Alpharetta-Roswell Herald — October 17, 2019

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Alpharetta mounts attack at pending legislation

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Area-wide gathering tackles race relations

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City Council hopefuls address local issues

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t was a lively weekend in Downtown Alpharetta for the seventh annual Wire & Wood Festival that ran Friday and Saturday. The Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau estimated some 20,000 people attended the festival, an increase of about 5,000 from last year’s event.

This year introduced several new stages where 25 singers and songwriters entertained visitors in intimate settings. City Hall Council Chambers was standing room only for Cat Ridge-

way on Saturday night, and headliners Maggie Rose and G. Love & Special Sauce packed Milton Avenue to close down the festival both nights. Restaurants were also busy, with some reporting up to two-hour waits for a table.

“We saw the community come together to enjoy original music in downtown Alpharetta, which is what this event is all about”, said Morgan Rodgers, Alpharetta Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services director.

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ROSWELL, Ga. — Police arrested a woman Sept. 30 after an employee at Plato’s Closet on Alpharetta Highway found a bag of cocaine in a jacket the woman had sold to the store.

Police said the woman entered the store that afternoon and sold several items to an employee. While the employee searched through the items, she found a bag of suspected

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Woman’s account flagged following vehicle burglary ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating an Oct. 1 incident in which a woman’s car was burglarized and her credit card used fraudulently soon after.

The woman had received a phone call from her bank while she was leaving the LA Fitness on Woodstock Road. The bank representative asked her about a suspicious charge, but the woman said she had all of her cards.

When she approached her car, the woman noticed a window had been shattered, and her purse was missing.

Police spoke with management at the Kroger where the fraudulent purchase was made. Management said a man had bought several gift cards, worth $500 each.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a burglary that occurred overnight Sept. 29 at an apartment on Gardner Drive.

The resident told police he had purchased new items to furnish the apartment during his relocation. He said he last saw the items the evening of Sept. 29.

The next morning, the door was still locked, but the man noticed items were missing. The furnishings included a

cocaine in the pocket of one of the jackets.

The woman was still in the store when police arrive. She said the jacket belonged to a friend.

Police said the substance in the bag tested positive for cocaine. The woman, later identified as 39-year-old Sarah Townsend of Johns Creek, was arrested without incident.

table, trash cans, soaps and a rug. The total value of the loss was set at $200.

Glass door shattered at woman’s residence ROSWELL, Ga. — A Roswell woman called police Oct. 2 after she discovered that the glass back door to her house had been shattered.

The woman had left the house on Merrivale Chase that morning. When she returned at 2:30 p.m. that afternoon, she saw the broken door.

Police cleared the area with the woman, who reported nothing had been stolen.

While investigating, police found a footprint on the door.

Driver faces charges for traveling 113 mph ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police arrested a man Sept. 29 after he was clocked traveling 113 mph on Ga. 400 northbound near Encore Road.

Police were patrolling the area past midnight, when an officer saw a car pass by at a high rate of speed. The officer clocked the car at 113 mph in a 65-mph zone.

The driver, later identified as 25-year-old Andrew Hollis of Alpharetta, was arrested without incident for reckless driving first offense and speeding.

Woman reports theft of bikes from backyard ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta woman called police Oct. 3 after two

$150 bicycles were stolen from her backyard on Kilmington Court.

The woman said she last saw the bikes on Sept. 29 while she was taking out the trash. She was unable to find them early morning on Oct. 3.

The latch on the backyard gate that morning was open, even though the woman said it had been closed earlier.

Teen cited for shoplifting from mall department store ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested a teenager Sept. 29 after he allegedly stole two pair of pants from the Von Maur at North Point Circle.

The loss prevention officer said the teenager had concealed the pants in a shopping bag from another location before exiting the store without paying.

The pants are valued at $45 each.

The loss prevention officer said he caught the teenager and called police.

The teenager was arrested without incident for shoplifting.

License plate removed from resident’s mailbox ROSWELL, Ga. — A Roswell woman called police Oct. 3 when she became suspicious after her license plate never arrived in the mail.

The woman’s temporary license plate for her new car expired Sept. 30, and the permanent plate had never arrived in the mail.

When the woman spoke with the DMV, a representative told her to file a police report in order to be issued a new license plate.

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Alpharetta takes early stance against pending legislation City reiterates opposition to bills that would relax local homebuilding codes

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Three months before the 2020 Legislative Session begins, Alpharetta city leaders have alerted local delegates of their opposition to any legislation aimed at weakening county and city building standards.

In a resolution that passed unanimously Oct. 7, the City Council officially blasted two pieces of pending legislation

that calls for prohibiting local governments from regulating building design elements for one- or two-family dwellings.

The legislation is carried in House Bill 302 and Senate Bill 172 up for consideration in the upcoming session. Each bill carries exemptions for certain structures located within historic districts or designated as historic landmarks. They also allow for certain accepted safety standards for certain housing, such as manufactured homes.

“Alpharetta would not be the place that it is today if we and previous councils and previous staffs did not have design standards,” Councilman Donald Mitchell said. “It wouldn’t be nearly as nice.”

The bills specifically prohibit cities and counties from establishing requirements related to type, style or color of exterior material; style or materials of roofs or porches; the style of windows and doors; number and layout of rooms; and exterior non-structural architectural ornamentation.

The legislation is being backed by homebuilders and property developers.

One of its key sponsors, State Rep. Vance Smith, R-Pine Mountain, says building regulations remove the decision-making ability of homebuilders and homebuyers. The bills received a chorus of opposition among counties and cities when first introduced last year. Groups

like the Georgia Municipal Association, Association County Commissioners of Georgia, and The Georgia Conservancy have also come out against the bills.

The legislation was withdrawn late in the 2019 session but is expected to resurface in 2020.

Mitchell said proponents of the legislation say it will increase opportunities for workforce housing, but that is a false narrative.

“Folks who need subsidized and affordable housing shouldn’t live in substandard homes that are built with substandard building materials,” he said.

“To support that is doing an injustice to that social group as well.”

Slowly, quietly, small group seeks to change the world

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — In a side meeting room of Alpharetta City Hall, a small band of people gather once a month to tackle one of the world’s greatest challenges.

The Racial Relations Dialogue draws a steady crowd of close to two dozen people from throughout the northern suburbs. Most come to strengthen their understanding of race relations and learn how they can make a difference in resolving racial tensions, if not worldwide, at least in their own communities.

Though the meetings are open to everyone, those over 50 dominate the gatherings. Whites usually outnumber blacks about 2-1, but the most recent meeting Oct. 10 saw an even split among

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“We will be discussing sensitive issues, we ask all of you to be sensitive, patient and understanding,” founding member John Deerie tells the group.

The group’s mission Deerie says, is to personally build awareness to change behavior associated with racial discrimination and to respect the dignity of all people.

One white woman visiting for the first time stands to introduce herself.

Adrienne Mintz from east Cobb tells the group that, thanks to segregation, she never grew up in an environment where she could learn about other races.

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John Deerie, a founding member of the Racial Relations Dialogue, leads a meeting Oct. 7 at Alpharetta City Hall. The group was founded last year to promote better understanding between all groups and eliminate racial, religious and all other forms of discrimination. Jack McBride, seated at far right, helped launch the group after a conversation with friends over coffee. it, but I can’t learn it unless you make it personal. Reading isn’t enough.”

