Forsyth Herald — October 17, 2019

O c t o b e r 1 7 , 2 0 1 9 | Fo r s y t h H e r a l d . c o m | A n A p p e n M e d i a G r o u p P u b l i c a t i o n | 5 0 ¢ | Vo l u m e 2 2 , N o . 4 2

County advances 2020 spending plan

►►Page 4

Authors event benefits The Place at Forsyth

►►Page 5

Inmates help pups get new lease on life

►►Page 6

Up for some fun

DENISE RAY/Herald

Gainesville residents Nancy and Bill Mumpower ride the Ferris wheel during Senior Day at the Cumming Fair Oct. 6. The couple was there with family. Read more, Page 12

Hotel industry grows as businesses expand

►►Page 14

2 | October 17, 2019 | Forsyth Herald | ForsythHerald.com

770-442-3278 | ForsythHerald.com 319 N. Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009 PUBLISHER EMERITUS: Ray Appen PUBLISHER: Hans Appen MANAGING EDITOR: Patrick Fox EDITORIAL QUESTIONS: Alpharetta-Roswell Herald: Alpharetta: ext. 118, Roswell ext. 122 Dunwoody Crier: ext. 143 Forsyth Herald: ext. 118 Johns Creek Herald: ext. 123 Milton Herald: ext. 139 Northside Woman: ext. 128 Calendar: ext. 122 TO SUBMIT EDITORIAL: News/Press Releases: NorthFulton.com/Sponsored Calendar/Events: NorthFulton.com/Calendar ADVERTISING QUESTIONS: General Advertising: ext. 100 advertising@appenmediagroup.com Classified Advertising: ext. 119 classifieds@appenmediagroup.com Circulation/Subscriptions/Delivery: ext. 100 circulation@appenmediagroup.com OUR PUBLICATIONS: Alpharetta-Roswell Herald: 28,000 circulation Johns Creek Herald: 20,000 circulation Dunwoody Crier: 18,000 circulation Forsyth Herald: 17,000 circulation Milton Herald: 10,000 circulation Answer Book: 40,000 circulation Northside Woman: 18,000 circulation

319 N. Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009

THECRIER.net Honored as a newspaper of General Excellence

2018

2018

Public Safety

Community rallies to help family after fire claims two children

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County community is rallying around a local family dealing with the tragic death of two children.

Community Cup went on Instagram to request support of the Noe family early Sunday morning, Oct. 6.

“It is with heavy hearts that we ask our community to pull together to help bring love and blessings to support the Noe family, who just love their children and their home in a house fire,” the post reads.

Donations are already pouring in, according to Jalynn Barr, owner of Community Cup, which is collecting for the family through October.

“People have already dropped off donations,” Barr said. “It’s awesome to see the outpouring of love.”

Several gift cards, cash and sealed envelopes have been left for the family.

“Anything people want to donate, we’ll make sure it gets in the right hands,” Barr said.

Several gofundme.com accounts have been created to help with funeral expenses.

Dispatchers received a 911 call around 2:41 a.m. about a house fire on Apple Valley Court in the Lanier Heights subdivision in Cumming. The mother was in the house at the time of the fire but was unable to reach her children.

The siblings, Shaun Noe, Jr. and Laura Noe, died in the fire. Laura is also known as Morgan, according to Forsyth County Schools and the social media posts of her father.

Laura was a fourth grader at Cumming Elementary School, and Shaun

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

Woman’s account flagged following vehicle burglary

SPECIAL

Laura Noe and brother Shaun Noe, Jr. lost their lives in an early morning fire in Forsyth County Oct. 5.

attended Otwell Middle School as a sixth grader.

Jennifer Caracciolo, director of Communications for Forsyth County Schools, said additional counselors, social workers and psychologists were on hand at the schools following the tragedy.

Firefighters tried to gain access to conduct a rescue, but the fire was too intense, Forsyth County Division Chief Fire Marshal Jason Stover said.

“They began a search and rescue and suppression operation,” he said. “During their search, firefighters located two juvenile fatalities.”

No one else was injured in the fire.

The house did not have working smoke alarms, according to Georgia’s Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King.

The specific cause and origin of the fire remains under investigation.

“I cannot stress enough how important it is to practice an escape plan with your family in case of emergency and to have working smoke alarms in your home,” King said.

So far this year, 70 Georgians have been killed by fires. Fifty-eight of the fatalities occurred in 48 residential fires. Only five of the homes had working smoke alarms.

Those interested in assisting the Noe family should visit gofundme.com and enter the names.

New Trips to Holland and Italy November 9-11, 2019 – Cumming Playhouse show December 8 –16, 2019 – Christmas on the Danube, $3,139 DO and waiting list at this time.

March 31 – April 8, 2020– Springtime Tulip River Cruise, $4,199 DO. August 20 – 27, 2020 – Rome/Florence/Venice.

For more information go to agewellforsyth.com or call 404-245-7949 “Helping Seniors” program grant is available. If you know a senior who needs something they cannot for themselves, look into this grant.

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

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

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

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

New furnishings stolen from man’s apartment ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a burglary that occurred overnight Sept. 29 at an apartment on Gardner Drive.

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

The next morning, the door was still locked, but the man noticed items were missing. The furnishings included a table, trash cans, soaps and a rug. The total value of the loss was set at $200.

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

Police were patrolling the area past midnight, when an officer saw a car pass by at a high rate of speed.

The officer clocked the car at 113 mph in a 65-mph zone.

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

ForsythHerald.com | Forsyth Herald | October 17, 2019 | 3

NEWS

4 | October 17, 2019 | Forsyth Herald | ForsythHerald.com

Bridge over Two Mile Creek nears completion

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH, Ga. — Nightly lane closures are expected through Oct. 31 as crews complete the final stages of construction of the new Browns Bridge Road bridge over Two Mile Creek in eastern Forsyth County.

The work began Oct. 6 with a single lane closure from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., between Floyd and Waldrip roads, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. Crews will be building shoulders and doing final paving for the Two Mile Creek bridge project.

E.R. Snell is the projects contractor.

The approaches are being reconstructed with 12-foot lanes and 10-foot shoulders.

Crews previously built a new, two-lane bridge and removed an old span over the creek, a tributary of Lake Lanier.

DENISE RAY/Herald

Work on Browns Bridge Road began Oct. 6 to complete the new bridge over Two Mile Creek in eastern Forsyth County.

County budget moves through first review phase

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com Forsyth County commissioners held a formal review Oct. 3 of the proposed FY 2020 budget which calls for increased spending of about 8.5 percent from the current budget.

GARAGE SALES

See more garage sales in the classifieds

MILTON: Friday- Saturday, October 2526, 950 Freemanwood Lane. Tools, baby items, much more.

Alpharetta: Moving Sale: Windward; 3470 Newport Bay Drive, Alpharetta. Saturday, 10/19, 9AM - 4PM. Contractor tools, building supplies, office supplies, furniture, bikes, camping, recreation and more!

ROSWELL: Entire The Orchards at Crabapple. Entrance off Ruckers and Houze Roads. Friday 10/18, Saturday 10/19, 9am-3pm JOHNS CREEK: Entire River Glen Subdivision! Barnwell Road and Glen Ferry Drive 30022. Friday 10/18 and

County Chief Financial Officer David Gruen said the $150 budget would fund 45 new positions and the requested capital items related to those positions.

Of particular interest this year is a 12.8 percent jump in Public Health and Wellness which includes the county’s

Saturday 10/19, 9AM-2PM. Tools, books, household goods etc..

JOHNS CREEK-30097: 7300 Devonhall Way Friday10/18, Saturday 10/19, 8AM-1PM. Bookshelves, barstools, chairs, clothing, holiday decorations...

Alpharetta: Large yard sale. October 18,19 from 8 to 3pm. October 20 , 8 to 1 pm. Please, no early birds.

5025 Oakmont Bend Drive Alpharetta, GA 30004 ALPHARETTA: Multi-family. Hampton Hall; 8310 High Hampton Chase.

30022. Saturday 10/19, 8AM-2PM. Boys’ clothing, toys, Halloween costumes, household, bikes

DEADLINE

To place garage sale ads: Noon Friday. Call 770-442-3278 or email classifieds@appenmediagroup.com

animal shelter and animal services.

The increased funding, Gruen said, is in response to increased demand for services.

Public Safety, with the largest budget in the General Fund, would also see an increase. The Sheriff’s Office would add four positions as part of its overall 6 percent spending increase.

The ambulance service would come in at just under $1 million. Emergency Management could see additional personnel in the fire department which would mean increasing personnel to four per truck.

Landfill revenue had decreased due to issues at Eagle Point Landfill, according to Gruen.

The proposed general fund revenue of $149.6 million would remain unchanged, however Gruen added an explanation. Numbers appear correct mathematically, he said, since the revised 2019 budget includes large budget amenities including a $10 million transfer to the capital fund from the general fund as one example.

“A better comparison is if we compare $149.7 million to the adopted budget of $137.9 million that we started the year with and which shows an 8.5 percent increase from budget to budget of the General Fund,” Gruen said. “I think that’s a better portrayal.”

