Forsyth Herald — June 6, 2019

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Cumming considers sewer improvements

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Registration opens for Ga. 400 bike ride

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Summer food drive focuses on Forsyth

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Forsyth fire department receives donation Representatives with Firehouse Subs present the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Department with flotation devices and water rescue throw bags May 29 at the Firehouse Subs on Ga. 9 in Forsyth County. The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant purchased the equipment which will be available on all county fire vehicles. Read more, Page 4.

Athletic programs earn recognition

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Public Safety

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Pedestrian struck, killed on Dahlonega Highway 770-442-3278 | ForsythHerald.com 319 N. Main Street, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 PUBLISHER Ray Appen

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CUMMING, Ga. — A pedestrian was found dead on Dahlonega Highway May 26, the victim of an apparent hit and run, and a search is underway for the driver. Authorities said the victim, identified as José Ramírez Labra, 27, was struck by a speeding motorcycle whose driver quickly fled the scene. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Specialist Unit responded to the incident.

“At this time the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office has no further information about the hit and run fatality incident other than we are following all leads,” said Deputy Jenny Belafi. “As sad as this incident is, it is a newsworthy story.”

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Multiple vehicle thefts reported at same address CUMMING, Ga. — A Sheriff’s Deputy responded to a report of two vehicle thefts May 20 at a residence on Flint Creek Drive. One vehicle was reported stolen while another was burglarized the night before. The male victim informed the deputy that he came out in the morning and noticed his Ford F-150 was missing.

He had parked the vehicle in his driveway the night before unlocked and with the keys inside.

The truck’s GPS system tracked the vehicle to the front of a neighborhood located on Hermitage Drive. The victim found that the only item missing from the vehicle was his gun kept in the center console. The victim’s wife reported that her vehicle, a white Cadillac Escalade, was entered and rummaged CDAR Member SWIFT Code: GMCBUS3A

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Ramírez Labra was reported walking along Dahlonega Highway at around 3:30 a.m. after leaving a residence located between the highway and Sawee Drive. Authorities received the call at around 3:48 a.m. and found the victim along the northbound lane. The motorcycle was reported to be a black and green Kawasaki Z-1000. The rider left the bike at the scene of the crime before running away. Flowers and memorials have been placed at the spot in remembrance of the victim.

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through. No items were found stolen from her vehicle. The vehicle was also left unlocked in the driveway.

Hit and run suspect found and arrested CUMMING, Ga. — A woman reported a hit and run May 14 on the ramp going to Buford Highway off of Ga. 400 Southbound. While stopped at the signal to turn right onto Buford Highway, the woman said she was rear-ended by another vehicle. When she began to pull over, a tan SUV pulled up next to her and the female driver informed her that she witnessed the occurrence and recorded the tag number of the vehicle responsible.

The tag number was provided to deputies who found it registered to a silver Dodge Neon. The officer contacted the male owner of the vehicle and was told that the owner’s son was driving the vehicle at that time. Deputies said the suspect admitted that he was responsible for the collision.

He was transported to the Forsyth County Jail.

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missing during a move from her previous residence which occurred from May 13-15. The woman said her deceases husband’s tools and her perfume were stolen. She told the movers not to enter one particular room in the basement where the items were last seen.

One of the movers told the woman that he had spent about an hour in the room because it offered some relief from the heat. The perfume bottles, 10 with a value of $150 each, were found by the victim at the other property. She contacted the moving company to notify them that she had filed an official report.

Resident reports damage to garage door at home CUMMING, Ga. — A resident reported damage to his garage on Commonwealth Lane May 13. The male victim reported that someone had damaged a door on a building within the past few days. The door was pried from the top with the use of a tool. No other doors or entrances were reported damaged. The disconnect rope for the garage door was confirmed as being close to the area where the damage was done.

The estimated cost of the damaged door is around $500. The victim and his wife informed the responding deputy that their son used to live on the property but had been away for months.

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NEWS

Cumming hears proposal for gravity sewer system

By CONNER EVANS newsroom@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Cumming will replace old lines with a gravity sewer system to alleviate storm water flooding for residential areas just west of Forsyth Central High School.

The gravity sewer system will start south of Canton Road at the Kelly Mill Branch going north into a wooded area near subdivisions. Also, in the area near Kelly Mill Branch, a section of pipeline is set to be replaced for Hickory Knoll.

Cumming accepted the lowest bid of $563,500 from TYBE Company.

Jon Heard, the city’s director of utilities, presented the new systems and replacements as well as pictures of past damage in the areas that he described needing better sewer and drainage systems. The old system, built in the 1970s, is made of clay pipes, he said, which is no longer an acceptable sewer line material.

“Over time, the segments of this clay sewer pipe have settled and sagged and therefore the line doesn’t drain completely,” Heard wrote in an email. “This allows accumulated grease to harden

and cause sewer line clogs — like a blocked artery in your heart.”

Over the past 10-15 years, the city has designated the area a “sewer clog hotspot,” he said, meaning that approximately every six months crews are sent out to pressure jet clean these lines to prevent a sewer spill into the creek.

Before setting up this schedule, the city had a couple sewer spills along that line caused by grease clogs, he said.

The new pipe will be made out of PVC and ductile iron pipe, two types of acceptable sewer line building materials for modern times, he said.

Farmers as early as the 1930s started to manipulate the streams to straighten them out over time so that the stream would drain their land more in a rain event, he said. The project will include a plan to bring the stream back to a more natural alignment.

The request to advertise for bids for a gravity sewer system was approved with a 4-0 vote.

Heard also suggested a new water tower logo for the city. The new logo remains undecided, but Heard and other council members liked the tagline, “Cumming Home.”

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Cumming will replace old lines with a gravity sewer system to alleviate storm water flooding for residential areas just west of Forsyth Central High School.

Milton, Forsyth County fire departments receive donated equipment

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation brought together the fire departments of Milton and Forsyth County May 29 to celebrate public safety equipment grants awarded to both divisions.

The foundation presented Milton Fire with body armor and helmets, and Forsyth County Fire received life-saving water recovery/rescue equipment at the Firehouse Subs location at 2320 Atlanta Highway in Forsyth County.

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division has also received a thermo imaging camera and a fire extinguisher simulator through the Firehouse Subs foundation.

The latest grant will provide all of the county’s fire vehicles with life vests and “throw bags” for water rescues or recoveries. The 45 mesh bags contain 50 feet of rope that can be thrown to someone in either deep or swiftly moving water to allow firefighters to pull them to safety.

