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Georgia urges support for medal State Sen. Ed Harbison, left, and American Legion 201 Ambassador Roger Wise meet Aug. 22 at American Legion 201 to honor Merrill’s Marauders and urge Congress to pass the Merrill’s Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act. Read more, Page 8

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Police say motorcyclist was speeding at 163 mph 770-442-3278 | NorthFulton.com 319 N. Main Street, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 PUBLISHER Ray Appen EDITORIAL QUESTIONS: Alpharetta-Roswell: ex. 122 Forsyth Herald: ex. 143 Johns Creek Herald: ex. 123 Milton Herald: ex. 139 Northside Woman: ex. 102 Calendar: ex. 122 TO SUBMIT EDITORIAL: News/Press Releases: NorthFulton.com/Sponsored Calendar/Events: NorthFulton.com/Calendar ADVERTISING QUESTIONS: General Advertising: ex. 101 advertising@appenmediagroup.com Classified Advertising: ex. 119 classifieds@appenmediagroup.com Circulation/Subscriptions/Delivery: ex. 100 circulation@appenmediagroup.com

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested a Cumming man Aug. 18 clocked traveling at 163 mph on southbound Ga. 400.

“When I saw that, I had to go and reread the report to make sure it wasn’t a typo,” said police spokesman Sgt. Howard Miller. “He was traveling that fast.”

Shortly after midnight that night, an officer patrolling Ga. 400 southbound near Old Milton Parkway saw a motorcycle speed past at a high rate of speed.

Radar clocked the driver at 163 mph in a 65-mph zone.

The first officer who spotted the motorcyclist was unable to pursue out of safety concerns, Miller said.

“The officer did activate his lights, but the motorcyclist was so far ahead, we couldn’t have pursued it even if we wanted to,” he added. “Motorcycles are a lot lighter, a lot faster, than a car.

Typically, unless they’ve been involved

in various crimes, we wouldn’t even attempt to pursue a motorcycle at those speeds. It’s just too dangerous.”

The officer called in the incident and turned onto the Holcomb Bridge Road exit. There, at the stoplight, the officer spotted the motorcyclist waiting at a red light behind an SUV. The officer once again activated his lights.

This time, the motorcyclist complied and pulled over.

According to the police report, the motorcyclist said he was “just out for a ride” and didn’t realize he had been going so fast. The motorcyclist added that the bike was quick and he “just barely squeezed the throttle.”

The motorcyclist, later identified as 30-year-old Alex Olson of Cumming, was arrested without incident and charged with speeding and reckless driving.

This isn’t the only recent speeding incident where the driver surpasses 100 mph.

“We’ve been getting a lot of them,” Miller said. “It seems like there’s been

a lot of people going at those speeds lately.”

That same night, police arrested another driver, 36-year-old Daniel North of Woodstock, for going 112 mph on Ga. 400. And on Aug. 21, police arrested another driver on Westside Parkway, where the speed zone is 40 mph, for traveling at 110 mph. The name of the third driver was not available at publication time.

Thankfully, Miller said, the drivers were all arrested before they could hurt themselves or anyone else.

He added that speed limits aren’t just signs. They’re put there for everyone’s safety, both the drivers and others around them.

“At those high speeds, making a simple mistake, an improper lane change — they’re not going to be able to stop or make the necessary adjustments quick enough before there’s a car crash,” Miller said. “And at those speeds, if something happens, it’s probably going to be pretty tragic.”

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North Point store employee discovers fake $100 bill ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An employee at Merci Boutique in North Point Mall called police Aug. 11 after she realized a $100 bill a customer used was fake.

That afternoon, a man and woman entered the store and selected a shirt. An employee rang up the item for $32 and gave the man change for his $100 bill.

After the man left, the employee realized the texture on the bill did not feel right. She called police, who verified that the bill was fake.

The store owner gave police video footage of the incident.

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ROSWELL, Ga. — Police are investigating the theft of a parked car from a lot at Wood Creek Court.

The car owner said he last saw the car on Aug. 15 at 9 p.m. The next morning, it was gone.

The owner is making payments on the car but does not have any missing payments or debt.

The car does have a built-in GPS tracking system that the owner attempted to use, but the feature had been disabled.

Police searching for man suspected in car break-ins ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a chain of car burglaries that took place Aug. 13 at Village Tavern on Rainwater Drive while the drivers were eating dinner.

The drivers noticed at 9 p.m. that evening that their cars had been damaged. The first, a rental, had a shattered window, but no items were missing.

The second car’s rear trunk window was smashed, and $1,000 worth of tools was missing.

The third car’s rear passenger-side window was broken. Several items were missing, including blank checks, a $3,000 work laptop and a work bag. The driver canceled the checks while talking to police.

A fourth car’s rear driver side window was also broken. The driver’s work bag, work laptop, personal iPad and $2,100 cash was gone.

The restaurant manager gave police a video of the incident. It showed a man enter the cars and later leave toward Haynes Bridge Road.

Local business manager reports overnight burglary ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A woman called police Aug. 16 after she realized someone had burglarized her business on Amber Park Drive.

The woman, a manager, entered the building at 7:30 that morning. The front door was still dead-bolted shut, but the woman’s office door had been forced open.

The desk drawers inside the woman’s

office were open with their bolts still engaged in the locked position. Police said some of the cabinets were damaged slightly. The woman said nothing appeared to be missing, and no other rooms had been opened.

Owner fires employee for alleged card fraud ROSWELL, Ga. — The owner of a security firm on Old Roswell Road called police Aug. 14 after he found evidence that an employee had been fraudulently charging customers’ cards.

The owner had received several calls from customers about unauthorized purchases made on their credit and debit cards. All of the affected customers had been handled by one employee.

Once he realized what had happened, the owner fired the employee and called police to make a report.

Stolen credit card used after car burglarized ROSWELL, Ga. — Police are investigating an Aug. 11 incident in which a woman’s car was burglarized.

The woman had parked the car at Allenbrook Park between 10-11 a.m. When she returned to the car, the woman saw that the center console was up and her $800 purse, which had been stashed underneath a car seat, was gone.

About two hours later, the woman received an alert from her bank about a suspicious $60 charge at a gas station.

The car had no damage, police said.

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School zone cameras, tag readers spark debate Alpharetta officials divided over devices

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — City officials are all right with using cameras to crack down on speeders in school zones. But add license plate reading to the mix, and things get complicated.

After a debate that sparked more than a little heat, the Alpharetta City Council voted 6-1 Aug. 19 to allow tag readers to be included as part of a system that photographs speeders in school zones.

At issue is whether the tag readers constitute a government overreach into the privacy of drivers. Some civil liberty groups argue the devices allow government to track driving patterns of all citizens and constitute an invasion of privacy unless they are strictly regulated. Law enforcement groups, on the other hand, say the technology provides a useful tool used only to alert police of vehicles associated with criminal activity.

Alpharetta is already in the process of installing license plate readers at three undisclosed sites on public right of way. Police also have a mobile tag reader for use on patrol cars.

License plate readers alert police when they spot a license for a vehicle whose owner is a suspect in a crime or has an outstanding warrant, or for a vehicle that has been reported stolen.

Greg Parks, senior vice president with RedSpeed USA, the firm installing and operating the devices, said the license plate readers record all tags. The speed detection cameras, on the other hand, only record tags on vehicles which exceed the school zone speed limit by

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At issue is whether the tag readers constitute a government overreach into the privacy of drivers.

