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Superior Court judges speak at local event

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Memorial to celebrate Milton High’s 100 years

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Sneak peek of YMCA’s upcoming expansion

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City unveils proposed trails plan Milton residents file past schematics showing the city’s plan to construct miles of trails and sidewalks in the coming decade. The city held the open house at City Hall Feb. 26 allowing residents to view and comment on the draft trails plan before a meeting of the Trails Advisory Committee that night. Read more, Page 4

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MILTON, Ga. — Police are looking for two suspects suspected of attempting to fraudulently open a line of credit Feb. 20 at the Fry’s Electronics on Webb Road.

The two suspects came into the store that afternoon, grabbed several items and said they wanted to open a credit line at the front registers.

One of the suspects presented a Nevada driver’s license but

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Thief removes jewelry from East Bluff home MILTON, Ga. — An Alpharetta man reported Feb. 19 that $95,000 in jewelry and watches had been stolen from his home on East Bluff Road.

The man said he did not know exactly when the items had gone missing as he did not wear them often. He has recently had a maid and bug exterminators come through his house.

The man’s insurance notified him that they required a police report.

Woman discovers fraud from out of state ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta woman reported Feb. 15 that she discovered fraudulent activity on her GrubHub account that was linked to someone in Ohio.

The woman said she received a text message from her bank about a $60 purchase made from her GrubHub account that she in fact had not made.

The woman checked her account and learned that the purchase had been made from a restaurant in Ohio. She contacted the restaurant to report the fraud, and they canceled the order. The charge did not go through her account.

Ohio police instructed the woman to report the incident with Alpharetta police.

said they live in Georgia.

A store employee said they became suspicious when they noticed discrepancies on the license. While store staff were checking the license against a license reference book, the suspects abruptly left.

Employees provided the fake license and a video of the suspects’ car to police.

Notifications alert man to fraudulent accounts MILTON, Ga. — A Milton man contacted police Feb. 24 after he realized someone had opened two accounts using his personal information.

Earlier in February, the man said he received a letter from Macy’s about a $700 outstanding balance on an account which he had not opened.

A few days later, the man received a $340 bill from AT&T about another account he learned had been opened fraudulently.

The man set a fraud alert and froze his credit before contacting police.

Couple discovers forgery after checking account MILTON, Ga. — Police are investigating the forgery of two checks belonging to a Milton couple.

The couple said they checked their bank account on Feb. 24 and noticed two suspicious checks they had not written.

Both checks were for nearly $4,000 each and made out to two different people.

The couple notified their bank, which refunded the money after investigating the checks. Police advised them to monitor their accounts closely and change their passwords.

Man’s items taken from storage unit MILTON, Ga. — A Milton man contacted police Feb. 24 after he realized someone had taken $500-700 worth of his belongings from his storage unit on Common-

wealth Circle. The man had last seen the items on Feb. 18.

When the man returned to the storage unit on Feb. 24, he noticed a strange lock that did not belong to him on the unit’s door. After opening it, he discovered miscellaneous items, including audio and video equipment as well as a pressure washer, were gone.

Patron reports theft from local hotel room ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a jewelry theft that occurred nearly two months ago at the Hotel at Avalon on Avalon Boulevard.

The owner of the jewelry said she had stayed at the hotel Dec. 23-24, and that is the last time she saw the jewelry. She had not placed any of the jewelry in the hotel room safe. When the woman returned to her home on Dec. 25, she was unable to find the jewelry.

She reported her jewelry, nearly $5,000 total, as stolen after she found out there was no security footage of the outside of her room.

Thief removes document from car parked on street ROSWELL, Ga. — Police are investigating a Feb. 17 car burglary that took place on Elan Court.

The car owner had parked the car in front of his house the previous evening.

The next morning, the owner noticed his car had been rifled through.

He said the only item that appeared to be missing was his car title.

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City unveils proposed trails plan

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton residents recently got a first look at the city’s plan to construct miles of trails and sidewalks over the next decade.

The city held an open house Feb. 26 where residents could view the city’s draft trails plan before a meeting of the Trails Advisory Committee that night.

The plan calls for new paths in some of the city’s developed areas, including around Deerfield Parkway and in downtown Crabapple. Trails are also outlined for Birmingham Park and the city’s newly acquired properties bought with Greenspace Bond funds. The two new parks include the 88-acre Preserve at Cooper Sandy property at Bethany Road and Providence Road, and the 106-acre Preserve at Lackey Road.

Trails at Providence Park and the former Milton Country Club property are not included within the trails plan. Both areas have separate master plans that include trails.

The plan calls for listing projects in tiers based on priority and cost, similar to TSPLOST initiatives. Tier I projects could be completed within two years, Tier II includes projects slated for two to five years, and Tier III projects would be constructed in five to 10 years. Tier IV projects are “aspirational” with no set timetable.

In all areas, Tier I would cost the city around $4 million, Tier II $7 million and Tier III projects have an estimated $11 million price tag. The city emphasized these figures are estimations and meant

to guide investment decisions for future city budgets.

Several new paths are proposed within downtown Crabapple which will boost sidewalks in developments under construction. There are also plans for crossings along Birmingham Road and Crabapple Road.

Tier I projects identified for the area include the extension of sidewalks along Mayfield Road to Freemanville Road and a trail around businesses in the area.

Long-range construction includes a Braeburn Trail connection through the woods and a crossing along Birmingham Highway. The city says these two projects would cost around $715,000 on the assumption that a federal grant would match the city’s investment.

Tier III projects for downtown Crabapple would include side paths along Parkview Drive to Crabapple Chase Drive, a trail from Braeburn Lane to McFarlin Lane and sidewalks along both sides of Mid-Broadwell Road.

The estimate of Tier I, II and III downtown Crabapple projects is $5 million.

While additional sidewalks are slated for Deerfield Parkway, the city is not looking to add any for several years. The plan does not call for any Tier I projects in the area.

In the 2- to 5-year range, the city has called for crossings along several roads, including Ga. 9 at the Crooked Creek subdivision, and filling in sidewalk gaps along Bethany Bend.

Tier III calls for a connection along McGinnis Ferry Road to a Big Creek Greenway trailhead in Alpharetta and other projects.

Birmingham Park will have an additional 7 miles of trails under the city’s plan. Decomposed granite would make up 2.3 miles of walkways mostly on the eastern portion of the property, and 4.7 miles of soil trails would run mostly along the northern section. A total of 52 parking spaces would be available, including 12 equestrian trailer spots.

Most of the early projects include upgrading to the park’s current state, including erosion control, repairing or replacing the existing bridge, formalizing the parking area at the trailhead and wayfinding signs.

Further down the road, the city expects to add an additional parking area, a new granite trail and widen the soil trails to 8-feet. Tier III calls for a new restroom building and upgrades to the existing trails.

Each of the city’s new parks — the preserves at Cooper Sandy and Lackey Road — have existing trails systems, and Milton is set to update those trails and add to them.

At Cooper Sandy, trails and old logging roads will be cleared, a parking area will be constructed, and a new granite trail will be added as Tier I projects.

Future developments call for upgrades to the trails. In total, the site would include 25 parking spaces and 2.4 miles of paths.

