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Planting a seed

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Titans punch ticket to state semifinals

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MILTON, Ga. — Milton Police are searching for a man who allegedly stole several Amazon Firestick’s from Walmart on Windward Parkway Nov. 25.

A store employee told police the suspect entered the store just before 3 p.m. and went to the electronics department.

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.

Letter alerts woman to fraudulent accounts

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta woman met with police Nov. 15 after she was alerted to fraudulent activity through a credit report. On Nov. 4, the woman received a letter about a new bank account she had not created.

The woman decided to pull a credit report, and she found several loan applications made using her information.

She closed the accounts and froze her credit before contacting police.

Resident’s home ransacked on Wood Creek Trail ROSWELL, Ga. — Police are investigating a Nov. 18 home burglary at Wood Creek Trail.

The resident told police he left for work that morning and returned at 11 p.m. When he came home, he saw that his bedroom had been ransacked and his belongings were on the floor.

About $1,000 in cash was missing.Police said it appeared the thief had entered the room through the bedroom window.

Fraudulent charges made on woman’s debit card ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A woman met with police Nov. 17 after she noticed several

He then took a backpack from a shelf and placed 11 Amazon Firestick’s in the backpack, valued at $39 each.

The employee said the man then took the backpack and walked out of the store without paying for the items and used the hood of his jacket to conceal his face.

attempted fraudulent transactions on her stolen debit card.

The woman had visited Main Event on Davis Drive. While she was there, her debit card went missing.

Soon after, the woman found three attempted transactions and a successful $30 transaction on her card.

Woman finds car purchase while checking her credit ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A woman contacted police Nov. 15 when she found that someone had used her information to purchase a car.

While checking her credit report, the woman was alerted about a suspicious purchase made in January 2017 at the Mall of Georgia Ford.

The woman called the company and learned that the purchase was used using her personal information, including her Social Security number.

The woman had previously been a customer at the dealership.

Wanted man arrested during traffic stop ROSWELL, Ga. — Police arrested a man Nov. 20 after they were alerted that he had a warrant out for his arrest during a traffic stop. Police had been patrolling on Mansell Road, when an officer saw a car run a red light.

Police stopped the driver, who said he was aware that he had run the light. While talking to the driver, police were informed that he was wanted in Milton.

Police arrested the driver, 23-year-old

Daniel Leon of Alpharetta, on warrant and for failure to obey traffic control devices.

Woman thwarts scam as ‘secret shopper’ ROSWELL, Ga. — A Roswell woman contacted police Nov. 20 after she received a suspicious letter.

The letter included a $4,000 and claimed that the woman had been selected for a secret shopper program.

It instructed her to cash the check, withdraw the same amount, obtain four $1,000 cashier’s checks and send them to an address in New Jersey.

The woman instead went to police.

Police arrest woman for shoplifting clothing ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested a woman Nov. 17 for shoplifting from the Macy’s at North Pointe Circle.

An asset protection officer said he began to watch the woman when she entered the store because the woman was suspected in other thefts at a nearby store.

The woman was seen taking several items into a dressing room with a stroller, then emerge without the items in sight. The asset protection officer said he stopped the woman after she left without purchasing anything and found the items concealed on the stroller. The total value of the clothes was more than $1,100.

The woman, later identified as 31-year-old Rozita Popal of Lawrenceville, was arrested for felony shoplifting.

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Milton considers updates to solicitation ordinance Attorney alleges laws are unconstitutional

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton could soon update its door-to-door solicitation ordinance after an attorney representing a company alleged the city’s regulations are unconstitutional.

Kent Krabill, an attorney out of Dallas, Texas, representing pest control company Aptive Environmental, sent a letter to the city claiming Milton’s ordinance violated constitutional rights.

Aptive has not applied for a door-todoor permit at any time, according to the city.

Milton’s attorneys put the ordinance under scrutiny, but they said they do

not believe the ordinance is unconstitutional. However, they did recommend the city update its regulations on door-todoor solicitation.

The city could update the permissible times for solicitation. Outside of charitable or political solicitation, Milton permits companies from going door-to-door between 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and until 7 p.m. during daylight saving time.

Those going door to door must have a background check performed by Milton Police, but the city could waive a requirement that applicants are fingerprinted.

That was a point of contention between City Attorney Ken Jarrard and City Manager Steve Krokoff.

Jarrard said fingerprint requirements have faced legal challenges in other jurisdictions.

“I don’t think we need to have a fingerprint requirement, I think as long as we can run a background check, I think we’re fine on that,” Jarrard told the City Council at its Nov. 13 work session.

However, Krokoff said a background check is only as good as the name given, and Milton Police may not have the ability to access criminal history for applicants from other states.

“My concern, and I know [Police Chief Rich Austin] shares this concern with me, is that these door-to-door sales, while most of the time are legitimate sales, especially at the national level, sometimes these are fronts for burglary rings,” Krokoff said. “And we’ve both experienced those, it’s not just urban legend.”

The city could also expand on its criteria for the approval or denial of so-

licitation applications.

The City Council is set to approve any updates to the ordinance at its Dec. 16 meeting.

The ordinance is the second set of regulations the city has recently put under its microscope relating to property rights.

In November, the City Council approved the addition of a trespassing charge within the city’s disorderly conduct ordinance. Under Georgia law, a person had to be verbally warned before they could be charged with trespassing.

The updated regulation states a person can be charged with trespassing for entering onto a property for an “illegitimate” purpose.

The change was prompted by a call from a woman who was made uncomfortable by the presence of a person on her property, according to the city.

Milton cornhole league donates to veterans organization Group donates $2,500 to local organization behind placement of memorial markers

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — The Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub Cornhole League showed its support for a Milton veterans organization with a sizeable donation to the nonprofit.

The league made a $2,500 donation to the Milton Veterans Memorial Markers organization following Veterans Day on Nov. 11.

For two weeks around Memorial Day and Veterans Day, the nonprofit places over 600 white markers bearing the names of Milton veterans or family members of residents who have died.

Last month, 50 volunteers installed 616 markers in downtown Crabapple and along Deerfield Parkway.

The organization was founded in 2007 by then City Councilman Bill Lusk as a way to honor veterans. With the help of several volunteers, Lusk began fabricating the markers 12 years ago and continues to maintain them.

The pub’s cornhole league began this summer with the purpose of supporting Milton Veterans Memorial Markers.

The league attracted around 100 players this year and raised its $2,500 donation through registrations from the summer and fall league seasons.

“The players are proud to support such a worthy cause while participating in a fun community event,” Olde Blind

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The league made a $2,500 donation to the Milton Veterans Memorial Markers organization following Veterans Day on Nov. 11.

Dog owner Ron Wallace said.

“We appreciate the support of Olde Blind Dog which has allowed the Cornhole League to grow and thrive,” league organizer Justin DeCouto said. “This has helped us give tangible recognition of our local veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice.”

There is no cost to a Milton resident who wishes to honor a deceased relative who honorably served in the military with a memorial marker. Applications for markers may be made at the city of Milton website miltonveterans.org.

For information on the Olde Blind Dog cornhole league, visit oldeblinddogcornholeleague.com.

The cornhole league attracted around 100 players this year and raised its $2,500 donation through registrations from the summer and fall league seasons.

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Goodwill CEO stresses need for charitable giving at Dunwoody Chamber event

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — Goodwill of North Georgia CEO Keith Parker met with the Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber on Nov. 19 to discuss poverty, job training and charitable giving.

The talk was part of the chamber’s Diversity and Inclusion series. Parker, a Roswell resident, took the helm at Goodwill of North Georgia in October 2017.

Prior to his new leadership role, Parker served as CEO of MARTA. “This Atlanta metro area is interesting,” Parker said. “By almost any measure, it’s one of the best places to live in PARKER America. The unemployment rate is extraordinarily low … we have a great airport, an incredible music scene and movie scene, but at the same time the worst places to be born poor.”

