Alpharetta-Roswell Herald — January 16, 2020

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SPECIAL SECTION: Education

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Residents win campaign for Rucker Road safety

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Roswell ready to launch black culture celebration

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Paying the freight

Alpharetta city leaders are divided over a proposal for a bond referendum that would generate some $71 million for improvements in parks, public safety and transportation. The plan includes boosting the homestead exemption so residents won’t be saddled with a tax increase to pay for the bond.

Opponents, including Mayor Jim Gilvin, say the bond would raise taxes by 30 percent and place the burden on commercial property owners. Read more, Page 4

Roswell Restaurant Week prepares for sixth year

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Public Safety

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested a man Dec. 28 after he was reported to have drawn a gun in a road rage incident on Ga. 400.

Police said the suspect said he had pulled the gun out of his glovebox and held it against the door after becoming agitated about a car that was following him too closely. He said

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Man scammed online, loses $150 to fake listing ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a Dec. 27 scam that took a man for $150. The man told police that earlier that day, he had found a listing on Craigslist for $150 for four basketball game tickets.

He contacted the seller and was told to send the money through an unknown cash app. After complying, the man waited and did not receive the tickets.

Attempts to contact the seller again or to notify the cash app about the transaction failed. He then realized he had been scammed and contacted police.

Parked car burglarized in owner’s driveway ROSWELL, Ga. — A man reported Dec. 31 that his car was burglarized at Regency Road. The man had parked his car in his driveway late the previous evening. At about 11 a.m. on Dec. 31, he returned to his car and saw that the trunk was ajar.

Closer inspection revealed the car’s passenger door was also partially open.

A pair of prescription sunglasses were stolen from the car.

Fake bill discovered at Alpharetta arcade ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating the Dec. 23 use of a fake $100 bill

he did not point the gun at any person.

The other driver said they slowed down and called police after seeing the gun.

Police arrested the suspect, 26-year-old Edgars Spade of Woodstock, for pointing a gun at another.

at Play Live Nation. The manger said the bill was used on Dec. 17. The business was able to determine who used the bill by pulling receipts from the day.

The customer had used the bill to purchase four decks of Pokemon cards, valued at $5 each, and received about $80 in change.

The manager said the business is in process of reviewing surveillance footage to locate photos or video of the customer.

Bank alerts man to thousands in fraud ROSWELL, Ga. — A man contacted police Dec. 31 after he discovered about $6,500 worth of fraud on his bank account.

The previous day, the man’s bank contacted him about two suspicious attempted withdrawals on his account. Both of the transactions occurred in Kentucky.

Their combined value was about $6,500.

The attempted withdrawals did not go through. The man said he was concerned the suspect had a fraudulent driver’s license with his information.

Police search for suspect in theft of television sets ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating two shopliftings incident at the Target on North Point Parkway.

The loss prevention officer said the female suspected first entered the store Dec. 3 and placed two $350 televisions in her cart. The woman then left the store without paying, he said.

The loss prevention officer said the woman returned the next evening and placed a $900 television in her cart. She again left without paying, he said.

DUI arrests Jose Cardoso Rodriguez, 24, of Valley View Road SE, Atlanta, was arrested Jan. 1 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI. Sabat Salahadin Adous, 23, of Lost Oak Drive, Buford, was arrested Dec. 26 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, reckless driving first offense and speeding.

Trung Minh Vo, 23, of Noblin Ridge Trail, Duluth, was arrested Dec. 27 on Webb Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and duty upon striking fixture.

Christopher Cassidy, 43, of Tramore Place, Milton, was arrested Jan. 2 on Westside Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

Julie Fendt, 54, of Portsmouth Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 2 on Portsmouth Court in Alpharetta for DUI, open container violation, failure to allow emergency vehicle to pass, and headlights and other lights required.

Matthew Jon Wallace, 30, of Amberly Place, Roswell, was arrested Jan. 1 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

Rene Antonio Figueredo, 52, of Jameson Pass, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 1 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain and obedience to required traffic control devices.

Bryan Peter Garren, 33, of Woodfield Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested See DUIs, Page 9

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NEWS

Alpharetta officials propose bond referendum to upgrade parks, streets Topic draws fire from mayor, two other council members

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — In what may be the most contentious issue to come before the City Council in years, Alpharetta is considering a bond referendum to fund major upgrades to its parks and services.

Not everyone is on board, though, including Mayor Jim Gilvin.

“I oppose it,” Gilvin said following the Jan.6 City Council meeting where the issue was proposed. “I refuse to support their plan to increase Alpharetta’s property tax rate by about 30 percent to pay for the tax cut and bond.”

Bonds are a funding source governments use for quick cash to pay for large projects, like parks, buildings and roads. The bonds are paid off over time, often 25 years, usually through property taxes.

The proposal, introduced by City Councilman Jason Binder, would provide some $71 million in bond funding to address major improvements identified for city parks, public safety and streets.

To offset the tax impact to residents, the plan calls for increasing the local homestead exemption by another $30,000.

Homestead exemptions benefit those who live in their homes by reducing the taxable value of their property.

Just last November, the city upped its local homestead exemption by $5,000 to a total of $45,000– one of the highest in the state.

Binder said there were enough votes on the seven-member council to bring the issue up for a vote. If passed, the city would then notify its local legislative representative to introduce legislation calling for a referendum in the fall of 2020.

Gilvin said the measure would shift the tax burden from homeowners to commercial property owners. Right now, commercial property represents about 62 percent of the city’s taxable property value.

Tensions on the council grew soon after Binder raised the subject at the end of the Jan. 6 meeting.

The mayor said he was surprised the

Post Office installs second box

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — After taping shut the larger of two drive-thru mailboxes at its Old Milton Parkway location, authorities with the U.S. Postal Service announced early last week that a second collection box will be placed nearby to handle high mail volumes. In addition, the statement said, mail from the existing collection boxes at the Old Milton Parkway site will be picked up more frequently to prevent overflows.

It was the second time in a month that the drive-thru service had been interrupted.

A check at the facility last Monday morning showed the slot for the larger of the two boxes had been taped shut. The other, smaller box was filled to the top.

Local postal officials provided no immediate explanation.

Both boxes were sealed with tape in November at the start of the heavy holiday mail season. That had some customers complaining about having to park and go inside to mail a letter. The facility’s lot has about 50 public parking spaces. Both boxes were made operable a short time later just ahead of the holiday rush.

“We apologize for any inconvenience our customers may have experienced,”

topic was even raised.

Binder countered that he had been in discussions with three other council members and had scheduled a meeting for the prior week with the mayor.

“I have the backing for this being presented and continuing on with this discussion,” Binder said.

“You’re having the tax increase on somebody else?” Gilvin asked.

Councilman Ben Burnett then interjected with his own account of what was happening.

“I understand there are members of this council that want to take pictures for Twitter and vote ‘no’ on everything that comes forward,” Burnett said addressing the mayor. “The truth is this city is out of bonding capacity in any way. And to let you sit over there and beat up on him when you’ve been a part of this, and we’ve tried to come to the table with you over and over and over again is just intolerable.”

Burnett said he’s willing to discuss the matter with the mayor any time.

Councilman John Hipes said he’d like to discuss it more, because he

hadn’t been involved in any of the emails addressing the subject before the council meeting.

“I’ve not been approached by you Councilmember Burnett, or by you Councilmember Binder — not by phone, not by email,” Hipes said. “Apparently, there’s been a lot of discussions going on about raising taxes and passing homestead exemptions, and I can tell you, I’ve just heard about it for the first time.”

Binder disputed that claim, saying the topic came up last fall and Hipes alerted him he wasn’t interested in talking about bonding and increasing the millage rate. Binder also said he didn’t have to defend himself for bringing up the topic during the reports portion of the meeting agenda.