The county tax rate on property

Of particular interest this year is a 12.8 percent jump in Public Health and Wellness which includes the county’s animal shelter and animal services.

The increased funding, Gruen said, is in response to increased demand for services. would remain the same at 7.936 mills.

A mill is one dollar per $1,000 of taxable value. For example, a 4-mill tax rate levied against $100,000 taxable value would generate a $400 tax liability. Taxable value is 40 percent of the assessed value, in this case $250,000.

The FY 2020 proposed budget is available for viewing via County website and available for viewing at County Administration reception desk. The county has set Oct. 24 as the date for formal adoption by the commission.

COMMUNITY

ForsythHerald.com | Forsyth Herald | October 17, 2019 | 5

Literary event benefits The Place of Forsyth County

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Nearly 70 authors gathered in the Forsyth Conference Center as part of the Sweet as a Peach Georgia Indie Authors event Oct. 5.

Heather Gunter, herself an author of young adult books, has been hosting the event since its inception in 2014. Each year, a local nonprofit reaps the financial benefits of the event. This year’s funds went to The Place of Forsyth County.

“I was excited to learn we were the beneficiary,” Melina Holt, outreach coordinator for The Place said. “Heather learned about us from someone who had actually used our services.”

Holt said the event raised $950 for The Place.

“The money will be a great help during the holiday season,” she said.

With Blessing Boxes and The Place Holiday House back-to-back, the monies raised from Sweet as a Peach will be a huge help to fill any gaps. Five hundred families receive boxes of food for Thanksgiving, and Holiday House helps families pick out presents for their children. Last year, 2,064 children received gifts, Holt said.

Authors at the fundraiser included Alpharetta residents Bethany Lopez and

her daughter Katie, and Cumming’s Shanna Swenson.

“This was local so it’s convenient,” Lopez said. “I just packed up the car and drove on over.”

Sitting next to Lopez was her daughter, Katie, 11. The Taylor Road Middle School student co-wrote “Katie and the North Star” a few years ago. Katie said that her friends think “it’s cool” that she’s a published author.

Will there be another book in her future?

“I don’t know,” she said shrugging.

Lopez writes contemporary fiction.

Swenson says she writes “romance with a touch of reality” and is inspired by her family visits to Texas.

“My dad was from Texas, and we’d spend our summers out there,” she said.

“I got obsesses with that lifestyle. The idea for book one actually came from “Horse Whisperer” and “Hope Floats,” and it went from there.”

Other authors participated because of their friendship with Gunter either in person or through Facebook.

Erin Trejo, author of several motorcycle club series that are “hard and gritty,” features characters with reallife struggles. It wasn’t surprising then, that Trejo donated proceeds from “Run to Me” to the Hootch Chapter of Bikers

Call Today 770-292-2670

Kind, Compassionate & Skilled Women’s Healthcare We are a full-service gynecologic and reproductive endocrinology practice that offers routine preventative care and specialized advanced treatment for patients ages 8 years of age and older.

Our board-certified physician, Dr. Carla Roberts, and our nurse practitioner, Cyndi Witt, provide a comprehensive patient-centered approach to women’s healthcare in a soothing, friendly and elegant environment.

GYN Services Include • Adolescent gynecology • Annual well woman exams • Bleeding abnormalities • Cervical cancer screenings • Contraception/birth control • Endometriosis/pelvic pain • Hormone replacement therapy

Our Location 1800 Northside Forsyth Drive Suite 380 Cumming, GA 30041 Carla Roberts, MD

Cyndi Witt, FNP-C

Quick & Convenient Appointment Times ReproductiveSurgicalSpecialists.com

Against Child Abuse.

“Now that I’m making enough where I could give back, I wanted to give back something so I went with them,” Trejo said. “I went to their meetings and they were awesome.”

Sidonia Rose, from Baltimore, Md., who writes “everything from new adult to contemporary romance to paranormal romance” attended to meet readers and interact with people.

“I love these events, I love to talk about books, I’m a voracious reader, myself,” she said. Her literary works are a family affair. She bounces ideas off her husband, has her son help with research and has had her niece do the artwork for two covers. Her editor, who has been known to act out scenes for accuracy and consistency, is her sister-in-law.

“She keeps me in check,” Rose said.

Rose’s family isn’t the only one that helped. Gunter’s husband Josh, manned his wife’s table so she could take care of event things.

“It’s unbelievable,” he said. “I’m proud of her.”

Josh stressed that he’s not the inspiration for his wife’s male characters but added that she told him he will be in one of her forthcoming books.

See LITERARY, Page 8

DENISE RAY/Herald

Co-authors Bethany Lopez and her daughter Katie, co-wrote “Katie and the North Star.” The mother and daughter were two of the 66 authors at Sweet as a Peach Indie Authors event Oct. 5.

6 | October 17, 2019 | Forsyth Herald | ForsythHerald.com

COMMUNITY

Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office announces Pups with a Purpose

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH, Ga. — New additions to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office include Axel, Cletus, Darla and Roxy — all part of a new program Pups with a Purpose.

The four-legged friends came on board in August and have made big changes to their own lives as well as those of their trainers.

The dogs are a variety of breeds — Axel is a pit bull mix, Cletus, a Shepard mix, Darla is a Dachshund mix and Roxy is another pit bull mix. All came from the Forsyth County Animal Shelter.

Partnered with Forsyth Jail inmates, the canines are being trained and will be made available to the public for adoption through the animal shelter.

Carefully selected, non-violent inmates are chosen for the program and are trained to work with the animals.

The trainers and dogs stick to a strict schedule during which the canines learn basic obedience and the inmate learns patience, compassion and the valuable skill of dog training.

Professional dog trainer Scot Rucker of Rucker Dog Training has assisted in getting the program off the ground.

Denise Ray/Herald

The first group of adoptable, obedience-trained dogs will be available within the next month through the Forsyth County Animal Shelter. Shown here are (left) Darla, Roxy, Cletus and Axel.

The canines and their trainers live in in their own cell block within the jail where they work to prepare for a fresh start from what brought them into the jail.

The pilot program has been active for a little over two months, and program supervisor Lt. Thomas Moore has seen incredible progress from all of the participants. The dogs have become happier

and more obedient, quickly learning new commands and becoming housebroken, Moore said.

Trainers have changed, too.

Moore said inmates are showing a readiness to handle the responsibility of working with an animal six days a week.

“It was tough,” Moore said. “The first pack of dogs came to us without training.”

To participate in the program, potential participants are stringently vetted. They must apply, undergo a thorough screening which includes review of their offense, jail behavior and medical condition to ensure that their behavior, temperament and history is ideal for animal training and companionship, Forsyth County Deputy Tiffani Foster said.

“Qualified inmates get to work in the program one to two months,” Foster said.

Rucker has volunteered to help train the inmates and dogs on a weekly basis.

Rucker trains with the jailers, so the jailers know how to train the dogs and they know to keep an eye on the inmates in the program. Jailers make sure

See PUPS, Page 7

Pups:

COMMUNITY

Continued from Page 6 inmates follow the training program that Rucker has designed.

Additionally, Rucker comes to the jail to work with the inmates on their training and how they are interacting with the dogs. Using a rewards-based system, the animals learn commands such as “come,” “off,” “drop it” and “sit,” along with a list of others throughout a 16-hour day.

One command, “hit the wall,” directs the dog to join its trainer facing the wall when a ranked deputy enters the pod.

“There’s plenty of play time,” Foster said, “and “fetch” is a favorite.”

The dogs are rotated among the group of men “so they get used to different people handling them,” a practice that makes transition to its forever home easier, Foster said.

“It’s been great,” Foster said. “The guys have really taken to it. We’ve seen a change in them.”

The program doesn’t cost taxpayers anything, Moore explained. The animals receive food and any necessary medicine through the animal shelter. Rucker donates his time, talent and items like collars and leashes. Treats are the only

expense the Sheriff’s Office has incurred.

The benefits to both the animal and its trainer are numerous, officials said.

Inmates can learn valuable marketable skills, and the program gives them an opportunity to give back something positive to the community. At the same time, the animal becomes more adoptable through the training.

The community benefits as well, Foster said, because the program lowers the euthanasia rate at the county animal shelter and it lowers the costs for animal control.

There are roughly 250 men and 70 women housed in the jail. The dog training program currently has only male participants.

As the program continues, Moore said, plans call for expanding the class of dogs and pool of inmate workers, to cycle between men and women inmate workers, and to select specific dogs for more specialized training to become therapy dogs for law enforcement, child victims, those with PTSD or other special needs.

“We’ve already got different needs in the county that we’ve spotted,” Moore said.

Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman first introduced the idea of instituting the program two years ago.

For more information www.forsythpupswithpurpose.com.

ForsythHerald.com | Forsyth Herald | October 17, 2019 | 7

COMMUNITY

8 | October 17, 2019 | Forsyth Herald | ForsythHerald.com

Habitat for Humanity launches women’s build FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Habitat for Humanity of North Central Georgia has launched its inaugural complete Women Build 2020 project.

