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Blessings in a Backpack fights food insecurity On Sept. 30, Blessings in a Backpack volunteers, from left, Sharla Calloway, Julie Rhienehart and Fran Walker packed snack bags full of trail mix in Milton. The organization packs weekend meals for local students on free or reduced school lunch programs. Read more, Page 30.

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ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Police Department and Fulton County School Police arrested a former Chattahoochee High School teacher and coach Oct. 1 for inappropriate contact with at least one juvenile. Preston Paris, 32, of Marietta, faces charges of child molestation, statutory rape and enticing a child for indecent purposes. Paris previously taught social studies at Chattahoochee High School and was the head coach of the school’s swimming and diving team. He is no longer employed with the Fulton County School System. In late September, Roswell police were contacted by the Cobb County Police Department regarding an incident involving Paris and a 13-year-old girl that occurred

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MILTON, Ga. — An Atlanta man was arrested Oct. 1 in Milton on felony marijuana possession, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Police conducted a traffic stop after the suspect was stopped for speeding along Morris Road. The man said he was on his way to pick up a girl and did not know the speed limit. The officer smelled marijuana and conducted a search of the vehicle. A bag in the rear of the vehicle contained 3.14 ounces of marijuana. The marijuana was located in 13 different containers labeled with names such as Coconut Kush, Blue Dream, Berry White and Mr. Tusk. The suspect also had a Ruger pistol in the car, $900 in cash and four credit cards not in his name. Officers asked the suspect why he had 13 different containers of marijuana and a large amount of cash. The suspect said that is how he bought the marijua-

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within the City of Roswell. Paris allegedly arranged to meet with the juvenile. The juvenile was not one of Paris’ students, Roswell Police spokeswoman Lisa Holland said. The two met on the mobile dating app Tinder, she added. Paris was arrested Monday morning at the school before classes started. The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office aided in the investigation. Paris Any additional victims are urged to contact the Roswell Police Department at 770-640-4100. – Julia Grochowski

na. He said the credit cards belong to a friend but was unable to give police any information about her.

Driver flees from scene after striking sign MILTON, Ga. — Milton Police located a suspect in Cherokee County who allegedly fled after destroying a wooden sign. Around midnight on Oct. 2, police responded to a call of an erratic driver who struck the sign at the Shell gas station at the intersection of Birmingham Highway and Hickory Flat Road. Security footage from the business showed a black BMW hit the sign and circle the parking lot before exiting northbound onto Birmingham Highway. Dispatch informed the responding officer that Cherokee County authorities were with the vehicle, which had crashed into a ditch approximately onehalf mile beyond the Milton border. The man did not smell of alcohol or appear to have mental issues, according to the report. The suspect, a Canton man, eventually admitted to crashing into the sign. Cherokee County authorities located ecstasy and Xanax pills inside the vehicle. The man was charged with two counts each of failure to maintain line and duty to stop upon striking a fixture. He was turned over to Cherokee County Deputies.

Thieves target Walmart for car batteries again MILTON, Ga. — Thieves made away with dozens of used car batteries from the Milton Walmart, the second occurrence in a month. On Oct. 2, a store employee called Milton Police to report the theft of 80 batteries from a storage shed at the store. A similar incident occurred on Sept. 11 when thieves stole 30 used car batteries from a cage at the business. Security footage showed a tan Chevrolet Suburban back up to the shed around 2 a.m. A passenger in the Suburban opened the shed and two suspects began loading the batteries into the car. A second vehicle, a Chevrolet Tahoe, arrived as the suspects loaded the batteries. The driver of the Tahoe then assisted in loading the car. Both vehicles left the area at 2:15 a.m. The Suburban was reported stolen in Alpharetta on Sept. 18.

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In the Oct. 4 edition of the Milton Herald, the article, “Landowner seeks rezoning for residential development on Hopewell Road,” stated 13 Brookshade properties would border the potential development. The actual number of properties is 23.

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New site plan presented for Birmingham Crossroads development By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — A proposed mixed-use development in the Birmingham Crossroads District could go before the city for the third time this year. Residents got their first look at the third site plan proposed since March at a Community Zoning Information Meeting on Oct. 3. The proposal calls for 10 single-family homes, 25 townhomes and 17,000 square feet of retail and office space near the intersection of Birmingham Highway and Birmingham Road. The application includes a variance to delete a 75-foot undisturbed buffer, a contentious issue for nearby residents when another site plan was presented for the site earlier this year. Retail space includes two buildings

which would serve as the frontage along Birmingham Highway. The structures would be separated by an interior road that provides access to 15 of the townhomes and connects to another road providing entry along Birmingham Road. The 10 single-family homes are located in the southern portion of the property. The properties would be separated from the mix-used zone of the site by greenspaces, including a 1.5-acre tract with a pond. Each property meets the required threshold of 1-acre minimum lot sizes in the portion of the site zoned rural residential. The proposal is the newest in a string of site plans for the 22-acre site. In 2004, Fulton County approved a rezoning of the site for mixed-use including retail, townhomes and single-family homes.

A decade later, the Milton City Council approved a request by the developer that reduced the density for the office and commercial spaces, deleted a proposed daycare facility and reduced the number of townhomes to add 19 single family homes, but that plan was later abandoned. Current property owner Tad Braswell requested a modification to the site plan in 2016 to replace retail along Birmingham Highway with townhomes. City staff said the request was “not consistent with the Birmingham Crossroads Master Plan” and the City Council denied the request. An alternate plan was presented to the City Council in April proposing 24 single-family homes in the mix-used zone, three commercial office buildings, a stormwater facility, pond and 2.35 acres of greenspace. The proposal

also called for nine single-family homes within the portion zoned for rural residential use. The council voted 6-1 to deny the proposal despite statements from city staff that the April plan would carry lower density and add greenspace even with the deletion of the buffer. Another site plan went before the Milton Planning Commission in August, but it was not forwarded for a vote by the City Council. That plan called for 30 townhomes, a 10,000-square-foot commercial building and 11 single-family homes. By right, the development may include 33 townhomes, 13,000 square feet of greenspace, 11 single-family homes on at least 1 acre each, commercial space of up to 8,400 square feet and up to 37,600 square feet of office space.

