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Dr. Shelley Dunson-Allen, OB/GYN physician at WellStar North Fulton in Roswell, explains to guests some of the details of how robotic surgery works. On Aug. 29, the hospital celebrated the 500th successful robotic surgery conducted by the da Vinci Xi robot, which improves surgical precision and cuts down on patient recovery time. Read more, Page 24

Alpharetta rejects plan for Ga. 400 interchange

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Four Atlanta-area hotels face sex trafficking suit ATLANTA — Four Atlanta-area hotels, including one in Alpharetta, have been named in a federal sex trafficking lawsuit.

The lawsuit, filed Aug. 26, allege that employees knew about sex trafficking occurring in the hotels but did not report it.

The civil lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, targets the owners and operators of four hotels:

Roswell shooting leaves 2 dead, 1 injured ROSWELL, Ga. — Police are investigating an Aug. 28 shooting at Roswell Pointe Condominiums that left two people dead and one hospitalized.

At 1:30 a.m., police received a call about shots fired in the complex on Lake Pointe Circle. The caller told police he and two other men had been shot, according Roswell police spokesman Lt. Noah Caplan.

One of the shooting victims was pronounced dead at the scene, and a second man died later at the hospital.

The third victim remains hospitalized.

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All three victims, according to Caplan, are believed to be in their 20s.

Police aren’t releasing any names or suspect information at this time, but officers are looking for a suspect, he said.

Police believe drug activity played a role in the shooting, Caplan said, but detectives are working to determine what exactly led to the incident.

The area the shooting took place in is not known for drug activity, but drugs were found in one of the victim’s residence, Caplan said.

Police said drug activity was likely happening at this residence.

While detectives continue their investigation, residents need not worry about a repeat shooting, Caplan said.

“We believe the victims and suspects may have known each other,” he said.

“It was not a random act of violence.”

The investigation is ongoing.

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Caller threatens woman over immigration status ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A woman contacted police Aug. 21 after she was threatened with arrest by someone claiming to represent United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and scammed out of $3,000.

The woman received a call earlier that day from the scammer, who said her information had not been updated with the department. The scammer told her not to tell anyone about the call and

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Roswell closes in on Big Creek Parkway decision City floats possibility for Phase 3 of project

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Commuters will have to wait until Monday for Roswell city leaders to decide the future of Big Creek Parkway and the interchange at Holcomb Bridge Road and Ga. 400.

Big Creek Parkway was proposed nearly 10 years ago as an alternative east-west route across Ga. 400 that would relieve pressure along Holcomb Bridge Road. The city has so far only developed plans for the first phase of the project which does not include a route over Ga. 400.

At a work session Aug. 26, the City Council considered its options for a path across the super highway.

On the table is whether the city should reduce the scope of Big Creek Parkway, and instead partner with GDOT for improvements at the Holcomb Bridge/Ga. 400 interchange.

No decisions have been made yet, and the city has until the Sept. 9 council meeting to give their answer to GDOT. The City Council originally passed the Big Creek Parkway project, a $58.5 million TSPLOST project, in 2013 to improve connectivity and reduce congestion along Holcomb Bridge Road by creating another route across Ga. 400.

The route would play a similar role as Alpharetta’s Encore Parkway by allowing local residents to cross the city without interacting with always-busy Holcomb Bridge/Ga. 400 interchange.

Freeing up funding However, earlier this year, the city approached GDOT about a potential partnership to redesign and replace the Ga. 400 interchange as part of the state’s Ga. 400 express lane project.

The redesign would incorporate new

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The proposed Phase 3 for Big Creek Parkway would encompass the orange dashed line between Warsaw Road and Old Holcomb Bridge Road. measures to improve traffic on Holcomb Bridge through the area.

To free up money for the partnership, Roswell devised a plan that could save millions on Big Creek Parkway and funnel the savings into the interchange project with GDOT. It all hinges on a redesign of Big Creek Parkway.

Modifications to the original design would provide a less-direct route over Ga. 400 but would still support about the same amount of traffic — and save the city $17 million. The savings could then go to support traffic flow improvements on Holcomb Bridge at Ga. 400.

The modified route would also reduce

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GDOT has said it would be willing to partner with the city if Roswell agreed to a 60/40 split for the $38 million interchange improvement project. That would leave Roswell responsible for $23 million. It would also mean the city wouldn’t be able to fund all of Big Creek Parkway’s plans, said Roswell Director of Transportation Muhammad Rauf.

Since the Aug. 12 work session, city staff has revisited some design plans to see where the priorities of the Big Creek Parkway project lie and what costs can be reduced. Rauf said there are three portions of the project that the public has identified as high priority: creating a Warsaw connection from Warsaw Road to Old Holcomb Bridge Road; improving the Holcomb Bridge Road and Warsaw Road intersection; and improving Holcomb Woods Parkway.

Some sections, like Holcomb Woods Parkway, have a “lite” option that could save the city millions. The Holcomb Woods Parkway “lite” option, for example, could be removed as a Big Creek Parkway upgrade in favor of using other annual programs, such as resurfacing and sidewalk funds, to improve it. That would take the cost from $2 million to $280,000.

Adding another phase Another option staff floated was to

add a third phase for the Big Creek Parkway project. The third phase would be dedicated solely to the Warsaw connection, which is estimated to cost $5 million.

The proposed third phase would be created for the same reason the initial project was split into Phase 1 and 2 — timing, Rauf said.

Phase 1 construction, primarily widening Warsaw Road and adding turn lanes, is expected to start spring 2020 and take 18 months.

Phase 2, pretty much the rest of the route from Warsaw east over Ga. 400, then southeast to Holcomb Bridge Road, would start Spring 2021 and take 36 months.

Phase 3, the Warsaw connection to Old Holcomb Bridge Road, would start spring 2022 and take 12 months. Its $5 million price tag is primarily due to property acquisition.

Several council members said they were concerned about the 60/40 split with GDOT and about the city’s ability to complete all its projects.

“In a perfect world, we could do it just as it was designed originally and get the interchange,” said Councilwoman Marie Willsey. “Unfortunately, we’ve got a scarcity of resources. That’s where we are. We’ve got to make some really tough decisions.”

Residents at the meeting said they were also concerned about how much the Big Creek Parkway project has changed since it was approved by voters in the 2016 transportation sales tax referendum.

“The people I’m talking to in Roswell are saying that you’re changing the project on us that we voted for,” said Don Horton, a former member of the City Council. “It looks like if we’re going with the interchange that we’re basically giving benefit to more people outside of Roswell than to people in Roswell.”

Other residents echoed the sentiment saying that Big Creek Parkway would just create another cut-through road that Waze and Google Maps would direct drivers to use as they move in and out of the city.

Either way, said Councilman Matt Judy, the city needs to come to a decision soon.

“When asked where the largest traffic problem is, people always say Holcomb Bridge,” Judy said. “I want to make sure Holcomb Bridge gets redone before we lose the chance, while Roswell’s population continues to grow.”