In some zip codes in Atlanta, if you’re born into poverty, there’s a 96 percent chance you’ll die in poverty, Parker said.

Income inequality and a lack of economic mobility should not be Atlanta’s reputation, he argued.

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Goodwill of North Georgia CEO Keith Parker speaks before the Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber Nov. 19 as part of its Diversity and Inclusion series at The Capital Grille in Dunwoody.

“What’s the number one way to get out of poverty?” Parker asked. “A job, and that’s what we do.”

Goodwill accepts donations of clothes and home goods at any of its 62 retail stores, then uses the revenue for career training. Annually, Goodwill collects upwards of $2.5 million in donations and

serves more than 7 million shoppers.

There’s a perception that Goodwill shoppers are mostly low income, when actually their typical shoppers are middle-aged, middle-class women, Parker said “Our shoppers include everyone from college students who don’t want

the same T-shirt they can get from any other store, to seniors who don’t want to spend a ton of money on new golf clubs, to parents of young children,” he said. “They think, ‘Why in the world am I going to go spend retail prices on this brand-new stuff when my 6-year-old is going to outgrow it in three months anyway?’”

Goodwill estimates that in 2018 it helped divert 4 billion pounds of material from landfills.

Goodwill employs nearly 3,000 people, and by the end of the year will have helped 26,000 people find jobs in 2019, many of them veterans, former inmates and people with disabilities.

“We accept any person who comes through the door asking for help,” Parker said. “The only thing we don’t do is try to motivate people to work. You have to have the motivation to want to work yourself, everything else we’ll help you with.”

Parker said Goodwill isn’t slowing down, it plans to open dozens of new stores and help 130,000 people find jobs in the next five years.

“Please continue to donate and donate to Goodwill,” Parker said. “It turns into workforce development opportunities for others.”

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Alpharetta maps out big-ticket needs for 2020 Officials doing deep dive into parks, roads, police

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — City leaders are taking a deep dive this month into big-ticket items planned for Alpharetta parks, roads and public safety.

Through a series of public workshops during December, department heads will present an overview of major projects and initiatives still awaiting full funding and rank them by priority.

“We’re using December as an opportunity for our council members to say, ‘These are projects that we should look at,”’ Alpharetta City Councilman Jason

Binder said. “It’s our job to alleviate traffic congestion and improve quality of life.”

Up first is parks and recreation.

The council was set to hear a presentation this week from Parks and Recreation Director Morgan Rodgers who submitted a list of close to two dozen projects in the pipeline.

Atop the list are improvements to the Wills Park Equestrian Center, including new and renovated show rings, a new parking lot and new barns. Also heading the priority list are new and renovated restrooms at Haynes Bridge Park and Marconi Park trailheads and at Wacky World and North Park.

Binder said the council is not limited by staff recommendations.

Council members may want to priori-

tize acquisition of more parkland, he said, because available greenspace is shrinking.

Next Monday, at the Dec. 9 meeting, the council will hear a presentation on public works projects, including street and sidewalk improvements. That list will also include updates on multi-million-dollar projects funded through the transportation sales tax and the city’s own special bond referendum passed by voters in 2016.

In an update to the City Council last April, Public Works Director Pete Sewczwicz said some of the major projects, like widening of Old Milton Parkway, remain underfunded and may take years to complete. He said staff has been working with design consultants to evaluate design alternatives to reduce construction and right-of-way costs on the project.

Other projects, like adding lanes to Windward Parkway from Ga. 9 east to Union Hill Road, are incurring mounting expenses. Right-of-way alone, Sewczwicz said, could cost the entire portion of the TSPLOST funds allotted. As a result, the new scope of work runs from Westside Parkway east to the Ga. 400 ramp. From there, the widening work skips, because of the Ga. 400 managed lane project, to

North Point Parkway where it picks up eastward.

Public Safety Director John Robison will discuss major needs in police and fire at the Dec. 16 City Council workshop.

Alpharetta Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard said the December workshops will also explore where money to fund the projects would come from, or how much money could become available next year.

The entire exercise is focused on giving city officials a heads-up on budget planning for the coming year, just ahead of more extensive discussions scheduled for the annual council retreat sometime in January or February.

In a letter published in this week’s Herald newspaper, Alpharetta City Councilman Ben Burnett called on residents to participate in the process by contacting council members at citycouncilandmayor@alpharetta.ga.us and submitting their list of priorities for the city.

“Alpharetta is a beautiful home, but much of our home is a proverbial ’30-year-old house,’” Burnett stated.

“Balance-sheet-wise, your city is in tremendous shape. But, proverbially speaking, we have a ‘honey do list.’”

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SOLUTION ON PAGE 37 CITY OF MILTON PUBLIC NOTICE FIsCaL YEar 2019 BUdgET aMENdMENT Notice is hereby given that a public hearing shall be held on the 16th day of December, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, Georgia before the Mayor and Council of the City of Milton at which time ordinances pertaining to the Fiscal Year 2019 budget amendment shall be sounded.

Solution next for page The proposed budget amendments will beon available review at City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at www.cityofmiltonga.us.

This public hearing is in accordance with O.C.G.A. 36-81-5. All citizens of Milton are invited to attend.

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Learning for the future

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State School Superintendent Richards Woods, center, was among the many city, county and state dignitaries on hand Nov. 22 for the construction celebration of Innovation Academy in downtown Alpharetta. With construction nearing completion on the exterior of the building, the focus now turns to interior finishes as the school prepares for an August 2021 opening. The STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) high school will be a magnet school open to students in the north part of Fulton County. A south county STEM school will open concurrently.

Among the many dignitaries attending the construction celebration were Fulton Schools Superintendent Mike Looney, North Fulton school board members Julia Bernath, Gail Dean, Linda McCain, Katie Reeves and Katha Stuart, State Sen. Brandon Beach, Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann, Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin and council members John Hipes, Dan Merkel and Karen Richards.

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Cambridge High students harvest crops at local garden

By ADAM DARBY adam@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Nestled next to one of the largest urban areas in the Southeast, Cambridge High School’s Future Farmers of America program is using every opportunity to learn about farming.

Students wake up early to conduct a small business of their own. Every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. during their first period, Cambridge FFA students meet at their small garden to tend and harvest crops for resale to parents and teachers. The garden at Old Rucker Park and Farm at 900 Rucker Road in Alpharetta was donated to the city in 2017 by Whole Foods Market. It was then opened to the school for the sole purpose of agricultural education. Since then, the farm has given interested students the opportunity to garner some firsthand farming experience of their own.

“The primary purpose of this farm is education,” said Amanda Musilli, Community Services manager for the city’s Recreation Parks and Cultural Services Department. “We found a very supportive and willing partner at Cambridge High School. When we see very obvious failure happening, we let it happen so that learning can happen, because the students now will never forget how to put a seedling in the ground.”

The Cambridge High School FFA Chapter has been active since 2015.

For roughly a year, the garden has been made available to seniors involved with the FFA program. Students have the opportunity to experience a small taste of farm life with the responsibilities of maintaining their own crops and produce.

“We get to work when the sun rises and I get to work with all of my best friends…I think it’s a really special experience,” said Allie Maloney, a Cambridge senior. “Agriculture is the industry that feeds and fuels our lives, and being able to have that firsthand experience on the farm is really important.”

Arriving at 7:30 a.m. sharp, the students quickly discuss what jobs need completed, assign the appropriate tasks, and get to work. Musilli oversees the labor and helps the students along the way. Despite the cold weather conditions, students are successfully harvesting their crops for the season.

At a special presentation before the Alpharetta City Council early this month, FFA students explained the significance of the farm to education.

“When we’re out at the farm and we’re putting together this business, we are learning life skills,” said Cambridge

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The students are currently harvesting turnips, collard greens, mustard greens, radishes, arugula, beats, Brussels sprouts, lettuce, and frisée.

senior Jaiden Stidston. “To be able to actually implement that into a classroom and work and see the real work and hard effort that we put into this class… it’s so fulfilling and it’s a great way that we get to share with our community.”

