Forsyth Herald — February 11, 2021

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Education bills sparse in legislative session

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Water-Sewer chief Tim Perkins retires

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Upgrades upcoming

Forsyth County is moving forward with improvements to Eagle’s Beak Park, a 225-acre property along the Etowah River off Old Federal Road in the northwest portion of the county. Last week, officials approved spending $2.5 million to construct a new parking lot, several pavilions, trails and lookout points in a 50-acre area north of Old Federal Road. Read more, Page 4

Scouts readjust amid pandemic

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Three alleged burglars nabbed in Cumming CUMMING, Ga. — Cumming police arrested three people from Alabama following a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle on Ga. 400 early Jan. 29.

An officer spotted the suspects traveling in a BMW X5 that was speeding on the state highway and tried to stop the SUV. That set off a chase that reached speeds of 122 mph before ending on Vanderbilt Way, police said.

The SUV proved to have been stolen from Homewood, Alabama, and officers found tags and VIN numbers from other stolen vehicles inside. They also found a crowbar, prescription pills, marijuana and a flat-head screwdriver. All three occupants had ski masks. Police charged the suspects with a slew of burglary, drug possession and theft charges.

Christopher Davidson, 32, was charged with theft by bringing stolen property into the state, theft by receiving property stolen in another state, possession of marijuana and possession of burglary tools.

The 32-year-old driver, Dexter Sherrod Pearce, was charged with speeding, reckless driving, felony fleeing and attempting to elude, two counts of reckless conduct, theft by receiving motor vehicle, possession of burglary tools, theft by bringing stolen property into the state and theft by receiving property in another state. Police booked Pearce on seven other drug and traffic-related charges.

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DUI & Drug arrests Skyler Nathanial Akins, born 1997, of Franklin Goldmine Road, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 25 on Watson Road for possession of methamphetamine.

Samantha Michella Estrada, born 1987, of Strickland Road, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 25 on McFarland Parkway for manufacture/deliver/ distribute a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related objects.

Ana B. Alvarado-Tristan, born 1997, of New Salem Court, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 26 on New Salem Court for DUI and defective or no headlights.

David Michael Frasier, born 1988, of Oak Street, Gainesville, was arrested Jan. 26 on John Burruss Road for possession of methamphetamine.

Daniel Jonathan Conrad, born 1989, of Chestatee Road, Gainesville, was arrested Jan. 26 on Ga. 400 for possession/purchase of any controlled substance in schedule III, bond revocation, DUI and expired registration/ invalid plates or decal.

Spencer James Woods, born 1996, of Hickory Hills Road, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 27 on Spot Road for charged with theft by bringing stolen property into the state, theft by receiving stolen property, theft by receiving property in another state, affixing tag to conceal vehicle identification and possession of burglary tools.

Two drivers face charges of drag racing on Ga. 400 FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Two men were arrested Jan. 30 after a deputy spotted them racing along Ga. 400.

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session County moves forward with plan Legislative calls for light roster for Eagle’s Beak Park upgrades of education issues

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners greenlit a $2.5 million plan Feb. 4 that will bring a host of upgrades and new amenities to Eagle’s Beak Park.

The project will bring a new parking lot, several pavilions, trails and outlooks to a portion of the 225-acre property in northwest Forsyth County off Old Federal Road.

The county will only be on the hook for a limited portion of the costs.

Parks and Recreation Director Jim Pryor said the full buildout of the master plan approved for the park will come with an estimated price tag of around $3.1 million. The county is set to receive $2.2 million from the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program for the project.

“With the acceptance of the construction plan, we are hoping to get all of the contracts worked out and construction started sometime in March,” Pryor said. “Barring any unforeseen weather or issues, we are hoping the construction will be finished by the end of 2021.”

The master plan, created in fall 2019, calls for an 8-foot wide gravel loop around 50 acres of flood plain north of Old Federal Road that contains an old airstrip for model planes and parking.

Several overlook areas will dot the trail near the river, and pavilions will

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The park upgrades include a new parking lot, pavilions, trails and outlooks on a portion of the 225-acre property in northwest Forsyth County off Old Federal Road. also be constructed on several sites in the property. The master plan also highlights an 11,000-square-foot, handicap-accessible playground near the existing canoe launch site, along with picnic tables, a water fountain and a bike rack.

Around 12 acres in the center of the area has been outlined “to improve as an open green space” for unorganized activities. An 8-foot gravel trail will connect the paths near the river to a new gravel parking area just off Old Federal

Road. The lot will provide about 200 parking spaces.

The master plan also outlines a potential future connection to the Big Creek Greenway.

Eagle’s Beak is one of the county’s newest parks. Most of the property was purchased in 2009 with funds from the county’s $100 million Parks, Recreation and Green Space Bond approved by voters in 2008.

The county opened the park in 2017.

ATLANTA — The 2021 Georgia General Assembly opened its session last month with signs that fewer education-related bills would grab headlines this year.

The state’s top education official urged lawmakers to recognize the challenges to Georgia’s public schools after nearly a year of COVID-19 disruption.

In a briefing last month to the assembly, State School Superintendent Richard Woods said schools need support to recover, not additional rules and regulations, “Even when schools can go back to ‘normal,’ there is a ‘normal’ we cannot and should not go back to,” Woods said.

“We cannot return to the status-quo of over-testing, hyper-accountability and data points determining destiny. Now is the time to cast a clear vision of what our education system should be.”

A map of the state’s 180 school districts shows most have had to delay the opening of the second semester last month because of COVID-19. Nearly all districts continue to offer students options of in-person or remote learning through the end of the year.

