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Bear continues to be spotted in Johns Creek

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Hackers threaten teenager with personal information 770-442-3278 | NorthFulton.com 319 N. Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009 PUBLISHER EMERITUS: Ray Appen PUBLISHER: Hans Appen MANAGING EDITOR: Patrick Fox EDITORIAL QUESTIONS: Alpharetta-Roswell Herald: Alpharetta: ext. 118, Roswell ext. 122 Dunwoody Crier: ext. 143 Forsyth Herald: ext. 118 Johns Creek Herald: ext. 123 Milton Herald: ext. 139 Northside Woman: ext. 128 Calendar: ext. 122 TO SUBMIT EDITORIAL: News/Press Releases: NorthFulton.com/Sponsored Calendar/Events: NorthFulton.com/Calendar ADVERTISING QUESTIONS: General Advertising: ext. 100 advertising@appenmediagroup.com Classified Advertising: ext. 119 classifieds@appenmediagroup.com Circulation/Subscriptions/Delivery: ext. 100 circulation@appenmediagroup.com OUR PUBLICATIONS: Alpharetta-Roswell Herald: 28,000 circulation Johns Creek Herald: 20,000 circulation Dunwoody Crier: 18,000 circulation Forsyth Herald: 17,000 circulation Milton Herald: 10,000 circulation Answer Book: 40,000 circulation Northside Woman: 18,000 circulation

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek teenager met with police Oct. 25 after she received an email containing her personal information and threats.

The teenager received the anonymous email two days prior.

The sender included a document listing all of the teenager’s

Police Blotter All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.

Guns stolen from home in residential burglary JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police are investigating an Oct. 25 incident in which two guns were stolen from a house on Cameron Bridge Way. The homeowner returned to his house about 9:30 p.m. but did not notice anything suspicious until about midnight when he saw an out-of-place curtain. The homeowner than searched through his belongings and realized his two guns were gone.

Police said the window was used to get into the home, and officers found a hand print on a drywall.

Text threatens family in extortion attempt JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek man called police Oct. 22 after he received a threatening text from an unknown number.

The man received the text Sept. 30 from a number that appeared to be from Kansas.

The text included the man’s current

personal accounts and passwords, and they demanded the teenager deposit $1,200 to a secure Bitcoin account.

If the teenager did not comply, the sender said they would upload all of her passwords and photos online.

The teenager contacted police instead.

address along with a note that the sender was researching the man’s family. The sender demanded $1,500 or the man’s family would be killed.

A photo of two decapitated people accompanied the text.

The man said he had no idea who could have sent the threat.

Man discovers fraud after mailing check JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek man called police Oct. 21 after a check he sent in the mail was deposited to an unknown man.

The man mailed a $2,000 check earlier in October using a post office in Duluth. When he later checked his bank account, the man saw that the check had been deposited for $1,000 to a name he did not recognize.

The man said he had read an article in a newspaper about a Johns Creek woman who had experienced similar issues with the same post office. After reading the article, the man said he decided to contact police.

Woman sees suspect steal items from mailbox JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman called police Oct. 21 after she saw a suspect steal mail from her mailbox on Mount Victoria Place.

The woman said she had been sitting in her office, which has a view of the street, when she saw a car pass by her house. The car then backed up, and a female got out of the car and took letters from the mailbox.

The woman’s husband attempted to follow the suspect’s car but was unable to find it.

The missing mail included two checks worth more than $3,000 total.

Police respond to burglary at Matterhorn Way home JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police are investigating an Oct. 25 incident in which a house on Matterhorn Way was burglarized.

Police were dispatched at the house at 1:30 p.m. after the home’s security system sent an alert to officers.

When police arrived, they found a detached window screen and two $1

DUI arrests Daniel Oscar Negron, 33, of Nesbit Ferry Road, Johns Creek, was arrested Oct. 26 on Nesbit Ferry Road in Johns Creek for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

DRUG arrests Neiko Leander Roebuck, 26, of Victoria Park Drive, Buford, was arrested Oct. 26 on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

bills at the front door, which was open.

Inside, the rooms appeared to have been ransacked. The mattress in the master bedroom had been moved.

Police were unable to get in contact with the homeowner.

Woman’s purse stolen during thrift store visit JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police are investigating an Oct. 27 incident in which a woman’s purse went missing at the Goodwill on Jones Bridge Road.

The woman had gone shopping that afternoon and had placed her purse in her shopping cart. At one point, the woman looked away from her cart, and when she looked back, the purse was gone.

The purse itself is worth $200 had the woman’s driver’s license and credit cards.

Renewal passports stolen during shipping delivery JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman met with police Oct. 22 after two of her family’s passports went missing in the mail.

The woman had gotten her sons’ Citizen of India ID cards renewed and, as a part of the process, mailed their expired passports. She later received a notification that the expired passports and new IDs were being shipped to her in two separate packages.

FedEx stated the packages were delivered to the woman’s front porch, but she never found them.

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NEWS

Bear sightings continue in Johns Creek area

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Several Johns Creek residents have reported seeing a black bear in their subdivisions this fall.

The Johns Creek Police Department initially warned about bear sightings on their Facebook page in early August.

Commenters on the post reported seeing a bear on Morton Road near State Bridge Road, and in the Bridgemor Heights and Aviary subdivisions.

The department posted again on Oct. 18, with a photo of a bear spotted near Alvin Road and Haynes Bridge Road.

Ring security footage captured a bear wandering front yards in the Glenhurst Subdivision the night of Oct. 23 and Findley Oaks on Oct. 24.

Wild black bears are normally shy of humans and will stay away from residential areas. However, they are attracted to food and food odors.

The website BearWise.org, recommended by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), offers safety tips for dealing with bears in a variety of circumstances.

Homeowners can “bear -proof” their home by making sure garbage and recycling are secured so they are

inaccessible to bears, cleaning and storing grills, not leaving pet food outside and removing bird feeders.

BearWise recommends bird baths, nest boxes and native plants as alter natives for supporting birds without attracting bears.

According to the DNR, removing attractants is key to resolving conflicts in between people and bears. Though it may take several days for a bear to learn that it will no longer find a free meal, usually bears will move on when a food source is gone.

The DNR does not recommend relocating bears, because other bears may continue to cause problems if attractants are not removed and relocated bears often try to find their way back home, making them more likely to be hit by cars or die from other causes.

The DNR only recommends moving a bear as a last resort and only if a bear persists in being a nuisance after the removal of all attractants, or when major property damage has occurred or is considered likely. Bears exhibiting behaviors that threaten public safety are euthanized.

Public Information Officer Lt. Todd Hood said the Johns Creek Police Department is following the DNR’s guidelines and using them as a resource to

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A black bear, or possibly multiple black bears, are captured in security footage around Johns Creek.

make determinations about the risk posed by bears.

“If at any time the bear becomes immediately dangerous to the public then of course we would take immediate

action in order to keep the community safe,” Hood said. “We ask that the public adhere to the suggestions of Georgia DNR.” If you see a bear, usually the best thing to do is slowly and quietly move away. Never approach or feed a bear.

Do not run away and do not corner the bear, BearWise recommends.

If you see the bear in your backyard, you can try to scare the bear away from a safe distance by shouting or banging pots. When the bear leaves, remove potential attractants and ask your neighbors to do the same. Check your yard for bears before letting out your pets.

When black bears feel nervous, they may clack their teeth together, moan, huff, stomp the ground or stand up to get a better look at whatever is bothering them. These are all ways the bear shows it is uncomfortable and wants space, not indications that an attack is about to happen.

In the unlikely event a black bear approaches aggressively, stand your ground, try to appear large by holding up your arms and jacket, or standing on a rock or stump. Back away only when the bear stops its approach.

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Republic strike creates ripples in North Atlanta

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Sanitation workers on strike at Republic Services in Marshfield, Mass., extended their picket line to the company’s operations in Cumming early Friday, Nov. 1, creating ripples through parts of Forsyth County and North Fulton.

