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Alleged shoplifters found with $800 in garmentsALPHARETTA, Ga. — Two women, ages 18 and 20, were arrested March 1 for felony shoplifting from a Macy’s depart-ment store.
According to employees, the sus-pects left the fitting rooms with their purses bulging, which had not been bulging when they had entered. Police
found a total of almost $800 worth of clothing allegedly stolen. Both women were arrested for felony shoplifting.
While completing the arrest paper-work, police additionally found a fake Georgia driver’s license on one of the women, making her over 21. She was also charged with possession of false identification in addition to felony shop-lifting.
Man harasses churchgoers JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A complaint was filed March 1 by St. Brigid Cath-olic Church over a suspect’s frequent harassment of male and female church-goers.
The man, who is known to church-
goers, had been creating a disturbance, and not for the first time.
The complainant finally called the police about the man after he had been frightening several women during ado-ration prayers and shouting about his life, divorce and why he could not get an annulment.
Despite the police’s quick response, the suspect had already left by the time they arrived.
The church insisted the case be documented as this was not the first time the man’s actions had been trou-blesome.
The suspect had been frequently disrupting services with his behavior and was becoming increasingly more bizarre with each incident.
No one desired to press charges at this time.
Dad on pain medication arrested for child endangermentALPHARETTA, Ga. — A father was arrested for child endan-germent March 5 after he was seen parking off-center at a local Racetrac.
Alpharetta police originally responded to a report of a black SUV parked crookedly in the lot. The driver, identified as Norman Bercey of Roswell, 48, went into the store with his 5-year-old son, leaving a woman passenger in the car.
The woman, identified as Bercey’s wife, insisted that he had not consumed any alcohol, despite his constant sway-
ing and slurred speech. She went on to explain that the only reason he had been behind the wheel was because her bad corneas prevented her from driving at night.
Further questioning revealed that Bercey was on multiple pain medications, including morphine and Valium. Test-ing confirmed the presence of multiple drugs, but found no traces of alcohol. The pill bottles were found on his person.
Bercey was arrested for DUI with multiple substances and child endangerment.
POLICE BLOTTERAll crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.
DUI arrests ► Tamara Cooke, 33, of Kennesaw,
was arrested Feb. 27 on South Main Street in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and headlight require-ment.
► Fnu Somvir, 26, of Autumn Wood Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested
Feb. 22 on Windward Parkway in Al-pharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane.
► Joseph Peter Rosales, 45, of Norwich Glen Way, Alpharetta, was arrested Feb. 13 on Greenhouse Drive in Roswell for DUI.
► Feliciano Cintron Jr., 22, of Greenhouse Drive, Roswell, was arrested Feb. 13 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane and speeding.
► Jason Mark Acker, 28, of Inola Trail, Roswell, was arrested Feb. 13 on East Crossville Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane.
DRUG arrests ► Brandon Lamar Davis, 23, of
Loganville, was arrested Feb. 25 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for pos-session of marijuana and possession of drug-related items.
► Kaitlyn Elyse Miller-Diaz, 22, of Villa Rica, was arrested Feb. 24 on Ga. 9 in Milton for possession of mar-ijuana.
► Derek Lee Myers, 45, of Atlanta, was arrested Feb. 13 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana, suspended license, brake-light violation and wanted person.
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4 | March 17, 2016 | Alpharetta-Roswell Herald | NorthFulton.com NEWS
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ROSWELL, Ga. – City leaders have moved forward with a proposal strengthening Roswell’s zoning code to prohibit certain types of development in established residential areas.
The City Council voted 4-1 Monday to forward to the Planning Commission changes in the unified development code that would prohibit cottage courts and townhomes in established resi-dential neighborhoods. If approved by planners, the issue could return to the City Council for a final vote in April.
Monday’s split vote arises from a difference in opinion about whether there is a need to specifically restrict townhomes and smaller dwellings from areas where larger homes currently ex-
ist. And since a new City Council took over in January, there has been a push to establish protections without haste.
“I’m not willing to risk our neighbor-hoods,” Councilman Michael Palermo said as the issue was debated Monday. “[People] shouldn’t have to mobilize to protect their neighborhoods.”
Palermo, a freshman member of the council, said he heard repeatedly from residents during his campaign that city leaders had abandoned homeowners in favor of development.
But Palermo’s proposal was not without snags.
His suggested wording stated that townhomes and smaller dwellings were more suitable for major corridors and in Roswell’s downtown district – transi-tional zones.
But Planning and Zoning Director Bradford Townsend pointed out that there were areas along Ga. 140 where long-established residential neighbor-hoods were prevalent. As such, that portion of the route could not be con-sidered a transitional zone.
Councilwoman Nancy Diamond, who has fought the restrictions from the beginning, said the City Council is moving too fast, and it’s liable to lead to mistakes.
“There’s not a fire here,” she said. “It takes a long time to have a public conversation. It just does.”
She said the issue is far too com-plicated to rush through, and citizens need to know exact wording and defi-nitions before such a change should be implemented.
Diamond has argued that the re-strictions choke access to housing for many who cannot afford large homes. This includes many young families, re-tiring seniors and everyone in between, she said.
Mayor Jere Wood, who votes only in the case of a tie, said he was concerned the changes, if not worded correctly, could face a legal challenge down the road. He advised council members to spend more time drawing up the pro-posal.
Palermo pushed on, however, and won the necessary majority to send the proposed changes to the Planning Commission.
Following the vote, he conceded there were problems with some of the wording as initially presented, but planners and city staff have three weeks to iron out the details. He said he would like to have the measure come back before the City Council before the city’s moratorium on new development expires in late April.
Restrictions on residential development move to Roswell Planning Commission
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta resi-dent John F. Coyne III has joined a field of six candidates challenging Georgia Sen. Johnny Isakson for a third term in Washington.
Coyne, a Democrat, is CEO of Man-agement Enterprises which provides services to the real estate industry. He mounted an unsuccessful bid in 2014 to fill the vacant seat left by retiring Sen. Saxby Chambliss, losing in the primary to Michelle Nunn.
Coyne will face three challengers in the May 24 Democrat primary: Atlanta
businessman Jim Barksdale; Cheryl Copeland, a project manager from Hiram; and James Knox, an IT specialist.
On the Republican side, Isakson is facing primary challenges from Derrick Gray-son, an engineer from Redan, who received about 1 percent of the vote in 2014’s GOP Senate primary. Fayetteville resi-dent Mary Kay Bacallao, an education professor at Mercer University, also qualified.
Alpharetta man enters Senate raceROSWELL, Ga. -- Congressman Tom Price has filed to run for re-election to represent the citizens of Georgia’s Sixth District in the United States House of Representatives.
“It is an honor to represent the citizens of Georgia’s Sixth District and I want to thank them for the opportu-nity to serve our community at a time of great challenges,” Price said in a statement. “When I talk to folks living and working here in Georgia’s Sixth District, I hear a lot of unease about the direction our nation is headed — about the need for positive, common sense policies that can deliver real results.
“That is why I am grateful for the opportunity to fight for solutions that promote greater individual freedom, a more accountable government, and more stability and security for
Georgia families. Whether it’s patient-centered health care, a balanced budget, a strong national de-fense, or fundamen-tal tax reform that will help create jobs and grow our econ-omy. No matter the issue, I am commit-ted to continue being a part of that fight. There is so much that we can accomplish if we stay true to the principles that have made our nation great. By working together, we can and will build a stronger, more prosperous America.” An orthopae-dic surgeon, Price cared for patients in the metro Atlanta area for over 20 years. He and his wife, Eliza-beth ”Betty” Price, live in Roswell.
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FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Georgia legislators are apparently following the lead of their federal counterparts in “decoupling” teacher evaluations tied closely to the academic success of their students.
While new federal education laws have completely dropped the man-date for teacher evaluations based on student achievement, Georgia law -- for now -- will likely lessen the impact, but not completely do away with it.
For the past three years, Georgia law has mandated student growth count for 50 percent of a teacher’s eval-uation. While every state with a teacher evaluation process ties some to stu-dent performance, education experts note Georgia’s 50 percent bar makes it among the most punitive in the nation.
“Georgia is extremely high com-pared to other states [with] half of teacher evaluation based on assess-ments,” said Michael Petrilli, president of the Fordham Institute, a Washing-ton-based education think tank.
State School Superintendent Rich-ard Woods also advocates for a more reasonable approach to evaluations.
“It has now become about the test,” said Woods during a speech in January at the start of the legislative session. “We are not about the test, we are about the children of Georgia.”
He noted teachers are not fearful of accountability, but a one-size-fits-all is not a fair system.
Two bills fast-tracking through the Georgia Assembly take a close look at exactly how much a teacher – as
well as school administrators – can be evaluated based on student test scores. Senate Bill 364 and Senate Bill 355 have both passed the Senate and are currently being considered in the House. The bills are similar, with a few minor differences.
Under SB 364, in courses which have an annual state assessment (Mile-stones), student achievement on those tests will count for only 20 percent of the teacher evaluation.
Another “measure” determined by the school system will count for an additional 10 percent.
For teachers who do not teach a Milestones-tested subject, the student growth on other “measures” will count for 30 percent of evaluations.
Students who are absent for more than 20 percent of the school year will not be included in the evaluation pro-cess for teachers.
For principals and assistant princi-pals the evaluation process will weigh growth in student achievement (40 percent), evaluations, observations and standards of practice (30 percent), and closing the gap, school climate, and College and Career Ready Performance Index data (10 percent each).
The bill also reduces the number of state-mandated tests from 32 to 24.
Under SB 355, student growth will count only 10 percent on a teacher’s evaluation, and only students who are in school for 90 percent of the school year will be considered in the evalua-tion.
SB 355 also provides an “opt out” provision that would prevent a school from penalizing a student who does not take the state-mandated assessments.
Competing Senate bills aim for same outcomeGoal to ease teacher evaluation tied to test scores
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8 | March 17, 2016 | Alpharetta-Roswell Herald | NorthFulton.com OPINION
I am the parent of a drug addict. I live in Johns Creek. You may be the parent of a drug addict too but not know it yet. I did not know it until it was painfully obvious. Then, the rest of my family did not believe it until I proved it to them.
I am likely just like you. I make six figures, live in a nice house with a nice yard, more than two cars in the garage and driveway, I eat at the same restau-rants as you do, I attend your church, shop at Kroger and Publix, get coffee at Starbucks, I take nice vacations, I socialize with many of you, and go see Eagles whenever they play at Verizon Amphitheater.
So why did my kid become a drug addict? I don’t know. My other kids did not.
What I do know (now) is that there is a surprising multitude of parents of drug addicts in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Roswell and Milton. I see them every week at the various Al-Anon and similar meetings in this area. All are in distress. For those of you who don’t know (I didn’t) Al-Anon is the support group for family of alcoholics and drug addicts.
The drug of choice in the high school and college age group is HER-OIN. Surprised? I was. When I first suspected my kid was on drugs, I thought it might be Adderall (a drug commonly prescribed for ADHD (At-tention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) abuse. HA!
When we were in high school, only the hard core, drugged out hippies did heroin.
Now, heroin is cheap, only $5. Compared to a $70-$80 oxy (kids
call them “roxies”) you can see why they opt for heroin. And it is plentiful, very plentiful, even in these wonderful schools our kids attend(ed).
And they (the addicts) say it pro-duces a fabulous high. Heroin is unbelievably addictive. The only thing worse is meth. Try them once and you are hooked.
Did you know that there is a Heroin Anonymous meeting every Sunday night that draws over 80 people, mostly young, in Roswell? I did not, but I do now.
That is probably a lot more than attend your Sunday School class.
So my advice to you parents who are not parents of drug addicts or don’t yet know that you are – learn, I mean really study and learn, about these
drugs, their effect on your kid’s brains (it is immediate) and what are the indi-cations that your kid is on drugs.
I thought I’d recognize it easily. I did not. No one in my family did. Maybe it was because of the blinders that all parents wear so they don’t really see what their kid is really doing.
And if you discover your kid is on drugs, take action immediately. Do not wait and hope it will go away (it won’t because your kid is addicted and you cannot control it).
Take action means to put your kid in a treatment program, the best you can afford, as soon as possible, and get yourself in a treatment program so you can learn how to deal with all of this.
Thankfully, programs for parents are virtually free through Al-Anon and Families Anonymous.
You’d also be surprised how many of those meetings take place every week all over Alpharetta, JC, Roswell, and Milton.
And finally, ask yourself what ac-tions our schools are taking about this issue. I have heard virtually nothing from the schools. Maybe we should be hearing more than we are.
–A Parent, North Fulton
Ed. Note: If you are dealing with this issue and don’t know where to turn, a good place to start is The Hub Family Resource Center.
11075 State Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30022Phone: 678-615-2368
It is a nonprofit agency in North Fulton County connecting our families to our community’s resources. It’s goal is to provide a safe environment, free from stigma, where families can go and meet with a Resource Specialist who will assess their need and find well-re-searched, trusted resources.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR:
Parent: Heroin does not respect age, sex, race or class
The drug of choice in the high school and college age group is heroin. Surprised? I was.
It looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, and Gov. Nathan Deal has pronounced “religious liberty” legislation a dead duck.
Deal stood up to tell the ultra conservatives that a discrimination bill is still a dis-
crimination bill no matter how prettily it is swathed in noble-sounding plati-tudes. He went on the record to say if such a religious freedom bill came to his desk he would not sign it.
Bully for the governor to come forward to say he is not signing any kind of bill that allows discrimination under the guise of religious freedom. The legislation doesn’t specify whose freedom or which religion. But, as soon as those points are clarified, it becomes de facto discrimination.
Today, the focus seems to be on anti-gay legislation. But, if allowed, it could be used for any discriminatory purpose. No, I don’t want to sell my house to “those people,” it offends my religion. No, you can’t get on my bus, it offends my religion. No, you can’t have a marriage license, it offends my religion. And, no, you can’t buy one of my cakes because you offend my religion.
Where does it stop?