The students are currently harvesting turnips, collard greens, mustard greens, radishes, arugula, beats, Brussels sprouts, lettuce, and frisée. Unfortunately, nightly visits from rabbits have put the sweat pea harvest on hold.

Five shares of the crops are sold each week. Outside the harvest, each student is responsible for carrying out individual duties including writing up environmental tips for the student newsletter, social media updates and promotion, membership, and the inclusion of a new recipe for each box of crops sold every week.

“There’s really no other place to have this kind of learning experience that’s really tactile and hands-on…there’s a whole different kind of learning that happens when you’re responsible for things and you get to see it from start to finish,” Musilli said.

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Get Outside, Georgia

Wandering, pondering …

Sometimes it’s fun to meticulously plan a trip, charting every place you’ll go (and a good place for good barbecue for lunch).

Such trips are remarkably un-stressful because you know exactly where you’ll STEVE HUDSON be when and so don’t Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net have to worry about where you’re going to go. You’ve planned it all beforehand, see, and that takes the stress away.

But at the same time such an adventure can be a little, well, confining.

If I’m honest with myself, I think I enjoy the spontaneous trip more than the one that’s planned out in detail.

Sure, I need a little direction (as in north or south or east or west) and perhaps at least a vague idea of what I’m going to be doing (fishing, rock collecting, hiking, canoeing and so son) so I can at least dress for the part. Beyond that, though, it can be fun and even a little exhilarating to just climb up into the old gray truck and go.

That’s what I did the other weekend. I’d spent the morning as a volunteer working with cancer patients in a program called Casting for Confidence.

The Georgia Women Fly Fishers offers this annual one-day fly fishing retreat to female cancer survivors with the idea of providing (as the organization’s website puts it) “fundamental fly fishing instruction while also engaging participants in the therapeutic qualities that trout stream fishing brings.”

It’s a great program.

“When I told my oncologist what I was going to be doing this weekend,” said one of the ladies, “he told me it would change my life.”

I understand exactly what the good doctor meant.

Hiking book available Discover more great hiking right here close to home in Steve Hudson’s book “Hiking the Hooch,” a guide to the many miles of trails in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. It’s available from local outfitters or from Amazon, and signed copies are available from the author at ChattahoocheeMedia.com My assignment at this year’s Casting for Confidence event was to talk to the ladies about the “gear” side of fly fishing. We chatted about rods and reels and line and waders and all the rest. We even covered the fine art of tying some of the knots that folks use when fly fishing. I think everyone had a good day, and it was an uplifting and really quite thought-provoking morning.

The morning session ended about lunchtime, and I had to excuse myself to meet a deadline, the bane of every writer’s existence. Packing my stuff into the passenger seat, I pointed the truck back toward Roswell.

But I hadn’t gone far when I decided that I didn’t really want to head back to the keyboard. Not just yet. Instead, the thoughts that the morning had provoked still rattled in my head. I wasn’t done with them. I needed to give them some time to resolve. So I decided, instead, just to set out and wander around the mountains for a while to literally (and figuratively, too) see what I might see.

That’s how I found myself on Dicks Creek Road off U.S. 19 not far from Turner’s Corner.

We’ve talked about Turner’s Corner before. It’s the place where you’ll find Stone Pile Gap, a storied pyramid of stones tied to a legend involving a Cherokee princess and the idea that

Casting with Confidence participants dropping a stone on the pile of rocks will bring you good luck.

If only life was that simple.

Anyway, when I saw the sign for Dicks Creek Road, a bell rang in my mind. I hadn’t been that way in a long time, but I recalled that it led to another road — Waters Creek Road — which provides (foot) access to one of the state’s more storied trout streams.

It wasn’t far.

I bumped along Dicks Creek Road for a while, the driver’s side window rolled down so I could enjoy the crisp fall air.

Then, as I approached Waters Creek Road, I heard the unmistakable sound of falling water off to my left. The road widened into a parking spot. I pulled off and parked and went to see what I might see.

What I found was a delightful twotiered waterfall just a few dozen yards from the road. At the first tier, the creek dropped over a ledge into a pool. From there, the second tier dropped the creek into a long, narrow chute which exited into a bigger pool below. The water was crystal-clear, and it seemed I could make out every detail of the streambed.

Angled rocks between road and waterfall provided access, and I scrambled

down for a better look. I went carefully, taking my time. Now and then I stopped to take a photo, but mostly I just watched the water and thought about things.

As I was picking my way down to the bottom of the cascades, I met two adults with an indeterminate number of kids in tow coming back up the indistinct trail.

“You’ll like it!” said the leader, presumably the mom.

“Do you get here often?” I asked.

“Now and then,” she said. “It’s such a beautiful place. I always feel better after I come here.”

They went on to their car, and I continued to pick my way over the rocks. The best photo spot, I decided, was a ways downstream. But I decided it would take too long to get there. I had taken a long time wandering, and to my faint surprise I saw that daylight was fading. So I turned back to climb back to the truck and at last head for home.

Daylight does that sometimes. It fades before you know it. So you’ve got to grab those waterfalls when you can — or help someone else grab one when they need a hand along life’s way.

That’s the way it needs to be. It’s so simple. It really is.

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New book tells personal stories of aging as a woman

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Everyone experiences aging, but for women, the process can pose unique challenges.

Inspired by her own experiences, resident Rochelle Mucha wrote “Are These My Hands Now?” as a way to explore these topics.

“I’ve never had the angst that a lot of my peers have with decade birthdays,” said Mucha, founder and chair of the Roswell Arts Fund.

“But I noticed that I began avoiding lookMUCHA ing in the mirror, or when I had to take a photo of myself, I didn’t recognize the woman that I saw, that the reflection was so different from what I felt.”

She ultimately decided to write the book, her third, after researching the topic and finding primarily academic writing on women and aging.

“My intent was to write a book that would commiserate with women of all ages and to motivate women to think about their aging process,”

Mucha said. “I also wanted them to think about choosing how to age, with grace, with dignity, with energy, and not succumb to pressures that most of us have felt all our lives as women to sexiness and hair color and all of that stuff.”

In addition to several stories of Mucha’s experiences, the book tackles issues of sexism and ageism, and how they intertwine for older women.

“Aging isn’t easy on anyone, but it’s more challenging for women, in all walks of life, than men” Mucha said.

“Intimately connected with the loss of attractiveness, women grow invisible as ageism and sexism collide. The perceived loss of power and beauty, two key levers in American society, devalues women, consequently creating an unjust disadvantage.”

This disadvantage often appears in the workplace, where women are increasingly devalued as they age while the opposite holds true for men, she said.

“There is a societal double standard about this,” Mucha said.

The double standard extends into the social sphere as well, for example, where men’s gray hair is seen as distinguishing instead of dowdy and it’s not uncommon

for older men to date younger women, but it’s unusual for older women to date younger men, she said.

The title of Mucha’s work comes from a trip she took to a nail salon, a story which she shares in the book.

“It was about being in the nail salon,” Mucha said. “When you get a manicure, you’re a complete victim of you manicurist who has an intense light on your hands, and you can’t really look very far away. That’s where you really see the aging on your hands how your hands have changed over time… There wasn’t woman I spoke to who wasn’t aware of how their hands looked and how they couldn’t avoid their hands.”

“Are These My Hands Now?” offers an alternative view of aging for women.

“Women can lament or rejoice, stagnate or grow, submit or prevail,” Mucha said. “If women are to feel more positive about our aging process, then we need to think differently about it. Recognizing that aging is merely another aspect of living, of being human, can be liberating.”

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Georgia Trustees holds 5th annual Wine and Spirits Challenge Spirits industry growing throughout Peach State

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By ADAM DARBY adam@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Georgia Trustees celebrated the state’s best in wine and spirits recently at the fifth annual Wine and Spirits Challenge at the Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta.

