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Ocee Library shows kids the magic of reading Ocee Library’s summer reading program for kids, teens and adults came to an end, concluding with a magic show July 25.

Magician Ken Burns and his audience assistant Lilly perform a trick for the crowd. Read more, Page 15.

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ROSWELL, Ga. — Another controversial video surfaced July 26 regarding the Roswell Police Department, this time showing officers intentionally “freezing out” a 13-year-old during one of the coldest nights of the year.

The officer involved, Sgt. Daniel Elzy, was later named Supervisor of the Year before the video was made public. He was placed on administrative leave July 19 – over half a year after the incident.

Around 1 a.m. on Jan. 2, a teenager driving a golf cart near Alpharetta Highway was stopped by officers who said they suspected it was stolen.

The teenager said that he was going to Starbucks and did not know that he could not use a golf cart on the road.

When asked about his mother and her contact information, the teenager gave vague responses.

The teenager was eventually handcuffed and detained, not arrested, in a police vehicle as officers attempted to figure out what to do in the situation.

Sgt. Daniel Elzey was the supervisor on scene.

Officers eventually decided to keep the teenager, who was wearing a hoodie

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Roswell police officers told the 13-yearold that they would not turn the heat on in the car, where he was detained, until he told them his mother’s phone number.

and sweatpants, in the back of an unheated patrol car until he answered their questions. Temperatures that night reached as low as 11 degrees Fahrenheit, according to AccuWeather.

“Getting cold yet?” Elzey asked the teenager in the video. “You’re going to hang tight right here, since you can’t remember mom’s phone number. And if I can make contact with mom, then we’ll get some heat going.”

Another officer commented in the video that Elzey was “freezing out” the teenager and that all of the windows in the patrol car were rolled down with the heat off.

The teenager was later returned to his mother with no charges. years in federal prison on charges that they manipulated the market for shares of MedCareers Group, Inc. They also, according to the charges, carried out a second investment fraud scheme using a new business corporation, Find.com Acquisition, Inc., that they organized as bait for investors.

“These defendants manipulated the stock of a publicly traded company by orchestrating two schemes, netting over $2.5 million from investors,” said U.S. Attorney Byung J. “BJay” Pak. “At the same time they were rigging the stock

The video became public just days after two other controversial videos of Roswell police incidents made headlines.

The first, released July 12, garnered national outrage after two officers used a coin-flip app to determine the fate of a woman pulled over for speeding. The two officers involved, Courtney Brown and Kristee Wilson, were placed on administrative leave and later fired July 26.

Roswell Police Chief Rusty Grant said that he had learned of that incident just before the July 4 holiday and took action “immediately” after learning about it.

Less than a week after the first video surfaced, on July 18, another video was released showing a Roswell K-9 disobeying a handler’s orders and attacking a teenager who was sitting down with his hands up.

Unlike the previous two videos, the City of Roswell voluntarily released the full hour-and-a-half body camera video of the latest incident on its social media channels. Parts of the video have been blurred and some audio redacted to protect the teenager’s identity, according to the city.

All three videos were released after 11Alive investigators allegedly received tips from Roswell officers who said they were concerned for the public’s safety.

Roswell Police Chief Rusty Grant called for an internal investigation following release of the first video with the coin flip arrest. market, the defendants fleeced dozens of investors in a separate fraud scheme.”

The conspiracy culminated in two “pump and dump” schemes carried out in March and May 2010.

Bercoon and Goldstein used the bulk of the over $1.5 million raised from investors for unrelated purposes, such as subsidizing their other business ventures and making payments to themselves and their family members.

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Johns Creek plans property tax rollback

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek City Council plans to roll back the property tax rate to adjust for increased property valuations, though the exact rate won’t be decided until after a public hearing on August 13.

The city advertised a millage rate, or property tax rate, of 3.87 mills, which would tax $3.87 for every $1,000 of assessed value. This proposed rate is a .49 mill decrease from the 2017 rate of 4.360.

With property values in Johns Creek increasing by about 20 percent over last year, 3.87 is the statutory rollback rate.

“The rollback rate originates as a way for a taxing jurisdiction to neutralize reassessment that occurs on their property,” Johns Creek Assistant City Manager Kimberly Greer said at a July 23 public hearing.

Hypothetically, a person whose property assessment increased by the average rate for the jurisdiction, 13.5 percent for Johns Creek in 2018, the rollback millage rate would ensure they pay the exact same dollar amount in taxes as last year.

However, no piece of property is reassessed at exactly the same amount as the city average. In Johns Creek, 62 percent of residential properties, or 14,819

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parcels, were assessed at a higher rate of growth than the average, while some homes had slower growth, no growth or even lost value.

At the July 23 public hearing, Mayor Mike Bodker said another problem with the statutory millage rate is that, due to a mathematical abnormality in the formula used to calculate the statutory rollback rate set by the state Department of Revenue, the 3.87 millage rate would yield about $130,000 more than a truly revenue neutral rate.

“The discussion that council had previously was if we wanted to do a modified or enhanced rollback to ensure that mathematically it was exactly the same, so that no one paid additional reassessment taxes,” Greer said.

Discussion on whether to pass the statutory rollback or another rate may be discussed at the August 13 City Council meeting. The council cannot pass a rate higher than the advertised 3.87 without more public hearings.

The first of three public hearings was held Monday, July 23. Two citizens

Change from 2017 13.479% 6.409% 19.888%

spoke in favor of a rollback rate, with preference given to a true revenue neutral rate. The second public hearing was held at 6 p.m. that same day, with only one public comment given, also in favor of the rollback.

The third public hearing will be August 13 at 8 p.m. at the municipal court, 11445 Johns Creek Parkway. After the public hearing, the council will discusses and possibly vote on the millage rate.

In other property tax news, the council unanimously passed a resolution calling for a referendum on a new floating homestead exemption. If passed by voters this November, the new law would cap homestead property valuations at an annual increase of 3 percent or the inflation rate, whichever is lower.

After North Fulton residents had sticker shock over 2017 property valuations, the state Legislature proposed the cap on homesteads to prevent similar incidents from happening again. If the referendum passes, the new policy would affect tax assessment beginning in 2019.

Runoff election settles final November ballot

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Georgia voters locked down the November ballots July

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24 selecting candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state and state school superintendent.

North Fulton residents also voted on the Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in the 6th District.

On Tuesday, Republicans voted on their party’s nominee for governor, lieutenant governor and secretary of state.

Secretary of State Brian Kemp defeated Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle with 69.45 percent of the vote. Kemp will face Democrat Stacey Abrams in November.

For lieutenant governor, State Rep. Geoff Duncan narrowly defeated State Sen. David Shafer with 50.16 percent of the vote.

Though Shafer outpolled Duncan in Fulton County, Duncan garnered enough statewide support to win his place on the ballot this fall against Democrat Sarah Riggs Amico.

Former Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle lost his bid for secretary of state to State Rep. Brad Raffensperger. Like Shafer, Belle Isle won more votes in Fulton County. Raffensperger will run against

former U.S. Rep. John Barrow this fall.

Democrats in the 6th Congressional District, which includes Milton, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Roswell, East Cobb and Sandy Springs, voted on their candidate for the U.S. House. Lucy MacBath defeated Kevin Abel with 53.73 percent of the vote.

Democrats also chose Otha E. Thornton as their candidate for state school superintendent. Thornton outpolled Sid Chapman with 59.10 percent of the vote.

There was one nonpartisan vote on the ballot, between Kevin M. Farmer and Fani Willis for Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit Judge.

Farmer won with 55.31 percent of the vote.