“Obviously anytime we are engaged in that type of rescue, we are near water,” said Forsyth County Division Chief Jason Shivers. “And we also have to look after our own safety, so any time we are in that situation we need to have a flotation

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device so we do not become injured or a victim ourselves. The two [pieces of equipment] are symbiotic. This generous grant saved taxpayers over $17,000 and purchased much-needed equipment for us.”

Milton received its funding for bulletproof vests and helmets last year, the first Firehouse Subs grant awarded to the department.

Matt Marietta of Milton Fire said the equipment will be vital in rendering first aid during a hostile situation, including during an active shooter response.

“When we have an active assailant situation, we’ve learned over the last couple of decades that you can’t always wait until the scene is safe before we go in and render EMS care to someone who is injured,” Marietta said. “This [equipment] allows our firefighters to have that extra level of protection if we have an unfortunate situation of an active assailant.”

Milton Fire Chief Robert Edgar said the vests and helmets also provide mental protection.

“I think it’s a sense of comfort for our firefighters that they know if we ever have to enter a hostile environment, we have the equipment to protect them,” Edgar said. “And not only does it provide comfort for our firefighters, it provides comfort to their families knowing that

the city of Milton, along with Firehouse Subs, are getting everything we can to ensure they go home every day at the end of their shift.”

Edgar was thankful for Firehouse Subs Foundation for the grant.

“When we put budgets together, sometimes we don’t think of everything,” he said. “When we realized these are items we should have and do not, it’s great that we are able to reach out to them, put in our grant application and receive that equipment.”

Shivers also expressed his gratitude to the business and its foundation.

“You can see their true passion for public safety, it’s not just a slogan or a business model,” Shivers said. “They truly care, and that means a lot to us.”

Seventy-five percent of the foundation’s funding comes through public donations, including customers purchasing pickle buckets, adding to spare change canisters and the Round Up Program, which allows customers to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar with the remainder given to the organization.

“I want to express a thank you to the public for their participation, because these grants would not be possible without them,” Shivers said. “That’s true, real money going back to the community, and we are very grateful.”

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Registration open for Ga. 400 bike ride

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Cyclists are lining up again for a rare chance to ride on a major highway. The 11th annual Ga. 400 Hospitality Highway Century bike ride is slated for July 9 and allows cyclists to travel on a closed-off section of Ga. 400 without fear of being hit by a passing car.

From 7-7:30 a.m., the southbound lanes of Ga. 400 from Holcomb Bridge Road to Northridge Road will be closed, rain or shine, to accommodate riders. Almost 2,000 riders from across the nation are expected to participate this year.

Organizer Eric Broadwell said the best part of the event every year is the smiles and reactions of the riders.

“When people finish, they are just ecstatic and beaming,” he said. “They say, ‘Wow, riding on Ga. 400 was such a thrill, and the people I met and rode with were awesome’... It just gives us joy to know we can bring an experience to people’s lives that makes a lasting impression while helping our community.”

The ride is held each year to bring people to Roswell and raise awareness

about cycling transportation options and safety.

One of the main benefits of the activity is that it’s low-impact, Broadwell said.

“Us runners from the 80s and beyond have worn our knees out, and cycling helps your knees,” he said. “Ever notice the spin bike on the sidelines of a football game? It’s the first treatment if a football player injures his knee.”

This year, the ride will benefit Emory Heart and Vascular Center.

“Many people have had heart issues, including myself, and one of the lead doctors at the center is an avid cyclist and has help many of us,” Broadwell said. “The Emory Heart Center is newly organized last year. We hope to raise $10,000.”

The center combines four specialties under one roof: cardiology, vascular surgery, cardiothoracic surgery and cardiac imaging. Dr. Angel Leon, professor of medicine and chief of cardiology at Emory University Hospital Midtown, will join in the ride.

“The Ga. 400 Hospitality Highway Century ride includes many of our doctors and patients, as well as some of

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Thousands of cyclists line up to ride on the highway as part of the 2018 Ga. 400 Hospitality Highway Century bike ride. the most accomplished athletes in the Southeast and across the nation,” Leon said. “We are honored to be selected as this year’s charitable recipient, which demonstrates Emory’s commitment to our community, our athletes, and to providing the most advanced, discoverybased cardiac care in our region.”

The Ga. 400 ride got its start after a former Roswell mayor approached Broadwell about creating such an event.

Century rides span at least 100 miles and are considered a milestone for many cyclists.

A group of organizers met with Sandy Springs City Council and the Georgia Department of Transportation to flesh out the idea. And the rest, Broadwell said, is history.

Route options vary from 9 to 100 miles. This year, the routes are all new, except for the 9-mile route. The previous 45-mile route, for example, is now 44 miles and goes up two of the three climbs known locally as the “Three Sisters.”

After the ride, participants can enjoy food, drinks and live music from bands such as Garrett Douglass, Collusion, Martin’s Landing Band, Sawgrass Blues Band and Rob Symonette.

Registration is currently $50 and will go up to $55 on June 12. Children must be at least 12 years old to participate and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

For more information, donations, route maps and to register, visit ga400century.com.

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SCHOOLS

Summer Food Service Program focuses on Forsyth FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The University of North Georgia’s Summer Food Service Program is turning its attention to Forsyth County where it hopes to serve meals to an estimated 400 underprivileged children this summer.

This year’s client list is the lowest since the program’s inception in 2012 — a mark of success, according to Pamela Elfenbein, who serves on the team with staff and students administering the program.

“We have done what we set out to do,” said Elfenbein, a professor of sociology and human services at UNG. “The action UNG and its partners took to serve hungry children educated the public about the food needs and changed the community’s attitudes and behaviors.”

Elfenbein said counties that previously participated in the meal program will operate summer food programs within their own borders. They include Hall, Habersham, Jackson, Lumpkin, and Stephens counties.

These counties are operating the Seamless Summer program conducted through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National School Lunch Program, she said. The Seamless Summer program allows school systems to provide free meals to children 18 years old and younger from low-income areas. It

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The University of North Georgia’s Summer Food Service Program has served more than 100,000 meals to thousands of students in as many as seven counties in the program’s seven-year history — some received lunch, some received breakfast and some received both. This year the program will operate in Forsyth County only and serve an estimated 400 children. enables Georgia school systems to take over the university’s summer program, which also is funded by a USDA grant.

“They can reach many more nutri-

tionally at-risk children than we could,” Elfenbein said.

Over the past seven summers, Elfenbein and her team have served more than 100,000 meals to thousands of students in as many as seven counties — some received lunch, some received breakfast, and some received both.

