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December 10, 2015 | johnscreekherald.com | 75,000 circulation Revue & News, Johns Creek Herald, Milton Herald & Forsyth Herald combined | 50¢ | Volume 19, No. 49
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FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Or-ganizers of the Fulton Academy for Science and Technology Charter School could learn next month if they have passed the final hurdle in their bid to open the school in August in North Fulton.
A spokesman for FAST said the petition is being reviewed
by the State Board of Educa-tion and a decision could be made in January.
“We have been told that we are in the ‘clarification stage’ and have already submitted all clarifications the Georgia Department of Education has requested,” said Philip Chen, a member of the FAST Governing Board. “Given that, our belief is that our petition is on track for approval at the early Janu-ary state board meeting.”
The charter application received approval from the Ful-ton County Board of Education
State approval is last hurdle for August opening
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By HATCHER [email protected]
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – In near perfect weather and under a cloudless sky, the ninth an-nual Johns Creek Founders Day Parade marched down State Bridge Road before an enthusiastic crowd.
Marching bands, floats, enthusiastic candy throwers and crazy Shriner vehicles en-tertained the cheering onlook-ers. Of course, old St. Nicholas made a guest appearance as well.
As if to make up for the rainout last year, the city could not have asked for better weather or a better parade to kick off the holiday season in Johns Creek.
Hundreds turn out for Johns Creek Founders Parade
PHOTOS BY HATCHER HURD/STAFF
Scouts enjoy being part of the ninth annual Founders Day Parade as they ride their float down State Bridge Road.
See more photos, Pages 42 – 43 The Barnwell Choir sings holiday songs.
Trees for a causeSt. Brigid’s firs benefit charity
► PAGES 14 – 15
Endres, Lin win council runoffCoughlin fills Post 2 unexpired term
► PAGE 4
Fulton passeson Cauley CreekBy HATCHER [email protected]
ATLANTA – The Fulton County Board of Commissioners thumbed down Dec. 2 the offer to buy the Cauley Creek Water Reclamation Facility, ending months of lobbying including a furious push by Johns Creek after the city bought the 133-acre site for over $20 million.
The city had paid $20.3 million for the Cauley Creek site and the wastewater plant itself with a proviso to split the proceeds from the sale of the plant if Fulton County could be persuaded to buy it as a means to come back into compliance with the state Environmental Protection Division.
But a unanimous vote
by the com-missioners endorsed following Fulton County Manager Dick Anderson’s recommenda-tion to pass on Cauley
See PASSES, Page 10
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Council takes second look at Barnwell Rd. Will hold another round of public comment, input
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2 | December 10, 2015 | Johns Creek Herald | johnscreekherald.com PUBLIC SAFETY
Drug arrests ► O’Neil A. Crawford, 39, of
Dunwoody, was arrested Nov. 22 on Wittenridge Court in Alpharetta for
possession of marijuana and failure to obey a traffic control device.
► Samuel Philip Beauchamp, 23, of Yearling Chase, Alpharetta, was arrest-ed Nov. 17 on Abbotts Bridge Road in Johns Creek for possession of a sched-uled I controlled substance.
DUI arrests ► Robert Lindsey, 45, of Doraville,
was arrested Nov. 14 on Ga. 400 in
Alpharetta for DUI, failure to main-tain lane, suspended license, following too close, expired tag and no proof of insurance.
► Dominick M. Mascolo, 61, of Grimesby Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 16 on Abbotts Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI.
► Karen Helene Jolles, 54, of Broad Leaf Court, Johns Creek, was arrested Nov. 21 on Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek for DUI.
Resident loses $9,500 in jewelsALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Dover Avenue resident reported Nov. 29 that someone had taken several pieces of jewelry from her home, totaling more than $9,000.
The victim told police two 14-karat gold tennis bracelets, a pair of 14-carat diamond earrings and an engagement center-cut diamond ring were all miss-ing from her home. All told, the pieces are worth $9,500 in value.
The victim said she suspects a con-tractor who did work for her in October.
Stolen cards usedin $4K theftJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A resident lost her wallet Nov. 19 and reported some-one successfully used one of her credit cards three times at a local store, each time for $4,000.
The victim told police she was at the Panera Bread restaurant on State Bridge Road about 11 a.m. when she realized her wallet was missing from her purse. She said her purse was in her possession all day.
The wallet contained $480 cash, driver’s license and credit cards. One card was reportedly used within half an hour three times at the Target store on State Bridge Road. Each time, $4,000 was charged. The card was declined from two other Target stores in Roswell and Woodstock.
Employee caught on tape stealingJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – An employee is suspected of robbing his employer Nov. 16 after he was allegedly seen on secu-rity cameras robbing the safe.
The area manager of Riverside Pizza said he was at home watching live surveillance footage from his Douglas Road store about 10:30 p.m. He said he watched as his general manager opened the store safe, cash register and change box and took out money. The suspect left for the night.
The following morning, the area manager checked the store and found
$1,500 missing from the store. No de-posits of the money were made, he said.
Security guard, ATMrobbed at gunpointJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A suspect robbed an ATM and a security guard Nov. 24 at gunpoint on Jones Bridge Road.
The security guard victim told police she was guarding a technician servicing a Jones Bridge Road Bank of America ATM at about 10 p.m. As the guard was turned to look at the ATM, a suspect approached from behind, took her service weapon from its holster and ordered her to the ground. The suspect then forced the technician at gunpoint to open the ATM’s safe.
The suspect escaped with an unde-termined amount of money. Police with dogs arrived shortly after the incident but were unable to find the suspect.
‘Do-nut’ fight in the doughnut shopFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A fight broke out in the Dunkin’ Donuts, 6020
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MILTON, Ga. - A 32-year-old Woodstock man has been charged in connection with a fatal heroin overdose that oc-curred in October on Providence Road.
Graham E. Williams III was arrested following an investi-gation by members of the Milton Police Department.
On Oct. 21, at approximately 8:55 p.m., officers responded to a Providence Road residence for a possible drug overdose. Upon arrival, officers found the victim, Leslie G. Ivey, 28, Milton, apparently unconscious and being treated be emer-gency medical personnel. The victim was transported to North Fulton Regional Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Through investigation, it was determined that Williams had injected the victim with a lethal dose of heroin and then prevented others from summoning help when the vic-tim began to show signs of distress.
Williams was arrested on Dec. 4 by mem-bers of the Milton Police Department and charged with Felony Murder and Interfering with Calls for Emergency Assistance. He was arraigned in the Fulton County Court and remanded to the Fulton County Jail.
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As you get older, do your eyes naturally become weaker?While certain conditions are more commonly seen in the
older population, the eye’s anatomy remains relatively stable throughout your lifetime. Cataracts, which are commonly associated with aging, can certainly aff ect an individual’s vision. However, with the advancements in cataract surgery, cataracts can be addressed very safely according to the individual’s needs.
Other conditions, such as glaucoma, macular degenera-tion, and diabetic retinopathy, are seen more commonly in individuals over the age of 60. With regular eye exams with an optometrist or ophthalmologist, these conditions can be diagnosed easily and treated appropriately. Early diagno-sis and management can often mitigate and prevent any permanent vision loss.
Do cataracts need to be “ripe” before they are removed?Cataracts are the natural clouding of the lens in the eye.
They occur as a result of aging and slowly worsen over years as you get older. Diabetes and smoking can certainly accelerate the process of cataract formation. However, there is no known way to prevent their formation.
There is no predetermined time schedule for when cata-racts should be removed. Cataract surgery is indicated when it hinders your vision and aff ects your daily activi-ties, especially reading or driving. A consultation with a cataract surgeon will allow you to understand how cataract surgery can be performed to help your individual needs.
Does wearing glasses all the time makes you more dependent on them?As you get older, your eyes will certainly undergo changes requiring you to wear either prescription or reading glasses. In children and adolescents, prescription changes for glasses or contact lenses are fairly common and should be checked to maintain good quality vision.
In middle-aged individuals, the onset of presbyopia, or the natural loss of the ability of the eye’s lens to change its focus, will make it diffi cult to see things up close. This natural phenomenon will require you to get reading or bifocal glasses. Presbyopia tends to slowly worsen from the mid-40s until the age of 60. This leads to increasing power for reading glasses or change in bifocal glasses.
Will eating carrots will improve your vision?Maintaining a good diet is important for your general health. However, eating carrots on a regular basis does not lead to improved vision. Carrots contain a high content of beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A, which is essential for the normal functioning of the retina, the inner lining of the eye that allows you to see. In the
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Does sitting too close to the TV or reading in dim light will weaken your eyes?While squinting your eyes can certainly lead to eyestrain, fatigue, and rarely headaches, it does not cause any permanent damage to your eyes. Eyestrain is usually an indication for glasses or a change in your prescription for glasses in children and young to middle-aged adults. In older adults, this may be an early sign of the development of cataracts.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Those who take the Encore Parkway Bridge across Ga. 400 to North Point Mall, take heed – for most of next year, it will be shut.
The bridge is to be closed beginning in January 2016 as part of a widening and improvement project.
The existing bridge over Ga 400 will be replaced and upgraded to accommodate anticipated future Ga 400 widening.
“The new, improved bridge will provide safer pedestrian access between the retail centers and the trailhead to the Big Creek Greenway on North Point Parkway and the residential centers and Verizon Wireless
Amphitheater on Westside Parkway,” said Ann Hanlon, executive director of the North Fulton Community Improvement District.
She said the project was originally identified to be improved as part of the city of Alpharetta’s Livable Centers Initiative, which was a partnership with the NFCID.
Begun by the NFCID, the nearly $18 million project will widen the existing two-lane bridge between Westside Parkway and North Point Parkway to include two 14-foot-wide travel lanes, two 6-foot-wide bike lanes, 8-foot-wide sidewalks, land-scaped buffers on each side and a raised, landscaped median. A sidewalk will be constructed on the east side of North Point Parkway, using shared lanes to connect the new Encore Parkway bridge to the
existing Big Creek Greenway trail and parking area on the other side of North Point Parkway.
The new bridge and roadway will in-clude streetscape features such as trees, landscaping, pedestrian lighting, street furniture and architectural bridge ele-ments.
Preliminary construction is planned to start in fall 2015, with the bridge closure occurring from January 2016 through November 2016. The entire construction schedule is expected to last approximately 18 months.
Halon said the actual bridge demolition will take place after the holiday shopping season. There are still many items that need to begin, she said, such as utility coordination and locations.
Of the total projected cost of nearly $18 million, the NFCID is putting up a third of it ($6.2 million); the remaining funds will come from state and local governments, including the city of Alpharetta ($1.7 mil-lion), Georgia Department of Transporta-tion ($8.4 million) and the State Road and Tollway Authority ($1 million).
The NFCID is part of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. It aims to serve as a catalyst for transportation plan-ning, investment and improvement.
For more on the project and the NFCID, visit northfultoncid.com.
By HATCHER [email protected]
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek residents elected two indi-viduals to the City Council who never held office before in an election that saw only 3,190 (8.6 percent) voters go to the polls.
Post 5 saw Stephanie En-dres defeat Nazeera Dawood with 58 percent of the vote for the unexpired term that ends in 2017.
Meanwhile Jay Lin won over Chris Coughlin with 53 percent of the vote in the Post 2 election.
There was a runoff to fill the one-month unexpired term for Post 2 in which Coughlin beat Todd Burkhalter. Cough-lin will be seated as council-man at the Dec. 14 meeting and see his term end Dec. 31.
Endres and Lin each led their Nov. 1 elections with a plurality of the votes, but need-ed the runoffs to secure their majorities.
Endres will have two years left on her term to serve, and Lin will serve a full four-year term.
Ahead are issues of The District, solving the ever-pres-ent traffic dilemmas of the city, economic growth and meeting
the needs of residents who want more recreation and parks facilities but less taxes.
Mayor Mike Bodker said he was disappointed at the low
turnout in both the general election and special election.
“We could have had a spe-cial election earlier to fill two seats, but decided not to so we could give the voters a rest. Saving the money for a special election was only incidental. But given the low turnout, that seemed to have not worked,” Bodker said.
“If I had it to do over, I would rather have gone ahead with the special elections. The only reason to wait was in the hope of getting more voter par-ticipation.”
The Dec. 14 City Coun-cil meeting will have a full
complement of seven council members for the first time in a year. Endres and Coughlin will take their oaths of office. Lin will join them in January when Coughlin steps down.
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CITY COUNCIL RUNOFF ELECTIONS:
Endres, Lin prevail in light voter turnoutRunoff Election ResultsPost 2Jay Lin 1,676 votes (53%)Chris Coughlin 1,514 votes (47%)
Post 5 (unexpired term)Stephanie Endres 1,741 votes (58%)Nazeera Dawood 1,270 votes (42%)
Post 2 (unexpired term)Chris Coughlin 1,661 votes (59%)Todd Burkhalter 1,152 votes (41%)
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Work to begin on Encore Pkwy bridge Span over Ga. 400 to start after holidays
Preliminary construction is planned to start in fall 2015, with the bridge closure occurring from January 2016 through November 2016.
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By HATCHER [email protected] JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek City Council voted to have another round of public hearings on improving Barnwell Road on the west side of the city. But council cannot change the physical limitations presented by the topographical problems that created Barn-well’s problems in the first place.
“Barnwell Road was just a dirt road off Holcomb Bridge Road that did not even get paved until not so very long ago,” said city Public Works Director Tom Black. “What that area is mostly made of is hard rock. So if you try to do much grading it is going to get expensive in a hurry.”