Except for some local races, candidates running for office in Georgia must secure the majority of votes to win in the primary election. When no candidate receives a majority in the primary, there is a runoff between the two highest votegetters.

The general election will be November 6. The voter registration deadline is October 9.

Johns Creek citizens to vote on ‘Brunch Bill’

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — On the ballot this November, Johns Creek voters will see a referendum to allow restaurants to sell alcohol beverage at 11 a.m. on Sundays, a measure more commonly referred to as the Brunch Bill.

Currently, restaurants cannot begin selling alcoholic beverages until 12:30 p.m. on Sundays. However, private clubs and state-owned establishments can sell alcohol beginning at 11 a.m.

In response to complaints from business owners and patrons that this restricts sales during peak brunch hours, the Georgia General Assembly passed Senate Bill 17 that allows local municipalities to call for a referendum that would allow alcoholic beverages to be served beginning at 11 a.m.

The measure would only apply to restaurants whose majority of sales come from food or from overnight lodging. Grocery stores, liquor stores and bars would remain barred from alcohol sales until 12:30 p.m.

The Johns Creek City Council unanimously passed the resolution at a meeting on July 23.

“I am in favor of allowing our citizens to vote whether they want to be able have a drink at 11 a.m. on Sunday in places other than a private club,” said Councilman Lenny Zaprowski.

In 2011, the citizens of Johns Creek voted to allow Sunday sales for retail and on-site consumption from 12:30 p.m. to midnight with 79.4 percent in favor.

A similar referendum will appear on the ballots in Milton, Alpharetta, Roswell and Sandy Springs. The measure has seen little debate in surrounding cities except for in Alpharetta, where in the Downtown District open carry is allowed in close proximity to three churches. The city has passed an ordinance maintaining a ban on open carry until 12:30 p.m. on Sundays.

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Johns Creek Council continues debate over comprehensive plan

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — City leaders have moved forward with revisions to the Johns Creek’s 2018 comprehensive plan, but they want residents to weigh in on the document that provides a vision for the city over the next 10 years.

The City Council plans to finalize the revisions at a meeting Aug. 13.

The comprehensive plan is an outline for the city’s future growth. It includes goals for the council, business development and public works improvements.

Most of the recent discussion surrounding the plan has focused on the future land use map used to guide development.

When the first comprehensive plan was written in 2008, the authors were not sure how a number of parcels would be developed over the next 10 years, so they chose to label them “traditional/ distinctive.”

Now that the city is more developed, the 2018 Planning Committee deleted the term, citing it as too vague.

Two properties have pushed back, a group of homes on State Bridge Road and the Atlanta Athletic Club-owned Heisman Field, which are now designate

residential, consistent with the surrounding property.

While the future land use map does not directly affect the zoning of any plot of land, the City Council considers the map when deciding rezoning cases.

The State Bridge Road property owners and Atlanta Athletic Club have expressed concern that the future land use map could be a significant roadblock if they want the property rezoned in the future.

The City Council has indicated it plans to pass the comprehensive plan without any changes to the future land use map designed by the Planning Committee.

However, the council is considering changing language in other parts of the document to reaffirm that the plan does not supersede the normal zoning process.

The council spent more than an hour of its work session on Monday, July 23 going through the goals and objectives section of the draft to hammer out the exact wording.

Councilman Steve Broadbent presented new wording that read, “It is expected that undeveloped/underdeveloped parcels will be developed with a similar residential density as the surrounding neighborhood(s). Remaining mindful of the diverse property uses surrounding these parcels, a property

designated as transitional/distinctive in the 2008 CLUP [comprehensive land use plan] should be considered for rezoning if a unique and beneficial plan were to be submitted.”

Mayor Mike Bodker and council members Broadbent, Jay Lin, Chris Coughlin and John Bradberry voiced support for the new wording, saying it gave future councils more flexibility in rezoning cases.

Councilman Lenny Zaprowski expressed some concern that the wording was too vague and might defeat the purpose of eliminating the transitional/ distinctive classification from the future land use map, which was the objective of the Planning Committee.

Councilwoman Stephanie Endres said the wording could create problems years down the line, if certain property owners read the objective as giving them special treatment.

Community Development Director Sharon Ebert also advocated removing the words “transitional/distinctive,” even if only in the goals and objectives section.

“That’s looking backward. And my fear, as this is a forward-looking document, two years from now nobody is going to be looking back to figure out

where are those transitional/distinctive properties,” Ebert said.

The City Council will post the updated draft online for citizens to review before the next meeting. With Ebert’s concerns in mind, the mayor asked the city Ebert staff to write an alternative draft before the meeting as well.

Other items discussed included changing “electric carts” to “personal transportation vehicles” throughout the document, removing an objective of preserving golf courses and minor wording changes to make the goals more recommendations than demands.

Nine people spoke at a public hearing during the July 23 council meeting, some on behalf of the athletic club and State Bridge Road properties, others supporting the draft as written.

The council is anticipated to vote on the draft at the next meeting on Aug. 13.

After the council approves the draft, it will be sent to the state and the Atlanta Regional Commission for their input.

The mayor encouraged citizens to continue to give feedback on the new draft at and before the next meeting.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — As temperatures rise, so do the rates of certain crimes.

The Johns Creek Police Department offers programs to keep neighborhoods safe as residents go on vacation.

The U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics has found that certain crimes, including household larceny, burglary and motor vehicle theft are more common in the summer than other times of year.

Recent incidents of these crimes include when on July 13, a man reported that his mother’s home had been burglarized while she was out of the country. When he came by to check the mail, he saw that the back door of the house had been smashed and burglars ransacked the inside.

On May 18, Johns Creek police responded to calls from two different houses less than five miles apart that had both been burglarized. Similar crimes have happened in surrounding cities throughout the summer.

In an effort to reduce these crimes, the police department offers vacation patrols, which citizens can request through the police to citizen portal at p2c.johnscreekga.gov/ Police officer Mark Johnson said the portal has a form residents can fill out requesting patrols and home checks while they are away.

Johnson also recommended residents tell a friend or trusted neighbor to keep an eye on the house when they are

leaving town.

“If they see anything suspicious, anyone at the house that’s not supposed to be there, they can call 911 for the resident,” Johnson said.

The third thing the police department encourages is an alarm system that is working and monitored. Johnson highlighted security features like a door bell camera that a resident can view and record when someone comes to their door.

The police department also facilitates a neighborhood watch program, called Police and Community Together or PACT, to foster safe residential areas.

“With the neighborhood watch, we try to bring the neighborhood together, so people know each other,” Johnson said. “They know who is in the neighborhood, who is supposed to be in their neighborhood, and we encourage them to call the police if they see something out of the ordinary that they don’t think should be in their neighborhood.”

The police try to foster a neighborhood network in person and online through the website and app Nextdoor.

The Johns Creek police monitor the app and use it to provide information to residents, Johnson said.

The neighborhood watch program also conducts home safety evaluations, Johnson said. Recommendations that come out of these evaluations can include cutting down shrubbery near windows, ensuring all outside lights are working and having good locks on the doors.

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Sister Hazel to perform at Newtown Park

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The alternative rock band Sister Hazel will perform a free concert at the Mark Burkhalter Park Amphitheater in Newtown Park on Saturday, Aug. 4.

Sister Hazel’s best known song, “All For You,” was No.1 on Billboard’s Adult Top 40 chart in 1997, propelling the album to platinum status. The band’s music has been featured in movies including “The Wedding Planner,” “Back to the Minors,” “Clay Pigeons,” “Bedazzled” and “10 Things I Hate About You.” Mark Trojanowski, the band’s drummer, said the audience should expect an array of old and new songs.

