Milton Herald — October 24, 2019

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Candidates talk local issues

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Milton family leads tree donation

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Officials revise school calendar

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Eagles extend Region 5-7A win streak

Devin Farrell rushes for a first down in Milton’s 24-7 win over South Forsyth Oct. 18, the Eagles’ 10th straight Region 5-AAAAAAA victory. Farrell had two touchdowns and over 200 combined yards. Read more, Page 24

Local author speaks on diversity in books

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Public Safety

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

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta man called police Oct. 10 after he lost $9,000 to someone posing as an Apple employee. The man said that the previous evening, he received an email that appeared to be from Apple that stated his computer had been hacked. He was instructed to call a number so a representative could scan the computer.

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

Wary family stops burglary in progress MILTON, Ga. — Police are investigating an attempted burglar Oct. 12 at a home on Stillhouse Lane. That afternoon, the owner of the house heard a noise from the back patio and called out if his wife had come home. The noise then suddenly stopped. A few minutes later, the man found pry marks on the back-patio door which was still locked.

Police searching for man suspected of shoplifting MILTON, Ga. — Police are looking for a man connected to an Oct. 16 shoplifting incident at the Walmart on Windward Parkway. The loss prevention officer said she saw a man conceal several items in a bucket while watching a surveillance camera. The man left the store through the garden exit without paying. The total value of the missing items is $150.

Woman threatened by internet scammer ROSWELL, Ga. — A Massachusetts woman visiting Roswell called police Oct.

After giving access to the computer, the scammer said the man needed to pay $9,000 in Google cards. The man did as instructed, bought the cards and read off the numbers to the scammer. The next morning, the man looked into the incident and realized he had been scammed.

7 after she reported being threatened by a scammer online. At 3 a.m. that morning, the woman received an email in which the suspect claimed to have the passwords to the woman’s accounts as well as photos and videos of the woman that were unknowingly taken from her computer camera. The suspect demanded $900 in Bitcoin, or the photos and videos would be posted online. Instead, the woman contacted police.

Man discovers fraud after opening mail ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta man called police Oct. 5 after he found that someone was using his identity to purchase a car. That day, the man received documents in the mail for the purchase that he had not made. The documents included his personal information. The man contacted the dealership in Wisconsin and confirmed that someone had stolen his identity. There was a Macon, Ga., business associated with the purchase.

Fake $100 bill found at local UPS store ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating an Oct. 5 incident in which employees at a UPS store on Crabapple Road found a counterfeit $100 bill. The employee said she was given the bill at noon that day but had not realized it was fake until later that afternoon. The suspect came in with another woman at noon to ship a package for $20. She was given change in cash. There is security footage of the incident.

DUI arrests Erik Don Schmidgall, 39, of Barrington Overlook, Marietta, was arrested Oct. 6 on Union Hill Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. Malcolm Ward Knowles, 26, of Ashleigh Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Oct. 11 on Blue Heron Lane in Alpharetta for DUI, improper backing, open container and no license on person. Peter Thomas Sullivan, 52, of English Oak Drive, Cumming, was arrested Oct. 12 on Ga. 400 northbound in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding and failing to signal when changing lanes. Michael Philip McKeaige, 32, of Kristian Way, Roswell, was arrested Oct. 10 on Holcomb Woods Parkway in Roswell for combination DUI, and hit and run. Jose A. Siqueira, 58, of Softwood Circle, Roswell, was arrested Oct. 10 on Twinspur Close in Roswell for DUI, hit and run, and failure to maintain lane.

DRUG arrests Jamelle Lee Morris, 32, of Olive Springs Road, Marietta, was arrested Oct. 5 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for possession of cocaine. Orlando Joseph Strickland, 50, of Webb Street, Roswell, was arrested Oct. 10 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of cocaine and possession of marijuana.

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NEWS

Milton City Council candidates address issues of growth, preservation By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Two candidates are vying for the District 2/Post 2 seat on the Milton City Council in the Nov. 7 general election. Paul Moore, the city’s Planning Commission chair, and resident Judy Burds are running for the seat currently held by Matt Kunz, who is not seeking another term. Here is the second of the candidate Q&A’s the Milton Herald will publish ahead of the election. For the first article visit bit.ly/2MRW5DP. As a councilmember, how do you plan to balance the rights of landowners who want to subdivide their property while retaining Milton’s rural residential areas? Judy Burds Predictable zoning is the key. It protects the interests of landowners while safeguarding our rural residential areas, and simultaneously allows for reasonable economic development and reduced individual BURDS property taxes. I have consulted with many of Milton’s experts in land use planning for their insights. Their knowledge and experience will be necessary as we update our land use plan. We all want to protect Milton’s unique rural character. The plan is put into effect by ordinances and overlays. Requests for

variances to these must be carefully reviewed with adequate public transparency so they do not unravel the intentions of a good plan, thus causing unintentional negative consequences. Paul Moore I believe in individual landowner rights. That right needs to be carefully balanced with the pressures for development within Milton. Strict adherence to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan delivers MOORE the current and forecasted land uses for our city, and I have a strong voting record of upholding the CLUP as the Chairman of the Planning Commission. I support new efforts by the city to work in concert with landowners to facilitate smart growth as an extension of my work with the city. Milton has become a popular place to live because of our quality of life. My tested track record on the Planning Commission has shown that I can deliver the best of smart growth and a preservation of the unique “sense of place” we call home, Milton. How do you plan to attract businesses to grow the city’s limited commercial tax base while ensuring those companies fit with the city’s character? Judy Burds Workers and businesses simply want to go somewhere that feels relevant and

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Debate A public debate for the District 2/Post 2 seat is scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 29 at St. Aidan’s Church in Milton to be moderated by Milton Herald editor Joe Parker and WSB-TV North Fulton reporter Mike Petchenik. Milton residents can send their questions for the candidates to joe@appenmediagroup.com. Please provide your name and address. vibrant. This environment cultivates creative, productive workforces and longterm, sustainable businesses. We have available commercial land in the Deerfield area, but that area emerged in the 1990s and I believe is in need of reinvigoration. We will also need to anticipate and plan for the traffic from the coming Ga. 400 express toll lanes. At the same time, we must attract new businesses to our existing commercial areas to increase our tax revenue. That way we can reduce property taxes. Paul Moore The role of government is not to pick winners and losers — free market dynamics will determine whether a small business will succeed in Milton. However, I can say I proactively engage in efforts to understand what will best serve the citizens of our city and the small business community. I embrace the valuable contribution that our local businesses make to the limited commercial tax base and the unique business offerings in Milton. For this reason, I have repeatedly contributed to the Milton Small Business Corridor discussions in Crabapple, Deerfield, and the Birmingham Crossroads. This has allowed me to gather valuable insight into their parking concerns, ordinance issues, and signage limitations, as well as support efforts to maximize city supported marketing (i.e. Meet Me in Milton). If elected, you will serve as one of seven votes on all issues. In what way do you feel your presence on the City Council will impact the efficiency, development and character of Milton? Judy Burds My financial and engineering experi-

ence will help me offer new approaches to the decisions we face. GDOT is planning road expansions around and through our city, which will have ripple effects. We need to work with GDOT and our own long-term traffic plans now. I am already working with our fine police and public works staff on ways to improve traffic safety. We also need to better evaluate our expenditures. Council should set priorities and adequate time should be allowed for budget scrutiny. I believe that better questions equal better solutions. Questions should be asked more publicly. Throughout my career, open discussion of ideas was encouraged, usually resulting in better solutions. I would like to increase the public’s knowledge of and involvement in decisions to help us make the choices that will guide Milton toward an even better future. I really believe that it is time for a fresh perspective. Paul Moore I have invested 21 years into the understanding and shaping of our unique community. For eight years before Milton became a city, I took the podium before the Fulton County Board of Commissioners to represent a strong voice for careful land planning in unincorporated North Fulton. Since Milton’s inception, I have been Mayor Joe Lockwood’s appointee to the Planning Commission, serving as Chair for 9 of my 13 years. The Planning Commission has been a proving ground for my ability to contribute and lead on difficult decisions that come before the city. I have been tested, and I will be ready to lead on day 1 as your city council member in the same way I have led for 21 years.