Councilman Dan Merkel said he had seen some of the recent emails circulating to discuss the subject, but neither he nor Hipes were included on the thread.

“For some reason, whoever’s putting this together wants us on the outside,” Merkel said.

The matter is likely to come up again at the council’s next regular meeting, which is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 20 at City Hall.

Residents win campaign for safety enhancements on Rucker Road

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com

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The U.S. Postal Service installed a second collection box to handle high mail volumes.

the latest statement read.

The statement also explained that the oversized collection box was sealed this time because it is broken. “With the two new collection boxes in place, we’re confident they will accommodate mail volumes deposited at this location until the oversized collection box is repaired or replaced,” the statement said.

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

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — About two dozen residents along Rucker Road left City Hall vindicated Jan. 6 after the City Council agreed to launch immediate efforts to improve safety barriers between the road and their homes.

Residents said they argued four years ago that the $16 million project would threaten their condominium neighborhood on Seasons Trace, just to the south of the major roadway.

The condominiums sit downgrade from Rucker Road, and residents protested in 2016 when plans called for scalping much of a berm and vegetation that separated their units from the road.

Amy Snowden, a Seasons Trace resident whose property backs up to Rucker Road, said landowners cooperated with the city for easements to allow the project, but they got no consideration for the concerns they expressed about safety.

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Special

Residents along Seasons Trace in Alpharetta say they are living in fear because of upgrades to Rucker Road that scalped a berm behind their condominium community. As proof, they provided this photo of a vehicle that left the roadway, then careened down an embankment into the backyard of one of the units.

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OPINION

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Letter to the Editor

Why did city withdraw from Old Soldiers Day? Until this December — and for almost as long as I am old — the City of Alpharetta and many local and regional businesses have partnered with American Legion Post 201 and the Old Soldiers Day Parade Committee to host our community-wide parade honoring U.S. Veterans. The city has been the post’s primary financial hosting partner and on whose assistance it has come to rely.

Fifty years ago, as summer drew to a close, someone parked a couple of cars or tractors along Main Street and Hwy 9. A parade formed, high school bands appeared and a cavalcade of patriots marched down the street throwing candy to the kids, folks decked out in colors cheered and the parade ended at the grills at the American Legion. All the local folks knew it was parade day and time to honor veterans.

Over the years, the American Legion Post 201 has advocated for veterans in the community on housing and health issues. It has formed a delivery system to send thousands of care packages to our overseas troops. This year, it hosted a pinning ceremony honoring our aging Vietnam veterans.

The Legion’s grounds are used for baseball, dances, scouting, as a major gathering area for July 4th fireworks, and it enjoys a great relationship with local police. Its Walk of Memories honors veterans from all the services.

Without city and community support, none of this would be possible.

Our Old Soldiers Day parade is the one day a year everyone seems to come together in Alpharetta to make this happen.

Well, a month ago the OSD path abruptly ended. Without any notice or warning, the city’s elected representatives filed for ‘’divorce” from the parade.

The mayor and council withdrew city support from future parades.

As the volunteer OSD Team Chair, I was surprised, but more so disappointed that the city would take this direction, particularly since the city leadership

put into motion the very action that has caused it to withdraw.

Somewhere in City Hall, the decision was made that one certain Confederate veteran flag could not and would not be introduced, waved or flown in the parade, ignoring the fact that it was flown in all the battles of its time and that it had been included for many years in the parade.

In 1906, Congress gave respect and recognition to all soldiers in every war flying all the flags of battle. It is disappointing to this patriot that our city leadership has taken another path.

The reality is that without financial backing from the City, the Old Soldiers Day parade in Alpharetta — as we have known it — will not continue.

To quote Mayor Gilvin’s most recently published remark on the topic, the city’s withdrawal, “… is a damn shame.”

Yes, Mr. Mayor, it is a damn shame that the citizens of Alpharetta and surrounding communities will now be denied a wonderful local tradition due to an unfortunate short-sightedness of their elected persons; their failure to see the larger picture, to serve the Constitution and serve the larger need.

It is, “a damn shame,” indeed. And that direction can change.

If you would like to see the tradition continue; if you support the 3-percenters who have fought, who stood post on home or foreign soil, who had their lives changed forever while we sat at home with our families, please let your Alpharetta elected folks know how you feel.

Tell our council you think that investing about one-tenth of 1 percent out of its $140 million budget is a fair tribute to show support for all our veterans.

Tell them you want the city to “re-enlist” with its partner, American Legion Post 201, so the parade can continue as it has for the last 68 years.

Scott N.G. Childers Alpharetta

SCHOOLS

‘Beating the Odds’ label bypasses several area schools 12 North Fulton schools fall short of benchmarks

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com The list of schools deemed by the state to be “Beating the Odds” may have some parents questioning why several high performing schools in North Fulton fell short of the mark.

The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement released the list last month categorizing all schools by their performance on the College and Career Ready Performance Index.

The CCRPI is a school’s annual “report card,” taking into account numerous factors impacting students and achievement. The score is driven by the school’s performance on the state’s annual mandated tests — the Milestones Assessments.

The Beating the Odds report is a statistical analysis comparing a school’s CCRPI score against the performance of all Georgia schools with similar characteristics. Schools performing higher than peer schools are deemed “beating the odds,” while the rest fall into “within expected range” or “below expected range.”

For 2019, 80 percent of schools in the Fulton School System were designated “within expected range” or “beating the odds,” a slight improvement from the 78 percent the prior year.

Among the 20 percent falling below expectations in the BTO report are 12 North Fulton schools, many with high CCRPI scores.

River Trail Middle School earned a 96.6 CCRPI score out of 100 points total, but it still earned a “below expected range.” Similarly, Cogburn Woods, Crabapple Crossing and Shakerag elementary schools — all with CCRPI scores above 90 percent — fell below expectations.

Other schools falling below expectations include Abbott’s Hill, Alpharetta, Esther Jackson, Ocee, Manning Oaks and Summit Hill elementary schools, and Hopewell and Northwestern middle schools.

Cliff Jones, chief academic officer for Fulton Schools, said the different ways of analyzing data explains the unexpected outcomes.

“Both BTO and CCRPI results are derived from Milestones results; however, the two algorithms are very different,” Jones said. “While CCRPI is based on a school’s overall achievement, BTO compares CCRPI performance of a school with schools across the state with

similar characteristics.”

Those characteristics include categories such as percentage of students with disabilities, economically disadvantaged, gender, race/ethnicity, student mobility and school size.

In all, data from approximately 2300 public schools across Georgia is entered into the formula for comparison.

The results of Beating the Odds are used by the state for school accountability, primarily for those schools or systems with waivers from state education regulations.

The Fulton County School System is one of 45 charter school systems in Georgia, and has wide flexibility in return for acceptable academic performance.

Meghan Frick, spokeswoman for the Georgia Department of Education, said “Schools in charter systems are expected to beat the odds in each year of their charter system contract, or demonstrate that they are on a clear path toward achieving this goal.”

Fulton school leaders caution parents not to look at the BTO designation as a sign of concern in their otherwise high performing schools. All factors must be considered. However, officials note all schools have room to improve.

“Beating the Odds is one of several data points that helps inform our sub-group performance levels,” said Kibbey Crumbley, area superintendent for the Northwest Learning Community. “Although [many] of these schools performed extremely well in the current CCRPI calculation, there is always more we can strive to do to improve outcomes for all student groups.”

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NEWS

Fulton commissioners explore free fares for MARTA

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Kansas City voted last year to make all public transit within the city free, prompting some Fulton County officials to ask whether Metro Atlanta could do the same.

During MARTA’s quarterly update before the Fulton County Commission Dec. 18, some commissioners brought up Kansas City’s move. Though several cities throughout the country have zero fares for certain services, areas of the city or passengers, Kansas City is the first large city in America to try universal fare-free transit.