“They can expect to hear a lot of the songs that have been on the radio and in movies over the last 25 years, but also we continue to put out new music,” he said.

Their latest studio album, “Lighter In The Dark,” was released in 2016 and debuted at No. 4 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and No. 6 on Billboard’s Independent Albums chart.

The band is also in the middle releasing four EPs over two years. The next six-track installment, “Wind,” will be released Sept. 7. Johns Creek concert

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Dave LaGrande, Mark Trojanowski, Andrew Copeland, Ken Block, Ryan Newell and Jett Beres make up the band Sister Hazel, performing at Newtown Park Aug. 4. goers will be among the first to hear the EP’s single “Small Town Living.”

Trojanowski said whether someone is a die-hard Hazelnut, as the band calls its fans, or has only heard a few songs on the radio, they will have a great time at the concert.

“We definitely are a family type of band. Our music and our experience, parents and kids can both come out and really enjoy it. Not too many bands are like that, he said.

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Though originally from Gainesville, Fla., the band has many ties to the Atlanta area.

“It’s always fun to play here, it’s defiantly been a good market for us over the years,” Trojanowski said.

“Playing in front of people that appreciate your music, having them be a part

of the show and singing back the lyrics, that’s why we do it. For the fans and the support they give us back,” he said.

Food trucks from Cattywapus Grill, Let’s Taco ‘Bout It and Peace of Pita will be on site for the concert. Additionally, King of Pops will be serving frozen treats and Hurricane Grill & Wings will be selling beer and wine. Guests may bring their own food and non-alcoholic drinks.

Doors open at 6 p.m., and the concert begins at 7. Seating is on a first-comefirst-served basis. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome on the terraced lawn.

“We are expecting a rather large crowd, so you may want to get there early to get the best seating,” Mayor Mike Bodker said at a recent City Council meeting.

Those wishing to ensure great seats can reserve a table online through the recreation and parks website. The tables seat eight and are $200 for Johns Creek residents and $300 for nonresidents.

In case of rain, the show will go on, and attendees are welcome to bring umbrellas. Lightning or severe weather may delay the concert.

The performance is part of Johns Creek’s Summer Concert Series. The next concert will be the United States Navy Band Country Current, scheduled for Aug. 31.

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When I arrived to vote on Tuesday at the Alpharetta Library for the runoff election, I offered my driver’s license as proof of identification. The poll workers were most helpful and courteous. They used a computer to confirm my registration.

Then they made two phone calls to election officials. Finally, having gotten clarification, they told me I was not permitted to cast a regular ballot. They aided me in completing a provisional ballot and gave me information about provisional ballots.

According to the handout, in three days I may call a phone number to see if my ballot was accepted or not.

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They were all confused and surprised as to why that would be. The women didn’t know where the other polling station was. One said simply, “Forget it, then. I won’t vote.” The exasperated man said to himself as he walked out, “This is unreal. I live so close I can walk here.”

Unfortunately in my morning experience, five Georgia voters within about 10 minutes at a polling station had trouble casting a ballot. I can only wonder how many other voters across the state have had similar experiences. The integrity of our voting system is essential to our democracy and, as the son of a fourterm state representative and eight-term district attorney, something I care deeply about. Perhaps my experience will be helpful in assuring that needed improvements can be made for the accuracy and efficiency of elections.

Having cast my provisional ballot, I left without taking a sticker because I won’t know until Friday whether or not “I’m a Georgia Voter.”

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BLACK BOX SPECIAL REPORT: JOURNALISM UNDER ATTACK GEORGIA, PART X

University of Georgia journalism dean warns against barren local newsrooms

By CONNER EVANS newsroom@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The dean of Grady College, the University of Georgia’s School of Journalism, says recent trends to trim newsrooms is inviting government corruption.

Charles Davis, who has worked in journalDavis ism as a reporter or professor for more than 30 years, says he is disturbed watching local papers continue to cut staff and decrease circulation in efforts to stay afloat, due in part to recent tariffs from President Donald Trump on Canadian wood products and paper.

The layoff announcements are picking up steam, especially at high-profile publications.

On July 23, The New York Daily News released half its newsroom. The paper’s owner, Tronc, said it plans other layoffs at other newsrooms across the country in the coming weeks.

Back in April, the Tampa Bay Times, one of the country’s 10 largest dailies, cut 50 reporters from its staff.

Davis got his start at papers beginning as a sports reporter for The Athens Banner-Herald, but he quickly decided his passion for sports didn’t make for a career in the field.

“I was so passionate about sports that I found it really difficult to cover it,” he said. “I would’ve had next to an impossible time covering critically UGA sports.”

Instead, he moved to business news, a world unfamiliar to him. Davis had a steep learning curve, which he said he found exciting, rather than intimidating.

In one instance, an editor asked him to write a story on “risk arbitrage,” a term he hadn’t even heard of.

Davis later decided the academic world suited him, because he could attempt to help and influence the next generation of journalists. But he still feels connected to local papers, describing them as an essential part of democracy.

“Stripping bare newsrooms and leaving behind the remains of what were once really robust news companies is a national tragedy,” he said.

Davis said it is “remarkably pain-

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Charles Davis, right, dean of Grady College of Journalism at the University of Georgia, participates in a lecture with students. ful” for him to watch as tariffs quicken the pace of what he described as a slow moving train wreck in the devaluation of local journalism.

However, Davis remains optimistic about the industry, pointing to certain companies who are now breaking even or profiting from digital platforms. Recent big-money philanthropic purchases of failing publications have also helped, he said, and may be part of the future of local news.

The New York Times and Wall Street Journal have seen steep rises in subscriptions in recent years, but Davis isn’t sure that national papers with huge followings solve the issue.

“If our goal as a nation is to have two or three national policy newspapers that are profitable because they are national franchises, that’s not going to keep us informed,” he said. “When you’re talking about city councilmen and county commissioners up there on the podium making decisions, looking down the room and not seeing a single member of the news media, I guarantee it will embolden them to do some really

If our goal as a nation is to have two or three national policy newspapers that are profitable because they are national franchises, that’s not going to keep us informed.”

Charles Davis Dean of Grady College bad stuff.”

Davis doesn’t talk about corruption as a risk when elected officials operate without journalists in the room; to him it is an inevitability. The press is a watchdog that cannot be sacrificed in a democracy, he said, and to keep local news around will require a change from the citizenry.

As engrossed as he is in the world of news, Davis stresses the need for disengagement and other areas of passion and interest. He tells his kids that when

they’re feeling low about the world to try to do something good for someone else.

Frequent trips to the movie theater also help Davis distract himself from his Twitter feed and the day’s disturbing news.

Through all of this, though, Davis said he has never worked a day in his life.

“I’ve been very, very, very lucky to find two careers in my life that were dream careers,” he said. “Journalism and teaching have given me everything.”

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Casino night to raise money for police, firefighters

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Public Safety Foundation is hosting a casino themed fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 4 beginning at 7 p.m. at the St Ives Country Club.

The Public Safety Foundation was established in 2008 to assist injured firefighters and police officers or to assist their families if they are killed in the line of duty. The foundation also supports community outreach for the Johns Creek Fire Department and Police

Department.

“We’re blessed in Johns Creek to have some of the best police officers and firefighters in the state of Georgia, and the Johns Creek Public Safety Foundation is there to serve them,” said City Councilman Steve Broadbent, who also serves as the chairman of the foundation.

In addition to casino games, the event will feature entertainment by DJ Maxwell, hot and cold food, prizes and a cash bar.

