Forsyth Herald — November 7, 2019

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Republic Services strike affects Cumming center

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Newspaper settles suit over open records

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Area mothers hold photos of their child who died from a drug overdose at the 11th Forsyth County Drug Summit Oct. 30. The images were part of a haunting reminder that included a memorial of 485 teacups with names of Georgians who passed away as a result of illegal drug use. Read more, Page 20

Forsyth schools top student test scores

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Man charged Forsyth County assists with molesting in national child porn sting child at family friend’s house

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Forsyth County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man Oct. 23 in connection with an alleged case of child molestation.

Authorities say Miguel Herlindo Cumplido Delgado, 48, of Sawnee Drive, Cumming, was arrested and charged with one count of child molestation in connection with an incident that took DELGADO place in September.

On Sept. 13, Delgado allegedly molested a girl while staying at a family friend’s house, Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Cpl. Doug Rainwater said.

The age of the child has not been released.

Authorities said they learned about the allegation and issued warrants for Delgado’s arrest after forensic interviews were conducted, Rainwater said.

Delgado was booked into the Forsyth County Jail without bond.

No other information has been released.

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is part of a nationwide sting to prosecute those who commit crimes against children.

Project Safe Childhood is a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice.

Led by the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS), Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims.

Michael Frost, 49, of Atlanta, was sentenced last month for possessing child pornography including images of children as young as seven.

“A person intent on victimizing our children has been brought to answer for his criminal acts,” said Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman. “Only through continued diligence by local, state and federal law enforcement can these online predators be stopped. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is committed to working with our partner agencies and prosecutors to stop these criminals.”

Frost was convicted in 2002 as part of the FBI’s “Operation Candyman,” a nationwide crackdown on the proliferation of child pornography via the internet. He served a three-year sentence in federal prison for possession of child pornography.

“Frost made a decision to go back to victimizing children even though he has already been jailed once for it,” said U.S. Attorney Byung J. ‘BJay’ Pak. “Child pornography is disgusting and it is a second victimization of a child who has already been traumatized.”

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that are a part of a nationwide operation to bring offenders of crimes against children to justice.

According to information presented in court, during an undercover operation on the dark web, law enforcement identified an IP address assigned to a physical address in Cumming, Ga., where child pornography had been downloaded, and interviewed the occupant at that address.

The occupant was not involved in downloading child pornography, but told law enforcement that Michael Frost visited regularly and used his personal laptop computer to access the web while at the home.

When law enforcement obtained a search warrant for Frost’s address in Atlanta, they seized multiple electronics that contained tens of thousands of images and videos of children engaged in sexually explicit activity.

Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Diane C. Schulman prosecuted the case.

Frost was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Leigh Martin May to 10 years in prison followed by 10 years supervised release, and ordered to register as a sex offender for life. He was also ordered to pay a special assessment of $5,100, and restitution of $20,000 to victims.

“Clearly prison time was not a deterrent that kept Frost from continuing his abhorrent behavior,” said Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta, Chris Hacker.

“If he thought he could hide behind the dark web, he was wrong, thanks to the cooperative work of the FBI and our local law enforcement partners. Now Frost will serve several more years in prison where he won’t be able to victimize any more children.”

Freeman was appreciative of the multi-agency assistance.

“Kudos to FBI Atlanta, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety for their assistance,” Freeman said. “Cases like this should serve as a warning to these criminals, that there is no room to hide when you endanger our children. We will not stop and we will find you and hold you accountable for your criminal acts.”

“There is no work in law enforcement more important than protecting children,” Chief John Robison, Alpharetta Department of Public Safety said.

“Officers, agents and prosecutors at all levels of our profession take great pride in capturing and prosecuting vile men and women that aim to victimize children. We are so grateful for our working relationship with the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and this is a great example of our partnerships leading to the apprehension of another child predator.”

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NEWS

Republic strike creates ripples in North Atlanta

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Sanitation workers on strike at Republic Services in Marshfield, Mass., extended their picket line to the company’s operations in Cumming early Friday, Nov. 1, creating ripples through parts of Forsyth County and North Fulton.

About 30 Republic Services workers in Cumming, who are members of Teamsters Local 728, refused to cross the picket line.

The most immediate effects were felt in Alpharetta, where the city contracts with

Republic to service over 24,000 households.

Trash pickup for businesses and construction sites in Milton, Johns Creek, Roswell, Canton and Woodstock were affected as well.

“Republic is experiencing limited service disruptions in the North Fulton area only — the majority of the greater Atlanta area’s operations are running,” the company said in a statement. “We will pick up any missed collections and resume normal service in the North Fulton area as quickly as possible.”

Alpharetta Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard said the company

expects service delays only to the 3,200 local customers who receive collection on Fridays. Those households whose waste was not picked up on Friday would be collected the following day, he said.

Also, glass recycling and yard waste collections for those Friday customers would be delayed a full week, Drinkard said.

Forsyth County residents outside the City of Cumming are provided free choice among a number of haulers servicing the area. The City of Cumming contracts with Red Oak Sanitation for collection service for its residents.

In Johns Creek, the city does not

manage, control or regulate trash collection services.

“Sanitation services would likely be on an HOA, neighborhood or individual to manage or coordinate,” said Johns Creek Communications Director Bob Mullen. “I believe there are about a half dozen or more other waste management companies that provide service to the Johns Creek area.”

