Alpharetta-Roswell Herald — January 9, 2020

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McGinnis Ferry upgrade passes Alpharetta hurdle

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Roswell relocates historic Doc’s Café

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Brothers with autism thrive at Georgia Tech

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Roswell Library reopens doors to patrons Hundreds of patrons were on hand Jan. 3 for the official reopening of the Roswell Library on Norcross Street. The branch closed for extensive renovations August 2018.

Updates to the library focused mainly on brick-and-mortar improvements, including a new entrance. Read more, Page 10

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are looking for a man suspected of cashing several fraudulent checks at multiple banks.

Police met with representatives at the SunTrust Bank on Windward Parkway Dec. 23 to discuss a $2,500 fraudulent check used at the location over the summer.

According to the representatives, the suspect had allegedly presented similar checks at a different bank in Stockbridge, Ga.

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All of the checks were made payable to a man in Florida.

The suspect produced a Florida driver’s license each time.

About a month later, the actual check owner contacted the bank to report that he had been fraudulently debited $6,200.

While investigating the suspect, police found outstanding warrants for his arrest in North Carolina.

workers. The company performed an inventory after receiving the laptops, and employees discovered that eight were missing. There is security footage of the building.

Police arrest wanted man Hacker uses pastor’s email located at gas station to swindle woman of funds ROSWELL, Ga. — A Roswell woman reported that she was the victim of a fraud Dec. 24 when she turned over gift card information in the amount of $1,000 to a person who had hacked into her pastor’s email account.

Police said the woman received an email that morning from her pastor asking for assistance on purchasing some items. The woman was directed to purchase $1,000 in gift cards then send pictures with the numbers on the back of the card. After complying with the request, the woman received another email from the church advising that the pastor’s email had been hacked. She immediately notified eBay of the swindle, but the money transfer had already been completed. The company advised her to file a police report.

8 laptops go missing during inventory move ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating the loss of eight laptops from a business management consultant on Marconi Drive.

On Dec. 22, police met with the manager who said they had received several laptops to wipe and prepare for census

ROSWELL, Ga. — Police arrested a 44-year-old Roswell man sought for probation violation out of Alpharetta. Police officers spotted a car belonging to the wanted man’s father at a gas station on East Crossville Road shortly after 4 p.m.

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Police said that because the car’s windows were heavily tinted, they could not determine whether the suspect was in the vehicle. An officer went into the gas station, passing by the front of the vehicle and identified Rasaan Carrington from the license photo on file with the warrant.

Officers approached the vehicle and asked Carrington for his license, which confirmed his identity. They then asked him whether he was armed, and noticed that he hesitated before denying he had any weapons.

According to the police report, after he was asked to get out of the vehicle, Carrington placed his left hand beside his left pants pocket prompting officers to restrain him. A search turned up two large pocket knives and a pair of brass knuckles concealed in his left pants pocket.

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woman reported Dec. 24 that a package had been stolen from her home, only to have it show up a day later, opened and missing items.

The previous day, the woman received an alert from UPS that her package had been delivered to her front door, but the woman was unable to find it.

The next afternoon, the woman found a package at her door that was open.

About $80 worth of items were missing from the package.

When the woman reported the incident to UPS, a representative advised her to file a police report.

Computer stolen from parked truck ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a Dec. 29 car burglary at North Point Drive.

That afternoon, a man parked his truck at the nearby Best Buy. When he returned to the truck, he saw that a computer and four monitors were missing. The combined value is estimated at $2,600.

Police found a small puncture hole on the driver-side door handle that officers said exploits a known flaw in the locking mechanism of Ford F-Series trucks.

Police locate vehicle involved in hit-and-run ROSWELL, Ga. — Police arrested a Roswell man Dec. 29 after his vehicle was identified by witnesses as having fled the scene of an accident that occurred at a parking lot on Atlanta Street earlier that day.

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McGinnis Ferry widening project gains ground Alpharetta endorses pact with Forsyth County, City of Johns Creek

way acquisition within the two cities. It also asked for $9 million from each city.

The latest proposal, drafted in coordination between representatives from the two cities and Forsyth County, leaves property acquisition squarely in the hands of each jurisdiction and lowers the ask from each city by about $3 million.

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Alpharetta has taken the first step to reach a deal with Forsyth County and the City of Johns Creek to widen a 4.7-mile stretch of McGinnis Ferry Road.

The project, estimated at between $51 and $60 million, calls for adding a lane in each direction to one of the busiest eastwest routes north of Old Milton Parkway and State Bridge Road. McGinnis Ferry Road lies on the county border, with Forsyth County to the north and Alpharetta and Johns Creek on the south.

At its last meeting of 2019, the Alpharetta City Council approved its portion of an agreement that splits the cost between the two cities and Forsyth County for the first phase of the project.

Alpharetta will pay $5.9 million, and so will Johns Creek, if the measure passes when it comes before the City Council in the coming weeks. Forsyth County has committed $18 million and will consider the agreement at the County Commission work session Jan. 14. The Georgia DOT has added another $10 million in funding.

“We’re trying to move the ball on this one. It’s been waiting around for a long time,” Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin said.

The scope of the project runs 4.7-miles, from Sargent Road in Johns Creek west to Union Hill Road in Alpharetta. Each city shares about 2.3 miles of the roadway with Forsyth County.

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Alpharetta has taken the first step to reach a deal with Forsyth County and the City of Johns Creek to widen a 4.7-mile stretch of McGinnis Ferry Road.

Piecemeal approach The current agreement covers only the first phase of the shared project, focusing on two segments: one about a third of a mile from Union Hill Road east to and including the Big Creek Bridge in Alpharetta, and the other from Seven Oaks Parkway east to Sargent Road in Johns Creek, a distance of about threequarters of a mile.

Widening of the stretch between Big Creek to Seven Oaks Parkway is not the focus of the current agreement.

However, if money is still available after costs for the first two segments are completed, widening work could continue beyond the initial focus, according to Alpharetta Public Works Director Pete Sewczwicz.