“It’s a great opportunity to socialize with our police and firefighters that

evening who will also be in attendance,” Broadbent said. “We did this a couple years ago and it’s a great evening.”

Tickets are $125 per person or $60 for public safety personnel.

“I guarantee you’ll have a good time, and it really goes to an awesome cause, supporting our police and firefighters in their time of need, whether they’re injured in the line of duty or if anybody’s killed, we’re there to help their family in the transition,” Broadbent said.

To purchase tickets of for more information about the event contact Broadbent at 678-777-6313 and steve-

broadbent@comcast.net or police Cpl. Jimmy Marshall at james.marshall@ johnscreekga.gov

Blotter: Continued from Page 2 federal prison, Bercoon and Goldstein have been sentenced to three years of supervision following their release and $1,496,733 payment of restitution each.

The court also entered a forfeiture order for both defendants in the amount of $1,953,974.

The case was investigated by the FBI with help from the Atlanta Regional office of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Los Angeles Regional Office of the SEC, the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation and the Criminal Prosecution Assistance Group of FINRA. – Julia Grochowski

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Check probe turns up suspected car thief JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man suspected of stealing a car was arrested July 20 after a Johns Creek officer started questioning him regarding a suspicious check.

The officer was interviewing the man regarding a personal check he had used in an attempt to purchase an item from the Hobby Lobby on State Bridge Road.

During the discussion, the officer ran the man’s vehicle through the police system.

It was flagged as stolen.

The system also identified the man as the suspected thief.

The man, 31-year-old David Oglesby of Norcross, was arrested for felony theft by receiving.

Irate restaurant customer takes swing at employee Man receives $8,000 JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man attempted extortion letter to hit an employee on July 18 after he was unhappy about his meal service.

The man, a frequent customer, entered the El Porton on Jones Bride Road in the afternoon and was “very irate,” according to employees because the restaurant had forgotten a portion of his previous order on a different date.

The man demanded a free meal, but employees told him that they had already comped his wife for the mistake.

After hearing this, the man continued to make a scene and curse the employees.

One of the employees, in order to de-escelate the situation, offered to take off half of his bill. At this point, the man allegedly tried to hit the employee, who managed to duck away.

Police were able to find the man’s residence but were unable to make contact.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man met with police July 16 after he received a letter threatening to expose “his secret” to his family and friends if he did not pay $8,450 in Bitcoins.

The writer, “BlackRatio28,” claimed that this secret would ruin the man’s life and possibly end in prosecution. The man said he had no idea what secret the author was talking about.

When the man researched the letter online, he found multiple postings with the exact same wording and found out that there was an ongoing FBI case regarding the threats.

Posters were instructed to contact their local police, and the man did so.

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Convention & Visitors Bureau 10700 Abbotts Bridge Rd, Suite 190 8:30 a.m.

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Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee Park Place at Newtown Park 6:30 p.m.

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Arts and Culture Board Meeting 10700 Abbotts Bridge Rd, Suite 190 6 p.m.

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Summer Concert - Country Current Newtown Park - Amphitheater 7 p.m.

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Swiftwater crew rescues Sandy Springs Fire Department

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek’s Swiftwater rescue team went into action last week to help out some friends.

The team was part of a rescue on the Chattahoochee River July 22 after a boat carrying the Sandy Springs rescue team sank.

The Sandy Springs Fire was assisting stranded canoers near Island Ford Park when their boat struck rocks and sank.

Johns Creek Fire received a call at 4:36 p.m. and was en route to assist with the river rescue when the crew was informed the Sandy Springs boat had sunk.

With assistance from the Roswell Fire Department, the crew ensured the safety of the Sandy Springs personnel.

The crews moved the Sandy Springs boat to a rock in the river so it could drain. After most of the water was removed, the Johns Creek boat towed the Sandy Springs boat back to the ramp, also recovering Sandy Springs equipment caches.

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... Our Swiftwater rescue team is something to be really marveled.

The council was astute enough to give them the equipment they need.”

Mike Bodker Johns Creek mayor At the Johns Creek City Council meeting the next day, there was goodnatured teasing of the Sandy Springs Fire Department.

“I would have loved to be there when they rescued the Sandy Springs boat, ‘Hey, guys, you need some help?” Councilman Lenny Zaprowski said.

Mayor Mike Bodker joked that he was expecting the mayor of Sandy Springs to send him a thank you note for saving their firefighters.

“On a more serious note, our Swiftwater rescue team is something to be really marveled. The council was astute enough to give them the equipment they need,” Bodker said.

This is not the first rescue mission for the Swiftwater team this year.

On June 22, the crew assisted people stranded on the shoals near Jones Bridge Park.

The department sees a few incidents like this each summer, said Assistant Fire Chief Chris Coons. The department advises that everyone wishing to enjoy the river, even experienced swimmers, wear a life jacket.

The city also encourages people to call 770-945-1466, or toll free at 1-855-DAM-FLOW (1-855-326-3569) to hear the release schedule for Buford Dam. The water release schedule varies day to day, and sometimes the water rises quickly and leaves people stranded, Coons said.

“The Chattahoochee is a far more dangerous place than I think most of us realize,” Bodker said. “I continue to encourage folks if you do want to get out on the river, and it is a wonderful experience, please do call the phone number that is available.”

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Library summer events conclude with magic show

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — This summer the Ocee Library offered summer reading programs for kids, teens and adults, with a finale on Wednesday, July 25 by magician Ken Scott.

Scott is a comedy magician and three-time winner of the Greater Atlanta Magician of the Year Award. He has been featured on CNN News and ABC’s Funniest Home Video and has performed at the White House five times.

Throughout his performance, Scott read from children’s books and based tricks off of the characters. He even incorporated the library’s summer theme, “Libraries Rock,” with a segment inspired by The Beatles.

Karen Kennedy, assistant branch manager, said all of the summer events fit with the library’s mission by sponsoring literacy and lifelong learning.

“Ken Scott appears to be just a magic show or entertaining, but he’s also referencing literacy,” she said.

Other family events this summer have included storyteller and balloon artist Adam Komesar, ventriloquist Keith Karnok and local author Alizah Kaite.

The library offers events for different

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Magician Ken Burns entertains crowds at the Ocee Library with his rabbit. age groups, ranging from story time for babies to yoga for adults. New this summer was a video game club for grades 6

to 8 and Zumba for adults.

On July 31, the library system held a summer reading prize drawing. Chil-

dren, teens and adults who read a certain number of books for their age group were eligible to enter to win an Amazon Fire Kids Edition or Chromebook.

“We offer a wide variety of programing where we try to have something for everyone, no matter what your age, from 0 to 99,” Kennedy said. “We offer from the technical to the health to the financial to the educational, every month we do programing.”

With the summer reading programing concluding, the library is looking ahead to the school year. This year the Ocee branch is offering after-hours programs.

On Friday, Aug. 3 the Ocee branch will host a game night from 7 to 9 p.m. The free event will offer a variety of games from all eras and for all age groups.

Also upcoming, the library will host an Ocee Rocks free live concert from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 17.

Another new program this fall is a Chinese for Kids workshop on Saturdays, Aug. 11 through Sept. 1, for ages 5 to 10.

The Ocee branch of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System, officially named the Dr. Robert E. Fulton Regional Library is located at 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road in Johns Creek, This event was sponsored by the Friends of the Ocee Library.

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Alpharetta unveils early plans for Milton Avenue streetscape

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — While Alpharetta’s City Center begins to open for business, local officials are drawing plans for the commercial growth already underway nearby.

