch a tadpole, or to imagine living in the past.

Camp opportunities are offered for $250 a week for non-members and $220 a week for members. Please visit autreymill.org for specific camp details and scheduling. And don’t forget, Autrey Mill offers Spring and Winter Break Camp opportunities too!

MONTESSORI KIDS ACADEMY: 678-208-0774. www.montessori cumming.com Marcus Jewish Community Center: 678-812-4000. www.atlantajcc.org

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Willow South Riding School, Celebrating 19 years of excellence in riding!

Johns Creek location with INDOOR ARENA. We offer all levels of instruction. Ages 5-12. 9am-1pm. Learn to ride in a fun, safe program with skilled instructors and experienced horses. www.willowsouth.com. $375 includes camp shirt and horse show!

Send email to willowsouth@gmail.com.

Sign up early to reserve your spot! June 1 - 4; June 8 - 12; June 15-19; June 22 - 26; July 6 - 10; July 13 - 17; July 20 24; July 27 - 31; Aug 3 - 7

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Not your “Run of the Mill” summer camp!

Camp Autrey Mill emphasizes re-connecting children with nature and history by giving kids a break from competitive activities and ever-present technology.

We keep campers engaged with plenty of activities and learning opportunities, but

The Best STEAM camps start right here! Each summer Club SciKidz offers 4 themed camps for grades PK-5. Our themes this year include: By the Beautiful Sea, Cosmic Cookie Dough, Robot Rumble and Coding Kaleidoscope. Our camp American Girl is available for campers’ grades 1-5. Campers in grades 5-8 can choose one of our Ivy League camps from our Tech Scientific division.

Concentrations include: Veterinary Medicine, 3D Printing, Chemistry, Rocketry, Drones, Stop Motion Animation., Harry Potter, American Girl, Minecraft with

Java Programming, Advanced LEGO Robotics and more.

Each day campers rotate through 4 classes incorporating science, technology, art and an exciting outdoor component. Pre-camp and Post-camp hours available. www.clubscikidz.com call 678-294-9504

Overnight Camps Florida

Camp Dovewood celebrates 43 years of Dynamic Christian camping for girls 7-16 in North Florida We have an Outstanding Equestrian program with certified instructors Hunt seat, Rodeo, Dressage, Grooming, Vet Care (taught by local vet) trail rides and horse shows as well as swimming instruction, water ballet, tennis, cheerleading, art, baton, drama, archery, Bible, volleyball, softball, ballet, cooking, soccer, gymnastics, track, music, great books, river rafting on the Ichetucknee and over-night trail rides to the Suwannee River, and Christian leadership training for 15-16 year olds. We are accredited with American Camping Association, Certified Horsemanship Association and Christian Camp & Conference Association. Contact: Roberta Richmond, E-Mail: campdovewood@windstream.net non- for -profit website: www.campdovewood.org 386935-0863 or cell 386-209-1908

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Imagine a Home Away from Home where your child feels secure, welcome and re-assured! That’s Camp Woodmont! Just 2-½ hours from Atlanta in NW GA. Camp Woodmont is a traditional, overnight camp for boys & girls

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Summer fun for everyone — come join us!

Explore summer’s possibilities with the City of Alpharetta. We have hundreds of camps this summer! With a variety of activities and locations; we have everything your child needs to have fun! So whether your child is a hacker in training, passionate about the arts, the next top chef, or an Olympic athlete; we’ve got something for everyone! Check out our camps at http://bit.ly/RecActivityGuidesLink • Ages: 3 years old and up • COST: Varies • Camp Dates: June 1st through August 7th • Times: Full Day & Half-Day Options • Before and after care: varies by camp Download Alpharetta’s 2020 Summer Guide online!

This is where your family’s SUMMER FUN begins! NEW Camps this year include MVP Zone Sports Camp, Teen Adventure Camp, Camp Creative at Alpharetta Arts Center, Aquatic Adventure Camp, and Wills Park Swim & Tennis Camp! We still have the camp favorites everyone loves including Art Exploration, Instructional Sports, SporTykes, Babysitter Boot Camp, Performing Arts, Tech

Camps: Continued from Page 30 ages 6–14. Camp Woodmont features horseback riding, high-ropes, climbing, sports, dance, crafts, canoeing, archery & more! Founded in 1981, Camp Woodmont is the perfect place to build lifelong friendships and everlasting memories. Deep-seated traditions. Close family atmosphere. Limited enrollment! College-age counselors live in the cabins with the campers. Our camp program is very well-suited to first-time campers. Come tour the camp at our Open House May 17, 2020, 2-5 pm.