Fulton County passes measure to ease bail requirement By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Fulton County Commission passed an ordinance Oct. 3 requiring law enforcement officers to issue a citation for ordinance

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be issued a citation. If a citation is issued, the suspect is given a court date, avoids spending that night in jail and is free to go home without posting bail. “The situation is there are people who are in jail based upon misdemeanors who are there for overnight, a week, month, several months simply because they can’t afford to pay $100, $200, $300 in bond money,” Chairman Robb Pitts said. The ordinance only applies to the Fulton County Police Department and Fulton County Marshal’s Department. Suspects will be issued citations in lieu of arrest for violating county ordinances or the following misdemeanors: animal cruelty, fare evasion on public transportation, prohibited noises, opening or consuming alcoholic beverages near retail outlets, juvenile curfew, loitering, loitering for purposes of engaging in drug-related activity and failure to register or properly deactivate burglar alarm system. Citations will identify the code allegedly violated, the date of the alleged violation, and the date, time and location of the person’s court hearing. “One of the benefits of this ordinance is it removes payment and one’s financial condition as an impediment to posting bail,” Fulton County Attorney Patrise Perkins-Hooker said. “It also clears out our backlog in terms of jail population.” Law enforcement officers may still detain people charged with one of the following: disorderly conduct, loitering for the purpose of procuring others to

engage in sexual acts for hire, driving under the influence, family violence offenses, misdemeanor sexual battery and other offenses which the law enforcement agency reasonable believes involve violence, threat of violence to a person or is necessary to maintain the peace. For those who are detained, the new ordinance also guarantees they are entitled to a bail hearing no later than 48 hours after arrest if arrested without a warrant or 72 hours after arrest if arrested with a warrant. Furthermore, if bail is imposed and the suspect remains in jail after the hearing solely for inability to pay, he or she will be brought back before the court no later than 30 days from the date bail was set for consideration of whether there are reasonable alternatives to cash bail. In September 2018, 64 percent of inmates in Georgia jails were awaiting trial, according to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The America Civil Liberties Union has argued bail practices are unconstitutional and violate due process rights under the 14th Amendment, the prohibition against excessive bail in the Eighth Amendment, and the right to a speedy trial guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment. Fulton County worked with the ACLU to draft the new policy. This May, Governor Nathan Deal signed a similar law which, among other criminal justice reforms, amended the state’s code to establish procedures for issuing citations for motor vehicle violations.

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About six years ago, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. At that time, there were only two treatments available; robotic assisted surgery and radiation (either by external beams or seed implants). I Ray appen chose seed implants, Publisher ray@appenmediagroup.com and so far the procedure has been successful and I continue to be cancer-free. This week, an old friend from college (FSU) shared a post he made on Facebook about his recent experience with prostate cancer which detailed his research into the disease and included information on some of the newest treatments. Since September was Prostate Cancer Month, I thought I would share this brief account my friend emailed me. First, here are a few facts taken from the American Cancer Society website (www.cancer.org) about prostate cancer. In 2018 the ACS estimates 165,000 new cases of prostate cancer and over 29,000 deaths. One in nine men will be diagnosed with the disease during their lifetime. As these stats show, if you’re a male over the age of 50, prostate cancer should be on your radar and you may want to consult with your physician on the advantages of getting an annual blood test to check your PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen). A rise in PSA levels can be an early indicator of cancer and is the best first line of defense. Catching the disease early can have a major impact on treatment options and the severity of side-effects. Luckily, prostate cancer is extremely slow growing and the mortality rate is low if it does not spread into other areas of the body. Here is my friend’s story: My PSA level showed up high at my last physical early last spring. My primary care physician told me that an elevated PSA could mean several things, including cancer, and to wait two months to check it again. The test two months later stilled showed it elevated and she recommended an MRI to take a look. This is where my story starts to get interesting, and potentially helpful to others. I contacted several well-respected urologists in the Atlanta area, all with practices qualified to do the initial MRI to see if a cancer tumor was present. They all confirmed they use MRI targeted biopsies. There are three types of MRI-targeted biopsies: visual registration, software-assisted registration and direct in-bore. However, my physician suggested that I also reach out to a physician in Chattanooga who, according to her, is the only physician in the Southeast who does the in-bore or “real time” MRI

Catching the disease early can have a major impact on treatment options and the severity of side-effects. guided biopsies. The in-bore method gives the doctor updated images every 6 seconds confirming the position of both the biopsy needle(s) and the cancer tumor. According to this doctor, this increases accuracy and reduces the number of needles needed. I opted for the Chattanooga practice, and they found a suspicious tumor in the initial MRI. A few days later I went back for the in-bore biopsy, which confirmed both the size and severity of the tumor. There are two major descriptions of prostate cancer tumors; the size in millimeters and the degree of advancement of the cancer. The size is a straight measurement of diameter. The degree of advancement is quantified by a Gleason Score. A complete description of a Gleason Score is beyond the scope of this article, but it is expressed as two numbers (scale of 1-5 each, with 5 being the worst). The first number scores the largest mass in the tumor. The second scores the next largest mass. These are added together for a total score. The lower the first number and the lower the overall score the better. I had a 4+3=7 Gleason Score on a tumor measuring 17mm. These numbers are shared since they factor in my selection of a treatment. So, by mid-June, I knew I had cancer and began my research into treatment options. I read everything available on the internet published over the past eight years. I consulted with physicians and prostate cancer survivors. Through my research, I learned there are four major treatment paths available currently in the U.S. Active Surveillance — where you do nothing immediately but keep a close eye on it for growth. Surgery — done robotically and removes the entire prostate. Radiation — either by external beams or by brachytherapy (seeds) planted in the prostate High Intensity Focused Ultrasound — The HIFU treatment is newly approved by the FDA and is just now becoming more readily available by local practitioners. Fortunately, the Chattanooga MRI

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Continued from Page 6 specialist knew about, and was a proponent of, a fifth option which is also a HIFU treatment but performed in a different way and is only available in Europe. It’s called TULSA Pro. TULSA stands for Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation. It is basically HIFU done from the inside out rather than the outside in, making it more accurate (1.3 mm compared to 5 mm) than the HIFU done here in the states. TULSA Pro is currently under clinical trial in the U.S. (look up Profound Medical TACT) by over 20 major medical institutions. The final results of TACT will be released in early 2019, and they are currently under review for FDA approval. After reviewing all of these treatment options, my research showed that all of the treatments were very effective in removing the cancer from the prostate but differed significantly in the frequency and severity of the two main side-effects — incontinence and impotence. The problem I ran into was assessing how likely I might have one or both of these side effects for each of the five different options. The oncologists and urologists were all pretty confident that the probabilities of these complications for their specific treatment (surgery, radiation or HIFU) would be extremely low — significantly less than 20 percent. However, the more I read and researched, the more it seemed like the incidence of complications was much greater. This was the really tough part for me and for all of us who have, or might face, prostate cancer. Can the cure be worse than the disease? In the end, with a Gleason Score of 4+3=7, I was not a candidate for Active Surveillance. The cancer was too developed to leave alone. Also, because of the size and the location right on the edge of the prostate, I decided surgery and radiation had too great a risk for the side effects. The HIFU here in the U.S. had merits, but it has a 5 mm margin outside of the target zone, and again there wasn’t

