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By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — As Halloween approaches, public safety officers aim to educate the public about how to stay safe during the holiday. “My goal is just getting people to slow down and be careful,” said Officer Madhusudana Meberg with the Johns Creek Police Department. The department recommends trickor-treating before dark if possible. If after dark, families should bring a flashlight and walk facing the traffic. Wearing reflective tape is an extra precaution parents can take. As always, pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street and use sidewalks whenever possible. Police recommend not crossing over lawns because they may have unseen objects or uneven ground that can cause someone to trip and fall. Trick-or-treaters should only go up

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Man robbed at gunpoint over opioid medication JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek police are looking for three men suspected of robbing a man at gunpoint Oct. 6. The victim told police he was walking at 9:30 p.m. on Jones Bridge Road, near the Publix, when three men started following and harassing him. The suspects said they could hear a pill bottle rattling in the man’s pocket. At one point, one pulled out a gun and demanded the pills. The man said he pleaded with the suspects, who said they sympathized with him and took 15 of the 20 pills. The pills were Percocet, which contains an opioid pain reliever and is a high addiction risk. The man said he originally went to the Publix to cash a $50 money order but could not provide the receipt from the transaction.

to houses that have a light on, preferably only homes where they know someone. Police recommend never going into strangers’ homes, instead let them bring the treats to the door. Parents can inspect their children’s candy to ensure everything is factory wrapped. Avoid homemade treats unless you know the person well. If a child is old enough to go out without their family, parents should discuss their route and a set a firm time to expect them to return home. Drivers should be extra careful on Halloween. Not only should they be wary of the children walking around, but drunk driving incidents often increase on the holiday, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Fire departments have their own recommendations. The National Fire Protection Association recommends using battery-operated candles or glow sticks in jack-o-lanterns.

If families use candles, they should teach children to stay away from open flames. People should also be conscious of fire risks as they decorate and pick out their costume. Police and fire departments recommend wearing costumes that fit and not wear clothes with long trailing fabric. Face paint is preferable to masks, but if your costume must include a mask, make sure you can see, hear and breathe easily. All exists should be clear of decorations so nothing blocks escape routes. Decorations like dried flowers, cornstalks and crepe paper catch fire easily and should be kept away from open flames, light bulbs, heaters and stoves. From 2011-2015, decorations placed too close to heat sources started an average of 840 home fires per year, according to NFPA. These fires caused an average of 2 deaths, 36 injuries and $11.4 million in direct property damage per year.

he notified employees about the decision and received a notice from the store manager announcing her resignation. Later, the owner discovered that $10,000 worth of product was missing from the inventory and had been shipped to a warehouse out of state. The missing items include several bicycles, sunglasses and watches. The transaction records used the previous store manager’s identification. The owner said the woman had keys to the location as well as access to the company’s database.

cash were stolen. A couple living at Walkers Lane in Johns Creek called police immediately after they came home at 9:30 p.m. and saw that several previously closed drawers and cabinets were open. Nanny cam footage showed two suspects enter at 8:50 p.m. and rummage through the living room. The rear glass door to the house was shattered. Police found signs that the whole house had been ransacked, especially the master bedroom. One neighbor reported seeing a white hatchback park by the house for a long time that evening.

Thief removes checks from man’s mailbox JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek man reported Oct. 6 that someone stole several checks from his mailbox and left the empty envelopes. The previous day, the man had placed three outgoing checks, worth $1,400 total, in his mailbox. When he later left the house, the man saw the three envelopes placed on his doorstep. The envelopes were all missing the checks. The man immediately called his bank to freeze his checking account before calling police.

$10,000 worth of products stolen from closing business Home burglarized JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek for jewelry, cash police are looking for a suspect they say recently stole $10,000 of product from a closing business. The owner of Bikes and Life closed the store Sept. 24. Three days earlier,

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek police are searching for two suspects connected with a home burglary Oct. 4 where $3,100 in jewelry and $3,200 in

Woman alerted to fraud involving store purchase ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A person recently used an Alpharetta woman’s personal information to open at least two fraudulent accounts in Florida. The woman told police she received a call Oct. 3 from an Ulta Beauty store in Destin, Florida about a purchase they said she had made. But the woman had not made any recent purchases and had not been in Florida. Further inquiry revealed that someone opened a credit account using her name, license number, Social Security number, home address and phone number. When the woman checked her credit report, she also found that someone had recently opened a Big Lots credit card account in Florida using her information. The woman told police she did not know how her information had been compromised.

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State house candidates debate By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. —State House District 50 candidates Angelika Kausche and Kelly Stewart faced off Oct. 9 to debate healthcare, education and other concerns facing Georgians. At the debate, Stewart appealed to her experience on the Johns Creek City Council and conservative credentials, while Kausche, the Democrat candidate, spoke about her background as an immigrant and volunteer in the community. The Northview High School auditorium was filled with an enthusiastic crowd of all ages that cheered and jeered as the candidates explained their platforms. Healthcare Healthcare dominated the debate. Stewart spoke about private market solutions and volunteerism, while Kausche identified expanding Medicaid as a priority. Former President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act expanded Medicaid eligibility to all legal residents with income up to 133 percent of the poverty line. A Supreme Court decision allowed states to opt-out of Medicaid expansion and return eligibility to 44 percent. Georgia is one of 19 states that did not expand Medicaid. Estimates range between 200,000 and 500,000 Georgians would be covered if Medicaid were expanded, and the federal government would provide about 90 percent of the funding. “I personally think it is time that

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State House District 50 candidates Kelly Stewart and Angelika Kausche faced off in a debate Oct. 9 at Northview High School. we expand Medicaid and bring federal dollars back to work for Georgians and really find solutions to our rural healthcare crises,” Kausche said. Stewart argued Medicaid should be limited to those already on the program. For others, Stewart favored a free-market approach to drive cost down and elimination of penalties, taxes and mandates. “We are not bringing tax dollars back to Georgia,” Stewart said. “We are adding to our country’s deficit. There is no money to expand Medicaid. Medicaid is broken.” Stewart also voiced support for the Georgia Volunteer Health Care Program which provides malpractice immunity

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to volunteer doctors to treat uninsured individuals at or below 200 percent of the poverty level. “My opponent suggests we should leave it to charitable and private services,” Kausche said. “If that would be the case, it would have already happened.” Both candidates agreed that the opioid epidemic was a major problem for Georgia and that the expansion of medical marijuana was a potential solution to the crisis. Stewart said she supported stricter sentences for “drug traffickers and pill mill doctors.” “I think every option ought to be on the table when we are considering this opioid epidemic that is ruining families, is hurting business and is just hurting this country as a whole,” Stewart said. Stewart named acupuncture and natural treatment as other potential solutions. Kausche said the state should leave it to doctors to prescribe treatments. Education Stewart said Georgia needs to abandon “one size fits all” education policies and said she would support education savings accounts, tax credits and special needs vouchers for private schools. Kausche opposed school vouchers, saying the state should keep money in the public schools. She said she would prioritize education in the state budget and support a need-based component to the Hope Scholarship. “College education is incredibly expensive, and many cannot afford it who want to go to college,” she said. “We need to find solutions so that those that want to go get relief from student debt.” Stewart opposed a need-based Hope, saying the state already had measures