Commissioner Lee Morris, who represents Buckhead and parts of Sandy Springs and Midtown, said he’s had conversations with constituents interested in seeing something MORRIS similar in their area.

“It’s a fascinating concept to me, and it’s something I actually thought about 20 years ago when I was on the [Atlanta] City Council,” Morris said. “Wouldn’t it be great if we didn’t have a fare piece period? There are implications that need to be studied — people getting on and just living on the train as a shelter.”

MARTA CEO Jeff Parker made clear that MARTA does not have any serious plans to change fares — to increase or eliminate them — in the near future. He noted raising fares would only happen after significant opportunity for public input, and to get rid of them all together would require a legislative change.

Current state law requires 35 percent of MARTA’s operating expenses come

from sources other than the penny sales tax imposed in the three counties the transit service operates. Currently, fares account for about 30 percent of the operating budget, with another 20 percent coming from other revenue sources like parking and advertisements.

“One of, and not the only reason, for implementing a free-fare strategy is equity and making sure that the people who need the system the most don’t have the barrier of a fare,” Parker said.

“As we look to consider our fare structure and any potential raises, we need to look at what kind of barriers or inequities are built into that system.”

Parker said other strategies, like fare capping, might be a more reasonable way to make transit ridership more affordable. Under fare capping, rather than paying for a monthly pass up front, riders could pay per ride as they go, maxing out at the cost of a monthly pass.

Morris said sometimes a group may consider taking MARTA to a sporting

MARTA fares MARTA’s last fare increase was in 2011. Regular fare is $2.50 for a one-way trip. Seniors, Medicare recipients and riders with disabilities are eligible for a reduced fare of $1. MARTA also offers a variety of passes. event or dinner downtown but realize with a large party driving and parking would be cheaper, incentivizing cars over transit. He also noted when you consider the costs of free-to-use streets — to build and maintain roads, police them, and manage signs and signals — the government subsidizes car users far more than it subsidizes transit users.

“I hope it’s something we as a community, as a metro area, will look at as a long-term study,” Morris said.

Commissioner Liz Hausmann also expressed interest, saying she would like to

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Even without considering fares, MARTA is looking for more government funding to build capital projects.

In December, the MARTA Board approved an amendment to its agreement with Fulton County, DeKalb County, Clayton County and the City of Atlanta.

If approved by those jurisdictions, the amendment would extend the penny sales tax through 2057.

“It’s critically important that we maintain the full one-cent sales tax so that we have the funds to continue to maintain this important system to the region,” Parker said. “It will help to retain our bond funding and put us in a better position as we seek to get capital improvement grants to build out and expand the network.”

The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority recently approved a $27 billion master plan for the region, with more than half of the desired projects part of the MARTA system.

“Some of the MARTA projects are funded, but it’s a largely aspirational plan,” Parker said. “Even if all of the counties in the metro region instituted the maximum [sales] tax that they could by law, we would still with that not be able to build the system that we aspire to.”

Fulton County commissioners and Parker both said they hoped to see the state commit some funding for transit in the upcoming legislative session.

MARTA is currently the largest transit system in America without some state funding.

“We’ve identified a plan that would be a gamechanger for our region should it come to fruition, but we don’t have the resources to fund it,” Hausmann said.

COMMUNITY

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Roswell’s month-long black culture celebration kicks off Jan. 24

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — One of the largest celebrations of black culture and history in the state, the Roswell Roots Festival, is about to begin.

The festival has been held throughout Black History Month in Roswell for almost two decades.

“Roswell Roots is a community-wide festival that strengthens community ties and helps celebrate our community’s culture both past and present,” said Corinne Sutherlin, cultural services supervisor for Roswell’s Recreation, Parks, Historical and Cultural Affairs Department. “The entire month offers unique and fun events for everyone. The festival focuses on heritage, art, food and important contributions. We encourage everyone to explore Roswell during this festival in hopes of learning and experiencing something new.”

This year, the festival will host over 20 community-driven events. One of the newest additions is the Roswell Roots Cultural Spotlight Series, which includes presentations from authors, artists and storytellers.

The series will occur on select evenings at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center second story stage, which features a small stage

DUIs: Continued from Page 2 Dec. 29 on Ga. 9 in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane, and headlights and other lights required.

Jamia Josette Carter, 41, of Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, was arrested Dec. 28 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane and failure to signal intention to turn.

Israel Vazquez-Morales, 40, of Dorris Road, Milton, was arrested Dec. 28 on Warsaw Road in Roswell for DUI, open container violation, hit and run, failure to maintain lane, failure to yield to emergency vehicle and expired license.

Cyra Elize Malec, 23, of Branch Valley Drive, Roswell, was arrested Jan. 1 on Eves Road in Roswell for DUI, open container violation and failure to maintain lane.

Kyle Anthony Ferrer, 22, of Ashford Club Drive, Dunwoody, was arrested Dec. 23 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and headlight requirement.

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The 2020 Roswell Roots Festival will include a performance by Jazz Vespers on Feb. 23, featuring spiritually inspired jazz works from artists such as Duke Ellington, Jon Hendricks and Bobby McFerrin. with an intimate setup, Sutherlin said.

The festival will kick off this year with “A Night with Jazz: Her Spirit, Her Story,” a celebration of the history of jazz with music, song, storytelling and dance.

“The evening will be a musical and artistic collaborative from renowned artists and musicians highlighting the spirit of jazz, from its founding through its modern-day progression,” Sutherlin said. “The Centennial High School Jazz Ensemble will also be featured.”

“A Night with Jazz” will be held Friday, Jan. 24, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St.

mons Way, Roswell, was arrested Dec. 25 on Woodstock Road in Roswell for DUI and duty upon striking fixture.

Janice Faye Chick, 75, of Victoria Way, Roswell, was arrested Jan. 3 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane and improper turning.

Theodore Thomas Stark, 26, of Birch Rill Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 4 on Nesbit Ferry Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

Richard Thomas Willman, 50, of Stoneybrook Drive, Canton, was arrested Dec. 23 on Arnold Mill Road in Roswell for DUI, failure to yield, and hit and run.

DRUG arrests Spencer David Edison, 25, of Cedar Forest Court, Stone Mountain, was arrested Dec. 30 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for possession of schedule II drugs.

Charles Daniel, 28, of Arrowood Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested was arrested Dec. 30 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for possession of schedule II drugs and providing false information.

The official reception and proclamation reading will be held on Monday, Jan. 27 starting at 5 p.m. at Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St. One of the highlights this year is the soul food cook-off Southern Soul Fixin, with entertainment provided by Djoli Kelen. Cooks of all levels are invited, with competitor categories for professional and amateur as well as a People’s Choice Awards. The event will be held Saturday, Feb. 29 starting at 3 p.m. at the Bill Johnson Community Activity Building in Roswell Area Park. Cooks must register in advance online.

Roswell Roots Festival will also feature the debut of Actor’s Express on the Roswell Center Stage to perform the concern version of their 2018 musical, “The Color Purple.” The concert, which will be held Saturday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m., will contain members of the 2018 cast, which won the Atlanta-area “Suzi” award for best musical, Sutherlin said.

Roswell Roots also touches on student education. The college fair will once again return to help connect Roswell students with schools, financial aid resources and free college admission counseling. The fair will be held Saturday, Feb. 22 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the East Roswell Recreation Center, 9000 Fouts Road.

Other events this year include the annual Roswell Roots Arts Festival on Feb. 8, a free screening of “True Justice: Bryan Stevenson’s Fight for Equality” on Feb. 9, and a discussion of the Groveway Community Group’s history by its members on Feb. 16.

“Every year the Roswell Roots Committee and the Cultural Division of Recreation and Parks brings a diverse and an extensive calendar of events year after year,” Sutherlin said. “We hope you will join us for one or more events during the month of February.”