enough room for that without risking side effects, I believed. The TULSA Pro seemed like my best option because it offered the combination of good clinical removal of the cancer with the tightest accuracy. I inquired about the clinical trial (TACT) currently going on for TULSA Pro to see if I could qualify to participate and have the treatment completed here in the states. However, this tumor was too big and Gleason Score too high. So instead, I opted to go to Bielfeld, Germany to the Alta Klinik and had the surgery performed by Dr. Lumiani – one of Profound Medical’s leading providers of the TULSA pro treatment. The purpose of sharing this is not to recommend one treatment or another but to let your readers know of the different options of treatment for prostate cancer. I didn’t just take the advice of the first professionals I spoke with, and I heavily researched opinions and recommendations before reaching a decision. From my astute PCP, I learned about the more advanced MRI methods being used by the doctor in Chattanooga. That doctor told me about the TULSA Pro treatment being done in Europe — which from what I have been able to see, is not yet on the radar here in the states. I ended up having my procedure (TULSA Pro) in Germany and am now home in North Fulton and rapidly recovering — hopefully cancer and complication-free. I sincerely hope you won’t ever need the information in this, but if you, or a friend, or loved one, ever do, I encourage you to learn, explore, research, question and arm yourself with as much information from as many resources as you can before making any final decisions. If you do want to ask me more about my experience I am willing to talk to you but, again, I am not a medical person. I am just a guy who went through the process of prostate cancer discovery and treatment and am willing to share my experience to help other prostate cancer victims. I created an email address that you can contact me with: prostatehealthinformation@gmail.com. Be sure to include your call-back number if you want me to call you.

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Fulton County funds Suicide awareness new entryway for needs further study Roswell library The story “Fulton County increases funding to Roswell library,” published on Sept. 27 shows exactly what is wrong with government at all levels. There is a big whizbang announcement of maybe $1.8 million spent on cosmetics at the library. How many books and DVD’s could be bought with that? But instead, we get vestibules and entry doors and covered porches. Materials are not flashy, even though they are the reason for the library’s existence. Politicians cannot stand there with big scissors and have a photo op cutting a ribbon for books. As long as you’re spending other people’s money, you can afford to waste it. You may recall the Taj Mahal Fulton County government center building downtown with the palm trees that started dying immediately . . . This is typical. Throw away tax money and then brag about how wonderful you are for doing it. – Terrance Bramblett, Johns Creek

As the parent of a teenager who died by suicide, I always read articles written about it because at first I thought I missed something that would have told me that my son was considering this. Sadly, every article omits the fact that there are suicide victims that do not show ANY sign of suicide thoughts. My son was one of them. These articles are a good start, but they can give parents a false sense of relief if their child does not show any of the suicide risk factors or warning signs you called out in your article. I would ask that you continue to bring this topic to the forefront of awareness, but please include that there is the 11th sign/warning.... there is no sign. I never want another parent to go through the nightmare we have dealt with these last 18 months. I would like to also call out that there is a walk held in Piedmont Park every November that raises funding and awareness of suicide and the need for prevention. Please check out https://afsp.donordrive. com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive. event&eventID=5233. This is the link for the Out of the Darkness walk this Nov. 4. We would love for you to walk with our family on this date. – Michelle Lange, Johns Creek

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2018.5 Nissan Rogue Sport review Idi Amin was a Ugandan military officer and served as the country’s president from 1971-79, a fantastically interesting and tyrannical reign. In 1971, Amin led a coup to overthrow JOE PARKER Prime Minister MilReporter joe@appenmediagroup.com ton Obote who had named Amin Commander of the Army six years earlier. Obote had abolished opposing political parties and jailed political rivals following a failed assassination attempt in 1969, but things weren’t better under Amin. Amin named himself President following the coup, implemented military rule in the country, instituted tribunals over civil law, and subjected cabinet members to military castigation. He ordered the expropriation of Asian and European businesses, a striking

blow to the country’s declining economy. He also expunged over 100,000 Asians, both passport holders and non-citizens. Adding to the tyranny, members of ethnic groups, local officials, students, foreign nationals and others were slaughtered, the estimated number killed as high as 500,000. Now you may be wondering why I am giving a history lesson about a tyrannical leader in a car review, and it comes down to Amin’s self-appointed title — His Excellency, President for Life, Field Marshal Al Hadji Doctor Idi Amin Dada, VC, DSO, MC, Lord of All the Beasts of the Earth and Fishes of the Seas and Conqueror of the British Empire in Africa in General and Uganda in Particular.” Beyond the claim that someone could be lord of all the animals, including mosquitos and gastrointestinal bacteria, I’m guessing, let’s look at Amin’s other arbitrary titles. He bestowed a doctorate of law to himself. He did not receive the Distinguished Service Order title or earn the Military Cross and made up the medal of “Victorious Cross.” These titular titles brings me to the 2018 Rogue Sport. The sport designation comes with

certain expectations, one of the most critical being notable engine output. Now, this doesn’t necessarily mean a snarling V12 under the hood of an Italian supercar, it could be a peppy four-cylinder in a sedan or a lively threecylinder hybrid in a small hatchback. The sport connotation certainly doesn’t include the Rouge Sport’s power plant. The Sport comes with a 2.0-liter inline four with 141 horsepower and 147 torques, which would be very sporty in a go-kart, but not a 3,400-pound crossover. The Rogue is woefully underpowered, and not just for vigorous driving. You need ridiculously great gaps in traffic to merge onto highways or at intersections. Adding to the annoyance of the lethargic engine is its noise, which is constant. The Sport’s engine is like me waking up to my alarm clock — a lot of grunts and moans but no real movement. But the truth is, there are plenty of people out there who won’t mind the Rogue’s motor. That is made evident by the fact the Rogue has become Nissan’s best-selling car/SUV. By June of this year, Rogue sales had already surpassed

that of total 2017 sales at 215,212 units shifted in the U.S. So clearly the majority of these buyers aren’t turned off by the engine, so what is the Rouge Sport’s appeal? The Sport shares the same platform as the standard Rogue (adding to the confusion over the designation), but comes with added safety features and a smaller wheelbase and overall length. Nissan says the exterior styling starts with “emotional geometry.” I have no idea what that means, but the Sport does don subdued good looks with a wide stance and updated grill. The interior styling is functional and visually pleasing. The Sport version I tested came with the optional Technology Package ($2,240). The add-ons include heated front seats, intelligent climate control, leather wrapped shift knob and steering wheel, navigation, Nissan’s Intelligent Around View Monitor and intelligent cruise control — which controls speed, distance from the car ahead and adjusts speeds while approaching corners. The front-wheel drive SV trim I tested has a rather comfortable ride, but does

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Milton High School students will perform “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” for two nights only.