Mayor Lori Henry said that the city is closing in on a decision. The City Council is expected to vote on it at the Sept. 9 meeting, which starts 7 p.m. at Roswell City Hall.

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Roswell makes headway on Chattahoochee pedestrian bridge

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — On Aug. 26, the Roswell City Council unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Sandy Springs Aug. 26 for increased funding to construct a pedestrian bridge over the Chattahoochee River. The bridge would be located east of the existing Ga. 9 bridge at the border of Roswell and Sandy Springs.

The agreement is a revised version of a previous agreement to comply with new requirements set by the National Environmental Policy Act, GDOT and the Federal Highway Administration for additional studies. The new requirements increase the amount of work for the project’s consultant, bringing the total construction cost up.

The consultant’s additional fee for the studies is $112,155, which would be split evenly between both cities. Sandy Springs already agreed to pay their share, $56,077, the previous week.

The project was originally funded in part 11 years ago by Sen. Johnny Isakson who helped earmark $3 million in federal funds for the bridge. Roswell entered an intergovernmental agreement with Sandy Springs to split that money equally to use as a seed fund.

The pedestrian bridge is designed to be 12 feet wide and will connect Azalea Drive/Riverside Road with Roberts Drive.

Roswell resident Janet Russell said she had some concerns about the placement of

the pedestrian bridge.

“Why is it placed on the east side of the bridge when everybody lives on the west side of the bridge?”

Russell said. “This is not a lifestyle bridge. There’s a difference between lifeline and lifestyle.”

She added that she wants to see the bridge built, but more importantly, she wants the bridge to be for the people who live in the area and need it for their daily lives.

Deputy Director of Transportation Rob DellRoss said the designs for the pedestrian bridge on the east side of Ga. 9 were shown at several public meetings and ultimately approved by a past City Council.

“The decision to construct it on one side of the bridge instead of both sides of the bridge was a funding decision based on the size of the federal earmark and the funding we had at the time,” he said. “On the Sandy Springs end of the bridge, on the east side, you’ll see residential areas on the east side of the bridge. In Roswell, you’ll see destinations on both sides of Ga. 9.”

He added that the pedestrian bridge would work with future trail systems as a connection.

In other action at the Aug. 26 meeting, the City Council voted unanimously to approve the second reading of an amendment for law enforcement to use automated speed detection cameras. The amendment will allow RedSpeed CITY OF ROSWELL/Special Georgia to install automated school zone speed The City of Roswell is working with Sandy Springs on plans to enforcement cameras within local school zones, construct a pedestrian bridge on the east side of the existing Ga. 9 as agreed upon at the last City Council meeting. bridge over the Chattahoochee River.

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Alpharetta signals GDOT with new Ga. 400 proposal City favors Encore Parkway as site to access express lanes

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta officials are veering away from a Georgia DOT plan to place an interchange at Webb Bridge Road that would access the new Ga. 400 express lanes.

At a recent workshop on the subject, City Council members said they were worried an interchange at Webb Bridge would crowd already-packed streets in the area.

GDOT first unveiled plans for the Webb Bridge Road interchange last December. Dubbed “Webb+,” the structure would be designed to allow access only to traffic using the express lanes.

Earlier this year, Alpharetta City Councilman Jason Binder said the direct access point to the express lanes, would likely affect traffic along several city streets, including Cumming and Academy streets, Westside Parkway and Webb Bridge Road — most with residential developments.

The city is recommending that GDOT move the interchange farther south to Encore Parkway near the North Point

Mall area.

Encore Parkway was the recipient of a $17 million upgrade in 2016 that included added lanes and a new, wider bridge over Ga. 400. It now provides an improved east-west connection for the burgeoning business and residential developments near downtown Alpharetta to the North Point District.

“Encore Parkway was designed to accommodate a future exit like this,” Alpharetta Public Works Director Pete Sewczwicz told council members.

The City Council’s decision to reject the Webb+ interchange was not a surprise.

At a meeting with GDOT officials in June, Binder questioned the agency’s assertion that an interchange at Webb Bridge Road would have little effect on surrounding traffic. Binder asserted that an interchange would have minimal effect on surrounding streets because they already accommodate more traffic than they can handle.

GDOT officials conceded the street’s current overcapacity was a factor in the calculation.

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for an interchange at Encore Parkway.

The plan calls for removing much of the decorative median to allow for left-turning traffic.

City officials have also targeted North Point for revitalization after a decade of slumping commercial growth, including the closings of several major retailers, like Sears and Toys “R” Us. It makes all the sense in the world to me to have the flex lane exit down there, where we’re trying to reinvigorate the North Point corridor, and to help facilitate Sanctuary Park’s continued growth and development. If we’re going to revive that area, that’s a great place to have it.

Alpharetta’s decision to reject GDOT’s original proposal is not unprecedented.

Late last year, Roswell officials turned down a proposal that would have added express lane access at the new Big Creek Parkway bridge. The city and GDOT have since agreed on a proposal that would allow southbound access only to the express lanes at a point south of Holcomb Bridge Road.

Right now, GDOT is in the midst of conducting environmental studies for

the $1.8 billion plan to add two express lanes in each direction along 12 miles of Ga. 400 from I-285 north to McFarland Parkway in Forsyth County.

Those studies should include detailed analysis of traffic impacts for interchanges, according to Tim Matthews, program manager for GDOT’s Major Mobility Investment Program.

He said the draft environmental document, including refined traffic impact estimates, should be completed by next summer at which time there will be public meetings for city officials and residents to ask questions and offer suggestions.

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Positively Roswell to host Table & Campaign Sept. 10 ROSWELL, Ga. — Positively Roswell, a group focused on improving citizen engagement and the tone in local government, is hosting a casual BBQ-style meet and greet with municipal candidates on Sept. 10. The event will be held at Table & Main and is open to the public.

The event will offer a meet and greet for City Council candidates to connect with residents. All candidates for local office have been invited and will have an opportunity to speak.

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Freedom Bowl players and their families stay multiple nights in Alpharetta hotels and also enjoy our shops, restaurants and entertainment venues ...

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Freedom Bowl feeds Alpharetta economy

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta continues to benefit from its campaign to market itself as a practical host for national and regional athletic events.

Labor Day Weekend’s annual Freedom Bowl at Milton High School brought some 800 players and 200 coaches to the area for the three-day event. That does not include the thousands of parents and fans who traveled from out of state to attend the matches.

The Freedom Bowl included six games from Aug. 29-31 and featured some of the top high school programs in the eastern U.S. Of the 12 high schools participating in the stay-to-play event, 10 were from out of state, as far away as Tennessee and Ohio, and many had to make use of local hotels.

“Our hotel industry helps fuel the other businesses in the city,” said Janet Rodgers, president and CEO of the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Freedom Bowl players and their families stay multiple nights in Alpharetta hotels and also enjoy our shops, restaurants and entertainment venues which help perpetuate the success of those businesses.”