Widening Barnwell Road is not a viable option for many reasons, but cost would be one of the big ones.
“You don’t want to make Barnwell a collector road and that’s what four lanes means,” Black said. “So widening is not a real solution,” he said.
There are five or six subdi-visions that have at least one entrance/exit onto Barnwell
in addition to Barnwell Elementary School. Get-ting the chil-dren into the school and the commuters out of their subdivisions is the major
problem.Barnwell is a two-lane
road that connects Holcomb Bridge Road on its south end and Jones Bridge Road on the north end. In addition to that, a Kroger shopping center fronts Holcomb Bridge Road at the southern end.
Drivers seem to like to make a left turn off Holcomb Bridge then quickly make an illegal left into the Kroger, which can easily cause serious T-bone collisions on Barnwell.
Several months ago, the city conducted some public meetings to explain what the difficulties about the road were and the best solutions to make traffic flow more easily and much more safely.
“At that time we did not hear much in the way of objections. We wanted to make the lanes
wider and use roundabouts to give residents who live on Barnwell a safer way to enter the road,” said Deputy Director of Public Works Tom Udell.
While the public reaction to the plan was strongly in favor of it, Udell did say there was not a large turnout – less than 100. So the City Council has charged Public Works with con-ducting another round of public hearings (dates not set yet).
Since those meetings, there has been some discontent expressed – apparently by residents who did not attend the meetings – and that has caused the City Council to order another round of public hearings.
However, the answers to solve Barnwell Road’s problems are fairly limited, Udell said.
“The safety benefits [of roundabouts] are overwhelm-ing. It would be irresponsible not to look into them,” Udell said.
He noted that the kinds of accidents that occur in a roundabout are usually rear-end crashes or acute-angle sideswipes.
“These are not as severe or at the higher speeds at inter-
sections that are not round-abouts,” Udell said. “There are no head-on or T-bone crashes which produce significantly higher numbers of injuries and are often serious injuries.”
The main justifications for roundabouts are for better ac-cess and mobility. With several subdivisions using Barnwell for ingress and egress, the need is there to provide safer access to these residents. Roundabouts also slow traffic as is approach-es these intersections.
And on Barnwell that is a good thing, Udell said. The posted speed on the road is 40 mph. However, many cars go much faster and some have been clocked at up to 70 mph.
Udell said the traffic on Barnwell traveling at the maximum speed of 40 mph is in the 85th percentile. That means 15 percent of the traffic goes faster than that. Around 14 cars a day consistently are doing 70 mph.
While some have called for greater police monitoring of the speed limit along the 2.2-mile stretch of road, that is not an acceptable use of manpower nor are there many places where a patrol car could be
safely stationed due to the nar-row width of the lanes.
Normal lanes are 10 feet wide, but on Barnwell they are mostly 9 feet wide. Widening the roads even 1 foot will be expensive because there is a rock bluff on the west side of the road and a drop-off on the east side.
“Roundabouts are much cheaper and more effective than traffic signals. Four-way stop intersections are simply less effective,” Udell said.
Additionally, roundabouts lend themselves to being deco-rative and landscaped to offer visual appeal.
Another serious problem for Barnwell residents is the line-of-sight issues. It is a curvy road and drivers can approach these curves without the ability to see far enough around them to slow down for traffic enter-ing the road.
Widening the road would mean cutting more deeply into the bluffs on the north side of the road. It is solid rock, which would make straightening the road quite expensive.
The city will announce the times and places for the new round of hearings shortly.
City to revisit Barnwell plan, but problems remain sameResidents spoke out against roundabouts but terrain leaves little room for options
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LETTER FROM THE EDITORS:
South Forsyth War Eagles turn in season of excellence
The 2015 South Forsyth War Eagles have completed a football season that will stand in the memory of fans and families for a long time.
Not only did the War Eagles capture the 6-AAAAAA Region championship, they marched three games deep into the state playoffs. Then they squared off with the defending state cham-pion, the Colquitt County Packers, who had not lost a game since the 2013 semifinals and sported a USA Today No. 2 national ranking.
But Coach Jeff Arnette’s boys were not intimidated, not by a long shot. Taking a 10-zip
lead and then a 17-7 lead in the first half, they showed they had the heart and ability to play with that team. When the War Eagles came back from a 28-17 deficit to go ahead in the fourth quarter 31-28, they demonstrated real grit and determination.
In the end, the game slipped away, but there is no denying what that team should take away from this season. They came together as a team, played as a team and accomplished so much as a team. They can be proud of the great season they had – a season of excellence.
Marta moving up north, Is that really smarter?
There has been a lot of talk recently revolving around the MARTA rail lines being expanded farther north of Atlanta.
I’ve heard both sides of the argument. Some people are excited about having access to more public transportation, while other people are op-posed, citing the possibility of increased crime.
Let me be the first to say that, while I’m not a huge fan of MARTA, I see plenty of positives in expanding public transportation into North Ful-ton and Forsyth.
Granted, I try to ride MARTA only once a year, when it’s necessary to get home from participating in the Peachtree Road Race on the Fourth of July. Trains just kind of freak me out and make me very nervous. My brain seems only able to focus on the possibility of horrible freak accidents any time I’m on a MARTA train.
That being said, however, I do like the idea of more public transportation.
It would be nice to be able to go into the city – once a year or once a day - without having to drive down most of Ga. 400 to reach the nearest MARTA train station.
It’s also great that people who don’t have access to their own vehicle can use public transportation to get to their jobs. Not everyone has the luxury of owning an automo-bile.
I believe that is some-thing we are missing up here in North Fulton and Forsyth counties. We have great ameni-ties, but our traffic situation is deplorable. There are countless events happening all around us, but many times we choose to stay home because it’s not worth sitting in traffic.
But with all the opportu-nities MARTA can bring us,
there’s no denying it can also have its bad moments. Just this past week there was a shooting at one of the stations in Atlanta.
A lot of opponents said the shooting was a perfect example of why MARTA shouldn’t move up north.
But that’s a weak argu-ment. If we’re going to elimi-nate venues or destinations based on whether they have been scenes of shootings, then maybe we should also ban movie theaters, public schools, holiday parties and the old Forsyth County courthouse. There were shootings at all of these places in the past two or three years. However, we still visit, work in and use them daily.
Crime is just as widespread up here as it is in Atlanta. Granted, there are more concerns within the city, but North Fulton and Forsyth are not immune to delinquency and bad behavior.
Just this past week there were two reports of drug house busts in Alpharetta and Johns Creek. And, a few years ago, a car was stolen right out of a driveway in my own neighbor-
hood. Thieves aren’t going to go
into your homes, steal your TVs and then hop back onto the train. What stops them now from coming up to some of the wealthiest areas in the state and taking whatever they want? It still happens all the time, daily even.
MARTA might bring more crime into our area, but only if we let it.
And don’t the benefits of mass public transportation outweigh the negatives? This is part of how cities like New York, Chicago and London have flourished.
I can’t tell you how many police reports I read each week about things getting stolen out of cars at night or while own-ers are in a store. And most of the time it was because the cars were unlocked or the items were left in plain sight, beckoning to would-be thieves. The car that was stolen out of my neighbor’s driveway was unlocked and had the keys left right inside.
It’s up to us to keep our areas safer. We should have been practicing this all along, but that just isn’t the reality. MARTA or no MARTA, it’s a personal responsibility to keep your items and families safe.
If MARTA comes to our region, it’s going to really help our communities. We will be able to get around more easily and fully enjoy our area. Em-ployees who don’t own cars will be able to get to jobs more eas-ily. Crime is already here, all around us. That won’t change.
But giving our area the chance to flourish to its fullest capability?
That is something we will all miss out on if we are held back by not having public transportation. Why wouldn’t we want to better our commu-nities?
KATHLEEN STURGEONForsyth Herald Reporterkathleen@appen mediagroup.com
... North Fulton and Forsyth are not immune to delinquency and bad behavior.
Acts of courage and grace abound
So every year about this time I am convinced that I’m probably going to have to skip this year’s Christmas/holiday column because I can’t think of anything to say. One of the things that I was having a hard time getting past was how many horrible events have been transpir-ing – dark, evil, debilitating and unworthy of humankind. And I thought about that for a long time and finally arrived here: For every act of hatred, for every evil event, for every unkindness, for every selfish decision, there are a thou-sand acts of light, kindness, courage and grace – you just don’t always see them or hear about them like you do with the bad stuff.
It is worth saying again: For every bad act, there are a thousand good acts – every time, every day, always.
It’s all around you in the person of your neighbor, your kid’s teacher, your old friend from college, the new person at work or just some com-plete stranger who is stopping to change a flat tire, fostering a child, pulling someone out of a burning house, taking in a refugee family, baby-sitting, reading to you or just sitting next to your side, listening, buying grocer-ies because they know you haven’t, pray-ing with you – or for you, giving your kid a job, or, yep, try-ing to protect a co-worker, like one of the San Bernardino vic-tims did when he wrapped his arms around a younger female co-worker and told her, “I got you,” as bul-lets flew out of two lunatics’ assault weap-ons. She lived. And though he died, his willingness to make that ultimate act of sacrifice for another person is what made me realize that, in the end, the bad guys will never win. Never. They will live by the sword and die by the sword and, in the mean-time, the rest of the world will go on, sustaining each other because we are part of something so much greater than the darkness and our humanity will prevail.
It took me about 60 years to figure that one out. But I
get it now. I really do. It sort of feels like I have been sit-ting in a movie theater trying to watch a 3-D movie with-out those glasses and then someone slips me a pair and it’s like, “Wow! I can’t believe I have missed most of this!”
So my Christmas column this year is a reprint of my column from 2005. I think it is more relevant than ever in light of everything that has been going on and it is also in honor of everyone who has ever helped out a stranger, a neighbor, a refugee, or any other person in need. I dedi-cate this to you with thank-fulness and humility.
A (true) Christmas Story: 1946
Dec. 22, 2005Much of Europe was in
shambles at the end of World War II. Food was scarce, heating and gasoline were rare com-modities, and many were with-out shelter.
After the war, America helped rebuild Europe under the Marshall Plan. Hundreds of American companies were contracted to participate in the rebuilding efforts overseas – including the one involved in this account, J.A. Jones Construction Company, then based out of
Charlotte, North Carolina, with concerns in, among other places, Poland.
On the particular night in point, an engineer was working late. His company’s contract was one of the larg-est in their history and the assignment to get the job done on time had been given to a hard-driving German immigrant with a reputation for meeting deadlines. The
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It is worth saying again: For every bad act, there are a thousand good acts – every time, every day, always.
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Creek and restore reuse water “in house” through the Johns Creek Environmental Campus, its wastewater facility on Hol-comb Bridge Road.
Anderson said he made the recommendation after two studies authorized by the county showed Fulton could restore water reuse more cheaply and effectively by building new irrigation lines from the JCEC to its large us-ers under county contract for irrigation than to restart and refurbish Cauley Creek.
That has apparently ended
the opportunity for Johns Creek to recoup some of the cost of purchasing the property for parkland.
Mayor Mike Bodker has hotly denied the competency of the two studies, saying they grossly overestimated the cost of restarting Cauley Creek and underestimated the cost of running new lines from JCEC on Holcomb Bridge Road.
“I believe, while well inten-tioned, the county’s most re-cent report is entirely flawed,” Bodker said. “The county entered this with a presup-position on what they wanted
to do, and all this report did was give them the backup they needed to do it.”
Bodker said just one ex-ample is the county’s flawed report underestimates $10.6 million to hook up the reuse system by at least 50 percent.
“My worry is that, in look-ing at the expanded cost, Fulton County will come back and say, ‘Uh-oh, that is too expensive.’ And then use that as a justification to abandon reuse water altogether,” Bodker said.
“I think you should make the decision on the real facts,
not change the decision later.”Reopening Cauley Creek
could be done more cheaply with the diversion of wastewa-ter from the county’s Big Creek Water Reclamation Facility in Roswell. The county’s plan now is to buy treatment capacity from Cobb County and divert flow there.
To come back into compli-ance with EPD, Bodker claims the county will simply cancel its existing contracts with Johns Creek reuse irrigation customers to come back into compliance. So rather than ex-pand reuse water, it will end it.
As he has pointed out before, the county has never considered expansion of com-mercial use of water with big users such as Alcon. If the county similarly miscalculates water needs for the other North Fulton cities of Alpharetta, Roswell, Sandy Springs and Milton, the results could mean another disastrous sewer moratorium.
Meanwhile, Bodker bristles at the suggestion that the county has stepped into the Cauley Creek issue because the city now stands to gain if Cauley Creek is bought and reintroduced into the county wastewater system.
“The acquisition of Cauley Creek could allow the county to postpone the $250 million expansion of Big Creek by as much as 10 years. That’s $250 million ratepayers keep in their pockets another 10 years,” he said.
North Fulton Commissioner Liz Hausmann said she has been skeptical of the data that has been produced and stud-ied it carefully.
“But our staff and, more importantly, the county man-ager has stood behind the report,” Hausmann said. “He indicated everything in it is accurate and a good recom-mendation. The good news is the county had committed to re-establishing reuse program. That’s significant.
“I’m putting faith in the county manager that he will deliver on re-establishing the reuse program.”
There are still issues in the planning area, which will call for revisiting the water plan at least every 10 years to see if it is in step with what is really going on in the real world. That had not previously been the case.
“Mayor Bodker is right on one thing. You don’t ever see anybody give up sewer capac-ity. That was part of the argu-ment three years ago. And it didn’t make any sense to me then,” Hausmann said.