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and out of stormwater drains

When excess fallen leaves enter into Milton’s existing stormwater infrastructure and can cause blockages, leading to flooding in the surrounding areas, and potentially harming our creeks.

Send stormwater questions to info@cityofmiltonga.us

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COMMUNITY

Security camera database already assisting officers By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton was on the cutting edge when it implemented its security camera database a few months ago, and it has already proven a valuable asset for police. In July, Milton Police began Operation SCRAM. (Security Camera Registry and Mapping), which allows homeowners and businesses to register their security cameras to a database. When a crime occurs, officers can pinpoint the location of nearby security cameras that may have captured footage and could assist officers in their investigation. Around three months into the program, Milton Police Capt. Charles Barstow said SCRAM has assisted in the investigation of two separate crimes. “We are aware of at least two cases where detectives were provided voluntary footage from residents whose exterior cameras recorded the entering and exiting of suspect vehicles, as well as potential suspects,” Barstow said. “The timeline of the video footage has been critical in determining the whereabouts of the suspects during the crime and where they committed subsequent crimes in neighboring jurisdictions.” As of last week, 94 homes and businesses in the city had registered for the program, and Barstow said feedback has been positive. “Many residents are willing to partner with the pro-

gram in the hopes that a doorbell camera or exterior video may help solve a crime in their neighborhood,” he said. The most important aspect of SCRAM, Barstow said, is it allows officers to quickly identify nearby cameras versus scouring neighborhoods to locate them. “Obtaining quality information in a timely fashion helps officers and detectives leverage the information to potentially bring closure to a case where time is of the essence,” he said. Marietta, Acworth, Brookhaven and Kennesaw have similar programs, but Milton became the first North Fulton city to enact a security system database in July. Earlier this month, Johns Creek joined the list, but their program is significantly different from Milton’s. Johns Creek officers will have access to a database for homes that have Ring camera doorbells installed, and homeowners can volunteer to submit video to police. Flock cameras, which are installed in neighborhoods to capture photos of cars and license plates, will be accessible by Johns Creek police through the neighborhood’s HOA. Milton’s program is entirely voluntary. Police can contact homeowners enrolled in SCRAM when a crime occurs nearby, but giving officers access to the footage is still voluntary. Those looking to register their cameras can still do so. “The program registration is open, voluntary and we continue to welcome any and all residents and businesses who wish to register current and future camera locations within the city,” Barstow said.

Roswell Arts Center West sets table for holiday show ‘Works in Clay’ ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell’s Arts Center West will soon host its 17th annual “Works in Clay” holiday show and sale. The event offers local, hand-made ceramic artwork for sale created by more than 40 members of Roswell’s Clay Collective. Ceramic works in functional, sculptural and whimsical forms will be available for every interest, from gift ideas to serious collectors. Also included this year will be metalwork created by blacksmithing instructors at the Forge at Art Center West. The reception for the show will be held Thursday, Dec. 5 from 7-9 p.m. The works will be on display on weekends through Dec. 15. The show will be held throughout the building at Art Center West, 1355 Woodstock Road in Roswell, adjacent to Leita Thompson Memorial Park. Participating artists are available each day to answer questions, offer complimentary refreshments and to give tours to anyone interested in future classes, workshops or events at Art Center West. To learn more about Arts Center West or Roswell Clay Collective, roswellclaycollective.com.

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Small Change. Big Benefit. PATRICK FOX/Herald

At right, Ryan and William Albertson stand with Alpharetta Natural Resources Chairman Deborah Zemlock as city workers plant one of five hardwoods along Haynes Bridge Road Friday. The tree planting, coordinated by City Arborist David Shostak, was part of an overall effort by William Albertson and the National Arbor Day Foundation to add some 17,000 trees to Georgia.

Resident’s generosity grows larger with help of Arbor Day Foundation By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — It was about as far away from Arbor Day as you could get, but tree lovers from across the country were on hand Oct. 18 to reinforce Alpharetta’s love of green. City and state forestry officials joined members of the National Arbor Day Foundation behind City Hall for a ceremony marking a major milestone in tree endowments for Georgia. City crews added five large hardwoods along Haynes Bridge Road — two redbuds, two water hickories and an American beech. The plantings were a microcosm of a major donation from the William Albertson family of Milton. Albertson, a lifelong advocate of tree preservation, was with his 12-year-old son, Riley, at the ceremony. Albertson hooked up with Arbor Day Foundation Development Officer Tammi Thompson recently to learn more about conservation efforts in Georgia. “We stepped forward and said ‘What needs help?’” Albertson said. “On one of her visits, we talked about it. Riley and I had done a conservation planning back in Illinois at a farm, where we took farm land out of cultivation and planted conservation trees, about 10,000.” Thompson said one project the Foundation still needed help funding was a major reforestation effort in the Altamaha River Watershed in southeast Georgia. “With their contribution, we were able to plant 17,000 trees, along with the five here,” Thompson said. Thompson traveled to Alpharetta from the Foundation’s headquarters in Lincoln, Neb., for the event.

Albertson said he’s been involved with the Arbor Day Foundation since he was a child growing up in Illinois. “It was the 10 free trees,” he said. “I suppose my mom started me on that, where you send in your annual membership, and they send you 10 free trees.” He also said the foundation is a perfect vehicle to make conservation dollars stretch further. “I know dollars, as an individual, don’t plant as many trees as Arbor Day Foundation can through their partnerships,” he said. Deborah Zemlock, chairman of the Alpharetta Natural Resources Commission, said the tree planting is the type of endeavor residents want to see. “This is a very special happening, where an individual in our community contacted the National Arbor Day Foundation to help him coordinate a tree planting in Alpharetta,” she said. “This is exactly the kind of thing we love to see... an individual taking the initiative to make a positive difference in our city and to build awareness of the need to restore tree canopy in our urban environment.” Zemlock said she had only recently met Albertson, but it was evident from the start that he is committed to conservation. “What I gleaned from chatting with him is that he is simply very committed to tree preservation and planting, both in our area, as well as back in his family’s home state of Illinois,” Zemlock said. “He also mentioned that he had some land off Ebenezer Road that he had sold but first had put some of the old tree growth areas into a land trust for preservation. Pretty awesome.” To learn more about the national Arbor Day Foundation, visit arborday.org.