Elfenbein said her group plans to make the program’s eighth and most likely final summer end memorably. For example, children at Cumming Elementary School will receive breakfast and a hot lunch four days a week. Last summer, children were treated to a hot lunch on three days.

While many children will receive their meals at Cumming Elementary and two

other schools, a bus will take food to three other sites in Forsyth County to reach children who cannot access the school sites.

Gisela Cruz, a senior at UNG majoring in human services delivery and administration, said the summer program acts as a service-learning opportunity for students.

“This gives me and other students the opportunity to do hands-on work in our chosen field, and we are helping people in need,” said Cruz who is participating in her second year with the program. “Last year, I got to know the children and shared my stories with them and had one-on-one time.”

This summer, the 24-year-old from Cumming will work behind the scenes with Elfenbein, too.

“It will give me insight on the administrative level and help me determine what kind of master’s degree in social work that I want to earn,” Cruz said.

“This will also further my knowledge of the skills that I will need to overcome any challenges.”

Elfenbein said the summer program overcame its challenges thanks to its community partners. This year’s partners include United Way of Forsyth County, Cumming First United Methodist Church, Cumming Elementary School and Forsyth County Nutrition which acts as the food vendor. The knowledge and data gained over the past seven years about food insecurity issues in northeast Georgia will help identify the hunger hot spots and target children in those areas because nutrition is key for them, Elfenbein said.

“When children don’t have their nutritional needs met, they can’t learn,” she said. “They go back to school with learning deficits.”

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Animal shelter kicks off Summer of Love promotion

By Adam Darby adam@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — The Forsyth County Animal Shelter has launched its Summer of Love adoption promotion for all pet adoptions through Sept. 3. The campaign seeks to provide new homes and loving owners for more animals during the summer season. For the entire promotion, all standard adoption fees of $85 will be waived and animals can be adopted at no cost. Each adoption includes microchipping, spaying/ neutering and the appropriate vaccinations.

“With the warmer weather and kids now out of school, the summer is the perfect opportunity for families looking to adopt a new pet. The warm weather brings with it lots of puppies and kittens and this promotion highlights the needs of all our deserving animals looking for their forever, loving home,” said Jaci Kobeszka, the shelter’s coordinator.

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“The most important thing that we are looking to accomplish with our Summer of Love promotion is to find homes for each and every one of our animals,” Kobeszka said. “We are hoping that each time this promotion hits the air waves that just one more person becomes aware of the shelter, that one more person will walk through our doors looking for their next fur-baby, and that just one more person will share how many wonderful animals are here at the shelter just waiting for their chance to find their way home.”

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I stand with Iceland’s President Johannesson While an outright ban might be a little extreme, I am definitely against pineapple pizza on my personal palate.

Many who share my position are grossed out by the thought of cooking an acidic fruit on top of cheese, tomato sauce and bread.

And when you describe it in that way, it does not sound too appealing.

While I do not particularly care for the taste, my true gripe with pineapple on pizza JOE PARKER is that good pizza, I mean really good pizza, Reporter joe@appenmediagroup.com does not need any toppings.

Give me a great tasting dough cooked crispy, high-quality mozzarella, a well-spiced tomato sauce that is neither sweet like ketchup or an acidic punch like tomato paste, maybe a little bit of basil and I argue, what else do you need?

Throw pineapple on that is superfluous and ruinous.

Now I am not just someone with an opinion on the matter.

As a former professional cook who spent many years making pizzas, I have tried just about every combination of toppings imaginable. The Cornish game hen and blueberry compote pie was a particular standout in the “unusual toppings” category.

Now, I say to each their own when it comes to what toppings they want. But I stand firm that, for me, pineapple will not be one of them.

I will argue that good pizza does not need fruits, vegetables or even meat to be good pizza. Good pizza is just that.

Also, the Cornish game hen/blueberry compote pizza wasn’t too bad.

OPINION

President Johannesson was right to apologize Just two years ago, Iceland’s president made international headlines and agreed that he went too far in his comments on a sensitive and controversial topic.

If you spend any time at all on the internet, you know what I’m talking about. It’s possibly the most hotly contested topic that cycles through social media every few months.

Yes, I’m talking about pineapple on pizza.

Julia Grochowski Should it be allowed? Should it be, as Iceland’s president said, banned?

Reporter julia@appenmediagroup.com I have a strange relationship with the humble pineapple. I don’t like it cold. It’s the first and only thing I pick out when presented with some sort of fruit mix.

With salsas, I’ll stick with mango, thank you. And you won’t see me drinking anything with pineapple any time soon.

Hot pineapple, however? Slap that on my plate. Some grilled pineapple rings on meat or a sandwich pairs beautifully.

Pineapple on pizza is no different. It’s a lovely burst of sweetness and texture that brings life to an otherwise ordinary slice of pizza.

Sweet and salty is a classic taste profile for a reason.

The Hawaiian pizza NIMBYs (or should it be NIMPYs?) might try to convince you otherwise. But just remember that it comes down to a matter of taste. And some people have scorched their taste buds to oblivion on flavorless pizza. It’s not their fault. Besides, pizza-making is an ever evolving artform where the topping possibilities are only limited by our imaginations. Who are we to police what can and can’t go on a pizza?

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from the fiasco with Iceland’s president, it’s that I need to know our local elected officials’ opinions on pineapple pizza. So, anyone want to weigh in?

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ICON Music Festival scheduled for Cumming Fairgrounds

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CUMMING, Ga. — The annual ICON Musical Festival presented by 37 Main is coming to the Cumming Fairgrounds June 8.

The day features live music paying tribute to some of the most popular musical artists of the past and present. The event runs from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. with food trucks on site.

“We expect for jaws to hit the floor when they see some of the talent we have planned take the stage… we want families to be able to enjoy some of the most iconic songs of our time together,” said Joe White, 37 Main owner and entertainment director. “We’re expecting the ICON Festival to meet or exceed last year’s shows. So far, there seems to be a great buzz in the city and people are ready to experience some of the nation’s top tribute acts from across the country.”

Featured artists include The Purple Xperience (Prince tribute), I Am King (Michael Jackson Tribute), So Madonna (Madonna Tribute), Bad Romance (Lady Gaga tribute), and I Heart Radio’s own DJ Time One with a Tribute to Queen and Freddie Mercury.

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Apartment rates continue climb in North Fulton

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com

Apartment List, which tracks rental trends in hundreds of U.S. cities, says Alpharetta rents are up by 4.4 percent in June compared to the same time last year.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A national data service that tracks trends in the rental market announced this week that Roswell and Alpharetta are among the state leaders in average annual price growth for apartments.

The news comes in the wake of efforts by a number of North Fulton cities to address affordable workforce housing.