The latest reception by Alpharetta officials is in sharp contrast to an earlier proposal Forsyth County floated last October — a proposal Alpharetta’s Gilvin said wasn’t “going anywhere.”

The earlier proposal would have allowed Forsyth County to move on right of

Funding gap remains One sticking point remains. Even if all three sign off on the agreement, the road project is still underfunded to the tune of between $10 million and $21 million.

“We think if we start progressing with the right of way and with our Phase 1 and Johns Creek with their Phase 1, we’re optimistic the state will move forward with more money to bridge at least most of that gap,” Alpharetta City Administrator Bob Regus said.

Forsyth County is pushing hard to get the project underway, according to County Manager Eric Johnson.

“On Nov. 4, I arranged a meeting of senior staff from Forsyth County and the two cities to propose a new approach to the project: a three-party [inter-governmental agreement] that would allow us to move forward now with everything that we can afford and agree to do,” he said.

The funding gap, he added, will be better defined once land is purchased for the entire stretch and the two initial segments for construction are bid. He also said the state is interested in seeing the project progress.

“I have also shared the proposal with Russell McMurry, GDOT commissioner, who is looking at how GDOT’s funding commitment to the project can best be used,” Johnson said.

Roswell evaluates new sites for historic structure

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell is honing in on the possible future home for Doc’s Cafe after a preliminary review of the city’s top relocation site was deemed unviable.

At the Dec. 10 Administration, Finance, and Recreation and Parks Committee meeting, City Council members decided to move discussion of a contract to evaluate three possible locations for the historic building.

Doc’s Cafe, a historic part of Roswell’s African American community, was in danger of demolition last year because of the Oxbo Road Realignment project.

“Doc’s Cafe was a historic gathering place in and around the Groveway Community,” said Recreation and Parks

Director Jeff Leatherman. “It is a piece of our history here in the City of Roswell.

The intent is to not only move but to save that structure.”

The city worked with Pastor Sabin Strickland on plans to preserve the structure and, earlier this spring, moved it from its home at 20 Oxbo Road.

The original plan was to move Doc’s Cafe across the street onto private property at 30 Pleasant Hill Drive. During the relocation process, however, that location was deemed ill-advised.

“It was determined by our contractors that the structure could not be moved there, just based on the slope of the hillside and how that home would potentially sit at that future location,” Leatherman said.

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Doc’s Cafe has been temporarily relocated to Oxbo Linear Park while the City of Roswell determines where to permanently house it.

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Post Office reseals larger of two collection boxes

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The larger of two drive-thru mailboxes is taped shut again outside the Alpharetta Post Office drive-thru on Old Milton Parkway. Patrons have use of the smaller box nearby, but that receptacle was filled to overflowing by Monday morning. The box has a collection time of 5 p.m. daily, but someone emptied it by noon to accommodate more letters.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — For the second time in as many months, authorities with the U.S. Postal Service have taped shut the larger of two drive-thru mailboxes at the Old Milton Parkway location.

A check at the facility Monday morning showed the slot for the larger of the two boxes had been taped shut.

The other, smaller box was stuffed to the gills. Collection times for the smaller box are 5 p.m. daily and 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Workers inside the location said they had no explanation, and phone calls made to the location went unanswered.

Both boxes had been sealed with tape in November at the start of the heavy holiday mail season. That had some customers complaining about having to park to mail a letter. The facility’s lot has about 50 public parking spaces.

Following inquiries to the district office in Atlanta, the Old Milton Parkway location unsealed one of the boxes in early December. The second box was unsealed a few days later at the height of the holiday crunch when the USPS processes more than 3 billion pieces of First Class mail nationally.

The USPS District Office in Atlanta did not respond to inquiries about the latest mailbox issue in time for deadline.

In the earlier instance in November, the office stated that the collection box was closed to make maintenance and security improvements.

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Two brothers with autism pursue studies at Georgia Tech

By ADAM DARBY adam@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alex and Elliott Smith, brothers close in age, share a common bond and a daily challenge. Both were born on the autism spectrum.

As a result, the two have experienced academic struggles and developmental difficulties.

A recent survey by the Special Olympics shows the U.S. unemployment rate for adults with intellectual disabilities is more than twice that of the general population.

But Alex and Elliott continue to exceed expectations.

“I tried to always imagine how incredibly difficult it must be to learn with their sensory and cognitive difficulties,” said Kim Smith, their mother. “We made sure that Elliott and Alex were being taught at the level where they were processing and learning instead of grade level…we continued to see so many accomplishments and successes. And Elliott and Alex are still maturing and developing by leaps and bounds. They never cease to amaze and delight us.”

After the brothers graduated from Alpharetta High School in 2017, each enrolled in Georgia Tech’s Excel Program. The two are currently roommates and reside in a local apartment complex near Avalon. Experiencing their share of difficulty along the way, the two have managed to secure internships in their respective career fields while pursuing their studies at Tech. Both have had nothing but positive experiences during their time in the program.

Alex, age 22, has had a lifelong interest in maps

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and is interning with the City of Atlanta’s GIS Department. He is pursuing a career as a mapping technician or surveyor for a traveling company.

“I’ve enjoyed my time in Excel because I’ve been learning about living independently like cooking, exploring what careers I like, and being social with everyone there,” Alex said.

Elliott, age 24, has a passion for working with children with special needs similar to his own. He is interning at the Elaine Clark Center in Chamblee in hopes of becoming a teaching assistant.

“My experiences have been great. I’ve been living in

my own apartment which helped me learn the responsibilities ahead of me. The Excel Program helps me understand and make good choices,” Elliott said. “I have a strong passion for children and I have an authentic speaking voice. I love to read books to kids.”

Since its inception, the four-year Excel program has served students with intellectual and developmental disabilities for the road ahead. Students work their way through the program to receive two Georgia Tech certificates that prepare them for their career. The first is a Certificate in Academic Enrichment, Social Fluency and Career Exploration. The second is a Certificate in Social Growth, Leadership and Career Development.

