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Fulton mulls budget, new departments

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Milton earns berth in quarterfinals Milton defeated Mill Creek, 24-3, on Nov. 16 to secure a trip to the quarterfinals this Friday. Milton’s defense limited Mill Creek’s rushing attack and quarterback Jordan Yates (pictured) had 292 yards passing with two touchdowns. Read more, Page 34.

City Council debates zoning regulations

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Milton receives grants for Providence Park

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Local groups celebrate interfaith Thanksgiving

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Security cameras capture entering auto suspect MILTON, Ga. — A Milton woman’s home security cameras captured an entering auto suspect who allegedly stole from two vehicles parked in her driveway.

The woman said around 2 a.m. on Nov. 1 one of her security cameras activated and showed what appeared to be a man leaving her driveway and walking down the street.

The victim checked the two cars the next morning and saw both had been rummaged through. Change was missing from both vehicles and multiple gift cards were taken from an SUV. The woman told police the vehicles are rarely driven and were left unlocked.

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According to the incident report, the man refused multiple commands to exit the car and began reaching for his pockets.

The two responding officers took the man out of the car and detained him.

The man said he did not comply with the officers because “of everything that’s on the news.”

Officers found three open liquor bottles between the driver’s seat and center console.

MILTON, Ga. — A Milton man was arrested Nov. 2 for attempting to elude police, driving without a license, disorderly conduct and for having an open container.

An officer saw a suspicious vehicle parked at the Avensong Crossing neighborhood club house around midnight. The Milton officer attempted to make contact with the occupant, but the driver fled when the officer instructed the man to turn his car off.

The car was soon located within the neighborhood at the

MILTON, Ga. — Two men were cited for disorderly conduct on Nov. 4 after stealing bottles of wine from the Milton Walmart after their fraudulent return attempt was denied.

An employee with Walmart told officers he witnessed a man place four bottles of wine into an empty shopping cart. The man then exited the store with-

out the shopping cart or wine. He then witnessed another man retrieve the cart with the bottles of wine and push it to the customer service desk where he attempted to fraudulently return the wine.

The return was denied, but the second suspect pushed the shopping cart beyond all points of sale and entered a car with the first suspect.

An Alpharetta officer spotted the car entering the Kroger shopping center on Ga. 9 and believed they might attempt to return the wine at the grocery store.

Officers confronted the two suspects who had the wine in their possession.

The suspects were cited for disorderly conduct.

Rings, cash go missing from senior care facility MILTON, Ga. — Two residents of a Milton assisted living community reported two separate incidences of suspected thefts from their rooms.

One resident said that several of her rings went missing. The woman’s daughter said the resident is in the early stages of dementia but she did confirm the rings were missing.

The resident said she kept the rings in a jewelry box on top of her dresser.

She was unsure how man rings were missing, but was certain at least two emerald and two ruby rings were lost.

She did not remember when she last saw the rings.

A male resident said $400 cash was stolen from his room. The man said he received the cash on Oct. 15 and he re-

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Woman alerted by human trafficking ‘keywords’ MILTON, Ga. — Milton officers responded to a call from a resident who claimed she overheard “key words” regarding human trafficking at a local restaurant.

The woman said she was seated at the restaurant near two white men of average build with gray hair wearing black t-shirts and jeans.

She called Milton police and said she overheard the men mention “Honduras” several times and “passports,” “virgin” and “how beautiful one girl is.” She also overheard “took her to Miami” and “this one in Texas.”

Officers spoke to the woman over the phone and, according to the report, her conversation with the officers differed from her call to dispatch.

The woman said the men had talked about Honduras, picking up “virgins” and “taking their passports and dropping them off in Miami and Atlanta.”

The woman told officers she turned and looked at the men in the restaurant and they looked at her and said “parking lot.”

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Fulton County takes first look at 2019 budget

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Fulton County Commissioners took the first step on a months-long budget process Nov. 14 when they heard the county manager’s proposal for the 2019 fiscal year.

The largest area of the budget remains the general fund at $702.4 million, about $30 million more than the 2018 budget. Overall expenditures reach $1.1 billion.

County Manager Dick Anderson highlighted upgrading the airport and senior services facilities, improvements to property assessors office and expanding physical and cybersecurity as some of the major projects in the budget.

“We believe we have very strong internal support for these proposals,” he said. “We spent less time grinding on the budgets by each department and more time having cross functional discussions with our department heads.”

Based on the county’s priority areas, the largest section of the budget, 33 percent, goes to health services, including mental health, substance abuse and wastewater management. The next largest is public safety at 32 percent or $351 million.

The smallest dividend, $10 million or 1 percent, was for economic development, which some commissioners indicated they would like to see changed.

Fulton County Budget (in millions) Fund General Fund Water Revenue Water Renewal Risk Fund Fulton Industrial Bond Fund Other Funds Total

2017 Budget 662.0 120.2 97.3 40.9 28.3 16 26.6 991.3

2018 Budget 672.1 128.9 101.0 45.4 16.5 15.4 27.7 1,007.0

2019 Proposal 702.4 136.8 131.2 50.2 30.0 15.5 27.2 1,093.3

The largest areas of the budget are the general fund, the water revenue and renewal funds, and the risk fund.

“Spending one percent of our budget on an area actually indicates that it is not a priority,” said Commissioner Marvin Arrington. “If we spent $358 million on economic opportunities, we wouldn’t have to spend $351 million on making sure all people are safe. The more money we spend on economic opportunities, the more money we spend on self-sufficiency, the less money we have to spend on health and safety.

People don’t want to rob; they just want a job.”

Commissioners Natalie Hall and Liz Hausmann echoed Arrington’s concerns about economic and workforce development.

“It’s one of the areas the public sure thinks we should be investing in,” Haus-

mann said. “It consistently ranks in the top one or two of concerns people have when we do our customer surveys and out citizens surveys.”

Commissioner Bob Ellis pointed out that the county invests in economic development in ways that might not be reflected in the budget, such as tax incentives.

The proposed 2019 budget includes the creation of new departments which previously fell under the county manager’s office: child attorney, emergency management, diversity and civil rights compliance and the Ryan White HIV/ AIDS program.

“Specifically with regard to the county’s general fund, when we developed the revenue budget we made several as-

sumptions,” County Chief Financial Officer Sharon Whitmore. “These assumptions follow along with the multi-year scenario planning we provided during the millage rate discussions.”

The budget proposal assumed a 2019 property tax rate of 10.12, a reduction from the 2018 rate of 10.2, and a reduction in revenue of $15 million from the senior homestead exemption.

“This [budget] is going to benefit enormously from public comment,” Anderson said. “While this starts the process, we realize there is much to do as it relates to when the public reacts to this.”

There will be community engagement meetings and work decisions this year, with adoption of the budget in January.

Residents support boardwalks, soft-surface trails for Milton Country Club property

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Around 1,500 residents weighed in on the future of the former Milton Country Club property last month, and design consultants with Kimley-Horn shared their comments for the 139-acre property at the Nov. 6 City Council meeting.

The city received 1,100 responses from an online survey and around 500 in-person comments during October.

