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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman reported that she was zip tied and threated for cash during an armed home robbery Oct. 21. The robbers took more than $11,000 in items and cash, but the woman was not seriously harmed. The woman had come home that night after a shopping trip and was sitting alone in her kitchen, when she heard some noises from the backyard.

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Correction An Oct. 26 Blackbox article incorrectly stated that the organization Milton Grows Green “more or less merged with another group, Preserve Rural Milton.” While some people affiliated with the original Milton Grows Green now associate with Preserve Rural Milton, the two groups are separate. Milton Grows Green is a volunteer city-sponsored committee formed in 2007-08 and is listed on the city’s website. The city says many of the organization’s original board members have resigned and the committee as a whole remains largely inactive, with the exception of a few who regularly volunteer for a variety of green projects. In the Oct. 26 edition of the Milton Herald, the article, “Milton issues apology for improper use of emails,” Councilman Bill Lusk was described as spearheading the Milton Veterans Memorial Markers organization. Lusk is a special adviser to the organization’s board. He did not create the organization, but rather began making the memorial crosses which the organization now supports.

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MILTON, Ga. — Land surrounding the pond along Mayfield Road near Downtown Crabapple could soon be under development with the proposal of a 69 home subdivision. The development, dubbed Lakeside at Mayfield Road, would include 28 single-family homes and 41 townhomes on 16.9 acres which includes the pond running along the westbound side of Mayfield. The proposal was first presented at last Wednesday’s Planning Commission meeting. Under the proposed plan, Milton would take possession of 4.9 acres of the pond and surrounding areas to be used as park space. It is that park space that allows for the high-density development. Under the four parcels’ zoning, a limit of five units per acre is permitted under the Crabapple form based code. However, with Milton taking possession of the pond acreage, as well as a halfacre for a potential road connection, that number was raised to the maximum of nine units per acre. Those added units come through the city’s Transfer of Development Rights program. The program allows landowners the ability to waive the right to develop their land and to transfer those development rights to a different parcel of land. That allowed developer Taylor Morrison to nearly double the density of the subdivision permissible under the current zoning. Even with the density, Zoning Manager Robyn MacDonald said the city could get a “big bang for the buck” in

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A 69 home subdivision has been proposed along Mayfield Road between Charlotte Drive and Freemanville Road. The site includes the dam and pond near the Milton Library. the subdivision. The city has sought the pond for use as park space, including under the Downtown Crabapple Placemaking Plan which was approved in May. In addition to the transfer of ownership of the pond and surrounding areas, the developer will repair the dam and triple the volume of the lake through excavation. Surrounding the pond area will be a path and a public parking area along the main entrance. The development also includes lit sidewalks on both sides of the public road traversing the subdivision. Residents, however, have voiced concerns about the road. Multiple residents from Dansbury Park voiced their concerns over traffic. The main entrance of the development would be directly across the street from the neighborhood.

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Kenneth Wood of Taylor Morrison said the developer is looking into the possibility of a left turn lane into the development, but residents were still concerned it would not alleviate their difficulties in exiting the subdivision. Another entrance would connect Lakeside to the Charlotte Drive extension. A potential third entrance is possible behind Crabapple Crossing Elementary. Under the city’s new preliminary plan review process, the Planning Commission no longer recommends approval or denial of developments. Rather, the commission meetings provide “public hearing, review comment and recommendations” to the developer according to the city code. The community development director can then apply those recommendations by approving, denying or returning the plan to the developer with comments. Upon approval from the director, the developer is then granted a land disturbance permit. The infrastructure, such as roads, must be in place before the development goes before the City Council for a final plat review. The Planning Commission made no recommendations following the Lakeside presentation. A proposal for four lots on 36 acres on Holly Road and Arnold Mill Road was also presented at the meeting with no recommendations from the board.

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Trail to opioid crisis leads straight to Congress When the Godfather in the Francis Ford Coppola movie is looking for some political help, he tells a lieutenant not to use one of his Italian politicians but one from another district. HATCHER HURD The inference Executive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com was the mobster had his pick of Congress to do his bidding. I thought it was typical Hollywood cynicism. Then I saw the CBS 60 Minutes expose on the opioid epidemic on TV. It sickened me as whistleblowers in DEA explained how drug companies, drug distributors and even doctors them-

selves were up to their necks in the illicit distribution of opioid painkillers. The program exposed how these drug companies literally would stop at nothing to sell more and more of these highly addictive pain pills. First there was the campaign of camouflage. Oh, these Percocets, Oxycontins and vicodins are not addictive. Our studies show this, the drug companies said. And doctors were persuaded this was so. Trouble doctors (the industry term) who thought it might be dangerous to overprescribe these drugs were seduced in another way. They were asked to become “guest speakers” and paid to appear at sham events – all expenses taken care of. But the real gem was Congress. It was not enough that the drug com-