“Since they have been involved in the Excel Program at Georgia Tech, they have far exceeded all expectations I had for their career development, personal development, social interactions, and becoming more independent,” said Todd Smith, their father.

This summer, the two have also taken part-time positions in Alpharetta to further their experience in a work environment. Elliott worked with children as a camp counselor at Camp Happy Hearts, while Alex worked as a barista at BrewAble Café, which specializes in hiring and training adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to prepare them for future employment.

“The goal is to hire adults with IDD, train them, give them a place to learn, grow, fail and succeed, build a community and confidence by working in a full café,” said Isabelle Rudd, the Café Manager. “Alex is an extremely hard worker. He is dedicated, driven, and very intelligent… [He] is highly motivated and likes to be involved and busy in the community.”

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In addition, Leatherman said there were concerns about drainage and parking constraints at that location as well.

The city has temporarily placed Doc’s Cafe at Oxbo Linear Park.

The city has come up with two additional possible site locations. One is behind the gas station on the corner of Ga. 9 and Oxbo Road in an area colloquially known as the “kudzu pit.”

The third possible location, and seemingly most popular among council members, is near the corner of Oak StreetCrossword and Myrtle Street at Waller Park.

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Councilman Matthew Tyser likewise said the Waller site is attractive.

“I really do like that Waller site,” Tyser said. “It’s in a great location, it’s got great parking — hopefully it works out.”

Tyser said he was not opposed to any of the other sites but wants to first know the costs associated with each one.

To determine that information, the city is looking at contracting with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. to do a cost evaluation of all three sites. The contract is not to exceed $40,000.

PuzzleJunctio The City Council is expected to vote on that contract at its next meeting.

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Roswell Library reopens doors to patrons

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — After more than a year of construction, the Roswell Library on Norcross Street has reopened to patrons.

Hundreds packed the announcement room past capacity to hear remarks from project leaders, library staff and elected officials about the library’s new design.

“I think the number of people here to reopen the library is a true reflection of what this library means to the community,” said Roswell Councilwoman Marie Willsey. “It was truly a partnership. It shows you what you can do when the community is working together to do something wonderful.”

Extensive renovations began August 2018 as the first major update to the Roswell Library in almost 30 years.

One of the biggest changes for longtime patrons is the addition of a new entrance from the Norcross Street side to improve walkability in the area.

“This building now has a presence on Norcross Street that just was not there before,” said Alfred Collins, administrator of Bond Construction and DREAM on the renovation program management team.

The interior of the 23,716-squarefoot building now contains raised ceilings to provide better lighting, and the Friends of the Roswell Library space has been reconfigured to let in more natural light. Information desks now sit in the center of the building, and both reading and study rooms line some of the walls.

In the Children’s Wing, a new storytime area has been added along with flexible seating and furniture.

Most of the other changes focused primarily on brick-and-mortar improvements, such as new roofing, heating

and air conditioning, safety equipment, carpeting, furniture, Wi-Fi and technology. Project teams worked with the city to redesign the outside of the building to fit in with the neighboring Canton Street aesthetics.

There were no operational changes to the library, which still boasts an 80,000-strong book collection. The facility is the third busiest library in the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System based on book circulation.

“Libraries are still important,” said Fulton County Board of Commissioners Chairman Robb Pitts. “In spite of technology, libraries still matter, and they become the centerpiece of communities.

That is certainly going to happen here.”

The funding for the library renovation came out of a bond referendum approved by Fulton County voters in 2008. Through the bond, the library system has been engaging in a $275 million project to build new libraries and renovate existing branches. The Roswell Library was one of 23 library renovations slated for Phase II of the project. Phase I was completed in early 2017 and consisted of 10 renovations, eight new libraries and two expanded libraries.

Each of the Phase II projects are on track to achieve the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Silver Certification.

“This is a space that has meant so much to so many,” Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis said. “It’s been a place of peace, a place of discovery, a place of learning, a place of fellowship, adventure, awakening, access and community… I know that the depth and the meaning and the impact of this library is going to be immeasurable in years to come.”

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NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The following players were chosen as Appen Media’s 2019 All North Fulton football team based on their performances throughout the regular season and playoffs. The players are listed in no particular order.

Quarterbacks Beau Lark (Northview) Ben Whitlock (Johns Creek) Devin Farrell (Milton) Josh Gil (St. Francis) Running backs Murphy Reeves (Fellowship Christian) Phillip Michael Collins (Cambridge) Elijah Green (Blessed Trinity) Savion McCrary (Roswell) Dylan Merrell (Alpharetta) Ahmad Junearick (Milton) Fullbacks Ryan Dupont (Blessed Trinity) Jayven Hall (Fellowship Christian) Tight ends John Copenhaver (Roswell) Jack Nickel (Milton) James Bryant (Blessed Trinity)

Charlie Patterson (Fellowship Christian) Anthony Minella (Milton) John Irwin (Northview) Defensive linemen Grayson Gilder (Blessed Trinity) Troy Beasley (St. Francis) Nick Jackson (Mount Pisgah) Marcos Rangel (Milton) Caden Bondurant (Roswell) Joey Archer (Fellowship Christian) Jonathan Pittman (Milton) Linebackers Jon Ross Maye (Johns Creek) Nathan Nardone (Fellowship Christian) Doneiko Slaughter (Roswell) Jackson Hamilton (Blessed Trinity) Mike Hudson (Cambridge) Cam Dorsey (Alpharetta) Hunter Jones (St. Francis) Ryan Dupont (Blessed Trinity) Defensive backs Jaden Slocum (Alpharetta) John Michael DiRoberto (Roswell) Pat Taylor (Johns Creek) Josh Cole (Fellowship Christian) John Michael DiRoberto (Roswell) Quinton Reese (Blessed Trinity) Kristofer Thomas (Alpharetta) Jack Rhodes (Milton)