Milton High School debuts one act play MILTON, Ga. — Milton Theatre Company will produce “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” as its One Act Play competition piece for the GHSA entry. The 55-minute production will run for two nights – 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 24 and Thursday, Oct. 25 at Milton High School Theatre, 3025 Birmingham Highway, Milton. The group will then compete with other 7AAAAAAA schools in the designated region at Milton High School on Saturday, Oct. 27. The winner at the regionals competition will then travel

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to compete at the State Competition at Houston County High School in Warner Robbins on Nov. 10. “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” is a play by Simon Stephens based on the novel of the same name by Mark Haddon. During its premiere run, the play tied the record at the time for winning the most Olivier Awards, including Best New Play at the 2013 ceremony. Reserved seating for the Milton High School performances starts at $10. Tickets are available at miltontheatrecompany.com.

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Civil War historian Kevin Spear with present “The Impact of the Civil War on Old Milton County” on Oct. 17 at the Milton Library.

Milton Historical Society hosts presentation on Civil War

MILTON, Ga. — The newly formed Milton Historical Society will host its first presentation on historical topics pertinent to Milton Oct. 17 at the Milton Library. Civil War historian Kevin Spear will present “The Impact of the Civil War on Old Milton County” at 6:45 p.m. Spear will discuss the demographical impact of the war, the history and role of the Milton Guards combat unit and other topics. Spear will be assisted by Kirk Miller, who will describe life in Milton Country during the war, and by Bob Meyers, who will profile his great grandfather John Shirley who fought in the war. “The Civil War had a major and lasting impact on this area, and my goal is to present a lively and challenging view of that period in our history,” Spear said. The presentation will include time for Q&A, and various Civil War implements will be on display. “I encourage attendees to pick up the artifacts because that will strengthen a sense of connection with the past,” Spear said. For further information about the Milton Historical Society contact them at miltonhistoricalsociety@gmail.com or 678-458-4208.

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Halcyon to bring local options through easy access By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — As the Halcyon opening date of March 2019 approaches, residents are eager to keep up with the progress of the much anticipated mixed-use development. Project Manager Danielle Handy and RocaPoint Principal Phil Mays gave a behind-the-scenes tour Oct. 2 of the $370 million development which sits on 135 acres along McFarland Parkway off exit 12 on Ga. 400. When it opens next year, Halcyon is expected to have an economic impact of $150 million to the county over the next 20 years. That number is significant, according to Mays. “There are not a lot of office retail centers like this in the county,” he said. The location was chosen because of its proximity to an exit off a major highway. “We were looking for opportunities that were leap-frogs in development,” Mays said. “When you look at this Exit 12 corner, it hadn’t been developed in a number a years. But it leap-frogged off the development on Exit 13 and 14 and it goes down the exits.” The spot seemed like a “hole in a doughnut,” Mays said, adding that it presents an opportunity for the countless neighborhoods within a close proximity who don’t have many entertainment options close by. “There isn’t much to offer them as far as services, class-A office space, retail and dining unless you want to get back on Ga. 400, battle traffic and go somewhere else,” Mays said. “This is an opportune location that was yet to be

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Halcyon is on track to be completed by March of 2019, with phase one including a 10-screen theater, multiple restaurants and retails shops to choose from, and a large Town Square for live music and gatherings. A Market Hall concept similar to Ponce City and Krog Street markets, will feature Kilwins ice cream, TOCAYO, Sweet Tuna, Gu’s Dumplings, Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee and Pita Mediterranean Street Food. All tenants have been secured. developed.” Following the success of the Beltline in Atlanta, Halcyon is developing an extension to the Big Creek Greenway with a paved and lit parking lot, restrooms and a trailhead. “One of the things we grabbed onto early on was the fact the Greenway was so close by,” Mays said. “Later on, we started talking to the county and they had a lot of foresight. We talked about how this property could be developed.” Mays said Halcyon has incorporated a trailhead to the property to provide an easy access and adding almost a mile to the Greenway. The Big Creek trail is now 13 miles,

connecting Halcyon to almost 10,000 homes. Mays said that connectivity will differentiate the development from nearby Avalon in Alpharetta. Another distinction is the fact many of the retailers and restaurants coming to Halcyon are locally owned. There is a growing list of restaurants and retailers that will be at Halcyon, including three distinct eateries from renowned chef Marc Taft: CO-OP Community Table + Bar, FEED Fried Chicken + Such and a burger restaurant. In addition, Hog Island, MidiCi Neapolitan Pizza, Cocina & Taqueria, Butcher & Brew, Never Enough Thyme and Cherry Street Brewpub have all announced they

will be part of the development. A Market Hall concept similar to Ponce City and Krog Street markets, will feature Kilwins ice cream, TOCAYO, Sweet Tuna, Gu’s Dumplings, Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee and Pita Mediterranean Street Food. All tenants have been secured. “When we first bought the property, we thought the people who had the most knowledge of the area and the ability to be the most successful already had knowledge of the area,” Mays said. “It was something really important early on. We had to figure out who would be a good fit for us. We had a lot of them who drove by all the time and were excited to join.”

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Sky’s the limit, it seems, for our economy People, process The U.S. unemployment rate is now at its lowest point in 49 years. So if you have work that needs to get done, roll up your sleeves because everyone else seems to be busy. Geoff smith In its monthly Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com jobs report, the Labor Department said the unemployment rate dropped from 3.9 percent in August to 3.7 percent in September. This news rode in with a wave of other good news regarding our national economy and has given our Federal Reserve Chairman and Board of Governors confidence that things will continue in this manner for some time. They continued their predetermined path of raising the Fed’s short-term interest rate to between 2 and 2.25 percent last week. And on PBS, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said the U.S. economy is experiencing “a remarkably positive set of economic circumstances,” and that “there’s no reason to think this cycle can’t continue for quite some time, effectively indefinitely.” That is a strong statement coming from a person whose every word is dissected and inspected by economists all over the world. It’s also interesting because even though we have been through the second longest economic expansion in the history of the U.S., according to a recent Bloomberg article, he’s saying there is nothing he sees that will keep us from continuing to do that. That is a serious amount of confidence he is displaying. When most people say such statements, to be taken seriously by economists and forecasters, they have to back those comments up with mountains of data — all of which can be picked apart and interpreted differently. But when the Fed Chair says that, he

We are hitting imports from China with tariffs, so they are hitting exports from us with tariffs. We are creating alliances and trade agreements with other countries with parts aimed to weaken China’s trade capacity, and it’s likely they will try to do the same. We navigate a battleship near those fake islands they built, and they navigate one of theirs in our path so that we have to swerve out of the way. Wait, what? Yes, you may have missed that. I had to find it buried on one of the inside pages of the Wall Street Journal last week. The front page was dominated by the Kavanaugh hearings. In case you didn’t know, China essentially went out into shallow international waters, poured tons and tons of sand, built airports on those piles of sand and then called those waters theirs. They have been told to stop, but they haven’t listened. So now what? It appears we might find out. An article in Business Insider estimated that $5 trillion in trade passes through those waters each year. So it is in a lot of countries’ and businesses’ interest to keep them out of China’s hands. Economists are paying attention to that, as well as how low unemployment will affect our companies’ ability to grow. But according to Powell, right now things are still on the up and up. 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

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Hollywood Feed acquires Rucker Pet FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga — Memphisbased Hollywood Feed recently acquired Atlanta-based Rucker Pet, bringing Hollywood Feed’s Atlanta store count to 16 and its nationwide store count to more than 80. Hollywood Feed will offer positions to all Rucker Pet employees on staff. Hollywood Feed is continuing its own growth in the Atlanta area with plans to open eight new stores in the coming months. For more information, visit hollywoodfeed.com.