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State rejects Fulton County’s tax digest By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – Fulton County’s attempt to resolve the furor over recent property assessments by reverting back to 2016 values has drawn the ire of the Georgia Department of Revenue. The agency has Ellis rejected Fulton’s plan to submit last year’s values for its digest and questions the county’s right to do so. The action draws a shadow over city and school budgets which were passed in recent months based on the Fulton County decision. Fulton County has filed a petition for an order authorizing it to collect temporary taxes based on last year’s valuations while the dispute is settled so that it, Fulton County Schools and the cities can keep cash flow coming in while the issue is being settled. A hearing has been scheduled Friday, Nov. 3 on the matter in DeKalb County Superior Court after Fulton County judges recused themselves. Fulton County was notified Thurs-

day, Oct. 25, that the Department of Revenue would not approve the 2017 digest as submitted. Inquiries to the Department of Revenue were referred to Fulton County for clarification. In a letter to other taxing authorities in Fulton County, Fulton Vice Chairman Robert Ellis wrote that the action the board took to freeze residential property values at 2016 levels was made due to extraordinarily high revaluations this year that they did not appear to be uniform in their application. “The Board of Commissioners took an innovative approach in 2017 that was necessary to protect homeowners from financial harm in the face of swiftly rising property values,” Ellis wrote. “The financial security of our residents remains our first priority.” Ellis said the Department of Revenue identified some “routine issues with the digest submission.” The Tax Commissioner’s Office and the Tax Assessors’ staff immediately began action and “expect that most of those issues will be fully resolved forthwith,” he wrote. According to a Fulton County spokesperson, the state has questioned whether Fulton “had the right” to freeze

tax assessments at 2016 levels and reissue them for 2017. Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker said he was not surprised at the Revenue Department’s actions because the rollbacks were not uniform – they only applied to residential properties. Commercial properties were not included, thus the appraisals were not “uniform” in the eyes of the law, Bodker said. “Also the law states that the values must be within 10 percent, plus or minus, of market value, which they clearly are not,” Bodker said. “So there is a problem.” This will ensure a delay in tax bills going out and could throw all county taxing authorities into doubt as to when they can begin collecting revenue for their budgets. Alpharetta Director of Finance Tom Harris said the city is assessing its cash flow in the wake of the state decision but he expects it will have no effect on operations. Meanwhile, he said, the city is providing all the financial data requested by the county for the Nov. 3 hearing. Fulton County Schools is also looking for legal relief to get tax dollars flowing. It will ask the courts to allow Fulton County Schools to collect some portion of the property tax or look at

borrowing funds through tax anticipation notes. In a statement, Fulton County Schools said the Georgia Department of Revenue’s rejection is a “severe blow” to the ability of Fulton County Schools to pay its bills in the coming weeks. The district calculates its budget based on 63 percent of the revenue coming from property taxes. “The situation is dire,” said Robert Morales, chief financial officer for Fulton County Schools. “The district now has a cash flow problem. We are trying to determine how the district will operate without the anticipated tax revenue, and we may need to borrow money to make our payroll and pay our bills.” Typically, Fulton County sends property tax bills in early August and money is collected in mid-October. October is ending and the county and Fulton County Schools are left with no expectation of sending out tax notices soon. “The delay in property tax revenue puts our district in the difficult position of having to worry about how we will pay our 14,000 hardworking employees,” Board President Linda Bryant said.

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Milton cruises to win over Lambert By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com SUWANEE, Ga. — Milton head coach Adam Clack said the goal for the Eagles on Friday night against Lambert was to get the momentum early. “In evaluating the last three weeks, we saw a pattern that we needed to improve on which was starting fast,” he said. “We’ve been a great second-half team, but in the first we’ve been falling behind.” Needless to say he was pleased when his team came out, forced a punt on Lambert’s opening drive, and then scored on their first offensive play. Syaire Waters took a handoff on the right side and rushed for 71 yards and a score to put the Eagles up less than three minutes into the game. “To see us come out and play fast like that was a huge shot in the arm,” Clack said. “The kids responded to our challenge all week in practice.” Waters’ score was the first of three long touchdowns in the first half for the Eagles. Solomon Vanhorse rushed in from 67 yards out, and Waters found the end zone again on a flea flicker reception of 41 yards. Waters’ second score put Milton in a 21-10 lead with five minutes remaining in the second quarter. Field goals of 20 and 42 yards from Hayden Hairston in the third and a Jordan Yates’ rushing score with nine minutes left in the game allowed the Eagles to build an insurmountable lead. While the offense racked up points, Milton’s defense kept Lambert running back Marcus Chatelain’s yardage to a minimum. Chatelain reeled off a 14-yard touchdown to tie the game at 7-7, but he was held to 188 yards on 44 carries in the game. “I couldn’t be more impressed with the defense,” Clack said. “They have a really good tailback. When he touches the ball 44 times, we showed that we still kept him in check.” It was an important performance for his team all-around, Clack said. After lackluster performances the past three weeks, he was happy to see his team surge so late in the season. “We don’t feel like we were playing 48 minutes to the ability that we are capable of,” he said. “In the final two games, you are running out of time to

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Read the Week 11 football recap online at NorthFulton.com close that gap. We feel like we are right on the verge. We aren’t satisfied with just getting a win, we need to play to our best ability.” Milton’s win puts the Eagles at 3-1 in region play heading into their regular season finale against North Forsyth. If West Forsyth beats South and Milton beats North next Friday, it will set up a three-way tie for first in the region which would go to tiebreakers. However, Clack isn’t concerned with that. “First thing we have to do is beat North Forsyth, because if we don’t do that, none of that matters,” he said.