Trails at the Lackey Road property would encompass nearly the entirety of the 106-acre site, with 4.4 miles of soil, granite and boardwalk footpaths.

The site would also provide four to five equestrian trailer parking spaces and 15 general parking spots.

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Milton residents look over proposed trail and sidewalk plans before a meeting of the Trails Advisory Committee at City Hall Feb. 26.

Milton would first clear and formalize the existing hiking trails on the site and add trail connections. Tier II includes six bridge projects, and Tier III will include additional soil trails.

The proposed plan will need to be finalized before it goes before the City Council at this month’s work session.

Comments from council members will be incorporated into the project which could then be presented for adoption.

“The goal is, we want to get this plan adopted as soon as possible so that we can actually start working on the projects’ construction,” Community Development Director Parag Agrawal said. “Because over the summer we will be looking at the budget for the next year, so we want to get this plan adopted before that.”

A presentation outlining the trails plan can be viewed at bit.ly/2VsGCA5

Milton opposes bill aimed at regulating short-term rentals

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton is expected to reach out to the city’s state representatives to voice opposition to a state House bill that could limit its control over short-term rentals offered by companies

like Airbnb or VRBO. Officials were set to approve a resolution to request the city’s legislative delegates oppose House Bill 523 at the March 2 City Council meeting, which convened after press time. Milton’s state representatives include House Speaker Pro-Tempore Jan Jones (47th District),

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If passed, the bill would allow Milton to regulate short-term rentals, but according to the city’s report, it implies that Milton could not enact an outright ban on short-term rentals in certain districts or property zones.

City Attorney Ken Jarrard’s office argues that preventing cities from banning the rentals in certain areas of its jurisdiction is unconstitutional. The attorney’s office claims the Georgia Constitution grants cities and counties the right to set zones and prevent certain uses within those zones, and the General Assembly cannot repeal or restrict that authority.

Specifically, the bill allows county or city governments to regulate activities “that arise when property is used

as a short-term rental” provided those codes do not prohibit the use of properties as short-term rentals or long-term rentals, which are offered for occupancy with a fee for over 30 days. It would also prohibit Milton from requiring registration for properties used for short-term or long-term rentals.

A search of Airbnb and VRBO on March 1 showed around two dozen properties within Milton are being offered for rental.

The bill is the second that Milton had formally opposed this Legislative session. Last month, the city adopted a resolution opposing House Bill 302, which would restrict Milton’s ability to set residential design standards on oneor two-family homes. Milton has been joined in its opposition to the bill by neighbors Johns Creek, Alpharetta and Roswell.

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Superior Court Judge Rachelle Carnesale answers a question about sentencing Feb. 25 at Sankranti Indian Restaurant. Carnesale was one of 12 Superior Court judges to take part in the educational event hosted by Student Leadership Johns Creek. From left, judges Kimberly Adams, Chris Brasher, Rachel Krause and Eric Dunaway await their turn to speak.

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By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The public had a unique opportunity to hear from the judges who make up Superior Court of Fulton County on Feb. 25, thanks to the Student Leadership Johns Creek.

Organized by the Secretary of State Ambassadors, a sub-group of Student Leadership Johns Creek, 12 of the court’s 20 judges attended. The format allowed students to ask each judge a question, with a Q&A with the audience following.

The questions ranged from informative “Which cases go to the Superior Court?” — to fun — “What’s one thing that would surprise most people about judges?” — to challenging — “What role does race play in our criminal justice system?”

“Justice is supposed to be blind,” Judge Eric Dunaway said. “While I don’t consider race [in sentencing], I can’t say it’s not a factor in our criminal justice system … As a prosecutor and now as a judge, most of what we see is young African American men, for whatever reason: education, poverty, policing.”

Several judges shared their thoughts on how the criminal justice system could be improved, especially for juvenile offenders. Suggestions included raising the age suspects can be charged as an adult and eliminating the mandatory minimum sentence for armed robbery.

“We need to be able to fashion sentences that hold young people accountable for making poor choices but give them some sense of hope so that if they make better choices they still have an opportunity for a better life before them,” Judge Kimberly Adams said.

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tion and recidivism reduction programs were also a popular thread. Judges said the perennial challenge is, of course, funding.

“That’s never a good answer because who wants our taxes raised?”

Judge Emily Richardson joked. “But the Fulton County court system is very overwhelmed. We’re a large county, and there are a lot of crimes.”

The judges talked about how their varied backgrounds, whether they focused on criminal, family, business or some other area of law, shape their work as judges. Although many imagine judges as serious and solitary, the judges said their work is actual very collaborative.

For attendees, the forum was a rare chance to mingle with judges outside the confines of a courtroom.

“The court system, with what seems like a myriad of different courts, has been a bit of an enigma for me,” said Robert Frame, a Johns Creek resident who attended the event. “However, last night cleared a lot of that up and, while I don’t know how they did it, having virtually all of the Superior Court judges there to share their comments and feeling with us was truly an awesome experience.”

This year’s Secretary of State Ambassadors, who organized the event, are Ann Philip, Yasmin Shalim, Ting Dong, Olivia Shaffer, Caelyn DeSouza, Lydia Grace Logan, Kian Kermani, Jayla Melvin and Omeed Kalan.

The 12 judges in attendance were Kimberly Adams, Chris Brasher, Rachelle Carnesale, Eric Dunaway, Belinda Edwards, Kelly Ellerbe, Kevin Farmer, Rachel Krause, Shawn LaGrua, Shukura Millender, Emily Richardson and Paige Whitaker.

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Early voting opens March 2 FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Early voting for the presidential primary begins Monday, March 2 and runs through Friday, March 20.

Election Day is Tuesday, March 24.

For Fulton County outside of the city of Atlanta, there will be no races on the ticket other than the presidential primary.

Georgia is an open primary state, meaning voters do not have to be registered members of a party to vote in that party’s primary. On the Republican side, President Donald Trump is uncontested.

For Democrats, 12 candidates will appear on the ballot.

Alpharetta Rotary donates $15,000 to North Fulton Community Charities ROSWELL, Ga. — The Rotary Club of Alpharetta recently presented North Fulton Community Charities a $15,000 check.

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The Rotary Club of Alpharetta has been a long-time supporter of NFCC. The club regularly volunteers to pick up food for the food pantry from a local market in addition to supporting the Back to School and Holiday programs.

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SCHOOLS

Commemorative wall to chronical Milton High School’s 100 years

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton High School, celebrating its 100th anniversary next year, will mark its past and future with a commemorative wall outside the school.

The “100 Years of Excellence Wall” will be constructed of commemorative bricks at the entrance to the Eagle’s Nest stadium.

The school is encouraging alumni, families, students and anyone in the community to purchase a customizable brick. Those who purchase a brick can choose from among 40 student organizations their purchase will benefit, ranging from athletics, arts, theatre, the school’s parent/teacher organization and more. Twenty percent of the proceeds from each brick will benefit the student organizations.

The 8x16-foot wall will be constructed with 550 bricks with a seating area nearby. Construction will begin after the last bricks have been purchased.

The effort to commemorate the school’s 100th anniversary was spearheaded by the school’s football booster club, but athletic director Gary Sylvestri said the wall will celebrate all Milton students.