For a full list of events and to register, visit roswellroots.com.

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What is

home?

Maybe it’s trying a new recipe with the grandkids.

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Roswell Restaurant Week prepares for sixth year

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell restaurants are gearing up to showcase their finest during the sixth annual Roswell Restaurant Week.

From Jan. 20-29, participants can enjoy dozens of specials from 42 participating restaurants across the city. The event is put on annually by Roswell Inc, the city’s economic development arm.

“The importance of holding this event is that is supports one of our city’s key industries while helping us continue building Roswell’s reputation as a toptier destination for food and beverage entrepreneurs,” said Carisa Turner, director of communications and public relations for Roswell Inc. “We have one of the largest concentrations of independent, chef-driven or family-owned restaurants in the region.” Throughout the week, guests can choose from special chef-driven prix fixe menus at each of the participating restaurants. The prix fixe menus offer a full meal, complete with several courses, at a fixed price.

Customers can choose, for example, from one of three appetizer, entree and dessert options for one discounted price.

The prix fixe menus not only showcase some of the restaurants’ signature favorites, but they may also be an opportunity for chefs to test a new dish and potentially add it to their permanent menu.

Some of the participating restaurants include old favorites and newcomers to the restaurant scene, such as 1920 Tavern, Deccan Spice Indian Cuisine, Foundation Social Eatery, From the Earth Brewing Company, Hola Taqueria Roswell, Peach & The Pork-

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“Please listen to us,” Snowden said.

“We are truly and seriously scared for our safety.”

Her husband, Terry Snowden, also addressed the City Council, pointing out that the addition of a roundabout at Charlotte Drive nearby increased the chances that a vehicle will leave the roadway. He said speeding is another factor that has made Rucker Road a ma-

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Bistro VG is one of 42 restaurants participating in 2020’s Roswell Restaurant Week.

chop, RUMC Coffee House, Shanghai and Zest Sushi.

This is now the sixth year that Roswell Inc has presented Roswell Restaurant Week. It was originally started as a grassroots idea to help drive the city’s economy. During the event, about three-quarters of participating restaurants see a boost in sales, with some reporting increases as high as 25 percent, according to Turner. Roswell Inc has since branched out to host a sister event in June called Summer Sippin’, which showcases unique cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks to try and rate all summer long.

The Roswell Restaurant Week sponsor this year is Gas South. To see a full list of participating restaurants and their prix fixe menus, visit roswellrw. com or follow Roswell Restaurant Week on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @ RoswellRW. jor threat to the community on Seasons Trace.

“I don’t believe any reasonable person can now say we should not have a concern over our safety due to the new road design,” he said.

Mayor Jim Gilvin told the residents the city is committed to getting the issue fixed.

“We are already doing that,” he said.

“Our staff is doing that.”

Gilvin called on the Public Works Department to continue working with the contractor to devise some barrier along Rucker Road that will ensure the homes downgrade will be protected. He also asked the Public Safety Department to boost patrols along Rucker Road to cut down on speeding.

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Brothers make history conquering Ironman Triathlon

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Completing the Ironman Triathlon is difficult for any athlete, but “Kona” Kyle Pease completed the championship despite his cerebral palsy.

Kyle, who is wheelchair-bound, and his brother Brent were the first push-assisted team of brothers to cross the finish line at the Oct. 2018 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.

“You find a way,” Kyle said. “You find a way to cross your finish line.”

The brothers spoke at the Jan. 9 Roswell Rotary Club meeting at Roswell Area Park about their experiences and work to help other athletes with disabilities.

The triathlon has been a lifelong dream for the brothers, and it really kicked off once Kyle saw his brother compete in his first triathlon in Louisville, Ky. Several years ago. After the race, Kyle began asking his brother about how he prepared and how he could compete.

For several years, the brothers were rejected from the Ironman Triathlon, and the two said they were ecstatic to finally hear they could compete in 2018.

And, they would be held to the same standards as everyone else competing in the championship.

“It was a recognition of Kyle’s body of work,” Brent said. “It wasn’t just that he had finished other races, it was what he was doing within the sport.”

During the championship, the two swam 2.4 miles, biked 112 miles and ran 26.2 miles to complete the triathlon. The conditions, according to the brothers, were brutal.

They pushed through intense heat and winds, and at times, they were close to giving up, Brent said, but they helped support and push each other to finish, even if it was by advancing 5 feet at a time.

Kyle and Brent finished the 2018 Ironman World Championship in 14 hours and 29 minutes.

“All you see is your brother right in front of you,” Brent said. “And you realize you had just witnessed one of the greatest athletic achievements ever.”

The competition was, in part, a way to show everyone that anything is possible, Kyle said. And that mission is part of his nonprofit: the Kyle Pease Foundation.

The nonprofit, which was started in 2011, helps meet the needs of people with disabilities through sports. It provides educational campaigns, scholarship opportunities as well as specialized

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Kyle Pease, left, and his brother Brent speak at the Jan. 9 Roswell Rotary Club meeting at Roswell Area Park about completing the Ironman Triathlon. adaptive sports equipment.

“Whey they race with us, they forget about their challenges,” Kyle said. “To see their faces light up when they cross that finish line and for them to forget about their disabilities and see themselves as athletes is amazing.”

In April, the brothers will travel to

compete in the Boston Marathon along with one other member of the foundation who qualified.

The brothers have written and released a book about their Ironman journey called “Beyond the Finish.”

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Businesses show appetite for Johns Creek corporate dining firm

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A decade ago, Vic Macchio started a business in his Johns Creek home with little more than an idea — that there is a smarter way for businesses to manage their corporate dining expenses.

In the 10 years since, Dinova has grown to 75 employees, 21,000 restaurant partners and $8 billion in restaurant spend.

Dinova says its platform is a triple win for corporations, restaurants and businesses travelers. Corporations who join the program earn rebates whenever their employees dine at a Dinova-partnered restaurant. Dinova also helps restaurants attract new corporate clients.

“We’re sending them business Monday through Friday, typically off-peak for consumer dining, and we tend to have much higher average checks,” Dinova President and CEO Alison Galik said.

For business travelers, the Dinova app helps them find restaurants near them to match their culinary preferences and price point. There is also a rewards program with benefits for the individual diner.

Macchio has been a Johns Creek resident for 27 years. He was relocated to the Atlanta area as part of his long career with American Express before he started Dinova.

“When I realized it was time for an office, I realized there was no other place that I would consider an office but in Johns Creek,” he said. “There are many people that we’ve hired that live in the area and are attracted to the Johns Creek location. You’d be surprised by the kind of technology talent and business skills that are here.”

Galik also sees value in the Johns Creek location.

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“Some of our talent in the technology area, they tend to start out in Buckhead and Midtown, and then they start to have a family,” she said. “They want to come out to Johns Creek to take advantage of the great schools, and we’re able to attract talent that way.”

Galik was brought on as president in spring 2018 to help grow the technology, and a year later she was promoted to CEO. “One of the best hires I ever made was Allison,” Macchio said. “I had brought this business to a certain level. I do know how to operate a company, but my true skills and talent lie in the vision.

To bring in Allison who really got that vision, she has maintained and even enhanced the culture of the company.”

Moving forward, Dinova is prepared to respond to changes in the workforce.

Half of America’s workforce is now millennials, who have distinct travel dining habits compared to baby boomers, according to research by Dinova.

Millennials tend to more strictly follow their company’s policies and prefer take out and fast casual over fine dining.

They do business over breakfast more than older generations and look for unique experiences beyond just good food. Understanding these trends can help increase traveler satisfaction and employee retention, Macchio said.

Dinova also continues to attract new restaurants and corporate clients. This year Dinova is also expanding to Canada, and long term might make Europe the next frontier.