Apartment List, which tracks rental trends in hundreds of U.S. cities, says Alpharetta rents are up by 4.4 percent in June compared to the same time last year. Currently, median rents in Alpharetta stand at $1,280 for a one-bedroom apartment and $1,480 for a twobedroom. It is the fifth straight month that the city has seen rent increases after a decline in December.

Roswell also recorded one of the state’s sharpest increases in rental rates.

Year over year, apartment rents rose by 6.3 percent. Figures for June from Apartment List show current median rates in Roswell stand at $1,290 for a one-bedroom apartment and $1,490 for a two-bedroom.

Both cities are near the top of the list in median apartment rates for those Metro Atlanta cities included in the survey.

The price of home ownership also remains high among North Fulton cities compared to the surrounding area, although the surge in values seen in recent years has leveled off.

Trulia places the median sale price of a home in Roswell at around $386,000, a 2 percent increase from the same period last year. Alpharetta’s median sales price stands at about $379,000, a

decline of about 2 percent year over year.

In Alpharetta, city leaders are in the beginning stages of developing a strategy to provide affordable housing to its growing workforce. Right now, the city estimates that 94 percent of workers commute into Alpharetta while the other 6 percent of employees live within the city.

Moreover, a 2015 Brookings Institute study ranked Atlanta-Sandy SpringsRoswell 10th in the nation for the decline in the number of average jobs near residents. The figures were based on numbers from 2000 to 2012 and showed a decline of nearly 15 percent over that span.

As of late, Alpharetta city leaders have slowed development of high-density housing —generally less expensive to own — and apartments to a trickle compared to recent years.

At a meeting before the City Council in January, State Sen. Brandon Beach, an Alpharetta resident, expressed frustration at the state of the housing market in the city.

Beach said the city has essentially locked out a younger generation by restricting high-density developments.

But the City Council has made some inroads.

Part of the current plan for redevelopment of the North Point corridor includes a number of apartments and townhomes, elements the city says are part of an overall strategy to revitalize the area.

Also, just last November, the City Council approved amending the Comprehensive Land Use Plan to allow for construction of a 122-unit residential subdivision within a gated community on Haynes Bridge Road near Devore Road. The development will include 30

Metro Atlanta apartment prices Here is a rundown of the median monthly charge for apartments among area cities surveyed by Apartment List, which tracks rentals in some 40 major U.S. markets.

Year City 1BR 2BR change Atlanta $1,040 $1,200 2.1% Roswell $1,290 $1,490 6.3% Alpharetta $1,280 $1,480 4.4% Marietta $1,180 $1,370 3.6% Kennesaw $1,230 $1,420 3.0% Suwanee $1,650 $1,900 3.6% condominiums and 92 townhomes.

Just last month, the developer for the project, The Providence Group, announced it plans to offer the properties for sale this winter, and prices should start in the low $300,000s.

“We are proposing a 122-home product mix for the community that will be a blend of two and three-story townhomes, along with a new stacked flat condo building that will enable us to reach a price point of just over $300,000 which, in this submarket, is not currently available for new construction,” said Jeff Kingsfield, CEO of The Providence Group. “This product has had a proven track record of success, and we anticipate seeing a strong interest from both millennial and move-down buyers seeking a value-oriented housing alternative at the center.”

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CIDs sprout up and work wonders around Atlanta I want to warn all of you, this article caters pretty much to community development nerds. But even if you aren’t one, even if you are just someone who lives in a community, you may very well be Geoff smith interested in hearAssurance Financial, ing about something gsmith@lendtheway.com that spends money to improve your community without using your tax dollars. Right?

I’m talking about Community Improvement Districts, or CIDs. I was lucky enough to have Perimeter CID Executive Director Ann Hanlon on my radio show last week. Having served previously in the same position of the North Fulton CID, Hanlon has been an integral part of several impactful North Fulton projects that no doubt most of you have seen and used.

In short, CIDs are pretty simple.

They are an organization that manages money collected annually from commercial property owners within a specific geographical area. To the commercial property owners, it is an added tax whose dollars can only be spent in the geographical area they are in.

Have you ever wondered why all of the Ga. 400 exits in Alpharetta look well maintained and landscaped compared to the Holcomb Bridge Road exit in Roswell? It’s because the Alpharetta exits are part of the North Fulton CID, which maintains them. Did you wonder how the new bridge on Encore Parkway connecting Westside Parkway to North Point Parkway went up so fast, and is also one of the nicest bridges anywhere in North Fulton? It’s because the project got much of its initial funding from the North Fulton CID and was managed by Hanlon when she was director there.

The Encore Parkway bridge is a shining example of how impactful and useful a CID can be. The need first came up by listening to the property owners.

North Point Mall was sitting right across

Ga. 400 from the newly named Ameris Bank Amphitheater (formerly Verizon).

There were hundreds of townhomes and condos around the amphitheater, but no one wanted to walk across the existing bridge to go to the mall. Likewise, residents on the other side had no desire to walk across it to go to the amphitheater.

So using money from the CID, they designed the current bridge, which is one of the most picturesque bridges in North Fulton with pedestrian and bike lanes.

Once bridge construction started, developers almost immediately began building additional townhomes and condos along Westside Parkway. And two years later, North Point Mall began reconstruction that will re-shape the way it operates.

Because the project had an independent director, Hanlon, who really only answered to the property owners and community leaders on her board, she could move quickly and efficiently to bring parties together to make it happen.

Having initial designs in hand goes a very long way when you approach entities like the Georgia Department of Transportation for funding help. As does you being a CID and giving those entities confidence that the project won’t get derailed by issues that most city and county governments have to face, for example.

In the end, Hanlon was able to get help from several entities to fund the project, and they hired the City of Alpharetta to manage the work.

Almost 30 CIDs exist throughout the metro area, and all of them have success stories to tell. One of the biggest advantages to having a CID is that you have a dedicated person, or group of people, who are solely focused on promoting economic development for a specific geographical area. The Gwinnett Place CID oversees an area along Pleasant Hill Road near I-85 that was lined with failing strip centers.

To inspire redevelopment, they developed a strategic plan for that area, making sure to get buy-in from the Gwinnett County Commission along the way.

The plan focused on improving traffic flows, promoting pedestrian access, im-

proving streetscape design, and creating a bigger “desirability of property for redevelopment.” Once the plan was complete, they reached out to 71 developers around the world, and promoted the opportunities that exist within its footprint. Then, in 2016, a developer approached them about a particular site, whose then-owner was filing for bankruptcy. CID executives introduced the new developer to economic development employees at the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, Gwinnett Planning Commission and Gwinnett Commissioner Jace Brooks to “find out what the community want(ed) for that 32-acre piece of property,” said the CID’s Executive Director Joe Allen in a 2016 article in the Gwinnett Daily Post.

