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Volunteers stack donated food items from a steady stream of donors Friday evening at the old Thomasville Furniture store site at North Point Mall in Alpharetta. The North Fulton Community Charities’ Thanksgiving Food Program, which ran Nov. 21-24, collected enough food to help 445 families enjoy a holiday meal this year. Read more, Page 6

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ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell police arrested a man Nov. 20 in connection to a murder uncovered the previous day.

On Nov. 19 at 4 p.m., Roswell police received a 911 call about blood found at an apartment on Jasmine Parkway.

The caller said they found blood and other suspicious items in the apartment.

When officers investigated, they found a dead body.

Police Blotter All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.

Woman loses thousands to online vendor fraud ROSWELL, Ga. — A Roswell woman called police Nov. 14 after she realized she had become the victim of a scam.

The woman sells baked goods and uses outside vendors for supply needs.

Last month, she was contacted online by a man who said he had a vendor supply location in Georgia and offered his services.

The woman agreed to the services and sent him $11,000 over three wire transfers.

On Nov. 14, the woman’s bank informed her that the man’s account was fraudulent and asked the woman to file a police report.

Police seek two men suspected of shoplifting ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are looking for two men suspected of stealing thousands of dollars-worth of clothes from the Macy’s on North Point Parkway.

The loss prevention officer said that afternoon, two men entered the store,

GRANT

“The manner in which it was found classified this as a suspicious death,” said Lt. Noah Caplan.

Caplan said the victim’s roommate was suspected of concealing the death of the victim.

Police found the roommate at a motel

DUI arrests Chandra Shekar Chagantipati, 25, of Carbondale, Ill., was arrested Nov. 9 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and speeding.

Deborah Carlton Richmond, 69, of Blue Heron Way, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 9 on Davis Drive in Alpharetta for DUI. Michelle Leiala Grimes, 57, of Bentwood Trace, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 13 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI. Venkatesh Padmanabha, 45, of Eastbrooke Place, Suwanee, was arrested Nov. 14 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI. Jeanne Phillips Faas, 67, of Six Branches Drive, Roswell, was arrest-

grabbed several items and left without paying. The items, worth $2,400 total, included several pairs of sweatshirts and sweatpants.

The store has video of the incident.

Man loses thousands to phone scammer ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta man contacted police Nov. 12 after he realized he had lost $3,000 to a scammer.

That afternoon, the man said he received a phone call from a person

and arrested him. He was identified as 23-year-old Malik Anwar Grant of Roswell and charged with murder and concealing the death of another.

Grant and the victim likely knew each other, Caplan said.

The identity of the victim is pending further investigation and confirmation from the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office.

— Julia Grochowski

ed Nov. 12 on Six Branches Drive in Roswell for DUI and striking a fixture on the highway.

Tara Ortega Wilkes, 45, of Hembree Grove Drive, Roswell, was arrested Nov. 16 on Norcross Street in Roswell for DUI and no headlights.

Carrie West, 47, of Thompson Place, Roswell, was arrested Nov. 16 on Thompson Place in Roswell for DUI, and hit and run.

Robert Trombetta, 65, of Shallowford Road, Roswell, was arrested Nov. 14 on Alpharetta Street in Roswell for DUI-drugs, failure to maintain lane, reckless driving.

Angelo Curtis Hornsby, 26, of Pine Cove Drive SW, Lilburn, was arrested Nov. 16 for DUI, failure to signal and failure to obey traffic control device. claiming to represent the Social Security Administration Office. The caller said the man’s identification had been found in a car in Texas along with a large number of drugs. The caller said the man would be arrested unless he could provide $3,000 on several gift cards.

The man complied and bought the gift cards. He also provided his Social Security number.

Soon after purchasing the cards, the man said he realized he had been scammed and called police.

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Contract allows Alpharetta residents to share surveillance data with police

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta has joined a growing number of cities that are linking their local law enforcement with residential surveillance systems.

At its Nov. 18 meeting, City Council members voted unanimously to permit the Public Safety Department to partner with doorbell camera company Ring to request video recorded by homeowners’ cameras within a specific time and area to investigate criminal activity.

Under terms of the agreement, police do not receive ongoing or live-video access, and homeowners can decline the requests, which Ring sends via email.

Residents must give prior approval to allow their doorbell video to be included in the agreement.

“The big thing is that residents have to sign off on using this, and if they

don’t want to be a part of it, they don’t have to,” Public Safety Director John Robison said.

Ring has made the service available to police departments at no cost.

In addition to assisting with criminal investigations, Robison said the service will allow police, on occasion, to alert users with the Ring app of certain public safety warnings, such as an increase in car burglaries in certain areas.

“It can be specific to all Ring users or it can be specific to a certain geographic area or neighborhood,” he said.

The city’s action follows on the heels of similar initiatives in neighboring jurisdictions.

Over the past couple of months, Milton and Johns Creek have signed agreements for voluntary partnerships between Ring customers and police.

Alpharetta Councilman Ben Burnett, who has voiced concern over the spread

of government surveillance, said he favors partnerships like the Ring agreement where residents volunteer to assist law enforcement. He said he draws the line, however, when the surveillance stretches beyond the homeowner’s realm.

Burnett voted against the city’s installation of tag reading cameras at all of the city’s 16 school zones earlier this year, arguing that residents should be able to move about the city free of government monitoring.

Earlier this month, the City of Sandy Springs approved purchase of 99 license plate reader cameras for placement throughout the city.

“That was amazing,” Burnett said.

“Many people give away their civil liberties without realizing they have them.”

He said that since his earlier vote in opposition to “broad, brush stroke” surveillance, he has been contacted by

like-minded officials in cities throughout the state.

In other action at the Nov. 18 meeting, the council approved a contract with DAF Concrete for more than a mile and a half of sidewalk repairs and replacement. The city maintains more than 200 miles of sidewalks, and this contract will focus along both sides of Old Milton Parkway in front of Will’s Park, along the south side of Milton Avenue from Wills Road to the stream, and along the east side of Haynes Bridge Road, between Georgia Lane and the Greenway access parking lot.

The award for just under $449,000 includes demolition, haul off, disposal of panels of sidewalk that are unsafe due to cracking and uplift, installation of new sidewalk panels and updated handicap ramps.

All told, the work will cover approximately 8,800 linear feet of sidewalk.

Roswell council faces vote on $2.7 million in bridge aesthetics

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell City Council will vote soon on whether to spend up to $2.7 million on aesthetics for two bridges that will cross Ga. 400.

If the City Council votes to exclude some options, such as pedestrian lighting, now, it may not get another chance down the road.

Whether to add enhancements to the two bridges stems from a memorandum of understanding the city signed with GDOT earlier this year to share costs for the Holcomb Bridge Road and Ga. 400 interchange improvements. As part of the agreement, the city must pay for all aesthetic improvements and provide GDOT with direction for the aesthetics for the interchange bridge. The city will also give details about the future GDOT express lanes bridge that will cross Ga. 400 to the south of the existing bridge.

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If the City Council votes to exclude some options, such as pedestrian lighting, now, it may not get another chance down the road.

Community Development and Transportation Committee meeting to discuss the bridge aesthetic options, which may include elements such as railing, pedestrian lighting, landscaping and sidewalks.

To implement the elements successfully, GDOT must know about them soon for inclusion in its design plans, said Director of Transportation Muhammad Rauf.

The city must shell out $2.7 million along with the list of plans by Dec. 9 to comply with GDOT’s timeline.

More options and upkeep would cost the city more, but can be decided upon later, Rauf said.

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“[The $2.7 million] shows the intent that yes we want to do it all,” Rauf said.

“And we may have the option to negotiate and work with GDOT.” The city may lower costs by removing some of the aesthetic options, such as pedestrian lighting. But if the city removes that option now, it wouldn’t be available again later, Rauf said.

As part of the decision-making process, the city conducted an online survey that netted close to 1,000 responses.

That count is “many, many times” more than what the city usually sees in similar in-person meetings, Rauf said.

Survey results showed that the vast majority of residents agreed bridge aesthetics are somewhat or very important, and nearly three-fourths agreed Roswell should make a similar investment like Alpharetta’s $4 million aesthetic upgrades for the Encore Parkway bridge.