The early batch of education-related

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Retiring department head honored for his decades with county Water-Sewer chief Tim Perkins retires

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A presence in the county for decades was honored by Forsyth County officials at the Feb. 4 Board of Commissioners meeting. Tim Perkins, who has worked as the county’s Water and Sewer Department director for the past 25 years, was sent off into retirement with fanfare.

The meeting feaPERKINS tured a slideshow of Perkins over the years, county officials outlined his ser-

vice to the county, and a trio of singers harmonized tunes in his honor.

Perkins officially retired Feb. 3, just a few weeks from his 33rd anniversary with the county.

He originally joined the county with the Public Works Department as an assistant county engineer and later served as the assistant Public Works director. In 1995, Perkins took over as Forsyth’s second Water and Sewer Department director. He has held the post since.

In an interview with Board of Commission Chair Cindy Jones Mills in “The County Spotlight,” a new initiative from the county to highlight its employees, Perkins said Forsyth County had about 10,000 water customers in 1995. That figure has now grown to about 66,000.

“The first sales tax program in 1998

started extending water throughout the rural areas of the county, and it really exploded after that,” he said.

Perkins touched on the radical changes in technology and environmental oversight during his tenure, and said what is perhaps most surprising in that time is how the county has been able to sustain its high quality of life.

Perkins leaves the county on the precipice of what he called a great accomplishment — the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the state drawing up a contract to allow the county to pull water from Lake Lanier. The county has been seeking a contract for 35 years, Perkins said, and after years of roadblocks, it appears the county can become self-sufficient in providing water to customers. It will also provide a more “resilient” supply and keep rates under control.

Perkins said he would like to travel in his retirement and spend more time with family, and he appreciates his time with the county.

“The county is in good hands with the staff we have, and they will continue to take care of our citizens,” he said.

After the retirement ceremony, Perkins made his exit before the end of meeting for perhaps the first time in decades, a point not lost on commissioners who said, for once, he didn’t have to stay.

Earlier that day, the county named another longstanding employee, Barry Lucas, as the interim Water and Sewer director.

Lucas previously served as deputy director for the Forsyth County Water & Sewer Department since 2002. He began work for the county in 1996.

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By MATTHEW BRUCE newsroom@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta’s menu of dining and drinking offerings is expanding with plans on tap for two new offerings.

Up on the Roof A rooftop bar overlooking downtown Alpharetta is on tap for the Liberty Hall building at 33 S. Main St. Up on the Roof is a creation of the Ruth’s Chris franchise that’s part of a renaissance for what was once the site of a gas station in the historic district. Developers have spent several years converting it into a five-story commercial building in the heart of downtown. And Up on the Roof is poised to be the cherry on top.

The rooftop cocktail lounge offers an indoor sports bar along with an outdoor patio that’s largely covered by an awning and features a cabana, bar, fireplaces and brick veneer. The dining area seats 25 and the outdoor section can accommodate 185 guests, according to design plans.

Up on the Roof already has a location in downtown Greenville, South Carolina. There was no timetable for how soon the rooftop bar could come to Alpharetta. Representatives will present conceptual renderings to the city’s Design Review Board on Feb. 19.

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Transit Authority mandates masks on Xpress buses METRO ATLANTA, Ga. — The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority has mandated face coverings for Xpress commuters.

The mandate, which became effective Feb. 2, follows the recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention order, issued late last month, requiring the public to wear masks while on airplanes, ships, ferries, trains, subways, buses, taxis and ride-shares. The mask requirement also applies to travelers in U.S. transportation hubs such as airports and seaports; train, bus and subway stations and any other areas that provide transportation.

On Jan. 31, 2021, the Transportation Security Administration issued a Security Directive to enforce the requirements of the CDC Order.

Xpress Transit Services will mandate masks for all customers riding Xpress, awaiting or disembarking their coaches and at their Park and Ride lots and bus stops. Messaging posted at stations, park and ride lots and retail centers tell customers to “Mask Up to Board Up.” Customers are required to wear a face covering that covers the nose and mouth areas and adhere to social distancing requirements. Xpress coach operators have been required to wear face coverings since safety measures were implemented at the beginning of the pandemic.

MARTA, the rail and bus transit authority operating in Fulton, DeKalb and Clayton counties, has mandated masks

for passengers since July.

The ATL was legislatively authorized in 2020 to oversee the state’s Xpress regional commuter transit system and the Atlanta region’s vanpool system.

Previous and ongoing safety measures implemented by the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority include an enhanced cleaning regimen for Xpress with a combination of daily activities and sequenced deep cleanings. Xpress dispatch facilities are conducting daily cleanings of equipment, high-touch areas and high-foot-traffic areas. Xpress is also conducting anti-viral deep cleanings at a rate of 10-15 buses per day with cleaning complete for the majority of the fleet by the end of each week.

Bus operators are being provided hand sanitizer, germicidal wipes, and spray to be used in driver and dispatch areas.

The ATL is also encouraging Xpress commuters to practice preventive habits against contracting or spreading the virus.

The ATL was created by the Georgia General Assembly during the 2018 legislative session to provide coordinated transit planning and funding for the metro Atlanta region. The ATL is responsible for developing the ATL Regional Transit Plan, as well as identifying and prioritizing the projects and initiatives required to develop region-wide transit.

The ATL is also charged with creating a unified regional transit system brand.

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Every population group is touched by serious heart health statistics, but that is especially true for minorities. In 2017, heart disease was fatal for 54,675 Hispanic adults and for more than 107,300 Black adults. And with only 52 percent of African American women aware of the signs and symptoms of a heart attack according to the American Heart Association, it is important that women become educated about heart health.