The formal awards banquet recognized the industry’s top producers and vintners.

Roughly 130 residents attended the gala anticipating a taste from some of Georgia’s top wine manufacturers. Seven of the state’s 19 distilleries submitted entries.

Jane Garvey, a member of the Board of Directors for the Georgia Trustees and co-founder of the event, said she is consistently surprised by what is being accomplished in Georgia’s growing wine industry.

“We added cider and mead a couple of years ago, and this year we added spirits…the economic multiplier from those enterprises is terrific,” said Garvey. “Certainly [surprised by] the growth in quality. The discovery that we can grow varieties that we didn’t think we could grow…”

According to the National Association of American Wineries, Georgia’s wineries generated $88 million in annual tourism expenses in 2017 and contributed a whopping $4.1 billion to the economy through its related industries. Since the early 2000s, the wine industry has seen a massive shift in profit and productivity.

“It’s growing leaps and bounds. There are new wineries popping up monthly,”

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More than 100 people were on hand recently to sample some of the best spirits the state has to offer at the fifth annual Wine and Spirits Challenge at the Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta. said Charles Cowart, owner of Still Pond Vineyard and Distillers in Arlington. “When we opened our winery in 2003, we were the only winery south of Atlanta. Now I think there were 27 to 28 wineries in the state at that time. We’re coming close to a hundred wineries now.

It’s growing…we’re seeing a big upsurge in alcohol production within the state.”

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“It’s a fantastic event…this is our customer base here” Cowart said. “We’re only distributed in the state of Georgia.”

For more information about the Georgia Trustees or the annual event, visit their Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/Georgia-Trustees-WineSpirits-Challenge-487847838425122.

Here is the list of award winners from the fifth annual Georgia Wine and Spirits Challenge: • Winery of Distinction – Trillium Vineyard • Distillery of Distinction – ASW Distillery • Best Fortified – Kaya Vineyard & Winery “Touriga Dulce” 2015 • Best Dessert Wine – Still Pond Vineyards “Gold Reserve” 2018 • Best Non-Georgia Grown – Farmers Daughter Vineyards, “Saltwater Gypsy” • Best Muscadine – Horse Creek Winery “Traveler” • Best Rose Wine – Big Door “Lasting Impression” • Best Hybrid Grape Wine (Thomas McCall Award) – Crane Creek Vineyards “Mountain Red” • Best Viniefera Wine (H. Parks Redwine Award) – Hightower Creek Vineyards “Cabernet Franc” 2017 • Best Sparkling – Habersham Vineyards & Winery “Southern Harvest Bubbly White” • Best Fruit Wine – Bell Farms Rabbiteye Winery “Sweet 2018 Blueberry” • Best Mead – Viking Alchemist Meadery “Bliss” (Pear Almond) • Best Hard Cider – Mercier Orchards “Old $3” 2018 • Best Distilled Spirits – Independent Distilling Co., “Barrel Aged Rum” • Oglethorpe Award – Habersham Vineyards & Winery “Southern Harvest Bubbly White” • Pioneer Award – Tom Slick, Habersham Vineyards & Winery/ Southern Harvest Winery

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Economy holding the wheel amid political uncertainty From a political point of view, things may seem rocky, volatile and uncertain.

As for the economy, it’s been kind of a dull ride as investors and corporations play things safe, waiting to see how the political Geoff smith Assurance Financial, dust will settle. gsmith@lendtheway.com Mortgage interest rates have done nothing but hover around the lowest they’ve been in about three years. In fact, according to MortgageNewsDaily’s rate survey, the 30-year fixed rate of 3.95 percent is at almost the exact same place it was in November of 2016.

We’ve been waiting since the downturn in 2008 for rates to go back up over 5 percent, an indicator that our economy is back on strong footing. Prior to 2008, the last time, and only time, rates dipped under 5 percent was for a brief period during WWII when not many people were buying houses.

Since hitting their lowest point of 3.45 percent back in November 2012, almost every year, rate-predictors said rates would be up over 5 percent by year’s end.

And every year, they seemed to end lower.

Last year, in 2018, rates for the first time consistently went up and finally over 5 percent to about 5.17 percent in November before tumbling all the way down to 3.82 percent this past September.

Rates are tied to investors’ confidence in the economy. And the measure of rates are the measure really of that.

When investors feel confident in their understanding of the economy, they buy stocks. Mortgage interest rates are tied loosely to the yield on the 10-Year Treasury, which goes up when investors are

buying stocks and not bonds.

But when investors are spooked, they pull money from stocks and head for the safety of bonds. This drops the 10-Yield Treasury yield and mortgage interest rates with it.

Politically, this year has been relatively volatile. While major corporations and industries seem to be plugging along, they are playing it safe amid the uncertainty.

One of the biggest rattlers of the economy is the threat of more tariffs against and the enticement of a trade deal with China.

If tariffs are put in place, that would surely make certain goods more expensive as they are taxed entering the country. Exactly which goods and exactly how that will affect the economy is hard for investors to predict.

Throw on top of that we are about to head into a presidential election year and everything that comes with it, and there’s a lot of uncertainty. Even if tariffs and a trade-deal is put into place, the Democrats could win the election and the new president could undo all of that. Then there are the impeachment hearings, which depending on which side you are on, are either a big show by the Democrats leading up to the election, or a serious inquiry which could lead to an eventual unseating of the president before he has a chance to defend his post in an election.

Investors and corporations seem to be playing things as safely as they can.

Business investment in the third quarter declined as corporations opted to hold onto their cash. As one business owner put it in a recent Wall Street Journal report, they are kind of holding steady, but are reticent to put themselves into growth mode.

In the last election year, the economy seemed to be in a similar state. Mortgage rates slid for most of the year, right

up until the election, after which they launched upward as investors scrambled to invest in the stock market with bets on how the new president would steer the economy. That lasted right up until the healthcare bill didn’t pass.

So with corporations trying to play things safe heading into next year, the Federal Reserve is doing what it can to nudge them back into the arena. They have lowered their short-term interest rate several times this year and may have another one in store for us before year’s end. This rate is the rate in which banks get back when they store their money at the Federal Reserve. Banks, like us, don’t like to hold onto cash. So when they have it, they invest it. When the economy tanked in 2008, banks didn’t see any safe places to put their money, so they went to the Federal Reserve.

The Fed thought it better to push them back into lending money to businesses and to get the money working through the economy. So they lowered the interest rate to 0 percent. That’s kind of what the Fed is doing now. Shoving money back into the economy.

While the political circus pushes on, the rest of us will do our best to keep things on track.

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

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Home Fashion Interiors celebrates grand opening of Caracole Boutique ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Home Fashion Interiors recently announced the installation of its new Caracole Furniture Boutique.

The boutique is complete with product, finish samples, fabric samples, tear sheets and catalogs. It is displayed with all the specs from the complete factory showroom at market.

Executives from Caracole, including the president and executive vice president of sales as well as Home Fashion Interiors’ regional sales representative, attended the Nov. 21 official grand opening.

Steinway Piano Galleries provided a grand piano during the celebration. A portion of the proceeds from the grand opening benefited the Atlanta Humane Society, which was also present.

Dozens of members of WellStar, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and Roswell Inc cut the ribbon Nov. 22 for the grand reopening of WellStar Family Medicine in Crabapple.

WellStar Family Medicine in Crabapple celebrates grand reopening ROSWELL, Ga. — WellStar’s Family Medicine practice at 260 Rucker Road cut the ribbon Nov. 22 for the office’s of-

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The Family Medicine practice offers comprehensive health care services for children and families — including diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, chronic disease management, school physicals and vaccinations — as well as health care for older adults.

Segment your market to identify and target the right customers Are your sales efforts focused on mass marketing?