“I think the citizens have spoken pretty clearly what they’d like,” said Councilman Matthew Tyser. “Our challenge is

to stay as flexible as we can possibly be and then go back to our citizens and ask them how much they really want.”

He said that at this stage, it’s important to keep all the options open.

Councilman Marcelo Zapata said he would like the city to distinguish between essential elements needed for operational or safety reasons — such as railing — and purely aesthetic elements that could be added later.

Tyser said that to comply with GDOT’s timeline, it is more important to focus on and discuss what can be done with the $2.7 million before looking at the details of the aesthetic design.

The City Council voted unanimously to bring the discussion to the Dec. 9 City Council meeting and to hold a work session before then to discuss whether or not to lower the $2.7 million price tag by excluding aesthetic options.

Mayor Lori Henry and council members Matt Judy and Mike Palermo were not in attendance for the vote.

Roswell Post 3 runoff election set for Dec. 3 ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell citizens have one more election to vote for before the end of the year: the Post 3 City Council seat.

The field has been narrowed to two candidates because no one candidate received 50 percent of the vote in the Nov. 5 municipal elections.

The two remaining candidates are Christine Hall and Lisa Holland. Hall took the majority of the vote — 34.52 percent, or about 3,800, of the 11,117 votes tallied — in the Nov. 5 race.

Hall is the chief financial officer for the Atlanta BizOps division of CliftonLarsonAllen and earned an

MBA and bachelor’s degree in economics.

Holland retired from the Roswell Police Department this year after 35 years of service, including work as the spokesperson for the past 10 years.

Post 3 is the liaison to the Administration and Finance Department. It was vacated earlier this fall after Sean Groer resigned from the City Council when his family moved to Chattanooga, Tenn.

To check voter registration status and polling locations for the Dec. 3 runoff, visit mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/ mvp.do.

— Julia Grochowski

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Volunteers from across the area help remove grocery items from cars lined up to donate to this year’s North Fulton Community Charities’ Thanksgiving Food Program. The donations ran Thursday and Friday at the Thomasville Furniture store site at Alpharetta’s North Point Mall.

Nonprofit fills holiday tables for area’s needful families Donations, volunteers pour in for food drive

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Hundreds of volunteers and donors turned out over the weekend to collect and distribute thousands of items for North Fulton Community Charities’ annual Thanksgiving Food Program.

The event, held this year at the old Thomasville Furniture store at North Point Mall in Alpharetta, drew a steady stream of donors Thursday, Friday and over the weekend. Volunteers were on hand each day helping unload a procession of cars swinging by with nonperishable food items distributed early this week to families in need. In all, some 380 volunteers participated in the program.

For volunteer Kevin Gregson and his wife, Sue, of Johns Creek, the food drive was another way to help the charity provide for families in need.

“We volunteer for North Fulton Community Charities, but this is the first year we’ve done this particular project,” Kevin Gregson said. “We’re here to help others to make their holidays better.”

Crates of food from area schools, businesses, churches and organizations began arriving Thursday, NFCC Events Coordinator Jacquie Tracy said.

Collections were taken from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Over the weekend, volunteers returned to package the items for families to pick up. The

organization intentionally waited until Sunday morning to receive turkeys so they could be distributed right away, Tracy said.

In all, the drive received 457 turkeys that were distributed to 445 families.

Each family received two bags of nonperishable groceries, a gift card for perishable groceries and a frozen turkey.

Those birds left over went to the organization’s food pantry for distribution to other people and families who couldn’t make the distribution event Sunday.

The Thanksgiving Food Program is one part of North Fulton Community Charities’ Holiday Programs held each year to assist area families in need.

The campaign includes a Warm Coat Day held in late October, Senior Baskets distributed Nov. 23 and Dec. 15, and Santa Shop, a toy store of donated items that qualified families can visit Dec. 14 and 15 at the Thomasville Furniture Store site.

Hubert Realty, owner of the store property, made the building available for the charity events this year.

Tracy said the Holiday Program has been in existence for 25 years. Last year, the Thanksgiving Food Program supplied meals for 430 area families.

The organization got lots of help this year. Volunteers included Alpharetta resident Alicia Bernstein, who brought her two sons with her to monitor the parking lot as drivers pulled in with donations to collect.

“It’s good for them to give back for the holidays,” she said. “We’ve been keeping pretty busy. It’s been pretty steady.”

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Regional survey highlights housing, transportation as top issues

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Housing and transportation are key issues for Fulton County residents, according to the Atlanta Regional Commission’s 2019 Metro Atlanta Speaks Survey.

The survey, conducted by Kennesaw State University’s A.L. Burruss Institute of Public Service and Research, polled close to 5,500 people across 13 Metro Atlanta counties, including Fulton, about quality-of-life issues. The survey was spurred by the ARC’s new Metro Atlanta Housing Strategy designed to help local governments better understand their housing challenges. It also seeks to help address those challenges through actionable strategies, according to ARC Senior Communications Coordinator Kate Sweeney.

“This year’s Metro Atlanta Speaks survey makes it clear that housing is a big concern in our region,” said Doug Hooker, ARC executive director. “The Metro Atlanta Housing Strategy provides a strategic, regional approach to address this critical issue. As a region, we must take action if we are to maintain our economic competitiveness and remain a

great place to live.”

One of the key survey findings shows about 45 percent of Fulton residents could not afford to stay in their communities if they had to move.

Additionally, 65 percent of Fulton residents said they saw older homes in their area being replaced by new, more expensive housing. Nearly three-quarters, 74 percent, said they witnessed property flipping, where homes are remodeled and sold or rented at higher prices.

Almost a third of Fulton residents, 29 percent, named transportation as the biggest problem in the region, followed by crime at 21 percent. Expanded transit was chosen as the best traffic solution by over half of respondents.

Other survey topics included personal finances, local economy, and jobs and careers.

“The Metro Atlanta Speaks survey is a source of critical information for our organization and others,” said Ginneh Baugh, associate vice president of strategy and knowledge at the United Way of Greater Atlanta, one of the supporters of the survey. “It helps us gain a closer understanding of experiences of the region’s residents

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Other survey supporters include The Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta, MARTA, the Metro Atlanta Chamber, the North Fulton Community Improvement District, Invest Atlanta, Partnership Gwinnett and the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce.

North Fulton CID Program Director Kristin Winzeler said her organization supports the ARC and its efforts to help inform local and regional decision-making.

“Fulton County leadership has the ability to see what matters to their residents specifically in Fulton County,” Winzeler said. “This can inform planning and decision-making at the leadership level. Not only does this survey give residents a voice, it allows residents to gain more information about issues they may not be aware are affecting their communities… The more residents know the better prepared they can be to help themselves and their community.”

Kristin said that since the ARC survey began, transportation and traffic have consistently been named as some of the top concerns in the region.

“Transportation and traffic issues remain top of mind for everyone in the region,” Winzeler said. “Projections show that by 2050, Metro Atlanta will add 2.9 million residents. This is something to consider when planning for the future and investing in transportation and infrastructure improvements.”

North Fulton CID has used ARC survey information to launch initiatives to improve current transit, she said.

In January 2020, it will begin its bus shelter program in partnership with the City of Alpharetta and MARTA. As a part of the program, North Fulton CID will build three new bus shelters within its district and allow member to apply for additional funding to build or upgrade shelters near their locations.

“Investing in the current transit system is how we feel we can make an impact while giving the regional leadership time to determine what mass transit looks like for North Fulton and, more importantly, how it will be funded,” Winzeler said.

For more information and full survey results, including at county levels, visit atlantaregional.org/metroatlantaspeaks.

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OPINION

So much easier to give help, than to ask for it Change is hard. The status quo is “security” to most of us. So, when we have to deal with change, it can be stressful.

This week I almost had a panic attack. I was attending the annual recognition celRay appen Publisher Emeritus ebration breakfast for ray@appenmediagroup.com North Fulton Community Charities and was reminded that Executive Director Barbara Duffy, the guiding light, head cheerleader, moral compass and community advocate is retiring at the end of this year. She will officially step back from the organization she has led for the past 35 years. Holly York is taking over and stepping into shoes that will be so difficult to fill.

Barbara has always seemed like a force of nature to me — constant, unstoppable, unflappable, and, well, always there. She has also represented to me the best example of integrity and virtue that I know. “Grace” and “compassion” also come to mind.

