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By HATCHER HURDhatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Waze is the world›s largest community-based traffic and navigation app, and Waze’s world just got a little bit larger as Johns Creek became the first city in Georgia to partner with the Google-based app.

Waze is perhaps best known for its ability to tip off app members (known as Wazers) about the location of radar-toting law enforcement vehicles. But that is just one small portion of transportation information that Waze users collectively report.

It is for all that additional data Waze users collect that led Johns Creek to become the first city in the state to jump on the Waze bandwagon and sign up.

JC finds new Waze to improve trafficFirst Georgia city to join traffic app’s network

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Attackers force way into woman’s home

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A Johns Creek resident is safe after two men burst into her home Aug. 14 and tried to rob and restrain her.

According to the victim, she was home alone about 9 p.m. on Lake- trail Drive, off Morton Road, when someone rang her doorbell. Two men were at the door. She did not open the door and instead asked what they wanted. One man said they were delivering Chinese food.

The victim said she did not order anything and she refused to open the door.

Not content with this answer, the

man at the door continued ringing the bell and knocking repeatedly. Eventually, the victim cracked open the door.

One suspect took that opportu-nity to barge into the house, punch the victim and, using a handgun, pistol-whip her. The other suspect remained outside.

The man demanded money. When the victim did not cooperate, he produced a roll of duct tape and tried to tape her mouth shut. She struggled, scratching the man’s face.

When the man began trying to push the victim outside, she began screaming for help. At this point, the men fled.

A neighbor who was walking his

Beat, restrain her before fleeing

See ATTACKERS, Page 4

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Don’t use handgunfor door knocker ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Lawrenceville man was arrested Aug. 16 for DUI after allegedly banging on hotel doors with a handgun then trying to drive way.

Police were called to the Marriott hotel on Deerfield Parkway at 7:30 a.m. after reports of a man going door-to-door banging on the doors with a handgun. He was said to be driving a blue BMW.

As police were searching the hotel, a blue BMW tried to leave the hotel park-ing lot.

It was stopped by police. The driver, Christopher Gillings, 29, Lawrencev-ille, was asked if he had a weapon, and allegedly admitted to having one in the glove box.

Only a holster was found. He then said the gun was locked in a hotel room, which was why he was banging on doors, to get it back. When speak-ing with him, police say they noticed a smell of alcohol. He allegedly admitted to taking several shots.

The gun was not found and Gillings was instead charged with DUI.

Shoplifters flushedwithout successALPHARETTA, Ga. – Two suspected shoplifters found out the hard way that sunglasses do not flush well.

Police were called to the Macy’s store at North Point Parkway Aug. 14 after a report of two men stealing eight pairs of Ray-Ban sunglasses, valued between $160 to $215 each.

The men fled the store toward a nearby motel.

Police found two suspects, identi-fied as Victory D. Shakespeare, 23, and Ronald Curtis Lewis, 23, both of Atlanta, in the lobby restrooms alleged-ly trying to flush the stolen sunglasses down the toilet.

Store employees positively identified the men as the shoplifters. They are also suspected in a similar incident two days earlier.

Both men were arrested for shoplift-ing. Lewis was also charged on a shop-lifting warrant from Dunwoody.

Wanted: lifting forkstaken from forkliftMILTON, Ga. – Someone made off with a $1,200 a set of lifting forks Aug. 10.

The victim told police he last saw the items, which attach to a forklift, the prior Friday, Aug. 7, when he left work. The lifting forks were taken from a neighborhood under construction off Taylor Road.

$9K bill run up after card stolenALPHARETTA, Ga. – Someone stole a resident’s wallet and charged $9,000 on it within two hours.

The victim told police she was shop-ping at the Home Goods store on North Point Parkway Aug. 8.

She arrived about 11:30 a.m. and left about 1 p.m. At 2:30 p.m. the victim received a call from her credit card company about fraudulent activ-ity.

Her credit card was used at the Home Depot on Windward Parkway to buy four gift cards, totaling $5,000. Four more gift cards, each for $1,000, were bought at the Target store on North Point Parkway.

Why steal at all?MILTON, Ga. – A Loganville man was arrested Aug. 10 after buying several

expensive electronic items and then allegedly attempting to steal a phone case.

Employees of the Fry’s Electronics store on Ga. 9 told police they saw the suspect come into the store and begin shopping.

He picked up two iPhone cases as well as two keyboards and a flying drone.

He paid for all the items except one phone case, which he had put in his pants.

He was arrested as he left the store.

2 tons of bricks taken from schoolMILTON, Ga. – On Aug. 15, two young men apparently stole about 1,000 bricks, weighing about 2.3 tons, from a construction site at Cambridge High School.

The victim, part of a construction crew, told police he saw a white Chev-rolet Silverado back up to the construc-tion site about 8:45 a.m. and two young men began loading bricks into the bed.

The men then drove off with about 1,000 bricks, valued at $500.

3 catalytic converters Stolen from HondasALPHARETTA, Ga. – Three vehicle owners reported Aug. 13 their catalytic converters had been stolen.

All three vehicles were Honda mod-els. T

wo of them were damaged overnight in a neighborhood off Windward Park-way. The third was off nearby North Point Parkway.

The victims reported getting into their vehicles early in the morning and hearing loud noises.

Checking underneath, they discov-ered the damage and found bolts on the ground.

New converters are valued between $250-$500 each.

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MILTON, Ga. – A thief tried to take out a mortgage using information stolen just the day before.

The victim told police she was at her place of employment Aug. 8 and had her purse and wallet with her.

She bought lunch and returned to work, placing her

purse in her office. She left work that evening, and it was only when she was readying for work the next morning that she found the wallet missing. She was contacted by credit monitoring company Equifax to say someone had tried to take out a mortgage in her name.

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DUI arrests ► Victor Quevedo Martinez,

39, of Woodstock, was arrested July 31 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and no license.

► Henry Mark Ryckeley, 36, of Acworth, was arrested Aug. 8 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI.

► Carol S. Miller, 66, of Streamside Drive, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 5 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and speed-ing.

► Sudeep Telang, 41, of Alstonefield Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested July 24 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

► Harrison Kent Knofs, 21,

of Marietta, was arrested Aug. 1 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI.

► Abbie Lynn Andersen, 36, of Jones Ferry Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 8 on Buice Road in Johns Creek for DUI, failure to main-tain lane, expired tag and tire requirements.

► Derek Taylor Hubbs, 27, of Oak Bridge Trail, Johns Creek, was arrested Aug. 6 on Haynes Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, open container, following too close, no license and no insurance.

► Matthew Ryan Higgins, 23, of Naples, Florida, was arrest-ed Aug. 9 on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

► Bhaskar Reddy Konatham, 37, of Ashleigh Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 8 on Morris Road in Milton for DUI and failure to stop at a stop sign.

► Christopher Barton Sweat, 24, of Townsend, was arrested Aug. 9 on Morris Road in Johns Creek for DUI and stop sign violation.

► Anna Elizabeth Myers, 26, of Calibre Creek Parkway, Roswell, was arrested July 11 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and following too close.

► Robert Frank, 31, of Old Alpharetta Road, Alpharetta, was arrested July 10 on Canton Street in Roswell for DUI and impeding traffic.

► Kordell Jeffrey Woods, 34, of Snellville, was arrested July 10 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI, child endangerment, failure to maintain lane and driving on the wrong side of the roadway.

► Avonte Dior Moore, 29, of Atlanta, was arrested July 11 on Creekside Way in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain

lane, open container and pos-session of a scheduled I and II controlled substance.

► DeShawn M. Slaughter, 42, of Belcourt Parkway, Roswell, was arrested July 18 on Belcourt Parkway in Roswell for DUI.

► Justin Park, 23, of Duluth, was arrested July 18 on West Crossville Road in Roswell for DUI.

► Ronald Stewart Smalls, 46, of Marietta, was arrested July 18 on Old Dogwood Road in Roswell for DUI, open contain-er and headlight requirements.

► Isreal Robert Peek, 38, of Connemara Road, Roswell, was arrested July 19 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

► Mary Alice Thompson, 22, of Loganville, was arrested July 19 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI and failure to obey a traffic control device.

► Tomeka Kawanna Williams, 36, of Mableton, was arrested July 19 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and suspended license.

Drug arrests ► Jared Michael Alexander,

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By HATCHER HURDhatcher@appenmediagroup.com

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – City res-idents whose homes back up to Johns Creek rose to speak at the Monday night City Council meeting to say they wanted no more talk of building a Johns Creek greenway along the banks of Johns Creek.

They were objecting to the consideration by the city’s recreation and parks consul-tants who listed a city gre-

enway among the amenities suggested by residents. Among possibilities for a greenway route is along the banks of Johns Creek, the tributary from which the city derives its name.

Residents along the creek came to the council meeting to ask that the option of putting a greenway along Johns Creek be removed.

Stonehaven subdivision resident Bob Wiesenberg called plans for a possible greenway

route along the creek a “raw-nerve issue.”

“We thought we had ad-dressed this 14 years ago,” Wiesenberg told council mem-bers. “If codified, in the Land Use Plan, it would confiscate private property.”

In the late 1990s, before Johns Creek was incorporated, residents and county officials were wrestling with how to spend $5 million earmarked by Fulton Commissioner Robert Fulton. Fulton had managed

to have the money set aside from a $45 million Federal Highway Administration grant for improvements for Ga. 400 wangled by then-Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich.

A greenway committee explored building a greenway along the creek then, but stiff resident opposition shifted focus away from the idea.

Now the specter of “strang-ers in the backyard” has risen again, these opponents said.

Doublegate resident Brian Collins said he and his fam-

Residents say no to greenway on creekSay plan raises fears of strangers in their backyards

See GREENWAY, Page 37

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dog heard the victim’s calls for help and saw the suspects fleeing, police say. Surveil-lance cameras at the entrance of the neighborhood captured the suspects, both described as black men. The attacker is additionally described as being in his 30s with a gold grill on his teeth.

Nothing was taken from the home, although the suspect dropped a hat, duct tape and bag of Chinese food.

Thanks to the victim scratching her attacker’s face, police were able to gather DNA evidence that is being processed. Additionally, the victim’s ex-husband allegedly claimed he knew who the men were and suggested they were after him. Media reports say he declined to aid police further in their investigation.

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A Lake Hill subdivision resident was attacked Aug. 14 by two men looking for money. She managed to fight them off.

Police seek employee in armed robberyMILTON, Ga. – The City of Milton Police Department is seeking a 28-year-old Alpharetta man after an armed robbery.

Jordan McKensi Mc-Call, an Alpharetta man, is linked to an armed rob-bery at Dickey’s Barbeque Pit, 13075 Ga. 9, Milton, on Aug. 19.

McCall is a former employee of the business and has an active warrant for his arrest.

He is a thin black male, approximately 6-foot-4 and weighing approximately 150 pounds.

Detectives investigating the case also seek information on the two black male

accomplices, pictured in security footage from the restaurant.

McCall is known to associate in the Johns Creek area. If residents see him or have any information to share regard-ing the two other men in question, they are urged to contact Det. S.W. Hewitt of the Milton Police Department at 678-242-2612 or by email at stephen.hewitt@cityofmiltonga.us.

Any information on the case can be submitted anonymously to the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at 404-577-TIPS (8477), online at www.crimestoppersat-lanta.org or by texting CSA and the tip to CRIMES (274637).

Persons do not have to give their name or any identifying information to be eli-gible for the reward of up to $2,000.