Do you send the same marketing messages to everyone? Marketing to everyone with the same message and dick jones using the same Founder & President Jones Simply Sales vehicle to deliver your message is sub-optimal to taking a segmented approach.

Segmenting your market is the first step in providing a foundation to build your marketing program.

So how do you segment the market? The ideal market segment needs to pass certain tests in order to be viable. Understanding the number of potential customers, the stability of the segment, the ability to reach prospects, the size of the segment and ability to produce the revenue are top items to consider.

Then there are a number of ways you can divide up the market. Taking a geographical approach is sometimes a good place to start. For example, if you are selling gloves and hats to stay warm, Florida and Hawaii may be segments you avoid.

Demographic segmentation is used to divide the market into groups.

For businesses that sell to consumers, this could include variables such as age, gender, income, occupation and family size. For businesses that sell to other businesses, this could include items such as type of industry, size of the company, annual revenue or specific issues that may affect one segment but not all.

There are many benefits to segmenting your market. First and foremost, you will have a much higher likelihood of better matching the needs of potential customers. Focusing on the right segments can net you a higher market share and help you grow your small business.

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Tips to go green, save green and stay toasty this winter NAPS — The 2020 Farmers’ Almanac predicts “yet another freezing, frigid, and frosty winter for two-thirds of the country.” The good news is, homeowners don’t have to choose between staying cozy and eco-conscious. Today’s innovations make it easy to enjoy both with “smart” home climate control technologies and advanced heating systems created to achieve maximum energy efficiency and comfort.

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5 home décor tips for the holidays Brought to you by – BILL RAWLINGS Senior Vice President & Managing Broker, North Atlanta Office Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty The holiday season is one full of joy, Rawlings gatherings and celebrations. Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles’ annual 2019 Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse and Marketplace was full of fantastic tips and trends from leading industry professionals to make your home fashionable and convivial. If the season inspires you to bring festive spirit into your home, these five home décor tips, influenced by the showcase, are sure to create a cozy space for hosting guests or simply enjoying your living areas.

Fragrant Greenery Traditional holiday palettes include a rich green that are typically displayed in

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the form of garland and trees. Use real eucalyptus and evergreens to fill your space with a fresh, subtle aroma and to offer a vision of simple beauty. You can use these plants to decorate fireplace mantels, staircases and, for thicker evergreens, vases.

Understated Color Palettes and Vignettes The simplification of colors and vignettes has been a widespread go-to for holiday decorating. Many designers have been drawn to light pastels, teals, Kelly Green and Tiffany Blue®, rather than the traditional combo of red and green.

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Black Christmas Trees One of the largest and most popular trends in holiday décor this year has been adding the glamorous, dramatic black Christmas tree. These trees are well-liked for their beauty and for being neutral enough to add cohesion to your décor scheme. A social media craze, you can find inspiration for your black Christmas tree on Instagram and Facebook.

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Tis the season for families to decorate their homes inside and out with beautiful lights and colors, that make them feel happy. As a young child, my family would take night drives to see the lights. We would ooh and aah at all the beautiful decorations. These memories always stuck with me, and to this day, I still equate them with some of my best childhood moments.

Today I continue this tradition with my family, as I am sure many of you do.

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Bar Cart Decoration If you are hosting a holiday party this year, decorating your bar cart is a must! Go the whimsical route by adding a sprinkle of glitter, decorative glasses, colorful cellophane wrap around bottles and matching florals. Once you arrange a festive cocktail tray, conveniently serve guests their favorite holiday treats. After the party, store it as an easily accessible piece for decorative and future use.

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By implementing these holiday home décor tips, you will be ready for hosting and for enjoying your living space throughout the season. You can take joy in the beauty of your stylish space while you celebrate the most jovial time of year. If you would like more assistance decorating your home, the Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty team would be happy to help! Please give us a call at 770.442.7300. Happy holidays!

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CALENDAR JOHNS CREEK ARTS CENTER STUDENT SHOWCASE

SANTA’S SECRET GIFT SHOP

Children ages 12 and under will enjoy shopping for relatives, making arts and crafts, and face painting. Pictures with Santa are available. Gifts are priced affordably, and proceeds benefit the Roswell Ramblers senior club.

The gift shop can be found at Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell and will take place Sunday, Dec. 8, 1-4 p.m. For more information, visit roswellgov.com.

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FEATURED: ATLANTA TOY AND MODEL TRAIN SHOW

What: The Terminus Chapter of the Train Collector’s Association is hosting a show with silent auctions and giveaways.

Over 80 tables of trains and train related items will be available for sale or on display.

When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Acworth VFW Post 5408, 4764 Cobb Parkway NW, Acworth Cost: $7 for nonmembers, $5 for members, ages 17 and under free with parent More info: terminuschaptertca. com

UNWRAPPING CHRISTMAS

What: Divorce can be painful, especially during the holidays.

Join for Unwrapping Christmas, a night designed to offer hope and encouragement to those that are separated or divorced. Dinner will be served.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 10, 7-9 p.m.

Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: $10 More info and registration: northpoint.org/oasis

HOLIDAY GIFT WRAPPING

What: Get holiday packages wrapped while shopping or waiting, in benefit of Habitat for Humanity. Christmas and Hanukkah papers available.

When: Dec. 13-15, times vary Where: North Point Mall Center Court, 1000 North Point Circle, Alpharetta More info: northfulton.com

CHRISTMAS FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

What: Families are invited to gather at North Point Community Church for a Christmas Movie Night. Wear cozy pajamas, bring a pillow and blanket, and North Point will pop the popcorn.

When: Friday, Dec. 13, 6:308:30 p.m.

Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Info: northpoint.org/believe

JOHNS CREEK ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY MARKET

What: Join for the fourth annual Holiday Market. Shop a wide variety of handmade gifts, jewelry and artwork, all from local artisans.

When: Nov. 23-Dec. 23 Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Ste. 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

What: The Johns Creek Arts Center presents the Fall 2019 Adult Student Show. Because of the delicate nature of the art form, the ceramic arts portion of the show will be on display starting Dec. 7.

When: Nov. 23-Dec. 16; Reception Sunday, Dec. 7, 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Ste. 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

‘THE DEFILED BED 2 – THE AWAKENING’

What: This show follows Sen. Joshua Brown, who was motivated by greed, power and position during his four-year election, when one day, he manipulates the wrong woman.

A Trevi Pershay Production. Featuring special guest appearance

by Bianca Bonnie.

When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m.; doors open at 6:15 p.m.

Where: Centerstage, 1374 W Peachtree St., Atlanta Cost: $25-$60 Info and tickets: centerstageatlanta.com or 404-885-1365

CHRISTMAS COOKIE DECORATING CLASS

What: Learn to make ugly Christmas sweater cookies with no messy kitchen to clean. Lise Ode of Mom Loves Baking will be the instructor. Includes a raffle.

When: Sunday, Dec. 8, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Village Italian Bar & Grill, 5772 N. Vickery Street, Cumming Cost: $65 More info and registration: eventbrite.com

HOLIDAY: ‘THE NUTCRACKER’

What: A Gwinnett County holiday tradition brought to life by the artists of Gwinnett Ballet Theatre accompanied by the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Orchestra.

When: Fridays-Sundays, Dec. 6-22, times vary Where: Infinite Energy Theater, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth More info and tickets: gwinnettballet.org

‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’

What: In this holiday favorite, Charles Dickens shows us Ebenezer Scrooge as he falls asleep in his dingy, cold quarters on Christmas Eve and is later visited by three ghosts.

When: Dec. 6-23, times vary Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $20 Info and tickets: roswellgov.com

PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

What: This free event will feature Santa, pancakes cooked and served by City of Milton firefighters. and fire station tours.

Unwrapped toys for North Fulton Community Charities’ Santa Shop Toy Drive will be accepted.

When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 8-10 a.m.