The CVB estimates this year’s event to have generated $162,000 in the local economy, and that only includes the players and coaches – not the families and fans.

The estimate is based on booked room-nights at Alpharetta’s 26 hotels.

The CVB tracks only those blocked reservations made by teams, coaches and possibly cheer leading squads. It uses $216 — hotel, gas and meals — per day as a consistent formula to calculate

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Labor Day Weekend’s annual Freedom Bowl at Milton High School brought some 800 players and 200 coaches to the area for the three-day event. economic impact.

Earlier this summer, Alpharetta co-hosted the Triple Crown USA Nationals softball tournament which pumped an estimated $1.7 million into the local economy.

The Alpharetta Convention and

Visitors Bureau has a person on staff dedicated to marketing the city for sporting events by promoting the city’s access to more than 200 fields, more than 200 dining options, 750 acres of parkland and 26 hotels. The sales person also attends sports-specific trade shows to

meet tournament organizers and attract sports events to the city.

“Sports events are great for Alpharetta hotel weekend business which is attractive because corporate business is strong during the weekdays when business travel is highest,” Rodgers said.

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Office demand has created opportunities Hat’s off to my 10th grade economics teacher Coach Gann at Crestwood High School, the theory of “supply and demand and the invisible hand” is playing out in extremes in the metro Geoff smith Assurance Financial, area’s office market. gsmith@lendtheway.com It’s a simple theory that people sometimes forget. But it means if few people want something that is easy to get, the price of that thing will go down.

It also means if many people want it, but it is hard to get ahold of, the price will go up.

In a report from the local commercial real estate news outlet Bisnow, office rent rates in the metro area are on track to log the highest ever average per-square-foot price for Class-A offices, according to research compiled from Transwestern. As of August, office buildings throughout the metro area traded for an average of $244.30 per square-foot, up from $229 the year before, and up 28 percent since 2014.

Metro Atlanta is simply one of the hottest job markets in the country.

Since 2010, the metro area has posted more job gains every single month than the same month the year before, and as a result, its population has grown by nearly 98,000 new residents a year, according to the BisNow article.

To meet the demand, developers are seeking out opportunities to build new

Class-A office space. Massive projects are going up around Atlanta including the State Farm campus in Dunwoody that will add around one million square feet of office space, a high-rise in Avalon in Alpharetta, several high-rises in downtown Atlanta and a tower in The Battery in Cobb County.

More and more, developers seem to be searching out locations that mix in the office use with other retail and residential uses. Gone are the days of the office campus. It’s a competitive job market right now with unemployment at a historic low and employers are fighting over employees. To maintain their workforce, they are looking to pay higher rents just for the opportunity to be in a place that their employees would think of as cool, or interesting to be around.

As an example, the rents in the Class-A offices that already are built and are being built in Avalon in Alpharetta are as high as average rents for the same in Midtown. Employers are paying a premium for choice locations where employees can walk out and enjoy lunch or happy hour.

A development is about to get started near Canton Street in downtown Roswell that will include office space. The office space numbers are fluctuating, but from what I hear the interest has been higher than what was expected.

When there is such a strong demand and this low of supply, the market tends to try to fix itself. Employers and property owners start to find creative solutions. North Point Mall in Alpharetta has, like most indoor malls in the metro

area, seen its better days as a strict retail destination. As such, the owner is changing and mixing the mall’s uses. It tore down the Sears and is putting up a park, trails and apartments. Inside, some of the retail spaces have been converted to temporary work spaces.

A commercial realtor I was talking to last month told me he was working with a client who is about to strike a deal with a property owner who has a failing retail strip-center. The strip-center is near a park and several small restaurants and they are going to convert the failing spaces into open, more modernlooking office spaces.

As part of the deal, the property owner may agree to build a small parking deck in the large, open parking lot and open up the rest of the parking lot to create a village-type atmosphere.

The other saying I always liked, which is something my father used to say, is that necessity is the mother of invention.

In today’s office market environment, I’m anxious to see what will grow out of it.

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Schottenfeld additionally received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Georgia. His postgraduate training included residency in

surgery at Emory University Hospital and a research fellowship in biomedical engineering at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Schottenfeld was voted Top Doctor in Atlanta Magazine for 2007-2019. He is a member of the national American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, the Georgia Society of Otolaryngology and the Medical Association of Atlanta.

N. Fulton ENT founder marks service milestone ROSWELL, Ga. — North Fulton ENT Associates’ Dr. Roy Schottenfeld recently celebrated 30 years of serving patients in the specialty of otolaryngology.

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FEATURED: OYA YOGA STUDIO’S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND

What: Come and celebrate all weekend long. Enjoy free yoga classes and workshops, mingle with the community and shop local vendors.

When: Sept. 6-8 Where: Oya Yoga Studio, 50 Canton St., Suite 114, Alpharetta More info: oyayogastudio.com

ST. JAMES UMC JAZZFEST 2019

What: This year’s artists include award winning SONY recording urban-jazz pianist Kayla Waters, songstress Paula Champion and Grammy nominated guitarist Rod Harris, Jr. When: Saturday, Sept. 7, doors open at 5 p.m., concert starts at 6 p.m.

Where: St. James United Methodist Church, 3000 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta Cost: $30 More info: stjamesumc.org/ jazzfest

ALPHARETTA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SPECIAL CONCERT

What: his special event will feature works by Spohr and Onslow, along with the premier of a piece composed by local talent Zac Lavender. Includes wine and light hors d’oeuvres.

When: Saturday, Sept. 14, 6 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St., Alpharetta Cost: $20 More info and tickets: alpharettasymphony.com

WWII ROUNDTABLE LUNCHEON

What: Atlanta World War II Roundtable invites the public to attend its luncheon meeting.

Featured speaker is Eric Strachan, from the WWII Museum.

Lunch included in price.

When: Thursday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

Where: United Methodist Church, 1548 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody Cost: $20 per person, $15 for WWII veterans More info and registration: atlantaww2roundtable.com or 770-457-4409

What: Northview High School Cross Country Team is presenting the 2nd annual Dash of the Titans 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. Race swag bags will include a technical T-shirt and discounts from local retailers.

When: Saturday, Sept. 21, 8 a.m.

Where: Northview High School, 10625 Parsons Road, Johns Creek Cost: $27 for the 5K, $22 for the Fun Run More info and registration: northviewcrosscountry.com

STA FIT FEST 2019

What: This event will cover free health screenings and medical services from Mercy Care, as well as demonstrations and services from Fulton County and local restaurants and businesses.

When: Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 535 Rucker Road, Alpharetta More info: sta.org

TRANSFORMATIONAL PARENTING

What: a four-session workshop guiding parents to “Understand Yourself, Understand Your Child, Engage in Positive Parenting, and Enjoy being a Parent,” presented by Joan K. Teach, PhD. When: Thursdays, Sept. 19-Oct. 10, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Community Resource Center of the Brookhaven United Methodist Church, 1366 North Druid Hills Road, Brookhaven Cost: $100 Info and registration: ldag.org

SOUTHERN SUMMER

When: The theme of this art show is “Southern Summer” and will showcase a wide range of artists and media.