“Every day when I get out of bed it’s a dream come true,” Macchio said. “I look forward to what the future holds for this company. Every year seems to be an exciting year for one reason or another, but this is especially special.”

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Henry County officials betting on the future Henry County officials have shown they are hungry for new, large-scale projects that will complement its close proximity to Hartsfield-Jackson and Atlanta Motor Speedway. The county is starting the new decade off with a bang as a $250 million residential development was just submitted for review. The county ended last year Geoff smith with officials releasing renderings of Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com a proposed massive casino resort on the grounds of the famed speedway.

Henry County sits southeast of the metro area sprawling along either side of I-75 from right about where Ga. 675 intersects with it, south past Locust Grove. Other cities within the county include Stockbridge, McDonough, Blacksville and Hampton — the home of the Atlanta Motor Speedway. It is an attractive place to live for many because it sits just minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The casino proposal is pie in the sky unless state officials pass legislation this session to legalize gambling in Georgia. If they do, it seems Henry County officials are working to get ahead of that game. Some state officials have been working to legalize casino gambling and horse racing in Georgia for years now with no success, but the idea is gaining traction.

Some officials see this as a way to boost revenues for Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship. The program has been a huge success in Georgia since it was introduced 27 years ago, adding more reasons for families to want to move to the state and giving employers an edge in

recruiting top talent. But since HOPE started, college tuitions have risen dramatically. From just 2006 to 2016, a report by the state Department of Audits and Accounts Performance Audit Division found that tuitions rose 77 percent. While tuitions have gone way up, revenues for the HOPE Scholarship, which come entirely from the Georgia Lottery, have not risen at the same pace. Some state officials see allowing horse racing, and possibly even casino gambling, as a way to supplement and even boost HOPE’s ability to pay for more Georgia students’ tuitions. Some say that because Georgia already has a very well-established equestrian industry that horse racing may have a better chance at passing before casino gambling.

But if casinos are allowed, Henry County wants in on the action. While the state would get their HOPE revenue, they would get sales tax revenues and a huge economic development shot in the arm. In addition to four high-rise hotels rising along and overlooking the speedway, there would be a full-fledged resort that includes a music venue, water park, amusement rides, karting, condos, apartments and significant retail and restaurant space.

“We’re talking a full destination that caters to the entire family, and not just for people to come and gamble,” Ed Clark, president of Atlanta Motor Speedway, told the Henry Herald. “As a matter of fact, the casino footprint would probably be 10 percent or less of the square footage of the entire operation.”

While the casino proposal is pending on a lot of dominos to fall, a massive $250-million residential development was recently submitted to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for review as a De-

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velopment of Regional Impact. According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, this project would “easily rank as one of the largest residential developments proposed around metro Atlanta in recent years.”

The project would include 1,135 single-family homes and townhomes around a lake and a 25-acre “farm-to-table agricultural farm.” The project, which has an estimated completion date of 2030, is estimated to generate $5.3 million in local residential taxes.

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SIGHTS & INSIGHTS ART EXHIBIT

DOLL CLUB

What: Fulton County Arts & Culture and Dunwoody Fine Art Association present Sights & Insights, a Southeastern regional art show juried by Susannah Darrow at the Abernathy Arts Center.

When: Jan. 25-Feb. 1, Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Abernathy Arts Center, 254 Johnson Ferry NW, Sandy Springs More info: fultonarts.org/index. php/art-centers/abernathyarts-center

WINSTON CHURCHILL SOCIETY LUNCHEON LECTURE What: Learn about Winston Churchill’s relationship with Jacky Fisher, First Sea Lord of Great Britain, in the Great World War. When: Saturday, Jan. 25, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: DoubleTree Hotel, 4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta Cost: $45 More info and tickets: georgiachurchill.com

What: Bring a doll to the heritage village to join in on a variety of activities. Includes games, hikes, explorations of historic buildings and other activities with a historical focus.

When: Friday, Jan. 17, 4:30-6 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $10 participation fee More info: autreymill.org

LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

What: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a focus on the culture of South Korea with performances, crafts and more throughout the day.

When: Sunday, Jan. 19, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info: fosythpl.org

MLK MARCH

What: Join for a service and march to honor and remember Martin Luther King, Jr. March goes to Alpharetta City Hall.

When: Monday, Jan. 20, 9:15noon Where: St. James United Methodist Church, 3000 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: facebook.com/ stjamesumcorg

What: Join for lend-a-hand projects throughout Dunwoody, including tree and daffodil plantings, parks beautification, and indoor projects. Partnership between the City of Dunwoody and Jack & Jill of America.

When: Monday, Jan. 20, 8 a.m.noon Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info and registration: bit.ly/dunreccatalog

FRENCH KING CELEBRATION

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. 21, 6:309:30 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $65 per person More info and registration: roswellgov.com

MARIO THE MAKER MAGICIAN

What: As seen on “Sesame Street” and Sprout Network, Mario “the Maker Magician” Marchese is a New York based children’s performer known for his DIY robotic creations, handmade props, and signature slapstick character.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $10 Info: roswellgov.com/CAC/ Family

BATS OF GEORGIA

What: Enter the mysterious world of bats and survey the biology and ecology of each species. Join The Nature Club monthly potluck and mingle with folks with similar interests.

When: Thursday, Jan. 23, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers More info and registration: chattnaturecenter.org

RESCUE AND REFUGE

What: In Commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Am Yisrael Chai presents keynote Holocaust survivor speaker Rabbi Bent Melchior.

Free and open to the public.

When: Sunday, Jan. 26, 6 p.m.

Where: Byers Theatre, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs More info and registration: 2020remember.eventbrite.com

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

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

When: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

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

WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING

What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning.

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

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

BEST NATIVE PLANTS

What: Learn about native plants with the Georgia Native Plant Society and Rick Barnes of Downey Tree nursery. The focus of the talk is on trees and shrubs. Free and open to the public.

When: Thursday, Jan. 23, 6:308 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: gnps.org

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

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

HEALTH AND FITNESS: INSULIN RESISTANCE HEALTH SEMINAR

What: Most people in the U.S. have insulin resistance and don’t even know it. Insulin resistance is a precursor to prediabetes and diabetes. Learn how to prevent or reverse insulin resistance.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1-2 p.m.

Where: Wellness for Life, 3480 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming More info and registration: eventbrite.com

TOTALLY HAPPY FEET RUN/ WALK GROUP

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

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

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

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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

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: Join your Alpharetta Females in Action group for free, peer-led workouts each week.

All fitness levels are welcome.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.

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

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

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THERAPEUTIC YOGA

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 Info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: ORAL MOSES IN CONCERT

What: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church will host a free concert with internationally celebrated bass-baritone Oral Moses, who performs regularly throughout the United States and Europe.

Child care available.

When: Saturday, Jan. 6, 6 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

MLK DAY INTERFAITH SERVICE

What: Join for an interfaith service, “Birth of a New Nation,” featuring the Unity Choir (GLT Shir and the St. James UMC choir).

When: Saturday, Jan. 18, 9:30 a.m.-noon Where: Gesher l’Torah, 4320 Kimball Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: gltorah.org

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 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: PRINCE & TINA TURNER

What: Enjoy a night with tributes to Prince and Tina Turner.

Standing and bar seating only.

When: Friday, Jan. 17, 9 p.m.midnight Where: Rosati’s Pizza and Sports Pub, 415 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $25 More info and tickets: rosatis. ticketleap.com

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MOCK SAT EXAM

What: Register for a full mock SAT exam with personalized results.

When: Saturday, Jan. 18, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

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

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

‘THE GLASS MENAGERIE’

What: Stage Door Players will continue its 46th anniversary season with the award-winning drama ‘The Glass Menagerie,’

by Tennessee Williams.