McCALL

Police are looking for both Jordan McCall and two men who helped him.

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ATLANTA - Ricky Nuckles, 41, has been sentenced to 17 years, 7 months in federal pris-on for trafficking 22 kilograms of cocaine and for possessing a firearm in furtherance of that offense.  Nuckles was found guilty by a jury on May 13, 2015. He was caught by an off-duty DEA agent who witnessed a drug transaction.

“One of our most solemn responsibilities is to protect the public from the blight of illegal narcotics,” said U.S. At-torney John Horn. “Thanks to a vigilant off-duty DEA agent, 22 kilograms of cocaine is off the streets, and Nuckles’ drug-trafficking days are finished.”

On the morning of Dec. 23, 2013, Nuckles parked his car beside a pump at a gas station on Cheshire Bridge Road in At-lanta and entered the station’s convenience store.  As he en-tered, Nuckles placed a call on his cell phone.  Moments later, a second car entered the gas station and parked beside the defendant’s car.  The driver of

the second car then carried a large suitcase over to Nuck-les’ car, placed it inside, and quickly returned to his car and drove away.  The defendant

watched the delivery through the store’s window and remote-ly locked his car the moment the suitcase was placed inside. 

Unbeknownst to Nuckles, an off-duty DEA agent was also at the gas station that morn-ing, and watched the delivery happen while waiting in line for an emissions inspection.  The agent confronted Nuckles as he attempted to return to his car and leave the station.  The agent identified himself, and after explaining what he saw, Nuckles fled back inside the convenience store and im-mediately discarded the cell phone he used to arrange the drug delivery. 

When Nuckles exited the store the second time, the agent was still waiting by Nu-ckles’ car.  After learning that the defendants had a loaded firearm next to his driver’s seat, the agent placed himself between Nuckles and the car and dialed 911. 

Minutes later, additional DEA agents and uniformed Atlanta Police Department officers arrived at the gas sta-tion. 

Nuckles consented to a search of the suitcase, inside which agents found 22 kilo-

grams of cocaine with a whole-sale value of approximately $750,000. 

Agents also found an FN

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CITY OF JOHNS CREEKPUBLIC NOTICE

Fiscal Year 2016 Budget PUBLIC HEARINGS

Mayor Bodker will present the City Council with the proposed Fiscal Year 2016 Budget during the August 24, 2015 Work Session at 5:00pm. A PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed Budget will be held on September 8, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. A second PUBLIC HEARING will be held on September 28, 2015 at 7:00pm in conjunction with the regularly scheduled council meeting. The proposed budget will be available on the city website at www.johnscreekga.gov and a copy will be placed at the Ocee Library and Spruill Oaks Library.

The Public Hearing scheduled for September 8, 2015 is intended to satisfy the requirements of O.C.G.A. 36-81-5, while the second Public Hearing is in addition to such legal requirements. All meetings will be held at the City of Johns Creek Council Chambers located at 12000 Findley Road, Suite 300, Johns Creek, GA 30097 and are open to the public.

Joan JonesCity Clerk

Johns Creek resident sentenced for cocaine trafficking Given 17 years in federal prison

NUCKLES

Thanks to a vigilant off-duty DEA agent, 22 kilograms of cocaine is off the streets, and Nuckles’ drug-trafficking days are finished.” JOHN HORNU.S. Attorney

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By HATCHER HURDhatcher@appenmediagroup.com

ROSWELL, Ga. – Fifty-three undevel-oped acres on Holcomb Bridge Road between the Martins Landing commu-nity and Eves Road are the target of local preservationists who want the city of Roswell to buy the land for future generations.

It is called the Seven Branches Legacy Project after the Seven Branches Creek and its tributaries that run through the property. The project is led by retired airline captain L.W. “Tuck” Tucker and former Roswell City Coun-cil members David Tolleson and Paula Winiski.

All three have led green efforts in the city in the past. Tucker, a Martins Landing resident, headed up the suc-cessful effort to preserve 38 acres on the Chattahoochee River adjacent to Martins Landing, which is now part of the city’s riverside parkland.

Tolleson was a leader in the effort to purchase what is now Big Creek Park in Roswell. It had been slated for another subdivision off Old Alabama Road. Legacy Project co-chair Winiski is also a longtime supporter of Roswell green initiatives.

They say they have already enlisted the support of 13 Roswell homeowner

associations representing 5,749 homes.Of course, the real sales job will be

needed on the Roswell City Council. It is the body that would have to come up with a reported asking price of $5.3 million. That works out to $100,000 per acre of what would appear to be prime residential and commercial real estate.

However, there are some practical

reasons why the four assemblages that make up the property have not fallen to the developer’s bulldozer. The prop-erty’s seven creeks and the watershed setbacks render much of the property undevelopable.

Likewise, it is a rough, steep and topographically challenged property that at best would raise development

costs high, perhaps prohibitively high to develop much of it.

Holcomb Bridge property home to old-growth forest, history

PHOTOS BY HATCHER HURD/STAFF

L. W. “Tuck” Tucker III, right, points out to Curt Soper, Trust for Public Land Georgia/Alabama state director, the 53 acres on the map that Tucker’s group wants to preserve

Part of the tour group stops to take in the beauty of the pristine forest.

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When in need, please ask for helpFor the past few weeks

I’ve been working on multiple stories involving domestic vio-lence. I’ve talked to directors of local safe houses, heard from community members and read statistic after dis-heartening statistic.

It’s no surprise that do-mestic violence happens in all communities regardless of age, race, gender, religion or socio-economic status. It even happens in Forsyth and North Fulton counties, places we like to think are safe. While they are indeed wonderful places to call home, they are also not without their own dark secrets. As the newspa-per you’re reading now has reported far too often lately, Forsyth and North Fulton are hardly immune to violent confrontations between family members that end in beat-ings, abuse and even death.

Even through all the upsetting interviews I’ve had lately, one message was clear — there are a multitude of available resources and kind people willing and eager to help those in need.

More than once I was asked if I was going to provide a list of numbers victims can call, and I have on each article I’ve written. But it still takes that incredibly courageous first step of picking up the phone and dialing those num-bers for things to change. It is sometimes said that the first step is the hardest, and, for victims of domestic violence, truer words have never been spoken.

Recently, I talked to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office about how they help victims. I spoke with four people that day and each one said there are plenty of resources that cater to just about anything a victim might need. Their officers hand out pamphlets every time they go on a call, even if the situation

doesn’t seem to be abusive. Making victims aware of

all those resources, however, seems to be the challenge. One of the women I spoke with told me about her sister who had been in an abusive situation for eight years. Had she known about all the forms of assistance available to her, her sister said, she may have left sooner.

It is heartbreaking to know there are so many options, yet so many people - especially people who need them - aren’t aware and don’t reach out for help.

We as a community need to step it up and help fill the gap between need and knowl-edge. If we think someone we know is in danger, we should help them take that first step,

which may be nothing more than admitting something potentially devastating is go-ing on.

If we don’t think anyone we know is in an abusive relationship, we should still educate ourselves about help that is available, just in case we’re blindsided one day by a dark reality that resides in every community, no matter how wonderful.

Domestic violence comes in many shapes and sizes and often doesn’t rear its ugly head until it’s too late. That needs to end.

When I first started writ-ing about domestic violence, it was because there were so many murders and shootings. I didn’t like discussing it be-cause it’s not something you want to think about.

But I soon realized that the more knowledgeable peo-ple are, the better the victims in our communities will fare.

So I wrote about it. Then I wrote about it some

more. The more I learned, the more it made me mad and upset.

It’s an uncomfortable topic, I know. But it’s some-thing we need to start talking about.

Thankfully in Forsyth the numbers have reduced, but it’s not enough. It won’t be enough until the crime re-ports cease to fill pages in the local paper.

The only way we can stop or at least lessen domestic vi-olence is by increasing aware-ness and coming together to help one another. A great start would be saving the help-line phone numbers in my related story.

Someday, someone you know just might need to take that incredibly courageous first step of picking up the phone and dialing one of those numbers for things to change.

KATHLEEN STURGEONForsyth Herald Reporterkathleen@appen mediagroup.com

Thankfully in Forsyth the numbers have reduced, but it’s not enough. It won’t be enough until the crime reports cease to fill pages in the local paper.

Letters to the editorThank-you deserves proper response

I enjoyed reading Mr. Copsey’s editorial on the topic saying “thank you” and I agree totally that it is important to recognize and appreciate, no matter big or small, the efforts and deeds of others.  However, this only covers half the equa-tion of acknowledgement.

If I may, I would like to answer Mr. Copsey’s opening sentence question with this question, “When was the last time you replied to “thank you” with “your’e welcome? 

At some fairly recent time in our ever evolving vernacular it has become acceptable to reply by saying “no problem.” Really? Well, I never have thought that it was a problem to ask for a refill. 

On the flip side of the cor-dial exchange, I have never got-ten the feeling that the person behind the register found it a problem to ring me up so there-fore I don’t reply to his thank you by saying no problem.

Replying with “you’re welcome” means that you are happy to oblige. By replying with “no problem” you are sim-ply inferring that whatever you did wasn’t a bother (this time). 

Simply, that is not the way to acknowledge someone’s thanks unless you want to say it in the tone of sarcasm.

This is a generational thing and perhaps I am set in my ways but I will always Take The Time To Say “Your’e Welcome.”

Thank you,STEVE PRINCE

Johns Creek(You are quite welcome, ed.)

Short summer vacations hits home

This is Rupesh Sharma, Saloni’s dad. I just read your article about the shortened summer vacation for kids and how that’s robbing grandpar-ent’s opportunity to spend time with their grandchildren. I just came back from visit-ing my brother in Texas who has young kids and spending time with my little nieces was the most precious memory I came back with. It reminded me so vividly of Saloni and her brother’s childhood and I miss that so dearly. Your article is not just for grandparents but anybody who realizes that human bonds are our finest investment and with a little thinking we can achieve bal-ance between family time and professional pursuits.

Thanks for writing a heart-felt article. Sometimes the articles that are not prompted by a sudden current event or a political development are the most appealing and enjoy-

able piece of writing. I hope to see more of these in the future!

RUPESH SHARMAJohns Creek

Grandparents feel pain of short summers

My wife and I related very strongly to your piece titled “School boards have no sympa-thy for grandparents.”  

Your comments, in our view, were spot on. We moved to the area last year to be close to our grandchildren, but have found “access” to them to be limited and at times difficult due to all their programmed activities and short summer vacation.

Thank you for writing such an on-target piece.  Hopefully some parents with children will read, think and perhaps change their behaviors.

JAMES STEPHENSONRoswell  

August wrong time for grandparents

Your article [on grandpar-ents shortchanged by School Board] caught my attention today. I just wanted to give you another perspective.

I grew up in the north. When I first moved down here, 18 years ago. I railed against the early school start as well.

It disrupted our family vacations, especially when we tried to vacation north, with my extended family. There were many years that we could not participate.

Now that I have been here so long, I have reconciled with the schedule for the following reasons.

June is the most lovely month here in the south.

If we were in school, we would miss all that sun and beauty, strawberry picking and playing outside. I love that we get out in May. It is the best time of the summer here.

In August, it is so hot and humid that it is not fun to be outside. The kids no longer want to go to the pool. The water is almost as warm as a bath, and no one wants to play outside. We are relegated to movies and inside activities. We might as well be in school, in air conditioned buildings and get a start on the year. Let’s save the vacation days for when it is truly nice to be out-side. This schedule works with the southern weather.