Most meetings run about 2 hours and include a presentation on the subject of race and understanding. Following the program, the assembly divides into groups to discuss the message, then present a summary of their discussion.

Valerie Williams of Cumming, a retired employment attorney who is black, said she attended the Oct. 7 meeting after hearing about the organization from friends.

“I just wanted to share my experiences and learn from others with different experiences,” she said. “I think communication will help solve some of the problems that we have.”

The Racial Relations Dialogue was founded last year in the kitchen at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Alpharetta. There, each morning after mass, a handful of parishioners had been stopping by for coffee.

Jack McBride, a priest who left active

ministry after he married, often led the impromptu discussions. On hand were Deerie, Ellen Reuland and Jim Hynes.

One morning in June 2018, following another instance of racial intolerance in the news, McBride remarked: “What are we going to do about this?”

The answer turned into the monthly dialogue meetings first held at the church and now at City Hall. The meetings are at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month.

McBride grew up in a predominantly white section of New York where he was shielded from racial prejudice. His first assignment as a priest in the early 1960s was at a black parish in Washington, D.C. “I loved it,” McBride said.

The experience inspired him to lead efforts against discrimination wherever he went. This included spending his day off at the parish to fly down to Alabama

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Roswell Post 3 candidates talk development, transparency

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell voters will have four choices for City Council Post 3 on Election Day, Nov. 5. Sean Groer vacated the seat earlier this year after his family moved to Tennessee. Post 3 serves as the liaison to transportation.

The Alpharetta-Roswell Herald reached out all of the candidates with the same questions regarding Roswell’s future. This is part of on an ongoing election coverage series. The municipal judge seat will be included in an upcoming edition.

Keith Goeke What is your stance on development and redevelopment in Roswell?

I support the hiring of a city architect. They must think analytically about the best way to implement a city’s viGOEKE sion while creating well thought out plans to ensure the protection of our neighborhoods and historical assets. At the same time, they must design appropriate areas for commercial redevelopment that promotes the community’s assets, provides inspiration, and secures the long-term health and happiness of its residents.

How would you cultivate a culture of trust and transparency?

Character, trust, transparency and leadership are the four pillars of my candidacy. Some initial steps that can be taken to cultivate more trust and transparency with the electorate are to bring back transcription of meeting minutes, modernize the mayor and council voting system to make votes searchable, and disclose campaign donations on related votes. To foster inclusiveness, I would propose holding City Council meetings in east Roswell on a quarterly basis.

If elected, what would be your top one or two priorities?

We must bring a strategic economic development team in-house so they can be directly accountable to city leadership and work collaboratively with planning, transportation and public works. This sends a message to employers with highpaying jobs that we are open to helping them make Roswell their home.

In addition, I would create a Citizen Transportation Action Committee of knowledgeable and passionate citizens representing the interests of Roswell. Citizen engagement is crucial when developing transportation solutions to ensure plans are neighborhood supported and context sensitive while optimizing local traffic flow.

Website: Keith4Roswell.com Email: Keith4Roswell@gmail.com

Christine Hall What is your stance on development and redevelopment in Roswell?

My guiding principle for governing is Roswell is for the residents.

Our development efforts need to embrace the resident’s vision of HALL Roswell. So many of us have experienced crossing the river and recognizing we are home. So, we need a plan that protects all the things we love about Roswell, while enhancing our commercial areas to keep us economically strong in the long term.

Our development efforts should be focused on the work and play elements of our live-work-play strategy. As a CFO and a small business owner, I appreciate a clearly defined plan and a professional process. We should be proactive with developers who share our vision. Our mixed-use districts can be a strategic vehicle for attracting more businesses to our designated commercial areas.

How would you cultivate a culture of trust and transparency?

My foundational principles include treating everyone with respect and being accountable for your actions. Bringing back written, searchable minutes is an operational step we should take for the residents of Roswell to increase transparency.

If elected, what would be your top one or two priorities?

My approach is to be fiscally conservative in managing the resources of the city and effectively budgeting to keep our tax rates low and our services levels high, which is particularly important to our seniors and young families.

Traffic is probably the number one frustration expressed by a wide variety of residents. While we have fine traffic engineers, our challenge is once again to focus their expertise on solutions that are neighborhood and business friendly.

I also support protecting our tree canopy to produce more tree-lined streets and less clear-cut lots.

Website: ChristineforRoswell.com Facebook: facebook.com/ChristineHall4Roswell Kay Howell What is your stance on development and redevelopment in Roswell?

Roswell has an opportunity to utilize the voices of the citizen by developing a partnerHOWELL ship with the Community Development Department.

improves safety, and enhances the vitality of our community. We can keep our green space, the character of the city that we love and continue to grow together.

Website: Kayforroswell.com Facebook: facebook.com/kay4roswell

Early voting has begun Early voting for the 2019 General Election has begun and will run through Nov. 1, with weekend voting on Oct. 26. Early voting locations this year include the Alpharetta Library, East Roswell Library, Milton Library and Roswell City Hall.

Voters can check their registration status and polling location at mvp.sos.ga.gov.

The city needs to first work on the trust of the citizens. The Roswell citizen needs to be assured that they have a voice that matters here in Roswell.

We should ensure our development plan must partner with the owners/representatives of vacant shopping centers, develop Class A office space and create a clear vision for Roswell.

How would you cultivate a culture of trust and transparency?

It is not enough to say that my door is always open. I would visit people where they are.

I also believe that City Council should hold townhalls to ensure that we are hearing more voices from community and alert the citizens to the location of these townhalls. If we continue to be consistent with open and honest communication, we will improve the trust and transparency with the community and develop Roswell together.

If elected, what would be your top one or two priorities?

Transparency and community involvement: Every citizen should know what new development or issue affects their lives, commute to work or family.

It also incorporates ensuring we involve the residents that may not attend the City Council or committee meetings. One tool that can assist our city would be to re-institute meeting transcriptions.

Development: Smart development is one that keeps Roswell in line with the current character and charm of the city. It is important that Roswell is a place that welcomes all stages of the family. This is development that supports Roswell businesses and families,

Lisa Holland What is your stance on development and redevelopment in Roswell?

Because of my 35 years of experience in law enforcement, I recognize that redevelopment in Roswell is HOLLAND necessary. Abandoned shopping centers tend to be a breeding ground for criminal activity and a dumping site for trash.

Roswell needs to welcome commercial developers for the redevelopment of our abandoned properties. The current process tends to be long, difficult and costly for them. I would like to make the process easier for the developers without chasing them away to another town.

How would you cultivate a culture of trust and transparency?

I was the spokesperson for my last 10 years of service with the Roswell Police Department. As the public information officer, I provided open and honest communication to the public and ensured we maintained the highest level of public safety in our community.

Most of police work is relationship building. I built a career just doing that.

We need more relationships and less rock-throwing.

If elected, what would be your top one or two priorities?

Roswell is not an island. We need to build more relationships with our local, regional and state partners to manage transportation issues and find ways that we can improve services and save money.

The metro region will add about another 2.5 million people over the next 20 years. We can assume that quite a few of them will live or drive through North Fulton. How we manage traffic congestion while keeping our charm and character are extremely important to me.