The input will guide design consultants to develop a plan for the park.

Most who participated in the survey identified themselves as walkers or hikers.

That designation was followed by bicyclists, runners and swim/tennis facility users. Most residents said they prefer either soft surface or boardwalk paths for trails.

Creating wetland boardwalks, wildflower meadows and fishing ponds

received the most support for the park’s passive uses. Residents showed strong support for retaining the site’s tennis and pool facilities and were also in favor of adding picnic areas and or playground areas.

While Milton prides itself on its equestrian history and uses, KimleyHorn’s Will Herbig said riders still rep-

resent a minority of citizens. Equestrian users represented the smallest portion of survey takers and equestrian uses on the park’s active area received the lowest support among residents.

Public input showed that promoting safety and mitigating the impact to neighboring property owners ranked as the top priority for the future of the

park.

Herbig said the design team will consider how to address those concerns, which could limit trails near residential lots or limit operation of the park’s passive spaces from dawn to dusk.

Other amenities on the public wish list included retaining the natural aspects of the park, retaining the swim and tennis facilities, providing access points and connections to future trails, such as the central Milton trail identified in the city’s trails master plan.

Herbig said the next step will be to create short and long-term strategies for maintaining and updating the park, conducting land surveys and creating a concept plan that will include development costs and phases for implementing the updates.

Carter Lucas, acting Community Development director, said the planning process is still “very high-level” at this point, and residents can still reach out with questions or concerns.

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City Council deliberates language regarding variance requests

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton’s criteria for approving variance requests have come into question recently, and the City Council used its Nov. 14 work session to hash out the details of language within the city’s codes. The discussion followed the Nov. 6 approval of a contentious mixed-use development in the Birmingham Crossroads district where the council debated at length whether the requested variance aligned with the city’s requirements.

City Attorney Ken Jarrard said Milton’s variance criteria is “challenging,” but he has grappled with the language since he first started working for the city.

Milton’s codes require that four criteria are met to approve a variance.

Jarrard said most of the language was inherited from Fulton County when Milton incorporated, but modifications have since been made.

Three of the four criteria do not necessarily warrant discussion, but the second standard can be interpreted by “the eye of the beholder,” Jarrard said.

The criteria deems whether the literal or strict application of a zoning would create an unnecessary hardship due to size, shape, topography, “or other extraordinary and exceptional situations of conditions not caused by the variance applicant.”

Jarrard said the portion of the language dealing with extraordinary situations was added by the City Council, though he and City Manager Steve Krokoff were still determining when the addition was made and its intent.

The “extraordinary situation” portion of the requirement allows the city to approve a variance without a hardship created by the topography, size or shape of a property.

“That second part is not tethered to the physical characteristics of the property,” Jarrard said. “That gives you

The fear is, if we loosen the language too much, we throw our criteria out the door so that every situation becomes a situation that warrants a variance.

We don’t want to push down that road.”

Ken Jarrard City Attorney a little bit of a wide berth and it could be in the eye of the beholder what is an extraordinary situation.”

While the language does not provide objective criteria for determining such a situation, Jarrard said it does allow the city to have flexibility to grant a variance when a proposed development is “desirable.”

Councilman Joe Longoria said while the first portion of the standard includes a hardship, the second does not.

“The fact is, those are connected with an ‘or,’ but you can ignore either part if the other applies,” Longoria said.

The city will likely continue its discussions on the variance criteria, but Jarrard warned the council of striping away too much from its standards.

“The fear is, if we loosen the language too much, we throw our criteria out the door so that every situation becomes a situation that warrants a variance,” he said. “We don’t want to push down that road.”

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The officers attempted to obtain security footage of the men in the restaurant but they were not visible due to the camera’s angle. The on-duty manager said he would contact his manager to obtain video of the men entering and exiting the restaurant.

Nude man greets woman in retailer’s parking lot ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Atlanta woman reported she encountered a nude man in the TJ Maxx parking lot on North Point Parkway on Nov. 8.

The woman told police that at around 6:30 p.m., she squeezed between two cars to get to her car when she heard a man say, “Sorry about that.”

Without looking, she said everything was fine, then got in her car. But as she started backing out, a man opened the door on the adjacent car.

The man was completely nude and began to moan as he approached her car.

She drove away and later called police.

Woman arrested at Avalon for stealing Apple watches ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested an Alpharetta woman Nov. 8 for stealing three Apple watches from the Apple Store in Avalon.

The Asset Protection Officer said he saw the woman try on two watches before placing them in her purse. She then took a third watch on her wrist and leave the store without paying, he said.

Surveillance footage captured the whole incident.

Areesha Charania, 24, was arrested without incident and transported to Alpharetta City Jail.

Business checks stolen, deposited by suspect ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating check forgery that occurred Nov. 6 after three checks sent out by Stoneridge Group on North Point Parkway never made it to their destinations.

Later, the company found that someone had fraudulently deposited checks in the company’s name. Over $1,000 in fraudulent checks were deposited in Norcross and Atlanta.

The banks where the checks were deposited could not be identified by the general manager.

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Of all the major American holidays, Thanksgiving is undoubtedly my least favorite.

It falls far behind Christmas, the “most wonderful time of the year” in my book, Carson Cook the decorations, Reporter carson@appenmediagroup.com music and family traditions work together to create an atmosphere of joy.

Thanksgiving lacks the spectacle and mystery of Halloween, the fresh start of New Year’s Day, and despite Joe’s claim, no holiday better captures the enterprising spirit of America than the Fourth of July.

I’ve joked that Thanksgiving is all the bad parts of Christmas with none of the good. I endure traffic to spend time with my family and don’t even get a present at the end. (Emphasis on the word “joked.” I love my family, and don’t expect commercial compensation for their company.)

I’ll admit in the long-standing animosity between Thanksgiving and me, most of the blame falls to me. I am a picky eater, and casseroles and green vegetables make me want to hold my nose. I spend the day alternating between feeling nauseous and feeling guilty for not appreciating my relatives’ hard work in the kitchen.

I also confess, at the risk of excommunication from the South, I have no interest in football. Watching Macy’s parade Broadway performances in the other room while my family shouts at the TV isn’t my idea of quality time.

Joe says Christmas shopping fills him with anxiety and violent tendencies. I would suggest online shopping, homemade gifts or finishing your holiday gift buying early (like I have).

For those who enjoy turkey and tossing the pigskin, I sincerely wish you a happy holiday. But I will be counting down the hours until I can put up a tree and put on some Nat King Cole.

While I respect Carson’s opinion on Thanksgiving, I also condemn it as un-American. What other holiday is more representative of Americans than an entire day dedicated to gluttony, greed, JOE PARKER sloth, and if you’ve Reporter joe@appenmediagroup.com ever seen how good my roast duck looks coming out of the oven — lust.

Thanksgiving is by far my favorite holiday because it centers on eating until pant buttons burst, drinking until your liver reaches for a white flag and laughing with my beloved family until my sides split.

Some of the fondest memories I have with my family have stemmed from Thanksgiving get-togethers. While I understand that this is a point of dread for some, I enjoy time spent with my loved ones.