Wide Receivers Dalton Pearson (Johns Creek) Jordan Palmer (Chattahoochee) Yong Min Lee (Johns Creek) Garrett Sutherland (Mount Pisgah) Richard Shaw (Centennial) CJ Dobard (Alpharetta)

Punters Caden Long (Roswell) Joshua Huiet (Johns Creek)

Offensive linemen Paul Tchio (Milton) Trey Zimmerman (Roswell) Ty Furnish (Blessed Trinity) Billy Waters (Johns Creek) Jackson Filipowicz (Blessed Trinity)

Long snapper David Bertrand (Mount Pisgah)

Kickers Bryce Troutt (Alpharetta) Payton Broaddus (Mount Pisgah)

Athlete/Utility Zay Wadsworth (St. Francis) Travis Buchanan (Northview)

St. Francis boys down Patriots in marquee region matchup JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — St. Francis boys basketball improved to 7-0 in Region 6-A play with a 64-49 win over Mount Pisgah Friday night in a matchup of the top two teams in subregion B. After a strong start from the Patriots in the first quarter, the Knights held Mount Pisgah to 16 total points in the second and third quarter to take control of the contest.

The game started in electric fashion for the Knights (13-3, 7-0). Senior Dwon Odom took the opening tipoff, quickly streaked to the net and put down a powerful dunk to give the Knights a statement opening to the contest. However, the remainder of the first eight minutes of play was frustrating for St. Francis.

Mount Pisgah (12-3, 5-2) took the momentum with 3-point play from Jojo Peterson and kept it rolling with several blocks on Knights’ players under the net. With Mount Pisgah players draining shots, the Patriots jumped to a 19-6 lead after seven minutes.

“I knew they were going to give us a great game, and they got off to a great start,” St. Francis head coach Drew Catlett said. “And we went too quick against the zone too early, we were taking quick shots when we needed to work the ball outside.”

Though the first quarter was inauspicious for the Knights, their fortunes quickly turned in the second quarter behind a flurry of scoring and a stingy defense.

St. Francis clawed away at Mount Pisgah’s lead throughout the period, and two dunks and an assist from Odom put the Knights ahead just before the half.

St. Francis outscored the Patriots 18-6 in the period to take a 27-25 lead into halftime.

The Knights continued to outpace their opponent in the third quarter, doubling the Patriots’ scoring in the period

to open their lead to 47-35. Odom led the way for the Knights with 21 points.

Seth Hubbard netted 11, Chase Ellis scored nine points with eight rebounds, Kai Simmons added eight points and Jusuan Holt had seven points with seven rebounds.

“I think the key of the game was our defense in the second and third quarter to hold them to six and 10,” Catlett said.

“When we get into it defensively, we can be good.”

Catlett also praised his defense for holding Peterson to eight points. The junior standout guard also racked up nine rebounds. Mount Pisgah had four players score eight in the game, including Peterson, Chase Tucker, Garrett Sutherland and Nate Gordon.

The Knights continued to roll in the fourth quarter, eventually opening a 19-point lead before getting some of their bench players minutes on the court.

The Knights remained atop the Region 6-A subregion B standings with the win ahead of Walker and the Patriots. Both teams will continue a streak of region games to close out the regular season ahead of the Region 6-A tournament next month.

As the defending region and state champions, Catlett knows the Knights will have a target on their backs in their remaining nine contest.

“We’re going to get everyone’s best shot, we always do,” he said. “The guys laugh at me, but I tell them, tonight is the most important game of the year.

Tomorrow, that’s the most important game of the year. We can’t look ahead.

We have to stick to the program’s four tenants — having a great attitude, giving great effort each day, being coachable and be a great teammate. We slip in some of those areas time to time because we have some young kids, but if we do those things every day, we are going to get better.”

It’s the same thing you experience when you go into a small business of any kind. It’s a much higher level of personal service, a face-to-face consultative approach, rather than just being a number in a big institution.

Charlie Brown, CEO, Loyal Trust Bank

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New community bank opens in John Creek

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — After a year of clearing regulatory hurdles, the vision of a diverse group of local business leaders has come to fruition. Loyal Trust Bank will officially celebrate its opening Jan. 10.

Loyal Trust is the first Asian-American-focused bank headquartered in Johns Creek, according to its founders.

Their goal is to serve Johns Creek and the surrounding area with a high-tech, community banking style for individuals and small- to mid-sized businesses.

CEO Charlie Brown said the bank’s small size and community focus will set it apart.

“It’s the same thing you experience when you go into a small business of any kind,” he said. “It’s a much higher level of personal service, a face-to-face consultative approach, rather than just being a number in a big institution.”

More than a quarter of Johns Creek’s population is Asian, according to U.S. Census Data. Surrounding Alpharetta, Gwinnett County and Forsyth County also have a double-digit percentage of Asian Americans.

Loyal Trust, with its diverse team of leaders, is prepared to serve that community. Its website includes information in Mandarin, Korean and Hindi, as well as English and Spanish.

“We’ve seen fantastic feedback about folks being excited for such a focus in that market,” Brown said. “I think it will be a real bonding experience for our cus-

tomers and our bankers and our ownership.”

The bank offers business products including checking and savings accounts, construction and real estate loans and loans guaranteed by the Small Business BROWN Administration. For individuals, the bank offers checking, savings and money market accounts, as well as individual retirement accounts and certificates of deposit.

Brown is the founding chairman and CEO of Insignia Bank.

JARBOE He has more than 20 years of experience in community banking and previously worked as an FDIC Community Bank Advisory Board member.

Chairwoman Rose Jarboe is the founder and CEO of Norcross-based real estate investment firm WePartner Management. She has more than 20 years of experience in accounting, finance and real estate investment.

Other founding directors include Bill Abernathy, owner of Abernathy Bank Consulting; Julin Gu, founder and president of China US Technology Innovation Center in Johns Creek; John Lewis Jr., partner of Shook, Hardy and Bacon; Edward Oh, founder and CEO of US Fibers; James Park, CEO and owner

Loyal Trust Bank is on Medlock Bridge Road in Technology Park. of Sun’s Transfer Co.; Bo Shen, founder of Fenbushi Capital and Dr. Dong Wang, CEO of Georgia Neuro-diagnostic and Treatment Center.

