Johns Creek Herald – November 8, 2018

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Council faces public at Town Hall

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Fulton schools improve college readiness

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Sisters separated by adoption reconnect

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Community honors victims of Pittsburgh shooting A couple lights candles in memory of David and Cecil Rosenthal, victims of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting, as part of the interfaith gathering at Congregation Gesher L’Torah Oct. 30. Read more, Page 4.

Johns Creek to get craft brewery

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Robber shoots out glass to pull off store heist JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek police are searching for a man involved in an Oct. 27 robbery at Ross on Medlock Bridge Road. Police said the masked suspect shot out the glass on the front door of the store shortly after closing around midnight.

As the manager was fleeing with four bank bags from the registers, the suspect yelled at her to “drop it or I’ll shoot.”

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Burglars take safe, jewelry while homeowner at work JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek police are investigating an Oct. 23 house burglary on Ladybank Lane where a safe bolted to the floor was stolen.

The woman who lives at the residence said she left for work that day and was away from 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

When she entered the house through the garage that night, she said she didn’t realize the house had been burglarized until she went to the second floor and saw her belongings thrown about on the floor.

The kitchen window was smashed, and police said it appeared the suspected had crawled through the window to gain entry.

The woman had locked all doors before leaving, but the front door was slightly open and unlocked.

A safe, which was bolted to the floor and contained $100,000 in jewelry and $5,000 in cash, was missing.

The manager complied, and the suspect then grabbed the bags and ran out the front door.

Witnesses said the man was wearing all black and some sort of white mask.

Police found a bullet casing by the door. Surveillance footage captured the whole incident.

ments and $2,000 in jewelry were stolen.

The woman came home at 4:30 p.m. after receiving a phone call from her home security system and saw that someone had shattered her glass back door.

All of the doors were still locked.

Upstairs, a metal safe was missing.

The safe contained several personal documents, including passports, naturalization papers, Social Security cards and her son’s birth certificate.

Additionally, three watches and some jewelry were stolen from the drawer next to the safe.

Credit card removed from man’s gym locker JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A thief made off with a man’s credit card that was secured in his gym locker Oct. 22. Johns Creek police said the incident occurred at the LA Fitness on Medlock Bridge Road.

The wallet containing the card had been locked in the locker.

The man noticed the card was missing once his credit card company alerted him the card had been used five times for a total of $2,000 across the Atlanta area. Purchase were made at a Kroger, a gas station and three different Home Depots.

Burglars take jewelry, safe Cash, jewelry stolen during daytime break-in in house burglary JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek police are investigating an Oct. 26 incident on Gaitskell Road where personal docu-

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek police are investigating an Oct. 23 house

burglary where $800 in cash and $200 in jewelry were stolen.

The couple, who lives on Willow View Circle, were out of town from Oct. 19-23.

When they came home the morning of Oct. 23, the husband noticed that the back glass door was shattered.

The man said he initially thought a storm may have broken the glass, but then he saw a briefcase on the floor with its contents strewn about.

Upstairs, the bedrooms were ransacked and several items were missing.

Resident loses $1,000 in phone extortion scam JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek woman reported she had been scammed out of $1,000 by two people – one claiming to be an officer, the other an agent of the Social Security Administration.

On Oct. 23, a person claiming to be with the Social Security Administration called the woman and told her that her Social Security number had been linked to drug sales and that a Johns Creek police officer would call her shortly.

The next day, someone claiming to be police officer called her saying a warrant had been issued for her arrest. The caller said he could only hold the warrant for two hours and she would have to pay to clear it.

The woman was instructed to buy $1,000 in gift cards and read off the numbers to the caller, which she did.

When the caller told the woman to buy more cards, she hung up and called the police.

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Community remembers victims of synagogue shooting

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Community members across faiths gathered at Congregation Gesher L’Torah to mourn and show solidarity three days after in a mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh.

The room was packed the night of Oct. 30 at the synagogue on Kimball Bridge Road, and hundreds more viewed the memorial on Facebook. Rabbi Michael Bernstein said the gathering served three purposes: to mourn, to remember and to show solidarity.

A gunman attacked Tree of Life during Shabbat morning services Oct. 27, killing 11 and injuring eight others.

Robert Gregory Bowers was arrested on the scene.

The Anti-Defamation League, a Jewish advocacy group, called the shooting the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in the United States.

At the Gesher L’Torah service, community members recited prayers, read poems and sang hymns of mourning and remembrance. In accordance with the Jewish tradition of Shiva, a candle was lit that will burn for seven days. Another 11 candles were lit for each of the men and women who were killed in the Tree of Life shooting while speakers read short biographies of the victims.

“It is extremely gratifying to see so much of our community and the depth and breadth of our community represented here,” Bernstein said.

Doug Konkel, executive director of Gesher L’Torah, said at least a third of the attendees were not members of the congregation.

“They’re just community members who wanted to come out and show their support,” Konkel said.

Imam Arshad Anwar from the Roswell Community Mosque and the Rev. Sondra Jones from Cannon United Methodist, who serves alongside Bernstein as a Johns Creek chaplain, spoke at the interfaith gathering.

“The Muslim community sends their deepest condolences, prays for everyone to find a path toward healing and a path

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In accordance with the Jewish tradition of Shiva, a candle is lit for each of the 11 killed in the Tree of Life shooting.

forward from this tragic time and stands with you against all forms of hate,” Answar said. “We pray that we in the continued unity among our communities are able to eradicate the toxic hate that people have for others because of their identity.”

In addition to the attack on the Jewish community, Bernstein recognized Maurice Stallard and Vickie Lee Jones, two black people who were shot Oct. 24 in a grocery store in Kentucky.

“They, like the 11 that we just remembered, died at the hands of hate, the same hate, the hate of a white supremacist, so we include them in our prayer,” he said.

Bernstein also said a prayer for the six Pittsburgh police officers who were injured while responding to the shooting. Members of the Johns Creek and Alpharetta Police attended the gathering and were met with a standing ovation from those assembled.

“I am deeply, deeply grateful for you and for brothers and sisters in law enforcement for taking care of our houses of worship,” Bernstein said. “We don’t take it for granted, even though we know

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Johns Creek Police Chief Ed Densmore and Maj. Brian Weaver receive a standing ovation at the interfaith gathering at Congregation Gesher L’Torah Oct. 30.

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The depth of love from the interfaith community is profound. Hate will never win, evil will not prevail and love will always win.”

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Johns Creek residents raise questions at Town Hall

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Property tax exemptions, public safety and landscaping were among the topics discussed at Johns Creek’s quarterly Town Hall meeting Nov. 1 at the municipal court.