10 mph. The city would incur no cost for the equipment and installation, and proceeds from fines would be split with the city, with RedSpeed receiving 33 percent.

Parks said RedSpeed has 13 years in business with the most secure database on the market and a pristine record of security.

Photo data includes only the car tag, not the driver. The system will retain the photo data for 45 days.

While most council members were fine with the surveillance devices in school zones, Council members Ben Burnett and Jason Binder questioned whether the city should be tracking the movements of its residents.

Binder suggested moving forward with a school zone speed monitoring system without the license plate readers.

He said he would favor adding the plate readers after a process to ensure its security is well established. His motion failed.

Burnett was more vocal, arguing that he supports school zone speed enforcement but that photographing every license plate that passes by was unnecessary. He said there are four exits on Ga. 400 where the readers would make more sense than tracking cars through

school zones.

The final vote supporting both systems was 6-1, with Burnett casting the lone dissent.

Tag information is not subject to the state’s Open Records Act unless police use the data to initiate a criminal investigation.

By adding a license plate to a “hot list,” officers can use ALPR to automatically identify or track particular vehicles in real time. Licenses plates are often added to hot lists because the vehicle is stolen or associated with an outstanding warrant. Officers may also add a plate number to the list if the vehicle has been seen at the scene of a crime, the owner

is a suspect in a crime, or the vehicle is believed to be associated with a gang.

Hot lists often include low-level offenses, too.

Public Safety Director John Robison said he is aware of concerns associated with data collection.

“With the copious amount of data coming in, there’s no way we could just sit and sift through this data,” he said.

“We would never have time or the ability to do that.”

Add to that, Robison said, only authorized police personnel would have access to the database, and they would be duty-bound to use it only for investigating criminal activity.

Roswell GIS division receives 2019 Distinguished System Award ROSWELL, Ga. — The City of Roswell’s GIS Division was recently awarded a “Distinguished System” award for its submission to the 2019 Urban & Regional Systems Association Exemplary Systems in Government Awards competition.

Since 1980, the awards have recognized extraordinary achievements in the use of geospatial information technology that have improved the delivery and quality of government services.

Roswell GIS was the only system recognized as “Distinguished” in 2019.

The award competition is open to all public agencies at the federal, state/provincial, regional and local levels.

Roswell was awarded the “Distinguished System” in the “Enterprise Sys-

tem” category. Roswell GIS was the only system recognized as “Distinguished” in 2019.

Systems in this category are considered outstanding and working examples of using information systems technology in a multi-department environment as part of an integrated process. These systems exemplify effective use of technology yielding widespread improvements in the processes and services involved as well as cost savings to the organization.

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County updates residents on water reclamation facility expansion

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Design plans for the Big Creek Water Reclamation Facility Expansion project are nearly complete.

As part of its $300 million upgrade to the plant, Fulton County Public Works staff met with dozens of local residents Aug. 20 at the Chattahoochee Nature Center to provide the latest updates on the project. Design plans are now about 60 percent complete for what Fulton County Director of Public Works David Clark said is the county’s largest capital project.

“A lot of the key decisions have already been made, but some small specifics are going to change,” Clark said.

The expansion will increase the plant’s efficiency and capacity while addressing noise and odor issues that plague the current facility.

The plant property at 1030 Marietta Highway serves the Big Creek watershed in North Fulton — including Roswell, Alpharetta and portions of Johns Creek and Milton — as well as areas of Forsyth and Cobb counties. Treated water is discharged back to the Chattahoochee River using a biological treatment process.

The upgrades call for replacing aging equipment, an enclosure for new treatment processes, and demolition of older and underused facilities. The new plant will be comparable to the Johns Creek Environmental Campus, said Commissioner Liz Hausmann.

“It’s going to be wonderful,” she said.

“It’s going to be state of the art, odorless and noiseless… Plus, it gives us capacity for population growth that we know is coming so our community won’t ever have to do without a clean water supply.”

The original facility was built in 1971 and is what Clark calls a conventional plant, meaning that it relies exclusively on biological treatment processes.

“The main difference is that the current plant relies just on biology to treat wastewater,” Clark said. “The new plant still has a biological element to it, but then after the water goes through the biology process, it’s going to go through these membranes that strip off the remaining impurities before it gets discharged into the river... The water that is going to be discharged after this plant is constructed is going to be considerably cleaner than what is in the river today.”

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Fulton County residents met at the Chattahoochee Nature Center on Aug. 20 to see the latest updates for the Big Creek Water Reclamation Facility Expansion project.

The current facility’s treatment capacity is 24 million gallons per day.

The new facility will bring that up to 38 million gallons per day. This increase will accommodate projected population growth in the area until at least 2050, Clark said.

Plans for the facility expansion take

odor and noise control into account.

Small construction activities are expected to take place this fall to set the stage for what needs to be done next year, Clark said.

This year’s construction activities will cover clearing, grading and erosion control. Additional activity includes the demolition of existing structures on the Big Creek site. Structures will be crushed offsite to minimize noise and dust pollution. Any hazardous materials will be handled and removed by professionals.

Construction of the new facility is expected to begin in earnest spring 2020 and continue until summer 2023. Fulton County will hold a final round of public meetings before construction to display the plans and what people can expect during construction.

The Aug. 20 meeting was the third in a series of open houses to collect community input as design plans are created. At least one more open house is planned before the design is finalized toward the end of the year.

Fulton County will provide regular updates on the project while it is under construction.

To view current plans, visit bigcreekexpansion.com.

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Voters to decide council seats in Alpharetta, Roswell ROSWELL/ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Qualifying for municipal elections in Roswell and Alpharetta ended last week with a field of candidates entering races for municipal seats.

In Alpharetta, voters will have one contested City Council race and two referendums to decide in the 2019 General Election. Three incumbents will return to office unchallenged while three candidates will vie for the Post 6 seat on the Alpharetta City Council, now held by Dan Merkel.

Merkel will face off against challengers Abu Bakkar Ngila Jalloh, a biomedical scientist, and retired IT manager Clifford Martin. Mayor Jim Gilvin and City Council members Jason Binder and John Hipes drew no challengers.

In addition, Alpharetta will feature two ballot questions related to the possible expansion of the city’s homestead property tax exemption.

Alpharetta’s residential taxpayers already enjoy the largest homestead exemption in Georgia at $40,000, which saves homeowners almost $5 million annually. Residents age 65 and older qualify for an additional $15,000 exemption, and seniors who meet certain income requirements can qualify for

another $10,000 in savings.

During this year’s general election, Alpharetta voters will be asked if the basic homestead exemption should be increased to $45,000 and the income cap for seniors be removed so that all homeowners aged 65 and above can qualify for an additional $25,000 in savings.

For more information about Alpharetta elections, visit alpharetta. ga.us/government/voting-elections.

Roswell residents will vote for four contested races.

Post 1, the liaison to the Administration and Finance Department, will see incumbent Marcelo Zapata face off against former Councilman Donald J. Horton.

Post 2 incumbent Mike Palermo will face off against mortgage banker and longtime resident Geoff Smith. The one who takes the post will serve as liaison to the Community Development Department.

Post 3, the liaison to the Transportation Department, is the most heavily contested race in Roswell this year. The seat was vacated earlier this month by Sean Groer after his family moved to Chattanooga, Tenn. Those who qualified for the seat are Keith Goeke, Christine

Hall, Lisa Holland and Kay Howell. Holland is the former spokesperson for the Roswell Police Department.