“The wall exemplifies Milton High School’s triple A’s — athletics, arts and academics,” he said.

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Milton Touchdown Club President Brad Zettler (left) and Athletic Director Gary Sylvestri are spearheading efforts to construct a wall at Eagle’s Nest Stadium to celebrate Milton High School’s 100th anniversary.

Brad Zettler, president of the Milton Touchdown Club, said construction will take approximately eight weeks. He also said that 75-year commemorative bricks that were placed at the old Milton High were saved and will be installed by the school’s football program at the current

campus as part of an upcoming project.

Two sizes of bricks are available — either 4x8-inches for $175 or 8x8-inches for $350 — and the purchase includes personal inscription. A sports, arts or club emblem may be added for an additional $25.

Bricks can be purchased at 4everbricks/com/donors/mhs/.

Milton has seen monumental changes since it opened its doors in 1921 for students grades 1-11 serving all of Milton County. U.S. Census figures showed the county had a population of approximately 7,000 total residents when the school opened, or only about three times the current enrollment for the school.

A relic of that era can still be seen near the site of the old Milton High. A log cabin built by the school’s Future Farmers of America chapter was constructed in the mid-1930s and stands today along Milton Avenue in downtown Alpharetta.

Improvements came as the school and nearby population grew, and over a dozen additions were made. In the 1950s, the school transitioned to serve grades 8-12 and became a traditional grade 9-12 high school in the 1980s.

In 2005, the school was closed after 84 years, and students made the move to the new Milton High building along Birmingham Highway in what is now the city of Milton. In 2018, the old school was demolished to pave the way for a new S.T.E.M. school, Innovation Academy, which is under construction and slated to open next year.

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COMMUNITY

Alpharetta YMCA offers sneak peek at new Eastside Community Center

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Local officials got a sneak peek Feb. 27 at the new Eastside Community Center going up at the Ed Isakson YMCA in Alpharetta.

While construction crews busied themselves on interior work, a group of about 25 people from the City of Alpharetta and the YMCA filed through a new second floor over the existing Jay Levergood Youth Center on the Preston Ridge Road campus.

The $3.1 million project will provide the city’s first indoor public activity center east of Ga. 400. The lion’s share of funding, $2.5 million, comes from the city’s special parks and transportation bond residents approved in 2016.

The YMCA is funding the remaining $600,000.

“It’s an exciting time for us,” YMCA Executive Director Kim Nelson told officials at the outset of the morning tour.

The community center is being constructed by installing a second floor within the existing youth center. The new, second floor and renovations to the first floor will add five community spaces that will be used for activities

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At left, Megha Tony, with Collins Cooper Carusi Architects, details some of the new amenities and additions at the Ed Isakson YMCA in Alpharetta Feb. 27. The city is partnering with the YMCA to create a $3.1 million community center east of Ga. 400. determined in a collaboration between the city’s Parks Department and the YMCA. The space will be made available for HOA meetings and other community

meetings, as well.

Within the renovation plan, three new spaces will be created on the ground floor, including a community

room that will be used for day camp, teen programs and special events.

Another space will be the Owl’s Nest, which will feature programming for those with diverse abilities, and the third space will be an additional Y group exercise room.

Nelson said the YMCA is working hard to ensure members are not inconvenienced during construction, which is expected to be completed in May. “We are looking forward to building on the long relationship we have had with the City of Alpharetta through this collaboration, which will create the city’s first community center on the east side of 400,” Nelson said. “This partnership allows us to provide impactful programs and services to the community, in addition to providing enhanced opportunities for YMCA members.”

Micah McCracken, owner of Highlander Design and Build which serves as general contractor for the project, said this is the second project he’s partnered with the YMCA and its architectural firm. He described the collaboration as “smooth.”

“What I like about working on this job with this team is when we do have issues, we come with answers, and we leave making sure whatever issue we find, we address it to everyone’s satisfaction,” McCracken said.

Dan Merkel, a member of the Alpharetta City Council who serves on the YMCA board, said the new center is a perfect example of public/private partnerships that benefit everyone. As chairman of the YMCA Board in 2005 when the youth center was built, he said he is looking forward to having the facility put to better use.

“I’m actually elated that we found a way to take a combination of what was maybe an albatross for the YMCA because it was so under-utilized and meeting the needs of their organization and the city as well,” Merkel said. “Both sides win.”

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Southern Post development breaks ground near downtown Roswell

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — One of Roswell’s most anticipated developments is now officially underway.

Dozens of residents, developers, elected officials and community stakeholders celebrated the groundbreaking of the Southern Post, Feb. 27 on the corner of Alpharetta Street and Norcross Street.

The property has sat idle since the city acquired it in 2016.

That changed last year, when commercial real estate development firm S.J. Collins Enterprises was chosen to revitalize the 4.28-acre property. The company closed the deal November 2019 with Virginia-based Armada Hoffler Properties Inc. “This is very exciting,” Mayor Lori Henry said. “I have lived in this neighborhood for 30 years… This is truly a transformational project in Downtown Roswell.”

Plans call for the front of the property facing Alpharetta Street to feature several restaurants and shops. The back of the property will include approximately 128 apartment units and 13 town homes, as well as a 5.5-story parking deck with 403 retail parking spaces.

“This is a big day in the city of Roswell,” said Roswell Inc Executive Director Steve Stroud. “S.J. Collins and Armada Hoffler Construction are bringing new jobs to this city.”

The property will hold about 90,000 square feet of loft office space, which is now available for lease.

“With each project we build or development, we find it important to tell the story,” said Tim Hodges, Armada Hoffler vice president of Construction. “Our vision for this project is to become Roswell’s new go-to destination.”

The development’s name, Southern Post, is a nod to the country breakfast restaurant, Southern Skillet, that once dominated the property and closed its doors in 2011. The name also references the Southern Mills General Store, which was the first retail store to serve the community around Roswell Mill.

Project representatives said the development’s design

SPECIAL

The Southern Post development, located at the old Southern Skillet property on Alpharetta Street, will include apartments, town homes, office space, retail and a parking deck. will fit in architecturally with the city’s downtown area.

“It’s going to be a special project,” said S.J. Collins Enterprises Principal Steve Collins. “There are some exciting things that are coming… What this city has done is unbelievable to me. What they’ve done with this downtown area with all of these restaurants and everything. I think we’re going to enhance it and make it that much better.”

Justin Latone, senior vice president of leasing for S.J. Collins, said the company is working to bring local and regional restaurants to the property. And, he said it will open up extra space for the popular and growing Alive in Roswell monthly festival.

For more information about Southern Post and its site plan, visit sjcollinsent.com/property/roswellsouthern-post.

JULIA GROCHOWSKI/HERALD

Roswell Mayor Lori Henry speaks at the Feb. 27 groundbreaking for the Southern Post Development on the corner of Alpharetta Street and Norcross Street.

The mixed-use development will contain retail, office space, apartments, town homes and a parking deck.

Congratulations to the Greater North Fulton Community Award Winners!