The City of Roswell has a contract with Advanced Disposal for curbside recycling and yard waste disposal, while city employees pick up household gar-

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Shivers gains national certification

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Fire Department Technical Services Division Chief Jason Shivers was recognized by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners for earning national certification through the Executive Fire Officer Program.

Shivers was commended during the Oct. 24 County Commission meeting for his completion of the four-year program.

The Executive Fire Officer Program consists of a series of four courses and the completion of an applied research paper that relates to the officer’s organization after each of the four courses.

Each course is two weeks long and requires on-campus residency at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Md. “It’s the fire service equivalent of a master’s program,” Shivers said, adding that each paper must address a laudable

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Forsyth County Fire Department Technical Services Division Chief Jason Shivers recently earned national certification through the Executive Fire Officer Program. At its Oct. 24 meeting, the Forsyth County Commission recognized Shivers for his accomplishment. project and the process is exhausting.

Classes included Executive Development, Executive Analysis of Community Risk Reduction, Executive Analysis of Fire Service Operations and Emergency Management, and Executive Leadership.

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Living on campus, with access to vast amounts of information in the school’s library, was key and so was the ability to interact with his peers, Shivers said.

“Interaction is a critical component,” Shivers said. “Daily interaction and healthy debate were unique to the course. There’s a deep value of personal interaction with fellow officers.”

That interaction meant leaving his wife and family for weeks at a time and Shivers was quick to recognize his wife Jodi’s support.

“She was instrumental,” he said.

“There was no flexibility with deadlines.

She understood that and made sure nothing interfered with them.”

Shivers is humble about the achievement.

“I did it to make me a better fire officer, so I can better serve Forsyth

County,” he said. “Fire service relies on teamwork. We never do anything alone, we’re team-oriented. That mentality transcends into formal education.”

Since the program began in 1983, fewer than 4,400 individuals have graduated and only 78 are from Georgia.

To be considered for the program, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and be on track to become an executive level officer.

Shivers joined the Forsyth County Fire Department in 1998, as a member of its first group of career firefighters.

He has held the positions of firefighter/ EMT, fire lieutenant and inspector general. He also holds a seat on the National Fire Protection Association 1901, 1906, 1911 and 1912 committees governing national fire apparatus design and maintenance standards.

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Appen settles lawsuit with Roswell over Open Records violations

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com After nearly a year of legal sparring, the City of Roswell has settled a lawsuit filed by Appen Media Group over alleged violations of the Georgia Open Records Act. City Council members voted unanimous Oct. 28, with no discussion, to pay $10,500 in attorney’s fees for Appen and provide the company a year’s worth of free open records requests. As a part of the settlement, the city admits no liability.

The settlement does not bar Appen Media Group, publisher of the Herald and Crier newspapers in north Atlanta, from pursuing legal action for any future Open Records Act violations.

A year in the making Appen Media Group filed suit Dec. 27, 2018 in the Fulton County Superior Court, alleging that the Roswell Police Department had consistently withheld vital information about criminal incidents from public records. Several police records obtained by the company contained large blocks of redacted material or little to no information in the officer’s incident report.

Under Georgia law, the officer narratives are public records the public is entitled to see, inspect and copy. There are some exceptions for law enforcement agencies, such as identifying confidential sources and details relating to pending investigations. However, initial police report narratives, like those requested by Appen Media Group, are not exempt.

The lawsuit also alleged that the Roswell Police Department had failed to meet time requirements for supplying the reports after requests were made.

On March 11, attorneys representing the city denied any wrongdoing and stated that some or all of the newspaper’s complaints were barred by the doctrine of sovereign immunity, a policy which states that a governing body cannot be sued without its consent.

Appen Media Group’s suit came on the heels of several unearthed incidents that involved the Roswell Police Department.

The first, and by far most widely circulated, was an incident in which two police officers used a coin toss app to decide the fate of a woman pulled over for speeding. A video of the incident surfaced, and, in the wake of online outrage, then Chief Rusty Grant called for an internal investigation. The two officers involved in the incident were later dismissed from the department.

Two other videos surfaced weeks later. One showed officers detaining

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Lawsuit gains traction with residents About six months into the lawsuit, Appen Media Group posted a fundraiser on GoFundMe, an online crowdfunding platform, to help cover litigation costs.

The campaign raised $4,220 from 62 donors, many of them Roswell residents.

“They were critical to continuing our efforts,” said Appen Media Group Publisher Hans Appen. “The initial response from the city was unexpected, and our attorney’s fees are now in the neighborhood of $14,000. For any small business, that would be a challenging expense, so the [donations] went a long way to getting us to this result, and I am very grateful to them.”

The last running total reported from

Roswell is that the city has spent more than $12,000 on the litigation.

Scott Long, a Roswell resident who donated to the Appen GoFundMe campaign, commented on the fundraising page that he felt comfortable donating to the lawsuit because he trusted the newspaper and its efforts.

Several supporters likewise said they believed in the public’s rights as outlined in the Open Records Act. “As a mom and an active community member, I feel it is integral to our safety that we have accurate and timely reporting on crime in our city,” said resident Meghan McClanahan. “Transparency is government is our right.”

Stephen Dorvee, who was on the Roswell City Council in the 1990s, said he was appalled by how the city acted.