“It’s not about me,” is what I am going to hear from her when she sees this

column. “It’s about helping those who need to be helped — not about me.” I am sure I will be admonished.

The event was held at Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church and was attended by probably a hundred or more folks. Breakfast was served and awards were given out to people and organizations who gave their time, their money, their energy, their care, and their love because they wanted to contribute — and because Barbara asked them to.

Data Scan, with their new location in City Center in downtown Alpharetta was named Corporate Partner of the Year. In addition to giving their time, their energy and their interest, Data Scan’s parent company JM Enterprises wrote a check for $50,000 to NFCC. They believe in Barbara and her work and feel a responsibility to support the community.

The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce received the “Civic Partner of the Year.” I cannot think of a time when the Chamber hasn’t been “all in” for anything and everything that Barbara has needed. She brings out the best in everyone.

The Faith Partner of the Year went to Cross of Life Lutheran Church for all

their support, especially their ongoing housing of the homeless when temperatures drop. They open up their church to give people without warmth or shelter a place to sleep.

Barbara’s NFCC was founded by a coalition of faith-based organizations, and through the years so many churches, synagogues and mosques have always stepped up when NFCC and Barbara ring the alarm.

Volunteer of the year Mark Owens, a retired Norfolk Southern executive, warned the audience that it only takes one day of volunteering at North Fulton Community Charities to get hooked. “I retired and then traveled for 10 days,” he said. “After I got home, I didn’t know what to do. Now I’m volunteering four days a week at North Fulton Community Charities and having a lot more fun than I ever had at work. I’ve seen enough ramen noodles and green beans to feed a couple armies. It’s when I’m helping serve those who come because they don’t have money for food and we feed them, and I get that sometimes almost unnoticeable smile on their face, that I feel that my work is paid in full.”

The last speaker was hard, really hard to listen to. She was a dignified, middle-aged woman. You could have heard a pin drop.

“I was in corporate,” she said. “I worked in tech, and in the ’80s I lived in Roswell and I actually volunteered at NFCC. I was young and well paid. I

had great benefits including health care.

I was married and raising a family. I worked hard and earned my way.

“Then came my divorce; then the layoff; then my job search that went on and on; then my 401(k) money ran out and my credit cards were maxed out.”

She tried to continue speaking but was unable. Finally, she regained her composure.

“I knew if I just kept focused and kept working the minimum wage jobs that I was able to find and kept applying for a job that paid a living wage — one that would let me earn enough to pay the rent and feed and support my two girls — it would come. It didn’t. I hit a wall that I couldn’t pass. I was desperate. It took every ounce of what little courage I had left to swallow my pride and ask North Fulton Community Charities for help — for food. In my wildest dreams I never imagined that the person showing up on NFCC’s doorstep would be me, but it was.

“It’s so much easier to help people,” she shared with the audience, “than to ask for help.”

Roughly 45 percent of North Fulton residents are living a paycheck or two away from homelessness, according to Barbara.

“With Barbra’s help, we managed to keep a roof over our heads, and I kept working until I actually was offered my old job back — but at a ton less money,”

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Help: Continued from Page 8 the woman recounted. “At that time, I had run up a $78,000 credit card bill and emptied my 401(k), but we had shelter, health care again, and I had a decent job.

I eventually paid off every penny of that credit card debt and was starting to save again when the business slowed down, and I lost my job for the second time.”

Seven percent of the population in North Fulton lives below the poverty line according to Barbara. Last year NFCC helped over 4,000 families — 10,000 people — with food, shelter, counseling, clothing, and comfort.

The woman said that after being laid off a second time, “I had to swallow my pride, and I found myself with no one to turn to again but North Fulton Community

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Charities. They are helping me now. I am back looking for full-time employment and working part time. I am using some of my spare time to volunteer at NFCC. “All I want to do is earn my way and support myself. I don’t want charity. I’m willing to work hard. But right now, North Fulton Community Charities is my lifeboat. I thank all of you in this audience this morning for your kindness, your generosity and willingness to help others who really don’t want to have to ask for your help, but must.”

It is the working poor, Barbara said, who constitute the majority of NFCC’s clientele — people with a job or multiple jobs who are just hanging on.

“They’ve done everything right most of the time and circumstances are just not working out,” she said.

For many of these families, Barbara said, it’s a choice between buying food or replacing the dead battery for their

car they use to get to their job. It’s that tight for so many.

I already feel a loss that is difficult to describe knowing that Barbara is retiring. At the same time, I know that her work will not stop when she rides off into the sunset. NFCC will continue to be there to help when there is no one else — especially if you continue your support. I am sure that Barbara’s spirit will still be here all around us, watching and pushing and making sure that everyone who needs help will get it. And don’t forget, everyone who volunteers just one day at North Fulton Community Charities, says Mark, will be hooked forever.

You can volunteer. Or, you can help

NFCC raise capital for the new addition to their facility being planned. Find out more at NFCChelp.org or call 770-6400399, but after the end of the year someone else will answer —maybe you.

For Barbara — always our calm water, our safe harbor and our catcher in the rye, in any storm — thank you.

“And I’m standing on the edge of some crazy cliff. What I have to do, I have to catch everybody if they start to go over the cliff — I mean if they’re running and they don’t look where they’re going I have to come out from somewhere and catch them. That’s all I’d do all day. I’d just be the catcher in the rye and all.”

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ROSWELL, Ga. — A new face is taking the reins of the Roswell Arts Fund, the independent nonprofit that serves as the city’s designated arts agency.

The Roswell Arts Fund Board of Directors recently announced that Ghila Sanders was named its new executive director.

Sanders brings more than 10 years of nonprofit leadership experience. She is a graduate of La Sapienza University in Rome, Italy, and completed her master’s degree in business administration at Georgia State University.

Sanders said she was drawn to the organization by its inclusive language.

“It showed a deep understanding of the value of public art and of community engagement,” Sanders said. “Most of all, it felt like an outstanding opportunity to co-create with this community, invigorate its sense of place, bring attention to local businesses and become an active part of a transformative moment in time.

And now that I have joined Roswell Arts Fund, I can safely say that I am absolutely blown away by this place: this city is beautiful, incredibly welcoming,

generous and fun all at once. It truly embodies its tagline: Modern Spirit, Southern Soul.”

The Roswell Arts Fund was founded four years ago by Rochelle Mucha. Its accomplishments include creation of the now annual Sculpture Tour and purchase of several permanent public art pieces.

“Roswell Arts Fund is entering a new chapter in our history,” Mucha said. “Ghila brings the experience, talent, passion, and energy to extend and strengthen our local and regional reach and impact.”

Sanders was chosen after a threemonth national search. As the new executive director, she will lead development efforts and identify key foundations and grants that align with the organization’s goals.

Sanders said she already has several plans for the Roswell Arts Fund.

“There is no shortage of new plans,” she said. “The key is to try to keep a good and steady pace.”

Some of the immediate plans is to implement the Public Art Master Plan, which includes more functional art installations such as bike racks, benches and creative crosswalks. The Roswell Arts Fund will also collaborate more

with city departments to enhance the safety of the city’s entry points along with art that will reflect Roswell’s character, Sanders said.

Future plans include bringing the arts to the forefront of urban planning and bringing creative placemaking to private and public spaces.

“The community [also] indicated a need for a state-of-the-art performance space,” Sanders said. “Roswell Arts Fund completed a three-phase study in 2019, and now it’s time to bring that conversation forward with some largescale community engagement.”

Sanders urged anyone interested in the arts to check out the Roswell Arts Fund.

“Public art is an incredible tool for collective expression, and it also serves a very simple but essential purpose for any one of us: it sparks joy,” Sanders said.

“We are here to serve you and co-create with the community in ways that are meaningful and reflect Roswell’s authentic spirit. So, come join us!... We are investing in Roswell and hope to give you plenty of reasons to invest back in us.”

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But what you can’t measure with numbers or statistics is where the CX-5 shines. In almost every way, the Mazda simply feels to be on another level.

For instance, the CX-5 is not just a mover of people and things, it is a stunningly attractive crossover that is a joy to drive.

