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Johns Creek sets property tax

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Chambers mingle at luau

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Johns Creek Arts Center recognizes local artists Artist Kevin Chambers discusses his first-place-winning sculpture, Efflorescence (left) during the Johns Creek Arts Center jurried art show, Summer Serendipity August 11. Read more, Page 11.

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“While it was not an event that was directly organized as part of our cheer program, it was an event designed by and for our Varsity Competition and Sideline Cheerleaders,” said Principal Anthony Newbold in a letter to parents.

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House burglarized during midday trip JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman called police Aug. 8 after she discovered someone had broken the backdoor window of her house.

The woman had left her house on Aspen Forest Drive shortly after noon.

When she returned three hours later, she saw that someone had tripped the house’s alarm.

The woman circled the house and saw that the backdoor window was broken and immediately called police.

Police conducted a walkthrough of the house with the woman. She stated that several pieces of jewelry, a watch and a purse were missing. She also said that over $1,800 worth of foreign currency was gone as well.

Woman falls victim to computer repair scam JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman called police Aug. 9 after she realized she was tricked into a repair scam the previous day.

“At that event, several acts of hazing were committed, all of varying degrees. Hazing and bullying of any kind are not tolerated by Centennial High School or Fulton County Athletics, even when branded as team ‘initiation.’”

Newbold did not specify when the hazing occurred or what kind of acts were committed.

The students involved were removed from both the Competition and Sideline Squad by their coach, athletic director

and principal.

Newbold acknowledged the decision to remove the cheerleaders will make it a “difficult season for all members of both squads” but emphasized that the hazing will not be tolerated.

“I do not think these athletes acted with intent to harm,” Newbold said. “But intent is irrelevant with hazing.”

Newbold ended the letter stating that he would meet with any parents or members of the cheerleading community with any concerns.

On Aug. 8, the woman received a call from a man claiming to represent AT&T Technical Support, who said that there was a problem on her computer.

The man tricked the woman into providing access to her computer, and he then installed software that convinced the woman that she would have to pay him money to fix her computer.

The woman agreed, and during this process, the woman gave the man her checking account and routing number information to pay with an e-check.

The next day, after she realized what had happened, the woman called her bank to cancel the e-check and later contacted police.

women usually come in when staff is too busy to notice them.

Employee reports women regularly shoplift meat JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — An employee reported Aug. 8 that two women were once again suspected of stealing meat from the Whole Foods on State Bridge Road.

This has been a reoccurring problem with the two women, the employee said.

According to the employee, the two women entered the store that morning with several children. After a few minutes, they all left in a burgundy Scion carrying several bags that had not been paid for.

Employees later checked the stock and saw that over $100 in meat products were missing.

An employee told police that the

Purse stolen from car in church parking lot JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman called police Aug. 9 after she saw that her car window was smashed and her purse was missing. Police met with the woman at 5 p.m. at Perimeter Church on Medlock Bridge Road. The woman said that she had parked her black Honda Odyssey at the church at 3 p.m. When she returned two hours later, she saw the damage to her passenger side window. There were no witnesses, according to police.

Woman defrauded in school gift card scam ROSWELL, Ga. — A woman reported Aug. 7 that someone impersonating a PTA co-president had scammed her out of $400. At 4 p.m. that day, the woman receive an email from an unknown address by someone claiming to be the PTA co-president of her child’s school.

The email asked the woman to purchase eight gift cards, worth $50 each, and send the numbers to the scammer.

The woman did so believing that she was helping the PTA organization.

However, she later realized that she had been duped and contacted police.

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Johns Creek rolls back property tax rate

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — In a 4-3 vote Aug. 13, the Johns Creek City Council rolled back the city’s property tax rate to 3.842 mills, a move designed to give homeowners a break on their 2018 tax bill.

Mayor Mike Bodker and City Council members Steve Broadbent, Jay Lin and Lenny Zaprowski supported the lower rate, which is expected to keep revenues about the same as last year on existing properties. The city will, however, realize some growth in tax revenue from new properties and additions to existing properties.

Overall, 2018 property values in Johns Creek increased 20 percent from to 2017, about 13 percent from reassessment of existing property and about 6 percent from growth.

Council members John Bradberry, Chris Couglin and Stephanie Endres voted against the measure saying they supported lowering the rate even further to 3.637 mills, a rate which would have neutralized revenue growth across the board.

Assuming a 97 percent collection rate, the rate that passed will yield $18.4 million over two years. That’s $983,480 more than the rate proposed by the dissenting council members.

Supporters of the slightly higher

Revenue at 97% collection over two years Revenue expected in 2018

Statutory Rollback 3.87 mills

“Enhanced” Rollback 3.842 mills

3.637 mills

$18,566,183

$18,431,854

$17,448,374

$17,823,536

$17,694,580

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Bodker Broadbent Lin Zaprowski

Bradberry Coughlin Endres

Supported by 3.842 rate argued that the city has several expensive projects in the pipeline, including building sound abatement walls along Abbotts Bridge Road, construction of a fire station and improving storm water infrastructure.

“That’s where this growth needs to be applied, in these big capital investment projects,” Broadbent said.

Broadbent emphasized the fire station as a public safety concern, noting that a renovated station could improve response times.

Bodker focused on the storm water issue.

“I’ll be shocked if [storm water costs are] less than a seven digit number, and I’ll be shocked if the first number of the seven digits is a one. So I know we have a multi-million dollar issue likely headed our way and that needs to be ad-

Lower rate

dressed,” Bodker said.

Those council members advocating for a lower rate argued that, given the exceptional rise in property valuations, the council should reduce the rate as much as possible to ease the burden on Johns Creek residents.

“If there was a year to lower the millage rate, in my humble opinion, it would be this year,” Coughlin said. “Fulton County hasn’t done this, the school board hasn’t done this, but when you set a budget, that’s what revenues you should bring in.”

The 2018 budget anticipated $16.7 million in property taxes from this fiscal year. Property taxes constitute approximately 32 percent of the city’s budgeted revenues.

“It’s not that by lowering the millage rate we would be gutting this govern-

ment,” Bradberry said. “We would not be asking the residents to go without service. We would simply be asking that we grow at a slightly lower rate.”

Endres argued the city could reduce the property tax rate as low as 3.0 mills by tightening expenses and drawing from other revenue sources.

“The City of Johns Creek has ample room to cut the millage rate below the rollback rate to 3.0 mills — that would be about a $4 million reduction from the 3.87,” she said.