As Georgia’s leader in the number of Emergency Cardiac Care Center designations from the Georgia Department of Public Health, Wellstar cardiologists are experts in preventing and treating cardiovascular disease. Sixteen of Wellstar’s cardiologists are women, almost one-fifth of the cardiology team — the

most in the state for a cardiovascular medicine practice.

With locations around metro Atlanta, Wellstar’s expert cardiologists are close to home, too. Wellstar offers low-cost, 30-minute health screenings so you can know your risk of heart disease and take action with a personalized health plan.

The system’s cardiologists can help you learn how to prevent heart attacks and know your risk factors.

Some risk factors affect women more than men. Women with diabetes are more likely to develop heart disease than diabetic men, stress and depression affect women’s hearts more than men’s, and smoking is more of a risk factor for heart disease in women.

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Winter is the perfect time for skin rejuvenation

By Kathryn Filipek, PA-C Premier Dermatology Microneedling and Platelet-Rich Plasma, or PRP. In the last twenty years of working in Dermatology, I have been excited to participate FILIPEK in amazing advances in our ability to care for and treat patients. When I started my career, there were few options for resurfacing the skin and few strategies for encouraging the skin to produce its own antiaging molecules. Chemical peels, microdermabrasion, some less effective lasers and early microneedling devices constituted the totality of the procedures that were generally available. Of all these devices, lasers and microneedling have undergone the most significant changes, and this article focuses on modern microneedling and how it can transform one’s skin for the better.

Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure, sometimes referred to as collagen induction therapy, that involves a pen-like tool with sterilized needles.

These needles can be adjusted to various depths and can penetrate into the skin to create small wounds, or microinjuries, to the top layer of your skin.

Your body responds to these wounds by generating more collagen and elastin to heal your skin, which in turn can aid in correcting imperfections and make your skin look younger. These treatments can be utilized for several beneficial outcomes including: improving overall skin tone, reducing fine lines and wrinkles, assisting with acne or acne scarring, decreasing hair loss by stimulating growth, evening out scars or stretch marks, reducing the appearance in pore size and tightening loose skin.

Generally, microneedling is a gentle procedure that causes minimal swelling, redness, or bruising depending of the depth of needles and the targeted endpoint of the procedure. More aggressive treatments may be required for treating acne scarring or scars themselves, resulting in small periods of downtime. Repeated treatments on a regular basis are required to maximize effects.

Hold on a second – needles? And lots of them? No need to sweat. The gentle microneedling procedures often feel like a cat’s tongue scraping across one’s skin. For medium-grade microneedling, topical numbing creams are often applied 30-45 minutes pre-

procedure. And for the most aggressive microneedling focused on facial scar rejuvenation, prescription medication and bringing a driver can make even strongest treatments a positive experience.

You can expect to begin seeing results around a week after the first treatment with some evening of skin tone, slightly reduced pore visibility and even a slight improvement in acne. With that said, for long-term results, long-term treatment will be required. This means that after an initial series of at least 3-4 treatments (more for acne scarring, hair loss, or deeper imperfections) 4-6 weeks apart, you will be able to see treatment benefit for several weeks after maximum results have been achieved. These results may not be permanent due to the normal aging process, and maintenance treatments can be scheduled as needed, sometimes every 6-18 months or so depending on one’s goals.

One of the most exciting therapies available to complement microneedling procedures is the addition of plateletrich plasma, or PRP. This is a concentrate derived from whole blood that is taken from the patient at the time of the visit and is centrifuged (or spun down) to remove red blood cells. The remaining platelets work to heal wounds and injuries and are very rich in protein, growth factors, and cytokines, helping the skin tissue to repair itself and enhance the benefits of the treatment.

While PRP can be utilized in several areas of medicine from joint pain to tendon repair, in dermatology we often utilize its benefits to enhance various cosmetic procedures. With microneedling, PRP is infused into the micro wounds during and after the treatment to aid in the outcome of the procedure, offering a magnified benefit and decreased healing time.

Unlike some other treatment modalities, such as some lasers, microneedling can be utilized on most skin types.

Consultations are imperative prior to scheduling a procedure so you and your provider can work closely together to prep your skin appropriately, make a plan regarding numbing cream or analgesia, and discuss lifestyle, sun avoidance and aftercare.

At Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta, your skin is just as important to us as it is to you. Dr. Brent Taylor, Kathryn Filipek PA, and the entire Premier Dermatology team are committed to treating you and your loved ones like family and helping you exceed your skin health needs and goals.

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Scouts adapt, overcome hurdles of pandemic

By TIFFANY MORGAN newsroom@appenmediagroup.com NORTH METRO ATLANTA, Ga. — COVID-19 forced businesses and organizations to completely alter their order of operation, and that includes Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.

Mark Kopel, district advancement chairmen, which includes operations in Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Roswell and Milton, said it has been difficult in some respects, but not an impossible task.

Scouts are able to improvise and overcome any task, even COVID-19, Kopel said.

“Scouts are the originators of MacGyverism …everything is an adaptation,” Kopel said. “The Scouts are masters at reacting and doing a good job. They’ve fortunately been able to exist and do things.”

Boy Scouts still meet every week, usually online. Board Reviews are offered on Zoom, but Scouts can opt for in-person meetings. Scout leaders have found great use in Discord, a chat app that allows them to host meetings in just about any setting, including outdoors.

Recruitment has been a challenge.