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NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Early voting for the Nov. 6 general and special midterm elections has begun. And this year, there will be several outreach sites open for select days during the early voting period. The ballots will contain several federal, state and local elections. To see a full list candidates who have qualified to run, visit elections.sos. ga.gov/GAElection/CandidateDetails. Early voting will start Monday, Oct. 15 and run through Friday, Oct. 26, with weekend voting held Oct. 2021 and Oct. 27-28. Early voting locations include: • Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta • Johns Creek Environmental Campus, 8100 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta • Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton • East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell The Roswell Library at 115 Norcross Street is undergoing renovations and will not be open to early voting this year. Additionally, select outreach sites will be open for two days during this period to help increase voting accessibility. Some of these sites include: • Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek on Oct. 25-26 • Roswell Neighborhood Senior Center, 1250 Warsaw Road, Roswell on Oct. 20-21 Early voting locations are not the same as Election Day voting locations. Voters unable to vote early or make it to their polling place on Election Day can vote using an absentee ballot. Those eligible include college students, those with physical disabilities, members of the military and people whose work or vacation takes them out of town. Requests for an absentee ballot must be made by Nov. 2 and turned in by 7 p.m. on Nov. 6. Absentee ballots can be requested at sos.ga.gov or at fultoncountyga. gov. A valid Georgia Drivers’ license number is required for verification. To see a list of early voting locations and times, visit fultoncountyga. gov/rae-home. For Election Day voting information, visit mvp.sos.ga.gov.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Autrey Mill Nature Preserve will host Halloween fun at its 13th annual Spooky Mill festival Friday, Oct. 26 and Saturday, Oct. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. Attendees can trick-or-treat in Heritage Village and purchase tickets for activities, such as a haunted house and trail, mad scientist lab, fortune teller, craft station, face paint, carnival games, bouncy house and more. Each attraction costs 1 to 3 tickets. Tickets are $1 each or 25 for $20. “Rain or shine, so many great people come out, and they enjoy the event,” Autrey Mill Operations Manager Lauren McDaniel said. “So much of the community gives back for the event.” The event is family-friendly and fun for all ages, McDaniel said. At the haunted house and trail, guests are given “Power Up Rings” so if at any point the scares become too intense, they can hold up their rings and move straight to the end of the attraction. For even milder frights, Junior Spooky Mill will take place Sunday, Oct. 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. This event for preschoolers costs $5 per child. Visitors of all ages are encouraged to dress in their scariest or silliest costumes. Between now and the weekend of the festival, Autrey Mill visitors can vote on what costume Pebbles the tortoise will wear to the festival and help decorate

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the grounds with spider webs. “Spooky Mill is a great family opportunity. I would love to spend the night with Pebbles in a Halloween costume, wouldn’t you?” McDaniel said. The festival is an annual fundraiser for the nature preserve and heritage center. For more information about Autrey Mill’s fall programs, visit autreymill.org. Autrey Mill is at 9770 Autrey Mill Road in Johns Creek.

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Johns Creek to add traffic signal engineer By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — With approval from the Johns Creek City Council Oct. 12, the Public Works department will bring on a traffic signal engineer whose aim will be to reduce travel times. Up to now, traffic staff responded to citizens’ requests and reports of malfunctions. The new position calls for addressing signal times in a more proactive manner. Public Works Director Lynette Baker said residents should see improvements within six months. The council requested the traffic engineer initially focus on improving offpeak traffic flow. “Off-peak is the low hanging fruit, so to speak,” Mayor Mike Bodker said. “It’s the one that is immediately noticeable because there seems to be no discernable excuse when you arrive at a light and you are the only person and it is red.” The traffic signal engineer will also work to reduce event traffic such as the Founders Day Parade, July 4th festivities and community fun runs. The council previously considered traffic signal improvements July 9 when they received a report from Jacobs Engineering that concluded Johns Creek is above industry standards and uses state-of-the-art equipment.

However, several council members expressed disappointment with the current network. Hiring a mid-level traffic signal engineer was the top recommendation from the report. The council requested the Public Works Department create a means to measure if the traffic signal engineer is as successful as they hoped. Staff is looking at counts of vehicles arriving on green, through-put volume, travel time and other metrics. “To me, success is not only getting this position on board but addressing the one topic that is top of mind to every resident, which is congestion relief,” Councilwoman Stephanie Endres said. Also Oct. 8, the City Council ratified the 2019 fiscal year budget. The council already voted to approve the budget at its last meeting. Endres voted against the ratification as she did the initial approval, because of concerns over the budget process. Additionally, the council finalized the 2018 Comprehensive Plan, a document that includes future land use and outlines a vision for the city. Georgia cities are required to develop a comprehensive plan every 10 years. The council approved a draft of the plan Aug. 20 which was reviewed and accepted by the Atlanta Regional Commission and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.

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Ridesharing technology could ease traffic congestion By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — With traffic a major concern in the Atlanta area, Johns Creek City Councilman Chris Coughlin is pinning hopes on the new Waze Carpool app as a way to ease congestion. Waze Carpool, an extension of the already popular navigation service, launched nationwide Oct. 10, after testing the program in Israel and California. Users input their destination, and the app finds people with a similar commute. The program is similar to Uber or Lyft, but Coughlin said Waze is the first app to have carpoolers in mind. “[Uber and Lyft] are really a taxi when it comes down to it,” Coughlin said. “This is your first legitimate ride share.” Like other ridesharing programs, the rider pays a fee to the driver through the app. Unlike Uber and Lyft, the rates are set to cover the cost of gas and contribute to car maintenance, not as a way for drivers to earn a profit. The cost of the ride does not exceed 54 cents per mile. “The reason I’m pushing it so much is that Waze has over 1.5 million users in the metro Atlanta area,” Coughlin said. “If adopted by the region, we could, I’m hesitant to say solve traffic, but it

could really make a super dent.” Coughlin said there are multiple benefits to carpooling: it reduces traffic congestion, helps air quality, is more cost efficient than riding alone and gives riders an opportunity to network. Unlike other traffic solutions such as heavy rail or road widening, carpooling has no cost to the public sector and can be implemented instantly.

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Johns Creek has partnered with Waze since August 2015, the first city in Georgia to do so. The city and company share data about road closures, construction, business locations, special events and traffic congestion. This collaboration allows the app to provide faster directions and helps the city respond quicker to issues like icy roads and bottlenecks.

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Drivers can register for Waze Carpool through the regular navigation app by taping the graphic in the bottom right of the screen. Riders must download the Waze Carpool app. From there, users can enter their daily commute route and schedule and connect their Facebook or Google account to complete the profile. Users can also add their work or school email address to find fellow coworkers or classmates. As a safety feature, the app allows users to limit rides to coworkers or users of the same gender. “The cause of our current congestion crisis is simple: too many people are driving alone, in the same direction, at the same time,” Waze CEO Noam Bardin said in a statement. “That is why we created Waze Carpool: instead of being stuck alone in traffic, we can get moving together.” Coughlin has been working with local and state officials and the Waze staff to find ways to encourage users to try the carpool service, such as subsidizing free rides for first-time users. For now, Coughlin said he’s practicing what he preaches. “I’ve started using it every day I go into work,” he said.

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Johns Creek moves to address stormwater By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — With the impact of stormwater a growing concern for Johns Creek residents, the City Council has taken first steps to address the problem. The City Council voted Oct. 8 to use poBodker rous surface material to pave a parking lot at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve. Several council members called it an encouraging first step. If the project is successful, the city may use porous surface, rather than concrete, asphalt or other impervious surface, on more public construction projects. “We said this year was going to be the year of stormwater,” Mayor Mike Bodker said. “We were looking for the right place to give this a try to really learn, measure and figure out where can we expect these types of solutions and how should we expect them to perform.” Autrey Mill was considered an ideal location to test the new material because of the facility’s natural feel and the

potential negative impact a hard surface would have near the steep incline of the driveway. City staff conducted a hydraulic study of the area to establish a baseline for how stormwater runoff behaves in a natural environment. After the new parking lot is built, staff will conduct another study to judge the effectiveness of the porous surface. “The goal here is that there is no change,” Public Works Director Lynette Baker said. “What’s existing right now is natural, it’s gravel, the water is moving through.” The contract is for $137,589 with Precision Landscape management. The lot will contain 40 regular parking spots, three handicap spots and room to accommodate a bus turn-around. This test of porous material, along with increased funds dedicated to stormwater in the 2019 budget, may leave some optimistic. Tom Corrigan, a Johns Creek resident who has pushed for the council to do more to address stormwater, said he was pleased with these developments. “I’m real excited about being here tonight,” Corrigan said during public comments. “Because on your new business

We said this year was going to be the year of stormwater. We were looking for the right place to give this a try to really learn, measure and figure out where can we expect these types of solutions and how should we expect them to perform.” Mike Bodker Johns Creek mayor is [the Autrey Mill parking lot] which is all about doing something different. I think this will be a model.” The council also took time during its work session to listen to a presentation about the city’s stormwater system overall. Johns Creek is about 93 percent built out, most over the past two and a half decades, Community Development Director Sharron Ebert said. Growth means more impervious surface: roads,

parking lots and buildings. Despite all the new growth, 80 percent of the city’s stormwater management systems were built prior to today’s best management practices. While these first steps may be seen as encouraging to citizens concerned about stormwater, the council still faces decisions on if and how the city will address stormwater infrastructure that is outside of the public right-ofway.