While the current legislation appears aimed at gay marriage, Deal said that issue has already been de-cided in the Supreme Court.
As Deal said, we must “recognize that the world is changing around us.” It is changing. Where homosexu-als were once jailed, now they can and do hold public office.
The Christian Old Testament and New Testament are often at apparent odds.
Shouldn’t anyone seeking God’s blessing be allowed to do so? Or do they have to pass some holy litmus test first?
It is dangerous territory for us as a nation to start mixing religion and legislation. It is a slippery slope. For proof, you don’t have to look too hard at countries that do practice in law what they preach.
Such legislation would also give national corporations pause before moving operations to Georgia. Busi-ness leaders say it is a road Georgia should not go down. I’m not saying we should pass legislation just because it is good business. But it certainly adds weight to the argument that this is bad legislation and bad for the economy.
We have come too far as a country to use religion as a tool of discrimina-tion.
It might be time to heed some age-old words of wisdom and let he who is without sin cast the first stone.
Gov. Deal has ‘religious liberty’ dead to rights
HATCHER HURDExecutive [email protected]
Having recently read Roswell Mayor Jere Wood’s opinion piece in the Appen newspaper, I would like to applaud his ongoing efforts to bring a positive position toward the proposed MARTA rail extension into North Fulton.
It is extremely unfortunate that the measure was not considered as of last week whereby allowing voters to decide, and appears local politics took precedence over regional concerns.
Now the citizens that could benefit the most will likely have to wait even longer for a mass transit option that should have been initiated over 10 years ago – not long after the Sandy Springs and North Springs stations were placed into service.
The big question that I, and per-haps every other interested constitu-ent has is – What next?
I think we can all agree there is no singular approach to resolving our mobility and traffic concerns, how-ever, for every world-class city, rail is the core mode of a multi-modal transit system.
I hope the momentum that was building over the last few months continues growing in spite of recent events.
That includes potential distrac-tions on the national level, and more civic and business leaders who can form a collective voice in demanding
Applause for Wood’s MARTA supportLETTER TO THE EDITOR:
See MARTA, Page 45
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By PATRICK [email protected]
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta voters will decide May 24 whether to issue $52 million in bonds to fund transportation, parks and recreation projects within the city.
The list of projects was drawn up over the past year after a series of pub-lic forums and workshops to address current and future needs, according to city officials.
Mayor David Belle Isle called the proposal a “common solution that I think is going to help the city (and) put us in a position to not only make im-provements this year but also planning for the future as capital improvements arise.”
Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard said that payments on the 30-year bond would be made through a combination of the debt service portion of the city’s current millage rate on property taxes and through increased revenues from the growth in property values.
If approved by voters, more than three-quarters of the money would go to transportation projects.
Councilman Chris Owens, the City Council’s liaison to public works, said the list of projects has been under discussion for years, but was first pre-sented for public comment beginning last fall in a series of workshops.
“I’m hearing great support for both transportation and parks,” he said. “I’m hopeful people will look at the city’s track record on proposals they’ve put before them in the past.”
The largest single project, at a cost of $14.85 million, is improvements on the Rucker Road corridor from Wills Road to the city limits. The project consists of adding bike lanes from Wills to Charlotte, as well as 8-foot sidewalks on both sides.
Owens said the project has been fully discussed and is “plan-ready.”
Another major project, with final plans still up for discussion, involves congestion mitigation on Kimball Bridge Road. The $9 million project includes adding an additional eastbound lane from North Point Parkway to Waters Road. All the work would take place on the south side, where the city owns the majority of the property. It includes adding bike lanes and left-turn lanes where possible, and 4- or 5-foot land-scape strips.
The project has drawn public attention because of one plan calling
for the construction of a roundabout, but Owens said there will be public hearings held before the final plan is adopted.
Another major road project involves adding an east and westbound lane on Windward Parkway from Ga. 9 east to Westside Parkway. This $2 million proj-ect combines with a soon-to-be under construction project that adds turning lanes from the northbound Ga. 400 off-ramp onto Windward Parkway and extends those to Westside Parkway.
Other projects slated for funding include: • Alpharetta Arts Center development:
$1,500,000• Eastside Community Center /
YMCA partnership: $2,500,000• Wills Park pool renovation:
$2,700,000, including the pool bathhouse, which is almost 30 years old.
• Parkland acquisition: $5,450,000• Sidewalk improvements:
$6,000,000. The city is in the pro-cess of fine-tuning the list and is estimating between $4-$5 million in construction costs, with the addi-tional money applied to design fees and right of way.
• Greenway extension to Forsyth County: $6,500,000
• Lily Garden Terrace extension: $1,500,000, to add a small street from Cumming Street to Canton Street.
Councilman reports positive feedback on Alpharetta bond
About $2 million of Alpharetta’s proposed $52 million bond would go toward adding lanes to Windward Park-way, from Ga. 9 to Westside Parkway, to help relieve congestion near Ga. 400.
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By CANDY [email protected]
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Eight high schools in North Fulton were among the 272 public high schools in Georgia named to the 2015 Georgia Department of Education AP Honor Schools list. The list recognizes schools whose students perform exceptionally well in the rigor-ous advanced placement courses.
Honor schools are named in six categories based on the results of 2015 AP courses and exams, with AP Merit Schools the most prestigious category. Schools in this category have at least 20 percent of their student population taking AP exams, with at least half of all exams earning scores of 3 or higher.
All eight traditional high schools in North Fulton were among the select group of 61 schools in the state – out of 449 total public high schools – named AP Merit Schools. The schools include Alpharetta, Cambridge, Cen-tennial, Chattahoochee, Johns Creek, Northview, Milton and Roswell high schools.
These eight high schools were also named AP STEM Schools, AP STEM Achievement Schools, and AP Hu-manities Schools; all based on partic-ipation and exam scores. The STEM categories recognize high schools with achievement in AP science, technology, engineering or mathematics courses. Humanities Schools include AP courses in English/language arts, social sci-ence, fine arts and world language.
“AP classes give our students the
opportunity to work at an accelerated, college-level pace while also stretching their knowledge outside of the tradi-tional high school curriculum,” said Kenneth Zeff, interim superintendent for Fulton County Schools.
He noted the number of students participating in AP courses in Fulton County has increased by 44 percent over the past five years.
“We’re excited to see the gains our schools have made. Our students passed more than 12,220 AP exams last year, which is 3,200 more exams than five years ago,” said Zeff.
The GDOE began recognizing AP Honor Schools in 2008, adding STEM recognition in 2011 and the AP Human-ities category in 2015.
AP courses and exams are admin-istered in high school by the College Board, which also administers the SAT. Students who receive a 3, 4 or 5 on AP exams given at the end of their course may receive college credit.
Area schools among AP eliteAll NF high schools receive ‘honor’ ranking We’re excited to see the
gains our schools have made. Our students passed more than 12,220 AP exams last year, which is 3,200 more exams than five years ago.”KENNETH ZEFFInterim superintendent for Fulton County Schools
ROSWELL, Ga. – Waving fond hellos with one hand, leaning on a cane with the other, W.L. “Pug” Mabry returned to Roswell City Hall Monday.
The city’s longest-serving mayor (1967-1997) was on hand to attend the stately building’s 25th birthday, and he virtually put Monday’s City Council meeting on hold when he entered.
Mabry, 88, was mayor when the structure was built at a cost of $12 million. The expense drew a lot of attention, and Mabry took a lot of heat. But he held fast to his belief that the city was growing and needed a city hall that could meet the needs of future
residents.One of Mabry’s big-
gest critics was current Mayor Jere Wood, who used the issue in part to unseat the veteran.
From his seat at the center of the dais, Wood told Mabry he was wrong to criticize something that had served the community so well and would continue serving it long after everyone in the room had gone.
“I was wrong,” Wood said.
Old statesman returns for birthday party
MABRY
14 | March 17, 2016 | Alpharetta-Roswell Herald | NorthFulton.com COMMUNITY
By KATHLEEN [email protected]
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta couple will soon be sailing off into the sunset on a cruise they won by reading their newspaper.
Each week from Jan. 20 to Feb. 25 , the papers of Appen Media Group – the Alpharetta-Roswell Herald, Milton Her-ald, Johns Creek Herald and Forsyth Herald – featured the Expedia Cruise-ShipCenter’s logo hidden somewhere on the printed pages. Readers had to find the logo and enter to win on northful-ton.com by describing exactly where the logo was found that week.
On March 7, a winner was randomly chosen from over 1,000 entries. The grand prize winners, Jeff and Elise Bag-gett, received $2,000 to be applied to-ward the cruise vacation of their choice, courtesy of Expedia CruiseShipCenters in Alpharetta.
Elise said she and her husband saw the ad in the newspaper before the con-test began and, once the competition started, she entered every week. While she didn’t really think she would win, she held out hope and kept entering.
“Jeff got the [winning] email and for-warded it to me and said, ‘Is this legit?’
And I said, ‘Yes, it’s legit,’” Elise said. The Baggetts have a year to de-
cide where they want to go and, while they’re still making up their minds, they have a few ideas.
“We were talking about Europe. That would be nice,” Jeff said.
Luckily, once they settle on a desti-nation, the rest will be smooth sailing, thanks to the help of the staff at Expe-dia, including franchise owner, Vince Bonfanti.
The most important part of this experience, Bonfanti said, is the way it underscores the change in the role travel agents now play.
“Travel agents who were simply order takers have mostly gone out of business. They’ve become replaced by the Internet,” Bonfanti said. “Today’s successful travel agents have become travel consultants. We’re trained experts, and passionate travelers and cruise enthusiasts.”
In addition to providing advice from consultants, Bonfanti said all the other services travel agents offer are free for customers.
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NorthFulton.com | Alpharetta-Roswell Herald | March 17, 2016 | 15NEWS
By HATCHER [email protected]
ROSWELL, Ga. – While Roswell Mayor Jere Wood and state Rep. Betty Price are wrangling over who is at fault for the lack of a legislative solution to Wood’s term limit problem, it may now all be settled by the Georgia Supreme Court.
Wood recently won a six-month dis-covery delay in his trial to boot him out of office, but he is getting no help from the Fulton Legislative Delegation, which could have passed a charter change to allow him to stay without a trial.
Price has stymied any relief from that quarter, saying she can’t agree to any solution that would allow Wood more terms in office.
Price says Wood has been his own worst enemy for comments he made in earlier published reports. Previously, she was willing to support legislation that would allow Wood to serve out his current term, his fifth, but now she doesn’t think there is any “support” legislatively.
The bottom line is Price said she is willing “to do everything” she can to help the city resolve the situation, but everything she can apparently stops short of allowing Wood to run for an-other term.
Price said if the solution meant Wood would be free to run again, “it probably is not going to happen.”
She had been willing to support a charter change that would allow the mayor to serve out his term, but no more.
“My goal has been to save the city the expense of a costly trial,” Price said.
The Roswell City Council has sought twice to resolve the situation through changes to the City Charter. First, council proposed a “clarification,” which asked to make it clear that the charter meant term limits before im-plantation would not count against the mayor.
The legislators said on advice of the Legislative Counsel that would be un-constitutional, but a complete charter change would be acceptable. The coun-cil did so Feb. 29 in a called meeting after the city’s “open mike” session in which citizens may address the council on any issue they wish.
Only the mayor and three council members attended, but that constituted a quorum, and it was a 3-0 vote for the change. However, Price said she found it problematic that there were only
three “yes” votes (Wood was present for the quorum but did not vote). Such a change should have a fuller accounting from council, she said, and it seemed suspicious to her.
“We [the Legislative Delegation] don’t want the appearance of changing the charter to help one individual,” Price said.
Wood said the meeting was called without much notice at the behest of the Legislative Delegation.
“They wanted it done by Feb. 29th. We barely had time to meet then. It was their deadline,” Wood said.
That sentiment had been echoed by state Rep. Chuck Martin, R-Alpharetta, who also voiced reservations about amending the Roswell charter.
State Sen. John Albers put forth the charter change for the City Council but it does not appear now that any action will be taken.
The issue began a few weeks ago when Michael Litten, a former mayoral candidate who lost to Wood in 2010, filed a lawsuit challenging the legiti-macy of Wood’s election to the current term, saying the term limits added to the City Charter limiting mayors to three consecutive terms had rendered the mayor ineligible to serve and he should be removed from office.
With the mayor’s appeal to the Georgia Supreme Court, it appears now a final decision will come from that court.
Litten, whose lawsuit started the whole process, said he is happy to see it land in the Supreme Court.
“It is the best thing really. In this scenario, it will mean there will be no jury trial now as I understand it,” Litten said. “We have requested that they ex-pedite the case so that it can be settled quickly.”
He said he was pleased to have the Supreme Court justices decide the case, representing the best legal minds in the state.
“This seems the quickest path to removing Jere from office. I ran against him as a write-in candidate because he had said he would run for only one term in 1997. He betrayed his word to the people, and it would be justice to see him out,” Litten said.
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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A “lifestyle-centered community” is now open in South Forsyth County.
FrontDoor Communities and The Providence Group recently released a phase called Traditions with 49 new homesites for potential buyers.
“Traditions attracts both empty nesters and families because of its lifestyle-centered community,” said Irene Hall, vice president of sales and marketing for FrontDoor Communities. “This simply means a community inter-laced with pocket parks throughout the neighborhood, fostering friendships and casual gatherings. All homes connect with community amenities and the Big Creek Greenway.”
Community features include a lakefront community clubhouse, fishing lake, junior Olympic pool/children’s splash park, tennis courts and fitness facility. Future plans include a neigh-borhood marketplace with pedestrian access, giving this community an inti-mate neighborhood appeal. Traditions is also adjacent to Fowler Park and close to Ga. 400.
“Buyers yearn for a neighborhood that enhances their opportunity to connect with neighbors, engage with a variety of amenity options and architec-ture that is as unique as they are,” Hall said. “Traditions offers all of this.”