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Featured events: FREE BEGINNER BRIDGE LESSON & PLAY

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

Cambridge presents “PETER/WENDY”

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

EVENTS: LOCAL BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH

What: Ocee librarians will deliver information to local businesses to increase awareness of library services. When: Friday, Oct. 12, 2 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

OPEN-HEARTH COOKING AND LIVING HISTORY

What: Living history interpreter and openhearth cooking expert, Clarissa Clifton, will demonstrate making traditional Southern food in the Cook House. When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

FALL IN GEORGIA – THE BEST TIME TO PLANT TREES AND SHRUBS

What: Master Gardeners explain why this is the best time of year to plant trees and shrubs, and the steps to take to ensure success. When: Oct. 16, 7-8:30 p.m. in Roswell and Oct. 17, 7-8:30 p.m. in Alpharetta Where: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building in Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell, and the Alpharetta Engineering/Public Works Department, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta More info: nfmg.net

68TH ANNUAL FRANCES MCGAHEE YOUTH DAY PARADE

What: The Youth Day Parade will be followed by a Fun Fitness Challenge Obstacle course. Concessions will be available for purchase. When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 10-11 a.m. Where: starts at First Baptist Church on Mimosa Boulevard and ends at Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

What: Free activities, exhibits and demonstrations with the Roswell Garden Club. Includes a scavenger hunt, floral arranging, wagon rides, petting zoo and more. Where: Saturday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

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What: Barrington Hall hosts a full array of cooking classes based on classic European and American cuisine. Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included. When: Tuesday, Oct. 16, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $50 per person More info: rowellgov.com

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

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

22ND ANNUAL HISTORIC ROSWELL 5K What: This race precedes the annual Frances McGahee Youth Day Parade and benefits the Friends of the Roswell Park. Participants will receive a long-sleeve T-shirt at the finish. When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 9:45 a.m. Where: Starts at Mimosa Boulevard, near the Roswell United Methodist Church; ends at Roswell Area Park Registration: Starts at $25 More information: active.com

WALK WITH A DOC

What: Take a step toward better health with this program that brings doctors from Emory Johns Creek Hospital and residents from Johns Creek together. When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: walkwithadoc.org

JESSE’S HOUSE FAIRYTALE DASH

What: Come out to the Fairytale Dash benefitting Jesse’s House. 5K, 10K, and Fun Run are all available. Costumes encouraged. When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 8 a.m. Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $30 More info: jesseshouse.org

EVENING RIVER CANOE TRIP

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

ENERGY YOGA

What: Physical exercises to open and clear energy. Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques. When: Sunday, Oct. 14, 10:15 a.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

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What: KidStuf is the place where kids and parents learn together about God’s big ideas. Digital, interactive experience. When: Friday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: northpoint.org

VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOUR

Joi each week for a round-table discussion on various topics. This week’s topic focuses on Dementia. When: Tuesday, Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770-261-1741

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

What: All creatures great and small are invited to this informal event to receive a treat and blessing from the pastors. When: Sunday, Oct. 14, 4:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com or 770360-8897

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

What: Stop by the front lawn with your pet, on a leash or appropriate container, for a blessing by a minister during Alive in Roswell. When: Thursday, Oct. 18, 5:30-7 p.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com

WARM COAT DRIVE

What: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church and Alpharetta Rotary Club are teaming up to collect new and gently used coats to donate to North Fulton Community Charites and The Place of Forsyth. When: Through Oct. 12 Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early. When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., through Oct. 11 Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: Featuring fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through October Where: Old Canton Street in Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

What: Mix and mingle with friends, shop for fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. – noon, through October Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

ALIVE IN ROSWELL

What: Last Alive in Roswell of the year. Live music, food, displays and shopping make this event a fun and familyfriendly event. The event is free, with trolleys moving between venues. When: Thursday, Oct. 18, 5-9 p.m. Where: Canton Street, Roswell City Hall More info: aliveinroswell.com

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MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:

WIRE AND WOOD SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL

What: Nationally recognized singersongwriters will gather to perform original songs. Unlike previous celebrations, this year, both days are free. When: Oct. 12-13, multiple venues Where: Downtown Alpharetta; Avalon More info: wirereandwoodalpharetta.com

MUSIC ON THE HILL

What Join for the last performance of this free outdoor concert series. The last show will star the Divas, who will perform the greatest hits of Carole King, Linda Ronstadt and Stevie Nicks. When: Friday, Oct. 12, 7-9 p.m. Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

FALL BALLET PERFORMANCE

What: This free performance features selections from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and a tribute to Aretha Franklin. When: Oct 12-13, times vary Where: Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church, 9820 Nesbit Ferry Road, Johns Creek More info: metropolitanballet.org

CONFESSIONS OF A BROADWAY STAR What: Solo concert of memories and melodies with Terry Burrell, an accomplished Broadway musical actress who now resides in Roswell and continues to perform for Atlanta’s top theatre companies. When: Saturday, Oct. 13 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $30 More info and tickets: roswellgov.com

“1940’S RADIO HOUR” AND “EINSTEIN’S DREAMS”

What: Milton Theatre Company will produce both as two of their three One Act Play competition pieces this fall. Shows run back to back with a brief intermission in between. When: Oct. 11 and 12, 7 p.m. Where: Milton Theatre at Milton High School 3025 Birmingham Highway, Milton More Info: MiltonTheatreCompany.com

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

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

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: MARY BOOTH CABOT

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

“GENESIS XXIV” JURIED ART SHOW

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

NATURALLY ARTISTIC: CELEBRATING THE FOUR ELEMENTS

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

AVALON NIGHTS LIVE

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

LIBRARY EVENTS: MILTON LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: The Friends of the Milton Library is a non-profit organization that holds monthly book sales to raise money to support the programs and events at the Milton Library. When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

BASIC PYTHON PROGRAMMING

What: For middle school students. The class will cover the basics of Python through exercises and projects. No experience required. When: Sunday, Oct. 14, 2-3:15 p.m. Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