And let’s not forget the food. Mounds upon mounds of delicious fare (unless my mother has cooked it) with nary a concern of its expansion to my waistline.

Carson also argues that Thanksgiving is like Christmas without the good aspects, but I wholeheartedly disagree. I would rather spend hours in the kitchen than spend wads of money fighting the hordes of mindless shoppers that should give thanks I’m not a violent person. And I would much rather listen to a chorus of a dozen stomachs attempt to digest thousands of calories than God-awful Christmas music.

Christmas’ “holiday spirit” is riddled with anxiety, whereas for me, Thanksgiving is a day of food, drink, relaxation, board games, good conversation and football.

It also serves as a reminder to be thankful for all that we have, whether it fills our stomachs, keeps our head dry from the rain, pays our mortgage or lights our hearts with joy.

And I’m sure I can speak for my entire family when I say we are also thankful that I, not my mother, do the cooking.

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Milton receives significant grants for Providence Park improvements

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Providence Park users will see much needed updates in the near future without having to dig too deep in the city’s coffers.

The Department of Natural Resources has awarded Milton two grants to fund an ADA accessible trail and a permanent bathroom facility for the 42acre park.

Parks and Recreation Director Jim Cregge said the improvements will add to the park’s appeal while retaining its natural splendor.

“We want to make a beautiful park first and foremost,” he said. “I think we have shown the DNR that we have a beautiful piece of land we’re trying to preserve, and that is what the DNR is looking for.”

The greenspace does not currently include ADA accessible trails, so Cregge said it was vital the city include the new path.

“It’s not only the law, it’s also the correct thing to do,” Cregge said. “Milton is a city of inclusivity, and all the things we do is to engage people of all abilities.

The trails as they are now do not meet ADA requirements, so it’s important we address getting Providence Park accessible to all people.”

The new trail will be 0.5-miles in length and run from the entrance of the park to the proposed performance green/observation lawn included in the park’s recently adopted master plan.

The path will also provide access to the quarry overlook and potential nature center.

The trail complies with ADA standards with the majority of path under 5-percent grading.

The trail was originally proposed to be 10-feet wide but was reduced to 8-feet to decrease the overall land disturbance and tree loss while allowing

adequate space for trail users, according to city documents.

Milton is exploring various means to pave the trail, but Cregge said the city does not want to use concrete and it would be the “last choice.”

The DNR’s Recreational Trail Program grant will provide $200,000 or 80-percent of the projected cost of constructing the trail.

In addition to the trail grant, the city is also set to receive $100,000 through the DNR’s Land and Water Conservation Fund for the construction of a permanent bathroom structure. Under the terms of the grant, the city will match the $100,000 endowment to fund the projected cost.

Cregge said a focus for the structure is to limit its impact on the footprint of the park and ensure it is environmentally friendly. The bathrooms will feature self-composting toilets and waterless urinals and solar-powered lighting.

Landscaping will be designed to remove pollution from runoff water.

The building will also sport a Milton flair with City Architect Bob Buscemi designing the structure. Cregge said it will also be designed to serve as an entryway to the park with artistic components and kiosks to tell the story of the park.

Under terms of the grants, construction would need to be completed in one to two years. Cregge said park users should expect to see construction activity begin this summer.

The city is also pursuing another grant that would provide funds for constructing a fishing pier. The park’s original pier failed a safety inspection in 2015 and was removed.

“The grant would allow us to build an ADA accessible pier over the water where we could allow catch and release fishing or just provide a place to sit down and enjoy the beauty of the park,” Cregge said.

If Milton is chosen, the city could receive the grant for the pier in mid-2019.

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Area students turn in high performance on SAT, ACT

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Tests scores on the top two college entrance exams show that local students continue to outperform their peers at the state and national levels on the 2018 exams.

Scores released for the 2018 ACT and SAT exams showed average scores from the area’s eight traditional high schools improved in nearly in all instances over 2017 results.

SAT This year’s exam was only the second year students took the redesigned format, which dropped the essay section from mandatory to optional. The new SAT now has two sections – EvidenceBased Reading/Writing and Math – worth 800 points each for a maximum SAT score of 1600.

Overall, the Fulton School System

SAT Performance in North Fulton High Schools (Schools with at least 25 test takers) School Alpharetta Cambridge Centennial Chattahoochee Johns Creek Milton Northview Roswell North Fulton System Georgia National

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average on the SAT was 1091, up 40 points from last year and 42 points above the national average of 1049.

Avg. Score/(# tests) (404) (377) (281) (368) (402) (442) (414) (390) (3078) (5411) (65.9K) (1.8M)

2017 Avg. Score/(# tests) 1157 (211) 1155 (292) 1109 (236) 1191 (239) 1183 (234) 1162 (339) 1227 (208) 1157 (303) 1168 (2062) 1051 (4110) 1050 (63.8K) 1044 (1.4M)

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Community celebrates diversity at interfaith Thanksgiving service

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Embracing diversity, community and thankfulness, not just for one day, but year round, were the themes of the evening.

On Nov. 15, hundreds flocked to Alpharetta Presbyterian Church on Academy Street to usher in the holidays with an interfaith Thanksgiving service. And everyone, regardless of religion or level of faith, was welcome to attend.

“It’s such a joy to gather together so many different congregations representing the diversity of our community,” said Alpharetta Presbyterian Church Senior Pastor Ollie Wagner. “We have something special here, and tonight, we celebrated that. Diversity is difference but also commonality and harmony and friendship, and we’re grateful for that.”

The celebration, now in its 10th year, featured local faith leaders from several congregations as well as the city’s mayor and representatives from North Fulton Community Charities.

Participants spoke about coming together to support one another as well as those in need and to celebrate differences.

“If you are in this community, we are among some of the most blessed people on the face of the earth,” said Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin. “It’s only fitting that we come together in our diversity to celebrate that. There are people who try to divide us, to make us feel bad about some of the things around us, but we can always do better. Remember: we are a community.”

Gilvin also asked the crowd to pray for all those who make moments like the interfaith service possible, including first responders and emergency services that defend the nation and freedom to

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Coro del Divino Nino Jesus from St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church sing “Glory to God” during the interfaith Thanksgiving service Nov. 15 at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. worship.

Participating congregations included Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, Centro Familiar Cristiano, Islamic Center of North Fulton, St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, St. James United Methodist Church and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.

“Our culture tells us that we only connect with people who are like us,” said Rev. Caitlin Phillips of Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. “That’s why gatherings like this are so important.

Local faith leaders worship together in the celebration of diversity and thankfulness.

Because we need to get together with people who don’t necessarily think like us, who may not look like us, who worship differently than us, so that we can learn from each other and grow. So that we can join forces and serve.”

Rabbi Michael Bernstein of Gesher L’Torah was scheduled to attend as well, but was unable to make it that evening to the service. Wagner read a statement in his stead thanking the community for supporting the local Jewish synagogue after the Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh.

“You don’t know how much all those cards, all those prayers – how much it means to know our neighbors here are thankful for us and care for us as friends and members of the community,” Bernstein said in the statement.