There is room for another 5 mgd expansion in the JCEC if needed. With that in mind, Hausmann said she would like
to see the county expand its water reuse plan rather than just serve its existing custom-ers.
“While I still have ques-tions, I am putting faith in the recommendation of the county manager. He’s the expert, and he indicated that he stands be-hind the findings of the report.
“We need to move forward. We’ve got to get Big Creek [ex-panded]. That’s a dire situation over there. I’m just glad that reuse is back as a priority for Fulton County,” she said.
North Fulton Commissioner Bob Ellis said he did not see this as a Cauley Creek deci-sion.
“What we did was approve the best course of action to allow us to address the needs of all the residents for North Fulton for the years to come,” Ellis said.
The county sought out a well-qualified company to conduct the evaluation of the competing assets and took input from all the parties, Ellis said. In doing so, the consul-tants looked at the different projections on population growth, what the projected needs would.
“We looked at what would happen if growth really got out of control to see if there was redundancy in the system. We took into account all of that and looked at diversion pos-sibilities,” he said.
“So I view it as a decision to address the totality of our needs as opposed to a decision whether or not it made sense to buy Cauley Creek. The offer was made to purchase Cauley Creek, but that was just one factor in a more comprehensive analysis.
“We think we have adopted the best path for all the resi-dents,” Ellis said.
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Passes: County won’t buy sewage treatment plantThe county entered this with a presupposition on what they wanted to do, and all this report did was give them the backup they needed to do it.”MIKE BODKERJohns Creek mayor
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Barnwell Elemenetary PTA’s Wellness Committee had its best candy collection ever and U.S. troops overseas were the beneficiaries.
This year’s post-Halloween drive beat all prior records with just shy of 600 pounds of candy collected and donated to Operation Stars and Stripes.
Operation Stars and Stripes is an all-volunteer organization that supports American troops.
The donated candy will be used to fill holiday stockings that will be sent to active duty military personnel this holiday season.
Barnwell Wellness says EAT SMART. PLAY HARD.
Barnwell PTA collects candy for troops
Troops overseas send their thanks for holiday stockings filled with Barnwell candy last year. This year will be even better.
ACT 1 PRESENTS:
‘Uh Oh Here Comes Christmas’ALPHARETTA, Ga. – ACT1 Theater presents “Uh OH Here Comes Christmas,” a witty and heartwarming look at the joys, foibles and chaos of the holiday season. The musical is based on the works of internationally best- selling writer Robert Fulghum. Much like Ful-ghum’s acclaimed “All I Ever Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten,” “Uh Oh Here Comes Christmas” is a collection of holiday vignettes linked by tunes as jolly as “Jingle Bells” and as poignant as “Silent Night.”
Georgia Tech Engineering graduate Ty Au-try is director and choreographer. Though this is his first directing job for ACT1, he appeared in the theater’s production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat” in 2013 and served as dance captain for that show.
Autry has encouraged his seven member cast of storytellers to mine Fulghum’s wonder-fully simple tales to discover the humanity to be found in each. Between the story of a church Christmas pageant with a Mary rid-ing a reluctant donkey down the aisle toward disaster; and the tale of a wedding of a mixed faith couple on the night of the winter sol-
stice hoping for love everlasting, there is both poke-in-the ribs humor, and picture-perfect Norman Rockwell style Christmas memories. The show features Jenny Blevins, the Cho-rus Director for Chattahoochee High School, with Alpharetta resident Art Pashayan on the keyboard.
“Uh Oh Here comes Christmas” opens on Friday, Dec. 4, and runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for three weekends through Sun-day, Dec. 20. Shows are Friday and Saturday Nights at 8: p.m. with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $17 for seniors age 60 and over and for children age 12 and under. For tickets and information go to www.act1theater.com or call 770-663-8989. ACT1 Theater is located inside the Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy Street in Alpharetta, Ga. 30009. www.alpharettapres.com.
—Jonathan Copsey
If you goWhat: ACT1 Theater’s ‘Uh Oh Here Comes Christmas’When: Dec. 4- 20, Fridays - SundaysWhere: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009Info: www.act1theater.com or call 770-663-8989
Act1 Theater will perform the comedy show “Uh OH Here Comes Christmas” Dec. 4- 20.
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By HATCHER [email protected]
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – So you have not gotten around to getting your Christmas tree yet? Well, you need go no farther than St. Brigid Catholic Church at 3400 Old Alabama Road to find a fine Fraser fir and support the missions of the church.
For more than 15 years, the Men of St. Brigid have been selling North Carolina firs at Christmastime. Last year the group was able to give a check for $20,000 to Habitat for Humanity, among other charitable contributions, said Mike Pavelec, one of the MOSB parish members who spent a recent Saturday afternoon at the church’s Christmas tree lot.
The lot is well attended with men who will help you choose a tree, lop off the bottom of it and drill a water hole to help keep it fresh all season. Then they will tie it on the roof of your car or deliver it to your doorstep for a nominal fee.
The trees are varying sizes and priced accordingly – from
$35 to $250. So, whether you have been naughty or nice, your presents will look all the better under a tree from St. Brigid.
Christmas trees fund church’s charities
The next generation helps to keep the site tidy.
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Linda Perkins and Mike Healey, left, find just the right tree.
Drilling a water hole at the base of this tree is well supervised.
There are trees of all shapes and sizes to choose from at St. Brigid Catholic Church.
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By HATCHER [email protected]
ROSWELL, Ga. – Six times a year, Roswell Inc., the city’s economic development arm, brings together local busi-nesses and service providers at what are known as Roswell Connect affairs.
The events provide an opportunity to network, get ac-quainted and have a good time.
“It’s always bimonthly, and limited to Roswell businesses and Roswell service providers,” said Roswell Inc. Executive Director Steve Stroud. “It’s our way to connect the busi-nesses in the community. Our most recent Connect gather-ings were at Carl Black Buick GMC and at Country Club of Roswell. In February we’ll have it at the Computer Museum of America.”
Dec. 2 was the annual hol-iday Roswell Connect always celebrates at Roswell City Hall in the rotunda. Roswell Inc. always uses the Connect
gatherings to promote local restaurant and food purvey-ors.
This time guests had an eclectic assortment of savory victuals from:• Pastis• Hola! Taqueria & Bar• The Big Ketch Saltwater
Grill• Zoes Kitchen• 1920 Tavern• Brick House Pizza & Pasta• Pure Taqueria
The next Roswell Connect will be in February at the Com-puter Museum of America.
Roswell Connect brings local businesses togetherHoliday party, networking order of the evening
Roswell Connect sponsorsCity of RoswellChase BankAppen Media GroupGas SouthMimms EnterprisesSAFEbuilt
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Roswell Connect is an after-hours gathering in the Roswell City Hall rotunda. The purpose is to relax and network.
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Steve Acenbrak and Mark Weiss chat at the Roswell Inc. event.
MORE PHOTOS, Page 16
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CPA Robin McIntire enjoys the festive atmosphere.
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Renasant Bank’s Ken Davis has a word with Marsha Saum of the Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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Editor’s note: The North Atlanta Business Post, an Appen Media Group publication, recently recog-nized 40 individuals under the age of 40 with outstanding accomplishments in their professional or extracur-ricular lives. Each week for the next 40 weeks, we will publish a profile showcasing one of these individuals. Visit NorthAtlanta BusinessPost.com for more info.
At-Large SelectionAge: 35Title/Company: Financial advisor, Acolyte Advisors
Jason Binder realized early on that he wanted to prioritize his life and focus on family, clients and com-munity. After completing his MBA, he transitioned from being a business analyst in a corporate environment to a financial advisor for individuals and small-business owners.
“As an independent advisor, I en-joy helping individuals work towards
achieving their personal goals,” he said. The position is a good fit for him, he said, because “I still have work to do but I am happy with where I am landing so far.”
Binder said he places a quote form Eisenhower on the cover pages of his client reports: “Plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.”
“Once a goal in place, I am not afraid to change direction as cir-cumstances and variables change,” he said. “I am less concerned with sticking to the original plan than I am with achieving a goal.”
This goal is reached by working hard and keeping at it.
He spends much of his free time with his family and working with Ro-tary, a group that honored him as the 2014 Alpharetta Rotarian of the Year.
“I get to surround myself with a group of people that I admire, respect and thoroughly enjoy spending time with for fellowship and community service,” he said.
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When was the last time you updated your technology in your small business? Have you upgraded your computers, servers, printers, scanners and software recently? A lot of small businesses rely heavily on technology to run and grow their small business, but often have issues because it’s old, out of date,or doesn’t work at all.
A good starting point for identifying opportunities to refresh your technology is doing a complete inventory of every-thing you have, and how long you’ve had it. Knowing how many computers you have and how old they are, in addition to what operating system they are running, will allow you to make decisions on what to upgrade.
Some computers may just need an upgrade to the operating system, while others may need to be trashed and re-placed.
A full inventory of technology may include printers, scanners, telephone systems, video monitors, servers, smart phones, GPS systems and the list goes on and on. With such a long list of tech-
nology, it won’t be possible to replace everything at one time. Making decisions on what to replace, what to upgrade, and what to repair can help you save money and better manage your technology budget.
Small businesses often gain a com-petitive advantage by leveraging their technology.
You can reap these benefits if your technology is operating correctly and serving the purpose you want. Refresh-ing your technology, especially in the beginning of the new year, will help you to avoid problems and enable your em-ployees to do their jobs better.
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Photos: Roswell Connect Holiday Party
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Roswell Inc. Executive Director Steve Stroud, left, addresses the guests as Roswell Mayor Jere Wood looks on.
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Accuitis Inc. developing rosacea treatmentCUMMING, Ga. — Accuitis Inc. has completed a $1 million preferred financing round it will use to fund continued development of its first-in-class topical proteasome inhibitor (ACU-D1) for the treatment of rosacea into phase 1-2 clinical trials in 2016.
The company has also elected Geoff Meacham to its board of directors. Meacham is managing director and senior research analyst covering the biophar-maceutical industry at Barclays. Meacham holds a doctorate in molecular cell biology from UAB and a bachelor’s degree in biology/microbiology from the
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HEALTH:
Montes Periodontics stresses of airway checks for kidsCUMMING, Ga. – Montes Periodontics and Implant Dentistry is working to educate parents about the importance of pediatric airway checks. Children who snore, show early signs of apnea, breathe through
their mouths, have thin faces, or have crossbites may benefit from an airways check, says Cumming dentist Dr. Shelly E. Montes.
A pediatric dentist or ear, nose and throat doctor is qualified to perform the checks. Pediatric airway checks can be instrumental for identifying obstruc-tive sleep apnea problems in young children as well as other problems that may later lead to orthodontic complications or jaw surgery in adults, according to Montes.
“Airways disturbances in children can range from sleep apnea to abnormal craniofacial development, including abnormal bite patterns and teeth grinding, especially during sleep,” Montes said. “Airway checks can help identify these problems as early as possible to prevent complications.” For more information, call 770-325-5562 or visit montesperiodontics.com.
Business name: Designs for Grant LeeDate opened: September 2015Owner: Debbie Helton WrightWhat: Designs for Grant Lee makes wooden home decor including frames, trays, chalkboards and signs.
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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Com-prehensive Plan will soon be getting a face-lift of sorts.
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to award Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. the job of providing the Forsyth County Comprehensive Plan update. The amount will not exceed $255,000.
Tom Brown, director of planning and community
development, will have $27,000 at his discretion for the project-specific website. “We definitely want to be able to collect input on our website through a survey,” Brown said. “What we are hesitant to do is open it up to that kind of online discussion forum.”
The Forsyth County Comprehensive Plan serves as a policy guide as decisions are made in relation to growth and land-use change. The plan addresses critical issues and opportunities through the incorpo-ration of a shared vision for the community's future. The Georgia Planning Act of 1989 requires a local
government's comprehensive plan be updated at least once every 10 years. The county’s was last updated in 2012.
Brown said work will start quickly in January 2016 for the kickoff hearing and community meet-ings, with community workshops set for March 2016. A first draft for the update, which will be compiled by two committees comprised of seven to nine members who aren’t chosen yet, will likely be out in August 2016. It will then go to the planning board before the board of commissioners.
Forsyth develops comprehensive plan
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“UH-OH, HERE COMES CHRISTMAS!” A funny, heartwarming and often poignant look at the struggle to find the spirit of the holidays amid the avalanche of commercialism, stress and chaos. Dec. 4-20, 8 p.m. ACT1 Theater inside Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta. Visit act1theater.com for more info.
MILTON COMMUNITY TOY COLLECTIONA community toy collection to benefit North Fulton Community Charities. Drop-offs of new, unwrapped toys through Thursday, Dec. 17. Milton City Hall, Alpharetta Station No. 1, Fire Station #41, Fire Station #42, Fire Station #43 and Nothing Bundt Cakes. Visit nfcchelp.org for more info.
GIGANTIC HOLIDAY BOOK SALE IN MILTONThe Friends of the Milton Library will hold its first Gigantic Holiday Book Sale featuring some 10,000 gently used books. Saturday, Dec. 12. Historic Friends Barn, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton. Visit miltonlibraryfriends.org for more info.
GEORGIA BRASS BAND FREE CHRISTMAS CONCERTUnder the baton of founding conductor Joe Johnson, the ensemble will perform both traditional and contemporary seasonal works. Thursday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. Chamblee First United Methodist Church, 4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee. Call Joe Johnson, 678-517-2983, for more info.