Women from around North Fulton, Cherokee and Forsyth Counties have come together to raise $90,000 and build an entire house from the ground up for a family in need.

Fundraising is underway now, and construction on the Forsyth County home will begin in February 2020. To date, more than 50 percent of the fundraising goal has been met.

“We are grateful for the individual donors and corporate sponsors including, Amazon and Travelers Insurance, who have invested in the Women Build project to date,” Habitat North Central Georgia Board Member Kelly Shrout said. “We invite other leading companies in our community to join this exciting endeavor in support of women in our community.”

Michael Stafford of Travelers Insurance said the company is proud so sponsor the project.

“This project is a perfect opportunity for Travelers’ women to leverage their strengths, cultivate development and

Join us for

Benefitting The Cancer Warriors Tuesday, Nov. 5th 4pm – 8pm

Crooked Creek Golf Club House 3430 Hwy. 9 N Milton, GA 30009

enhance awareness of women as a vital resource to Travelers and the community,” she said.

The Women Build project is unique in that it goes beyond just fundraising and construction.

“In addition to serving on the construction site, members involved in the Women Build project participate in monthly meetings featuring keynote speakers presenting on women-focused topics related to health, finance, confidence and more,” Women Build Chair Laura Lilly said.

There are more sponsorship opportunities available. Benefits of corporate sponsorship include alignment with a local non-profit, marketing opportunities, participation on the construction site and employee team building opportunities.

Learn more at habitat-ncg.org/volunteer/women-build.

Habitat NCG keeps costs low for families by using volunteer labor and offering interest-free mortgages.

Literary: Continued from Page 5 Gunter’s son Gabe manned the raffle table, too.

Fans were thrilled to have face-toface meetings with beloved authors. Lula Jordan came from Ohio to meet a muchloved author.

“I’ve never been to Georgia before,” Jordan said. “I have all of her books.

I came to get one of my books signed.

Some people like concerts, some people like movie actors, I’m a book person.”

Gunter said she was pleased overall with the multi-genre event.

“We are going to do our darnedest to this every single year,” she said. “I think it’s important. We don’t have anything like this. There are so many local authors.”

NEWS

Act opens door to veterans for American Legion membership

The Legion Act, signed into law by President Trump in July, expands eligibility in the American Legion to include veterans who served in U.S. military conflicts previously unrecognized by Congress as war eras.

The Legion Act declares that any veteran who had honorably served and honorably discharged is now eligible to join any American Legion Post. The act opens the door up to 4.2 million vetCrier 10/17/19 Crossword erans to join any American Legion Post,

Across

1 12

2

3

4

ForsythHerald.com | Forsyth Herald | October 17, 2019 | 9

programs and benefits for which they were previously excluded.

Cumming Post 307 and all surrounding posts can now accept these veterans as members. The Legion can assist veterans with how to access the VA and receive veterans’ benefits they have earned.

Cumming Post 307 meets the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the : Fraternal Order of the Police Bldg., 248 Castleberry Industrial Dr., Cumming, Ga. 30040.

Please bring your DD214 if possible.

For more information, please contact John Arant, Post Information Officer at 770-887-5708, and contact legion.org/PuzzleJunction.com join for more information.

5 13

6

7

8

9 14

10

11

15

16

1 Bridge 5 Singer 18 19 17 McEntire 20 21 22 9 Chapeau 23 24 12 Jacob’s son 13 Finals 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 15 Islands (Fr.) 36 37 34 35 17 Master copy (Abbr.)

39 40 41 38 18 Weight unit 44 45 42 43 19 ___ mia!

20 Fantasy 47 48 49 46 23 Civil wrong 50 51 52 53 24 Car of yore 25 Body covering 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 27 Watering hole 63 64 30 ___ de menthe 62 34 Stroke 66 67 65 36 Hamlin cartoon 68 69 70 character 38 Playwright Copyright ©2017 PuzzleJunction.com Burrows 63 Attempts 9 Nut tree 35 Title 39 Cries of 64 Hack 10 Jai ___ 37 Pastureland excitement 11 Slender gull 40 Liveliness 41 Before Paulo or 65 Move, as a stream 14 Mix 43 Real estate Tome 66 Mother-of-pearl 16 Droop agreements 42 Forest 67 Ireland 21 Early blooming 45 Kitchen inhabitant 68 Sharp curve shrub appliance 44 Father & son 69 Aerie 22 Requisite 48 Lawn tools actors John & 70 Value 25 Ritual 51 Memo abbr.

Sean 26 Amphitheater 53 Resource 46 Squirrel away 28 Essay 54 Disconnected 47 Before (Prefix) Down 29 Actress 55 Wan 49 Charged 1 Unhurried MacGraw 56 God of love particles 2 Persian spirit 31 Fluorescent 57 Persia 50 Intelligence 3 Bird (Lat.) dye 58 Gracious group inits.

4 Lingerie 32 Expressions of 59 E. Ireland 52 Information 5 Happen again discomfort village 54 Windows, for 6 Exhilarates 33 Verse form 60 Egress one 7 Football’s Starr 34 Dental 61 Explosive 62 Old casino 8 Handmaiden appliances device game

SOLUTION ON PAGE 25

10 | October 17, 2019 | Forsyth Herald | ForsythHerald.com

In The Interest Of Others

OPINION

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

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

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

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

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

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

This year’s gala banquet will be held at: The Metropolitan Club 5895 Windward Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30005 678.527.2000

CALENDAR

JOHNS CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL

Ready, set and shop on the green space across from the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek. Talented artisans will exhibit paintings, pottery, metalwork, folk art, glass, jewelry, yard art and more, Featuring live entertainment and an energetic Kids’ Zone. Join the festival, Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m.6 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 1930 Bobby Jones Drive, Johns Creek. For more information, visit splashfestivals.com/events-festivals/johns-creek-arts-festival.

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: TROOP 51 PAINT RECYCLING FUNDRAISER

What: The paint is filtered and turned into a quality, reusable paint product that is then donated back for beautification projects. All latex and oil-based paints, including spray cans, accepted.

When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 p.m.

Where: American Legion Post 201, 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta Cost: $3 per gallon of paint More info: 770-853-5130

BY MY HAND: SELF-TAUGHT ARTISTS

What: This exhibit features works by nationally recognized selftaught artists working in the folkart tradition, including Howard Finster, Charlie Lucas, Sam Ezell, Cornbread and Nellie Mae Rowe.

When: Opening reception Saturday, Oct. 12, 6-7:30 p.m.; exhibit

on display through Nov. 16 Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Duluth More info: johnscreekarts.org

‘LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN’ CONCERT

What: Georgia Philharmonic presents a concert of pieces from Russian, Danish and Norwegian composers.

When: Sunday, Oct. 20, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Lassiter Concert Hall, 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta Cost: $15-25 More info and tickets: eventbrite.com/e/landof-the-midnight-sun-tickets-64517077315

SAINT JUDE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

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

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

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

MEET ME IN MILTON

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

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

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

‘TIME FORGOTTEN – TIME REMEMBERED’

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

When: Sunday, Oct. 27, 34:30 p.m.

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

MEGA AWESOME COSTUME PARTY

What: For children of all ages.

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

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

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

ALL LEVEL COMMUNITY YOGA

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

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

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

ForsythHerald.com | Forsyth Herald | October 17, 2019 | 11

CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY OF ATLANTA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

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

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

DIWALI CELEBRATION

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

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

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

EVENTS: CUMMING GREEK FESTIVAL

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

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

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

SPOOKTACULAR TEA PARTY

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

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

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

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: MUSIC IN THE GARDEN

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

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

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

‘SINGLE WIDE’

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

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

LIBRARY EVENTS: LEARN TO CODE: PYTHON

What: Join us four classes of basic programming in Python, a powerful programming language used in machine learning and artificial intelligence. Grades 6-12.

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

12 | October 17, 2019 | Forsyth Herald | ForsythHerald.com

COMMUNITY

Cumming fair is a hit with young and young at heart

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — The Cumming Fair opened Oct. 3 much to the delight of young and old.

Oct. 6 was Senior Day, offering free admission to those 55 and older.

The “young at heart” were out on a cloudy and breezy Sunday for some fun and laughs.

Nancy and Bill Mumpower of Gainesville, Ga., were at the fair with her daughter and granddaughter who live in Suwanee.

“This is why I come — the ferris wheel,” Nancy Mumpower said. “This is awesome.” The couple have been married 15 years.

“He’s a keeper,” Nancy said.

And as for the kiss on the ride, “I’ll use every excuse to kiss the pretty lady,” Bill Mumpower said.

Keith and Jayne Lindsay grabbed a bite of fair food. The Forsyth County couple were on a date, according to Keith, as his wife of 39 years giggled.

They met when she was a bank teller and he came in with a bright smile, Jayne said.

Still there are couples who have made attending the fair a tradition, like Lois and Ed Smith.

DENISE RAY/HErAld

Too young to take advantage of the “Senior Day” free admission, Allison and Chuck Bishop enjoyed their visit to the Cumming Fair as they stopped by the Exhibit Hall Oct. 6 and were checking out the llamas.