“While we were not perfect, we were open about what we did,” he said. “The council and mayor at that time were careful not to violate the Open Records Act. I am appalled that the city is acting this way, not to mention irritated that our money is being spent on this fool’s mission.”

The lawsuit also caught the attention of neighboring cities.

Alpharetta City Councilman Ben Burnett donated $900, his monthly salary as a council member, to the cause. He said the settlement speaks volumes.

“Just because you don’t admit guilt doesn’t mean you’re not guilty as sin,” Burnett said, adding that he was 100 percent certain the newspaper was in the right.

Progress toward transparency, accessibility While the lawsuit has coaxed more transparency and accessibility from the City of Roswell and its police department, there’s still room for improvement, Appen said.

“It is not 100 percent where we think it should be, but we feel comfortable formally ending our suit in good faith that the progress will continue,” he said.

Just as importantly, he added, the suit sends a message to neighboring agencies.

Georgia First Amendment Foundation Appen Media Group is donating $1,000 to the Georgia First Amendment Foundation in honor of the concerned citizens who contributed to the GoFundMe legal fund. The Georgia First Amendment Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting for government transparency and free speech as well as educating the public about Georgia’s open records laws. For more information and to donate, visit gfaf.org.

“Not only does it send a message to Roswell that we care and are paying attention,” Appen said. “It sends a message to every other municipality in the state that transparency by government agencies is important and there are people out there — whether it is us, another newspaper, or just a concerned citizen — that will go to great lengths to ensure the law is followed.”

Atlanta’s 11 Alive Chief Investigative Reporter Brendan Keefe, whose team uncovered the controversial videos of Roswell police officers last year, said he has already seen positive changes in the ways local governments handle open record requests.

Like Appen Media Group, Keefe and other 11Alive reporters questioned records they received that were heavily redacted with little to no information from the City of Roswell. Further investigation by 11Alive revealed two sets of books the Roswell Police Department had used for

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SCHOOLS

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Forsyth outpaces state, area in latest statewide test score

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Schools earned the highest College and Career Ready Performance Index score for students among metro Atlanta county school districts and large school districts in Georgia.

All Forsyth County schools and the district scored above state averages in the 2019 CCRPI report.

The county’s elementary schools had the highest overall score in the state.

Forsyth Schools also had the overall best high school score among metro Atlanta county school districts and large districts in Georgia.

Five Forsyth County elementary schools landed in the state’s top 30: Brookwood, Daves Creek, Johns Creek, Shiloh Point and Vickery Creek. Five middle schools also made the state’s top 30 list and included Lakeside, Piney Grove, Riverwatch, South Forsyth and Vickery Creek. The Alliance Academy, Lambert and South Forsyth were on list of the state’s top 30 high schools.

“In Forsyth County, we are focused on culture, climate, and relationships,” Forsyth Schools Superintendent Jeff Bearden said. “These are the conditions for success. Our results clearly show that our staff, families and the community are doing what is right for all students. I am extremely proud of our district.”

Forsyth County Schools increased overall scores from 90.4 in 2018 to 92.7 in 2019. The score for the state was 76.6 and 75.9 in the same two years.

Forsyth Elementary Schools scored 92.3 in 2018 and jumped to 95.1 last year.

Meanwhile, middle schools in the county faired well, going from 87.6 to 89.2.

With a 2018 score of 89.6 and then a 92 in 2019, Forsyth County High Schools showed a marked increase as well.

The CCRPI measures Georgia’s schools and school districts on a 100-point scale based on multiple indicators of performance.

The Georgia Department of Education also released the 2019 School Climate Star for local schools with a ratings scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest.

Eighteen Forsyth County Schools earned a 5 and 19 earned a 4.

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police reports: a public, redacted narrative and a more detailed, separate report for internal and court use.

Keefe pointed to an incident, which resulted in the termination of a Roswell police officer, in which he obtained a truncated police report from the city that made no mention the officer’s misconduct.

“What’s really important here is that when there is official misconduct, it is usually going to be in that incident report narrative that before this Appen Media Group lawsuit and settlement would have been kept from us and was kept from us,” Keefe said. “The narray Crier 11/7/19 Crossword tives are critical to understanding what happened in the incident… We abso-

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The lawsuit, he said, is a good start to having all police departments across the state comply with Georgia’s Open Records Act. Keefe said he has used the Appen lawsuit with other police agencies outside of Roswell to compel them to give the full public narrative.

“It would not have been possible before this lawsuit, because they now understand that there is a real cost to denying transparency and openness in government with the public and with the press,” Keefe said. “It’s going to make us all more informed and, frankly, it’s going PuzzleJunction.com to make our communities better and safer places to live.”

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Public invited to road project open house

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Two major road projects will be the focus of a public information open house later this month.

Residents are invited to attend an open house meeting to learn more about the upcoming widening of Ga. 369 and creation of a partial cloverleaf interchange at Ga. 369 and Ga. 400. The meeting will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 19, at Coal Mountain Elementary School, 3455 Coal Mountain Dr. Final construction plans for both project components will be available during the open house and Forsyth County Engineering staff will be available to answer questions.

“The purpose of this open house is to offer the public an opportunity to view the construction plans for the components of both projects and to ask questions,” said Forsyth County Director of Engineering John Cunard.

Currently, plans call for widening of Ga. 369/Browns Bridge Road from an existing two-lane roadway just west of Ga. 9 to slightly east of Ga. 306, a distance of roughly 2.4 miles. Summer 2020 is the estimated start date for the project.