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Community seminar focuses on raising healthy children Centennial High school will host “Raising Resilient Kids — A Community Symposium” on Saturday, Nov. 2, featuring a day of workshops, discussions and seminars designed to support families in raising successful, healthy children. The free event is sponsored by the Fulton County School System, Georgia PTA and a host of community partners, including Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Newport Academy, Summit Counseling and Krieger Health Solutions. Workshop topics include alcohol/ drug abuse, dangers of vaping, signs of depression, suicide awareness, anxiety, bullying,Crossword recognizing when your child Crier 10/24/19 needs help, managing social media, positive parenting techniques and skills,

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SCHOOLS

Fulton school calendar revised again for elections By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com The Fulton School System will convert two more planned school days to “digital learning days” next spring to allow nearly one third of the district’s school buildings be used as polling places for upcoming state elections. This is the second change to the 2019-20 calendar in the past two months because of elections, and it has raised concerns from parents over the district’s lack of foresight. Parents point out the election dates were known well before the calendar planning process. In all, 31 schools in Fulton County are tagged as polling places in two spring elections — April 21 and May 19 — with all but eight located in North Fulton. Last month, the board approved

changing March 24 to a teacher work day due to the “Super Tuesday” election. Fulton School officials say the decision to revise the school calendar again, nearly three months into the year, is based on the expected “high volume of participation” by the public during the April and May statewide elections. “[Elections] held at polling locations in our schools carry the potential for increased security concerns and disruptions to instruction,” said Chief Academic Officer Cliff Jones. “This has created the need for a strategic move on behalf of [the district].” Public schools have traditionally been used as polling places under memorandums of understanding with the county election board. In Georgia, schools are not allowed to “opt out” of participation, but principals have the fi-

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nal say on where the polling takes place while students are in school. When schools are in session during elections, security precautions are in place and police are present to ensure voters and students are clearly separated. “These preventative measures have fortunately kept our campuses safe during [past] elections,” said Shannon Flounnory, director of safety and security for Fulton Schools. “To date, we have no record of any notable security concerns regarding the use of our facilities.” The latest revision to the calendar sent several parents to Fulton Schools’ social media sites to express their views. Most expressed frustration about the change from “school day” to “digital day” creating havoc for working parents and coming so late in the school year. “Now I get two more days to try to arrange child care for, costing the household,” wrote one parent. Others pointed out April 21 is in the middle of Milestones testing — the high

stakes state test that determines student placement and grades — and May 19 is only three days before the end of the school year. One parent asked if anyone making the decision “actually understands how high schools work,” citing the May date is during finals week and graduation ceremonies. Jones, a former high school principal, said using the day for instruction allows learning to continue up until the end of the year. “[The two days] will be regular work days for employees, but by utilizing their digital devices, students will be able to maintain their focus on instruction while not on campus,” he added. Jones said student devices, such as tablets and computers, will be collected after May 19 to allow students access to the tools they need for the Digital Learning Days. Fulton Superintendent Mike Looney acknowledged the change is not “the ideal situation,” but necessary to keep the focus on academics.

Fulton raises bus driver pay District faces ‘critical’ shortage to staff routes By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com

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Bus drivers in the Fulton County School System will be among the highest paid in the metro area as the district tries to attract new drivers and slow the tide of those leaving for higher paying jobs. The $3 bump in pay to $20 an hour puts Fulton at the top rung of metro area drivers — behind only Buford School System which pays $21.19 an hour. The raise goes into effect immedi-

ately and will cost Fulton Schools about $1.2 million a year added to the current $54 million transportation budget. The increase in pay comes at a critical time for the Transportation Department which has struggled this year to send out its full fleet of 753 buses each day. “We are not meeting Fulton County Schools standards for on-time delivery,” said Sam Ham, director of Transportation for the district. “There are 64 daily routes without a full-time driver.” The 64 routes is equal to the entire fleet that serves the Chattahoochee and Northview high school clusters com-

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OPINION

In The Interest Of Others

SPLASH – Clean water for healthy kids By LEE CHADWICK Guest contributor One of the first steps in taking action on behalf of others is finding an organization whose work is sustainable. Trying hard — even very real effort — is not Chadwick necessarily resulting in help to anyone; good intentions are not always good deeds. Charities that are succeeding in the long-term, not just in the headlines, are the ones doing work that is well thought out. This broader understanding creates a moral identity for their actions. How can good intentions thrive in an increasingly complex world? Clean water is one of the greatest needs and perhaps the most challenging. Over 700 million people worldwide lack access to safe water. Several charities I’ve explored are working in this complex sector and I am grateful for their work. The highlight result of my research is the excellent track record of the charity called SPLASH. They understand that getting the water to a location is only the start. How to care for wells and sanitation systems after the

More info Visit: splash.org Email: info@splash.org Mail: 1326 Fifth Avenue, Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98101 placement is done is at least as important in making projects sustainable. My new understanding of good work is that it is long term. Internationally less than 1 percent of water projects have ongoing monitoring, according to the United States Agency for International Development. Consequently, as many as 50,000 water posts installed across Africa by well-intentioned U.S. investors spending upwards of $200 million are no longer operational....at all. It is obvious that evidence of continued success is clearly under-pursued by water charities. Real change requires continued commitment to sustaining the original operational capacity of every installation. A project that cost $1,000 initially to execute may cost $3,000 more in the three years following. It must be protected by providing training and maintenance until it becomes perma-

nently and realistically secure. The problems not anticipated are exactly what breaks the systems. Having the ability to respond to those problems and create long-term solutions is the commitment it takes to generate sustainability. SPLASH has it. They are smaller than other worldwide water charities but their excellent record of sharing not just their successes, but also failures or oversights publicly, means they do not continue making the same mistakes. Those that lack follow up are destined to repeat the invisible mistakes in each new effort. Monitoring and evaluation are not exciting, but they are essential if you intend to change the world.

By installing their systems in existing facilities, SPLASH captures an environment complete with supervision and reporting mechanisms of their own. They target well operated orphanages, shelters and hospitals for children so common care for equipment is part of routine daily practice. Strategic partnerships like this add needed technical support and protection of the equipment. Follow-up care is not growth, so it does not add to the measurable success of new work, but it is the only way to keep that work relevant beyond the period of creation. Innovation driven by observation will make follow up less essential on future projects. SPLASH is honoring all of these best practices.

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Continued from Page 10 bined. Systemwide, Fulton transports 78,000 students each day. Ham noted transportation supervisors are using every available resource to cover open routes, including having drivers serve multiple, additional bus routes which impacts on-time delivery. Bus driver shortages have been a growing concern for Fulton Schools and districts across the country for the past few years as the economy booms and unemployment rates fall to historic lows. Options abound for drivers with a Commercial Drivers License not only in other school districts, but for Amazon, UPS, FedEx and other delivery services looking to fill their fleet of delivery trucks. “Between retirements and normal attrition we have replaced over 75 drivers from the last quarter of the 2018-2019 school year till the open of the 20192020 school year in August,” Ham said. This year the number of drivers declined in the days leading up to the opening of school and into the school year — a new anomaly — creating the existing shortage. Fulton Schools has managed past shortages by keeping a “bench” of drivers to fill in as needed. This year the bench was empty, requiring new tactics and ag-

gressive marketing for new drivers. The previous $17 an hour for bus drivers limited the ability of Fulton Schools to be competitive, noted Ron Wade, chief talent officer for the district. “We are at a particular point right now just outside critical shortage [and] we are having trouble attracting and retaining the experienced CDL driver who is ‘seat ready,’” Wade said. “That individual is currently working for other districts or in the private sector.” Hamm said the school board action on Oct. 10 to raise the pay has already generated 30 applications in the first week and he expects more to follow. He said the gap could start to be filled within weeks. “If we have a qualified candidate that already possesses a CDL, that person will be ready in as little as 7 to 10 days to drive a FCS bus,” Hamm said. “[Otherwise] it takes about six weeks to hire and train a person without a CDL to become a bus driver. We are hiring both types of drivers.” The mid-year adjustment to the budget was important, noted Fulton School Board President Linda Bryant. “We need to compete with surrounding areas…and not have buses that don’t have drivers,” Bryant said. “At this point I think we all came to the conclusion this is something we have to do … we cannot have children left [without a bus] because we don’t have drivers.”