Award Winners (L-R): The Pioneer Award – Barbara Duffy, North Fulton Community Charities (Retired) The Lifetime Achievement Award – John Rasper, DeKalb Office The Community Service Award – Freda Hardage, Northside Hospital The GNFCC Volunteer Award – John Herbert, Herbert Legal Group Photo courtesy Clayton CameraCraft Photography

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Businesses can choose variety of methods to manage technology

DICK JONES

Founder & President Jones Simply Sales

Are you having challenges managing your technology in your small business?

Do computer problems or issues with software and printers take up too much of your time? Most small business owners rely heavily on technology to run their business,

and it is very important that they manage and maintain it in an efficient manner.

Here are some options you may want to consider if you’re a small business owner and also the first person your employees contact when an IT problem arises.

Option 1: Utilize a part-time IT professional. There are plenty of IT professionals that can help you manage and maintain your information technology.

They can be hired by the hour, or you can have an ongoing arrangement for them to

check-in on a regular basis to make sure everything is running correctly.

Option 2: Utilize an IT managed services provider. Many essential IT management tasks can be performed remotely over the internet. Managed service providers provide many options including help desk services and onsite resources if needed. Having a “virtual” IT department is a great option if you need to be up and running 24/7.

Option 3: Hire a full-time IT resource.

Tyler Perry has created a movie-town in south Atlanta While most downtown areas are typically considered “entertainment” districts, none in Atlanta really compare to what Tyler Perry is cooking up on and around the 330 acres he bought GEOFF SMITH near Fort McPherson Assurance Financial, in 2015. He’s putting gsmith@lendtheway.com the “entertainment” in entertainment district.

Perry developed a major movie and television studio with 10 sound stages all intertwined in old buildings that were once part of the historic fort. It also included new buildings, like a replica of the White House for his television series, “The Oval,” according to a recent article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Now he wants to buy another 20 acres and build a theater on the same scale as the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center and surround it with restaurants and an alley of “about 10 small theater houses and dinner theaters.”

Fort McPherson was a U.S. Army based south of Atlanta on the edge of East Point. Its history goes back to 1867 when it hosted U.S. infantry regiments whose mission was to enforce Union regulations during Reconstruction. It was used as a camp to house Imperial German Navy prisoners of war during World War I and as a training site for the Active

Army and Georgia National Guard. It held picketers who were detained during the General Textile Workers Strike in 1934. And it served in many different capacities up until its closing in 2011.

Since Perry purchased his 330 acres, major motion pictures, including “Diary of a Mad Black Woman,” all of the “Madea” films, “Precious” and major television series have been filmed there.

In addition to the restaurants and theaters, Perry envisions a museum of his work along with African-American history on the site. And he would also conduct public tours of Tyler Perry Studios.

“I want them to start doing tours,” Perry told the Atlanta Business Chronicle. “I want them to have a place where they can walk safely or get on a streetcar or tram. I need a base for that to happen. This would be open to the public.”

The site is near the Lakewood-Fort McPherson MARTA station. Major developments are occurring around the Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Chamblee stations and others.

Perry would also like to see a residential component and incorporate a linear park with bike paths.

The property is currently owned by the McPherson Implementing Local Redevelopment Authority (MILRA). They recently sold another 11 acres to Washington, D.C-based Easterly Government Properties Inc., who used it as a lab for

the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

MILRA did this despite Perry making an effort to buy that property too.

This project just goes to show how interesting Atlanta has become. Unique town centers are being built throughout the metro area, and having one centered around a major studio would be another jewel in our crown. As more people and businesses keep moving to the area, and as our economy keeps diversifying, we will have more diverse options when it comes to finding a home or finding something to do on the weekends.

Perry has pumped a lot of economic activity in an area that 15 years ago was pretty stagnant. He brought in film stars from across the country and helped to rocket the film industry in Atlanta off the ground. Georgia is now one of the most filmed-in places on the planet for major motion pictures and television series.

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

Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433, Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group

Depending on the size of your small business and the significant risk of your computers, servers, printers or internet access not functioning correctly, the cost of this resource could very well pay for itself.

If you’re a small business owner and spending too much time on IT, and not enough time on growing your business, these options can provide you with solutions to make sure your information technology is managed without impacting your time.

Harry Norman Realtors welcomes new associate CUMMING, Ga. — Harry Norman Realtors The Collection at Forsyth recently hired Shelby Rochester as one of the newest members of its growing team.

As a Resort & Second Property Specialist, Rochester helps buyers and sellers in Forsyth County, Lake Lanier and across the North Atlanta area.

She can provide a greater understanding of the market conditions, resulting in a successful purchase or sale.

Rochester lives in the Cumming subdivision of Windermere with her husband Craig and enjoys golfing, reading, training Newfoundlands for water rescue, and spending time with her two children, Evan and Ethan.

Providence Bank welcomes new commercial banker

MILTON, Ga. — Jamaal Almond recently joined Providence Bank as a commercial lender, where he will work with local businesses to help them achieve their financial goals.

Almond began his career in financial lending nearly two decades ago at MBNA, and most recently served as VP, relationship manager in business banking for PNC. In addition to his being a proven market leader in sales performance, Jamaal brings over a decade of experience in management and guiding successful teams.

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CALENDAR THE ROMANTIC GREATS CONCERT

CARMINA BURANA

This legendary cantata was written using 25 poems selected from medieval manuscripts and covers an array of themes, including political, religious, moral, erotic and satirical subjects. See the performance Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m. at Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek. Performance partners include the Georgia Tech Chorale and the Atlanta Wind Symphony. Tickets are $15. For more information and tickets, visit thejohnscreekchorale.com.

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FEATURED: BEECH BAZAAR HOMESCHOOL EXPO

What: This event provides a place where interested families can see in one place all of the opportunities available to homeschoolers today.

When: Thursday, March 5, 6:30-9 p.m.

Where: Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Technical College, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Cumming Info: BeechHomeschool.com

OASIS

What: Divorce and separation is painful. North Point Community Church offers eight-week mentor-led groups to connect attendees with support to help move toward healing and personal restoration.

When: Weekly, starting Thursday, Feb. 13, 7-9 p.m.

Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info and registration: northpoint.org/oasis

MYSTERY ON THE HIGH SEAS FUNDRAISING GALA

What: Hear concertmaster Martha Gardner performing the Brahms Violin Concerto in D Major and Schumann’s Symphony No. 3 and guest conductor Colin Ogg leading the orchestra in a performance of Brahms’ Academic Festival Overture.

Georgia Philharmonic.

When: Saturday, March 14, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Lassiter Concert Hall, 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta Cost: $10-25 More info and tickets: eventbrite.com/e/the-romanticgreats-tickets-55528761019

PICKING UP THE PIECES

What: The Johns Creek Arts Center hosts the Atlanta Collage Society’s most recent exhibit.

When: Opening reception Saturday, March 14, 6-7:30 p.m.; Show open through April 25 Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

ST. BRENDAN FRYDAY FISH FRY

What: Enjoy a fish fry with dinein, take-out and drive-through options available. Adult and children’s menus.

When: Every Friday through April 3, 5-8 p.m.