The proposed typical section of Ga. 369 would include four 12-foot wide travel lanes, two in each direction, with a 20-foot wide raised median, 8-foot wide enhanced sidewalk along the south side of the road and 5-foot wide sidewalks along the north.

The right-of-way is anticipated to be a corridor width of 120 feet along the Ga. 369 mainline. Additionally, the project will change the intersection of Ga. 400 and Ga. 369 to a grade-separated, partial cloverleaf interchange.

The project has an estimated cost of $45 million, with funding for the widening and intersection upgrade coming from the Forsyth County Transportation Bond approved by voters in 2014, as well other county and GDOT funding.

Project displays used at the public information open house will be available for review at the Forsyth County Engineering Department, 110 E. Main St., Suite 120.

Individuals may express their comments in written form to Mrs. Denise Farr, Capital Improvements Program Project Manager, Forsyth County Engineering Department, 110 E. Main St., Suite 120, Cumming, Georgia 30028. Concerns will be accepted until Nov. 29, 2019.

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Cognia opens doors on new office building

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Education accreditation and consulting firm Cognia cut the ribbon on its new 40,000-square-foot Building II on Oct. 28 in Alpharetta.

The event marked the second decade of business for the company and drew a crowd of more than 100 business and education leaders. The new four-story office building adjoins the company’s headquarters on Westside Parkway.

The new building almost doubles the footprint of the company, formerly known as AdvancEd, the world’s largest accrediting body. AdvancEd merged with Measured Progress, a world leader in standards-based assessment, in June 2018.

The company has called Alpharetta home for 10 years, and Cognia President and CEO Mark Elgart said the reason is simple.

“Alpharetta provided us the benefit of access to all of what I call quality-oflife factors — great school system, great health care, a really family-oriented development of their parks, their greenway, recreational programs for kids and their families,” Elgart said. “It also provides us access to a very talented, diverse workforce, the ability to recruit talent.”

Elgart said the new building, estimated at roughly $13 million, is an investment in the future of the company and the city.

“The new building will be the home of our Center for Innovation where research and development intersect with product design and strategic partnership

development,” said Elgart.

Cognia Chairman of the Board Dan Caton said Cognia Building II has been in the making for a few years.

“When the board voted to merge the best and most widely known accreditation and tool improvement organization in the world with the foremost experts in assessment, my board colleagues, and I knew that we were building something special,” Caton said. “You’re going to see a new building, but what we’re talking about is a new organization that bridges the old and the new.”

The new four-story building includes an enclosed, fourth-floor walkway that connects the same sustainability effort that drove construction of the AdvancEd corporate headquarters in 2010.

The design, construction and outfitting of the building was a collaborative process between Cognia staff and the organization’s construction team, including the architecture firm Warren Epstein & Associates and general contractor, JE Dunn Construction Co. — the same contractors who worked on the 2010 construction of the AdvancEd corporate headquarters — in partnership with furniture provider partner, Atlanta’s Office Furniture Expo.

The building was designed and built with leading-edge technology, all with environmental consciousness in mind.

Features include: • Insulated outside exterior wall panels intricately made and pieced together like a puzzle. These panels overlaid over the steel structure help to control temperature changes.

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Officials with education innovation and consulting firm Cognia celebrate the opening of Building II Oct. 28 at the company’s corporate headquarters on Westside Parkway in Alpharetta.

• Low emissive roof that reflects sunlight.

• Low Volatile Organic Compounds paint which reduces harmful gasses emitted by conventional paint thus providing healthier and cleaner air in the building.

• A system that redirects ground water back into the ground preventing storm water run-off into local streams and sewer system.

• LED lighting throughout.

• Construction materials made with recycled composite materials.

• Building II was built over existing parking space to leave greenspace untouched.

Cognia, as it has done in its main headquarters building, will commission local artists to create one-of-a-kind works of art to display throughout the building.

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Looking into what makes a city healthy My first real job out of college was that of a full-time newspaper reporter.

It was one of the greatest jobs there is, getting to meet with all kinds of people and getting to see firsthand what goes Geoff smith Assurance Financial, on in a community to gsmith@lendtheway.com make things happen.

Most residents don’t get the opportunity to see such things. It’s all most of us can do to keep up with national politics, our work and our families than to take the time to understand what’s going on at our city halls. For most of you, you only know what you see. When you drive on a congested road, you only see the traffic and not the comprehensive plan that may or may not be in place to address it.

And if it all wasn’t confusing enough, sometimes you get politicians running for office that may or may not spin it one way or another so that you will think they have the answers to fix it. That said, I can give you one clear piece of advice that may simplify things: if someone is talking about all the things they will do when they get into office, if they can’t tell you how they are going to fund it,

It’s all most of us can do to keep up with national politics, our work and our families than to take the time to understand what’s going on at our city halls. then it’s just political speak. Period.

Sidewalks and transportation improvements are something politicians like to promise a lot during a campaign.

And then when they get into office, and find out how little funding there is for that, they start conversations and committees to talk more about it. It always comes down to the money, folks. And if you cannot increase your revenues, then you have to move funding away from one thing to pay for another.

