Forsyth Herald — December 5, 2019

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Residents speak out against asphalt plant

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Widower spreads cheer where it’s needed most

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Cyclists spread joy, toys for 28th year Santa leads the way north during the 28th annual Buck Jones Memorial Toy Ride.

Two hundred bikers traveled from Forsyth County to Lumpkin County, leaving toys for children along their way. Read more, Page 4

Couple faces charges of diverting donations

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FORSYTH COUNTY, GA. — Two young girls, struck while waiting on a school bus on Buford Highway Nov. 15, have been released from the hospital in time for the holidays. Their stepfather remains hospitalized.

The three were waiting for the school bus on the morning of Nov. 15 when a motorist allegedly ignored the bus safety warnings. Authorities say Christopher Ray Frachiseur, 19, swerved to the right of the stopped school bus and struck Jose Arturo Corejo-Nunez, 43, and his

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Anthony Michael Pergola, 51, of Balley Forrest Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 18 for possession of cocaine, DUIalcohol and tampering with evidence.

Angela Leigh Ertzberger, 45, of Pilgrim Road, Dahlonega, was arrested on Nov. 18 for trafficking in cocaine, illegal drugs, marijuana or methamphetamine, possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of a felony and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.

Anthony David Davenport, 47, of Patrol Road, Forsyth, Ga., was arrested on Nov. 18 for trafficking in cocaine, illegal drugs, marijuana or methamphetamine, possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of a felony, obscured or missing license plate, fleeing/attempting to elude for a felony offense, improper passing on shoulder and weapon receipt, possession or transfer

stepdaughters, ages 6 and 9.

Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Cpl. Doug Rainwater said the stepfather saw the car jump the curb and pushed the children out of the way the best he could with the seconds he had. As a result of his actions, Corejo-Nunez took the brunt of the impact with the vehicle.

The elder child is now walking with crutches and the youngest is in a wheelchair. It is still unknown when CorejoNunez will be released from the hospital.

Parents of students at Haw Creek Elementary School, where the injured girls attended first and fourth grade, organized an online fundraiser to sup-

port the family shortly after the accident.

It has already raised over $24,000, well above the $5,000 goal.

The incident occurred in the driveway of their home on Buford Highway near Echols Road.

Frachiseur has been arrested for multiple counts, including charges for allegedly causing serious injury by vehicle, driving under the influence of drugs, passing a school bus while loading or unloading, driving too fast for conditions, failure to exercise due care and reckless driving.

Investigators said Frachiseur was under the influence of drugs at the time of the crash.

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Gregory Eugene Clyde, 26, of Huntcliff Village Court, Atlanta, was arrested on Nov. 19 for possession of drug-related objects, DUI-drugs and following too closely.

Jorge H. Martinezmerodio, 28, of 1740 Creveis Road, Austell, was arrested on Nov. 19 for possession of marijuana less than 1 oz., possession of methamphetamine and driving without a valid license.

Jacob Alexander Dupont, 23, of Chattahoochee Road, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 19 for manufacture/deliver/distribution of a controlled substance and possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of a felony.

Wanda Paulette Nalley, 52, of Hickory Hills Road, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 20 for possession of methamphetamine.

Jacquelyn Lauren Andersen, 37, of Spring Creek Lane, Cumming, was arrested on Nov. 20 for battery, possession of less than 1 oz. of marijuana, DUI-alcohol and possession of open container by driver.

Edwin Rene Pineda-ayala, 47, of Riverwood Lake, Roswell, was arrested on Nov. 21 for DUI-alcohol, unlawful use of wireless device and impeding traffic flow.

Erin Elizabeth Becker, 25, of Briars Bend, Alpharetta, was arrested on Nov. 22 for possession of marijuana less than 1 oz., DUI–drugs and speeding.

Curtis Dean Ramlow, 34, of Bald Ridge Circle, Cumming was arrested on Nov.

22 for DUI. Michael Keith Sweatt, 39, of Mountain Top Place, Cumming was arrested on Nov. 22 for DUI–alcohol, speeding and failure to maintain lane.

Tammy Jean Edwards, 42, of Ray Mountain Road, Nelson, was arrested on Nov. 22 for DUI–drugs.

Michael T Schunk, 51, of Barron Circle, Gainesville, was arrested Nov. 22 for DUI–alcohol and failure to maintain lane.

Ashlee Taylor Cravey, 30, of Alder Circle, Dawsonville, was arrested on Nov. 22 for DUI-alcohol, unlawful use of wireless device and failure to maintain lane.

Salman, Salman Kamal, 33, of Fernwood Court, Alpharetta, was arrested on Nov. 23 for possession of marijuana less than 1 oz., DUI–alcohol, too fast for conditions/prima facie speed, failure to maintain speed and hit and run; driver to stop or return to scene.

Daniel Charles Davis, 51, of Morgans Pass, Cumming, was arrested on Nov. 23 for DUI–alcohol and tag light required.

Dakota Lee Corbin, 26, of Pine Crest Drive, Cumming, was arrested on Nov. 23 for DUI–alcohol and vehicle defective or no headlights.

Gavin Franklin Wigley, 22, of Richmond Drive, Dawsonville, was arrested on Nov. 23 for DUI–alcohol and failure to obey traffic control device.

Natalie Allyson Holder, 31, of Violet Avenue SE, Atlanta, was arrested on Nov. 23 for DUI–alcohol and speeding.

Tanisha Renee Champion, 28, of Pleasant Grove Road, Cumming, was arrested on Nov. 23 for possession of methamphetamine.

Ana Santamaria Cowan, 31, of Cedar Knoll Drive, Marietta, was arrested on Nov. 23 for DUI–alcohol, possession of open alcohol container by driver and failure to maintain lane.

Alice Mikayla McGee, 29, of Flowers Road S, Atlanta, was arrested on Nov. 23 for DUI–alcohol and speeding.

Paulo Henry Pereira Mendes, 26, of Deer Trail, Alpharetta, was arrested on Nov. 23 for DUI–alcohol and failure to obey traffic control device.