“The word we speak tonight is the word peace.”

Rev. Brad Greene of Alpharetta First United Methodist Church reminded everyone to infuse their lives with the practice of thankfulness year round, not just on the day of Thanksgiving.

“Being thankful is not just saying grace over a meal,” Greene said. “Being thankful is not just expressing gratitude for a gift. That word ‘be’ indicates a state of existence, an entire way of being and existing. Give thanks in everything, not just when it feels good.”

Act1 Theater reenacted President Abraham Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation during the service.

Imam Asad Khan from the Islamic Center of North Fulton reads passages from the Quran in both Arabic and English.

Representatives from North Fulton Community Charities also spoke about the spirit of thankfulness and shared a story of how the community’s generosity changed the life of one of its beneficiaries.

Phillips helped close out the evening encouraging everyone to get to know one another better.

She said, “It may seem like a small thing, but it’s how we’re going to change the world.”

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If you step back and think about the notion of offering $1.7 billion in incentives to the wealthiest person in the world, does that really make sense?

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Former state economic development official reflects on Amazon decision

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Amazon may have passed on Atlanta for its second headquarters, but Georgians should not be discouraged.

The company’s interest alone is impressive and is the latest sign of the state’s overall growth, according to Craig Lesser, former commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development from 2004-2007.

Lesser spoke Nov. 15 at the Roswell Rotary Club about the state’s economy and the implications of Amazon’s decision.

Early this month, Amazon chose not one, but two new locations for its second headquarters – New York and Virginia – passing over Atlanta, which had made the company’s Top 8 possible locations list.

Economically speaking, it might have been for the best that Atlanta was not saddled with Amazon’s new headquarters, Lesser said. And it’s no coincidence that one of the states selected to house the headquarters, northern Virginia, is also where Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos recently built his new home, he added.

“If you step back and think about the notion of offering $1.7 billion in incentives to the wealthiest person in the world, does that really make sense?” he said. “And if they ultimately brought 50,000 jobs here, that would be detrimental to other companies and other people thinking they might invest here, because Amazon would be sucking the wind out of them…

“Developers and investors might say, ‘Let’s go somewhere else, because

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Craig Lesser, former commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, speaks Nov. 15 at the Roswell Rotary Club meeting about Amazon’s new headquarters announcement and about what gives Atlanta an economic competitive edge.

Amazon owns that area, and we can’t compete.’”

Instead, Lesser said Atlanta should focus on what makes the area and state competitive and gives it a unique edge over competitors.

Atlanta, for example, has experienced about a 21 percent growth rate in high tech qualified people moving into the area over the past five years, Lesser said.

Washington and New York, in comparison, have had between a 1-5 percent increase.

“We’re on the move,” Lesser said. “We are very good and have a great reputation for marketing our region. But sometimes we have to address the issues.”

Transportation issues have long plagued the Atlanta area, that is no surprise, he said. But the biggest issue Lesser identified is Pre-K-12 grade education.

One of the first things employees who would potentially move to Atlanta look for is the education system. They want to know if it’s worth putting their children through the state’s public schools, Lesser said.

In every community, there are pockets of good schools, both public and private.

“But when looking at Fulton County Schools, at SAT scores across the board, it doesn’t look so great compared to other places in the country,” Lesser said.

“We have to work on it.”

Some cities and counties try to miti-

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gate this issue by comparing their scores to neighboring cities and counties, but at the end of the day, outsiders moving in don’t care, he said.

“Do you think a prospect coming from anywhere else is saying, ‘Well, how do you fair against Fort Valley?’” Lesser said. “No. How do you fair against the scores in Iowa, Minnesota and California?”

But while Amazon may have fallen through, and there are areas that Atlanta could improve, Lesser said at least two good things for Atlanta came out of Amazon’s decision.

“One was the cooperative effort of all the economic development communities in the metro region — and that’s a good thing,” Lesser said. “The second thing was we made the original Top 20 list, and then we made the list down to Top 8. And that sent a signal to the rest of the world that if Amazon is looking at us, then maybe, they should look at us.

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Historical Fort McPherson to be redeveloped While big news in our state is focused on not getting Amazon and political awkwardness, progress on the ground keeps marching forward.

Plans were filed with the state for a Geoff smith massive redevelopAssurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com ment of the 145acre campus of the Fort McPherson property in downtown Atlanta.

The project is massive especially considering the 145 acres sits 3.5 miles from the heart of downtown Atlanta.

Plans include a half a million square feet of office space, a school, 235,000 square feet of retail, 46,000 square feet of restaurants, a hotel and 2,800 residential units.

The entire site would be developed to be on a street-grid that would include a network of bicycle and pedestrian trails. The master planner of the site said the intention is to make the project a “destination for entertainment, film, gaming and music” with a way to “feature the performing and visual arts, along with attracting technology companies.”

Fort McPherson closed in 2005 and at that time was actually 375 acres.

But 330 acres were sold to Tyler Perry, who turned it into Tyler Perry Studios.

He converted the existing buildings into studios, built a headquarters and uses 300 acres of greenspace for movie and television production. Movies that have been filmed there include “Acrimony,” “Nobody’s Fool” and “A Madea Family Funeral.”

Current shows in production include “The Haves and the Have Nots,” “If Loving You Is Wrong” and “The Paynes.”

Fort McPherson’s roots as a military base actually go back to 1835 when it was used as a Confederate Army base

The master planner of the site said the intention is to make the project a “destination for entertainment, film, gaming and music” with a way to “feature the performing and visual arts, along with attracting technology companies.” during the Civil War. It became an official U.S. Army base in 1885. During World War I it was used as a camp for Imperial German Navy prisoners of war and as a training site for the Active Army and Georgia National Guard.

Active duty soldiers remained at Fort McPherson until its recent closing.

The 145 acres that is being considered for redevelopment have about 70 buildings, some dating back to the late 1800s, which could be incorporated into the new development.

The history of the property and the old buildings on it have intrigued developers since its closing. Some of the old brick buildings are what many new developments are trying to emulate today.

Real history is one of the main things that make places like Canton Street in Roswell and Ponce City Market in Atlanta so popular. People seem

to love the richness of character that comes from the old buildings and the history of things that happened there.

While it may not be a conscience thought, the richness of the atmosphere isn’t lost on those that frequent restaurants, bars and shops in these centuryold buildings.

Patrons instinctively know that the old walls and wood trusses have hosted 100 years’ worth of customers and styles and technologies. It is important to retain those old styles and buildings, but is also important to put them to good use.

I live near Canton Street in Roswell.

What makes it so special is the fact that when you walk down it, many of the buildings on either side of the street are 100 or more years old. It is charming and quaint and in some ways a street frozen in time.

The city is battling itself, walking the fine line between wanting to capitalize on the street’s success by adding more buildings, versus wanting to preserve the old buildings and charm so as not to kill what makes the street so unique and popular in the first place.

The Fort McPherson project doesn’t appear to have that conundrum. The new project will be massive and will certainly dwarf the buildings on the site. But having that history and those buildings will certainly add to the charm and marketability of the new project.