CAROLINE BARNESJohns Creek

(Can’t argue with your con-clusions. T.S. Eliot was wrong. August, not April is the cruelest month in the South. Ed.)

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As a long-time resident of what is now Johns Creek, let me just say “Thanks!” for that

nice article on Indian Inde-pendence Day celebrations at Newtown Park in the Johns Creek Herald. I missed that since I was elsewhere that afternoon, but your recognition of that key point: that India is an immense experiment of very diverse people uniting in a free democracy, made your article very special.

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Three North Fulton high schools are among the seven Geor-gia schools that cracked the Top 500 public high schools, as ranked by Newsweek magazine.

Alpharetta, Milton and Chattahoochee high schools were among the nation’s top-performing high schools on the 2015 list, as determined by academic achievement of students on state assessments and how well the schools pre-pare their students for college.

Newsweek ranked Milton at 431, down from 320 last year. Alpharetta came in at 486 and Chattahoochee at 499. Neither school was on the 2014 list. The only other metro schools on the 2015 list are DeKalb School of Arts (368) and Lam-bert High (Forsyth County) at 421.

“The Newsweek list brings some well-deserved recognition to our schools, but in truth, all

of our high schools are push-ing harder each year to make sure every student is success-ful,” said Kenneth Zeff, interim superintendent. “Increasing our students’ college readiness is one of our district’s key stra-tegic goals, and this acknowl-edgement by Newsweek is a validation of the work of our teachers and students.”

Newsweek looked at data from over 16,200 high schools across the country to compile the rankings.

The top-performing 30 percent were selected, then further evaluated to rank the top 500.

Schools were graded on a 100-point scale in six areas: college enrollment rates (25 percent), high school gradua-tion rates (20 percent), a com-posite AP/IB/dual enrollment score (17.5 percent), composite SAT/ACT score (17.5 percent), counselor/student ratio (10 percent), and changes in 9th-grade to 12th-grade enrollment rates (10 percent).

The results are subject to some scrutiny. In releasing the methodology, researchers caution that “rankings are de-pendent on self-reported data … [There] are circumstances

in which the variables may not have been reported consistent-ly.” In addition, not all schools in the country responded to surveys sent out by Newsweek and were therefore not consid-ered in the rankings.

The Newsweek high school rankings have been compiled for more than a decade, but recently moved to two lists to better address the impact of students’ home life, primar-ily socioeconomics, on the school’s performance.

“One of the biggest chal-lenges in ranking school performance is addressing whether, and how, to incor-porate the substantial influ-ence of family background on

students’ success in school,” wrote researcher Matthew Fin-ster in the methodology report. “If family background char-acteristics are not accounted for, all student performance is erroneously attributed to the school.”

Newsweek now releases an “absolute” list which identi-fies the top schools in each state based solely on academic performance, and a “rela-tive” ranking which considers achievement and student pov-erty rates. The relative rank-ings are released as “Beating the Odds” schools. None of the three Georgia schools ranked in the Top 500 on that list are in Fulton County.

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And while it is best known as a predator at home on the range, it is finding plenty of success in the southeast and northeastern United States.

“Coyotes – From the Wil-derness to Main Street” is the title of a Sept. 12 lecture and discussion led by Dr. Chris Mowry, Associate Professor of Biology at Berry College. The talk will be at the Chat-tahoochee River Environmental Center of Barnwell Road in Johns Creek.

Mowry’s talk will focus on changes in the feeding ecol-ogy of coyotes in Yellowstone National Park as well as the newly launched Atlanta Coyote Project, which is looking at coyote biology and human-coyote interactions in urban

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For instance the do not feed mostly on garbage and pets, as is currently supposed.

Scientific research and observation shows the feed mostly on rodents: squirrels, mice and rats.

There are other misconcep-tions about the urban coyote as well.

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ROSWELL, Ga. – The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District, which contains the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton, held a special Board of Review on Aug. 10, 2015 for Caleb Sturgis of Troop 1134, sponsored by St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church.

Sturgis passed his Board of Review and is now an Eagle Scout.

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Waze has millions of sen-sors that absorb and report in real time what is happening on the streets of its users. Waze takes that constantly updated information and makes recom-mendations for the fastest route to a particular destina-tion.

And the ingenious part is the Waze sensors are also its members. Loyal Wazers report into the app if they see an ac-cident, police by the side of the road, street hazards or traffic jams.

Then Waze shares that information with applicable users. Now the city is one of those users.

What’s more, Johns Creek already has a high-tech transportation system with electronic sensors that can tell traffic controllers where traffic is heaviest and when.

So the city is already pre-disposed to digest the infor-mation Waze can provide and translate it into action – say, notice of a hazard in the road, or to monitor the traffic flow and how fast it is moving.

With this additional data, city traffic controllers can more deeply understand the why of traffic patterns and not just the where.

In other words, as loyal Waze app users report what they see affecting the traffic, they become the city’s eyes, too.

Johns Creek’s Geographic Information Systems Manager Nick O’Day says it is the larg-est “crowd-sourced” app in the world. Crowd-sourced refers to those human sensors out there who keep Waze updated in real time about what is happening on the roads.

With millions of members all over the country, that is millions of bits of informa-tion coming in through Waze software, which is then neatly routed to specific Waze users on that particular road.

The geo-positioning chips in phones tells Waze which us-ers are in the area and which specific data is needed.

“So the crowd collects the data, and the more subscribers out there capturing the data the better information Waze has to offer,” O’Day said.

And city Deputy Public Works Director Tom Udell wants every scrap of that information to help his depart-ment not only know and react to problems, but to then let residents know about problems and avoid them.

“It’s one more way to miti-gate any adverse conditions out there on the road and let people know about changing conditions out there,” Udell said. “It allows people to make more intelligent driving deci-

sions.“And it helps us to de-

termine what traffic is really doing out there on our roads and make better decisions about where to spend – and where not to spend – our road dollars.”

Which brings up that all-important question: What does it cost the city to tie into the Waze system and access all of that local real-time date?

(Dramatic pause here.) It does not cost the city a dime. The city is just like any other user of the free Waze app. And like all other users, Waze depends on the city to share traffic data it collects.

“And we are glad to do that because any information we can provide the motorists to make better driving decisions is ultimately helping us move the traffic better also,” Udell said.

It all goes back to the investments the city has been making all along in smart traf-fic sensors collected mainly at major intersections. Now human sensors are also send-ing out reports of anomalies all over the grid, which gives city traffic controllers a better and more accurate picture of what is happening at any given hour.

“Johns Creek has a very

sophisticated traffic-tracking system, and this partnership with Waze allows us both to help commuters avoid traffic delays and get through the city more easily,” said Mayor Mike Bodker. “We are proud to be the first in Georgia to embrace this new technology to better serve our citizens.”

Johns Creek is the eighth city in the entire United States to partner with Waze. Other cities include Boston, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. To date, Johns Creek is the smallest city, at 82,000, to join the Waze network.

O’Day said the decision to join Waze was practically a no-brainer. Under the arrange-ment, Waze and the city will share the pertinent streams of information, multiplying the effectiveness of each other’s operations.

“We will share informa-tion with Waze, such as road closings, accidents and major events that affect traffic,” O’Day said. “In return, they will help us better under-stand traffic patterns and help reduce congestion in our city. This partnership is clearly a ‘win-win’ for both Waze and the

city, but even more so for the public.”

With the addition of city data, Wazers will be even more knowledgeable about construc-tion, road races, floods or anything else that can cause delays.

And real-time information from drivers is essential, Udell said.

“So if you have 6,000 Waze users out there, that is 6,000 sensors too,” he said. “No one knows more about what’s happening in a city than the people who live there.”

And that is what Waze de-pends on. 

“Waze is only as strong as the information it receives from its users,” said Paige Fitzgerald, Connected Citizens Program Manager at Waze. “It’s a free mobile platform that already enables and empowers drivers.

“And we want to bring entire cities that same level of connectivity. The immense data that Johns Creek can contribute to the Waze app makes them a key partner moving forward.”

 “With Waze as our part-

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Waze: City partners with traffic app for real time updates Waze partnership advantages to Johns Creek•Johns Creek already collects and

posts road construction, road closures and special events on its online road information map. Eventually, the city will overlay Waze maps over the current road information map, allowing the city to share Wazer/city information to city map users.

•The city can utilize Waze’s push notification system to send out warnings and traffic alerts.

•Waze traffic data will expand the city’s ability to monitor traffic in areas currently unmonitored, a feat that would cost the city millions of dollars to replicate with tradi-tional sensors.

•Waze-generated traffic data also will help transportation planners better understand traffic patterns, which will al-low them to make more effective road improvements.

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ROSWELL, Ga. – There is ab-solutely nothing funny about cancer. But that doesn’t mean you can’t laugh in its face.

And that is exactly what Georgia Ensemble Theatre is doing after snagging first American production rights to “Calendar Girls.”

The play is based on the true story of nine women who begin an incredible journey together for the sake of one of their own.

When it includes the deci-sion to make a daring calendar – and draws more attention than they ever dreamed – it stretches friendships to the limit.

GET’s “Calendar” journey began in 2009, when the an-nual GET tour of London’s theaters included the Tim Firth smash comedy, which is based on his movie screenplay. As they were walking out of the theater, Anita Farley, half of GET, grabbed Robert Farley,

the other half, and said, “We have to do this play. We have to do ‘Calendar Girls.’”

Robert Farley said at the time that it was too big and too complex to take on. But Anita Farley was not having any of that.

“It hadn’t been that long since I lost my best friend, Mary Smith, to cancer, and I don’t know a soul who has not been touched by cancer in one way or another,” she said. “I watched these coura-geous women who said, ‘We have to make a difference.’ And that’s a story I wanted us to tell.”

Securing the rights to the play itself was a story of deter-mination and grit. As soon as they got back stateside, Anita Farley called London to negoti-ate the rights to produce it in the United States.

Well, “Calendar” was in the midst of becoming the most successful advance box-office hit London’s West End had ever had. And the answer was always, “Teddibly, teddibly

sorry, but no.”And so the calling contin-

ued. Every six months or so, Anita Farley would call about the rights.

“Finally after years of cross-Atlantic calls, it got to the point that they would say, ‘Oh, it’s Anita on the line.’ But it eventually paid off,” said Robert Fairly. “We had the first U.S. rights for the play.”

He is equally excited about bringing this play to GET.

“We have wanted to get this play and bring it to Roswell and Atlanta for a long, long time. It shows the empower-ment of women who come together and do something that might be controversial in their own community, but for a great cause,” he said.

Equally amazing was the

bonding of those women in the cast over the summer as they rehearsed it, he said.

The movie version focuses on the relationship of two of the women, but the play delves into the lives of 10 ordinary women.

“What unifies and ‘dis-unifies’ is how they get swept up in a nationwide story. It’s ridiculously funny one moment and dead serious the next,” he said.

“So it is not just a play but something to experience. When it’s over, you don’t have to be a cancer survivor to be affected. It just says so much about healing and the empowerment of women.”

Anita Farley agreed.“If there is one thing I want

people to take away from the play, it is life is precious,” she said. “And that we can come together as a community and celebrate that.”

Word has quickly spread about what has become an Atlanta event, and GET has already extended the run an-other week.

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It’s a 55-foot expansion now, almost double what I planned. But Ippolito’s is taking it all, so I had the architects draw up a new plan.