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Orchestra to host culinary event JOHNS CREEK, Ga. —The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra is hosting its popular four-course dinner, “Culinary Fantastique” from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road. The theme of the event is holiday cooking, featuring new twists on traditional recipes. “Our first culinary event in April was so well received that we decided to bring it back for the holidays,” said JCSO Executive Director Linda Brill. “We want to capture that intimate feeling in a 4-course dinner featuring recipes that cooks can share at their own holiday tables.” All proceeds from this fundraising event benefit the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra. The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra will perform, and attendees will learn the backgrounds of the dishes they are eating and receive the recipes and a coupon for a 20 percent off cooking items from the Publix Aprons Cooking School. Admission is $75 per person and the payment deadline is until 5 p.m. on Oct. 29. To sign up, visit JohnsCreekSymphony.org.

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Real world stress of life off the trail The last few months have been, let’s say, interesting. I got back from my hike on the John Muir Trail at the end of August. It was a good, albeit really hard, hike, about 200 miles and almost Ray appen a month long. I doubt Publisher ray@appenmediagroup.com I will ever underestimate again the impact that elevation has when one is trying to walk, hike, climb or just move. It’s a whole different ballgame. When I got back — just like when I returned from my Appalachian Trail hike — I figured I would just jump right back into reality. In both cases that was how it went — for a very short while. Then, reality’s smiling face gave me a quick poke in the ribs, reminding me that, yep, life on the trail is way different from life off it. On the John Muir, I was without cell service most of the time. That trail is remote. Almost every night initially I had panic attacks — something that I have never had in my life — thinking about “what if.” On that trail if something happens you are almost always roughly 15 to 25 miles away from a paved road or anything resembling civilization. And those 15-20 miles are hard miles. No phone calls for help. No ambulances coming to get you. No law. Just you, the other hikers and unforgiving mountains. About two weeks after returning to Alpharetta, I realized something was different, something subtle. Then it dawned on me; I felt unhealthy. I could feel it in how I moved. I could smell it when I sweated — it was different. And I could feel the difference from one day to the next. Each day I felt incrementally less well. Once I realized what this feeling was I started thinking about it. Part of the cause was not rocket science. I was not eating healthy back home. On the trail my nourishment was basic, but it was consistent and it was

healthy — lots of water, protein and fiber meal replacement, lots of peanut butter, nuts, and raisins — no sugar, no processed food, no ice cream, no sodas, no fast food. On the trail I stayed hungry but it was a healthy hungry and my body felt like it was burning all the calories it had access to and leaving an empty but healthy engine waiting for more fuel. The second issue I instantly recognized was that I was not exercising, again — just like after I returned from the AT. I didn’t exercise for about two years after completing the AT. Why? Mostly because of a general weakness of internal fortitude and character combined with hikers “post-trail depression” — something I think is very real and that most long distance hikers experience. Neither reason was an acceptable excuse to me. I have always believed that we are in charge with how our lives go — at least most of the time. The third culprit that was sinking my post-trail life I realized was a six letter word — “stress” — largely self-induced. Of the three, I believe the last one is by far the most debilitating, and it is linked to and to a degree regulated by how one manages the first two — nutrition and exercise. Stress is possibly the most toxic disease human beings face. I am sure that it is directly linked to most if not all of the big killers — heart disease, cancer, diabetes and more. The stress I felt off the trail, now in hindsight, I realize was multiple times greater than how I felt out there hiking. The difference in stress was like a hard slap in the face with an ice-cold towel. Life on the trail for any length of time removes one from almost everything that constitutes “modern life” and “civilization.” Your day goes from driving in traffic, answering and making phone calls, catching news reports about how our lives and values are imploding and how limited our power is to do any-

The stress I felt off the trail, now in hindsight, I realize was multiple times greater than how I felt out there hiking. The difference in stress was like a hard slap in the face with an ice-cold towel.

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Fulton Schools land 3 on Blue Ribbon list Lake Windward, Shakerag elementary earn 2018 honors NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Three elementary schools in the Fulton County School System were named 2018 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education — the most ever named in the same year in Fulton’s history. Lake Windward and Shakerag elementary schools in Johns Creek, along with Heards Ferry elementary in Sandy Springs, are three of 349 public and private schools across the nation to earn the distinction this year. “This honor affirms the hard work of our teachers, staff, students and parents, all of whom deserve credit for motivating and encouraging students to perform at their highest level,” said Fulton Superintendent Jeff Rose. All three Fulton schools were recognized in the “Exemplary High Performing” category, placing them among Georgia’s highest performing schools based on state assessments or nationally normed tests. In all, eight public schools and five private schools, including Holy Re-

Trail: Continued from Page 14 thing about it, to life on the trail which involves only five things — hiking, eating, finding water, setting up camp and sleeping. Period. Nothing more. Nothing. While this probably sounds defeatist, I maintain I have always seen the glass half full. I will always see opportunity in any situation and believe that the bad stuff, if you have faith, patience, and strength, always passes and the sunrise will be beautiful, nourishing, and redeeming. It’s just that I suspect it is very hard to see how screwed up our modern life has become if one has not been able to step away from it — far enough away — to put it in perspective. Vacations usually don’t take us away from the worst of it. Until we park most of our modern day stressors on the side of the road, it is almost impossible to see the color of the poison we try to live in each day. On the trail one of the mantras has always been to “hike your own hike,”

deemer Catholic School in Johns Creek, received National Blue Ribbon recognition in 2018. Now in its 36th year, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has recognized more than 8,800 schools across the country. Up to 420 schools may be nominated each year. On Nov. 7, representatives from the Fulton School System and the 2018 Blue Ribbon schools will travel to Washington, D.C., to be honored by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos at the annual awards ceremony. There, schools will receive a plaque and flag in recognition of the achievement. The Fulton School System now has 15 schools recognized as National Blue Ribbon schools. Other North Fulton schools with the designation include: • Crabapple Middle (1988) • Dolvin Elementary (1990) • Roswell High (1998) • Chattahoochee High (2000) • River Trail Middle (2001) • Mountain Park Elementary (2003 and 2013) • Milton High (2008) • Webb Bridge Middle (2010) • Crabapple Crossing Elementary (2012) • Medlock Bridge Elementary (2014) – Candy Waylock and I feel sure that applies to our lives off the trail. We’re all different. So, what I need to do — again — is reengineer how I live. It will start simply; I will again be at the YMCA at 4:45 in the morning most mornings waiting for them to open at 5:00 a.m., and not leave until around 6:30, close to exhausted but an empty and clean exhausted. I will also get my running shoes on again and get back to the backboard with my tennis racquet. That is step one. Once I get that down, it causes me to self-correct and move onto steps two and three. It’s a chain reaction. The health/ exercise and the nutrition steps will be by far the easiest ones. Neutralizing or eliminating stress — much of it caused by the internet and modern forms of communication — will be much more of a challenge. I know I have the ability and shall eventually get back to this better place — a healthier place, a more sustainable one. I have seen what our lives used to be like before we were overwhelmed by the pace and demands of modern life, and I have, for a few short amounts of time, lived that life. It’s worth the hard work to go back to it. It is.

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Gypsy Rose brings live music to downtown Roswell By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Music fans rejoice – a new music venue is opening soon in Roswell’s Historic District. Gypsy Rose Music, founded by local resident Brittany Crooms, an intimate venue devoted to original Crooms live music and private events is slated to open by the end of the year. It will be located at 964 Alpharetta St., near Canton Street, in the same building previously occupied by Classy Clutter. Crooms is opening the venue out of a passion for merging music, entertainment and community. She said she has loved music from a young age and nurtured it with singing and acting. That passion only grew once she moved to Athens, where she regularly worked closely with local musicians and bands. After she moved to Roswell a year ago, Crooms said she felt inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit and drive that the city’s business owners are known for, and eventually, created the concept for Gypsy Rose. “As a community-loving resident and passionate music lover, I began to crave somewhere where these two things collide,” Crooms said. “The more I talked to people, the more others seemed to want somewhere devoted to original live music with a vision similar to mine.” Current plans call for Gypsy Rose to be open Wednesdays through Sundays.