Where: Fire Station 43, 750 Hickory Flat Road, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

ATLANTA BALLET’S ‘THE NUTCRACKER’

What: Join for a journey through space and time, where everyday objects grow in extraordinary size and the pages of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s beloved story come alive.

When: Dec. 7-24, times vary.

Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta More info: atlantaballet.com

‘THE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMASTIME’

What: The show features the Atlanta Vocal Project special guest Song of Atlanta, a premier women’s four-part a cappella harmony show chorus.

When: Sunday, Dec. 8, 3-5 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $15 Info and tickets: roswellgov.com

CAROLING ON CANTON

What: Residents and visitors are invited to stroll up and down Canton Street in Roswell, listening to their favorite holiday tunes while sipping hot chocolate, warming up by the community bonfire and enjoying the seasonal celebrations of local merchants.

When: Sunday, Dec. 8, 5-7 p.m.

Where: Canton Street, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

RUMC CHRISTMAS GIFT AND CRAFT SHOW

What: Shop over 70 vendors showcasing unique merchandise. Participate in the new Giving Tree with all proceeds benefitting Roswell Student Ministries Youth Missions.

When: Dec. 5-7, times vary Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Info: rumc.com/christmasgcs

CANDY CANE FUN RUN

What: All runners, walkers and skippers are invited. Come dressed in your ugly holiday sweater or other festive attire. After the run, enjoy a hayride and roasting marshmallows. Get a picture taken with Santa.

When: Friday, Dec. 6, 6 p.m.

Where: Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell Cost: Tickets are $22 More info and registration: roswellgov.com

ALPHARETTA CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

What: To kick off the holiday season, Downtown Alpharetta will light the night for the annual tree lighting. Celebration will fill the downtown streets with musical performances, photos with Santa, food trucks and roasting marshmallows.

When: Friday, Dec. 6, 6 – 9 p.m.

Where: Downtown Alpharetta, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta Info: awesomealpharetta.com

CITY OF CUMMING CHRISTMAS PARADE AND FESTIVAL

What: Following the parade, the fairgrounds will host Santa photos, music, food, s’mores, vendors, hayrides through the Christmas Lights and the annual Christmas Tree lighting.

When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 5-8 p.m.

Where: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming More info: cityofcumming.net

ROSWELL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

What: This family event includes carolers from local schools, the lighting of Town Square and a special visit from Santa Claus.

Pictures with Santa are available.

When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 5 p.m.

Where: Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’

What: MGBaker Productions presents in conjunction with the Sherouse/Riley team, the original producers of the Christmas play, the classic tale of “A Christmas Carol.”

When: Nov. 29-Dec. 15, times vary Where: School Street Playhouse, 101 School St, Cumming More info: schoolstreetplayhouse.com

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A NIGHT OF CHRISTMAS WORSHIP

What: Join a Christmas Worship Celebration featuring the music of Francesca Battistelli, Leonard Cohen, MercyMe, Michael W. Smith and TransSiberian Orchestra. Features dramatic scripture reading and a short Christmas message.

When: Monday, Dec. 23, 7 p.m.

Where: Misty Creek Community Church, 650 Mt. Vernon Highway NE, Sandy Springs More info: mistycreekchurch. org or 404-913-3369

AVALON ON ICE

What: Ice skate at Avalon on their Rockefeller Center-sized ice skating rink in the plaza.

Watch for theme nights and enjoy warm, tasty treats rink side.

Enjoy special events throughout the season and sign up for ice skating lessons.

When: Nov. 24 through Jan. 20, 2020, times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Cost: General admission starts at $18 Info: experienceavalon.com

EVENTS: ‘HOME ALONE 2’

What: Join the Atlanta Marriott Perimeter for Holiday Movies Under the Stars featuring the “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.” Complimentary coffee and hot cocoa will be available.

When: Friday, Dec. 6, 6 p.m.

Where: Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center, 246 Perimeter Center Parkway, Atlanta Info: discoverdunwoody.com

FREE FIRST SATURDAYS: SNOW

What: Join jolly old Saint Nick in his cozy cottage at Avalon for a dose of Christmas magic this holiday season.

When: Nov. 25-Dec. 24, times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Info: experienceavalon.com

What: Experiment with “snow” and ice, make a snowflake craft to take home and venture out on a wintertime hike with the nature center’s educators. Registration required.

When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 1-2 p.m.

Where: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodynature.org

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SANTA AT AVALON

What: This year, Milton has combined two events to usher in the holiday season. This holiday tradition has become a Milton staple, including Santa photos, caroling, s’mores, crafts, hot cocoa and fun.

When: Saturday, Nov. 30, 2-6 p.m.

Where: Broadwell Pavilion, 12615 Broadwell Road, Milton.

More info: cityofmiltonga.us

WINTER WONDERLAND

What: Enjoy Winter Wonderland at Brook Run Park for ice skating, a movie and holiday fun.

When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody Cost: Admission is free, ice skating pass is $10 Info: discoverdunwoody.com

NORTH FORSYTH MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIRS

What: Join to hear a free performance of the Forsyth Middle School Choirs.

When: Friday, Nov. 22, times vary; additional shows Dec. 9 and Dec. 16 Where: Cumming First United Methodist Church, 770 Canton Highway, Cumming More info: cfumcga.com/

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: SPOTLIGHT EXHIBIT: ROSWELL IN WINTER

What: This will be an inaugural exhibit showcasing photographs submitted by the people who live and work in Roswell.

When: Throughout December Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

JOHNS CREEK ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY SALE

What: Johns Creek Arts Center’s annual holiday sale features original, handcrafted, fine art gifts at affordable prices.

Choose from handmade jewelry, pottery, paintings and prints by instructors as well as youth and adult students.

When: Nov. 23-Dec. 23, times vary Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

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SPRUILL GALLERY HOLIDAY ARTISTS MARKET

What: Selections include ceramics, glass, jewelry, bath and body, holiday ornaments and much more. Find a unique, one-of-a-kind gift.

When: Tuesdays-Saturdays, through Dec. 21, times vary Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: spruillarts.org/holidayartistsmarket

‘AILEY REVEALED’

What: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns with six performances showcasing Ailey’s 32 dancers, including world premieres that shine a spotlight on social issues.

When: Feb. 20-23, times vary Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $29 More info and tickets: alvinailey.org, foxatltix.com or 855285-8499

FREE HOLIDAY CONCERT

What: Listen to The Chapel Bells hand bell group followed by a performance from the harpist and flutist from the Chalcedonia Wind and Strings group.

When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 3-4 p.m.

Where: Hampton Park Library, 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

ACRYLIC PAINT CLASS

What: Learn to paint a winter scene with My Clayground in this class. For children ages 5 and up.

When: Monday, Dec. 9, 5-6 p.m.

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

LIBRARY EVENTS: MIDDAY AT MILTON BOOK DISCUSSION

What: The December selection is “There, There,” by Tommy Orange.

When: Friday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m.noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

MEET POET LAURA JOHNSON What: Join published Atlanta Poet Laura Johnson as she reads from her book of poetry, “Not Yet.” When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

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

LEARN GARAGEBAND

p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 8, 2-3:30 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org

CONGRESSWOMAN LUCY MCBATH MOBILE OFFICE HOURS

What: The Office of Congresswoman Lucy McBath will be holding Mobile Office Hours throughout this year.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 10, 11 am.-3 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

TEENAGER DESTRESS WITH THERAPY DOGS

What: Hang out with therapy dog Hesston to destress. For teenagers.

When: Thursday, Dec. 12, 4-5 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

What: Learn the GarageBand interface, including working in track views vs. live loops, setting up a song or podcast, and building a song. Registration required. Ages 12 and up.

When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 1-3

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SportS recap BLESSED TRINITY 31, WEST LAURENS 0

Stellar defense propels Titans to state semifinals

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Blessed Trinity advanced to the semifinals for the fifth time in six years Friday night by shutting out West Laurens (11-2) at home in a top-10 showdown. The Titans dominated on defense, handing the Raiders’ offense — which averaged over 400 yards and 37 points a game — its only shutout of the season.