When: Jan. 24-Feb. 16, times vary Where: Stage Door Players, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $34 More info and tickets: 770-3961726 or stagedoorplayers.net

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 855285-8499

SAT PRACTICE TEST

What: Test-like practice without test day pressure. Full-length proctored tests enable you to see where you stand on the test without the pressure of an official score.

When: Saturday, Jan. 18, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

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

HOW TO WRITE A CHILDREN’S BOOK

What: Join award-winning author Lola M. Schaefer for a 90-minute workshop to brainstorm marketable ideas, practice the elements of craft, and work on character, plot and conflict.

When: Sunday, Jan. 19, 2-3:30 p.m.

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

ADULT ART CLASS: CERAMIC MUGS

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

LIBRARY EVENTS: SECURE DOCUMENT SHREDDING

What: Secure document shredding at the Milton Library for proper onsite disposal of personal and confidential documents.

When: Saturday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402

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What: Join for an art class to make a painted ceramic mug.

Presented by Out of the Box Art Studio.

When: Saturday, Jan. 18, 2:304 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS

What: Adventure Calls. Do you have what it takes? Roll the dice. Premade characters are available.

When: Sunday, Jan. 19, 2-5:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402

HISTORY BOOK CLUB: MAYFLOWER

What: Join the club to discuss “Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community and War,” by Nathaniel Philbrick.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 21, 6-7 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402

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character and integrity above accomplishment. Wesleyan prepares students for each stage of life and provides them the opportunity to see all the possibilities that lie before them. Wesleyan’s school motto is JOY-Jesus, Others, Yourself, and every aspect of school life is oriented to reinforce this philosophy of putting Jesus first and others ahead of ourselves.

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The Davis Academy From Kindergarten Prep - Eighth Grade, The Davis Academy teaches to the whole child, creating compassionate leaders and equipping them with skills they will use for the entirety of their academic careers and beyond. Davis graduates attend the most prestigious public and private high schools in Atlanta, they know who they are and continuously make a difference in their communities and the world.

Students learn amongst a warm and supportive community that shares common values and visions. We teach life skills, instill Jewish values, and provide diverse experiences so that our students become well-rounded and self-confident individuals. We celebrate both the ways our diversity makes our school vibrant and the individual differences that make our school community so unique. With a retention rate of 97%, The Davis Academy community is comprised of families from across the globe, nation, and 31 metro Atlanta zip codes.

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Kindness matters at Atlanta Academy Academics are essential to a child’s education; however, character development is equally important to ensuring children’s overall success. Fostering good character by creating a warm and nurturing culture is an integral part of Atlanta Academy. Research shows that this type of environment enriches students’ academic performance, health and well-being, and happiness.

Each morning our preschool8th grade students begin their day together. This school assembly provides a unique opportunity for everyone to be mindful and present.

Mrs. Dishman, Head of School, asks students to think about their day and how they can be a better person and friend. After this moment, a student offers words written from their heart. These prayers include peace for our nation, help to those in need or thoughts for a family member or pet.

In and outside the classroom, our faculty helps nurture positive emotional intelligence. Teachers lead by example to model and instill values such as empathy, integrity, resiliency, and honesty.

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At Atlanta Academy, we believe in educating the whole child by expanding their minds with challenging academics while nurturing their social and emotional well-being. As a result, we see our students experiencing excitement and joy in the classroom and activities around campus. Our graduates are confident students who thrive in a range of exceptional college preparatory high schools and life beyond school.

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No place like High Meadows School There is no place like High Meadows School. Since 1973, High Meadows students in Pre-K through 8th grade have learned through experiential, immersive educational opportunities offered both in the school’s spacious, light-filled classrooms and across 42 acres of grassy fields and scenic woodlands. High Meadows School’s progressive curriculum is focused on developing future global citizens and innovative leaders who embrace challenge and think for themselves.

High Meadows lower years classrooms offer low student-teacher ratios in which instruction emphasizes academic excellence, love of learning, critical thinking, and environmental and social responsibility. As a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in progressive education, High Meadows is an accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering its renowned Primary Years Program for students in preschool through fifth grade.

High Meadows School’s accomplished and experienced faculty lead each student on this journey.

Through interactive, inquiry-based instruction, supported by of-the-moment technology and our nature-based campus, High Meadows teachers are unequaled in their intellect, passion, and compassion for these kids. Every day they inspire authentic learning opportunities that are engaging and sticky (literally and figuratively!).

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curious and inquiring at an early age, we create within them a love of learning that lasts an entire lifetime.

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The Montessori difference Maria Montessori, Italy’s first woman doctor, invented a system of early childhood education based on her scientific observations of how the child constructs himself through interaction with his environment.

Her emphasis on the importance of the “prepared” environment created by the teacher offers the child the freedom to choose his work. This freedom - which is given when the child demonstrates the responsibility to use it wisely - allows him to remain with an activity until its purpose is accomplished. Working without artificial timelines allows him to engage in the spontaneous repetition of a skill so that it is refined; this freedom also creates in him the ability to concentrate for long periods of time and to feel the satisfaction of mastery.

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ture the imagination and assist in physical, academic and social development.

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Saint Francis Schools Saint Francis School is a SACS/SAIS accredited, independent, non-profit, nonsectarian college preparatory school founded in 1976. The mission of Saint Francis School is to provide a college preparatory program to students with diverse academic ability in a structured environment that is challenging and supportive. Kindergarten – 8th grades are located on the 24-acre Roswell Campus while the High School is located on the 47-acre Alpharetta campus. The school’s commitment to small class sizes, low pupil-to-teacher ratio, and a strong emphasis on structure and organization allows students to enjoy success in academic areas and develop the self-confidence necessary to be successful in college. Curriculum offerings include AP, Honors, Traditional and Support classes.

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For more information call 770.641.8257 Ext. 56 (Grades 1– 8) and 678.339.9989 Ext. 33 (Grades 9 – 12) or visit our website: www.saintfrancisschools.com.

Alpharetta Christian Academy Soars We are a private Christian school serving ages 18 months through the 5th grade with values and teachers you can trust. Our small class sizes and Christian curriculum are designed to give your child the best possible educational experience while keeping it affordable. We have achieved the highest level of accreditation for a traditional education center. This classification is granted to a center that has involved its faculty and staff in a study of the GAC principles and has provided the Commission with satisfactory documentation that all principles required for Accredited with Quality status have been met.

Our preschool strives to provide social interactions, physical activities, and academic experiences. It is our desire to help provide the spiritual and

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While we firmly believe in the importance of modern education and technology, we still teach traditional subjects in our Elementary program. Starting in the first grade, students learn cursive writing. We also give spelling tests and teach character education and manners.

Students are taught to value, respect, and serve others on a daily basis. To arrange a tour, call 770-475-5762 or visit our website at www.alpharettachristianacademy.com

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Healthful school lunches: What parents need to know NAPS — The healthfulness of school lunches is one of the top three parental concerns of this school season, according to a recent survey conducted by OnePoll.

The survey covered a number of parental worries for their school-aged kids, including their safety, whether they’ll make new friends, quality of education, and homework load. However, 44 percent of respondents prioritized healthful school lunches after the quality of their children’s teachers, and ahead of the cost of school supplies.

Taking a deeper look into school lunches, the survey also found that the average child buys lunch about three times a week and, while healthful eating is a top concern for parents, 36 percent admitted they don’t typically know what their child eats at school.

Making good nutrition a part of kids’ everyday life What with pizza, mystery meat, and the variety of fried options offered at school, most parents say their child eats healthiest when at home or when they pack their kids’ lunches themselves. Unfortunately, the survey also found that 45 percent of parents admit that they don’t always have time or have forgotten to prepare a sack lunch for their kids to take to school.