EVENTS:
VETERANS CAREER FAIR & DIVERSITY JOB EXPOWhat: Free event for veterans seeking jobs and veteran entrepreneurs with local and regional employer exhibitors, job training and entrepreneur resourcesWhen: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Where: Dave & Buster’s, 4000 Venture Drive, #15, DuluthMore info: employmentseeker.net
MISSION MIXERWhat: Stefanie Sheehan, CEO of Mastermind Your Launch, will speak during an evening of meaningful connections in conjunction with Thrive Coworking, supporting Flood Student Missions.When: Wednesday, Dec. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m.Where: Tinderbox/Vino 100, 131 South Main St., AlpharettaMore info: eventbrite.com/e/mission-mixer-tickets-19599580874
GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT AT THE DRAKE CLOSETWhat: Enjoy food, fashion and fun while shopping for new jewelry, gifts and accessories as well as gently used clothes, all benefitting the Drake House in Roswell for homeless women and children.When: Thursday, Dec. 10, 825 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell, 6 – 8 p.m. More info: thedrakehouse.org/girls-night-out-at-the-drake-closet-2
MINI JOB FAIRWhat: A mini job fair and job networking meeting featuring over 20 employers offering hundreds of job openings.When: Monday, Dec. 14, 12:30 p.m.Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., RoswellMore info: rumc.com
ROSWELL MARDI GRAS BALLWhat: The Krewe of Viola will present the inaugural Roswell Mardi Gras Ball, Bow Ties & Pearls, to benefit Emory ALS Center.When: Feb. 6, 2016, 7-11 p.m.Where: Country Club of Roswell, 2500 Club Springs Drive, RoswellMore info: facebook.com/roswellmardigrasball
WINTER PERFORMING ARTS CAMPWhat: Atlanta Workshop Players will conduct a camp during three full days during winter break. Plus attendees get to audition for Atlanta’s top talent agents. When: Dec. 28-30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Where: The Atlanta Workshop Players Studio of the Arts, 8560 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 111, AlpharettaMore info: atlantaworkshopplayers.com
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:“CATS” AT CUMMING PLAYHOUSEWhat: The musical tells the story of a tribe of cats called the Jellicles and the night they make what is known as “the Jellicle choice” and decide which cat will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new life. When: Through Dec. 13, 8 p.m. Where: The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. Tickets available online.More info: playhousecumming.com
PET ADOPTIONS:PETSMART, ALPHARETTAWhat: Dog and cat adoptions, working with Fulton County Animal Services, Castoff Critters, Angels Among Us Pet Rescue, Cats in the Cradle and Furkids.
When: Saturdays and Sundays, noon-5 p.m.Where: Petsmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, AlpharettaMore info: 770 343-8511
LIBRARY EVENTS:For a complete list of events, go to afpls.org/events
COSTUMES, GAMES, ART CLASS, PRIZES!What: Teens invited to this mini Comic-Con/DragonCon costume party day (with a contest with prizes!). Board and card games and a “How to Draw Comics” lesson taught by published comic artist. Bring your comic collections to swap or have evaluated. Receive one free comic book. Sponsored by the Friends of the Northeast Spruill Oaks Library.When: Saturday, Dec. 12, 1 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8820 IT’S WINTER STORYTIME AND CRAFT What: Come and enjoy a story time all about winter with a fun craft to take home. Ages 3-5.When: Saturday, Dec. 12, 2 p.m.Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton More info: 404-613-4402 FAMILY VIDEO GAME NIGHTWhat: Play video games provided by the library on the big screen. Compete with your own family or spar with other families! Registration required. Families only. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.When: Monday, Dec. 14, 5 p.m.Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: 404-613-6735
NOONDAY NOSH BOOK CLUBWhat: “Once Upon a Christmas” by Pearl S. Buck.When: Tuesday, Dec. 15, noon Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: 770-640-3075 ALPHARETTA LEGO CLUBWhat: Each week has a building theme. Use imagination, build, design and share creations with new friends. Ages 5-10.When: Tuesday, Dec. 15, 4 p.m.Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta For information call 404.613.6735 ROSWELL LEGO CLUBWhat: Legos are provided, but do need to stay at the library. All ages welcome.When: Tuesday, Dec. 15, 4 p.m.Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: 770-640-3075 MYSTERY READERS’ BOOK CLUBWhat: “Pegasus Descending” by Carla James Lee Burke.When: Tuesday, Dec. 15, 6:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: 770-640-3075 YOUTH BOOK CLUB What: Book discussion with team trivia and snacks! Registration required. Books available on a first-come, first checked-out basis. Ages 9-12.When: Wednesday, Dec. 16, 4:30 p.m.Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton More info: 404-613-4402 OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE:NORTH POLE LIMITED HOLIDAY TRAINWhat: Create special memories onboard the Tennessee Valley Railroad
Museum’s iconic North Pole Limited, offering festive train rides on vintage railcars.When: Through Dec. 26Where: The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee.More info: tvrail.com
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS:“A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS” AT SMITH PLANTATION HOMEWhat: The Roswell Garden Club decorates the Smith Plantation Home with the theme of “A Musical Christmas.” Each room is decorated with ideas using the club’s favorite Christmas carols as inspiration.When: Through Jan. 2, 2016Where: Smith Plantation House, 935 Alpharetta St., RoswellMore info: visitroswellga.com
CHRISTMAS AT THE ROSWELL VISITORS CENTERWhat: It’s a “retro” Christmas as vintage snowmen and other old-fashioned touches decorate the tree at the Roswell Visitors Center, compliments of the Roswell Garden Club.When: Through Jan. 3, Monday through Fridays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. -4 p.m. and Sundays noon-3 p.m. Where: Roswell Visitors Center, 617 Atlanta St., RoswellMore info: visitroswellga.com
LANIER ISLANDS MAGICAL NIGHTS OF LIGHTS AND WINTER ADVENTUREWhat: Drive across the Lanier Islands Bridge and into a world of lights. Also, enjoy a new adventure this year with Winter Adventure, a snow-packed winter play land perfect for building a snowman, delightful tubing and thrilling sledding. When: Opens Nov. 27Where: Lanier Islands, 7000
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NFCC SANTA SHOP TOY DRIVEWhat: North Fulton Community Charities’ annual holiday program providing toys and gifts to low-income children in the North Fulton area. Donate toys and gifts, volunteer and/or sponsor a family in need.When: Until Sunday, Dec. 20Where: NFCC, 11270 Elkins Road, RoswellMore info: nfcchelp.org/holiday
RUMC CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL CONCERTWhat: Experience the spirit of the Christmas season as the 110-voice Roswell United Methodist Church Sanctuary Choir under the direction of Dr. Michael O’Neal, Celebration Ringers under the direction of Lisa Stover, organist, Tom Alderman and Georgia Philharmonic Orchestra present a concert filled with favorite holiday music. When: Friday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 12, 3 p.m.Where: RUMC Sanctuary, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com
YOUTH ENSEMBLE OF ATLANTA’S ‘THE COLORS OF LOVE’What: “Colors of Love” is a magical holiday show following in the Y.E.A. tradition of providing exceptional productions for the entire family – perfect for children ages 3-10.When: Dec. 1-Dec. 12Where: The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Center, 967 Dewy St. SW, AtlantaMore info: youthensemble.org/news/yeas-colors-of-love-2013
THE ATLANTA SHAKESPEARE COMPANY’S “A CHRISTMAS CAROL”What: ASC’s holiday tradition includes some Dickens, a bit of song and a lot of holiday cheer.When: Through Dec. 23Where: The New Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. NE, AtlantaMore info: shakespearetavern.com
AURORA THEATRE’S HOLIDAY CAMPWhat: “Jingle Bell Rock” acting workshop for elementary through high school students.When: Monday, Dec. 21, or Tuesday, Dec. 29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. both daysWhere: Aurora Theatre, 128 E Pike St., Lawrenceville
Cost: $35, includes pizza lunchMore info: auroratheatre.com
CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS “RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER”What: The Center for Puppetry Arts presents an adaptation of the 1964 stop-motion animated special.When: Through Dec. 27Where: Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta More info: puppet.org
SPRUILL GALLERY HOLIDAY ARTISTS MARKETWhat: The 22nd Annual Holiday Artists Market will feature unique and locally crafted gifts and décor.When: Through Dec. 23, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. SundayWhere: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, DunwoodyMore info: spruillarts.org/events_fundraisers_holiday_artist_market.php
GWINNETT BALLET THEATRE PRESENTS “THE NUTCRACKER”What: Give your family a holiday treat with Gwinnett Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker.”When: Dec. 4-20, times and live-orchestra shows varyWhere: Infinite Energy Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, DuluthMore info: gwinnettballet.org
SANTA WILL BE CALLING FORSYTH CHILDREN What: Forsyth County Parks and Recreation will host their annual Santa’s Calling program for children ages 3 through 10. When: Calls made Dec. 8-9, 6-8 p.m.Where: Registration forms online at forsythco.com/parks or at the county’s three recreation centers located at Central Park, Fowler Park and Old Atlanta Park.More info: forsythco.com/parks or call 770-205-4646
CHRISTMAS HIGH TEAS AT BULLOCH HALLWhat: A delightful way to spend an afternoon in the 1839 childhood home of Mittie Bulloch, Theodore Roosevelt’s mother. Enjoy a delicious two-course tea served by ladies in period clothing, a complimentary glass of wine and a tour of the house decorated for Christmas. When: Teas will be Dec. 8, 10, 15 and 17 at 4 p.m. each dayCost: $45 per personWhere: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., RoswellMore info: bullochhall.org/high-teas.html
A CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS AT SMITH PLANTATIONWhat: Find festive decorations
throughout the house as the Roswell Garden Club’s favorite Christmas carols inspire each room’s theme. Refreshments and live music will enhance the evening. There will be demonstrations by garden club elves who will show how the decorations are done — and, perhaps you can take one home.When: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 5-8 p.m.Cost: $20 with reservations (due by Dec. 5), $25 at the door; $18 for groups of 10 or more. Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., RoswellMore info: 770-641-3978.
FORSYTH COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL TOY COLLECTION What: 13th annual Ariel’s House toy collection to help make this holiday season special for children in need.When: New, unwrapped toys for any age may be dropped off through Friday, Dec. 11Where: Drop gifts at Forsyth County fire stations, the Fire Department Headquarters, 3520 Settingdown Road, or any of the county’s four library branches. More info: Call Firefighter Jeff Lyons, 678-513-5899
THE NORTH ATLANTA CHRISTMAS FESTIVALWhat: A full-scale tribute to the Christmas season, incorporating an all-volunteer cast and including the Mount Pisgah Worship Choir and Mount Pisgah Orchestra. Stunning special effects ring in the season with theater, Broadway-style music, Christmas songs and a dramatic presentation of the birth of Jesus. When: Dec. 11-13, 7 p.m. daily, 1 p.m. matinee Dec. 12Where: Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church, 2850 Old Alabama Road, Johns CreekMore info: nacfonline.com
“A CHRISTMAS CAROL” AT BULLOCH HALLWhat: Gather at Roswell’s grand Bulloch Hall for an intimate 45-seat performance of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic once again featuring Brink Miller as Ebenezer Scrooge. When: Friday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m., with shows continuing through Dec. 20Where: Bulloch Hall, 80 Bulloch Ave., RoswellCost: Tickets are $15More info:.bullochhall.org/a-christmas-carol.html
CDA’S SANTA NIGHT 2015What: Join our merry band of Santa wannabes who will pop off their “sleigh” (it’s really a trolley car) and into local restaurants to entertain patrons for
five minutes with a carol or two. They will pass a Santa hat for donations and then be off to the next “rooftop.”When: Friday, Dec. 11, 5 p.m.Where: Child Development Association, 89 Grove Way, Roswell More info: cdakids.org
MILTON FIRE DEPARTMENT’S PANCAKES WITH SANTA What: The pancake breakfast with Santa Claus hosted by the Milton Fire Department will include fire station tours and collection of unwrapped toys for North Fulton Community Charities’ Santa Toy Drive.When: Saturday, Dec. 12, 8-10 a.m. Where: Fire Station 43, 750 Hickory Flat Road, MiltonMore info: cityofmiltonga.us
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALEWhat: A large variety of homemade cookies and other goodies sold by the pound. There are also some special categories such as no nuts, sugar free and egg/gluten free. Cookies are gift boxed with colorful ribbon at no additional cost. Proceeds benefit programs and missions of the women of Christ the King Lutheran Church. When: Saturday, Dec, 12, 9 a.m.-noonWhere: Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1125 Bettis-Tribble Gap Road, CummingMore info: call June Wolsin, 770-889-0908
DECK THE STALLS AT SAVE-THE-HORSESWhat: Annual fundraising event to provide feed and care for over 100 horses and other animals at this horse rescue facility. Activities will include hay rides, horse/reindeer rides, games, vendor booths, photos with the horses and much more.When: Sunday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.Where: Save-the-Horses Farm, 1768 Newt Green Road, CummingMore info: savethehorses.org
REINDEER DAY IN ROSWELLWhat: Meet live reindeer at the Chattahoochee Nature Center and enjoy a day full of learning about winter animals and enjoying holiday cheer. All activities included in general admission. When: Sunday, Dec. 13, noonWhere: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, RoswellMore info: chattnaturecenter.org
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CHIMNEYS FARM CLUBHOUSEWhat: Lots of great gifts: candles, cosmetics, holiday signs and decor, handmade jewelry and Whimsy Daisy annual clearance sale.When: Sunday, Dec. 13, 1-5 p.m.Where: 3625 3 Chimney Lane, CummingMore info: [email protected]
CHRISTMAS WITH AMY GRANT & MICHAEL W. SMITHWhat: Christmas with Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith, backed by a full symphony orchestra, will be a special holiday concert featuring Grant and Smith performing Christmas favorites and more.When: Friday, Dec. 18, 8 p.m.Where: Infinite Energy Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, DuluthMore info: InfiniteEnergyCenter.com
CELTIC CHRISTMAS AT GSU’S RIALTO CENTER FOR THE ARTS What: The Celtic Company presents Celtic Christmas: Music Dance and the Soul of the Season. When: Saturday, Dec. 19, 8 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 20, 3 p.m.Where: Rialto Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth St. NW, AtlantaMore info: rialto.gsu.edu
JCSO CHRISTMAS GALA AND HOLIDAY POPS CONCERTWhat: Enjoy this 10th anniversary celebration featuring the full JCSO and Christmas Gala Chorus, featured guest jazz trumpeter/big band performer Joe Gransden and his quartet, along with guest soloists.When: Saturday, Dec. 19, 8 p.m.Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, DuluthMore info: johnscreeksymphony.org
CHRISTMAS AT CALLANWOLDEWhat: The joy of the holiday season begins again at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center with Christmas at Callanwolde, a 16-day holiday celebration when visitors will enjoy the entire 27,000-square-foot Candler Mansion decorated by professional interior and floral designers. When: Nov. 30 through Dec. 15, weekdays: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sundays: 9 a.m.– 4 p.m.Where: Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road NE, AtlantaMore info: callanwolde.org
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ADHD is a relatively common psychiatric disorder among adults. The prevalence is thought to be 3.5%-5.3%, which accounts for more than 11 million cases in the United States alone. With increased public awareness, adult ADHD became a topic of great interest so clinicians should be able to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with this disorder. Etiology is still uncertain. Genetics however is believed to play a prominent role, followed in importance by acquired injuries to the brain. ADHD was widely thought to be strictly a disorder of childhood. Now there are numerous scientifi c papers and clinical trials that acknowledge the existence of an adult version of this disorder, which can be traced back to the younger years. Before this time ADHD in adults was known as Minimal Brain Damage or Dysfunction (MBD). Adult ADHD is associated with multiple co-
morbidities such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and other personality disorders. Adult ADHD is a valid psychiatric disorder of adulthood distinct from these other conditions. Adult attention defi cit disorder differs from the childhood variant because the hyperactivity in adults may be replaced by other symptoms such as anxiety, impulsivity and inattentiveness. In fact, prior to 2002 there were no diagnostic guidelines, but there have been great advances since. Some of the symptoms that characterize Adult ADHD are:
1. Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in school-work, work or other activities.