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Local bestselling author talks representation in literature By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The young adult fiction genre has seen a shift in recent years. New York Times bestselling author Becky Albertalli met with dozens of fans Oct. 5 at the Roswell Cultural Arts center to talk about some of those changes and her own works in the genre. Albertalli, a local resident, is best known for her debut young adult novel “Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda,” which was adapted into the 2018 film “Love, Simon.” Before becoming an author, however, Albertalli was first a clinical psychologist, and that experience, she said, has informed her novels. “I thought it was going to be my job forever,” she said. “And then I was moving, and then I couldn’t get another job in D.C., where I was living. So, I decided to try writing a book, and that was ‘Simon.’ It hasn’t stopped since then.” Albertalli said she has kept everything even remotely confidential from her time as a psychologist separate from her writing. Albertalli joined the writing scene a year after the “We Need Diverse Books”

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Local author Becky Albertalli, right, speaks about her books and working with Hollywood at an Oct. 5 talk in the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. movement began on Twitter by Ellen Oh and other authors to celebrate characters and authors of diverse backgrounds. The movement, and later nonprofit organization, was created in response to the all-white, all-male panel of authors at the 2014 BookCon. “It’s such an important conversation to have,” Albertalli said. “There has been

a noticeable and striking change in the industry… I can’t even imagine how ‘Simon’ could have landed without We Need Diverse Books. I don’t know if so many of my favorite books would have existed without We Need Diverse Books.” Albertalli’s books often feature a cast of diverse characters, including the titular Simon Spier, a gay, high school

teenager, in “Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda.” But, Albertalli said, there is still a lot of work that needs to be done regarding representation in young adult novels. She added that it’s also important to know when to step aside and make space for authors from underrepresented communities to have their voices be heard. “I get asked almost every day if I would write a sequel to ‘Simon’ from Blue’s point of view,” she said. “That would involve tapping into a specific intersectional, marginalized identity where very few authors from that community have written and have published books by mainstream publishers.” Albertalli also spoke at length about her experience working with Hollywood when “Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda” was adapted into “Love, Simon.” She said she was aware during the process that once the movie would come out, the movie and any of its changes from the original book would become the main point of access of the story for most people. The ending of the movie, for example, is a much more public coming out story, and Albertalli said she wouldn’t change it.

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Organ recipient plans to spread the word in cross-country trip By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Organ donations can save lives, but there is a large disparity between people who say they want to become an organ donor and those who actually do it, said fourtime kidney transplant recipient Matt Schneider. Schneider, a Roswell resident, said about 95 percent of the country believe in organ donation, but only about half that number actually registers to donate, which is why he has begun a crosscountry journey to raise awareness and encourage people to register. In early 2020, Schneider will use his mobility scooter to travel 5,000 miles from South Carolina to California for his Scooting4Donors journey. “People don’t think about registering, or they think about it for only a split second,” Schneider said. “So maybe when people see me scooting down the road, they check out my website and get registered.” People can register to become an organ donor online or while getting their driver’s license, but there is a second, often-overlooked part of the process, Schneider said.

“That’s the easiest part,” Schneider said. “The second part that most people don’t do is talk to their family, because if the family doesn’t know that you signed up to be an organ donor, they might not let you donate your organs.” A major reason people hesitate to register, Schneider said, is because people don’t like to think about or talk about death. He added that some people also falsely believe that doctors won’t try to save the life of an organ donor so they can use the organs. But what many people don’t realize, Schneider said, is how much organ donation can change people’s lives for the better. “What I’ve learned from organ donor families is it helps with closure,” Schneider said. “They lost a loved one but that loved one can still help other people… Their loved one is still living on, in a way, with someone else. They’re heroes.” He said organ donors can help between 8-75 people. Schneider, 43, is one of those people. He was born with two displaced hips and has dealt with kidney disease his entire life. His kidneys began to fail when he was 10, and over the years, he has received kidney donations from his mother, father, brother and an anony-

mous donor. That anonymous donor, Schneider said, is his personal hero. “They’re the reason I’m still here,” he said. As recipient of four kidney transplants, Schneider said he has devoted the past 27 years to working with the organ transplant community in Atlanta. He also volunteers at a camp for children with kidney disease and competed with Team Georgia and Team USA in the Transplant Games of America and the World Transplant Games. Scooting4Donors was inspired by a movie Schneider saw at a young age, “The Terry Fox Story,” movie about a man who ran across Canada after losing his leg to cancer in order to raise money for cancer research. “The movie has always been stuck in my head,” Schneider said. “I thought, ‘why not do something like that for organ donors?’” Schneider originally planned to travel from Miami to San Francisco this year by driving his mobility scooter for 4-6 hours every day. The journey was cut short in Tennessee, about 1,500 miles

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Matt Schneider, a four-time kidney transplant and Roswell resident, is traveling cross-country with is mobility scooter to encourage people to register to become organ donors.

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BT survives overtime thriller; Bears fall to Johns Creek By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com Class 7A Roswell 42, Lassiter 6 Roswell continued its recent dominance over Lassiter Friday night on the road with a lopsided 42-6 victory to put the Hornets at 1-1 in Region 4-AAAAAAA play. Roswell has won the last six meetings between the two teams. The Hornets opened a two-score lead in the first quarter, and a pick-six from John Michael DiRobertro put the margin at 21-0 in the second. Roswell added a score before the half, and a touchdown from Savion Mccrary in the third gave the Hornets added cushion. Roswell (4-2, 1-1) returns home Friday to take on Walton. The Hornets won a 32-31 thriller over the Raiders last year, a crucial win to their region title. Class 6A Johns Creek 57, Cambridge 14 Johns Creek extended its Region 7-AAAAAA win streak to 13 games

Friday at home with a lopsided win over Cambridge. Johns Creek and Alpharetta are tied atop the region standings. Ben Whitlock hit Dalton Pearson for the Gladiators’ opening score, and a Tank Pritchett touchdown run extended the lead to 15-0 midway through the second. Less than a minute later, Johns Creek linebacker Caen Gress returned an interception for a touchdown, and the Gladiators added another score before the half to lead 29-0. Johns Creek came up with another pick-six in the third from Jake Beck and cruised to the win. The Gladiators (6-1, 5-0) go on the road Friday to face Centennial. Cambridge (3-5, 2-4) faces Pope on the road needing a win to stay in the playoff hunt. The Bears are seventh in the region standings.

Davis LeDoyen hit Walt Anders with a 14-yard touchdown pass with six seconds to play to lift Dunwoody to the 32-30 win. Dunwoody’s score was the second touchdown in the final minute of play. Centennial scored a go-ahead touchdown with 47 seconds left with quarterback Zaire Goff connecting with Richard Shaw on a 70-yard touchdown pass on a third-and-28. However, the Wildcats used two pass interference calls and a perfectly executed hook-and-lateral from Anders to David Julian to set-up the winning touchdown. LeDoyen threw three touchdown passes and ran for another. The Wildcats (3-4, 2-3) will host North Atlanta Friday, while Centennial (0-7, 0-5) faces region leaders Johns Creek.

Dunwoody 32, Centennial 30 Dunwoody ended a three-game skid Friday night and improved to 2-3 in Region 7-AAAAAA play with a thrilling victory over winless Centennial at North Dekalb Stadium.

Class 4A Blessed Trinity 20, Flowery Branch 17 (OT) History repeated itself Friday night with Blessed Trinity and Flowery Branch playing a thriller. After BT took a 2120 win last year, the Titans remained unbeaten in region play Friday night by taking down the Falcons in overtime. The matchup featured two ranked teams in Class 4A. With its win, BT is 4-1 against top-10 ranked teams this season. The Titans opened a 7-0 lead in the first quarter with a 48-yard touchdown pass from Duncan Reavis to Carson Harof. The score remained 7-0 until midway through the third until Flowery Branch broke through a rushing score. BT responded with a rushing touchdown from Justice Haynes on their ensuing possession. A Blessed Trinity fumble early in the fourth set up a Falcons’ touchdown to tie the game at 14-14. Flowery Branch looked for the go-ahead score in the final minute on a fourth-and-1 play on the BT 10-yard line, but the Titans’ defense held to force overtime. The Falcons went on offense first and converted a field goal, but BT secured the dramatic win with a 1-yard rushing score from Elijah Green. The Titans (6-1, 3-0) are home again Friday to take on Chestatee.