The Town Hall meetings are held to give residents an opportunity to have a dialogue with elected officials in an informal setting.

In light of the referenda on Tuesday’s ballot, Johns Creek resident Royce Reinecke asked about the possibility that Johns Creek could coordinate its property tax exemptions with Fulton County and the School Board.

“As a homeowner, it’s kind of confusing to understand why different governmental agencies have different exemptions,” Reinecke said.

Each council member shared their thoughts on the various exemptions, including a cap for seniors. Overall, they said, it was unlikely the three governmental bodies that assess taxes would create uniform exemptions.

“The reason that the different governments have different ways of doing things is partially based on the fact the funding that comes into different gov-

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Johns Creek City Council members, from left, Jay Lin, John Bradberry, Stephanie Endres, Mayor Mike Bodker, Lenny Zaprowski, Steve Broadbent and Chris Coughlin respond to citizens’ questions at a Town Hall Nov. 1 at the municipal court building. ernments comes from different sources,” Mayor Mike Bodker said. “The school, as an example, their sole source of funding is property taxes, where in the City of Johns Creek, it represents about a third of our total revenue.”

On the heels of a debate about a new fire station, council members also discussed the efficiency of its public safety services. Bodker encouraged citizens to communicate with the police whenever they notice suspicious activity,

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The council also encouraged residents to register with Smart 911, a program that allows people to create a profile of their household public safety officers can use in an emergency.

Another resident asked about the landscaping of road medians. The city’s right of way maintenance is provided by Optech, although earlier this year the council decided to put out a new request for proposals because they were disappointed with the quality of service provided.

“We took a critical eye and looked at how can we reorganize this is contract to maybe get more vendors participating in the bid process,” Councilman John Bradberry said.

Optech’s contract covers median maintenance, potholes, sign maintenance and catch basins, and the council is interested to see if dividing those responsibilities and giving them to specialized vendors could yield more efficient results.

Bodker also noted the council allocated $500,000 for landscaping along Abbotts Bridge Road to complement the sound abatements fence, although the city cannot begin beautification until GDOT officially completes the project.

A representative of the Medlock Bridge subdivision brought up the issue stormwater, a recurring topic of conversation at public input meetings. Bodker noted the 2019 budget allocated money for a stormwater study, engineer, short term mitigation and long-term stormwater infrastructure.

However, the study will likely not be completed until next fall. The resident said she would like to see the city do more sooner to help the private neighborhoods that bear the responsibility of dredging detention ponds.

One resident asked for an update on the new City Hall, which will be located in Technology Park. Bodker said construction is on track to be complete by the end of March.

Another attendee asked about a proposed new road that would connect Johns Creek Parkway to Bell Road.

This project could reduce traffic on the arterial Medlock Bridge Road by giving nearby residents an alternate route to Technology Park.

There was a public input meeting for the new road Sept. 12. The road would run between Alcon Laboratories and the Easthaven subdivision. With these competing stakeholders, the city has deprioritized the road and is focusing on other TSPLOST projects.

A few residents asked about zoning regulations, but the council would not comment on upcoming cases.

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Fulton schools post gains in college/career-ready test scores 21 local schools top 90 points out of possible 100

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The Fulton County School System earned a “B-” average on the state’s annual college and career-ready report card in 2018, up from a C+ last year.

Test scores, released last week by the Georgia Department of Education, also indicate the district continues to make gains in reducing the number of schools deemed failing.

The newly revised College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) provides an evaluation tool for public schools across the state. Schools are evaluated on a 100 point scale based on a number of factors, including content mastery, progress, closing gaps and graduation rates.

Overall, the scores for Fulton County Schools exceeded the state at all levels.

The 2018 high school score of 82.2 had the largest difference, averaging nearly 7 points above the state’s score of 75.3.

Elementary and middle school scores for Fulton were 80.6 and 80, respectively, compared to scores for the state of 77.8 and 76.2.

In all, 21 schools in North Fulton posted a score of 90 or above. Those include (elementary) Abbotts Hill, Amana Charter, Barnwell, Crabapple Crossing Creek View Dolvin Findley Oaks, Lake Windward, Shakerag State Bridge Crossing elementary schools; (middle schools) Amana Charter, Hopewell, Northwestern, Taylor Road, River Trail, and Webb Bridge middle schools; (high schools) Alpharetta, Cambridge, Chattahoochee, Johns Creek, Milton and Northview.

No school in North Fulton scored below 60 – the state’s failing mark.

First implemented in 2012 as part of the No Child Left Behind mandate, the CCRPI was reformatted in 2017 under new federal education legislation, Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

ESSA requires all districts to develop a “statewide accountability system” that provides information on how well schools are performing. Georgia’s CCRPI, with some modifications, was approved by the U.S. Department of Education this year.

The primary change was to simplify the pieces of data used in the scoring; cutting out about half the previous indicators.

GDOE officials said the 2018 CCRPI results are the first to use the new calculation, so comparisons between these results and previous years is difficult.

“The 2018 results are the new base-

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We [made] improvements to the CCRPI, and I’m proud of that work. But we can’t stop there.

I believe strongly that the current 100-point scale vastly oversimplifies the complicated factors that influence school quality. The public deserves a wider and deeper measurement of performance.”

Richard Woods State School Superintendent line moving forward for CCRPI, [however] districts do still have several data points that remain the same and can be used to track trends,” said Meghan Frick, spokeswoman for the GDOE. She added those data points include performance on the state assessments (Georgia Milestones) as well as graduation rates.

Moving forward, State School Superintendent Richard Woods said he intends to work with the state Legislature to reduce the weight of test scores in the CCRPI, as well as move away from a 100-point scale.

“We [made] improvements to the CCRPI, and I’m proud of that work,” Woods said. “But we can’t stop there.

I believe strongly that the current 100-point scale vastly oversimplifies the complicated factors that influence school quality. The public deserves a wider and deeper measurement of performance.”

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I am not your enemy It’s not often we stop to ponder our own career, and more often than not, we view the negatives before we readily appreciate the better aspects of what pays the mortgage. And I must say, I have a JOE PARKER damn interesting job.

Reporter joe@appenmediagroup.com As the Milton Herald editor, I serve as a voice for an impassioned community full of residents who truly love their city. They are the most knowledgeable and active citizens I have witnessed who don’t just gripe when an issue they oppose comes down the pipeline. They channel their voices and concerns and shape the present and future of the unique place they call home.

In covering high school sports, I get to witness firsthand the triumph, heartbreak, unity and passion of the fantastic student athletes in North Fulton and Forsyth County.