Bodker said that Endres’ plan did not consider capital projects the city will have to address down the road.

“I would agree that we could support a 3.0 millage rate, for one year. But while we set the millage rate for one year at a time, our job as council members is to look out for the long-term financial stability of the City of Johns Creek,” Bodker said.

Both of the rates discussed were lower than the 2017 rate of 4.360 mills and the advertised statutory rollback rate of 3.87 mills.

A mathematical abnormality in the state formula for rollback rates meant the 3.87 rate would yield about $130,000 more than a truly revenue neutral rate.

The council worked with staff to calculate a modified or “enhanced” rollback rate of 3.842 mills – the rate that eventually passed.

Fulton County affirms controversial tax vote

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — In another 4-3 vote, Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis’s call to revoke the general fund millage rate failed at a Board of Commis-

sioners meeting on Aug. 15.

The commission set a rate of 10.2 mills at a meeting on Aug. 1, with commissioners Ellis, Liz Hausmann and Lee Morris supporting a lower rate of 9.77 mills. The rate that passed is a reduction from the 2017 rate of 10.38 mills, but

due to sharp rises in property valuations, many Fulton residents will see their property tax bills go up.

“I find it incredulous that someone could sit here and say that we lowered the millage rate and be proud about that when we’ve got a $20 million revenue

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windfall associated with that ‘lower millage rate’. The number might be lower but the effect of that on the taxpayer will certainly not be lower,” Hausmann said.

The 10.2 mills is expected to generate about $20 million more than was anticipated in the 2018 budget, which opponents said is inconsistent with a resolution passed June 20 and with what the county advertised. Because of this, Ellis considers the vote to be illegal and asked his fellow commissioners to revoke the decision.

“I do not think, certainly in terms of the spirit of the way the Georgia Tax Payer Bill of Rights reads, that we acted in the spirit of it, and I would question whether we even complied with it,” Ellis said.

Fulton County Attorney Patrise Perkins-Hooker advised commissioners that the vote was not illegal or in violation of any Fulton County policy. Morris said he had spoken with private lawyers who told him the vote was legally chal-

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JOHN CREEK, Ga. — In a 6-1 vote Aug. 13, the Johns Creek City Council imposed a moratorium on small cell technology permits, which could delay upgrades that would add additional wireless bandwidth.

Mayor Mike Bodker called the move “drastic and draconian” but necessary in a highly residential city to ensure large and unsightly cell towers will not be placed directly in front of residents’ yards.

“I believe it’s imperative that the council consider the most drastic option, which is a moratorium, to allow us to have a methodical planning process . . . to protect our residents, which is really what this is about, protecting the aesthetics that will literally be in front of many of their front and backyards,” Bodker said.

In heavily populated areas, mobile providers often add small cell technology to existing cell tower networks to expand 5G coverage. Several mobile providers have submitted applications or discussed expanding their network, suggesting a need to improve coverage.

The city regulates these small cell technology improvements through rightof-way encroachment permits. However, the existing regulations address only traditional cell towers and telephone lines, not newer small cell technology.

Currently, the city is sitting on two applications from Mobilite and seven applications from AT&T. The Mobilite applications are 24 months old. Verizon has also discussed 20 to 50 potential locations throughout the city.

“I get an email once every three days, specifically from Mobilite, asking me where their applications stand,” said Lynette Baker, the city’s new director of Public Works. “Quite honestly, walking into this job, I didn’t think it was fair that we were sitting on them for what seemed like an awful long time and had no information in front of us to come up with a strategy to get back with them.”

The Public Works Department with the support of the mayor proposed a 120-day moratorium to give the city time to update its regulations. The council indicated it wants to work with the cell providers to develop a policy that is mutually acceptable.

Councilwoman Stephanie Endres voted against the proposal, particularly taking issue with language in the resolution relating to the “exercise of the City’s

Quite honestly, walking into this job, I didn’t think it was fair that we were sitting on them for what seemed like an awful long time and had no information in front of us to come up with a strategy to get back with them.”

Lynette Baker Johns Creek director of Public Works police power.” Assistant City Attorney Ronald Bennet said this language was legally necessary.

“If the industry is willing to work with us, then why would you put in a moratorium?” Endres asked.

In other action, the City Council approved the comprehensive plan draft.

Next, the Atlanta Regional Commission will review the draft and submit their recommendations to Johns Creek later this year.

The council accepted new language in the “Goals and Visions” section of the plan and removed all language relating to the 2008 plan, including all reference to “transitional/distinctive” land use.

The City Council also approved the construction of a 5-foot-wide sidewalk along Autry Mill Road to connect Buice Road to the existing sidewalk near The Falls at Autry Mill subdivision.

This item was initially discussed at a work session in June, but put on hold due to concerns about the impact on storm water, width of the sidewalk and cost.

At a June 18 meeting, members of The Falls community urged the city to reconsider the item. The council listened and approved a contract with D&H Construction for $513,010.

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Most expensiveness proposed projects Resurfacing neighborhood and main roads Fire Station 64 and fuel pumps Road and right-of-way repairs Abbotts Bridge Road sound abatement Sidewalk and trail additions and repairs

$2,700,000 $2,619,000 $1,275,000 $750,000 $700,000

The most expensive capital projects proposed in the 2019 budget include road and sidewalk improvements, a fire station and sound abatement.

City gets first look at 2019 budget

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek City budget for 2019 includes funding for a storm water study and road improvements while keeping a balanced general fund.

Mayor Mike Bodker’s presentation Aug. 13, was the first step in a budget process that will not be complete until at least September. Next up, the City Council will review the proposal and possibly make changes.

The proposal would fund capital projects including construction of Fire Station 64, resurfacing neighborhood and main roads, road and right-of-way repairs, sound abatement on Abbotts Bridge Road and sidewalk expansion and repairs.

The proposal also puts an emphasis on addressing concerns about storm water infrastructure. The budget includes funding for a storm water engineer position, a stream gauge system and an assessment of existing storm water structures, to help the council develop a plan for future improvement.

“I don’t think anything could me more important than us at least figuring out how big is the problem, and so this year’s budget is intended to fund the completion of a study of both the public and private areas of our storm water system,” Bodker said.

The general fund budget calls for expenditures of $59.9 million, an 8.9 percent increase over FY2018. Personnel remains the largest expenditure accounting for 43 percent of expenditures, or about $26 million, followed by operational expenditures at 26 percent.