While some compact crossovers have Novocain-inspired steering, the Mazda is precise and responsive whether the CX-5 is traversing a parking lot or a

2019 Mazda CX-5 winding road. All models come standard with Mazda’s G-Vectoring Control Plus, which works in tandem with the engine to make small power adjustments to shift the CX-5’s weight for an optimal cornering.

The ride quality is also superb. The Mazda soaks up bumps and lumps in asphalt with ease, but the suspension is balanced to keep the CX-5 poised and level when it is pushed through undulations.

Three engine models are available, including a 2.2-liter diesel and either a naturally aspirated or turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder. The turbocharged engine is reason enough to spring for one of the three higher trims (Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve or Signature), which also adds all-wheel drive as standard or as an option on Grand Touring models.

The turbo four is as peppy as a wellrested and caffeinated toddler, giving drivers immediate responses off the line or at low to midrange RPMs. While the naturally aspirated engine is also peppy,

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The turbo-four offers 227 horsepower on 87 octane with its 310 lb.-ft of torque peaking at 2,000 RPM. While you have to spring for more expensive trims to get all-wheel drive and the turbocharged engine, the CX-5 still presents somewhat of a bargain. Its styling, materials and amenities would not be out of place in far more expensive, luxury crossovers.

The interior is another area in which the CX-5 outshines its competitors in feel. All materials are top-rate, and the design excels in ease of use. You cannot really quantify it, but the Mazda just feels and looks good.

Higher trims get ventilated and heated leather-trimmed seats with Signature models getting supple Caturra Brown Nappa leather. While the 7-inch screen is a bit outdated, Mazda’s infotainment system is a cinch to use with a straightforward layout. Button placement is intuitive, and the rotating control knob is ideal for quick inputs. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard above the base models, and the three highest trims get a 10-speaker Bose audio system.

Safety features include blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, emergency braking with pedestrian detection, automatic high beams, lane departure warning and radar cruise control with stop and go, and Signature models come standard with a 360-degree view monitor.

Though prices are slightly higher in some trims for 2020 models, frontwheel drive CX-5’s in Sport trim start at $24,350. Opting for all-wheel drive in lower trims bumps the price by $1,400.

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ROSWELL, Ga. — The City of Roswell’s Environmental/Public Works Department is gearing up for the holidays by collecting additional household garbage from Roswell residents beginning Nov. 25.

The city will collect up to five bags of household garbage to accommodate this time of the year. This special collection will run through Friday, Jan. 10, 2020.

All household garbage must be bagged and tightly secured. The extra bags should be placed next to the house-

Mazda: Continued from Page 16 with front-wheel drive) or Grand Touring ($30,045 with all-wheel drive). Those wanting a bit more of a luxury feel can spring for the Signature trim ($36,890) I tested.

The top trim adds the aforementioned Nappa leather seats and 360-degree camera system along with layered wood trim, satin chrome interior accents, a black headliner, LED lighting, an auto-dimming rear view mirror and other features.

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hold garbage container on the normal scheduled day of collection.

Roswell residents may also bring extra bags of garbage to the Roswell Transfer Station, 1810 Hembree Road, Monday through Friday between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The transfer station will be closed Nov. 28-29, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, 2020 in observance of the holidays.

Residents are encouraged to look at the city’s holiday sanitation calendar to ensure trash is collected promptly around the holidays. The document can be viewed at roswellgov.com/holidaysanitation. on sale soon and will add Mazda’s i-Activsense safety features on all models, a 1-inch larger touchscreen in higher trims and the turbocharged engine has received a slight boost in torque.

While the CX-5 outshines other compact crossovers in most areas, one area where it is lacking is cargo room.

The Honda CR-V, Toyota Rav4 and Nissan Rogue offer between 37- and 40-cubic feet of storage space behind the rear seats, the CX-5 maxes out at 31-cubic feet.

But if you can live with less space in the rear and go beyond the numbers, the Mazda is simply in another league in compact market.

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Three marquee sporting events between December 2018 and February 2019 – the MLS Championship, the Chick-Fil-A Bowl and Super Bowl LIII – delivered a positive hospitality boost to Atlanta.

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Headwinds buffet Georgia’s job growth outlook

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA — Georgia’s 2019 job gains have fluctuated wildly from expectations – the result of a host of economic factors, according to Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center at Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business.

One-time events, an ongoing global slowdown, the U.S.Chinese trade spat, and a deteriorating domestic investment climate have created unusually large deviations from average monthly job gain expectations, Dhawan said.

“Monthly job creation numbers always DHAWAN fluctuate, just like monthly rainfall totals, and rarely is there a month that hits the so-called average mark,” Dhawan said. “However, it’s rare to see three negative growth months out of nine, without a special reason.”

Speaking at his quarterly “Forecast of Georgia and Atlanta” Nov. 20, Dhawan highlighted some of the fluctuations.

Georgia gained 23,200 jobs in the first quarter of 2019, followed by only 300 job gains in the second quarter, then roared back with 29,100 jobs in the third quarter of the year.

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“Three marquee sporting events between December 2018 and February 2019 – the MLS Championship, the Chick-Fil-A Bowl and Super Bowl LIII – delivered a positive hospitality boost to Atlanta,” Dhawan said.

From October 2018 to January 2019, Georgia added 39,100 jobs – a 33 percent boost to the 2018 monthly jobs creation pace of 7,400 — with 20,800 of those gains in retail trade, hospitality and administrative services (proxy for temporary jobs). These service sectors account for 30 percent of the state’s employment base, but they produced 53 percent of job additions during those four months.

When the events were over, the three sectors shed 6,200 of the 9,700 jobs lost in March and April, Dhawan said.

The forecaster examined premium job creation in the state’s catalyst sectors — corporate, technology and manufacturing. The three account for roughly a quarter of Georgia’s employment base, pay well above the median wage, and lead to demand for products and services, resulting in jobs in supporting sectors. One support sector, transportation, warehousing and utilities, has added only 700 jobs in the first three quarters of 2019 despite the growth of e-commerce.

“If the global slowdown, coupled with a strong dollar, reduces demand for Georgia

exports, we will produce less, which will show up in the performance of the state’s manufacturing sector and employment growth in the Savannah metro area,” said Dhawan. “The global growth climate is so bad that Savannah-based Gulfstream announced it will lay off 362 people at its main facility in coming weeks. Loss of these high paying jobs is never good for the metro area where they happen.”

Local numbers tell own story Meanwhile, two other recently released housing reports show a leveling of the economic prosperity Metro Atlanta has enjoyed much of the past decade.

Zumper, which tracks apartment rental rates across the country, reported apartment rents in the Atlanta area are no longer climbing by leaps and bounds.

Alpharetta ranks fifth in priciest apartments, with a one-bedroom averaging $1,320 a month in October. That’s a drop of 1 percent from October 2018.

Roswell, by comparison, is much cheaper and ranks 14th in price among metro area cities. The $1,020 rent on a onebedroom is down 3 percent year over year.

Atlanta has the priciest average cost to rent at $1,430 a month, followed by Decatur, then Brookhaven and Sandy Springs.

Of note, the average cost of an apartment in Brookhaven, $1,380 for a one-bedroom, is a 9 percent drop from last year. That’s

by far the greatest decline among the 18 metro cities included in the study.

Another housing study released last week shows that 6 percent of millennial renters in the Atlanta metro expect to rent forever.

The Apartment List study also showed that of the millennials who expect to buy a home, 48 percent have yet to start saving toward a down payment.

Good news for parents is that millennials are looking for less support — $10,000 last year vs. $9,000 this year.

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College rivalries sometimes hit too close to home Thanksgiving is now over, or about to be over, and us Georgia Bulldog fans are getting ready to see if we can avoid a year-long brag-fest from those engineers who graduated in downtown Atlanta.

Geoff smith Assurance Financial, Of the 113 times we gsmith@lendtheway.com have played each other, it has only happened 41 times, but when it does, when we lose a game to Tech, their fans don’t take the rare occasion for granted.

They enjoy every second and make sure us Dawg fans know about it every day for an entire year.

My two boys were blessed with the pleasure of growing up in a Georgia Bulldog house. Some might call it brainwashing, but I just assumed being as smart as they are, they looked around at a very early age, and made a wise choice.

And once they made that choice, it was my duty as a dad to indulge them.