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Residents beat path to county commission Crowd calls on officials to reject asphalt plant

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — The Forsyth County Commission faced an audience of hundreds Nov. 21 as officials considered an application to build an asphalt plant at the south end of the county.

The application, filed by CW Matthews Contracting, calls for replacing an existing facility with what the company says will be a newer, cleaner and more energy-efficient operation.

More than 500 community members who were in opposition of the proposed plant on Granite Lane near Peachtree Parkway wore red T-shirts with the words “No Asphalt” and carried signs and banners into the meeting. Additional opponents stood in the lobby, stairwell and entranceway.

The issue has also garnered attention in nearby Johns Creek which sits just to the south of the site. Residents there spoke of their concerns at a town hall meeting with city officials earlier last month.

During the public comment portion of the Forsyth County meeting, residents raised concerns over pollution, noise and the effect the plant will have on neighbor-

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Wearing “No Asphalt” red T-shirts and waving signs, hundreds of Forsyth County residents turned out Nov. 21 to press county officials to deny an application for a new asphalt plant. ing property values. About a third of the room raised their hands after Forsyth County Commission Chairman Laura Semanson asked for a show of hands for those wishing to comment after the traditional comment time expired.

Speaking on behalf of the application, Catherine Sutton-Choate, director of Environmental Compliance for plant

manufacturer ASTEC Inc., said that the new equipment meets the highest environmental standards.

“If there is an issue or if a machine is operating incorrectly, it will shut itself down and a person cannot override it,” Sutton-Choate said.

Dan Garcia, president of CW Matthews, equated the upgraded plant with

a new car.

“It’s going to be updated which means more efficient, more environmentally friendly, just overall better for the surrounding community,” he said.

The application states that the plant would replace an existing facility and would reduce energy usage by from 3 to 30 percent on various machinery. The plant would also be quieter, he said, with a reduction in noise levels of between 12-18 decibels.

A petition opposing the construction has 6,000 signatures. It outlines concerns such as close proximity to residential homes and schools, increased traffic in the area, and air pollution due to hazardous emissions.

County Commissioner Dennis Brown addressed the crowd, taking responsibility for the issue.

“I asked for this, not this board,” Brown said. “I live less than a mile from the plant, and I would never put my family or home in jeopardy. I thought this was a good idea and would be in the greater good for our community.”

Brown proposed a motion to move the final decision on the application to the first meeting in January. All commissioners voted in favor.

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Cyclists spread joy, toys for Buck Jones Memorial Toy Ride

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The 28th annual Buck Jones Memorial Toy Ride rumbled through Forsyth County into Dawson and ended in Lumpkin Nov. 24.

Engines of 200 motorcycles roared as bikers left the Cumming Fairgrounds and headed north in blustery weather.

Registration was one gift — or gift card — for each stop on the ride: Forsyth County, Dawson County and Lumpkin County.

For those who preferred to not make the trek or preferred to travel without donations, trailers were at the fairgrounds to gather donations which would later be distributed to a nonprofit in each of the three counties.

Donuts, coffee and hot chocolate were on hand to warm the hands of riders, but their hearts were already pretty warm.

“All kids deserve something, something nice for Christmas,” said Don Bailey of Forsyth County who was participating in his fifth ride.

Donna Reese came with $200-$300

Bikers gather for last-minute instructions before heading to Dawsonville on the first leg of their ride north. worth of stuffed animals on her bike.

The petite resident of Acworth had them stuffed in a bag and dozens more fastened with bungee cords to her motorcycle. In a trunk-like compartment she had a large stack of coloring books.

“I don’t know how many there are, I just kept grabbing them and stuffing them behind the bungee cords,” Reese said giggling. “I told them to hold on tight and not to fall off on the highway.”

Others milled about, sharing stories

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of previous rides and memories of Buck Jones, the ride’s namesake, like the time Don Parkinson accidently created a flier for the Buck Jones Memorial ride and

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Husband spreads holiday cheer in memory of late wife

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmedia.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Dozens of volunteers decorated the hallways of Northside Hospital Nov. 25 to help brighten the stays of patients.

Leading the masses was Matt Smith, 58, who’s made it his mission to lift the spirits of patients during the holidays since 2013.

Matt’s wife, Teresa, or “T” to loved ones, had been diagnosed with cancer in 1997 and doctors told her she had no chance of survival. She battled back and survived. Scans showed no signs of it returning. She and Matt raised their children and had “pretty decent years,” he said. However, the cancer returned and Teresa was admitted to Northside Hospital over the 2013 holidays.

“One day as I was leaving the hospital to run home for a minute, I realized Christmas decorations were up and I should probably put some up, too,” the Alpharetta resident said. “I went down to the basement and grabbed a string of lights and put them up in her [hospital] room. The next day I grabbed another string and some garland. After three days, her room was pretty cool.”

Soon, other patients would walk

by Teresa’s room and do a doubletake.

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Matt Smith, center, holding wreath, stands with volunteers after decorating the Infusion Center at the Atlanta Cancer Care at Northside Hospital Forsyth. Smith has made it his mission to decorate parts of the hospital for the holidays in honor of his late wife, Teresa.

Nurses told Matt the decorations really brightened up the area and spirits of everyone on the fourth floor of the Northside Atlanta campus.

“We were picked up and lifted up by angels,” Matt said, referring to everyone who helped the couple and their two children during T’s battle.

Neighbors, friends and fellow church members all wanted to show their love and created an angel fund to help with any additional expenses the family might have.

Matt was hesitant to use the money.

“I didn’t feel like we needed it,” he said. “We already had received so much.”

T passed away in March 2014.

“She loved angels, she was an angel, lifting up others, even when she was in the hospital,” Matt said.

In her memory, Matt decided to decorate every room on the floor of the hospital.

“I was determined to honor my commitment,” he said.

During a meeting that September, Matt learned that he couldn’t decorate patient rooms but was free to decorate nurses’ stations, hallways and other public areas. So, with the help of some volunteers, he did just that.