TEEN READ WEEK

What: How well do you know your local library? Follow the scavenger clues to find the wonders of the library. When: Oct. 9-12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

MAKERSPACE

What: Join a librarian as she leads an inventive project with the MakerSpace. Ages 6 and up. Bring components or items to include in the design. When: Tuesday, Oct. 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

HISTORY BOOK CLUB

What: Join as the club discusses “One Minute to Midnight” by Michael Dobbs, a history of the Cuban Missile Crisis. The book is available to checkout at the Reference Desk. When: Tuesday, Oct. 16, 6-7 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

SPARKLY PUMPKIN

What: Join for a Pre-K painting program for children 3-5 years old. Registration is required and space is limited. When: Thursday, Oct. 18, 3-4 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

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What: Take a practice ACT test and received personalized results. Registration required. When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 770-360-8897x230

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

What: Come adventurers through perilous times as you and your new allies travel the world and explore unknown dangers. Ages 8 and up. When: Sunday, Oct. 14, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

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

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I recently saw a new patient at my practice that presented with an advanced stage of amelanotic melanoma. Very few people know about amelanotic melanoma. Amelanotic melanoma can easily be missed if people performing self skinexams are not careful. The appearance of amelanotic melanoma is almost opposite that of what you would expect. However, as melanoma is now one of the top cancer killers in the U.S., it is worth people knowing a little about melanoma’s insidious variants. Melanomas are the most deadly common type of skin cancer. In the United States, almost 100,000 melanomas are diagnosed annually, and approximately 10,000 deaths occur each year from melanoma. They are usually brown or black because melanomas are cancerous growths of melanocytes – the cell type that produces melanin – the pigment in our skin that determines our skin tone and allows us to tan. Most of the time, cancers resemble the normal cell types from which they arise. For example, hair tumors often can still make primitive hairs under the microscope. Melanomas usually still make melanin and are usually brown or black. But every rule has its exception. An amelanotic melanoma is a melanoma that either 1) has lost its ability to make melanin or 2) never made melanin in the first place. First, scenario number one: it might be surprising that a cancer could lose what seems to be its most defining characteristic. However, cancers are cells that have gone bad – they are broken but still growing cells. A melanoma with enough mutations can stop producing melanin and appear completely white, pink or red without any visible brown or black pigment. This is one type of amelanotic melanoma, one that may have started brown or black but then

lost its pigment. Second, scenario number two: some extremely fair-skinned individuals often or Irish or far northern European descent are born without the ability to make brown or black pigment. If a redheaded individual, albino or other person without the ability to make brown melanin (also known as eumelanin) has a melanoma develop, that melanoma will also be unable to make pigment and can be white, pink, or red. Of course, what makes an amelanotic melanoma so scary is the possibility that we might dismiss it as harmless. In the modern era, patients are fairly well trained to look out for changing brown or black spots and to see a dermatologist if a brown or black spot enlarges. But we might easily dismiss a growing white, pink or red spot as a harmless mole or growth. Fortunately, dermatologists are trained to look for all types of cancers, and the most common type of skin cancer usually presents as a pink or red bump or patch. This cancer is basal cell carcinoma, and it is often the cancer that is suspected when a dermatologist first sees an amelanotic melanoma. Cancer exhibits disorder, and it is disorder that dermatologists try to spot. If a spot is growing asymmetrically, with an irregular border, dilated blood vessels, a tendency to bleed or other surface irregularities, then dermatologists will typically perform a biopsy to rule out skin cancer. For that reason, even amelanotic melanomas will usually be detected and biopsied during a skin exam when performed by a board certified Dermatologist. If you or a loved one has a concerning spot or risk factors for skin cancer, consider an appointment with a boardcertified dermatologist. Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta provides individualized care with expertise in skin cancer, venous disease and the full spectrum of medical and cosmetic dermatology.

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not do something to make a change.” Local schools, charities and organizations often come to Lynn Floum requesting to pack the lunches or to find out other ways to help. Volunteers have included groups from Young Men’s Service League, Milton High School, Cambridge High School, Blessed Trinity High School, National Charity League Northeast Atlanta, Mt. Pisgah Christian School, Milton Rotary, Junior League of Atlanta and The Charity Guild of Johns Creek. Blessings in a Backpack recently teamed up with bag and accessory maker Vera Bradley to donate 100 backpacks to the program to give to the children. The group will hold a book drive in November or early December to collect books for the kids as well, and Anna Floum said the books will be put in the backpacks as a holiday gift. The charity does not currently have any sponsors but will accept some in the future. They’re also in the process of adding Vickery Mill Elementary to their meal plan, but the process takes a while to ensure the safety of the students and the organization. To get involved or volunteer, contact Lynn Floum at lkf@bellsouth.net or 770316-4872.

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Milton Library to sell thousands of donated books By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — The Milton Library will market some 30,000 gently used books garnered through a generous donation from the Roswell Bookmiser shop. The shop recently shut its doors and donated its remaining stock to the Friends of the Milton Library. Bookmiser co-owners Annell and Jim Gerson considered what to do with the thousands of books, and Anelle said it was a “no-brainer” to donate to the Milton Library. Annell said Milton has a rich literary community and people committed to bringing together people and authors. Those initiatives include the Milton Literary Festival, Bookmiser selling books at Steve Beecham’s Christmas event at Olde Blind Dog and Bookmiser and the Milton Library teaming up to bring bestselling authors to North Fulton. “All of these literary events kept coming back to people in Milton,” Anelle said. “I just felt that these folks in Milton, and the community as a whole, are committed to enriching their community in a lot of ways. But one way that resonated with me, as an ex-English teacher and bookstore owner, was connecting readers with au-

thors.” The books, which include all genres except children’s, will be sold at the library on Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and from 2-5 p.m. on Oct. 14. Shoppers can fill a grocery bag, or a bag brought from home, for $5. Two hardcover books can be purchased for $1 and paperbacks are four for $1. Christy McWhorter, a volunteer with Friends of the Milton Library, said the sale will generate funds for a NASA-based STEM program at the library next year, the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. McWhorter said the library’s barn can hold around 15,000 books, and this donation is about twice that amount. “We are so thankful to the Gerson family for supporting the Milton Library in this way despite the loss of their store,” McWhorter said. Library volunteers learned of the donation just a few days before store closed. It was a scramble to box and move the 30,000 books, but the process went without a hitch, McWhorter said. Parking is limited, but those looking to attend the sale can park near Broadwell Pavilion and use the sidewalks along Mayfield Road to reach the library if the parking lot is full.

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Friends of the Milton Library volunteers pack thousands of books at the Roswell Bookmiser. The books will be sold at the library to fund its programs.