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Are you sharing best practices among your employees to help them do their jobs better? Do you encourage your employees to document what they do and how they do it so it can be shared with others? As
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A best practice is either a method or technique that has consistently shown better results than those achieved by other means. For ex-ample, if you have a sales rep who is closing 50 percent of their pipeline while everyone else is closing only
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NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Some will say I’m writing about this topic just so I can talk about beer. And that’s only mostly true. It’s almost spring. Baseball opening day is just around the corner. And the business of beer is alive and well in the north
metro area. There are three breweries located in
North Fulton and Forsyth counties. Je-kyll Brewing in Alpharetta is perhaps the largest, with its bottled beer easily found in almost any grocery store around Atlanta, and in other cities throughout the Southeast. Gate City Brewing opened last year at the end of Canton Street in Roswell, and Cherry Street Brewing Co-operative operates in the Vickery Village development in Cumming.
It seems like every city looking to create its own distinct sense of place also has a brewery. And why not? It’s a fan-tastic way for a city to get its brand out there. Folks can visit restaurants and drink locally made beers with names that occasionally refer to places in that city. For example, one of my favorite beers is Jekyll’s Big Creek Kolsch. It’s named after Alpharetta’s Big Creek, which hosts one of the city’s most popular amenities, the Big Creek Greenway. So it’s cool to be able to have that in Alpharetta. But it’s also cool that folks in Nashville are also drinking a beer named after a creek in Alpharetta.
Beer, and particularly craft beer, is becoming such a big business that the state House is actually looking at ways the state can help increase profitability for the industry in Georgia. This is a big deal for a state that until only a few years ago didn’t allow alcohol sales on Sunday. Alcohol is a sensitive issue for lawmakers in the more rural parts of Georgia.
Craft beer is booming in metro At-lanta, though. Just last week architect Eric Kronberg, along with the property owner, pitched a 23-acre beer garden along a soon-to-be-opened section of the Atlanta BeltLine. I had a short back-and-forth with him, and his vision is to have several breweries on the property with seating for beer tastings. The property in southwest Atlanta is in an area city leaders and the Atlanta BeltLine officials have been trying to revive over the last several years. Kronberg sees beer as a way to help do that.
In case you have not noticed it, growler shops are popping up in most downtown areas, too. A growler is a glass bottle that consumers can have filled to take home. The growler stores have a collector-type feel where consumers come in and can taste several brews before choosing one to purchase.
A shop in downtown Woodstock has taken the growler concept a step fur-ther by combining it with another cool trend: food trucks. Zach Yurchuck, who operates the Barrel and Barley, took over another location in the old section of downtown Woodstock and opened the Truck and Tap.
It’s a nifty concept where, inside, you have a long bar and a room with long, wooden tables. Out back, he rents space to a different food truck every night. So a customer could go out, get food from the food truck, then come inside, order a beer and sit down to eat. As a business model it makes a lot of sense. It’s kind of a restaurant, but without the hassle of having to run a kitchen. And he’s making his money on what most restaurants say is their bread and butter — the alcohol.
Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on resi-dential home loans for refinances and home purchases. Geoff Smith [email protected]; 770-674-1433. Per-sonal: NMLS#104587; Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group
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By PATRICK FOX
ATLANTA — While housing has risen from the ashes of record foreclosures, the ability of first-time homebuyers to enter the market is dwindling, accord-ing to two key observers of the Georgia housing sector.
John Hunt, senior analyst at ViaSearch and Smart Numbers, and Frank Norton Jr., CEO and chairman of Norton Holdings, said affordable hous-ing is not meeting demands brought on by job and population growth in Geor-gia. The disparity is especially evident along the state’s major market centers.
Speaking at the February Economic Forecasting Center Conference at Georgia State University, Hunt outlined a “new normal,” in which housing mar-kets fluctuate in price and availability.
One example he cited was in South Forsyth County, in the Lambert High School area. In 2013, he said, builders were constructing homes on distressed lots, with 253 closings at an average price of $348,000.
“In one year, the price jumped almost $100,000, and we sold more homes,” he said.
The market in the suburbs, Hunt said, is driven mostly by school dis-tricts, and housing prices can be directly tied to SAT scores.
“There’s an absolute correlation be-tween home price and test score,” Hunt said. “We know that intuitively.”
Three years ago, a person could find a nice home in a good school district in Cobb and Gwinnett for un-der $300,000, Hunt said. And as the cheap, distressed lots dried up, prices increased, but incomes did not.
In Cobb, people can choose to move south, where the SAT scores are lower and houses are less expensive, or, he said, they can move across the county line to North Paulding High School, which is what many are doing.
“What it is, basically, is A-plus Paulding is competing head-to-head with C and D Cobb,” Hunt said.
The same is true in Gwinnett, he said. A-plus Hall is vying with areas of Gwinnett where SAT scores are below the county average.
“Cobb and Gwinnett have some of the best school districts in the state and some of the worst in the same
county,” he said. “As your SAT score goes up, so does your home price. So, it makes it pretty easy to decide where you need to be building.”
At the same conference, Norton pointed out that Georgia has seen tremendous job growth in recent years, but incomes have not kept up with housing costs.
There is equal amount of industrial and office and business growth out-side Atlanta as inside the Perimeter, he said. It may not be the same numbers, but the individual locations are spread across the state.
There is tremendous growth in the Columbus area, driven by the Kia plant and its suppliers. Growth is also evident in Savannah, where activity at the ports is increasing. Other major growth areas include Augusta, with its health care industry and new National Security Agency cryptologic facility at Fort Gordon, and along I-85 north of Atlanta.
“Affordability is not just an At-lanta problem, it’s a Georgia problem,” Norton said. “What we are having is a tremendous amount of industrial growth in certain corridors. And, those corridors have certain characteristics.”
The Dalton area, where the carpet industry is rebounding, is primarily manufacturing, while the I-85 corridor has become light assembly, transporta-tion and logistics, he said. Valdosta is becoming a haven for retirement, with growing needs for assisted living and health care.
“Each one of these is dependent on housing, and each one of these has a
shortage of housing,” Norton said. “If metro Atlanta today has roughly a 5.5 months’ supply of housing, the entire state of Georgia has a 7.5 month’s supply.”
The same characteristics of lack of housing growth, lack of new con-struction that is prevalent in Atlanta is happening in all these communities, Norton said. This condition has led to a spike in home prices.
“House construction costs have increased 40 percent since 2007,” he said.
Norton gave the example of the I-85 corridor, where transportation, logistics and light assembly prevail.
“We need to build workforce hous-ing,” he said. “Because we have a lack of workforce housing, communities like Hall County become the bedroom community where there is housing, and (employees) are driving over to this corridor, 20-30 miles.”
Not only is there a lack of appropri-ate housing, Norton added, but there is an anti-apartment mood in these marketplaces.
“No one is going to drive from Co-lumbus, where they can buy a house for $134,000 and work in Atlanta,” he said. “We’re projecting that affordable housing – houses under $174,000 – will evaporate by the year 2020 in metro Atlanta. You only have a 2.2 months’ supply of houses under $175,000 to-day, so evaporation could very well be next year.”
Recent data from Georgia Power shows 12.2 million square feet of avail-able industrial space in the upper I-85 corridor (Jackson, Madison, Banks, Hart and Franklin counties). In the Dalton area north of Cartersville, the number is 5.9 million square feet, and there is 4.4 million square feet of avail-able industrial space in the ports area near Savannah.
“That translates into employment,” Norton said. “So the 12.2 million could translate into between 4,000 and 10,000 new employees locating in that (I-85) corridor. Where are they going to live?”
Affordability along that corridor is still around $145,000, but there is no construction engine to support the in-dustrial footprint that exists, he said.
“My concern is our industrial is out-pacing the ability to house the indus-trial workers,” Norton said.
The solution would be to have a market that is building both the indus-trial space and building a housing in-frastructure to support workers moving into those areas, Norton said.
“But we don’t have that opportunity without a housing component tied to it,” he said.
Affordable housing fast becoming matter of distanceGEORGIA AVERAGE SINGLE-FAMILYDETACHED SALE PRICE2011 $162,2202012 $154,6622013 $203,0902014 $223,3002015 $247,000
Note: Average statewide prices are heavily affected by the metro Atlanta region.
Source: The Norton Agency
AVERAGE PRICE OF HOMES SOLD IN 2015Albany $122,500Atlanta $236,250Athens $145,000Augusta $148,000Columbus $114,400Dalton $108,000Macon $125,500Rome $109,787Savannah $178,500Valdosta $119,000
Source: The Norton Agency
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BANKING: Coldwell Banker announces new branch managerALPHARETTA, Ga. — Mary McPherson, manager of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Alpharetta office for over 15 years, announced March 7 her plans to retire. Under McPherson’s management, the Alpharetta office was recognized as the No. 1 branch in the Atlanta metro area for the past four consecutive years and was also named a President’s Council office for nine years. Kathy Weeks has been named the new branch manager of the Alpharetta office. Weeks will lead approximately 95 independent sales associates and brings nearly 20 years of experience in real estate.Weeks can be contacted by phone at 770-642-0399 or by email at [email protected].
HEALTH CARE: Emory Johns Creek Hospital kudos for medication reconciliation improvementsJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Emory Johns Creek Hospital
recently earned a second-place award for its work in medication reconciliation, to prevent adverse drug events from occurring.
EJCH accepted the Georgia Hospital Association award at the Georgia Partnership for Health and Accountability Quality and Patient Safety Awards on Jan. 6. The 2015-16 recognition was in the category of hospitals with 100 to 299 beds.
This year, EJCH projects the medication recon-ciliation program will allow them to prevent over 1,000 adverse drug events in the inpatient setting.
Morrow Family Medicine announces expansion to MiltonMILTON, Ga. —Morrow Family Medicine doctor’s office is expanding from Forsyth into nearby Mil-ton. Since opening in Cumming in 1998 under the direction of Dr. James R. Morrow, Morrow Fam-ily Medicine has added staff to handle a growing patient load. The expansion into Milton, in fact, is in response to an increasing number of patients coming to the clinic.
“Our patients are the reason we are here today and the reason we are expanding,” Morrow said. “We treat people like family when they come to us and they have responded in kind. Because of their consistent support, we are able to grow to reach and help even more people.”
The office received the 2015 Best of Forsyth Award for family medicine, selected by the Cumming community.
Dr. Cheryl McGowan and Dr. Patrick Kindregan will be joining the office within the next few months. McGowan, who recently completed a residency at Wake Forest, will work in the Milton office. Kin-dregan will work in the Cumming office. He is currently chief resident at Family Medicine Resi-dency in Rome. For more information about Morrow Family Medicine, visit www.morrowfammed.com.
PT 360 office opens in Johns CreekJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – David Mesnick, PT, OCS, cMDT, has opened PT 360, a physical therapy clinic, in Johns Creek as well as another location in Sandy Springs.
PT 360 is a “concierge level” physical therapy center. The practice establishes a supportive re-lationship with patients that, in conjunction with their treatment approach, is designed to produce “extraordinary” outcomes. The clinics offer each pa-tient individualized programs to effectively address orthopedic and sports medicine problems.
“We at PT 360 look forward to serving the north Atlanta and Johns Creek areas,” Mesnick said. “This is an exciting venture where we will coordinate care with Atlanta’s finest sports medicine and orthopedic physicians to deliver concierge level physical ther-apy to our patients.”
To learn more about PT 360 or schedule an ap-pointment, visit www.pt360atl.com or call 770-225-8860.
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ROSWELL, Ga. – Who knew hanging around the water cooler is actually healthier for employees?
Sometimes it is the simplicity of a small change in habit that results in a healthier lifestyle. This is what well-ness specialist and account manager Marla Mohr found when she issued a water-drinking challenge in 2015 to employees of Alpharetta-based BIS Benefits Inc.
That program helped win the top spot in the small company category of the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Healthiest Employers Awards.
“We encourage all the employees to get up and stretch, drink water and eat healthy as well as walk around the building at least once a day,” Mohr said. “The company also provides healthy snacks including water and fresh fruit. The company encourages flu shots, dental and vision exams, yearly medical exams, eating healthy and learning more about how to stay healthy.
“Not only do all these challenges and changes get us healthy, but it is
good for morale as we work together to achieve healthy goals.
“Making a wellness program fun and creative is a necessity, as is offer-ing incentives. Even if it is something small such as a $5 gift card, you need it to get attention,” Mohr said. “You can have your employees donate a dollar a week to participate in a challenge, and whoever wins that challenge wins all the contributed money.”
The wellness program has had an impact.
“You will hear discussions in our office about how much better our employees feel and we have had less absenteeism and sickness, as well.” Mohr said.
BIS client service specialist Mary West said the program has given her motivation and structure to achieve her goals of good health and an active lifestyle. “Our quarterly wellness chal-lenges provide opportunities to develop a healthy lifestyle in a fun, encouraging way. Also, because we are involved in the program year-round, the changes I have made have become a part of
my daily life without even a second thought.”
Jerry Orlans, BIS benefits consul-tant, said, “At BIS, we bring a variety of outside resources to help our clients, including wellness programs.”
Ray Bachman, BIS founder and
president, said establishing healthy living among the company’s clients is what BIS is all about.
“As the old saying goes, ‘You must import to export.’ We promote wellness to our clients by challenging ourselves to do the same,” Bachman said.
BIS Benefits named Atlanta’s healthiest small employerBusiness Chronicle tabs Roswell companyFor putting healthy choices in workplace
Accepting BIS Benefits’ Healthiest Employer Award from the Atlanta Business Chronicle are, from left, Betsy Orrin, Marla Mohr and Ray Bachman.
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THE IRISH BROTHERS AT AUTREY MILL The Irish Brothers will perform for the Autrey Mill Unplugged concert series. Saturday, March 19, 7 p.m. Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek. Visit autreymill.org for more info.