About 30 Republic Services workers in Cumming, who are members of Teamsters Local 728, refused to cross the picket line.

The most immediate effects were felt in Alpharetta, where the city contracts with Republic to service over 24,000 households.

Trash pickup for businesses and construction sites in Milton, Johns Creek, Roswell, Canton and Woodstock were affected as well.

“Republic is experiencing limited service disruptions in the North Fulton area only — the majority of the greater Atlanta area’s operations are running,” the company said in a statement. “We will pick up any missed collections and

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resume normal service in the North Fulton area as quickly as possible.”

Alpharetta Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard said the company expects service delays only to the 3,200 local customers who receive collection on Fridays. Those households whose waste was not picked up on Friday would be collected the following day, he said.

Also, glass recycling and yard waste collections for those Friday customers would be delayed a full week, Drinkard said.

Forsyth County residents outside the City of Cumming are provided free choice among a number of haulers servicing the area. The City of Cumming contracts with Red Oak Sanitation for collection service for its residents.

In Johns Creek, the city does not manage, control or regulate trash collection services.

“Sanitation services would likely be on an HOA, neighborhood or individual to manage or coordinate,” said Johns Creek Communications Director Bob Mullen. “I believe there are about a half dozen or more other waste management companies that provide service to the Johns Creek area.”

The City of Roswell has a contract with Advanced Disposal for curbside recycling and yard waste disposal, while city employees pick up household garbage. The strike is not expected to affect Roswell citizens, according to Roswell Community Relations Manager Julie Brechbill.

The City of Milton does not have an exclusive contract with a waste provider, but Republic is one of nine companies permitted for residential waste hauling and one of seven providers available to businesses.

Ben Speight, organizing director with Teamsters Local 728 in Atlanta, said the strike was called to protest Republic’s attempts to cut workers’ pay, to show solidarity with workers across the country where Republic allegedly committed unfair labor practices, and to bring attention to “systemic safety issues.”

In 2017, there were 71 work-related fatalities in the waste management occupation, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. There was also a work-related injury rate of 4.2 cases per 100 full-time workers, making it among

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Appen settles lawsuit with Roswell over Open Records violations

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com After nearly a year of legal sparring, the City of Roswell has settled a lawsuit filed by Appen Media Group over alleged violations of the Georgia Open Records Act. City Council members voted unanimous Oct. 28, with no discussion, to pay $10,500 in attorney’s fees for Appen and provide the company a year’s worth of free open records requests. As a part of the settlement, the city admits no liability.

The settlement does not bar Appen Media Group, publisher of the Herald and Crier newspapers in north Atlanta, from pursuing legal action for any future Open Records Act violations.

A year in the making Appen Media Group filed suit Dec. 27, 2018 in the Fulton County Superior Court, alleging that the Roswell Police Department had consistently withheld vital information about criminal incidents from public records. Several police records obtained by the company contained large blocks of redacted material or little to no information in the officer’s incident report.

Under Georgia law, the officer narratives are public records the public is entitled to see, inspect and copy. There are some exceptions for law enforcement agencies, such as identifying confidential sources and details relating to pending investigations. However, initial police report narratives, like those requested by Appen Media Group, are not exempt.

The lawsuit also alleged that the Roswell Police Department had failed to meet time requirements for supplying the reports after requests were made.

On March 11, attorneys representing the city denied any wrongdoing and stated that some or all of the newspaper’s complaints were barred by the doctrine of sovereign immunity, a policy which states that a governing body cannot be sued without its consent.

Appen Media Group’s suit came on the heels of several unearthed incidents that involved the Roswell Police Department.

The first, and by far most widely circulated, was an incident in which two police officers used a coin toss app to decide the fate of a woman pulled over for speeding. A video of the incident surfaced, and, in the wake of online outrage, then Chief Rusty Grant called for an internal investigation. The two officers involved in the incident were later dismissed from the department.

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The Roswell City Council votes unanimously Oct. 28 to settle the lawsuit between the city and Appen Media Group regarding Open Records Act violations.

Two other videos surfaced weeks later.

Dec. 27, 2018: One showed Appen Media officers detainGroup files ing a 13-yearlawsuit in Fulton old boy in a County Superior patrol car with Court all the windows March 11, rolled down on 2019: Attorneys a winter night. representing A sergeant is the city deny heard on camera any wrongdoing telling other and stated that officers he is some or all of attempting to the newspaper’s get the child to complaints were answer his quesbarred by the tions by subjectdoctrine of soving him to the ereign immunity. below-freezing June 26: Appen temperatures.

Media Group Another starts a GoFundvideo, from an Me fundraiser to incident that help cover litigatook place tion costs three years ago, Oct. 28: City of showed a police Roswell agrees dog attacking a to settle lawsuit teenage boy who was complying with instructions from the police officer. The teen is shown screaming in pain from the bites while being asked to remain still.

Timeline

Lawsuit gains traction with residents About six months into the lawsuit, Appen Media Group posted a fundraiser on GoFundMe, an online crowdfunding platform, to help cover litigation costs.

The campaign raised $4,220 from 62 donors, many of them Roswell residents.

“They were critical to continuing our efforts,” said Appen Media Group Publisher Hans Appen. “The initial response from the city was unexpected, and our attorney’s fees are now in the neighborhood of $14,000. For any small

Transparency in government is our right.

Meghan McClanahan Resident

business, that would be a challenging expense, so the [donations] went a long way to getting us to this result, and I am very grateful to them.”

The last running total reported from Roswell is that the city has spent more than $12,000 on the litigation.

Scott Long, a Roswell resident who donated to the Appen GoFundMe campaign, commented on the fundraising page that he felt comfortable donating to the lawsuit because he trusted the newspaper and its efforts.

Several supporters likewise said they believed in the public’s rights as outlined in the Open Records Act. “As a mom and an active community member, I feel it is integral to our safety that we have accurate and timely reporting on crime in our city,” said resident Meghan McClanahan. “Transparency in government is our right.”

Stephen Dorvee, who was on the Roswell City Council in the 1990s, said he was appalled by how the city acted.

“While we were not perfect, we were open about what we did,” he said. “The council and mayor at that time were careful not to violate the Open Records Act. I am appalled that the city is acting this way, not to mention irritated that our money is being spent on this fool’s mission.”

The lawsuit also caught the attention of neighboring cities.

Alpharetta City Councilman Ben

Georgia First Amendment Foundation Appen Media Group is donating $1,000 to the Georgia First Amendment Foundation in honor of the concerned citizens who contributed to the GoFundMe legal fund. The Georgia First Amendment Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting for government transparency and free speech as well as educating the public about Georgia’s open records laws. For more information and to donate, visit gfaf.org.

Burnett donated $900, his monthly salary as a council member, to the cause. He said the settlement speaks volumes.

“Just because you don’t admit guilt doesn’t mean you’re not guilty as sin,” Burnett said, adding that he was 100 percent certain the newspaper was in the right.

Progress toward transparency, accessibility While the lawsuit has coaxed more transparency and accessibility from the City of Roswell and its police department, there’s still room for improvement, Appen said.

“It is not 100 percent where we think it should be, but we feel comfortable formally ending our suit in good faith that the progress will continue,” he said.

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Records: Continued from Page 6 Just as importantly, he added, the suit sends a message to neighboring agencies.

“Not only does it send a message to Roswell that we care and are paying attention,” Appen said. “It sends a message to every other municipality in the state that transparency by government agencies is important and there are people out there — whether it is us, another newspaper, or just a concerned citizen — that will go to great lengths to ensure the law is followed.”

Atlanta’s 11 Alive Chief Investigative Reporter Brendan Keefe, whose team uncovered the controversial videos of Roswell police officers last year, said he has already seen positive changes in the ways local governments handle open record requests.

Like Appen Media Group, Keefe and other 11Alive reporters questioned records they received that were heavily redacted with little to no information from the City of Roswell. Further investigation by 11Alive revealed two sets of books the Roswell Police Department had used for police reports: a public, redacted narrative and a more detailed, separate report for internal and court use.