And last year a plan was submitted that included 776 residential units across three buildings that include lofts and town homes. There also will be a 120-room hotel, a food hall, a theater, a plaza with greenspace, and over 100,000 square feet of retail and office space.

As you can tell, I’m a big fan of CIDs and thoroughly enjoyed getting to talk to Hanlon about what she did at the North Fulton CID, as well as what exciting things were happening in the very well-funded Perimeter CID. The Perimeter area is one of the fastest-growing business districts anywhere in the metro area and it was great to hear about what things Perimeter CID was doing to try to keep up. If you want to listen, please go to https://businessradiox. com/keywords/atl-developments/ and click on the show.

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

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CALENDAR SLIP-N-SLIDE EXTRAVAGANZA What: This free event that will offer three different age-appropriate slides (150 feet, 100 feet and 50 feet). Event offers food and music.

When: Saturday, June 8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Leita Thompson Park, 1200 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

ROSWELL LAVENDER FESTIVAL

Celebrate the annual Roswell Lavender Festival, inspired by Barrington Hall’s own lavender queen, Evelyn Simpson. The festival is a celebration of all things lavender and will feature the many varieties, uses and folk remedies associated with this ancient plant. Free admission.

Join the fun Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. For more information, visit roswellgov.com.

MOVIES AT NEWTOWN PARK

What: A free featured movie presented on an outdoor screen offers family fun for the summer season. Pre-show includes food trucks, an inflatable moonwalk, face painting, children’s activities and more.

When: Saturday, June 8, 7 p.m.

Film starts at dusk.

Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

feature YOur eVeNt ONliNe aNd iN priNt! It’s even easier now than ever to promote your event to hundreds of thousands of people both online and in the Herald Newspapers.

To promote your event, follow these easy steps: 1. Visit NorthFulton.com/Calendar; 2. Click the red button that reads “Go to Form” under the submit an event header; 3. Provide the details for your event including title, description, location and date; 4. Click the red button that reads “Create event” 5. Select to either feature your event online only for $25 or online and in print for $40 (print submissions must be submitted at least two weeks prior to event.)

featured: COMEDY ON THE CLAY

What: Enjoy a comedy showcase featuring some of the southeast’s best comics. THe headliner is Drew Thomas, featuring Paul Ollinger and Vanessa Rae. When: Saturday, June 8, 9-10:30 a.m.

Where: Red Clay Music Foundry, 3116 Main St., Duluth Cost: $20 More info and tickets: eddieowenpresents.com

COMMUNITY APPRECIATION WEEK

What: Grey Owl Mind-Body Studio will hold a Community Appreciation Week, where people can try any class (mat yoga, aerial yoga, meditation, dance, etc.) for $10. Space is limited.

When: June 3-9 Where: Grey Owl Mind-Body Studio, 6250 Abbotts Bridge Road, Suite 500, Johns Creek More info and registration: greyowlmb.com

KARLA HARRIS PERFORMS ‘CERTAIN ELEMENTS’

What: Vocalist Karla Harris is known for dynamic diversity within the music world. Her latest album, “Certain Elements,” is a suite of original music and cover tunes.

When: Wednesday, July 17, 8-9:15 p.m.

Where: City Winery, 650 North Ave., Atlanta Cost: $18-24 More info and tickets: karlaharris.com

eVeNtS: BACKYARD POLLINATOR PARADISE WORKSHOP

What: Presenter Ellen Honeycutt will cover native plants and pollinator habits. Learn how to create a garden that attract pollinators.

When: Saturday, June 8, 10 Where: The Mansell House at Wills Park, 1835 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

GEORGETOWN BRIDGE COMMUNITY BICYCLE RIDE

What: Join Dunwoody Community Bicycle Ride members as they take the first 5-mile ride across the newly completed bridge connecting Georgetown with Perimeter. Includes collector’s pin.

When: Sunday, June 9, 2:45 p.m.

Where: Brook Run Park and Playground, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: facebook.com/ events/970432226681383/

MRS GEORGIA AMERICA PAGEANT

What: Join for the crowning of next Mrs. Georgia America and Miss. Georgia for America who will represent the state at the Mrs. and Miss. America Pageant in August.

When: Sunday, June 9, 6-8:30 p.m.

Where: Doubletree Roswell, 1075 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell Cost: $35 More info and tickets: brownpapertickets.com

BABYSITTING 101 PLUS CLASS

What: Anyone who babysits, stays home alone or watches younger siblings can learn about babysitting, including CPR and first aid training. For ages 10-16.

When: Tuesday, June 11, 9 a.m.

Where: Windemere Subdivision, Cumming Cost: $120 More info: babysitting101plus. com

DRAKE HOUSE AND DRAKE CLOSET FASHION SHOW

What: Join the seventh annual Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber Fashion Show and Networking Fundraiser for The Drake Closet, a boutique benefiting The Drake House.

When: Tuesday, June 11, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Where: City Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs Cost: Tickets are $50 More info: thedrakehouse.org

RACE RELATIONS DIALOGUE

What: The forum helps generate constructive analysis of issues, develop positive positions and implement programs that would result in more inclusive and peace-loving neighborhoods.

When: Thursday, June 13, 7 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: 770-545-9675

JOHNS CREEK TOASTMASTERS

What: Learn how to become a better speaker and better leader.

When: Saturdays, 9:45 a.m.

Where: Johns Creek Christian Church, 10800 Bell Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreek.toastmastersclubs.org or 404-513-3188

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

NAVIGATORS TOASTMASTERS PATHWAYS What: Reach your personal and professional goals through Pathways, Toastmasters’ new education program.

When: Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Where: Club House, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming More info: navigators.toastmastersclubs.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 Info: navigaterecoverygwinnett.org

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: WALK WITH A DOC

What: Take a step toward better health. Every walk will feature a different health topic to and the opportunity to ask questions one-onone with a participating physician.

When: Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m.

Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: walkwithadoc.org

BROOKE STREET PARK YOGA

What: Classes are free and for all levels. Bring a mat and a bottle of water. Hosted by the City of Alpharetta and features Lift Yoga teachers.

When: Saturdays, 9 a.m., through October, weather permitting Where: Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: YOGA

What: Join for a free group exercise class with Fitness in the Park. All classes are weather-permitting and open to the public.

When: Saturday, June 8, 9-10 a.m.

Where: Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.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 Info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace

ENERGY YOGA

What: Physical exercises to open and clear energy. Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques.