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Marist 37, Denmark 14 After dropping a heartbreaker to twotime defending state champs Blessed Trinity last week, the road was no easier for Denmark, who fell to No. 1 ranked Marist at home Friday. The teams exchanged blows in the first half. Denmark quarterback Aaron McLaughlin had a rushing score in the sec-

ond and Marist held a 16-7 lead at halftime. The score remained the same until the final 12 minutes of play when Marist found separation. The War Eagles scored two touchdowns in the opening three minutes of the fourth and returned a Denmark fumble to the end zone midway through the period to put the contest out of reach. McLaughlin threw a touchdown pass in the final minutes. The Danes (5-2, 2-2) will look to rebound Friday on the road against White County. Class A-Private Fellowship Christian 49, King’s Ridge 0 Fellowship Christian earned another lopsided win Friday night by shutting out King’s Ridge on the road. The Paladins have scored at least 42 points and have not allowed more than 21 points in their seven games this season. The Paladins wasted no time against the Tigers and opened a six-touchdown lead at the half. Murphy Reeves had three rushing scores, quarterback Eli Hildebrandt had a touchdown throw and run, and freshman Jayven Hall had a scoring run and touchdown grab in the first half. Nick Persiano found the end zone from 87 yards out for the Paladins in the fourth quarter. Fellowship’s shutout was its second of the season. Fellowship (7-0, 5-0) is on the road for the third straight game Friday and will take on Mount Pisgah. King’s Ridge (1-6, 0-5) will look to earn their first region win against Pinecrest Academy on the road. St. Francis 48, Pinecrest Academy 34 St. Francis improved to 3-2 in Region 6-A subregion B play Friday with a 48-34 win over winless Pinecrest Academy. The Knights’ win will provide a slight boost to their power rating. St. Francis entered Friday 21st in the rankings, with the top 24 squads earning playoff berths. Knights’ quarterback Josh Gil had three touchdowns along with rushing scores from Kylen Smith and Hunter Jones. St. Francis led 28-14 at the half but outscored Pinecrest 13-0 in the third quarter to extend the lead. Pinecrest fought back in the fourth with three touchdowns, but the Knights added another score to put the game out of reach. The Knights (4-3, 3-2) are home again Friday to take on Mount Paran. Pinecrest (0-7, 0-5) will look for their first win of the season when they host King’s Ridge.

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MILTON 24, SOUTH FORSYTH 7

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Milton defenders Marco Rangel (47) and Zach Tumminia (40) bring down South Forsyth’s Joe Slott.

Milton downs War Eagles for significant region win By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton outperformed South Forsyth Friday night at home in a battle of the two defending Region 5-AAAAAAA champions, a result that will likely have significant impact on this year’s region title race. Depending on allegiances, fans at Friday’s game either started or ended each quarter with a cause for celebration or a grimace of frustration. For Milton’s faithful, there was celebration just a few plays into the game. The Eagles started the game on offense and needed just two plays — a 31-yard pass from Devin Farrell to Jack Nickel and a 45-yard Farrell rush — to find the end zone. Continuing South’s inauspicious start, standout running back Tre Green suffered a leg injury on the War Eagles’ second offensive play and was out for the remainder of the game. The first quarter ended on a positive note for South, however. After Milton’s Jason Aussin hit a 40-yard field goal to put the Eagles up 10-0, South quar-

terback Joe Slott hit Colby Cruz with a floated pass on the sideline with Cruz scampering 78 yards for a touchdown with just seven seconds remaining in the first. Milton’s second quarter started like the first, with the Eagles needing under two minutes to find a score. Again it was Farrell with a long rush, a 53-yard run from the middle of the field to the corner of the end zone, to extend Milton’s lead. Farrell compiled 158 yards rushing and 92 yards passing. The second quarter also ended on a positive note for the Eagles. Milton’s offense took over the ball with 67 seconds left in the period and quickly moved the ball downfield with a 23-yard Nickel reception and a 33yard connection from Farrell to Jake Walter. Milton then let the clock run down to just four seconds before Jordan McDonald took a direct snap and charged into the end zone from a yard out to extend Milton’s lead to 24-7. “The two-minute situation was very

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Alpharetta 44, Chattahoochee 15

Raiders roll past Chattahoochee for fifth straight win By ZACH SHUGAN news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — After a couple of lopsided losses to start the season, Alpharetta (5-2, 5-0) has rolled in Region 7-AAAAAA play and extended its win streak to five by downing Chattahoochee 44-15 Friday night. Although the score showed a lopsided win for Alpharetta, Raiders’ head coach Jacob Nichols wasn’t too thrilled with his team’s performance. “It wasn’t pretty,” Nichols said. “We’ve got a lot of things to work on. We got to continue to work on our discipline, which wasn’t there tonight. But we were in some tough situations, and we were able to find our way out of them.” The Raiders controlled the game early, jumping out to a 10-0 lead with a 40-yard touchdown run from Dylan Merrell and a 23-yard Bryce Troutt field goal. On the first drive of the second quarter, Alpharetta needed only one play to score. Senior quarterback Will Gerdes completed a short pass to Merrell, who weaved through the defense for a 79-yard touchdown. Chattahoochee got the ball back with four minutes to go in the half looking to score its first points of the night. The offense started near midfield, and junior quarterback Jaylen Smith connected with Jordan Palmer, who reeled in a jaw-dropping catch over the defender to pick up 23 yards. The Cougars drove inside the 10-yard line, and Ian Ortloff drilled a 20-yard field goal before the half to make it a 17-3 game.

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Alpharetta quarterback Will Gerdes passes in the Raiders’ 44-15 win over Chattahoochee.

The Raiders picked up where they left off in the second half and scored on their opening possession. Kevin Howard reeled in a 13-yard touchdown pass from Gerdes, and the extra point pushed the Raiders’ lead to 24-3. Alpharetta soon tacked on another score with Gerdes connecting with Trent Martin for a 61-yard gain that set up the Raiders inside the Hooch 5-yard line.

They handed the ball off to fullback Jordan Leslie, who ran through the middle of the defense and into the end zone. After the Alpharetta defense forced another punt, Gerdes and the offense took over at their own 33-yard line. The Raiders quickly worked their way down the field, and Gerdes found Cam Foster in the back of the end zone for a 5-yard touchdown. Down 37-3 late in the third quarter, the Cougars showed signs of life with a 96-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by Palmer. In the fourth quarter the Raiders added a 25-yard touchdown run from sophomore Tylan Johnson, their final score of the night. Palmer added points to the board for Chattahoochee again, this time with a leaping grab over the defender on a 24-yard pass from Smith. “First half was kind of frustrating,” Nichols said. “We had some big plays but couldn’t string anything together. For every big play we had a three and out. It was hard to get a gauge on it at halftime, but I was proud of the way they finished. They were able to take advantage of some situations, make some big plays and finish it off on the scoreboard.” With five straight wins under their belt, the Raiders sit atop the Region 7-AAAAAA standings tied with Johns Creek (6-1, 5-0). The two teams face off on Nov. 1, but first the Raiders have to play Northview Oct. 25. Chattahoochee has only two games remaining this season with Dunwoody up next on Nov. 1.