Keefe pointed to an incident, which

resulted in the termination of a Roswell police officer, in which he obtained a truncated police report from the city that made no mention the officer’s misconduct.

“What’s really important here is that when there is official misconduct, it is usually going to be in that incident report narrative that before this Appen Media Group lawsuit and settlement would have been kept from us and was kept from us,” Keefe said. “The narratives are critical to understanding what happened in the incident… We absolutely rely on the Open Records Act to get access to the people’s records to see what’s going on inside these opaque agencies, particularly when there are allegations of corruption.”

The lawsuit, he said, is a good start to having all police departments across the state comply with Georgia’s Open Records Act. Keefe said he has used the Appen lawsuit with other police agencies outside of Roswell to compel them to give the full public narrative.

“It would not have been possible before this lawsuit, because they now understand that there is a real cost to denying transparency and openness in government with the public and with the press,” Keefe said. “It’s going to make us all more informed and, frankly, it’s going to make our communities better and safer places to live.”

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Online testing meltdown should not impact students

By CANDY WAYLOCK Candy@appenmediagroup.com Fulton County students vying for acceptance into the Talented and Gifted (TAG) program and higher-level classes should not be impacted by the district’s decision to scrap an annual test of student achievement.

After technical glitches disrupted the Oct. 21 delivery of the Iowa Assessments in the first hour, Fulton School officials pulled the plug. At the time, 14,000 students in grades three, five and eight across 61 schools had begun testing; 6,000 students had yet to begin.

“Fulton County Schools’ technology and systems were not the cause of the failure; this was solely a vendor issue,” Chief Academic Officer Cliff Jones said.

He said the lack of scores will have no impact on a student’s academic records or TAG eligibility.

“Fulton County Schools uses the Iowa Assessment as one of many data points in the process to determine if students qualify for the Talented and Gifted program,” Jones said.

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The standardized test, often referred to as the ITBS (Iowa Test of Basic Skills), has been administered annually for decades in Fulton Schools. Parents have long favored the Iowa Assessment as it is a nationally normed test allowing comparison among students from across the country.

Jones noted any student who needed Iowa Assessment results to qualify for TAG will instead take the Stanford 10 test, a similar assessment, in the spring. Additionally, current TAG students in fifth grade will take the Stanford 10 in the coming months to determine middle school placements in advanced level courses.

The 2019 Iowa Assessment was only the second time the test was given online in Fulton Schools. The decision was made, Jones said, to align with the state’s move toward a digital testing platform for speed and security reasons.

Unlike the annual Georgia Milestones Assessments, the Iowa Assessment is not mandated by the state, so Fulton had no contingency plans to move to paper and pencil in the event of a technical issue.

The district budgeted nearly $390,000 for the Iowa Assessment this year, and Jones said they are working with the vendor for compensation.

As Fulton Schools looks toward the spring delivery of the Milestones, Jones said there should be no concerns of similar online problems. The Milestones, which includes End of Course and End of Grades tests in grades three through 12, moved to a digital format two years ago.

“This is neither the same test nor the same vendor as the state-mandated Georgia Milestones,” Jones said. “This [Iowa Assessment] event does not give us any concern for Milestones.”

Because of the high stakes surrounding the Milestones for both final grades and promotion, the state has encouraged contingencies — paper testing — in the event of technical disruptions.

Jones said the issues with the Iowa Assessment do not reflect upon Fulton Schools and its technology capabilities, although room always exists for improvement.

“Fulton County Schools’ technology and systems were not the cause of the failure; this was solely a vendor issue,” Jones emphasized. “However, we are always looking for ways to balance the need to make decisions based on current, accurate data with the time students must spend taking assessments rather than learning.”

To that end, Jones said Fulton Superintendent Mike Looney has directed staff to review all assessments to determine what, if any, tests may be eliminated.

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SCHOOLS

Local 8th graders selected as REACH scholars College scholarship awarded upon high school graduation

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com Nine middle school students were recently selected to join an elite group of Fulton County students designated as REACH scholars eligible for a $10,000 college scholarship upon graduation.

REACH, which stands for “Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen,” is a statewide initiative founded by former Gov. Nathan Deal in 2012 to boost the number of students attending college.

Among the nine Fulton students selected this year were four 8th graders from North Fulton middle schools: Itzel Acevedo-Pena from Holcomb Bridge Middle School, Tiffany Laij from Taylor Road Middle School, Belen Montalvo Vedia of Elkins Pointe Middle School and Ivanna Rojas of Hopewell Middle School.

During a signing ceremony on Oct. 23 alongside their parents, the REACH scholars signed a pledge to maintain a “C” average, have good attendance

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The 2019 REACH Scholars signed pledges to maintain academic and citizenship goals during a signing ceremony Oct. 23.

Attending the ceremony were, from left, Fulton School Superintendent Mike Looney, Fulton School Board members Julia Bernath and Linda Bryant, Gabriella Horton (Sandy Springs Middle School), Itzel Acevedo’s-Pena (Holcomb Bridge Middle School), Tiffany Laij (Taylor Road Middle School), Theresa Lopez (Renaissance Middle School), Belen Montalvo Vedia (Elkins Pointe Middle School), Ivanna Rojas (Hopewell Middle School), Sheridan Cruz (Bear Creek Middle School), Daniel Williams (Woodland Middle School), Fulton School Board members Katie Reeves and Gail Dean. and good behavior, graduate from high school with a diploma and enroll in a Georgia HOPE-eligible post-secondary institution.

In return, they will receive a $10,000 scholarship, and a foundation of academics and achievement that will serve them well in college.

“REACH not only helps our students graduate from high school, but gives them

the tools to complete college and return to our community and join our workforce,” Cliff Jones, chief of academics, said, “We are excited today for all of our students and for their promising futures.”

The Fulton School System began participating in the REACH program in 2014, and now includes 45 scholars selected over the past five years. Of those, 17 attend schools in North Fulton.

Fulton’s REACH scholarship program is sponsored by the Fulton Education Foundation, along with the REACH Georgia program.

Statewide, the REACH program has grown from five participating school districts in 2012 to 154 school districts in 2019. It is on track to reach the program’s goal of all 180 Georgia school systems participating by next year.

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Alpharetta provided us the benefit of access to all of what I call quality-of-life factors — great school system, great health care, a really family-oriented development of their parks, their greenway, recreational programs for kids and their families.

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Cognia opens doors on new office building

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Education accreditation and consulting firm Cognia cut the ribbon on its new 40,000-square-foot Building II on Oct. 28 in Alpharetta.

The event marked the second decade of business for the company and drew a crowd of more than 100 business and education leaders. The new four-story office building adjoins the company’s headquarters on Westside Parkway.

The new building almost doubles the footprint of the company, formerly known as AdvancEd, the world’s largest accrediting body. AdvancEd merged with Measured Progress, a world leader in standards-based assessment, in June 2018.

The company has called Alpharetta home for 10 years, and Cognia President and CEO Mark Elgart said the reason is simple.

“Alpharetta provided us the benefit of access to all of what I call quality-oflife factors — great school system, great health care, a really family-oriented development of their parks, their greenway, recreational programs for kids and their families,” Elgart said. “It also provides us access to a very talented, diverse workforce, the ability to recruit talent.”

Elgart said the new building, estimated at roughly $13 million, is an investment in the future of the company and the city.

“The new building will be the home of our Center for Innovation where research and development intersect with product design and strategic partnership

development,” said Elgart.

Cognia Chairman of the Board Dan Caton said Cognia Building II has been in the making for a few years.

“When the board voted to merge the best and most widely known accreditation and tool improvement organization in the world with the foremost experts in assessment, my board colleagues, and I knew that we were building something special,” Caton said. “You’re going to see a new building, but what we’re talking about is a new organization that bridges the old and the new.”

The new four-story building includes an enclosed, fourth-floor walkway that connects the same sustainability effort that drove construction of the AdvancEd corporate headquarters in 2010.