Traditionally, Scouts have garnered much of their publicity through newspapers, which in many areas have reduced staff and space. The organization has

turned to the schools and email to spread the word about Scouting.

While technology has assisted with some functions, Kopel said it’s hard to beat in-person gatherings to recognize Scouts for individual achievements.

The “Girl Scouts at Home” virtual program offers girls an opportunity to participate in projects, learn skills and engage with others. There are programs tailored to each community.

As for the organization’s most famous program, cookies may be either purchased online or there are in-person booths at some sites that can be located through ZIP code.

“Many school activities are limited, if not canceled during the pandemic,” Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta CEO Amy Dosik said in a statement. “Girl Scouts is still going strong online and in-person, and girl safety is always our top priority for all programs.”

The organization’s summer camp was canceled last year because of the pandemic. But this year, the summer camp will be at “full steam,” Kopel said.

The camps will be set up to allow for proper social distancing, and masks and hand sanitizer stations will be part of the regimen.

Amid the hurdles, Scouts continue

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The mild Georgia weather allowed Girl Scout camps to stay open to serve families with activities such as horseback riding and archery. to practice their precepts while learning important life skills.

Scouts are taught to “Run the 12” in everything they do, which Kopel said are a dozen items to consider before engaging in a task. They include: trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.

Scouting is youth driven. The program is designed to teach children to be good citizens, with activities sprinkled in. And, although Scouting teaches survival skills, the code of ethics is the most important information they learn.

Girl Scouts partnered with Georgia State Parks to offer adventure and patch earning activities such as fly-fishing, bouldering, and geocaching to girls like Madeleine O. of Troop 17215.

With girls now eligible to join Boy Scouts, the requirements and badges are equal to both genders. Kopel said that recently two girls earned their Eagle Scout status, the first two in the district.

“They are so enthusiastic and so driven,” Kopel said. “Doing [Scouting] all these years, people tell you that you don’t get paid, but I do because when you hear the enthusiasm, the positivity of these kids, it just lights me on fire… it’s so contagious listening to them.”

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Mount Pisgah seniors lead program to dual wrestling state title

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — For Mount Pisgah’s senior wrestlers, capturing the 2021 GHSA dual wrestling state title Jan. 30 was the realization of a goal set five years ago.

Head coach Josh Merry said the group set out to earn a state championship as it entered the varsity program, and after years of striving, they made it happen.

“It’s a huge accomplishment,” Merry said. “I couldn’t ask for a better senior class. They did it, and it’s a burden off their back.”

Mount Pisgah’s Class of 2021 is rich with talent. David Bertrand already has two individual state titles and is one of the top-ranked wrestlers in his class nationwide. His twin sister CatherineGrace, ranked as one of the top-15 girls wrestlers in the nation, placed in the top-4 in the 2020 traditional state meet.

Josh Noble, Jake Piccirilli and Brad Spence have also been standouts for the class. Noble and Spence each medaled at last year’s traditional state meet, while Piccirilli went 7-1 and won a National Duals title last July.

But in state team competition, the Patriot seniors came up just short over the years, placing fourth overall in Class A in 2020 and 2019.

The group took advantage of their final shot, though, and took home the 2021 team title. Each senior competing in the state meet — Catherine-Grace and David Bertrand, Piccirilli, Noble, Spence and Happy Chane —went 3-0 in the tournament in their respective weight classes.

The title was not won on senior suc-

Education: Continued from Page 4 bills in the House and Senate hoppers this session indicate the return of perennial issues, including mandatory school attendance, vouchers bills and opportunities for home-schooled students in public schools. But few surprises surfaced in the first quarter of the 40-day session.

Lawmakers have used previous sessions to tackle the most pressing issues in education, including the school funding formula, ramping up school safety and the reduction in mandatory tests.

This session, the legislative priorities of the Georgia Department of Education include more opportunities for students beyond the traditional route to gradu-

Our mission, our goal, from when we got disappointed at duals last year was to win state duals and individuals.”

JOSH MERRY Mount Pisgah wrestling head coach

cess alone. Freshman Marley Washington and sophomore Tyler Nelson went 3-0, and sophomore Brady Nardella was 2-1.

“It was a total team effort,” Merry said. “The leaders on this team, especially the seniors, led this [program] to a state championship.”

The title was made all the sweeter given the programs the Patriots downed during the meet.

After dispatching Landmark Christian 72-6 in the first round, Mount Pisgah’s run to the title had to go through Social Circle and Commerce, two of the top programs in the state. Social Circle entered the tournament having won five

of the last six Class 2A state team titles, while Commerce took the team championship six of the last seven years in Class A. The Patriots took down Social Circle 45-18 in the second round ahead of their 48-27 victory over Commerce in the championship match.

“They are highly recognized programs with championship pedigree,” Merry said. “To go through both of those programs to win the state title meant the world. It showed it was not a fluke, and we deserved to win. You have to beat the best to win, and that’s what we did.”

For many in the program, the state

title hunt is not over this year with the individual state meet slated for this week.

“We are not going to be satisfied until we win traditional,” Merry said. “Our mission, our goal, from when we got disappointed at duals last year was to win state duals and individuals. Unless that’s accomplished, it won’t be the success we aimed for.”

For Merry, it will be another meet during which he will be glued to his phone for updates, or he will be streaming matches online.

Merry is a member of the National Guard and was deployed overseas in November. When the team posed for a photo after winning the title, they included a cardboard cutout of Merry.

Though he won’t be there to cheer or coach his team in person, Merry said his assistant coaches have been with him for a decade, and his team captains know what is expected of the program and how to lead their teammates.