When: July 1-Sept. 27 Where: Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St., Alpharetta More info: artsalpharetta.org

ALL LEVEL COMMUNITY YOGA

What: Weather you’re starting off or finishing your day, do so with a stress release practice that emphasizes flows and gentle strengthening poses. Bring a mat and water.

Multiple locations.

When: August-October. In

Dunwoody, Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 a.m. and Wednesdays, 6:307:30 p.m.; in Sandy Springs, Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody; and Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School, 805 Mt. Vernon Highway NW, Sandy Springs Cost: $15 More info: TheElitePeasant.com

one last splash of summer at Doggy Dip Day. Humans cannot swim in the pool with the dogs.

When: Sunday, Sept. 8, 1-2:30 p.m. for small dogs (0-35 lbs.), 3-4 p.m. for large dogs (35+ lbs.)

Where: Murphy Candler Park Pool, 1551 West Nancy Creek Drive NE, Atlanta Cost: $10 More info: brookhavenga.gov

‘MAMA MIA!’

FREE DIGESTIVE HEALTH SEMINAR

What: The story-telling magic of ABBA’s songs propels this tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating a show following a young woman’s search for her birth father.

When: Sept. 5-29, times vary Where: Tams School Street Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $27 More info and tickets: schoolstreetplayhouse.com

SENIORS ENRICHED LIVING

What: Thirty-two classes are offered and include history, art, sports, religion, genealogy, music and more. Registration is open.

When: Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 17-Nov. 7 Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $55 for unlimited classes More info and registration: selroswellga.org

EVENTS: HOMESCHOOL DAY IN ROSWELL

What: Tour the homes of the Southern Trilogy: Historic Home Museums of Roswell. Experience life in the 1800’s with demonstrations and hands-on activities.

When: Friday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m.3 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation More info: roswellgov.com

SATURDAY BRUNCH LECTURES What: Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents. This month’s lecture is “Presenting John Adams” by Bill Kabel as John Adams.

When: Saturday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

DOGGIE DIP DAY

What: The Brookhaven Parks & Recreation Department invites pooches to come out and enjoy

What: In this seminar, learn why stress and processed foods set people up for a cascade of health problems.

When: Sept. 10 and 11, times vary Where: Wellness for Life, 3480 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming More info: eventbrite.com or 678-638-0898

DUNWOODY GARDEN CLUB

What: Come visit and enjoy great speakers, field trips and gardening projects around our communities. Beginners and Master Gardeners all welcome.

When: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m.

Where: Dunwoody Library, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Info: richmondmi@hotmail.com

WEDNESDAY EVENING LECTURES

What: Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents. This week’s lecture is “The Winston Churchill You Never Knew,” by William Fisher.

When: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $5 suggested donation More info: roswellgov.com

HEALTH AND FITNESS: 9-11 STADIUM CLIMB

What: Climb 110 stories in honor of the fallen heroes of 9-11.

Every participant will receive the name tag of a fallen hero. Profits will be donated to the Forsyth County Fire Department Benefit Fund and to West Forsyth High School programs.

When: Saturday, Sept. 7, 8-10 a.m.

Where: West Forsyth High School, 4155 Drew Road, Cumming More info and tickets: 911climb.ticketleap.com/ vo2/?rc=650hq8v

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FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: Find farmers with fruits, vegetables and natural meats; gardeners with fresh flowers and herbs; and makers of all sorts of edible home goods, from yummy desserts and breads to local raw honey.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: North and South Broad Street, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta. com

DUNWOODY FARMERS MARKET

What: Browse through more than 25 vendors and help contribute to the success of local farmers and businesses.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.noon, through September Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodyfarmersmkt.com

DUNWOODY FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS

What: This foodie event, complete with live music, features a variety of new and different offerings each week.

When: Thursdays, 5-8 p.m. through Oct. 24 Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: discoverdunwoody. com

JAEMOR FARMS POP-UP FARM MARKET

What: Find homegrown produce and best-selling flavors of the season at this pop-up farmer’s market.

When: Fridays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., through September Where: Kaiser Permanente Forsyth Medical Office, 1400 Northside Forsyth Drive #350, Cumming More info: 770-869-3999

MOUNTAIN PARK FARMERS MARKET

What: Features small businesses, locally-grown foods and hand-made items.

When: Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m.

Where: 118 Lakeshore Drive, Mountain Park More info: facebook.com/MountainParkFarmersMarket

ROSWELL FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKET

What: Don’t miss the opening day of the Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market. Mix and mingle with friends, shop for wonderful fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.noon, through Oct. 26 Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: DUNWOODY GREIFSHARE

What: GriefShare is designed to help bring healing to those grieving the death of a loved one.

The group is designed to offer comfort and encouragement.

When: 14-week cycle begins Tuesday, Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Dunwoody Baptist Church, 1445 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody Cost: $20 for materials More info and registration: 770458-4311

NORTHBROOK UMC HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE

What: Browse hundreds of handmade unique holiday items, with all sale proceeds benefitting missions such as NFCC, MUST and The Drake House.

When: Friday, Nov. 8, noon-7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Northbrook UMC, 11225 Crabapple Road, Roswell More info: northbrookumc.com

MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS

What: The First Baptist Roswell men’s group meets every Friday morning for friendship and to help each other grow spiritually.

All are welcome to attend.

When: Fridays, 7 a.m.

Where: Panera Bread, 1195 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: fbroswell.org

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

What: Gain health benefits from relaxing yoga that emphasizes strength and flexibility. No experience necessary. Taught by an advanced certified yoga instructor.

When: Wednesdays, 9:45-11 a.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770261-1705

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS What: Make and grow faithbased friendships for all ages.

Enjoy a hot meal and/or volunteer.

When: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta More info: afumc.org

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: RIVERSIDE SOUNDS CONCERT: BIRDTALKER

What: Birdtalker will be the featured artist at this month’s free Roswell Riverside Sounds concert series. Birdtalker’s talents include lyrics and musical exploration, including rock, country, pop, folk and indie.

When: Saturday, Sept. 7, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

What: See The Core/Tribute, tribute bands to Eric Clapton and The Allman Brothers Band, at this free concert. Food trucks will be on site, while both food and non-alcoholic drinks. Rain or shine.

When: Saturday, Sept. 7, 7 p.m.

Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

‘CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF’

What: In this Pulitzer prize-winning drama, a wealthy Southern family faces a shattering revelation that in one night that will strip all pretense away from their lives.

When: Sept. 12-29, times vary Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info and tickets: get.org

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: DEBRA K. YAUN

What: Debra K. Yaun will be exhibiting her scratchboard art.

All artwork is from the artist’s own photos from her travels to U.S. nature centers, parks, zoos and Costa Rica as well as on her own property in Georgia.