The design, construction and outfitting of the building was a collaborative process between Cognia staff and the organization’s construction team, including the architecture firm Warren Epstein & Associates and general contractor, JE Dunn Construction Co. — the same contractors who worked on the 2010 construction of the AdvancEd corporate headquarters — in partnership with furniture provider partner, Atlanta’s Office Furniture Expo.

The building was designed and built with leading-edge technology, all with environmental consciousness in mind.

Features include: • Insulated outside exterior wall panels intricately made and pieced together like a puzzle. These panels overlaid over the steel structure help to control temperature changes.

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Officials with education innovation and consulting firm Cognia celebrate the opening of Building II Oct. 28 at the company’s corporate headquarters on Westside Parkway in Alpharetta.

• Low emissive roof that reflects sunlight.

• Low Volatile Organic Compounds paint which reduces harmful gasses emitted by conventional paint thus providing healthier and cleaner air in the building.

• A system that redirects ground water back into the ground preventing storm water run-off into local streams and sewer system.

• LED lighting throughout.

• Construction materials made with recycled composite materials.

• Building II was built over existing parking space to leave greenspace untouched.

Cognia, as it has done in its main headquarters building, will commission local artists to create one-of-a-kind works of art to display throughout the building.

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Looking into what makes a city healthy My first real job out of college was that of a full-time newspaper reporter.

It was one of the greatest jobs there is, getting to meet with all kinds of people and getting to see firsthand what goes Geoff smith Assurance Financial, on in a community to gsmith@lendtheway.com make things happen.

Most residents don’t get the opportunity to see such things. It’s all most of us can do to keep up with national politics, our work and our families than to take the time to understand what’s going on at our city halls. For most of you, you only know what you see. When you drive on a congested road, you only see the traffic and not the comprehensive plan that may or may not be in place to address it.

And if it all wasn’t confusing enough, sometimes you get politicians running for office that may or may not spin it one way or another so that you will think they have the answers to fix it. That said, I can give you one clear piece of advice that may simplify things: if someone is talking about all the things they will do when they get into office, if they can’t tell you how they are going to fund it,

It’s all most of us can do to keep up with national politics, our work and our families than to take the time to understand what’s going on at our city halls. then it’s just political speak. Period.

Sidewalks and transportation improvements are something politicians like to promise a lot during a campaign.

And then when they get into office, and find out how little funding there is for that, they start conversations and committees to talk more about it. It always comes down to the money, folks. And if you cannot increase your revenues, then you have to move funding away from one thing to pay for another.

For a city to be financially healthy, there needs to be a good mix of uses. A city can get into trouble if its residential tax base is too high. Why? Because us residents are needy. We want police and fire protection, a strong recreation and parks program, cheap garbage pickup, and bands to be playing in our parks on the weekend. On top of that, we want to receive a homestead exemption. A recent UGA study shows that on average, for

every $1 collected in residential property taxes, the city pays out $1.15 in services.

For commercial, it’s way different.

Businesses, restaurants and retail outlets are not so needy. The same study showed that for every $1 collected from a commercial property owner, the city pays out about $0.27. A city can make bank on commercial properties.

When I was a reporter 20 years ago, I covered Alpharetta. I remember the mayor, council and Community Development director talking about this then.

Today, their residential property tax base is only 42 percent of all revenues. The rest is commercial. Many other cities around Alpharetta are just the opposite.

Because of its high commercial tax base, Alpharetta just doubled its homestead exemption for residents. The city is also building parking decks and other things, including the Alpha Loop, a multi-use trail that will encircle the city center and

has enticed businesses and residents to properties along it.

Not everyone can be Alpharetta.

Somehow, a long time ago, they were blessed from someone up above who installed fiber-optic cables along Windward Parkway, making it the most “connected” city in the country. Along those cables popped up tech and data corporate campuses. To Alpharetta’s credit, they didn’t just catch the ball that was thrown to them. They took it and ran with it.

So while your city can’t necessarily be Alpharetta, it can work hard to promote a healthy mix of commercial and residential uses. And then instead of talking about sidewalks and transportation improvements, your city leaders will be building them.

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

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There are many categories of training that you can provide your employees to make sure they are effective and efficient in what they do. Documenting an overall training program should start with your key business objectives and include the skills your employees need to have to carry out their work. Having an overall training plan will allow you to facilitate scheduling and conducting training ses-

sions and ensure that everyone is taking advantage of them.

Employee training should include two areas. The first is teaching everyone about your processes, and how you get things done. Reviewing your standard operating procedures will ensure everyone is on the same page. Second, providing employees with skills training will help them to be more effective in what they do.

There are many different ways to deliver training. Determining the right mix

of training and the most economical way to deliver it is an important thing to consider when developing an overall training program. It also may be better to hire an outside organization for some training and facilitate other sessions internally.

Developing an overall training program for your employees can make a big difference in helping you achieve your business objectives. Training your employees will also have a significant and positive impact on your company’s success.

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CALENDAR CHRISTMAS COOKIE DECORATING CLASS

HOLIDAY HOME TOUR

The Roswell Woman’s Club’s annual fundraiser, the 2019 Holiday Home Tour and fundraising event, will be held Nov. 9-10 this year at the new Harlow community. Three townhomes located at Harlow in Alpharetta will be showcased and adorned with holiday decor by local home interior designers. Proceeds will benefit charities in North Fulton and education initiatives. Parking will be at Ameris Bank Amphitheater, 1775 Founders Parkway, Alpharetta. Tickets are $30.

For more information and tickets, visit roswellwomansclub.org.

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FEATURED: FUNDRAISER AND ART AUCTION

What: Original artwork from local and regional artists will be available to purchase along with works from private collectors. Silent and live auctions will be included to support the Johns Creek Arts Center.

When: Friday, Nov. 8, 7:309:30 p.m.

Where: St. Ives Country Club, One St. Ives Country Club Drive, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

ROSWELL WOMAN’S CLUB HOLIDAY HOME TOUR

What: The 2019 fundraising event features an easy stroll through HARLOW, a new townhome community reminiscent of Historic Charleston by Empire.

When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 10, 1-5 p.m.

Where: HARLOW Townhome Community, 11140 Old Roswell Road, Alpharetta Cost: Tickets are $30 for one day; $40 for two days More info and tickets: holidayhometour.org

PRENATAL COURSE SERIES What: Embark on a journey through your pregnancy with Melissa Anderson of Oya Yoga.

This course is six weeks long and includes a course study guide.

When: Six-week course starts Saturday, Nov. 9, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Oya Yoga Studio, 50 Canton St., Ste 114, Alpharetta Cost: $160 More info: oyayogastudio.com

BY MY HAND: SELF-TAUGHT ARTISTS

What: This exhibit features works by nationally recognized self-taught artists working in the folk-art tradition, including Howard Finster, Charlie Lucas, Sam Ezell, Cornbread and Nellie Mae Rowe.

When: Opening reception Saturday, Oct. 12, 6-7:30 p.m.; exhibit on display through Nov. 16 Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Duluth More info: johnscreekarts.org

CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY OF ATLANTA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

What: Attend this luncheon to learn how to serve children in need in the surrounding communities and about the latest outreach efforts.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; register by Nov. 8 Where: Dunwoody Country Club, 1600 Dunwoody Club Drive, Dunwoody More info and registration: christchildatlanta.org

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

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

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

EVENTS: VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST

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

When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 8-9:30 p.m.

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

‘CASIMIR PULASKI’

What: Complimentary brunch style food will be available. This month’s lecture is on “Casimir Pulaski: Polish Hero of the American Revolution,” by Robert C. Jones.

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

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

THANKSGIVING OPEN HEARTH COOK AND CRAFTS

What: Clarissa Clifton will discuss the history of Thanksgiving food and cook on the open hearth in Smith Plantation’s historic cookhouse. There will also be an opportunity for children and adults to make Thanksgiving crafts they can use on their table. Free.

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

– 3 p.m.

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

CHRISTMAS ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL IN CUMMING What: Featuring a wide variety of artisans and craftsmen with handcrafted merchandise, the Sawnee Artists’ Association festival includes photos with Santa and kid-friendly activities. Food trucks and kettle corn will be available outside.