For a city to be financially healthy, there needs to be a good mix of uses. A city can get into trouble if its residential tax base is too high. Why? Because us residents are needy. We want police and fire protection, a strong recreation and parks program, cheap garbage pickup, and bands to be playing in our parks on the weekend. On top of that, we want to receive a homestead exemption. A recent UGA study shows that on average, for

every $1 collected in residential property taxes, the city pays out $1.15 in services.

For commercial, it’s way different.

Businesses, restaurants and retail outlets are not so needy. The same study showed that for every $1 collected from a commercial property owner, the city pays out about $0.27. A city can make bank on commercial properties.

When I was a reporter 20 years ago, I covered Alpharetta. I remember the mayor, council and Community Development director talking about this then.

Today, their residential property tax base is only 42 percent of all revenues. The rest is commercial. Many other cities around Alpharetta are just the opposite.

Because of its high commercial tax base, Alpharetta just doubled its homestead exemption for residents. The city is also building parking decks and other things, including the Alpha Loop, a multi-use trail that will encircle the city center and

has enticed businesses and residents to properties along it.

Not everyone can be Alpharetta.

Somehow, a long time ago, they were blessed from someone up above who installed fiber-optic cables along Windward Parkway, making it the most “connected” city in the country. Along those cables popped up tech and data corporate campuses. To Alpharetta’s credit, they didn’t just catch the ball that was thrown to them. They took it and ran with it.

So while your city can’t necessarily be Alpharetta, it can work hard to promote a healthy mix of commercial and residential uses. And then instead of talking about sidewalks and transportation improvements, your city leaders will be building them.

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

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Do you have a training program for your employees?

When someone joins your company, do they go through a formal training program to become familiar with your standard operating procedures? Most small businesses owners do not leverage the value

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There are many categories of training that you can provide your employees to make sure they are effective and efficient in what they do. Documenting an overall training program should start with your key business objectives and include the skills your employees need to have to carry out their work. Having an overall training plan will allow you to facilitate scheduling and conducting training ses-

sions and ensure that everyone is taking advantage of them.

Employee training should include two areas. The first is teaching everyone about your processes, and how you get things done. Reviewing your standard operating procedures will ensure everyone is on the same page. Second, providing employees with skills training will help them to be more effective in what they do.

There are many different ways to deliver training. Determining the right mix

of training and the most economical way to deliver it is an important thing to consider when developing an overall training program. It also may be better to hire an outside organization for some training and facilitate other sessions internally.

Developing an overall training program for your employees can make a big difference in helping you achieve your business objectives. Training your employees will also have a significant and positive impact on your company’s success.

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The Roswell Woman’s Club’s annual fundraiser, the 2019 Holiday Home Tour and fundraising event, will be held Nov. 9-10 this year at the new Harlow community. Three townhomes located at Harlow in Alpharetta will be showcased and adorned with holiday decor by local home interior designers. Proceeds will benefit charities in North Fulton and education initiatives. Parking will be at Ameris Bank Amphitheater, 1775 Founders Parkway, Alpharetta. Tickets are $30.

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When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 10, 1-5 p.m.

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When: Six-week course starts Saturday, Nov. 9, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Oya Yoga Studio, 50 Canton St., Ste 114, Alpharetta Cost: $160 More info: oyayogastudio.com

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What: This exhibit features works by nationally recognized self-taught artists working in the folk-art 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

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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

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

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

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

EVENTS: VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST

What: Everyone is invited to enjoy a complimentary breakfast with local veterans.

When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 8-9:30 p.m.

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What: Complimentary brunch style food will be available. This month’s lecture is on “Casimir Pulaski: Polish Hero of the American Revolution,” by Robert C. Jones.

When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-noon.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: There is a $5 suggested donation More info: roswellgov.com

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What: Clarissa Clifton will discuss the history of Thanksgiving food and cook on the open hearth in Smith Plantation’s historic cookhouse. There will also be an opportunity for children and adults to make Thanksgiving crafts they can use on their table. Free.

When: Saturday, Nov. 9 10 a.m.

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Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

CHRISTMAS ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL IN CUMMING What: Featuring a wide variety of artisans and craftsmen with handcrafted merchandise, the Sawnee Artists’ Association festival includes photos with Santa and kid-friendly activities. Food trucks and kettle corn will be available outside.

When: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10 Where: Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Technical College, 3410 Ronald Regan Blvd., Cumming More info: sawneeart.org

JOHNS CREEK POETRY GROUP FOR TEENS AND ADULTS What: Share poems and poetrywriting skills in a comfortable setting with gentle building-up and suggestions of learning and mastering this art. Veterans poets will lead discussions.

When: Sunday, Nov. 10, 10:15 a.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: johnscreekga.gov

PIE MAKING COOKING CLASS What: Barrington Hall hosts a full array of cooking classes based on classic European and American cuisine. Complimentary wine a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $65 per person.

More info and registration: roswellgov.com

VETERAN’S DAY CEREMONY

What: Help honor all those who serve and have served in the U.S. Military during this ceremony.

When: Monday, Nov. 11, 10-11 a.m.

Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodyga.gov

STEPHEN-MARTIN CEMETERY TWILIGHT TOUR

What: Step back in time and learn about the unexpected challenges and difficulties pioneer families faced in Dunwoody.

When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 9:3011 a.m.

Where: The Donaldson-Bannister Farm, 4831 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $5 at the door More info: dunwoodypreservationtrust.org

What: Learn about the inhabitants of this Dunwoody Family cemetery established in 1847 and home to almost 70 descendants. Tour is free.