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 ROSWELL, Ga. – Bill Plum-mer owns a nice property with frontage on Roswell’s Canton Street, perhaps the trendi-est restaurant/entertainment quarter-mile in North Fulton. That’s the good news.

Plummer got a taste of the bad news when he brought forward a plan to expand his 3,000-square-foot building at 980 Canton Street, adjacent to the recently closed 9 Street Kitchen.

He was the guest speaker Aug. 19 at the monthly Town Builders Breakfast sponsored by Roswell NEXT, a business group that supports a better Roswell.

Plummer and restaurateur George Ippolito have a plan to introduce an Ippolito’s Italian

Restaurant on Canton Street. But any new construction or renovations must first pass muster with Roswell’s Historic Preservation Commission.

While Plummer’s property is not historical, it is in the district and therefore changes must have HPC approval.

 “They really liked my plan. In fact they asked me to ex-pand it,” Plummer said. “They wanted me to bring the build-ing 55 feet forward so that Canton Street frontage would align with the other buildings on Canton,” he said.

The 980 Canton building is on a shotgun lot, meaning its frontage is narrow and the vertical side is long. The long side would face the private drive that serves the mixed-use townhouse complex behind his property. 

Many Canton Street pa-

trons will remember the lawn next to the former 9 Street Kitchen where patrons could picnic. That is Plummer’s front yard, which will disappear now to meet the HPC demands.

“It’s a 55-foot expansion now, almost double what I planned. But Ippolito’s is tak-ing it all, so I had the archi-tects draw up a new plan,” he said.

What he has now is a 12,000-square-foot project. Plummer is also seeking a variance for one 3,200-square-foot condo upstairs where he and his wife will live, which is not only permissible under the city’s Unified Development Code, it is the same as the townhouses behind him. Ro-swell allows businesses below and residences above.

However, when the plan came before the Roswell Plan-ning Commission, they took exception to the four parking

New Canton St. project snags over parkingRoswell bureaucrats’ competing demands put businessman on horns of dilemma

This elevation shows the vertical side of the building with the proposed restaurant at right. 

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Canton Street property owner Bill Plummer stands in front of the existing building on Canton and holds up the plans he would like to see approved for the site.See CANTON ST, Page 16

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spots in front of the build-ing that will go away with the expansion. Plummer has arranged for reserved park-ing with two spaces at nearby Founders Hall and 25 spaces at the Roswell United Method-ist Church’s parking lot near Canton Street.

That didn’t satisfy the planning commission. The RUMC parking lot is 925 feet from the proposed restaurant, and guidelines call for remote parking to be within 800 feet.

“No one has enough park-ing on Canton Street,” Plum-mer noted. “And the Historic Preservation Commission is taking what I do have.”

Too bad, says the plan-ning commission. It is rec-ommending he take 45 feet of the back of the expansion for four additional parking spots.

Now Plummer says he is between a rock and a hard place.

A simple expansion has morphed into shifting his building forward but no real expansion.

“I’m making every effort to fit in. The long frontage of

the building will be segmented with different brick so it will look like a row of four or five storefronts,” he said.

So far he has been before city officials four times, and four times he has been asked to redesign the project.

But the deal-killer is the parking.

“I’m not going to move the building 55 feet in front and

then cut off 45 feet in back. That makes no economic sense,” Plummer said.

He goes before the Roswell City Council Sept. 16.

There, after 10 months and $50,000 in surveys and architectural plans, he hopes to come to reconciliation over what all agree would be a project that adds vibrancy to the Canton district.

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CUMMING, Ga. — Linda Heard, longtime executive director of the Cumming Play-house, is adding a new line to her resume — producer.

Heard, who has worked for the city for 26 years, has been operating the Playhouse, 101 School St., since 2004, when it first opened, but she now wants to take her experience to the next level.

Heard asked city officials if it was possible for her to produce her own show at the Playhouse.

“Of course the first answer is not as an employee,” Heard said. “So I established an LLC. It was my first intention that I would leave the city then be able to do some shows just like any other theater company. But we had some discussions and they felt it could be worked out that I could stay and from time to time do a show.”

On Aug. 18, the Cumming City Council approved a the-ater license agreement between the Cumming Playhouse and

Proctor, Turn-er and Green LLC, Heard’s company.

Heard said her business will now be just another theater com-pany produc-ing a show about once a year.

“I’ve doubled my work; it’s good and bad,” Heard said. “I’m learning a lot about direct-ing whereas before I was just the money person for the city, booking all the shows, taking care of the disbursements and advertising. Which I still do, but in the moonlight hours I’ll be trying to produce the show.”

Her opening act will debut Oct. 1 and the show will be “Smoke on the Mountain.”

“We’re well into rehearsals,” Heard said. “That show has been very popular at the Play-house. It’s a hard act to follow, so we’re hoping we do a good job and people will like it.”

Her background with the Playhouse is something Heard hopes will help her.

“I think it’ll be fine because I understand the other side from having worked with it

for so long,” Heard said. “I’m looking forward to it. I’ve been watching everyone else direc-

tor, edit and perform and now I get to be a bit closer to that every once and a while.”

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Avalon is joining forces with Bert’s Big Adventure this September for “Noon to Night in Avalon,” a Fall Fashion Benefi t.

The event will be Sept. 17 from 6-9 p.m. on Avalon Boulevard.

The evening will feature a cocktail reception with fare from Avalon’s famed eateries followed by a fabulous fashion show featuring models from Bert’s Big Adventure families and Atlanta celebrities.

The fashion to be modelled will be provided by Avalon’s famed retailers, including American Threads, Anthropologie, Athleta, Banana Republic, BCBG, Bonobos, Calypso St. Barth, Columbia, The Cosmetic Market, Destination Maternity, Dry Bar, exhale, fab’rik, Flywheel, Francesca’s, Free People, Gap, Gap Kids, J. Jill, J.

McLaughlin, Janie & Jack, Johnny Was, Kendra Scott, Kinnucan’s, Lenscrafters, Lou & Grey, Marmi, Road Runner, Sage, Soft Surroundings, Tommy Bahama and Tumi.

While the models are strutting their stuff on the runway, guests can enjoy treats from eateries such as Bantu, Colletta, Cru Wine Bar, The El Felix, Fuzziwig’s Candy Factory, Goldberg’s, Oak Steakhouse, Ted’s Montana Grill.

Established in 2002, Bert’s Big Adventure is a nonprofi t organization that provides a magical, all-expenses-paid, fi ve-day journey to Walt Disney World for children with chronic and terminal illnesses and their families.

Visit experienceavalon.com for more information and to learn how you can purchase tickets. 

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CRÚ serving flights to Napa Valley & beyond daily

 CRÚ Food & Wine BarAn escape to Wine Country right in the heart of Avalon CRÚ Food & Wine Bar off ers the experience of tasting rooms featured at top

wineries around the world. With a wine menu that boasts over 300 selections, 50 by the glass and 13 unique wine fl ights daily, you will be transported to another world without ever having to leave Alpharetta.

Well-known for their cheese and wine fl ights such as Sexy Reds, Backpacking Through Europe and Wine Spectator Top 100, fl ights are typically paired by region, varietal or style and presented with Tasting Note Cards that guests often take home. The Wine Country experience wouldn’t be complete without CRÚ’s extensive dining menu featuring Napa-style cuisine and stone-fi red pizzas. Indulge in Chef-driven

contemporary cooking that spotlights fresh seasonal ingredients and perfectly complements your wine.

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Whole Foods MarketTucked away upstairs at Whole Foods Market Avalon you will fi nd The Vintage, a

charming little eatery specializing in seasonal dishes and fi ne wines. With a new menu coming in early September, you can escape from the bustle of

the store and sample an array of wines-on-tap, expertly paired with our menu items. There is always something going on upstairs at The Vintage. Join us for $3

Sangrias on Tuesdays, $3 Pints on Wednesdays, and Half-Off Wine Cocktails on Thursdays.

We are also now serving brunch every Sunday from 11am to 2pm. This beautiful space is also available for private parties. For booking information

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MarmiPassionate about women’s fi ne footwear,

Marmi opened its fi rst specialty boutique in 1986 and has rapidly grown into a recognizable leader in fashionable, European infl uenced footwear and accessories.

We pride ourselves in providing unparalleled customer service to our shoppers. Our highly trained sales associates are here to off er styling advice, and help you fi nd shoes that are not only comfortable but the right size for the best fi t.

The attention to detail and uniqueness of our shoes, along with the broad selection of sizes and widths, allows Marmi to stand apart from other shoe and department stores.

And this Fall season is no exception. Marmi delivers great designs for all occasions in the top 2015 Fall trends; boots & booties, classic pumps, color blocking, cutout designs, and athletic inspired silhouettes.  

We invite you to shop our Fall Preview event and enjoy 10% off new fall arrivals now through Sunday August 30.

Fashionable footwear

Johnny WasInspired by the exotic, the Johnny Was Fall 2015

Collection embodies global cool. Try one of our signature embroidered tunic tops in rich Marsala red, styled with printed pants or faux-leather leggings. Ward off the Fall weather in one of our statement embroidered wrap cardigans or a luxe printed velvet jacket. Escaping the cold instead? Johnny Was off ers resort-ready printed silk caftans and cotton peasant blouses to add to your packing list.

Inspired by the quintessential California bohemian lifestyle, JOHNNY WAS creates beautifully crafted, timeless clothing and accessories for the sophisticated free spirit. Vibrant signature prints and exclusive embroidery designs adorn relaxed tunic tops and fl owy maxi dresses; unique pieces you’ll treasure for years to come.

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Van MichaelFounded in Buckhead in 1984 by brothers Van and Michael Council, Van Michael

Salons are full-service, Aveda-concept salons featuring top stylists from around the world and off ering the latest in haircuts, color and styling.  Nominated by Modern Salon magazine and the North American Hairstyling Awards for “Salon Design of the Year,” the gorgeous new salon at Avalon is Van Michael Salon’s seventh Atlanta-area location and the company’s fi rst in Alpharetta. Van Michael Salons’ complete dedication to client satisfaction has earned frequent “Best Of” honors from notable publications including ELLE, Allure, Atlanta Magazine, The Atlantan, and Jezebel and a loyal client base of more than 100,000 Atlantans. All Van Michael Salon locations use and sell Aveda products and off er tiered pricing based on service level. Appointments can be made by calling 678-987-3678.

Atlanta’s ‘Best Salon’ is now In Alpharetta

DrybarDrybar is a refreshingly simple concept: No Cuts. No Color. Just Blowouts, for

only $40. One of the best parts about Drybar, besides the awesome blowouts, is the experience. Unlike a traditional salon, at Drybar you sit at a beautifully appointed bar while watching chick fl icks and being served complimentary beverages. They’re known for their top-of-the line customer service and relentless focus on making every client they see look and feel like a million bucks. With over 40 locations, two here  in Atlanta, Drybar Alpharetta-Avalon,4155 Avalon Blvd and Drybar Buckhead, 102 West Paces Ferry Rd NW.   Drybar Alpharetta off ers a private VIP Room with 4 styling chairs - perfect for small parties! Drybar also has their own product line crafted for the perfect blowout at home; it’s available for purchase in their shops, online, Sephora and QVC. 

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Fall is here!Tommy BahamaIt’s time for a new season and we are moving

from the fast-past Waikiki to a place of rest and recharge: Sea Ranch. We chose this location because it’s the California nobody knows. In fact, sparsely populated and still pristine, it’s almost the Anti-California. It sits 100 miles north of San Francisco in a place few people come to. Its isolation made it an artist’s haven; writers like Robinson Jeff ers and Henry Miller came here to fi nd their inspiration.