And in some way, I play a role in these athletes’ futures. When their playing days are long gone, their hairline receded and muscles weakened by age, they can flip open their scrapbook and relieve their athletic glory days, showing their grandchildren an article I wrote highlighting their athletic accomplishments on newsprint yellowed by time.

My job also allows me to further my own passions, including cars, where each week the newest models are brought to my driveway for me to test and review.

I would prefer no other job. But as with any career, journalism does come with its negatives.

For starters, the hours are long and tedious for chicken feed paychecks. I must balance my home and work life, which is not easy considering, even at a local level, news never stops. There is also the lingering paranoia in my mind that the newspaper industry is slowly but surely shrinking as newsrooms across the country dwindle and struggle.

I was well aware of all these negatives when I joined the journalism profession.

What I did not foresee is that, as such, I would be labeled an enemy of the people.

Our president has said on multiple occasions the media is such. While this denouncement is usually predicated with “fake news,” is it fueling a disdain and distrust for what is undoubtedly one of the most crucial aspects to our society and a founding principal for our nation — a free press.

Now, I will not for a moment say there are not countless talking heads that dribble radical garble under the guise of journalism. And they are not limited to either party affiliation or one particular 24-hour news channel. These are people who care far more about ratings and fueling their own egos than presenting factual information.

This in itself isn’t fake news, however, because it’s opinion.

Fake news only occurs when the recipients of these statements take it as fact.

But unfortunately we have seen that many people cannot differentiate between the opinion of these talking heads and facts, so they either take these statements as concrete if they agree or dismiss them as either conservative or liberal propaganda if they don’t.

With that, what constitutes fake news become subjective. And it means that when journalists present factual, accurate information, they can still be labeled an enemy of the people.

Journalists, myself included, still have our own political views.

However, anytime I or my fellow Appen Media Group colleagues are criticized for “letting our bias show,” I remember back to the first major lesson of my first collegiate journalism classes a decade ago — never instill your own opinions into articles. And I can assure you, my coworkers and I strictly adhere to that lesson, and I hope that is one of the many reasons you opened this newspaper.

We are not the enemy of the people.

We work as the voice of the people, disseminating factual, accurate and timely information so that as a people we can be more informed of the issues that shape our daily lives.

We are not the enemy of the people.

We are the people.

But unfortunately we have seen that many people cannot differentiate between the opinion of these talking heads and facts, so they either take these statements as concrete if they agree or dismiss them as either conservative or liberal propaganda if they don’t.

OPINION

How can we hold bad reporting accountable?

One of the tenets of the Society of Professional Journalist Code of Ethics is that media professionals should “expose unethical conduct in journalism” and publicly hold other news organizations Carson Cook and themselves acReporter carson@appenmediagroup.com countable.

I have a copy of the SPJ code taped by my desk and saved on my desktop so that I am reminded of it daily, and it was that tenet I had in mind when I decided to write this piece.

Recently, Johns Creek was featured in The Guardian, a British newspaper, in an article entitled “Fake news and Kim Jong-un: US media wars play out in suburban Georgia.”

At first, it may seem exciting to have your city discussed in an international publication, but as I read the piece I was disappointed with how it (mis)represented the city I report on every day.

I encourage you to read the story for yourself and let me know what you think, but I believe this article is an example of an all too common phenomenon: a writer molds the facts to fit a story they already wanted to tell, rather than working to uncover the truth and reporting it as completely as possible.

The story concerns the conflict between members of the Johns Creek City Council, anonymous social media “trolls” and the Johns Creek Post blog.

“In recent years America has seen the decline of traditional news organisations, the rise of social media and internet publications, attacks on the press from politicians and a growing sense of partisanship in covering the news, culminating in a fear actual facts are now in short supply.” Khushbu Shah wrote.

The problem with that statement?

While, sadly, many American communities have seen their local newspapers forced to shut down, Johns Creek is not one of them. Nowhere in the more than 1,000 word article does Shah even mention the Johns Creek Herald, the paper of record that hits the driveway of 20,000 residents each week.

And while I believe there is no better publication solely dedicated to Johns Creek, if you include the Gwinnett Daily Post, Atlanta Journal Constitution and several radio and television stations, the area is not facing a shortage of nonpartisan, professional news organizations. And yet Shur claims the Johns Creek Post “dominate[s] the local media landscape.”

I started this piece by appealing to a code of ethics for journalists, a code that is entirely voluntary. There is no Hippocratic Oath for reporters, no bar

certification. To create such a mandatory certification would infringe on the constitutionally guaranteed freedom of the press.

That means it’s up to readers, advertisers and other journalists to determine what is good journalism.

We have to ask constantly: Is this news outlet presenting opinion as fact?

Does this article selectively choose facts that support a certain point of view? Is it trying to goad you into thinking a certain way?

Are the reporters transparent? Do they publish corrections? Do they tell you where they get their information?

Are they easy to contact if you have a question or clarification?

At the Herald papers, we strive to do the right thing, and if you tell me a way I could do it better, I would sincerely appreciate it.

But from major British newspapers to local blogs, often writers in the name of “news” and “journalism” fall short of these standards.

And then there’s the ultimate question: Do you care?

Will you seek out good journalism even if it shines a light on truths you would rather ignore? Will you continue to give your eyes, your likes and retweets, your subscriber and advertiser money to one-sided reporting?

A few weeks ago, someone I was interviewing for a story asked me if I was worried about the future of print. She said she subscribed to a newspaper, always enjoyed reading it and cared about staying informed.

I said as long as there are people like you who know the value of good reporting, we aren’t going anywhere. The problem is too many people would rather read or watch things that tell them what they already wanted to hear.

So to those of you who read the Herald, thank you. I say that not just because without you I’d be out of a job, but because I truly believe our communities are better, our democracy stronger, when people support good journalism.

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Johns Creek woman discovers sister

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — This summer Janine Dzyubanny, a resident of Johns Creek for 11 years, took a DNA test to learn about her medical history. She never expected she would find a sister.

Dzyubanny was born in Seoul, South Korea, and was abandoned on a street corner as an infant. She was adopted by a loving family in New Jersey and never felt a need to search for her birth family, but now that she has children of her own she wanted to be aware of any genetic health conditions.

Jennifer Frantz was born two years before Dzyubanny. She was adopted by a family in New York and now lives in Canton, Ga. “To know that we were both born in Seoul and that we’re 20 minutes away from each other here in Georgia is pretty amazing,” Dzyubanny said. “We could have been anywhere in the whole wide world.”

Frantz received her results from the 23andMe DNA test in January. Like Dzyubanny, she was mostly interested in the health information. Although the test identified some potential third cousins, she didn’t put much stock in the family

section of her results until June.