The municipal judge seat is also contested this year. Incumbent Brian Hansford will face off against Philip Mansell.

For information about the Roswell elections and those who qualified, visit roswellgov.com/government/elections.

The last day for citizens to register and be eligible to vote in the 2019 General Election is Oct. 7. Early voting will run Oct. 15-Nov. 1, with weekend voting on Oct. 26. Election Day is Nov. 5, and runoff elections, if needed, will be held Dec. 3.

Advanced voting locations are different this year because of some library closures. This year’s locations include: • Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta • East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell • Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton • Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Room G-35, Roswell Voters can check their registration status and polling location at mvp.sos. ga.gov.

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Annual Scarecrow Harvest Festival calling for entries ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Scarecrow Harvest Festival will return for its 14th year with a new location in Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The park location will showcase the scarecrow village featuring new categories of scarecrows designed and built by local families, neighborhoods and nonprofit organizations.

In September, local schools, families, neighborhoods and businesses will design, create and install more than 120 life-sized scarecrows throughout downtown Alpharetta, Crier 8/29/19 Crosswordshowcasing the theme of their choice.

New awards this year include “Best

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Scarecrows designed by accredited Pre-K through fifth-grade school classrooms will compete to win a variety of awards, including “Best Constructed,” “Best Personality,” “Best Tech Crow,” and the “SchCOOLest Scarecrow.”

The scarecrow with the most “Selfie Votes” on the Alpharetta Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services Facebook and Instagram will win the “People’s Choice Award.”

Those interested in creating a scarecrow are invited to complete an application online at bit.ly/AlphaScarecrowApp. PuzzleJunction.com The application deadline is Sept. 6.

For more info, visit alpharetta.ga.us.

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Georgia urges support for medal honoring Merrill’s Marauders ALPHARETTA LIONS CLUB

Charity Golf Tournament

Monday, September 9, 2019 Crooked Creek Golf Club 7:30 Registration, 9:30 AM Tee Off $120.00 per player in foursomes REGISTRATION DEADLINE TO PLAY: SEPTEMBER 5TH

• Morning Juice, Coffee and Pastries • Welcome Package • Practice Green, Driving • Range and Balls • K9 Team

• Police and Fire Equipment Displays • “All American” Lunch from Chef Anthony • Silent Auction • Player Prizes

Contact: Dennis Chapman, 404-402-5980 liondennischapman18L@gmail.com Benefits Alpharetta Public Safety Department and Lions Leader Dogs for the Blind

What is Lions International?

Lions International, founded in 1917, is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to being the leader in community and humanitarian service, through the efforts of 47,531 clubs, with 1.4 million members in 210 nations. For over 100 years, Lions have lived and continue to live up to our motto: “WE SERVE.”

Alpharetta Lions Club

Chartered in 1953, the Alpharetta Lions Club is a composite of individuals serving our community and improving conditions and opportunities for its residents. With 100% of all funds raised from the public donated to charity, the members of Alpharetta Lions Club continue to serve the North Fulton community and the needy worldwide.

How to Get Involved

Attend a meeting. 4th Thursdays at Crooked Creek Golf Club @ 7:00 PM. Contact Dennis Chapman 404 402-5980, LionDennisChapman18L@gmail.com

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• Youth Eye Screening • Eye Exams & Glasses for the Needy/Eyeglasses Collection and Recycling • Leader Dogs for the Blind • Georgia Lions Camp/Lighthouse Foundation • Alpharetta Public Safety Department • Wills Park Lions Pavilion

• North Fulton Community Charities • Children Restoration Network • Special Olympics/Blind Golf Association • Lions Clubs International Foundation • LEO Clubs • Learning Ally

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Georgia is the second state, behind California, to pass the resolution.

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Georgia has joined the effort to urge the U.S. Congress to recognize Merrill’s Marauders for their service and sacrifice during WWII with a Congressional Gold Medal.

Veterans and residents gathered at Alpharetta American Legion Post 201 on Aug. 22 to honor the group and present the resolution to Jonnie Melillo Clasen, daughter of late Merrill’s Marauders’ member and Korean War veteran Vincent Melillo. Melillo Clasen, a Columbus resident, is helping lead the charge to pass the Merrill’s Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act. The medal is the highest honor Congress can bestow.

Georgia is the second state, behind California, to pass the resolution. Georgia Senate Resolution 466 was passed unanimously by Democrats and Republicans.

Merrill’s Marauders was a volunteer group envisioned by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in 1944 to engage in a long-range penetration mission behind enemy lines in Japanese-occupied Burma. They were to cut off the communication and supply lines and capture northern Burma’s only strategic, all-weather airfield in Myitkyina.

The group was officially designated as the 5307th Composite Unit Provisional, code-named “Galahad.” They later became known as Merrill’s Marauders, after their leader Brig. Gen. Frank D. Merrill.

“Merrill’s Marauders history is very confusing,” said Melillo Clasen. “The almost 3,000 men who answered President Roosevelt’s call for a dangerous and hazardous mission and volunteer without knowing their destination or objective, started out as a British force under Lord Louie Mountbatten’s Southeast Asia Command. They were trained by the British Chindits in India before being transferred to General ‘Vinegar Joe’ Stillwell’s China-Burma-India Theater in January 1944, today known as the ‘Forgotten Theater of WWII.’” Merrill’s Marauders were the first Americans to engage the Japanese on the ground in Asia and the first Americans to fight there since the 1900 Boxer Rebellion, said Georgia Sen. Ed Harbison, a sponsor of the resolution.

They endured months of jungle fighting, starvation, disease, monsoons

and isolation, he added. But although Merrill’s Marauders were believed to be expendable, with no survivors, the group successfully seized their objective, the Myitkyina airfield, on May 17, 1944, Harbison said.

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Burma mission.

“Merrill’s Marauders’ uniqueness is part of what has made efforts so difficult for them to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal,” Melillo Clasen said.

“The Georgia resolution — which has been sent to the U.S. Congress — urges passage of S. 743 and H.R. 906, which would award the Congressional Gold Medal to Merrill’s Marauders for their success and sacrifice in the China-Burma-India Theater.”

S. 743 was reintroduced this year by U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, and the time is running out to get it passed, Melillo Clasen said.

When the first bill was introduced in 2016, 28 Merrill’s Marauders were still alive. That number was halved this May when Melillo Clasen accompanied Merrill’s Marauders Bob Passanisi and Gilbert Howland to voice support for the Congressional Gold Medal Act. Since Memorial Day this year, six Merrill’s Marauders have died. Two died since Aug. 10, the 75th anniversary of the unit disbanding in Burma, Melillo Clasen said.

Nine Merrill’s Marauders are still alive today.

After the special mission was completed, thousands of replacements were flown in to serve with the unit until it disbanded. Although Georgia’s last Merrill’s Marauder, Melillo Clasen’s father Vincent, died, one of the replacement Merrill’s Marauders, Stanley Sasine of the Atlanta area, is still alive.

“There are many more living replacements alive than there are Marauders,” Melillo Clasen said. “Both groups would be eligible for a Congressional Gold Medal if the bills pass in Congress.”

This recognition is long overdue, said American Legion 201 Ambassador Roger Wise.