“We come every year, we’ve lived here 26 years,” Lois said.

“Twenty-five,” Ed added, correcting his wife.

“We’ve been coming here since the fair’s been here,” Lois said.

They’ve seen plenty of changes through the years.

“Big changes this year, really big, positive changes,” she said, referring to the new pedestrian bridge, the permanent building at the entrance to the fair and more rides.”

“It used to be you’d come in and everything was on one side,” Lois said.

“There are more rides, it seems bigger.”

Did the pair take advantage of Senior Day fee admission?

“Of course!” Lois said. “We always come on Senior Day. We don’t ride rides. We walk around, get something to eat, we just enjoy watching the people.”

Not everyone was able to take advantage of the free admission special.

Allison Bishop and her husband, Chuck, have lived here 25 years and come annually to “check it out.”

As for the discounted admission?

“We did [learn about it] when we got here, but we’re not old enough,” Allison said.

They said they’ll continue to visit the fair, and one day, they will be able to do it for free.

The Cumming Fair, featuring children’s activities, entertainment, music, rides, petting zoo, pony rides, commercial vendors, a wide variety of food and attractions, ran from Oct. 3 through Oct. 13.

SPORTS

ForsythHerald.com | Forsyth Herald | October 17, 2019 | 13

14 | Forsyth Herald | October 17, 2019

Hotel industry grows in North Atlanta

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CARSON COOK/HERALD

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

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

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

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

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

In addition to the simple draw of Avalon

Introducing NorthFultonJobs.com!

The free and easy way to post open positions and find jobs on the very busy Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC) website. This newly developed site is currently open to all businesses in North Fulton but soon to be a free benefit for GNFCC members only.

as a destination spot for tourists and shoppers, the hotel shares ownership with the city of a conference center that provides 44,000 square feet of flexible event space.

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

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

Johns Creek, though its business

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

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

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

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

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

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

Staff writers Patrick Fox, Julia Grochowski and Joe Parker contributed to this article.

We Are Growing!

GNFCC Member Sales Representative currently posted on NorthFultonJobs.com. Join the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and enjoy working in a friendly, fast-paced, high profile, professional environment calling on business owners and leaders throughout North Metro Atlanta.

Alpharetta doctor to be honored at Arthritis Foundation event ATLANTA – The Arthritis Foundation will honor Dr. Jon Minter as this year’s Medical Honoree at the 2019 Crystal Ball Oct. 19 at the Ritz-Carlton Atlanta.

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

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

Minter brings nearly two decades of experience practicing in Georgia, and has

BUSINESSPOSTS

ForsythHerald.com | Forsyth Herald | October 17, 2019 | 15

held numerous leadership roles, most recently serving as the director of an orthopaedic residency program in Tennessee. He offers robotic procedures for highly complex arthritic disease of the hip and knee, as well as specialized services for the management of failed joint replacement surgery. He has lectured both nationally and internationally on hip and knee arthroplasty and is published extensively in peer-reviewed journals.

ing Space” award is given to only one coworking space in each city. Spaces were ranked this year by a combined, weighted score of: • Percentage of a space’s members/users who participate in the survey • Total score from the survey’s results • Number of reviews • Average review rating For a full list of this year’s winners, visit coworker.com/lab.

Thrive Coworking earns recognition

New real estate brokerage opens in Forsyth County

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Thrive Coworking recently announced it has been recognized as a winner of the second annual Coworker Members’ Choice Awards for Alpharetta. Members’ Choice award winners were determined based on feedback from thousands of coworking space members and users worldwide.

Launched in 2018, the Coworker Members’ Choice Awards are the only global coworking industry awards to recognize the top coworking spaces in each city.

To qualify for the awards, a coworking space must have a verified account on coworker.com and ensure their profile is up to date with complete information.

Last year, 345 coworking spaces received recognition based on a total of over 56,000 votes. The “Best Cowork-

CUMMING, Ga. — Sloan & Company Real Estate LLC recently opened its headquartered in Cumming, serving all of North Georgia. The new firm provides full-service residential real estate consulting through its growing roster of experienced Realtors with proven track records.

The founding members of Sloan & Company Real Estate are Glen Sloan, Olivia Sloan Ivey, Rachel Sloane, Alisa SLOAN Kay Sloan, Michael Crawford and Bridget Geshrick.

For more information, visit SloanCoRealEstate.com.

NEWBUSINESSSPOtlight Young Chefs Academy opens in Cumming Business name: Young Chefs Academy Owner: Heather and Bert Gary About: Young Chefs Academy is a premier cooking school that offers weekly cooking classes, workshops, birthday parties, camps and more.

Opened: Sept. 1, 2019 Address: 1595 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 122, Cumming Phone: (470) 297-8080 Website: https://cummingga. youngchefsacademy.com/home

Ask three questions before you pursue a business opportunity Do you spend a lot of time pursuing opportunities, and they just don’t happen? Qualifying an opportunity to determine if you should put in the time and effort to pursue it is a critidick jones cal success factor Founder & President Jones Simply Sales for improving your win rates. The more precise you are in qualifying an opportunity on the “front end,” the more likely you’ll be to win it on the “back end.”

Ask yourself three questions when a new opportunity comes up.

The first question is whether or not there actually is an opportunity to sell your product or service. Start by determining if there is a compelling event. A compelling event is defined in two ways: there is either a benefit associated with buying your product or service, or there is a consequence of not buying it.

Once you know that a compelling event exists, you then have to ask yourself if you have a competitive product or service. In other words, do you have a product or service with unique features or capabilities that differentiates you from your competition?

And finally, after successfully answering the first two questions, the third question is “Can we win?”

Winning an opportunity requires that your product and service not only addresses all the formal decision criteria but also that you have relationships with the key people who will make the decision.

Take a moment to ask and answer these three questions when qualifying an opportunity, and you’ll most likely improve your win rates as a result.

16 | Forsyth Herald | October 17, 2019

Sponsored Section

American Commerce Bank lenders Jeff Bush and Justin Wimberly at SECO 2019

Let’s Bump It Up

with ACB’s Adjustable CD

2.15%*

APY

36 mo. CD

If we raise our 36-month CD rate during the first 18 months of your term, we’ll automatically raise your rate on the 18th month – no action required on your part!

10690 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA 30097 470-422-1200 www.AmericanCommerceBank.com *Rate effective as of 10/11/19 and is subject to change without notice. CD minimum deposit is $500. APY is Annual Percentage Yield. APY assumes principal and interest remain on deposit until maturity. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. If we raise our 36 month CD rate during the first 18 months of your term, we will raise you rate one time during the 18-month anniversary to the highest rate offered during the prior 18 months for the remainder of your term.

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

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

ACB retired CEO Larry Mathews served as emcee for the event.

“SECO is an important conference for a variety of vendors and presenters.

Some of our largest business customers participate as community investors, owners and builders”, said Carlos Laverde, ACB’s Atlanta market president. “Our bank serves as a premier lender to the investor-owner community, and we are proud to play leading role at this event”. SECO also provides a great opportunity for owners and investors to network and learn about developments

in the industry. You can learn more about SECO at https://secoconference. com/about-seco/.

American Commerce Bank offers commercial and personal banking services to the North Fulton markets from its branch in Johns Creek. The bank offers customized lending solutions and SBA loan programs as well as highly convenient on-line banking and treasury management services. The bank’s experienced staff pride themselves in knowing their customers by name and in meeting the needs of businesses and their employees. ACB’s participation in the nation-wide CDARS network enables it to offer FDIC deposit insurance on balances well in excess of the standard $250,000 limit. In offering such services, ACB “brings big banking products down to the community bank level”, says Soraya Kenney, ACB’s John Creek branch manager. By catering lending and deposit services to the specific needs of business and consumer customers, ACB provides industry-leading solutions to support the growth and success of our communities.

For more information about American Commerce Bank, stop by the branch located at 10690 Medlock Bridge Road, or visit www.AmericanCommerceBank. com.

Sponsored Section

Forsyth Herald | October 17, 2019 | 17

No place like High Meadows School There is no place like High Meadows School. Since 1973, High Meadows students in Pre-K through 8th grade have learned through experiential, immersive educational opportunities offered both in the school’s spacious, light-filled classrooms and across 42 acres of grassy fields and scenic woodlands. High Meadows School’s progressive curriculum is focused on developing future global citizens and innovative leaders who embrace challenge and think for themselves.

High Meadows lower years classrooms offer low student-teacher ratios in which instruction emphasizes academic excellence, love of learning, critical thinking, and environmental and social responsibility. As a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in progressive education, High Meadows is an accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering its renowned Primary Years Program for students in preschool through fifth grade.

High Meadows School’s accomplished

and experienced faculty lead each student on this journey. Through interactive, inquiry-based instruction, supported by of-the-moment technology and our

nature-based campus, High Meadows teachers are unequaled in their intellect, passion, and compassion for these kids.

Every day they inspire authentic learn-

ing opportunities that are engaging and sticky (literally and figuratively!).