The Titans (12-1) held West Laurens to just 159 total yards, forced two interceptions and allowed just one third down conversion.

“The way [West Laurens] moves the ball, to post a shutout on that team is pretty remarkable,” BT head coach Tim McFarlin said.

McFarlin said the Titans adjusted their defense after West Laurens looked to isolate safety James Bryant early against standout Raiders receiver Brent Carr, who entered the game with 1,275 yards receiving.

“That gave us some trouble, but we made a great adjustment,” McFarlin said.

“I knew we were in good shape about midway through the first quarter, and (defensive coordinator Leo Barker) goes, ‘I got this.’ And I knew he did. That defensive staff, Barker, (defensive backs coach) Chuck Goddard, (safeties coach) Ryan O’Sullivan and (defensive line coach) Jermale Ransby, I just trust those guys.”

West Laurens moved the ball effectively on their opening two drives before BT changed its tactic, but the Titans still held their ground.

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The Raiders reeled off 41 yards on their opening two plays of the game, but the Titans held to force a punt. On West Laurens’ second possession, the Raiders again took to the air and drove the field, but BT came up with a massive goal line stand.

West Laurens was set up with firstand-goal from the 2-yard line but were pushed back four yards on their next two plays. On third down, Bryant hauled in an interception in the end zone.

BT led 3-0 with a 26-yard field goal from Aaron Werkheiser, and just a few plays after Bryant’s interception they furthered the margin.

Freshman running back Justice Haynes reeled off a 38-yard run and then scored from 31-yards out on the ensuing play to put BT ahead, 10-0.

After both teams exchanged possessions, BT ran a perfectly timed play action pass on third down with quarterback Duncan Reavis hitting James Bryant for a 58-yard touchdown midway through the second quarter.

BT’s offense was back on the field moments later after West Laurens went three-and-out. The Titans mounted a 10-play, 53-yard drive capped off by a 21-yard rushing touchdown from senior running back Elijah Green with under a minute left in the half.

The Titans continued their momentum after the break with Haynes returning the opening kickoff 82 yards to set up Green’s second touchdown of the night.

BT rushed for 282 yards, led by

Green with 142 yards and two touchdowns ahead of Haynes who compiled 88 yards and a score on nine carries.

Englan Williams received most of the handoffs in the second half and racked up 46 yards on the ground.

“I thought all three of our running backs played well,” McFarlin said. “Englan Williams, who doesn’t get enough credit, has been remarkable for us, Justice has had a spectacular year for a freshman and Elijah is the elder statesman of that group. He’s not only a team leader, he’s a spiritual leader for them.

He conducts himself in that manner and I think it really helps those other two guys.”

Green’s score early in the third were the final points of the game for either side. West Laurens’ offense was further hampered by playing without starting quarterback AJ Mathis, who never returned to the game after taking a hard hit from BT’s Ryan Dupont on the final play of the second quarter.

The Raiders had just one first down in the second half, and BT’s Carson Harof added the Titans’ second interception of the game.

With Friday’s win, BT defeated its sixth ranked opponent of the year and advanced to the semifinals for the third straight year.

The Titans will face a familiar foe Friday in Woodward Academy (13-0).

Woodward handed BT it’s only loss of the season Sept. 6, taking the 13-10 victory with a converted field goal in the final minute of play.

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Mason Truncale, Cullen Kane, Andrew Kochman, Sebastian Shered, Brenden Boyd, Gavin Kane, Mike Hudson and Connor McHugh all went undefeated in the tournament. Cambridge dedicated the win to head coach Don St. James, who is recovering from surgery.

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Undefeated Paladins punch ticket to state semifinals

By Zach Shugan news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Fellowship Christian is on to the state semifinals for the second time in four years after taking down Hebron Christian, 35-28, Friday night at home. The No. 4 seed Paladins (12-0) compiled nearly 300 rushing yards in the win to defeat the No. 12 seed Lions.

Junior running back Murphy Reeves led the rushing attack with 131 yards on the ground with two touchdowns. Freshman Jayven Hall and sophomore Josh Cole combined for three rushing scores with over 50 yards rushing each.

“It feels awesome,” Fellowship head coach Al Morrell said. “I’m super proud of our coaching staff and our players.

We’re very excited about this opportunity.”

Fellowship received the opening kickoff and wasted no time building a lead.

The Paladins’ ground game led the way on a 68-yard drive capped with a 5-yard touchdown run by Murphy Reeves.

Hebron (8-5) answered on its next drive with Lions running back Donovan Moorer breaking free for a 42-yard touchdown to tie the game.

The defenses settled in after that, forcing a string of punts for both squads.

With Hebron driving and threatening to take the lead midway through the second quarter, the Paladins’ defense came up with a stop on fourth-and-1.

The Paladins took over with the ball at their own 34-yard line and began marching down the field. Freshman running back Jayven Hall took a handoff 6 yards for a touchdown to give Fellowship the lead late in the half.

On the ensuing drive for Hebron, Fellowship’s defense came up with a gamechanging play. Kyle Elphick picked up a fumble and ran all the way down to the Hebron 2-yard line.

It only took one play for the Paladins to capitalize, with Hall punching the ball in from 2 yards out for his second score of the night.

Hebron scored the first points of the second half with a 68-yard, 4-minute drive capped off with a 14-yard touchdown pass.

Still up by a score, the Paladins added to their lead with a much-needed touchdown early in the fourth quarter. Josh Cole took the handoff and broke through the Hebron defense for a 38-yard touchdown to put Fellowship ahead, 28-14.

The teams continued to exchange scores in the final period. Hebron scored on its ensuing drive with a 30-yard touchdown pass to cut the margin to 2821, but Fellowship countered with a 59-

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The Paladins’ cushion quickly disappeared. The Lions drove down the field in less than a minute and found the end zone with a 10-yard touchdown pass by

Colton Gauthier.

Fellowship’s offense couldn’t get any points on their next drive, giving Hebron a shot to tie the game. The Lions took over on offense at their own 32 with five minutes left on the clock.

Trailing by a touchdown, Hebron faced a fourth-and-8 with 2:47 remaining. Gauthier attempted a deep pass, but the Paladins covered the play well and the pass fell incomplete.

After the turnover on downs, Fellowship converted a first down and ran out the clock in victory formation.

“It was a well-played game by both teams,” Morrell said. “They’re an excellent football team and they have a great quarterback. They had about three or four guys that can all run and catch.

Our defense played their hearts out, and we made some big plays when we had to. The offense kept pounding and kept scoring. That was the difference in the game.”

Fellowship hosts Wesleyan (11-2) in the next round with the winner advancing to the Class A-Private state championship game. Wesleyan took down No. 1 seed Savannah Christian Day, 42-16, in the quarterfinals. The Dec. 6 matchup will be the first meeting of the schools since 2011.

“It’s always an advantage to play at home,” Morrell said. “We’re excited.

I think it’s the first time in Fellowship school history that we host a semifinal game.”

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Diesel poetry in motion I do not like diesel engines, Joe-I-am. I do not like them in a truck, I do not like them with a duck. I would not drive one on a road, I would not drive one with a toad.

Would you like them on the highway?

JOE PARKER Would you like them Editor joe@appenmediagroup.com on the byway?

I would not like them on the highway or the byway, I would not like them in no way.

You do not like them, so you say. Try them! Try Them! And you may try them, and you may I say, Joe. If you will let me be, I will try one and see.

My, I do like diesel engines, at least this one you see, the 3-liter Duramax from Chevy!

2020 Chevy Silverado Duramax Now that you have seen why I’m a journalist and not a poet, let me explain myself. I liken diesel engines to toasters.

They are made for a utilitarian purpose, and even when they do their job perfectly well, toasters are not exactly pleasurable to use.