It has been a great ride. We work together to find new reasons not to like our main rivals — the Jackets, the Gators and the Tigers. (My5th grade son, to show you he grew up in a different time, actually hates Alabama more than either of those

My two boys were blessed with the pleasure of growing up in a Georgia Bulldog house. three. He missed the Spurrier years).

As fun as it’s been, lately there have been a few signs that we may have gone a bit too far. The first was a couple years ago. My older son’s Odyssey of the Mind team competed in the World Championship. After four days of hanging out with some of the smartest students from around the world, he had something stuck on his mind. I pushed for him to spit it out.

Covered in guilt, he said, “um, Dad….uh, have you ever heard of a school called Harvard?”

You see, when I said UGA was the best school in the country, he assumed that meant in every aspect of what a school is.

He’s a very smart boy, he’s not the biggest football fan and in his practical mind, when you say “best school,” he automatically thinks in terms of academics.

I fumbled for a response and eventually said matter-of-factly that Harvard didn’t have a good football team. He just nodded his head slowly and looked at me blankly. Almost like he was noticing for the first time that I really wasn’t as smart as I had made myself out to be.

I leveled with him and told him about Harvard and said if he ever got in and wanted to go there, we’d see what we could do. And that we wouldn’t hold anything against him.

The second thing that happened was again after an Odyssey of the Mind World Tournament. If you don’t know, Odyssey is a team competition where students engineer some sort of problem and then have to act out a skit involving that problem. My son’s team won the world championship, and coming away from it I made the comment that Georgia Tech has one of the best engineering programs in the world.

My son looked at me like I had said something treasonous. I am about as hardcore of a Georgia fan as they come.

But I do understand that you can do a lot worse than having an engineering degree from Tech. And I think he will understand that too.

My younger, fifth grade son though — no chance. He’s gone. If I ever even have an Alabama game on in our house,

his face gets red and he demands that I change the channel.

Atlanta has become a hub for college football, and I imagine these sorts of dilemmas are playing out in houses across the entire metro area. Michigan families have the same issues with Ohio State, Texas with Oklahoma. Notre Dame with everyone else.

Our city leaders did a great job of positioning Atlanta as a leader in sports, especially college football. In 2014 we wrangled the College Football Hall of Fame away from South Bend, Ind., and put it somewhere where people can actually visit it.

It’s rivalry weekend gang. Good luck to you and your team, so long as they are not Georgia Tech.

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

Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group

Having your own competitive strategy can win customers

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Founder & President Jones Simply Sales

Competing and winning in the marketplace is a top necessity in growing your small business.

Often times, however, small business owners don’t know why they win or lose.

Understanding and selecting the right competitive strategy will ensure

you are optimizing your efforts and will also make a big difference in the number of opportunities you win. There are basically three strategies you can use.

The first is called a “frontal” strategy, because it focuses on your ability to differentiate what you are offering based on your reputation, the uniqueness of your product or service, and the price you charge. If the decision-makers view your product and service as unique, you most likely will win regardless of price. If you

are the low-cost vendor, then also you have a better chance of winning.

If you can’t compete with a frontal strategy, a “flanking strategy” is the next best option. Using a flanking strategy requires that you change the “buying criteria” to include things that favor your product or service. Adding additional capabilities or features, changing terms, providing incentives or committing top resources are some of the ways to do this.

The “fragment” strategy is the third

competitive approach to winning. You use this strategy when the other two methods simply aren’t viable. This strategy requires that you break the opportunity up into smaller pieces, allowing you to win one part of the deal and your competitor to win the other.

Making the correct selection of the right competitive strategy requires that you understand both your customer and your competition. Picking the right strategy will indeed help you improve your win rates.

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CHRISTMAS COOKIE DECORATING CLASS RUMC CHRISTMAS GIFT AND CRAFT SHOW

Shop over 70 vendors showcasing unique merchandise from artisan jewelry, trendy women’s and children’s apparel, sports memorabilia, handmade men’s bowties, artisan foods, children’s toys, books and art. Participate in the new Giving Tree with all proceeds benefitting Roswell Student Ministries Youth Missions. The gift and craft show will be held at Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. Dec. 5-7, times vary.

For more information, visit rumc.com/christmasgcs.

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FEATURED: RESTORING CHRISTMAS

What: Losing a loved one can be devastating. North Point Community Church has designed a night for sharing experiences and embracing the holidays again with Restoring Christmas.

Dinner will be served.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 3, 6:308:30 p.m.

Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: $10 More info and registration: northpoint.org/restore

UNWRAPPING CHRISTMAS

What: Divorce can be painful, especially during the holidays.

Join for Unwrapping Christmas, a night designed to offer hope and encouragement to those that are separated or divorced. Dinner will be served.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 10, 7-9 p.m.

Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: $10 More info and registration: northpoint.org/oasis

JOHNS CREEK ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY MARKET

What: Join for the fourth annual Holiday Market. Shop a wide variety of handmade gifts, jewelry and artwork, all from

local artisans.

When: Nov. 23-Dec. 23 Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Ste. 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

JOHNS CREEK ARTS CENTER STUDENT SHOWCASE

What: The Johns Creek Arts Center presents the Fall 2019 Adult Student Show. Because of the delicate nature of the art form, the ceramic arts portion of the show will be on display starting Dec. 7.

When: Nov. 23-Dec. 16; Reception Sunday, Dec. 7, 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Ste. 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

‘THE DEFILED BED 2 – THE AWAKENING’

What: This show follows Sen. Joshua Brown, who was motivated by greed, power and position during his four-year election, when one day, he manipulates the wrong woman.

A Trevi Pershay Production.

Featuring special guest appearance by Bianca Bonnie.

When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m.; doors open at 6:15 p.m.

Where: Centerstage, 1374 W Peachtree St., Atlanta Cost: $25-$60 More info and tickets: centerstageatlanta.com or 404-885-1365

What: Learn to make ugly Christmas sweater cookies with no messy kitchen to clean. Lise Ode of Mom Loves Baking will be the instructor. Includes a raffle.

When: Sunday, Dec. 8, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Village Italian Bar & Grill, 5772 N. Vickery Street, Cumming Cost: $65 More info and registration: eventbrite.com

HOLIDAY: CHRISTMAS IN CRABAPPLE AND MILTON TREE LIGHTING

What: This year, Milton has combined two events to usher in the holiday season. This holiday tradition has become a Milton staple, including Santa photos, caroling, s’mores, crafts, hot cocoa and fun.

When: Saturday, Nov. 30, 2-6 p.m.

Where: Broadwell Pavilion, 12615 Broadwell Road, Milton.

More info: cityofmiltonga.us

ROSWELL DANCE THEATRE’S ‘THE NUTCRACKER’

What: With an extensive cast, this holiday tradition will have sugarplums dancing in your head. Special meet and greet opportunities with characters.

Presented by the Roswell Dance Theatre and Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance.

When: Dec. 1-8, times vary Where: Byres Theater,1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs Cost: Tickets start at $25 More info: tysod.com

‘ELF THE MUSICAL’

What: Based on the holiday film, this comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. Come dressed in Christmas best for a costume contest.

Presented by Mt. Bethel Christian Academy Upper School.

When: Dec. 1, additional shows Dec. 4 and 5 at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start are $12-$40 Info: mbcaelftickets.eventbrite.com

SANTA’S TOY FACTORY

What: Experience the magic of the holidays by entering Santa’s workshop and becoming an official toy tester.

When: Dec. 1- 24, times vary Where: North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle, Alpharetta Info: northpointmall.com

WREATH MAKING DEMONSTRATION CLASS

What: Join Master Gardener, Judy Peacock, as she demonstrates how to create three different styles of holiday wreath plus a mailbox greenery swag. Ages 16 and up.

When: Wednesday, Dec. 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody Cost: $10 members, $15 nonmembers More info and registration: dunwoodynature.org

JOHNS CREEK CHRISTMAS TREE AND DREIDEL LIGHTING

What: Enjoy the lighting of the Christmas tree and dreidel in Johns Creek with traditional holiday music by local elementary school choruses and a special early appearance by Santa. A Toys for Tots drop-off will be available.

When: Thursday, Dec. 5, 6-8 p.m.

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

ALPHARETTA CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

What: To kick off the holiday season, Downtown Alpharetta will light the night for the annual tree lighting. Celebration will fill the downtown streets with musical performances, photos with Santa, food trucks and roasting marshmallows.