Scout Patches available for purchase.

When: Sunday, Nov. 10, 4-5 p.m.

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

APPLE CIDER DAYS FESTIVAL

MJCCA BOOK FESTIVAL

SUNSET SERENADE BENEFIT

SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS

HISTORY ALIVE

What: Enjoy fall family fun on the farm with a free petting zoo and face painting. Children’s pioneer crafts and games, pioneer outdoor cooking and vintage tools and home goods display, tours of the farm and historic house and more.

When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: The Donaldson-Bannister Farm, 4831 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodypreservationtrust.org What: Picnic under the stars with music by moonlight featuring local favorites Langley McEntrye, Maggie Simms, Halley Lieberman and Lucy Yates.

When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 6-8 p.m.

Where: The Donaldson-Bannister Farm, 4831 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $50 for a table of six More info and reservation: dunwoodypreservationtrust.org

What: Join thousands of book lovers to listen, meet, and interact with favorite authors in a variety of forums, author meetand-greets, book signings, a community read, panel discussions and more.

When: Oct. 30-Nov. 17, times vary Where: Marcus Jewish Community Center, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody More info and tickets: atlantajcc.org/interior-pages/arts-andculture-book-festival-2019

What: This program uses science-based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program.

When: Mondays, 7-8 p.m.

Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 1070 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org

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THERAPEUTIC YOGA

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

When: Tuesdays, noon-2 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $2 More info: autreymill.org What: Join an open discussion for those in recovery from addiction or those affected by people with addiction. Not a twelve-step program.

When: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

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

WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING

What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning.

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

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

HEALTH AND FITNESS: FREE FITNESS FOR WOMEN

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

Adult women of all fitness levels are welcome.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.

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

ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)

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

When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

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

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: KATE T. PARKER

ACT/SAT PREP

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ARTAROUND ROSWELL SCULPTURE TOUR

MEET AUTHOR KYLE MILLS

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What: Gain health benefits from relaxing yoga that emphasizes strength and flexibility. No experience necessary.

Taught by an advanced certified yoga instructor.

When: Wednesdays, 9:4511 a.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Info: rumc.com or 770-261-1705

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NORTHBROOK UMC HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE

What: Browse hundreds of handmade unique holiday items, with all sale proceeds benefitting missions such as NFCC, MUST and The Drake House.

When: Friday, Nov. 8, noon-7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Northbrook UMC, 11225 Crabapple Road, Roswell Info: northbrookumc.com

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: ORGAN DEDICATION CONCERT

What: Dunwoody UMC Ministry of Music is hosting its organ dedication concert featuring the new 100-rank Quimby organ, played by Isabelle Demers. Works will include Bach, Vierne, Beethoven, Alkan and others.

When: Sunday, Nov. 17, 4 p.m.

Where: Dunwoody United Methodist Church, 1548 Mt. Vernon Rd, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodyumc.org/ music/

MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS

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

All are welcome to attend.

When: Fridays, 7 a.m.

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

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What: Make and grow faith-based friendships for all ages. Enjoy a hot meal and/or volunteer.

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

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

‘REMEMBER BROADWAY AT CHRISTMAS’

What: The show is a trip down memory lane featuring some of the most famous Broadway shows with a bit of Christmas added to kick off the holiday season.

When: Nov. 7-10, times vary Where: Tam’s School Street Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming More info and tickets: schoolstreetplayhouse.com

‘AESOP’S FABLES’

What: An energetic adaptation of Aesop’s tales featuring stories.

This new re-telling captures the blend of humor, excitement and life lessons that audiences have loved for centuries.

When: Oct. 26-Nov. 9, times vary.

Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info and tickets: get.org

‘NIGHT MUST FALL’

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

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

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

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

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

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

When: Through February 2020 Where: Across the City of Roswell More info and maps: roswellartsfund.org What: Free, live music each week.

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

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

LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS

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

When: Sundays, 4-7 p.m.

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

LIBRARY EVENTS: MILTON LIBRARY BOOK SALE

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

When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

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What: Preparation includes review sessions devoted to each of the skills required for success on the SAT/ACT. When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info and registration: afpls.org What: More information forthcoming as the library finalizes the visit with New York Times bestselling author Kyle Mills.

When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

TEEN SUPPORT GROUP

What: Compass Movement Inc. will host a discussion on teen problems, breaking stigmas, creating a more compassionate community, and how to seek help when needed.

When: Saturday, Nov. 9, noon-1 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: CAUSES AND PREVENTION

What: Katja Bryant, a neuroscience nurse at Northside Hospital with over 25 years of experience, will share what we know about the causes of Alzheimer’s disease and if and how it can be prevented.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 7-8 p.m.

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

POP-UP LIBRARY

What: The Pop-Up Library of Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library will be at the Johns Creek City Hall with a display of online databases and digital resources.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 13, 1-2:30 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek City Hall, 11360 Lakefield Drive, Johns Creek Info: afpls.org or 404-613-6764

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Drug summit heralds progress in fight to save children

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — The Forsyth County Drug Awareness Council held its 11th drug summit Oct. 30 with Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan as the guest speaker.

The summit, “11 Reasons Why,” highlighted positive initiatives Forsyth County has added to strengthen drug awareness and education since its first summit in 2013, Forsyth County Commissioner District 4 Cindy Mills said.