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I’ve been smoking cigars for 10 years. I love the culture of cigars and I love the business. It beats crunching numbers for NASA all to pieces. Omar de Frias, owner of Fratello Cigars

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NASA analyst forsakes $200k job to sell cigars Budget expert trades desk job to follow passion By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Why does a man like Omar de Frias give up a $200,000 a year job as a project analyst for NASA to go hawk cigars? De Frias, owner of Fratello Cigars, was at Blue Havana II Cigars and Gifts (6320 Alpharetta Highway) to launch his latest cigar, the Fratello Navetta, dedicated to the people of NASA and was happy to explain why. He spent 12 years at NASA, and for the last seven years he managed NASA’s science budget. But the 39-year-old de Frias grew up in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic where cigar growers can be as big as rock stars or an astronaut in this country. “I grew up next door to a cigar store,” he said. “I’ve been smoking cigars for 10 years. I love the culture of cigars and I love the business. It beats crunching numbers for NASA all to pieces.” “So I decided to follow my dream.” He borrowed $50,000 from his government version of a 401-k to bankroll the operation. First off, he began reading about the industry and making visits to cigar factories in Nicaragua, Honduras and the Dominican Republic to learn the business from the ground up. Developing the right cigar blend is a critical step, and de Frias spent a lot of time in Central America talking with po-

tential partners, factories and industry experts. When he was ready, he put up $5,000 for branding and jumped into production. Then he spent another $10,000 for a booth to launch his first brand in 2013 at the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers trade show in Las Vegas. It was a good place to roll the dice. De Frias did well, catching on with three top retailers, including Nat Sherman, which put his brand on Fifth Avenue in New York City. As it turns out, the company is carving out a niche in the cigar market. Based in Springfield, Va., Fratello Cigars is on track to sell $2 million in cigars this year, or about 250,000 cigars. That is measured against a worldwide cigar business that is on track to reach 20 billion sticks sold by 2020. Yet even a little slice of a market that size can be lucrative. “Yes, it was a little bit of craziness to get started in this business,” he said. “I began it four years ago when I was still working for NASA.” His research taught him the best way was to develop one brand that would keep him “asset light” and reduce his exposure while he built it. “Then in October of 2016, I quit because of the growth of my business,” he said. Now he “hits the road every day” and he loves it. It has been a journey and a dream. His premium Nicaraguan and Honduran tobaccos easily command $10 a stick and up. But it is a time-consuming job, going from cigar convention to convention always chatting up retailers. Nevertheless, the work is paying off.

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Blue Havana II owner Jim Luftman, left, greets 6-foot-9-inch Omar de Frias, the ex-NASA executive who has turned his passion for cigars into a million-dollar business. But de Frias still cherishes his NASA connection and has come out with a special line that is dedicated to space agency. He has four brands now, from mild to full-bodied: Fratello Body Habano, Fratello Bianco, Fratello Oro and now this latest, the Fratello Navetta.

The Navetta (shuttle in Spanish) is his tribute to NASA which not only bankrolled his start, it was where he worked with pride. The four blends are called the Enterprise, the Atlantis, the Endeavor and the Discovery – four space shuttles he helped put into space.

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Forsyth Schools participate in Business Ethics Experience By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County students got a chance to enter the real business world recently during the annual Business Ethics Experience. More than 60 students from South Forsyth High School and Lambert High School attended this year’s event at The Collection at Forsyth. This is put on by the BB&T Center for Ethical Leadership which is part of the Mike Cottrell College of Business at the University of North Georgia. The students rotated between multiple businesses learning about how their stores and restaurants work and going through potential business scenarios. The businesses that participated include Carta Bella, Mellow Mushroom, Barnes & Noble, The Joint Chiropractic, Aria Salon, Springfree and Jim N Nicks. Afterward, a panel of Forsyth County Schools officials gave feedback to the students and talked about the choices students made. Since the event began in 2015, all five county high schools have participated at some point. This year, Jimmy Lane, executive

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Students get feedback from a panel of school system officials about their experiences within the business community. vice president of the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, spoke to the students about his experiences in the business world and why having character matters. “What was on my plan when I was your age really hasn’t come to be,” Lane said. “That’s not necessarily a bad