Next on the list is Milton Avenue, where at least three multi-million-dollar projects, including a 119-room boutique hotel, are underway.

Mayfair Street Partners, developer for the Cotton House Hotel, has already secured land disturbance permits and passed plans through the city’s Design Review Board.

Mayfair Partner Jason Joseph said the hotel project is moving along, but he wants to get a clear picture of the city’s future plans for Milton Avenue because the hotel will front the downtown roadway.

“We want to respect the city’s plans to present ideas on Milton Avenue,” Joseph said.

When it approved the zoning change allowing for the hotel last November, members of the City Council included a list of landscaping and design conditions that now may be affected by an entire streetscape makeover.

For one thing, the city placed a condition requiring the developer to construct a mid-block crosswalk enhanced with brick pavers, curb extensions and a pedestrian refuge island.

But now, city leaders say such a crosswalk may not fit with the new street design.

“The hotel will construct a lot of this, so even if it’s phased in over time, we want to make sure that we get it right and we go in the direction the

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A rendering of the Cotton House boutique hotel shows it occupying a prime space on bustling Milton Avenue. council wants,” said Community Development Director Kathi Cook. “It may be that we have to go back through and remove that requirement for the crosswalk.”

Early plans for the Milton Avenue streetscape project were drawn up by on-call consultants Site Solutions.

Representatives from the firm David Floyd and Kevin McCarthy proposed to council members at a July 23 workshop that Milton Avenue adopt a Europeanstyle theme, with no curb and gutter where pedestrians are separated from traffic with landscaping.

One way to achieve a wider, open area would be replacing the current 40 angle parking spaces with parallel parking. The conversion would calculate to a loss of 20 street parking spaces, McCarthy said.

“We’re looking to find a balance for a street that accommodates cars, pedestrians, bicyclists, the activities and programming and that really harkens to the center of the architectural community

here with the new projects and the existing businesses,” McCarthy said.

The design plan for the north side of the street generally follows plans submitted for the hotel, including accommodations for valet parking at the entrance.

But it also adds a few more opportunities for planting pockets, art and social spaces, McCarthy said.

The second phase includes buildout of the south side of Milton Avenue, with two crosswalks from the hotel to the alleys across the street.

Plans also include retractable bollards – or posts – near Main Street that could be used to cordon off the block for special events.

The plans come as the Milton Avenue corridor gains attention as a commercial and retail expansion of the Downtown District.

Just last March, plans were announced for a restaurant and 330-seat music venue at 10 Roswell Street near the corner with Milton Avenue.

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Site Solutions Principal Kevin McCarthy presents the Alpharetta City Council with early details on how the city can reshape Milton Avenue to accommodate increased development. The plan, presented July 23, calls for eliminating curb and guttering and exchanging angle parking with parallel parking. million, four-level garage on Milton Avenue, about two blocks West of Main Street.

Right across the street, the Fulton County School District is in the beginning phases of building a new science and technology high school at the site of the old Milton High School.

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Atlanta metro awash in new office development Three avenues When you average an annual job growth of nearly 80,000 jobs over five years, you’re going to need a place to put everyone. And developers in Metro Atlanta seem happy to oblige.

The metro area Geoff smith has been a beacon Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com for business relocations and existing business growth. We added over 104,000 jobs in 2014, 70,600 in 2015, 90,300 in 2016 and then a “modest” 55,600 in 2017, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Georgia Department of Labor.

With the U.S. unemployment rate at a historic low of 3.9 percent, and our businesses desperate for good employees to help feed growth, it’s a great time to be looking for work in Atlanta. And you might have a fresh, new state-of-the-art office waiting for you.

In addition to the millions of square feet of class A office space already under construction, several new projects have been announced over the last few weeks.

Perhaps the most exciting was just announced as Thyussenkrupp Elevator Americas will build its U.S. headquarters in The Battery overlooking Suntrust Park. The elevator manufacturer plans to make this a showcase for its existing and future products.

The site will include three buildings anchored by a state-of-the-art, 420foot tall elevator qualification and test tower, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

The tower will have 18 elevator shafts that will include high-speed elevators, shafts where two cabins will operate in, a rope-less system and a system that moves sideways. The campus will host, among other segments of the company, Thyssenkrupp’s executive team, and the average salary of the more than 900 full-time employees that will work there

With the U.S. unemployment rate at a historic low of 3.9 percent, and our businesses desperate for good employees to help feed growth, it’s a great time to be looking for work in Atlanta. will be $100,000. This building would be Cobb County’s tallest and could help add to a tax base where the county just voted to increase the millage rate.

About 8 miles to the east, Grubb Properties is again pursuing a large development that could include a 19-story office tower. I’m keeping a close eye on this one because it would be in the parking lot of Assurance Financial’s Atlanta office, where I work.

Grubb pulled a prior application that included parking decks and turned existing parking lots into parks. It also included six residential buildings with 12,000 square feet of retail on the ground level. The project, and our office, is off Perimeter Center East, just east of Perimeter Mall in Dunwoody.

About 4 miles southeast of that project, a developer is proposing the largest office project ever planned in Chamblee.

Parkside Partners is proposing a sixbuilding loft-office development that would be called Edison at Eastside on a 30-acre site next to Peachtree DeKalb Airport and Atlanta Chinatown Mall.

It’s a bustling area near the Chamblee MARTA station where $400 million in mixed-use developments are already

underway.

Head 8 miles southwest from there and four new office developments are planned for Midtown, according to Bisnow. Cousins is planning a 31-story office tower at 901 West Peachtree St., Selig is planning two developments that could include almost 1 million square feet of office space, MetLife revealed plans for 500,000 square feet of office that could include two office towers, and Greenstone is close to breaking ground on a mixed-use project that would include a 10-story office building. Something to note here is that all four projects could move forward as spec – meaning they will start construction without first securing tenants.

Head about 20 miles north up Ga. 400 to Avalon and you should soon see construction begin on the development’s second office tower. Hines and Cousins just inked a deal with AXIS Capital Holdings to occupy 75,000 square feet.

Then let’s go about 12 miles east and North American Properties, who developed Avalon, recently unveiled plans for its Avalon-esque project that will be called Revel, which will be a redevelopment of the Infinite Energy Center in Gwinnett County. The project would include a hotel, 400,000 square feet of retail and 850,000 square feet of office space.

If you need a job, or a new place to work, then it’s a good time to be living in the Atlanta metro.

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

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Local company provides hands-on apprenticeship

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Books and classrooms can be vital to learning an industry, but there is no substitute for hands-on experience.

That training is what one local business owner offered a student this summer and aims to create more apprenticeship opportunities in the future.

John Hogan, president of Roswell’s Remodeling Expo Center, looked to Milton High School when searching for talented graduates to get hands-on experience with his company this summer.

“Milton High is more reminiscent of a college than a high school,” Hogan said. “And there are some really great talents and smart kids there. I’d hate for them to be working at a fast food restaurant, I’d rather put them behind a really powerful [computer aided design] computer and have them start doing what they really love to do.”

The school linked Hogan with Callie Barrentine, a 2018 graduate who will attend Georgia Tech this fall as an industrial design major.

Hogan said bringing on Barrentine was a “win-win” for Remodeling Expo Center and the future design student, who worked with designers, learned design software and was able to witness the operation of a design center and showroom.

“We let her work the hours that she wants, she makes an above average wage rate and Remodeling Expo Center is receiving real value from her work,” Hogan said. “She has worked out wonderfully and I intend on doing more [apprenticeships] in the future.”

Barrentine said she gained valuable

experience from working with software that she will use throughout her career path and has made great connections in the industry.