When: August and September 2019 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: debrayaun.com

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FREE MATH TUTORING

What: Sign up for a free 30 minute math session to practice elementary, middle school and high school math. Registration is required. Sessions will be taught by Neil Kochhar.

When: Saturday, Sept.

7, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 404613-4402

ARTAROUND ROSWELL SCULPTURE TOUR

What: The ArtAround Roswell “museum without walls” 20192020 Tour will feature 10 new sculptures and nine permanent sculptures.

When: Through February 2020 Where: Across the City of Roswell More info and maps: roswellartsfund.org

JAZZ AT FIREFLY

What: Free, live music each week.

When: Saturdays, 8:30-11 p.m.

Where: Firefly Restaurant & Bar, 3070 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta More info: fireflyalpharetta.com

LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS

What: Join every Sunday afternoon for live music on the patio along with food trucks and cold beer.

When: Sundays, 4-7 p.m.

Where: Truck & Tap, 30 Milton Ave., Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta. com

LIBRARY EVENTS: ALPHARETTA LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: The Friends of the Alpharetta Library have a monthly book sale (usually the first Saturday of every month, 10-4 pm.) All proceeds benefit the Alpharetta Library.

When: Saturday, Sept. 7, 10 am.-4 p.m.

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

JOHNS CREEK POETRY GROUP

What: The Johns Creek Poetry Group meets every month to share poems and poetry-writing skills as well as suggestions of learning and mastering this art.

All ages welcome.

When: Saturday, Sept. 7, 10:15 am.-12:15 p.m.

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

MEET THE ARTIST: GEORGIA ERICSON

What: Georgia artist Georgia Ericson will meet patrons and answer questions. Her art will be on display throughout the month of September.

When: Saturday, Sept. 7, 1-5 p.m.

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

FEMALE EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOP

What: Learn a powerful tip you can use to be able to walk into any room and attract the kind of attention you want so that you can attract more professional and personal success.

When: Monday, Sept. 9, 6-7:30 p.m.

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

BLOOD DRIVE

What: Help save lives. Please bring photo ID and drink plenty of fluids prior to an appointment.

When: Thursday, Sept. 12, 1-6 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: redcrossblood.org

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There are a number of factors that contribute to the value of any Atlanta home. Your real estate agent can give you a more detailed estimate, but for now let’s look at a few of these factors.

Comparable Home Sales One of the biggest indicators of your home’s worth will be how much other comparable properties are selling for in your neighborhood. The market itself drives the price more than anything else.

If several three-bedroom homes in your neighborhood have sold for $300,000 over the past few months, chances are your three-bedroom home, in similar condition, will appraise in that ballpark.

Recent Updates and Upgrades If you’ve recently made improvements to your home – for example, if you’ve renovated the kitchen and bathrooms, installed hardwood flooring or added a bedroom – these desirable upgrades tend to boost the value of a home.

Location of the Home Home prices can vary widely from neighborhood to neighborhood – for example, a home in Alpharetta or Milton will price differently than a home in Brookhaven or Midtown. Additionally, factors like proximity to popular schools, the distance from the city and access to amenities and local attractions may also play a role in determining your home’s value.

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Should I stay or should I go?

By Eve Jones Harry Norman Realtors These days a lot of homeowners are asking themselves this very question and you’re thinking, she’s is going to tell me “go” because she’s a RealJONES tor (and she wants to sell my house). Actually, I would want to hear more and ask a lot of questions.

Because I don’t just sell homes, I advise clients regarding their most important investment (present and future), their home. You must start with your longrange plan. Are you planning on living in the same area for a long period of time? What money have you already invested in your home? What do you owe on your home? How close are you to starting a family or retirement? What is the investment required to prep my home for sale? Next, you should consider your options. Ask your agent

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Newer homes tend to appraise for more than older ones, simply because there are fewer maintenance costs to consider. Historic homes can sell for more, if proper updates have been made. Any home in fair to poor condition may sell for less because

to look and see what’s out there. Look at new construction which could likely cost more than your current home, but does it save you on future maintenance investment of your older home and does the maintenance-free aspect give you more free time (that’s worth something)? Evaluating the life expectancy of my home’s systems and updates, and projecting the costs associated with them convinced me to buy a new construction property where the exterior maintenance is included. Knowing I would be in the area for 10 years or so, I calculated staying would cost me $80K-$90K for updates and renovations. That’s a lot of cash outlay, so the expense of a new home made sense for my family and our future cash flow (and will save me a lot of hassle meeting contractors, buying material making runs to Home Depot, etc.) down the road.

There’s so much to consider! I am always ready have discussions and help my clients for present and future decisions. the new owners will have to make repairs.

The real estate market in Atlanta is a dynamic one, with comparable home values sometimes changing monthto-month. The best way to know how much your Atlanta home is worth is to consult with a local real estate professional who can access the latest market data to help you price your home correctly. To learn more, call Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty at 770.442.7300.

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GET OUTSIDE, GEORGIA

Get ready for National Hunting and Fishing Day!

Last week we were getting ready to do a little rock collecting, and I told you that I’d let you know how the trip turned out. But I’m going to put that off for a little while in order to let you know STEVE HUDSON about what’s comGet Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net ing up on Saturday, Sept. 28.

It’s National Hunting and Fishing Day, and that means a great opportunity for you and your family to learn about a wide range of outdoor activities you can enjoy for years to come!

Always held on the fourth Saturday in September, this day features a variety of activities statewide designed to let folks of all ages (but especially kids) discover just how much fun the outdoors can be. A number of those activities are within easy day trip distance of where you live, too, so there’s no excuse for not getting out there and having some fun — and perhaps discovering activities you can enjoy with your family for years to come.

National Hunting and Fishing Day got its start in 1973 when the U.S. Congress and President Richard Nixon set aside a day to recognize generations of hunters and anglers for the time and money they donate to wildlife conservation programs. The idea quickly caught on, and today you’ll find special NHFD events from border to border and coast to coast.

“National Hunting and Fishing Day events are a great way to introduce youth and newcomers to outdoor activities, while also helping them learn about the important role that hunting and fishing plays in conservation,” notes Rusty Garrison, director of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. “These events are family-oriented and fun, with educational hands-on activities that everyone will enjoy.”

I’m a great believer in getting young people involved in the outdoors, and NHFD provides a perfect way to make that happen. What kind of events can you expect? Here’s a quick look at what will be going on.

Kids’ Fishing Events One of my favorite things about NHFD is Georgia’s great line-up of NHFD “Kids’ Fishing Events.” Talk about fun!

Designed especially for younger anglers,

these exciting happenings give kids the chance to try some fishing with experienced anglers on hand to help. The closest Kids’ Fishing Event to where I live will take place at Lower Pool Park on the Chattahoochee River, right below Buford Dam, from 9 a.m. till 1 p.m., and the focus will be on trout! There will be plenty of volunteers on hand to help with baiting hooks and unhooking fish — and yes, there will be plenty of fish too. In fact, the DNR’s Buford Trout Hatchery plans to stock 2,500 trout in the area that morning. A limited number of loaner poles will be available, but if you have your own it’s a good idea to bring it.