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A Message from Bill Lusk Dear Milton Friends, Recently, I have witnessed the campaign for Milton City Council take a negative path. I have studiously avoided criticizing my opponent, instead choosing to engage more with voters on the needs of Milton and my vision for how to get us there as a community. However, in the face of the most recent negative and false messaging, I feel it is now important that I respond. As an experienced civil engineer and former 30-year business owner, I tend to approach things in a more logical manner. I rely on facts and accurate reporting. For example: My opponent recently negatively publicized a Deerfield 256-unit apartment complex vote that has been a point of contention. Left out was the fact that it was denied by my deciding vote. My vote went against the mayor and two other members who voted in favor of the project AND who are on my opponent’s supporting team. As a veteran, I have a strong belief in the freedom of the electoral process of our country. I feel our elections should be based on healthy, factual debate of the issues. Negative campaigning undermines the foundation of our community. It confuses voters who are committed to choosing the best for their city and, most importantly, breeds division. In the coming days, I am sure you will see more negative campaigning. My opponent has not communicated the facts, instead choosing to deflect and offer inaccuracies. I take very seriously my service on the Milton City Council, approaching each vote with careful evaluation. I will only vote for a project if I feel it is in the very best interest of Milton’s growth WITHOUT harming our valuable natural resources. As a member of the Milton Formation Committee I worked diligently helping to define the parameters of the new city. I was very vocal then about maintaining our rural culture and protecting home values. I can assure you that this tenet has not changed one bit for me. My priorities are to keep property taxes in check, our home values high and to protect Milton’s rural character. My opponent lacks experience. Experience is a funny thing. You don’t always have it when the need arises. When you lack experience and have no true issues platform, you have to rely on misinformation as the only means of opposition. There is serious work to be done for the City of Milton. I ask that you carefully review the facts of my record as a councilman, my city operations experience and my active community service commitment. I feel confident that you will find me the best person for the job. I am Bill Lusk and I am asking you to re-elect me to the Milton City Council. If you wish to find out more about me, the facts of my record or my vision for Milton, I invite you to visit my website:

www.luskformilton.com

The Goals of A Leader Are Always For Those He Leads

Over the past eleven years, Bill Lusk has helped lead the city. He has made many contributions to Milton, both as a city councilman and as a volunteer. Some recent accomplishments include: • Helped establish the Greenspace Advisory Committee. • Chairs the Milton Historical Markers Committee. • Took a lead role in the creation of the Milton Cultural Arts Committee. • Was a key player in the creation of the Milton Equestrian Committee. • Championed new approaches to transportation issues to reduce congestion and increase safety for drivers and pedestrians. • Supported the creation of the Historical Preservation Commission to preserve historic structures. • Supported the bond referendum creating the Greenspace Bond Committee. • Promoted “Rural by Design” concepts in Milton legislative decisions. • Advocated for and is a participant in the Wildlife Habitat Program. • Voted in favor of creating a conservation staff position in the city. • Promoted legislation to protect Milton’s gravel roads. • Voted several times to acquire land to develop parks.

Before You Bet On A Horse You Should Know Its History

Milton has come a long way in eleven years, but there is still much to do. You don’t want to change a jockey in the middle of a race. You want Bill Lusk to keep working for you on the Milton City Council. His priorities for the next four years include: • Fight against future property tax increases. • Work to resolve key transportation concerns: – Automobile Traffic – Pedestrian Safety – Bicycle Lanes – Horse Trails g. • Continue to push for thoughtful land use planning. • Pursue tax exemptions for seniors. • Promote development of new and existing parks. k • Continue his quest to connect our trails to the Big Creek Greenway and its 30 miles of existing trails.

AG1 Is Not The Solution to Sprawl, It Is The Beginning

Bill Lusk’s opponent supports the uncontrolled spread of AG1 zoning, threatening our precious greenspace and horse farms. Her one issue campaign will result in the loss of the rural character that we hold most dear. But, there are alternatives to AG1 that protect our rural character. Lusk will continue to pursue thoughtful land use planning to make certain that our rural character is protected.

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One More Thing Dear Milton Friends, A Veteran Should Never Have to Fight a War On His Character

Over the past ten years Bill Lusk has dedicated an untold number of hours to honor deceased veterans of Milton families. He has built more than 540 crosses with his own hands and mostly at his personal expense. On Veterans Day and Memorial Day, Lusk and many volunteers display the crosses along Milton’s roads. The city applauds Lusk’s work that reminds us all of the sacriﬁces made by our veterans. It should sadden every citizen that certain opponents would stoop so low as to politicize this program by making demeaning allegations about Lusk’s motive for establishing this patriotic tribute for those who have honorably served. People who criticize our volunteer programs disrespect and dishonor our community, our veterans, and our country.