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Ingram Funeral Home purchases Byars’ Cumming facility By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Jack Allen, president and owner of Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, which serves the Forsyth County area, has announced completion of a transaction for the purchase of Cumming-based Byars Funeral Home. Under terms of the agreement, the Byars facility on Professional Park Drive has been closed and all business has been located to the Ingram facility on Ingram Avenue in Cumming. Phone numbers, contracts, social media, website and other operations have been absorbed by Ingram and will be transitioned into Ingram services. Part of those services include preplanning arrangements. Allen said anyone who has contracted with Byars for these services will also be absorbed by the sale and will see no changes in their agreements and any financial transactions are safe. Marty Byars, who served as the Funeral Director with Byars, will continue as a consultant with Ingram for a period of time.

Northside physician certified in treating reflux condition FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Dr. Nicholas Drahush of Chattahoochee Surgical Group, a Northside Network Provider, has recently become the only physician in the Forsyth area to become certified in the use of the LINX System to treat patients with chronic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. GERD is a chronic, often progressive disease resulting when the lower esopha-

Byars Funeral Home opened in 2003. “It’s a very, very friendly transaction,” Byars said. “Jack and I have been friends for years, and I was looking to retire in the next couple of years.” Byars said he can’t think of anyone he would feel more comfortable with tak-

ing over his business and that Ingram reflects the highest values. “We dedicated ourselves to comforting a family at a time when they needed guidance and direction in their life,” Byars said. “Our goal was to treat each family’s individual needs with care and

to build a long-lasting relationship with every family we served.” Allen said the opportunity for the purchase presented itself at the right time and just seemed to make sense for Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. “Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory has been a cornerstone in the Forsyth County area for 91 years,” he said. “We take pride in our service to this community and believe this decision further demonstrates our commitment to the place we call home.” Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory was founded in 1928 by Royston Ingram. After his death in the 1970s, his sons, Buck, George and Robert Ingram owned and operated the business. In 2004, the brothers sold the business to Allen. “Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services have provided funeral services for many years in Cumming,” Allen said. “I want to assure their loyal families they will continue to be cared for in a professional, caring and honest manner.” Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory is at 210 Ingram Avenue in Cumming.

geal sphincter, the muscle at the base of the esophagus, is weak and does not close properly. This allows harmful stomach acid and bile to flow, or reflux, from the stomach back into the esophagus. GERD is one of the Drahush most common health problems for adults, affecting about 20 percent of the national population. Symp-

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Home activity still going strong around Atlanta Using a process map Data released by the Georgia MLS shows that the housing market in Metro Atlanta is still pushing ahead, despite any rumors of an economic slowdown or lack of inventory under $300,000. Geoff smith The data shows Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com that the average residential sales price was up 4.54 percent over last year and is right around $291,779. Activity in September was up 3.94 percent over activity last year — or 292 more homes were sold in September this year than the same month last year. Home values for houses listed under $300,000 have been rising fast, exacerbating a problem of affordability in the metro area. Due to high land prices and higher construction costs, it has been hard for builders to develop houses in this price-range and turn a profit. A recent article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle talked about how developers have pretty much hit the limit in terms of how far outside of Atlanta they are willing to build, and are instead trying to pack more units on fewer acres on smaller lots closer inside the metro area. For years, developers were able to buy up hundreds of acres at a time and develop 500-plus-unit communities. Undeveloped, or underdeveloped, land was less expensive and more plentiful. Now, they seem to be going back to the lots that were developed during that wave for a remodel, buying lots at higher prices and trying to pack higher densities into them in order to make the numbers work. There are some outliers. According to another ABC article, a developer is proposing a 178-home community on 119 acres near Dacula. Just north of that another wants to build a 191-home subdivision on 80 acres. And closer in near the Mall of Georgia, a developer is proposing 245 homes on 58 acres, and another is proposing 171 homes on 32

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Home values for houses listed under $300,000 have been rising fast, exacerbating a problem of affordability in the metro area. acres in Lawrenceville. Ashton Woods is using 145 acres of a former golf course along the Chattahoochee River in Duluth to propose a development with 161 townhomes and 302 single-family homes. But the competition for housing under $300,000 still seems to be strong. And when there is high demand and low inventory, prices go up. So that’s pushing houses that may have been more affordable a few years ago into higher price ranges and out of reach for some people. In the mortgage business, we have different ratios for the various loan programs. For a Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac loan, the typical debt-to-income ratio for a home needs to be under around 45 percent (you can go higher in a lot of cases). This ratio is for the most part, the most important ratio in determining how much house a borrower can afford. What that means is, we add up all of a borrower’s minimum monthly debt payments, which includes car payments, minimum credit card payments, any student debt payments, etc. Then we take that number, add it to the proposed full mortgage payment and divide it by the calculated monthly income. For Fannie and Freddie, we want that to be

under 0.45, or 45 percent. So to afford a $300,000-loan, a typical borrower with a total monthly debt-load of about $500 (which is probably low for the average borrower), would have to have an income of over $67,000 a year. With that said, we still have over 60,000 people a year moving the metro Atlanta area. And they all need places to live. The demand is only increasing, especially for housing under $400,000. So without a serious downturn in the economy, it isn’t likely that demand for that kind of housing is going to decrease anytime soon. So we can expect home values in that price range to keep rising. 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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JOHNS CREEK FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL AND COMMUNITY SAFETY DAY Celebrate fall with this free festival, including

live music, games, activities, arts and crafts, and more. Fire and Police departments will also perform a variety of safety demonstrations, including S.W.A.T. demonstrations, car seat safety checks, K-9 demonstrations and fire extinguisher demonstrations. Join the fun Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. For more info, visit johnscreekga.gov.

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FEATURED: THE ATLANTA BRASS CATS

What: The Atlanta Brass Cats return to the Velvet Note with their Tribute to the Music of Chicago. When: Oct. 25-26, times vary Where: The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: $34 More info and tickets: thevelvetnote.com

MEDITATION SEMINAR

What: Learn to practice meditation easily, enjoyably, and effectively with prayer, affirmation, breath awareness, mantra, pranayama, analytical contemplation and transcendence. Two-hour seminar. When: Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Atlanta Marriott Century Center Emory Area, 2000 Century Blvd. NE, Atlanta Cost: $40 Info and tickets: csa-davis.org

MEET ME IN MILTON

What: Meet Me In Milton, presented by the City of Milton and Milton business owners, showcases the vibrant art and creative community in Milton. When: Saturday, Oct. 26, 4-8 p.m. Where: The Green, 12650 Crabapple Road, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

‘TIME FORGOTTEN – TIME REMEMBERED’

What: This concert will feature the regional premiere of Robert Cohen’s “Alzheimer’s Stories,” a work which addresses the subject of memory loss through stories of pathos, poignancy and humor. When: Sunday, Oct. 27, 3-4:30 p.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $15-25 Info and tickets: mosingers.com

MEGA AWESOME COSTUME PARTY

What: For children of all ages. Come dressed in your favorite, not-so-scary costume and be ready for lots of fun. When: Sunday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 4:30 p.m. Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: northpoint.org

ALL LEVEL COMMUNITY YOGA What: Weather you’re starting off or finishing your day, do so with a stress release practice that emphasizes flows and gentle strengthening poses. Bring a mat and water. Multiple locations. When: August-October. In Dunwoody, Tuesdays, 7:30-

CALENDAR 8:30 a.m. and Wednesdays, 6:307:30 p.m.; in Sandy Springs, Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody; and Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School, 805 Mt. Vernon Highway NW, Sandy Springs Cost: $15 More info: TheElitePeasant.com

KING’S RIDGE OPEN HOUSE

What: King’s Ridge will be hosting its annual campuswide open house. King’s Ridge is a Pre-K-12th grade multidenominational Christian school with after-school care. When: Thursday, Nov. 7, 5-6:30 p.m. Where: King’s Ridge Christian School, 2765 Bethany Bend, Alpharetta More info: KingsRidgeCS.org