The largest revenue streams remain the local option sales tax, 35 percent of budgeted revenues, and current year property taxes, 30 percent of budgeted revenues, for a total of $35.6 million.

In addition to the existing infrastructure maintenance accrual and vehicle replacement accrual funds, the proposed budget introduces an accrual for replac-

I don’t think anything could me more important than us at least figuring out how big is the problem, and so this year’s budget is intended to fund the completion of a study of both the public and private areas of our storm water system.”

Mike Bodker Johns Creek mayor

ing equipment such as radios, computers or water rescue gear. In total, these accruals dedicate $10.2 million, or 17.1 percent of the general fund, to current and future maintenance needs.

“You try to put in an amount that will mean we always have the money when we need it, so we’re never running out of or wearing out equipment when we need it,” Bodker said.

About $4 million worth of projects were requested but are not funded in the proposed budget, such as new equipment for police and fire, traffic signals along Old Alabama road, roundabout studies, a Newtown Park pedestrian bridge, artificial turf at Ocee Park, cricket cages at Shakerag and a ticket concert event.

Citizens will have an opportunity to give feedback on the proposal at a public hearing on Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. and again on Sept. 17. The city will also accept feedback online at johnscreekga.gov/ Residents/Finance/Budgets.

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Chamber of Commerce implements new programs

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce reflected on 2017 growth and announced new programs at its annual luncheon at Taylor Lodge on Aug. 16.

The chamber hosted 152 events from July 2017 to 2018, with dozens of networking programs and ribbon cuttings.

The chamber also stayed involved in the community, with staff members serving other local organizations and nonprofits like Johns Creek Advantage, the Johns Creek Arts Center and the Johns Creek Veterans Association.

On the horizon, the chamber has several noteworthy events on tap, including the community expo on Friday, Sept. 28 at The Bricks at Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road. This annual event is free to the public and will feature exhibits from local business owners.

Vender spaces are currently for sale.

Another upcoming event is “Chicks in Charge.” This first-time leadership development seminar is open to men and women, and will feature local women sharing leadership lessons from their experiences.

The speaker lineup includes Marilyn Margolis, CEO of Emory Johns Creek Hospital; Whitney Bryant with Financial Strategies of Georgia; Adele Wang, blogger and author; Gail Edwards, vice president of Atlanta Technical College and Poojita Chinmay, student entrepreneur and co-founder of Chess For a Cause.

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The Johns Creek Chamber is also offering for the first time a travel package. Organized by Adventura World Travel, the chamber is selling a Margolis 7-night trip to Greece in October 2019. An early bird deal prices the trip at $3,249 if reserved by March 29, 2019.

“We picked this one because it includes a lot of bang for your buck. It includes almost every single meal during that nine days, includes airfare from Atlanta to Greece, and it’s just a lot packed in,” said Robin Buckley, director of member services for the chamber.

Another non-dues revenue source the chamber is implementing is a billboard co-op, where members can buy advertisement space from the chamber.

The chamber experienced a number of changes to its staff over the past year.

Kent Davies became president and CEO, and Laura Houston stepped up from a part time-position to be the full-time marketing director.

Chamber leaders used the luncheon as an opportunity to thank its members and sponsors.

“The chamber is a labor of love,” said Margolis, who is also the chair of the chamber board of directors. “It really is a wonderful group of people who donate their time, their energy, their money, and I find it very energizing to be part of a group of people like that.”

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Deputies arrest Forsyth man after all-day SWAT standoff

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After more than seven hours in a standoff with police and SWAT teams, Blake Dru Prizio, a 42-year-old Forsyth County man was arrested Aug. 14 for aggravated assault.

Prizio called 911 Prizio around 9 a.m. that morning saying he believed he was being held against his will in a townhome off Prestwyck Court in the Whittington neighborhood, according to Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman.

“During that 911 call, we actually heard gunshots,” he said. “The individual was acting very strange and making unstable statements. When our officers first got here, they also heard gunshots.

They didn’t know if it was directed at them, so we began negotiating. That’s all we could do.”

The negotiation lasted for about six hours, during which time the Sheriff’s Office sent two robots along with cell phones into the house. Authorities eventually deployed tear gas and shut the air

conditioning off inside the house to try to force Prizio to leave.

“He wouldn’t cooperate with us, so we had to take action,” Freeman said. “It was a chaotic scene, but luckily we had some very experienced officers who got here and immediately we got it locked down. Early on, the man stuck with us a little bit, but he was acting very irrationally. We realized this is not a normal person trying to report a burglary, but there’s something going on here.”

The man was alone during most of the standoff, although he lives with his mother who officials said was not in the house during the situation.

“This was a very dangerous situation where an unstable individual was firing a gun in a neighborhood,” Freeman said.

“We tried to negotiate to get this gentleman out without having to use any kind of force. I’m glad it turned out as minor as it did.”

The house sustained substantial damage when the SWAT team made an “explosive entry” just after 4 p.m. A K9 was deployed, and Prizio suffered minor injuries from a bite, Freeman said.

“I’ll take damage to a house versus anything happening to an individual,” Freeman said. “In my book, this was a win for Forsyth County and the Sheriff’s

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This sidewalk will be expanded to connect with the paths on Buice Road near Dolvin Elementary, thanks in part to the residents of Falls at Autry Mill .

Your voice matters At a Aug. 13 Johns Creek City Council meeting, the council approved a construction contract for 2,100 feet of sidewalk connecting Buice Road to existing sidewalk on Autry Mill Road.

Carson Cook A few thousand Reporter carson@appenmediagroup.com feet of sidewalk may not seem like much, but it could have a meaningful impact on the residents of Falls at Autry Mill, the subdivision adjacent to the planned path. The new pavement will allow them to more safely walk, jog or bike around their neighborhood, and the more than 100 children who attend Dolvin Elementary will have the ability to walk to school.

But the reason I want to write about this piece of sidewalk isn’t because it could relieve school morning congestion or encourage a healthy lifestyle in the surrounding neighborhoods, although those things are important. I think this sidewalk is important because it almost didn’t happen.

The sidewalk initially came before the City Council at a work session June 4.

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The council members had some concerns about the sidewalk’s impact on storm water and the cost. Ultimately, they decided to table the project indefinitely.