Where: St. Brendan the Navigator, 4633 Shiloh Road, Cumming Cost: $12 for adults, $6 for ages 4-12, free for children 3 and under More info: stbrendansatl.com

What: Dress up in “cruise wear” and join for an evening of dinner, drinks and a murder mystery show. Proceeds benefit the Schiff School at Temple Emanu-El. When: Sunday, March 8, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Temple Emanu-El, 1580 Spalding Drive, Sandy Springs Cost: $75 More info and tickets: bit.ly/ mystery-seas-2020

CAMP ALEFBET 2020

BECOMING STEPFAMILY SMART

LAWNS AND TURF

What: Blended family author, speaker and therapist Ron Deal will speak about Become Stepfamily Smart and offer insight for stepfamily parents.

When: Thursday, March 12, 7-9 p.m.

Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 Northpoint Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: $10 Info: northpoint.org/events/ becoming-stepfamily-smart

What: Creative programming, experienced educators and happy campers for babies to Pre-K. When: June 1-July 30, Mondays-Fridays, flexible hours Where: Congregation Beth Shalom, 5303 Winters Chapel Road, Atlanta Cost: Prices vary More info: alefbetpreschool.com

EVENTS: What: Join Master Gardener David Alspaugh and learn about the different types of turf available for home landscaping, the pros and cons of each type, and tips for installation and maintenance of turf grasses.

When: Saturday, March 14,11a.m.-noon Where: Dunwoody Community Garden & Orchard Greenhouse Complex, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: dcgo.org.

TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY

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

ALL RECOVERY MEETING

BULLOCH HALL QUILT SHOW What: Features more than 150 quilts made by local artists. This year’s gallery is devoted to plant and animal species identified as endangered or threatened.

When: March 6-15 Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell www.bullochhall.org/ quilt-show.html

AMERICAN CRAFT SHOW

What: As one of the largest juried fine craft shows in the Southeast, the event features 250 of the country’s top contemporary craft artists, specializing in everything from handmade ceramics to fine jewelry, apparel, furniture, home decor and textiles.

When: March 13-15, times vary Where: Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway Southeast, Atlanta Cost: Tickets are $12 in advance Info: craftcouncil.org/atlanta

ROSWELL READS WRITING WORKSHOP

What: Kim Michele Richardson is a bestselling author who lives in Kentucky. She’s an advocate for the prevention of child and domestic abuse and the author of the bestselling memoir “The Unbreakable Child.”

When: Friday, March 13, 1-3 p.m.

Where: Roswell City Hall, Room 220, 38 Hill St., Roswell Cost: $10 More info: roswellreads.com

SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS

What: This program uses science-based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program.

When: Mondays, 7-8 p.m.

Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 1070 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.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 More 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: DIRTY SPOKES CHARLESTON PARK TRAIL RACES

What: Runners registration for the 2019 Dirty Spokes Charleston Park 6.1/4.1 Mile Trail Running Race is open. Limited to 250 participants.

When: Saturday, March 7, 8:30 a.m.

Where: Dirty Spokes Charleston Park, 5850 Charleston Park Road, Cumming Cost: $30 More info and registration: trailrunner.com

FREE FIRST SATURDAY: FIVE SENSES HIKE

What: Educators will lead guests through sensory activities while hiking on our forested trails.

Meet by the historic fireplace.

Open to all ages. Space is limited. Inclement weather will result in cancellation.

When: Saturday, March 7, 11 a.m.

Where: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodynature.org/ free-first-saturdays

CALENDAR

YOGA FOR BEGINNERS

What: This session offers simple and powerful yoga postures to bring stability and balance. No physical agility or prior yoga experience needed. Ages 7 and up free.

When: Saturday, March 7, 9-11 a.m.

Where: Prime Combat Sports, 4415 Front 9 Drive, #500, Cumming More info: innerengineering.com

TOTALLY HAPPY FEET RUN/ WALK GROUP

What: Be a part of this weekly group run. The 3-mile run will start at the trailhead on McFarland Pkwy just down the street from Halcyon.

When: Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Starts at Big Creek Greenway Trailhead, 1622 McFarland Parkway, Alpharetta More info: visithalcyon.com/ events/totally-happy-feet-runwalk-group-halcyon

RUNNING CLUB

What: Join Alpharetta’s new, free social running group. Be prepared to run between 2-4 miles each meeting.

When: Meets twice a week, Mondays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m.

Where: Meet at the Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell St., Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: CHILDREN’S CLASSES

What: Baha’i children’s classes awaken the spiritual capacities of children, encouraging them to develop essential human virtues.

When: First and third Sunday of every month, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: The Bahai’s of the Dunwoody Community, 5816 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta Info: 770-298-9993 or vojdanis@yahoo.com

YOUTH NIGHT

What: Youth gather for music, devotions, dinner and fellowship, and discuss topics like sacrifice, joyfulness, struggle, gratitude and more.

When: First Saturday of every month, 7-10 p.m.

Where: 4482 Fergus Way, Dunwoody More info: 770-757-3197 or mouzhan@yahoo.com

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL GATHERING

What: All are welcome to share prayers and readings from the sacred scriptures of all Faiths.

When: Sundays, 4-6 p.m.

Where: 1397 Wickendy Court, Dunwoody More info: 770-394-4539 or shayesteh8@gmail.com

CENTERING PRAYER GROUP

What: Explore meditation and silent prayer in a supportive group setting.

When: Fridays, 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, Room 205, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: ‘TUCK EVERLASTING’

What: See this classic tale on the stage by Georgia Ensemble Theatre. In 1880, 10-year-old Winnie Foster runs away and discovers the Tuck family who, long ago, had accidentally drunk from a spring that gave them eternal life.

When: Shows run through March 7, times vary Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $10.

More info and tickets: get.org

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TAX PREP WITH AARP

‘FROZEN JR.’

What: Participants must bring a copy of 2018 federal/state tax return, all Tax Year 2019 tax documents, proof of medical insurance, check with home address, picture ID and Social Security card.

When: Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org

What: Over 150 cast and crew members will bring Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life onstage. Children are encouraged to dress as their favorite character to join the pre-show and post-show activities.

When: Sunday, March 22, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Monday, March 23, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Rosenberg Performing Arts Theatre, 8105 Roberts Drive, Atlanta More info and tickets: davisacademy.org/musical

‘LEADING LADIES’

What: From the writer of “Lend Me a Tenor,” and “A Comedy of Tenors,” Ken Ludwig, comes the story of two broke Shakespearean actors who plan to impersonate the nephews of a wealthy dowager but suddenly discover the “nephews” are actually nieces.

When: Feb. 20-March 8 Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info and tickets: get.org

CARNEGIE WRITERS GROUP

LIBRARY EVENTS: NEW MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP What: Join in an empathetic forum for sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood. Topics will vary from week to week.

When: Friday, March 6, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

MATH TUTORING

‘ANNIE, JR.’

What: Watch a performance of “Annie, Jr.” by Crabapple Middle School Drama Club.

When: March 17 and 18 at 7 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at door Info: bit.ly/393hUtW

QUESTIONABLE ORIGINS EXHIBIT

What: Sculptor Eileen Braun conjures the skeletal hulls and germinating pods of an infant organism in her biomorphic forms.

When: Through March 14, 11 a.m-6 p.m.

Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: spruillarts.org

What: Sign up for a free 30-minute math session to practice elementary through high school math.

When: Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

MATRIARCHS OF ATLANTA’S CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT

What: Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado will take the audience on an eye-opening tour to meet the women who worked tirelessly to achieve civil rights in Georgia.