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

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Are you short of cash in your register on a regular basis? While every small business owner likes to think they’ve hired honest and trustworthy people, most small business are susceptible to employee theft.

So, how do you contain employee theft? Setting the right “tone from the top” is critical. Let everyone know that theft will not be tolerated and if someone is caught stealing, they will be fired immediately. Implementing internal controls to manage your assets will also help detect and prevent theft. Separation of duties, access password and authorization controls must be in place and working.

Hiring honest people by doing a thorough background check, and providing theft prevention training will help to minimize losses. Performing asset and financial audits on a regular basis will also allow you to better detect theft.

Installing cameras and computer-based security systems, while potentially expensive, might save you a lot of money by lowering theft.

And finally, provide a procedure for employees to report theft. This can be done anonymously and most certainly should not have any negative consequences for those who report theft.

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EVENTS: OPEN-HEARTH COOKING AND LIVING HISTORY

CHRISTMAS TREE AND DREIDEL LIGHTING

Usher in the holidays with the lighting of the Christmas tree and dreidel, with traditional holiday music by local elementary school choruses and a special early appearance by Santa. Hot chocolate, treats and live music available. Toys for Tots will also be there to accept new toys for children whose parents can’t afford holiday gifts. Join the celebration Thursday, Nov. 29 from 6-8 p.m. at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek. For more information, johnscreekga.gov.

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“ THE NUTCRACKER” PERFORMANCES: ROSWELL DANCE THEATRE

When: Through Dec. 2, times vary Where: Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs Cost: Tickets start at $20 More info and tickets: roswellnutcracker.com

GWINNETT BALLET THEATRE

When: Nov. 30-Dec. 16, times vary Where: Infinite Energy Theater, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth Cost: Tickets start at $32 More info and tickets: gwinnettballet.org

ALPHARETTA DANCE THEATRE When: Dec. 7-9, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $17.50 More info and tickets: alpharettadancetheatre.com

ATLANTA BALLET

When: Dec.8- 24, times vary Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $35 More info and tickets: foxtheatre.org

SAWNEE BALLET THEATRE

When: Dec. 15-16, times vary Where: South Forsyth High School, 585 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $10 More info and tickets: sawneeballettheatre.org

METROPOLITAN BALLET

When: Through Dec. 14-16 Where: Blessed Trinity High School, 11320 Woodstock Road, Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $20 More info and tickets: metropolitanballet.org

HOLIDAY EVENTS: “ CHRISTMAS IN DIXIE THE MUSICAL”

What: A snowstorm has stranded Ashley and Savannah, two pageant queens, at the Birmingham airport along with two marines, home on leave.

When: Nov. 29-Dec. 16, times vary Where: The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $25 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com

JOHNS CREEK ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY SALE

What: Johns Creek Arts Center’s annual holiday sale features original, hand-crafted fine art gifts made by instructors as well as youth and adult students.

When: Nov. 17-Dec. 22 Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

WARM RUSTIC SNOWMAN PAINTING

What: Join Painting with a Twist for this holiday project. Arrive early to get uncorked and smocked.

When: Friday, Nov. 23, 4:306:30 p.m.

Where: Painting with a Twist, 11770 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta Cost: $35 More info and registration: paintingwithatwist.com or 470294-0051

SANTA’S TOY FACTORY

What: Experience the magic of the holidays by entering Santa’s workshop and becoming an official toy tester.

When: Through Dec. 24, times vary Where: North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle, Alpharetta More info: northpointmall.com/ en.html

AVALON ON ICE

What: Ice skate at Avalon on the Rockefeller Center-sized ice skating rink in the plaza. Enjoy special events and themed nights throughout the season.

Lessons available.

When: Nov. 19- Jan. 21, 2018; times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Cost: General Admission starts at $18 More info: experienceavalon.com

SANTA AT AVALON

What: Jolly Old Saint Nick will be in his cottage at Avalon to spread Christmas cheer, take photos, story time and breakfast with Santa.

When: Nov. 19- Dec. 24 Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info: experienceavalon.com

What: Living history interpreter and open-hearth cooking expert, Clarissa Clifton, will demonstrate making traditional Southern food in the Cook House.

When: Saturday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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

SUNDAY BRUNCH LECTURE

What: Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents. This one focuses is “From Frontier Settlers to Community 1800-1860.”

When: Sunday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $5 suggested donation More info: roswellgov.com

GEEKS WHO DRINK TRIVIA

What: Categories include music and picture rounds, and each night ends with a chance to win prizes.

When: Monday, Nov. 26, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Truck & Tap, 30 Milton Ave., Alpharetta More info: truckandtap.com/ alpharetta

LOCAL BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH

What: Librarians will deliver information to local businesses to increase awareness of library services.

When: Monday, Nov. 26, 2 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org or 770-3608897

ALL RECOVERY MEETING

What: An open discussion for those in recovery from addiction or anyone affected by addiction.

Not a 12-step meeting.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 27, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek More info: emoryjohnscreek. com or 678-474-7000

NAVIGATORS TOASTMASTERS PATHWAYS What: Reach your personal and professional goals through Pathways, Toastmasters’ new education program.

When: Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Where: Club House, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming More info: navigators.toastmastersclubs.org

SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS

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

When: Mondays, 7-8 p.m.

Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 1070 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org

WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING

What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning.

When: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-495-0545

GAME DAY ON MAIN

What: Enjoy game day with live commentary, craft beer and a lineup of rotating food trucks.

No reservations necessary.

When: Thursday, Nov. 29, 7:308:30 p.m.

Where: Truck & Tap, 30 Milton Ave., Alpharetta More info: truckandtap.com/ alpharetta/

HEALTH AND FITNESS: BEAVER MOON CAMPFIRE & NIGHT HIKE

What: Join the National Park Service for a campfire, guided night hike and program.

Roast marshmallows over an open fire and learn about wildlife.

When: Saturday, Nov. 24, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center, 8615 Barnwell Road, Johns Creek More info: nps.gov or 678-5381200

ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)

What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with

the strength training techniques, creating an easy-tofollow, health-boosting dance

fitness program.

When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/ parkplace

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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 and tickets: chattnaturecenter.org

ENERGY YOGA

What: Physical exercises to open and clear energy. Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques.

When: Sundays, 10:15 a.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

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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

WOMEN’S ADVENT SERVICE

THERAPEUDIC YOGA

What: Gain health benefits from relaxing yoga that emphasizes strength and flexibility. No experience necessary. Taught by an advanced certified yoga instructor.

When: Wednesdays, 9:45-11 a.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770261-1705

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS OUT

What: Join for weekly dinner and fellowship. Volunteers needed for serving and cleaning.

When: Wednesday nights, 4:456:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $7 per adult More info: rumc.com/wno

BE RICH LOVE WEEK

What: North Point Ministries’ annual campaign to thank public servants with a note of appreciation and optional gift card.

When: Nov. 18-24 Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: berich.org/love/

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:

What: Join Rev. Caitlin Phillips and Rev. Beverly Markham for a time of contemplation and rest.