As I go door to door and speak to many Milton residents, they often ask me, “Bill, why on earth would you ever want to run again?” I smile and tell them that the answer is simple. I say, “Milton is my home, and I love this community. I have poured my heart and soul into it. Along with the many friends I have made, I want to continue to do everything I can to make it a better place to live, work, and raise a family.” While my opponent has taken a negative approach, I am proud that my campaign has taken the high ground. We ran on issues rather than personal attacks. We have kept our focus on you, the citizens of Milton, and how as a community we can continue to set the standard for communities in the southeast. When I walked door to door, I listened to your desires and your concerns for Milton. This important feedback will form the basis of my efforts in the coming years. We have accomplished a lot. Milton is on a roll. There is much work yet to be done and I always keep my three priorities in the forefront: 1. Keep our property values up and taxes down 2. Continue to work on our traffic congestion 3. Maintain our rural character

A Lie Will Travel Halfway Around the World before the Truth Has Time to Tie its Shoes

Now it’s your turn. Please vote for me this Tuesday, November 7. I look forward to working alongside you as we make Milton the best place on earth to live, work, and play.

This is a plea to return to respect and civility where we allow the candidate with the best ideas, vision and character to represent us in local government and not be the focal point of unfounded attacks.

Sincerely,

The foundations of our community are solid. Still, we all must protect those foundations against keyboard cowards who spread divisiveness and hatred. Let’s strengthen our community not by ridiculing each other, but by committing ourselves to the integrity and honor that we all know should prevail.

Bill Lusk

Some choose to use false allegations, character assassination and conspiracy theories to poison our electoral process. Social media has been used to elevate such emotions with no regard to the facts.

When Striving For Excellence, Bring Only The Best

Running a city is a complex undertaking. It is not a job for amateurs. • Bill has served on the Milton City Council since the city’s incorporation eleven years ago. • He understands the government process. • As a Vietnam veteran he is deeply involved in veterans’ affairs. He is a member of the Alpharetta VFW Post 12002, American Legion Post 201, and the Vietnam Veterans Business Association. • He knows ﬁrsthand about commitment and service. • Bill is a state licensed civil engineer. He was a business owner for thirty years. • He knows what it takes to develop a plan, create a budget, and meet a deadline.

PAID FOR BY FRIENDS OF BILL LUSK

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MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “MISS NELSON IS MISSING!”

JOHNS CREEK POETRY FESTIVAL

The eighth annual Johns Creek Poetry Festival for teens and adults will feature published poets Amy Pence and Danielle Hanson. This family fun event is in memory of Johns Creek Poetry Group co-coordinator Ronald Boggs. The festival will start Saturday, Nov. 2, 10:15 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Northeast/ Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek. For more information, visit johnscreekga.gov or afpls.org.

What: Miss Nelson’s class is the worst-behaved in the whole school. But the students of Room 207 are in for a surprise when Miss Nelson turns up missing and is replaced by Viola Swamp, a scary substitute teacher. When: Saturday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $10 More info and tickets: get.org

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EVENTS: FIVE POINTS CHALLENGE 5K

What: The fourth annual Five Points Challenge 5K will benefit childhood cancer, environmental education as well as spinal cord injury rehabilitation at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta. When: Saturday, Nov. 4, 8 a.m. Where: Windermere Lodge, 4444 Front Nine Drive, Cumming More info: reapingnature.org/FivePoints-Challenge-5K.html

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION

What: Alpharetta residents can dispose or recycle items such as paint, gasoline, garden chemicals, poisons and more. Registration is required. Full list of accepted items online. When: Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Public Works Department, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: alpharetta. ga.us

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY

What: The City of Johns Creek and Keep Johns Creek Beautiful will conduct a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. The collection is for Johns Creek residents only. Registration is required. When: Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Target parking lot, 5950 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

THE GOOD COOKIE

What: The Good Cookie, a publishing company in Suwanee, is partnering with the Foster Care Support Foundation to bring storytime and poems written by kids for kids. When: Saturday, Nov. 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Foster Care Support Foundation, 115 Mansell Place, Roswell More info: northfulton.com

BUTTER CHURNING SOCIAL

What: Join for a quick activity and open house led by Autrey Mill’s heritage staff. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. All profits go to Autrey Mill and its programs. When: Sunday, Nov. 5, 1-3 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek More info: autreymill.org

HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS EXPO

What: With over 50 vendors and artisans, the 23rd annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Expo is the traditional kick-off to the holiday season in Johns Creek. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to benefit NFCC’s Santa Shop for admission. When: Sunday, Nov. 5, noon-5 p.m. Where: Charity Guild of St Ives, 5805 State Bridge Road, Suite G-98, Johns Creek More info: charityguildofstives.org

MAKING HEALTHY TRANSITIONS

“MORNINGSIDE”

What: This shrewd new comedy takes place during a sunny spring afternoon in the Morningside neighborhood of Atlanta, where different generations are thrown together to battle it out. Imagine: a baby shower, nine women with secrets, and a case of champagne. When: Through Nov. 12, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $29 More info and tickets: get.org

“FIDDLER ON THE ROOF”

What: “Fiddler on the Roof” is a musical set in Imperial Russia in 1905, following Tevye and his attempt to maintain his Jewish religious and cultural traditions as outside influences encroach upon the family’s lives. When: Through Nov. 5, times vary Where: Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $27.50 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com