When: Saturday, March 7, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Where: Post Road Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

What: Meetings include guest speaker presentations and writers workshop. Writers from beginners to published authors are welcome.

When: Saturday, March 7, 3-5 p.m.

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

AP US GOVERNMENT PRACTICE EXAM

What: Students will need to schedule a 3-hour block of time to take the practice exam.

When: Sunday, March 8, 2-5:30 p.m.

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

GREAT DECISIONS 2020

What: Forsyth County Public Library and the University of North Georgia will present information and lead discussions on a range of fascinating and timely geopolitical topics.

When: Wednesday, March 11, 7 p.m.

Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

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shelves as well as brighter pops of color for cabinets or walls. In other rooms of the home, bold monochromatic and high-contrast colors are substituting neutral tones used in the 2010s. Also, expect to see a wave of Pantone’s navy color of the year, Classic Blue, in wall colors and design pieces.

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For example, LED lights come in a variety of colors that give a warm ambiance similar to traditional filament bulbs, but they consume much less energy. Also, lights, heat, refrigerators, garage doors, etc. can be controlled by your smartphone, which is very useful if you forget to turn these systems off when you’re not at home or in the room.

In the past, technological pursuits were reserved for those who could afford a high price point. Technology has miniaturized, meaning, now, you can achieve a home theater with a more cost-effective projector that can be set up in whichever angle suits your home.

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Top 5 ways to make money on your home “Despite being in the longest real estate bull market in recent history, I still meet with homeowners who can’t sell their homes”, says John Hogan, President of Remodeling Expo Center. “These homeowners can’t understand how their neighbors are making so much money and their realtor is encouraging them to drop the price of their home for the second time.” It’s at this point that the homeowner usually comes to my design center and askes for help. “Remodeling to-sell the home is not my favorite type of project, but we do it all the time. I just wish that homeowners did it sooner, so that they could enjoy their remodeled home before they sold it”, say Peter Schnieper, co-owner of Remodeling Expo Center.

By doing these 5 things you will be sure to make money as you sell your house.

1. Schools. When selecting your home focus on the quality of the schools, especially the high school. Atlanta Public School’s issues are driving a migration to the North Atlanta suburbs and this demand is escalating home prices.

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3. Adaptation. “My cabinets have good bones”. If I hear that one more time, I think I’m going to scream! says Brittany Lingerfelt, Remodeling Expo Center’s Design Studio Manager. She continues, “that’s like justifying wearing a 15 year old style skirt because it doesn’t have holes in it.” Styles change, the American family has changed, the kitchen is now designed based upon flow, connectivity and the digital age and the sturdy “Bones” of your old oak cabinets are irrelevent.

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5. Bright, Open and Spacious. This is a pretty basic formula that always works. Move a few walls, brighten up the paint colors, counters, and invest in lighting. Follow this formula and you will improve the value of your home.

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Choosing the right material for your Exterior Shutters Shutters can make or break the curb appeal of a house and it is important to consider the different materials that shutters are made of. Prices will vary considerably between the different materials and each will have its own positives and negatives. Let’s take a look at the 4 main ones.

Wood: Very traditional and good looking. Could be pricey depending in the wood species that is used. Stay away from cheaper woods like Poplar or pine that will rot, twist and split within a short period of time. Good species are Western Red Cedar and Cypress. Make sure you add some sort of a cap to the top of the shutter to prevent splitting and make sure your provider seals the wood effectively to prevent rot. Easy to customize size and styles. Easy to repaint depending on the paint used, and special care should be taken to ensure the paint seals the product completely.

Vinyl: Cheapest option you can get, but then it will also look like that. The summer heat can play a trick on these where the shutters became brittle with color fading over time. These shutters are typically hollow and not very strong.

Its recommended that they are mounted flush against the wall, although some service providers sell hardware kits to mount them on hinges. Vinyl shutters are typically 3 times cheaper than wood or composites, but remember you’ll have to pay for installation 3 times. Limited options available for size, style and color.

Difficult to repaint effectively.

Composite Wood: Pricing is comparable to wood, and although you get the look and feel of wood, you don’t have the issues that comes using wood. No rotting, swelling, twisting and if it is the right material, no insect damage. There are different composite materials available and not all are rated for extended exterior use, so make sure your provider uses the right stuff (and can prove it).

Very long lasting and in some cases you even have environmentally friendly/safe options available. Easy to customize and a good provider should be able to create unique designs and styles perfect for your home. Similar to wood it will need repainting in a few years, but generally easy to do. Can be mounted on hinges or direct to the wall.

PVC: Pricey, so shop around. This stuff will last almost forever and moisture have no effect on it. Heat does play a role and it’s prone to cupping, bending and warping, so make sure your provider adds some form of additional strengthening. Seems that the indus-

try standard is to add metal bracing on the back to prevent some of the issues.

Difficult to paint and typically comes in standard colors. Make sure from you provider what steps you’ll have to take when it comes to repainting. Can be mounted flush or on hinges.

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By ZACH SHUGAN news@appenmediagroup.com BUFORD, Ga. — After posting a 21-4 regular season record and claiming its second-straight region title, Milton boys basketball fell one win short of the class 7A state championship game with a loss to Wheeler in the Final Four.

Milton struggled to get started offensively. Only one shot fell for the Eagles in the first four minutes, and they trailed 15-8 at the end of the first quarter.

While the offense had more success in the second period, they still faced the tall task of stopping Wheeler’s big men on the other end of the court. Time after time, the Wildcats tossed the ball down low and let their big men go to work.

Wheeler built its lead to 12 points by halftime, 36-24.

Sophomore guard Bruce Thornton held things together for the Eagles in the opening half. The Region 5-7A Player of the Year scored 14 points in the half, but the Eagles struggled to find their groove throughout the ranks.

Thornton continued to take over on offense for Milton in the third quarter and showed the crowd why he is con-

sidered one of the state’s elite players.

Thornton scored all 12 points for Milton in the quarter, but the Eagles were unable to make much of a dent in Wheeler’s lead. The Wildcats led 47-36 after three quarters.

With their season on the ropes, the Eagles gave it one last shot in the fourth.

At two different points they made it a nine-point game, but Wheeler held off the comeback attempt.

Thornton finished with a game-high 28 points. Evan Hurst had nine points and five rebounds in the Eagles’ 2019-20 finale.

Milton head coach Allen Whitehart shared the message he told his team following the disappointing end to their season.

“I just let them know to take a mental note of where you are and where we came up short,” Whitehart said. “Any time you start slacking in the offseason, use it as fuel. You’re not guaranteed to get back here again, but with most of the kids we have returning, we’ve got a great opportunity to get back. Just think about the things you didn’t do well and use them as motivation as you start your offseason grind.”

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Bruce Thornton goes up for a contested jumper against Wheeler on Feb. 29.

As Whitehart noted, Milton was a young team this year with its starting five and bench made up largely of underclassmen.

While the loss to Wheeler was still fresh in his mind, Whitehart was eased by the Eagles’ potential in the coming years.

“It’s really exciting,” Whitehart said.