“About two weeks after everything came down, I got a phone call from the hospital and was told there was a problem,” Matt said. “They paused and I thought, oh, no, we’re in trouble. The administrator said that some other floors are jealous of what you did. Would you be willing to do more next year?”

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Two people struck, killed while walking on Ga. 400

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Two motorists were killed Nov. 22 after being struck by a vehicle on Ga. 400 as they attempted to retrieve an item that had fallen on the highway.

Authorities say Michael Sweat, 44, of Dawson County, and Kayla Howard, 25, of Dahlonega, stopped their vehicles in the northbound emergency lane of Ga. 400 near Settingdown Road about 2 a.m., attempting to look for a lost item on or near the roadway.

The two victims, who were wearing dark or black clothing, were struck by a northbound GMC Sonoma operated by Michael Stembridge, 52, of Cleveland, Ga., who told deputies he could not see the victims until it was too late.

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When they arrived at Dawsonville City Hall, riders dined on pinto beans and cornbread. Some lucky riders were served by Mrs. Claus.

The ride originated 28 years ago when Buck Jones, then Cumming police chief, saw a need for the community to spread joy at the holidays. Only a handful of riders left from South Forsyth High School that year.

There have been as many as 600 riders participating in the holiday ride, according to Parkinson who has been involved since the beginning. Typical participation is 165-235, except for the year there was five.

“It was about 5 or 6 years ago, it was pouring, and there was about five riders,” Parkinson said. “They made it to

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tempted to avoid the accident but was unable to avoid striking the first pedestrian, who was standing in the left northbound lane of the highway. The vehicle veered to the left to avoid the first pedestrian in the roadway and struck the second pedestrian who was on the left edge of the roadway.

Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Cpl. Doug Rainwater said the driver of the GMC had no time to react and attempted to avoid the wreck.

“He did everything he could to avoid hitting them,” Rainwater said. “But when you have an obstruction on a roadway with dark conditions, that’s hard.”

Rainwater said impairment and distraction are not considered factors in the accident and there are no charges pending at this time.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Specialist Unit.

Dawsonville and some dropped out.”

One of those finishers was Steven Jones, Buck’s son.

Family members continue to ride, but not Treva Jones, Buck’s widow.

“I would ride with him, one-on-one,” she said. “I learned to ride when I was 55 years old.”

Treva, now 80, loves to come out for the ride. She’s greeted with hugs and well wishes from many of the riders.

“I think it’s wonderful, I think it’s awesome,” she said. “It just thrills my heart to know that the dream that Buck had 20some years ago is still being carried on.”

The day was a milestone for the petite South Carolina native.

Twenty-one years ago, she was diagnosed with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) a rare blood disease.

“Buck came home from the ride that year and took me to the hospital where doctors told me if I’d waited until the next day, I’d be in heaven,” she said.

“It’s a time of praise for what God has done for me. It’s a double Thanksgiving for me.”

And what would Buck think of the 200 riders gathered that brisk November afternoon in his honor?

“Buck would be so thrilled because he had a passion for the children,” Treva said. “He knows today. Buck’s in heaven, and he knows what’s going on today. I’m just so thankful to everybody that came out to contribute their time.”

G&G Cycles of Roswell sponsored the event because, as owner Shawn Guinther said, “I love kids” and many of the riders were his customers.

“I love to give to less fortunate kids that can’t have gifts for Christmas,” he said.

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Cheer: Continued from Page 5 By the second year, the group became officially known as T’s Angels and had decorated six or seven floors, Matt said. Now in it’s sixth year, the angels decorate five campuses of Northside Hospital, including 40 floors or departments.

The Home Depot in Windward donated decorations the first year and directed Matt to other locations for additional supplies.

“It’s been fun,” Matt said.

The group “wrap” artwork on the walls to look like gifts with “Happy Holidays to Northside Hospital from T’s Angels” tags.

“We are not professional decorators by any stretch,” Matt said. “We just show up with love.”

Decorations, for the most part, have been donated.

There’s never been a lack for volunteers, either.

“We’ll have a volunteer who’s helped and the next year they’ll ask if they can bring a friend,” Matt said.

“Then they ask if they can bring more.”

Some volunteers, Matt said, were patients who help add some “festive spirit” and some “cheer.”

Other volunteers like “74-year-

old-young” Bud Lollis of Roswell, has known Matt for years and just wanted to participate in the labor of love.

“I’m here to bring some Christmas joy to this beautiful place for these beautiful people,” Lollis said.

Lollis’ wife, Connie, brought along members of her Bible study group and decorated hallways.

Second-time volunteer Cathy Morgan of Alpharetta came out to help spread some cheer, she said, adding that it was also her birthday.

Patients in the infusion center admired Lollis’ garland-hanging skills and watched the lanky man hang ornaments from the ceiling. T herself spent so many hours in the infusion center, the one place that you’re with the patient and can interact, Matt said.

“You’ve watched the ‘garland’ channel, now you’re watching the ‘ornament’ channel,” Matt told one of the patients. “Let us know if you want to watch something else.”

“Oh, no, I’m enjoying this,” she replied with a smile.

After the holidays, the decorations come down and are checked. T’s Angels will buy and acquire durable, reusable decorations and keep them looking as fresh as possible. Decorations for the Forsyth campus are stored in a storage unit while other campuses graciously provide onsite storage.

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Couple faces theft charges for allegedly raiding charity

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING — A Forsyth County couple were arrested Nov. 22 in connection with alleged financial fraud against a nonprofit where they both worked.

The pair, who were once involved with Kingdom Kids Charity, Inc. are accused of diverting donations in excess of $218,000 for personal gain.

Kevin Ford, 39 of Alpharetta and his estranged wife Jodi, 39 of Cumming, were taken into custody Nov. 22 on charges of theft by taking, according documents.

The Fords are accused of using the funds of the nonprofit to pay down their personal debt and to purchase thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise unreleased to the operation of the nonprofit.