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Downtown Gulch mobilizes city As an outsider looking in, with high rises seeming to break ground on a monthly basis, I take for granted that the City of Atlanta sometimes has similar conflicts as other metro cities when a Geoff smith new project is subAssurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com mitted for approval. The proposed Gulch development has started a debate that has mobilized groups all over the city to weigh in and try to move it along. If you are not familiar the Gulch, it is about 40 acres of parking lots and rail lines that sit just east of Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Most of the property sits well below street level, and initial plans are to bring all of it up to street-level in the way of a platform. This alone is estimated to take three years. Once built, developers and planners are envisioning 15 brand-new city blocks with roads, sidewalks, bike lanes, gathering spaces and parks. The developer’s plan is to add between 1.8 million and 9.3 million square feet of office space — a big stretch that leaves the door open for a major company to agree to move in and drastically influence how it is developed. And yes, it has been said that the Gulch would be a top target should Amazon decide to move its headquarters here. But even if the project was only about building the city blocks on raw land, it would be massive in scale. To raise the street level makes it a massively massive project. A developer friend of mine told me there are probably only a handful of developers who would be able to attempt such a project. The entire thing has been estimated to cost up to $5 billion. Because of the immense cost of just preparing the site for development, the developer has asked the city of Atlanta for up to $1.75 billion in public financing — and that is where the rub is coming from. The public financing would

come in the way of tax incentives. Some on the Atlanta City Council are listening to some citizens and advocacy groups who claim the city is giving away a chance to secure a major income stream. “You’re giving almost $2 billion away for a $5 billion deal,” Deborah Scott, executive director of the downtown community advocacy group Georgia StandUP, was quoted as saying in the Atlanta Business Chronicle. “We want the Gulch to develop one day….This is not the deal.” No one seems to be arguing in favor of not developing the Gulch. There’s no real way to make a case for it needing to remain as it is – which is a kind of dark hole surrounded by office buildings and the state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Stadium. But because of the complexity in improving the site and readying it for development, many view the current project, which has been brought forward by Los Angeles developer CIM Group, as a gift that should not be turned away. “From our view, redeveloping the Gulch is an imperative,” said Hala Moddelmog, president and CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce in a prepared statement. “Delaying or dismissing this opportunity is not optional. It may be decades before another developer puts forth the time and resources to turn one of our city’s greatest economic development challenges into the opportunity of a lifetime.” In addition to taking on a task very few developers would want to take on, City Council members also credit the developer with agreeing to several conditions that would benefit the community. Those include putting aside $28 million for affordable housing, $12 million for economic development, $12 million to enlarge a nearby fire station and $5 million to replace a bridge connecting the Gulch to the Castleberry Hill neighborhood. Other advocates for the project say that it is in the unique geographical

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Crooked Creek Country Club reopens MILTON, Ga. — Milton’s Crooked Creek Country Club reopened Oct. 11 after a $1.3 million renovation. Updates to the club include Primo Zoysia turf on the greens. Crooked Creek is the first 18-hole club in the world to feature the warm-weather turf. The course’s bunkers have also been updated and the club now includes a monarch butterfly habitat.

The clubhouse renovation includes new flooring, banquet and patio furniture, hitting tee lines on the driving range with new bag stands and curtains to close off the outdoor pavilion for weddings or special events. New hitting pads and bag stands were installed on the driving range. The club is under new ownership and will be managed by Billy Casper Golf. – Joe Parker

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12TH ANNUAL CUMMING GREEK FESTIVAL The Cumming Greek festival offers a unique opportunity to experience the rich Greek culture, with continuous live Greek music, traditional bouzouki and energetic live Greek dance performances. Shop through a variety of authentic handcrafted gifts including ceramics, clothes, books, jewelry and more. Join the fun Oct. 19-21 - Friday, 3-9 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Tickets are $2 for adults. Children 12 and under are free. For more information, visit cumminggreekfestival.com. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/Calendar.

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FREE BEGINNER BRIDGE LESSON & PLAY

What: Learn the basics of bridge play in a day and enjoy the game for a lifetime. Free snacks and coffee. Limited to 60 people. When: Thursday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Duplicate Bridge Center, 631 North Main St., Suite 113, Milton More info and registration: alpharettadbc.com

What: Bring a doll to the heritage village to join in on a variety of activities like making dollhouses, doll accessories, a doll journal, dressing up in period costumes and tea parties. Ages 6-11. When: Friday, Oct. 19, 4:30 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers More info and registration: autreymill.org

ANNUAL DUCK RACE

What: Over 1,000 ducks will “paddle” frantically down a sort stretch of the creek, and the first to cross the finish line will earn its sponsor $100. Ducks can be rented online. What: Saturday, Oct. 20, noon-1:30 p.m. Where: Big Creek Park, 1600 Old Alabama Road, Roswell More info and registration: roswellgov.com

PAINT RECYCLING FUNDRAISER

What: Dispose of left over paint cans and help Boy Scout Troop 51 with their recycling fundraiser. When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: American Legion Post 201, 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta Cost: $3 per gallon of latex or oil paint More info: northfulton.com

Cambridge presents “PETER/WENDY”

What: Don’t miss the One Act Performance of “Peter/Wendy,” written by Jeremy Bloom. When: Oct. 17 and 18, 7 p.m. Where: Cambridge High School Theatre, 2845 Bethany Bend, Milton Cost: $10 More info and tickets: cambridgehs. seatyourself.biz

VIKING ENCAMPMENT

What: Learn about Viking weapons and fighting techniques, clothing and crafts. Enjoy a Viking pagan wedding ceremony. Attend and participate in several free demonstrations and lectures. When: Oct. 20-21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

What: Bring your own pumpkin and get ready to carve. Carving kits and painting supplies will be available. Event also features bowling and storytelling. When: Sunday, Oct. 21, 2-5 p.m. Where: Broadwell Pavilion, 12615 Broadwell Road, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM AT BULLOCH

What: Tour the house by candlelight and meet members of the Bulloch and Roosevelt families. Participate in a pumpkin race, a ghostly ring toss, goofy golf and other spooky games and food. When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell Cost: $12 for adults, $6 for children More info and registration: roswellgov.com

RIVERS ALIVE CLEANUP

What: Join the annual volunteer waterway cleanup event to help bring awareness and preserve Georgia’s rivers. Wear long sleeves and pants. Trash bags, glove and refreshments provided. When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Bailey Farm & Gardens, 255 hickory Flat Road, Milton More info and registration: cityofmiltonga.us

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: Mondays, 7-8 p.m. Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 1070 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org

NAVIGATORS TOASTMASTERS PATHWAYS What: Reach your personal and professional goals through Pathways, Toastmasters’ new education program. When: Tuesdays, 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: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-495-0545

MASTER NATURALIST CLASSES

What: The program developed by the UGA Cooperative Extension Service is a combination of lectures and outside hands-on learning through field studies. When: Sept. 14-Nov. 2, times vary Where: Forsyth County Extension Office, 875 Lanier 400 Parkway, Ste. 158, Cumming Cost: $200 More info and registration: fcmasternaturalists.com

HEALTH AND FITNESS: ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)

What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques, creating an easyto-follow, health-boosting dance fitness program. When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace

HUNTER’S MOON CAMPFIRE AND NIGHT HIKE

What: Join National Park Service Naturalist, Jerry Hightower for a campfire, guided hikes, and an autumn evening with the glow of the Hunter’s Moon overhead. When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center, 8615 Barnwell Road, Johns Creek More info: nps.gov or 678-538-1200