When: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10 Where: Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Technical College, 3410 Ronald Regan Blvd., Cumming More info: sawneeart.org

JOHNS CREEK POETRY GROUP FOR TEENS AND ADULTS What: Share poems and poetrywriting skills in a comfortable setting with gentle building-up and suggestions of learning and mastering this art. Veterans poets will lead discussions.

When: Sunday, Nov. 10, 10:15 a.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: johnscreekga.gov

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

When: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $65 per person.

More info and registration: roswellgov.com

VETERAN’S DAY CEREMONY

What: Help honor all those who serve and have served in the U.S. Military during this ceremony.

When: Monday, Nov. 11, 10-11 a.m.

Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodyga.gov

STEPHEN-MARTIN CEMETERY TWILIGHT TOUR

What: Step back in time and learn about the unexpected challenges and difficulties pioneer families faced in Dunwoody.

When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 9:3011 a.m.

Where: The Donaldson-Bannister Farm, 4831 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $5 at the door More info: dunwoodypreservationtrust.org

What: Learn about the inhabitants of this Dunwoody Family cemetery established in 1847 and home to almost 70 descendants. Tour is free.

Scout Patches available for purchase.

When: Sunday, Nov. 10, 4-5 p.m.

Where: The Donaldson-Bannister Farm, 4831 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodypreservationtrust.org

APPLE CIDER DAYS FESTIVAL

MJCCA BOOK FESTIVAL

SUNSET SERENADE BENEFIT

SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS

HISTORY ALIVE

What: Enjoy fall family fun on the farm with a free petting zoo and face painting. Children’s pioneer crafts and games, pioneer outdoor cooking and vintage tools and home goods display, tours of the farm and historic house and more.

When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: The Donaldson-Bannister Farm, 4831 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodypreservationtrust.org What: Picnic under the stars with music by moonlight featuring local favorites Langley McEntrye, Maggie Simms, Halley Lieberman and Lucy Yates.

When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 6-8 p.m.

Where: The Donaldson-Bannister Farm, 4831 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $50 for a table of six More info and reservation: dunwoodypreservationtrust.org

What: Join thousands of book lovers to listen, meet, and interact with favorite authors in a variety of forums, author meetand-greets, book signings, a community read, panel discussions and more.

When: Oct. 30-Nov. 17, times vary Where: Marcus Jewish Community Center, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody More info and tickets: atlantajcc.org/interior-pages/arts-andculture-book-festival-2019

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

CALENDAR

TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

What: Take a quick peek at Autrey Mill’s building collections and hear about the preservation and research efforts.

When: Tuesdays, noon-2 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $2 More info: autreymill.org What: Join an open discussion for those in recovery from addiction or those affected by people with addiction. Not a twelve-step program.

When: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek Info: navigaterecoverygwinnett. org or 678-743-1808 x101

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

HEALTH AND FITNESS: FREE FITNESS FOR WOMEN

What: Join your Alpharetta Females in Action group for free, peer-led workouts each week.

Adult women of all fitness levels are welcome.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.

Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming More info: fianation.com

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

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: KATE T. PARKER

ACT/SAT PREP

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS

ARTAROUND ROSWELL SCULPTURE TOUR

MEET AUTHOR KYLE MILLS

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:

JAZZ AT FIREFLY

What: Gain health benefits from relaxing yoga that emphasizes strength and flexibility. No experience necessary.

Taught by an advanced certified yoga instructor.

When: Wednesdays, 9:4511 a.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Info: rumc.com or 770-261-1705

ALL RECOVERY MEETING

NORTHBROOK UMC HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE

What: Browse hundreds of handmade unique holiday items, with all sale proceeds benefitting missions such as NFCC, MUST and The Drake House.

When: Friday, Nov. 8, noon-7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Northbrook UMC, 11225 Crabapple Road, Roswell Info: northbrookumc.com

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: ORGAN DEDICATION CONCERT

What: Dunwoody UMC Ministry of Music is hosting its organ dedication concert featuring the new 100-rank Quimby organ, played by Isabelle Demers. Works will include Bach, Vierne, Beethoven, Alkan and others.

When: Sunday, Nov. 17, 4 p.m.

Where: Dunwoody United Methodist Church, 1548 Mt. Vernon Rd, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodyumc.org/ music/

MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS

What: The First Baptist Roswell men’s group meets every Friday morning for friendship and to help each other grow spiritually.

All are welcome to attend.

When: Fridays, 7 a.m.

Where: Panera Bread, 1195 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: fbroswell.org

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What: Make and grow faith-based friendships for all ages. Enjoy a hot meal and/or volunteer.

When: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta More info: afumc.org

‘REMEMBER BROADWAY AT CHRISTMAS’

What: The show is a trip down memory lane featuring some of the most famous Broadway shows with a bit of Christmas added to kick off the holiday season.

When: Nov. 7-10, times vary Where: Tam’s School Street Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming More info and tickets: schoolstreetplayhouse.com

‘AESOP’S FABLES’

What: An energetic adaptation of Aesop’s tales featuring stories.

This new re-telling captures the blend of humor, excitement and life lessons that audiences have loved for centuries.

When: Oct. 26-Nov. 9, times vary.

Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info and tickets: get.org

‘NIGHT MUST FALL’

What: Thrills, chills, twists and turns in a Halloween-perfect tale of suspense. Can ineffable charm exist with true evil? The dark can be very seductive.

When: Oct. 24-Nov. 10, times vary Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $24 More info and tickets: get.org

What: Award-winning photographer Kate T. Parker will be showcasing photographs from her “Strong is the New Pretty” and “The Heart of a Boy” books.

When: October through November, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Info: katetparkerphotography.com

What: The ArtAround Roswell “museum without walls” 20192020 Tour will feature 10 new sculptures and nine permanent sculptures.

When: Through February 2020 Where: Across the City of Roswell More info and maps: roswellartsfund.org What: Free, live music each week.

When: Saturdays, 8:30-11 p.m.

Where: Firefly Restaurant & Bar, 3070 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta More info: fireflyalpharetta.com

LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS

What: Join every Sunday afternoon for live music on the patio along with food trucks and cold beer.

When: Sundays, 4-7 p.m.

Where: Truck & Tap, 30 Milton Ave., Alpharetta Info: awesomealpharetta.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: MILTON LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: The Friends of the Milton Library is a nonprofit organization that holds monthly book sales to raise money to support the programs and events at the Milton Library.

When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

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What: Preparation includes review sessions devoted to each of the skills required for success on the SAT/ACT. When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info and registration: afpls.org What: More information forthcoming as the library finalizes the visit with New York Times bestselling author Kyle Mills.

When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

TEEN SUPPORT GROUP

What: Compass Movement Inc. will host a discussion on teen problems, breaking stigmas, creating a more compassionate community, and how to seek help when needed.

When: Saturday, Nov. 9, noon-1 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: CAUSES AND PREVENTION

What: Katja Bryant, a neuroscience nurse at Northside Hospital with over 25 years of experience, will share what we know about the causes of Alzheimer’s disease and if and how it can be prevented.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 7-8 p.m.

Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

POP-UP LIBRARY

What: The Pop-Up Library of Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library will be at the Johns Creek City Hall with a display of online databases and digital resources.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 13, 1-2:30 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek City Hall, 11360 Lakefield Drive, Johns Creek Info: afpls.org or 404-613-6764

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Trout stocking can be fun for the entire family If you enjoy trout fishing, November means just one thing: Delayed Harvest trout fishing season!

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Georgia has five designated delayed harvest waters, including portions of the Chattahoochee in Atlanta, Amicalola Creek near Dawsonville, Smith Creek below the lake in Unicoi State Park, a stretch of the Toccoa River, and a section of the Chattooga River. During the “DH” season, those waters are managed under special regulations that call for

catch-and-release fishing with singlehook artificial flies or lures from Nov. 1 through May 14.