“They were before rangers,” Wise said. “They were before special forces.

They were a very, very brave group of young men who volunteered to go behind enemy lines realizing that many of them would not come home. They did their duty to God and our country.”

Melillo Clasen regularly gives history presentations about Merrill’s Marauders across Atlanta. For more information or to contact her, call 706-689-0153 or email jmc6154@aol.com.

To read Georgia’s resolution, visit legis.ga.gov.

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Roswell to remember fallen in annual 9-11 ceremony

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The public is invited to join the City of Roswell and the Roswell Rotary Club as they honor the fallen this Sept. 11, starting at 8:30 a.m., at Roswell Area Park. This year marks the 18th anniversary since the attack.

“Every Sept. 11, we as Americans pay tribute to those who lost their lives that fateful day,” said Dwayne Kell, Roswell Rotary 9-11 committee chair. “We gather in unity and dignity to honor the freedoms that we have fought for in the past, the freedoms our loved ones have died for, and those freedoms that we continue to fight for today.”

The annual ceremony will be held at the Mike Gann 9-11 Memorial beside the park’s lake. The memorial is in honor of Claude Michael Gann, a Roswell resident who lost his life during the Sept. 11 attacks.

Gann was a salesman for the software company Algorithmics and was attending the Risk Waters Conference at Windows on the World on the 106th floor of the World Trade Center when the first plane struck, Kell said.

His body was never recovered.

This year’s 9-11 ceremony will feature Col. Mark D. Gelhardt as the keynote speaker. A combat veteran of the First Gulf War, Gelhardt is a retired army officer with 22 years of active commissioned service. He was selected to be the Commander of the Data System Unit of the White House Communications Agency during the Clinton administration.

Gelhardt’s military honors include the Presidential Service Badge, Airborne and Air Assault Badges, the Legion of Merit and the Soldiers Medal.

He has since published a book, “My Time at the Clinton White House,” and continues to work as a volunteer firefighter, Civilian Emergency Responder Team trainer and member of the Volunteer Georgia State Defense Force.

During the ceremony, Mayor Lori Henry will speak on behalf of the city, and wreaths will be laid in honor of the fallen civilians and officers. “[Sept. 11] is an important day that we remember and our children need to be taught about so that it will continue to be remembered,” Kell said. “We have an obligation to never forget, but always remember the many heroes who saved our county.”

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Roswell’s annual 9-11 ceremony honoring victims of the 2001 attack, will be held at the Mike Gan 9-11 Memorial by Roswell Area Park’s lake.

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Governor provides update on state, policies

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Georgia has much to be proud of from the past several months, according to Gov. Brian Kemp.

Speaking at the Aug. 23 Alpharetta Rotary Club Meeting at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, Kemp updated the capacity crowd on his latest legislative efforts and changes coming to Georgia.

“As you all know, on the campaign trail, I made a lot of promises,” Kemp said. “I talked about making Georgia No. 1 for small business, reforming state government, investing in education and keeping taxes low… Over and over again — not just myself, but also the people who have been serving with me down there in the Capitol — we have been keeping our promises.”

Kemp covered some of the highlights from the most recent legislative session ended in April and thanked legislators, both Democrats and Republicans, for working together to solve some of the state’s biggest issues.

Education was one of the top priorities. The state not only fully funded the school district formula for the second year in the row, Kemp said, they have also passed a flat $3,000 pay raise for all certified teachers in the state to help with retention rates.

“We were losing 44 percent of our educators in the first five years that they got into the profession,” Kemp said. “It’s happening in urban areas. It’s happening in suburban areas. It’s happening in rural areas.”

Other changes Kemp discussed included funding for mental health services and school safety.

Kemp also spoke about disaster relief funding for Georgia’s rural areas and farmers after Hurricane Michael.

“Georgians have always stood with others in their time of need,” Kemp said.

This past legislative session, Kemp said he worked to cut wasteful spending and streamline operations.

“We must budget conservatively, save for a rainy day, and keep our taxes low,” Kemp said. “The time to do this is when we’re in a great economy instead of waiting for a disaster to make government more efficient. We should do this now, because it helps us fund our priorities for today and tomorrow.”

Kemp also spoke about his wife’s efforts to lead the charge nationwide to end human trafficking.

“Her goal is to bring awareness to the terrible issue,” Kemp said. “Not only to end it, but to get relief and help for the victims.”

Other topics Kemp discussed included healthcare, job growth, small business support, high speed internet access and access to THC oil.

“We’ve accomplished a lot during the session, but we are not taking the foot off the gas,” Kemp said. “We’ve got to continue to champion policies to ensure a bright future for all Georgians, no matter their zip code. We’ve got to continue to fight to eliminate government bureaucracy and red tape on small business. We’ve got to protect the innocent and the unborn, but we also have to do more to build off the great things the Legislature did a couple years ago on adoption reform and foster care reform as well as protecting our elderly…

“We’re going to continue to double down and put hard-working Georgians first.”

PHOTOS BY JULIA GROCHOWSKI/Herald

Gov. Brian Kemp speaks at the Aug. 23 Alpharetta Rotary Club Meeting at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church.

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COMMUNITY

Mayor’s Corporate Challenge races to benefit area charities

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — More than 1,500 people — most donning shorts and corporate T-shirts — took to the streets Aug. 22 for the 23rd annual Mayor’s Corporate Challenge 5K run.

The event, which began at 7 p.m., closed neighboring streets as a flood of spectators and runners alike crowded downtown Alpharetta.

The race is sponsored each year by the Alpharetta Rotary Club with major corporate sponsorship.

Visitors wound their way throughout the maze of closedoff streets at City Center, wandering from booth to booth, partaking of water, hamburgers, bananas and peanuts.

The race supports a number of local causes throughout North Fulton and worldwide, said Fran Schefer, Alpharetta Rotary co-chair for the 2019 event.

“The money truly funds important charitable works,” Schefer said. “This is by far our biggest fundraising event of the year.”

Last year’s Mayor’s Corporate Challenge brought in close to $130,000 and netted about $110,000 after expenses, Shefer said.

“We appreciate our local residents for their support, and we’re sensitive to the road closings,” he said, adding that Rotary works hard with the city to keep disruptions to a minimum.

Monica Garrett, community relations director for LexisNexis Risk Solutions, the key corporate sponsor for the run, said the event began in the late ’90s at the company’s headquarters up on Windward Parkway. At

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More than 1,500 people took to the streets Aug. 22 for the 23rd annual Mayor’s Corporate Challenge 5K run. that time, she said, the run began in the parking lot and included a loop around the campus.

“It was known as The Windward Challenge,” she said.

Jennifer Richman, spokeswoman for the company, said LexisNexis Risk Solutions reached out to the city and Rotary in 2013 to explore a partnership, and the event took off for downtown.

Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin lined up to lead the race at 7 p.m. sharp.

Standing at the front of the pack, but well over to the side seconds before the start, Gilvin thanked all the sponsors and residents who made the race possible.

“All I ask,” he concluded, “is that when the good runners take off, please don’t run me down.”

GET OUTSIDE, GEORGIA

Getting ready to rock!

A couple of weeks ago I gave you some homework: acquire a plastic egg carton. The fun way to do that is to buy a dozen eggs, and then cook a couple of epic omelets to share with someone you love.

STEVE HUDSON The egg carton is Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net what’s left over.

The reason for the egg carton, you’ll recall, is to give you a place to keep rocks.