The bank received approval from Georgia Department of Banking and Finance and from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in fall 2019. The proposed bank raised the required $20 million capital minimum in less than 60 days, its founders reported.

CARSON COOK/Herald

Small banks are making a comeback since they were hit hard during the Great Recession. From 2007 to 2014, Georgia led the nation in bank closures, with 88, according to Trepp LLC, a real estate and financial data provider in New York.

Loyal Trust Bank is located at 11675 Medlock Bridge Road, a former South Crest Bank branch. For more information, visit loyaltrustbank.com.

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Atlanta to open almost 3 million square feet of office this year You’ve all seen the cranes moving throughout the metro area. And throughout this year, you will see new office doors opening.

According to a Colliers International Atlanta report Geoff smith featured in a recent Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com Atlanta Business Chronicle article, we can expect almost 3 million square feet of Class A office space to be delivered in 2020. And it appears to be much-needed.

For the past eight years, the metro area has created over 60,000 new jobs a year. With unemployment here at all-time lows, it’s no surprise that with the new jobs comes new residents.

Our population has grown by almost the same amount for the same period of time. This influx of new people has stressed the office markets, as well as the residential markets.

Just as our housing inventory has been shrinking as builders try to keep up, our office market has been doing the same. Also, like our housing industry, according to a recent article in Curbed Atlanta, office rent-rates are reaching all-time highs. Home prices rose more than 4.2 percent last year, according to an article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

The housing industry and office industry certainly go hand-in-hand. As we grow our number of jobs here in Atlanta,

Andretti game center closes Roswell site ROSWELL, Ga. — Andretti Indoor Karting and Games, an Orlando-based entertainment company has ceased operations at its Roswell facility.

A new state-of-the-art facility is currently under construction in Buford, with a projected opening date for early 2021. The Roswell location was the first

we need more people to fill those positions, which means more families moving to the metro area that need places to live.

According to the Curbed article, metro Atlanta office buildings were trading for an average of $244.30 per square foot, a big jump from the $229 a square foot they were trading at last year. While it’s nowhere near the $980 per square foot that is demanded in Manhattan, The 6.3 percent growth in rates shows that vacant office space is in high demand.

Of the almost 3 million square feet of office space set to open this year, 1.26 million square feet will be in Midtown with two of the Atlantic Yard projects coming online. Atlantic Yards South Midtown will have 366,970 square feet and Atlantic Yards North Midtown will have 156,541 square feet.

Anthem Technology Center in Midtown will have 352,000 square feet as well.

While Midtown is characteristically leading the way, the Perimeter area in Dunwoody and Sandy Springs is not far behind. Just over one million square feet of space will open there this year.

The behemoth is the State Farm Phase II building. It will be the largest project opened anywhere in the metro area this year with 670,000 square feet of office space. Right across Hammond Drive and next to the Dunwoody MARTA Station will be the opening of Twelve24 and its 335,000 square feet of office space.

The Battery area will see about 485,000 square feet of new office come to the market, and Avalon in Alpharetta

will open 10000 Avalon and its 249,579 square feet.

According to Pat Murphy, managing director at Cushman & Wakefield, there would have been more office development if developers could find more space.

“I think we’d see even more development if we had more good sites close to the city — there’s a real scarcity of those now,” Murphy said in a recent Atlanta Business Chronicle article.

Class A office employers are not the only ones looking for locations right now.

Massive industrial projects are underway throughout the I-75, I-85 and the western part of I-20. Much of that development is being driven by the increased activity in the Port of Savannah. That port has grown to the point of becoming one of the most important ports for the transportation of goods along the entire eastern seaboard. And it is in the process of dredging the Savannah River so that it will allow supertankers, a move that could triple the port’s capacity.

for the company and opened in January 2001.

“The decision to move our Roswell location was not an easy one,” said Eddie Hamann, managing member “But we needed more space to accommodate our ever-growing variety of attractions that serve our valued guests.”

Andretti Indoor Karting and Games will open on 13 acres in The Exchange at Gwinnett, which is a new mixed-use

development near the Mall of Georgia. The development, currently under construction, is located on 67.5 acres at Buford Drive and I-85. The Exchange at Gwinnett will include 33 acres of land that has already been procured by Top Golf, Rooms To Go and an apartment community, as well as 56,000 square feet of restaurants and retail, including Starbucks, Chipotle and City Barbecue on the remaining 21 acres.

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

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CALENDAR Where: Seniors Enriched Living, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $60 per session Info and registration: selroswellga.org

WALK WITH A DOC

The City of Johns Creek and Emory Johns Creek Hospital are encouraging Johns Creek residents to take a step toward better health with Walk with a Doc, a health program that brings doctors and patients together to walk.

Every walk will feature a different health topic, each selected to provide information and the opportunity for walkers to ask questions one-on-one with the participating physician. Meet at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11 at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek.

For more information, visit walkwithadoc.org.

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FEATURED: LET’S TALK ARTS

What: Authors George Weinstein and Roger Johns present their latest mystery novels. Hear a moderated discussion about their writing journey, followed by Q & A and book signings. Free to public.

When: Thursday, Jan. 9, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St., Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

EVENTS: LIVE 2 LEAD ATLANTA NORTH METRO REPLAY

What: Hear from professionals about leadership and leading in the workplace.

When: Friday, Jan. 10, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Technical College, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $59 More info and tickets: eventbrite.com

SIMPLE SUSTAINABLE RESOLUTIONS CLASS

What: Turn over a new leaf in 2020 and learn some simple tips on how to incorporate sustainability into your lifestyle.

Bring your own container to take home an earth-friendly household cleaner in class.

When: Sunday, Jan. 12, 2-3 p.m.

Where: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody More info and registration: dunwoodynature.org

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RUMC JOB NETWORKING

What: Get ahead in the job market with these free workshops at 12:30 p.m., and a 5 p.m. orientation and dinner, followed by an evening keynote speaker. Complete agenda online.