The Roswell City Council would greatly benefit by having me on hand with my experience and knowledge in public safety, operations and public relations. The number of vacant positions is growing within the Roswell Police Department. I can help Roswell be a competitive employer and keep our city safe.

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Alpharetta City Council hopefuls address issues

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Early voting is underway in Alpharetta where two candidates are vying for the Post 6 seat on the City Council currently held by Dan Merkel.

In addition to the one contested council race, voters also will decide two ballot questions related to the local homestead exemption.

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.

Mayor Jim Gilvin and City Council members Jason Binder and John Hipes drew no challengers.

Candidates for the Post 6 seat were asked questions specifically addressing issues facing the city. Candidate Abu Bakkar Ngila Jalloh did not respond to the questions.

Here is a list of the questions, and how the other Post 6 candidates responded:

The city should also ensure impact fees cover the costs of mitigating the impact of development on the city’s infrastructure.

2. The thing voters tell me most is that they feel the city only gives lip service to the will of the people and does whatever it wants. For example, the city will have open house events to gather public feedback on things like park designs. Yet park designs are never changed to reflect the feedback.

The same goes with narrowing vehicle travel lanes and putting in sidewalks wider than the vehicle lanes.

People don’t want the narrower lanes (10 feet vs. current 12-14 feet) and they question the justification for 12-foot sidewalks, but the city ignores this and in many cases hides these unwelcome changes until it is too late for the public to react.

The current City Council will only follow the will of the public if enough people attend a council meeting where a particular item is being voted on. There needs to be better representation of what people actually want.

3. Alpharetta’s downtown allows for office, retail and residential occupying the same space. Can vehicle traffic cohabit with pedestrian traffic?

What can be done to improve both?

3. Both vehicle and pedestrian traffic can coexist in downtown Alpharetta, with some adjustments. Traffic flow is adversely affected by signals not properly synchronized and by allowing pedestrian crossing signals, such as the mid-block signal on Main Street, to stop traffic and mess up the synchronization.

We need a series of pedestrian bridges and overpasses in downtown that allow pedestrians to cross streets without impacting traffic. Also needed are fences/ barricades that keep pedestrians on the sidewalks. We need to remove the onstreet parking from Main Street, Milton Avenue and Academy Street, so drivers can safely move through those areas without distraction. Las Vegas has done this on the Strip area and managed to separate pedestrians from vehicle traffic while maintaining the look and feel of the area.

Clifford Martin 1. As evidenced by the Rucker Road project, some contractors make extensive use of subcontractors.

Subcontractors need to make their profits, so the overall cost of the project goes up.

MARTIN We should also try bidding out a group of projects as one, which would give contractors greater economy of scale and could lower the overall costs enabling the city to lock in lower prices for future work.

Dan Merkel (Incumbent) 1. We are reprioritizing the transportation projects. Currently, we have the new projects grouped into tiers, with tier one being the most critical. The City Council with the help MERKEL of our public works department are evaluating which projects can move forward the fastest in order to expedite as many projects as possible. Additionally, we are also looking at which projects we can start simultane-

Questions 1. Some transportation projects, funded through the 2016 bond and the transportation sales tax, are stalled because construction costs have soared way beyond original estimates when the projects were proposed. How can we get these projects on track?

2. What is one issue you think the city has not spent as much time addressing, but that you’d like to see placed on the front burner as a priority?

Early voting locations Early voting will run through 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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2. Over the past few years, we’ve focused on Avalon and City Center. Going

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forward, I want to see us focus more on the North Point Mall overlay district.

We took a big first step earlier this year with phase one of the mall’s redevelopment. There’s still more work to be done in getting the entire district updated so the corridor doesn’t fall into decay with blighted strip centers.

3. We’re currently working to address several aspects regarding improvements in pedestrian safety in the downtown district. First, we are exploring ways to ensure the town green has better safety for the citizens who are enjoying spending time in it. We’re looking to build a low wall across the street side and adding park benches. Also, we will be adding marked pedestrian cross walks near the new parking deck and will continue to educate the public on cross walk options.

The addition of the median and street side parking has drastically slowed traffic down as they come into and out of the downtown stretch. Many of these issues we’ve worked on have had success so far, with much of the credit going to our excellent public works and engineering staff in bringing these innovate solutions forward.

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COMMUNITY

Inaugural Food & Beverage Festival to benefit charity

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Food and drink aficionados will soon be able to soon be able to sample some of Roswell’s best, with all proceeds going to a local charity.

The inaugural Food & Beverage Festival will be Sunday, Oct. 27 from 2-6 p.m. at Connexion Plaza, 1570 Holcomb Bridge Road, and will showcase the city’s culinary scene.

“Roswell has really put itself on the map as far as culinary experiences are concerned,” said From the Earth Brewing Company’s Tim Stevens, who helped spearhead the festival. “We have some of the best food in the Atlanta area.”

The city is home to over 200 independent restaurants. The festival will highlight the diverse offerings of these establishments with unlimited samples, but attendees should make no mistake: it’s not a typical “Taste of” event.

“This will be a complete interactive experience other than just sampling food and drinks,” Stevens said. “When we say ‘interactive,’ for example, we’ll have a butcher demo. Patrick Gebrayel from Haywood’s Provision Company will be breaking down a heritage hog, which guests will be able to ask questions and watch as this takes place… We want

our guests to come and enjoy great food and beverages and walk away learning a thing or two.”

The festival will pair wines with food tastings from each restaurant along with wine education sessions. Select restaurants will also hold a mixologist competition.

Roswell’s three breweries — From the Earth Brewing Company, Gate City Brewing and Variant Brewing — will join forces during the event to create a collaboration brew, which will be served during the festival.

From the Earth Brewing Company

frequently partners with local schools and nonprofits throughout the year to offer support. Past benefitting nonprofits include the Atlanta Humane Society, The Drake House and the Chattahoochee Nature Center.

The company will continue that tradition during the festival, with all net proceeds going to HomeStretch. Located in Roswell, HomeStretch helps guide homeless families toward permanent housing and lasting stability.

“We wanted to give back to an organization in which we all agreed on the value of its mission,” Stevens said. “And

when I say ‘all,’ I mean the F&B Festival Committee. We are comprised of a group of local business owners, city employees and residents who care about the effect of homelessness in our community and want to support the mission [HomeStretch].”

The committee is also made up of representatives from the City of Roswell and Visit Roswell, the city’s convention and visitors bureau. Visit Roswell Executive Director Andy Williams said he was impressed with the committee’s proactive approach and the caliber of the Food & Beverage Festival.

“As we build the festival in this first year and showcase the talents of our local chefs and community partners, we’re optimistic that it will grow into an event that draws both locals and out-of-town guests to a culinary weekend experience for years to come,” Williams said.

Participating restaurants include Monkey 68, Adele’s on Canton, Citizen Soul, Foundation Social Eatery, The Grub Gastro Pub, Bistro VG and Kale Me Crazy.

General admission costs $75 and includes unlimited food and beverages.

VIP tickets are available and include a VIP lounge, exclusive wine and beer tastings, and early admission.

For more information and a full list of participating restaurants and tickets, visit roswellfandb.com.

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at his own expense to join the last leg of Martin Luther King’s Selma-to-Montgomery march in 1965.

Even after his time as an active priest, McBride remained active in organizing groups to champion rights for minorities and others ostracized from society.