“To be starting two freshmen and two sophomores and make it to the Final Four of 7A, the largest classification in the state, I’m extremely proud of their effort throughout the year. I think we got a great group of young guys that are going to continue to work and mature and learn from our downfall today.”

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St. Francis basketball teams advance to state finals

Boys down Mount Pisgah; girls flip script on Wesleyan

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — St. Francis boys and girls basketball will play in the Class A-Private state basketball finals March 4 after winning their semifinals Saturday.

BOYS: ST. FRANCIS 63, MOUNT PISGAH 58 St. Francis earned the right to defend its Class A-Private state title by taking down region rivals Mount Pisgah, 63-58, Friday afternoon at Georgia College and University. The Knights improved to 4-0 this season against the Patriots.

Despite a valiant and dramatic comeback in the fourth quarter from Mount Pisgah (22-8), the Knights held on with solid free throw shooting in the final minute to secure the win.

The first half featured low-scoring defensive play from both sides. Mount Pisgah led by as much as seven points early in the third before St. Francis (283) tied the game and took a 24-22 lead into the half.

After even play in the opening 16

minutes, St. Francis created separation in the third behind 14 points from Xavier-commit Dwon Odom.

The Patriots still trailed by doubledigits early in the fourth, but a scoring run cut St. Francis’ lead to a singlepossession.

Junior guard Chase Tucker hit backto-back threes to start the momentum swing and put the score at 50-43 with just under five minutes remaining. St. Francis hit a field goal before the Patriots responded with a three-pointer from Nick Speros and five straight points from JoJo Peterson, including a three-point play that put the score at 53-51.

The Patriots had opportunities to tie the game with two 1-and-1 free throw situations, but both trips to the line ended without any points. Free throws would prove a deciding point in the final 90 seconds. Mount Pisgah was 1-6 during that span, while the Knights went 10-12, led by Jusaun Holt who converted five of his six free throws.

Though Mount Pisgah struggled with free throws down the stretch, their three-point shooting kept them in the contest. Tucker hit a three near mid-

court to put the score at 59-55 with nine seconds left, and Garrett Sutherland converted his three-pointer to get the Patriots within three points with three second remaining. However, St. Francis’ Seth Hubbard went 2-2 from the line after being fouled to ice the game.

St. Francis will defend the Class APrivate boys state title at 4 p.m. March 4 at the Macon Centreplex against Greenforest/Trinity Christian.

The Knights last won back-to-back state titles in 2014 and 2015.

GIRLS: ST. FRANCIS 75, WESLEYAN 61 Wesleyan has been a thorn in the Knights’ side in recent seasons, eliminating St. Francis in the last two Final Fours. The Knights flipped the script Friday afternoon at Georgia College and State University with a strong performance over the Wolves to advance to the Class A-Private state finals.

St. Francis (28-3) used a stingy defensive performance and its transition offense to open a double-digit lead early in the third quarter and continued to create separation the reminder of the game.

Though Wesleyan was just shy of their season average of 62 points per

game, they netted just 31 points through three quarters.

The Knights went on a 10-0 run midway through the first quarter that set the tone early. The Wolves later cut the lead to 29-25 late in the second period, but it was the last time they were within two-possessions.

St. Francis built its lead back to double digits in the third quarter, and a three-pointer from Savannah Samuel extended the gap to 50-29 late in the period.

Instead of running clock in the final eight minutes of play, the Knights continued to use their transition offense to rack up points with Samuel, Amira Abdur-Rahim and Mia Moore leading the way. Though Wesleyan put up 30 points in the fourth on an adjusted Knights’ defense, St. Francis still netted 24 points in the final eight minutes to punch its ticket to the state finals.

The Knights will make their first appearance in the state finals since their 2016 state championship season.

Theyhen they take on Holy Innocents’ at 2 p.m. on March 4 at the Macon Centreplex. St. Francis will be seeking its fourth state championship (2013, 2015, 2016).

Wofford baseball loaded with North Fulton grads

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Where baseball is concerned, North Fulton has an unusually strong tie to Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C. This season, four North Fulton grads will suit up for the Terriers baseball team while another local will serve in an analytics and recruiting role.

Colin Davis of Blessed Trinity, Lawson Hill of King’s Ridge, Cam Gill of Fellowship Christian and Cole Hamel of Alpharetta are on the Terriers’ roster. BT grad Jack Milani serves as the team’s student manager.

Davis and Hill, both juniors, have already made their mark on the program, while Gill, Hamel and Milani begin their tenures with the school this year as freshman.

Hill, who has split his playing time as catcher and designated hitter, was inspired by another North Fulton grad to attend the school.

Austin Higginbotham, a 2015 King’s Ridge alum, played for the Terriers and heralded the school and baseball program to Hill.

“He kept telling me it would be a great fit for me,” Hill said. “We called a

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lot at the time, and he said they have great academics and good people. I came to visit my senior year and fell in love with it. There’s also only around 1,200 [students] here, so it kind of reminded me of King’s Ridge.”

The size of the school was also a draw for Davis, a center fielder.

“I played in a tournament here my junior year, and the coaches took me around campus and showed me what the environment was all about,” Davis said. “And like BT, it was a bit smaller with a tight-knit community, and the coaches emphasized that feeling.”

And within that tight community is Davis’ friend and fellow Blessed Trinity graduate Jack Milani. The two first met with Milani setting up a camera to stream a Titans’ baseball game, and after cementing a friendship, the

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pair will have at least another two years together.

“Jack and I talked about it the first weekend he got here,” Davis said. “High school was special, but moving on together to the next level was something we always wanted to do. It’s a very special feeling to know we will be together for two more years.”

Having a friend at the school also helped Milani’s transition to the college.

“Having Colin here was big, it made the process a lot easier,” Milani said.

While the difference in age and high school classifications meant the North Fulton grads did not play each other much at the high school level, the connection to home has helped foster relationships in the Wofford ranks.

“It is an interesting way to get to know everybody and a good way to start

conversations,” Milani said. “I would say the North Fulton baseball community is tight-knit, BT always knew what Roswell, Fellowship Christian and everybody else was doing, so it’s cool to see that connection continue.”

Hill and Davis will lead the Terriers’ North Fulton contingency this year after cementing their roles with the team the past two seasons.

Hill started all of Wofford’s 61 games in 2019 splitting his time evenly as fielding percentage.

Davis was named to the 2020 preseason All-Southern Conference first team after a notable sophomore campaign. He started in 59 games for the Terriers last season and led the team in home runs (7) and multiple RBI games (14). Davis batted .302 on the year with 86 RBIs and had a .994 fielding percentage.

Fellowship Christian grad Cam Gill recently notched his first collegiate hit in the Terriers’ 3-2 win over Monmouth Feb. 23.

Hamel, a right-handed pitcher, is waiting to make his debut for Wofford. Hamel went 7-1 last season with Alpharetta and compiled a 1.49 ERA, earning him All Region 7-AAAAAA honors.

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Young professionals plan fundraiser for The Drake House

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Area residents will soon be able to enjoy a day out partying for a good cause.

On Saturday, March 14, The Drake House Young Professionals Advisory Council will host its second annual Tappin’ Out Homelessness. Truck and Tap will donate one dollar for every beer and wine sold throughout the day to The Drake House, while visitors enjoy live music from over 10 artists, food trucks, a wine pull and a raffle auction.