2. Often has diffi culty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities.
3. Often does not seem to listen when spoke to directly.
4. Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to fi nish schoolwork, chores or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand directions)
5. Often has diffi culty organizing tasks and activities.6. Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in
tasks that require sustained mental effort (such as schoolwork or homework)Often loses things necessary for tasks and activities (eg. School assignments, pencils, keys)
7. Is often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli.8. Is often forgetful in daily activities.
Some children with ADHD continue to have it as adults. And many adults who have the disorder
don’t know it. They may feel that it is impossible to get organized, keep a job, or remember and keep appointments. Daily tasks such as getting up in the morning, preparing to leave the house for work, arriving at work on time, and being productive on the job can be especially challenging for adults with ADHD. These adults may have a history of failure at school, problems at work, failed relationships and traffi c accidents. Like teens, adults with ADHD may seem restless and may try to complete several tasks as once, most of them unsuccessfully. They also tend to prefer “quick fi xes,” rather than taking the steps needed to achieve greater rewards. On the other hand, it is important to know that ADHD can occur in high frequency with other comorbidities such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and other personality disorders. There is high frequency of misdiagnosis and diagnosis is usually subjective and based on behavior and clinical history. Treatment is very rewarding, there are multiple classes of medication and alternative treatment available for those who don’t respond to conventional therapy. Cognitive behavior therapy and coping strategies remain the long term treatment of choice for ADHD If you or someone you know may have Adult ADHD, call Johns Creek Family Medicine at 770-771-6591 and schedule an appointment with Dr. Zack Charkawi.
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By Leslie Kerns
A “leukemia” diagnosis can cause fear and uncertainty. It is a life-altering event for both the patient and family.
Leukemia is a progressive cancer in which the bone mar-row and other blood-forming organs produce increased numbers of immature or abnormal cells. Indeed, this diagnosis can bring profound changes and treating leukemia is complex and demanding.
When people are diagnosed with acute leukemia, their world changes from one moment to the next. One moment they were feeling well, the next they are faced with a serious diagnosis re-quiring immediate intervention.
Every four minutes, some-one is diagnosed with blood cancer, according to the Leu-kemia and Lymphoma Society and in 2015, there will be 54,
270 newly diagnosed cases of leukemia in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society.
Changes in red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets are what cause the symptoms in leukemia. These symptoms include but are not limited to: fatigue, shortness of breath, excessive bruising and bleed-ing, fever and headache.
The only way to diagnosis leukemia is through a care-ful evaluation. The evaluation must be prompt and compre-hensive. Often this requires direct admission to a hospital and evaluation by an oncolo-gist. The accurate diagnosis of leukemia is critical. Cur-rent testing methods to obtain this diagnosis can be complex and timing is critical. Much of the testing done today helps predict the course of treatment that each individual patient
needs to achieve the best outcomes. Oncologists and hematologists that specialize in the treatment of patients with leukemia will often have access to these specialized tests.
Treatment for acute leuke-mia typically requires an initial admission to a hospital that can support the unique needs of leukemia patients. Support services such as nursing, blood banks, nutritionists, therapists and navigators help patients optimize their journey through treatment. Although, the jour-ney is complex and overwhelm-ing, with prompt diagnosis,
focused treatment and special-ized support patients have a way towards survivorship.
Contact us if you or a loved one was diagnosed with leuke-mia.
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Leukemia: Prompt diagnosis and expert care Much of the testing done today helps predict the course of treatment that each individual patient needs to achieve the best outcomes.
Hearing with your brain? By Dr. Deborah WoodwardJohns Creek Audiology
Hearing affects EVERY-THING between your ears. If you’re like most people, you’re used to thinking of hearing as something that happens in your ears. What people often don’t think about is what hap-pens between their ears, in the hearing part of their brain. That’s where sound becomes information that has meaning. Your brain has to work hard to make this happen.
When the sound signals from your ears are compro-mised, your brain has to work even harder to fill in the gaps. This extra effort can take its toll. In fact, studies have shown that, over time, hear-ing loss can lead to isolation and depression. That’s why it makes sense to take care of your hearing health the same way you care about the rest of your health: There’s a lot more riding on it than just your hearing.
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Many options for choos-ing a cardiologist exist within Forsyth and North Atlanta. At Atlanta Heart Specialists (ahsmed.com) we believe we offer a unique approach to cardiovascular health and disease prevention. Although we work out of 5 hospitals our goal is to keep you out of these institutions. We believe that combining a holistic approach with evidence based therapy offers you the best opportunity to take control of your health and prevent heart attacks and strokes!
Waiting when you are wor-ried is never good. We offer same day office visits from 9-5 and 24/7 physician access to our patients so that you can relax and be reassured. If you do end up in the emergency room know that one of our physicians is always available to you.
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Quitting smoking: You don’t have to go it alone(NAPSI)—Quitting smoking can be tough-most smokers make several attempts to quit before succeeding—but it can be done. Thankfully, there are many ef-fective ways available through your doctor that are proven to help you stop smoking.
Risks and RewardsOne of the best things you
can do for your health is to quit smoking or never start. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease, dis-ability and death in the Unit-ed States. Smoking causes one in every five deaths and negatively affects almost every organ in your body.
If you are pregnant, smok-ing can lead to negative health effects to your unborn baby, such as being born too early and at a low birth weight.
The good news is that peo-ple who quit smoking greatly lower their risk of disease and early death. People who quit smoking reduce their risk of lung cancer, heart disease and respiratory illness, among other diseases. Pregnant women who quit smoking reduce their risk of having a baby with low birth weight or born too early.
Help Is Out ThereStudies show that both
therapy and medication can help people quit smoking.
Recently, the U.S. Pre-ventive Services Task Force reviewed evidence to deter-mine which methods are most effective at helping people quit smoking. Based on the studies it reviewed, the Task Force recommends behavioral therapy and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved smoking cessation medications for adults who are not pregnant.
For pregnant women, the Task Force recommends using behavioral interventions.
Examples of behavioral therapy are counseling (by telephone and in person) and customized self-help guides and brochures. Therapy that has been shown to work provides social support and helps people develop problem-solving skills so they can rec-ognize the situations in which they are more likely to smoke; overcome the challenges that might get in their way of quit-ting, such as stress or crav-ings; and make a plan to quit. Self-help guides that have been shown to work include information that goes beyond just explaining the health risks of smoking and the benefits of quitting. They should also provide information tailored for each person as well as ad-vice about how to get support
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some medications to treat nicotine dependence in adults who are not pregnant. These include bupropion SR (sus-tained release) and varenicline (more commonly known by the brand names Zyban and Chantix), as well as nicotine replacement therapy patches, lozenges, gum, inhalers and nasal spray. Talk to your doc-tor about which medications might work best for you.
What About E-Ciga-rettes?
The Task Force also looked at studies on using electronic nicotine delivery systems, such as electronic cigarettes (or e-cigarettes), to help peo-ple quit smoking. Right now, there’s not enough evidence about how well e-cigarettes work to help people quit or about their safety or benefits and harms. The Task Force is encouraging more research about using e-cigarettes for quitting smoking.
The best quitting plan is the one that works for you. Your doctor can work with you to see that you have the best chance of success.
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Haley Prentice, Wanda Turner, Carolyn Sidelinger, Mary Albitz, Emma Kitzmiller, Abby Monahan and Leslie Calvert are all ninth graders at Centennial High School. For their
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Members of Girl Scout Troop 340 earn Silver AwardTroop 340 Cadette Girl Scouts are from left: Haley Prentice, Wanda Turner, Carolyn Sidelinger, Katy Harvey, Mary Albitz, Emma Kitzmiller and Abby Monahan. Not pictured is Leslie Calvert.
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By KATHLEEN [email protected]
CUMMING, Ga. — Fundrais-ing is an all-year event when you’re ranked 13th in the world for drumlines.
With an eye on next spring’s WGI Percussion World Championship, For-syth Central High School’s drumline spent the weekend of Nov. 27-28 performing for donations.
They hope to build on their accomplishments from the world championship this past April in Ohio, where Central’s drumline received their first-place standing in Georgia and 13th ranking out of all the high school drumlines in the world that competed.
During the annual event, percussion groups participate in three rounds in different categories based on skill.
They are ranked from basic to advanced, which is also called world, a division described as “the cream of the crop of the activity” by Tom Tucker, Central’s director of the drumline and marching
band. “They take the top 15 groups to finals. It’s a big deal to just make finals. It’s great to get that performance.”
Since beginning competi-tion in 2005, Central’s drum-line has been in the world finals seven times.
This year was especially bittersweet as the drumline didn’t place in the 2014 com-petition, which Tucker said was heartbreaking. However,
that situation motivated them.
“A lot of groups could have not made it to finals and let that break the group apart,” he said. “But it consolidated the kids. It brought them closer together because they didn’t have hurt feelings, they were more upset and they knew they were going to push until they got it. They came back with a fury and
wrath and said we will not be denied.” As Tucker said, “To see the kids enjoy the finals right after working so hard is definitely the best part of my job.”
However, it is costly to compete at such a high level. Instruments, costumes and props are just some of the expenses, which is why the group has been fundraising year-round.
“It’s almost like a theater drumline performance,” Tucker said. “We do a lot of theatrical components. A lot of times the show will have a story. It basi-cally gives it more than just playing really loud drums.
“When you’re at the world-class level, your shows are expected to be cutting edge and setting new standards,” Tucker said. “People want to see things they’ve never seen before from that class. If we roll out and do things every-one has already done, then we don’t need to be in that class. So we have to be innovative on that level. It pushes us to con-stantly set higher standards and push ourselves.”
Much has changed since Tucker began drumming in high school, including light-ing, amplification and sound design.
“When I started drumming in high school, it was just about the drumming,” he said. “Now there is so much more. Learning and trying to not stay stagnant helps keep us fresh. We’re trying to do new and dif-ferent things we’ve never done before.”
Anyone interested in help-ing the group travel to world competition in 2016 can email Tucker at [email protected].
Fundraising continues for 2016 competition
The Forsyth Central High School drumline celebrates being ranked 13th in the world.
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ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Hornets and Blessed Trinity Titans will both travel to the Georgia Dome to play in the state championship games for their respective classes after both teams won in the semi-finals last week in thrilling fashion.
Roswell trailed Grayson by 3 with just 10 seconds remain-ing when Roswell quarterback Qunitarius Neely found A.J. Smith in the end zone from 35 yards out. Roswell will be play-ing the state championship for the first time since 2006, when they tied Peachtree Ridge for the state title.
Blessed Trinity will be making their first-ever state championship appearance af-ter ending Calhoun’s 28-game winning streak with a 12-7 victory last Friday. BT was able
to stop Calhoun on a fourth-and-goal play with 11 seconds left to secure the win.
Class 6A state championship:
Roswell (14-0) vs. Colquitt County (14-0)
Roswell had seasons of 0-10 and 3-7 before Head Coach John Ford took over the program in 2013. Just four years after a winless season, the 14-0 Hornets are heading back to the Georgia Dome with a chance to win their fourth state title in school history.