423-472-6070 or: www.campwoodmont. com Horse Camp Pre-Vet National Horse Camp: “Mom! Did you hear about the horse camp in TN where I get my very own horse AND I can learn what it’s like to be a vet too!! I’ll be with my horse all day for 1-2 weeks either on the trail, in riding lessons, or at riverside their riverside Bible studies!” And parents, if 2 weeks isn’t long enough for your horse crazy child maybe they would be a candidate to saddle up for Sequatchie Valley International Preparatory Academy. SVIPA is a small but unique Internationally ap-

Academy, Little Veterinarian School, The Chef Experience, and other Specialty Camps in cheer, dance, gymnastics, tennis, and LEGO/STEM. Also available: Camp Happy Hearts for children with mild disabilities.

Camps are offered in one-week or multi-day sessions, and are tailored by program for tots, youth or teens. Check out camp details in the various categories listed in Macaroni Kid AlpharettaRoswell-Milton’s Summer Camp Guide.

Weekly youth instructional classes continue during summertime too! Choose from karate, dance, gymnastics, visual and performance art, photography, tree climbing, swimming lessons, key log rolling, and more. For a complete listing of summer fun activities, aquatic programs and community events, browse the 2020 Summer Guide.

Registration is available online, or in-person at one of these locations: • Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell Street • Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton Street • Wills Park Recreation Center, 11925 Wills Road proved Pre-Vet/Animal Science ‘College Preparatory’ Boarding School for middle and high schoolers! www.HorseCamp. org (423) 554-4677 www.Pre-VetBoardingSchool.org

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Pre-Vet National Horse Camp: “Mom! Did you hear about the horse camp in TN where I get my very own horse AND I can learn what it’s like to be a vet too!! I’ll be with my horse all day for 1-2 weeks either on the trail, in riding lessons, or at riverside their riverside Bible studies!” And parents, if 2 weeks isn’t long enough for your horse crazy child maybe they would be a candidate to saddle up for Sequatchie Valley International Preparatory Academy.

SVIPA is a small but unique Internationally approved Pre-Vet/Animal Science ‘College Preparatory’ Boarding School for middle and high schoolers! www.HorseCamp.org (423) 554-4677 www.Pre-VetBoardingSchool.org Great Smoky Mountains Institute At Tremont: 865-448-6709. www.gsmit. org

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Wofford baseball loaded with North Fulton grads

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Where baseball is concerned, North Fulton has an unusually strong tie to Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C. This season, four North Fulton grads will suit up for the Terriers baseball team while another local will serve in an analytics and recruiting role.

Colin Davis of Blessed Trinity, Lawson Hill of King’s Ridge, Cam Gill of Fellowship Christian and Cole Hamel of Alpharetta are on the Terriers’ roster. BT grad Jack Milani serves as the team’s student manager.

Davis and Hill, both juniors, have already made their mark on the program, while Gill, Hamel and Milani begin their tenures with the school this year as freshman.

Hill, who has split his playing time as catcher and designated hitter, was inspired by another North Fulton grad to attend the school.

Austin Higginbotham, a 2015 King’s Ridge alum, played for the Terriers and heralded the school and baseball program to Hill.

“He kept telling me it would be a

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great fit for me,” Hill said. “We called a lot at the time, and he said they have great academics and good people. I came to visit my senior year and fell in love with it. There’s also only around 1,200 [students] here, so it kind of reminded me of King’s Ridge.”

The size of the school was also a draw for Davis, a center fielder.

“I played in a tournament here my junior year, and the coaches took me around campus and showed me what the environment was all about,” Davis said. “And like BT, it was a bit smaller with a tight-knit community, and the coaches emphasized that feeling.”

And within that tight community is Davis’ friend and fellow Blessed Trinity graduate Jack Milani. The two first

In Memoriam

Randall Odith Porter

Randall Odith Porter, age 77, of Buckeye Creek Farm in Hickory Flat Georgia, passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 surrounded by loved ones.

His eldest daughter Wendy Porter McLanahan welcomed him as he joined her in Heaven. Randall is survived by his wife Liz Porter and his first wife Joyce Williams Porter, his children Stacey Porter Cravey, David Porter, Hal Rottenberg, Melissa Rottenberg, TJ Rottenberg, and their spouses, sister Caroline Porter Thames, 16 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren.

Randall was a giving man who loved his family and friends dearly. His more recent joys were the simple pleasures of grandchildren’s smiles and relaxing days on the farm. He had a larger than life personality, always enjoyed a good laugh, and had a smile that lit up the room. He was an avid warbird aviator and could often be found with his fellow “Georgia Boys” flying in airshows across the country. Randall and friends established Air Acres Museum to restore and fly vintage military aircraft, making these great warbirds available to the public, and he was a founding member of EAA Warbird Squadron 17. His legacy

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of promoting aerospace education and honoring those who served our great country will live on forever.