What: This is a support group for women navigating through changes in parenting, relationships, and balancing work and households. Learn how to make healthy transitions with the help of a certified life coach. When: Wednesday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: BUTTERPUP & FRIENDS

FRUIT GROWING WORKSHOP

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What: Learn when to plant and tend for fruit trees and berries in your backyard. The workshop will cover selection, planting, pruning, pets/ disease control and harvesting. When: Wednesday, Nov. 8, 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Public Works Department, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

What: Miles Davis is an artist, illustrator, and creator raised in the United States Air Force. In 2012, a random puppy with butterfly wings made its way into Miles’s imagination. When: Through Dec. 29, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

Friends of the Alpharetta Library Book Sale

What: Visitors can browse and purchase a wide selection of titles and genres of books. When: Saturday, Nov. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Branch Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: michael.salpeter@ fultoncountyga.gov or 404-613-6735

ADULT COOKING CLASS FALL DISHES What: Join Chef Darwin as we learn to create fall dishes to warm you up on cold nights. Reservations required. When: Saturday, Nov. 4, 3-4 p.m. Where: East Roswell Branch Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More Info: eastroswell.branch@ fultoncountyga.gov or 404-613-4050

CAST FREE MATH TUTORING

What: Tutors will provide math instruction to students. Tutoring is a first come first serve basis. When: Sundays, Oct. 15 - Nov. 19, 2-4 p.m. Where: Ocee Branch Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Rd., Alpharetta More info: karen.kennedy@ fultoncountyga.gov.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

What: Families will join in the showing of “The Jungle Book.” When: Monday, Nov. 6, 5-7 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Branch Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: erin.parks@fultoncountyga. gov or 404-613-6735

HEALTHY, ALTERNATIVE HOLIDAY SIDE DISHES

What: Join Chef Lynn Ware to explore new ways of adding some excitement to your holiday dishes. When: Wednesday, Nov. 8, 6-7 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org

PET ADOPTIONS:

FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

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

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Easy updates for a faster sale Brought to you by: Shanaz Kanga Harry Norman Realtors It’s been a few months and your gorgeous home is still sitting on the market. You’re hoping for a buyer to fall in love with your house just as you did years ago, but the wait seems endless! Your home is beautiful, Kanga it holds many happy memories, and you’re sure some buyer will want it. Why haven’t you received an offer on your home as yet? The first few weeks on the market are critical to attract buyer interest. A tight inventory and strong demand for homes means it’s a seller’s market, but there are many homes that are not selling even if they have appraised well. There are many reasons; the primary ones are location, price, and layout of the house. The location cannot be changed, modifications to the layout are achievable but come at a cost, which leaves the price of the house. But what if your house is priced correctly and still not selling? These homes are

already competing with new construction, so what can you do as a seller to make your house more desirable? Buyers today are cash-strapped and do not want to take the time and energy to remodel a house. They are not looking for large spaces, but would rather have a well-appointed home with bells and whistles. If your house is not move-in ready, you have already narrowed your buyer pool. By making some small and easy updates to your house, you can change the look and feel of the space and make it more appealing to buyers. The changes below will likely provide a good return on your investment: Clear out the clutter - Remove extra furniture and furnishings from living spaces, take down paintings and photographs from walls leaving only one or two as accents, wipe down and organize bookshelves or display areas. Remove heavy drapery or valences. Fussy, floral draperies with a lot of valences and lace are not trendy anymore - clean lines are more popular. It is better to remove the old drapery and leave the windows bare if you cannot replace them with simple curtains or fresh designs. Repair deferred maintenance,

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Surprisingly, student loan debt was actually an advantage. Amy has been conscientiously paying her college loan every month since she graduated in 2015. "My loan officer said that because I have been paying consistently, it worked in my favor and boosted my credit score. She also said that I can obviously stay focused and live within a budget," Amy noted. Credit history started when she was 16. Thanks to her mom's advice, Amy applied for a credit card when she was still in high school, used it and then paid it off every month. Amy's credit score is now a highly respectable 771. Private mortgage insurance (PMI) was also her friend. Amy explained, "Okay, one of the reasons my dad wanted me to save for a 20 percent down payment was so I would avoid paying private mortgage insurance. Maybe I could have put more down but I didn't want to deplete my savings. What if something breaks in my new house? Or what if I want to buy a new sofa? So PMI helped me buy my house with only 5 percent down." Learn More Could you buy a house now or would it be better to wait? Find out! Go to mgic.com/buynow. Plus, you can follow the stories of other first-time homebuyers and learn from their experiences at www.HomeDiggidy.com.