EVENING RIVER CANOE TRIP

What: Take an urban adventure and learn about wildlife with an experienced river guide. Ages 6 and up. When: Saturdays, 5-8 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $30 for nonmembers, $25 for members More info and tickets: chattnaturecenter.org

ENERGY YOGA

What: Physical exercises to open and clear energy. Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques. When: Sundays, 10:15 a.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: WE ARE ALL ONE VOICE CONCERT

What: Children, costumes encouraged, can enjoy a Trunk or Treat with candy, treats, activities and a jump house. When: Wednesday, Oct. 24, 6-8 p.m. Where: Johns Creek Police Headquarters, 11445 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

What: The Johns Creek Chorale’s 2018 season begins with a celebration of how music unites everyone despite differences. When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 5 p.m. Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: thejohnscreekchorale.com or 770497-8215

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What: Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents. This week’s lecture is on “Retracing the Route of Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign” by Robert C. Jones. When: Wednesday, Oct. 24, 7-9 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $5 suggested donation More info: roswellgov.com

What: Presentation where parents and kids learn what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. It’s designed to help parents jump start a conversation about faith. When: Sunday, Oct. 21, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: northpoint.org/events

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GEORGIA MUSICALE GROUP CONCERT

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: MARY BOOTH CABOT

What: The Georgia Musicale Group presents works by Russian composers Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky and Rimsky-Korsakov. When: Sunday, Oct. 21, 4 p.m. Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: mygmg.org

What: Mary Booth Cabot’s paintings capture the essence and beauty of flowers and native birds, and her love of nature is evident in the details of each botanical painting and lithograph. Free. When: Through Oct. 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: mboothcabot.com

HEALING SERVICE

What: Join for an evening of prayer and healing featuring music by Carole Ford and Vanessa Conner. When: Sunday, Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com

GUIDE TO LEGAL DOCUMENTS FOR BEST ELDER CARE

What: Join each week for a round-table discussion on various topics. This week’s topic focuses on elder care. When: Tuesday, Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770-261-1741

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: 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: Saturdays, 8 a.m. – noon, through October Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:

“ANNIE”

What: In the depths of the 1930s, Annie is a fiery young orphan girl who must live in a miserable orphanage run by the tyrannical Miss Hannigan. When: Oct. 19 through Nov. 11, times vary Where: Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $27.50 More info: playhousecumming.com

CHIP MCGUIRE LIVE MUSIC

What: Join Duke’s Bar & Grill for live music by local artist Chip McGuire. One night only. When: Friday, Oct. 19, 9 p.m.-midnight Where: Duke’s Bar & Grill, 12635 Crabapple Road, Milton More info: dukescrabapple.com

What: Talented artisans will exhibit paintings, pottery, metalwork, folk art, glass, jewelry, yard art and more. Featuring live entertainment and an energetic Kids’ Zone. When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: 1930 Bobby Jones Drive, Johns Creek More info: splashfestivals.com/eventsfestivals/johns-creek-arts-festival

“GENESIS XXIV” JURIED ART SHOW

What: This juried art show displays works by members of Roswell Fine Arts Alliance. When: Open through Oct. 25 Where: Cherokee Art Center, 94 North Street, Canton More info: northfulton.com

NATURALLY ARTISTIC: CELEBRATING THE FOUR ELEMENTS

What: Get inspired to reflect on nature through various forms of art, including painting, sculpture and more at multiple art stations throughout the property. When: All days, through Nov. 30 Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: Free for members, $10 for nonmembers More info: chattnaturecenter.org

GYOTAKU FISH PAINTING

BASIC PYTHON PROGRAMMING

What: For middle school students. The class will cover the basics of Python through exercises and projects. No experience required. When: Sunday, Oct. 21, 2-3:15 p.m. Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

ACT EXAM STRATEGY SESSION

What: Applerouth Tutoring will lead a strategy session about the next ACT exam and exam strategies. When: Tuesday, Oct. 23, 6-7 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 404613-4402

What: Join for a program where participants will explore this traditional art by creating their own prints. Ages 9-11 only please. Registration required. When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 1 p.m. Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8820

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MITCH DAVIS LIVE MUSIC

What: This month’s foreign film is “Turtles Can Fly,” a 2004 Kurdish war drama film. When: Thursday, Oct. 25, 5:30-7:45 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

What: Join Duke’s Bar & Grill for live music by local artist Mitch Davis. One night only. When: Friday, Oct. 19, 9 p.m.-midnight Where: Duke’s Bar & Grill, 12635 Crabapple Road, Milton More info: dukescrabapple.com

RESTLESS IN RESTHAVEN

What: Enjoy a walking tour of downtown Alpharetta and Resthaven Cemetery and meet costumed characters from Alpharetta’s past. Interactive. When: Sunday, Oct. 21, 5-6 p.m. Where: Begins at Smokejack BBQ, 29 South Main St., Alpharetta Cost: Tickets start at $10.50 More info: awesomealpharetta.com

“I LOVED, I LOST, I MADE SPAGHETTI”

JOHNS CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL

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What: A one-woman comedy drama bout good food and bad boyfriends – with live cooking. Giulia Melucci will treat the audience to tales of her sometimes-disastrous, sometimessuccessful love life and spaghetti. When: Oct. 25 through Nov. 11, times vary Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $24. More info and tickets: get.com

“THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME”

What: Milton Theatre Company will produce this show as its One Act Play competition piece for the GHSA entry. When: Oct 24 and 25, 7 p.m. Where: Milton Theatre at Milton High School 3025 Birmingham Highway, Milton More Info: MiltonTheatreCompany.com

What: Destress about exams and school life with Hesston the therapy dog. When: Thursday, Oct. 25, 4-5 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

FOREIGN FILM NIGHT

AVALON NIGHTS LIVE

What: Unwind after a long week with live music in The Plaza. When: Fridays, 6-8 p.m. Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharettta.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK

What Teen Read Week stats will a Blind Date with a Book contest. Each teenager will check out a plain-wrapped book and receive a prize entry form. When: Friday, Oct. 19 Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

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

SAT PRACTICE TEST

What: Full-length proctored practice tests with personalized results. When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 404613-6738

ENVIROSCAPE: WATER POLLUTION

What: This educational program is put on by the Fulton County Public Works Department and focuses on water pollution and its effects on crops and the environment. Ages 6-8. When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8820

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

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Championing manufactured housing Local banks succeed as their communities succeed. American Commerce Bank makes it a priority to champion community development efforts as well as the needs of its business banking customers. American Commerce Bank served as the Gold Sponsor for this year’s Southeast Community Owner’s Conference (SECO) held recently at the Atlanta Airport Marriott in College Park. SECO is a not-for-profit organization that brings together manufacturers, lenders, insurers and other industry representatives to advance the cause of affordable and attractive manufactured housing and related housing communities. Segments include self-storage facilities, RV parks, modular housing and mobile homes. ACB retired CEO Larry Mathews served as emcee for the event. “SECO is an important conference for a variety of vendors and presenters. Some of our largest business customers participate as community investors, owners and builders”, said Carlos Laverde, ACB’s Atlanta market president. “Our bank serves as a premier lender to the investor-owner community, and we are proud to play leading role at this event”. SECO also provides a great opportunity for owners and investors to network and learn about developments in the industry. You

can learn more about SECO at https://secoconference. com/about-seco/. American Commerce Bank offers commercial and personal banking services to the North Fulton markets from its branch in Johns Creek. The bank offers customized lending solutions and SBA loan programs as well as highly convenient on-line banking and treasury management services. The bank’s experienced staff pride themselves in knowing their customers by name and in meeting the needs of businesses and their employees. ACB’s participation in the nation-wide CDARS network enables it to offer FDIC deposit insurance on balances well in excess of the standard $250,000 limit. In offering such services, ACB “brings big banking products down to the community bank level”, says Soraya Kenney, ACB’s John Creek branch manager. By catering lending and deposit services to the specific needs of business and consumer customers, ACB provides industry-leading solutions to support the growth and success of our communities. For more information about American Commerce Bank, stop by the branch located at 10690 Medlock Bridge Road, or visit www.AmericanCommerceBank. com