Randall attended Georgia Tech’s School of Aeronautical Engineering, received an Associate of Business from Georgia State University, and a Bachelor of Humanities from Reinhardt University.

Randall cofounded Fulton Concrete Company, which then merged with Vulcan Materials Company after 37 years of his leadership.

He was active in his community for many years, through service as a member of the Reinhardt University Board of Trustees, Chairman of the Board for First Colony Bank, North Fulton Regional Hospital Board of Directors, North Fulton Rotary Club, Fayette County Masonic Lodge 711, and a life member of the Yaarab Shrine.

The family is receiving guests at Hagan Chapel, Waleska United Methodist Church on the campus of Reinhardt University (7340 Reinhardt College Parkway), Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Randall’s honor to the Reinhardt University Institutional Scholarship fund.

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met with Milani setting up a camera to stream a Titans’ baseball game, and after cementing a friendship, the pair will have at least another two years together.

“Jack and I talked about it the first weekend he got here,” Davis said. “High school was special, but moving on together to the next level was something we always wanted to do. It’s a very special feeling to know we will be together for two more years.”

Having a friend at the school also helped Milani’s transition to the college.

“Having Colin here was big, it made the process a lot easier,” Milani said.

While the difference in age and high school classifications meant the North Fulton grads did not play each other much at the high school level, the connection to home has helped foster relationships in the Wofford ranks.

“It is an interesting way to get to know everybody and a good way to start conversations,” Milani said. “I would say the North Fulton baseball community is tight-knit, BT always knew what Roswell, Fellowship Christian and everybody else was doing, so it’s cool to see that connection continue.”

Hill and Davis will lead the Terriers’ North Fulton contingency this year after

cementing their roles with the team the past two seasons.

Hill started all of Wofford’s 61 games in 2019 splitting his time evenly as fielding percentage.

Davis was named to the 2020 preseason All-Southern Conference first team after a notable sophomore campaign. He started in 59 games for the Terriers last season and led the team in home runs (7) and multiple RBI games (14). Davis batted .302 on the year with 86 RBIs and had a .994 fielding percentage.

Fellowship Christian grad Cam Gill recently notched his first collegiate hit in the Terriers’ 3-2 win over Monmouth Feb. 23.

Hamel, a right-handed pitcher, is waiting to make his debut for Wofford. Hamel went 7-1 last season with Alpharetta and compiled a 1.49 ERA, earning him All Region 7-AAAAAA honors.

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In Memoriam

Emily Wood Olive

Emily Wood Olive, 87, most recently of Roswell Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.

Emily grew up in Vinton, Virginia where she met & married her husband, John Olive.

A loving and quiet strength is the way her family describes her. She lived in Roswell since 1977.

Emily supported her husband in their jointly owned real estate business, OliveWood Properties, for 32 years.

She was also a wonderful cook and a supportive wife and mother.

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She is survived by her husband John, her son Tim and his wife Denise; her brother Jack Wood, and wonderful nieces and nephews: Steve Thrasher (Becky), Richard Thrasher, Donna Thrasher Jacobs, Charlotte Leslie Carver (Larry), Greg Leslie (Vikki), Laura Gross Wilkinson (David) and Tom Gross (Kelly), Forrest Lavinder (Ilene), Elaine Lavinder, Paul Olive, Pam Olive Gold, David Olive (Sherri), and Jane ShepherdYazler (David).

She will be dearly missed.

A private memorial will be held.

Basketball: Continued from Page 12 three quarters.

The Knights went on a 10-0 run midway through the first quarter that set the tone early. The Wolves later cut the lead to 29-25 late in the second period, but it was the last time they were within two-possessions.

St. Francis built its lead back to double digits in the third quarter, and a threepointer from Savannah Samuel extended the gap to 50-29 late in the period.

Instead of running clock in the final eight minutes of play, the Knights continued to use their transition offense to rack up points with Samuel, Amira Abdur-Rahim and Mia Moore leading the way. Though Wesleyan put up 30 points in the fourth on an adjusted Knights’ defense, St. Francis still netted

SPORTS 24 points in the final eight minutes to punch its ticket to the state finals.

The Knights will make their first appearance in the state finals since their 2016 state championship season.

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Theyhen they take on Holy Innocents’ at 2 p.m. on March 4 at the Macon Centreplex. St. Francis will be seeking its fourth state championship (2013, 2015, 2016).

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