When: Sundays, 10:15 a.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

farMerS MarKetS, fOOd truCKS: ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

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

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

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

DUNWOODY FARMERS MARKET

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What: Topics will cover genealogy. Presentations will be from the RootsTech 2019 Conference held earlier this year in Salt Lake City. No registration necessary.

When: Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 500 Norcross St., Roswell More info: 404-805-7739 or ga_roswell@ldsmail.net

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

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

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS

ROSWELL FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKET

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

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

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: ICON MUSIC FESTIVAL

What: The ICON Music Festival presented b y37 Main will feature Prince and Michael Jackson tribute bands. For all ages.

When: Saturday, June 8, 1-11 p.m.

Where: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming Cost: $20 Info and tickets: eventbrite.com

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SUMMER PUPPET SERIES: ‘THE JUNGLE BOOK’

ROSWELL ROOTS TECH FAMILY HISTORY CONFERENCE

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

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

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

CALENDAR

GALA PARTY FOR METROPOLITAN BALLET THEATRE

What: Metropolitan Ballet Theatre’s 20th Anniversary Gala Performance Benefit will mark the history and successes of the North Atlanta school in one night of festivities.

When: Saturday, June 8, 6:30 p.m.-midnight Where: The Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: $75 More info and tickets: metropolitanballet.org

REBECCA CORREIA AND EMILY SHACKLETON

What: The second annual Brooke Street Park Summer Concert Series offers 11 free, family-friendly concerts through October. Bring a blanket and picnic on the lawn.

When: Saturday, June 8, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

BALSAM RANGE WITH THE ATLANTA POPS ENSEMBLE

What: Balsam Range has become one of the bluegrass genre’s most award-winning acts in recent years. See them in concert as part of the Live! in Roswell series.

When: Saturday, June 8, 8 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $30 each. Season passes are available.

More info and tickets: roswellpresents.com

JUNE SINGING OF THE SACRED HARP

What: The longest running tradition in Alpharetta. A group will gather to sing from the Sacred Harp and other shape notebooks. After, the singers will hold a covered lunch.

When: Sunday, June 9, 9:30 a.m.

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

What: The Frisch Marionettes have adapted this classic children’s novel into a musical, featuring their expertly handcarved puppets and custom costumes.

When: June 3 – 8. Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $5 each More info and tickets: roswellpuppets.com

SUMMER PUPPET SERIES: ‘THE THREE LITTLE PIGS BUILD A BETTER HOUSE’

What: Crabgrass Puppet Theatre presents and adaptation of this classic children’s story.

When: June 10-15. Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $5 each More info and tickets: roswellpuppets.com

‘AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’

What: Thomas “Fats” Waller rose to international fame during the Golden Age of the Cotton Club with jumpin’ new beat, swing music. Enjoy familiar songs.

When: Through June 16, times vary Where: Stage Door Players, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $15-$33 More info and tickets: stagedoorplayers.net

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA What: The Atlanta Chapter 107 of the Colored Pencil Society of America will be displaying their artwork. All work is colored pencil on different surfaces.

When: Through July 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: cpsa.org

ARTAROUND ROSWELL SCULPTURE TOUR

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

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

JAZZ AT FIREFLY

What: Free, live music each week.

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

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

LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS

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

When: Sundays, 4-7 p.m.

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

liBrarY eVeNtS: MOCK SAT

What: Full-length proctored tests with personalized results.

Registration required.

When: Friday, June 7, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

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

ACTION ART WORKSHOP

What: Local artist and instructor Leslie Murphy will explore the work of Jackson Pollock and demonstrate a variety of action art painting techniques.

When: Saturday, June 8, 2-4 p.m.

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

H.G. WELLS: BRINGING LITERATURE TO LIFE

What: The science fiction of H.G. Wells is brought to life by historian and lecturer Sloane Meyer.

When: Sunday, June 9, 2 p.m.

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

LEAP INTO LITERACY WITH SKIPPYJON JONES

What: Enjoy a simple breakfast, stories, songs and early literacy activities and take home a free book.

When: Saturday, June 8, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

BUBBLE-OLOGY

What: Learn about bubbles and the world of bubble through lab experiments. Registration required.

When: Monday, June 10, 2-4 p.m.

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

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Fall As people return to school and work from summer vacations, we generally see a slowdown in the real estate market during the fall. That doesn’t mean it’s necessarily a bad time to list, though. Especially in a city like Atlanta, where autumn weather is quite mild and pleasant and fall foliage lasts until mid-November.

Even if it takes a little longer to sell, you can still expect plenty of prospective buyers to take interest in your house.

Cumming. $539,500 2225 Antioch Road 4BR/4BA FMLS: 6543128 Donna Murphy 770.312.5776 Ann Sander 678.234.9855

Winter Winter is traditionally the slowest time of year for real estate, and for this reason, some consider it the least desirable season to try to sell a home. That said, there is an interesting trade-off: the people who look for homes this time of year are generally more serious about making a deal. If you stage your home well and are willing to negotiate a little, you can still sell your home in a reasonable time frame and for a good price.

Which Time of Year Is Best?

The most recent studies from Zillow suggest that the “sweet spot” for listing a home in most markets is in the first two weeks of May. Statistically, homes listed during this time stay on the market for an average of 18.5 days less than at other times of year and sell for one percent more than the average listing.

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Lottery president relates impact of scholarship

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The Georgia Lottery is more than a chance to earn a prize, it’s about helping Georgia students succeed, said Georgia Lottery Corporation President and CEO Gretchen Corbin.

“The way we see it, it’s an investment in our students,” she said. “Every dollar you spend is an investment. And if you happen to win, it’s just icing on the cake.”

Corbin spoke at the May 30 Roswell Rotary Club meeting at Roswell Area Park about the organization’s goals and how its most recent funds have gone back into the community.

Prior to her role at the Georgia Lottery Corporation, Corbin served as the commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia. During her tenure, she helped create new options for GED completion, the Georgia BioScience Training Center and a mobile app to facilitate college registration. Corbin also partnered in developing the HOPE Career Grant to provide free tuition to students in 17 high-demand areas. She was named president and CEO of the Georgia Lottery Corporation at the start of 2018.

“The whole reason we exist is to send the most amount of dollars to the state of Georgia to provide for HOPE and preK,” Corbin said.

Since its inception 25 years ago, the Georgia Lottery Corporation has raised more than $20.8 billion for education, Corbin said.

The Georgia Lottery now brings in the second highest total per capital sales of any lottery organization in the nation, she added.