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Tricks to upgrade your family room Brought to you by – Bill Rawlings Vice President/Managing Broker, North Atlanta Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty One of the most important rooms in your home is the family room. It serves as the center point of congregation. Yes, the kitchen and dining room are all important rooms as well, but the family room is where daily Rawlings experiences happen. This is where people gather, entertain and share moments together. That being said, it should be one of your favorite rooms in your home filled with happiness and memories. Here are a few upgrades that are guaranteed to help make your family room come to life. Layered Lighting: Lighting can completely change the mood of a room with the flick of a switch. By layering lighting with a variety of sconces, table lamps and overhead chandeliers this is guaranteed to help create a visually interesting environment. Additionally, dimmed lighting is always a key feature

for entertaining, whether you are hosting a movie night, holiday party or dinner gathering, the tone of the lighting will instantly set the mood. Curtains: Window treatments are an immediate change to any room and afford many benefits other than just appearance. Curtains are ideal in the winter to keep your home insulated as well as cool during the summer by blocking unwanted sunlight. The key rule, however, is to make sure that your curtains are never too short. In order to create this luxe look, it is important to make sure your curtains hit from the highest point on the wall, flowing to the base of the floor. This look can be easily created by measuring the space before shopping for curtains. The best fabrics for creating this free flowing environment is to look for light sheer fabrics. Oversized Artwork: Art is the perfect addition to any room, acting an accessory or statement piece and enhancing the personality of a space. Oversized art that fills the walls not only helps to fill blank spaces but tells a story about the room. The colors in a painting or photograph will add energy of the room and color that can carry on through textile and fabrics throughout the space.

Molding: Paneling and molding in a room can add a unique architectural environment. By simply replacing your current baseboards for thicker crown molding or adding molding to your walls, this creates a more expensive and aesthetically pleasing environment. These are just a few upgrades that can help to improve the overall environ-

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Local teams’ bids for softball state titles fall short Cambridge, Lambert drop out of playoffs By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com COLUMBUS, Ga. — Cambridge softball’s bid for a second straight state championship fell short Saturday when the Lady Bears were eliminated in their third game in the championship bracket. Seeking their first state title, Lambert was eliminated after two close losses.

Cambridge The Lady Bears dispatched Greenbrier 6-2 to open the tournament and advanced to the second round where they faced Creekview. The second round game was a rematch of last year’s state championship game, which Cambridge won 4-0. However, the Lady Bears didn’t have their same success this time around. Cambridge managed just three hits and committed four errors in the 9-1

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loss. Creekview had 13 hits, including three for extra bases, against Cambridge starter Genevive Dumas. Following the loss, Cambridge was

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relegated to the loser’s bracket where they faced Evans. Evans opened the game with an RBI single and a two-run home run to jump out to a 3-0 lead. Cambridge cut the lead to 3-2 with Jensen Chesire scoring on a passed ball in the first and Ariel Birnbaum stealing home in the second. However, Evans exploded for seven runs in the top of the third to take a 10-2 lead. Evans loaded the bases on a single, a hit batter and walk. Another walk, followed by a two singles, put the score at 7-2. Evans added three more runs on a bases-loaded walk and an error. Cambridge’s Gabby Givers scored on a Cailey Hart single in the bottom of the third, and the Lady Bears added another run in the sixth off a hit batter, but Evans’ lead was too much to overcome. Evans eliminated Cambridge with the 10-4 win.

Lambert Lambert made its second straight championship bracket appearance but was once again out after two consecutive losses Friday. The Lady Longhorns faced Kennesaw Mountain in the first round and

jumped out to a 2-0 lead on RBIs from Skylar Aledia and Kassidy Krupit. The Lady Mustangs responded in the top of the third with a three-run double to go up 3-2. A sacrifice fly put Kennesaw Mountain up 4-2 in the fifth. Lambert loaded the bases in the bottom of the inning, and a bunt scored Allie Sewell. With one out, Lambert couldn’t tie the game after a runner was thrown out at home on a fielder’s choice and a ground-out ending the inning. Still trailing 4-3 in the bottom of the seventh, Lambert put two runners on with two outs. However, Catherine Harper was picked off while trying to steal third, ending the game. Lambert battled in another close game after being relegated to the loser’s bracket where they faced Archer. The Longhorns eventually landed on the short end in extra innings. In a pitcher’s duel that saw each team accumulate just six hits in nine innings, the score remained 1-1 heading into the 10th. Harper scored in the top of the inning to give Lambert its first lead since the first and force a must-score situation for Archer. Lambert starter Kassidy Krupit was still pitching in the 10th when she opened the inning with a walk. That runner would eventually score on a bunt to tie the game at 2-2. After tying the game, Archer ended Lambert’s season in walk-off fashion with a triple to take the game 3-2.

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Milton High School serves Community MILTON, Ga. — The senior class of Milton High School will head out to serve on the morning of Nov. 14. They will be traveling to over 20 organizations which include libraries, foster care, nursing and assisted living homes, schools, parks, homeless shelters, and even personal residences. They will participate in activitis with the elderly, teaching with younger students, landscaping projects, and other services. This Senior Service Day gives the students an opportunity to spreadtheir gratitude to the Milton-Alpharetta-Rosell community. Milton High School hopes to make this an annual event and inspire other schools to do the same.