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CELEBRATE EASTER AT SAVE THE HORSES What: Come out to the Save the Horses farm to celebrate Easter and horses with an Easter egg hunt, hay rides, pony rides and more. When: Saturday, March 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.Where: Save the Horses Farm, 1768 Newt Green Road, CummingMore info: savethehorses.org
UNION HILL EASTER EGG HUNTWhat: Egg hunts, inflatables, free pictures with the Easter Bunny, prizes and more.When: Saturday, March 19, 2-4 p.m.When: Union Hill Church, 4250 McGin-nis Ferry Road, AlpharettaMore info: unionhillalpharetta.com
AMERICAN LEGION EASTER EGG HUNTWhat: American Legion Post 201 Auxil-iary Unit 201’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt for ages 1-10.When: Saturday March 19, noonWhere: 201 Wills Road, AlpharettaMore info: legion201.org
MAUNDY THURSDAY BIBLICAL MEALWhat: Dr. James Fleming returns to Birmingham United Methodist Church to present a biblical meal, a visual of Jesus’ last night with his disciples. When: Thursday, March 24, 6:45 p.m.Where: Birmingham United Methodist Church, 15770 Birmingham Highway, MiltonCost: $15More info: Birminghamumc.org
EVENTS:JOHNS CREEK RESTAURANT WEEKWhat: The first Johns Creek Restaurant Week will feature special offers at 22 participating restaurants. When: March 14-20Where: Throughout Johns CreekMore info: Download the Restaurant Week app at johnscreekadvantage.org
VEGETABLE GARDENING – THE BASICSWhat: A class for those new to grow-ing vegetables or anyone wanting to increase their garden’s bounty, con-ducted by the UGA Extension in Fulton County and the North Fulton Master Gardeners. When: In Roswell, Tuesday, March 15, 7- 8:30 pm. In Alpharetta, Wednesday, March 16, 7-8:30 pm.Where: Roswell classes: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building in Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road. Al-pharetta classes: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza.More info: www.roswellgov.com; for Alpharetta, call 678-297-6200.
LUCK OF AVALONWhat: The second annual Luck of Av-alon will be an evening of Irish music, dancing and green beer. When: Wednesday, March 17, 4 p.m.Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., AlpharettaMore info: experienceavalon.com
HIGHLAND MANOR SPRING MARKETWhat: Shop for handcrafted jewelry, art and other gifts with local artisans and vendors.When: Friday, March 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Highland Manor Club House, 15890 Milton Point, Milton Cost: FreeMore info: facebook.com/events/1655892754661788
MILTON INDOOR DRUMLINE & WINTER GUARD EXHIBITIONWhat: The Milton High School Exhibi-tion, featuring the 2016 Indoor Drum-line, Varsity Winter Guard and Cadet Winter Guard, along with a special performance by Atlanta Quest Indepen-dent Indoor Drumline.When: Friday, March 18, 7 p.m.Where: Milton High School Gymna-sium, 13025 Birmingham Highway, MiltonCost: $7 adults, $5 Students; includes all performances and a dessert barMore Info: miltonband.org
PUTTING ON THE GLITZ FUNDRAISERWhat: Sawnee Woman’s Club will host their 31st annual fundraiser, Putting on the Glitz.When: Saturday, March 19, 7-11 p.m.Where: Three Chimneys Farm Club-house, 3625 Three Chimneys Lane, CummingMore info: sawneewomansclub.orgRoswell Kiwanis Spring K Classic What: Sixth annual Spring K Classic 5K and 10K run, benefitting the club’s college scholarship program for local high school seniors.When: Saturday, March 19, 7:45 a.m. Where: Sweet Apple Elementary School, 12025 Etris Road, RoswellMore info: roswellkiwanis.org
BATMAN VS SUPERMAN DAYWhat: Batman vs Superman Day cele-brates the upcoming release of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” When: Saturday, March 19, 7 p.m. trivia eventWhere: Barnes & Noble Alpharetta, 7660 North Point Parkway, AlpharettaMore info: 770-993-8340
‘THE MESSENGER’ SCREENINGWhat: Atlanta Audubon is partnering with Chattahoochee Nature Center to screen the songbird documentary, “The Messenger.”When: Saturday, March 19, 5:30 p.m.Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, RoswellMore info: chattnaturecenter.org/adults/ongoing-programs/
DOC HOLLIDAY EXPERT AT BARRINGTON HALLWhat: Award-winning Georgia author Victoria Wilcox will present “Doc Holli-day: Man, Myth & Movies” at Barring-ton Hall. When: Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m.Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, RoswellCost: $5, brunch and talk More info: 770-640-3855 or email [email protected]
FORSYTH’S GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUPWhat: Help Keep Forsyth County Beau-tiful remove litter from the community’s roadways as part of the Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup.When: Saturday, March 19, 9 a.m.Where: Central Park Recreation Cen-ter, 2300 Keith Bridge Road, CummingMore info: Preregister by March 17 at keepforsythcountybeautiful.org
WATER DROP DASH 5K AND FESTIVALWhat: The 4th annual Water Drop Dash 5K encourages metro Atlanta residents to conserve water. When: Saturday, March 19, 8 a.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org
RELAY FOR LIFE CAR SHOWWhat: Forsyth County School Food and Nutrition Services’ annual Relay for Life Car Show to benefit the American Cancer Society.When: Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Where: Forsyth County Board of Education Building, 1120 Dahlonega Highway, CummingMore info: southeastwheelsevents.com/
WILL TO WIN 5K/1KWhat: This Peachtree qualifier will benefit the Will Abernathy Fund to cure childhood cancer.When: Saturday, March 19, 7-10 a.m. Where: Fowler Park on the Greenway, 410 Carolene Way, CummingMore info: active.com
MILTON FOOTBALL KICKOFF CELEBRATIONWhat: Milton football kickoff event for ris-ing 6th- 12th-grade football players, JV and varsity cheerleaders and families.When: Sunday, March 20, 6 p.m.Where: Milton High School Gymna-sium, 13025 Birmingham Highway, MiltonMore info: miltoneaglesfootball.com
HIGH HEELS & HIGH TIMESWhat: High Heels High Times will raise funds for the Junior League of Gwin-nett and North Fulton Counties’ charity programs. When: Sunday, March 20, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Marriott, 5750 Wind-ward Parkway, AlpharettaCost: $50.More info: jlgnf.org
THE MAGIC OF STARS IN STARLABWhat: See nature like you’ve never seen it before inside the Chattahoochee Na-ture Center’s inflatable planetarium. When: When: Sunday, March 20, 1-2 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, RoswellMore info: chattnaturecenter.org
MILTON BUSINESS ALLIANCE TAX TALKWhat: Milton Business Alliance’s annual tax talk with tips for business owners.When: Tuesday, March 22, 6-8 p.m.Where: Providence Bank 4955 Wind-ward Parkway, AlpharettaMore info: miltonbusinessalliance.com
NORMAN’S LANDING PING PONG TOURNAMENT What: Norman’s Landing will host its annual Spring Charity Ping Pong Tour-nament to benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.When: March 22-23, 7 p.m.Where: Norman’s Landing, 365 Peach-tree Parkway, CummingEntry fee: $25More info: normanslanding.com
NorthFulton.com | Alpharetta-Roswell Herald | March 17, 2016 | 21CALENDAR ForsythHerald.com | Forsyth Herald | March 16, 2016 | 21CALENDARAUTHOR SIGNING: ‘LAWYER GAMES’ What: Dep Kirkland, the chief deputy district attorney in the “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” murder case, will discuss the true story behind the case.When: Thursday, March 24, 7 p.m.Where: Barnes & Noble Alpharetta, 7660 North Point Parkway, AlpharettaMore info: 770-993-8340
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:STUDIO WEST PRESENTS DISNEY’S ‘THE LITTLE MERMAID’What: Featuring a live orchestra, West Forsyth High School’s Studio West Productions will present the Disney musical, “The Little Mermaid.”When: Through Sunday, March 20, 7:30 nightly with a 3 p.m. matinee March 20Where: West Forsyth High School Audi-torium, 4155 Drew Road, CummingMore info: studiowestproductions.org Alpharetta High School’s ‘Legally Blonde, The Musical’What: Alpharetta High School’s theater and music department will present, “Legally Blonde, The Musical.”When: March 17-20, times varyWhere: Alpharetta High School, 3565 Webb Bridge Road, AlpharettaMore info: alphatheatre.com
‘YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN’ BY MILTON THEATRE COMPANYWhat: Milton High School’s award-win-ning theater program will present “Young Frankenstein.”When: March 17-19 and March 25-26 at 7 p.m. Where: Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway, MiltonMore info: miltontheatrecompany.com
ACTING TROUPE OF LAMBERT’S ‘THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE’What: Come back to the Jazz Age with this musical, “Thoroughly Modern Millie.”When: March 17-19, times varyWhere: Lambert High School Audito-rium, 805 Nichols Road, SuwaneeMore info: atldrama.com/shows-and-tickets/
‘SNOW WHITE’ BY ATLANTA DANCE THEATREWhat: Atlanta Dance Theatre presents Winthrop Corey’s “Snow White,” a fresh take on the classic fairy tale. When: Friday, March 18, 7:30 p.m. March 19, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., RoswellMore info: atlantadancetheatre.org
RUMC’S ‘STEEL MAGNOLIAS’ What: Acting UP, a drama ministry of Roswell United Methodist Church, will present “Steel Magnolias.”When: Friday, March 18, 6:30 p.m.
dinner theater. Shows also March 19 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Where: RUMC, 814 Mimosa Blvd., RoswellMore info: rumcActingUp.webs.com
ROWDY FUN COMES TO PLAYHOUSE What: Frank Morrow and his Hanks Williams Jr. tribute band, All My Rowdy Friends, will perform two shows.When: March 19, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.Where: The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., CummingMore info: playhousecumming.com
VIBRANT PAINTING WITH COLORED PENCIL WORKSHOPWhat: Discover the potential of both non-watercolor and water-soluble col-ored pencils. When: March 19-20, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. both days. Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 10700 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org
SEDGWICK GALLERY SPRING ART SHOWWhat: Three artists new to Sedgwick Gallery — Kimberly Bisger, Art Mc-Naughton and Phyllis Sullivan — will be welcomed with a reception and show.When: Saturday, March 19, 7-10 p.m.Where: Sedgwick Gallery, 61 Roswell St., AlpharettaMore info: sedgwickgallery.com RUMC’s ‘The Tale of the Three Trees’ What: The Roswell United Methodist Church Worship Arts on Wednesdays Elementary Choirs will perform “The Tale of the Three Trees.”When: Thursday, March 24, 7 p.m.Where: RUMC, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com/Easter
LIBRARY EVENTS:For a complete list of North Fulton events, go to afpls.org/eventsFor a complete list of Forsyth events, go to forsythpl.org/event-Calendar/eventCalendar.aspx
LIBRARY EASTER EGG HUNTWhat: A family-friendly Easter Egg Hunt inside the library. When: Saturday, March 19. 2 p.m.Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: 770-640-3075
PET ADOPTIONS:FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTERWhat: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth CountyMore info: 678-965-7185
There’s great news for Georgia’s anglers. The white bass are here again!
Georgia’s white bass runs, like rob-ins in the yard and new leaves on trees, really are that pro-verbial harbinger of spring. My dad always said that,
here in northern Georgia, these bass show up in rivers and creeks about the time the dogwoods bloom. Warming water cues these fish to move up from lakes to spawn in feeder streams, and when that happens the numbers of fish in the rivers can be truly astounding. Fish of a half pound to 2 or 3 pounds are the norm, though larger ones are occasionally encountered, too.
The white bass run is all about water temperature. The key is a water temp in the mid 50s, and thanks to warmer-than-usual temperatures, white bass are already on the move and are already being reported by anglers across the state.
Their arrival is more than enough to put a smile on any angler’s face.
Where can you fish for these scrappy fighters? Start by looking for them in the rivers and streams that feed large lakes. In this neck of the woods, look for good white bass fishing in the rivers and streams feeding Lake Allatoona (Etowah and Little River) and Lanier (the Chestatee and the Chattahoochee). Also check out the Coosa River (and, of course, the Oostanaula and Etowah, which join to form the Coosa), which feeds Alabama’s Lake Weiss – some con-sider the Coosa run to be one of the best you’ll ever find. They’re in many, many other river systems across the state, too. It really is a tremendous opportunity for anglers of all ages.
No matter which river system you explore, you’ll find that the white bass tend to congregate below shoals, near the mouth of creeks, near large brush piles, close to sandbars, or near any other obstruction that breaks the flow
of the stream. Such areas can hold large numbers of fish at the peak of the runs, so don’t be surprised to find them crowded with anglers at times.
As the runs begin, you may only catch one or two in a day … and then four or five … and then 10 or 20 or — well, at some point you just stop counting and fish!
What will you need to fish for white bass? Spinning enthusiasts will do well with small (2- to 3-inch) white-colored minnow imitations. In-line spinners will do the job; so will simple white jig heads outfitted with a curly tail grub. If you’re fly fishing, try bright and flashy streamers such as the Rolex or the Hudson streamer. A white Bream Buster tied on a size 6 or 8 hook will work, too. You want fairly heavy flies so they’ll get down into the lower half of the water column.
Whether spin fishing or fly fishing, a little red or chartreuse on the lure never hurts when white bass are the quarry. And the technique is straight-forward and simple, requiring nothing more elaborate than a steady and moderate retrieve.
White bass are great fish to go af-ter with your kids; all that young an-glers will need to have a great chance at success is a basic spinning rod and some grub tail jigs or spinners. In many areas, including the Little River at Olde Rope Mill Park, it’s possible to fish from shore – just the thing to set the stage for a young angler’s first white bass adventure and some mem-ories that will last a lifetime.
The white bass action will continue on into April before the fish return to the depths of the lakes. But while it’s on, it offers a great opportunity for some unforgettable fishing.
Be sure to say hello if you see me on the river. For the next few weeks, odds are I’ll be out there somewhere every chance I get. And holler if you hook a big one. I’ll come running and take your picture!
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Day Camps
ArtMy Clayground Art Camps.