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Johns Creek downs Cambridge to extend win streak By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Johns Creek extended its win streak to five games and remained atop the Region 7-AAAAAAA standings with a 38-20 win over Cambridge in Milton Friday night. The win will likely not go down as the Gladiators’ prettiest of the year after they incurred 11 penalties and had some assignment issues, according to head coach Matt Helmerich. But the Gladiators used another impressive offensive performance and limited Cambridge’s playmakers to power the win. “We’re coming off a few pretty good games of fundamental football,” Helmerich said. “We preached all week Cambridge beat us last year, they’re very well coached and Johns Creek has never beaten Cambridge. We made some silly mistakes. Cambridge is a good football team and they capitalized for the most part in the first half.” Despite a sluggish start, the Gladiators racked up 501 total offensive yards. Quarterback Zach Gibson connected with seven receivers and went 26-29 for 373 yards with three touchdowns. Yong Min Lee led all receivers with 159 yards, including an 86-yard touchdown. Giovanni Dyer had nine receptions for 101 yards, and Matt Casey and Dalton Pearson each had over 50 yards receiving. “Gibson made some incredible plays tonight that got us going, and the offensive line is getting better each week,” Helmerich said. Cambridge’s defense held in the red zone on the Gladiator’s first drive, forcing a field goal from Jack Linne. The Bears came up with another stop on Johns Creek’s ensuing drive, and a fumble on an attempted fake punt set Cambridge up in Gladiator territory. The Bears looked to tie the game with a 24-yard field goal, but Patrick Taylor blocked the kick. The Gladiators then used 11 plays to advance to the Bears’ 35-yard line but faced a fourth-and-12. Receiver Giovanni Dyer, who had implored his coaches to go for the conversion, caught a slant at the 7-yard line and fought his way into

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Johns Creek quarterback Zach Gibson threw for 373 yards with three touchdowns in the Gladiators’ 38-20 win over Cambridge Friday.

the end zone to put the Gladiators up 10-0. The Gladiators extended the margin two minutes later after their defense forced a punt that was returned 39-yards for a touchdown by Pearson. Cambridge’s running game was limited in the first half, but the Bears found the end zone with 10 seconds remaining on a 55-yard touchdown pass from Zach Harris to Ridge Polk. Helmerich said he told Ridge Polk following the game that he had lost sleep over containing him, but his defense held the senior receiver mostly in check. Polk had three receptions for 67 yards and was held to negative yards on sweep plays. “We eliminated his touches for the most part, but we have some things to clean up,” Helmerich said. After a tightly contested first half, the Gladiators offense found its rhythm in the third quarter and earned separation

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Giovanni Dyer (11) celebrates his touchdown reception in the second quarter against Cambridge. with Lee’s 86-yard reception, a 41-yard scamper from Nate Hope and a 20-yard touchdown reception from Matt Casey. Cambridge’s Phillip Michael Collins rushed in from seven yards out in the third quarter and Harris threw his second touchdown pass with two minutes remaining. Harris was 19-29 passing for 262 yards. Collins had 21 rushes for 116 yards. With Johns Creek and Centennial earning wins Friday, a pivotal region matchup looms Oct. 19 as the two undefeated, region-leading teams square off. “[Centennial] has a high-powered offense, athletes all over their defense, and right now

they’re the best team in the region,” Helmerich said. “But our goal is to get better each week and we’ve done a good job of that to put ourselves in a position over the next few weeks to play for a region championship. And that was our goal at the outset of the year.”

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Emory physician educates on sports injury risk By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Sports medicine specialists know intense specialization among young athletes increases risk of injury, and they want to use that knowledge to change the culture of youth sports. Dr. Neeru Jayanthi is an Emory sports medicine physician who works with local athletes. His research has shown when young athletes focus all their energy on one sport it increases their risk of serious injury with little to no benefit to performance. “Many, many kids, especially kids from affluent households such as our community here, have so much opportunity to [get involved] in sports,” Jayanthi

said. “A lot of them are encouraged to only play that one sport, give up all the other sports, thinking that will help them in their long term future, but we’re not finding that in the data. In fact, it may be opposite to that.” Dr. Jayanthi Jayanthi recently published an article titled “Socioeconomic Factors for Sports Specialization and Injury in Youth Athletes.” The study showed that young athletes from high income families reported more serious overuse injuries than athletes from a lower socioeconomic class. More affluent athletes reported higher rates of sports specialization,

more weekly hours in organized sports, less frequent opportunities for free play and greater participation in individual sports, all of which correlates to higher risk of injury. Jayanthi’s main recommendations for parents: children should engage in more than one sport or athletic activity, the number of weekly practice hours should be less than the child’s age and there should be a 2:1 ratio of directed practice and free play. Just letting children spend a few hours each week playing for fun without coach supervision can significantly reduce risk of injury, Jayanthi said. But beyond these individual recommendations, he hopes there will be a culture change. Britt Lee is a Johns Creek father with

16-year-old twins who are competitive tennis players. He said the specialization culture is so strong, fighting it is like “paddling upstream.” “The culture is driving faster and faster towards specialization and ultracompetitiveness,” Lee said. “How am I going to not swim completely against that, because you can’t swim completely against that and compete, but how am I going to navigate this in a way that’s healthy for my kids?” For Lee, it has been important to follow the physical recommendations of the sports medicine physicians, but also care for his sons’ emotional and social wellbeing. Jayanthi and Lee agree parents

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History in the making Groups merge to commemorate Armistice Day centennial By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — It’s only fitting that groups dedicated to preserving history would set out to make a little history of their own. For the first time since they were formed, historical societies from Alpharetta, Roswell and Johns Creek are collaborating to commemorate a single event: the 100th anniversary of the end of hostilities in World War I — “The War to End All Wars.” It occurred on the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. To recognize the occasion, the Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society will host an afternoon program Nov. 11 that includes historic displays, a guest speaker and a chance for visitors to mingle with their neighbors. It will be a reunion of sorts, because North Fulton cities share a lot of the same history, including genealogy. “I went to the Johns Creek meeting last night because their speaker was my third cousin,” said Pat Miller, president of the Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society. “I had communicated with him by email, but we’d actually never met. That was kind of fun.” Miller is spearheading a drive to bring North Fulton historical societies together in a loose-knit umbrella they hope will expand memberships and heighten interest in local history. “It’s the first time we’ve gotten together to do a project, so we’re pretty excited about it,” she said. The program starts at 2 p.m., Nov. 11, with a social gathering in the meeting area of Alpharetta City Hall, just outside the new museum. Displays of World War I memorabilia from area historical societies will be set up for visitors to the museum. The exhibit, which runs for about 10 days, will feature some special items. Autrey Mills Nature Preserve and Heritage Center in Johns Creek is loaning a World War I uniform. Roswell Historical Society will display an historic service flag from the era. At 2:30 p.m., local historian Michael Hitt will share research he has discovered about North Fulton residents who distinguished themselves during the war years. “He has dug back and uncovered a couple of stories that have been lost over

Armistice Day anniversary What: Historical societies from Alpharetta, Roswell and Johns Creek are collaborating on a program marking the 100th anniversary of the end to hostilities in World War I. When: 2-4:30 p.m., Nov. 11 Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza Details: The program will include a social gathering for visitors and members of participating historical societies, a lecture by local historian Michael Hitt and a display of war memorabilia and photos. To participate: Historical societies are asking those who want to share photos or other keepsakes from the era to email copies or bring the items to their local society for copying. Organizers say they are particularly interested in photos of those who served, whether they were from the North Fulton area at the time or not. Contact: Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society 1835 Old Milton Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30009 770-475-4663 aomchs.org info@aomchs.org Roswell Historical Society 950 Forrest St. Roswell, GA 30075 770-992-1665 roswellhistoricalsociety.org societyrhs@gmail.com Johns Creek Historical Society 11877 Douglas Road, Suite 102-295 Johns Creek, GA 30005 johnscreekhistory.org info@johnscreekhistory.org time,” Miller said. “I don’t want to spoil the surprise.” Honored guests from neighboring historical societies are on board for the event. “We’ve been trying to collaborate in more informal ways, but this is the first formalized event that we’re going to have together,” said Juliet Johnson, Roswell Historical Society president. “I’m really looking forward to it, and I think our members are going to get a lot out of it as well.” Johnson said her organization is loaning a number of pieces for the Alpharetta museum display. “We’ve been trying to form a North

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Pat Miller, Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society president, holds a photo of Cicero Holt Maddox in front of a newspaper from 1917 at the Alpharetta museum. The paper carried a front page story listing local residents who had registered for the service. Maddox, born and raised in Milton County, is buried at Restahaven Cemetery. Fulton historical coalition so we can share some of our resources,” Johnson said. “We tend to have some of the same speakers, so if we can mix it up and maybe have more collaboration, we can attract some different names to speak before our societies and our membership can mingle more.” Those who know the area’s history, she said, know much of North Fulton is intertwined. “A lot of the families that have lived in this area over the last 100 years, many of them moved from, say, Gwinnett to what’s now Milton or Roswell,” she said. “There’s a lot of mingling of these families.” Johns Creek Historical Society President Joan Compton said the collaboration is bound to boost her young organization. “We’re less than 2 years old, so being able to collaborate with these established historical societies, for one thing, it gives us more credibility,” she said. “It certainly widens our audience.”