Investigators with the sheriff’s office’s High Tech/Financial Crimes Unit

have determined that over a seven-year period, more than $218,000 was withdrawn from the nonprofit by the Fords and used to repay credit cards, withdraw cash from ATMs and make Amazon and iTunes purchases.

Jodi Ford was a volunteer employee for the nonprofit, and Kevin Ford is the CEO of the organization, according to court records. In July and August 2019 the Fords accused each other with allegations of financial fraud.

Court documents show that Kingdom Kids, Inc. began in 2009 to “improve the quality of life for children facing challenging circumstances.” Lily’s Run was its primary fundraiser, an event to support Forsyth County resident Lily Anderson, who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer at age 8.

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Festival of trees brings holiday delight to the community

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — The Sawnee Arts Association is hosting its first Festival of Trees from now until Dec. 8.

Twenty-nine artificial trees have been decorated by members of the association and are up for auction. The event is held at the Brannon-Heard House on Pilgrim Mill Road in downtown Cumming.

With themes ranging from flamingos to edible ornaments and the beach, to more traditional ones, the artificial trees come in various sizes. There are tabletop size to 6-foot versions and all are fully decorated.

Opening bids are determined by the decorator and can be raised in $10 increments.

Association Event Planner Carole Kjellsen said the trees are perfect for assisted living rooms, hospital rooms or anywhere in need of festive décor.

Winners can easily transport the trees and won’t have to dismantle them, Kjellsen said “They can wrap the tree in Saran Wrap so everything pretty much stays where it belongs,” Kjellsen said. “A pair of scissors is all the bidder needs when the tree gets where it’s going.”

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Sawnee Arts Association Volunteer Sandra Ford, left, and Event Planner Carole Kjellsen admire the work of Bunny Salter who decorated a tree with edible ornaments as her contribution to the fundraiser. art in Forsyth County and the Children’s Art program, which brings art classes to hospital-bound youngsters.

Member Bunny Salter explained how she created her tree with edible ornaments.

“I like to make cake art, like fondant animals and cakes that are kind of fancy,” she said. “That’s the unique thing I can offer.”

The Forsyth County transplant decorated her tree with edible cups of hot cocoa made of marshmallows, melted chocolate and candy canes. Other ornaments were filled with the makings for hot cocoa (including a variety of flavors).

Packages of small round candies created the garland that wound from bottom to top of the 4-foot tree. Gingerbread men

cookies and melted candies in cookie cutters are just a few of the different items crafted by Salter. Each ornament is wrapped in plastic to ensure its freshness.

A tall, thin tree is adorned with flamingos of just about every size and material. It’s topped with a stuffed flamingo and comes complete with flamingo lights and one that stands under the tree.

Abstract artist John Kirkpatrick created “An Abstract Christmas” with ribbon, clear lights and mini pieces of abstract art. Tubes of paint glued to small palettes, clusters of paint brushes and miniature easels with works of abstract art dot the tree in vibrant green, purple and pink as decorations. The tree topper consists of four easels and curly-ques.

There’s even a “Grinch” tree. It hangs from a replica of the character as he’s about to steal a tree from one of the Whos in Whoville.

Winners will be contacted by the association. After the trees are picked up Dec. 8, nativities from around the world will decorate the rooms until January.

Nativities from around the world will be the next display at the center and will run until January.

The association also offers classes and is always looking for instructors, Kjellsen said.

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Fragrant Greenery Traditional holiday palettes include a rich green that are typically displayed in the form of garland and trees. Use real eucalyptus and evergreens to fill your space with a fresh, subtle aroma and to offer a vision of simple beauty. You can use these plants to decorate fireplace mantels, staircases and, for thicker evergreens, vases.

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We’re coming close to a hundred wineries now. It’s growing…we’re seeing a big upsurge in alcohol production within the state.

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Georgia Trustees holds 5th annual Wine and Spirits Challenge Spirits industry growing throughout Peach State

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By ADAM DARBY adam@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Georgia Trustees celebrated the state’s best in wine and spirits recently at the fifth annual Wine and Spirits Challenge at the Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta.

The formal awards banquet recognized the industry’s top producers and vintners.

Roughly 130 residents attended the gala anticipating a taste from some of Georgia’s top wine manufacturers. Seven of the state’s 19 distilleries submitted entries.

Jane Garvey, a member of the Board of Directors for the Georgia Trustees and co-founder of the event, said she is consistently surprised by what is being accomplished in Georgia’s growing wine industry.

“We added cider and mead a couple of years ago, and this year we added spirits…the economic multiplier from those enterprises is terrific,” said Garvey. “Certainly [surprised by] the growth in quality. The discovery that we can grow varieties that we didn’t think we could grow…”

According to the National Association of American Wineries, Georgia’s wineries generated $88 million in annual tourism expenses in 2017 and contributed a whopping $4.1 billion to the economy through its related industries. Since the early 2000s, the wine industry has seen a massive shift in profit and productivity.

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More than 100 people were on hand recently to sample some of the best spirits the state has to offer at the fifth annual Wine and Spirits Challenge at the Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta. said Charles Cowart, owner of Still Pond Vineyard and Distillers in Arlington. “When we opened our winery in 2003, we were the only winery south of Atlanta. Now I think there were 27 to 28 wineries in the state at that time. We’re coming close to a hundred wineries now.

It’s growing…we’re seeing a big upsurge in alcohol production within the state.”

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quality, flavor and distinction. Some of the awards presented include the Oglethorpe Award for the best wine using Georgia-grown grapes and the Monarch Award for best fruit wine.

“It’s a fantastic event…this is our customer base here” Cowart said. “We’re only distributed in the state of Georgia.”

For more information about the Georgia Trustees or the annual event, visit their Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/Georgia-Trustees-WineSpirits-Challenge-487847838425122.