“All of a sudden I received an email.

‘We predict Janine Dzyubanny is your sister. You share 47.9 percent of your DNA,’” Frantz said.

The sisters connected over email and social media, and a few days later met in person. Initial nerves and awkwardness quickly faded away, and the pair hit it off like lifelong friends.

“We had so many weird coincidences and similarities,” Dzyubanny said. “It’s almost like it was meant to be.”

The geographic proximity was the beginning of remarkable coincidences in the sisters’ stories. As they compared their lives, the sisters realized they had several mutual acquaintances. Both were raised with older brothers, both are preschool teachers and both have pet Labradors. They moved to the Atlanta region around the same time, gave birth to daughters five months apart and were on vacation out of the country when they received their results.

“They’re so insignificant, but you add them up together and it makes this just big wow,” Dzyubanny said.

The two women said they were met with disbelief when they told their friends and family about their newfound sister. Frantz said everybody was excited

and supportive.

“I think everyone knew it was possible, but it’s been 42 years,” Dzyubanny said. “It’s been about half of our life, and we’d never had a sister. We had a world full of older brothers.”

Dzyubanny and Frantz were born in the 1970s, the peak of international adoption from South Korea. That decade 48,247 South Koreans were adopted, and more than a third, or 17,260 children, had been abandoned by their birth families.

Single motherhood and adoption are culturally frowned upon in South Korea leading to the high numbers of international adoption. In the second half of the 20th century, more than 100,000 children were adopted from South Korea to the United States.

Both said that growing up they felt fully integrated with their adopted family and never tried to connect their Korean relatives. They were curious, but never expected to find anything.

Now that they’ve discovered each other, they’re making up for lost time.

They are integrating their two families and starting an event planning business together, Lucky Penny Party Planners.

“It’s been like ‘let’s put on our seatbelts and just go,” Frantz said. “Even

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By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — This year, Johns Creek will be getting its own brewery in the heart of Technology Park, serving craft beers with local flavor.

Father and son Charles and Clay Gridley will fulfill a lifelong dream with the creation of Six Bridges Brewing.

“This guy [Charles Gridley, the father] had talked about opening a father and son brewery for years and years and years, probably even before I was of the legal drinking age,” Clay joked.

Charles was facing retirement from a career in chemical engineering when his son, a firefighter with a passion for home brewing, decided he was ready for a change of pace.

“This is right in both of our wheelhouses,” Charles said.

The men set to work building the craft brewery of their dreams.

At Six Bridges Brewery, visitors will find an outdoor seating area and large taproom with games, TVs and on occasion live music and food trucks. The goal is to create a relaxing, bar-like environment where people can enjoy their

brews.

The brewery itself was built with expansion in mind. After asking other Atlanta breweries their biggest regret, the number one thing the Gridleys heard was that the companies had not been prepared to grow with the demand.

With that in mind, they built a cooler the size of two racquetball courts. They are opening with four 1,000 gallon fermenters, but they have room for 12 more. That’s not including the smaller fermenters they use for experimental flavors.

“People want to try something new, that’s the whole idea behind the craft brew industry,” Clay said. “We’re not nailed down to one thing. If we want to try something different one day we can do it.”

Johns Creek is more than an address for Six Bridges. From the interior decorations, to the products they offer, to the name itself, the Gridleys are making every effort to connect with the local community.

The brewery’s name is a reference to the six bridges that once crossed the Chattahoochee River and later provided the names of several roads in Johns

Creek. The Gridleys knew they wanted to name their company after a local landmark and asked the city’s Community Development Department to come up with a list of options.

“Six Bridges just jumped out,” Clay Gridley said.

Next, they went to the Johns Creek Historical Society to learn the stories behind the name. Historical Society President Joan Compton developed a mural for the taproom that shows the locations of the original bridges.

Six Bridges Brewing is using local wood to build its tables, local artists to design its logos, local musicians to provide entertainment and local ingredients in its more adventurous beers.

“We want to share that local pride and ownership,” the senior Gridley said.

“Part of that connection with the city is giving back.”

The Gridleys have been brainstorming about more ways to involve themselves in the community. They drew inspiration from the poem “The Bridge Builder” by Will Allen Dromgoole, which tells of an old man who builds a bridge to help other travelers. Charles said they plan to start a club called Bridge Builders as a way to help the community.

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City Center passes halfway mark for shop openings

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Four more clothing and gift boutiques opened in Alpharetta City Center in October, bringing the total to 12 new retail shops and restaurants in downtown.

The four openings mark a milestone in the development’s rollout as a residential and business hub for the city. The number of retailers and restaurants open at City Center is now about 50 percent, with the remaining businesses set to open in the coming weeks.

Through the first week of November, 13 shops and three restaurants were open or were within days of opening, according to Cherri Morris, president of Morris & Fellows, which heads the retail phase of the development.

As the doors open and the signs go up, pedestrian traffic has picked up throughout the 26-acre development in downtown.

“It just looks so beautiful,” Morris said. “We plan to have them all open by Thanksgiving.”

As more shops open, interest is increasing, Morris said.

“The downtown community is discovering us,” she said. “It’s interesting to see all the people walking by, especially on weekday evenings and weekends.”

In the newness of it all, Todd Bridges - owner of Kilwins City Center, a chocolate, fudge and ice cream shop - is a veteran. The shop, at 251 Market Street, was the first retail tenant to open two months ago.

“We still don’t have the foot traffic that we’re going to have,” Bridges said. “We see a nice little surge Thursday through Sunday.”

Bridges said he expects a steady flow of business once surrounding construction clears and more shops open.

“It’s going to be magical,” he said. “Just the fact that the word is getting out more and more every day, by social media, by word of mouth, by print. Every week it’s picked up.”

Kilwins, Bridges said, makes the best chocolate, fudge and ice cream on the planet.

“Seventy percent of what you see in the store, we make in the store, home-made,” he said.

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Customers line up for an order of fudge, chocolate and ice cream at Kilwins City Center, the first retail shop to open at the development. Owner Todd Bridges says traffic has picked up as more stores are opening. in the 1800s on Mackinac Island in Northern Michigan. It’s cooked in a copper kettle, then poured onto a marble slab table. Double Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt are the most popular in the early going, Bridges said.

New slate of openings The new openings from October include The Ballog, Hemline, The Pink Valise and Southern Local.

The Ballog, an artisans’ market carrying local, socially conscious and independent brands, is at 235 Market St. The store, which evolved from a blog highlighting the work of Atlanta artists, is owned by Kathy Edwards and her two daughters.

“Thanks to the overwhelming response from both the customers and artisans, we decided to make The Ballog a mainstay in the community,” said Lindsey Edwards, co-owner.