When children graduate from High Meadows, they are empowered with a deep respect for international perspectives, an intuitive understanding of life’s interconnectedness, and an exceedingly strong sense of self. Education is an expedition that starts from the moment we are born. When we teach children to be curious and inquiring at an early age, we create within them a love of learning that lasts an entire lifetime. What is more important than that?

Come see how all this comes to life with a tour of our campus. We invite you to talk with us about how your child may find his or her sense of place with us, and speak with current and alumni parents to learn about their own experiences firsthand. Fall Open House, November 17th from 2-4 p.m. highmeadows.org 770-993-2940

18 | October 17, 2019 | Forsyth Herald | ForsythHerald.com

EDUCATION • Sponsored Section

Your decision today will influence the next decade

By Kids ‘R’ Kids Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy, located at 3036 Old Atlanta Road in Cumming, is an excellent quality childcare facility that combines learning with playing.

At every stage of your child’s journey, Kids ‘R’ Kids develops new and challenging ways to open the mind and expand the imagination – it’s what we call Smart Fun. Our foundation of love and trust is accompanied every step of the way by our teachers, parents and peers.

Kids ‘R’ Kids has been educating children from ages 6 weeks to 12 years for the past 10 years.

Brain Development the Kids ‘R’ Kids Way Our philosophy is “Hug First, Then Teach” as we understand that secure and safe emotional attachment is vital for the growth and development of your child’s brain. Our classrooms are filled with stimulating materials that allow teachers to facilitate children’s exploration through sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch as these sensory experiences send information directly to the brain

and form the platform for healthy brain growth.

We understand that each child is unique, so our teachers cater to different interests and learning styles. From infancy, your child will be exposed to many forms of language (including signlanguage), and immersed in an environment rich in language and literacy. Our learning stations are filled with math manipulatives, science elements, and stimulating visuals that support brain pathways for cognitive development.

Problem solving is considered one of the best ways to support brain development, so our teachers conduct activities to help children explore cause and effect and employ questioning strategies that promote higher level thinking.

Technology and the Brain Technology is everywhere, so children need healthy exposure to be prepared for life in the 21st century.

Research shows, however, that hours of exposure to digital technology can lead to over stimulation of the brain, fatigue, and irritability. At Kids ‘R’ Kids, we take a balanced approach to technology. Our curriculum has been integrated with AB-

Cmouse, one of the latest early childhood technology tools, to enhance learning. With the guidance of a teacher, children engage in digital activities that build language, math, science, and fine motor skills.

Maximizing your Child’s Mental Capacity We believe in a nurturing learning environment, hands-on play, and novel experiences that ignite your child’s curiosity. With our exclusive Brain Waves™ curriculum and quality teachers, our goal is to provide stimulating experiences that support brain development and maximize your child’s mental capacity.

puter lab, library, water park, large covered patio, smart board technology, and much more! We have both a Jr. and Senior aftercare program. We service 6 local Elementary Schools. We are proud to support Toys for Tots, Wounded Worriers, St. Joseph’s Food Pantry, and Dawsonville No kill Animal Shelter.

From the well-trained staff members to the innovative school, children are given the opportunity to explore the world around them, establishing the basis for their future learning experiences.

Infants through school age children can learn and play in the spacious school which includes: a cafeteria, playgrounds with age appropriate equipment, com-

We are open for care from 6am to 6:30pm. Please feel free to stop by for a complimentary tour between the hours of 9am to 11am and 2:30pm to 4:30pm, Feel free to call us and schedule a tour.

Regardless of your need, whether full time, part time, after school care, or seasonal camps, Kids ‘R’ Kids is the place for your child.

EDUCATION • Sponsored Section

ForsythHerald.com | Forsyth Herald | October 17, 2019 | 19

Montessori Kids Academy Montessori Kids Academy is located at 3034 Old Atlanta Road in Cumming, next to the Publix shopping center. We are an AdvancEd accredited school and a member of the American Montessori

Society. We currently participate in the Georgia Student Scholarship Program, a tax-savings program created to enable parents to use their money tax-free for education.

Montessori Kids Academy offers a traditional Montessori student-focused constructivist teaching style. Our growing school teaches children from 18 months to 3 years of age in our preprimary classroom, 3 years to 6 years of age in our primary classrooms, and 6 to 12 years of age in our elementary classrooms. We strive to maintain a low student to teacher ratio in each classroom.

The school is housed in a 20,000 square foot, state-of-the-art building complete with a children’s garden, outdoor classroom, spacious library, learning kitchen, computer lab, indoor café, outside picnic patio, two music rooms, and traditional Montessori furnishings.

The following daily enrichments are offered as part of our Montessori curriculum at no additional cost: French, Spanish, Music, Art, Cooking, Coding and Robotics, P.E., and Organic Gardening. Transportation to and from regular field trips is provided by the Montessori

Kids Academy school bus. Students enjoy daily yoga in their classrooms and the computer lab.

Montessori Kids Academy also offers an academic summer camp where students can learn while having fun. While at camp, the students will continue with Montessori Language Arts and Mathematics materials and lessons. Each week’s theme will bring new excitement

to the students as they learn about the world around them as well as tap into their creativity and imagination.

We invite you to call to schedule a tour or to stop by and see our traditional Montessori School that makes a difference around the world as well as at home. 678-208-0774 info@montessoricumming.com - www.montessoricumming.com

Serving ages 14 months to 12 years

Enrolling Now Schedule a Tour Today!

3034 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA 30041 678-208-0774

info@montessoricumming.com www.montessoricumming.com

20 | October 17, 2019 | Forsyth Herald | ForsythHerald.com

EDUCATION • Sponsored Section

Saint Francis Schools Saint Francis School is a SACS/SAIS accredited, independent, non-profit, nonsectarian college preparatory school founded in 1976. The mission of Saint Francis School is to provide a college preparatory program to students with diverse academic ability in a structured environment that is challenging and supportive. Kindergarten – 8th grades are located on the 24-acre Roswell Campus while the High School is located on the 47-acre Alpharetta campus. The school’s commitment to small class sizes, low pupil-to-teacher ratio, and a strong emphasis on structure and organization allows students to enjoy success in academic areas and develop the self-confidence necessary to be successful in college. Curriculum offerings include AP, Honors, Traditional and Support classes.

With a 100% acceptance rate to college and with the majority of graduates qualifying for the Hope Scholarship, Saint Francis alumni attend a wide variety of programs ranging from Ivy League schools, to small private colleges to prestigious Art Institutes.

Saint Francis is a Google Apps for Education Classroom, utilizing laptops in grades 4 – 12. Specialized reading programs offered include Fundations®, Wilson Reading System®, Just Words® and supplemental support from Cars® and Stars® Reading Comprehension. Sports are offered at both the middle and high school (GHSA) including football, soccer, baseball, track, swimming, wrestling, softball, volleyball and equestrian.

For more information call 770.641.8257 Ext. 56 (Grades 1– 8) and 678.339.9989 Ext. 33 (Grades 9 – 12) or visit our website: www.saintfrancisschools.com.

dIsc Ver The appen podcasT neTwork

Sports

Community

★

North FultoN

serves

with Jason Binder

Entertainment

BUR EN

S

Nonprofits

Business

HOW

POD WITH THE WIND REAL ESTATE

SUCCE$$ with Brian

Patton

Parenting

RAIS NG

MOMMY

boa

update

Real Estate

T NE T

HERALD DAILY Politics

Comedy

rd

a

Entertainment

➂ Select A Podcast

dh

News

THE B

News & Politics

➁ Click on Podcasts

★

➀ go to NorthFulton.com

room bud

Local Intrests

EDUCATION • Sponsored Section

ForsythHerald.com | Forsyth Herald | October 17, 2019 | 21

22 | October 17, 2019 | Forsyth Herald | ForsythHerald.com

EDUCATION • Sponsored Section

Woodward Academy Costarricense, an organization that has pioneered protection and reforestation of the critically endangered habitat on the Pacific slope of Monteverde. The students planted more than 300 trees, were instrumental in providing a wind-break along a ridge, as well as helped expand the wildlife corridor. They learned the importance of the corridor in particular to the Three-Waddled Bellbird, whose numbers have declined dramatically due to the extensive deforestation along their migratory route.

The second project for the students involved working in the gardens at Rancho Margot, an eco-friendly, sustainable ranch. The mission of the ranch is to model and share their sustainable practices with their visitors and their philosophy is simple: “Care to learn. Learn to care.” Students were taught best by the nickname “batman,” showed practices in gardening while tending to them the process of capturing bats via growing vegetables and, through handsmist-netting. Students also worked with on activities, learned the importance of Victorino Molina Rojas, a naturalist and every aspect of the ranch’s work and H Y founders of the Bellbird Bioone how it contributes to the overall mission ACof the L TE ENTCorridor logical Project. In addition, they of sustainability.