ROSWELL WOMAN’S CLUB HOLIDAY HOME TOUR

What: The 2019 fundraising event features an easy stroll through HARLOW, a new townhome community reminiscent of Historic Charleston by Empire. When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.5 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 10, 1-5 p.m. Where: HARLOW Townhome Community, 11140 Old Roswell Road, Alpharetta Cost: Tickets are $30 for one day; $40 for two days More info and tickets: holidayhometour.org

PRENATAL COURSE SERIES

What: Embark on a journey through your pregnancy with Melissa Anderson of Oya Yoga. This course is six weeks long and includes a course study guide. When: Six-week course starts Saturday, Nov. 9, 9:30 a.m. Where: Oya Yoga Studio, 50 Canton St., Ste 114, Alpharetta Cost: $160 More info and registration: oyayogastudio.com

BY MY HAND: SELF-TAUGHT ARTISTS

What: This exhibit features works by nationally recognized self-taught artists working in the folk-art tradition, including Howard Finster, Charlie Lucas, Sam Ezell, Cornbread and Nellie Mae Rowe. When: Opening reception Saturday, Oct. 12, 6-7:30 p.m.; exhibit on display through Nov. 16 Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Duluth More info: johnscreekarts.org

CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY OF ATLANTA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

What: Attend this luncheon to learn how to serve children in need in the surrounding communities and about the latest outreach efforts. When: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; register by Nov. 8 Where: Dunwoody Country Club, 1600 Dunwoody Club Drive, Dunwoody More info and registration: christchildatlanta.org

EVENTS: THE PLACE JOB FAIR

What: The Place Job Fair is open to the public and free. When: Friday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m.noon Where: Browns Bridge Church, 3860 Browns Bridge Road, Cumming More info: theplaceofforsyth.org

YARD SALE FUNDRAISER

What: Shop gently used items in benefit of a retired nurse who is now fighting against cancer. When: Saturday, Oct. 26, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: 110 North Corners Parkway, Cumming More info: cumming@roswellpediatrics.com

HAUNTED FARM TOUR

What: Boy Scout Troop 477 will host another Haunted Farm Tour. Participants will get a glimpse inside of historical Donaldson-Bannister Farmhouse and the exterior gardens. When: Saturday, Oct. 26, 3-9 p.m. Where: Donaldson-Bannister Farm, 4831 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: Admission is free, some activities cost $0.50-3 More info: dunwoodypreservationtrust.org

MJCCA BOOK FESTIVAL

What: Join thousands of book lovers to listen, meet, and interact with favorite authors in a variety of forums, author meet-and-greets, book signings, a community read, panel discussions and more. When: Oct. 30-Nov. 17, times vary Where: Marcus Jewish Community Center, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody More info and tickets: atlantajcc. org/interior-pages/arts-andculture-book-festival-2019

PAINT CAN RECYCLING EVENT

What: Dunwoody High School Girls soccer team fundraiser. Also benefits local groups such as, Habitat for Humanity, Boys and Girls Club, and Salvation Army. When: Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Dunwoody High School, 5035 Vermack Road, Dunwoody Cost: $1 to $15 for latex, depending on size; $1 to $20 for oil based, depending on size More info: dunwoodygirlssoccer.com/paint-canrecycling-fundraiser-10-2

HEALTH AND FITNESS: HALLOWEEN HIKES

What: Halloween hikes are a non–scary alternative to traditional Halloween events. Go on a trail hike through the woods to meet costumed nature characters, learning all about their wild lives. When: Oct. 25-26, 7-10 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $12 More info and tickets: chattnaturecenter.org

HALLOWEEN PIC IN THE PARK & COMMUNITY BIKE RIDE

What: Join Dunwoody Parks & Rec and Bike Walk Dunwoody for a free Halloween-themed bike ride and movie. When: Saturday, Oct. 26, 6-9 p.m. Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodyga.gov

EMFS HEALTH SEMINAR

What: In this seminar, learn what EMFs are, how to protect yourself and how to recover. When: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 1-2 p.m. Where: Wellness for Life, 3480 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming More info: eventbrite.com

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET What: Find farmers with fruits, vegetables and natural meats; gardeners with fresh flowers and herbs; and makers of all sorts of edible home goods, from yummy desserts and breads to local raw honey. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: North and South Broad Street, Alpharetta Info: awesomealpharetta.com

DUNWOODY FARMERS MARKET What: Browse through more than 25 vendors and help contribute to the success of local farmers and businesses. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.noon, through September Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody Info: dunwoodyfarmersmkt.com

DUNWOODY FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS

What: This foodie event, complete with live music, features a variety of new and different offerings each week. When: Thursdays, 5-8 p.m. through Oct. 24 Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody Info: discoverdunwoody.com

MOUNTAIN PARK FARMERS MARKET

What: Features small businesses, locally-grown foods and hand-made items. When: Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m. Where: 118 Lakeshore Drive, Mountain Park More info: facebook.com/MountainParkFarmersMarket

ROSWELL FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKET

What: Don’t miss the opening day of the Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market. Mix and mingle with friends, shop and enjoy talking to the vendors. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.noon, through Oct. 26 Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: MEDICARE SEMINAR

What: Learn about the annual Medicare enrollment process in this seminar. When: Saturday, Oct. 26, 1-3 p.m. Where: St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 4755 N. Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: stpat.net

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CALENDAR CHOPIN SOCIETY: SERGEI BABYAN

What: This piano recital features Sergei Babayan, hailed for his emotional intensity, bold energy and remarkable levels of color. When: Sunday, Oct. 27, 6 p.m. Where: Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs Cost: Tickets start at $10 More info: chopinatlanta.org

What: Browse hundreds of handmade unique holiday items, with all sale proceeds benefitting missions such as NFCC, MUST and The Drake House. When: Friday, Nov. 8, noon-7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Northbrook UMC, 11225 Crabapple Road, Roswell More info: northbrookumc.com

‘NIGHT MUST FALL’ What: Thrills, chills, twists and turns in a Halloween-perfect tale of suspense. Can ineffable charm exist with true evil? The dark can be very seductive. When: Oct. 24-Nov. 10, times vary Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $24 More info and tickets: get.org

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‘INSTASHOW’

What: Children are encouraged to wear costumes and visit this free Trunk or Treat event for sweet treats and fun. When: Sunday, Oct. 27, 5-6:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

What: This exhibit takes an in depth look at how social media is changing the art experience for both artists and viewers. When: Sept. 20-Oct. 26, times vary Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: spruillarts.org

TRUNK OR TREAT

What; A story of challenge, determination, grit, and hope, this new musical features a country/ pop score. The story inspires audiences to reach for the stars and follow their dreams. When: Oct. 10-27, times vary Where: Tam’s School Street Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Ticket starts at $27.50 More info and tickets: schoolstreetplayhouse.com

What: St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church of Dunwoody will host a free Trunk or Treat event with a spaghetti dinner and games. When: Sunday, Oct. 27, 3:30 p.m. Truck or Treat; dinner at 5 p.m. Where: St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 4755 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: stpat.net

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: ‘AESOP’S FABLES’

What: An energetic adaptation of Aesop’s tales featuring stories. This new re-telling captures the blend of humor, excitement and life lessons that audiences have loved for centuries. When: Oct. 26-Nov. 9, times vary. Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info and tickets: get.org

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SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: KATE T. PARKER

What: Award-winning photographer Kate T. Parker will be showcasing photographs from her “Strong is the New Pretty” and “The Heart of a Boy” books. When: October through November, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Info: katetparkerphotography.com

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ARTAROUND ROSWELL SCULPTURE TOUR