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Cambridge student forms healthy habits curriculum for freshman Taylor Allmen creates program for Girl Scout Gold Award By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — A student’s first year of high school can be daunting. Teachers expect more from their students, the workload is often more stringent, and habits created at this time can have lasting impact. Three years ago, Cambridge senior Taylor Allmen faced her first foray into high school and experienced the challenge it presents to developing minds. Allmen, along with two friends and a mentor, decided to ease the mental burden for incoming freshman and developed a curriculum dubbed “Brain Smart.” The program instructs freshman on intelligent decision-making, managing stress and developing healthy habits. A Girl Scout since kindergarten, Allmen’s project was created for her Girl Scout Gold Award. She plans to major in psychology and developed the program to further her passion for the subject while assisting other students.

“Teens are infamous for being emotional and impulsive, however, that’s exactly how our brains are wired to be at this age,” Allmen said. “Instead of making teens feel helpless about how they feel or act, educating them on why they are the way they are enables them to change their habits and tendencies.” Allmen said the focuses of the curriculum are important for teens, but are not generally covered in the typical school setting. “Brain Smart informs freshmen on how to have good decision-making skills, handling stress appropriately and forming healthy habits to maximize their high school decision making,” she said. The program includes a presentation, four different activities and a handout created by Allmen and fellow students Nina Bhatikar and Avani Shah. The handout emphasizes the importance of generating a schedule and the potential ramifications when making decisions. “Teens have yet to develop rational thinking skills and have immediate logical responses,” Allmen said. “Teens often work off of the pleasure principle — I want what I want because I want it, and I want it now. Teens are able to infer and register the consequences of their ac-

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Allmen pokes fun at herself for purchasing a $1,400 purse while explaining to students the importance of the decision-making process. tions, but it is an active process, not an automatic one.” The instruction took place during a freshman orientation period at the school. Allmen said the 137 students who joined Brain Smart earlier this year said it was vital instruction. “The reaction from the students was a lot more enthusiastic than I expected,” she said. “The kids in my class were very invested throughout the whole lesson plan and expressed how interesting and helpful they found my project to be.” Allmen said the orientation period has enabled students to maximize their education experience and hopes Brain Smart will add further supportive information. “I think my project will definitely help in the future,” Allmen said. “I think that CLAWS (orientation) now has become very helpful to these student’s high school career. I definitely think I would

have enjoyed something like my project when I was a freshmen.” Brain Smart will be a mainstay during the freshman period with fellow Cambridge student and Girl Scout Kate Morgan to mentor the program next school year. “I hope that the program provides students with a greater understanding of themselves and helps them make better, healthier habits that will help them succeed in the remainder of their educational careers,” Allmen said. In addition to creating Brain Smart, Allmen was a member of Cambridge’s 2016 state championship softball team, plays flute in the school’s marching band and is active in Cambridge’s National Honors Society and Beta Club. She also is vice president of Bridging Generations, a club that organizes social interaction between teens and senior citizens at a local retirement home.

CITY OF MILTON PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Regularly Scheduled City of Milton Equestrian Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at City Hall, Community Place, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, Georgia 30004 This Public Notice is in accordance with O.C.G.A §50-14-1. This the 3rd day of October 2018. Sudie AM Gordon, City Clerk

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Fulton Schools sits out 1st round of program that promotes flexibility in student testing Board members dismayed by delay in implementation By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com Noticeably absent from the list of school districts applying to be part of the state’s Innovative Assessments Pilot Program this year is the Fulton County School System, which is opting to sit out a year before participating. This summer, the Georgia Department of Education (GDOE) opened the application period for the program which allows flexibility in testing at the local level. The state allowed up to 10 school districts (or groups of districts) to implement new ways to assess student achievement. The program is part of Georgia’s federally approved compliance plan ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) to meet

guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Education. One federal goal under ESSA is to encourage flexibility in testing at the local level. In the first round of applications, the Georgia Board of Education approved four applications involving 22 school districts. These include Cobb, Clayton, Newton, Putnam and Marietta City school districts. After signoff by the USDOE, the plans for innovative assessments can be used this year in place of the state’s mandated, annual assessment – Georgia Milestones – to measure achievement. The fact that Fulton Schools is not part of the early rollout did not sit well with some members of the Fulton County Board of Education, which learned about the delay at a board retreat last month. “As far as sitting on the sidelines while other districts pursue this opportunity for their students, I admit

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Fulton: Continued from Page 33 is an unusual position for our board,” said Katie Reeves, who represents North Fulton. “As a leader in the state battle to enable school districts to choose another form of assessment other than Milestones, the board had always discussed taking advantage of this opportunity as soon as possible. So as one who has advocated for this opportunity, I am disappointed.” In 2017, Reeves, along with Superintendent Jeff Rose and other Fulton officials, testified before the Senate Subcommittee on Education in support of legislation that would allow flexibility in testing and assessments. In a letter to U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos in 2017, the state’s top education official pointed to the support from Fulton Schools as the state pushed for flexibility in federal rules. “Gwinnett County Schools and Fulton County Schools, two of our state’s largest districts, have expressed their

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deep desire to have additional assessment options, and have utilized local funds to explore innovative solutions,” wrote State School Superintendent Richard Woods. In explaining its decision to bow out this year, a spokesperson for Fulton Schools said the district determined it was not “advantageous,” and plans are to apply for the 2019-20 school year. “The Fulton School System is not interested in risking making a change that in the end may not be approved either at the state or federal level, resulting in changing an assessment system three years in a row,” said Cierra Chuly Boyd, communication manager for Fulton Schools. The district adopted a new assessment platform a year ago, Illuminate, and is in the process of implementing that system. Putting together a separate plan under the Innovative Assessments Pilot could lead to “double testing students,” she noted. The Innovative Assessments Pilot program has been in the works for two years, beginning with the passage last year of Senate Bill 211 which authorized

alternate assessments, followed by Senate Bill 362 this year which authorized the pilot program. Fulton School Board member Linda McCain, who serves as vice president, voiced her concern of Fulton’s lack of participation in the first round. “Our Board has been on the forefront of advocating for less high stakes testing, which does little to improve student achievement but much to increase anxiety in students,” McCain said. “I am definitely disappointed that Fulton has taken a backseat on the Innovative Assessment Pilot.” Boyd said the delay till June 2019 will allow Fulton to find a potential partner in the process and “hold until there is a clearer direction presented.” She noted, “At this time, no one knows who the state will approve to submit their platform to federal, or even if that applicant will be approved by federal.” Meghan Frick, communications director for the GDOE, noted the department has worked closely with individuals instrumental in the passage of ESSA as they developed the Innovative Assess-

ments Pilot program. “[We] feel comfortable submitting an application that includes multiple innovative assessment systems in the pilot,” Frick said. “The state legislation (SB 362) requires us to seek maximum flexibility and that’s our approach.” Waiting in the wings is an unusual spot for the Fulton County School System, which is known for pushing the envelope when it comes to local control and freedom from the “one size fits all” approach. In 2012, Fulton became the first school district approved as a charter system by the GDOE, waiving the system from most state rules and regulations. When the “Math Wars” erupted in 2006 over the controversial changes to math standards, Fulton led the charge to allow a return to traditional math. “We also led the state when the SLO (student learning objectives) requirement from the state came and went,” said Reeves, who has been a board member since 1999. “I am looking forward to updates from the administration on our progress toward applying in June of next year.”