Inspired by the relaxed sophistication of coastal living, Tommy Bahama is dedicated to the good life. Stylish, upscale off erings include apparel for men and women, footwear, jewelry, accessories and home décor, all designed to help you relax in style.

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ExhaleExhale Avalon’s Core Fusion classes are a full suite of core centric workouts

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ColumbiaVisit Columbia Sportswear’s Performance Fishing Gear (“PFG”) store, which

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – In keeping with Alpharet-ta’s tag line as the “Technology City of the South,” the newest instrument in its kit to spur on innovation opened Aug. 20.

The Alpharetta Technology Commission’s Innovation Center formally opened its doors on Webb Bridge Road.

The center is a 24/7 technology co-working space with event, office and conference room space.

“This is exciting stuff and it’s only going to get better,” said Mark Hubbard, CEO of the ATC. He described the innovation center as the “center of gravity for innovation in North Fulton.”

Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle said the center provides an important need in the tech-nology community in Alpharetta and surround-ing North Fulton.

“One goal of the commission is to connect technology companies with each other,” Belle Isle said. “We wanted to create a space where technology companies can come together and connect.”

Local state Sen. Brandon Beach said the center is integral to the pipeline of creating and keeping hi-tech jobs in Georgia.

“This is the only technology city of the South,” said Beach. “We as a state are com-mitted to having cutting-edge infrastructure to help. You supply the ideas and we will supply the talent and the infrastructure.”

Badsha Das, of 8d Designs, a technology design company housed in the new Innovation Center, said the space was ideal for his com-pany.

“There are lots of other companies here,” he said. “This feels like our place. This is for us.”

While other locations offer casual work space for companies, this is one specifically for tech startups.

Belle Isle said the effort was to create, foster and, importantly, retain technology companies in Alpharetta.

“This is the beginning point, but not the end in terms of technology and innovation in Alpharetta,” said Belle Isle.

The Innovation Center is located at 2972 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta 30009.

For more information, visit www.alpharet-tatech.org.

Tech Innovation Centeropens in AlpharettaSite ‘center of gravity for innovation in North Fulton’

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Officials formally open the Alpharetta Innovation Center Aug. 20.

JONATHAN COPSEY/STAFF

From left are William Perkins, Dan Merkel and Casey Robin-son.

JONATHAN COPSEY/STAFF

The building off Webb Bridge Road now houses an Innovation Center.

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The Innovation Center contains several rooms that are designed to foster fun and creativity.

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EVENTS:FREE PHOTOS WITH ICE PRINCESSES What: Families are invited to stop by to get a complimentary photo taken with their favorite ice queen and her friends. When: Saturday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m.- noon.Where: The Alpharetta Wel-come Center, 178 South Main St., Suite 200, AlpharettaCost: FreeMore info: Call 678-297-0102 or email Layne@awesomeal-pharetta.com

ALPHARETTA ART IN THE PARKWhat: Creativity hits the park the last Saturday of the month through September in down-town Alpharetta. This outdoor artists market features hand-crafted work by local artists who create masterpieces right before your eyes. When: Saturday, Aug. 29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Where: Old Milton Park, 35 Milton Avenue, AlpharettaMore info: awesomealpharetta.com

HEALTH, FITNESS & LIFESTYLE FAIRWhat: Every age group will find help, services and health-care information at low cost to no cost. Screenings and services will include mammograms, hearing, eye, back/stress, senior care, flu shots, fitness, nutrition and much more.When: Saturday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Where: St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 535 Rucker Road, AlpharettaMore info: 770-331-5543

SUMMER CAMPFIRE AND NIGHT HIKEWhat: Roast marshmallows over an open fire and walk along a moonlit forest trail. When: Saturday, Aug. 29, 8-10 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center, 8615 Barnwell Road,

Johns CreekMore info: nps.gov

THE BRUSHWORK SOCIETY’S SUMMER EXHIBITIONWhat: A reception with the artists of The BrushWork So-ciety, who are featured in the Roswell Cultural Arts Cen-ter’s first-ever artist collective through Oct. 6.When: Sunday, Aug. 30, from 3-5:30 p.m.Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, RoswellCost: FreeMore info: thebrushworksoci-ety.com

ATLANTA JEWISH BOWLING LEAGUEWhat: A meet-and-greet for the Atlanta Jewish Bowling League, an adult league look-ing to increase its member-ship. The league will bowl on Sunday nights starting Sept. 20 When: Sunday, Aug. 30, 6:30 p.m., including free bowling. Where: Brunswick Zone, 785 Old Roswell RoadMore info: 678-393-6339 or 404-667-7752

“YOU’RE NOT ALONE” BOOK SIGNINGWhat: Dr. Genie Burnett, founder of Manna Fund, launches the foundation’s first publication, “You’re Not Alone,” compiled and written by those who have found their way through an eating disorder.When: Sunday, Aug. 30, 2-4 p.m.Where: Ann Jackson Gallery, 932 Canton St, Roswell.More info: mannafund.org

THE CHATTAHOOCHEE: RE-IMAGINE OUR RIVERWhat: A 22-minute film that lays the groundwork for a better understanding of the Chattahoochee River and its surrounding watershed. When: Saturdays and Sun-days until Aug. 28 at 1 p.m.Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road,

RoswellCost: Included with general admission and free to CNC membersMore info: chattnaturecenter.org

SUNSET SIPS – BUTTERFLY NIGHTSWhat: Stroll the Chattahooch-ee Nature Center after hours. Stop by the green roof to grab a beverage (beer and wine available for purchase), hear live acoustic music from local musicians, and enjoy CNC’s 127 acres at sunset. When: Aug. 13 and Aug. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m.Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, RoswellCost: Included with general ad-mission and free to CNC membersMore info: chattnaturecenter.org

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:A NIGHT OF WORSHIP WITH THIRD DAY’S MAC POWELL What: Third Day lead singer Mac Powell will perform, with opening act Christopher Wil-liamsWhen: Sunday, Aug. 30. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with food trucks on the lawn; wor-ship begins at 6:30 p.m.Where: Roswell United Meth-odist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell Cost: $15 advance/$20 at the doorMore info: rumc.com/macpowell

OPEN MIC NIGHTSWhat: Open Mic NightWhen: MondaysWhere: Rosati’s Pizza and Sports Pub, 415 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 200, Cum-mingMore info: myrosatis.com

What: Open Mic NightWhen: WednesdaysWhere: Abbotts Bar and Grill, 10900 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns CreekMore info: abbottsbar.com

What: Open Mic NightWhen: ThursdaysWhere: Suwanee Pizza Tavern 1500 Peachtree Industrial Blvd Suite 150 SuwaneeMore info: sptavern.com

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS:FAMILY STORYTIME                                What: Enjoy interactive story-time, including stories, finger plays and songs. Ages 0-5.When: Tuesdays, Sept. 1-Dec. 8, 10:30 a.m.Where: Milton Branch, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton More info: 404-613-4402

FREE ESL CLASSESWhat: Conversational Eng-lish. All levels. No registration required.When: Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.Where: Roswell Branch, 115 Norcross Street, Roswell More info: 770-640-3075

YOGA AND MEDITATION CLASS     What: Learn the Korean “one” yoga method for stress relief and good health.When: Most Fridays, 11-12:15 p.m.Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8820

TEEN BOOK CLUBWhat: Teens pick up the latest book club book and read it for the next month. Then there is a discussion of the book’s highlights and low points. This program is paired with pop-corn night. Ages 13-18.When: Tuesdays, Sept. 1, Sept. 29, Nov. 3, Dec. 1. 4:45 p.m.Where: Ocee Branch, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8897

HAPPY TAILS/READING PAWSWhat: Children can sign up to read to Echo, a trained and registered therapy dog. Work on reading skills with a great

listener who loves hearing all kinds of stories. Registration required. Ages 5 and up.When: Wednesdays, Sept. 2-Dec. 16, 4 p.m.Where: Alpharetta Branch, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: email anne.vagts@fultoncountyga.gov to register, call 404-613-6735

YOUTH READING TUTORWhat: An American Youth Literacy foundation certified reading tutor will offer free one-on-one coaching focusing on decoding skills, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency and comprehension.When: Most Thursdays through Dec. 10, 3-5:30 p.m.Where: Ocee Branch, 5090 Ab-botts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8897

PET ADOPTIONSPETSMART, ALPHARETTAWhat: Dog and cat adoptions, working with Fulton County An-imal Services, Castoff Critters, Angels Among Us Pet Rescue, Cats in the Cradle and FurkidsWhen: Saturdays and Sun-days, 1-5 p.m.Where: 6370 North Point Parkway, AlpharettaMore info: 770 343-8511

PETCO, CUMMINGWhat: Dog and cat adoptions, working with the Humane Society of Forsyth CountyWhen: Saturdays, 12-4 p.m., and Sundays 12-4 p.m.Where: 2345 Market Place Blvd, CummingMore info: 678-769-5119

PETSMART, CUMMINGWhat: Dog and cat adop-tions, working with Feral Cat Program of Georgia, Dawson County Humane Society, Angels Among Us, Humane League of Lake Lanier, as well as a greyhound rescueWhen: Saturdays and Sun-days, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.Where: 1020 Market Place Blvd., CummingMore info: 678-513-1689

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MAYOR’S CORPORATE CHALLENGE 5K RACE Join Mayor David Bell Isle for the annual Mayor’s Challenge 5K Race in downtown Alpharetta. Thursday, Aug. 27, 5 p.m. food and music; 7 p.m. race start. City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, AlpharettaVisit awesome alpharetta.com for more info

GEORGIA PIEDMONT YOUTH ORCHESTRA AUDITIONSHigh school students are welcome to audition for all positions. Saturday, Aug. 29, 9 a.m.-noon . Centennial High School, 9310 Scott Road RoswellVisitgpyoa.org for more info, 978-375-7493 or email lymanlouis10@comcast.net 

ABA BUSINESS EXPO AND TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASEOver 70 exhibitors in addition to local restaurants providing food for attendees.Friday, Aug. 28, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta, 5750 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta. Visit alpharettabusinessexpo.com for more info.

MISS MARY’S ICE CREAM CRANKIN’ Old-fashioned ice cream social, offering over 100 flavors of homemade ice cream and celebrity judges to rate the best flavors. Sunday, Aug. 30, 2-4 p.m. The Roswell Square. Visit missmarysicecream.org for more info.

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Hypothyroidism: What are some of the causes?Brought to you by Dr. Sean Savedoff

An underactive thy-roid gland has many signs and symptoms. If you believe that you may have hypothyroid-ism, it is essential that you see a physician to ensure you are as-sessed, and a diagno-sis is made as soon as possible. You may want to find a doctor that practices functional medicine. A functional medical doctor can assist you with natural ways of treating the root cause of illness, rather than just treating the symptoms with medication.

4 specific reasons for an underactive thyroid:

1. Chronic Inflammation: One of the biggest if not the major cul-prit, which affects thyroid function, is chronic inflammation. Gluten is the biggest source of this inflammation, a protein found in wheat, barely, rye, spelt, and oats. Gluten is a very com-

mon allergen that affects a large per-cent of the population. Because of our damaged guts, poor diet, and stress, we see this reaction a lot. Franken-foods, like genetically modified grains (GMO’s), have very strange proteins that can lead to this type of inflammation which then interferes with thyroid function.