The individual state championship runs Feb. 9-13.

ation, access to high-speed internet, providing a “teacher pipeline” to recruit and retain teachers, and to prioritize education funding.

The funding piece appears to be on track, at least for this year. Gov. Brian Kemp’s amended budget for this fiscal year includes a $1,000 bonus for schoolbased staff, and restoration of nearly $590 billion in school funding which was cut in the original budget.

On the other hand, next year’s state budget which begins July 1 already includes proposed cuts tied to decreasing enrollment statewide.

The next milestone for the Legislature is day 27, “Crossover Day,” when a bill must pass out of its originating chamber — either House or Senate — to be considered this session.

Education bills of primary interest this year include: SB3 – This is the yearly attempt

to raise the mandatory education age from 16 to 17 to prevent early dropouts.

SB42 – Removes school discipline data from the school’s climate rating, which is an annual assessment of the quality and character of school life — the “culture” of a school. It is used only for informational purposes for schools, parents, and communities. The discipline data is collected from survey responses on the use of illegal substances and the prevalence of violence, bullying and unsafe incidents within a school.

SB47 – The annual voucher bill which expands the Special Needs Scholarship to include students with a 504 plan and a specific diagnosis of a listed condition. It also expands the program to include students who received preschool special education services under IDEA, and students who have

been adopted or placed into permanent guardianship in foster care. This version also removes the current requirement students must have been enrolled for a full year in a public school before receiving the scholarship.

SB51 – Appearing again this session, is the Dexter Mosely Act, commonly known as the Tim Tebow Bill. This legislation allows home-schooled students to participate in athletics and other extracurricular activities at their local public school. Two changes from past versions of the bill include mandating a student must enroll in at least one class in their local school, and home-schooled students must be given a chance to try out for teams, but are not guaranteed a spot on the roster. Famed University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow was homeschooled but played on a public school team, and he has supported this legislation nationwide.

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Mount Pisgah captured the 2021 GHSA dual wrestling state title Jan. 30.

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Locking through history at Lock & Dam Park The other day, desperate for some outdoor time away from the strictures of social distancing, I decided it was time to gas up the truck and go a-wandering – a little open-road therapy, if you will.

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Get Outside Georgia, How about…say… aa4bw@comcast.net Lock and Dam Park at Mayo’s Bar on the Coosa River near Rome?

Lock and Dam Park lets you peer back into the late 1800s and early 1900s, a time long before interstate highways and the easy transportation that we take for granted today. Rivers were the interstates of the day, and one of those rivers was the Coosa which flows from Georgia into Alabama.

Back then, the Coosa was a busy thoroughfare carrying barge and riverboat. It made a good highway, too, except for several significant rapids and shoals that blocked the way.

By the late 1800s, those shoals had become such a problem that construction began on a series of locks and dams. One of those projects was constructed at Mayo’s Bar, a serious set of shoals not far from Rome. Construction there began in 1910, and the project was complete and open for business in 1913.

Arrests: Continued from Page 2 was arrested Jan. 28 on Veterans Memorial Boulevard for DUI. Robert Lawrence Stoddard, born 1977, of Shady Grove Road, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 28 on Keith Bridge Road for DUI, driving without valid license and failure to use seatbelts.

Rodney William Roeser, born 1968, of Bonnie Way, Roswell, was arrested Jan. 28 on Ga. 400 for DUI, speeding, following too closely and failure to maintain lane.

David Nicholas Dodson, born 1981, of Gracen Drive, Gainesville, was arrested Jan. 29 on Ga. 400 for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

Dexter Sherrod Pearce, born 1988, of Birmingham, Alabama, was arrested Jan. 29 on Vanderbilt Way for possession of schedule II controlled substance, possession of marijuana, pills not in original container, speeding, reckless driving, felony fleeing and attempting to elude, improper lane change,

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The lock and dam remained in operation until 1941.

Today, the lock and dam is the centerpiece of a 73-acre regional park, a site which features a variety of amenities including picnicking, a playground, hiking, a river overlook platform, and of course the remains of the lock itself.

Of course, the star of the show is the old lock. You can walk right out onto it and stand just yards from the spot where boats one rose or fell as the gates were closed and the lock was filled or

drained. As you do, it’s easy to imagine long-ago riverboats passing through.

Wouldn’t it have been neat to see that?

Want to explore the river yourself?

A good starting point is the park’s boat ramp, which offers easy access to the Coosa below the old lock and is a favorite put-in for anglers fishing for crappie, striped bass or white bass.

Years ago, when I taught journalism at Berry College, I got to know a fellow in the math department who enjoyed fishing as much as I did. That was good,

driving while license suspended, two counts of reckless conduct, window tint violation, altered VIN, theft by receiving motor vehicle, theft by receiving stolen property, possession of burglary tools, theft by bringing stolen property into the state and theft by receiving stolen property in another state and affixing tag to conceal vehicle identification.

Christopher Stephen Davidson, born 1988, of Adamsville, Alabama, was arrested Jan. 29 on Vanderbilt Way for theft by bringing stolen property into state, theft by receiving stolen property, theft by receiving property stolen in another state, possession of marijuana and possession of burglary tools.

Ruby Briana Stevenson, born 1997, of Birmingham, Alabama, was arrested Jan. 29 on Vanderbilt Way for theft by bringing stolen property into the state, theft by receiving stolen property, theft by receiving property in another state, affixing tag to conceal vehicle identification and possession of burglary tools.