The Ballog is named after the owners’ mother and grandmother, Mary Ballog.

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Hemline, now open at 231 Market St., is the second location for owner Wanda Munger after opening her first Hemline in Vinings. The brand originated in New Orleans’ Historic French Market as the brainchild of Brigitte Holthausen, whose talent for bringing together an exotic assortment of products set her apart from the other vendors.

“We have customers from Alpharetta and Roswell who love to shop with us and wish we were closer,” said Munger. “As we were looking at options for a second store, Alpharetta was definitely a consideration but we wanted to be in a boutique environment. Once we met with Cheri and saw the vision and plans for the center, we knew this was where we were supposed to be.”

Southern Local – a boutique offering men’s, women’s, and plus-size apparel as well as accessories, gifts, and jewelry – has opened at 214 Market St. This is the second location of Southern Local following the success of their first store that opened in 2016 in Woodstock.

Retail for a cause The Pink Valise, now open at 315 Market St., carries contemporary and designer-brand clothing in a broad range of sizes and prices.

“With sizes ranging from XS-3X, the Pink Valise has a little something for everyone,” said co-owner Tricia Fiveash. She and her sister, who opened the store’s first location in Thomasville, Georgia, three years ago, are committed to the store’s tag line: “a passion of fashion and a cure for cancer.”

“We give a portion of our profits each year to an organization that supports research or supports those battling cancer in some way,” said Amanda Smith, co-owner and breast cancer survivor. “We also ask our customers to place names of friends and family members battling cancer in a vase in our store. We then draw a name in November and December and send the person a check to help relieve their burden and put a smile on their face.”

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Atlanta still among most affordable big cities Metro Atlantans have been groaning the last few years about the lack of affordable housing.

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Geoff smith Two online money Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com management sites, Nerdwallet and Walletwyse, have both named Atlanta as a top-10 affordable big city. Each has its own criteria for making the list, but each also put Atlanta right at the top.

When I first read the article on the Curbed.com site, I was a bit skeptical. I’ve been settling on the idea that Atlanta had become too expensive to be on these types of lists. Our city is widely accepted as one of the most successful business cities in the country. We have the eighth most Fortune 1,000 companies headquartered here, we have a very diverse mix of industries, we have almost 250,000 college students ready to become part of our workforce, and we are creating nearly 60,000 new jobs every year. We got this way really because of our weather (no hurricanes, floods or earthquakes), our airport and yes, our affordability.

When I was growing up in Roswell, compared to today, there really wasn’t a lot to do in the metro Atlanta area. If you were an adult in the suburbs and went out for a good time, you drove to your favorite restaurant with a bar in it. And that restaurant was by itself, meaning, if you wanted to go to another one afterwards, you’d have to get back in your car and drive there. If you went out in Atlanta, you went to major venues like the Fox Theater, the Omni or AtlantaFulton County Stadium. Since then, local governments, our business community and other non-profit organizations have spent big on infrastructure to develop entertainment districts through-

When I was growing up in Roswell, compared to today, there really wasn’t a lot to do in the metro Atlanta area. out the metro area. And today you could hop from city to city and have something new and different to do every weekend of the year.

It’s added some serious style to our city. No longer do you move to Atlanta just because of the practicality of good jobs, affordable housing and easy access to an airport for travel. You also get to be near the Beltline, or near Canton Street in Roswell, Avalon in Alpharetta, or downtown Duluth or Suwanee. It has created centers of high-demand properties that have driven up prices for those properties.

Couple this renaissance with the low unemployment and scarcity of large swaths of undeveloped land that has driven up the costs of building a new home, and prices have gone up further.

We’ve been averaging about a 5 percent increase in home values for the last 10 years. I just assumed that the good folks at the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce were having to lean more on our city’s diverse and exciting qualify of life over our affordability to bring in new businesses. But apparently, they can still pitch both.

Nerdwallet actually took the fastest growing metro areas in the country and ranked them by affordability. It ranked Atlanta as No. 1. Its formula was fairly simple. It looked at the average principal and interest mortgage payment as a percentage of the median monthly income.

They said at $62,613, Atlantans had the fifth-highest household income of the

cities in the report with an average P&I payment of $950. We were just ahead of Houston, Dallas, Washington D.C., Austin and Tampa.

Walletwyse used its Affordability Index to rank its cities. It wasn’t exactly clear how they arrived at their index numbers, but Atlanta got the Gold Award, putting it just ahead of Minneapolis, Houston, Chicago and Tampa. It cited low-priced housing combined with a thriving, bona-fide big city as a reason for its high ranking. It also cited its “massive network of buses, trains and highways.”

That was another head-turner for me. But hey, sometimes you don’t have to be truly amazing, you just have to

be better than everyone else. And if you look at all the businesses that keep moving here and staying here, apparently we are. Cheers.

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What: Help fund a horse training program for our military veterans where they will learn the therapeutic and healing process of “gentling” a wild mustang horse.

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What: Scouts can earn a badge or rank requirement through a number of activities aimed at Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts.

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Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov or 678-4748330

THANKSGIVING OPEN HEARTH COOK AND CRAFTS

What: Clarissa Clifton will be discussing the history of Thanksgiving food and cooking. There will also be an opportunity for children and adults to make Thanksgiving crafts. Free.

When: Saturday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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

TITAN TIDINGS CHRISTMAS GIFT SHOW

What: Shop for holiday gifts from more than 110 vendors with jewelry, holiday and home decor, accessories, pottery, glassware, children’s items, fine art and more. Includes bake sale.

When: Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-5p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Blessed Trinity Catholic High School, 11320 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: btcatholic.org/TitanTidings

CUSTOM SANTA PORTRAITS

What: Custom Santa portraits with a professional photographer. The sessions will be held in a private room decorated for the season and will be 10 minutes in length.

When: Saturday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 11, noon-5 p.m.

Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell Cost: $119.95, includes four high resolution, fully edited files with full printing rights More info and booking: rodkaye.com/ custom-santa-portraits-at-bulloch-hall

PAINT IT GOLD

What: Paint event for childhood cancer.

Supplies provided. Light refreshments served. Ages 10 and up.

When: Sunday, Nov. 11, 3-5 p.m.

Where: Kids STEAM Academy, 2865 Webb Road, Alpharetta Cost: $20 More info and registration: paintitgold. eventbright.com

THANKSGIVING SIDE DISHES CLASS

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

When: Tuesday, Nov. 13, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

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

“IN MEMORY OF SELF AND COMRADES”

EVENTS:

What: Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents. This is a special lecture and book signing with Michael Shaffer’s newest book.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 14, 7-9 p.m.