As a young organization, Compton said the Johns Creek Historical Society is still finding its footing, and the neighboring organizations have already helped in that regard. One disadvantage, she said, is Johns Creek has only existed as a city for 10 years, so a lot of the local history was not saved. “So we’re really scurrying, trying to save what’s left before people move out of town or children dispose of things we think are important,” she said. Also, Johns Creek has no repository. Collections are being stored for now at the homes of board members. The organization is in discussions with the city to get space for an archive and a research library in the new city hall. Even so, Compton said interest has been brisk. “Our attendance is about the same as Alpharetta’s, so we’re getting a lot of interest,” she said. “It’s developing fast, snowballing faster than I expected.”

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Northern Ridge District announces new Eagle Scouts NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District - which includes Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton - recently announced its newest Eagle Scouts, who passed their Board of Review on Sept. 27. These are Scouts who passed their Eagle Board of Reviews, held at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, are: • Logan Bowers, of Troop 27, sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian Church, who designed and construced seven informational signs for the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. • Stahler Marble, of Troop 2000, sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church, who collected school supplies for the Mtii Secondary School and Myombo and Rika Primary Schools for Tanzania, Africa.

He collected over 6,000 items. • Akshay Chaparala, of Troop 3143, sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church, who beautified and landscaped, including creating flower beds, for the Hanuman Mandir Temple. • Jayant Parimi, of Troop 10, sponsored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, who designed and constructed eight free standing signs for Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. • Sean Curtis, of Troop 10, sponsored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, who replaced an old, rotted split rail fence and designed and constructed an outdoor eye spy game at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. • Andrew Yoon, of Troop 27, sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian

In the top row, from left, stand new Eagle Scouts Logan Bowers, Stahler Marble, Akshay Chaparala and Jayant Parimi. In the bottom row, from left, are Sean Curtis, Andrew Yoon, Sharavanan Sivakumar and Isaac Cho. Church, who designed and constructed a deck and picnic table as well as landscaping for Chattahoochee High School. • Sharavanan Sivakumar, of Troop 27, sponsored by the Johns Creek

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Christian Church, who designed and constructed an arbor with a swing at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. • Isaac Cho, of Troop 143, sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church, who designed and constructed of two picnic benches as well as landscaping at the Joshua Vision Center at the Korean Presbyterian Church.

Injury: Continued from Page 35 should keep their child’s long-term health in mind. A life-long love of sports is more important than being an elite athlete by the age of 12, Jayanthi said. “My goal as a parent is not to raise my kid to be a tennis player,” Lee said. “My goal is to raise my kid to be a healthy young man. One day tennis is going to end. It may end in high school, it may end in college, for a small percentage it may end after a pro-career, but it is going to end.” Jayanthi acknowledged sports shouldn’t be all or nothing. Rather than simply saying specialization is unhealthy, physicians should help athletes find the balance between minimizing risk and maximizing performance. “We have to respect that you have to train a fair amount and you might have to choose only one sport at some point to be a higher level athlete, but when is that? When is the right time? Those are the unanswered questions,” Jayanthi said.

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Once homeless veteran credits nonprofit for changing life By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Two years ago, U.S. Air Force veteran Tyler Bowser was homeless, unemployed and struggling with both mental health issues and alcohol addiction. “I remember very vividly, sitting on a wall down by Georgia State, drinking beer out of a bag, and I was indistinguishable from any other bum,” Bowser said. “I remember a family walking toward me with a stroller. And when I looked up at them, they careened around me…I could not go any lower.” Bowser spoke Oct. 11 at the Roswell Rotary Club and shared his story of recovery with the Veterans Empowerment Organization. Bowser had served honorably in the Air Force from 1996 to 2000 as a satellite and wideband communications journeyman. He was deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Southern Watch. But when he attempted to rejoin civilian life, Bowser said that he found it difficult to adjust. The camaraderie and support that was so easily given in the Air Force was scant in corporate America.

Eventually, Bowser took a job at Starbucks to tide him over and found that he really enjoyed it. He said he thrived there and found some of that camaraderie that he was missing so much. Around the same time, however, Bowser’s home life became troubled when his 16-month-old daughter died from a genetic disease, then divorce. Reeling from this upheaval, Bowser once again found some comfort serving again in Afghanistan in 2008 for three years in a war zone. But when he returned home, Bowser once again found it difficult to rejoin civilian life. He eventually lost his job and, living out of his car, moved to Atlanta. His car too was soon repossessed. Bowser said he had reached his lowest point. “God came to me and spoke to me,” Bowser said. “He said, ‘I love you so much buddy. I’ll be here for you if you want to continue down this path to an early death, or you can jump off right now.’” The next day, Bowser sought help from the Veterans Empowerment Organization in Atlanta. July 2016, he had his last drink and enrolled in an outpatient program for substance abuse at Ft. McPherson. And that October, he found

employment with the Veterans Empowerment Organization, a privately funded, housing first program. Bowser now works as a Veteran Community Ambassador to raise awareness about veteran’s struggles and help other veterans like himself find housing, employment and an overall better quality of life. Currently, there are about 3,000 homeless veterans in Georgia. “The government has certain, particular ways it can utilize its dollars, and unfortunately, that does not cover every veteran,” Bowser said. “We believe that veteran that ever served in our United States military deserves a roof over their head and three meals a day.” Veterans Empowerment Organization has an 81 percent success rate in helping veterans obtain sustainable income and sustainable permanent housing. Bowser is just one of many who has seen first-hand how powerful this organization can be in helping turn veterans’ lives around. “Two years ago, I was having my final beer in a paper bag about a mile away from the Atlanta Falcon’s new stadium,” Bowser said. “This year, in July, I was having a root beer with Arthur and Angela Blank at their ranch in Montana.”

JULIA GROCHOWSKI/Herald

Tyler Bowser spoke at the Oct. 11 Roswell Rotary Club meeting about his success story with the Veterans Empowerment Organization. For information on Veterans Empowerment Organization or to donate, visit veohero.org or call 404-889-8710.

KNOW THE ISSUES

IMPORTANT IN THIS NOVEMBER’S ELECTIONS The Inside the Box podcast library includes interviews with:

Stacey Abrams, Democratic Candidate, Governor

Brian Kemp, Republican Candidate, Governor

John Barrow, Democratic Candidate, Secretary of State

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Ellyn Jeager, Democratic Candidate, State Senate 56

John Albers, Republican Candidate, State Senate 56

Angelika Kausche, Democratic Candidate, State House 50

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POD WITH THE WIND

An Appen Media Group podcast about film, television, and the Georgia entertainment industry. Episode 1 “I didn’t know nothing about birthing film festivals.”