“Parents have enough to worry about and what their kids are eating in school should be the last thing they have to think about. Yet, unfortunately, parents have deep fears about what their kids are eating in lunchrooms across the country,” says Dr. John Agwunobi, pediatrician, co-president and Chief Health and Nutrition Officer at Herbalife Nutrition. “We all have a responsibility to ensure our kids are getting the most nutritious meals possible, and I applaud school dis-

tricts around the country that are working with parents to improve both the nutrition levels and taste of school meals.”

According to the survey, only about a quarter of parents know both the nutrient and calorie value of the foods their children eat for lunch, whether homemade or purchased.

The importance of knowing nutritional value of food Building a balanced meal—including dairy, vegetables, fruits, grains and protein—doesn’t have to be complicated or take a long time. What is most impor­ tant is making sure that the calories your children

consume are jam-packed with the nutrients they need for energy and growth—a concept known as “nutrient density.” Emphasizing nutrient-dense foods is a great way to rethink how you pack your kids’ lunches—and how you plan meals at home, too.

Simply put, nutrient-dense foods are those that pack a lot of nutrients relative to their calorie cost.

When choosing between two food items with the same calorie amount, one food choice could provide your body with the protein, fiber, healthy fats, vitamins or minerals it needs every day, while another choice may provide empty calories from sugar and saturated fat with no other significant nutrients.

Ideally, a meal should be made up of mostly nutrient-dense foods, with fewer “calorie-dense” foods—such as fats and sugars—which are high in calories relative to the nutrients they contain.

When parents do pack a lunch, the survey reported, tasty food is their top priority (64 percent), as well as foods that parents know their child will eat (64 percent), followed by healthy options (62 percent). Some ideas for nutrient-packed, healthful foods that most kids will enjoy include omega-3-rich tuna fish, sweet and crunchy carrots, strawberries packed with potassium and vitamin C, and nuts, which can replace chips to satisfy cravings for salty, crunchy items. However, the survey also found that the peanut butter and jelly sandwich continues to be the staple menu item most parents pack for their children. To make it more nutri­ ent dense, parents can simply replace the white bread with whole grain bread and use a low- or no-sugaradded peanut butter and jelly, to make the sandwich more healthful, with better nutritional value.

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Milton boys come from behind to stay perfect in region play

By ZACH SHUGAN news@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After trailing by as many as 15 points on the road, Milton boys basketball knocked off West Forsyth to take control of the Region 5-AAAAAAA standings and make another claim as one of the top teams in Class 7A. The game couldn’t have started much better for West Forsyth. The Wolverines put up 30 points and built an 11-point lead over the Eagles after one quarter. Junior big-man Tyler Lane had a monstrous quarter, finishing with nine points and five rebounds. The second quarter belonged to Milton, who held the Wolverines to 10 points in the period and cut the deficit to 40-36 at halftime.

Milton point guard Bruce Thornton posted 12 points in the opening half and had an even better second half — as did the rest of the Eagles.

Milton continued chipping away at the lead amassed by West Forsyth, and with time winding down in third quarter, the Eagles took their first lead of the game.

Senior Evan Hurst hit back-to-back threes to put the Eagles up 57-53, and Milton held the lead the rest of the night.

“We finally woke up,” Milton head coach Allen Whitehart said. “Don’t get me wrong, they’re a really good basketball team. Their kids came out ready and we weren’t. I felt like we were asleep at the wheel, and then we made the proper adjustments and defended like we know how to do. That changed the game. I don’t think it was our offense, I think it was our defense.”

Despite a scorching hot shooting performance from West Forsyth junior Brock Bidwell, who finished with 27 points and six 3-pointers, the Wolverines struggled to score after their explosive first quarter. After giving up 30 in the opening eight minutes, the Eagles held West to 10, 13 and 13 points in the following periods.

Thornton finished the game with 31 points and seven assists, and Milton freshman center Lebbeus Thomas “L.T.” Overton added 14 points and 13 rebounds. In addition to hitting the threepoint shot that gave the Eagles the lead in the third quarter, Hurst finished with 16 points and five rebounds. “[L.T.] was massive,” Whitehurst said.

“He kept the ball alive with a lot of rebounds, and that’s what we expect out of him. He hit some key free throws when the game was tight and had some key putbacks. He’s a big part of what we’re doing.”

The victory for the Eagles is signifi-

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cant, a point Whitehart made after the game, with Milton and West Forsyth each entering the night 13-3 overall and 3-0 in region play.

“It puts us in the driver’s seat in the region,” Whitehart said. “We got to South Forsyth next, and we can create some separation at that point if we can get another win.”

GIRLS: WEST FORSYTH 41, MILTON 21 The opening game of the night featured a one-loss Wolverines team against a winless Eagles team.

Those trends continued, as the West Forsyth girls captured their 16th win of the season and Milton fell to 0-12.

The Wolverines (16-1, 4-0) were led by sophomore sisters Calie and Kalie Thrower, who combined for 27 of the team’s 41 points. Each sister hit three 3-pointers on the night as Calie finished with 16 points and Kalie finished with 11 points.

“Both of those girls can shoot, and they play well together,” West Forsyth head coach David May said. “It’s good to have that. They can go home and talk about stuff that’s going on in the game.

But we have to play better than we did tonight. They shot the ball well at times, but I thought we settled for a lot of easy shots instead of good shots.”

Despite the 20-point victory, May saw major room for improvement in his team’s performance against Milton.

“Tonight we were not good,” May said.

“Just poor effort and poor focus. It just wasn’t good all around. I thought we were pretty bad in every place we could be bad.”

The win over Milton matches the Wolverines’ win total from a season ago.

West Forsyth finished 16-12 overall, 8-3 in the region and was eliminated in the first round of the state tournament.

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CENTENNIAL 89, CHATTAHOOCHEE 85 (OT)

Centennial boys take down top-10 ranked Hooch

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga.— Second-year Centennial head coach Matt Barksdale earned a signature win Friday night with his Knights posting an electrifying, overtime win over top-10 ranked Chattahoochee in front of a home crowd. The head coach did not understate the significance of the win.

“This is year two for me, and this is the biggest win we’ve had as a program,” Barksdale said. “Chattahoochee is unbelievable. In my opinion, they are one of the top three or four 6A teams in the state.

This is a very, very good win, and I think with this win, we can have some momentum going forward. And momentum aside, this shows the guys that when we play together, we can play with anybody.”

The Knights (9-10, 6-4) started fast and led throughout the contest, but despite leading by double digits at several stages of the game, Chattahoochee

continued to fight back and erase the margin. That was the case late in the fourth quarter with the Cougars (12-7, 7-3) erasing a sizeable deficit in the final minutes to force overtime.

Centennial held a 13-point lead with around six minutes remaining in the contest, but Hooch chipped away and cut the Knights’ lead to 76-69 with two minutes left in regulation.

Hooch’s Cam Sheffield made his seventh 3-pointer of the game, and Franklin Bailey intercepted a Knights’ pass at midcourt to set up a three from AJ White to cut the lead to 76-75.

Centennial regained momentum with 60 seconds remaining with a 3-point play from Julian Nixon, who netted 13 total points.

After two free made free throws from White, a Centennial turnover allowed the standout junior guard to score again and tie the game with a layup. White was fouled on the play, but because

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his hand was bleeding, David McDaniel stepped to the line for the go-ahead basket. However, it careened off the rim and the Knights earned the board.

Each team had a possession in the final 13 seconds, but Centennial committed a turnover and a buzzer-beating shot from Chattahoochee was off the mark to send the game into a 4-minute overtime.

The extra period got off to an inauspicious start for both squads with each team failing to score on their opening two possessions. A steal from Centennial’s Kaleb Jordan set up a layup from Logan Turner to eventually break the stalemate.

Turner was making his first appearance in around a month after missing time due to injury, and the junior had an impressive second half, netting 20 total points on the night.