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Blotter Continued from Page 2 her hands and call for help. The one suspect the woman could see was described as 5 foot 6 inches in height, in his late twenties, with a stocky build, black ski mask and black outfit. The woman’s cat could not be located after the encounter.

Milton apartment hit in overnight burglary MILTON, Ga. — A woman spending the night at her sister’s home returned the next day to find her Deer Point Court apartment had been burglarized and approximately $12,500 of items were missing. The victim had stayed at her sister’s

home Oct. 19 to help her prepare for a wedding and had locked the deadbolts on the front door when she left. When she returned the next day, her front door was unlocked. Police later found a window screen from the master bedroom was lying on the ground and the lock appeared to have been forced open. Missing from the apartment were multiple video game consoles and games, two televisions, a Louis Vuitton purse, two computers and multiple items of jewelry. The victim said the apartment complex’s gate has been left open during the day while street work is underway. She said the night she left she saw two men she did not recognize as living in the complex in a pickup truck smoking cigarettes. The victim’s neighbors were questioned by police but none reported any suspicious activity.

RZ17-12 – Text Amendment to Article IX – Crabapple Form Based Code, 1.6.4.b as it relates to lodging RZ17-13 – Text Amendment to Article XX – Deerfield Form Based Code, 1.6.4.b as it relates to lodging Public Hearings:

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North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC), located in Roswell, GA has an immediate FULL TIME position available in our Education Center. The bilingual administrative support position will be in daily contact with new and established customers, clients, and students. Candidates should have a history of excellent customer care and administrative support skills. Bilingual in Spanish. NFCC is an equal opportunity employer. We e-verify. Please send your resume including experience, qualifications, and references to info@ nfcchelp.org . Part-time FRONT DESK Doctors office. Computer experience. Pleasant team player. Positive attitude. Alpharetta/ Roswell. Resume: medoffice123@gmail. com

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North Fulton Community Charities, located in Roswell Georgia is seeking a part time receptionist / administrative assistant. Qualified candidates must be bi-lingual Spanish, have excellent customer service skills, and have computer experience working with MS Word and Excel. The hours are 9:00am-2:00pm, Monday – Friday. Send resume to Info@nfcchelp.org .

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Stephanie Butler Realtor® 678.296.1774

NEW LISTING

UNDER CONTRACT

Greystone: 135 Foxhollow Trail 6 bd • 6 full ba • 1 half ba • 1.8 acre lot with gorgeous pool and spa • screen porch and stone patio • master on main • ﬁnished terrace level with kitchen • gated community FMLS #5906119 • $1,650,000

POOL

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Lisa Swayne Realtor® 770.241.9165

NEW PRICE

Prov @ Atlanta National: 750 Lake Mist Cove 5 bd • 5 ba • 3 half ba• master on main • full ﬁnished basement w/ wine cellar, steam shower, sauna • open ﬂoor plan • tons of windows • cul-de-sac lot • swim/tennis neighborhood FMLS #5921273 • $899,000

Six Hills: 880 Owens Lake Road 5 bd • 5 full ba • 1 half ba • master on main • renovated kitchen • ﬁnished basement • pool/spa and screened in porch w/ ﬁreplace FMLS #5855450 • $1,175,000

Parc at Broadwell: 9000 Emerson Place 5 bd • 4 full ba • 1 half ba • master + guest suite on main ﬁnished terrace level • covered veranda FMLS #5865846 • $699,000

NEW LISTING

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Dorris Road: One of the most coveted roads in Milton • 9.75 lake front acres • rolling hills and hardwood trees are plentiful • land plan and soil testing has been done FMLS: #5867556 • $975,000

Six Hills: 870 Owens Lake Road 10 acre lake front parcel in Six Hills neighborhood • bring your own plan & builder • gated entry to property • complete privacy FMLS #5814586 • $795,000

NEW LISTING

Jennifer Oaks: 1715 Harvest Circle 7 bd • 5 full ba • 1 half ba • renovated kitchen • bedroom on main • ﬁnished basement FMLS: #5904991 • $520,000

Realtor® 770.715.0325

SOLD

Brookshade: 841 N Brookshade Pkwy 6 bd • 4 full ba • 1 half ba • master on main • renovated kitchen • new hardwoods • ﬁnished basement • open ﬂoor plan • Swim/tennis neighborhood FMLS #5809588 • $699,900

Harrington Falls: 520 Tiverton Court 5 bd • 5 ba • guest suite on main • ﬁnished basement • beautiful renovations throughout • available for quick close FMLS #5915948 • $799,900

Laura Falk

Gianna Whisler-Amneteg Realtor® 470.865.9887

Six Hills: 13240 Owens Way 6 bd • 6 full ba • 1 half ba • master on main • pool/spa • private lot • ﬁnished terrace level FMLS #5858768 • $1,315,000

Kelly Finley

Realtor® 678.468.4990

SOLD

Tuxford: 520 Jacaranda Court 4 bd • 4 full ba • 1 half ba • master upstairs • ﬁnished terrace level • keeping room FMLS #5870613 • $499,900

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