Several times during the DH season, Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources gives regular folks like you and me an opportunity to help stock some of Georgia’s DH waters. This “volunteer assisted trout stocking,” as it’s known, helps to stock some portions of DH streams that cannot be accessed directly by the hatchery truck.

On stocking days, a bucket brigade made up of enthusiastic volunteers transports trout from the hatchery truck to the water. Georgia DNR brings the fish; you just bring yourself, your boots or waders, and a 5-gallon plastic bucket.

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Unicoi State Park, at Amicalola Creek near the Highway 53 bridge, and at the Toccoa River at the Sandy Bottom canoe launch area to carry the trout to their new wintertime homes.

“Stocking typically happens in the morning around 10 a.m.,” he says, adding that volunteers tote 5-gallon buckets to stock about 2,000 trout in each of those streams on that day.

“We will also have volunteer stocking days on the Chattahoochee in Atlanta, too,” he continues, adding that the Chattahoochee events are “typically scheduled around school holidays so kids and families can participate.” The first of those stockings usually occurs (conditions permitting) during the week of Thanksgiving.

What can you expect if you make it to one of these Bucket Brigade Days? Typically, the stocking truck arrives shortly after 10:00 a.m., so you’ll want to arrive before 10. That gives plenty of time to sign the waiver form, put on your boots or waders, and put some water in your 5-gallon bucket so it’s ready to go. Sometimes there’s hot coffee and donuts too.

Once the truck arrives, folks line up to have their buckets filled with trout.

Then the volunteers carry ‘em to the

river and release the trout. It really is a brigade of buckets, and when all is said and done, several thousand trout will have new homes.

There are lots of reasons for being part of a Bucket Brigade. For one thing, it’s a great way to “give back” to the resource. Giving back is important, especially these days.

For another, it’s just plain fun — especially if you have a kid or two in tow.

Believe it: Kids totally enjoy this kind of thing. Cold water and splashy trout are a sure recipe for fun that’s not soon forgotten. What’s not to love?

“It’s something we look forward to every year,” one mom told me.

“And when we’re done, we’re gonna go fishing too!” squealed the youngest of her daughters, barely able to contain her excitement.

Yes, after the stocking work is done, it’s fine to stay and fish.

It doesn’t get much better than that!

For more info on how you and your family can be a part of a volunteer trout stocking event this fall or winter, email John Lee at John.thomson@dnr.ga.gov or contact the Wildlife Resources Division’s Gainesville region office at (770) 535-5700.

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Girl Scout brings awareness to healthy eating

By ADAM DARBY adam@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Aditi Mohan, a 15 year-old Girl Scout from Troop 70022 and sophomore at Chattahoochee High School, is shooting high for her Gold Project.

Mohan has taken her passion for healthy eating and spread awareness throughout the community.

The project is entitled “Nutrition That Sticks” and promotes the importance of applying a beneficial daily diet to your lifestyle. Mohan has traveled to a number of public events and festivals throughout Johns Creek providing information about healthy food alternatives for local residents. Her most recent appearance was at a booth at the Johns Creek Fall Festival at Newtown Park on Saturday, Oct. 26.

“I was brainstorming for my Gold Award ideas and I was really thinking about what was important to me,” she said. “My family has had a history of Type 2 diabetes. My mom was diagnosed at a really young age, as was my grandfather, both in their early 30s.”

Maintaining a healthy diet each day can make a big difference in your quality of life, she said, so spreading the word is important.

Although the project only requires her to make an impact within her own community, she has decided to go above and beyond for her cause and bring awareness outside of the United States. With her family roots in India, Mohan will also work with an Indian non-profit organization that provides food for lower class patients in government hospitals. Mo-

han hopes to ensure that the food delivered will have helpful nutrition stickers that break down the basic nutrition of everything consumed. She is currently striving to raise $100 to cover her expenses in India for arranging the workshops.

“I have had a lot of great support from my advisers helping me create the content…my parents who help me find the locations,” Mohan said. “There are ways to eat healthier on a low budget. We’re trying to bring some of that awareness out because I know it is hard to eat healthier when you’re on a limited budget, and that is a problem that many people have. We’re trying to give them ways and show them…ways to prepare food that are lower cost.”

Having joined Scouts in fourth grade, Mohan has always maintained a desire to make an impact in the world around her. Based on her family history and the success of the project, she hopes to pursue a career path in medicine and nutrition and continue promoting a healthy routine.

When asked about the fundamentals of starting a healthier lifestyle, Mohan simply explained that it is best to tackle different areas of your diet that require improvement for a more gradual change as opposed to going “cold turkey” overnight.

Smita Mohan, Aditi’s mother, can attest.

“Whenever I eat something wrong, she points to me and says, ‘You know mama, I am doing the project and you have to be on the right track,’” she said. “So I am improving and my whole family is gaining something which is starting from the home. She’s really trying to reach each and every one, so I am really proud of her.”

Aditi Mohan spreads awareness for healthy eating at her booth at the Johns Creek Fall Festival at Newtown Park on Saturday, Oct. 26.

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Northern Ridge District announces October Eagle Scouts NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District — which includes the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton — recently announced its 16 newest Eagle Scouts. The Scouts who passed their Board of Review on Oct. 24 at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church are: Matthew Schutz of Troop 7153 was sponsored by St. Brigid Catholic Church.

He designed and created two 10-foot boardwalks for the trails at Autrey Mill Heritage Center and Nature Preserve.

Abhinav Siripurapu of Troop 3143 was sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church. He designed and constructed a chalkboard as well as refurbishing the outdoor classroom at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center.

Benjamin Hansen of Troop 10 was sponsored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church. He created two trails totaling 160 yards to connect two parking lots. He also installed two benches along this trail for Northminster Presbyterian Church.

Aidan Delanhanty of Troop 429 was sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. He designed and constructed two bookshelf units as well as a book drive and food drive for Nicholas House, which shelters the homeless. Delanhanty collected 267 books and 271 food items in addition to the bookshelf units.

In the top row, from left, stands new Eagle Scouts Matthew Schutz, Abhinav Siripurapu, Benjamin Hansen, Aidan Delanhanty and Sean Runner. In the middle row are Aneet Nadella, Owen Bagwell, Jake Tipper, Blake Caviness and Kevin Howard. In the front row are Matthew Stadter, James Crisanti, Alexander Urbanawiz, Surya Mohan, Cheran Silvalingam and Joseph Crisanti.

Sean Runner of Troop 429 was sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. He designed and constructed an 80-foot fence at the Canine Assistants Property.

Aneet Nadella of Troop 27 was sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian Church. He designed and created three outdoor garden beds at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center.

Owen Bagwell of Troop 7153 was sponsored by St. Brigid Catholic Church.

He collected and crated over 175 Care kits for soldiers overseas. The kits contained face wipes, hand lotion, mouthwash, razors, deodorant and emery boards.

Jake Tipper of Troop 429 was sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church.

He designed and created 136 American flag holders complete with flags to place

on Windward Drive in the Windward Subdivision for veteran-oriented holidays.

Blake Caviness of Troop 2143 was sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church. He designed and created a 45-foot-long drainage ditch to direct water away from the Wetland Pass Trail at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage

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Roswell Rotary to honor North Fulton Community Charities veterans with outing announces new executive director

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com

ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell Rotary Club has long honored veterans with various ceremonies and outings, and this year is no different.

On Nov. 7, local veterans are invited to join in celebration and remembrance while visiting area memorials. Destinations include the Newtown Park War Memorials, Alpharetta City Hall, American Legion Post 201 and Roswell Area Park.

“These are people who were willing to put their life on the line to protect our freedom,” said Roswell Rotary Club President Gordon Owens. “I can’t think of a better group of people to honor. We wouldn’t have the life that we live without our veterans.”

Several Roswell Rotary Club members are retired military members who want to continue to do service and help their communities, Owens said.

“For years and years and years, they’ve honored other veterans,” Owens said. “Now we want to honor our own club members.”

Some of these veterans will speak about their service and experiences dur-

ing the Nov. 7 outing.