Another Kids’ Fishing Event is scheduled to be held at the Marben Public Fishing Area’s Clubhouse Pond at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center east of Atlanta. There, the quarry will be catfish.

Loaner poles may be available there, too, but (again) the sure bet is to bring your own.

Outdoor Adventure Days Where will I be on Outdoor Adventure Day? I’m planning to mosey on up to Unicoi State Park near Helen, where I’ll be one of many volunteers from many parts of the outdoor community. Our job will be to show kids and their families something of the depth and breadth of outdoor activities in Georgia. That sounds formal, doesn’t it? But mostly it’s just fun!

At Unicoi, the Outdoor Adventure Day program line-up covers a wide array of outdoor activities. Want to learn to cast a fly rod? You’ll have a chance, guided by experts. Want to try your hand at skeet shooting? That’s on the agenda too. So are archery and air gun shooting. You’ll also enjoy live animal shows and more.

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Continued from Page 22 And where will I be? Look for me in the fly tying area, where I’ll be having a blast teaching kids (and maybe even an adult or two!) to tie a fly for fishing. I look forward to this every year, and I don’t know who has more fun, the kids or me. If you make it to the Unicoi event, be sure to stop by and say hello!

Unicoi’s Outdoor Adventure Day is free, but Unicoi State Park does have a $5 daily parking fee.

Another Outdoor Adventure Day in the north Georgia area is scheduled for James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park (between Rome and Summerville, just off U.S. 27). Events currently on the schedule for that event include more fishing (but not for trout) as well as archery, BB shooting, canoeing, live animal displays, a snake show and a climbing wall.

As at Unicoi State Park, the event is free, but there is a $5 daily parking fee at the park.

And a free fishing day too!

Even if you can’t make it to one of these special events, you can still get in on the fun thanks to what’s known as a “free fishing day” offered to all Georgia residents that Saturday, Sept. 28. On this day, residents do NOT need a fishing license or a trout license to fish on any public waters in the state. That includes lakes, streams, ponds and public fishing areas. This is a great time to sample the waters of Georgia fishing, so to speak, even if you don’t have a fishing license — or for even more fun, grab your kids and sword their friends and take them along too!

Thank you, Georgia DNR, for making this possible!

For more information on National Hunting and Fishing Day in Georgia, including a complete listing of all events in the state, visit georgiawildlife.com/ get-involved/nhfday.

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NEWS

WellStar North Fulton celebrates 500 robotic surgery cases

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — WellStar North Fulton’s surgical robot made a rare appearance outside the surgery room Aug. 29.

The device was moved to the hospital’s atrium to celebrate its 500th successful case.

Dozens of WellStar doctors and staff were on hand to provide demonstrations of the robot and explain how the technology aids surgeons.

The robot, the $1.8 million da Vinci Xi, is the latest model with the most upto-date technology. WellStar has used da Vinci robots since they were first introduced some years ago and has had the latest model since January.

The benefits of robotic surgery over traditional methods, for both patient and surgeon, are plentiful.

“It basically comes down to vision, precision and control,” said Logan Ramage, a clinical representative for the da Vinci robot.

The robot provides a 3-D, high definition view while the surgeon is working.

The surgeon sits at a station and controls small robotic hands, about the size of a thumbnail, to perform the surgery.

The surgeon is in control the whole time.

The robot is a tool.

“The robot doesn’t do anything without the surgeon’s input,” said Dr. Scott Miller, medical director of robotic surgery.

The ratio between how much the surgeon moves their hand and how much the robot moves its hand is 3 to 1. That ratio helps eliminate the hand’s natural tremor and allows for finer movement, Ramage said.

“We’re able to do things laparoscopically with the robotic technology added that we weren’t able to do efficiently with just our hands,” Miller said.

Miller, who has performed robotic surgery for the past 17 years, was the first in Georgia to perform a urologic robotic surgery.

He said the latest model improves ergonomics for surgeons, which helps decrease fatigue and increase precise movement.

The technology has several applications and has been growing more popular as a surgical method. Most kidney surgeries and prostate cancer removal, for example, is now done robotically, Miller said. And while robotic surgery is not the best fit in all cases, it can also be used on lungs, gallbladders, hernias and colons.

Robotic surgery has also been a boon for women’s health, said Dr. Shelley Dunson-Allen, OB/GYN physician who regularly uses the da Vinci robot.

It allows surgeons to better perform hysterectomies or pelvic floor reconstruction, for example, she said.

With robots, patient recovery, on av-

Dr. Scott Miller, medical director of robotic surgery at WellStar, demonstrates how surgeons use the da Vinci surgical robot. erage, also takes less time, Miller said.

The shorter recovery time is in part because of the small size of the robotic instruments, which require smaller incisions and provide gentle tissue handing with less trauma, he said.

There are some misconceptions about the robot, and it’s not uncommon for some patients to be hesitant when they hear the words “robotic surgery” for the first time, said Melody Francis, perioperative clinical coordinator.

Some people imagine robotic surgery means the robot conducts the entire surgery, she said. But the vast majority is human controlled.

And because the robot is entirely controlled by humans, the quality of the surgery largely depends on the experience of the surgeon operating the robot, Miller said.

Robotic surgery also carries little to no risk in the case of a blackout or malfunction, Miller said.

The machine is serviced regularly to

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The da Vinci robot magnifies objects, such as the rubber bands in Dr. Scott Miller’s hand, to the size demonstrated on screen. replace any necessary parts, is easy to troubleshoot, and has several sensors built in to avoid malfunctions.

Like the rest of the hospital’s equipment, the da Vinci robot is hooked up to its generator in case of a blackout, Miller added.

The robot is used daily for anywhere from two to five procedures.

Since Miller started performing robotic surgeries, he said he’s seen patients’ acceptance of the method grow.

In many cases now, Miller said, people are wondering, “Why aren’t you doing this robotically?”

For more information about the da Vinci robot and robotic surgery, visit wellstar.org.

SPORTS

MILTON 45, ALPHARETTA 0

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Eagles wear down rival Raiders in annual Freedom Bowl opener

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Reigning Class 7A champs Milton opened their 2019 campaign with a lopsided win over rival Alpharetta to kick off the Freedom Bowl festivities in a rare Thursday game. The Eagles led just 3-0 at halftime but scored six touchdowns in the second half and held Alpharetta to under 100 total yards of offense to take the 45-0 win.

The game served as Milton’s season opener, but it was not originally slated that way. The Eagles were supposed to start their season Aug. 23 against Buford in the Corky Kell Classic which was postponed due to field conditions.

Starting their season a week later than expected, against a rival, in a premier football event presented challenges, Milton head coach Adam Clack said, especially with a bevy of new starters suiting up. But he was pleased with his team’s performance.

He was particularly pleased with his team’s execution of the game plan, which was to wear down Alpharetta.