To do so, they will face the top-five nationally ranked Packers of Colquitt County.
The Packers enter the
game with a 29-game winning streak, dating back to their opening game of last season. Colquitt is playing for the sec-ond consecutive state cham-pionship after beating Archer 28-24 in last year’s state final.
The matchup will feature two high-powered and high-scoring offenses against two stout defenses.
Roswell’s Neely passed for 280 yards against the Rams and added 49 yards rushing. However, Neely also accounted for three fumbles. Neely now has 2,444 yards passing with 31 touchdowns and five inter-ceptions on the season.
Jayden Comma had 139 yards receiving on six catches, including a 76-yard reception that set up Roswell to tie the game late in the fourth.
Sheldon Evans, who is just shy of 1,700 yards rushing on the season, was held to 84 yards by the Rams’ defense.
The Packers’ defense is giv-ing up an average of 19 points per game.
Roswell’s defense, which has had a stellar season, will face one of the nation’s most talented offenses this Satur-day.
Colquitt’s offense, which has tormented defenses both through the air and on the ground, is averaging 48 points per game.
The Packers’ offense is led by senior QB Chase Parrish, who enters the game with 3,190 yards passing and 39 touchdowns. Parrish tied a school record with six touch-down passes against Mill Creek last week and set a school record with 431 yards passing.
Prior to their game against Colquitt last Friday, Mill Creek’s defense had given up just 7 points per game.
Parrish, who has also rushed for over 300 yards this season, is one of the many gears in the Packers’ rushing game. Qwazavia Lee and Nate
Powell IV have combined for over 1,300 yards rushing this season.
Roswell’s defense, com-prised of multiple Division I commits including Tre Lamar (Clemson) and Xavier McKin-ney (Alabama), will face their toughest challenge yet against the Packers. Roswell’s defen-sive line will look to control the line of scrimmage and pressure Parrish, who will do tons of damage if left unchecked.
The Hornets’ win against Grayson last week was the most points they have given up all season at 26.
This will be the first-ever meeting between the schools.
Class 3A state championship:
Westminster (10-4) vs. Blessed Trinity (13-0-1)
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By JOE [email protected]
ROSWELL, Ga. — The phrase “defense wins championships” may be a football cliché, but Blessed Trinity’s defense was definitely instrumental in sending the team to their first-ever football state champion-ship this Friday after beating Calhoun 12-7.
Although Calhoun entered the game averaging 234 yards rushing in their prior three games, Blessed Trinity held them to just 63 yards rushing on 29 carries.
BT’s defensive line and line-backer core stymied the Yellow Jackets’ rushing game and controlled the line of scrim-mage. The Titans’ secondary also limited Calhoun’s pass-ing production, allowing 203 yards. BT’s defense also forced a safety on a sack, giving them 2 points, which proved crucial at the end of the game.
After a third-quarter field goal from Brooks Hosea, Blessed Trinity took a 12-7 lead with two minutes remain-ing in the third quarter on a 28-yard rush from Garrett Dupuis, who weaved his way into the end zone after break-ing multiple tackles.
Calhoun’s ensuing drive would result in a punt, giving Blessed Trinity the ball back with 10:28 remaining in the game.
Blessed Trinity’s offense was able to gain a single first down, but were forced to punt after only burning 2:46 off
the clock. The Titans’ offense would not field a play until the final play of the game, when quarterback Conor Davis kneeled to run out the final five seconds of clock.
Calhoun’s drive, which be-gan at their own 33-yard line, would account for 19 plays and take just under eight minutes.
The Yellow Jackets began a string of short, bubble screen passes that led them to BT’s 48-yard line in four plays. However, Calhoun quarterback Kaelan Riley would watch the next snap sail over his head. Riley fell on the errant snap at the Titans’ 31-yard line, a 21-yard loss, to set up second-and-31.
With desperation beginning
to creep in on the Yellow Jack-ets as the clock hit under five minutes remaining, Calhoun managed to gain a first down after a fourth-and-7 conver-sion.
Calhoun’s Riley, a talented rusher from the quarterback position, kept the ball on multiple carries and completed two passes to set up the Yellow Jackets with first-and-goal from the 8-yard line with just 43 seconds remaining.
Riley would run a quarter-back keeper up the middle to the 4-yard line, and a timeout stopped the clock with 24 sec-onds remaining.
Calhoun had a chance to possibly put the game away, but Calhoun’s Landon Rice
dropped a sure touchdown pass at the 1-yard line.
Though Calhoun had moved the ball effectively down the field, with their backs against the wall, BT’s defense stood tall. Thanks to the second-quarter safety, where Logan Craighead took down Riley while he was scrambling, the Yellow Jackets were forced to find the end zone on the final drive.
On third-and-goal, Blessed Trinity’s Jake Rudolf nearly sacked Calhoun’s Riley, but Ri-ley was able to maneuver away. In the process, Riley was forced to scramble and dove forward back to the line of scrimmage. Calhoun was forced to take their final timeout with 11 sec-onds remaining.
With the game, and one team’s season on the line, Calhoun lined up for fourth-and-goal.
Out of the shotgun, Riley rolled to his right, but BT’s secondary played Calhoun’s receivers tight, forcing Riley to
go through his progression. J.D. Bertrand pressured
Riley into scrambling. Riley ran back to the middle of the field, where he attempted to avoid a sack by BT’s Matthew Castner.
After cutting to his left to avoid Castner, Riley fell to the turf at the 4-yard line, ending Calhoun’s 28-game winning streak and sending Blessed Trinity to the state champion-ship.
BT’s defense gave up just one big play during the game when Riley connected to Kolby Reynolds for a 76-yard touch-down pass halfway through the second quarter. It would be Calhoun’s only score of the game. The Yellow Jackets averaged 44 points per game in their prior 13 games.
Roswell’s QB Davis re-turned after missing last week’s game due to an injury.
BT will play for their first-ever state championship this Friday at 4:30 p.m. at the Georgia Dome, where they will face Westminster.
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PHOTOS BY JOE PARKER
Blessed Trinity ended Calhoun’s 28-game winning streak last Friday with their 12-7 win.
Jake Bogosian (8) carries the ball for the Titans.
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‘Hail Neely’ sends Roswell to the Georgia DomeBy JOE [email protected]
LOGANVILLE, Ga. — In a Roswell team full of Division I commits, senior receiver A.J. Smith has flown under the radar during much of the hype surrounding the Hornets.
Throughout the season, he has been a reliable and talented target for quarterback Quintarius Neely, catching 17 passes for 256 yards with five touchdowns.
Good numbers though they may be, much of Smith’s work, which includes a competency at blocking, has been over-shadowed.
However, on Dec. 4, Smith came down with a catch that will live on in the minds of Roswell players, coaches and fans forever.
Trailing 26-23 with just 10 seconds remaining in the game, Neely threw a 35-yard bomb that found Smith at the goal line as Smith fell back-wards onto his backside and into the end zone.
Smith’s catch, his only reception in the game, would prove to be the game-winning — and state-championship-
berthing — play for Roswell.In what was a back-and-
forth affair, Roswell led 7-3 after the first quarter.
With under four minutes remaining in the second, Grayson regained the lead on a 29-yard touchdown pass. The drive had been set up after a fumble by Neely, who fumbled three times throughout the game.
However, Grayson’s touch-down was their only points off a turnover.
A 38-yard Turner Barckhoff field goal tied the game just before the half at 10-10.
Barckhoff’s next field-goal attempt in the third quarter would be blocked, but Ro-swell’s defense was able to stop Grayson’s offense on the Rams’ first two drives of the second half.
The Hornets found the end zone again on a 14-yard rush from Sheldon Evans. Evans finished the game with 84 yards on 21 carries. However, Barckhoff would miss the PAT, giving the Hornets a 16-10 lead.
Grayson responded quickly with a touchdown of their own, a 59-yard rush from Cameryn
Brent, and a made PAT gave Grayson the 17-16 lead.
The game would remain scoreless until midway through the fourth quarter when Gray-son’s Brent found the end zone again from 2 yards out.
But perhaps Barckhoff’s missed PAT got into the head of Grayson kicker Will Van Pa-melen as he sent the ensuing PAT wide, keeping the score 23-16.
On Roswell’s next offen-sive play, Neely found Jayden Comma wide open along the sideline at midfield. Comma cut back to the other side-line and scampered down to the 4-yard line before he was pushed out of bounds. The 76-yard reception set up Roswell first-and-goal.
Comma finished the game
with six receptions for 139 yards.
After a loss on first down, Neely attempted to find Comma on a corner route and pass interference was called on Grayson.
Grayson’s defense held Ev-ans out of the end zone on the next two plays before George Arowoselu scored on a sweep play.
Barckhoff made the PAT to tie the game at 23-23 with 4:22 remaining.
Roswell came down with an interception at their own 15-yard line, but were unable to get the go-ahead score, and were forced to punt.
Grayson began the ensuing drive at their own 45-yard line with 1:36 remaining.
The Rams wasted no time in setting themselves up for the go-ahead score. On their first play on the drive, Grayson QB Chase Brice found re-ceiver Ernest Tiller at midfield and Tiller turned upfield and rushed all the way to Roswell’s 9-yard line.
Roswell’s defense kept Grayson out of the end zone, but Van Pemelen’s 19-yard field goal gave the Rams a 26-
23 lead with just 42 ticks left on the clock.
After two incompletions, Neely found Kendrick Jackson over the middle for a 30-yard gain to the Rams’ 35-yard line.
Then, with Grayson rush-ing just three defenders, Ro-swell’s “Hail Neely” secured the win with that 35-yard pass to Smith at the goal line, where he fell backwards into the end zone, earn-ing Roswell their first state championship appearance since 2006.
Neely finished the game with 280 yards passing and 49 yards rushing.
After the game, Head Coach John Ford addressed his play-ers by saying, “I’m so proud to be your coach right now. I’m so blessed, humble and thank-ful that we can go to work one more week.”
Comma said, “Nobody works as hard as us. Every-one was inside Tuesday while we [were] out in the rain. I don’t care what anyone says, we took what we deserve, and we’ve got one more.”
Roswell will play Colquitt County in the Georgia Dome this Saturday at 8 p.m. Both teams are ranked in the top-15 in the country according to MaxPreps.com.
Roswell advances to state championship with thrilling victory over Grayson
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In the past, the three-year anniversary has only taken place on Dec. 12, but this year they have extended the cel-ebration to three days to also celebrate the taproom’s one year anniversary. The event will take place at Cherry Street Taproom, which feature 25 of their beers on draft. On Dec. 10, they will be releasing a few ‘collaBEERation’ beers that were brewed with other local breweries and growler stores.
On Dec. 11, they will be tapping four different Belgian barrel aged beers. Dec. 10-11 will be regular business hours
opening at 4 p.m. On Dec. 12 doors will open
an hour early at 11 a.m. and will be tapping their special 12/12/12 right after noon that day.
They also are releasing a special barrel aged version of the 12/12/12 beer.
“We are thrilled to be re-leasing such unique beers we have been working on over the past year,” said Nick Tanner, founder and brewmaster of CSBC.
There will be no cover charge to attend the event. There will also be music by local band, Johnny Awesome, playing on Dec. 12 from 7 p.m. to midnight.
Based in Vickery Village in Cumming, Cherry Street is in partnership with Rick Tanner’s Grille & Bar.
Cherry Street Brewing celebrates three year anniversary
Pictured from left to right is Mike “CT” Chartrand (owner), Nick Tanner (founder and brewmas-ter), Chris Williams (assistant brewer), Rick Tanner (owner), Jonny Bradley (Head Brewmaster) and Alisa Tanner (general manager) at last year’s event.
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engineer had already success-fully led the company’s Liberty ship building efforts in Pana-ma City in 1942 that reduced the amount of time required to build a Liberty ship from 134 days to 41. He had also helped guide the company’s efforts in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, on the Manhattan Project – which ultimately produced the atomic bombs that ended the war. But now he was behind schedule, which was not OK. It was Christmas Eve 1946, some-where in postwar Poland. The engineer was working into the night to find a way to catch up.
At home about 25 kilome-ters away, the engineer›s wife and two young children waited. Snow fell outside. It was bit-terly cold. The children played near a fire. The engineer labored over blueprints and concentrated. Crews, equip-ment, supplies of petrol and steel and transportations prob-lems reeled through his mind as he worked out a plan. He had responsibilities and a job to do. A noise outside the office distracted him. The cleaning «staff,» which consisted of a boy from the village, moved about the office. The «boy,» as
the engineer thought of him, was actually a German war refugee in his early 20s with a young family. The engineer had created the cleaning job for him to try to help. Jobs were scarce in Poland in 1946, but so was money. The night be-fore, the boy had not finished the cleaning and had been rep-rimanded. «Don›t forget the last offices on the right and don›t go home until everything is fin-ished,» the engineer had said. He didn›t have time to manage a cleaning boy when he had deadlines to meet for a major construction project. And he wouldn›t accept unfinished work – no matter how small. Priorities, for the engineer, were always clear.
Time passed. Europe was rebuilt. Three or four wars passed – depending on how you count them. Fast-forward 46 years. I answered the phone at my home in Alpharetta. It was December 1992. A voice, which I recognized as belong-ing to an old man, asked to speak with Mr. Appen. “Speak-ing,» I replied. The voice continued. «I apologize for calling but ‘just in case,’ I did. I saw your name in the phone directory and are you possi-bly related to H.V. Appen?» he asked.
«Yes,» I answered. «He was my grandfather.» I heard a sigh
on the other end of the phone and then there was a long silence. My senses were on edge and I could not imagine what this call could possibly be about. H.V. had lived larger than life to me and still does. This call was so soon after his death.