“I’ve learned a lot about Excel which is definitely going to be Hogan beneficial while I’m at Georgia Tech,” she said. “I’ve also gotten a sense for all the software that I’m going to be using for design. That’s hands-on experience I wouldn’t have had otherwise.”

She said being around professional designers was also a valuable education experience.

“There are a lot of designers here and I was able to learn from them,” she said. “I was interested in being around an environment that would be similar to something I’ll experience later in my career.”

As Barrentine’s apprenticeship wraps up, Hogan said he will get her opinion on what she liked most, anything that should be done differently and other questions that Hogan hopes will benefit future apprentices.

He said while the workload is perhaps too demanding for a high school student during the school year, he hopes to provide his training program next summer or during Christmas break.

Barrentine said she enjoyed the opportunity.

“I hope that I’ve been helpful, have been able to make some good connections and have been a part of a bigger effort to grow the company,” she said.

“I learned a lot in this area of business that a lot of other teenagers don’t get to experience.”

Roswell business, tourism board changes name to reflect mission ROSWELL, Ga. — The governing organization and board of directors that brings more business and tourism to Roswell announced recently that it has changed its name to Roswell Economic Development and Tourism, Inc. The new name was announced July 18 at the organization’s board meeting.

It replaces the previous name, Historic Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors, effective immediately.

“Changing our name allows our organization to better and more fully reflect our scope of work while also making our mission clearer to those with whom we do business,” said Ken Davis, board of directors president for Roswell Economic Development and Tourism, Inc. The entity oversees both Visit Roswell, the city’s tourism program, and

Roswell Inc, the city’s economic development program. Both Visit Roswell and Roswell Inc will still operate with their respective brand names.

During the same board meeting, the board of directors also voted to update its bylaws, creating two new advisory committees.

One will serve for tourism and the other for economic development.

The board likewise voted in nine new members. All board members serve three-year terms.

“We have enjoyed a strong partnership with the City of Roswell since 1991 and are excited about the ways in which these changes will allow us to continue to grow and expand our work in the coming years,” Davis said.

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OLD SOLDIERS DAY PARADE

The parade honors America’s war veterans and recognizes their service. There will be floats, marching bands, military units, classic cars, clowns and candy. The parade ends at American Legion Post 201 on Wills Road with food and games. Rain or shine. The parade starts on Roswell Street in Alpharetta. Join the parade Aug. 4, with music starting at 9:15 a.m., and the parade starting at 10:30 a.m. For more information, visit awesomealpharetta.com.

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EVENTS: GAME NIGHT: BEFORE SCHOOL BEGINS

What: Games from multiple eras will be available for a fun evening. Snacks and drinks provided.

When: Friday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m.

Where: Ocee Park, 10900 Buice Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

JOB NETWORKING GARAGE SALE

What: Join for the annual garage sale benefiting RUMC’s Job Networking programs. Baked goods will also be available.

When: Friday, Aug. 3, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumcjobnetworking.com

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

What: Join thousands for a Back to School Bash featuring American Idol Top 24 Contestant Layla Spring and opening act Tanner Carlson.

When: Friday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m.

Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 13560 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta Cost: $15 More info: bitly.com/SAConcert2018

SLIP-N-SLIDE EXTRAVAGANZA

What: Join for the annual Slip-n-Slide Extravaganza. Bring out the whole family to enjoy this free event that will offer three different age-appropriate slides.

Slides, food, music and fun.

When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

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

CANASTA

What: Canasta is a rummy-like game enjoying a resurgence today. Learn to play and join a game. New players welcome.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 7, 12:30 p.m.

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

SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS

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: Monday, Aug. 6, 7-8 p.m.

Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 10700 State Bridge Road Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org

SOUTHERN SHORTS AWARDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

What: See 24 short films from here and around the world by the filmmakers of tomorrow, and stay for the black-tie Awards Presentation. Meet the filmmakers in person.

When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 12:45-8:15 p.m.

Where: Aurora Cineplex, 5100 Commerce Parkway, Roswell Cost: $10 More info and tickets: southernshortsawards.com

BACKYARD BASH COOKING NIGHT

What: Learn how to cook a backyard bash. Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 7, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $50 More info: roswellgov.com

GARDEN TOUR MONDAYS

What: Enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the gardens and historic plants on the grounds of Barrington Hall.

When: Every Monday, through Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

What: This program combines international beats with strength training techniques to create an easy-tofollow, health-boosting dance fitness program.

When: Friday, Aug. 3, 10:30 a.m.

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

FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: PILATES

What: There will be a free group exercise class. All classes are weather-permitting and open to the public. Check the City of Roswell’s Facebook page for any cancellations.

When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 9-10 a.m.

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

PICKLEBALL

What: Pickleball is now available for “open play.” Open court availability to come with a group to play or join a “pick up” game.

When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

FREE OUTDOOR FITNESS: YOGA

What: Yoga moves at a slower pace, improving flexibility, muscle tone, strength and stress management through stretches, poses and relaxation techniques.

Ages 16 and up.

When: Sunday, Aug. 5, 10 a.m.

Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early.

When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., through Oct. 11 Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through October Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

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

When: Saturday, April 14, 8 a.m. – noon Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: RIVERSIDE SOUNDS CONCERT: DANGERMUFFIN

What: Dangermuffin will be the featured artist at this month’s free Roswell Sounds concert series.

When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

What: Enjoy a free concert with Sister Hazel, a ‘90s alternative band. Vendors will provide food and beverages. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome on the terraced lawn.

When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 6p.m.

Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

“THE LAST FIVE YEARS”

What: Two New Yorkers leap into marriage while still in the honeymoon phase and try to stay together as ambition drives them apart. This is part of an Emerging Artists Series.

When: July 26-Aug. 5, times vary Where: The Performers Warehouse, 390 Winkler Drive, Alpharetta Cost: $30 More info and tickets: theperformerswarehouse.com

“THE JOURNEY”

What: An exhibit of ceramic sculptures inspired by artist Heida Hallorsdottir’s Icelandic roots. “The Journey” considered what happens to the soul after we die.

When: July 27-Sept. 14; Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5p.m.

Where: Roswell Art Center West, 1355 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellclaycollective.com

“GUYS AND DOLLS”

What: Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy, taking audiences from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City.

When: July 13-Aug. 5. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta Cost: $20 for adults, $17 for seniors More info and tickets: act1theater.com

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Selling: Continued from Page 21

Alpharetta. $1,099,000 13476 Hipworth Road 4BR/5.5BA FMLS: 6039724 Andrea Cueny 404.695.7040

Alpharetta. $659,000 12330 Charlotte Drive 6BR/5BA FMLS: 6035167 Kimberly Counter 678.938.5885

Alpharetta. $719,900 3566 Strath Drive 5BR/4BA FMLS: 6018217 Sarah Wilkins 770.598.2388

Alpharetta. $795,000 1500 Eversedge Drive 6BR/5.5BA FMLS: 6041606 Gina Campbell 770.866.1063

Buckhead. $1,250,000 3810 Parian Ridge Road 4BR/3.5BA FMLS: 6024597 Amy Lance 404.550.2608

Cumming. $829,900 4415 Palmetto Lane 5BR/4BA FMLS: 6023968 Kathryn Blanks 770.337.4493 James Lyons 678.414.8791

Johns Creek. $1,450,000 111 Royal Dornoch Drive Riverfront FMLS: 5982878 Rhonda Haran 404.556.5600

Johns Creek. $2,179,500 10550 Belladrum 6BR/6BA/3HBA FMLS: 6044827 Tracy Sardelli 678.978.5870

Johns Creek. $739,000 5084 Dinant Drive 4BR/3BA FMLS: 6017032 Scott Payne 404.326.0370

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Roswell. $349,900 130 Bent Grass Drive 4BR/3BA FMLS: 6046080 Harrah Brown 770.731.4300

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ment that is clean, bright and welcoming.