When: Monday, Jan. 13, 12:30-9 p.m.

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

TRIVIA

What: Join the trivia league and meet new people. Some weeks have aggregate prize pools.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 14, 8 p.m.

Where: Dunwoody Tavern, 5488 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody More info: trivianearme.com

BETTER TOGETHER

What: Better Together connects Milton citizens to their neighbors, city businesses and other organizations, creating a welcoming community all residents can engage.

When: Thursday, Jan. 16, 6-7 p.m.

Where: Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR SENIORS What: Register now for Seniors Enriched Living continuing education classes for seniors on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Choose from 22 different topics including history, finance, nature journaling, philosophy and more.

When: Jan. 7-Feb. 27, times vary by classes

ENCHANTED WOODLAND TRAIL

What: Fairies and gnomes have been busy building all new homes for the Enchanted Woodland Trail. Whimsical works line the trails – slow down and search for the fairy houses made from tiny natural objects.

When: Jan. 9-Feb. 29 Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org

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

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

LEARN KNIFE SKILLS

What: Barrington Hall hosts a full array of cooking classes based on classic European and American cuisine. Complimentary wine and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 14, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $65 per person More info: roswellgov.com Where: Parking is at Newtown Park, Johns Creek Cost: Registration starts at $30 More info and registration: active.com

CPR CLASS

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

What: The “Heart Ready” program offered by the JCFD provides both CPR / AED & Opiate awareness training to residents of Johns Creek. Participants must be at least 12 years old and residents of Johns Creek.

When: Saturday, Jan. 11, 9 a.m.

Where: Johns Creek City Hall, 11360 Lakefield Drive, Johns Creek Info and registration: johnscreekga.gov

WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING

WEIGHT LOSS FREE HEALTH SEMINAR

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 770-4950545

HEALTH AND FITNESS: FROZEN 5K AND THE SNOWFLAKE 1K What: Both courses are on the paved bike trails and are closed to traffic. All participants get a T-shirt. Dress as a fairy tale character for a chance to win prizes. This is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier.

When: Saturday, Jan. 11, 8:30 a.m.

What: Most people have lost weight on diets, and 98 percent failed to keep it off.

In this seminar, learn the truth about long lasting weight loss.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1-2 p.m.

Where: Wellness for Life, 3480 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming Info: eventbrite.com or 678-638-0898

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-run-walk-group-halcyon

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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

FREE FITNESS FOR WOMEN

What: Join your Alpharetta Females in Action group for free, peer-led workouts each week. Adult women of all fitness levels are welcome.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.

Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming More info: fianation.com

ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)

What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques, creating an easy-to-follow, health-boosting dance fitness program.

When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: 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

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 770-261-1705

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS

What: Make and grow faith-based 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:

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SUPER SCIENCE CLUB

What: Join to learn about metals and magnets. The class will explore these topics through books, games, crafts and science. For ages 5-10.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 14, 4-5 p.m.

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

LIVE MUSIC

What: On Fridays, enjoy live music on the patio, weather permitting.

When: Friday, Jan. 10, 5-8 p.m.

Where: Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse, 236 Perimeter Center Pkwy NE Suite 120, Dunwoody More info: delfriscos.com

SPOTLIGHT EXHIBIT: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF JIM ALEXANDER

What: Jim Alexander is an award-winning documentary photographer who has amassed a large collection of images of Black culture and human rights photographs.

When: Jan. 9-March 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: jimalexanderphotography.com

‘AILEY REVEALED’

What: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns with six performances showcasing Ailey’s 32 dancers, including world premieres that shine a spotlight on social issues.

When: Feb. 20-23, times vary Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $29 More info and tickets: alvinailey.org, foxatltix.com or 855-285-8499

SAFE PLACE TO GAME

What: Learn how to play card games like Pokemon, Magic the Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh. No supplies or skills needed.

Hosted by TCGPlayer. Ages 8 and up.

When: Friday, Jan. 10, 4:15-5:30 p.m.

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

MIDDAY AT MILTON BOOK CLUB

What: The book for January is “The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters,”

by Balli Kaur Baswal.

When: Friday, Jan. 10, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

‘SHE ROCKS: THE WOMEN OF ROCK’

What: Multi-talented musician Tara Vaughan takes the audience on a rockin’ ride through the 60s, 70s, and 80s with the hits of the world’s greatest female rockers.

When: Jan. 2-19, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $24-$38 More info and tickets: get.org

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

CRAFTERNOONS AT THE MILTON LIBRARY

ARTAROUND ROSWELL SCULPTURE TOUR

What: The ArtAround Roswell “museum without walls” 2019-2020 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: CREATIVE CIRCLE SEA GLASS ART

What: Come to the library for crafting fun and fellowship for adults. This month, the class will make sea glass art.

When: Friday, Jan. 10, 2-4 p.m.

What: Celebrate winter by painting snowmen, using upcycled vinyl records as the canvas. All materials and instructions will be provided. Ages 10-18.

When: Saturday, Jan. 11, 1-2 p.m.

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

IT’S A MYSTERY BOOK CLUB

What: January’s selection is “The Silent Wife,” by A. S. A. Harrison.

When: Saturday, Jan. 11, 2-3:30 p.m.

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

MEET AUTHOR J.T. ELLISON

What: New York Times bestselling author J.T. Ellison will be in conversation with author Emily Carpenter. Book signing available.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1-3 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: eventbrite.com

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

What: Give back to others and help save a life by giving blood. All donors during this blood drive will be entered into a drawing for two free movie tickets.

When: Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1:30-6:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: redcrossblood.org

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Pregnancy Diet

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‘She’s a walking miracle’ WellStar North Fulton Hospital team helps Roswell resident make complete recovery Two-time breast cancer survivor Heidi Bohlmann was accustomed to successfully facing health challenges. But when stomach pain brought the Roswell resident to WellStar North Fulton Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED), she faced her ultimate challenge: a torn small intestine, which led to a life-threatening infection.