The voice on the other end of the phone continued. «I knew your grandfather a long time ago. In Poland. Not a week goes by that I don›t think of him and finding you in the phone book is more than I can believe.» His voice broke and grew softer. «You see, on Christmas Eve 1946, I was working for your grandfa-ther and he called me into his office. I thought that he was going to fire me because I had not finished the job the previ-ous day.
He was a hard man to work for, you know. He told me to go get his car and to drive. I didn›t know what to think and I was frightened,» he said.
The man continued. «That night, your grandfather took me out and bought Christ-mas presents for me and my entire family. At the time, we had absolutely nothing. We were not even going to have a Christmas dinner. He bought that, too. We drove back to my house and he dropped me off. It was a Christmas that I will
never forget as long as I live. So, when I saw your name in the phone directory, I just had to call you. I am so happy to be able to tell you how grateful I am to your grandfather.” We spoke for a few more minutes then hung up.
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several times, and then smiled. “How grateful I am to you,” I thought. “What a priceless Christmas gift you have just given me.”
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all. Ray Ap-pen, Publisher. In memory of my grandfather, H.V. Appen, who always kept his priorities straight.
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RUMC holding mini-job fair Dec. 14
ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell United Meth-odist Church (RUMC) Job Networking is planning a big year-end wrap-up for area job seekers and employers Mon-day, Dec. 14, starting at 12:30 p.m.
A dinner will be given followed by a “mini” job fair beginning with employer introductions at 7:55 p.m. and ending at 9:15 p.m.
Employers will be bringing hun-dreds of open job opportunities and meeting interested candidates in person. Jobs are added daily to the ministry.
See rumcjobnetworking.com for directions and agenda. More than 30 employers are expected to attend.
The event will feature state Sen. John Albers as dinner speaker, and Maggie DeCan, president and COO of HoneyBaked Ham, who will sponsor the dinner and give-away, along with RUMC Sr. Minister Dr. Mike Long, a special gift to attendees.
Speakers during the 5:45 p.m. din-ner hour will include DeCan, Jay Lit-ton, the Rev. Nancy Lane, newly hired job seekers and others.
Workshops are offered throughout the day starting at 12:30 p.m. and are taught by local recruiters, outplace-ment service and human resources
professionals, local business leaders, and job coaches. More than 400 people are expected to be in attendance. Din-ner will be sponsored and served by HoneyBaked Ham.
Afterward, job seekers may select one of 15 activities which include: • Small group networking• Prayer in the chapel• Special search techniques for ages
21/2• Boomer class • Resume review • Introductory linkedin workshop
Finally, learn how to connect to one of the 100-plus Industry Guide volun-teers. Everyone leave with a free profes-sional photo for their profile.
The program ministry sponsored by RUMC, Rotary Club of Roswell, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, Roswell Inc and area employers.
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Submit your news & photos to [email protected] | December 10, 2015 | Johns Creek Herald PARADE PHOTOS
Perfect weather equals perfect Founders Day Parade in Johns Creek
ALL PHOTOS BY HATCHER HURD/STAFF
Where there is a parade, there are elected officials and Johns Creek is no different. From left are Councilman Bob Gray, state Rep. Brad Raffensperger, Mayor Mike Bodker, Councilman Steve Broadbent, Fulton Commissioner Liz Hausmann, Councilman-elect Chris Coughlin, Councilwoman Cori Davenport, Councilwoman-elect Stephanie Endres, Councilman-elect Jay Lin, his wife Mimi Lin, and state Sen. John Albers.
A Centennial bass drummer provides some bottom end.
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Float-ing JC Chamber Float.
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Santa Claus arrives atop the Station No. 61 Johns Creek Fire Department ladder truck.
State Sen. John Albers patrols the parade route in his personal fire engine. Staying warm.
Astride...... and not far behind, the worst job in the parade.
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Dome this Friday at 4:30 p.m. The Wildcats and Titans will meet for the 13th time overall and the second time this sea-son. Blessed Trinity defeated the Wildcats 24-10 on Oct. 16.
Blessed Trinity was able to secure their first-ever appear-ance in the state championship game after a thrilling 12-7 win over 3A powerhouse Calhoun last Friday.
Meanwhile, Westminster is proving that the time to get hot is always playoff time.
After starting the season 2-3, the Wildcats have won their last seven games, in-cluding playoff games against talented Callaway, Adairsville and Cedar Grove teams. The Wildcats are coming off an impressive 28-7 win over Ce-dar Grove, who tied BT for the Region 6B championship.
The Titans have been able to overcome multiple injuries, including losing running back Milton Shelton for the game against Jefferson and QB Conor Davis last week, to con-tinue their undefeated season. Davis, who missed BT’s game against Dawson County Nov. 27, returned for the Titans against Calhoun.
BT’s offense was held in check by Calhoun’s defense,
but was still able to produce enough points for the win.
The Titan’s defense was the story of the game, holding Calhoun to under 70 yards rushing after the Yellow Jack-ets entered the game averaging over 230 yards rushing in their prior three games.
BT’s defense will take on a Westminster offense that has found their stride in the playoffs, scoring an average of 39 points per game in the playoffs.
In their Oct. 16 game, BT’s defense held the Wildcats to just 174 yards of total offense, which was the exact amount Shelton ran against the Wild-cats’ defense.
Davis added 123 yards passing en route to the Titan’s 24-10 victory.
However, the Wildcats’ of-fense is clicking on all cylin-ders. The Wildcats rushed for 146 yards last week against a talented Cedar Grove defense.
Westminster’s defense has given up an average of 16 points per game in the play-offs.
The matchup will be the 13th all time between the two schools, with the series tied at 6-6.
After losing six of their first seven matchups dating back to 2004, Blessed Trinity has won the last five meetings. This will be the first postseason game between the schools.
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One of the fighters claimed he and a friend were walking along Nine McFarland Drive toward the coffee shop when a white Chevy Camaro passed closely by them. He said words were exchanged between the walkers and the people in the car and the 20-year-old driver got out of the car and approached in a threatening manner.
The walker said he sup-posedly thought the driver
was going to tackle him, so he punched him in the face and the two began wrestling in the parking lot.
The two walkers went into the store to use the phones when the driver started circling the parking lot before com-ing inside and restarting the fight on the floor. The walker’s friend reportedly tried to break up the fight, however the driver’s dad reportedly held everyone back so they could keep fighting.
After a few minutes of fighting, the father and son left. They were located nearby. They claimed they were driv-ing down the road when the walkers spit on the car, so they turned around. They admitted to the fights.
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State:Milton hosts NFCC toy collectionMILTON, Ga. – The City of Milton is teaming up with North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) for a community toy collection to ben-efit NFCC’s Santa’s Shop this holiday season. Stop by any of the following locations to drop off new, unwrapped toy donations Monday, Nov. 30 through Thursday, Dec. 17:• Milton City Hall,
300 Deerfield Pkwy., Ste. F Milton• Alpharetta Station No. 1
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• Fire Station No. 43 750 Hickory Flat Road, Milton
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earlier this year. If approved by the state, FAST Charter School will open in August 2016 to a class of up to 762 students in grades kindergarten through seventh, with eighth grade added the following year.
The school’s mission, ac-cording to the petition, will be to “provide an education … with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) … and to prepare children … to be cre-ative innovators and problem
solvers.”A location for the school
has not yet been announced, but Chen said it will be located in the North Fulton area.
“We will release informa-tion about the facility once it has been secured,” said Chen. “Right now, we have many choices in facilities and all locations are suitable to be up and running before Aug. 1.”
He noted interest in FAST has gone up significantly over the past few months following Fulton School’s approval of the petition this summer, and he fully expects a full enrollment when the doors open. Enroll-ment for the 2016-17 school
year began Dec. 6, and Chen noted a series of community meetings for FAST are also be-ing planned.
“The community meetings will help answer a lot of ques-tions about the new additions to the charter like the expand-ed school day to include Inno-vation class, maker/innovation labs, and coding,” said Chen.
Enrollment is limited to res-idents of Fulton County, and a lottery will be used if applica-tions exceed available seats.
The proposal for the FAST charter school has been on a fast track since late last year when parents from the now-closed Fulton Sunshine Academy Charter School came together to try and open a new
school. The parents wanted the
same experiences for their children that the Sunshine Academy offered, noted Chen, but with more parent control and better relationships with the Fulton school system.
For more information about FAST, visit its website at www.FASTK8.org.
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C O M M E R C I A L OFFICE CLEANERSA l p h a r e t t a . Weekdays, from 8am, plus Saturdays. Experience preferred. 770-558-6926Receptionist/Admin.
Person with a professional image to answer phones, file, mail. Good computer skills; and assist accounting team. Peachtree Corners. Email [email protected]
EXPERIENCEDTEACHERS NEEDED
Peachtree Park Prep is growing and we are seeking experienced
teachers. Please send your qualifying resume
to [email protected] for immediate
opportunities
Administrative AssistantFor the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-
PA) www.arc-pa.org, a national organization responsible for the accreditation of Physician Assistant programs. 37.5 hours/week. Organized and competent in performing administrative support services independently and collaboratively using administrative skills to assist in programmatic accreditation. Competitive salary and benefits and a starting date ASAP.Should have 5+ years professional office setting experience. Collegiate academic medical center, WordPress software for website maintenance and college degree desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, expert in Microsoft Office software (Word®, Excel®), have working knowledge of Access® and PowerPoint®, ability to prioritize and multitask with limited supervision and possess strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Resume with a cover letter and salary history: [email protected]. Johns Creek
Receptionist/Administrative AssistantEnergetic, diligent, professional . Must have excellent communication skills, strong MS Office , and robust organizational skills. Resume: [email protected] or fax 770-814-8611
CONTRACT for professional services. Johns Creek Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Board of Directors, for an individual or agency with a keen understanding of tourism as economic development. Serving as an official representative of the CVB, a tourism developer and marketing consultant etc. Requirements: Research, development and implementation responsibilities as approved by the CVB Board of Directors. Microsoft Office programs and social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube proficiency; ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and occasional weekend and after-hours work. Independent Contractor requiring a Certificate of Insurance naming the CVB as additional insured. Resume: City Clerk Joan Jones, 12000 Findley Road, Suite 400, Johns Creek, GA 30097.
Full-time
Now Hiring 10 new Agents! We are the fastest growing Keller Williams Office in the 400 Corridor. Contact Robert Aiken at 706.429.8620
Part-time
HANDYMAN who can “fix almost anything”. Non-smoker, honest, dependable, good references. Must pass background check. Preferable plumbing, electrical, sometimes framing, HVAC, etc ability for any of those. $15/hour. 770-992-2469. [email protected]
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Sr. Database Engineer: Design, develop & modify existing databases & database management system; Write & code logical & physical database descriptions; Involve in integration of the front end w/the SQL Server backend; Perform systems analysis & programming tasks to maintain & control the use of computer systems software; Design & develop SSIS packages to validate, extract, & load data to SQL Server; Prepare functional specifi cations & technical documents; Plan, coordinate & implement security measures to protect databases from unauthorized usage. Master’s deg in Engg (any), Science (any), CS or MIS is req’d. Resumes to TEJ Solutions Inc. 5490 McGinnis Village Place, Ste: 130 & 131, Alpharetta, GA 30005
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OFFICE MANAGER/BOOKKEEPERA l p h a r e t t a Presbyterian Church seeks a full-time office manager to lead and coordinate the efficient running of the church office. In addition to supervising support staff and organizing all personnel records, the office manager will manage all church finances. This is a full time position with benefits. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, salary requirements and three references to:Office Manager Search Committee, A l p h a r e t t a Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009 or [email protected]
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Part-time
PET SITTER/DOG WALKERFT/PT. Must have flexible schedule. www.happytailscare.com
Sales
Estate Sale
A L P H A R E T T A /MILTON: 305 Newcastle Drive. 12/11-12/13, 8am-1pm. Furniture, housewares, collectibles, handbags....
Garage Sale
ROSWELLMulti family. Crabapple Lake Subdivision; Crabapple and Hembree Roads 30076. Friday 12/11, Saturday 12/12, 8am-2pm. Christmas items, books, dishes, other miscellaneous
ALPHARETTASeveral families. The Highlands At Park Bridge Subdivision, 2015 Breckenridge Lane 30005. Saturday 12/12, 8am-2pm. Furniture, toys, games, baby items, clothing etc
Moving Sale
ALPHARETTA6030 Austin Chase 30004. Thursday-Sunday 12/10-12/13, 9am-3pm. Estate/moving sale. Furniture, kitchen items, tools...
Animals
Free to Good Home
INDOOR CAT: 12- year-old healthy spayed female, great with other cats. 407-619-4839
Horses
HORSE AND TACK AUCTION
Saturday December 12th, 4pm at Pony Express Stockyard, 1852 Highway 11 South, Covington GA 30014. We will have a lbig load of tack; also a load of horses from Tennessee! For info 704-434-6389 or 704-473-8715. GA. LIC. AUNR002843
BEGINNING HORSEBACK
LESSONS4 years old-adult. Conveniently located, 400, exit 12. Holiday gift certificates available! [email protected] 770-889-7373
www.whitedogfarm.com
Bargains
Antiques
European wardrobe/armoire, single door, beveled mirror, 84”hX 21”dX37”w. $700. Photos. 678-549-6057.