Whenever I talk to folks about rock collecting, I always mention egg cartons as a way to bring order to the otherwise uncontrolled chaos of rock collecting.

There are alternatives, of course, including all sorts of elaborate purpose-built storage cabinets. But egg cartons are ubiquitous — and cheap!

Anyway, now that you have that egg carton, what do you do with it? Find some rocks, of course, and use the carton to store ‘em. And where do you find those rocks? I thought you’d never ask!

Talking about where to find rocks is kind of like talking about where to find

treasure. And therein lies the rub.

If I knew a good treasure hunting spot – say, a hollow tree filled with gold coins – I might not write about it here.

The reason is not that I want to keep it a secret. In fact, I’d probably be glad to take you there. The problem is that, if I wrote about it here in the paper, then lots of the people who read these words might decide to check that spot out. The first ones to get there would each collect a few coins, but it wouldn’t be long until all of the coins were gone.

That’s kind of the way it is with mineral and fossil collecting places. So while I may not tell you (at least in print) precisely where (as in which outcrop) to visit when rock collecting, I’ll sure try to give you the info you need to track down those places on your own.

Years ago, when I started collecting rocks, it was possible to collect rocks just about anywhere. Today, however, that’s changed. Many (some would say most) good rock collecting sites now lie behind “NO TRESPASSING” signs and are off-limits. No matter how much you want to see what’s there, always respect those signs.

A second class of rock collecting sites includes “fee areas,” where you pay a fee

to the landowner or leaseholder for the privilege of collecting on said property.

There are several of these in Georgia, and from time to time, we’ll visit some of them in this column. They can be a lot of fun – especially since you won’t have to worry about getting arrested for trespassing.

The third type of sites are those on public land. This class includes many public lands, among them national forests. Yes, rock collecting is permitted in national forest, albeit with some restrictions. Visit fs.usda.gov to check out the latest regulations.

Note that rock collecting is NOT allowed in Georgia state parks.

Another possibility, as long as you can do it safely, is to look for rocks in road cuts. Major highways are out, of course, but many country roads offer intriguing possibilities.

How do you find a good road cut?

Let’s say you want to look for fossils,

something that I did last weekend. I was particularly interested in finding fossil crinoids — specifically, small pieces of 300-million-year-old crinoid stems.

Stems? Were they plants? No. They were marine animals which had a stem-like stalk which was attached to the seafloor, with feeding arms radiating from the top of the stalk. A few crinoid species survive today, but 300 million years ago, they were everywhere.

Crinoids appear to have thrived in the warm, shallow seas that once covered what is now northwestern Georgia.

Sometimes, however, a crinoid stalk might fall over and perhaps break up on the sea floor. The pieces might then be covered in sediment and eventually, over the eons, become fossils.

In northwest Georgia, I knew that crinoids are sometimes found in rocks that are part of the Fort Payne Formation.

Thus, all I had to do was consult a geologic map and see where the Fort Payne Formation outcrops on the surface.

Comparing what I found on the geologic map with some county roadmaps helped me pinpoint areas to investigate for possible fossil-bearing roadcuts. Sometimes that’s all there is to delineating a fossil search area, and it really is a surprisingly easy to do.

So I was set. I had my search area, my rock pick, my safety glasses (don’t ever forget those!) and my maps.

How did it go? I’ll let you know next time!

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CALENDAR SOUTHERN SUMMER

HOMESCHOOL DAY IN ROSWELL

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

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

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

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

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

ALL LEVEL COMMUNITY YOGA END OF SUMMER CELEBRATION

Bid a fond farewell to summer and usher in the new school year with a bang when the City of Roswell hosts its 18th Annual End of Summer Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 1 at 5:30 p.m. at Centennial High School, 9310 Scott Road, Roswell. This family-friendly event will feature music, carnival games, giant inflatables, face painting, balloon animals, food and fireworks. Admission is free. For more information, visit roswellgov.com.

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FEATURED: OYA YOGA STUDIO’S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND

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

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

ST. JAMES UMC JAZZFEST 2019

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

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

ALPHARETTA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SPECIAL CONCERT

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

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

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

TRANSFORMATIONAL PARENTING

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

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

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

When: August-October. Dunwoody: Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 a.m. and Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Sandy Springs: Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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

‘MAMA MIA!’

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

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

SENIORS ENRICHED LIVING

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

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

EVENTS: KNOWLEDGEWISE SPEAKER SERIES

What: Dr. Allison Padilla-Goodman, the Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League’s Southeast Regional Office, will discuss the topic, “Standing up to Hatred and Anti-Semitism.”

When: Thursday, Aug. 29, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Atlanta Cost: Free for MJCCA members, $5 for nonmembers More info: atlantajcc.org

SATURDAY BRUNCH LECTURES

IPRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO

What: Enjoy three nights of rootin’ tootin’ fun at the Fairgrounds’ covered arena this Labor Day Weekend as the IPRA World Championship Rodeo returns.

When: Aug. 30-Sept. 1, times vary Where: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming Info: cityofcumming.net

SEXUAL ABUSE SURVIVOR BRUNCH

What: Anyone affected by sexual abuse is invited for a free brunch to connect, share, heal and remind one another that they are not alone.

When: Saturday, Aug. 31, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Beaver Toyota Training Room, 1875 Buford Highway, Cumming More info and RSVP: facebook. com/kingstreasurebox

CAFFEINE & OCTANE CAR SHOW

What: Caffeine & Octane is a nationally recognized all makes, all models, monthly car show. See a new mix of cars every month and this family-friendly event.

When: Sunday, Sept. 1, 8-11 a.m.

Where: Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Info: caffeineandoctane.com

WEDNESDAY EVENING LECTURE What: This week’s lecture is on “Perspectives on the Battle of Murfreesboro,” by Gould Hagler.

When: Wednesday, Sept. 4, 7-9 p.m.

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

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

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

DOGGIE DIP DAY

What: The Brookhaven Parks & Recreation Department invites pooches to come out and enjoy one last splash of summer at Doggy Dip Day. Humans cannot swim in the pool with the dogs.

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

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

DUNWOODY GARDEN CLUB

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

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

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

HEALTH AND FITNESS: SERVING FOR JESSE’S HOUSE

What: Come out for a round robin tennis tournament while supporting vulnerable girls in the community who have been victims of abuse and neglect. All proceeds benefit Jesse’s House.

When: Friday, Aug. 30, 5-10 p.m.

Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming Cost: $50 More info and registration: eventbrite.com

CALENDAR

DUNWOODY COMMUNITY CYCLE

What: Enjoy a 4.5-mile loop around Dunwoody (mostly right turns) with friends and neighbors. All ages and abilities welcome. Helmets required.

When: Sunday, Sept. 1, 2:45 p.m.

Where: Village Burger, 1426 Dunwoody Village Parkway, Dunwoody Info: bikewalkdunwoody.org

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

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

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

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

DUNWOODY FARMERS MARKET

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

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

DUNWOODY FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS

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

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

JAEMOR FARMS POP-UP FARM MARKET

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

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

MOUNTAIN PARK FARMERS MARKET

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

When: Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m.

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

ROSWELL FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKET

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

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

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: DUNWOODY GREIFSHARE

What: GriefShare is designed to help bring healing to those grieving the death of a loved one. The group is designed to offer comfort and encouragement.

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

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

MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS

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

All are welcome to attend.