2. Heavy Metal Poisoning: Heavy metals such as mercury and lead can also affect thyroid function. These metals interfere with normal thyroid function by displacing iodine and other key nutrients.

3. Environmental Toxins: Envi-ronmental toxins such as pesticides can act as a hormone disruptor and interfere with thyroid function.

4. Nutritional Deficiencies: Nu-tritional deficiencies play a huge role in thyroid malfunction. Deficiencies of iodine, vitamin D, omega-3 fats, seleni-um, zinc, vitamin A, and the B vitamins are the major ones to look for.

What are some other causes of hypothyroidism?

Side effects from certain medica-tions: Lithium is one medication that is used in mental illnesses such as bi-polar disorder. This medication is very

important for allowing people suffering with mental illness to live full lives, but it also increases the risk of hypothy-roidism. Somehow, lithium inhibits the release of the thyroid hormones. That is why people on these kinds of medica-tions need to have their thyroid func-tion monitored.

Thyroxin (T4) that is not con-verted into the active T3 hormone in your body: This is a controversial topic for many physicians, as many in the endocrinology community still be-lieve that this conversion problem does not exist in patients. In any case, it is mentioned, as there are physicians who do support this position, and it good to know about it if you are experiencing the symptoms of hypothyroidism.

In summary, I hope this article answers some of your questions regard-ing some of the causes of hypothyroid-ism. There are some natural ways to support your thyroid, and ensure it functions optimally. By gaining an understanding of these different treat-ments, I believe the majority of people with a thyroid disorder will be able to see significant improvements in their symptoms. That being said, there

are those who will need additional tweaks, deeper testing, and person-alized changes to their diet, supple-ments, and lifestyle plan before they see the improvements they’re looking for. So you may want to find a doctor that practices functional medicine. A functional medical doctor can assist you with natural ways of treating the root cause of illness, rather than just treating the symptoms with medication. If you or someone you know may have a thyroid condition, call 770-731-9410 and schedule an appointment with Dr. Sean Savedoff.

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Our eyelids play a vital role in the normal function of our eyes and maintenance of clear vision. First, the eyelids are a physical barrier that shields the ocular surface from the damaging environment. Sec-ond, the motion of the eyelids allow for the even spread of our tears over the surface of our eyes necessary for optimal visual clarity. And finally, the eyelids define the overall aes-thetic of the face and convey our emotion and mood.

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our residents need.”Arbor Terrace’s goal is to provide

the residents with comfort, security and peace of mind. This beautiful community will have all the amenities you would expect including a fit-ness center with a variety of exercise and educational offerings as well as a vibrant social calendar. As Judd Harper, President of the Arbor Company points out, “We consider it our priority to help you stay fit and healthy. Our dedicated staff is com-mitted to facilitating our residents’ physical, intellectual and cultural well-being.”

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We know that the time saved by not having to cook, clean and do yard work is now time well spent on family, friends and hobbies.

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entertainment and group outings. Our caring staff is always open to sugges-tions and feedback for new activities, outings and even meal options.

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MILTON, Ga. – The Milton Eagles look to beat the Alpharetta Raiders for the fourth year in a row Friday, Aug. 28, in the first regular-season game for both teams.

Although Alpharetta lost most of their top skill players on both sides of the ball, including quarterback Austin King and defensive lineman Andrew Butcher, their offensive line remains strong.

Look for returning Raiders receiver Nick Carlton to be an impact player.

On Milton’s side of the ball, the Eagles saw 21 seniors graduate from last year’s team, but only five of them were major impact players. Look for quarterback Da-vid Moore behind offensive lineman Tyler Watson to have a big game.

Moore, a transfer from Texas, saw lit-tle action for the Eagles last year. Despite lack of playing experience, he is gaining interest among recruiters as a dual threat runner-passer.

Defensive lineman Austin Mitchell,

one of Milton’s top defensive players, should be an impact player. However, he will have to battle against the experienced Raider offensive line.

Due to an overall lack of returning talent for the Raiders, the two teams’ his-tory and the Eagles returning talent, we pick Milton over the Raiders 26 - 7.

Predicting the other games on 8-28Roswell 45 - Centennial 17

Woodstock 42 - Johns Creek 12Northview 28 - Duluth 14Forsyth Central 28 - Dawson County 13Lambert 20 - Lanier 28West Forsyth 14 - Mill Creek 43St. Pius X 23 - Blessed Trinity 28Pinecrest 26 - North Springs 22St. Francis 45 - Providence Christian 7

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Games on 8-28Alpharetta@ MiltonRoswell@ CentennialChapel Hill@ CambridgeWoodstock@ Johns CreekNorthview@ DuluthForsyth Central@ Dawson CountyLambert@ LanierWest Forsyth@ Mill CreekSt. Pius X@ Blessed TrinityPinecrest@ North SpringsSt. Francis@ Providence Christian

Scores from 8-21• South Forsyth 45

Mountain View 14• Cambridge 41

Holy Innocents Episcopal 0•Chattahoochee 23

Cherokee 51• Fellowship Christian 34

Armuchee 7• Mt. Pisgah 27 (OT)

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johnscreekherald.com | Johns Creek Herald | August 27, 2015 | 33Submit your news & photos to news@appenmediagroup.com SPORTSJC student judges at Special Olympics in L.A.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Betty Yu, 17, a senior at Chatta-hoochee High School, made the most of a unique opportunity when she flew this summer to participate in the 2015 Spe-cial Summer Olympics as the youngest official to ever serve on that international stage.

The week of July 26 through Aug. 2 some 6,500 athletes from 165 countries along with 30,000 volunteers and 500,000 spectators par-ticipated in the 2015 Special Olympic Games chaired by President Barak Obama.

It was the largest Special Olympics in history and the largest global event in the U.S. this year so far.

Yu had a front row seat serving as an official in the games hosted in Los Angeles. She described her weeklong experience at the games as “a truly memorable event that was like an emotional roller-coaster.”

She said it was a transfor-mational experience to have gone there and been a part of it.

She had the chance to par-

ticipate in the games’ opening ceremony at the Los Angeles Memorial Center.

She also took part in the closing ceremony also that of-ficially wrapped up the games and passing on the flag to Aus-tria, the country scheduled to hold the 2017 Special Winter World Olympics.

“It’s not only about the medals. It’s about enjoying the sports to unlock the human spirit. It’s getting the chance to communicate with players from other countries that have a passion for the same sport as well as their life,” Yu said.

She said meeting the play-ers was such an inspiration because of their motivation and dedication.

“The Special Olympic Games isn’t just about the

athletes. It’s about all of us. Through an endless chain of helping and compassion, we all work together to spark sprit from intellective disabled athletes and their families. It brings us closer together, lets

us open our eyes. And finally, it allows us to care.”

Yu had the chance to assist Jackie “The Moose” Barrett, a 40-year-old Canadian pow-erlifter, who won a total of 13 medals with three world

records. Barrett has autism. After

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Betty Yu mingles with some of the Olympic Austrian dignitaries. From right are Austrian ambassa-dor Ulrike Ritzinger, Austrian 2017 Winter Games lead delegate Krist Herman, Betty Yu and an Austrian official. Austria will host 2017 Winter Special Olympic games.

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ored his victory to his mother who passed last year, touching the hearts of many.

It was truly an emotional moment as spectators in the audience had shed tears at his gesture.

The Special Olympics are, well, special. But the athletes, game officials, family, and vol-unteers are even more special. A simple act such as cheering or clapping can be so invalu-able to the players.

“The Special Olympics was my once-in-a-lifetime experi-ence,” she said. “Modern medi-cal technologies may not bring those intellectually disabled persons back to their sole desired goal – living a normal person.

“However, I was so moved to see that those athletes were not in these world games alone.”

They were all surrounded by those who love them and by those brought them joy, she said.

“They held their fists up. Their dreams flowered. We all can give them a new dream.” Yu said.

Betty Yu is one of three teenagers who founded Junior Table Tennis Foundation (JTTF) in 2013. JTTF is a non-profit organization designed to promote youth sports in America.

This program has raised thousands of dollars for the US Olympics committee and for kids in bad circumstances but have a passion for sports.

It encourages the active participation for kids in the sport, and organizes tourna-ments, donates funds, and volunteers for youth programs like the Alpharetta Police Youth Athletic League.

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Judges:Betty Yu stands with Jackie “The Moose” Barrett, a 40-year-old Canadian powerlifter (raising arm) and his family while he is being interviewed after winning a gold medal.

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CITY OF ALPHARETTANOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. A workshop will also be held by the Planning Commission at 6:30p.m. Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, September 28, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza Alpharetta, Georgia.

a. CU-15-07/PH-15-11/V-15-19 Chick-fi l-A/AvalonConsideration of a conditional use and site plan approval to permit a restaurant with drive-thru window on property at Old Milton Parkway in Avalon. A variance for an extra wall sign is also requested. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lots 802 and 803, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

b. MP-15-05/CU-15-08/Z-15-08/V-15-10 Innovation/MetLifeConsideration of a request to amend several conditions of the MetLife Master Plan and allow 414 multi-family “for-rent” residential units and to remove 25 townhome units. Applicant is also requesting retail in the amount of 105,800 sq. feet, restaurant and hotel uses, and an increase in offi ce sq. feet to allow 1,003,500 sq. feet. A conditional use to allow “for-rent” residential and a request to rezone 8.04 acres of 0-I to MU is also requested. Variances to allow alcohol sales within a certain distance of residential units and to allow private streets are also requested. The property is located north of GA 400 and west of Haynes Bridge Road along Lakeview Parkway and is approximately 55 acres in size. The property is legally described as being in Land Lots 744, 745, 752, and 753 of the 1st District, 2nd Section of Fulton County, Georgia.

c. MP-15-09 North Point Hotel/Preston RidgeConsideration of a request for a height variance in the Preston Ridge Master Plan to build a hotel 65 feet in height instead of 40 feet. The property is on the west side of North Point Parkway just south of Old Milton Parkway. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 911, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

d. CLUP-15-07/PH-15-16 Comprehensive Plan UpdatesConsideration of updates to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan in order to incorporate changes previously approved within the Downtown Master Plan.

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.

CITY OF ALPHARETTANOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Along with previously advertised items, the following item will be heard at a public hearing held by the City Council on Tuesday, September 8th, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

a. PH-15-19 Clement Drive, Bailey Johnson Road, Manuel Lane Abandonment (City Council Only)Consideration of abandonment of the Clement Drive, Bailey Johnson Drive, Manuel Drive Right of Way. The streets are located north of Kimball Bridge Road and north of Northwinds Parkway within Land Lot 805, 852, 1st 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.

By JONATHAN COPSEYjonathan@appenmediagroup.com

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – When Al-pharetta Mayor David Belle Isle began preparing for last year’s Mayor’s 5k race, he had some catching up to do.

“In high school I was in track,” Belle Isle said. “After that I might run a little bit but I never really got over the hump.”

Fast forward many years and 40 extra pounds, and he was a little out of shape.

“Since I’m the mayor, I said I better go [to the Mayor’s Corporate Challenge,” he said. So he made the decision to get back on the wagon. With him was friend and head of the Alpharetta YMCA, Scott Doll. Together, they prepared for the race.

Belle Isle had just one goal he wanted to meet – run the 5k in less than half an hour. He ended up making that time – barely. He crossed the finish line at 29 minutes 17 seconds. It still counts, he said.