Here is the list of award winners from the fifth annual Georgia Wine and Spirits Challenge: • Winery of Distinction – Trillium Vineyard • Distillery of Distinction – ASW Distillery • Best Fortified – Kaya Vineyard & Winery “Touriga Dulce” 2015 • Best Dessert Wine – Still Pond Vineyards “Gold Reserve” 2018 • Best Non-Georgia Grown – Farmers Daughter Vineyards, “Saltwater Gypsy” • Best Muscadine – Horse Creek Winery “Traveler” • Best Rose Wine – Big Door “Lasting Impression” • Best Hybrid Grape Wine (Thomas McCall Award) – Crane Creek Vineyards “Mountain Red” • Best Viniefera Wine (H. Parks Redwine Award) – Hightower Creek Vineyards “Cabernet Franc” 2017 • Best Sparkling – Habersham Vineyards & Winery “Southern Harvest Bubbly White” • Best Fruit Wine – Bell Farms Rabbiteye Winery “Sweet 2018 Blueberry” • Best Mead – Viking Alchemist Meadery “Bliss” (Pear Almond) • Best Hard Cider – Mercier Orchards “Old $3” 2018 • Best Distilled Spirits – Independent Distilling Co., “Barrel Aged Rum” • Oglethorpe Award – Habersham Vineyards & Winery “Southern Harvest Bubbly White” • Pioneer Award – Tom Slick, Habersham Vineyards & Winery/ Southern Harvest Winery

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Economy holding the wheel amid political uncertainty From a political point of view, things may seem rocky, volatile and uncertain.

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We’ve been waiting since the downturn in 2008 for rates to go back up over 5 percent, an indicator that our economy is back on strong footing. Prior to 2008, the last time, and only time, rates dipped under 5 percent was for a brief period during WWII when not many people were buying houses.

Since hitting their lowest point of 3.45 percent back in November 2012, almost every year, rate-predictors said rates would be up over 5 percent by year’s end.

And every year, they seemed to end lower.

Last year, in 2018, rates for the first time consistently went up and finally over 5 percent to about 5.17 percent in November before tumbling all the way down to 3.82 percent this past September.

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One of the biggest rattlers of the economy is the threat of more tariffs against and the enticement of a trade deal with China.

If tariffs are put in place, that would surely make certain goods more expensive as they are taxed entering the country. Exactly which goods and exactly how that will affect the economy is hard for investors to predict.

Throw on top of that we are about to head into a presidential election year and everything that comes with it, and there’s a lot of uncertainty. Even if tariffs and a trade-deal is put into place, the Democrats could win the election and the new president could undo all of that. Then there are the impeachment hearings, which depending on which side you are on, are either a big show by the Democrats leading up to the election, or a serious inquiry which could lead to an eventual unseating of the president before he has a chance to defend his post in an election.

Investors and corporations seem to be playing things as safely as they can.

Business investment in the third quarter declined as corporations opted to hold onto their cash. As one business owner put it in a recent Wall Street Journal report, they are kind of holding steady, but are reticent to put themselves into growth mode.

In the last election year, the economy seemed to be in a similar state. Mortgage rates slid for most of the year, right

up until the election, after which they launched upward as investors scrambled to invest in the stock market with bets on how the new president would steer the economy. That lasted right up until the healthcare bill didn’t pass.

So with corporations trying to play things safe heading into next year, the Federal Reserve is doing what it can to nudge them back into the arena. They have lowered their short-term interest rate several times this year and may have another one in store for us before year’s end. This rate is the rate in which banks get back when they store their money at the Federal Reserve. Banks, like us, don’t like to hold onto cash. So when they have it, they invest it. When the economy tanked in 2008, banks didn’t see any safe places to put their money, so they went to the Federal Reserve.

The Fed thought it better to push them back into lending money to businesses and to get the money working through the economy. So they lowered the interest rate to 0 percent. That’s kind of what the Fed is doing now. Shoving money back into the economy.

While the political circus pushes on, the rest of us will do our best to keep things on track.

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

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

Home Fashion Interiors celebrates grand opening of Caracole Boutique ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Home Fashion Interiors recently announced the installation of its new Caracole Furniture Boutique.

The boutique is complete with product, finish samples, fabric samples, tear sheets and catalogs. It is displayed with all the specs from the complete factory showroom at market.

Executives from Caracole, including the president and executive vice president of sales as well as Home Fashion Interiors’ regional sales representative, attended the Nov. 21 official grand opening.

Steinway Piano Galleries provided a grand piano during the celebration. A portion of the proceeds from the grand opening benefited the Atlanta Humane Society, which was also present.

Dozens of members of WellStar, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and Roswell Inc cut the ribbon Nov. 22 for the grand reopening of WellStar Family Medicine in Crabapple.

WellStar Family Medicine in Crabapple celebrates grand reopening ROSWELL, Ga. — WellStar’s Family Medicine practice at 260 Rucker Road cut the ribbon Nov. 22 for the office’s of-

ficial grand reopening.

The Family Medicine practice offers comprehensive health care services for children and families — including diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, chronic disease management, school physicals and vaccinations — as well as health care for older adults.

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CALENDAR JOHNS CREEK ARTS CENTER STUDENT SHOWCASE

SANTA’S SECRET GIFT SHOP

Children ages 12 and under will enjoy shopping for relatives, making arts and crafts, and face painting. Pictures with Santa are available. Gifts are priced affordably, and proceeds benefit the Roswell Ramblers senior club.

The gift shop can be found at Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell and will take place Sunday, Dec. 8, 1-4 p.m. For more information, visit roswellgov.com.

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FEATURED: ATLANTA TOY AND MODEL TRAIN SHOW

What: The Terminus Chapter of the Train Collector’s Association is hosting a show with silent auctions and giveaways.

Over 80 tables of trains and train related items will be available for sale or on display.

When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Acworth VFW Post 5408, 4764 Cobb Parkway NW, Acworth Cost: $7 for nonmembers, $5 for members, ages 17 and under free with parent More info: terminuschaptertca. com

UNWRAPPING CHRISTMAS

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

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

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

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

HOLIDAY GIFT WRAPPING

What: Get holiday packages wrapped while shopping or waiting, in benefit of Habitat for Humanity. Christmas and Hanukkah papers available.