“We said let’s come out, establish physicality and not worry about points early,” Clack said. “The game plan was absolutely to wear them down, and we believe in what we have up front.”

The first half was a defensive battle.

While Milton moved the ball somewhat effectively in the opening 24 minutes, they were held to a 38-yard field goal by Sam Riches.

However, the Raiders were stymied in the first half and had negative rushing

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Alpharetta quarterback Will Gerdes was 11-19 passing for 99 years with an interception in the Raiders’ loss.

Milton’s Ahman Junearick compiled over 200 yards rushing with three touchdowns.

yards at the break. The Eagles’ defense continued that trend in the second half, holding the Raiders to negative 4 rushing yards and 95 total yards of offensive in the game. Will Gerdes was 11-19 passing for 99 yards with an interception.

“I’m proud of our defense, particularly our defensive line and what we have in the middle. Those guys played great all night long,” Clack said.

With the Eagles continuing to stonewall Alpharetta’s offense, Milton found separation in the third quarter.

“The game plan started to come to life, we started to wear on them, plays starting happening and we starting scoring points,” Clack said.

Milton extended its lead to 24-0 with three touchdowns from running back Ahmad Junearick, who compiled over 200 yards rushing. The senior scored from 1-yard out midway through the third

before a 58-yard touchdown scamper on a sweep play three minutes later. With six seconds left in the third, he found the end zone again on a 28-yard run.

Milton’s defense forced their second turnover of the game on Alpharetta’s ensuing drive, recovering a fumble to set up the Eagles on the Raiders’ 1-yard line. Offensive lineman Paul Tchio took the shotgun snap and used his speed and heft to barrel into the end zone on the next play.

Devin Farrell, who split time at quarterback with Jackson Weaver, put Milton up 45-0 in the final minute of play with a rushing score. Milton compiled just 17 yards passing on six attempts, but the duo combined for 81 yards on the ground.

Both quarterbacks were relative greenhorns to the varsity level, along with a host of other starters after Milton’s phenomenal 2018 class graduated.

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Clack said his team will likely focus on wearing other teams down while they find their strengths, but he credited his new starters for their performance.

“They exceeded expectations on many levels,” he said. “We saw a lot of inexperienced guys stepping up and making plays and a lot of young guys playing with some swagger and being aggressive.”

With win No. 1 under their belt, Milton will now prepare for Buford. The Corky Kell matchup was rescheduled for Sept. 6 at Milton.

“We know [tonight’s win] was a first step in the process, but it’s a nice place to start before we go against a great Buford team,” Clack said.

Alpharetta is also back in action on Sept. 6 to close out its non-region schedule against Lanier. The Raiders won last year’s matchup, 14-9.

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SCHOOLS

Local student places first in category at national business competition

By NINA PALMIERI newsroom@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Webb Bridge Middle School student Ronak Vyas took home a first place finish at the Future Business Leaders of America’s National Leadership Conference recently in San Antonio, Texas.

The conference, held June 29 through July 2, included workshops on different business topics, such as planning, ethics and advancing in the field.

Future Business Leaders of America is a non-profit organization committed to help students and those in the group’s professional division transition into the business world.

Webb Bridge Middle School Principal Rebecca Williams said she worked with computer science teacher Cathy Oravetz to launch the club two years ago. Williams was familiar with FBLA during her time as assistant principal at Alpharetta High School.

“The high school chapter at Alpharetta has helped us a lot in establishing the club,” Williams said. “Within the very first year it opened, it became one of the largest organizations in [Webb Bridge].”

Vyas was Webb Bridge’s first representative to the FBLA at the competition.

Oravetz explained that students may sign up for various business and computer online tests starting in the fall of each school year. Results from this first test is celebrated with an evening event at Alpharetta High School and considered the Regional Leadership Conference. FBLA members are again invited to sign up for the State Leadership Conference testing in February. Students placing first in five of the middle school level state categories are invited to compete at the national level at the National Leadership Conference.

It was at this year’s National Leadership Conference in San Antonio that Vyas took another online test for the final competition. Results showed he had scored highest in the Intro to Computer Science and Coding category at the national level.

Vyas received a letter, a medal and a monetary award for his achievement and said he was delighted to win because he was able to see his hard work pay off.

“My parents were quite pleased when my name was announced.” Vyas said, “They felt happy because they have helped me start this journey at the 2019 [Regional Leadership Conference], and they were proud of me placing first at [the National Leadership Conference].”

Vyas, who is interested in studying medicine, says he will continue to compete in FBLA competitions with his school and wants to return to the National Leadership Conference.

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Webb Bridge Middle Schools student Ronak Vyas placed first at the Future Business Leaders of America’s National Leadership Conference.

Convention, visitors bureau schedules annual Alpharetta Wedding Showcase ALPHARETTA, GA — The Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau has scheduled the 12th annual Wedding Showcase Sunday, Sept. 22 at The Hotel at Avalon & Alpharetta Conference Center.

The showcase runs from 1 to 3:30 p.m. and is geared to individuals looking to plan their upcoming wedding.

There is no charge for admittance.

The Wedding Showcase will feature over 60 vendors such as photographers, wedding cake bakeries, DJs, formal wear shops, invitation specialists and florists.

Attendees will have the opportunity to find event facilities, taste catering specialties, see unique gift selections and secure accommodations at one of Alpharetta’s 26 hotels.

Wedding Showcase attendees can also enter to win a grand prize diamond giveaway. The giveaway includes a 1.5-carat total weight round brilliant cut diamond earrings set in 14K white gold setting and valued at $6,000. The grand prize diamond giveaway drawing will take place during the final half hour of the show and is offered by the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau and Iroff & Son Jewelers.

The winner must be present at the

time of the drawing. Restrictions apply.

A variety of door prizes and other giveaways from participating vendors will also be awarded throughout the day.

“The Alpharetta Wedding Showcase is a fantastic program of the CVB,” said Janet Rodgers, the organization’s president and CEO. “It allows us to meet individuals interested in getting married and to talk with them about the complimentary services we can provide to make their planning experience, for one of the most important days of their lives, much easier.

Rodgers said the program also gives the attendees options for all the components it takes to plan a wedding in one location.

“We want our visitors to experience the awesomeness of our city and select Alpharetta for their wedding destination,” she said.

Those planning weddings can register to attend the free event at www.awesomealpharetta.com/meetingsspecial-occasions/weddings/weddingshowcase.

For additional information about the showcase or weddings in Alpharetta, please contact Hala Shell at hala@awesomealpharetta.com or 678-297-2811.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating an Aug. 19 incident in which a man’s phone was stolen by a teenager.

The man had been waiting at the entrance of the Belmont Apartments on Park Bridge Parkway when the teenager approached him and asked to use his phone.

The man gave the teenager his phone, and after a few minutes of using it, the teenager ran away with the device.

The man was unable to pursue him.

Police couldn’t ping the phone.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An employee at Victoria’s Secret in North Point Mall called police Aug. 20 after witnessing two women steal 40 bras from the store.