When: Fridays, 7 a.m.

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

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

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

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

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

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

Enjoy a hot meal and/or volunteer.

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

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

NORTHBROOK UMC HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE

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

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

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

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: ALPHARETTA ART IN THE PARK What: This monthly outdoor market through Sept. 28 features local artists creating handcrafted work, including pottery, woodwork, metal work, jewelry, clothing and more.

When: Saturday, Aug. 31, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Where: Main Street and Milton Avenue More info: awesomealpharetta. com

RIVERSIDE SOUNDS CONCERT: BIRDTALKER

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

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

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

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

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

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

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

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SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: DEBRA K. YAUN

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

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

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

STUDENTS & FACULTY JURIED EXHIBITION

What: Spruill Gallery presents its Student and Faculty Juried Exhibition.

When: Through Aug. 24 Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: spruillarts.org

ARTAROUND ROSWELL SCULPTURE TOUR

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

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

JAZZ AT FIREFLY

What: Free, live music each week.

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

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

LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS

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

When: Sundays, 4-7 p.m.

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

LIBRARY EVENTS: HOW TO REDUCE STRESS

What: Dr. Mike Weiner will discuss easy ways to reduce stress in your life through different aspects of health-related topics such as nutrition, mental health, physical activity/exercise, morning rituals and through proper posture/spinal alignment.

When: Saturday, Aug. 31, 4-5:30 p.m.

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

BINGO AND PIE

What: Join for a program of Bingo with pie on the side. All ages welcome.

When: Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2-3 p.m.

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

BASIC PYTHON PROGRAMMING What: Free. For high school students. Previous coding experience is not required. Bring a laptop with Google Chrome installed. This is a four-week class.

When: Sundays, Sept. 1-22, 2-3:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

COMMUNITY AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: DANIEL BLACKMAN

What: Daniel Blackman is a human rights advocate, a venturephilanthropist and a member of Leadership Forsyth. Copies of his book “Nationalism Without Compassion,” will be available for purchase.

When: Thursday, Sept. 5, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

U.S. CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION

What: Literacy Forsyth is offering a free six-week course to prepare you to become a U.S. citizen. Classes are taught in English and include materials.

When: Thursday, Sept. 5, 7-8 p.m.

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

(The Alpharetta Business Association Expo) is a great place to meet people and develop new relationships.

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Alpharetta business expo highlights service, innovation

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Hundreds of visitors wound their way past an array of some 80 exhibitors Aug. 23 for the seventh annual Alpharetta Business Association Expo held at the Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta Hotel.

The show was a lot more engaging this year, with many tables inducing passersby with food, games, free samples and other activities.

Andy Jordan, executive vice president and chief credit officer for Providence Bank, said he used to wander through the exhibits at the expo until the bug hit him.

This is his third year as an exhibitor.

“I was sold on the idea,” he said. “It’s a great place to meet people and develop new relationships.”

Jordan’s booth drew extra attention with a gizmo that featured a metal washer dangling on a string. Visitors swung the washer toward a mounted hook for a chance to win a Bluetooth speaker.

Another highlight at the expo was a LinkedIn workshop presented by “The LinkedIn Guy” Gregg Burkhalter, a recognized expert on personal branding and a former radio personality at stations throughout the Southeast.

Meanwhile, Beth Johnson, partner with Savory Gourmet, was walking the aisles with a tray of delectables from The Savory Gourmet, which just had its grand opening earlier this month on Canton Street in Alpharetta.

Their chef, she said, is from New York, so a lot of the customers who hail from that part of the country love dining on an authentic New York Reuben or pastrami sandwich, she said.

Just down the aisle, another handson item garnered steady interest.

Sebastian Flores’ OctoGifts featured a multi-colored array of small, decorated, upright candy dispensers.

“It’s a combination greeting card-candy dispenser,” said the Alpharetta 13-year-old.

“It’s something you would give to a friend or family member on a special occasion.”

Each dispenser is made of card stock with a window of acetate that displays the level of candy still in the container.

Flores’ mother, Melanie, is a former educator who received her degree in engineering from MIT. She said she left her career as a coach to STEM educators to concentrate on her two sons.

Her eldest son, T.J., is a junior at Denmark High School. Sebastian is a student at DeSana Middle School in Alpharetta.

Melanie said Sebastian has sold about 66 of the devices over the past few months, bringing in about $1,000.

“We are just so proud of him,” Melanie said. “He just has this amazing ability to see things in his head and unzip them to see what they’d look like.”

Sebastian was one of three presenters earlier in the day for the ABA’s Tech Showcase, which features three entrepreneurs pitching their products to a panel of tech start-up experts.

The showcase included TGen Tech, which provides proprietary medical device technology that augments cardiac tissues and grows with the patient.

Espy Data Science, another presenter, combines statistics, math, computer programming and IT to help dealers run their businesses more effectively.

Then, there was Sebastian, inspired

by LEGO and origami, presenting his pitch for his candy dispenser.

“I think we did well,” he said after the presentation. “I wasn’t nervous. It was natural.”

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Sebastian Flores, 13, man’s his booth of OctoGifts, featuring an array of card-stock candy dispensers that double as greeting cards. Sabastian’s mother, Melanie, an MIT graduate, said Sebastian has the mind of an engineer.

BUSINESSPOSTS

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Airport City to transform South Metro Atlanta There are transitional development projects, and then there is Airport City in College Park.

The College Park City Council unanimously approved a new master plan for a 420-acre mixedGeoff smith use development that Assurance Financial, will include almost gsmith@lendtheway.com 5 million square feet of office space, six hotels and 758,000 square feet of retail space. It is a massive development that will be located just west of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. It is, essentially, a mini-city estimated to cost around $700 million to target corporate headquarters in the entertainment, technology, medical, hospitality and training industries who want to be near the busy airport.

The property is just north of Camp Creek Parkway and west of I-85 and the airport. The largely undeveloped property is owned by the City of College Park, which sees this project as something that will transform that part of Atlanta.

“I think in the end they feel like this is the one shot for that side of town south of I-20,” said Bill de St. Aubin, CEO of the Sizemore Group which was chosen to create the master plan, in a recent article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle. “This one parcel, owned by one entity, is next to the largest job creator in the region south of I-20.”

The project has been compared in scale and style with Avalon and downtown Decatur. It will be urban in nature with city blocks and retail along the

ground floors, all sprawled out along the College Park Municipal Golf Course.

In regard to business travelers, it should not be overlooked that it is located next to the airport. With most businesses being located in downtown Atlanta, then north of the city, it’s a big deal if you don’t have to fight normal Atlanta traffic to get to where you are traveling to. It’s also a big deal if you can walk from your hotel to the business you are visiting, and then have a nice place to walk in the evening and find dinner.

When the Porsche Experience Center, which serves as the carmaker’s North American headquarters, was built just north of the airport along I-75, many people took notice. Potential customers and other executives could fly in, drive around the track, and fly out. If you are a company with a large contingent of executives who travel frequently, with Atlanta traffic the way it is, being located that close to the airport is a huge timesaver. And today’s employers are looking for any edge they can get in recruiting young talent. Add to that the fact that now you will have six hotels where customers can walk out of and be in an upscale, urban environment, and it’s really a game-changer for Atlanta.

Airport City will include a 5K multiuse loop around the entire development, and will convert the city’s historic golf course to 18 holes. In addition to the office, retail and hotels, the development will include multifamily, townhomes and single-family homes.