E R W E F an opportunity to speak with John had Students also had the chance to F I D Sostheim, the owner of Rancho Margot. work with some of the finest biologists Mr. Sostheim, an Atlanta-based architect and naturalists in Costa Rica (and poswho had purchased the property and besibly the world). Dr. Richard Laval, a gan reforesting it, shared with the group well known bat biologist who also goes H Y CH C AC TE ENTL EA NTLY E TEA ENTLY E T W FER W FER WE FERE DIF DIF CCHH F I D Y Y L AA TTEE NNTTL of WEE FFEERREE W F F I I DD Learn more at COTTAGESCHOOL.ORG The Cottage School (TCS) is celebratH ing its 35th year providing a compreC Y A TE ENTL hensive program for 4th-12th grade E R W FE F students with learning differences. After I of D of experiencing growth in the 4th and 5th grade levels, TCS has added a dedicated Learn more at COTTAGESCHOOL.ORG Learn elementary building, the Discovery Cotofmore at COTTAGESCHOOL.ORG of tage. This unique learning space provides our students and staff room to grow Learn more at COTTAGESCHOOL.ORG Learnmore moreatat COTTAGESCHOOL.ORG COTTAGESCHOOL.ORG Learn while still maintaining small class size.

TCS offers a work-based model that of promotes self-advocacy and fosters self-confidence, preparing them for life after graduation in vocational or postLearn more at COTTAGESCHOOL.ORG secondary educational paths. Our accredited college preparatory curriculum meets Georgia graduation standards and HOPE scholarship requirements to take students to graduation and beyond.

Our students enjoy experiential learning with clubs including archery, drama, forensics, horticulture and offcampus experiences throughout the year. The school’s 23-acre Roswell campus includes computer and science labs, a multi-purpose athletic and performing arts facility, indoor and outdoor classrooms, and trails for mountain biking and cross-country. TCS encourages students of all abilities to participate in athletics by offering sports such as soc-

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

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

The 11-day, field-based course gives students the chance to conduct handson investigations in some of the richest ecosystems on earth—lowland Caribbean rainforest, highland cloud forest, coastal Pacific rainforest, mangroves, and caves.

In addition to the academic requirements of the course, the trip also has a service learning projects. This past year, one project was in conjunction with the Fundacion Conservacionista H

ION T A DU ND A GR YO

BE TO N TIO ION ION T A T A D DUA D U ND U D D N CELEBRATING NRA N N A A O O O R O I I R O G Y T T G Y G Y O DD BE BETO RRAABDDEUUAAOOTN TO N G G Y Y O SUCCESS STORIES BBEE TO IOTN T CELEBRATING A CELEBRATING DU ND CELEBRATING A R O G Y CELEBRATING CELEBRATING BE TO

&

his vision for the sustainable community and his hopes for the future.

While the group learned so much about the daily practices and challenges of these communities--and had plenty of fun!--above all, they took home a greater understanding of the fragility of our ecosystems, a deeper awareness that we are all connected through the land inhabit, and a thoroughgoing commitment to the future of our planet’s health.

35 YEARS The Cottage School & & & 35 YEARS 35 YEARS SUCCESS STORIES 35 YEARS SUCCESS STORIES 35 YEARS & ofCELEBRATING SUCCESS STORIES SUCCESS STORIES SUCCESS STORIES 35 YEARS

&

SUCCESS STORIES

cer, basketball, baseball, cross country, tennis, and golf.

The Cottage School has built a oneof-a-kind learning environment perfect for students who learn differently. We offer 12-month rolling admissions for all grade levels. Visit our website or call for a campus tour today.

The Cottage School 700 Grimes Bridge Road Roswell, Georgia 30075 770-641-8688 www.cottageschool.org

EDUCATION • Sponsored Section

ForsythHerald.com | Forsyth Herald | October 17, 2019 | 23

CREATE YOUR PATH

TO SCHEDULE A TOUR, VISIT WOODWARD.EDU Main Campus, College Park, Pre-K to 12 Woodward North, Johns Creek, Pre-K to 6 404.765.4001

24 | October 17, 2019 | Forsyth Herald | ForsythHerald.com

EDUCATION • Sponsored Section

The Montessori difference Maria Montessori, Italy’s first woman doctor, invented a system of early childhood education based on her scientific observations of how the child constructs himself through interaction with his environment.

Her emphasis on the importance of the “prepared” environment created by the teacher offers the child the freedom to choose his work. This freedom - which is given when the child demonstrates the responsibility to use it wisely - allows him to remain with an activity until its purpose is accomplished. Working without artificial timelines allows him to engage in the spontaneous repetition of a skill so that it is refined; this freedom also creates in him the ability to concentrate for long periods of time and to feel the satisfaction of mastery.

In a Montessori environment, the teacher serves as a guide rather than as a traditional instructor. She continually observes the child, using these observations to give the next lesson so that he steadily progresses.

The multi-aged classroom gives every child regular opportunities to be the learner as well as the leader in the security of a home-like environment which is cared for by everyone in it, teacher and student alike. The Montessori classroom is ordered and beautiful, filled with materials that are aesthetically pleasing, materials which cap-

ture the imagination and assist in physical, academic and social development.

Montessori develops children who are responsible, creative, innovative, respectful and kind. Montessori children are truly the citizens of the future, equipped to face challenges with confidence and competence.

Located near the intersection of 141 and McGinnis Ferry Road in Johns Creek, Johns Creek Montessori School of Georgia provides excellence in Montessori education for infants, toddlers and children to six years old. JCMSOG provides an authentic Montessori environment, where each individual’s needs are respected, and everyone works together for the good of the community. The focus is always on helping the children to develop themselves in a caring, peaceful environment. By helping children to develop independence, we assist them in their physical and emotional development.

As their sense of security in their ability to care for themselves and their environment grows, their brains have more energy or “bandwidth” for increased academic learning. Additionally, this focus on development of muscular control is a first step in developing self-discipline. The JCMSOG Difference is best experienced in person.

Please schedule a visit with your child to observe our “Montessori Magic.” www.JCMSOG.org 770-814-8001

OPINION

Get Outside, Georgia

ForsythHerald.com | Forsyth Herald | October 17, 2019 | 25

Northern snakehead comes to town (not good news) Fall is a great time for fishing! As the water begins to cool, many fish seem to go on a feeding frenzy that can make for some memorable days on the water.

No matter what kind of fishing you like to STEVE HUDSON do — fly, spin, bass, Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net trout, or what-haveyou — it really is a great time to be on the water.

But occasionally your catch may be surprising, as happened recently to an as “voracious predators” on other speangler in Gwinnett County. I don’t know cies. Should they become established in if the intended quarry was bass or catfish Georgia waters, that could be bad news or what, but what turned up on the other for native fish populations. In other end of the line was a potentially troublestates where the northern snakehead someDunwoody fish known Crier as the10/17/19 northernCrossword snakehas turned up, the effects have been head (Channa argus), an invasive species described as “undesirable, but not exnative to China, Russia and Korea. treme.” Exactly what its impact on native These invasive snakeheads have been Georgia species might be is not known. found in waters in 14 other states, but There is, however, some good news. according to the Georgia Department of The fact is that anglers across the Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources state can be instrumental in keeping Division this is the first time a snakehead the northern snakehead out of Georgia Solution has been found in the wild in Georgia. waters.

How do invasive fish become established? It usually starts when exotic speS P A N R E B A H A T cies are released from aquariums (moral: L E V I E X A M S I L E S don’t release your aquarium fish into a C A R A T C A R A O R I G lake or stream!) or escape from live food W I S H F U L T H I N K I N G markets.

T O R T R E O Why is this discovery a big deal? The fact is that non-native invasive species H A I R S P A C R E M E such as the northern snakehead can A L L E Y O O P C A R E S S adversely impact native species. The inY I P P I E S S A O A B E vaders compete with the natives for food A S T I N S P I N E T R E E and habitat, and the outcome is often P R E I O N S S T A S H not good.

C I A D A T A We sure don’t want the aquatic equivalent of kudzu to mess up GeorO P E R A T I N G S Y S T E M gia’s lakes and rivers and streams.

T R I E S T A X I F A R O Northern snakeheads grow to nearly F L O W N A C R E E R I N three feet in length and are described E S S

DEATH NOTICES

Leslie P. Brody, 72, of Johns Creek, passed away September 29, 2019.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Delores A. Defreitas, 72, of Roswell, passed away September 28, 2019.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Chyung M. Kim, 88, of Roswell, passed away October 3, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

N E S T

First, learn how to identify the northern snakehead. That’s important because its appearance is similar to that of the bowfin, a native Georgia fish that’s found throughout the state. In Georgia, bowfins are good guys. Northern snakeheads are not.

Then, if you think you have caught one, DO NOT RELEASE IT. Georgia DNR puts those words in all caps and bold, and I do too. Instead of releasing it, DNR adds, kill it immediately. That sounds harsh, I know, but this invader has the potential to be that big of a threat.

However, don’t just throw it up on the bank. The northern snakehead it is an PuzzleJunction.com air-breather and can survive for quite a while (some say for as long as four days) on land. Juveniles are said to be able to migrate over land too.