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

VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST

BETTER TOGETHER

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

When: Saturday, Nov. 10, 8-9:30 a.m.

Where: Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY

What: Dispose of paint, pesticides, motor oil, mercury, batteries and more safely. Full list of accepted and not accepted items online.

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

Where: Home Depot, 5950 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL

What: Features artisans and craftsmen with handcrafted merchandise, photos with Santa, and kid-friendly activities.

Food trucks and kettle corn will be available outside.

When: Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Technical College, 3410 Ronald Regan Blvd., Cumming More info: sawneeart.org

What: These monthly meetings aim to build a welcoming community in Milton where residents of all abilities have the opportunity to participate.

When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 7-8 p.m.

Where: Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton More info: 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

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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 770-4950545

HEALTH AND FITNESS:

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: FALL FOOD DRIVE

What: Help community members in need by donating food, which will go to North Fulton Community Charities and The Place of Forsyth. List of suggested items online.

When: Through Nov. 11 Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

JUMP START

What: Parents and children will 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, Nov. 11, 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

RUMC JOB NETWORKING RUFF AND TUFF 5K

What: Awards also given to fastest dogs.

After the race will be a festival with food trucks, bounce houses, live music and more.

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

Where: North Forsyth High School, 3635 Coal Mountain Drive, Cumming Registration: $25 More info and registration: fivestarntp. com/ruff-and-tuff-5k.html

ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)

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

When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

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

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

What: Afternoon workshops start at 12:30 p.m. with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at 5:30 p.m. Dinner speaker is Dr. Tom Davis, senior pastor of RUMC. When: Monday, Nov. 12, 12:30-9 p.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com/jobnetworking

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

What: The Men’s Club of Good Shepherd Catholic Church and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive.

When: Monday, Nov. 12, 2-7 p.m.

Where: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 3740 Holtzclaw Road, Cumming More info: gsrcc.net/avada/

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “ELECTRIFY YOUR STRINGS”

What: Emmy-award winning composer Mark Wood, an original member of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, will perform with Cambridge students to raise money for music education.

When: Friday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m.

Where: Cambridge High School, 2845 Bethany Bend, Alpharetta Cost: Presale tickets start at $10, at the door starts at $20 More info and tickets: cambridgeorchestra.ludus.com

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“JUNIE B. JONES IS NOT A CROOK”

What: Junie B. is on a mission to prove she’s not a nutball, avenge her black furry mittens and maybe get a great new colorful pen too.

When: Saturday, Nov. 10, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $10 More info and tickets: get.org

“THE UNFORGETTABLE NAT KING COLE”

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

What: Jazz vocalist Sachal Vasandani has been called one of the great crooners of our time and will perform a Nat “King” Cole centennial celebration.

When: Monday, Nov. 12, 8-10 p.m.

Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $30 More info and tickets: get.org or 770641-1260

“THE ADDAMS FAMILY”

What: Crabapple Middle School theater will present a show based on the classic TV series “The Addams Family.”

When: Nov. 15-16, 7 p.m.; Nov. 17, 2 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door More info and tickets: 470-254-4520

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: JANE TURNER HASSELER

What: Jane Turner Haesller returns with her “People on Canton” exhibit.

Her acrylic and ink renderings depict the people and businesses on Roswell’s Canton Street.

When: Nov.1- Dec. 29, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

“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 and tickets: playhousecumming.com

“I LOVED, I LOST, I MADE SPAGHETTI”

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, sometimes-successful 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

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: ADULT ART PAINTING CLASS

What: Join Painting with a Twist as they lead a step-by-step fall painting class.

Classes limited to 18 participants.

When: Thursday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

FLORAL ARRANGING: IKEBANA FOR BEGINNERS

What: Ikebana is the art of arranging cut stems, leaves and flowers that evolved in Japan over 700 years. All materials provided.

When: Thursday, Nov. 8, 1-2:30 p.m.

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

ESL GROUP CLASS

What: Group classes in conversational English as a Second Languages for beginner to intermediate English speakers.

When: Thursday, Nov. 8, 2-4 p.m.

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

BEGINNER WATERCOLOR CLASS

What: The class will cover watercolor techniques, basic illustration and more.

All skill levels welcome. Materials are provided.

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

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

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Keep the holiday pounds off with these healthy snacks

By Elyse Sartor Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Northside Hospital With the holidays fast approaching, it can be quite convenient to nibble on those delectable chocolates, sugar cookies and sweet pies that may fill your office. But if you’re not careful, those unwanted pounds may sneak up on you.

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• Steer clear of sugary snacks, refined grains, and fried snacks. These won’t help you feel full as quickly, but will add lots of calories.

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Hummus and carrot sticks Hummus and carrot sticks are a great snack to enjoy. Traditional hummus is made from ground chickpeas, sesame seed paste, garlic, lemon, and olive oil. It has protein and healthy fat and heart-healthy soluble fiber. Four tablespoons of hummus, is only about 140 calories. If you add eight baby carrots that is only about 30 calories and adds beta-carotene and potassium. This well-balanced combination can be a very satisfying snack.

Apples and nut butter Apples are rich in fiber. There are many different varieties of apples out there, so you are sure to find one that you like. There are many variations of nut and seed butters on the market, too.

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Seasonal fresh fruit and nuts Pair one serving of fruit with one ounce of your favorite nuts or seeds for an easy, simple snack that requires almost no prep. Every type of nut or seed provides a slightly different mix of healthy fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals — so vary your choices for the most complete mix of nutrients. Try almonds for vitamin E and fiber, pistachios for copper and fiber, or dry roasted Valencia peanuts for extra magnesium.

Keep snack interesting by switching your fruit with the seasons. In July in Georgia, figs, blueberries and peaches make great local, seasonal snacks.

Fresh veggies and dip For a crunch at snack time, consider sliced veggies and dip. Carrot, zucchini, cucumber and celery sticks paired with a healthy dip make for a tasty healthy snack. These types of vegetables are low in calories, but loaded with vitamins and minerals. Good dips to try are bean dips, guacamole, or yogurt-based dips.

Trail mix Another fantastic snack to keep on hand is trail mix. Most mixes contain some combination of nuts and dried fruit. You should look for mixes that contain nuts, seeds, and unsweetened dried fruit and don’t include candy pieces. Because trail mixes do not need refrigeration, you can easily stash them at your desk. Remember that trail mixes can sometimes be a little high in calories, so if you are trying to lose weight, consider portioning individual snack bags to avoid overeating.