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Your kids will love our fun-filled art camps where they will explore their creative side by working with a variety of different art mediums, including, clay sculpting, pottery painting, canvas painting, glass fusing and mosaics. We offer weekly Summer Art Camps plus Winter Break and Spring Break Art Camps. Camps are for ages 7 and up, Mon-day-Friday from 9am-12noon and cost $220pp. Sibling and Multiple Camp discounts available. SAVE by booking Summer Camp before March 31st and pay only $195 per week. BOOK EARLY- Camps fill up fast. Come Play at My Clayground!
CheerleadingRoswell High School Varsity
Cheerleading Hosts Cheer Mini-Camp August 1-4. They will receive Tee Shirts and learn cheers, chants and dances that the cheerleaders use to cheer on our Hornets as well as make spirit items and posters to support the team. The camp will be August 1st-4th for rising K-5. Cost is $125 per camper. It will be held at Roswell High School in the cafeteria from 9am-12:30pm daily Monday-Thursday and ending Friday night at Meet The HORNETS Night with the Varsity Cheerleaders to showcase all they have learned. To register, go to https://roswellhorn-etcheer.shutterfly.com/register
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StudioWeekly Summer Programs.Ages 3-5Twinkle Toes CampM-F 9:30-12:30June 27-July 1
July 11-15 Tuition $149/week.Ages 6-18Tumble Tech & ConditioningBeg-Adv. LevelsJune 27-July 1July 11-15Tuition $99/week.Ages 6-18Raise The BarreSummer Dance IntensiveBeg-Adv LevelsJuly 25-29Tuition $299.For more information or to regis-
ter, please visit www.footnotesdance.net or call 770-992-5026.
GeneralMagnolia Farm Offering boys and girls a summer
of joy, wonder & fun on the farm! Activities may include archery, art, board & field games, camp songs, creek stomping, devotionals, farm animal care, fort building, gardening, horseback riding, nature journal and study, puppetry, science, skits, & more! Campers must be at least five & entering grades K-5; LIT grades 6-8; CIT grades 11-12.
Spring Camp: 4/4 to 4/8; Sum-mer Camp: 6/6 to 7/29, (No camp 7/4.) Campers bring their lunch. 9 AM to 3:15 PM. Before/After Care 7:30 AM to 6 PM (fee.) Bus/van transportation to many locations. Register Online Today! www.camp-magnolia.com 770.337.4785. Also Birthdays & Lessons! Alpharetta
HorseWillow South Riding School,
Celebrating 16 years of excellence in riding! Johns Creek location with INDOOR ARENA. We offer all levels of instruction. Ages 5-12. 9am-1pm. Learn to ride in a fun, safe program with skilled instructors and experienced horses. For the true horse enthusiast! www.willowsouth.com. $375 includes camp shirt and horse show! Send email to [email protected]. Sign up early to reserve your spot! June 6-10, June 13-17, June 20—24, June 27-July 1, July 11-15, July 18 -22, July 25-29
MusicCome join us for our 9th annual
Vivace Middle School Band Camp. This camp is for 5th through 8th
grade students, first year all the way to All-State caliber, who want to im-prove playing skills with a variety of activities including concert band, jazz band/improvisation, music com-position, and woodwind ensemble. Instructors are certified band direc-tors and professional musicians who are some of the best in the area. New friendships will develop by participat-ing not only in instrumental music activities, but also during recreation and junk instrument painting. The last day of camp includes an ice cream party and final camp concert. Register: www.vivacecamps.com Jay Hutcher-son, Director [email protected], 678-278-9210
PreSchoolJoin our Kids ‘R’ Kids Summer
Games that provide a global view of Rio 2016™ Olympic Games, where campers will experience an interac-tive peek inside participating coun-tries’ cultures, customs, cuisine and more. Add to that our own unique twist on the games themselves, and campers will experience 10 fabulous weeks of FUN!
Our Summer begins in Ancient Greece where the games originated and continues to transport campers throughout the summer, all across the country with virtual stops all along Europe and Asia! From Beijing to Big Ben, we’ve got it all! Enroll today!
Find our convenient locations on www.kidsrkidsatlanta.com
SoccerSoccer
Camps at Emory University
Boys CampsEagle Full
Day Camps - June 13-17 and June 20-24 for boys ages 7-14, extended care available. Eagle Elite Residential/Commuter Camp - July 8-10 for boys ages 15-18
Info available at www.eagleboys-soccercamps .com or contact: Sonny Travis
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Day Camp each week $325 in-cludes lunch.
Girls CampsFull Day Camps for girls 7-14
years. June 6-10, $335 includes lunch/
July 5-8, $275 includes lunchExtended care available. Elite Residential camp July 15-17
for girls ages 14-18 years, $385Info available at www.suepat-
bergsoccercamp.com or contact: Sue Patberg, Emory Women’s Head Soc-cer Coach, 404-727-2839. [email protected]
Camps traditionally fill up so sign up early!
Speech And DebateEmory National Debate Insti-
tute: Learn the art of debate and public speaking. Multiple programs are available. For Middle-School students, June 6-10, 2016 at Pace Academy, Atlanta; http://www.paceacademy.org/Page/Programs/Summer-Programs/Specialty-Camps. June 13-17, 2016 at High Meadows School, Roswell; https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XS7iG-0EN0YF5IwanUZar5msWcjGME76x-LPQD-uMmlM/viewform. For High School at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, June 5-18, 2016, Public Speaking and Social Justice (for students interested in communica-tion skills and advocating for social justice in noncompetitive forums). June 5-18, 2016, Policy Debate (for students interested in competing in high school policy debate).
June 19-29, 2016, Public Forum (for students interested in competing in high school public forum debate) http://www.emory.edu/BF/insti-tutes/High_School_ENDI/index.html.
TennisCome join the fun and get better
this summer at Nike Tennis Camps! With both overnight and day camp options for ages 5-17 and all ability levels, there is a camp for everyone. University of Georgia offers three weeks of overnight and day camp for girls ages 9-17 of all skill levels. Emory University offers four weeks of overnight and day camp (ages 5-17) and an additional College Tennis Training Camp, all weeks led by Head Men’s Coach, John Brown-ing. Players will improve their tennis skills, work hard, make new friends and have a lot of fun. Visit www.uss-portscamps.com/tennis for details
Overnight CampsAdventure & Travel
Since 1984, Deer Hill Expeditions has run summer adventure camp programs that include backpack-ing, rock climbing, river-rafting and working on community service proj-
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ects with Native American families. Summer expeditions are available for boys and girls ages 13 – 18 in the canyons, rivers and mountains of the American Southwest. Deer Hill Expeditions also offers a program for 15-17 year-olds in Costa Rica. Expeditions are 19 to 25 days long and combine elements of wilderness adventure and community service. Read descriptions of our programs, see photos and watch videos, and apply online at www.deerhillexpedi-tions.com. You may also give us a call at 970-533-7492 to learn more about our programs.
GeorgiaCamp Juliette Low (CJL) pro-
vides girls with exciting, outdoor experiences that foster self-con-fidence, promote teamwork, and
develop leadership skills. Through work and play, campers learn to enjoy and appreciate the outdoors, gain responsibility for self and for others, and make life-long friend-ships. CJL campers live in plat-form tents and enjoy activities that emphasize outdoor living skills and recreation. CJL was established by Juliette Low, founder of the Girl Scouts, but operates independently and is open to all girls. Located on Lookout Mountain in north-west Georgia, CJL is a residential summer camp for girls ages 7-17, offering one and two-week sessions. Preparing Girls for Confident Living and Leadership Since 1922. www.CJL.org
Camp Woodmont on Lookout Mtn in NW GA is a traditional, overnight camp for boys & girls ages 6–14. Just 2 hours from Atlanta, Camp Woodmont features horseback riding, high-ropes, climbing, sports, dance, crafts, canoeing, archery & more!
Founded in 1981, Camp Wood-mont is the perfect place to build lifelong friendships and everlasting memories.
Our deep-seeded traditions, close family atmosphere and caring counselors make campers feel se-cure, welcome & reassured! Coun-selors are college-age and live in the
cabins with the campers. Our camp program is very well-suited to first-time campers. Come tour the camp at our Open House May 15, 2016 from 2-5 pm. 423-472-6070 or go to www.campwoodmont.com
Strong Rock Camp is a place our campers call “home” and everyone is family. A co-ed Chris-tian camp in the northeast Georgia mountains offering 6-day mini and 13-day main sessions for grades 1-10. Our mature, talented, and service-oriented staff are the role models parents, and especially campers, are looking for. Uncon-ditional love and acceptance help every camper belong. We build confi-dent and independent kids through a wide range of activities, including horseback riding, archery, riflery, canoeing, climbing, swimming, outdoor living skills, super science, dance, drama, art and crafts, team sports, tumbling, fishing and rock-etry. Located in Cleveland, Georgia, 1.5hrs from Atlanta and 20 min from 400. 706-348-1533. www.strongrockcamp.com.
TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains In-
stitute at Tremont offers nature, backpacking, science adventure
and family camps inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Imagine splashing around in an icy-cold mountain stream, climb-ing ridges to an unbelievable view, or choosing from a variety of activities to discover nature through hands-on explorations, day hikes and crafts. Options for beginning campers as well as out-door enthusiasts - ages 5 to 95. Tremont Institute creates space for discovery, personal develop-ment and opportunities to unplug and explore. Call (865) 448-6709 or visit www.gsmit.org/GA.html. Located on the Tennessee side of the national park. Find us on Facebook @GSMITremont to see pictures and videos of the adven-ture that awaits!
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3-24 Holy Thursday 8:00 p.m.Mass of the Lord’s Supper BilingualProcession with the Blessed Sacrament outsideAdoration in the Parish Hall until midnight
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NorthFulton.com | Alpharetta-Roswell Herald | March 17, 2016 | 31SCHOOLS
By CANDY [email protected]
NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Enrollment forecasts for North Fulton schools project a continuing decline of students over the next five years, reversing an enrollment boom that began in the mid-1990s but cooled off in recent years.
During a presentation to the Fulton School Board on March 8, school plan-ning staff attributed the slowdown to lower birth rates and available housing focused mainly at the high end of the market.
Overall, Fulton Schools is expected to add just under 600 students next year, for a total of 96,276 students in the 2016-17 school year. That growth will come mainly in South Fulton, with North Fulton and Sandy Springs seeing declines.
“North Fulton reached 49,584 stu-dents [this year] which is the second year in recent history that [the region’s] total growth has declined,” said Yngrid Huff, director of planning for Fulton Schools.
This year, elementary students declined by more than 680 students from the previous year, as incoming kindergarten classes are significantly smaller than the fifth-grade classes they replace.
“Looking at individual grade levels, growth is still occurring in the area. However, the incoming 2015 kindergar-ten class remains nearly 1,200 stu-dents smaller than the eighth-, ninth-, 10th- and 11th-grade classes on aver-age,” said Huff.
She also presented a chart which shows a sharp decline in births begin-ning in 2009, which correlates with smaller kindergarten classes five years later. That trend is expected to continue both locally and statewide.
But positive growth is being seen in middle and high schools, with most of the high schools in North Fulton at or above capacity.
This trend could indicate a strong housing market favored by families with older children, as opposed to young families seeking starter homes.
“It is extremely expensive [in North Fulton],” said Huff. “So [many people] are moving to surrounding counties where there are more affordable op-tions.”
She noted this is one reason Fulton’s overall enrollment growth is
outpaced by fast-growing systems like Gwinnett with more affordable housing options.
Huff said the housing market is showing a strong recovery in North Fulton, with the school system track-
ing more than 3,300 homes in various stages of construction.
Enrollment forecasts are used for planning and budgeting purposes, noted Huff, and tweaked each year for a five-year outlook.
“Short-range estimates identify needed resources such as staffing, text-books, buses, groceries and classroom needs,” she said. “Long-range estimates guide the timeline for capital construc-tion projects. “
Alpharetta board member Katie Reeves challenged the assertion that North Fulton will see a declining enroll-ment in the coming five years. She said empty nesters who flocked to the region in the 1990s and early 2000s are sit-ting on the sidelines, waiting for prices to rebound, before selling their homes.
“If I [presented] these numbers to my [community] I would be laughed out of [the room],” said Reeves. “I know you have to work in facts, but we would be foolish not to prepare for what is an eventuality in my district.”
Growth slows in NF schools
16-17 Proj. 15-16 Actual
Elemnatary Schools
Abbotts Hill 679 688
Alpharetta 546 565
Amana Charter 514 515
Barnwell 816 767
Birmingham Falls 720 727
Cogburn Woods 850 920
Crabapple Crossing 769 800
Creek View 812 973
Dolvin 815 857
Esther Jackson 614 570
Findley Oaks 657 656
Hembree Springs 683 841
Hillside 508 647
Lake Windward 698 712
Manning Oaks 830 858
Medlock Bridge 707 700
Mimosa 831 1018
Mountain Park 831 844
New Prospect 579 471
Northwood 740 774
Ocee 757 769
River Eves 604 795
Roswell North 895 1036
Shakerag 746 787
State Bridge Crossing Elem 801 817
Summit Hill 735 724
Sweet Apple 805 726
Wilson Creek 787 803
FAST Charter (new) 143 NA
Hwy.9 School/Roswell (new) 631 NA
NF ES Total 21,103 21,360
Fulton ES Total 44,663 44,564
16-17 Proj. 15-16 Actual
Middle Schools
Amana Charter 250 234
Autrey Mill 1473 1413
Crabapple 988 965
Elkins Pointe 1085 1119
Haynes Bridge 789 840
Holcomb Bridge 769 792
Hopewell 1445 1433
Northwestern 1403 1272
River Trail 1153 1143
Taylor Road 1331 1335
Webb Bridge 1249 1273
NF MS Total 11,935 11,819
System MS Total 21,893 21,420
High Schools
Alpharetta 2061 2031
Cambridge 1977 1988
Centennial 2021 1949
Chattahoochee 1913 1954
Independence 203 197
Johns Creek 2071 2072
Milton 2320 2175
Northview 1821 1903
Roswell 2212 2122
NF HS Total 16,599 16,391
System HS Total 29,721 29,710
North Fulton Total 49,637 49,570
System Total 96,277 95,694
Projected North Fulton Enrollment for 2016-17 School Year
*INCLUDES PRE-K ENROLLMENT
Low birth rates, high home prices are factors
North Fulton reached 49,584 students [this year] which is the second year in recent history that [the region’s] total growth has declined.” YNGRID HUFFDirector of planning for Fulton Schools.