“Someone once asked me, ‘how did you get involved in race relations?’” McBride recounted. “Why would you not? If you’re aCrossword professional like I am and in the Crier 10/17/19 business of saving souls, why would you not, for God’s sake?”

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Veteran participants in the Race Relations Dialogue say that self-healing and understanding is a core benefit to the meetings, but spreading the message to others is just as important.

Birdel F. Jackson, a board member for Roswell Seniors Enriched Living, brought three guests with him, and he wants to bring more. Jackson, who is black, has teamed up with the SEL current President Ricki Brodie and Executive Director Debbie Griffin to spread the word.

“There are people who are concerned about race relations in Roswell and all across north metro Atlanta,” Jackson said. “I want to get the numbers to in-PuzzleJunction.com crease for participation in the program.

At SEL, I have access to 400 people.”

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COMMUNITY

Local Habitat for Humanity to host first women build project

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia is on its way to complete its first Women Build project in its 26-year history.

Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia — which serves Cherokee, Dawson, Forsyth and North Fulton counties — has held Women Build days before, but this is the first project that will be headed and completed by women from start to finish.

“This [is] about more than just fundraising and construction but also providing an opportunity for women in the community to get together, expand their personal and professional networks, and grow as individuals,” said Women Build 2020 Chair Laura Lilly. “It’s a great opportunity for us to grow in a number of ways.”

Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia has its roots in Habitat for Humanity North Fulton, which first met in the Roswell United Methodist Church in 1993.

It later merged with nearby affiliated organizations and, since its inception, has built over 300 homes and repaired 50 homes to help more than 1,300 individuals have safe and affordable housing.

The organizers need to raise $90,000 total for the project and have already raised about 60 percent of that goal, Lilly said. Fundraising is expected to finish by the end of the year.

The women who have volunteered for the Women Build 2020 project come from diverse backgrounds and levels of experience. Lilly said participants include high school seniors to senior citizens and Habitat for

Humanity veterans to first-time builders.

One woman, according to Lilly, said that the builds have given her confidence, to know that she can fix things around the house herself when needed.

“We all have opportunities to learn new skills and step outside comfort zones [in this project],” Lilly said.

Lilly herself became involved with Habitat for Humanity through her neighbor, who is on the Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia board and posted about the women’s build project online.

Lilly said she initially thought the project was a one-day endeavor, but once she learned more about it

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“I loved the idea of it,” Lilly said. “The idea of women helping other women really resonated with me.”

Lilly, who has previously been involved in womenfocused projects through her college and sorority, was chosen this summer to chair the project.

“In general, a lot of really important and powerful things can happen when women support other women — I’ve seen it time and time again,” Lilly said. “I think it is the female-focus of this project that is attracting and driving many of us to want to get involved in something maybe they otherwise wouldn’t get involved in. A lot of the people who are involved in this project really like the idea of helping a woman who is looking for a hand up and not looking for a handout.”

Project construction is tentatively set to begin February 2020. If all goes well, Lilly said the build may be complete in April or May. Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia meets once a month to discuss the project’s progress and to prepare for the builds. During the monthly meetings, the organization hosts a keynote speaker to talk about a woman-related topic. Past speakers include women’s fitness, hormones and nutrition, and financial health.

The woman who will become the homeowner will be announced at the Nov. 21 monthly chapter meeting.

Each woman who wants to participate in this project build is required to raise at least $250. Corporate sponsors include Amazon and Travelers Insurance.

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Georgia Trustees Wine & Spirits Challenge Gala set for Oct. 28

By LEE CHADWICK Guest contributor This year, the Georgia Trustees Wine & Spirits Challenge had entries from seven of the state’s 19 distilleries. Georgia wineries, cideries, and meaderies Chadwick also participated. Gold and Silver award winning products will be poured at the annual banquet, slated this year at the fabulous Metropolitan Club for Monday evening, October 28, 2019. A reception beginning at 6:30 p.m. will be followed by a three-course dinner featuring Georgia-grown products.

This event represents an excellent opportunity to taste Georgia wines from north to south. This experience will show you that there are plenty of different wines produced in Georgia. Yes, we do grow the familiar varieties, such as Chardonnay,

Cabernet Franc, Merlot and some classic varieties such as Petit Manseng, Tannat from France and Touriga Nacional from Portugal. Georgia wineries also grow Seyval Blanc, a white grape, and Chambourcin, a red grape. Of course, Muscadine, which offers hundreds of varieties, and can be made both dry and sweet.

Spirits include moonshine, which may surprise you. So will the blueberry wine, the splendid ciders, and the meads. You’ll also taste memorable rum, vodka, gin, bourbon and brandy – take notes!

While the entrants have all received their medals, they don’t know who received the top awards. These coveted awards include the Oglethorpe Trophy, granted to a chosen Georgia winery and glass awards hand blown by Lillie Glassblowers.

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SCHOOLS

Roswell school officials discuss challenges in education

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Life and technology has changed dramatically since most parents were in school, but local school concerns have remained surprisingly similar to decades past, according to Roswell school heads.

The Cottage School Head of School Steven Palmer, Roswell High School Principal Robert Shaw and Mountain Park Elementary School Principal Stacy Perlman met with the Roswell Rotary Club during the organization’s weekly meeting Oct. 10 at Roswell Area Park to give updates about area schools.

The world is different now with the advent of modern technology, Shaw said, but many of the students share the same concerns their parents once had.

“Kids today are not that much different than we were when we were kids,” he said. “You want to be liked. You want to be popular. How do people look at me?

Am I going to be successful? Does that girl like me? How do I talk to that boy?

Why is my mom mad at me?”

What’s changed, the school heads said, is that students are now digital natives and are connected to one another

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From left, The Cottage School Head of School Steven Palmer, Roswell High School Principal Robert Shaw and Mountain Park Elementary School Principal Stacy Perlman talk about their work at the Oct. 10 Roswell Rotary Club meeting at Roswell Area Park.

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Pass rate for Advanced Placement test rises while participation falls Fulton Schools focus on college ready students

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com Nearly three out of four Fulton School System students did well enough on their 2019 Advanced Placement exams to potentially earn college credits for their efforts.

The College Board administers AP exams each spring to students enrolled in AP courses. Exam scores range from 1 to 5, with a 3 considered the minimum score to earn college credit in introductory courses.

The percentage of Fulton students scoring a 3 or higher on the college-level AP exams increased by 1 point to a 71.4 percent pass rate this year. The number of tests given, however, declined by about 10 percent from 2018.

“I’m pleased to see so many students challenge themselves with Advanced Placement’s college-level rigor,” School Superintendent Mike Looney said.

“These curriculum opportunities help prepare our college-bound students for more academic success.”

All eight North Fulton high schools averaged above the district pass rate of 71.4

percent. Two North Fulton high schools, Chattahoochee and Northview, had more than 90 percent of their AP exams result in a score of 3, 4 or 5. Johns Creek High School was close behind with 86.3 percent of students scoring at least a 3.

Milton and Alpharetta high schools had the highest number of test takers — more than 1,100 students at each school – with a pass rate of 74.5 and 76.1, respectively.

While passing the AP exam is the end goal, participation in AP courses is a key factor in See college admissions where page 14 a “rigor based” course load in high school is desirable, according to college counselors.