The proceeds will help The Drake House in its mission to provide emergency housing for single homeless women and children in north metro Atlanta.

The Young Professionals Advisory Council created the first Tappin’ Out Homelessness event in 2019, and its success has helped it become the group’s annual signature fundraising event, said Council Chairman Amy Moore.

“Our purpose as the Drake House Young Professional Advisory Council members is to raise awareness, increase involvement, and create new funding opportunities for The Drake House through outreach to the young professional community of the north metro Atlanta area,” Moore said. “YPAC hosts an annual fundraising event, but also acts as advocates for the Drake House by hosting several programs, including a teen holiday party and an alumni dinner for all Drake House alumni families.”

Last year’s event raised more than $10,000 for The Drake House. This year, the group is aiming even higher, with a goal of at least $15,000. “[It] will go directly to the Drake House and all of its programs that support our mothers and children,” Moore said. “It will also spread awareness of the organization to all who attend.”

More than 1,000 people attended Tappin’ Out Homelessness in 2019, and organizers are preparing for an even bigger crowd this year.

Tappin’ Out Homelessness will be held March 14, beginning at 2 p.m. at Truck & Tap, 30 Milton Ave. in Alpharetta. It is presented with Karen Lee and Associates.

For more information about the event at The Drake House Young Professional Advisory Council, visit thedrakehouse.org/young-professionalsadvisory-council.

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Have cinder blocks, will test truck bed 2020 GMC Sierra In any job, there are bound to be some days that are just better or more exciting than others.

I feel certain GMC’s Research and Development Department enjoyed the days it spent testing JOE PARKER a new carbon fiber Editor Sierra bed, throwing joe@appenmediagroup.com cinder blocks, dropping 450-pound steel drums and revving a snowmobile with medal studs to full throttle inside the GMC’s bed.

I imagine those days were a little more exciting than those spent developing a new valve stem.

GMC touts its carbon-fiber composite bed as less corrosive, more scratch, dent and corrosion resistant, and it comes in around 60 pounds lighter than a traditional steel bed. Also, there is no need for a bedliner.

Buyers can opt for the carbon fiber bed as part of the CarbonPro package available on the Sierra or off-road

tuned Sierra AT4. It is a pricey add on at $8,965, but there are plenty of other desirable features in the package. It

includes an upgraded sound system, HD surround vision, a clever rearview mirror that displays the image captured from

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For the exclusivity of saying your truck’s bed is imbedded with carbon fiber, an industry first, you also get GMC’s MultiPro tailgate. It is not often you will see a manufacturer tout a tailgate as its most noteworthy feature — like many GMC ads have done — but the MultiPro is seriously functional and, well, just pretty cool.

Press one of the two buttons on the upper portion of the tailgate and it lowers conventionally, but the second button is where things get really ingenious.

With the tailgate down, a gate can be raised vertically to provide a backstop, so to speak, for longer items that cannot fit in the bed with the tailgate raised. The same function can also be used when the inner gate, a smaller tailgate without the traditional version, is lowered. The smaller gate can also be affixed horizontally to create a small work surface.

Users can also lower the inner tailgate for easier reachability into the bed, because just like toast always lands butter side down, items in a truck bed always shift to just out of your reach.

From that position, a step can be lowered to keep your pant seams intact when you need to get inside the bed.

And just to add to the functionality, there are even Bluetooth compatible speakers in the tailgate.

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Sierra: Continued from Page 36 able engines. A 5.2-liter V8 is standard and offers 355 horsepower with 383 ft.lb. of torque, and the optional 6.2-liter eight-cylinder increased those figures by 85 horsepower and 83 torques. Both are paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission.

My tester was fitted with the 3-liter Duramax turbo diesel which provides 277 horsepower and 460 ft.-lb. of torque as a $2,495 premium. I was smitten with this engine in the 2020 Silverado, and unsurprisingly, it is just as much of gem in the Sierra.

The turbo diesel is surprisingly sprightly and reactive, with its hefty torque punch getting the Sierra on the move quickly. Put the right pedal down and the Duramax responds immediately without any real perceptible turbo lag.

The engine never seemed overly stressed in my week behind the wheel, even while overtaking on the highway. The 10-speed transmission was never flustered, either.

Stop-and-go traffic, traversing backroads, building speed along a highway on-ramp or slowly navigating a parking lot, the transmission handled it all with smooth precision.

The four-wheel drive crew cab version I tested with the Duramax yields 26 mph highway and 22 in the city. For either mode of driving, the Sierra has a relatively comfortable ride with GMC’s adaptive ride control system.

Payload and trailering capacities are fairly similar for the three engines, with the 5-foot-8 box predictably having a lower payload over the 6-foot-6 box. The diesel power plant has a max trailering capacity of 7,400 pounds with two-wheel drive and 9,000 pounds with four-wheel drive, with the two gasoline engines netting just slightly more. The Denali comes standard with a trailering

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GMC touts its carbonfiber composite bed as less corrosive, more scratch, dent and corrosion resistant, and it comes in around 60 pounds lighter than a traditional steel bed. package and trailer brake controller, auto-locking rear differential, a twospeed transfer case and trailer sway control.

The Sierra comes standard with an 8-inch infotainment screen running Chevy’s easy-to-use system, Android and Apple connectivity, Bose sound system, 4G Wi-Fi hotspot, and wireless charging (in addition to USB ports and 120-volt outlets in the dash and bed). Standard safety features include rear-cross traffic

alert and lane change alert with blind zone monitoring.

In addition to loads of storage space and cubbies, the Denali’s cabin has a large dose of creature comforts, including dual-zone climate control, 10-way adjustable, heated and ventilated front seats, Forge leather-appointed seats and ash wood trim. However, only the latter two separate the Denali from wellequipped Silverado models, which begs the question, is the jump in price worth it over the mechanically identical Chevy?

A four-wheel drive crew cab Denali starts at $58,200, but my options-filled CarbonPro edition with the Duramax and premium paint rang in just under $72,000, which some could see as worth it for the added features and MultiPro tailgate.

I could open the doors of debate on the Denali’s price point, but I think it would be more fun to go outside and throw some stuff at the carbon fiber bed.

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Perez, 92, of Roswell, passed away February 24, 2020.

Arrangements by Northside Roswell Funeral HomeChapel Funeral Directors & Green Lawn Cemetary Crematory.

Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839

Faithfully Serving Roswell Since 1839

Dorothy Idella Wilkins, 90, of Cumming, passed away February 22, 2020.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

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The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has received a new application for the reissuance of an existing LAS permit. Having reviewed such application, the Environmental Protection Division proposes to issue for a maximum term of five years the following permit subject to specific pollutant limitations and special conditions: CBRE Birmingham Village, 191 Technology Parkway Suite 130, Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30091, LAS Permit No. GAJ030817, for the Marketplace at Birmingham Village Water Pollution Control Plant located at 980 Birmingham Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. Up to 0.0181 MGD of treated wastewater is being land applied on a dedicated site in Fulton County in the Coosa River Basin. In addition, language for an approved Sludge Management Plan to deliver sludge to another permitted facility for further treatment and ultimate disposal has been included in the permit.

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