While the development is transformative for College Park, it’s really transformative for the entire area south of Atlanta. The cities of Hapeville, College Park

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and Palmetto are not really known for new upscale developments. Sixteen years ago, I remember working on a house with a friend of mine who was building in a neighborhood called Serenbe. It’s in a city called Chattahoochee Hills just west of Palmetto. When he told me he was building a $1.2 million-house there, I was sincerely baffled. The community was founded by restaurateur Steve Nygren and is a super-upscale town built around his very active farm. It was for me, literally in the middle of nowhere. It has a downtown area closely connected to a network of unique homes. It is an incredibly laid-back and relaxing community where people can go down and stay the night. At the time, with no real economy close by, I didn’t know who was going to be able to live there. But because it was close to the airport, it filled up with executives who lived and worked in other parts of the country, but who came to Atlanta enough to have a second home near the airport.

Now, with the introduction of Airport City, this kind of development south of Atlanta may not seem so out of place.

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

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Using social media can be complicated for small businesses Are you using social media in your business?

Have you measured the impact social media is having in helping you attract new customers and grow revenue? dick jones Over the past Founder & President Jones Simply Sales decade, the rush to utilize social media by many businesses has been huge. However, in a lot of cases, it has been a time-consuming waste of time that has provided limited value.

Please don’t get me wrong. Social media has delivered and will continue to deliver considerable value to small businesses. However, just because you are using social media doesn’t mean you’re getting any value from it.

There are many reasons why.

At the top of the list are your target customers. If your small business does business with other businesses, commonly known as B2B, you probably won’t get a lot of traction using social media sites like Facebook.

Conversely, if your target customers are consumers, then Facebook could be perfect.

Social media sites for small businesses are not all focused on attracting new customers. Some sites like LinkedIn, for example, can be used to identify and recruit new employees.

As such, evaluating the utilization of social media must be based on what you are trying to accomplish.

In the digital world that we now live in, everyone has jumped on the bandwagon of social media. In some cases, it’s been a game changer, and in others, it’s been a terrible waste of time. If social media is right for your business, then use it. If it’s not, then don’t!

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA, FOR CITY BANKING SERVICES RFP # 20-109 The City of Alpharetta is requesting proposals for CITY BANKING SERVICES. The RFP will be available online Thursday, August 29, 2019 at our bid posting website, https://cityofalpharetta.bonfirehub.com/. Interested parties are required to log in to review the RFP documents.

This procurement is issued under the authority of the City’s Procurement Policy and applicable law. The City has the authority to reject all proposals or any proposal that is non-responsive or not responsible, and to waive technicalities and inconsequential discrepancies to award a contract that is in the best interest of the City.

Receipt of Proposals will close Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 10:00 AM. All responses must be received before closing at https://cityofalpharetta.bonfirehub. com/, webpage for this project. Responses submitted by hard copy, mail, facsimile, or e-mail will not be accepted. Responses received after the closing time will not be considered.

For information, please contact Stephanie Cochran at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us or at 678-297-6052.

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Northside, Gwinnett health systems complete merger

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA — After more than four years of negotiations and clear ing regulatory hurdles, Northside Hospital and the Gwinnett Health System have completed arrangements to combine their health care operations. The merger takes effect Aug. 28.

The expanded Northside Hospital system will have 1,636 inpatient beds; more than 250 outpatient locations throughout Georgia; and nearly 21,000 employees and 3,500 physicians on staff.

Debbie Mitcham, longtime chief financial officer and 25-year veteran of Northside Hospital, will be the new president and CEO of Northside’s Gwinnett health care campuses. Phil Wolfe, who served as president and CEO of the Gwinnett system for the past 13 years, has announced his retirement effective Aug. 28. Other important leadership changes are expected to be announced soon as the combined healthcare networks begin service as one entity.

The merger agreement was approved by the Georgia Office of the Attorney General in November 2017, and in

Faebruary 2019, the Federal Trade Commission completed its review of the combination and gave its approval to move forward.

Northside Hospital is one of Georgia’s leading health care providers with more than 240 locations across the state, including three acute care, state-of-the-art hospitals in Sandy Springs, Cherokee County and Forsyth County. It leads the nation in newborn deliveries and is among the state’s top providers of cancer care and surgical services.

Gwinnett Health System is nationally recognized, with hospitals in Lawrenceville and Duluth. Additional facilities include the Gwinnett Women’s Pavilion, the Gwinnett Extended Care Center, Glancy Rehabilitation Center, and outpatient health centers including surgical, imaging and physical, occupational and speech therapy facilities.

Northside is by far the larger of the two operations. It has $1.8 billion in annual revenues through its three hospitals and various care facilities, according to Dun & Bradstreet. Gwinnett has revenues of about $731 million annually.

Hospital officials said patients of the Gwinnett Health System will notice virtually no changes in their regimen of treatment and care.

Also, beginning this week: • Gwinnett Medical Center-Lawrenceville, located at 1000 Medical Center Blvd., will be called Northside Hospital Gwinnett.

• The Gwinnett Medical CenterDuluth, located at 3620 Howell Ferry Road, will be called Northside Hospital Duluth.

• The Gwinnett Extended Care Center at GMC-Lawrenceville, located at 650 Professional Drive, will be called the Northside Gwinnett Extended Care Center.

• The Glancy Rehabilitation Center, located at 3215 McClure Bridge Road in Duluth, will be called Northside Gwinnett Joan Glancy.

Changes to the signage at the facilities will occur in stages.

For care provided at Gwinnett locations beginning August 28, patient bills and statements will be addressed from Northside Hospital, and payments will be made to the same. For care received at Gwinnett locations prior to August 28, patient bills will come from and be payable to Gwinnett Medical Center.

More information about the billing process can be found at northsidegwinnett.com.

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Blessed Trinity 28, St Pius X 10

New-look Titans down rivals St. Pius X to open 2019 campaign

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Brandishing a host of new starters in BT’s first contest under its new defensive coaching staff, the Titans picked up where they left off last year against St. Pius X Friday night. BT had a strong defensive performance and effective rushing attack to give the Titans their 22nd straight win.

While Friday’s performance was far from the dominance the Titans showed last year, it did serve as the first stepping stone in growing the 2019 squad.

“This is not going to be a real good football team in a hurry,” BT head coach Tim McFarlin said. “I think we have a chance to be pretty good down the road, but it’s going to happen week by week.”

BT’s defense has been critical to the Titans claiming the last two Class 4A state titles, and in the debut game for its new coaching staff and scheme, St. Pius managed just 148 total yards.

“The defense did an awesome job, and they’ve had to learn a whole new system under a whole new set of coaches, and I was just really proud of how the kids played, particularly up front,” McFarlin said.

The Golden Lions had just 37 yards after the first half, and their only touchdown was a result of Blessed Trinity penalties early in the third quarter.

BT committed three straight penalties on their opening drive of the second half, putting the offense in a first-and-30 situation. Quarterback Duncan Reavis threw a long pass into single coverage on the ensuing play, and a St. Pius defender came away with an interception.

The Titans defense forced a threeand-out, but a 5-yard running into the kicker penalty incentivized St. Pius to go for a fourth-and-3 conversion. The Golden Lions picked the first down and converted another fourth down play before scoring a

rushing touchdown to cut BT’s lead to 21-7.