“Colleges look at AP, International Baccalaureate (IB) and honors courses available at the applicant’s schools, and whether the student availed themselves of those opportunities,” said Andrew Belasco, CEO of College Transitions, a Georgia-based firm specializing in college admissions counseling.

This year’s freshman class at the University of Georgia took an average of nine AP courses while in high school. At schools in the Ivy League and among highly competitive schools, the number averaged 15.

The ABC’s of AP

AP Courses taken by 2019 North Fulton Graduates (over 4 years) Total Average AP courses Courses per grad Alpharetta High 2,384 4.7 Cambridge High 2,049 4.2 Centennial High 1,159 2.7 Chattahoochee High 2,161 4.3 Johns Creek High 2,213 4.3 Milton High 2,714 4.6 Northview High 2,317 5.0 Roswell High 1,982 4.1

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Fulton School officials credit AP teachers with maximizing the opportunities for students to challenge themselves with college-level courses, and to use “best practices” in their classroom.

“The district facilitates AP teachers’ collaboration with others through webinars and state workshop,” Chief Academic Officer Cliff Jones said.

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increasing access to AP courses for all students.”

While access to AP courses is a district goal, making sure students are academically prepared for the rigor of a collegelevel courses is important, Jones noted.

“The work the district has done with the Standards Mastery Framework and professional development…provides teachers with instructional strategies to build student knowledge before getting to AP classes,” Jones said.

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The ABC’s of AP Ask any college admissions counselor about how many Advanced Placement classes a high school student should take and the pat answer will generally be “the more the better.” But quantity and quality of outcome are not always the same.

The goal is always to max out the potential for the high school, said Andrew Belasco, CEO of College Transitions (www. collegetransitions.com), which focuses on college planning and admission counseling.

For instance, if your high school offers only a limited number of AP courses (there are 34 in total), this will not work against you as long as you take advantage of the opportunities, he noted.

Attending a high school teeming with AP options — which describes nearly every public high school in North Fulton — means expectations are raised.

“Whether you’re talking about GPA or standardized tests scores, the goal is always going to be to max out your potential,” said Belasco, a graduate of Georgetown and Harvard, and whose Ph.D. from the University of Georgia focused on college access and admission policies.

When filling out the Common App Secondary School Report (CASSR), high

school guidance counselors rank the rigor of a student’s course load as: Most Demanding, Very Demanding, Demanding, Average, Below Average.

Colleges look at the AP and other high level courses available at the applicant’s schools, and if the student reached for those opportunities. All A’s in an average or below average course load will likely be less valuable than Bs in a most demanding schedule.

The magic formula of admission is elusive, and it changes from year to year, but prospective students should look at the freshman profile for the college they are interested in. For example, the University of Georgia’s class of 2019 averaged six AP courses in high school; the current class of 2023 took an average of nine.

“If you are aiming for a [highly competitive school], you need to be at or very near the top of your graduating class,” explained Belasco. “Which means you’ll need to take as many AP courses as the other academic superstars at your school.”

For the majority of students not aiming for the Ivies but still want a top tier college, he recommends taking AP classes in your areas of interest/strength.

“Try an AP class as a sophomore or as a junior and go from there. If you’re successful, take another AP class or two as a senior,” he said. “This schedule will be rigorous enough to satisfy 99 percent of the nation’s colleges and universities and won’t drive you to the brink of insanity.”

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“Everything for them is hyperconnected,” Shaw said. “There is no school life and church life and home life. Everything’s now one, and it’s 24/7.”

Palmer added that such connectivity, while not good or bad on its own, can exacerbate ongoing problems, like bullying.

“One of the biggest things I’ve experienced with students at school is the sense of not belonging,” he said. “Bullying’s 24/7 for them. When we went home for the summer, we’d be away from it.”

All three heads said it was important for anyone working with students to try to understand their world, be patient and be a friend to help them thrive.

“Their world is just so different, which means they learn a little bit different,” Perlman said. “What we’ve learned is that it’s not that they don’t have an attention span, and it’s not that they’re ruined, because they’re spending so much time on these devices, it’s that maybe we need to adjust our instruction…

“I’ve heard a lot of dismissive talk that, ‘they’re just on their devices all the time.’ It’s important to realize that that’s a reality of the world. We’re not putting them on technology more often. We’re learning how to teach them based on how they’re wired.”

The school heads also spoke about test scores, and how schools measure students’ abilities.

The College and Career Ready Performance Index, for example, can be useful to keep track of overall performance but can be very misleading at times, Perlman said.

In the last four years, she said, Mountain Park Elementary School’s score went from an A, to a C, to a B, to an A without doing much differently.

“When you see those numbers, those

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We’re not putting them on technology more often. We’re learning how to teach them based on how they’re wired.”

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Palmer added that at the end of the day, it’s important to remember that the students are not just scores but children who will make mistakes and grow.

“Those kids that make those silly mistakes, they become you,” he said.

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Hotel industry grows in North Atlanta

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com NORTH ATLANTA, Ga. — It appears to be a promising time for the hotel industry in North Atlanta, with some chains undertaking major renovations and more set to enter the market.

Hotel development is following a path forged by expanded business and office growth primarily along I-285 and Ga. 400.

In the Perimeter area, The Crowne Plaza at Ravinia, Embassy Suites on Crown Pointe Parkway and Marriott on Perimeter Center Parkway have all undertaken multi-million-dollar upgrades in the past few years.

“All the hotels have renovations, so we’re going after each other pretty aggressively, but it’s also really cool everything is so new,” said Tim Cahill, director of Sales and Marketing at the Crowne Plaza.

In addition to all the renovation, two new hotels are under construction. A 10-story, 200-room hotel is part of the development going up between Perimeter Mall and the Dunwoody MARTA station, expected to open in late 2020.

An AC Hotel is expected to come to Perimeter Center West in 2021, in a space that used to be a parking lot. It will have the first rooftop bar in Dunwoody, said Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Katie Bishop Williams.

The area could be set to get two more hotels, depending on how zoning petitions play out. On Oct. 15, the Dunwoody Planning Commission will hear proposals for two developments that would include a hotel in addition to restaurant and retail space. One would

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The Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia, remodeled from July 2018 to March of this year, serves as the American flagship for the brand. be at Ravinia near the interchange of Ashford Dunwoody Road and I-285, and the other would be on Perimeter Center East across from Perimeter Mall.

The growth in business along Ga. 400 is also adding to hotel inventory.

Alpharetta is home to 25 hotels with another three in the works.

One of the most anticipated is the Cotton House currently under construction downtown. The four-story boutique hotel, just west of Main Street on Milton Avenue, will feature 119 rooms. Demolition work at the site began in late summer.

Alpharetta’s most recent addition, Hotel Avalon, just off Ga. 400, opened in 2018. Bookings in the 330-room hotel stretched well into 2021 when it opened.

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The City of Roswell is currently home to just over a dozen hotels. Four additional hotels are also currently in development — three business class hotels on Westside Parkway and a boutique hotel in the Historic District.

Roswell Inc, the city’s economic development arm, is actively interested in bringing more hotels into the city and has recently launched a second hotel feasibility study in partnership with Visit Roswell, said Roswell Inc Director of Communications and Public Relations Carisa Turner.

Johns Creek, though its business

footprint is notable smaller than its neighbors, can still boast relative growth in its hotel industry. This spring, the city’s third hotel, a Hampton Inn, opened its doors “They’re all in Technology Park, so they stay full with business during the week,” said Shelby Marzen, director of the Johns Creek Convention and Visitors Bureau. “It’s the perfect place for them.”