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RfP nuMbeR 18-PW09 sealed PRoPosals due date: octobeR 30, 2018 2:00PM local tiMe Milton City Hall To be publicly announced at approximately 2:05PM in the Council Chambers. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. The City of Milton is requesting submittals from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed proposals for the Public Works Maintenance Building and Fire Storage Building, Design-Build Project will be posted on the following websites the week of September 27, 2018. http://www.cityofmiltonga.us or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp

ItB nuMBer 18-Pr02 Sealed BIdS due date: octoBer 30, 2018 2:00PM local tIMe Milton City Hall To be publicly opened approximately 2:05PM in the City of Milton City Hall located at 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, GA 30004. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The City of Milton is requesting bids from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed bids for the Bell Memorial Park Shade Structure Project will be posted on the following websites the week of September 27, 2018. http://www.cityofmiltonga.us or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp

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Milton shuts out West Forsyth in region opener By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — West Forsyth came up inches short of a potential game-winning touchdown against Milton in their thrilling 2017 matchup. On Friday night, things weren’t so close. Milton’s defense held West scoreless to power a 41-0 rout in both squads’ Region 5-AAAAAAA opener. Milton head coach Adam Clack said the Eagles’ focus entering the contest was to start fast and play with urgency. The Eagles answered the call by opening a two-score lead in the opening seven minutes of play, their defense and special teams play powering the surge. Jordan Davis recovered a West fumble and scampered in from midfield, and Jack Rhodes blocked a punt that was recovered by Milton in the end zone to give the Eagles an early 13-0 lead. Senior Dylan Leonard, who missed much of his sophomore and junior seasons due to injury, scored his first varsity touchdown early in the second. Quarterback Jordan Yates hit Leonard on a pristine pass near the sidelines and Leonard made the over the shoulder catch into the end zone. The senior receiver earned his second touchdown late in the fourth. Yates put Milton up 27-0 before the half with a 3-yard rushing score. Meanwhile, West’s offense struggled to move the ball either through the air or ground. After the first 24 minutes of play, West had accumulated only 44 yards of offense. The Wolverines’ frustrations were palpable on the sidelines and on the field in the second half as Milton added a rushing and passing score from Yates to

take a 41-0 lead. “We didn’t want to get into a game like the Roswell game where the other team could move the ball and hold it,” Clack said. “We wanted to be aggressive on defense, we didn’t want to see the game grind out.” Milton’s defensive starters held West to 126 yards of offense. Milton’s first team offense was led by Yates who went 14-20 passing for 154 yards with two touchdowns. The Georgia Tech commit added 73 rushing yards and two scores. The Eagles’ offense also had a gutsy performance from running back Josh Edwards who rushed for 56 yards and relentlessly fought off tackles to power his way forward. “West does a great job giving different looks and making it difficult on interior run plays,” Clack said. “A lot of those plays Josh was making may not show up in yardage, but that’s as impressive of a game as he’s had. A lot of those could have been no gains or losses and he Joe Parker/Herald turns them into 6 or 7-yard gains. That’s Milton quarterback Jordan Yates (13) scrambles in from 3 yards for a touchdown. huge to keep you ahead of the chains.” Yates had 154 yards passing, 73 yards rushing and four total touchdowns against Clack said the 1-0 start in region West Forsyth Friday night. play is crucial. “We couldn’t win the region tonight, but we knew we could very well lose it,” he said. “We knew West was good and CITY OF MILTON they had played some tough teams close. PUBLIC NOTICE But our team knew the importance of the game and the importance of starting PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Regularly Scheduled City fast and taking away [West’s] momenCouncil Work Session for Monday, October 15, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. has been tum. I’m very proud of the boys to dial in cancelled. and do that.” Milton (4-2, 1-0) now looks ahead its This Public Notice is in accordance with O.C.G.A §50-14-1. Oct. 12 contest against South Forsyth. The War Eagles handed Milton its only This the 3rd day of October 2018. region loss of last season to claim the 5-AAAAAAA title. West Forsyth (1-5, 0-1) is on the road against Forsyth Sudie AM Gordon, City Clerk T:\Obits-Death Notices\2018 Death Notices\ Central. InDesign Files

DEATH NOTICES Natalie Ambrose, 86, of Roswell, passed away September 27, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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

William Gentry III, 76, of Suwanee, passed away October 2, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Thomas C. Bush, 95, of Roswell, passed away September 27, 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

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

Victor Honore, 98, of Roswell, passed away September 29, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Patricia G. Carusone, 76, of Roswell, passed away September 24, 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Donald B. McAfee, 80, of Roswell, passed away September 26, 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

June Merkle, 88, of Roswell, passed away September 25, 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Alison Moyer, 82, of Alpharetta, passed away September 28, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Elizabeth Roland, 99, of Alpharetta, passed away October 2, 2018. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

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Milton’s Area & Luxury Experts INTRODUCING 4530 Valence Drive - Cul-de-sac lot with Pool Master on Main $739,000

NEW PRICE 3111 Village Green Drive - Gated Community, Elevator New Price $419,000

UNDER CONTRACT

1990 Drummond Pond - Peaceful Retreat in North Valley on 3.4+ acres New Price $950,000

16088 Freemanville Road - Renovated Chic Urban Farmhouse on 2 acres New Price $799,000

“Only 9 Lots Remaining” River’s Edge Milton- Private Gated Community in Milton offering Exceptional Estate Lots from 1.79+ to 6+/- Acres - Only 9 Lots Remaining - Lots starting from $350,000 to $700,000 Come build your dream home!!

RUSSO & ASSOCIATES 770-712-0622 c. | 678-461-8700 o. Annemarie.Russo@HarryNorman.com SellingLuxuryLifestyles.com

SOLD 3113 Balley Forrest Drive - Located on the Golf Course in the Manor Golf & Country Club $1,849,900

UNDER CONTRACT 182 Triple Crown Court - Like New Construction 4 Sided Brick Home in the Cul-de-sac - New listing $849,000

SOLD 1270 Rolling Links Drive - “Pinnacle Section” Gated White Columns -Exquisite Masterpiece on the Golf Course New Listing $1,250,000