Be still, be present and be attentive to God. When: Nov. 18, 25 and Dec. 2, 9; 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

What: Celebrate Rev. Emily Wright and her ministry before she leaves as the next Senior Pastor at Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas.

When: Sunday, Nov. 25, 5:307:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Presbyterian Church, 755 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell More info: roswellpres.org What: Women of all ages are invited. This event has become a mother-daughter, sister-friend holiday tradition for many.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 27, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Roswell Presbyterian Church, 755 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell More info: roswellpres.org

FAMILY ADVENT WREATH MAKING

What: Make an Advent Wreath and learn about its significance.

Supplies included.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: First Baptist Roswell, 710 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: fbroswell.org

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING NIGHT What: Dinner will be provided for children as adults get some shopping done for the holidays.

Childcare is free.

When: Thursday, Nov. 29, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Roswell Presbyterian Church, 755 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell More info: roswellpres.org

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS What: Make and grow faithbased friendships for all ages.

Enjoy a hot meal and/or volunteer.

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

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

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What: Jekyll Brewing’s unofficial house band is back.

Acoustical Left will bring some all-time favorites.

When: Friday, Nov. 23, 7-10 p.m.

Where: Jekyll Brewing, 2855 Marconi Drive, Ste. 350, Alpharetta More info: jekyllbrewing.com

JAZZ AT FIREFLY

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: JANE TURNER HASSELER

What: Jane Turner Haesller returns with her “People on Canton” exhibit. Her acrylic and ink renderings depict the people and businesses on Roswell’s Canton Street.

When: Nov.1- Dec. 29, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.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: ALL AGES CHESS CLUB

What: To improve their skills, participants meet and play each other. Expert chess players frequently provide guidance.

When: Sunday, Nov. 25, 2:30-4 p.m.

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

EVENING ESL CLASS

LEARN TO CODE: JAVA FOR KIDS

What: Learn basic Java coding.

For students in grades 5-8 only.

Bring a laptop.

When: Monday, Nov. 26, 6-7:30 p.m.

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

FREE ENGLISH CLASS

What: This class does not require registration or a textbook and is taught by a trained ESL instructor. High beginner to advanced levels.

When: Monday, Nov. 26, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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

YOGA AND MEDITATION

What: Introduces basic yoga and meditation techniques for beginners. Bring a yoga mat or towel and wear loose comfortable clothes. Open to adult patrons only.

When: Monday, Nov. 26, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

HEALTHY COOKING CLASS

What: Alpharetta Library’s resident culinary artist, Chef Lynn Ware (of Gourmet Solutions) will offer four cooking classes, with samples for all. This class focuses on meatless holiday meals.

When: Monday, Nov. 26, 6-7:30 p.m.

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

TEEN WRITER’S CLUB

What: This club is for teens in grades six and up who love to write and be inspired. Meetings will feature writing tips, lessons and discussion.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 27, 6:30-8 p.m.

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

What: The Milton Library is hosting ESL Conversational English while the Roswell Library undergoes renovations.

All levels.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 27, 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402

LITTLE LADYBUGS STORYTIME What: Join for story time with stories, songs and an occasional simple craft. Ages 0-4.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 28, 10:30-11 a.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-3608820

HOLIDAY CONCERT

What: Join for a holiday concert, featuring Conductor Kathy Farmer, leading the Atlanta Flute Ensemble. All ages.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 28, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6136735

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

What: Help save lives by donating blood. Bring a photo ID and drink plenty of fluids before giving blood. Walk-ins welcome.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 28, 1-4 p.m.

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

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: MondayFriday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

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It is fall and time for falls prevention Falls can be a leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries in persons over the age of 65 years.

That is why it is recommend that all adults older than 65 years of age be screened annually for a history of falls or balance impairment. Fall injuries result in millions of emergency department visits annually.

Approximately 25% of all falls can cause serious injuries, such as fractures or traumatic brain injury. The risk of falls that can result in serious injury increases with age. Injuries, such as hip fracture, and falls are can be risk factors for placement in a nursing home, where the fall risk is nearly three times that of persons living at home.

Assessment: All persons older than 65 years should be assessed by their physician annually about whether they have fallen.

Documenting the number of falls they have had and if they caused injury, and whether they have difficulty with walking or balance.

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Checklists for home safety and risk factors for falling (Stay Independent brochure) are available at: http:// www.cdc.gov/steadi/patient. html

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Look at your long term skin concerns As the weather in Atlanta plummets from summer straight into winter, we are most often plagued with chapped lips and overly dry skin and often forget about our broader skin concerns.

With months to go before spring’s warmth and summer sun, I encourage my patients to take a good look at their long term skin concerns and to act now as opposed to the warmer months, when we are more likely to be out in the sun and unable to get the full effects of the treatments below.

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What can a patient expect during a PDT procedure? After having a topical medicine called ALA soak into the skin for one to four hours, the PDT treatment takes only 15 minutes during which a patient lies underneath a blue light, that ultimately causes damaged tissue to be replaced with healthy tissue.

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Other pigmentation concerns such as freckles or “liver spots” are best treated via laser therapy. Again, as these treatments involve damaging the skin with heat and light energy, the best results will come from avoidance of the sun after treatment until the area heals. Use of pants and long sleeve shirts and pursuit of indoor activities help maximize treatment effect.

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You’ll have no doubt why it was named among the Best 50 MasterPlanned Communities in the U.S. by Where to Retire Magazine in 2015.

“Clubhouses, fitness centers, social clubs and education classes mean residents get much more than a house at a planned community,” said Karen Northridge, publisher of “Where to Retire.”

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security monitoring and maintenance, and even Comcast cable TV. Soleil Laurel Canyon offers a selection of Cottage, Traditional and Craftsman-style single-family homes from the mid $200,000s to $400,000s for adults 55+.

Residents live independently in homes that range from 1,500 square feet to almost 3,000 square feet. All of Soleil’s new floor plans include elegant details and are designed for aging-in-

place with stepless-entry access and wide doorways. These homes are energy efficient with HERS ratings above standard.

Soleil residents have membership in a 28,000-square-foot clubhouse complete with an arts and crafts room, billiards room, fitness center, gourmet teaching kitchen, indoor heated saline lap pool, and library.

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The school district, with the help of Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis, has established an anonymous crisis texting line for teens.

The program, called Text 4 Help, can help students reaching out for advice on issues ranging from academic stress to depression to substance abuse. It will now be offered in 10 high schools across the district.

Through the program, teens can connect with a licensed clinician who will respond within three minutes, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Students just need to text their message along with their school’s unique code to the number 1-844-823-5323. Texts are routed through a cloaking server to ensure anonymity.

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“It’s really about early intervention,” Ellis said. “It’s just one more tool out there that we can utilize to help our children live more healthier lives, and mental health is definitely one component of a healthier life.”

Ellis and the school district say they hope to eventually expand the program into all 19 county high schools and potentially middle schools. The Text 4 Help line is funded by a grant from the Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority.

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MILTON, Ga. — Milton head coach Adam Clack said last week his squad is playing some of the best football in the program’s 69 seasons of play. It is a statement likely not be argued after the Eagle’s win over Gwinnett County powerhouse Mill Creek Friday at home.