That could have been the last the public heard about the sidewalk for months, but it wasn’t. Five residents of the Falls subdivision spoke to the council during the public comment section of the following meeting on June 18.

Five voices compelled the council to reconsider their decision.

It’s easy to feel frustrated with our political system, especially when hyperpartisanship too often stalls sound governance, but stories like this remind me of how lucky we all are to live in a democracy, a country where the government is accountable to the people.

While more attention may be given to Washington D.C., and the Statehouse, local governing bodies often make the decisions that have the most impact on our daily lives. They control the quality of the roads we drive on and the efficiency of the police and fire officers that protect us. These local governments are also the most accessible to us.

You may have something in your neighborhood you want to see improved, a road in need of repair or a dangerous intersection or a few thousand feet of sidewalk. You should reach out to your local government, attend a meeting if you can, and make sure they hear your concerns.

And if any public officials are reading this, make sure you listen.

Of course, the city council and government employees can’t follow through on every request ‒ they are bound by regulations and budgetary constraints – but they can always listen.

The governing process is slow-moving and tedious. Sometimes there will be improvements and sometimes there will be disappointments, but no matter the issue or the circumstance, your voice matters.

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Johns Creek Arts Center awards local artists

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Summer Serendipity, the Johns Creek Arts Center’s largest annual juried art show, kicked off Aug. 11 with a reception and awards ceremony.

Summer Serendipity includes a competitive selection of artists from across the state working in a variety of media.

The juror, Paula Lindner, selected 66 pieces from more than 200 applications.

Kevin Chambers, an artist based in Midtown, took home the first place prize of $1,000 for his bronze sculpture of a ballet dancer entitled Efflorescence.

Second place, a prize of $500, went to Kay Gifford’ painting, “Solitude,” and the $250 award for third place went to Kay Hibbard for the painting “Dreaming of Castles.”

Chambers said he was honored and surprised to receive his award. This is the first time his art has been displayed at the Johns Creek Arts Center.

Chambers said Efflorescence is evocative of a flower, hence the name which means to bloom. The model was a professional dancer and friend of Chambers.

“We didn’t have that pose in mind. I didn’t know what we were going to do.

We do a lot of drawing before sculpting, and she kind of landed on that, and I said ‘Oh my god that’s beautiful,’” Chambers said.

In addition to Efflorescence, Chambers has two other works included in the Summer Serendipity exhibition.

More of Chambers work can be found at Alpharetta City Hall — he is the sculptor behind the veteran’s memorial statue — and on his website kevinchambersart. com.

Three honorable mentions were awarded to the paintings “Red Robe”

by Jeanie Posey and “Let the Sunshine In” by Patricia Hahn and the photograph “Morning Light – Lindale Mill” by Michael Amos. The mayor’s choice award went to Cynthia Frigon’s collage, “Tou-

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Arlaine Morrison, Summer Lowe, Sandra Teepen, Debra Yuan, Rae Prall and Patrick McGannon were the recipients of sponsor awards.

One award not announced at the reception is the people’s choice, which visitors can vote on through the run of the exhibition.

Stuart Miller, the executive director of the arts center, also announced at the reception that the Johns Creek Arts Center was one of 45 Atlanta cultural organizations awarded a grant by Bloomberg Philanthropies.

The invitation-only Arts Innovation and Management Program is a $43 million multi-year initiative to provide general operating support and arts management training in areas that include fundraising, strategic planning, marketing and board development.

All organizations invited to participate in the 2018 expansion of the program are nonprofits that have been in existence for at least two years.

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“When I saw the initial release, I had to look at it three or four times just to let it sink in that we’d been accepted to be a part of the program,” Miller said. “It’s an exhilarating feeling to be included with these other exemplary arts programs in Atlanta.”

Miller said the Johns Creek Arts Center plans to use the grant to refine current programs and to introduce new initiatives, such as the digital arts lab scheduled to open next month.

“It is a wonderful recognition, but it is also a challenge to us to take the next step,” he said.

Summer Serendipity has been spon-

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sored by the Johns Creek Arts Center Guild for the past five years. Guild President Rae Prall said she was pleased with community turnout at the reception and the strength of this year’s show.

“The quality of the artwork is exceptional, most likely because the award money is exceptional,” Prall said.

The guild assists the arts center with every exhibition opening, providing desserts and volunteers.

“We’re just here to help out in whatever way we can,” Prall said.

The Summer Serendipity exhibition will be open to the public through Sept.

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Big (at least 6-feet tall) changes coming to downtown Alpharetta Life-size nutcrackers, new event locations planned for this fall

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — As Alpharetta’s City Center unfurls in the coming weeks, visitors can expect some changes to the downtown’s traditional fall and winter events.

The city is partnering with local businesses and service organizations to establish what they hope will become a local tradition.

Plans are underway to install 13 life-size nutcrackers within the 26-acre development for the holidays. Each nutcracker is unique and handmade

by Nelson’s of Steubenville, Ohio, and comes with a price tag of $3,500 including shipping and installation materials.

The city is purchasing two of the figures, one to honor firefighters and another for police. The remaining 11 are being funded by individual businesses

and service organizations.

“The whole thing is designed so the community can sponsor these, and it spans every holiday tradition,” said Alpharetta City Councilman Donald Mitchell, who often champions local arts causes. “It’s something I think will really attract all the children to the area.”

He said he thinks the tradition will grow.

“It gives us a unique holiday tradition that can grow as businesses sponsor them,” Mitchell said. “Families can sponsor them, from $3,500 to $5,000 each, depending the level of detail.

Local businesses and organizations participating in the launch include: DataScan, Wilson-Hutchison Realty, WellStar North Fulton Hospital, the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Alpharetta Rotary, the Alpharetta Business Association and Alpharetta Chamber.

The 6-foot-tall sentries will be a new addition to what has become an Alpharetta holiday tradition: the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree the first Saturday in December.

“The businesses that’re buying the

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This year, the figures will be set up in City Center near the fountain, but if

it catches on and more businesses join in, the city could expand the display to Brooke Street Park behind City Hall, Rodgers said.

This particular nutcracker model will not be sold to any other locations in the region. While many life-size nutcrackers are available on the market, most are manufactured. The Steubenville nut-

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Still up for debate is whether the anticipated $20 million in additional revenue will be spent this year or held in reserves.

County Chief Financial Officer Sharon Whitmore presented the 10.2 rate as a way the county could continue to lower the millage rate over the next four years while maintaining the reserve fund.