When: Friday, Dec. 6, 6 – 9 p.m.

Where: Downtown Alpharetta, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta Info: awesomealpharetta.com

ROSWELL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

What: This family event includes carolers from local schools, the lighting of Town Square and a special visit from Santa Claus.

Pictures with Santa are available.

When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 5 p.m.

Where: Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’

What: MGBaker Productions presents in conjunction with the Sherouse/Riley team, the original producers of the Christmas play, the classic tale of “A Christmas Carol.”

When: Nov. 29-Dec. 15, times vary Where: School Street Playhouse, 101 School St, Cumming More info: schoolstreetplayhouse.com

AVALON ON ICE

What: Ice skate at Avalon on their Rockefeller Center-sized ice skating rink in the plaza. Watch for theme nights and enjoy warm, tasty treats rink side.

Enjoy special events throughout the season and sign up for ice skating lessons.

When: Nov. 24 through Jan. 20, 2020, times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Cost: General admission starts at $18 More info: experienceavalon.com

SANTA AT AVALON

What: Join jolly old Saint Nick in his cozy cottage at Avalon for a dose of Christmas magic this holid ay season.

When: Nov. 25-Dec. 24, times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info: experienceavalon.com

EVENTS: 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, Dec. 1, 8-11 a.m.

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

‘SCREENAGERS: GROWING UP IN THE DIGITAL AGE’

What: The free screening shows a documentary that explores the impact of screen technology on kids and offers families solutions for navigating through a world where teens have instant access to screens.

When: Monday, Dec. 2, 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: Pinecrest Academy, 955 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming Info: ScreenagersMovie.com

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TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY

What: Take a quick peek at Autrey Mill’s building collections and hear about the preservation and research efforts.

When: Tuesdays, noon-2 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $2 More info: autreymill.org

ALL RECOVERY MEETING

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

When: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

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

WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING

What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning.

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

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

HEALTH AND FITNESS: ‘REAL CAUSE OF DISEASE’ HEALTH SEMINAR

What: Why is degenerative disease at an all-time high even though we spend more money than ever before on health care?

Learn the real cause of disease and the road to recovery.

When: Wednesday, Dec. 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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

FREE FITNESS FOR WOMEN

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

Adult women of all fitness levels are welcome.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.

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

ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)

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

When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

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

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: NORTH FORSYTH MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIRS

What: Join to hear a free performance of the Forsyth Middle School Choirs.

When: Friday, Nov. 22, times vary; additional shows Dec. 9 and Dec. 16 Where: Cumming First United Methodist Church, 770 Canton Highway, Cumming More info: cfumcga.com/

MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS

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

All are welcome to attend.

When: Fridays, 7 a.m.

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

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

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

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

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

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

Enjoy a hot meal and/or volunteer.

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

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

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: PAINTING WITH A PURPOSE

What: Join for a night of fun, painting and giving back to the community. All proceeds from the event go to the Dunwoody Police Department Christmas for Kids program.

When: Thursday, Dec. 5, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Donaldson-Bannister Farm, 4831 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $35 More info: dunwoodypreservationtrust.org

SPOTLIGHT EXHIBIT: ROSWELL IN WINTER

What: This will be an inaugural exhibit showcasing photographs submitted by the people who live and work in Roswell.

When: Throughout December Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

JOHNS CREEK ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY SALE

What: Johns Creek Arts Center’s annual holiday sale features original, handcrafted, fine art gifts at affordable prices.

Choose from handmade jewelry, pottery, paintings and prints by instructors as well as youth and adult students.

When: Nov. 23-Dec. 23, times vary Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

SPRUILL GALLERY HOLIDAY ARTISTS MARKET

What: Selections include ceramics, glass, jewelry, bath and body, holiday ornaments and

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much more. Find a unique, one-of-a-kind gift.

When: Tuesdays-Saturdays, through Dec. 21, times vary Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: spruillarts.org/holidayartistsmarket

What: Join us for a dinosaur themed storytime and craft.

Ages 4 and up.

When: Monday, Dec. 2, 6:30-7 p.m.

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

LIBRARY EVENTS: What: Join for a special screening of “Spider-Man: Far From Home.”

When: Saturday, Nov. 30, 3-5 p.m.

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

OCEE ENERGY YOGA

What: Physical exercises to open and clear energy. Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques. Bring a yoga mat or towel and wear loose comfortable clothes. Adults.

When: Saturday, Dec. 1, 4-5 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek Books and Gifts, 6000 Medlock Bridge Parkway Suite B500, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org What: This presentation includes the surprisingly short and controversial history of Christmas, a biography of Charles Dickens, a take-home Victorian Christmas craft and a dramatic reading of an excerpt from “A Christmas Carol.”

When: Sunday, Dec. 1, 2-3 p.m.

Where: Hampton Park Library, 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

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

Ages 10 and up.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2:305:45 p.m.

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

MILTON LIBRARY BOOK SALE

TEEN MOVIE MATINEE

DICKENS IN DECEMBER

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS

What: The Friends of the Milton Library is a nonprofit organization that holds monthly book sales to raise money to support the programs and events at the Milton Library.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 3, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

NESOL BOOK CLUB

What: The NESO Library Book Club is meeting at the East Roswell Library. They will read “The Wife Between Us”

by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 3, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

OCEE ADULT ART NIGHT

What: Join for arts and crafts with Johns Creek Arts. Ages 18 and up. Registration required.

When: Wednesday, Dec. 4, 6-7:30 p.m.

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

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Vampires, Werewolves and PDT

By Dr. Brent Taylor Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta On a certain day in autumn, your front stoop may be besieged by children dressed as super heroes, vampires or werewolves.

Dr. Taylor This trick or treating tradition dates back to the early 1920’s. The legend of vampires and werewolves, however, are much older: having been mentioned throughout the Middle Ages and possibly even in the Epic of Gilgamesh from around 1800BCE. But what brought about these terrifying tales? Medicine allows for some intriguing hypotheses about how the vampire and werewolf legends arose.

And, interestingly, if you or a loved one has severe sun damage or skin cancer, this information may be pertinent to your health.

A class of disease called “porphyria” (pronounced poor-fear-ee-uh) may be the source of vampire and werewolf legends. Porphyrias are diseases in which someone’s body has problems making “heme,” which is the pigment that makes our blood red. Heme is a complex molecule. It contains an iron atom and a protein called a “porphyrin” (pronounced poor-for-in). Heme holds onto oxygen and allows our blood to take oxygen where it needs to go.

Porphyrins are made by our bodies in eight steps. Your body starts by making a chemical called ALA (aminolevulinic acid). Then, seven enzymes make changes to ALA to ultimately create heme.

Each change creates a different porphyrin. If a single enzyme is defective, then the ALA or porphyrins that the enzyme was supposed to work on start to build up. Similar to the I Love Lucy episode in which Lucille Ball cannot keep up at the chocolate factory, porphyrins start to build up on the assembly line and create a mess.

Depending on which enzyme goes bad, different porphyrins will build up and cause different diseases. For the most part, these excess porphyrins cause disease in two organ systems: the nervous system and the skin.

The nervous system can be damaged leading to chronic pain and even seizures. But it is particularly porphyria’s effect on the skin, hair and teeth that may form the origin of a few of folklore’s legendary creatures.

Certain porphyrias can make someone’s skin so sensitive to sun light that the person’s skin is excruciatingly painful as soon as they walk out of the shade. The skin can literally

blister after a few minutes in the sun.

In some types of porphyria, even small amounts of sun can, over time, lead to thickening and scarring of the skin and thick dark excess hair growth over the affected areas. Even without sun exposure, the teeth can turn red (called “erythrodontia”). Psychosis is sometimes an additional neurologic effect.

Taken together, it is easy to see how conditions that can make the teeth turn red, make someone nocturnal due to pain in sunlight, and occasional excess hair growth and scarring could have led to vampire or werewolf legends.

Medical literature debates whether these diseases can completely explain the legends. However, legends are often a synthesis of different fears and observations. Even if no specific individual had all the signs and symptoms in combination to perfectly mimic a vampire or werewolf, it is certainly plausible that this family of diseases in combination contributed to the development of the vampire and werewolf myths.