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ROSWELL, Ga. – The Kiwanis Club of Historic Roswell will host the Sixth Annual Spring K Classic 5K and 10K run on March 19 at Sweet Apple Ele-mentary School. The 10k race begins at 7:45 a.m. while the 5k race kicks off at 8 a.m. Entry fee is $30 and race day registration is $35. On March 19, registration begins at 6:30 a.m.
Proceeds from the Spring K Classic will benefit the club’s projects, includ-ing its college scholarship program for local high school seniors. Visit www.roswellkiwanis.org/SpringKClassic.html to download registration forms or to register online.
The Kiwanis Club of Historic Ros-well is part of a global organization – Kiwanis International – made up of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.
Under its service leadership pro-gram, the club sponsors three Key Clubs and two Builders Clubs in the Roswell community, providing them with opportunities to perform com-munity service and develop leadership skills.
The Kiwanians of Historic Roswell meet every Thursday at noon at The Mill Kitchen and Bar in Roswell. For more information, visit www.roswellki-wanis.org
—Jonathan Copsey
On your marks, get set, go!Roswell Kiwanis hosts Spring K Classic race March 19
If you goWhat: 6th Annual Spring K Classic 5K and 10K runWhen: March 19, 7:45 a.m. Reg-istration at 6:30 a.m.Where: Sweet Apple Elementary School, 12025 Etris Rd, Roswell, Ga.More Info: www.roswellkiwanis.org
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta Theatre Department competed at the Georgia Thespian conference recently where to Morgan Shields received straight superiors for solo musical.
Also congratulations to Kelly Lump-kin, Michael Masi, Morgan Shields, Josh Maddox, Lara Strydom, Eleven AHS actors received a superior rating for group musical in their rendition of 21 Guns from “American Idiot.”
They are Christina Nguyen, Alex
Atchison, Kathik Ramiswami, Sarah Gusowoski, Coyvan Greer, Grrace Palmer, Olivia Palmer, Nicole Vitale, Suma Yellamarju, Anders Nelson, and Irene Velez .
The Alpharetta Speech team com-peted at Emory’s Barkley Forum last with Karthik Rramiswami and Alex Atchison reaching quarter finals for Duo Acting.
Emma Svital reached quarter finals in Humorous Interpretation.
AHS theater, speech students shine in competition
Top row are: Lara Strydom, Anders Nelson, Michael Masi, Arteen Afshan, Kelly Lumpkin, Kevin Smith and Madison Boyd.third row: Suma Yellamraju, Skyler Robinson, Karthik Ramiswami, Coyvan Greer, Charles Boykin, Ceirra Burchfield, Rachel Young and Alex Atchison.Second row: Sarah Stoffle, Irene Velez, Christina Nguyen, Nia Snow, Maddie Maddox and Josh Maddox.Front row: Olivia Palmer, Nicole Vitale, Sarah Gwuzowski, Grace Palmer and Morgan Shields.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- Rohan Dalal received first place at the 2016 Dis-trict 4 Systems Spell-Off for Private Schools Feb. 10. Alpharetta Interna-tional Academy was also represented by 5th grader, Manasa Premanand.
Both students are taught by upper elementary teacher, Uma Narayan.
“We were very proud to have these two stu-dents represent our school in the spell-off,” Narayan said. “Spelling is an important part of our language cur-riculum. We wish Rohan the best of luck in the next level of competition.”
The spell-off was held at Omni International School. There were 11 schools represented by 19 students in grades 4 through 8.
Alpharetta International’s Dalal wins spelling bee ALPHARETTA, Ga. –
2016 Teacher of the year Kendra Magill and Professional of the Year Saida Dzaferovic were honored at Alpharetta High School.
Alpharetta High School is filled with amazing individuals who make magic each and every day. The school takes a moment to honor two individuals and their special kind of magic.
Professional of the Year Saida Dzaferovic leads the AHS virtual lab and works closely with many students who need special attention to pass credit recovery classes.
Not only does she have a full schedule with the lab, show opens it every day during both lunches, after school, and even Saturdays to support our students. She says she loves her students, her job, and her school, and it shows.
Teacher of the Year Kendra Magill coaches and teaches six classes each day. She is the AP Art History PLC leader and has grown the program from a couple
classes with fewer than 50 students to 10 classes and four teachers serving more than 250 students.
Magill makes each lesson come alive and ignites a love and appreciation for visual arts in those who en-ter her tiny room. She is passionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated to her students, the arts, and AHS.
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Alpharetta High School 2016 Teacher of the year Kendra Magill, left, and Pro-fessional of the Year Saida Dzaferovic are all smiles after being notified of the honor.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. - Put on your lab coats and goggles because it’s time to get scientific – the preschoolers at
The Goddard School across 25 locations throughout Atlanta hosted a science fair on Feb. 25.
This event was designed to pique children’s natural curiosity in STEAM learning (science, technology, engi-neering, arts and mathematics).
Teaching children to collaborate, communicate, be creative and think
critically, the science fair is an oppor-tunity for Goddard School children to showcase their learning through proj-ects and experiments while demon-strating The Goddard School’s unique F.L.EX. (Fun, Learning, Experience) Program in action.
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Goddard students learn scienceROSWELL, Ga. — An ambivalent Cinderella? Little Red Riding Hood, the huntress? A Witch … who raps? They’re all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s fractured fairy tale that begins as a lively fantasy and becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children. Roswell High School will present “Into the Woods” April 14 - 17, in the school auditorium, 11595 King Road. This
year’s production will combine the tal-ents of the choral, theater and orches-tra departments as well as members of the community. Tickets are $12 and available online at RHSIntotheWoods.com. A special group rate is available for the opening and closing night shows.
Contact Elizabeth Williams, choral conductor for more information at [email protected] or 470-254-4500, ext. 44646.
Roswell High School presents spring musical “Into the Woods”
“Into the Woods” cast members include, standing from left, Thomas Beazley, Virginia Rowlett, Max Hipp, Lauren Baxter, Felicia Agostini and, kneeling, Chelle Leary.
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BT baseball wins 20-0 over Therrell, still undefeated
By JOE [email protected]
ROSWELL, Ga. — Blessed Trinity didn’t have to do much and still won by 20 runs in a game against Ther-rell last Friday in Roswell that was ended in the third inning by the mercy rule. With the win, BT remains un-defeated at 8-0 and improves to 2-0 in Region 4-AAA.
Therrell committed four errors, all of which led to runs scored, and juniors Patrick McNamara and Peyton Glavine struck out eight of the nine batters they faced in the win. The game ended after the top of the third inning. The GHSA bylaws state, “A game will end anytime that a team is 15 or more runs behind and has completed three or more turns at bat.”
McNamara got the start for the Titans and struck out the side to open the game.
Therrell’s Braden Smith got the start for the Pan-thers, but would only pitch a third of an inning.
After BT’s David Dunn popped out, Therrell’s Smith walked three and hit two of the next five batters. In the process, two passed balls allowed BT runners to advance and score five runs before they had even recorded their first hit of the game.
Therrell made a pitching change, yanking Smith for Ronaldo Shepard, but the results weren’t any better. Colin Dore was hit by Shephard’s first pitch.
With two outs, the Titans were able to score nine
more runs though Therrell had plenty of chances to get out of the inning.
A ground ball to their first baseman would bounce off his glove, scor-ing one. With two runners on base, CJ Abrams hit an inside-the-park home run, followed by three straight extra-base hits to extend the Titans’ lead to 14-0 after just the first inning.
BT’s McNamara struck out two more batters in the top of the second, giving him five strikeouts for six batters faced. McNamara has allowed just one hit in seven innings on the mound so far this season.
BT would extend their lead to 20-0 in the bottom of the second with six hits. Glavine took over pitching duties in the top of the third and made quick work of Therrell’s side, striking out the side on 11 pitches.
Steele Chambers and Jake Lundkovsky had four RBIs for the Titans, with Garrett Dupuis adding three. None of the Titans batted under .500.
BT will face eight straight region opponents over the next week and a half as they seek their fifth consecu-tive region title.
McNamara and Glavine strike out 8 in 3 innings
Weekend scores:BaseballNorth Cobb Christian 0, St. Francis 2Fellowship Christian 2, Mount Paran 4Christian Heritage 1, King’s Ridge 7Pinecrest Academy 7, Mount Zion 8Therell 0, Blessed Trinity 20Walker 5, Mount Pisgah 8North Forsyth 2, Johns Creek 4West Forsyth 11, Centennial 0South Forsyth 0, Alpharetta 7Chattahoochee 3, Northview 11Cambridge 16, Riverwood 4 Boys soccerCambridge 8, River Ridge 0West Forsyth 1, Cherokee 0Girls soccerDecatur 0, Blessed Trinity 0Milton 1, Walton 2Alpharetta 0, Lambert 6Johns Creek 3, North Forsyth 0Boys LacrosseSouth Forsyth 12, Collins Hill 11Alpharetta 10, Northview 8Buford 14, Pinecrest Academy 7Lambert, 12 Johns Creek 11North Forsyth 4, Chattahoochee 16Walton 10, Milton 9Girls lacrosseCentennial 19, Mann 11Norcross 1, Centennial 24
BT’s CJ Abrams hit an inside-the-park home run and was 2-2 with 4 RBIs in BT’s 20-0 win over Therrell.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga- In a matchup of two of the top teams in Region 6-A, King’s Ridge defeated Mt. Pisgah 5-3 last Thursday at Legion Field. King’s Ridge (8-1, 5-0), the two-time defending Class A state champions, received 5 RBIs from junior Trey Parker, and starter Frasor Ellard struck out seven for the Tigers. With the loss, Mt. Pisgah fell to 3-2 in region play.
The Tigers’ Frasor Ellard started on the mound and opened the game with three strikeouts in the first inning.
The Tigers’ bats were also hot out of the gate, with King’s Ridge scoring three runs in the bottom of the first. After Carter Buchanan walked, Michael Wein singled and a base hit bunt from Lawson Hill loaded the bases for Trey Parker. Parker sent a liner down the first base line which rolled to the right-field corner, earning Parker a triple and three RBIs.
After their quick start, however, the Tigers’ would strand four runners
over the next four innings against Mt. Pisgah’s starter
Ryan Bostic. Bostic allowed five runs on eight hits with four strikeouts in five innings.
In the bottom of the fifth, Trey Parker got another extra-base hit with a double down the left field line. Hill and Kyle Brnovich scored, extending the Tigers’ lead to 5-0. John Byrnes then singled, giving King’s Ridge runners at the corners with two outs.
With a chance to continue building their lead, Will Janofsky lined a shot up the middle, hitting Mt. Pisgah’s Bostic hard in the stomach. Bostic was able to gather the loose ball and make the throw to first in time to end the inning and prevent more Tigers’ scoring, and then grab a much-needed ice pack.
In the top of the sixth, Mt. Pisgah would find the scoreboard on two errors from King’s Ridge.
On an attempted double-play, Tigers’ short stop Kyle Brnovich threw over Wein at second base, with the ball rolling all the way to the right field fence, allowing Pisgah’s Jacob Cendoya to score and Jacob Green to advance to
third. Green would score three pitches later on a wild pitch from Ellard, cutting the Tigers’ lead to 5-2.
In the bottom of the sixth, Jacob Cendoya would take over pitching duties for the Patriots’ and would get two strikeouts advance the game to the top of the seventh and Mt. Pisgah’s last chance for a comeback.
With a save opportu-nity, the Tigers’ Will Janofsky took over for Ellard in the top of the seventh.
Janofsky struck out Mt. Pisgah’s Alden Pascucci to open the inning, but then gave up a triple to Garrett Brasher. Trevor Grapenthin was then hit by a Janofski pitch to give Pisgah runners on the corner with just one out.
A sacrifice fly from Spencer Shields would score Brasher, but Jojo Oda-chowski would ground out to Michael Wein to end the game.
With the win, King’s Ridge tied Mt. Paran at the top of the Region 6-A standings at 5-0 in region play. Mt. Pisgah, at 3-2, is in fifth.
King’s Ridge downs Mt. Pisgah in region matchupTigers off to 5-0 start in region play
Lawson Hill reached third on a stand-up steal.
The Tigers’ Frasor Ellard had seven strikeouts and allowed one earned run against Mt. Pisgah
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Do you like good food, the chance to network with customers who live in your wheelhouse and hear the latest business news? Then you should have been at the annual Greater North Fulton Chamber of Com-merce’s Business Expo March 11 at the Alpharetta Marriott.
With a “Star Wars” theme of “Let the Force be with You,” more than 100 exhibitors were selling their wares, and yes, some were also buying.
“The expo is just about our most popular event. You meet all kinds of local businesses, and the leads that are found there are like gold,” said GNFCC President Brandon Beach. “It’s a sellout every year because the business that gets done is just fantastic.”
Some businesspeople say they come because they cannot afford to miss it.
“Hey, if you’re not here, you don’t know what you might have missed. And if folks notice you’re not here, they go, ‘Hmmm, what’s wrong with them, they’re not here.’ So, yeah, I want to be here, and I make sure everybody knows I’m here,” said one booth respondent who did not want to be identified.
Seminars offer top tips on new ideas and, for some, it’s a chance to see what the competition is pushing.
“It is a fun, friendly event. People like to talk about what they do, so everyone is in a good mood. And it’s a break from the usual routine,” Beach said. “It’s a real event and people look forward to it.”
Steve Neese with Appen Media Group said the expo is a great op-portunity to get outside the box.