“Part of the premise for setting it at the 10.2 mills was this 5-year plan the CFO put forth showing a descending millage rate over the next four years if we start high,” Morris said in an interview prior to the Aug. 15 meeting. “Well, that won’t happen if the commission spends all this windfall, and I’m afraid they will.”

Before voting for the 10.2 rate, commissioners Marvin Arrington and Natalie Hall raised questions about putting the money toward cost of living adjustments for county employees, bringing court staffing to meet American Bar Association standards and expanding social services.

At the Aug. 15 meeting, the commissioners also heard a proposal to raise the 2018 budget for the Dis-

I find it incredulous that someone could sit here and say that we lowered the millage rate and be proud about that when we’ve got a $20 million revenue windfall associated with that ‘lower millage rate’.”

Liz Hausmann Fulton County commissioner trict Attorney’s Office to meet staffing needs. The commission ultimately tabled this vote due to a lack of clarity about where the money would come from, but Arrington said the county could use the $20 million in additional revenue.

Whitmore told commissioners that spending the additional revenue would require another vote to authorize changes to overall expenditures.

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Last year was the first time we ever did it, and it was a good time for everybody, so probably moving forward we’ll do it every year.

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Luau brings regional chambers together

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Alpharetta, Gwinnett, Johns Creek and the Greater North Fulton chambers of commerce came together Aug. 14 to host a luauthemed mixer.

Nearly 500 businesses registered for the event, which brought together the four local chambers for the second year.

“Last year was the first time we ever did it, and it was a good time for everybody, so probably moving forward we’ll do it every year,” said Laura Houston, the Johns Creek Chamber executive director of marketing.

Held at the Infinite Energy Forum in Duluth, the relaxed event consisted of speed networking and an expo with booths from local businesses, food, live music and a cash bar.

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Local business leaders were decked out in leis and Hawaiian shirts at the multi-chamber luau. Aug. 14 in Duluth.

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Gwinnett CID gets big win with 32-acre redevelopment Motivating

Strip malls fell out of favor about 15 years ago and the pipeline for building emptied quickly. Today, Amazon is putting many of them out of their misery, and residents and city Geoff smith planners are asking, Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com now what?

One answer is playing itself out in Gwinnett as a developer has submitted plans to convert a smattering of neighboring strip centers and parking lots into a dense, mixed-use project with parking decks, a hotel, townhomes and retail.

Almost half of the 32-acre property is currently parking lots and many of the storefronts are now vacant. Rio Bravo and Office Depot were on the site but have since closed leaving behind vacant buildings.

This project is on the north side of Pleasant Hill Road along Old Norcross Road just west of I-85.

The property is in the footprint of the Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District (CID), which had been searching across the country for a developer to do something with the site.

A CID is an organization that basically collects a tax from businesses within its defined geographical area. The revenue generated can only be used to support economic development projects within that area.

Those projects might include beautification of sidewalks and intersections, funding plans that improve traffic, helping to create overlays that might allow developers incentives in the way of additional uses that can be developed on a property that may not currently be available, or even developing and maintaining a brand for that area. There are many CIDs within and around the Metro Atlanta area.

The Gwinnett Place CID worked

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with county leaders and developed a strategic plan for the area that aimed for a completed rebranding. The plan focused on improving traffic flows, promoting pedestrian access, improving streetscape design, and creating a bigger “desirability of property for redevelopment.”

Once the plan was complete, they reached out to 71 developers around the world, promoting the opportunities that exist within its footprint. Then, in 2016, a developer approached them about the site, whose then-owner was filing for bankruptcy.

CID executives introduced the new developer to economic development employees at the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, Gwinnett Planning Commission and Gwinnett Commissioner Jace Brooks to “find out what the community want(ed) for that 32-acre piece of property,” said the CID’s Executive Director Joe Allen in a 2016 article in the Gwinnett Daily Post.

The plan submitted last week by the developer, Insignia, LLC, will be called Orchid Grove and will include 776 residential units across three buildings that include lofts and town homes.

There also will be a 120-room hotel, a food hall, a theater, a plaza with greenspace and over 100,000 square feet of retail and office space.

This is a big win for the CID. In an article this week in the Atlanta Business Chronical, Allen said the CID’s footprint is dominated by 1980s and 1990s era shopping centers and big-box development.

“What we want to see is an internationally diverse, green, walkable and sustainable urban community,” he said.

Allen also said in the article that he is hoping for expansion of public transit in the area.

This may have been a reference to plans that were released earlier this year to extend MARTA’s rail line from the Doraville station into Gwinnett County with stops at Jimmy Carter Boulevard and Gwinnett Place Mall, which sits just east of what will be The Orchard.

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By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Teams of high school students recently completed an intense, four-week code camp designed to cultivate future leaders in the tech industry.

The camp, hosted by LexisNexis Risk Solutions, drew 29 high school students from across the Metro Atlanta region.

Tomorrow’s Technologists was held at Georgia Tech’s campus with Friday visits to LexisNexis Risk Solutions in Alpharetta.

Partners for the enterprise included the Technology Association of Georgia Education Collaborative and Higher Ground Education.

“It’s a fundamental belief at our company that all students should have access to technology and programming education in their schools, just as they study reading, writing and math,” said Kara Grady, vice president of corporate and brand communications at LexisNexis Risk Solutions. “Computer education and programming should be noted as core courses. Tech proficiencies are now considered a necessity in the workplace.”

A study released by the Atlanta Metro Chamber of Commerce and Accenture reported IT occupations represent almost 30 percent of the total number of job postings in Georgia, and there are three times as many IT job listings as there are students graduating with computer science degrees.

The technology camp is one of a myriad efforts by businesses and educators to fill the void of young talent.

Fulton County Schools has formed partnerships with local technical colleges to promote workforce development with specific programs geared toward technical skills. Likewise, the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce has programs that link employer needs with colleges to help craft curriculum to develop talent.

Technologists is a four-week code lab camp for learning about computer science fundamentals, big data and analytics, career planning, technology careers and digital citizenship. Students were introduced to four computer coding languages, game/animation creation, website creation, big data simulations and app development.

Participant teams developed a final project and presented their work to a panel of LexisNexis Risk Solutions judges on the last day of camp, July 20.