While it may not sound appealing to be a vampire for a day, one of modern dermatology’s treatments for precancers called actinic keratoses takes advantage of the porphyrin metabolic pathways to achieve lower rates of skin cancer. Photodynamic therapy (also known as PDT and blue light therapy) works because the physician essentially causes unhealthy cells to develop porphyria for a day. Aminolevulanic acid (the ALA mentioned above) is painted on sun-damaged areas. Unhealthy cells absorb the ALA and become exquisitely sun-sensitive.

Healthy cells absorb little medicine.

After painting ALA on the skin, the physician exposes the skin to blue light, which activates the ALA in the unhealthy cells causing the unhealthy cells to be hurt and killed. PDT and other therapies such as 5-fluorouracil and imiquimod are important tools in the dermatologist’s armamentarium for combatting pre-cancers and preventing skin cancer.

We hope you enjoyed this excursion into an intriguing realm where science and legend intersect. If you are interested, there is a lot more to read on this topic, simply start Google-ing.

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Planning ahead: The when, why and how of senior living Research Your Options Once you have determined your lifestyle, begin researching and touring a range of options to know if a community is truly the right fit. While each Village Park community offers the same high quality of service and design, each location has its own unique character reflective of the surrounding neighborhood. It’s important to explore to know which community feels like a natural fit for you.

Knowing the right time to start planning for senior living can be difficult. In collaboration with residents and Village Park Senior Living’s team of senior living consultants, we identified four best practices when planning for your new home.

Be Proactive “I think it’s important to take some time and not rush; however, unless you do this before you actually need it, it’s not going to be under your control,” said Clarissa Rice, resident of Village Park Alpharetta. Many seniors choose to wait until they need care and services to find a senior living community; however, planning ahead provides peace of mind, added control, and a more graceful transition. By exploring communities before you need assisted living, you have time to identify what you are seeking in a community and thoroughly evaluate your options.

Not only does planning ahead give you additional time but more control.

Waiting until advanced care is needed often puts adult children in the uncomfortable position of choosing where their parents live. By researching and touring communities yourself, you decide what community is the best fit for your lifestyle and needs.

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Determine Your Lifestyle Before researching senior living communities, identify how you want your life to look and what matters to you. Do you prefer a laidback lifestyle free of cooking, cleaning, etc. or do you value added independence? At Village Park, our communities are designed to adapt to your desired levels of activity and care, so your home today can be your home for tomorrow.

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MARIETTA 38, MILTON 24

Eagles’ season ends with second-round loss to Marietta

By ZACH SHUGAN news@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton’s 2019 season ended Friday in the second round of the 7A state tournament with the Eagles falling to Marietta, 38-24. The Blue Devils jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the first half and never relented to deny Milton a chance to defend its 2018 state title.

“My overwhelming feeling [after the game] was pride in our culture,” Milton head coach Adam Clack said. “To see us go toe-to-toe with a team like Marietta, and honestly, not play our best game.

Not to take anything away from them, but I felt like there were some opportunities we didn’t seize in the first half, and they did. To keep seeing our kids fight back and never give up, it was a really cool moment for me to let loose on the sidelines and say ‘Why not? Let’s go for it.’ And the kids kept fighting.”

After cruising to victory in the first round, Milton faced a tough test in its matchup with Marietta. The Blue Devils’ vaunted offense features several future D1 players such as quarterback Harrison Bailey (Tennessee), tight end Arik Gilbert (LSU), wide receivers Taji John-

son (Boston College) and Ricky White (Michigan State), and running back Kimani Vidal (Troy). And that’s just the offense.

On the Blue Devils’ first drive, Bailey found Vidal for a touchdown. On their next drive, Vidal ran for a touchdown from 15 yards out to give the Blue Devils a 14-0 lead. Marietta added to its lead early in the second quarter with a 3-yard touchdown run by Vidal, his third of the half.

With Milton’s offense struggling to score and Marietta threatening to put the game away in the first half, the Eagles’ defense came up with a momentum-shifting play.

Stephen Michaels intercepted Bailey’s pass near midfield, and the Milton offense took over just inside Blue Devils’ territory. On fourth-and-2, sophomore running back Jordan McDonald took a direct snap from shotgun and completed a pass to Jack Nickel, who outran Marietta defenders for a 32-yard score.

The Milton defense prevented Marietta from adding a score right before halftime, and the Blue Devils took a 21-7 lead into the break.

Milton kicked off to start the second

half, but instead of kicking the ball deep, Clack elected to go for an onside kick.

The gamble paid off, with the Eagles recovering to chip away at the momentum Marietta had built.

While the Eagles couldn’t find the end zone after recovering the onside kick, they added a 37-yard field goal from Jason Aussin to make it a 21-10 game.

Marietta responded on its next drive with another touchdown — an 11-yard screen pass from Bailey to Vidal — and took a 28-10 lead halfway through the third quarter.

Vidal scored his fifth and final touchdown of the night early in the fourth, running the ball in from 4 yards out to put the Blue Devils up 35-10. They added a 29-yard field goal on their next drive to go up 38-10 on the Eagles with just over seven minutes remaining in the game.

The Eagles did not roll over.

The Milton offense fought its way down the field, and McDonald ran it in for a 6-yard touchdown to bring the score to 38-17 with less than five minutes to go.

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Milton’s Jack Rhodes runs the ball downfield against Marietta. Rhodes had a 41-yard rush and compiled seven total tackles.

ered another onside kick to keep their hopes at defending their 7A state title alive. The offense got the ball back and found the end zone in less than two minutes, with McDonald notching his third overall touchdown of the game.

Though Milton recovered another onside kick with just over two minutes remaining, their comeback fell short.

“Football is a game of matchups,” Clack said. “You got players and you got schemes, but at the end of the day it’s going to come down to matchups. We knew this was going to be an extremely difficult matchup for us. When you can put three Division I receivers, a Division I running back and the all-time leader in Georgia passing records, that’s going to stress us. Don’t second guess the plan, and don’t second guess the effort. Our kids were just a step off here or a fingertip there.”

Milton went 8-4 overall this year in its third season under Clack, who is now the fifth winningest coach (30-9) in the program’s 69-year history The Eagles went undefeated in Region 5-AAAAAAA play for the second straight year before downing Central Gwinnett, 42-7, in the first round of the playoffs.

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Milton boys basketball primed for strong season

By ZACH SHUGAN news@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — With the basketball season underway, Milton boys basketball has high hopes for a standout season after compiling a 20-8 record and winning the region title last year.

The Eagles tipped off their season Nov. 19 with a 70-51 win over rivals Roswell.

Much of Milton’s hopes for a strong 2019 campaign rest with Bruce Thornton. The sophomore guard is considered one of the top underclassmen in the state and has already picked up offers from Georgia, Georgia Tech and Xavier.

The Eagles have another standout underclassman in Kanaan Carlyle. The freshman point guard has already picked up offers from Florida, Auburn and Georgia Tech.

With the Milton football team’s recent exit from the state tournament, quarterback Devin Farrell re-joins the basketball team and will provide a boost on the court.

Head coach Allen Whitehart also expects sophomore forward Seth Fitzgerald, who he described as the team’s “blue-collar” player, to contribute significant minutes for the Eagles.

It is not just young talent that has the Eagles primed for one of their better seasons in recent history. Milton also has senior captain Evan Hurst as a veteran presence in the locker room and on the court.

The talent and experience Milton has under its belt will be pivotal. The Eagles are slated to take on a challenging nonregion schedule that includes opponents from around the country.

Milton is set to compete in the Holiday Hoopsgiving tournament this weekend at Holy Innocents’. On Dec. 6, the Eagles will host Madison East from Madison, Wisc., and will head to Charlotte, N.C., for the Hoodie’s House Hoops Classic before beginning region play.

The challenging schedule could prove beneficial when Milton enters its 10game, Region 5-AAAAAAA schedule. The Eagles will be chasing their third region title in four years.

Whitehart, now in his third season at the helm, says he wants the focus to remain on what is right in front of the team.

“We’re just trying to get 1 percent better every day,” Whitehart said. “If we can do that, the rest will take care of itself.”

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been stolen during her shopping trip, when she had her purse open and unattended on her cart.

Woman’s home ransacked Teenager charged with shoplifting during burglar’s spree ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a Nov. 8 house burglary at Greenmont Circle.