“I remember being in the ED, then waking up in a hospital room 11 days later with machines all around me,” said Bohlmann, 58. “My family from Wisconsin was there. No one was sure I would pull through.”

Bohlmann underwent surgery to repair her perforated bowel, which included creating a hole in her abdomen so the contents of her small intestine could empty into an external pouch. Called an ileostomy, the procedure allows the intestine to heal.

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“Heidi spent 48 days at North Fulton, first in the Intensive Care Unit, then in a regular room, then in rehabilitation,” said Gonzalez. “For a while, she was on a breathing machine and dialysis because her kidneys shut down, and she needed multiple infusions to treat the infection. Then she began outpatient therapy.

When her wounds healed, she underwent an ileostomy reversal. Her body was so weak, she had to learn to walk again. Today, a year later, she’s a walking miracle.

She was a model patient.”

Bohlmann said she did everything her clinicians recommended so that she could fully recover. “I followed the advice given by Debra and wound care specialists Melissa, Karen and Angela,” she said. “I did not shower for a year so I could keep my wound dry. I ate plenty of protein and took the recommended supplements.”

Steve and Heidi Bohlmann are grateful for WellStar North Fulton Hospital’s multidisciplinary care.

Though Bohlmann acknowledges she was an active participant in her care, she and her husband Steve, who was constantly by her side, credit North Fulton’s multidisciplinary team with her recovery.

“So many clinicians were involved in my care, including general surgeon Mark Middleton, M.D., infectious disease specialist Manuel Castro-Borobio, M.D., assistant director of rehabilitation Brent Clower, D.O., Phillip Byrd, M.D., interventional radiologist, and cardiologist David Jacoboff, M.D.,” said Bohlmann.

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They worked together to coordinate my care plan, and always took the time to provide thorough explanations.

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Center staff and the inpatient rehab team to show their appreciation. “I’m very thankful for the care I received at North Fulton,” said Heidi, who plans to volunteer at the hospital.

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Invest in yourself in the new year with a new smile

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CHATTAHOOCHEE 45, CAMBRIDGE 43

Cougars top Bears in defensive battle featuring thrilling finish Cambridge girls top region standings by downing ’Hooch

By ZACH SHUGAN news@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — A last-minute Chattahoochee 3-pointer was the decisive blow in a tight battle of two of the top teams in Region 7-AAAAAA Friday night at Cambridge. The Bears took their first lead of the second half in the final minute of play, but Hooch responded with a game-winning three from Keith Murray to jump ahead of Cambridge in the region standings.

Cambridge jumped out to a 7-0 lead to start the game, resulting in a quick timeout by Chattahoochee head coach Chris Short. After a brief pause from action, Chattahoochee responded with a 7-0 run of its own to tie the game.

The first quarter finished with Cambridge leading 11-10 over the Cougars.

By halftime, the Cougars had built a 24-15 lead over the Bears, who scored just four points in the second quarter.

Chattahoochee senior and Rice University commit Cam Sheffield led all scorers with eight points, in addition to his six rebounds, in the first half.

“I was a little disappointed with the way we started,” Short said. “I would have liked it to go a little better than that. We got the shots we wanted, but they just didn’t go in, and we started to settle for the three. But overall our guys did a great job of battling back”.

The low-scoring defensive battle continued in the second half.

The Bears went on a 13-4 run to start the third quarter, knotting the game up at 28. The Cougars regained the lead, however, and entered the fourth quarter up 36-30.

Chattahoochee held on to its lead for most of the fourth quarter, but Cambridge erased the margin in the final minute. The Bears clawed their way from behind the entire second half, and a layup from Davis Sager tied the game with 34 seconds left. Sager was fouled on the shot and hit his free throw to put the Bears up 43-42.

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Cambridge players huddle up during a timeout against Chattahoochee. corner to put the Cougars up by two points. Murray’s dramatic score was the final basket of the game.

Sheffield finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds, and senior guard A.J. White was a consistent scoring threat for the Cougars with 16 points on the night.

Davis Sager was the leading scorer for Cambridge with 14 points, which came almost entirely in the second half.

Seniors Cole Bearden and Sola Adebisi each had seven rebounds on the night, though the two combined for just 10 points.

“We needed a close game to learn how to execute,” Short said. “We have not been a great fourth quarter team.

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By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — St. Francis senior Savannah Samuels had a standout night with 41 points to lead the Knights to a blowout 101-50 win over Mount Pisgah Friday night in Johns Creek. The win put St. Francis at 3-0 in Region 6-A play with a month full of region contests ahead.

The Knights’ (10-3, 3-0) transition scoring, suffocating backcourt pressure, speed and size advantage powered St. Francis to a 34-7 lead in the first quarter. They did not let up, scoring 25 points in the second quarter, 28 in the third and 14 in the final period.

“We moved the ball really well and spread it out, which is something we have been working on,” St. Francis head coach Aisha Kennedy said. “We’ve also been working on our press and executing our traps, so I was pretty pleased with that tonight.”

Samuels was practically unstoppable driving to the net, with most of her points coming inside the paint. However, she also drained several 3-pointers and

was 6-8 from the free-throw line.

Fellow senior Amirah Abdur-Rahim also had a notable performance with 17 points, four steals and three rebounds.

Junior guard Mia Moore scored 11 with four rebounds, two steals and a block, and Morgan Harper had a strong defensive performance with six steals to add to her eight points and five rebounds.

“We have so many kids that can score the ball, so that’s hard for us to coach because you have one kid that may be on tonight, and the next game it is somebody else,” Kennedy said. “So, we want to strive to see everyone be successful on the floor.”

Mount Pisgah’s seven-player roster added another difficult element to stopping St. Francis’ speedy play. One player not slowed down was freshman guard Monet Dance who scored 22 points with six rebounds and three steals. Megan Messinger netted 14 points with seven rebounds, and Payton O’Bryant scored 11 with six rebounds and two steals for the Patriots.