“I want to commend my coaches,” Clack said. “[Mill Creek] was not going to give it to us and those guys had our boys ready to rock and roll. These boys continue to rise to the occasion. They believe in each other and they believe in their coaches. I’m just blessed to have practice No. 62 next week.”

The Eagles used a phenomenal defense performance and standout nights from Quarterback Jordan Yates and receiver Dylan Leonard to advance to the quarterfinals for the second time in modern program history.

Mill Creek’s rushing game averaged 237 yards a contest entering Friday night, but the Eagles interior held the Hawks to just 117 yards on the ground.

The Milton secondary also stymied Mill Creek’s receivers, who had eight receptions for 62 yards.

“We were committed to stopping the run and willing to live with the results,” Clack said.

Milton’s defensive line was outsized the Mill Creek’s offensive front, but continually held the line and limited the Hawks from breaking outside. Defensive end Zander Barnett added two sacks when the Hawks turned to its passing game.

While Milton had its own struggles in the run game and finished with negative yards rushing, the Yates and Leonard continually found success through the air.

Yates was 15-21 passing for 292 yards and two touchdown throws to Leonard.

“We knew [Mill Creek’s] strength is in the interior and we really wanted to run the ball more consistently, but they made it real tough on us,” Clack said.

“We knew we were going to be forced to throw a little more than we liked, but if I’m forced to go down with anybody it’s going to be [Jordan Yates].”

Leonard, who missed much of the last two seasons with injuries, scored his first touchdown reception this season and has since become a go-to target.

On the same day he earned preferred walk-on status from Alabama, the senior hauled in eight receptions for 191 yards, including five catches to move the chain

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“Dylan Leonard must be the best kept secret in the country because that kid is just a ball player,” Clack said. “I like him matched up against anybody.”

While the scoreboard showed a three-score win for the Eagles, it was not indicative of the game where neither team could find separation until Milton took control midway through the fourth quarter.

The Eagles’ offense got off to a hot start with a 19-yard touchdown reception from Leonard on their opening drive but stalled until their final series of the first half.

Leading 7-3, the Eagles appeared to extend their lead with a 25-yard rush from Jordan Yates, but the touchdown was negated by a personal foul stemming from Yates hurdling over a player into the end zone. Officials called the hurdle illegal as it was deemed that Yates was not attempting to sidestep a defender.

A questionable intentional grounding call on the ensuing play pushed the Eagles back again, but Hayden Hairston converted his 39-yard field go to give Milton a 10-3 lead at the half.

After Leonard hauled in a 15-yard reception on third-and-11, Milton had its only notable rushing success of the night to extend the lead. Josh Edwards rumbled 25 yards to the goal line and punched the ball in on the next play to

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Students: Continued from Page 14 Every area school improved its performance, led by Alpharetta High School which raised its average by 55 points, followed closely by Chattahoochee (+49), Northview (+48), and Johns Creek (+41).

The number of students taking the 2018 SAT in Fulton County surged by more than 1,300 students this year.

That anomaly is likely attributed to the change from the old to the new version in the 2016-17 school year, when students had the option to take the old test for the final time. The SAT is developed and scored by The College Board.

ACT Students in Fulton County Schools are taking the ACT exams in greater

Milton: Continued from Page 34 extend Milton’s lead to 17-3 in the opening minute of the fourth quarter.

With six minutes remaining, Eagles

ACT Performance in North Fulton High Schools (Schools with at least 25 test takers) School Alpharetta Cambridge Centennial Chattahoochee Johns Creek Milton Northview Roswell North Fulton System Georgia National

2018 Avg. Score/(# tests) 26.0 (382) 25.9 (321) 23.3 (224) 26.5 (285) 26.7 (362) 25.7 (376) 27.2 (320) 25.2 (253) 25.8 (2523) 23.7 (3736) 21.4 (56.5K) 20.8 (1.9M)

2017 Avg. Score/(# tests) 25.2 (331) 24.9 (378) 24.0 (244) 26.3 (309) 26.6 (374) 25.2 (359) 27.6 (310) 24.5 (271) 25.5 (2576) 23.8 (3728) 21.4 (57.3K) 21.0 (2.0 M)

Change + 0.8 (-51) + 1.0 (-57) - 0.7 (-20) + 0.2 (-24) + 0.1 (-12) + 0.5 (+17) - 0.4 (+10) + 0.7 (-18) +0.3 (-53) -0.1 0 -0.2

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Despite higher participation, which generally flattens gains, Fulton students

offensive/defensive lineman Paul Tchio chased down Mill Creek quarterback Baxley Harris who fumbled as he was being brought down. Milton’s Jordan Davis pounced on the ball for the only turnover of the game.

The fumble recovery set up the Eagles in Mill Creek territory, but a sack

put Milton into a third-and-19. Looking to ice the game, Milton went for the conversion and Leonard hauled in his second score of the night, a 40-yard reception.

With the win, Milton goes on the road against undefeated Hillgrove next Friday.

“It means everything to me just be-

cause I get to spend another week with these guys,” Clack said. “They are the most enjoyable kids to be around with so much personality and heart. The fact we get to spend some Thanksgiving time together means more to me than the quarterfinals, honestly. Hopefully we get to play some more afterwards.”

DEATH NOTICES Ruth Eleanor Bond, 95, of Cumming, passed away November 11, 2018.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Memphis Webb McGehee, 92, of Suwanee, passed away November 10, 2018. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Louise Maude Cruse, 82, of Cumming, passed away November 13, 2018.

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Delbert C. McKenzie, 78, of Johns Creek, passed away November 11, 2018.

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Melanie Bertrand Farmer, 37, of Cumming, passed away November 13, 2018. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Richard A. Muntean, 63, of Alpharetta, passed away November 6, 2018.

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Velma Jean Gazaway, 82, of Cumming, passed away November 10, 2018.

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Margaret Obregon Naranjo, 80, of Alpharetta, passed away on November 13, 2018. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Alice Mae Grant, 78, of Alpharetta, passed away November 4, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home & Green Lawn Cemetery.

David Malcolm Jackson, 74, of Cumming, passed away November 7, 2018. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

C. Patricia Lancheros-Diaz, 49, of Johns Creek, passed away November 9, 2018.

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William K. Neils, 72, of Cumming, passed away November 9, 2018. Arrangements

by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Gordon Parhm, 94, of Cumming, passed away November 10, 2018. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Montese Phillips, 88, of Alpharetta, passed away November 8, 2018.

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Elizabeth Ramondt, 95, of Cumming, passed away November 5, 2018.

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Miriam Ann Smith, 81, of Cumming, passed away November 10, 2018.

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Buddy Wilcox Ruis, 70, of Cumming, passed away November 9, 2018.

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Robert P. Wagner, 47, of Cumming, passed away November 11, 2018.

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June Senay, 86, of Roswell, passed away November 12, 2018.