What’s more, he met his goal due in large part to extra incentive he received while pressing toward the finish line. Another runner came up alongside him during the race and, in a snide tone, said, “Some Mayor’s Challenge” as he briskly passed by. Belle Isle sped up and maintained pace just behind his opponent with the intent of overtaking him in the last few yards of the race. Ultimately, the mayor lost to that challenger, but he did make his time just under the half-hour mark.

Since then, the mayor has regularly donned his running shoes, finished his first half marathon and lost 40 pounds in the process.

“I went from hating it to actually liking it now,” he said.

“It took some time for me to get past thinking it was just abuse, but now I run about 24 miles a week.”

That’s just as well, since the Mayor’s 5k is Aug. 27.

Belle Isle will join the lively crowds for the annual Mayor’s Challenge 5k Race in down-town Alpharetta at City Hall, 2 Park Plaza.

In addition to the race, it’s a night of great food and enter-tainment for all. Come join in the fun and experience Al-pharetta’s walkable downtown.

The event is a cooperative effort by the City of Alpharetta, The Rotary Club of Alpharetta and LexisNexis Risk Solutions, the race’s presenting corporate sponsor.

Last year’s event raised over $100,000, which funded grants to 28 local and five international charities. The funds were used to support nonprofit organizations that make a difference in the lives of homeless children, mothers and families by providing tran-sition housing, life skills train-ing, budgeting and vocational training.

To take part, log on to Ac-tive.com and search the 2015 Alpharetta Rotary Mayor’s Challenge.

Interested in entering a corporate team or sponsor-ship opportunities?  Contact Joe Wargo at 678-557-1329 or email jwargo@approved.com

Alpharetta Mayor’s Corporate Challenge 5K runs for charity Join mayor for downtown race

If you goWhat: Mayor’s Corporate Challenge 5K Race When: Aug. 27, 5 p.m. food and music, 7 p.m. race startWhere: City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta

Alpharetta mayor David Belle Isle, left, presents awards to par-ticipants from last year’s Mayor’s Challenge 5k Run/Walk.

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But haggling over the price is not their job. What Seven Branches Legacy wants to do is create awareness that this is a rare and unique property.

“It is the last undisturbed tract of this size in the city and it is perfectly situated as a recreational park, a conduit for East Roswell Park to reach the city’s river parkland, and it has a lot of the city’s history tied to it as well,” Tucker said.

Michael Hitt, Roswell’s unofficial historian, said he has found the roadbed for the original Alabama Road that ran from Lawrenceville through what is now Roswell and into Alabama.

“Not only is that roadbed still there, but it would make a gentle walking path all the way to the river,” Hitt said.

In addition to archeological sites of early white settlers on the property, there are also Na-tive American campsites as well.

“I believe there is one In-dian mound site that has been discovered. There are home sites where people panned for gold as well,” Hitt said.

While gold mining and panning is better known to the north in Dahlonega, there were gold prospectors still trying their luck on the property as late as 1948.

“So there had to be enough success to warrant activity into the mid-20th century,” he said. “And there are Indian artifacts in the area that go as far back as 8,000 B.C.”

Winiski said she has been “blown away” by the positive community response to the Legacy’s challenge.

“I don’t think we will have any trouble letting the City Council know of the support from the public,” she said.

Tolleson said it would be-come a major connective link in the city’s park system.

“It provides an opportunity to connect the Garrard Park and East Roswell Park to the Chattahoochee and our parks there,” he said. “It would be a way for hikers and bikers to connect without getting out on Holcomb Bridge Road.

“What this does is give the residents a chance to go deep in the forest,” he said.

Tucker said it would be a “special gift” the citizens of today could make to Roswell’s future generations.

“The longer we wait, the harder it will be to get a prop-erty like this. In Dunwoody, they just paid $3.5 million for 3.5 acres. We would be getting 73 acres.”

Environmental activist Vic Farmer, a former Sandy Springs resident and now Ro-swell resident, agreed.

“This is a once-in-a-genera-tion opportunity,” Farmer said. “This is urban bio-preserva-tion. It’s a living classroom for four schools and a library in walking distance to the prop-erty. It’s a chance to go back in time and see where Roswell came from.

Retha Bell Gilbert, 87, of Cumming, passed away August 16, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Ron Jay Gonzales, 68, of Cumming, passed away August 14, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Jimmy H. Hunt, 70, of Cumming, passed away August 12, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

B. L. Perry, 79, of Cumming, passed away August 11, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Ruby Estelle Kizer Ray, 94, of Cumming, passed away August 13, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Richard George Sullivan, 54, of Cumming, passed away August 15, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Vincent A. Trankina, of Alpharetta, passed away August 17, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

DEATH NOTICES

Lilburn, was arrested Aug. 8 on Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek for possession of marijuana and taillight viola-tion.

► Seymour Burress, 59, of Lilburn, was arrested July 10 on Alpharetta Highway in Roswell for possession of mari-juana.

► Andy Anthony Shears, 42, of Marietta, was arrested July 10 on Norcross Street in Roswell for possession of mari-juana, suspended license and failure to signal when turning.

► Victor Fernando Flores-Bucio, 28, of Old Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, was arrested July 11 on Old Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of mari-juana and tag light require-ment.

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Acres:NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION OPEN HOUSE

Forsyth County To Hold A Public Information Open House for Project CSHPP-0007-00(526) Forsyth County

P.I. No. 0007526

On September 10, 2015, at the Lanier Technical College Forsyth Conference Center, 3410 Ronald Reagan Boulevard, Cumming, Georgia 30041, Forsyth County and the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will hold a Public Information Open House concerning Project CSHPP-0007-00(526) in Forsyth County.

The proposed project would consist of constructing a full-diamond interchange on State Route (SR) 400 at McGinnis Ferry Road. The project would add a northbound and southbound auxiliary lane on SR 400 between Windward Parkway ramps and the McGinnis Ferry Road ramps and between the McGinnis Ferry Road ramps and the McFarland Parkway ramps. SR 400 southbound would be widened one additional lane from 1,900 feet south of the southbound McFarland Parkway exit ramp to 3,500 feet north of the southbound McFarland Parkway exit ramp. The project would replace the existing bridge over SR 400 and widen McGinnis Ferry Road from Bethany Bend through the intersection of Union Hill Road onto Ronald Reagan Boulevard to Counselors Way. All through lanes would be 11-foot wide and turn lanes would be 12-foot wide. McGinnis Ferry Road would be widened to four lanes with a 14-foot fl ush median from Bethany Bend to Deerfi eld Point Drive; four lanes with a 20-foot raised median from Deerfi eld Point Drive through the SR 400 interchange; and, six lanes with a 20-foot raised median from SR 400 through the intersection of Union Hill Road onto Ronald Reagan Boulevard to Counselors Way. The typical section would include curb and gutter and fi ve-foot sidewalks on the south side and a multi-use path on the north side along the entire length of McGinnis Ferry Road. Additional right-turn lanes and left-turn lanes would be provided along McGinnis Ferry Road at the major intersections of the project. The proposed bridge would be designed to span future managed lanes on SR 400. The overall project length is estimated at 4.98 miles which includes the project length along SR 400 which is 3.28 miles and McGinnis Ferry Road and other minor side road improvements total 1.7 miles in length. The 2008 update to the Forsyth County Bicycle Transportation & Pedestrian Walkways 2025 Plan includes a 10-foot wide multi-use path, which will be incorporated into the project. The existing right-of-way width of McGinnis Ferry Road is 80 feet and the proposed right-of-way varies from 120 to 150 feet. The existing right-of-way on SR 400 is approximately 200 feet. No additional right-of-way on SR 400 is anticipated.

The Open House will be conducted between the hours of 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The Open House will be informal and the public is invited to attend anytime during these hours. There will be no formal presentation. A court reporter will be available to allow the public an opportunity to make verbal comments about the project.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information:

The meeting site is accessible to persons with disabilities. Accommodations for people with disabilities can be arranged with advance notice by calling Tim Allen, Foryth County Assistant Director of Engineering, at (770) 781-2165.

Written statements will be accepted concerning this project until September 21, 2015. Written statements may be submitted to:

Mr. John CunardDirector, Forsyth County Engineering Department

110 East Main Street, Suite 120Cumming, Georgia 30040

The displays at the public open house will be available for review until September 21, 2015 at the Forsyth County Engineering Department, 110 East Main Street, Suite 120, Cumming, Georgia 30040. The meeting transcript, as soon as it is prepared, will be available at this same location.

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ily recently moved to Johns Creek. When he saw the creek in his backyard, he had “vi-sions of the kids playing in it.”

“But I can’t see it if there are strangers walking back in my backyard,” Collins said.

Jim Parsons, a lifelong resi-dent of Johns Creek, said he had property on both sides of Johns Creek and is concerned.

“I feel like it is an intrusion. I want any mention [of a gre-enway on the creek] removed from the Future Land Use Plan,” he said.

Chris Bird, a 15-year resi-

dent of the Enclave at Johns Creek, said it was not only a violation of property rights, it was a security breach for his family as well.

Dan Barnard, an original member of Johns Creek’s first greenway committee, said they had looked at using the creek as part of the greenway but rejected it.

“The big concern then and now is that the creek is a mag-net for kids. And it would not be possible to enforce an ac-ceptable level of control using lighting and security person-nel,” Barnard said.

The comments were made during the council’s “public comment” section of the meet-ing and do not respond as a

rule. But in this case council made an exception.

Mayor Mike Bodker said

the city had no plans to invoke eminent domain to force a gre-enway on residential property.

Councilman Lenny Zaprowski added his assurances also.

“We’re not going to take anyone’s land,” Zaprowski said.

In presentations to the pub-lic on the city’s recreation and parks strategic plan, the city’s consultants had addressed the requests by residents for a city greenway. Using the creek bank was just one of the ideas offered. Another suggested greenway route was along the west bank of the Chattahooch-ee River.

City of Johns Creek Board of Zoning Appeals, Public Hearing:Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 7:00 P.M.

City of Johns Creek Council Chambers12000 Findley Road, Suite 300Johns Creek, Georgia 30097

The following Variance proposals located within The City of Johns Creek are scheduled for Public Hearing as stated above.

Case Number: V-15-014, 015 & 016 Petitioner: Maxwell-Reddick and Associates Present Zoning: C-1 (Community Business District) Conditional Property Location(s): 11355 Medlock Bridge RoadVariance Request: Encroach 50’ into the 50’ undisturbed stream buffer and

additional 25’ impervious surface setback; Reduce landscape strip from 40’ to 20’; Reduce front building setback from 40’ to 20’ in order to construct an offi ce development

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Greenway: I feel like it is an intrusion. I want any mention [of a greenway on the creek] removed from the Future Land Use Plan.”JIM PARSONSLifelong resident of Johns Creek

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Sales

Consignment Sale

ALPHARETTAFall/Winter Restoration Kids’ and Teens’ Consignment Sale! Restoration Church of God, 410 Rucker Road 30004. Friday 8/28, 9:30am-5:30pm, Saturday 8/29, 8 : 3 0 a m - 2 : 3 0 p m , Sunday 8/30, 1pm-4pm. Many items half-price on Saturday and Sunday! Extra 20% off on Sunday with copy of this ad! Clothing, home furnishings, furniture, toys, games, books, anything child-related!