DO Let in the Light Well-lit spaces make a much better impression than dark, musty ones.

Clean the windows and open the curtains to let in as much natural light as possible. If necessary, replace thick, dark drapery with lighter colored drapes and sheers. Light darker corners with attractive lamps, if possible and leave the lights on when you leave the house for showings.

DO Make Room Oversized furniture (or too much of it) can make a space feel claustrophobic and subtly unwelcoming. For the time being, go for a more minimal look furniture-wise to give visitors room to easily tour your home. Avoid the snare of simply shoving furniture against the wall to create a path — this actually makes the space feel more closed-in. Rather, place pieces strategically in the room in a way that visitors can move easily.

DO Neutralize and De-personalize Visitors do not want to see your home; they want to see their home in your space. Bold, personalized colors and mantels cluttered with sentimental effects tend to remind people that this is your house, not theirs. So, put them away. Repaint in neutral colors where necessary, it is okay to leave the family portrait over the mantel but consider thinning out the family “wall of fame” in the stairwell. It is fine to leave a few neutral pieces on the mantels and tabletops, but nothing too cluttered or personal.

DON’T Buy New Furniture It is not necessary to overdo it on the staging by purchasing furniture pieces you will never use again. Your own furniture is fine — you might just need to store some of it to create a more welcoming space. If the home is vacant, you can hire a staging expert to place a few temporary pieces in the home if necessary. But the style of furniture will not necessarily make or break the sale.

DON’T Make Unnecessary Renovations By now, you have already probably made any appropriate updates to your home to add value and prepare the home for sale.

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DON’T Go Overboard on Decorating Your goal here is not to turn your home into a showcase; it is to convince buyers that this is their future home. An over-decorated space can create the wrong impression. Keep it tasteful, minimal and neutral.

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OPINION

After the hike In September it will be two years since I finished my Appalachian Trail hike.

Time has rushed by like a runaway train since I returned to civilization – as I knew it would. I did Ray appen the hike because I Publisher ray@appenmediagroup.com wanted to slow down time, and it worked.

It really worked. But everything has a cost, so now life is making up for it.

I still have remnants of what the trail gifted me — the lifelines it offers.

Most of those remnants are people, my “hiker trash” peeps I met out there on the sides of mountains, in crowded shelters, on isolated forest paths lined with rock walls covered in felt-like green moss — drenched in the rain at night with Queen’s Sweeper running down a

lonely ridge, dodging lightening strikes; summiting sleepy, defiant, cloud-covered mountains in New Hampshire with Mercury and Minion; walking through those slices of time from years ago, off the beaten path trail-towns, down their quiet streets with Stan; sitting on a bench in front of the little post office in Vermont in the afternoon sun and watching people come and go; talking with a waitress who now cares for her invalid mother and who used to take care of hikers in the trail restaurant she worked in; collapsing and near exhaustion at the last hostel in Maine before the hundred-mile woods whose owner served us mountainous stacks of pancakes, hash browns and warm maple syrup and then played Beatles songs on the piano without stopping with Two-Pack and Pirate just a few days away from the end; Mount Katahdin which I climbed alone starting in the night then through the clouds as dawn broke and the wind picked up and

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A hiker treks on the Appalachian Trail somewhere in Virginia about halfway to the trail’s end. chilled me to the core with only a couple hundred yards to go.

And I am still coming down from that mountain. I suspect I always will.

It seems like the trail was some sort of magic spell, one that swept me up for half a year and which still lingers.

Yes I am back in Alpharetta, but it seems like every so often, my hiker

peeps reach back out to me and restore just enough of that spell to power me through and forward.

Humdinger, who I walked back off the edge of a cliff one afternoon and cared for just long enough to stop her trail meltdown, emailed me yesterday.

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Continued from Page 26 She is a retired physician who had hiked all over the world. We never really hiked together but had brief moments — pitching tents at the same site, passing each other on mountain sides, taking lunch the same afternoon near a lake in Maine, and those few days that I stayed near her to make sure that she would finish before I broke camp early in the morning and never saw her again.

Her almost unedited email to me — and it appears written during her current hike on her cell phone — tells the real story about the trail and post-AT life better than I could. I don’t think she would mind sharing it with you. Her email is the same one I get often enough from my other peeps. The story never changes.

Hi Alpaca Thinking of you recently for 2 reasons in particular.

First, on my thru hike of the Lebanon mtn trail in april, i met a French lady who wanted a companion to hike the GR5 with her. It has been on my list and i think we will start end April 2019.

Grande randonee, GR. (“Big walk”). From the north sea in holland down to Menton on the mediterranean, in france near the italian border. (This is a slight south end variant ) we plan to mostly tent but eat in gites, refuges, etc along the way. so not much food to carry, nor stove. It is about 2600 km, vs 3520 for AT, and likely a lot easier although the last month or so is thru Alps. Anyway, you mentioned another long hike was in your future, and if this interests you, i would be delighted if you join us for part or all of it. A third hiker from our Lebanon group, a lovely lebanese canadian guy from montreal, may well join us too.

Secondly: a close relative of mine, Ardi, is working for (local company) and has an apt near their alpharetta office.

He commutes weekends back to Toronto.

He is a fascinating, cultured and thoughtful guy. You might enjoy his company, and i know he would enjoy yours. I spoke of you to him. If you would like to get together for a beer or a walk (you should call him. Here is his number).

Kent hiked with me in lebanon, and we are in the (canadian) rockies area hiking for a month or so. Tomorrow we head to a back country lodge for a week with another couple. Taking full advantage of retirement!

Warm regards, and greetings to your wife whom you praised so highly, and to your wonderful daughter that i met.

Erica. Alias humdinger.

That hike changed everything for me.

Humdinger’s email will probably power my soul for months – like a small glowing piece of plutonium in a reactor — regardless of whether I ever take her up on joining that amazing-sounding hike.

Sometimes the change in my life from my hike is almost imperceptible and sometimes it is seismic. But it is constant.

And it is nourishing and it is restoring.

My hiker friend Stan who walked about a thousand miles of the AT with me and who lives in Utah, called me a few weeks ago and told me he had pulled four permits to hike John Muir trail in California. He asked me if I wanted to join him and two other AT hiker trash peeps. After thinking about it, I told him a short time later “I’m in.” Fortunately, Christina is OK with this second hike for me. I am so thankful. It’s only a baby hike – 30 days walking on the top of a ridge in the Sierre Navadas at around 10,000 feet.

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Milton High School sophomore Emma Schwartz and Centennial High sophomore Madeline Singletary are raising funds to benefit Aflac’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Chil-

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North Fulton’s Only On-Site Crematory CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Historic Preservation Commission on Thursday, August 9, 2018 commencing at 3:00 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

Items forwarded by the Historic Preservation Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, August 27, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. PH-18-06 R.D. Manning House Historic Designation /10 Cumming Street Consideration of a request to designate this property as historic. The property is located at 10 Cumming Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1253, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. PH-18-07 Lewis Manning House Historic Designation/40 Cumming Street Consideration of a request to designate this property as historic per zoning conditions of CLUP-17-02/Z-17-04 Taylor Morrison/40 Cumming Street on September 25, 2017. The property is located at 40 Cumming Street and is legally described as being located in land lots 1196 and 1253, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. PH-18-08 Troy Rucker House Historic Designation/1080 Rucker Road Consideration of a request to designate this property as historic. The property is located at 1080 Rucker Road and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1276, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

dren’s Healthcare of Atlanta by participating in the Swim Across Atlanta open water event at Lake Lanier on Sept. 22.