“You meet a lot of new people, get exposed to a lot of new businesses. Of course it’s a great opportunity to sell also, but often it is getting contacts who can steer you to places you haven’t thought of. I wouldn’t miss it,” Neese said.
If you didn’t make the scene this year, then count on making it next year. Beach says plans are already in the works.
Business Expo great day for commerceDozens of businesses network, show off their wares for one great day
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Naturally the Greater North Fulton Chamber members put their best faces forward with Helen Bausano, from left, Deborah Lanham and Tosha Marks.
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Alli Neal, left, of Revved Up Kids says hello to Renasant Bank’s Maria Ladikos.
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What is an expo without a little networking? Sharde Nickles, Horace S. Brown and Corey Moore exchange cards.
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – North Fulton’s future scientists, artists, inventors and scholars don’t have to wait until high school to begin making exciting discoveries. It has introduced a new preschool STEAM (Science, Technology, En-gineering, Arts Math) lab that has opened at Mount Pisgah Christian School.
On the very first day, children couldn’t wait to get their hands on the interactive learning tools available in the bright and inviting space.
The STEAM lab is designed for project-based exploration of the in-teractions of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics.
These may seem to be lofty subjects for such young students but the preschool years are a prime time for instruction in criti-cal thinking, problem-solving and collaboration.
Inside the engaging STEAM lab, telescopes and talking globes encourage hands-on play and learning. Students are eager to col-laborate on projects and make new discoveries about the world around them. Interactive SMART Boards
and iPads are used to teach math, science and literacy lessons with games that keep the children en-gaged and prompt them to get up and move, even dance.
“The children love learning about the habitats and how to care for our live animals including fish, birds, hermit crabs and frogs,” said teacher Nicole Celmer.
“They love to put on their lab coats and eye protection to take part in fascinating experiments us-ing our new science lab table. The lab is also attached to a garden where the children love to learn about plants.”
The STEAM lab is an integral part of the Mount Pisgah Preschool Full Day curriculum and work is underway to add a similar facility to the Preschool Half Day program.
Mount Pisgah Christian School is located in North Atlanta and serves children ages 6 weeks to 12th grade. The School’s mis-sion is to provide an outstanding college-preparatory education grounded in Christian faith and values. For information, visit www.experiencepisgah.org or call 678-336-3443.
Pisgah preschool introduces STEAM learning
Preschool student Leighton Reams takes a hard look at the new STEAM lab as father Mike Reams looks on.
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‘Sew many quilts, sew little time’
By KATHLEEN [email protected]
ROSWELL, Ga. — Quilters and fans of quilts alike nearly unraveled at the sight of 200-plus quilts at the 35th annual Bulloch Hall Quilt Show.
The show, hosted by the Bulloch Hall Quilt Guild March 4-13, was unique, according to one of the co-chairs, Sharyl Hess Dawes.
“A lot of quilt shows are like con-tests,” Dawes said. “People go in to be judged on their skill and they get a review sheet back telling you did this wrong, or improve that. We’re the oppo-site. We encouraged everyone to enter. We even have a children’s show. Ours is more educational and taking it to the next generation.”
History was on full display in the show, from quilts started in the 1800s to the show’s setting in historic Bulloch Hall.
“The venue attracts people,” Dawes said. “It’s a more historic setting. It’s a twofer in that you get to see the house and the quilts.”
Quilters were encouraged to attach stories to their quilts, which is how spectators knew they were viewing a few quilts started by family members and recently finished by relatives who quilt.
Visitors voted on a Viewer’s Choice Award quilt, and the BHQG chose a
Guild Choice Award winner, too. This year’s Guild Choice winner was titled “Star Crazy” by Dianne Cannestra.
“I hand pieced six pointed stars from the ‘Fussy Friday’ star kit from Te-mecula Quilting Co.” Cannestra wrote in the show’s program. “I almost went crazy hand piecing so many stars, thus the quilt name.”
Various special exhibits were set up throughout the show, including one by author Dianne Knotts, a children’s segment and a challenge quilt portion. Quilters were given a button and a piece of fabric, called a fat quarter, and had to make quilts out of what they were given.
This type of quilting, plus certain fabrics with designs like typeface, will show what period of time the quilts were made in, according to Dawes.
“You can judge the age of a quilt by the fabric. When we make quilts for our kids they think it’s an old-fashioned thing, so we try to make them more modern,” Dawes said. “This is the first year with a children’s section, so we are
trying to teach and encourage the next generation.”
For information on the BHQG, visit bhqg.org.
Quilt show delights at Bulloch Hall
This quilt, started in 1884, was only recently finished.
Some quilters got crafty, like with this quilt that has “scratches” from the cat.
This quilt shows a mosaic of a woman’s face, shown in the photo to the right of the quilt.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta High School Future Business Lead-ers of America members competed at the State Leadership Conference in Athens March 6-8. For the fourth year in a row, the Alpharetta chapter was awarded the coveted Sweepstakes Award for the high school in Georgia with the most competitive event wins. Most of the students had to compete at the regional conference in January in order to advance and compete at the state level. FBLA is the largest national organization for high school students who are interested in business and computer science. Over 26,000 high school students in Georgia are mem-bers of the organization. Some of the first-place winners at Alpharetta High School included:
Anita Ramanathan — Business Finan-cial Plan
Josh Seides and Rohan Bagga — Community Service ProjectSuraj Masand — Desktop Application ProgrammingDhakshi Balakumar, Andrew Fu and Haiwen Gui — EntrepreneurshipSid Vemuri, Kayvon Dibai and Divyesh Gutta — Global Business
Christopher Sun and Cecilia Gonza-lez — Graphic DesignNivethaashri Sundaramurthy — Intro to Business PresentationJessica Zhang — Management Infor-mation SystemsColby Tobin and Ryan Tobin — Mobile Application Development
Srikar Thammishetti, Ben Dugger and Nishant Reddy — Sports & Enter-tainment ManagementGerald Nash — Cyber SecurityEvan Zhang — Intro to Financial Math
56 students qualified for Nationals this summer.
Alpharetta FBLA dominates conference 4th year in a row
Alpharetta High School’s Future Business Leaders of America receive multiple awards at the State Leadership Conference.
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By HATCHER [email protected] ROSWELL, Ga. – Thousands of people drive by the Johns Creek Environmen-tal Campus, most of them clueless that it is where all of the Johns Creek Basin’s sewage is treated every day. Even fewer know it is also the home of Dr. Robert E. Fulton Environmental Ed-ucation Center through which almost 18,000 Fulton County Schools students have learned about the importance of clean water to the environment.
The environmental campus sits on a 100-acre site on Holcomb Bridge Road, though the facility takes up less than 10 acres. Inside the facility are class-rooms for the education center that attracts busloads of students ages 8 to 18 to learn about the relationships that go into creating a clean water system that returns water drawn from the Chattahoochee River cleaner than when it was withdrawn.
Handling the educational arm of the facility are the two program managers, Debra Ewing and Cheryl McClellan. It is their job to teach students how water is drawn from the river, circulates through the community to carry away its waste, then treated through state-of-the-art microfiltration and returned to the river or used for irrigation.
And the programs Ewing and Mc-Clellan teach must be on a level to ap-peal to 60 elementary students one day and four dozen teenagers the next.
“What we do in simplest terms is teach the students how drinking water and waste water is withdrawn from the river, then cleaned and returned to the river at a higher quality than when it came out,” Ewing said. “We also tell the students how and why we must protect the river.”
The water that comes through the facility – it is built to handle 15 million gallons a day – needs plenty of tender loving care as it wends its way back to the Chattahoochee.
“So we teach the children about FROG. That stands for fats, rags, oils and grease. Those things should never go into the toilet because they can clog the system,” Ewing said.
Rags are those disposable wipes that the manufacturers like to say can be flushed down the toilet.
They can, but the problem is they don’t dissolve in the water the way toi-let paper does.
The campus has water-filled bea-kers filled with samples of “disposable” rags that have sat for five years and are still in one piece. Meanwhile a similar beaker contains day-old toilet paper that shreds at the touch of a wand.
“It demonstrates how those rags, grease and all of the FROG items can eventually clog the system, while simple toilet paper does not. It is important the public respects this and keeps those items out of the toilet,” she said.
Students who come in get a hands-on experience at the plant. First an
age-appropriate video introduces the campus and explains the science behind micro-organisms and the mem-brane technology that scrubs the water clean.
An Enviros-cape model town traces the path of water from the river through the community to treatment and back to the river again.
“The younger ones really like to see where the poop goes,” Ewing said.
There is a tour of the plant and then the students put on white lab coats and goggles to become a “lab tech for a day.”
“It’s all about gaining an under-standing and an appreciation for the process involved in keeping water sources clean,” Ewing said.
McClain says they call it, “Making a splash with outreach.”
The payoff for the staff comes when they see understanding dawn on young faces.
“They realize they are part of the ecosystem, too, and what they do can make a difference,” McClellan said.
A group of 60 third-graders from Mountain Park Elementary School came to visit the campus March 9. Katha Stewart, Fulton Board of Educa-tion District 1 member, lives just down the street from the school and decided she would make the tour also.
“As a parent, a PTA member and now a school board member, I thought I should see it for myself. It is impor-tant students and adults understand the importance of having clean water,” Stewart said.
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Mountain Park Elementary School stu-dents are all ears at their introduction to touring the Johns Creek Environmen-tal Campus which is both a learning experience and a water reclamation facility capable of treating up to 15 million gallons of sewage a day.
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Johns Creek Environmental Campus education program man-agers Debra Ewing, left, and Cheryl McClellan stand in front of the monthly schedule of student tours. Scarcely a day is open.
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The City of Alpharetta is soliciting proposals from qualifi ed, construction management fi rms that are able to provide complete preconstruction and construction services for the Public Safety Expansion. These services are intended to ensure the City receives a high-quality Public Safety Expansion on time and within budget. The location of the project is 2565 Old Milton Parkway within the City of Alpharetta, GA 30009.
The Request for Proposals document, including project scope and Offeror requirements, will be available online Thursday, March 17, 2016, at the City’s bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta.
Proposals are due Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009.
For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at 678-297-6052 or via email at [email protected].
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Camp Inven-tion, a summer enrichment day camp program, supported by the United States Patent and Trademark Office and a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, is coming to the following locations:• State Bridge Crossing Elementary
School: June 6-10• Amana Academy: June 13-17• Ocee Elementary School: June 13-
17For students entering grades one
through six, Camp Invention is a
weeklong adventure designed to turn the summer from ordinary to extraordi-nary through hands-on problem solving using science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Camp Invention provides an opportunity for inventive young minds to exercise their creativ-ity and use their imagination beyond what they learn in a typical classroom. Program participants do not realize they are learning and developing new skills as they build prototypes, take things apart, explore different types of technology and so much more. Local
programs are facilitated and taught by educators who live and teach in the community. Camp Invention serves more than 94,000 students every year through nearly 1,400 camps across the
nation. For more information or to find the nearest location for registration, visit www.campinvention.org.
Nationally recognized STEM program coming to Fulton County
CITY OF ALPHARETTAPUBLIC NOTICE
PH-16-AB-09
PLACECity Hall
Two Park PlazaCouncil Chambers
March 17, 20163:00 P.M.
PURPOSEPackage Store
Beer & Wine, Sunday Sales
APPLICANTBP Alpharetta, Inc.
d/b/a/ BP Food Mart11425 Haynes Bridge Road
Alpharetta, Ga. 30009Owner
BP Alpharetta, Inc.Registered Agent
Meeta Khiani
CITY OF ALPHARETTAPUBLIC NOTICE
PH-16-AB-10
PLACECity Hall
Two Park PlazaCouncil Chambers
March 24, 20162:00 P.M.
PURPOSEConsumption on Premises
Liquor, Beer & WineSunday Sales
APPLICANTFirebirds of Alpharetta, LLC
d/b/a Firebirds Wood Fired Grill2665 Old Milton Parkway
Alpharetta, Ga. 30009Owner
Firebirds of Alpharetta, LLCRegistered AgentMichael Sard, Esq.
CITY OF ALPHARETTANOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The following item will be heard at a public hearing held by the City Council on Monday, March 28, 2016 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.
a. PH-16-03 Norcross Street Right of Way Abandonment (City Council Only)Consideration of abandonment of a portion of the Norcross Street Right of Way. The portion of Norcross Street is located within Land Lot 1269, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia
Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fi fty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the offi ce of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of North Fulton has announced Northside Hos-pital Cancer Institute is the presenting sponsor for its 2016 Relay to be held May 14th from 4 - 11 p.m., at Webb Bridge Middle School in Alpharetta.
“We are thrilled to have the support of Northside Hospital Cancer Institute again this year,” said Holly
York, community manager, South Atlantic Division, for the American Can-cer Society.
The hospital’s cancer center has committed $20,000 to the 2016 event, and roughly $50,000 over the past three years.
Old Milton Dental, which offers oral-cancer screening, is also a 2016 sponsor. Kroger offered support selling purple feet at its registers in February, and Red Oak Sanitation is on board again this year as well.
Retail partners that have sponsored give-back nights, donating a portion of their sales to Relay for Life of
North Fulton on a given date, in-clude Zaxby’s, Chipotle and Vino 100, with more to come.
“We are gearing up for a much larger event this year,” said Jean Mense, with North Fulton Event Lead-ership Team. “There are many different ways to participate, whether you are a corporate sponsor, a give-back part-ner, a group forming a team, or simply
someone that wants to attend Relay,” she said. “Now is the time though for our teams to be raising money, so that on May 14th we can celebrate together.”
North Fulton corporate and com-munity teams gearing up for the fight against cancer this year include UPS, Georgia Power, Northside Hospital Cancer Institute, State Bank and United Community Bank; Dolvin, Lake Windward, State Bridge Crossing, New Prospect, Abbotts Hill and Creek View Elementary; Webb Bridge, River Trail, Autrey Mill, Taylor Road and Hopewell Middle Schools; St. Francis, Johns Creek, Cambridge, Centennial, Chat-tahoochee, Alpharetta and Milton High Schools; First United Methodist and Messiah Lutheran churches; Rotary Club of North Fulton; Delta Sigma Theta sorority; The Craft Dolan Team’s Team Audrey, and Team Clark.