At the hotel ribbon cutting, Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce Chairman Kent Davies said the new property was good news for the business community and the city. With a shortage of hotels, business was overflowing into Forsyth and Alpharetta, denying the city hotel/ motel tax revenue.

Milton appears to be an exception to the hotel growth trend for now, limited to Springhill Suites near Ga. 400.

The city expects to receive $80,000 in hotel/motel tax revenues in 2020, and those funds are used for the city’s events with the intention of promoting tourism.

While Milton has a limited hotel base, future development near Ga. 400 could open the door for more lodging.

The city recently contracted a consulting firm to study potential business expansion in the city’s Deerfield Parkway area. The firm suggested Milton look to attract mixed-use development in the area, which could build the city’s commercial tax base and draw in residents from other cities. Within the mixed-use drive is the potential for additional hotels.

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A resident of Alpharetta, Minter is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee arthritis with Arthritis & Total Joint Specialists, a Northside Network Provider. Dr. Minter takes pride in the well-being of his patients and seeks to restore their quality of life.

“I am honored to be working with the ArthriDr. MINTER tis Foundation to raise funds that support programs aimed at making the lives of people living with arthritis better,” Minter said. “In Georgia alone, there are nearly 2 million people, including 10,000 kids, living with arthritis. The funds raised from the Crystal Ball support Arthritis Foundation’s programs, research and advocacy initiatives to help people today while finding a cure for tomorrow.”

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JOHNS CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL

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SAINT JUDE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

What: Take a tour of the school and meet the teachers, administrators, parents and students. Admissions and financial assistance information will be provided. For grades K-7.

When: Sunday, Oct 20, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic School, 7171 Glenridge Drive NE, Atlanta More info: saintjude.net

MEET ME IN MILTON

What: Meet Me In Milton, presented by the City of Milton and Milton business owners, showcases the vibrant art and creative community in Milton.

When: Saturday, Oct. 26, 4-8 p.m.

Where: The Green, 12650 Crabapple Road, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

What: This concert will feature the regional premiere of Robert Cohen’s “Alzheimer’s Stories,” a work which addresses the subject of memory loss through stories of pathos, poignancy and humor.

When: Sunday, Oct. 27, 3-4:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $15-25 More info and tickets: mosingers.com

MEGA AWESOME COSTUME PARTY

What: For children of all ages.

Come dressed in your favorite, not-so-scary costume and be ready for lots of fun.

When: Sunday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 4:30 p.m.

Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: northpoint.org

ALL LEVEL COMMUNITY YOGA

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

Bring a mat and water. Multiple locations.

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

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

CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY OF ATLANTA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

What: Attend this luncheon to learn how to serve children in need in the surrounding communities and about the latest outreach efforts.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; register by Nov. 8 Where: Dunwoody Country Club, 1600 Dunwoody Club Drive, Dunwoody More info and registration: christchildatlanta.org

EVENTS: CUMMING GREEK FESTIVAL

What: The Cumming Greek festival offers a unique opportunity to experience the rich Greek culture, with continuous live Greek music, traditional bouzouki and energetic live Greek dance performances.

When: Friday, Oct. 18, 3-9 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 19, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 20, noon5 p.m.

Where: Saints Raphael, Nicholas & Irene Greek Orthodox Church, 3074 Bethelview Road, Cumming Cost: This year, admission is free More info: cumminggreek festival.com

ANNUAL DUCK RACE

What: Join for Keep Roswell Beautiful’s popular Annual Great Duck Race on Big Creek. Over 1,000 plastic ducks will “paddle” down the creek, and the first to finish will earn $250.

When: Saturday, Oct. 19 Where: Big Creek Park, Oxbo Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

SPOOKTACULAR TEA PARTY

What: Dress in your favorite costume and join for a Spooktacular Tea Party. Enjoy a traditional tea, tales, and make sparkly, spooky slime.

When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 4-6 p.m.

Where: 101 Meadow Drive, Cumming More info: eventbrite.com

OKTOBERFEST COOKING CLASS What: After preparing the meal, participants will dine on their creations. Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 22, 6:309:30 p.m.

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

HUMAN TRAFFICKING INFORMATION EVENT

What: The Rotary Club of Dunwoody is hosting a free, informative event addressing the issue of human trafficking.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia, 4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: dunwoodyrotary.org

SCOTT’S 5K RUN/WALK

What: This race is a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier and all race proceeds go directly to benefit Catholic Charities Atlanta Immigration Legal Services Program.

When: Sunday, Oct. 19, 8 a.m.

Where: Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta Cost: $40 registration More info and registration: bit. ly/ScottsRun2019

HAUNTED FARM TOUR

What: Boy Scout Troop 477 will host another Haunted Farm Tour. Participants will get a glimpse inside of historical Donaldson-Bannister Farmhouse and the exterior gardens.

When: Saturday, Oct. 26, 3-9 p.m.

Where: Donaldson-Bannister Farm, 4831 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: Admission is free, some activities cost $0.50-3 More info: dunwoodypreservationtrust.org

HEALTH AND FITNESS: FRIDAY NIGHT HIKE

What: Connect with nature on a free, flashlight-guided hike through wetlands and the back forests of Dunwoody Park.

When: Friday, Oct. 18, 7:30-9 p.m.

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

HALLOWEEN HIKES

What: Halloween hikes are a non– scary alternative to traditional Halloween events. Go on a trail hike through the woods to meet costumed nature characters, learning all about their wild lives.

When: Oct. 25-26, 7-10 p.m.

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $12 More info and tickets: chattnaturecenter.org

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FREE FITNESS FOR WOMEN

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

Adult women of all fitness levels are welcome.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.

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

ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)

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

When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

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

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 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

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THERAPEUTIC YOGA

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

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: 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

APC TRUNK OR TREAT

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 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: MUSIC IN THE GARDEN

What: Children are encouraged to wear costumes and visit this free Trunk or Treat event for sweet treats and fun.

When: Sunday, Oct. 27, 5-6:30 p.m.

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

What: Master Gardener Robby Deckert will talk about native plants and pollinators. Musicians will also provide live music.

When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Sawnee Mountain Preserve, 2500 Bettis Tribble Gap Road, Cumming More info: ugamg.org

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‘NIGHT MUST FALL’

What: St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church of Dunwoody will host a free Trunk or Treat event with a spaghetti dinner and games.

When: Sunday, Oct. 27, 3:30 p.m.

Truck or Treat; dinner at 5 p.m.

Where: St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 4755 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: stpat.net

What: Thrills, chills, twists and turns in a Halloween-perfect tale of suspense. Can ineffable charm exist with true evil? The dark can be very seductive.

When: Oct. 24-Nov. 10, times vary Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $24 More info and tickets: get.org

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DIWALI CELEBRATION

What: There will be festive crafts, Indian food to sample and dance performances throughout the day. All ages and cultures are welcome.

When: Sunday, Oct. 20, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

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

‘INSTASHOW’

What: This exhibit takes an in depth look at how social media is changing the art experience for both artists and viewers.

When: Sept. 20-Oct. 26, times vary Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: spruillarts.org

‘SINGLE WIDE’

What; A story of challenge, determination, grit, and hope, this new musical features a country/pop score. The story inspires audiences to reach for the stars and follow their dreams.