The judges selected two winning teams for Best Project Conception and Best Presentation. The Best Project Conception was a comprehensive study program called iStudy and the Best Presentation was an app for navigation during camping called Campio & Camply. After their presentations, the winning students received personal computers, courtesy of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Technology Association of Georgia Education Collaborative and Higher Ground Education, Inc. “Through the very gracious support of LexisNexis Risk Solutions we were able to give 29 students the opportunity to leverage a four-week coding camp for free,” said Errika Moore, executive director of TAG-Ed. “Most one-week coding camps cost upwards of $400. In essence, this type of opportunity is an anomaly. And, for many of the students a unique experience that may not have come to fruition otherwise.”

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Taste more than 100 flavors of homemade ice cream, dive into ice-cream eating contests, enjoy live music, face painting and let the kids work off their energy in the Kids’ Korner. Join the fun Sunday, Aug. 26 from 2-4 p.m. at Roswell Town Square, 610 South Atlanta St., Roswell. $6 per person or $25 per family, up to five. Proceeds benefit the Drake House, emergency housing for women and children in crisis in North Fulton.

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FEATURED: FABIO NAPOLEONI GALLERY What: Fabio Napoleoni, a nationally renowned artist, will display an exclusive collection of 50 limited editions of his works.

It will support Enduring Hearts, a nonprofit dedicated to helping pediatric heart transplants.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 26, 1-4 p.m.

Where: Vinings Gallery, 938 Canton St., Roswell More info: viningsgallery.com

EVENTS: MLB/MAYOR’S PLAY BALL What: Youth can show off their baseball skills. Mayor Mike Bodker will host Johns Creek youth as part of a “Play Ball” initiative.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 11a.m.-noon Where: Ocee Park, 10900 Buice Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov MS. INDIA GEORGIA PAGEANT What: Contestants will smile wide, hold their heads up high and conquer the world in this pageant presented by the India American Cultural Association.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 4 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com OPEN-HEARTH COOKING What: Living history interpreter and openhearth cooking expert, Clarissa Clifton, will demonstrate making traditional Southern food in the Cook House. Free.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m.-3 pm.

Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St. Roswell More info: roswellgov.com LEARN TO READ MANDARIN CHINESE What: Children ages 5-10 can learn the basics of reading Mandarin Chinese.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info and registration: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

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

When: Tuesday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m.

Where: Club House, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming More info: navigators.toastmastersclubs.org WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning.

When: Wednesday, Aug. 29, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-495-0545 FALL VEGETABLE GARDENING WORKSHOP What: Master Gardeners explain how to extend your growing season with cool-season crops. Free.

When: Wednesday, Aug. 29, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: nfmg.net 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 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. 27, 7-8 p.m.

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

FULL MOON HIKES What: The hike will loop around the creek to explore the environment at Autrey Mill.

Open to everyone.

When: Friday, Aug. 24, 7 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for nonmembers, free for members More info: autreymill.org ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX) What: This program combines international beats with strength training techniques to create an easy-to-follow, health-boosting dance fitness program.

When: Friday, Aug. 24, 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: ZUMBA 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. 11, 9-10 a.m.

Where: Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com ENERGY YOGA What: Physical exercises to open and clear energy.

Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques.

When: Sunday, Aug. 26, 4:30 p.m.

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

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: FAMILY FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS What: Enjoy an array of different food trucks each month, as well as entertainment and fun for the whole family.

When: Friday, Aug. 24, 6-8:30 p.m.

Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com 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: “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 SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK What: The ACT1 Shakespeare Troupe will perform a combination of sonnets, scenes and soliloquies from Shakespeare’s works. Free. Picnics encouraged.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Wills Park, 11925 Wills Road, Alpharetta More info: act1theater.com ALPHARETTA ART IN THE PARK What: This outdoor artists market features handcrafted work by local artists. This is the last Art in the Park of this year. Rain or shine.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Main Street and Milton Avenue, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpahretta.com HOME BY DARK CONCERT SERIES This series invites the best songwriters and musicians in the world to its stage. This concert will feature Jenn Bostic and Ernie Halter.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Where: Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com ART WORKSHOP What: Anita Stewart will host a painting workshop for painters of all levels and skills.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $10 More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace METROPOLITAN ATLANTA THEATER AWARDS What: The Metropolitan Atlanta Theater Awards recognize the actors, directors, designers and theaters for their contributions to the performing arts in metro Atlanta.

When: Sunday, Aug. 26, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: matawards.com SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: MARGARET J. NOVOTNY What: Margaret Novotny is a freelance photographer who loves to showcase nature at its best through vivid compositions that tell a story.

When: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., June 1-Aug. 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: mjnovotny.photography

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OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE: AUTHOR EMILY GIFFIN What: Local author Emily Giffin will speak about her newest novel “All We Ever Wanted.” Signed books will be available for purchase.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 28, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Huff Harrington Home, 3872 Roswell Road, Atlanta More info and registration: home@huffharrington.com CHOPPED OAK SPRINT & SUPER SPRINT TRIATHLON What: This is the third in a series of 6 events over the summer, ending with a championship race at the beginning of October.

Races for adults and children.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 8-10 a.m.

Where: Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center, 120 Paul Franklin Road, Clarkesville Cost: $25 More info: fivestarntp.com/choppedoaktriathlon.html SAVE CLIFFORD 5K What: Glow lights, music and refreshments will be available in this evening 5K. When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 8:15 p.m.

Where: Georgia Racing Hall of Fame, Highway 53, Dawsonville Cost: $5 More info and registration: fivestarntp.com/ save-clifford-5k.html

LIBRARY EVENTS: NEW MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP What: Join other new moms and your babies in an empathetic forum for sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood.

When: Friday, Aug. 24, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402 FACEBOOK BASICS What: BH Technology Group will help teach the new and safe ways to use Facebook to stay connected with friends, family and community.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8820 JOURNEY TO LITERACY What: Children will hear a story and complete a craft project. Children get to take home a copy of the book presented in the program. Ages 3-8.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 11 a.m.-noon Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org THE JOYS OF INDONESIAN COOKING What: Representatives from the Indonesian American Community in Atlanta will share and demonstrate traditional Indonesian culture and recipes. Samples provided.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-6735

ASTRONOMY CLUB What: This month’s topic will focus on space telescopes.

When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 3:15-4:15 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402 RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD: ISLAM What: Jonas Kauffeldt, associate professor of history at the University of North Georgia will cover the fundamentals and history of Muslim beliefs and practices.

When: Sunday, Aug. 26, 2-5 p.m.

Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org BLOOD DRIVE What: Help others by donating blood to the American Red Cross.

When: Monday, Aug. 27, 2-7 p.m.

Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org FINANCING COLLEGE SERIES: FINANCIAL AID 101 What: A Georgia Student Finance Commission representative will go over financial aid, scholarships, grants, HOPE, FAFSA and state funding.

When: Monday, Aug. 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org LEARN TO CODE: JAVA What: Learn the basics of the Java programming language. No prior experience necessary. Ages 18 and up. Laptops and software will be provided.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 28, 7-8 p.m.

Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info and registration: forsythpl.org MILTON LIBRARY BOOK SALE What: Weekly book sale to raise money for the Milton library and its programs.

When: Wednesday, Aug. 29, 3:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402 ENERGY YOGA What: Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques. Bring a yoga mat or towel and wear loose comfortable clothes. Open to adults only.

When: Wednesday, Aug. 29, 10:15-11:15 a.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org SAHAJA MEDITATION What: Learn and practice meditation in a supportive group setting.

When: Thursday, Aug. 30, 6-7 p.m.

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

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

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Get outside, Georgia:

The lure of the flying disc So here I am, poking through the undergrowth looking for a lost piece of molded plastic – a “disc,” to be precise. Yes, I admit it. I am trying to play disc golf at the Wills Park Disc Golf STEVE HUDSON Course, and the key Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net word here is “trying.” Nearby, those more skilled that me are sending their multi-colored discs soaring through space in beautiful and precise arcs, dropping them with military precision exactly where they seem to be aiming.

But not me. I don’t have that problem. Rather than becoming a ninjalevel purveyor of disc golf precision, I seem to be moving steadily toward the title of Master of the Errant Toss. Yeah.

Just look at the results of this latest effort and appreciate the way in which it so elegantly sent my bright yellow flyer into that there patch of poison ivy.

But I do seem to be getting at least a little better. At least I didn’t drop it in the creek this time.

All of that, of course, begs the big question: Why disc golf? Why am I not fishing?

The short answer is because (even though I’m not very good at it) it’s fun.

Disc golf is like golf for those who like to throw things other than golf clubs.

Starting from a designated tee pad, the idea is to throw the disc down a carefully laid-out course, avoiding obstacles like trees and creeks, with the eventual goal of landing said disc in a chain-bedecked basket.

When the disc hits the target, there is usually some remarkably satisfying clanking. Courses typically have nine or 18 “holes,” much like regular golf courses.

Where can you go to try your hand at disc golf? Hereabouts, there are lots of courses to choose from.

The one closest to me is the course at Wills Park.

That’s where I came to know of disc golf. Nathan, our youngest, used to love to play it, and growing up pretty much across the street from the Wills Park course make it easy for him to do.

He got pretty good at it and even won a tournament or two.

He played often, and sometimes he’d invite me to go along.

Often I’d answer with some variation of “not this time – got a lot of stuff to do, deadlines and all, etc. etc. etc.”

You know how it goes. But every now and then I’d have the good sense to say yes.

On a disc golf course, it doesn’t really matter much where you start. We’d start at whatever hole happened to be nearest to us when we got to the park.

Sometimes we’d play just two or three holes.

Other times we’d do most or all of the course.

“Did you mean to do that?” he once asked me after I launched my disc into a particularly impressive flight. It really was spectacular the way my disc clonked off three different trees before finally crashing to the ground.

But that wasn’t my best toss. Not by a long shot.

Accolades for my best-ever toss have to go to one that demonstrated a technique so rare that it really is seldom seen. Nathan and I were playing the Wills Park course, as usual, and I’d been observing his technique and mentally cataloging the things I needed to do differently.

Nathan threw first. As expected, his disc went straight and true and landed about three yards from the basket.

Then I stepped up…got into position…wound up…pulled back…and let go!

And the disk went sailing. Boy, did it ever! Straight and true – but backwards – backwards!

Believe me, that’s not something just anybody can pull off.

Turning, I watched my disc’s flight.

Nathan watched it, too, as the little disc sailed for quite a ways before landing (you guessed it) in another patch of poison ivy.

“Dad, that’s a pretty good throw,” he said. “But I think you want to go the other direction.”

That was a quite a few years ago.

But for some reason, on this particular afternoon, I find myself thinking about that toss again.

Nathan lives in New York City now, and I miss him. But when he’s back home later this year, I hope we’ll get the discs out and see if I’ve improved (and if I can stay out of the poison ivy).

Yeah, I basically suck at throwing discs. But I sure do have a lot of fun.

There are many other disc golf courses in the area, and a quick web search will show you where the nearest ones are. What about equipment?

All you need is a couple of basic disks. You can pick up discs at just about any big sporting goods store.

You’ll have a lot of fun with them too– especially if you take the kids too!

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If you haven’t heard of it, ehrlichiosisis is one of numerous diseases that ticks carry and that humans can catch when ticks bite them, but this disease was not always so well known.

The year is 1993, and four men who lived in a golf-oriented retirement community in Tennessee were hospitalized with fever, headache, vomiting and abdominal pain. Blood tests revealed abnormally low white blood cell counts, low platelets, as well as inflammation of the liver. Two of these men ended up in the intensive care unit. An astute physician ordered a test for ehrlichiosis, and all four men tested positive for this illness.

This outbreak prompted the physician to assign several residents and medical students (aka “underlings”) to tramp through the woods and go door to door in this golf community gathering information about other people who might be infected. People were asked for blood samples and patients admitted to the local hospital with fever of unknown origin also had their blood tested. An “environmental survey” was conducted of local animals to identify ticks and the

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Milton 21, Archer 19:

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MILTON, Ga. — There were plenty of distractions for Milton entering Friday night’s matchup with Archer in the Corky Kell Classic at Georgia State Stadium.

The Eagles could have been blinded by the spotlight of playing in one of the nation’s premier high school football events, and in its marquee Friday night showcase with TV cameras surrounding the sidelines. With every season opening game, there is also the process of shaking loose offseason cobwebs and bringing in new starters. The Eagles could have also been intimidated by their opponent Archer, the No. 4 ranked team in Class 7A according to the AJC preseason polls who were predicted to cruise to a win by many experts and the Maxwell Projections.

But instead of letting the spotlights or jitters get the better of them, Milton hunkered down and earned a hardfought, thrilling win over the Tigers.