“I was irritated by penalties in the second half, but on the good side, it was penalties of kids playing hard,” McFarlin said.

Before the inauspicious start to the second half, the Titans had a threetouchdown cushion behind two rushing scores from Elijah Green and an 11-yard scoring scamper from freshman Justice Haynes.

Green put BT on the scoreboard midway through the first quarter with a 29-yard rush off the edge, avoiding two tackles before crossing the goal line. He found the end zone again with four minutes left in the first half with an 18-yard rushing score set up by three straight completions from Reavis for a total of 55 yards. Reavis was 8-12 passing with 104 yards.

BT’s defense sparked the Titans’ third rushing score late in the second quarter. Ryan Attaway recovered a St. Pius fumble deep in Golden Lions’ territory which set up an 11-yard touchdown run from Haynes on the next play.

Greene extended BT’s lead to 28-7 on the first play of the fourth quarter with a 7-yard score. The North Carolina commit compiled 21 carries for 163 yards, an impressive opening night after he missed most of last season due to injury.

“Elijah was so anxious to get back after missing all of last year,” McFarlin said. “I thought for the first game he looked good. What was really impressive was his yards after contact.”

Friday’s win extended BT’s win streak over St. Pius X to seven games and the Titans overall win streak to 22 games dating back to the 2017 regular season. However, McFarlin said the team has plenty of room to grow, and BT will undoubtedly be challenged by their grueling schedule, but he was pleased with Friday’s result.

“I loved the energy, it was a good turnout and it is a good rivalry,” he said. “This was a good way to kick things off.”

Week 1 football recap (Aug. 23)

Centennial falls in season opener

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The 2019 high school football regular season kicked off August 23 with several North Fulton and Forsyth County teams in action.

Class 7A Forsyth Central 43, Chamblee 10 Forsyth Central opened its regular season Friday by downing Chamblee in decisive fashion for the second straight year.

Forsyth Central began the game with a bang by returning the opening kickoff for a touchdown. The Bulldogs added two scores before Bronson Landreth threw a 51-yard touchdown to put Central up 29-0.

Chamblee scored before the end of the first half, but Central responded with a touchdown on its opening possession of the third quarter and cruised to the 43-10 win.

The Bulldogs have a bye before taking on Cass Sept. 6.

Wheeler 42, Lambert 19 Lambert’s 2019 season began in a similar fashion to last season with the Longhorns falling to Wheeler in their season opener.

Wheeler jumped out to a quick lead in the first quarter and continued to find the end zone, scoring all six of their touchdowns in the first half.

Though the Longhorns compiled three passing touchdowns, including two in the first half, Wheeler’s margin was too great to overcome.

Lambert is on the road again Aug. 30 against Chattahoochee.

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kick off its new season after capturing the Class 7A state title last year was delayed after their Corky Kell Classic matchup against Buford was postponed due to field conditions at Coolray Field, home of the Gwinnett Stripers baseball team.

The matchup will be played on Sept.

6. Milton will play the game at home after winning a coin toss.

Class 6A Creekview 27, Cambridge 3 Cambridge’s struggles against Creekview continued Friday night with its eighth straight loss to their Cherokee County foes. It is the fourth straight year Cambridge has started its regular season with a loss to Creekview, who entered this season ranked in the top-10 of Class 6A. Cambridge’s scoring was limited to a field goal late in the second half that cut Creekview’s lead to 7-3. Creekview responded with a touchdown just before halftime and added two touchdowns in the second half while holding Cambridge off the scoreboard.

Cambridge has a bye before going on the road to face Woodstock Sept. 6.

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Recap: Continued from Page 19 Northside Warner Robins Friday night in the head coaching debut of the Shane Sams. Though Centennial remained close through three quarters, Northside dominated the final period to take the win.

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quarter before Centennial got on the board with a 23-yard touchdown pass from Parker Sperier.

The Knights inched closer with a defensive touchdown in the third quarter to cut the deficit to 18-13, but Northside responded with another score and lit up the Knights in the fourth quarter to clinch its win.

Centennial has a bye before taking on crosstown foes Roswell on Sept. 6.

Riverwood 46, Chattahoochee 10 Chattahoochee’s new era began under head coach Mike Malone Friday night, but the Cougars began his tenure with a loss to Riverwood on the road.

The loss was Hooch’s second straight to Riverwood, who downed the Cougars 48-14 in last year’s matchup.

Chattahoochee has not won a regular season opener since 2010.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, September 5, 2019 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, September 16, 2019 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. PH-19-22 Unified Development Code Text Amendments – Bed & Breakfast Definition Consideration of text amendments to the Unified Development Code related to the definition of ‘Bed & Breakfast’. b. PH-19-21 Unified Development Code Text Amendments - Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Consideration of text amendments to Unified Development Code to amend Section 2.8 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.

The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, September 5, 2019 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

Johns Creek 44, Fairfield Central (SC) 6 Johns Creek’s long road trip to open its season paid off with a win, with the Gladiators taking down Fairfield Central in Winnsboro, South Carolina. The game was delayed by lightning and was called short in the fourth quarter due to weather.

Quarterback Ben Whitlock threw two touchdown passes, and Tank Pritchett had two rushing scores to lead the Gladiators offense.

Johns Creek led 21-6 entering the third quarter and started the second half by returning the kickoff for a touchdown. The Gladiators added two touchdowns and a field goal before the game

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Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, September 23, 2019 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. c. CU-19-04 DUI Lady/Colony Park Consideration of a conditional use permit to allow a ‘School, Commercial’ for the DUI Lady. The property is located at 308 Maxwell Road, Suite 500 and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 693, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. MP-19-06 Windward Lake Club/Windward Pod 67 Consideration of a master plan amendment to add ‘Recreation Facilities, Indoor’ as a permitted use in Pod 67 of the Windward Master Plan to allow for tennis courts to be enclosed within a structure. The property is located at 2001 Lake Windward Drive and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 1182 & 1239, 2nd District, 1st Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

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Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia

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The Gladiators will take on another out-of-state opponent Friday when they host Jones High School of Orlando, Fla. Class 4A Blessed Trinity 28, St. Pius X 10 Blessed Trinity opened its 2019 season with its seventh straight win over rivals St. Pius X at home Friday night.

The Titans used three rushing touchdowns from Elijah Green and held St. Pius to 148 total yards to power their 22nd consecutive overall win.

Green put the Titans up 7-0 in the first quarter with a 29-yard rushing score and extended BT’s lead to 14-0 in the second quarter with another scamper across the goal line.

Ryan Attaway recovered a St. Pius fumble in the final minutes of the first half, which set up a rushing score from freshman Justice Haynes

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to give BT a 21-0 halftime lead.

St. Pius converted two fourth downs on a touchdown drive early in the third quarter before Green’s third rushing score of the game put the margin at 28-7 eight seconds into the final period.

The Titans go on the road Aug. 30 to take on Class 7A opponent South Forsyth.

Class A-Private Fellowship Christian 48, North Springs 19 Fellowship Christian kicked off its 2019 season with a win over Class 5A’s North Springs, the Paladins second straight win over the Spartans.

The Paladins were all over North Springs in the first half and opened a 34-7 lead behind rushing scores from several players. Fellowship added two touchdowns early in the third quarter to lock down the win.

The Paladins have a bye before opening their Region 6-A slate against Pinecrest Academy on Sept. 6.

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