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kind of contributed to that. Our key guys had to step up in the fourth quarter tonight, and I thought we did a good job. We needed a close game to learn how to grind through it and execute in crunch time. That will help us come region tournament time.”

Girls: Cambridge 45, Chattahoochee 25 The Cambridge girls continued their strong start to the season with a 20-point win to ring in 2020.

Junior Angelina Cofrancesco scored 16 points, pulled in four rebounds and seemed to be a part of every play while she was on the court. Cambridge received another standout performance from freshman Jordynn Dudley, who had 10 points and five rebounds.

Chattahoochee (2-13, 1-6) was led by senior Kensley Bennett with nine points and by freshman point guard Autumn Cotton, who contributed seven points.

The score stayed tight early in the game despite the Bears’ full-court press causing trouble for the Cougars.

Cambridge sophomore Sydney Granby came off the bench and made three quick baskets for six points, and the Bears led 11-7 at the end of the first quarter.

The Bears’ defense suffocated Chattahoochee in the second quarter, holding the Cougars to just three points in the period. The lead grew to 13 points for the Bears by halftime.

Cambridge continued building its margin in the third quarter behind the scoring Cofrancesco and Dudley and took a 36-16 lead over the Cougars entering the fourth quarter.

With the game seemingly settled, the starters for both teams rested a large portion of the fourth.

With the win over the Cougars, Cambridge improved to 12-3 this season and 7-1 in region play. The Bears sit atop the region standings with Alpharetta and Johns Creek lurking close behind one game back.

“We’re happy with our start, but we’re far from satisfied with where we are,” coach Lesley Broadwell said. “We know we’ve got a lot of work to do. Our region is strong, so we got to do a lot of work to keep getting better. We’re just trying to stay hungry.”

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Roswell 911 Center partners with Uber ROSWELL, Ga. — The City of Roswell 911 Emergency Communications Center recently partnered with RapidSOS to launch the 911 Integration Device Location Technology with Uber.

Roswell 911 Communications Division is the first agency in the North Fulton area to receive accurate caller location and additional emergency data from Uber passengers who initiate a call to 911 via the Uber app’s “911 Assistance” feature.

This new emergency button feature on the Uber app allows 911 dispatchers to automatically obtain precise details, including Uber driver and rider information, vehicle description, license

plate, current location and direction of travel. When Uber’s in-app emergency button is used, the information is sent digitally to the RapidSOS interface, which a dispatcher can then access once a caller indicates they are using the Uber service.

This technology and additional location information is only available on updated versions of iPhones and Androids.

In late 2018, Roswell 911 professionals began receiving more precise location information from 911 callers. Developed

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In Memoriam

Robert Eugene Avery

Robert Eugene Avery, 52, of Alpharetta GA passed on December 30, 2019 surrounded by family after an extended battle with colon cancer. He was a devoted husband, father and son. Rob was born in Atlanta GA on January 4, 1967 to Sally French and Gene Avery. He attended the Georgia institute of Technology, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1989. It is also where he met his future wife, Kathy. They married in 1992 and have two sons, both following in their father’s footsteps: Ryan who graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Will who currently is in his second year at Georgia Tech, also studying Mechanical Engineering.

Although Rob’s degree was in Mechanical Engineering, he had a great love for computers and translated that into

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Marcus Brooks, 77, of Cumming, passed away December 28, 2019.

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Lucas Allen Collins, 9 months, of Cumming, passed away December 26, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

a career with Microsoft, first as a consultant and ultimately as a director. Besides the technology industry, Rob’s other passions were the outdoors, Boy Scouts and motor sports. He served as Cubmaster and Assistant Scout Master for many years.

Rob also enjoyed traveling with family and friends, especially if it combined with the outdoors.

Rob was giving with his time, talent, and treasure. He saw the potential in everyone he met and helped them achieve it. His generous spirit will be missed as well as his wicked sense of humor.

Rob is survived by his wife Kathy, his sons Ryan and Will, his mother Sally French, his father Gene Avery, sister Beth Ryan and a number of nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance or your local Boy Scout troop.

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Bert Parker Benson

Bert Parker Benson, 49, of Alpharetta passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2019 at his home in Sherman Oaks, California. He is preceded in death by father, Otis M. BensonJr., and sister, Christiana Carol. He is survived by his mother, Treasure Parker Benson, Alpharetta,GA, brother, Scott Murray Benson, Alpharetta,GA, sister, Julie M Benson, Cumming,GA, fiancé, Claudia Tickle, Sugar Hill,GA, and stepchildren, Dallas and Cheyenne Partridge, Cumming,GA, His grandparents were

Teresa Louise Frix, 62, of Cumming, passed away December 30, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Mary Marie Green, 88, of Cumming passed away December 29, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Duane Pasquale Gatto, 88, of Cumming, passed away January 1, 2020.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Corey Hunter, 47, passed away December 22, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Elizabeth Ann Gravitt, 79, of Cumming, passed away December 30, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

games remaining this month, and Mount Pisgah has seven ahead of the 6-A tournament, which tips off Feb. 3.

With Friday’s results around the region, St. Francis is atop the Region 6-A subregion B standings with the Patriots in second ahead of Fellowship Christian.

Lawrence Thomas Mitro, 56, of Cumming, passed away December 25, 2019.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Damon Eddie Ruth, 63, of Cumming, passed away December 20, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

J.B. and Bertie Parker of Clayton, GA and Otis and Bernice Benson of Augusta, Ga. He attended Milton High School and Kennesaw University. He owned TNT home services for 20 years and had recently become a partner in Weed Cellar wines of California.

A memorial service will be held at the chapel of the First Baptist Church of Alpharetta on January 4, 2020. Visitation will be at 1:00 pm. with a service at 2:00 p.m.

Crematory.

Eli Seitz, 20, of Cumming, passed away January 1, 2020. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home &

Rene Sexton, 58, of Cumming passed away December 24, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Shawn Bennett Tucker, 49, of Cumming, passed away December 26, 2019.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

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