When: Oct. 10-27, times vary Where: Tam’s School Street Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Ticket starts at $27.50 More info and tickets: schoolstreetplayhouse.com

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: KATE T. PARKER

What: Award-winning photographer Kate T. Parker will be showcasing photographs from her “Strong is the New Pretty” and “The Heart of a Boy” books.

When: October through November, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Info: katetparkerphotography.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: BOOK TRAIL COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP DAY

What: Milton Library and Girl Scout Troop 15300 are orga-

nizing a community clean-up event. The trail needs your help pulling weeds, spreading mulch and more.

When: Friday, Oct. 18, 4:305:45 p.m.

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

WRITING COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

What: Write winning essays from guidance on topic selection, pre-planning, formatting, time management and audience awareness.

When: Saturday, Oct. 19, noon1:30 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org

LEARN TO CODE: PYTHON

What: Join us four classes of basic programming in Python, a powerful programming language used in machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Grades 6-12.

When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

MEET AUTHOR KAREN WHITE What: Meet New York Times bestselling author Karen White as she celebrates the release of her new book “The Christmas Spirits on Tradd Street.”

When: Wednesday, Oct. 23, 6-8 p.m.

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

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Championing manufactured housing Local banks succeed as their communities succeed. American Commerce Bank makes it a priority to champion community development efforts as well as the needs of its business banking customers.

American Commerce Bank served as the Gold Sponsor for this year’s Southeast Community Owner’s Conference (SECO) held recently at the Hilton Atlanta Airport hotel. SECO is a not-for-profit organization that brings together manufacturers, lenders, insurers and other industry representatives to advance the cause of affordable and attractive manufactured housing and related housing communities. Segments include self-storage facilities, RV parks, modular housing and mobile homes.

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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.

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Woodward Academy For the past seven years, every summer Chery Gibson Cobb (former Biology Instructor and Science Department Chair) and Elaine Carroll (former Biology Instructor and current Lower School Assistant Principal) have packed their bags and headed to Costa Rica to teach the Woodward Academy summer school Tropical Ecology Field Study course.

“The trip is a life changing experience,” says Carroll. “Students experience the ecosystems of Costa Rica in all different ways: from above by zip lining through the forest canopy; from below by spelunking the cavernous homes of bats, blind crickets, and tailless whip scorpions; from eye-level by boating through the mangroves to see trees with unique adaptations; and by walking through the forests, both day and night.”

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Local volleyball teams begin state tournament this weekend

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com

NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Seven North Fulton volleyball teams will begin the state tournament this weekend after earning postseason berths in region tournaments last week. Alpharetta, Blessed Trinity and Fellowship Christian earned region championships and secured No. 1 seeds.

Alpharetta (39-6) completed a Region 7-AAAAAA four-peat Oct. 10. The Raiders swept Johns Creek, Chattahoochee and Dunwoody 2-0 to earn a berth in the region title game Oct. 12 against Pope, the only region team to beat the Raiders this season and the defending Class 6A state champs.

After dropping the first set, 25-19 to Pope, the Raiders dominated the second and third set to take a 2-1 lead. However, Pope took a tight fourth set, 25-23, to set up a winner-take-all fifth set for the region title.

Alpharetta battled to take a tight 15-12 win for their fourth consecutive region crown.

The Raiders will eye another deep playoff run after reaching the state semifinals the last three years, including two state runner-up finishes. The Raiders host Tri-Cities in the first round Oct. 19.

Another team with state title aspirations is Blessed Trinity, who captured the Region 7-AAAA title. The Titans (33-9) swept West Hall in decisive fashion (25-7, 25-14) to reach the region title match Oct. 10 against Marist. Though the match was far closer for the Titans, the result was the same with BT sweeping the War Eagles (25-21, 25-21, 25-19).

The six-time state champions will look to improve on their 2018 postseason fortunes. The Titans were ousted in the second round by eventual state champions St. Pius X, marking the first year BT had not reached the state semifinals since 2009. ossword The Titans will host Chapel Hill in the first round.

Fellowship Christian (20-14) earned its second straight Class A-AA Area 5 title Oct. 12, completing an undefeated regular season and region tournament against area opponents.

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2-0 in the semifinals and took on the Patriots again in the finals of the doubleelimination tournament.

The Paladins dropped the first set, 25-20, but took the second and earned a 15-8 win in the decisive third set to repeat as area champs.

Fellowship hosts George Walton Academy in the first round this weekend.

Four other North Fulton teams earned playoff berths, including Milton and Roswell in Class 7A. Milton, the 2018 Class 7A state runner-up, swept South Forsyth and Forsyth Central 3-0 to earn a shot to defend their Region 5-AAAAAAA title Oct. 12 against Lambert.

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The Eagles took a close first set, 2624, but dropped the next three sets to fall short of the region crown.

Milton (17-19) still earned home-court advantage with the No. 2 seed and will host Region 7’s Parkview in the first round.

Roswell (21-9) is also in the Class 7A playoffs after placing fourth in the Region 4 tournament. The Hornets swept Woodstock but fell to Etowah in four sets and dropped a tight, five-set match-up with Lassiter for the No. 4 seed.

Roswell will go on the road to take on Region 2 champions Newnan in the first round.

Centennial (24-14) will join Alpharetta in the Class 6A tournament. The

Knights took down Northview and Chattahoochee in two sets of the 7-AAAAAA tournament last week but fell to Dunwoody and Pope to earn the No. 4 seed.

The Knights will travel to take on Northgate, the Region 5 champs, in the first round this weekend.

Though Mount Pisgah (13-30) fell to Fellowship in the Area 5 tournament, the Patriots secured the No. 2 seed and will take on Providence Christian in the first round at home. It will be the first meeting of the teams this year.

St. Francis (12-18) earned the No. 3 seed from Area 5 by downing Pinecrest Academy.

The Knights go on the road to face Wesleyan to open the state tournament.

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BLESSED TRINITY 20, DENMARK 19

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Titans win thriller against unbeaten Denmark

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — In a battle of the old guard versus the new kids on the block, championship veterans Blessed Trinity took down upstart Denmark in thrilling fashion Friday night at home in a battle of top-10 ranked teams.

The Titans scored the go-ahead touchdown with just 35 seconds remaining and blocked the Danes’ potential game-winning field goal as the clock expired. The win puts Blessed Trinity at 2-0 in Region 7-AAAA play.

“I think it was our best effort of the year and it had to be,” Blessed Trinity head coach Tim McFarlin said. “This is a big game for us, and it’s a big game for [Denmark], who will bounce back.”

Both teams had something to prove entering the matchup. The Titans (5-1, 2-0) are still out to show they are still a championship-caliber team, despite a bevy of new coaches and starters. Meanwhile, the previously undefeated Danes (5-1, 2-1) were out to prove they are among the elite programs in Class 4A.

It could be argued both accomplished those missions Friday.

The matchup was a defensive slugfest throughout. Denmark, who entered the game with four shutouts this year, limited BT’s run game much of the night, and the Titans kept the Danes’ standout quarterback/receiver duo of Aaron McLaughlin and Ze’Vian Capers mostly in check.

McLaughlin was 18-26 passing for 242 yards and a touchdown, but he was continually evading pressure and was sacked four times. Capers had four receptions, and all were for big gains and crucial to Denmark’s drives, including its final possession.