In Fulton County, specifically, the lottery has helped close to 132,000 students with $864 million in HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarships, Corbin said, and the organization has helped 136,000 pre-K students, which amounts to $476 million in funds, she added.

The Georgia Lottery Corporation has been growing over the past few years.

The 2019 fiscal year to-date profit is already 5.6 percent higher than the combined 2018 profits, Corbin said.

This revenue increase is in part because of the new mobile lottery app.

The organization was a bit worried when the app was first introduced that it would take sales from brick-and-mortar stores, but as the digital platform sales increased, so did the retail sales, Corbin said.

“We know that it’s good for business, but more importantly, we know that

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Gretchen Corbin, president and CEO of the Georgia Lottery Corporation, speaks about the organization’s mission at the May 30 Roswell Rotary Club at Roswell Area Park.

our students are best for business,” she said. “It’s about getting the great start that they do in pre-K and then continuing on through the wonderful K-12 education here in Georgia and then going on into our incredible universities and technical colleges.”

According to Corbin, 26.2 percent of every dollar in the Georgia Lottery goes to education. About two thirds, 63.6 percent, goes to prizes, the organization’s main product, she said.

Corbin added that the best part of her work is seeing how the lottery affects people. Charitable giving is consistently in the top three ways people say they will use their winnings, Corbin said.

“And some of my most exciting days are when I go to a rural community, and I ask the question, ‘How many of you are HOPE scholars?’” she said. “We get a lot of hands raised, and you know that this project has worked. It has kept the best and brightest in Georgia. They have come back, and they are leaders in their communities.”

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Local athletic programs rank among state’s best

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Local schools earned high rankings in the 2018-19 Director’s Cup, which awards the top boys, girls and overall athletic programs based on each program’s top performing sports throughout the athletic year.

Cambridge won its first overall Director’s Cup, taking the crown as the top program in Class 6A this season. The Bears girls athletics won the school’s second girls cup in three years.

The Bears’ rise to the top of the overall standings was led by state championships from its girls cross country and girls tennis teams. The cross-country team repeated as 6A champs, while the tennis squad won its second title in three years.

The girls score was bolstered by a state runner-up finish in track and field and top-five state placements in gymnastics, cheerleading and swim.

The Cambridge boys score was led by a podium finish in cross-country, a semifinals appearance in soccer and positive performances in golf, swimming and wrestling. The boys also earned points with playoff appearances by its lacrosse, basketball and baseball teams.

Also from Class 6A, Johns Creek placed sixth overall in the Director’s Cup standings with the girls placing fourth.

The Gladiators secured four state titles in the 2018-19 season, including boys swim, boys tennis, boys golf and girls golf.

The girls program also earned significant points in swim, cheerleading, crosscountry and lacrosse, and a berth in the state semifinals in soccer.

Alpharetta, winners of last year’s overall 6A title, placed 21st overall, led by a state championship in boys track and a state runner-up finish in girls swim.

The Raiders finished just ahead of region rivals Centennial and Northview, who placed 22nd and 23rd overall.

Centennial’s overall score was led by deep playoff runs in boys lacrosse, girls tennis and a state championship in girls swim and dive.

Northview placed four points behind Centennial with state runner-up finishes in boys and girls tennis and girls golf.

Chattahoochee placed 29th out of the 57 schools in Class 6A with playoff runs in boys soccer and basketball and a strong showing in girls swim and dive.

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Despite another strong athletics year, including a state runner-up finish in boys lacrosse (pictured), Lambert fell just short of winning its fifth straight overall Director’s Cup title. The Longhorns finished second behind Walton in overall scores, second in girls competition and fourth in boys sports. overall standings ended at four seasons this year with the Longhorns placing second in the overall standings behind Walton.

Despite finishing second, Lambert completed another highly successful campaign in the 2018-19 season. The Longhorns won state titles in boys soccer, cheerleading, girls tennis and girls golf with state runner-up finishes in gymnastics, boys lacrosse, girls soccer and boys swim.

Milton finished fourth in the overall standings, the school’s second straight top-5 finish. Milton’s overall score was led by the school’s first football state championship and 13th title in girls lacrosse with girls tennis, volleyball and co-ed cheer teams placing as state runner-up.

West Forsyth was sixth in overall scores behind its third straight gymnastics state championship and first boys golf title.

South Forsyth’s boys cross-country earned a state championship and girls

cheer and cross-country finished as state runner-up to put the War Eagles at eighth in the overall standings.

Roswell broke into the top-10 of the overall standings this season by finishing 15 points ahead of East Coweta for 10th. The Hornets’ score was bolstered by deep playoff runs in boys and girls basketball, girls lacrosse, and boys and girls soccer.

Forsyth Central finished 30th overall out of 48 teams with North Forsyth placing 35th. Central’s highest points came from its performances at the wrestling state meets and co-ed cheer while North’s girls basketball program reached the state semifinals.

Though Blessed Trinity completed another standout athletics season, the Titans narrowly missed out on the overall Director’s Cup, placing second overall in Class 4A. The Titans captured their second straight football state title and finished as state runner-up in girls lacrosse.

The school’s wrestling, baseball, boys

lacrosse, boys and girls soccer and boys and girls cross-country teams also had deep playoff runs or finished in the top-5 at state meets.

Denmark placed 15th overall in Class 4A in the school’s first athletics year with state runner-up finishes in baseball, cheerleading and gymnastics.

Fellowship Christian was the top Class A school in overall standings, which are not separated into public and private categories. The Paladins reached the quarterfinals of the girls lacrosse playoffs and the football, baseball, volleyball and boys lacrosse teams had strong postseason runs to put Fellowship at 32nd in overall scores.

Led by a state championship in boys basketball, St. Francis placed 44th out of 99 schools.

Mount Pisgah was 52nd in overall scores with Pinecrest Academy three spots behind and King’s Ridge in 69th.

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Semi-pro football team to call Chattahoochee High home Georgia Cardinals developmental team to compete at school

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Football fans wanting to attend a Saturday game will no longer have to travel outside of North Fulton or Forsyth County. The Georgia Cardinals recently announced the team will be based out of Chattahoochee High School beginning in the 2019 season.

The Cardinals are a program within the Developmental Football International organization, which serves as a platform for experienced athletes to train and play to earn a shot at entering the college or professional ranks in the Arena Football League or the Canadian Football League.

The Cardinals were formed in 2012 and joined DFI for the 2018 season. The league also has teams based on the west coast and Florida, Alabama, Texas and North Carolina.

The team will play its home games on Saturdays throughout the season.

While the full schedule has not been finalized, the Cardinals will kick off their 2019 campaign Sept 7 at Chattahoochee.