The bras are worth $2,400 total.

The women entered the store at 2:30 p.m. that day and left without paying, the employee said. There is surveillance footage of the incident.

Car burglarized overnight at Mill Pond Road home

ROSWELL, Ga. — Police are investigating an Aug. 20 incident in which a woman’s car was burglarized while she was walking the trails by the Chattahoochee River.

The woman parked her car on Willeo Road around 11 a.m. When she returned after noon, the woman noticed that her child’s bag was on the ground. She then noticed that the front passenger’s side window had been shattered.

The woman’s purse was missing from inside.

said she must pay $3,000 in gift cards or face arrest.

The number the scammer called from looked to be the same as the actual number used by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.

The woman complied with the scammer’s demand and read the gift card numbers to him. She then contacted police.

Woman’s phone stolen during shopping excursion ROSWELL, Ga. — A woman called police Aug. 19 after she realized her cell phone had been stolen during a trip to the Goodwill on Holcomb Bridge Road.

The woman left the store shortly before 5 p.m. When she got home, the woman realized she couldn’t find her cell phone.

Later that night, the woman received an alert on her tablet that the cell phone was at Stonebridge Way in Lithonia. She does not know anyone in that location.

The stolen cell phone is valued at $1,200.

ROSWELL, Ga. — A woman called police Aug. 21 after she saw that her car parked on Mill Pond Road had been burglarized.

The woman had parked the car in front of her house the previous night.

That morning, she found signs that the car had been rummaged through.

A GPS and $20 in quarters were missing from the car.

The woman said she had left the car unlocked.

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Police arrest woman driving without license ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested a woman Aug. 23 after she was caught speeding and in possession of marijuana.

Police pulled the woman over she was seen speeding at 85 mph in a 65-mph zone on Haynes Bridge Road shortly after midnight.

When police began talking with the woman, she said she was in trouble because she wasn’t supposed to be driving. Her license was suspended in 2015.

Police also smelled marijuana and found some in her car.

The woman, later identified as 34-year-old Jessika Barnwell of Atlanta, was arrested without incident for speeding, driving on a suspended license and possession of marijuana.

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Fulton County receives grant for HIV initiative FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Fulton County has been awarded a $2.5 million federal grant to serve minority men with HIV and those at high risk.

The Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in collaboration with the Fulton County Board of Health received the grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

The grant will provide $500,000 per year for up to five years. The goal is to increase care engagement for racial and ethnic minority individuals with substance use disorders or mental illness who are at risk for HIV or are HIV positive.

The grant’s funds are designed to increase retention in care rates and viral suppression rates among individuals who are already HIV positive.

“This grant award is an exciting opportunity for the Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to collaborate with the Fulton County Board of Health to reach one of the most vulnerable groups in our county,” department Director LaTrina Foster said.

The grant will allow increased engagement in care for 18 to 40-yearold men through services provided by partners within Fulton County’s Sexual Health Program, and contracted service providers CHRIS 180 and River Edge.

The Fulton County Board of Health will provide direct services through its Sexual Health Clinic as well as viral Hepatitis B and C on-site testing and referrals to treatment.

For more information, contact the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities at 404-613-7013.

Charities group receives SunTrust Foundation award ROSWELL, Ga. — North Fulton Community Charities was recently awarded a 2019 Lighting the Way Award and $75,000 grant by the SunTrust Foundation.

The foundation’s Lighting the Way Awards recognize select nonprofit organizations that work to build selfsufficient families and more financially confident communities through financial education, financial counseling, career readiness/workforce development and small business/entrepreneurship.

“The SunTrust Foundation is proud to recognize and support our local nonprofit partners that empower and strengthen the communities they serve,” said Stan Little, president of the SunTrust Foundation. “North Fulton Community Charities is making a meaningful impact with their programs to improve the financial wellbeing of the people who need it most.”

COMMUNITY

The Cottage School leader wins nonprofit award ROSWELL, Ga. — The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Steven “Steve” Palmer, head of school at The Cottage School, as the 2019 Nonprofit Leader of the Year.

The Cottage School is a nonprofit

organization that combines small class sizes, a workplace model and study skills to teach students with mild to moderate learning differences.

Palmer came to The Cottage School in

PALMER

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2015 from Michigan, where he served from teacher to superintendent. His central work focused on enhancing the educational culture with best practices and ensuring all high school graduates were prepared for both college and careers. Under his leadership, his schools received national recognition from U.S. News and World Report some of Ameri-

ca’s best high schools.

He said he is confident that together, with the support of the community, The Cottage School will continue to expand and advance to meet the needs of every child who may find success in a nontraditional learning environment.

For more information, visit cottageschool.org.

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North Fulton’s Only On-Site Crematory DEATH NOTICES

Joseph Hice, 91, passed away August 26, 2019.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Nancy Arnold, 87, of Roswell, passed away August 24, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Sene Bazile, 86, of Roswell, passed away August 15, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Martha Ann Caras, 76, of Cumming, passed away August 27, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Fleurette Phyllis Crommett, 78, of Cumming, passed away August 26, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Vincent Di Umberto, 83, of Alpharetta, passed away August 24, 2019.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Crematory.

Annie Durden, 72, of Alpharetta, passed away August 22, 2019.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &

Denyse C. Fairley, 88, of Cumming, passed away August 26, 2019.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Jack Hurst, 86, of Roswell, passed away August 15, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Dorothy Hazel Isenberg, 86, of Cumming, passed away August 23, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Crematory.

Constance Mason, 69, of Johns Creek, passed away August 26, 2019.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &

Robert Oates, 78, of Alpharetta, passed away August 22, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Richard Overholser, 82, of Roswell, passed away August 24, 2019.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &

Michael Jack Johnston, 71, of Cumming, passed away August 26, 2019.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Crematory.

Leon Jones, 76, of Forsyth County, passed away August 26, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

David Thomas Quesnel, 28, of Cumming, passed away August 20, 2019.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Cynthia Leipman, 66, of Alpharetta, passed away August 22, 2019.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Crematory.

May Love, 95, of Alpharetta, passed away August 20, 2019.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &

Jerry Phillips, 83, of Roswell, passed away August 16, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

William Richardson, 76, of Alpharetta, passed away August 22, 2019.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Martha Ann Rickles, 72, of Cumming, passed away August 28, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Thomas Robinson, 65, of Alpharetta, passed away August 21, 2019.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Douglas Shepard, 74, of Milton, passed away August 25, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Gwendolyn Lois Timms, 88, of Cumming, passed away August 22, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Hossein Vossughgolshani, 91, of Alpharetta, passed away August 24, 2019.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Susan C. Wallace, 76, of Milton, passed away August 28, 2019. Arrangements

by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Sherry Walls, 60, of Milton, passed away August 19, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Julie Wegener, 85, of Alpharetta, passed away August 22, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Harvey Wilson, 84, of Roswell, passed away August 20, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

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