The defensive play kept the score at 7-6 entering the fourth quarter. But on the first play of the final period, BT’s freshman running back Justice Haynes busted off a 66-yard touchdown along the sideline to put the Titans ahead, 14-6.

A 44-yard pass from McLaughlin to Capers set up an eventual 10-yard touchdown rush from the quarterback.

However, the Danes remained behind by failing to convert on their two-point play.

The Danes’ defense forced a threeand-out on BT’s ensuing possession to set up their go-ahead drive.

Denmark drove the field with short passes before Capers made an athletic play to grab a touchdown pass in tight coverage from BT’s Quinton Reese. The Danes made the PAT to put their lead at 19-14 with four minutes left.

Though the Titans running game had been stymied in the first half, their offensive line knew they could get the job done on the ground.

“The kids said at halftime they thought we could wear on them, and we did,” McFarlin said. “At halftime, the offensive line kept saying don’t give up on the run.”

With the running back duo of Elijah Green and Justice Haynes, BT pounded away on their final drive. With no timeouts, the clock became an issue as the Titans moved into the red zone, but after forcing the Danes defense to creep up to stop the run, BT looked to the air.

After seven straight runs, quarterback Duncan Reavis connected with tight end James Bryant for the go-ahead score with 35 seconds remaining to thrill BT’s homecoming crowd.

The drama was not over, though.

McLaughlin evaded several sacks early in the drive as the Danes chipped away down the sideline. Still needing a big play, Capers hauled down a 37-yard pass to put the ball at BT’s 30-yard line.

With no timeouts, McLaughlin spiked the ball with one second remaining.

The Danes’ Parker Hannon lined up for the 47-yard attempt, and after a stellar defensive performance and clutch offense, BT’s special teams play secured the win by blocking the kick as the final horn sounded.

McFarlin said the win started with the offensive and defensive lines, and he was especially pleased with his defense’s performance overall.

“We lost five defensive coaches last year and we lost a great senior class,” he said “This senior class is also great.

They’ve adapted to being without those guys, and more importantly, they have bought into these coaches, and we’re starting to come together. I’m very proud of our staff on both sides of the ball.”

BT’s Michael Mitchler had two sacks on the night. Haynes rushed for 121 yards while Green compiled 91 yards and a touchdown. Reavis was 10-16 passing for 197 yards with a score.

McLaughlin had nearly all of the Danes’ rushing yards, 44.

The Titans and Danes continue region play next week with BT facing another challenging top-10 ranked team, Flowery Branch. BT faced four ranked teams in the opening six games, including Denmark.

The matchup is no easier for the Danes who will play the Class 4A’s topranked team, Marist, at home.

In Memoriam

Madgeleen Dodd Winters

Mrs. Madgeleen Dodd Winters, 102, of Alpharetta, GA passed away on October 9, 2019 one day shy of turning 103 at Townsend Park Health and Rehab Center in Cartersville, GA. Madge was born in Forsyth, GA on October 10, 1916 to Andrew Jackson and Lillie Little Dodd. She was the youngest of 5 siblings.

Madge was preceded in death by her husband Cleburn Winters; son Jack Jones; brothers, Bidge, George and Clyde Dodd and sister, Bell Cofield.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Winters Westbrooks (Norris) of Cartersville; son, Lonnie Winters (Elaine), daughter-in-law, Judy Jones; grandchildren, Phil Jones (Eve), all of Alpharetta, Brent Westbrook (Casey) and Memri Milam ( Jay) all of Cartersville; great grandchildren,

Chase, Carson, and Cade Horn, Kaylee Westbrooks, Triston Berryhill, Jake and Ben Dugger and Madge’s beloved pet, Gidget.

Madge was a loving and kind homemaker, and a friend to all. She was called “Ninny” by her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be private.

Burial will be next to her beloved husband at Green Lawn Cemetery in Roswell.

The family would like to thank the staff at Townsend Park Health and Rehab Center for all the loving care shown to Madge.

Family ask that in lieu of flowers those who wish to make donations in her memory to either St. Jude’s Children Hospital in Memphis, TN or the Atlanta Humane Society.

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MILTON 34, WEST FORSYTH 7

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Milton shuts down Wolverines in region opener

By ZACH SHUGAN news@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Both Milton and West Forsyth played tough nonregion schedules to open this season, and both entered their Friday matchup with losing records. As disappointing as those opening games might have been, the final scores were not too important. Friday’s matchup at West was the first region game of the season for both squads, and at the end of the regular season, region games determine who makes it to the state playoffs and who stays home.

With both teams hungry to start their region schedules with a win, Milton earned a decisive victory over the Wolverines in a battle of the region’s top two teams from 2018.

“I’m just proud of our guys,” Milton head coach Adam Clack said. “We preached urgency all week. In games like this, you want to come out and set the tone early. Offense, defense and special teams, I felt, all made an impact right there in the first quarter.”

Milton received the ball to start the

game, and the Eagles wasted no time in creating a lead.

Sophomore quarterback Devin Farrell ran for a 24-yard touchdown, capping off a 69-yard, five-minute scoring drive for the Eagles.

West Forsyth (1-4, 0-1) went threeand-out on its first drive, and on the Eagles’ ensuing possession, senior running back Ahmad Junearick burst through the middle of the offensive line and ran 68 yards for a touchdown.

In an unexpected move, Milton elected to go for an onside kick while up 14-0 in the first quarter. The decision by Clack paid off with the Eagles recovering the kick near midfield.

“I took that opportunity with the momentum and the defense playing well to show the kids that when we talk about something and practice it, we’ll follow through on it,” Clack said. “And if we didn’t get it, I felt good that our defense could play right there. But I knew that was an opportunity to really seize some momentum.”

The Eagles had all the momentum after recovering the kick and poured it on.

Farrell tossed a 44-yard touchdown down

the sideline to Garrett Smalley on the first play of the Milton drive. The extra-point attempt was blocked by the Wolverines, but Milton still led 20-0 with over three minutes remaining in the first quarter.

West Forsyth’s offense began to roll in the second quarter with juniors Drew Southern at quarterback and Daba Fofana at running back. Starting at their own 21-yard line, the Wolverines worked their way down inside the 5-yard line of Milton. Looking to cut Milton’s lead, Southern and Fofana fumbled the handoff, and Milton’s Jackson Slaton picked up the ball and ran it back all the way for an Eagles touchdown.

When the Wolverines got the ball back, they turned it over again. This time, Troy Artis came up with an interception, and the Milton offense took over up 27-0 late in the first half.

Sophomore running back Jordan McDonald took the handoff and ran 34 yards for a touchdown. Those were the last points Milton would score on the night, but they had amassed more than enough for the win.

The Wolverines avoided the shutout behind a 25-yard touchdown pass from

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Milton’s Jordan McDonald rushes past West defenders on his way to the end zone in the Eagles’ 34-7 win.

Southern to Casey Cowart in the fourth quarter, the only score for the home team.

West Forsyth (1-4, 0-1) hosts Forsyth Central (3-2, 0-1) on Oct. 18 with both teams looking to pick up their first region win.

Meanwhile, Milton (3-3, 1-0) moves on to a matchup with South Forsyth (4-2, 1-0) in a game of the top teams in Region 5-AAAAAAA.

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