When: Dec. 13-15, times vary Where: North Point Mall Center Court, 1000 North Point Circle, Alpharetta More info: northfulton.com

CHRISTMAS FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

What: Families are invited to gather at North Point Community Church for a Christmas Movie Night. Wear cozy pajamas, bring a pillow and blanket, and North Point will pop the popcorn.

When: Friday, Dec. 13, 6:308:30 p.m.

Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Info: northpoint.org/believe

JOHNS CREEK ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY MARKET

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

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

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

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

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

‘THE DEFILED BED 2 – THE AWAKENING’

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

A Trevi Pershay Production. Featuring special guest appearance

by Bianca Bonnie.

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

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

CHRISTMAS COOKIE DECORATING CLASS

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

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

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

HOLIDAY: ‘THE NUTCRACKER’

What: A Gwinnett County holiday tradition brought to life by the artists of Gwinnett Ballet Theatre accompanied by the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Orchestra.

When: Fridays-Sundays, Dec. 6-22, times vary Where: Infinite Energy Theater, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth More info and tickets: gwinnettballet.org

‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’

What: In this holiday favorite, Charles Dickens shows us Ebenezer Scrooge as he falls asleep in his dingy, cold quarters on Christmas Eve and is later visited by three ghosts.

When: Dec. 6-23, times vary Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $20 Info and tickets: roswellgov.com

PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

What: This free event will feature Santa, pancakes cooked and served by City of Milton firefighters. and fire station tours.

Unwrapped toys for North Fulton Community Charities’ Santa Shop Toy Drive will be accepted.

When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 8-10 a.m.

Where: Fire Station 43, 750 Hickory Flat Road, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

ATLANTA BALLET’S ‘THE NUTCRACKER’

What: Join for a journey through space and time, where everyday objects grow in extraordinary size and the pages of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s beloved story come alive.

When: Dec. 7-24, times vary.

Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta More info: atlantaballet.com

‘THE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMASTIME’

What: The show features the Atlanta Vocal Project special guest Song of Atlanta, a premier women’s four-part a cappella harmony show chorus.

When: Sunday, Dec. 8, 3-5 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $15 Info and tickets: roswellgov.com

CAROLING ON CANTON

What: Residents and visitors are invited to stroll up and down Canton Street in Roswell, listening to their favorite holiday tunes while sipping hot chocolate, warming up by the community bonfire and enjoying the seasonal celebrations of local merchants.

When: Sunday, Dec. 8, 5-7 p.m.

Where: Canton Street, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

RUMC CHRISTMAS GIFT AND CRAFT SHOW

What: Shop over 70 vendors showcasing unique merchandise. Participate in the new Giving Tree with all proceeds benefitting Roswell Student Ministries Youth Missions.

When: Dec. 5-7, times vary Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Info: rumc.com/christmasgcs

CANDY CANE FUN RUN

What: All runners, walkers and skippers are invited. Come dressed in your ugly holiday sweater or other festive attire. After the run, enjoy a hayride and roasting marshmallows. Get a picture taken with Santa.

When: Friday, Dec. 6, 6 p.m.

Where: Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell Cost: Tickets are $22 More info and registration: roswellgov.com

ALPHARETTA CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

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

When: Friday, Dec. 6, 6 – 9 p.m.

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

CITY OF CUMMING CHRISTMAS PARADE AND FESTIVAL

What: Following the parade, the fairgrounds will host Santa photos, music, food, s’mores, vendors, hayrides through the Christmas Lights and the annual Christmas Tree lighting.

When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 5-8 p.m.

Where: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming More info: cityofcumming.net

ROSWELL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

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

Pictures with Santa are available.

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

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

‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’

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

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

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A NIGHT OF CHRISTMAS WORSHIP

What: Join a Christmas Worship Celebration featuring the music of Francesca Battistelli, Leonard Cohen, MercyMe, Michael W. Smith and TransSiberian Orchestra. Features dramatic scripture reading and a short Christmas message.

When: Monday, Dec. 23, 7 p.m.

Where: Misty Creek Community Church, 650 Mt. Vernon Highway NE, Sandy Springs More info: mistycreekchurch. org or 404-913-3369

AVALON ON ICE

What: Ice skate at Avalon on their Rockefeller Center-sized ice skating rink in the plaza.

Watch for theme nights and enjoy warm, tasty treats rink side.

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

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

EVENTS: ‘HOME ALONE 2’

What: Join the Atlanta Marriott Perimeter for Holiday Movies Under the Stars featuring the “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.” Complimentary coffee and hot cocoa will be available.

When: Friday, Dec. 6, 6 p.m.

Where: Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center, 246 Perimeter Center Parkway, Atlanta Info: discoverdunwoody.com

FREE FIRST SATURDAYS: SNOW

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

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

What: Experiment with “snow” and ice, make a snowflake craft to take home and venture out on a wintertime hike with the nature center’s educators. Registration required.

When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 1-2 p.m.

Where: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodynature.org

CHRISTMAS IN CRABAPPLE AND MILTON TREE LIGHTING

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SANTA AT AVALON

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

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

Where: Broadwell Pavilion, 12615 Broadwell Road, Milton.

More info: cityofmiltonga.us

WINTER WONDERLAND

What: Enjoy Winter Wonderland at Brook Run Park for ice skating, a movie and holiday fun.

When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody Cost: Admission is free, ice skating pass is $10 Info: discoverdunwoody.com

NORTH FORSYTH MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIRS

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

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

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: SPOTLIGHT EXHIBIT: ROSWELL IN WINTER

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

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

JOHNS CREEK ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY SALE

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

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

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

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SPRUILL GALLERY HOLIDAY ARTISTS MARKET

What: Selections include ceramics, glass, jewelry, bath and body, holiday ornaments and much more. Find a unique, one-of-a-kind gift.