If you can, take a photo of the fish (including close-ups of its mouth, fins, and tail) and make a note of where it was caught. Then share that info

with Georgia DNR. It’s easy to find the contact info at georgiawildlife.com/ aquatic-nuisance-species by clicking on the “Report it to your regional Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division Fisheries Office.”

That same page also has a link to a fact sheet which describes and illustrates the northern snakehead to help you in your identification; it also shows what the native bowfin looks like so you’ll be able to tell the difference.

“Our first line of defense in the fight against aquatic invasive species, such as the northern snakehead, is our anglers,” notes Matt Thomas, chief of fisheries for the Wildlife Resources Division.

He adds, “Thanks to the quick report by an angler, our staff was able to investigate and confirm the presence of this species in this water body [the pond in Gwinnett County]. We are now taking steps to determine if they have spread from this water body and, hopefully, keep it from spreading to other Georgia waters.”

For more on the northern snakehead, visit georgiawildlife.com/aquatic-nuisance-species.

R A T E

George Kelly Morris, 87, of Cumming, passed away October 3, 2019.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Crematory.

Edna Strickland, 89, of Alpharetta, passed away October 7, 2019.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &

David Neal, 34, of Alpharetta, passed away October 6, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Ricky Jerry Tallant, 65, of Cumming, passed away October 8, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

William Reed, 87, of Cumming, passed away October 3, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Marion E. Termini, 89, of Cumming, passed away October 5, 2019.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Elsa Vega, 39, passed away October 6, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Dorothea M. Wilson, 100, of Alpharetta, passed away September 25, 2019.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Millicent Witkin, 94, of Roswell, passed away September 28, 2019. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

26 | October 17, 2019 | Forsyth Herald | ForsythHerald.com

ONLINE INCLUDED C a l l t o d a y t o p l a c e y o u r a d 4 7 0 . 2 2 2 . 8 4 6 9 o r e m a i l c l a s s i f i e d s @ a p p e n m e d i a g r o u p . c o m • FA X : 7 7 0 - 4 7 5 - 1 2 1 6

Help Wanted Part-time CLEANERS for luxury homes. No heavy work.

Car necessary. 770294-5264 SHIPPING ASSISTANT Alpharetta gift company needs holiday help. Start now. $10/hour. Flexible hours.Perfect for retiree!

Resume to: Position@ HomeFields.com

Moving Sale Moving Sale: Windward; 3470 Newport Bay Drive, Alpharetta.

Saturday, 10/19, 9AM - 4PM. Contractor tools, building supplies, office supplies, furniture, bikes, camping, recreation and more!

Yard Sale Milton - White Columns Community Garage Sale October18&19. 8am-2pm All 4 sections: Golf,Gated, Colonnade,Oaks

Sales

Bargains

Garage Sale

Building Supplies

JOHNS CREEK Entire River Glen Subdivision!

Barnwell Road and Glen Ferry Drive 30022. Friday 10/18 and Saturday 10/19, 9AM-2PM. Tools, books, household goods etc..

E X T E N S I O N LADDERS: 16’ and 24’. $90/both. 404-4558845

Large yard sale. October 18,19 from 8 to 3pm.

October 20 , 8 to 1 pm.

Please, no early birds.

5025 Oakmont Bend Drive Alpharetta, GA 30004

Musical Instruments PIANO COLLECTOR Several beautiful Baby Grands & uprights.

Quality pianos at sacrifice prices. 770633-4151

Wanted to Buy

ALPHARETTA: Multifamily. Hampton Hall; 8310 High Hampton Chase. 30022. Saturday 10/19, 8AM-2PM. Boys’ clothing, toys, Halloween costumes, household. bikes

I BUY DOLLS, 1970’s and earlier. Clothing, accessories, parts and more, Local: 214-8838215

Friday- Saturday, October 25-26, 950 Freemanwood Lane. Tools, baby items, much more.

GREENLAWN/ ROSWELL Double plot, Garden of Faith, prime location in front, on Highway 9. $4000/both. (Retails $3600/each!) 770-7131544

JOHNS CREEK-30097 7300 Devonhall Way Friday10/18, Saturday 10/19, 8AM-1PM. Bookshelves, barstools, chairs, clothing, holiday decorations...

ROSWELL: Entire The Orchards at Crabapple.

Entrance off Ruckers and Houze Roads.

Friday 10/18, Saturday 10/19, 9am-3pm

Cemetery

North Atlanta Memorial Park Dunwoody.

Last Supper, 161-A, 1-2-34. Nicely maintained.

Selling price $3200/ total, (Valued at $4200/ total.) 678-566-1704

Real Estate

CADNET ADS

Reader Advisory: The National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the following classifieds. Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer employment but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license identification or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it’s illegal to request any money before delivering its service.

All funds are based in U.S. dollars. 800 numbers may or may not reach Canada.

Waterfront

Autos Wanted

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-RESORT TIMESHARE Lifestyle Holiday Vacation Club At Crown Residence Suites And Spa; Puerto Plata. $8000/Negotiable (or rent)Floating “Red Season”.

Beautiful 2BDRM/2BA. Sleeps 6 people. All amenities.

678-467-2819

CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!! All Makes/Models 2002-2018! Any Condition.

Running or Not. Top $$$ Paid! Free Towing! We’re Nationwide! Call Now: 1-888985-1806

Business Services Legal Notice

NOTICE OF PENDING LITIGATION: A Suit has been initiated against Respondent CHRISTOPHER HUGH WHITE by Petitioner LIBBY SUE WHITE. Summons re dissolution of marriage action, pending in California Superior Court – County of Orange, 4601 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660, bearing Case Number 19D005049.

A hearing has been set for December 11, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in Department H13 at the above Court to determine the validity of the marriage based on fraud.

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

Miscellaneous

CALL NOW AND SAVE ON YOUR NEXT PRESCRIPTION

Health & Fitness GENERIC VIAGRA and CIALIS! 100 Pills $99.00 FREE Shipping! 100% guaranteed.

24/7 CALL NOW! 888-889-5515 Suffering from an ADDICTION to Alcohol, Opiates, Prescription PainKillers or other DRUGS? There is hope! Call Today to speak with someone who cares. Call NOW 1-855866-0913

Miscellaneous Earthlink High Speed Internet.

As Low As $14.95/month (for the first 3 months.) Reliable High Speed Fiber Optic Technology. Stream Videos, Music and More! Call Earthlink Today 1-855-520-7938 Attention all Homeowners in jeopardy of Foreclosure? We can help stop your home from foreclosure. The Foreclosure Defense helpline can help save your home. The Call is absolutely free. 1-855-5166641.

Call Empire Today® to schedule a FREE in-home estimate on Carpeting & Flooring. Call Today! 1-855404-2366 Two great new offers from AT&T Wireless! Ask how to get the Next Generation Samsung Galaxy S10e FREE. FREE iPhone with AT&T’s Buy one, Give One. While supplies last!

CALL 1-866-565-8452 or www. freephonesnow.com//cadnet

All pricing in U.S. dollars and subject to change without notice. “We accept Amex, Electronic Checking, Personal Check or International Money Order.” *Prices shown are for the equivalent generic drug if available.*

1-855-530-8993

Mailing address: World Health Link PO Box 42 Station Main • Winnipeg, MB R3C 2G1 Canada

CODE MG09

Lung Cancer?

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

Family in the home were also exposed.

Call 1-866-795-3684 or email cancer@breakinginjurynews.com. $30 billion is set aside for asbestos victims with cancer. Valuable settlement monies may not require filing a lawsuit.

HEAR AGAIN! Try our hearing aid for just $75 down and $50 per month! Call 800-426-4212 and mention 88272 for a risk free trial! FREE SHIPPING! Become a Published Author.

We want to Read Your Book!

Dorrance Publishing-Trusted

by Authors Since 1920 Book manuscript submissions currently being reviewed. Comprehensive Services: Consultation, Production, Promotion and Distribution Call for Your Free Author’s Guide 1-877-626-2213

Miscellaneous DISH Network $59.99 For 190 Channels! Add High Speed Internet for ONLY $14.95/ month. Best Technology.

Best Value. Smart HD DVR Included. FREE Installation.

Some restrictions apply. Call 1-855-837-9146

Denied Social Security Disability? Appeal! If you’re 50+, filed for SSD and denied, our attorneys can help get you approved! No money out of pockets! Call 1-866-376-3163 Lung Cancer? Asbestos exposure in industrial, construction, manufacturing jobs, or military may be the cause. Family in the home were also exposed. Call 1-866795-3684 or email cancer@ breakinginjurynews.com. $30 billion is set aside for asbestos victims with cancer. Valuable settlement monies may not require filing a lawsuit.

Cross country Moving, Long distance Moving Company, out of state move $799 Long Distance Movers. Get Free quote on your Long distance move. 1-844-452-1706 Spectrum Triple Play! TV, Internet & Voice for $99.97/mo.

Fastest Internet. 100 MB per second speed. Free Primetime on Demand. Unlimited Voice.

NO CONTRACTS. Call 1-855-652-9304 or visit http:// tripleplaytoday.com/national Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare!