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Northview ousted from playoffs; Johns Creek goes undefeated in region

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com Centennial 38, Northview 28 Centennial dashed Northview’s playoff hopes Friday night by downing the Titans at home in the regular season finale. The Knights had already secured the No. 2 seed from Region 7-AAAAAA. The matchup was shaping up to be a shootout at the half.

Centennial muffed the opening kickoff to set up a touchdown rush from Northview’s Travis Buchanan. Centennial’s Cal Dickie tied the game with the first of his three rushing scores midway through the opening period.

Each team then exchanged blows with four touchdowns scored in the final three minutes of the second quarter.

Northview quarterback Beau Lark had his second touchdown of the game to put the Titans up 21-7. Centennial responded with two touchdowns, a Dickie rushing score and a 20-yard touchdown pass from Max Brosmer, to tie the game.

Northview’s Will Caylor busted off a 60-yard touchdown run with 39 second remaining in the period, but the Knights knotted the game again with a 65-yard Brosmer touchdown to Rekevian Mathis.

Dickie’s third rushing score midway through the third was the final touchdown of the game. Dickie had to line up as quarterback for the final 15 minutes of the game after Brosmer, the state leader in passing yards in Class 6A, went down with an apparent leg injury and did not return.

With the Knights leading by seven, Northview converted a fourth down near midfield. However, Lark was intercepted

by Centennial’s Kevon Angry in the end zone.

The Knights put the game away with a field goal from Jordan Barbas with two minutes remaining.

Centennial will host Allatoona in the first round of the playoffs.

While Northview’s season came to an end with their loss, the Titans solidified their turnaround from last season’s 2-8 mark by compiling a 5-5 record.

Johns Creek 34, Dunwoody 12 A week after earning the program’s second region title in three years, Johns Creek set a school record for best regu-

The final Class-A Private rankings, which determine playoff seeds, were finalized after press time. Visit ghsa.net for the final rankings. lar season mark (9-1) by defeating Dunwoody on the road Friday night.

The Gladiators used three touchdown passes from quarterback Zach Gibson and held the Wildcats to a single offensive touchdown.

Gibson connected with Matt Casey for a 65-yard touchdown and hit Giovanni Dyer from 3 yards out to open a 14-0 Gladiators lead.

Dunwoody cut the margin to 14-6 with a touchdown in the final seconds of the first half.

Johns Creek running back Will Watson had a touchdown rush and hauled in a 14-yard reception for a score to extend the lead to 28-6 in the third quarter.

Backup quarterback Lonnie Ratliff connected with Quincy Darnell midway through the final period to ice the game.

As region champs, Johns Creek will face the No. 4 seed from Region 6 next Friday.

North Atlanta 46, Chattahoochee 41 Chattahoochee’s frustrating season ended Friday night with a loss to North Atlanta at home. The Cougars failed to win a game this year, the program’s first 0-10 season.

Hooch battled back from a 28-14 deficit in the third quarter with long rushes from quarterback Damon Stewart and running back Max Webb. The Cougars then took their first lead of the game, 35-34, on the first play of the fourth with a Jordan Palmer touchdown reception.

North Atlanta responded quickly to reclaim the lead and extended the margin to 46-35 on a 70-yard rushing touchdown with three minutes remaining.

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Alpharetta 41, Cambridge 21 Alpharetta’s matchup Friday night was a must win for a playoff berth, and the Raiders left no doubt by downing Cambridge at home. With their win and Northview’s loss to Centennial, the Raiders secured the Region 7-AAAAAA No. 3 seed for the state playoffs.

Alpharetta opened the scoring with an 8-yard rushing score from Kent Cherry and intercepted a pass on Cambridge’s first offensive possession.

Sophomore Matthew Ashe’s field goal extended the lead to 10-0 late in the first quarter.

Cambridge failed to find first down yardage on a fake field goal but cut the lead with a touchdown on their next offensive possession.

The score remained 10-7 after the Bears missed a 41-yard field goal as the second quarter ended.

Alpharetta recovered a fumble on the opening kickoff of the second half, and Ashe hit his second field goal of the game.

Raiders’ quarterback Will Gerdes connected with Robbie Ruppel and threw another score late in the third quarter to extend the Raiders’ lead to 27-7.

Alpharetta sophomore Jaden Slocum intercepted the first of his two picks on the night late in the third to set up Gerdes’ third touchdown pass.

Fellow Raiders quarterback Bradley Rowlinson had a 43-yard rush to put the gap at 41-7 midway through the final period.

While Cambridge added two touchdowns in the final four minutes, Alpharetta’s lead proved insurmountable.

Alpharetta will go on the road against Sequoyah in the first round of the state playoffs Friday.

Friday’s loss closes out the season for Cambridge who needed a victory and a Northview win over Centennial to se-

cure the No. 4 seed. The Bears went 3-7 overall and 3-5 in region play this year.

Christian Heritage 38, Mount Pisgah 24 Mount Pisgah closed out its season with a loss to Christian Heritage in its region crossover game. The loss dropped the Patriots out of a playoff berth. Mount Pisgah entered the game five spots outside a playoff position. The Patriots have made the playoffs each of the last five seasons.

The Patriots led 17-10 at the half behind two touchdowns from Chase Grande.

Quarterback Connor Norwood connected with Grande on a 34-yard passing touchdown, and Grande returned a kickoff 77 yards to the end zone.

However, Christian Heritage outscored the Patriots 24-7 in the second half to hand Mount Pisgah its fourth loss in the last five contests. The Patriots went 3-7 overall this season.

Bowdon 14, King’s Ridge 7 King’s Ridge dropped its season finale to Bowdon in its Region 6-A crossover game Friday night.

The Tigers trailed early after surrendering a touchdown on Bowden’s opening possession but tied the game late in the second quarter.

However, Bowdon found the end zone in the final minute of the period to take a 14-7 lead, the final score.

King’s Ridge, well outside of a playoff position in the power ratings, compiled a 1-9 overall record this season under the direction of Jeff Pickren who served as the program’s first head coach from 2008-15.

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Northview graduate raises funds for manga series

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — “Boundless,”w a manga-inspired comic book produced

by Northview High School graduate Robert Wollstein, has started a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for the series.

Wollstein, a 30-year-old with autism spectrum disorder, began work on the project that would become “Boundless” in 2013. Since then, he brought to the project local illustrator Venisha Penland, head writer Leo Langford and backup writer and fight choreographer John Miller.

“We designed everything from the ground up: the characters, what we want to do, the hard magic system, the plot, the enemies,” Wollstein. “Now we’re certain of where we want to go from here.”

In June, the team led a table reading with professional actors at the Atlanta Central Library where the public gave feedback on the project. Now, the creators are trying to raise $8,000 to fund the creation of a physical book.