Cardinals’ Marketing Director Cheryl Hernandez said the games will have a family atmosphere with halftime entertainment in addition to on-field play.

She said a family of four can attend a game for around $30.

The team was founded in 2012 by husband and wife Leonard and Cindy Holmes of Forsyth County. Leonard, a former college and professional player in arena football, brought a knowledge of the sport while his wife brought business savvy, and the organization was created with an emphasis on high quality football, faith and giving back to the community.

Leonard said there were many incentives to move the Cardinals to Chattahoochee.

“I always knew about the facility, and they have made some great updates with the new turf and weight room,” he said.

“This is also an area where we know a

lot of people, there is a good economy and a lot of youth organizations and charities we can be a part of. Chattahoochee has been great supporters for us.”

Leonard said the move will allow residents of North Fulton and Forsyth County to witness high-caliber athletes compete in a unique league.

“The league is all about getting a second chance,” he said. “We have had players who are homeless and great athletes. They have a passion and love for the game, but people don’t always know their situation. We also have players who maybe didn’t have the grades to get into college, but they may be a 5-star athlete.”

Leonard said a player on the team this year was with Troy University, but changes in the coaching staff left him without a spot on the Trojans’ roster for 2019.

Eight players on last year’s squad are now in the arena football ranks and a few other players returned to collegiate programs.

Cardinals’ head coach Don Hernandez, who has 45 years of coaching and playing experience, said players will focus on technique training, but a strong emphasis of the team is developing players off the field as well.

“It’s a lot more than football,” he said. “We are building character and building men, football is just a tool.”

Cheryl Hernandez said the team will continue to benefit and support local charities. The organization has been active with the Ronald McDonald House Charities, the Jeffrey Campbell Evans Foundation and Toys for Tots while being active with local youth sports organizations and camps.

For more information about the Georgia Cardinals, visit georgiacardinalsfootball.com.

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Waffle House representative shares restaurant’s story

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Waffle House has become a mainstay and symbol of Georgia. But with its rise in popularity, several urban legends have popped up regarding its service and history.

Waffle House Director of Public Relations and External Affairs Pat Warner spoke at the May 31 Alpharetta Rotary Club meeting at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church to talk about the restaurant chain’s founding and to answer questions.

Warner, a 19-year- associate, is also a member of Waffle House’s corporate crisis team and has been involved in responses to more than 12 hurricanes and several ice storms and tornados.

It’s a part of Waffle House’s philosophy to stay open at all times, and it has given rise to what is called the Waffle House Index, Warner said.

It’s an informal metric to check how bad a storm is by noting if Waffle House is open, running on a limited menu or closed.

It’s not a cost-effective way to run a business, but it’s part of Waffle House’s philosophy of dedication to customers and employees, Warner said.

It’s something that was born from the very beginning of the chain he added.

Waffle House was founded in 1955 in Avondale Estates by friends and business partners Joe Rogers Sr. and Tom Forkner.

“There’s a lot that we learned from them,” Warner said. “Best friends make best business partners.”

Although the founders died shortly after one another in 2017, Warner said the Waffle House team is dedicated to carrying out their vision for the business.

This includes giving everyone who works at Waffle House, from cooks to corporate, the opportunity to own stock in the business. Every employee, especially in corporate, is also required to work at least one day a year in a Waffle House restaurant to connect with customers.

“That’s something really important to our culture,” Warner said. “The appeal of Waffle House is that you’re in close proximity with everybody — customers, staff. Waffle House is not in the restaurant business, we’re in the people business. The food’s just the currency. It’s all about that experience.”

Warner also addressed the common urban legend about the origins of the Waffle House colors — yellow and black.

It’s not because a founder went to Geor-

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Waffle House Director of Public Relations and External Affairs Pat Warner speaks at the May 31 Alpharetta Rotary Club meeting at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. gia Tech, Warner said, it’s because they wanted the signs to stand out, and Rogers Sr. was inspired by the bright colors of school buses.

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gests, is the world leader in serving waffles, with 102 million served every year, Warner said. That’s about three waffles served every second he added.

But, despite these numbers, waffles are actually the third biggest seller, behind coffee and hash browns, he said.

Warner also spoke about the special, popular Valentine’s Day services the chain offers, first started in 2008 in Johns Creek, and the Waffle House music label.

The jukeboxes have become so popular that the songs can now be found on Spotify and iTunes. The selection includes an original track created

by Stephen Colbert and country singer Sturgill Simpson in 2016 that became a hit after its debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Last November, Waffle House debuted its Tunie Awards to celebrate the top songs played in its jukeboxes nationwide. The first award show was taped privately and put on Facebook, with artists like Imagine Dragons and Lynyrd Skynyrd winning awards.

Celebrities have become so excited about the awards, Warner said, that this year’s Tunie Awards will be held live.

Details for the 2019 ceremony will be announced closer to the date.

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SOUTH FORSYTH, Ga. — The South Forsyth High School Distributive Education Clubs of America Awards banquet was recently held at the Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta.

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Distributive Education Clubs of America is an association of marketing students that boasts more than 220,000 members internationally, and South Forsyth High’s club has been named as the largest, or second largest, chapter in the world for the past 12 years.

Kenedy Lucas received the Outstanding DECA Member Scholarship and Sydney Wallace received the Jim

NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The top high school baseball players in Metro Atlanta were honored at the Atlanta 400 Baseball Fan Club’s Annual High School All-Star Recognition Ceremony on May 31, at SunTrust Park.

This year’s event featured a pregame on-field recognition ceremony for the 2019 All-Stars. This was preceded by an awards program in the Konica Minolta Conference Center, located on the Terrace Level of the stadium.

Jeff Francoeur, former Major League Baseball player and now announcer for the Atlanta Braves, was the guest speaker and celebrity awards presenter.

The 2019 All-Star Honorees included Matthew Cassandra of Denmark Academy, Mitchell Gross of Forsyth Central, C.J. Abrams of Blessed Trinity and Isaac Bouton of Fellowship Christian Academy.

The 2019 Player of The Year and Coach of the Year was announced at the ceremony, as well as the Pete Van Wieren Most Outstanding High School Baseball Program of the Year Award which includes $1,000 to the school’s baseball program.

Information is available on the website and on the Fan Club’s hotline 770-416-4539.

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Brendan and Cindy Murphy awarded the first Murphy Family Foundation Scholarship to two outstanding club students. They presented two $2,500 scholarships to Farrah McIntosh and Maya Reaume. Brendan Murphy has employed South Forsyth students for the past 13 years at Stayma Consulting Services.

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