The event brings together hundreds of swimmers who negotiate open water courses of various lengths to raise funds for pediatric cancer research. Now in its sixth year, the Atlanta chapter of Swim Across Atlanta has donated $1.75 million to local organizations.

Schwartz serves as the SAA junior advisory board president and will be raising funds for the third straight year. She has raised the fourth-highest amount of donations to date.

She said the event brings the swim community together and inspires swimmers to continue their fundraising efforts.

“It’s great to see cancer survivors at the event because they have gone through the cause we are fighting for,” Schwartz said.

Schwartz raised $2,500 her first year and doubled that in 2017. She has set a goal to reach $5,000 in donations this year.

Singletary, who also serves on the junior advisory board, said the event is a way to make a positive impact on the community.

“It’s a cause that is so close to my heart,” she said. “It’s a great way to give back to the community while still being involved with the swimming community.

It’s inspiring to see how everyone comes together for this cause.”

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Centennial High School sophomore Madeline Singletary and Milton High School sophomore Emma Schwartz will swim at the Swim Across Atlanta open water event later this summer at Lake Lanier to raise funds to benefit pediatric cancer.

The Centennial student hopes to raise $2,000 at this year’s event.

Both swimmers compete with Swim Atlanta and have set an ambitious goal of raising $60,000 as a team.

They have also created the “Amazing Grace” award for the event honoring Grace Bunke, a 14-year old swimmer from Cobb County who died of an aggressive form of bone cancer in March.

“Her story is so beautiful and she was a fighter the whole time,” Schwartz said. “She was truly amazing and inspiring to so many of us. This is a fantastic way to honor her great spirit and dedication and to show why we are fighting for this cause.”

Nancy Tao, event director for the Atlanta chapter, said Schwartz and Singletary are part of the passionate swimming community in the area who make the event possible.

“We’re very swim-centric in Atlanta, and the success of this event is a reflection of the teams and the philanthropic area,” Tao said. “Everyone has really embraced this event.”

The occasion also allows swimmers to compete for a common goal.

“Swimming is such an individual sport, and many times you are competing against yourself,” Tao said. “It’s a great way for the community to come together, do something they are passionate about and compete for a good cause.

That’s a lot of the beauty and passion for this event.”

The Atlanta chapter is hoping to raise $500,000 for pediatric cancer research after surpassing their $450,000 goal last year.

For more information about the open water event or to donate, visit bit. ly/2LHpvmj.

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Fulton Schools shuffles staff deck

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com

NORTHF FULTON, Ga. – Four of the eight traditional high schools in North Fulton County will open their doors Aug. 6 under new leadership for the 2018-19 school year. In all, 15 area schools underwent leaderPremoli Newbold Duncan ship changes from last school ship, HR representatives, parents, staff year, with the majority of changes at the and community members. elementary school level.

This will be the first year in recent New North Fulton Principals memory that all area schools will open on day one with permanent – not interim for 2018-19 High School • Cambridge – Former assistant – principals in place. principal Kim Premoli was named the In all instances, Fulton Schools school’s new principal, replacing Ed tapped existing personnel to fill the open Spurka who resigned to become the positions, often promoting staff from head of school at Pinecrest Academy within the same school. in Forsyth County. Premoli has been Ron Wade, director of Talent for Fulwith Fulton Schools since 2003, ton Schools, said there is not an “interteaching English at Chattahoochee nal only” directive in place for hiring, but and Roswell, before coming to he noted the system expends considCambridge in 2012 when the school erable effort in developing leadership opened. She was named an assiscandidates from within. tant principal in 2013. Premoli is a “Our general objective is to provide graduate of the University of Georgia employees, including those interested (bachelor’s), Mercer (master’s) and in leadership, access to learning and Georgia State (specialist). growth opportunities,” Wade said. “Our • Centennial – Anthony Newbold, the goal is to produce a reliable bench, former principal at Bear Creek Midwhich is important for the district.” dle School in South Fulton, will take The process of creating the “bench” the reins at Centennial. He replaces begins with leadership candidates seKibbey Crumbley who is now area lected to a pool based on an interview superintendent for the Northwest process at the administrative level.

Learning Community. Newbold has “Once advanced to the pool, candiexperience in the high school setting, dates [then] interview at the local school serving in administrative roles at for specific vacancies…and are ultimateLangston Hughes and Creekside high ly hired or promoted based on qualificaschool. He has degrees from Moretions and merit,” Wade said. house College (bachelor’s), St. Peter’s The selection committees at each University (master’s) and Walden school are made up of district leader-

University (doctorate).

• Chattahoochee – Tim Duncan returns to Chattahoochee after spending three years as the district’s Director Capital Programs/ Academics. Duncan had been the school’s principal for 12 years Shearer - from 2003 to 2015.

He replaces Tim Corrigan who was named the Area Superintendent for the Northeast Learning Community.

Duncan received his bachelor’s, master’s and specialist degrees from the University of Georgia.

• Johns Creek – Christopher Shearer, former principal at Holcomb Bridge Middle, assumed leadership at Johns Creek shortly before the end of last school year, replacing Jimmy Zoll. Shearer has been with Fulton Schools since 2003, and previously served as an assistant principal at Sweet Apple Elementary and Autrey Mill Middle, before becoming principal at Holcomb Bridge in 2014.

He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky (bachelor’s), Georgia State (master’s) and Kennesaw State (master’s).

Middle School • Holcomb Bridge – Jennifer Cassidy, former principal at Esther Jackson Elementary • River Trail – Neil Pinnock, former principal at River Eves Elementary • Taylor Road – Kelly Parker, promoted from assistant principal at the

school Elementary • Alpharetta – Kathleen Stamper, promoted from assistant principal at the school • Dolvin – Karen Cooke, former assistant principal at Medlock Bridge Elementary • Esther Jackson – Nikol Boyd, former assistant principal at Northview High • Findley Oaks – Camille Christopher, former assistant principal at Chattahoochee High • Hillside – Hardray Dumas, former assistant principal at Woodland Elementary • River Eves – Matthew Donahoe, former assistant principal at Hillside Elementary • Roswell North – Lydia Conway, previously the executive director of Professional Learning • Summit Hill – Lorrie Bearden, former assistant principal at Elkins Point Middle Central Administration Cliff Jones, former principal at Milton High School and most recently the area superintendent for the Northwest Learning Community, was named the deputy superintendent for Academics.

He replaces Rob Anderson who resigned to become the superintendent of the Boulder (Colo.) School System.

Samiah Garcia, formerly a counselor at Cambridge and Johns Creek high schools, was named the coordinator of Counseling Services for Fulton Schools.

DEATH NOTICES Melba Bearden, age 84, of Acworth, GA, passed away on July 20, 2018. Arrangements

by Northside Chapel.

Donald Clayton, age 88, passed away on July 21, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel.

John Dorris, age 99, passed away on July 19, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel.

Fredrick Ford, age 73, of Alpharetta, GA, passed away on July 21, 2018. Arrangements

by Northside Chapel.

Edward Glynn, Jr., age 73, of Roswell, GA, passed away on July 19, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel.

Betty Kegel, age 95, of Alpharetta, GA, passed away on July 19, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel.

Shirley F. Peterson, 94, of Cumming, passed away on July 20, 2018.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Rebecca Smith, age 83, of Roswell, GA, passed away on July 19, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel.

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