Mills launched the first summit after two north Forsyth teens died from overdoses in 2012.

“We knew there was an issue when the word heroin was used, but we really didn’t know how big of an issue until a later summit showed we were part of the heroin triangle,” Mills said.

The Forsyth County Drug Awareness Council (FCDAC) was established in 2014, and a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SANSHA) grant funds the full-time coordinator position, Mills said.

Each summit is unique and relevant to what the community is dealing with.

The 2019 summit focused on the collaboration of community partners.

Duncan lauded the FCDAC for its effort in the battle to save the county’s

A memorial at the 11th annual Forsyth County Drug Summit Oct. 30 displayed 485 teacups with names of Georgians who passed away as a result of illegal drug use. young residents from illegal drug use.

“The proliferation of drug usage and addiction is something that is staggering not just in this community, not just in the state, but across this county,” Duncan said. “It takes a collaborative effort I believe to turn back what I truly believe is an epidemic nationally.”

The collaboration of what Duncan referred to as the “4Cs” — churches, charities, corporations and citizens — and emphasized that FCDAC is “a prime example of what happens when you pull those 4Cs together and leverage the talents and the resources and the awareness and the messaging of those 4Cs in

a community like this.”

One of the “Cs” is Realty 4 Rehab, known as R4R, a nonprofit comprised of people in the real estate industry.

Founded by Jennifer Hodge and her son, Robbie, in 2013, the nonprofit got Realtors involved with saving lives, Hodge said. Robbie, himself, died from a drug overdose in 2016.

“It was hard to get anybody in our county to listen [back then],” Hodge explained. “I was the black sheep for saying we might have a [drug] problem.

The R4R displayed teacup memorials to those who “have been lost but never forgotten”; the front row represented those who lived in Forsyth County. At last count, the combined total was 485. An order of 400 additional cups has been placed “because it’s not getting any better,” Hodge said.

There was a teacup with Robbie Hodge’s name on it.

Three banners, each with 150 individual photos, stood behind the tables, provided a haunting reminder of the organization’s purpose.

“They are friends from around the county,” Hodge said.

Three more are in the works currently.

R4R has recently morphed into a larger entity, Community Squared, and includes Cobb and DeKalb counties.

“Our plan is to walk across the Unit-

ed States with these banners, and mothers across America are gonna make sure that we make a scene coming across this country,” Hodge said.

The individual who gave Robbie the drug, Hodge said, has not been prosecuted.

“Our county needs to investigate and prosecute these individuals,” she said.

“But they may not win, so they don’t. Instead they go after the big guy and get a big prize for the county. The person who killed my son isn’t worth it.”

There is still more work to be done, according to FCDAC Director Tammy Nicholson, and that necessitates more participation.

“We ask every interested citizen to see how they can become involved with our prevention efforts to create the most possible healthy Forsyth County,” Nicholson said. “There is so much to do. A healthy Forsyth starts in our own homes and conversations.”

And Mills is ready for the long haul.

“As long as there are drugs, there’s going to be something new and there’s going to be something for us to fight, and I am geared up for the battle,” Mills said.

FCDAC is one of only 719 Drug Free Community Coalitions in the United States. It receives funding from SAMHSA with matching financial and in-kind donations from the community.

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Seasonal trout stocking event can be fun for entire family If you enjoy trout fishing, November means just one thing: Delayed Harvest trout fishing season!

Delayed Harvest (DH) is an approach to fisheries management that manages STEVE HUDSON streams differently Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net at different times of year. Say you have a section of a creek or river where water temperatures are too high for trout during the summertime. You might manage that stream for warmwater fish such as bass during spring and summer. But come fall, water temperatures will drop and that same stream can be stocked with trout. The result can be some incredible fall and winter trout fishing.

Georgia has five designated delayed harvest waters, including portions of the Chattahoochee in Atlanta, Amicalola Creek near Dawsonville, Smith Creek below the lake in Unicoi State Park, a stretch of the Toccoa River, and a sec-

tion of the Chattooga River. During the “DH” season, those waters are managed under special regulations that call for catch-and-release fishing with singlehook artificial flies or lures from Nov. 1 through May 14.

Several times during the DH season, Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources gives regular folks like you and me an opportunity to help stock some of Georgia’s DH waters. This “volunteer assisted trout stocking,” as it’s known, helps to stock some portions of DH streams that cannot be accessed directly by the hatchery truck.

On stocking days, a bucket brigade made up of enthusiastic volunteers transports trout from the hatchery truck to the water. Georgia DNR brings the fish; you just bring yourself, your boots or waders, and a 5-gallon plastic bucket.

Who participates in these volunteerassisted stockings? Among the folks you may see might be members of area fishing organizations such as Trout Unlimited or North Georgia Trout Online. You’ll see scout groups and school

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Continued from Page 22 classes. You’ll see plenty of families, too, with moms and dads and kids enjoying the adventure together.

According to DNR’s John Lee Thomson, this season’s first volunteer-assisted stockings was on Nov. 1 on three of Georgia’s DH streams. On that day, volunteers gathered at Smith Creek in Unicoi State Park, at Amicalola Creek near the Highway 53 bridge, and at the Toccoa River at the Sandy Bottom canoe launch area to carry the trout to their new wintertime homes.