Frenchetta Terrell Mincey, born 1970, of Franklin Goldmine Road, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 29 on Franklin Goldmine Road for DUI, driving while license

suspended or revoked and failure to yield to vehicles when entering road.

Ralph Eugene Grant, born 1948, of Amberglen Court, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 29 on Amberglen Court for DUI, following too closely and hit and run-driver to stop or return to scene.

Fatima Macias, born 1999, of Glenn Street, Powder Springs, was arrested Jan. 30 on Ga. 400 for DUI, possession of marijuana and speeding.

Michael Anthony Sansom, born 1985, of Sugar Meadow Drive, Sugar Hill, was arrested Jan. 30 on Pirkle Ferry Road for DUI and improper/erratic lane change.

Brett Kendall Pope, born 1998, of Flat Creek Drive, Gainesville, was arrested Jan. 30 on Ga. 400 for DUI and improper passing of emergency vehicle.

Alex Peter Ponizhaylo, born 1994, of Hardwick Court, Suwanee, was arrested Jan. 30 on Ga. 400 for DUI, speeding, failure to maintain lane and defective or no brake lights.

Lisa Ann Dunford, born 1976, of Archer Avenue, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 30 on Archer Avenue for possession of a schedule II controlled substance and possession of methamphetamine.

particularly because he had a boat! In the spring, during those magic weeks in March and April when the white bass are making their annual run up the river from Lake Weiss, we would make the short drive from the school to the park and then launch his boat and fish the river below the lock and dam. On every trip, we confirmed that the Coosa River below the old lock is one of Georgia’s best white bass fisheries.

Those were good times, with no pandemics to mess things up. But pandemics don’t last forever, and I remind myself that there will again come a time for fishing with friends on the river.

Meanwhile, I’ll just have to go it alone. Maybe, once spring rolls around, I’ll toss the tent in the truck and head Romeward again and spend a few days here – especially once the white bass run gets going. Maybe I’ll camp in the Lock & Dam Park campground, which offers more than 30 RV-ready campsites with water, power picnic tables and grills.

That sounds like it could be fun — and some pretty good therapy in these interesting times.

Lock & Dam Park is located at 181 Lock and Dam Rd SW, Rome, GA. There is a $2 daily parking fee and a $3 feel to launch a boat. Check with the park for camping rates and availability. For more info, contact the park at (706) 234-5001.

Robert Matthew Daniel, born 1989, of Scott Road, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 30 on Archer Avenue for possession or purchase of controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine and expired or no license plate or decal.

Christopher M. Ciminera, born 1957, of Walnut Cove, Dawsonville, was arrested Jan. 30 on Walnut Cove for DUI and operating vehicle without lights required by law.

Kevin Michael Kirk, born 1994, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, was arrested Jan. 31 on Buford Highway for DUI, possession of schedule I controlled substance, possession of schedule IV controlled substance, possession of marijuana, obstruction of law enforcement officers by threats or violence and failure to maintain lane.

Tylandor Drumone Dearmas, born 1997, of Deerfield Point, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 31 on Ga. 400 for DUI, speeding and failure to maintain lane.

Larissa Colangelo Moyer, born 1988, of Saint Claire Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 31 on Saint Claire Drive for DUI, failure to maintain lane and failure to report striking fixed object.

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Governments dismiss impact of light delivery vehicles on road wear

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH METRO ATLANTA, Ga. — All roads deteriorate over time, but weather, drainage, subsoil, camber, maintenance and build quality can speed up the process.

Outside of engineers, few have any idea how these elements can play into a road’s condition. But one factor that can wear down pavement is obvious — traffic volume.

As more consumers turn to online shopping, Amazon, UPS and FedEx delivery trucks have become an almost ubiquitous sight on side streets and residential roads.

Their potential impacts to road degradation goes beyond the occasional pothole, it is a huge expense to repave thoroughfares. Dunwoody’s 2020 budget set aside $3.7 million for repaving and Roswell amended its 2021 budget to account for $2 million in resurfacing expenditures. Alpharetta typically spends about $5 million each year for milling and resurfacing.

Though delivery vans and trucks add volume to streets engineered for lighter use, some local road engineers aren’t overly concerned they could accelerate decline or a need for repaving.

“I really don’t think it would be enough to create an issue with more potholes or having to expedite road resurfacing,” Forsyth County Engineering Director John Cunard said. “In my mind, it would be difficult to pin down future needs for resurfacing and maintenance on local roads needing to be expedited as being attributed solely to the additional traffic volume due to deliveries.”

Alpharetta Public Works Director Pete Sewczwicz said the increase in smaller delivery vehicles, like Amazon’s

Alpharetta Public Works Director Pete Sewczwicz said the increase in smaller delivery vehicles, like Amazon’s Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, “doesn’t warrant concern” for roads deteriorating any quicker than expected.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, “doesn’t warrant concern” for roads deteriorating any quicker than expected.

Items delivered by Amazon vans or UPS trucks are mostly filled with items that were transported by tractor trailer, and that is a bigger issue to Sewczwicz.

Though the city has not conducted a formal survey, Sewczwicz said fewer tractor trailers, which have a much higher impact to roads than delivery vans, are making the rounds through Alpharetta as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. If tractor trailer traffic increases along with residential deliveries, that could possibly have a negative impact on road deterioration.

“The questions really comes to be, nine months from now, if people are back in their offices and have deliveries increased from tractor trailers and have deliveries from vans increased, then we are onto something,” he said.

A major factor in limiting the impact of tractor trailers to Alpharetta’s roads are the city’s designated truck routes, put into place a couple of years ago.