However, the 3-liter turbo-diesel available in the 2020 Chevy Silverado has changed my perception. It is a gem.

The power plant — available in LT, RST, LTZ and High Country trims — provides 227 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. of torque. Not the most staggering figures, sure, but the Silverado with a Duramax under the hood feels punchy and fast, and numbers cannot tell you that.

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The diesel puts the Silverado on the move in a hurry with torquey acceleration throughout its range with practically no perceptible turbo lag. The responsiveness from the engine is enough to make the half-ton pickup feel nimble and far peppier than its size would suggest. Even with its limited RPM range, the Duramax does not feel strained at highway speed.

While you can’t measure feel, you can measure the Duramax’s fuel economy, and the 3-liter returns impressive 23 city and 33 highway MPG figures.

Of course, a solid engine can be hampered by a lackluster transmission, but the Silverado’s 10-speed automatic is on point. It serves up smooth and smart changes and does not suffer from bunglesome changes in traffic.

The 10-speed keeps the Silverado in the right gear in all situations, helping the Duramax to achieve quiet levels of operation from inside the cab.

A great engine and transmission does

not a great truck make, however, but the Silverado does not lack too much outside of its powertrain.

The Silverado’s steering is surprisingly accurate and communicative for a half-ton pickup, and the ride quality is smooth and comfortable without loads of body roll.

Chevy offers the Duramax with either 2- or 4-wheel drive in either a Double Cab (Chevy speak for extended cab) or the larger Crew Cab. Two box sizes are also offered, either 5-foot-8 or 6-foot-6.

Towing capacity depends on the aforementioned arrangements, with Duramax-driven two-wheel models offering 7,500 to 7,600 pounds and four-wheel drive netting a max of 9,300 pounds, both figures coming in slightly below similarly sized diesel offerings from Ram and Ford.

While I did not tow anything in the Silverado, the punchy and smooth output from the engine would suggest it would be adept at hauling without sacrificing too much performance.

Chevy also offers a trailering package that includes a hitch guidance camera system, 4- and 7-pin connectors and a trailer hitch. Chevy also has a built-in trailering function in the infotainment that can automatically change settings, such as brake gain memory, and the optional Invisible Trailer, which uses the Silverado’s camera to allow drivers to see “through” their trailer.

I tested the double cab in RST trim, which comes with body-colored bumpers, center grille bar and door handles, LED exterior lights, 18-inch aluminum wheels and added interior features over the lower trims. RST models also gets four total USB ports, 4G Wi-Fi hotspot, remote start and Chevy’s Teen Driver Mode.

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Milton Tour of Homes raises thousands for three nonprofits

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Members of Southern Magnolia Charities and representatives from three local nonprofits came together during the 2019 Milton Tour of Homes, which raised over $46,000 in donations.

MILTON, Ga. — Southern Magnolia Charities has announced its 2019 Milton Tour of Homes raised a record $46,500 for three local nonprofits.

The event benefitted Fill Ministries/ Meals by Grace, The Will to Live Foundation and the Milton First Responders Association. Each nonprofit will receive $15,500 in donations raised through the Tour of Homes event.

Meals by Grace partners with schools to identify children in need and seeks to feed and serve their families. The organization said the Tour of Homes donation was the largest they have ever received, and it will allow them to feed 320 families per week for the next three months.

The Will to Live Foundation is dedicated to preventing teen suicide by improving the lives and the will to live among teenagers everywhere through education about mental health and encouraging them to recognize the love and hope that exists in each other.

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tion is dedicated strengthening the partnership between Milton residents and their first responders by providing critical resources to those who make the city a safe place to live, work and visit.

“We would like to thank everyone involved — sponsors, volunteers, homeowners, designers and the Milton community,” said Donna Savas, chair of the Milton Tour of Homes committee and secretary of Southern Magnolia Charities. “Each year the Milton Tour of Homes becomes better and better. We are already working on next year’s Tour of Homes and hope to see another great turnout in 2020.”

For more information on Southern Magnolia Charities, visit southermagnoliacharities.org. Southern Magnolia Charities is a non-profit organization that actively serves the people of the northern portion of the state through fundraising events and donations, making philanthropic grants, and providing services or support that contribute to the health and vitality of the community.

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Chevy:

Continued from Page 34 My tester came with the All-Star Edition package ($2,445) which nets buyers heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, and auto locking rear differential, a trailer hitch and hitch guidance and other features. Also fitted was Convenience Package II ($1,420) which adds a power sliding rear window, 120V outlets in the instrument panel and bed, an upgrade to an 8-inch infotainment screen over the standard 7-inch model, Apple CarPlay and Android auto connectivity, a Bose sound system and other features.

Standard RST models start at $38,800 with the optional Duramax engine coming in at just under $3,900. In all, my tester rang in at $48,685, just a few grand over a diesel-powered base F-150 or a midrange Ram diesel.

While the standard and optional features of the Silverado make its cabin a comfortable and convenient place to be, the interior styling is fairly dull and there are swaths of cheap-feeling materials. Adults can still sit comfortably in the extended cab, and there is ample stretching room for those in the front.

For dial-tuners, Chevy’s Infotainment 3 Plus is easy to use, and buttons and knobs are laid out intuitively.

In its totality, the Silverado is a solid truck. While it may be lacking in interior styling and design, it packs plenty of features if you’re willing to check a few options and it is one of the more affordable diesel half-tons available. And opting for the fantastic diesel power plant is well worth the price of admission. Oh, The Places You’ll Go.

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Local golfer takes Georgia Player of the Year honors

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek’s Erica Scutt, 16, was recently named the Georgia Junior PGA Player of the Year following a standout season in which she won six of ten tournaments. Scutt, a junior at Northview High School, took the title for girls aged 15 to 18 years old.

The Player of the Year honor goes to the player who amasses the most points throughout the year based on placement in each tournament. With six wins and two finishes in second, Scutt compiled more ossword than double the points of the runner-up.

“It means a lot of hard work I’ve put into the game over the last 12 years is starting to pay off,” Scutt said. “Through the ups and downs of the game when I though I wasn’t getting better, I was improving, just maybe at a slower rate than normal. It showed the work paid off Solution when the tournament wins and points T O M B

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Scutt’s wins included the UGA Junior Classic and the Atlanta Junior Championship played at the demanding East Lake Country Club where the PGA Tour contests the FedEx Cup. The Georgia Junior PGA tour provided Scutt with valuable experience and allowed her to better her game, she said.

“I have to thank the tour because they had me play in a lot of weather conditions that I thought we weren’t supposed to play in,” she said. “They pushed me and made me a lot stronger and helped me mentally to get through tough tournaments.”

PuzzleJunction.com Her family was also a major source of backing.

“My family was at every single tournament, helping and supporting me,” Scutt said. “We stayed at a lot of hotels, and it would be all of us in one room having a great time.”

Scutt is not content to rest on her

laurels.

“I have learned a lot about myself, and have learned my strengths, but my weaknesses shined through most,” she said. “In the offseason, and I’ll still be playing in a lot of tournaments, I have a lot of bigger goals like having less than 36 putts per round and having each chip within a 5-foot circle [from the hole].”

Scutt will take those goals into the 2020 GHSA golf season where she will compete with perennial state title contenders Northview.

“I think the high school season is just more fun,” she said. “I get to play with all my friends. I have the chance to be captain of the team and handle all the technology and communications of the team. My grandfather is the photographer and my mom is the booster club president. The season also helps build confidence and helps me play well on shorter distances and other parts of my game.”

Ultimately, Scutt has her sights set

Erica Scutt on playing collegiately, which she has dreamed about since picking up the game at 4-years old, she said.

“I have talked to a few schools and it has been fun,” Scutt said. “Right now I’m battling between going to a bigger or smaller school. My ultimate goal is to play collegiately for four years, and if I play really well and find out new things about my game, then maybe I could look into playing professionally.”

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