“Stocking typically happens in the morning around 10 a.m.,” he says, adding that volunteers tote 5-gallon buckets to stock about 2,000 trout in each of those streams on that day.

“We will also have volunteer stocking days on the Chattahoochee in Atlanta, too,” he continues, adding that the Chattahoochee events are “typically scheduled around school holidays so kids and families can participate.” The first of those stockings usually occurs (conditions permitting) during the week of Thanksgiving.

What can you expect if you make it to one of these Bucket Brigade Days? Typically, the stocking truck arrives shortly after 10:00 a.m., so you’ll want to arrive before 10. That gives plenty of time to

sign the waiver form, put on your boots or waders, and put some water in your 5-gallon bucket so it’s ready to go. Sometimes there’s hot coffee and donuts too.

Once the truck arrives, folks line up to have their buckets filled with trout. Then the volunteers carry ‘em to the river and release the trout. It really is a brigade of buckets, and when all is said and done, several thousand trout will have new homes.

There are lots of reasons for being part of a Bucket Brigade. For one thing, it’s a great way to “give back” to the resource. Giving back is important, especially these days.

For another, it’s just plain fun — especially if you have a kid or two in tow.

Believe it: Kids totally enjoy this kind of thing. Cold water and splashy trout are a sure recipe for fun that’s not soon forgotten. What’s not to love?

“It’s something we look forward to every year,” one mom told me.

“And when we’re done, we’re gonna go fishing too!” squealed the youngest of her daughters, barely able to contain her excitement.Yes, after the stocking work is done, it’s fine to stay and fish.

It doesn’t get much better than that!

For more info on how you and your family can be a part of a volunteer trout stocking event this fall or winter, email John Lee at John.thomson@dnr.ga.gov or contact the Wildlife Resources Division’s Gainesville region office at (770) 535-5700.

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The City of Milton does not have an exclusive contract with a waste provider, but Republic is one of nine companies permitted for residential waste hauling and one of seven providers available to businesses.

Ben Speight, organizing director with Teamsters Local 728 in Atlanta, said the strike was called to protest Republic’s attempts to cut workers’ pay, to show solidarity with workers across the country where Republic allegedly committed unfair labor practices, and to bring attention to “systemic safety issues.”

In 2017, there were 71 work-related fatalities in the waste management occupation, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. There was also a workrelated injury rate of 4.2 cases per 100 full-time workers, making it among the most dangerous civilian occupations.

“We hope people understand the workers do not want to have this hap-

pen,” Speight said. “They’re doing this only to defend their livelihood and are eager to get back to prioritizing the customers as soon as possible.”

The union action, he said, crosses racial and ethnic lines.

“These workers are overwhelmingly African American and Latino,” Speight said. “In the Cumming group, it’s about a third black, a third brown and a third white, and these workers have overcome those superficial differences because they have more in common than they do different. They’re just trying to make sure we don’t go backwards.”

Republic took a different view.

“We respect our employees and their right to union representation, but it is unfortunate that this small faction within the Teamsters organization is trying to disrupt local customers as a tool to pressure Republic in another state,” the company said in a statement issued Friday. “We also respect the rights of employees to engage in the collective bargaining process, and we continue to negotiate in good faith to achieve a fair and competitive labor contract.”

Staff writers Carson Cook, Joe Parker, Julia Grochowski and Ray Appen contributed to this report.

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New payment machines offer convenience for boaters Park fees will remain the same

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Parks & Recreation has installed new automated payment machines for boat ramp fee collection.

Daily users can now pay by credit/ debit cards at Charleston Park at 5850 Charleston Park Road, Six Mile Creek Park at 6020 Browns Bridge Road, and Young Deer Creek Park at 7300 Heard Road. Daily users can also have the option to purchase an annual pass through the machines.

“We look forward to offering a more convenient way for park users to pay,” said Parks & Recreation Director Jim Pryor. “The machines add a modern touch to the parks and will also be more efficient for park staff.”

Previously, users inserted cash in an envelope and placed it in a metal box for daily fees, or they purchased an annual pass either in person or by mail.

Park fees will remain the same with $5 per boat launch and $40 per annual pass. The 50 percent senior discount for those aged 55+ continues. A valid receipt must be displayed on the car

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Col. David Joseph Evans, Sr., 92, of Cumming, passed away October 27, 2019.

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Vijayalakshmi Golakoti, 71, of Cumming, passed away October 29, 2019.

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dashboard for boaters using a Forsyth County Parks & Recreation managed boat ramp. An annual pass card must be displayed in the same manner, if appropriate.

Individuals who purchase an annual pass from the payment machine will have seven days to redeem the receipt for an annual pass in person at the Sawnee Mountain Preserve Visitor Center at 4075 Spot Road.

The annual pass is valid for one year from the date of purchase. Annual passes can also be purchased in person at the Sawnee Mountain Preserve Visitor Center between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Solution Monday through Saturday.

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Lucile M. Helton, 97, of Alpharetta, passed away October 23, 2019.

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Charles B. McBride, 68, of Cumming passed away October 24, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Lonnie Dean Murphy, 70, passed away October 28, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

& Crematory.

Margaret Maria Reese, 50, passed away October 24, 2019. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home

Welby Corbett Rouse, Jr., 77, of Cumming, passed away October 25, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Mary Anne McKelvey Willett, 66, passed away October 22, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Samuel Wilson, 79, of Cumming, passed away October 26, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

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