“That has helped tremendously to take the wear and tear off of our local streets that were never designed to handle tractor trailers,” Sewczwicz said.

The state has its truck routes, but Forsyth County, Alpharetta and other local jurisdiction have created their own to keep trucks off local streets to mitigate road wear and improve traffic flow.

These usually include state routes or wider roads engineered for heavy use like Mansell Road, Haynes Bridge Road and McGinnis Ferry Road.

Milton also recently implemented truck routes, but it is too early to document benefits to road surfaces.

Milton Transportation Engineer Sara Leaders said the city completed an initial evaluation of all roads in 2019 and will compare that data to studies for collector and residential roads slated for the next two years.

Though she said larger vehicles do have a greater impact to local roads, it is still too early to tell whether they come Solution with added roadway wear and tear.

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“This data collected will account for our implemented truck routes as well as new trends with delivery vehicles,” Leaders said. “We really will not know the impacts of these new trends until we have the same consultant conduct the second evaluation in future years.”

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Bruce Robert Stromwall, 60, of Cumming, passed away January 25, 2021.

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Help Wanted Full-time TECHNICAL Cisco Systems, Inc. is accepting resumes for the following position in Alpharetta, GA: Data Engineer (Ref#:ALP039A): Design and implement data platforms, develop advanced analytics workflows and reports, buildout of processing computing platforms. Please mail resumes with reference number to Cisco Systems, Inc., Attn: G51G, 170 W. Tasman Drive, Mail Stop: SJC 5/1/4, San Jose, CA 95134. No phone calls please. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. EOE. www.cisco.com SEEKING WORKERS for our cleanroom manufacturing facility. Duties include operating equipment and various manufacturing tasks. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Visit aesclean.com/ production-jobs to apply

Bargains Musical Instruments PIANO COLLECTOR Several beautiful Baby Grands & uprights.

Quality pianos at sacrifice prices. 770633-4151 BALDWIN GRAND “L” PIANO; bench, pristine condition, wonderful tone, $17,500/ negotiable terms.

GIBSON ES335, $15,000/firm. 770-8769519

Transportation Vans DODGE HANDICAP CARAVAN2008: Braun enter-van conversion. $9950. 47,330 miles. 312718-3359

Business Services Refinance North Atlanta’s Smartest Online Refi Analysis Tool Grab your mortgage statement and complete the easy questions at www.

RefiBenefitQuiz.com to see – clearly and with details –if it’s wise for you to refi given the historically low rates in the market. * No SSN * No Phone Number * No Credit Check BankSouth Mortgage Company LLC NMLS 690971 Subject to credit and collateral approval.

NATIONAL CLASSIFIEDS Autos Wanted

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Cars/trucks wanted!!! 2002 and newer! Any condition. Running or not. Competitive offer! Free towing! WeÕre nationwide! Call

Eliminate gutter cleaning forever!

LeafFilter, most advanced debris-blocking protection. Schedule free estimate. 15% off Purchase.

10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-995-2490

Protect your home w/home security monitored by ADT. Starting at $27.99/mo. Get free equipment bundle including keypad, motion sensor, wireless door & windows sensors. 833-

AT&T Internet. Starting at $40/ month w/12-mo agmt. 1 TB of data/mo. Ask how to bundle & SAVE! Geo & svc restrictions

719-1073

DISH TV $64.99 For 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet.

Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote.

Some restrictions apply. Promo Expires 7/21/21.1-833-872-2545

HughesNet Satellite Internet Ð Finally, no hard data limits! Call Today for speeds up to 25mbps as low as $59.99/mo! $75 gift card, terms apply. 1-844-863-

New authors wanted! Page Publishing will help selfpublish your book. Free author submission kit! Limited offer!

now: 1-888-416-2330.

Education & Training Train online to do medical billing! Become a Medical Office Professional at CTI! Get trained & certified to work in months!

888-572-6790. (M-F 8-6 ET)

Health & Fitness Dental insurance - Physicians Mutual Insurance Company.

Covers 350 procedures. Real insurance - not a discount plan. Get your free dental info kit! 1-888-623-3036 www. dental50plus.com/58 #6258

Medical Attention oxygen therapy users!

Inogen One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. Free info kit. Call 877-929-9587

Viagra Ð premium generic Viagra (100mg) or Cialis (20mg) 100 tablets for $109 Asthma inhalers as low as $13 per inhaler free shipping Satisfaction guaranteed.

(888)424-4908 or visit: www.

USAStayHealthy.com Hearing aids! Bogo free! Highquality rechargeable Nano hearing aids priced 90% less than competitors.

Nearly invisible! 45-day money back guarantee! 833-669-5806 GENERAC Standby Generators. The weather is increasingly unpredictable. Be prepared for power outages.

Free 7-year extended warranty ($695 value!) Schedule Free in-home assessment. 1-844334-8353 special financing if qualified.

4478 Thinking about installing a new shower? American Standard makes it easy. Free design consult.1-888-674-3005 today to see how to save $1,000 on installation or visit www. newshowerdeal.com/display The Generac PWRcell solar plus battery storage system.

Save money, reduce reliance on grid, prepare for outages & power your home. Full installation services. $0 down financing option. Request free no obligation quote. 1-855270-3785 Cash for cars: We buy any condition vehicle, 2002 and newer. Nationwide free pick up! Call now: 1-800-864-5960.

Miscellaneous

apply. 1-888-796-8850

866-951-7214 Directv Now. No Satellite. $40/ mo 65 Channels. Stream news, live events, sports & on demand titles. No contract/commitment.