After another empty Hooch possession, Kyle Duncan gave the Knights an 83-79 lead. However, Hooch quickly responded with two made free throws from Sheffield, and Sheffield blocked a Centennial shot to set up a basket from White to tie the game.

Hisham A. Baghdady

Hisham A. Baghdady peacefully passed away on Friday, December 27th in Greer, S.C. with his children by his side.

He was the husband of the late Anna P. Baghdady, the love of his life and wife of 59 years.

Born July 4th, 1936 in Tripoli, Lebanon, Hisham graduated in the top of his high school class then came to the U. S. in 1955, at the age of 19, to pursue a college education, the first member of his family to do so. He attended the University of Denver, where he met and married Anna B. Paine then went on to complete his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

His career in construction management afforded him the opportunity to work and travel throughout the country as he directed the construction of high-rise buildings, hospitals, and airport additions, often under budget and ahead of schedule. His brilliance, determination, and strong work ethic earned him much recognition for his various projects, as well as awards for project safety. He also worked internationally in construction and was quick to share with those around him his admiration for the United States, having become a naturalized U.S. citizen.

Hisham was fluent in 3 languages and enjoyed traveling, gardening, swimming,

soccer, tennis, dancing, playing family board-games, caring for animals, cooking, and telling stories from his past, especially those about God’s provision and faithfulness in his life. He was a generous, hospitable, devoted, and loving son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather who worked very hard to provide for and educate his family.

He left an admirable legacy, teaching his children that love is a commitment and wedding vows are to be honored at all times, no matter the situation or circumstance.

He taught by example as he lovingly and sacrificially cared for his ailing wife while she battled with a debilitating illness for almost 20 years before passing.

Along with his wife Anna, he was predeceased by his grandson Noah N. Baghdady. He is survived by his children: Rolf M. Baghdady (Lisa) of Chapin, SC; Rhonda B. Matthesen (Thomas) of Alpharetta, GA; Brian H. Baghdady (Margaret) of Spartanburg, SC; Mariam B. Bielinski (Sean) of Evans, GA; and 14 grandchildren and one greatgranddaughter. A private memorial and graveside service in Roswell, GA is planned.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Best Friends Animal Society Sanctuary, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd., Kanab, UT 84741 (bestfriends.org).

Centennial answered with two free throws from Nixon, and a block from Williamson led to a Duncan dunk that sent the Knights’ faithful into a frenzy with 30 seconds remaining.

Sheffield cut the deficit to one score with free throws, and the Cougars looked to again tie the game after a missed 1-and-1 from the Knights. However, a 3-pointer from Keith Murray was off target and Jordan came up with the rebound for Centennial.

Jordan was fouled on the play and secured the Knights’ biggest win of the season with two clutch free throws with the game clock showing just four seconds remaining.

Four Centennial players had double digit scoring, led by 25 points and a standout performance from Duncan, who added six rebound and three steals. Mansir Williamson had 13 of his 15 total points in the first half, and Jordan and Nixon each scored 10 with Nixon adding seven rebounds.

Sheffield led the Cougars with 32 points and seven rebounds, and White netted 30.

In Memoriam

Charles “Chuck” Hampton McCormick

Charles, 30, of Raymore, Missouri went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ In The Line of Duty on Sunday January 5, 2020.

Born September 6, 1989 in Alpharetta, Georgia to Melanie (Warren) and Mark McCormick. Charles was a Firefighter/Paramedic with the West Peculiar Fire Protection District and formerly worked for the South Metro Fire Protection District in Missouri and the Cherokee County Fire Dept in Georgia.

On September 7, 2011 Charles married Rachel Stevens and together had 3 sons. Charles loved to be in the outdoors and “messing” with all sorts of things. He was very passionate for animals and had a special bond with his dog, Aiden. He enjoyed both listening to music and playing his guitar. Charles loved to tinker and had a cheerful, can do attitude.

Charles was a family man and his whole world centered around his wife and sons and was a loving, thoughtful, supportive son and brother.

Charles was preceded in death by his father, Mark Hampton McCormick; paternal grandparents, William Hampton McCormick and Pat McCormick.

Survivors include his wife of 8 years, Rachel; 3 sons, Kyler, Kaiden, and Kolten; mother, Melanie McCormick; 2 brothers, Warren and William McCormick; 2 uncles, Jeff (Teresa) and Benson McCormick; his aunt, Brenda Powell; maternal grandparents, Charles E. Warren and Aileen Warren; and Becky Seber.

Celebration of Life Services will be 11 AM, Saturday January 11, 2020 at Abundant Life Baptist Church (304 SW Persels Rd. Lees Summit , Missouri 64081).

Visitation will be from 4-8 PM on Friday January 10, 2020 at Abundant Life Baptist Church. Firefighters walk through will be at 5:30 PM on Friday. Memorials are suggested to the Family so they may pay it forward.

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CENTENNIAL 26, CHATTAHOOCHEE 24

Centennial girls notch key win

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Centennial girls basketball has not had the year they wanted up to this point. Injuries have kept talented senior Divine Guthrie on the bench, and others have played through minor injuries and twisted ankles, such as senior guard Bailey Hebermehl.

With top players out or playing below 100 percent, the Knights got off to a 2-7 start in region play and entered their matchup Friday against Chattahoochee on a 5-game overall losing streak.

But if the Knights (5-14, 3-7) are to raise some eyebrows in the final weeks of the regular season and into the 7-AAAAAA tournament, their dramatic win over Hooch could be the catalyst.

Centennial battled with the Cougars (2-16, 1-9) throughout the low-scoring affair, reclaimed the lead in the final minute and held on to notch their third region win of the season.

“It’s been one of those years with injuries and all the other things, and these girls just keep fighting,” said head coach John Domville. “They played so hard with a short bench, they just had each other’s back. It’s all credit to them. We’ve had a really talented group of freshman who have held us up.”

The Knights trailed 24-23 in the final minute when senior guard Grace Dulion came away with her fourth, and most

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vital, steal at midcourt. Dulion’s play set up two free throws for junior Amina Akosa. The junior guard made both shots to give Centennial a 1-point edge with 41 seconds remaining.

After an empty possession from Chattahoochee, Knights’ freshman Summer Hinkle missed a 3-pointer with around 15 seconds remaining on the clock, and Hooch came away with the rebound.

A long three from Hooch’s Lilly Phillips missed the mark, and Akosa got the rebound and again went to the freethrow line. She made the first shot of her 1-and-1 but missed the second to keep the score 26-24.

Hooch rebounded the ball in from midcourt with 3.3 seconds left looking for the win. However, a 3-pointer from Mary Troyer was off the mark, allowing the Knights to secure the thrilling win.

“Region wins are always huge,” Domville said. “In the regular season it’s all about seeding for the region tournament where we can go in there and do what people don’t expect us to do.”

Cora Durden, 97, of Roswell, passed away December 23, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Chattahoochee held the advantage in the first quarter and took a 6-2 lead into the second. The Knights had greater offensive success in the second period and outscored Hooch 10-2.

The squads exchanged scores throughout the third quarter, with a 3-point play from Hooch’s Autumn Cotton giving the Cougars a 4-point lead, the largest by either team in the second half.

The Knights trailed 22-18 midway through the fourth period, but three straight point from Hebermehl cut the margin to a single point with two minutes left. The teams exchanged the lead twice over the next minute before the Knights sealed the game.

Akosa led all scorers with 13 points and added nine rebounds and two steals. Hebermehl had five points with two rebounds, and Dulion compiled four rebounds and four steals for Centennial.

Hooch was led by six points from Kati Chatton with Leana Abebe, Phillips and Cotton netting five. Abebe and Cotton each had four rebounds.

Centennial, seventh in the region standings, has six games remaining in the regular season ahead of the 7-AAAAAA tournament.

Chattahoochee dropped to 1-9 in region play with the loss to put the Cougars at eighth in the standings.

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