Reclaim independence and mobility with the compact design and long-lasting battery of Inogen One. Free information kit! Call 888-6092189

Miscellaneous Applying for Social Security Disability or Appealing a Denied Claim? Call Bill Gordon & Assoc., Social Security Disability Attorneys, 1-855-498-6323! FREE Consultations. Local Attorneys Nationwide [Mail: 2420 N St NW, Washington DC. Office: Broward Co. FL (TX/NM Bar.)]

HARRIS 5 MINUTE BED BUG KILLER! Fast, Effective Treatment. Available: Hardware Stores, Home Depot, homedepot.com DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. NOT just a discount plan, REAL coverage for [350 ] procedures. Call 1-877308-2834 for details. www. dental50plus.com/cadnet 6118-0219 Eliminate gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 15% off and 0% financing for those who qualify. PLUS Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-4020373 Get NFL Sunday Ticket FREE w/ DIRECTV Choice All-Included Package. $59.99/ month for 12 months. 185 Channels PLUS Thousands of Shows/Movies On Demand.

FREE Genie HD DVR Upgrade. Call 1-855-781-1565 or satellitedealnow.com/cadnet

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

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

BUY IT! SELL IT! FIND IT! IT’S IN THE CLASSIFIEDS!

TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 770-442-3278

ForsythHerald.com | Forsyth Herald | October 17, 2019 | 27

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

Fencing

Home Improvement

Lawn Care

Tree Services

Auto Donations

Help Wanted

Miscellaneous

WiiKleen: Residential/ Commercial.

Free estimates. Mention this ad for discount. Family owned/operated. Call today! 678-769-9745

SPECTRUM FENCE Residential/Commercial Chain-link, wood, vinyl, iron, aluminum fencing.

Driveway gates.

Fence painting/ staining. Custom design. Long-lasting.

5-year workmanshipwarranty. 770-367-2925 SpectrumFence.com

PATIOS, DRIVEWAYS, SIDEWALKS and WALLS:

LEAVE THE MOWING TO US”A”! Weekly/ bi-weekly, Lawn mowing/ landscape; Spring cleanup, Aeration. Licensed/ Insured/free estimate. Call or text: 678-727-6850 gagreenworks.com

Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts: 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.yellowribbon tree.com

Donate Your Car to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800-245-0398

TRUCK DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED at Stevens Transport!

Earn $1000 per week! Paid CDL Training! No experience needed!

1-844-452-4121 drive4stevens.com

CASH PAID for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! 1 DAY PAYMENT & PREPAID shipping. HIGHEST PRICES! Call 1-888-776-7771. www.

Cash4DiabeticSupplies.com

Autos Wanted

Home & Garden

CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!!

2002 and Newer!

Any Condition. Running or Not. Competitive Offer! Free Towing!

We’re Nationwide! Call Now: 1-888-416-2330.

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

INVENTORS FREE INFORMATION PACKAGE Have your product idea developed affordably by the Research & Development pros and presented to manufacturers. Call 1-888-501-0236 for a Free Idea Starter Guide. Submit your idea for a free consultation.

404Cuttree. One of the most experienced and reliable tree companies in North Atlanta.

Perfect reviews and reliable, professional, and honest service.

Free quotes.

Fully insured. 770Tree.com 678-506-0006

MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES NEEDED! Train at home for a career as a Medical Office Professional at CTI! 1-833-7664511 AskCTI.com

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

Text or 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!

678-898-7237

Flooring 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.

Install/Repairs: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl Wood floors, Backsplashes, and Shower surrounds.

Carpet wrinkles removed!

Call today for estimate!

706-429-4453

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

$150 OFF any job over $1500 Many local references.

Call Dave McKemey at 678-648-2010 FIRST RATE SIDING AND WINDOW EXPERTS: Great online feedback at Guildquality.com.

Call 770-504-5660 for a professional quote on Sunrise Replacement Windows or HardiePlank Systems. firstratesiding.com 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

Plumbing, Electrical Drywall; Other Repairs/ Installations. Home Maintenance. Senior discounts and affordable rates! 20 years experience.

Mike 678-986-4833

Phillips Home Improvement We offer drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical.

Basements finished, kitchen and bath rehabs.

All types flooring. Also total home rehab for those who have a rental house or one to sell.

Call 678-887-1868 for a free estimate

Haulers

Landscaping

Handyman Kitchen, Bath:

Driveway REPAIR or REPLACEMENT Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. $150 off any job over $1500. Residential or Commercial. For a FREE estimate call Dave of McKemey Concrete and Hardscapes 678-9142576. Competitive pricing.

Many local references

Full Service Bush Hogging, LANDSCAPING Company Clearing, Grading, Hauling, Etc.

Many local references-

Call Ralph Rucker

678-898-7237

Capable of doing your job – grading, hauling and tree service.

Ralph Rucker

678-898-7237

Pinestraw PINESTRAW, mulch delivery/installation available.

Firewood available. Licensed, insured. Angels of Earth Pinestraw and Mulch.

770-831-3612.

Remodeling WOODPOINT CABINETS: Your One-Stop Remodeling Shop! We offer complimentary consultation and estimates for house painting/renovation projects, kitchen, bath & basement remodeling, cabinet, vanity & closet design. “We Specialize In Listening To What You Want.”

We’re located right by the Campbell Tire at 500 N. Main St, Alpharetta GA 30009. Ph: 470-5453045. email: Contact@ WoodpointCabinets. com Web: www.

WoodpointCabinets.com

JJ Tree Cutting Services. Since 2013. Complete Tree Removal-Call us for a Free Estimate. 678467-1325. Licensed and insured. jjtreecutting@ gmail.com 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

Educational

AIRLINES ARE HIRING Get FAA approved hands on Aviation training. Financial Aid for qualified students Career placement assistance.

CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-686-1704

Financial Struggling With Your Private Student Loan Payment? New relief programs can reduce your payments. Learn your options.

Good credit not necessary.

Call the Helpline 866-969-3179 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Eastern)

Health & Medical VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! 100 Generic Pills SPECIAL $99.00 FREE Shipping! 100% guaranteed. 24/7 CALL NOW! 888-445-5928 Hablamos Espanol DENTAL INSURANCE. Call Physicians Mutual Insurance Company for details. NOT just a discount plan, REAL coverage for 350 procedures.

888-623-3036 or http://www. dental50plus.com/58 Ad# 6118

IT’S GARAGE SALE SEASON! Call June at 470-222-8469 to advertise your sale

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS. EASY, ONE DAY updates! We specialize in safe bathing. Grab bars, no slip flooring & seated showers. Call for a free in-home consultation: 888-912-4745 Eliminate gutter cleaning forever!

LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection.

Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 15% off and 0% financing for those who qualify. PLUS Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-995-2490

Medical CASH paid for your unwanted Inogen or Respironics portable oxygen concentrators!

Call NOW for top-dollar offer.

Agents available 24/7.

No CPAP/TANKS. 877-315-7116 ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS! Inogen One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. FREE information kit. Call 877-929-9587

Miscellaneous DISH TV $59.99 For 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet.

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

Some restrictions apply. 1-833872-2545.

BECOME A PUBLISHED AUTHOR! We edit, print and distribute your work internationally. We do the work… You reap the Rewards!

Call for a FREE Author’s Submission Kit: 866-951-7214

CASH FOR CARS: We Buy Any Condition Vehicle, 2002 and Newer.

Nationwide Free Pick Up! Call Now: 1-800-864-5960.

MobileHelp, America’s Premier Mobile Medical Alert System.

Whether You’re Home or Away.

For Safety and Peace of Mind.

No Long Term Contracts! Free Brochure! Call Today! 1-855401-6993 COMPUTER ISSUES? FREE DIAGNOSIS by GEEKS ON SITE! Virus Removal, Data Recovery!

24/7 EMERGENCY $20 OFF ANY SERVICE with coupon 42522! Restrictions apply.

1-866-969-2936 A PLACE FOR MOM has helped over a million families find senior living. Our trusted, local advisors help find solutions to your unique needs at no cost to you.

Call 855-741-7459

Travel Orlando + Daytona Beach Florida Vacation!

Enjoy 7 Days and 6 Nights with Hertz, Enterprise or Alamo Car Rental Included - Only $298.00. 12 months to use 855-403-8409

Wanted to Buy Cash for unexpired DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! Call 1-855-4404001 Free Shipping, Best Prices & 24 hr payment! BBB Rated A+ www.TestStripSearch.com.

28 | October 17, 2019 | Forsyth Herald | ForsythHerald.com

Thank You Again, and Again...

2009-2019 WINNER

Best Of North Atlanta Presented By

Enjoy our fresh, made from scratch recipes, specialty cocktails, craft beers and an award winning wine list with over 70 wines by the glass.

Bring your friends and treat yourself to a great time. Leave the cooking to us.

11555 RAINWATER DRIVE, ALPHARETTA, GA 30009 | 770.777.6490 | WWW.VILLAGETAVERN.COM WEsTsIDE PARkWAy; ONE BLOCk NORTH Of HAyNEs BRIDGE ROAD