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

‘AILEY REVEALED’

What: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns with six performances showcasing Ailey’s 32 dancers, including world premieres that shine a spotlight on social issues.

When: Feb. 20-23, times vary Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $29 More info and tickets: alvinailey.org, foxatltix.com or 855285-8499

FREE HOLIDAY CONCERT

What: Listen to The Chapel Bells hand bell group followed by a performance from the harpist and flutist from the Chalcedonia Wind and Strings group.

When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 3-4 p.m.

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

ACRYLIC PAINT CLASS

What: Learn to paint a winter scene with My Clayground in this class. For children ages 5 and up.

When: Monday, Dec. 9, 5-6 p.m.

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

LIBRARY EVENTS: MIDDAY AT MILTON BOOK DISCUSSION

What: The December selection is “There, There,” by Tommy Orange.

When: Friday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m.noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

MEET POET LAURA JOHNSON What: Join published Atlanta Poet Laura Johnson as she reads from her book of poetry, “Not Yet.” When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

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

LEARN GARAGEBAND

p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 8, 2-3:30 p.m.

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

CONGRESSWOMAN LUCY MCBATH MOBILE OFFICE HOURS

What: The Office of Congresswoman Lucy McBath will be holding Mobile Office Hours throughout this year.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 10, 11 am.-3 p.m.

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

TEENAGER DESTRESS WITH THERAPY DOGS

What: Hang out with therapy dog Hesston to destress. For teenagers.

When: Thursday, Dec. 12, 4-5 p.m.

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

What: Learn the GarageBand interface, including working in track views vs. live loops, setting up a song or podcast, and building a song. Registration required. Ages 12 and up.

When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 1-3

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COMMUNITY

Goodwill CEO stresses need for charitable giving at Dunwoody Chamber event

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — Goodwill of North Georgia CEO Keith Parker met with the Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber on Nov. 19 to discuss poverty, job training and charitable giving.

The talk was part of the chamber’s Diversity and Inclusion series. Parker, a Roswell resident, took the helm at Goodwill of North Georgia in October 2017.

Prior to his new leadership role, Parker served as CEO of MARTA. “This Atlanta metro area is interesting,” Parker said. “By almost any measure, it’s one of the best places to live in PARKER America. The unemployment rate is extraordinarily low … we have a great airport, an incredible music scene and movie scene, but at the same time the worst places to be born poor.”

In some zip codes in Atlanta, if you’re born into poverty, there’s a 96 percent chance you’ll die in poverty, Parker said.

Income inequality and a lack of economic mobility should not be Atlanta’s reputation, he argued.

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Goodwill of North Georgia CEO Keith Parker speaks before the Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber Nov. 19 as part of its Diversity and Inclusion series at The Capital Grille in Dunwoody.

“What’s the number one way to get out of poverty?” Parker asked. “A job, and that’s what we do.”

Goodwill accepts donations of clothes and home goods at any of its 62 retail stores, then uses the revenue for career training. Annually, Goodwill collects upwards of $2.5 million in donations and

serves more than 7 million shoppers.

There’s a perception that Goodwill shoppers are mostly low income, when actually their typical shoppers are middle-aged, middle-class women, Parker said “Our shoppers include everyone from college students who don’t want

the same T-shirt they can get from any other store, to seniors who don’t want to spend a ton of money on new golf clubs, to parents of young children,” he said. “They think, ‘Why in the world am I going to go spend retail prices on this brand-new stuff when my 6-year-old is going to outgrow it in three months anyway?’”

Goodwill estimates that in 2018 it helped divert 4 billion pounds of material from landfills.

Goodwill employs nearly 3,000 people, and by the end of the year will have helped 26,000 people find jobs in 2019, many of them veterans, former inmates and people with disabilities.

“We accept any person who comes through the door asking for help,” Parker said. “The only thing we don’t do is try to motivate people to work. You have to have the motivation to want to work yourself, everything else we’ll help you with.”

Parker said Goodwill isn’t slowing down, it plans to open dozens of new stores and help 130,000 people find jobs in the next five years.

“Please continue to donate and donate to Goodwill,” Parker said. “It turns into workforce development opportunities for others.”

OPINION

Get Outside, Georgia

Wandering, pondering …

Sometimes it’s fun to meticulously plan a trip, charting every place you’ll go (and a good place for good barbecue for lunch).

Such trips are remarkably un-stressful because you know exactly where you’ll STEVE HUDSON be when and so don’t Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net have to worry about where you’re going to go. You’ve planned it all beforehand, see, and that takes the stress away.

But at the same time such an adventure can be a little, well, confining.

If I’m honest with myself, I think I enjoy the spontaneous trip more than the one that’s planned out in detail. Sure, I need a little direction (as in north or south or east or west) and perhaps at least a vague idea of what I’m going to be doing (fishing, rock collecting, hiking, canoeing and so son) so I can at least dress for the part. Beyond that, though, it can be fun and even a little exhilarating to just climb up into the old gray truck and go.

That’s what I did the other weekend. I’d spent the morning as a volunteer working with cancer patients in a program called Casting for Confidence.

The Georgia Women Fly Fishers offers this annual one-day fly fishing retreat to female cancer survivors with the idea of providing (as the organization’s website puts it) “fundamental fly fishing instruction while also engaging participants in the therapeutic qualities that trout stream fishing brings.”

It’s a great program.

“When I told my oncologist what I was going to be doing this weekend,” said one of the ladies, “he told me it would change my life.”

I understand exactly what the good doctor meant.

My assignment at this year’s Casting for Confidence event was to talk to the ladies about the “gear” side of fly fishing. We chatted about rods and reels and line and waders and all the rest. We even covered the fine art of tying some of the knots that folks use when fly fishing. I think everyone had a good day, and it was an uplifting and really quite thought-provoking morning.

The morning session ended about lunchtime, and I had to excuse myself to meet a deadline, the bane of every writer’s existence. Packing my stuff into the passenger seat, I pointed the truck back toward Roswell.