What: The ArtAround Roswell “museum without walls” 20192020 Tour will feature 10 new sculptures and nine permanent sculptures. When: Through February 2020 Where: Across the City of Roswell More info and maps: roswellartsfund.org

JAZZ AT FIREFLY

What: Free, live music each week. When: Saturdays, 8:30-11 p.m. Where: Firefly Restaurant & Bar, 3070 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta More info: fireflyalpharetta.com

LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS

What: Join every Sunday afternoon for live music on the patio along with food trucks and cold beer. When: Sundays, 4-7 p.m. Where: Truck & Tap, 30 Milton Ave., Alpharetta Info: awesomealpharetta.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: LIBRARY HAUNTED HOUSE

What: Dress in a Halloween costume and wander through haunted rooms packed with literary scares. When: Friday, Oct. 25, 1-4 p.m. Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

MILTON AREA LIBRARY CONVENTION

What: Join for an all-day experience across multiple genres and interests. Includes Paint & Take, board game demos, D&D demos, a kid’s graphic artist workshop, and panels on cosplay, comic books and literature. When: Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

WHAT IF TIME MACHINE

What: Come enjoy lunch and a presentation about the four assassinated Presidents of the United States. When: Monday, Oct. 28, noon-2 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

MILTON BOOK SALE

What: The Friends of the Milton Library is a nonprofit organization that holds weekly book sales to raise money to support the programs and events at the Milton Library. When: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION

What: Come and trick or treat at the library on Halloween. Children will also listen to stories and create crafts. Costumes encouraged. Candy will be provided while supplies last. When: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

TRICK OR TREAT

What: The library will have candy, crafts and other activities to celebrate Halloween. Costumes encouraged. When: Thursday, Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

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Football: Continued from Page 24 big,” Milton head coach Adam Clack said. “It was still just a 17-7 game, and we know [South has] the ability to score fast, like they did (in the first quarter).” After a scoreless third, South’s quick-strike ability was looming over the Eagles to start the final 12 minutes of play. But again, the Eagles pounced in the opening stages of a period. South was at midfield to open the fourth, but on their first play of the period Milton’s Jonathan Pittman hit a scrambling Slott, causing a fumble that

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was smothered by the Eagles’ Zander Barnett. After another scoreless period, Milton ended the fourth on its highest note — a win. Milton’s defense had a strong performance throughout its ranks Friday, holding South to 188 total yards, 78 of which came on their touchdown play. Senior cornerback Caron Anderson had two interceptions. “Caron Anderson stepped in, and he was giving up a ton of size but kept playing with great leverage, and our safety was playing over the top supporting him,” Clack said. “And we’ve got a freshman in Bryce Thornton who has really stepped up and played some balls so well and so naturally. Of course, the defensive line

Request for Proposals Fire Station Alerting System RFP NUMBER 20-FD02 Sealed Proposals Due Date: November 12, 2019 2:00PM Local Time Milton City Hall To be publicly announced at approximately 2:05 PM 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 proposals. The City of Milton is requesting proposals from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed proposals for Fire Station Alerting System will be posted on the following websites the week of October 10, 2019. http://www.cityofmiltonga.us or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp

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Milton running back Jordan McDonald rushes the ball. McDonald had a 1-yard touchdown rush. was crucial to the secondary, they continue to be the strength of our team.” Though he was pleased with the win, Clack said the Eagles have not played a full four quarters up to par in region games this season. “We’ve got to continue to grow and finish off a game the way we start,” he said. “If we can do that, we’re going to be a really good football team. Though Milton has three region games remaining, the defending 5-AAAAAAA champs have downed perhaps the two toughest hurdles in the region in West Forsyth and South. “Every region win is huge, and you

know South is a team that has the ability to run the table from here on out,” Clack said. “So, that is maybe what makes this one you’ve got to have. With that being said, you can’t sit back, because we are going to have three wellcoached teams who are going to come in here and try and knock us off, and then you’re right back in it. I feel like we put ourselves in a great position, but now it goes back to that day-at-a-time mindset. Lord knows, we have a lot to improve on, so hopefully we can do that.” Milton goes on the road Oct. 25 to face Forsyth Central. South (4-3, 1-1) Solution will travel to take on North Forsyth. E A R L

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Author: Continued from Page 16 “It was a really powerful, big moment,” she said. “It got a lot of its power from the fact that it was something that had been done so many times in romcoms… But you haven’t really seen that with two gay teen boys. So many other people have taken that moment for granted.” The book’s ending, in contrast, is a more private moment that focuses more on the love story instead of the coming out story, Albertalli said. Since it’s release in 2018, the movie has won several awards, including, most recently, a GLAAD Media Award for outstanding representation of the LGBT community.

The fame has been life-changing, Albertalli said. “It’s very surreal,” she said. “It’s hard to explain what it’s like to go from a carpool mom to GLAAD Media Awards, watching Lizzo performing, trying to get a good picture of Lizzo and somebody’s blocking your picture, and you realize that somebody is Meghan Trainor.” Disney+ is currently working on a “Love, Simon” spinoff that will follow a different character from the movie and book. Albertalli most recently published “Yes No Maybe So,” in conjunction with Aisha Saeed, which is in part inspired by the 2017 Jon Ossoff campaign in Georgia’s 6th District. She is also working on a sixth, 2021 novel that will be based in Roswell and a fictional version of Roswell High School.

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in, because of transportation issues. But, the setback hasn’t put a damper on Schneider’s goal. He was able to register 14 donors, and he said he plans to retry the journey, this time better prepared, starting Feb. 17, 2020 in South Carolina. “The journey told me a lot about myself that I was even able to do it,” Schneider said. “Even driving down to South Florida, I didn’t know if I was going to be able to do this… It really opened my eyes.” Schneider’s original route had stops at all of the hospitals where he got his kidney transplants to visit the doctors. The journey started in Miami where he

got his first kidney transplant at age 11. His three other transplants were performed in Atlanta. The upcoming trip will cover 15 states along the southern portion of the United States. It will average about 40 miles per day. One of the stops on the trip includes Dallas, Texas, where Schneider was born. “I’m going to try to meet the doctor who basically saved my life, because I was so sick when I was born,” Schneider said. “He also told my parents that I wasn’t going to live past 2, but now that I’ve lived on to age 43, I want to say, ‘hey.’” For more information about Scooting4Donors and Schneider, to follow Schneider’s trip and to become a registered donor, visit his blog at Scooting4Donors.com.

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Elias Abi-Sarkis, 70, of Milton, passed away October 7, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Dale T. Gracyalny, 56, of Cumming, passed away October 4, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Mary Frances Anderson, 84, of Milton, passed away October 8, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Frederick Rowe Hodoval, 85, of Cumming, passed away October 12, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Rose Marie Fitzpatrick, 95, of Cumming, passed away October 12, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home. Howard Webster Gardner, 83, of Cumming, passed away October 14, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Jennifer Goswick, 43, of Alpharetta, passed away October 9, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &

Dianne Winifred James, 79 of Cumming, passed away October 13, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

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Kaye Kuczewski, of Alpharetta, passed away October 13, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &

Joel Turene Lanham, 64 of Cumming, passed away October 8, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Homer Ferrell Long, 76, of Cumming, passed away October 11, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Laura Morgan Noe, 9, of Cumming, passed away October 5, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Shaun Christopher Noe, 12, of Cumming, passed away October 5, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. James Robert Reynolds, 73, of Cumming, passed away October 9, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Rita Schrandt, 88, of Alpharetta, passed away October 14, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &

Norman Stancel, 67, of Alpharetta, passed away October 7, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Jesse Stanley, 44, of Cumming, passed away October 12, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Connie L. Stone, 82, of Alpharetta, passed away October 9, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Kyle E. Wilcutt, 86, of Cumming, passed away October 9, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

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