The homeowner left that morning at 10 a.m. and returned to her home at 7:30 p.m.

When she entered her home, the homeowner saw that her backdoor glass window had been shattered and called police.

Police cleared the building and found that the master bedroom had been ransacked. A watch, worth $1,000, was taken.

Woman discovers fraud during shopping trip ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A Roswell woman called police Nov. 9 after she received a fraud notification while at the Whole Foods on Old Milton Parkway.

The notification said she had a pending $2,400 charge from a nearby Best Buy for a purchase she had not made.

The woman said her wallet had likely

ROSWELL, Ga. — Police cited a teenager Nov. 15 for shoplifting from the Walmart on Mansell Road.

The loss prevention officer said she saw the teenager enter the store that afternoon and conceal merchandise in her backpack. The teenager then only paid for some of the items through the self-checkout and left without paying for the other items, the loss prevention officer said.

The total value of the unpaid items was $100. Police arrested the 19-yearold for shoplifting.

Wanted person found in Roswell apartment ROSWELL, Ga. — Police arrested a wanted woman Nov. 10 after she was found at an apartment on Roswell Creek Lane.

Police arrived at the location that evening after receiving a tip from a caller.

Officers confirmed that the woman had a warrant from Roswell for failure to appear in connection to a shoplifting charge.

The woman, identified as 38-year-old Brandy Contreras of Roswell, was arrested without incident.

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Blessed Trinity advances to quarterfinals

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com

season, the Raiders’ first winning season since 2013. North also won its first playoff game since 2005 this year.

Class 7A Mill Creek 41, Roswell 17 Class 6A Roswell’s season ended Friday with Valdosta 28, Johns Creek 24 the Hornets dropping their secondJohns Creek earned its first playoff round matchup to No. 10-ranked win in program history this season, but Mill Creek at home. Mill Creek held a the Gladiators will still be looking for two-score lead at the half but used its postseason win No. 2 after a heartbreakrushing game to outscore the Hornets ing 28-24 loss to Valdosta Friday at 17-7 in the final 24 minutes of play to home in a battle of top-10 ranked teams. deny Roswell a trip to the quarterfiThe dramatic finish was set up by nals.

Gladiators’ kicker Caleb Adegboyega Roswell safety Doneiko Slaughter converting a 38-yard field goal with untied the game at 7-7 early with a fumble der two minutes remaining to give Johns returned for a touchdown. Mill Creek Creek a 24-21 lead. added another score before a field goal Valdosta moved the ball to midfield from Caden Long cut the deficit to 14on its ensuing possession, and with 10. under a minute remaining, a quick slant The Hawks added four unanswered pass found a gap in the Gladiators’ scores before Roswell’s only offensive defense, and the Wildcats receiver won a touchdown of the game, a pass from footrace to the endzone.

Ethan Roberts to John Copenhaver, Trailing 28-24 with under a minute came in the final minutes of play. to go, Johns Creek drove inside ValdoRoswell compiled an 8-3 record this sta territory. With three seconds left, Dunwoody Crier 11/28/19 Crossword season and captured its second straight quarterback Ben Whitlock threw a pass Region 4-AAAAAAA championship. The to the end zone looking for the gameHornets compiled seven winning seasons clinching score. The pass fell incomplete, during the decade. but a pass interference call against Valdosta gave the Gladiators one more shot McEachern 42, North Forsyth 14 on an untimed down on the Wildcats’ North Forsyth played in a second 16-yard line.

Solution round game for the first time in 14 years On the do-or-die play, Whitlock was Friday night, but the Raiders fell short of advancing, falling 42-14 to No. 2 ranked A S K S S H A Y P E E L McEachern (11-0).

E U R O S E M M A M I E N The Indians jumped out to a 20-0 P R E E M I N E N T A B E D lead in the first half with two rushing S L A I N A D I T A N Y scores and a pick-six.

K N E E E R R A N D North’s defense put the Raiders on E D G E D P A R I L K the scoreboard midway through the secW A R D M E T S A L M O N ond period with an interception by Miles Hartsfield returned for a touchdown, but S P E L L E D E T E E R E McEachern responded on their ensuing A I T E N O S S T E N C H drive with another scoring run.

N O R U S E A N T E S McEachern added two touchdowns A S W A R M S E N T in the second half before North’s only F L A M I L E T E R R A offensive touchdown, a Brady Meitz run, O I L Y G A Z E T T E E R S came with under two minutes remainR E A R S U R G E E D I T ing.

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intercepted in the corner of the end zone.

Whitlock was 32-51 passing for 342 yards with two touchdowns. Yong Min Lee led the Gladiators with 101 yards receiving, and Justin Campbell hauled in two touchdown passes.

The Gladiators compiled a 10-2 overall record this season and won their second straight Region 7-AAAAAA title.

Class 4A Blessed Trinity 36, Baldwin 3 Blessed Trinity won its 12th straight playoff game Friday and advanced to the quarterfinals by taking down No. 4 seed Baldwin (5-7) at home. After a close first half, the Titans ran away with the contest.

BT’s Elijah Green scored the only touchdown of the first half to give the Titans a 9-3 lead at the break.

Green found the end zone again in the third with a 75-yard scamper to extend the margin to 15-3. The Titans’ defense added points soon after by recoverPuzzleJunction.com ing a Baldwin fumble in the end zone.

Moments later, BT’s David Coltrane returned an interception for a touchdown to give the Titans three scores in one minute of play.

A touchdown rush from Justice Haynes late in the quarter iced the game.

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The Titans (11-1) will host West Laurens (11-1) in the quarterfinals Friday. The game will be the first matchup between the programs.

Class A-Private Fellowship Christian 14, North Cobb Christian 0 Fellowship Christian remained undefeated and advanced to the quarterfinals with a 14-0 win over No. 11 seed North Cobb Christian Friday night in Roswell.

The win puts the Paladins (11-0) in the third round for the third time in four years.

Though Fellowship was held well short of its 46 points per game average, two touchdowns proved enough, with the Paladins’ defense recording its third shutout of the year.

After a scoreless first half, Fellowship’s Jayven Hall rushed into the end zone from 6 yards out midway through the third. Just 10 seconds into the fourth quarter, quarterback Eli Hildebrandt extended Fellowship’s lead to 14-0 with a 1-yard touchdown run.

The Paladins defense sealed the win by continuing to stymie North Cobb Christian’s offense, which entered the game averaging 24 points a contest.

The Paladins (11-0) will host No. 12 seed Hebron Christian (8-4) in the quarterfinals.

Jerry D. Jennings, 73, of Cumming, passed away November 15, 2019.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Charlie Turner Jr., 82, of Cumming, passed away November 14, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

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Miscellaneous BEADING SUPPLIES Make your own Jewelry. Large quantity and variety of beads, clasps and findings.

All tools and accessories.

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Musical Instruments PIANO COLLECTOR Several beautiful Baby Grands & uprights.

Quality pianos at sacrifice prices. 770633-4151

Office Supplies EXECUTIVE AND ASSISTANT DESKS and chairs and conference furniture. Perfect condition; great prices! Must sell!

Delivery not included.

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Real Estate

CADNET ADS

Reader Advisory: The National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the following classifieds. Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer employment but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home.

Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license identification or credit card numbers.

Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it’s illegal to request any money before delivering its service. All funds are based in U.S. dollars. 800 numbers may or may not reach Canada.

Autos Wanted

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800-481-7894

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Asbestos exposure in industrial, construction, manufacturing jobs, or the military may be the cause.

Family in the home were also exposed.

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Cross country Moving, Long distance Moving Company, out of state move $799 Long Distance Movers. Get Free quote on your Long distance move. 1-844-452-1706

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Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201

CALL 470-222-8469 TO LIST YOUR BUSINESS IN THE SERVICE DIRECTORY

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S E R V I C E D I R E C T O R Y NATIONAL ADVERTISING Cleaning Services

Fencing

Home Improvement

Lawn Care

Tree Services

Auto Donations

Help Wanted

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Text or Call 678-648-2010 Many local references.

Competitive rates.

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Contact Ralph Rucker.

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Honest, punctual, professional and reasonable prices!

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Flooring PHILLIPS FLOORING Hardwood, laminate, carpet & tile installation and repairs. We do tile floors, showers, tub surrounds and kitchen back-splashes.

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Haulers

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