But I hadn’t gone far when I decided that I didn’t really want to head back to the keyboard. Not just yet. Instead, the thoughts that the morning had provoked still rattled in my head. I wasn’t done with them. I needed to give them some time to resolve. So I decided, instead, just to set out and wander around the mountains for a while to literally (and figuratively, too) see what I might see.

That’s how I found myself on Dicks Creek Road off U.S. 19 not far from Turner’s Corner. We’ve talked about Turner’s Corner before. It’s the place where you’ll find Stone Pile Gap, a storied pyramid of stones tied to a legend involving a Cherokee princess and the

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to take a photo, but mostly I just watched the water and thought about things.

As I was picking my way down to the Discover more great hiking right bottom of the cascades, I met two adults here close to home in Steve Hudwith an indeterminate number of kids in son’s book “Hiking the Hooch,” a tow coming back up the indistinct trail. guide to the many miles of trails in “You’ll like it!” said the leader, prethe Chattahoochee River National sumably the mom.

Recreation Area. It’s available from “Do you get here often?” I asked. local outfitters or from Amazon, and “Now and then,” she said. “It’s such a signed copies are available from the beautiful place. I always feel better after author at ChattahoocheeMedia.com I come here.”

They went on to their car, and I continued to pick my way over the rocks. The best photo spot, I decided, idea that dropping a stone on the pile of was a ways downstream. But I decided rocks will bring you good luck. it would take too long to get there. I had If only life was that simple. taken a long time wandering, and to my Anyway, when I saw the sign for Dicks Creek Road, a bell rang in my mind. I hadn’t faint surprise I saw that daylight was been that way in a long time, but I recalled Dunwoody Crier 12/5/19 Crosswordfading. So I turned back to climb back to the truck and at last head for home. that it led to another road — Waters Creek Daylight does that sometimes. It Road — which provides (foot) access to one fades before you know it. So you’ve got of the state’s more storied trout streams. to grab those waterfalls when you can — It wasn’t far. or help someone else grab one when they I bumped along Dicks Creek Road for need a hand along life’s way. a while, the driver’s side window rolled That’s the way it needs to be. It’s so down so I could enjoy the crisp fall air.

Solution simple. It really is.

Then, as I approached Waters Creek Road, I heard the unmistakable sound of T I S B O O T B A M B I falling water off to my left. The road widened into a parking spot. I pulled off and A C R E A L O O F O D I N parked and went to see what I might see.

L E A R M O O N S M O L E What I found was a delightful twoS A L I S B U R Y B L O C tiered waterfall just a few dozen yards K H A N C O D from the road. At the first tier, the creek D A L L A S A F R O B U S dropped over a ledge into a pool. From A R I A K O N A I D E A L there, the second tier dropped the creek N O N C O M P O S M E N T I S into a long, narrow chute which exited E R S T M I C A S E R I E into a bigger pool below. The water was crystal-clear, and it seemed I could make E L S E M I G H T Y S E N out every detail of the streambed.

A L E B E T H Angled rocks between road and waT R I B E S M A N T I N G terfall provided access, and I scrambled C R E D O L I S A E V E R down for a better look. I went carefully, E R I C D A R E R E N E W taking my time. Now and then I stopped

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Part-time General Clerk IL (Custodial/Maintenance Support Worker) Sawnee EMC is seeking a General Clerk IL (Custodial/Maintenance Support Worker) (part-time position) to perform janitorial and grounds keeping duties. Requires some heavy lifting, high school diploma or equivalency and a valid GA driver’s license. Related experience with outdoor maintenance equipment is preferred. Hours: Availability for alternate shift assignments and irregular work hours.

Applicants must complete an application form prior to 5 PM, December 13, 2019.

Apply online: www.sawnee.com/MyCooperative/ Careers, or application forms are available at 543 Atlanta Hwy, Cumming GA 30040.

Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Females, Minorities, Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Sawnee EMC is VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities tp perform the essential functions. Drug Free Workplace.

Newspaper Delivery Route Open with Appen Media Group Looking for one person or couple interested in delivering newspaper in South Forsyth county and/ or Johns Creek.

Requirements: Perfect driving record and background check, reliable transportation, honest, reliable, and positive attitude. Send an email to Lisa@AppenMediaGroup.com and include a paragraph or two about who you are and your background/experience. IN THE SUBJECT LINE PLEASE PUT “DELIVERY ROUTE”

Part-time

Wanted to Buy

HANDYMAN OR HANDYWOMAN, for childcare center. 678357-5371

I BUY DOLLS, 1970’s and earlier. Clothing, accessories, parts and more, Local: 214-883-8215

Cemetery Part time Thrift Shop Donation Door Attendant: The Donation Door Attendant will manage the Thrift Shop donation intake process and back door volunteers. Requires heavy lifting. May include evenings and weekends. NFCC is a locally supported nonprofit organization serving the community of North Fulton. Background check, drug screen and e-Verify required. Job description and application available at 11270 Elkins Road, Roswell 30076 or submit resume to Tina Adams tadams@nfcchelp.org.

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

All tools and accessories.

770-441-9922

Musical Instruments PIANO COLLECTOR Several beautiful Baby Grands & uprights.

Quality pianos at sacrifice prices. 770-633-4151

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Delivery not included.

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Greenlawn/Roswell 4 spaces, Honor Mausoleum. $4500 each. Lot 27-28, B & C, level 2&3. chap355@ bellsouth.net

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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.

Adoptions

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

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Many local references

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678-898-7237

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Help Wanted Autos

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Homes

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Original Cherry Street Brewing Celebrates 7 Year Anniversary

12.11: Anniversary Beer Dinner @ 7pm (4 courses, 5 beers, limited seats) Back by popular demand serving breakfast 7 days a week!

Starting Monday, December 16th Monday-Friday 7 am, Sat & Sun 8 am 770-205-5512

12.12: 12/12/12 Tapping + Bottle Releases @ 12:12pm (4 Variants)

12.13-15: Specialty Beers Tapping @ 12pm Can & Bottle Releases

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