Building Supplies
VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $475/all. 770-992-6848 leave message
DECORATIVE DORIC COLUMN, new, 12”dx8’t, $160. 770-521-5335
Cemetery
ARLINGTONDesirable Calvary Section. Lake and Crucifix views. Lot 545-A, 2 spaces, Retail $13,990. $7900 both. 770-7513643
Roswel l -Green lawn. Garden of Prayer overlooking lake with fountain. 4 plots. [email protected] for more info and photos
Greenlawn/RoswellBeautiful serene setting! Garden of Prayer, 2 lots. Excellent buy! $2000 each, going rate $6595 each. 706-268-1884
A R L I N G T O N , Garden-C, Lot 61 Sandy Springs. Asking $1800 negotiable. 770-993-4065
Greenlawn/Roswell4 lots, Garden Of The Fountain. $2700 each/obo, includes upkeep and maintenance. 770-475-7025
Arlington Memorial Park
Atlanta Section E, Lot 71A, spaces 1, 2, 3, 4. $3800/each. Debbie [email protected] or text/call 770-355-9681
Collectibles
Moveable Barbies, 5/ Teresa. 1993/1995. $10 each. 770-843-0362
DOLLS, from 1966: 6 Barbies, 2 Teresa’s $20 each. 770-843-0362.
Furniture
Custom Laminate Shelves with 3 drawers (beige). 14’Lx8’Wx16”D. $500. 770-633-0107
DINING TABLE: Round Ralph Lauren 60”d cherry $200. 770-781-0961
BABY BED; Collapses, foldable. Carrying bag. $40, 770-993-0835
Furniture
Captain’s Bed: Like new! $350. 678-232-8305
Bunk Bed, Buzz Lightyear with slide and matching Desk $488. 864-567-0362
CHAIRS, 4 tubular brass, cane seats and back. $399/all. 770-663-0185
GAME TABLE, octagonal, flip-over top $499, 770-663-0185
DESK, Hooker 71 .5 ”Wx82”Hx23”D . Lighted hutch. Purchased 2001. $500. 678-982-6360
BEDROOM SET:French-style girls 9-piece solid wood bedroom set in soft white with pastel accents. By Stanley. In very good condition. Set includes complete twin bed with box spring; under bed unit with two drawers; 7-drawer chest; 4-drawer desk with chair and two shelf lighted hutch; 3-drawer bachelor chest with two-shelf hutch; nightstand. Alpharetta pickup. $500. Contact for photos. way lock5@ao l . com. 678.641.8415.
COCKTAIL TABLE, beautiful, glass, like new, $300/obo. 770-476-7090
Leather sectional in Rio Chinese Red (103x103”), 6 Extra Firm Cushions, Foam Pillow Tops. Excellent Condition! $995. 678-591-0450
Household
MOVING SALE!Bedroom suite, couch, coffee table, leaf table and bar stools, kitchen and household items. Prices negotiable. Call Lori at 770-256-2410 Alpharetta
FREEZER: Upright Westinghouse $50. 678-333-4159.
GE OverOven MW- SS, $50. 678-456-3738
GAS GRILL, hardly used. Good condition! $100. 770-476-7090
Amana Dishwasher, black. $50. 678-456-3738
REFRIGERATOR: Full-size, top freezer. Extra fridge for garage! $50. 678-333-4159.
GE Fridge, Black 25.5 cubic foot, $50 (no ice) 678-456-3738
GE Gas Range, Black, $50 678-456-3738
Moving Sale, everything must go! Selling all contents of townhouse. Saturdays and Sundays 9am-4pm. Call for more information: 470-558-8071
MedicalEquipment
WALKER, new $75. 678-297-7629
Handicap Commode: Fits over toilet. $20. 678-297-7629
Shower Stool for inside shower, for handicapped, $75. 678-297-7629
HOVEROUND MPV-5, Joystick control, 300 pound capacity, leather seats and cup-holder, used 6 months $1795, 770-569-1103
C O M P A C T WHEELCHAIR: Like brand new. $200. 678-297-7629
CHAIR LIFT for vehicle, Bruno Curbsider, for motorized chair, remote control, 400-lb. capacity $1500. 404-345-2372
TH-36 PSORIASIS P H O T O T H E R A P Y LAMP $100. 404-345-2372
Power recliner lift chair $100. 770-569-1103
Electric Hospital Bed and special extra long mattress. Paid $500. $200 for both. 770-569-1103
Rechargeable Mobile Chair by Invacare: Joystick hand operated. Adjustable up and down seat and back. Gel cushion seat for pressure. Used 4 months. $6000. 404-345-2372
Wheelchair, lightweight, for travel, $50. 770-569-1103
Miscellaneous
Riding Pedal Tractor, childrens’ John Deere, green and yellow, with trailer. All metal, dealer sold new. Kept indoors, excellent condition! $185. 470-395-6526, 205-394-4658
Musical Instruments
CELLO, 7/8 Doetsch, Pernambuco bow, Hiscox hard sided case $2400. 770-753-0787
PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678-445-3654
Recreation
GOLF MEMORABILIA: Club Logo; balls and towels, etc. $295. 404-583-2078
POOL TABLE, 4x8, 4 chairs, cues, rack, 2 more tables. $2300. 404-934-7307
Recreation
Pool Table, 8’. Balls, racks, cue stand, sticks. Slate base, Dark cherry, leather ball pockets. $850. 770-617-5943
BIKE: 12 speed Mt Fury Roadmaster, hardly used. $50. 678-333-4159
TREADMILL: Trimline heavy duty $100. 678-339-0410
GOLF CART: Club Car. Trojan batteries with charger. Lights, horn. Excellent condition! $1950. 404-290-6364.
POOL TABLE: Brunswick 8’. Three slates. Pool cues, pool rack, table light, Excellent condition. $1500. 678-339-0410
Outdoor basketball backboard, Dig it up! $10/negotiable. 770-993-1732
Air Hockey Table, 7’, like new, $400, 678-232-8305
Nordic Track Walk Fit 5000: Non-electric, no batteries. $100. 770-993-0835
Wanted to Buy
WANTED: CAR1968 Mustang Fastback, restored original or Restomod, Automatic ONLY. No clones, tributes or project cars. Serious adult buyer in Alpharetta. Ed 470-222-1595
Vintage Barbie, Midge, Francie, Skipper dolls, clothing and accessories. (Local). Cell 214-883-8215
VINYL RECORDS, used. Mostly classic rock. Call Karen 770-841-2414
Real Estate
Acreage/Lots
1.98 acre Residential Lot off of E. Cherokee Dr./Murphy Dr. (secluded drive) in Cherokee County. Wooded with mature hardwoods, sloped lot. All utilities at road. $50,000 Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com
Commercial Space for Lease
537 Lake Center Parkway for lease 1200-3600 SF space available in beautiful brick building. Easy access to Highway 9 and Market Center Blvd in Cumming. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com
Commercial Space for Sale
2376 Bethelview Road, 1.07 acre commercial in CBD zoning across from Kroger at Bethelview Rd & GA Hwy 20 intersection. Owner Agent, asking $499,000. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com
Home for Sale
175 River Oak Dr. Dawsonville, Ga 30534. 3/2 charming ranch home situated on a large lot. Beautiful back yard with blueberry bushes, apple trees and an herb garden. Well maintained. Move in ready. $154,900 Kelly Gillian KWCP 678-341-7400 office, 770-654-0447 cell [email protected]
Home for Sale
65 Rainey Drive, Dawsonville 3BR/2BA Ranch with front and back porch. Fenced in yard, extra storage in exterior entrance crawlspace. Freshly painted. $155,000. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com
5000 Sugar Creek Drive, Sugar Hill 3BR/2.5BA This property currently has a tenant, which may stay/go, No HOA. Close to P’tree Ind Blvd. and Hwy. 20, minutes from Lake Lanier. “As Is” $148,000. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com
115 Founders Cove Johns Creek, Newly updated Weiland 5BR/2.5BA culdesac home in desirable Haynes Landing. Brick front, granite countertops in kitchen, freshly painted inside & out, new roof, built-in bookcases, 5th rm in bsmt can be separate apt. Extra storage building, oversized garage. Excellent schools. Walk to Newtown Pk. $320,000 Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com
Business Services
Business Opportunity
LIFE COACHES: Join our team/earn to $60-$90. P/T, F/T. Training and support. This year’s goal: 10,000 clients. Text (VAP) 770-617-7092
Legal Notice
NOTICE OF P R O P O S E D MERGERNotice is hereby given that Renasant Bank located in Tupelo, Mississippi, has made application with the Federal Deposit Insurance C o r p o r a t i o n , Washington, D.C. 20429, for its written consent to acquire by merger KeyWorth Bank, Johns Creek, Georgia. It is contemplated that all the offices of the above-named banks will continue to be operated. This notice is published pursuant to Section 18(c) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his/her comments in writing with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its Regional Office at 6060 Primacy Parkway, Suite 300, Memphis, Tennessee 38119 no later than January 11, 2016, the 32nd day following December 10, 2015. The nonconfidential portion of the application file is on file in the regional office and is available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of information in the nonconfidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request. December 10, 2015. December 24, 2015. January 7, 2016. Renasant Bank, Tupelo, Mississippi. KeyWorth Bank, Johns Creek, Georgia
Instruction
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Cleaning Services
Need a housecleaning? Call Norma Martinez for free estimate! References. 404-468-7667. “I get all your dust to earn your trust!”
CONSTRUCTION,homes , offices. houses.Work independently, professional. Punctual, responsible, detail. Great references Buckhead, Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek. Rose 770-896-7500
Concrete/Asphalt
We fix UGLY driveways and
patios.$50 OFF any concrete
job over $250$250 OFF any job
over $3500New or Repair: Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. Residential or Commercial. Call for FREE estimate. The Best Concrete Company-Ask for Dave McKemey. 678-648-2010.P r o f e s s i o n a l , competitive, many local references.
Driveway
We fix UGLY driveways.
$50 OFF any concrete job over $250
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New or Repair: Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. Residential or Commercial. Call for FREE estimate. The Best Concrete Company-Ask for Dave McKemey. 678-914-2576.P r o f e s s i o n a l , competitive, many local references.
Flooring
Flooring Installation & Repa i rs : Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl, Wood. Free Estimates! I can remove carpet wrinkles! Satisfaction Guaranteed! 706-429-4453
DANIELS FLOORSHardwoods and Staircases. www.danielsfloors.com text /call 678-768-4888 Floor Store located at: 478 South Atlanta St., Roswell, GA 30075
Gutters
AARON’S ALL-TYPE GUTTERS Repaired and Installed. Covers, siding, soffit, facia. www.aarons-gutters.com. Senior citizen discount! 770-934-2766
Handyman
ALL CARPENTRY & REPAIRS: Roof Leaks, Wood Rot Repair, Siding, Deck Repairs and Refinishing, Painting, Doors/Windows. Excellent References. 404-895-0260
Bowers Home Services: Wide range of home repairs, maintenance. home repair needs! Reliable, courteous. References. 40+ years experience. 770-533-1741.
RELIABLE HOME REPAIRS:20 years experience. R e f e r e n c e s . Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, wood rot repair, siding, painting, pressure washing. Free estimates! 770-605-0340
All Home RepairsPlumbing, Electrical, Drywall. Kitchen, Bath Remodeling. Faucets, toilets, disposals. Senior discounts. We do it all Mike 678-763-2420
Home Improvement
Hog Mountain R e m o d e l i n g . Specializing interior/exterior painting, d r y w a l l / d e c k repairs. 25+ Years experience. 10% off jobs before 12/1. Free estimates! 770-309-9877
Home Improvement
Finegan Home I m p r o v e m e n t s LLC: License # R B Q A 0 0 4 9 3 2 . R e m o d e l i n g , handyman. 31 years experience. Basements finished, decks, screen porches, doors, drywall, painting, flooring, custom kitchens, bathrooms. All insurance. Credit cards accepted. Paul Finegan 404-353-5611
Landscaping
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
Landscape Design, Hardscape Design and Installation. 35 Years’ Experience; Retaining Walls, Flag Stone and Brick Paver Patios, Landscape Lighting, Drainage Issues, Pavilions. Outdoor kitchens, irrigation systems installation and repairs. FREE CONSULTATIONS! www.thebodigroup.com. 678-788-5656
Yellow Ribbon Tree. Near perfect reviews and award-winning service. Hands on owner. Free estimates and insured. 770Tree.com 770-744-2200 and ask for Gary.
Lawn Care
LEAVE THE MOWING TO US”A”! Weekly/Bi-weekly Father/Son team Residential/Comm Garden Tilling/Lawn Aerationwww.oldtrucklawn.com678-727-6850
Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling etc. Many local references. Call Ralph Rucker at 678-898-7237
Painters
Pinestraw
PINESTRAW, mulch del ivery/ instal lat ion available. Firewood $110/$200, plus delivery. Licensed, insured. Angels of Earth Pinestraw and Mulch. 770-831-3612.
Tree Services
JJ Tree Cutting Services. Complete Tree Removal. Call us for a Free Quote, 678-467-1325 or 770-630-6672. Licensed and insured. [email protected]
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
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
Yellow Ribbon Tree. Near perfect reviews and award-winning service. Hands on owner. Free estimates and insured. 770Tree.com 770-744-2200 and ask for Gary.
E&L Tree Experts. Tree removal, pruning, trimming etc. Free estimates! Fully insured.. 14+ years experience. 24-hour emergency service. 770-584-7814/678-338-9509
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Educational
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Miscellaneous
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SUPPORT our service members, veterans and their families in their time of need. For more information visit the Fisher House website at www.fisherhouse.org
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Adoptions
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Miscellaneous
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Wanted to Buy
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Money to Lend
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Travel
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