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Patricia Schiff, 70, of Roswell, passed away November 10, 2018. Arrangements

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Mary S. Wheeler, 91, of Roswell, passed away November 6, 2018. Arrangements

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OPINION

Social interactions and mental health

By Rev. G. Oliver “Ollie” Wagner Alpharetta Presbyterian Church Senior Pastor (This column ran in Ollie’s weekly newsletter prior to commitment Sunday.)

More sad news with another deadly shooting spree. This time, in California.

Unfortunately, this has become familiar, even ordinary news in our country. We’ll offer a prayer of lament again in worship this Sunday, but my deepest prayer is that needed action will be taken by our elected officials to solve this epidemic of gun violence.

We need bi-partisan, problemsolving, common-sense, give and take solutions.

We have a problem that needs to be fixed. I doubt the solution will come from those in authority. It will likely come from grass-roots, ordinary people like you and me who refuse to accept this violent reality as acceptable.

In addition to gun violence, I’ve been thinking lots recently about the hardships on our teens and young adults.

We know very well the opioid epidemic is claiming lives at an unprecedented rate.

Add to it the sharp rise in depression and suicide rates of youth and young adults.

The Atlantic published an article in September of 2017 titled “Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation?” I won’t go into the details of how nasty and bullying social media combined with smart phones in nearly every teen’s hand (and most of the day…and night) have caused a real mental health crisis for younger Americans. One teen interviewed in that piece said, “I’ve been on my phone more than I’ve been with actual people this summer. My bed has, like, an imprint of my body.”

The research shows that the most positive thing they can do (or be encour-

aged to do) is put down the phone and interact with real, live people who are physically present with them. Old hang-out spots like the roller rink, the basketball court, the town pool or youth group are getting replaced by Wagner virtual spaces accessed through apps and the web.

The result?

“Teens who spend more time than average on screen activities are more likely to be unhappy, and those who spend more time than average on nonscreen activities are more likely to be happy.

Teens who visit social-networking sites every day but see friends in person less frequently are the most likely to ‘feel lonely,’ ‘feel left out’ or ‘wish I had more friends.’”

How to move forward and improve mental health and social interactions for our youth? The Atlantic article says, “put down the phone, turn off the laptop and do something--anything--that does not involve a screen.”

Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, thanks to your generous giving, prayerful discernment and hard work, you have called a new Youth and Youth Adult Pastor to live and work with us.

Anne Fyffe is already making a difference in our lives and community. As we look ahead to her ministry and the difference for good it will make in teen and young adult lives, we have much reason to live with hope.

In fact, her ministry is one of the main reasons I’m excited to increase my giving to the work of the church in 2019.

Peace, Ollie

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Cleaning Services

Driveway

Handyman

Landscaping

ESTATE HOME CLEAN UP Divorcing?

Loved one going into senior care?

Specialized detailed cleaning, packing boxes with list of items. Debris cleanup, charity donation, interior/exterior window cleaning, pressure washing.

Loving Hands by JW and Company Inc. 678463-4577. jennifer@ jwcompanyinc.com

REPAIR or REPLACEMENT Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. $150 off any job over $1500. Residential or Commercial. For a FREE estimate call Dave of McKemey Concrete and Hardscapes 678-9142576. Competitive pricing. Many local references

RELIABLE HOME REPAIRS: 22 years experience.

References.

Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, wood rot repair, siding, painting, pressure washing.

Free estimates! 770-6050340

Full Service LANDSCAPING Company

PROFESSIONAL RESIDENTIAL Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. No jobs refused! Free estimates. 100% guaranteed. Good references. Years of exp. Special discounts available! 404-4542063, 678-886-2718

Concrete/Asphalt

WE FIX UGLY DRIVEWAYS AND PATIOS.

$150 OFF any job over $1500 New or Repair: Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls.

Residential or Commercial.

Call for FREE estimate.

Ask for Dave McKemey. 678-6482010.

Professional, competitive, many local references.

Retaining Walls Brick or Wood

Contact Ralph Rucker.

Many local references.

Honest, punctual, professional and reasonable prices!

678-898-7237

Haulers

Flooring I n s t a l l / Repairs: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl Wood floors, Backsplashes, and Shower surrounds.

Carpet wrinkles removed! Call today for estimate! 706429-4453 PHILLIPS FLOORING Hardwood, laminate, carpet & tile installation and repairs. We do tile floors, showers, tub surrounds and kitchen back-splashes.

Re-grouting is also available. Call 678-8871868 for free estimate.

Gutters AARON’S ALL-TYPE GUTTERS Repaired and Installed. Covers, siding, soffit, facia. www.aarons-gutters. com. Senior citizen discount! 770-934-2766

Handyman Kitchen,

Bath:

Plumbing, Electrical Drywall; Other Repairs/Installations.

Home Maintenance.

Senior discounts and affordable rates! 20 years experience. Mike 678-986-4833 ALL CARPENTRY & REPAIRS: Roof Leaks, Wood Rot Repair, Siding, Deck Repairs and Refinishing, Painting, Doors/ Windows.

Excellent References. 404-8950260

Retaining walls (brick or wood), grading, sod, tree services, hauling, topsoil & more.

Ralph Rucker

678-898-7237 Pinestraw

Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling, Etc. Many local references-

PINESTRAW, mulch delivery/installation available.

Firewood available. Licensed, insured. Angels of Earth Pinestraw and Mulch.

770-831-3612.

678-898-7237

Tree Services

Home Improvement

Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts: 24 hour emergency service.

Licensed, insured.

Workers Comp, insurance claims. 25+ years experience.

Family business. Free estimates. We Love Challenges!

Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts, 770-512-8733. www.yellowribbontree. com

Call Ralph Rucker

Phillips Home Improvement We offer drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical.

Basements finished, kitchen and bath rehabs.

All types flooring. Also total home rehab for those who have a rental house or one to sell.

Call 678-887-1868 for a free estimate Finegan Home Improvements LLC: License #RBQA004932.

R e m o d e l i n g , handyman. 32 years experience. Basements finished, decks, screen porches, doors, drywall, painting, flooring, custom kitchens, bathrooms.

All insurance. Paul Finegan 404-353-5611

404Cuttree. One of the most experienced and reliable tree companies in North Atlanta.

Perfect reviews and reliable, professional, and honest service.

Free quotes.

Fully insured. 770Tree.com 678-506-0006

CALL 470-222-8469 TO LIST YOUR BUSINESS IN THE SERVICE DIRECTORY TODAY!

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING

2467 HOPEWELL ROAD

15320 TREYBURN MANOR VIEW

13175 OWENS WAY

OFFERED FOR $1,250,000

OFFERED FOR $671,500

OFFERED FOR $1,434,900

267 LEGENDS TRAIL

1510 RUCKER ROAD

385 CREEK POINT

OFFERED FOR $765,000

OFFERED FOR $375,000

OFFERED FOR $875,000

JULIE MARTIN CONTACT ME TODAY FOR ALL OF YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS! C. 770.668.4680 O. 770.442.7300 JULIEMARTIN@ATLANTAFINEHOMES.COM ATLANTAFINEHOMES.COM | SIR.COM ©MMXVIII Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered (or unregistered) service marks used with permission. Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. Equal Housing Opportunity.