1-866825-6523 Stay in your home longer with an American Standard Walk-In Bathtub. Receive up to $1,500 off, including a free toilet, and a lifetime warranty on the tub and installation! Call us at 1-855-534-6198 or visit www. walkintubquote.com/news

Wanted to Buy Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests.

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

Miscellaneous

Prepare for unexpected power outages with a Generac home standby generator REQUEST A FREE QUOTE!

844-334-8353

Extended Warranty* A $695 Value!

FREE 7-Year

Offer valid December 15, 2020 – March 1, 2021

Special Financing Available Subject to Credit Approval.

*To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase, install and activate the generator with a participating dealer. Call for a full list of terms and conditions.

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Instruction Classes MATHEMATICS: Many students advanced to Ivy league/20 years advanced experience, especially SAT. KAIST Mathematics B.S. Purdue Mathematics M.S. Your home-$35/ hour.

404-933-7094/ pauljkim1@yahoo.com

Help Wanted Autos

Furniture

Homes

Services

Bargins

Household Haulers Gutters

coverIng nortH atlanta – In prInt and onlIne!

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contact us at 770-442-3278

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SERVICE DIRECTORY Art/Wallpaper

Flooring

Home Improvement

Picture Hanging: Reasonable pricing.

Satisfied customers.

Call or text Troy Smith 404-990-7506

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

Re-grouting is also available. Call 678-8871868 for free estimate.

Phillips Home

Concrete/Asphalt

We fix ugly

DRIVEWAYS & PATIOS $150 OFF

Any job over $1500.

Driveways Patios Sidewalks Walls & Steps Slabs NEW or REPAIR Residential Or Commercial FREE ESTIMATES

Call 678-648-2010 Many local references.

Competitive rates.

McKemey Concrete

Retaining Walls Brick or Wood

Contact Ralph Rucker.

Many local references.

Honest, punctual, professional and reasonable prices!

offer

painting,

drywall, carpentry,

plumbing and electrical.

Basements

finished,

kitchen and bath rehabs.

All types flooring. Also total home rehab for

AARON’S ALL-TYPE GUTTERS Repaired and Installed. Covers, siding, soffit, facia. www.aarons-gutters. com. Senior citizen discount! 770-934-2766

house or one to sell.

Handyman Wood Rot Repair, Deck Repair and Staining.

Roof Leaks, Carpentry, Painting, Siding and Soffits. Flooring, Tile, Electrical and Plumbing.

770-262-6272.

Haulers

those who have a rental

Many local references-

Call Ralph Rucker

Driveway

Home Improvement Finegan Home Improvements LLC: License #RBQA004932.

Remodeling, handyman.

34 years experience.

Basements finished, decks, screen porches, doors, drywall, painting, flooring, custom kitchens, bathrooms.

All insurance. Paul Finegan 404-353-5611

Residential & Commercial.

Best service and most reasonable prices since 1999.

Appen-Rated 99. Home: Driveways, Fences, Decks, Home exteriors, more.

Commercial: Offices, Restaurants, Tennis Courts, Pools, Apt. Complexes, more. All Pro Pressurewash call 770-766-5566 for Mark.

Roofing

free estimate

Landscaping

Full Service LANDSCAPING Company Capable of doing your job – grading, hauling and tree service.

Ralph Rucker

678-898-7237

PINESTRAW, mulch

Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling, Etc.

PRESSURE WASHING

Call 678-887-1868 for a

Pinestraw

678-898-7237

Mention this ad. Concrete driveway specialists. Driveways, Pool Decks, Patios, Walkways, Slabs. A+ BBB rating. FREE ESTIMATE. Call Rachael at 678-250-4546 to schedule a FREE Estimate. 30 years of experience. ARBOR HILLS CONSTRUCTION INC. Please note we do have a minimum charge on accepted jobs of $4,500.

We

Gutters

678-898-7237

$250 OFF NEW DRIVEWAY!

Improvement

Pressure Wash

delivery/installation available. Firewood available. Licensed, insured. Angels of Earth Pinestraw and Mulch. 770-831-3612

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ROOF LEAKING? Call us for roof repair or roof replacement. FREE quotes. $200 Leak Repairs or 10% off New Roof. Affordable, quality roofing. Based in Roswell. Serving North Atlanta since 1983. Call to schedule FREE Quote: 770-284-3123. Christian Brothers Roofing

Help Wanted Services

Part-Time Full-Time

Gutters Plumbers

Autos Tree Services COMPLETE TREE SERVICES Appen-Rated 98 Text or Call us for a FREE quote appointment.

Tree removal, Pruning, Stump grinding, Free mulch, Fully insured, Emergency 24/7 770-450-8188

and More!

CPA

Services Handyman Roofs

Bargins

Homes Collectibles Furniture

Tree Services

24 hour emergency service. Licensed, insured. Workers Comp, insurance claims. 25+ years experience. Family business. Free estimates. We Love Challenges!

Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts 770-512-8733 • www.yellowribbontree.com

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$37+ Million In Sales THE KELLY KIM TEAM C. 678.464.4929 | KELLYKIM@ANSLEYATLANTA.COM 4 0 4 . 4 8 0 . H O M E | 3 0 3 5 P E A C H T R E E R O A D , S U I T E 2 0 2 , AT L A N TA , G A 3 0 3 0 5 | A N S L E Y R E . C O M Christopher Burell, Principal Broker. Information believed accurate but not warranted. SOURCE: BROKERMETRICS, sales $1M+ 2020 metro ATL. Equal Housing Opportunity. If you have an existing relationship with a Broker, this is not intended as a solicitation. *Represented Buyer