“We really need the money to make something that’s unique, something that’s been missing in anime and manga which is proper diversity,” Wollstein said.

The story features a black protagonist, Karasu, and mixed-race heroine, Mura, a level of diversity rare in mangastyle stories, Wollstein said. The plot engages with social issues like freedom of speech, corruption and tradition as the super-powered characters fight against the evil force called Arch.

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State Bridge Crossing Elementary fifth graders help gather the nearly 3,000 pairs of socks the school collected for local homeless shelters.

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“Boundless” is a manga about a colorful cast of heroes fighting an evil powerful force called Arch.

Like other Kickstarters, early donors receive rewards such as their name featured in the book, stickers and a T-shirt. “[To the people who donate] I would say thank you so much,” Wollstein said.

“Thank you for being the first ones to support it.”

Potential fans can donate to the campaign at kck.st/2SDcgqL and follow @boundlessmanga on Instagram for more updates.

State Bridge donates to local shelters

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Students at State Bridge Crossing Elementary School collected nearly 3,000 pairs of socks in two weeks to donate to North Fulton Community Charities.

Socks are consistently one of the most needed items in homeless shelters. With that in mind, YouTube personality “Kid President” started Socktober, a national campaign during the month of October.

State Bridge Crossing Elementary has participated for the last three years.

From Oct. 12 to Oct. 26, the students

collected 2,799 pairs of socks, a new record for the school.

“They’ll tell you that they feel good giving back to those that are less fortunate,” said Katie Rousse, counselor at State Bridge Crossing. “The students know how cold it gets each year, that you need socks to keep yourself warm.

It’s just more relatable than a food drive.”

The 1st grade class of Kate Lavelle collected the most pairs, 363 total, and was rewarded with a popsicle party.

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Get outside, Georgia:

Great fall fishing news There’s lots exciting outdoor news of the fishing kind this week, so let’s jump right in and see what’s happening.

STEVE HUDSON Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net

Delayed Harvest trout season has begun!

Hear ye, hear ye!

Georgia’s “Delayed Harvest” trout season

is open!

Running from Nov. 1 through May 14 on sections of five Georgia streams, the “DH” season gives anglers the opportunity to experience good trout fishing during the colder months of late fall, winter and early spring.

Here’s how it works. Some streams which are too warm for trout during the summer can still become cool enough for trout during fall, winter and early spring. Recognizing that fact, fishery professionals designate and manage those waters for catch-and-release trout fishing through fall, winter and spring.

The “harvest” of the trout is delayed until warmer weather arrives in late spring – thus the name “Delayed Harvest.”

Georgia’s Delayed Harvest program currently includes portions of five streams: • Amicalola Creek from Steele Bridge Road (CR 192) downstream to the Ga. 53 bridge • Chattahoochee River from the mouth of Sope Creek downstream to US 41 • Chattooga River (Rabun County) from the mouth of Reed Creek downstream to the Ga. 28 bridge • Smith Creek in Unicoi State Park from below Unicoi Lake dam downstream to the park boundary • Toccoa River from 0.4 miles above Shallowford Bridge upstream to a point 450 feet upstream of the Sandy Bottom Canoe Access.

• Special regulations apply to Delayed Harvest waters during the DH season. You can find complete info at georgiawildlife.com, but here’s a summary: • Artificials only (that means no worms, crickets, Powerbait, or other “digestible” baits) • Strict catch-and-release (all fish caught must be immediately returned to the water) • Only single-hook lures can be used (lures with treble hooks are not permitted).

However, it’s okay to use multi-fly “dropper” rigs when fly fishing as long as each individual fly has just one hook.

Many of the anglers you meet on DH

water will be fly fishing. Favorite flies include egg imitations such as Y2Ks or pink Sucker Spawn flies, San Juan Worms or Squirmy Worms, pink Sucker Spawn flies, and flashy streamers (minnow imitations) such as Woolly Buggers, the Rolex fly, or the Hudson Streamer.

Spin fishing enthusiasts often favor a Roostertail, a Mepps Spinner, or a white or pink curly-tailed grub-and-jig.

One great thing about DH fishing in Georgia is that you can be pretty sure that there are plenty of trout in the water. That makes DH waters a great place to hone your trout fishing skills or to introduce young anglers to trout fishing.

I’m already hearing reports of some great days on Georgia’s DH streams. I hope you can get out there and enjoy the fun too!

Get involved – stock some trout!

This year, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources will offer several opportunities for you and the family to help stock trout in some of the state’s DH streams. These volunteer-assisted stocking events are a blast and give folks like you and me a chance for some hands-on trout stocking experience. It is an incredible amount of fun!

As it happens, two volunteer stocking events are already scheduled at the Whitewater Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. The first is Thursday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m.; the second is Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 11 a.m.

“We will need eager fish-toters to show up in waders with 5-gallon buckets to meet in the parking lot at Whitewater Creek,” said Georgia DNR fisheries biologist Hunter Roop.

What about fishing after stocking is done? Absolutely!

“Everyone is encouraged to bring along their fishing gear to enjoy some pre-Thanksgiving DH trouting action once the stocking is complete,” Hunter said.

And if you’re new to the sport, you’ll probably find plenty of experienced anglers there to help you learn the ropes – uh, lines – of fishing for Georgia’s DH trout.

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Fishing: Continued from Page 35 Make a trout fly at Tie A Fly Day! Not long ago, I had the pleasure of meeting many of you at the first “Tie A Fly Day” at Alpharetta Outfitters. That exciting event gave folks of all ages the opportunity to personally make a trout fly, and more than 30 excited folks (from 7 to 70!) dropped by to see how much fun it is to create your own fishing flies.

In fact, it was so much fun that we’re going to do it again!

The next Tie A Fly Day is set for Saturday, Nov. 10, again at Alpharetta Outfitters (79 South Main Street in Alpharetta). From 11 a.m. till 3 p.m., I’ll be there to help you (or your kids or

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This is a drop-in event and is firstcome, first served. The tying itself takes about a half hour, and parents will need to stay with children. No reservations are required, but if the table is full you might have to wait a few minutes for the next round.

I think it’s safe to say that Tie A Fly Day is fun for everybody -- adults and youth, moms and dads, kids and grandkids. It’s fun for me, too, because I get to see how excited folks become when they discover that they really can make their own fishing flies. All tools, tying supplies and instructional materials are provided; all you need to bring is excitement about learning something new… and maybe a fly box in which to put that new fly that you have tied.

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Barbara Ann Litterer Barbara Ann Litterer, 81, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on October 30, 2018 following a short illness. She was born on April 20, 1937 in Youngstown, Ohio.

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

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