POD WITH THE WIND

Episode 3 There's no crying in sports movies with with Appen Media Group sports reporter and host of Overtime, Joe Parker

with Kathleen Bertrand, the founder and executive producer of the BronzeLens film festival

Episode 4

Episode 2

Location, Location, Location

Dragon, not lizard

with Dotty Etris, executive director of Visit Roswell

with Tom Bancroft, an animator who worked on films including Beauty and the Beast, the Lion King and Mulan

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COMMUNITY

Steve Hudson/Herald

The Stovall Mill covered bridge is located on Ga. 255 near Helen in White County. From Helen take Ga. 75 toward Cleveland. Turn left on Ga. 17 and continue to Ga. 255. Turn left and continue about 2.5 miles to the little parking area at Stovall Mill covered bridge, which will be in a curve on your right.

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Covered bridge magic at Stovall Mill One thing you learn if you hang around very long is that things change. I’m thinking in particular of a bridge – a covered bridge – the Stovall Mill covered bridge near Helen, Ga. STEVE HUDSON I like covered Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net bridges. I always have. There’s usually something vaguely magical about them, and it’s just the thing for an incurable romantic like me. With a length of just 33 feet, the Stovall Mill Bridge crosses Chickamauga Creek in White County (there’s another Chickamauga Creek in northwest Georgia with an altogether different claim to fame). It’s the smallest of Georgia’s remaining historic covered bridges. The first time I saw this covered bridge, and that was decades ago, it was shaded by an enormous tree. I remember taking a few pictures of it (how I wish I could find those negatives). But nowadays the tree is gone and the bridge’s interior has morphed into a gallery of graffiti. Yuck.

Why do some people feel a compulsion to spray paint names and dates on old historic structures? Beats me. Somebody once called it part of the “new urban ecosystem,” whatever that means. But I like the old and graffiti-free ecosystem just fine. Still, it’s intriguing to read what those graffiti writers write. You learn things when you do. On a recent visit, for example, I learned that John C. loves Susan M., or at least he did at one time. I wonder if they made it? Did their affection for one another survive? Maybe. Maybe not. But the bridge which immortalizes their one-time devotion is doing okay – even after all these years and graffiti notwithstanding. Constructed in 1895, it was actually the second covered bridge to be built there. A previous one, built in the late 1800s, washed away a few years before the current one was built. In 1917, Fred Stovall, after whom the bridge is named, purchased the water-powered mill operation, which included a grist mill, sawmill, and shingle mill. The mill dam and mill washed away in a flood in 1964, but you can still see the remains of the old dam. Like all good historic structures, the

Stovall Mill bridge has several claims to fame and is appreciated by many – among them film buffs, who are quick to point out that it was featured in the 1951 movie “I’d Climb the Highest Mountain.” The film starred Susan Hayward and William Lundigan. The thing you hear most often, though, is that the bridge is haunted. “Yep, haunted,” said the elderly lady I met there the other day. “You cross that bridge after dark, and you’ll hear babies crying. And horse-drawn buggies too creaking while they cross over. You ever heard ‘em?” I had not. “Well, I have,” she said. “Scary, sure enough.” There was a pause. “Don’t you worry about those haunts now?” I asked, not really knowing what else to say. “Naw, not right now,” she said. “It’s daytime. But after dark....” Of course, all covered bridge legends are not so spooky. I remembered one that I like a little better: You’ll hear that if a young woman makes a chain of clover and strings it across the entrance to the bridge, the first person to break the chain will prove to be her one true love. I remembered another one too. It’s

said that if you drop a penny through the cracks between the deck planks and make a wish before it hits the water, then the wish will come true. Hmmm. I had a fishing trip coming up, a trip with a good friend to a place where there are big fish. I felt in my pocket. Sure enough, there was a little bit of change. I fished out the coins and pulled out a penny. Then I walked along the bridge until I found a good gap between the floor boards. Below it, the creek flowed quiet and peaceful. Looking around to be sure no one was watching, and feeling a little silly, I bent down and dropped the penny and wished fast – fast! – before the copper coin landed with a tiny splash and disappeared. What happened? Well, a couple of weeks later, on the way back from that fishing trip, we stopped at the bridge for a few more photos. I walked out onto the little span one more time. I found the gap where I’d dropped the penny, all the while thinking about that enormous trout that I’d landed just a few hours before. Covered bridge magic? Just saying…

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City completes Brumbelow sidewalk project JOHNS CREEK, Ga. â€” Johns Creek completed another sidewalk project of the year, located along Brumbelow Road. The new half-mile long 10-foot wide sidewalk improves connectivity from Nesbit Ferry Road to Old Alabama Road and Newtown Park. As part of this project, a pedestrian bridge was added adjacent to a narrow motorist bridge on the road from Mackinac Drive to Stoney Ridge Drive. Last month, city officials completed the Parsons Road sidewalk project, comprised of five sections of sidewalk along the road. The project closed a gap in the sidewalk network between Abbotts Bridge and Medlock Bridge Road. The 5-foot wide and 8-foot wide sidewalk segments are along an elementary school walking route, and improve overall safety and walkability in the area. The project also includes a lighted crosswalk between Stonegrove Overlook Road and the bridge over Johns Creek tributary.

Steve Broadbent cuts the ribbon along with city staff to celebrate the completion of the Brumbelow sidewalk.

Debate: Continued from Page 4 for helping low-income students. “There are multiple ways that people can get their education paid for,” Stewart said. “People can also work. Not everything is the government’s responsibility.” On school shootings, Stewart said gun control was not the answer; instead the state should let school boards decide and fund security. Kausche said she opposed arming teachers and supported more school safety officers. Immigration Stewart said “sanctuary cities and counties,” a term that refers to jurisdictions that limit their cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, should not receive state or federal funding. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement identify two jurisdictions in Georgia, DeKalb and Clayton County, that will not honor ICE’s requests to detain a suspect unless presented with a warrant. “I never would’ve thought there would be public officials elected to office who would aid, and abet, and harbor illegal aliens,” Stewart said. Kausche said there should be respect for rule of law, but treating people with humanity should come first.

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“What I like to say, as an immigrant myself, is that we need to treat all human beings with humanity and kindness regardless of where they come from or why they are here,” Kausche said. “If they come to us for our help and our protection they should get it.” Kausche was born in Germany and became a U.S. citizen in 2011. Business and traffic in North Fulton Stewart said she supported simplifying the corporate income tax, investing in infrastructure and workforce development, remaining a right-to-work state, reducing regulations and replacing the Affordable Care Act with a free-market healthcare plan. Kausche focused on helping small businesses, and said making healthcare affordable and accessible was the best way to help business owners. On traffic, Kausche said she supported a “metro Atlanta regional approach” and “smart infrastructure,” citing rapid bus transit as a solution to provide more immediate relief. Stewart named diverting passthrough traffic around Atlanta and reducing local traffic, such as through the Safe Routes to School program, as solutions. Stewart spoke strongly in favor of recreating Milton County in the area that is North Fulton today. She said she would work with other counties to try to

District 50, which represents most of Johns Creek, is currently held by secretary of state candidate Rep. Brad Raffensperger. Stewart previously ran for the seat during a special election in 2015, but was defeated by Raffensperger in the runoff Republican primary. merge two smaller counties. Kausche said Milton County has been rejected several times, and instead, North Fulton should focus on improving services already provided by Fulton County. District 50, which represents most of Johns Creek, is currently held by secretary of state candidate Rep. Brad Raffensperger. Stewart previously ran for the seat during a special election in 2015, but was defeated by Raffensperger

in the runoff Republican primary. The debate was organized by the Johns Creek Community Association and nine Secretary of State Ambassadors who are a part of Student Leadership Johns Creek. The moderators were Amshu Chakagiri and Suraj Peramanu. Aamir Khan, Cherie Sang, David His, Eliza Imhoff , Jenny Liu, Nikhita Joshi and Sid Balaga helped run the debate.

DEATH NOTICES Louise Crist, 90, of Roswell, passed away October 1, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Walter Hardester III, age 68, passed away September 30, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Emily Eidson, 85, of Roswell, passed away October 6, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Kenneth Mullinax, 70, of Cumming, passed away October 9, 2018. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Carol Featherstone, 64, of Johns Creek, passed away October 1, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Robert Mumley, age 96, of Cumming, passed away October 10, 2018. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Mary Foley, 85, of Alpharetta, passed away October 7, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Gerald Glenn Purgason, 81, of Cumming, passed away October 8, 2018. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

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