Although the outing is put on by the Roswell Rotary Club, any local veteran is invited to join. Some of this year’s participants include members of the VFW, Johns Creek Veterans Association, the Veterans Empowerment Organization and American Legion Post 201.

Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps members from local schools will also participate in the outing to introduce them to local veterans and their stories.

“They will get to spend time with the veterans and build a relationship with somebody who’s lived what they’re about to go out into the world and do,” Owens said.

“It will help bridge a gap between previous generations and current generations.”

Roswell Rotary Club hosts various events and drives to support local veterans throughout the year, including donating to the Veterans Empowerment Organization and helping host the annual Roswell Memorial Day Ceremony.

The Thursday, Nov. 7 outing will start at Roswell Area Park at 10495 Woodstock Road and run from noon-5 p.m.

For more information and to join the outing, visit roswellrotary.club/project/3973.

ROSWELL, Ga. — North Fulton Community Charities announced Oct. 23 that it has appointed of Holly M. York as the new Executive Director of the charity.

York is the second executive director the nonprofit has had in its 36-year-old history. She succeeds longtime Executive Director Barbara Duffy, who has worked with NFCC since its formation in 1983 and served as the Executive Director since 1990.

York is currently the director of development for NFCC, where she has served since July 2018. During her time at NFCC, she had led the development team overseeing marketing and fundraising in addition to cultivating partnerships in the community and working with the board of directors and management team on strategic planning.

Prior to NFCC, York was the director of development for The Drake House, a Roswell-based nonprofit serving homeless mothers and children.

She has spent the last 20 years working for the needs of the North Fulton community through several different organizations.

Holly York “The board and staff have had the chance to work with Holly over the last year, and her successes as development director and her passion for the mission of NFCC speak for themselves,” said Mary Good, president of the Board of Directors. “While we will never be able to replace Barbara Duffy and the legacy she leaves for all of North Fulton, we feel that Holly will be an excellent leader for the future of NFCC.” York will begin her new position on December 1 and work with Duffy until her retirement at the end of 2019.

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Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra hosts the Crystals

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The ’60s girl group The Crystals are coming to Johns Creek on Saturday, Nov. 16 presented by the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra.

Known for hits like “Then He Kissed Me,” “Da Doo Ron Ron” and “He’s a Rebel,” The Crystals’ doo-wop-influenced harmonies were a staple of airways in the early 1960s.

Young rock stars from School of Rock Johns Creek will kick off the night, followed by the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra String Quartet performing pops arrangements.

“Pops” is a style of symphony concert that incorporates popular and recognizable music, whether from musicals, films or the radio, rather than or sometimes in addition to traditional classical music. The Johns Creek Symphony’s Christmas show has been in the pops style in the past, but this is the symphony’s first concert of its kind outside of the holiday season.

“We realize, philosophically and logically, not everybody wants to hear three or four or five concerts of classical music in a season,” Musical Director Wayne

Baughman said. “They like popular music.”

Baughman said there is a natural demographic in North Atlanta that remembers the heights of The Crystals fame and enjoys their style of music. So, the concert will conclude with an approximately 75-minute set from the girl group.

“We’re just trying to get a little bit out of our normal — I wouldn’t say comfort zone — but out of our normal paradigm and explore some different ways to get people in seats,” Baughman said. “We’re trying to come up with these interesting collaborations. You wouldn’t think you’d hear ’60s girl groups at a symphony concert.”

The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Johns Creek united Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge.

Tickets are $37 for premium seating and $34 for standard seating, with discounts available for seniors (55+) and students.

The Crystals/Special

The Crystals will perform in conjunction with the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra and School of Rock.

Please join us for an informa�ve program presented by the Sandy Springs Police Department

S.C.R.A.M. Senior Crime Reduction Awareness Measures

Officer Cory Begeal will be joining us November 14th from 2 - 3 pm at The Mansions at Sandy Springs Assisted Living & Memory Care to share with you informa�on on how you can combat elder fraud, abuse and exploita�on. He'll also be providing crime preven�on strategies, while offering educa�on to those caring for seniors.

Please RSVP your a�endance by November 12th to Jyl at (470) 338-5316 or email at JBa�erman@TheMansionsatSandySprings.com.

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-19-AB-24 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers November 7, 2019 3:00 P.M. PURPOSE Hotel Consumption on Premises Beer, Wine, Liquor, Sunday Sales APPLICANT IHG Management (Maryland) LLC d/b/a EVEN Hotel Alpharetta 2715 Old Milton Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30009 Owner IHG Management (Maryland) LLC Registered Agent Michael Sard

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-19-AB-26 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers November 7, 2019 3:00 P.M. PURPOSE Hotel Consumption on Premises Beer, Wine, Liquor, Sunday Sales APPLICANT Aimbridge Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Hyatt Place Alpharetta North Point 7500 North Point Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30022 Owner Aimbridge Hospitality, LLC Registered Agent Michael Sard

Bears: Continued from Page 4 According to the DNR, there are no recorded bear attacks on humans in Georgia. Still if a bear attacks, it is appropriate to fight back. Do not play dead. An effective defensive tool is bear spray, which is similar to pepper spray, but with a slightly higher concentration of capsaicin and further range.

In a study of bear spray incidents in Alaska, bear spray was effective at deterring the bear more than 90 percent of the time, and in 72 incidents involving 175 people, only three were harmed, and none seriously injured. Bear spray can be purchased at most outdoor and sporting goods stores.

Prior to the 1800s, black bears were

NEWS common throughout Georgia. Habitat loss and unrestricted hunting caused a serious population decline. Thanks to wildlife management practices, bears have recovered to their present population of about 5,100 statewide, according to the DNR. Black bears are the only bear that lives in the South, and here their coats are usually black with a brown snout.

However, in other areas they can be red, brown or blonde.

These bears do not have the best eyesight, but an excellent sense of smell. They are good tree climbers, can swim and can run as fast as 30 mph.

It won’t be long until black bears go into hibernation for the winter, but until they do, their search for food will consume most of the day. During spring and summer, bears eat around 5,000 calories a day, but in the fall, they can to eat up to 20,000 calories every day to prepare for hibernation.

Strike: Continued from Page 4 the most dangerous civilian occupations.

“We hope people understand the workers do not want to have this happen,” Speight said. “They’re doing this only to defend their livelihood and are eager to get back to prioritizing the customers as soon as possible.”

The union action, he said, crosses racial and ethnic lines.

“These workers are overwhelmingly African American and Latino,” Speight said. “In the Cumming group, it’s about a third black, a third brown and a third white, and these workers have overcome those superficial differences because they have more in common than they do different. They’re just trying to make sure we don’t go backwards.”

Republic took a different view.

“We respect our employees and their right to union representation, but it is unfortunate that this small faction within the Teamsters organization is trying to disrupt local customers as a tool to pressure Republic in another state,” the company said in a statement issued Friday. “We also respect the rights of employees to engage in the collective bargaining process, and we continue to negotiate in good faith to achieve a fair and competitive labor contract.”

Staff writers Carson Cook, Joe Parker, Julia Grochowski and Ray Appen contributed to this report.

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK PUBLIC NOTICE PURPOSE An Alcoholic Beverage License Application was submitted to the City on October 31, 2019 for Consumption on Premises of Malt Beverage and Wine.

BUSINESS NAME BingGen LLC Dba Sushi House 10955 Jones Bridge Suite 111&112 Johns Creek, GA 30022 OWNER/OFFICERS BingGen LLC Dba Sushi House 10955 Jones Bridge Suite 111&112 Johns Creek, GA 30022 Owner, Bernadeta Chen

New local bank passes federal hurdle JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Loyal Trust has received certification from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and is set open Nov. 19.

On Oct. 30, the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance acknowledged that the organization had raised sufficient funds to meet the minimum capital requirement of $20 million before the proposed bank may begin business as a statechartered bank. The proposed bank raised the capital in less than 60 days.

Loyal Trust Bank plans to open for business on Nov. 19, subject to final regulatory approval from the state department. Upon opening, Loyal Trust Bank will be the only bank headquartered in Johns Creek, Georgia.