“It was really a dream of ours to play in the Corky Kell, get that Friday night game and go up against an opponent like Archer,” Milton head coach Adam Clack said. “It’s humbling to be in the presence of all this, and it lived up to every bit of expectation I had. I just love we were able to have a good football game against a great opponent like that.”

Despite their talented competition, Milton incurred no turnovers or a bevy of penalties that can often be expected in a season opener.

Its retuned offense moved the ball effectively with 283 yards. Most of those yards came on the ground behind an almost an entirely new offensive line.

“I’m beyond impressed with how that unit has come together,” Clack said.

Just a few weeks after committing to Georgia Tech, Milton quarterback Jordan Yates showed off his dual-threat capability, rushing for 92 yards and two touchdowns, including a 44-yard scamper midway through the third quarter.

“He was a great game manager tonight,” Clack said. “We told him to use his legs, but we said take what [Archer] gives, you’re going to be more of the option QB tonight. He ran well and had some great throws when we needed them.”

Josh Edwards and Jordan Davis shared carries out of the backfield. Edwards put up 90 yards on the ground.

Yates was 7-14 passing for 72 yards and one touchdown, his passing score lighting a spark for the Eagles entering halftime.

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Milton’s Jordan Yates dives to the end zone to cap off a 44-yard rushing touchdown.

Milton trailed 6-0 with just eight seconds remaining in the first half when Yates rolled out, switched direction, avoided two defenders and found Holden Shaw streaking across the back of the end zone as the clock ran out. Hayden Hairston’s PAT put Milton on top, a lead they did not relinquish.

Yates’ 44-yard run pushed the Eagles lead to 14-6, but Archer responded just over two minutes later with a 23-yard touchdown. Their two-point conversion attempt was thwarted by Milton cornerback Jordan Davis who stood tall when two outside receivers attempted to run crossing routes.

With just under eight minutes remaining, Milton capped off a 14-play drive, that included a fourth-and-1 conversion, with Yates’ second rushing score to extend their lead to 21-12.

Archer answered again with an 89-

yard drive, cutting the lead to 21-19 with just over three minutes left. The Tigers then forced Milton into its only three-andout of the game to set up a thrilling finish.

Milton’s defense, which limited Archer’s big play ability throughout the night and held them to 289 total yards, forced a fourth-and-15 on the Milton 40.

After causing Archer’s quarterback to scramble out of the pocket, the secondary held tight to force an incomplete pass that caused a jubilant roar from the Milton faithful.

“You are not going to play many teams better than Archer,” Clack said.

“We had to execute well against a team like that. We had some mix-ups, but I think it all came down to the preparation this week. But this is week one against a non-region opponent. We’ll use this as part of the process. Now it’s about what we do with it.”

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Johns Creek dominates season opener, Hooch blown out

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com Johns Creek 48, Fairfield Central 20 Fairfield Central had to endure a long, glum bus ride back to South Carolina after Johns Creek beat them in decisive fashion Friday night.

Johns Creek quarterback Zach Gibson threw three touchdowns, all to Quincy Darnell.

Nate Hope had two rushing touchdowns and Neil Ilenrey returned a punt to the end zone to lead the Gladiators to their first regular season opening game win since 2012.

The Griffins cut the Johns Creek lead to 20-14 midway through the second quarter but the Gladiators scored three unanswered touchdowns to stay firmly in the lead.

The game was the Gladiators’ first with an out-of-state opponent.

Riverwood 48, Chattahoochee 14 Chattahoochee’s streak of losing the first game of its regular season now stands at eight with their loss to Riverwood at home Friday night. Hooch has not won its first game since their undefeated, state championship campaign in

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Riverwood scored early and often against the Cougars, taking a 28-0 lead midway through the second quarter.

With seven minutes remaining in the third, they had stretched their lead to 42-7.

Northside (Warner Robins) 38, Centennial 14 Centennial dropped its sixth season opening game in seven years Friday night against Northside Warner Robins, who entered the contest ranked No. 4 in the AJC preseason poll.

Northside opened an 17-0 lead in the second quarter after a field goal, rushing touchdown and a score stemming from a

Centennial interception.

Centennial cut the lead to 24-14 entering the fourth quarter but couldn’t get within striking distance before Northside added two rushing touchdowns.

It was the first meeting between the two programs.

Holy Innocents’ 42, Mount Pisgah 21 Mount Pisgah’s streak of wins over Holy Innocents’ came to an end at three Friday night.

The Golden Bears scored on their opening two possessions, but Pisgah tied the game with a 75-yard punt return score by Greyson Stevens and a Stevens touchdown reception from quarterback Connor Norwood.

Holy Innocents’ scored two unanswered touchdowns ahead of Norwood and Stevens’ second touchdown connection.

The Golden Bears then added two unanswered touchdowns midway through the fourth to seal their victory.

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Changes: Continued from Page 12 crackers are unique, handmade one of a kind, Rodgers said.

“This program is either going to contract or expand based on the response we get from the businesses and the citizens,” Rodgers said. “This is not something we’re trying to force feed anybody.

We’re hoping some of that specialness will translate to Alpharetta.”

Initially, the city will run point on the setup, but Rodgers said that task will eventually be turned over to some other community group – a church, a business or community organization. The nutcrackers will be taken down, washed and stored at the end of the holidays, he said.

The nutcracker display is not the only change coming to downtown.

Scarecrow Harvest and the companion Brew Moon Festival, which has tradi-

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Nelson’s of Steubenville, Ohio, creates customized nutcrackers for sale to select markets. Alpharetta City Center will be host to 13 of the figures this year. tionally been on Old Milton Avenue, will move to Brooke Street Park.

“Scarecrow Harvest is an all-kids event and we just feel the park is a bet-

ter site for that,” Rodgers said. “If you remember the history of the Brew Moon Festival, they took advantage of the Scarecrow Harvest stage we had set up.

So where the Scarecrow Harvest goes, the Brew Moon has to follow to take advantage of the stage.”

Another Alpharetta staple, the Wire and Wood Festival in October, will feature a welcome change this year. The event will be free.

Rodgers said local business sponsorship has covered expenses.

This year, Wire and Wood will have stages on both sides of Ga. 9 because it coincides with the official opening of City Center the second weekend of October.

In December, the city will usher in the holiday season with its traditional tree lighting ceremony downtown. This year, the city will also host a day of giving event on the second Saturday of December where visitors will be encouraged to drop off canned food and toys for distribution to those in need.

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