Relay is an open event in which anyone is free to come and go. This year, it will kick-off at 4 p.m. with opening ceremonies, featuring guest speakers and entertainers. There will be a Survivors Dinner, to which all area cancer survivors and caregivers are invited. There will also be food, live music, games and activities for all ages, and Relay’s trademark Luminary Lap just after dusk.
Relay For Life is a community-based volunteer-driven event held annually in towns throughout the world.
Teams fundraise over several months in advance of their Relay by reaching out to friends and family for donations and by organizing mini fundraisers. On May 14th, the North Fulton teams will set up sites around the Webb Bridge Middle School track and take turns walking or running laps in memory of those they’ve lost to cancer and in honor of those currently
in a fight against the disease. The North Fulton Event Leadership Team is work-ing to line-up a carnival atmosphere for additional fun, and food and beverages will be available for sale to benefit the Society.
Visit the Relay for Life of North Fulton website www.relayforlife.org/northfultonga for more information, or to become involved contact Holly York at [email protected].
Northside Hospital to sponsor Relay for Life 2016
Northside Hospital was Relay for Life of North Fulton’s 2015 presenting sponsor and they have agreed to sponsor again this year, donating another $20,000 to the cause.
CITY OF ALPHARETTAPUBLIC NOTICE
PH-16-AB-11
PLACECity Hall
Two Park PlazaCouncil Chambers
2:00 P.M.
PURPOSEConsumption on Premises
Beer & Wine, Sunday Sales
APPLICANTGongtong Group, LLC
d/b/a Green Lotus Thai Cuisine875 North Main Street #301
Alpharetta, Ga. 30009Owner
Gongtong Group, LLCRegistered Agent
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real change in our regional transporta-tion.
Further delays in actionable steps toward a plan will only guarantee an in-crease in real and opportunity costs as in-flation and market prices adjust upward, and current or future businesses and residents assess whether or not Atlanta’s area traffic troubles are too much to bear.
For some further inspiration, here is a refresh on the petition to extend MARTA into North Fulton, having reached over 1,000 signatures over the last few weeks, with the potential to add thousands of other signatures if there is a fighting chance. https://www.change.org/p/support-the-red-line-to-north-fulton-it-s-about-time
Thanks again to Mayor Wood for your continued support. Let’s keep the dialog going toward a transit plan that best rep-resents a long-term, sustainable vision.
–Dennis Carman, Johns Creek
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Sysfore Technologies, Inc. (Johns Creek, GA) seeks multiple Programmer Analysts to analyze user requirements, test and deploy various client-servers and web-based applications. Positions require MS or foreign equivalent in Comp. Sci./IT/Engg./Math /Science/MBA with computer science as major or minor / or related +1 yr of relevant IT experience using Java, Websphere, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server DBA or Developer, ColdFusion, Adobe Flex, PowerBuilder, Remedy, ETL Informatica, .Net, Salesforce or similar technologies (or BS or foreign equivalent in Comp. Sci./IT/Engg/Math/Science/BBA with computer science as major or minor or related with 5 yrs of relevant IT experience). Positions involve travel to client locations all over the USA. Send resumes to HR Manager-Sysfore Technologies, Inc., 11465 Johns Creek Pkwy, Suite#180, Johns Creek, GA 30097 or Fax# (678)824-7031, or Email: [email protected]
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Builder/ Project Manager Peachtree Residential Properties, one of Atlanta’s premier home builders since 1988, is seeking a Builder-Project Manager for new home communities in North Atlanta. Visit www.peach t reeres iden t ia l .com for company information. Please email [email protected] with resume. * Minimum experience 10 years in supervisory position in homebuilding industry.* College degree preferable.* We do drug testing and background checks.* North Atlanta subdivisions.* Competitive salary, excellent bonus program and truck allowance.* High customer service skills a must.* Multiple subdivision responsibility.
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Hannah Electr ic Company. Send resume to [email protected] or call 770-836-1079
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Customer Service Specialist
Inbound call center and virtual office service. Provide receptionist services to various companies. Sell, schedule and provide virtual office services for home inspectors. Must work 1-2 nights 12:30pm-9pm. Real estate and/or inspection background a plus. $14/hour + potential bonus in 1st 90 days. Resume: [email protected] MAKER: Well establ ished custom cabinet shop in Alpharetta needs full time, EXPERIENCED cabinet maker and molder operator. Position offers benefits and vacation. ONLY EXPERIENCED candidates should apply. Please call l770-318-7204 during normal business hours
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Custodian/Mechanic needed for large car collection in North Fulton area. Cars range from early 1930s to contemporary exotics. General mechanical and detailing skills required. (Marque experts handle complicated tasks). On-site lift and tools. Paint experience a plus. Must be a self-starter with a passion for cars. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. References required. 770-476-8885
HOUSECLEANER: Upscale homes. Weekly paycheck. Non-smoking. 8:30AM-4-ish. $12/hour includes travel-time. 770-309-7335
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Office Assistant - Part time. Alpharetta Presbyterian Church seeks a part-time office assistant (30 hours per week) to assist with running an efficient church office and supporting the office staff. Degreed candidate preferred; writing skills and computer competence (Word, Outlook) are essential. Publisher skills desired. Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: [email protected]
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GRANT WRITER-PART TIME:NFCC is a locally-based, v o l u n t e e r - s u p p o r t e d organization serving a diverse population in North Fulton with emergency needs. Grant Writer will research, prepare, submit and manage grant proposals to fund NFCC programs and operations. Requires excellent writing and communication skills and proven track record securing grant awards. BA and 3 years experience nonprofit environment. Drug-free workplace. e-Verify. Sumbit resume, cover letter, writing sample and salary history to Vonda at [email protected]
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JOHNS CREEKFox Glen Subdivision,multi family, Crown VetchLane 30005. Saturday3/19, 8am-12pm.
ROSWELLEntire Hamilton Commons/Lakeside Subdivision!Etris Road and HamiltonPark Drive 30075. Friday3/18, Saturday 3/19,8am-4pm.
ALPHARETTAWindward; 14000Mariners Cove 30005.Friday 3/18 and Saturday3/19, 8am-4pm. Homegoods, furniture, clothing,tools, garden equipmentand more! (Additionalitems added after lastweek’s sale!)
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CUMMINGHuge multi family! Westbrook Subdivision, Kelly Mill and Bethelview Roads 30040. Friday 3/18 and Saturday 3/19, 8am-12pm.
Moving Sale
CUMMINGThe Villages At Concord Farms; 5035 Straight Away Run 30040. Friday 3/18, 8am-1pm. Furniture, tools, exercise equipment, queen bed, grill, and 50” TV and more!
ALPHARETTA/MILTON
Providence Place Subdivision; 1745 Providence Place Drive. Friday 3/18 and Saturday 3/19, 8am-4pm. 26 years in one house means plenty of furniture, housewares, pictures and hidden gems!
Yard Sale
ALPHARETTAMulti family. Windward Subdivision, 745 Willow Overlook 30005. Saturday 3/19, 8AM-2PM
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Antiques
European wardrobe/armoire, single door, beveled mirror, 84”hX 21”dX37”w. $600. Photos. 678-549-6057.
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Cemetery
ARLINGTON2 premium spaces, prestigious Pine Hill. #184-C, 3 & 4. Valued at $17,000, sacrifice $7000/both. 770-886-6988
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Furniture
OUTDOOR FURNITURE7 piece; rectangular table with 6 chairs. Brand new $900/obo. 770-490-4177
DINING SET, cherry: Table, China cabinet, server, chairs. $700/obo. 770-568-1344
DINING SET, white wicker. 48” glass-top table, 4 cushioned chairs $350. 770-993-5842
SOFA: Ethan Allen dark pine, matching coffee table. $350. 770-993-0835
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Musical Instruments
PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678-445-3654
CELLO, 7/8 Doetsch, Pernambuco bow, Hiscox hard sided case $2400. 770-753-0787
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Cherry conference room table (8’x4’), 6 chairs. $500; Executive cherry desk $300; 3 side chairs, cherry frame, dark green fabric $150; 2 reception fabric chairs $80 Mint! 770-992-7875
Recreation
POOL TABLE, 4x8, 4 chairs, cues, rack, 2 more tables. $2000/OBO. 404-934-7307
Recreation
GOLF MEMORABILIA: Club Logo; balls and towels, etc. $295. 404-583-2078
GOLF CLUBS: Ladies’ complete set, Lynx irons, graphite woods, ball retriever, wood covers, new bag $325. 770-740-9757
Pool Table, 8’. Balls, racks, cue stand, sticks. Slate base, Dark cherry, leather ball pockets. $850. 770-617-5943
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Acreage/Lots
3575 Bonneville Drive, Cumming .23 acres in Shady Shores $29,900 Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com
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
0.47 acre Residential Lot off of River Club Drive, backs up to Yellow River in Gwinnett County $30,000. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com
Apartment for Rent - Furnished
ALPHARETTABasement. Outside entrance. 1BDRM/1BA. Large den and kitchen combination. No pets. Non-smoker. 2 references. 770-475-1788
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 Sca l l y, Ke l le r Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.A g e n t S c a l l y . c o m
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Office Space for Rent
Main Street Commons Offi ce Condo Park, Heart Of Downtown Alpharetta. Single Story Offi ce Condo 1104 SF, 3 Offi ces, Reception Area, Conference & Break Rooms, Storage Closet, very nice fi nishes. $1385/month. 1020 Powers Place. [email protected]
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO VOLUNTARILY DISSOLVE A CORPORATIONNotice is given that a notice of intent to dissolve Trauma Associates of Georgia, Inc., a Georgia nonprofit corporation with its principal office at 12460 Crabapple Road, Suite 202-125, Alpharetta, Georgia, will be delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code.
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Farm/Garden Services
Bushhog, bobcat w o r k , c l e a r i n g /cleanups,light grading, plowing,garden tilling, p i n e s t r a w / m u l c h , pasture renovation/ finish mowing. Insured, experienced. 770-363-5092, [email protected]
Flooring
PHILLIPS FLOORING Hardwood, laminate, carpet & tile installation and repairs. We do tile floors, showers, tub surrounds and kitchen back-splashes. Re-grouting is also available. Call 678-887-1868 for free estimate.
Gutters
AARON’S ALL-TYPE GUTTERS Repaired and Installed. Covers, siding, soffit, facia. www.aarons-gutters.com. Senior citizen discount! 770-934-2766
Handyman
L&D Home Services: Kitchen remodeling, home repair/maintenance, Honey-Do list, painting, garage organization/cleanout, pressure washing/sealing, Reliable. Licensed. 15 years experience. 443-398-1100
ALL CARPENTRY & REPAIRS: Roof Leaks, Wood Rot Repair, Siding, Deck Repairs and Refinishing, Painting, Doors/Windows. Excellent References. 404-895-0260
Haulers
Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling etc. Many local references. Call Ralph Rucker at 678-898-7237
Home Improvement
Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling etc. Many local references. Call Ralph Rucker at 678-898-7237
Finegan Home Improvements LLC: License #RBQA004932. Remodeling, 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
Landscape Design, Hardscape Design and Installation. 35 Years’ Experience; Retaining Walls, Flag Stone and BrickP aver 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.
Landscaping
Roots Horticulture; a full service landscape company capable of seeing any landscape job through from concept to completion. We place our focus on quality craftsmanship and honest customer service. 404-557-9147
RETAINING WALLS, irrigation, sod installation, plants, mulch, fertilization, tree removal, pine-straw installation and monthly lawn maintenance. Carreno Landscaping 404-312-5082
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
Combined 50 yrs. Experience Residential/Commercial landscaping solutions. Stone, Sod & Pine Straw Decorative Stones, Pavers & Flagstone. Courtyard Design, Landscape lighting and more. Pick-up & Delivery GRASS SOURCE 678-880-3950
Lawn Care
LEAVE THE MOWING TO US”A”! Father/Son team Weed& Feed, Mosquito Programswww.GaGreenWorks.com. 678-727-6850 Call or Text
Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling etc. Many local references. Call Ralph Rucker at 678-898-7237
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Miscellaneous for Sale
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Wanted to Buy
ADVERTISE to 10 Million Homes across the USA! Place your ad in over 140 community newspapers, with circulation totaling over 10 million homes. Contact Independent Free Papers of America IFPA at [email protected] or visit our website cadnetads.com for more information
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Painters
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Pinestraw
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Remodeling
A leader in the construction and remodeling industry, specializing in High End Remodeling; Additions, Basements, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Complete Renovations, Porches; professional, courteous, on-time and within budget. sales@r a y m a c r e m o d e l i n g .com 678-341-9744 www.raymacremodeling.com
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
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For Home Buyers and Home Sellers... Solving the Real Estate Puzzle
Th e Kloster Group Consumer Academy for Real Estate
FREE SEMINARDate:Th ursday, March 246:00 - 7:30pm
Location:7855 North Point Pkwy,Suite 100, Alpharetta
Refreshments Provided
Part 2Spotlight on New Contruction
and the Housing MarketImportant Information for Buyers & Sellers
What you can learn at the March 24th Th e Kloster Group Academy session:FOR BUYERS
Important points to understand about new construction & the process of buying.Buyers - new construction is on fi re in our area, come learn how to buy it, get
the best deal, and choose the right fl oor plan, elevation and lotFOR SELLERS
How does new construction aff ect marketing my home?Sellers - learn how to best position your property - with marketing & pricing
your home to help you get the largest pool of buyers
Allison & Peter Kloster
RSVP: Allison Kloster at 404-784-5287 or [email protected] by Mar. 18!
C: 404-784-5287 • O: 770-594-4900 • [email protected] • www.Th eKlosterGroup.comNorth Fulton Offi ce • 7855 North Point Parkway, Suite 100 Alpharetta, GA 30022 • Equal Housing Opportunity