The bank has set its focus on multi-cultural, Asian American banking with the local business community. The organization will serve the surrounding area with a digital community banking style for business and consumer customers.

The proposed Chairwoman of the bank is local business owner, Rose Jarboe of WePartner Management. The proposed CEO, is Charlie Brown, founding Chairman and CEO of Insignia Bank with more than 20 years of experience in community banking in this role, as well as more than five years experience as a former FDIC Community Bank Advisory Board Member in Washington.

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Scouts:

Continued from Page 27 Center. Caviness also filled in eroded areas with dirt and gravel and installed timbers along the trail to help control the water flow.

Kevin Howard of Troop 51 was sponsored by American Legion Post 201. He designed and constructed four planters for Rock Mill Park.

Matthew Stadter of Troop 430 was sponsored by St. David’s Episcopal Church. He designed and constructed an outdoor cinderblock BBQ smoker, for St. David’s Episcopal Church.

James Crisanti of Troop 1134 was sponsored by St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church. He designed and constructed a double swing for Jacob’s Ladder School as well as added a 12-foot path from a nearby stairway to an existing path.

Alexander Urbanawiz of Troop 734 was sponsored by the Webb Bridge Ward of Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints. He designed and constructed two large map stations and three inter-

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active stations for the outdoor trails at Camp Twin Lakes, a camp for children with serious illnesses and disabilities.

Surya Mohan of Troop 2000 was sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. He designed and constructed a retaining wall and created outdoor games such as caterpillar walkers, balancing platform and cleared the play area. Mohan also re-mulched land, all for the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center.

Cheran Silvalingam of Troop 2000 was sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. He created and constructed a sensory room for special needs students for the Ark Home for Children with Special Needs in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Silvalingam raised over $12,500 to buy all the materials and send a group of scouts to Sri Lanka to work with Sri Lankan Scouts to create the sensory room.

Joseph Crisanti of Troop 1134 was sponsored by St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church. He constructed an access panel for storage underneath the building. Crisanti also power washed and repainted the entire outside structure of the Education Building at Jacob’s Ladder School.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-19-AB-22 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers November 07, 2019 3:00 P.M. PURPOSE Package Store Retail Package Sales Beer, Wine, Liquor APPLICANT Georgia Fine Wine LLC d/b/a Total Wine & More 6290 North Point Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30022 Owner Georgia Fine Wine LLC Registered Agent Jeffrey Crockett

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-19-AB-23 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers November 7, 2019 3:00 P.M. PURPOSE Restaurant Consumption on Premises Beer, Wine, Liquor, Sunday Sales APPLICANT Carson Georgia Holdings LLC d/b/a Carson Kitchen 4 South Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 Owner Carson Georgia Holdings LLC Registered Agent Michael Sard

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Emory Johns Creek Hospital opens new nuclear medicine unit JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A new nuclear medicine department is now open to patients at Emory Johns Creek Hospital.

“We’re delighted to add another nuclear medicine unit to our facility to offer patients the highest quality diagnostic imaging and provide the best possible care and convenience,” Hospital CEO Marilyn Margolis said.

Nuclear medicine uses radioactive material in the body to assess and treat conditions. The new unit

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-19-AB-25 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers November 7, 2019 3:00 P.M.

includes an eight-slice, single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) CT scanner and nuclear medicine camera.

“Unlike traditional imaging, nuclear medicine captures what’s happening in the body at the cellular level,” said Dr. Howard Fleishon, director of Community Radiology Specialists and Emory Johns Creek’s chief of radiology services.

The technology allows clinicians to diagnose disease more precisely in a single imaging procedure. It assists physicians and clinicians in diagnosing disease at its earliest stage, including treatments for hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer.

“The new camera offers finer resolution and contrast, which enhances

Emory Johns Creek Hospital/Special

Emory Johns Creek CEO Marilyn Margolis cuts the ribbon on the hospital’s new nuclear medicine unit. pathology compared to our previous camera,” director of Imaging Chrystal Barnes said. “It’s like moving from a Polaroid camera to a digital camera.”.

The new console also allows physicians to review scans remotely from their mobile devices. This offers quicker

collaboration, improved productivity and saves time for patients and staff.

Dozens gathered to celebrate the addition on Oct. 23. For more information about radiology services at Emory Johns Creek, call 678-474-7000 or visit emoryhealthcare.org/johnscreek.

INVITATION TO BID CITY OF JOHNS CREEK

PURPOSE Restaurant Consumption on Premises Beer, Wine, Liquor, Sunday Sales

2020 ROAD PATCHING PROJECT

APPLICANT Dog 57 Dining Group, Inc. d/b/a Monkey 68 160 N. Main St Alpharetta, GA 30009

The City of Johns Creek Request is accepting Invitations to Bid (ITB) from GDOT qualified construction firms for Road Patching work within the City of Johns Creek.

ITB’s will be received electronically only via BidNet no later than 2:00PM on November 27, 2019. Questions are accepted and answered online via BidNet. Deadline for questions is November 18, 2019 at 5:00 PM.

Owner Dog 57 Dining Group, Inc.

Quotes, bids, and RFP’s are electronically managed through the Georgia Purchasing Group by BidNet, our online bidding/vendor registration system, on the City website: https://www.johnscreekga.gov/Residents/Purchasing. To access the RFP document you must register with BidNet. Go to the City website above and click the link “register and view quote/bid/RFP opportunities”.

Registered Agent Kyun Muh

ITB #19-331

The City of Johns Creek, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.SC. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 23 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting Neil Trust at the City of Johns Creek Procurement Division at purchasing@johnscreekga.gov or (678) 512-3233.

The City of Johns Creek reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to wave technicalities and informalities, and to make award in the best interest of the City of Johns Creek.

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Emory fundraiser at St. Ives supports heart health JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Emory Johns Creek Hospital recently hosted its firstever charity golf tournament to support the American Heart Association.

The event took place at St. Ives Country Club in Johns Creek on Oct. 14 and raised more than $20,000 for association.

“We’d like to thank all of the players, sponsors, staff and volunteers for helping make this event possible,” hospital CEO Marilyn Margolis said.

“We’re thrilled to support the incredible work of the American Heart Association and bring awareness to heart and vascular disease.”

Someone dies from heart disease, stroke or another cardiovascular disease every 43 seconds in the United States. Cardiovascular disease claims more lives every year than cancer and chronic lower respiratory disease combined.

“The cause hits close to home for many participants who live with heart disease or know someone in the same shoes,” said Kathryn Albright, director of community relations and volunteer services. “We’re excited to see this event continue to grow in the future to better educate our community on important health topics, like heart disease.”

More than 600 Emory Healthcare employees recently participated in the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk. The healthcare system has raised more than $333,000 this year for the organization.

To learn more about how you can help, visit heart.org.

DEATH NOTICES Crematory.

Millie Ona Childers, 88, passed away October 23, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home &

Col. David Joseph Evans, Sr., 92, of Cumming, passed away October 27, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Vijayalakshmi Golakoti, 71, of Cumming, passed away October 29, 2019.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Crematory.

Piero Guasti, 87, passed away October 28, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home &

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Jeffrey Ward Heard, 42, of Cumming, passed away October 28, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Robert Lamar Poole, 78, of Suwanee, passed away October 23, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Benjamin Steven Sumpter, 54, of Cumming, passed away October 20, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Lucile M. Helton, 97, of Alpharetta, passed away October 23, 2019.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Jeffrey Stanton Purvis, 51, of Cumming passed away October 25, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Carmela Lina Valeo, passed away October 21, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Charles B. McBride, 68, of Cumming passed away October 24, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Lonnie Dean Murphy, 70, passed away October 28, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

& Crematory.

Margaret Maria Reese, 50, passed away October 24, 2019. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home

Welby Corbett Rouse, Jr., 77, of Cumming, passed away October 25, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Mary Anne McKelvey Willett, 66, passed away October 22, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Samuel Wilson, 79, of Cumming, passed away October 26, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

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