Estate Sale

CUMMINGEstate/moving sale. Friday 8/28 and Saturday 8/29, 9am-6pm. 6815 Kinnity Court off Bentley Road at Post Road/371. Bedroom and dining room furniture, 2 reclining sofas, trundle bed, lamps, rugs, oils and cameras

Garage Sale

ROSWELLSaddlebrook Forest Subdivision, 255 Saddlebrook Terrace 30075. Saturday 8/29, 8am-5pm. Quality items! TV stands, rustic table, home gym, baby/kids’ items, plus sized womens’ clothes, household items and more!

JOHNS CREEKParsons Run; 115 Wilshire Court 30097. Saturday 8/29, 8am-3pm. Furniture and household items, clothes, leotards, shoes, toys, TV, books, mower etc.

Moving Sale

Alpharetta/Johns Creek

Haynes Manor Subdivision, 3090 Haynes Trail (off Haynes Bridge, near Old Alabama) 30022. Friday 8/28 and Saturday 8/29, 8am-3pm. Furniture, collectibles, household and decorative items, tools, electronics . childrens’ clothing and toys etc.

Yard Sale

MILTON: Multi-family, Waterside Subdivision, 12923 Waterside Drive. Friday 8/28, Saturday 8/29, 8am-1pm.

Bargains

Antiques

European wardrobe/armoire, single door, beveled mirror, 84”hX 21”dX37”w. $700. Photos. 678-549-6057.

TREADLE SEWING MACHINE: White Co. Oak cabinet. Attachments, manual. $200. 770-781-5968

Building Supplies

DECORATIVE DORIC COLUMN, new, 12”dx8’t, $160. 770-521-5335

VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $475/all. 770-992-6848 leave message

Cemetery

GREENLAWN/ROSWELL

Tranquility Garden, Spaces 1&2, lot 73-B. includes bronze name plaque included. $10,000/both. 770-475-7808, 404-317-5209

GREENLAWNROSWELL

Peace Section 1-201D, 2-grave lot. $7000. Retailed $10,000. 7 7 0 - 5 6 9 - 0 0 8 3 . allenbachrach@yahoo.com

Greenlawn/RoswellSection H, Fountain-A, Space #’s 3 & 4. $4000 each ($2000 savings!) 470-215-9055

Greenlawn/RoswellGood Shepherd, 2 adjoining lots.$4500 each. 404-401-7269

Greenlawn Cemetery: 4 side-by-side lots, Fountain B: Sell all or separate. $2400/lot negotiable, list price $4999/lot. 770-475-5479

Roswel l -Green lawn. Garden of Prayer overlooking lake with fountain. 4 plots. ivypaigereeder@gmail.com for more info and photos

A R L I N G T O N , Garden-C, Lot 61 Sandy Springs. Asking $2500 negotiable. 770-993-4065

Collectibles

Moveable Barbies, 5/ Teresa. 1993/1995. $10 each. 770-843-0362

DOLLS, from 1966: 6 Barbies, 2 Teresa’s $20 each. 770-843-0362.

Furniture

L A - Z - B O Y P O W E R RECLINER: Tan fabric, like new! $450. 678-297-1722

Sofa, Loveseat, China, Dining Table with 6 Chairs, Queen Bed, Armoire. Excellent condition, Must sell.$300 all. 678-687-9921

CURIO CHINA CABINET, antique Queen Anne Mahogany $295/obo. 770-619-0042

Custom Laminate Shelves with 3 drawers (beige). 14’Lx8’Wx16”D. $700. 770-633-0107

DNING SET, Ethan Allen; 3 side chairs, 2 arm chairs, bench, 2 leaves $750. 770-664-2917

DINING SET: Round Ralph Lauren 60”d cherry table with 6 dark brown leather upholstered chairs. $750. 770-781-0961

Household

AUTOCRAT GAS STOVE20” wide, 4 burners$100. 770-781-5968

Medical Equipment

Rechargeable Mobile Chair by Invacare: Joystick hand operated. Adjustable up and down seat and back. Gel cushion seat for pressure. Used 4 months. $6000. 404-345-2372

TH-36 PSORIASIS P H O T O T H E R A P Y LAMP $100. 404-345-2372

HOSPITAL BED: Full, electric Midline MDR107003ELO. $600 obo. Details: www.tkwiz.com/bed.

CHAIR LIFT for vehicle, Bruno Curbsider, for motorized chair, remote control, 400-lb. capacity $1500. 404-345-2372

Musical Instruments

TROMBONE; Case, stand, some music $150. 678-790-6828

PLAYER PIANO: 1925 Lyon and Healy. Ebony. ivory keys. Completely rebuilt, mint! Bench, 20 rolls. Electric motor, pedal-driven. $4000. 770-653-7851

Student Trumpet: Why rent when you can own? Excellent condition! $137. 770-752-1665

PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678-445-3654

EVERETT UPRIGHT PIANO with bench. Pat. 1894, Mahogany finish. $500. 770-781-5968

Recreation

POOL TABLE, 8’ slate, excellent condition! Leather cover. $875. 404-386-5620

Inflatable Boat: 10’, rigid bottom with 3-1/2 horsepower Nissan motor $999. 770-441-2284

GOLF MEMORABILIA: Club Logo; balls and towels, etc. $295. 404-583-2078

Weight Machine: 2 station, arms and legs $250. 770-634-1033

Lacrosse STX Rebounder. Originally $230, now $97. Excellent condition! 770-752-166

Bike Trainer: Cycle OPS, Fluid 2, $160. 770-634-1033

TREK RACING BIKE: Adult male. Black and gray. $299. 770-843-0362

BOWFLEX: Motivator 2. Excellent shape! $150 firm. 770-262-3592

Stationary Bike, Recumbent Vital Fitness RB 260 $50. 770-634-1033

Wanted to Buy

Vintage Barbie, Midge, Francie, Skipper dolls, clothing and accessories. (Local). Cell 214-883-8215

Wanted to Buy

VINYL RECORDS, music-related, books & memorabilia. Call Karen 770-841-2414

Transportation

Cars

TOYOTA YARIS 2008: Black hatchback, stick-shift. 105,000 miles. 29/35MPG. New tires. $4500. Great little car! 770-844-7510

Real Estate

Real Estate Wanted

North Fulton, Cherokee, Forsyth:

IMMEDIATE NEED of cottage apartment/garage apartment/mobile or large camper for rent in safe areas for 62 year old responsible, respectful, quiet female living on SS Disability. Excellent references!! 404-538-6830

I need to buy several homes in the next 30 days. Any size, area, condition, foreclosure, terms. Guaranteed Offer. 919-602-5208

Crabapple/Milton Woodstock Road area. Would like to rent garage/terrace apartment, Responsible, respectful tenant. Please call 770-367-6974

Waterfront in GA

Lake House - 9080 Prestige Lane in Forsyth County. Great location/ Hwy 369. Point lot, flat walk to dock, easy access to main part of lake, great for sail boats. Huge great room. Lots of potential for remodeling. $449,000 Ingrid Clark, Keller Williams 404-895-5557

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Business Opportunity

LIFE COACHES: Join our team/earn to $60-$90. P/T, F/T. Training and support. This year’s goal: 10,000 clients. Text (VAP) 770-617-7092

Legal Notice

Notice is given that articles of organization that will form Embroidery Unlimited, LLC, a Limited Liability Company, have been delivered the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Limited Liability Company Act. The initial registered office of the Limited Liability Company is located at 1025 Constitution Way, Cumming, GA 30040, and its initial registered agent at such address is Karen Ballew.

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Insurance Benefits ClerkSawnee EMC is seeking an Insurance Benefits Clerk. Required: Two-Year cer-tificate/degree from college and two years of parallel experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of related educa-tion and experi-ence. To assist in the adminis-tration of vari-ous employee benefit plans, such as life, health, dental and disabil-ity insurances, pension plans, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, work-ers’ compensa-tion and unem-ployment, help-ing assure the corporation’s compliance with Federal and State employment regulations. Applicants must complete an applica-tion prior to 5 PM, August 28, 2015. Apply online: www.s a w n e e . c o m or application forms are avail-able at 543 Atlanta Hwy, Cumming GA 30040. Sawnee E l e c t r i c M e m b e r s h i p C o r p o r a t i o n is an Equal O p p o r t u n i t y and Affirmative A c t i o n E m p l o y e r of Females, M i n o r i t i e s , Veterans and D i s a b l e d . D r u g - F r e e Workplace.

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CHURCH NURSERY WORKERSAlpharetta Presbyterian Church is seeking additional nursery workers to help us provide dependable, loving care for children, ages 0-5.  Nursery staff must satisfy background checks and safety training and be at least 18 years of age.  Hours are Sundays from 8:15am – 12:15pm, with additional times as scheduled.  Competitive hourly wage, no benefi ts.  If inter-ested, send a letter of interest and three references to Kristin Hicks, Director of Children’s Ministry (Kristin@alpharettapres.com).

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY ROUTE OPEN Appen Media Group has a route that will be opening in several weeks. This route requires delivery of the paper to a list of specifi c subdivisions each week. The newspapers must be bagged and then delivered to the driveway. Delivery person will be given a list of the subdivisions as well as a list of any specifi c addresses that have requested not to have the paper delivered. Requirements for this work include the following: Spotless driving record, proof of insurance and citizenship, reliable car or truck, excellent references, and a history of reliability and honesty in previous work. Delivery folks are independent contractors and are paid per newspaper delivered and a gas allowance is provided. Typically a route takes from 5-7 hours per week between bagging and driving the route. The specifi c route available will be in Johns Creek and the papers would need to be picked up from our offi ce Wednesday and delivered by no later than Thursday night at midnight. If interested please email resume to RayAppen@gmail.com. In the subject line put “route” . I will confi rm receipt of your email by replying to it. A criminal background check is made and a clean drug test is required. Please do not call.

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estimate. The Best Concrete Company-Ask for Dave McKemey. 678-914-2576.Professional,

competitive, many local references.

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

R E L I A B L E H O M E REPAIRS:20 years e x p e r i e n c e . R e f e r e n c e s . E l e c t r i c a l , plumbing, car-pentry, wood rot repair, siding, painting, pres-sure washing. Free estimates! 770-605-0340

All Home RepairsPlumbing, Electrical, Drywall.Kitchen, Bath Remodeling.Faucets, toilets, disposals. Senior discounts.We do it allMike 678-763-2420

Bowers Home Services: Wide range of home repairs, maintenance. home repair needs! Reliable, courteous. References. 40+ years experience. 770-533-1741. david@bowershs.com

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

Hog Mountain I m p r o v e m e n t s ; all interior/exterior improvements. Painting, general repairs. No job too big/small! 25 years experience. 770-309-9877 free estimates

Home Improvement

Finegan Home I m p r o v e m e n t s LLC: License # R B Q A 0 0 4 9 3 2 . R e m o d e l i n g , handyman. 31 years experience. Basements finished, decks, screen porches, doors, drywall, painting, flooring, custom kitchens, bathrooms. All insurance. Credit cards accepted. Paul Finegan 404-353-5611

Landscaping

404Cuttree. One of the most experienced and reliable tree companies in North Atlanta. Perfect reviews and reliable, professional, and honest service. Free quotes. Fully insured. 770Tree.com 678-506-0006

Landscape Design, Hardscape Design and Installation. 35 Years’ Experience; Retaining Walls, Flag Stone and Brick Paver Patios, Landscape Lighting, Drainage Issues, Pavilions. Outdoor kitchens, irrigation systems installation and repairs. FREE CONSULTATIONS! www.thebodigroup.com. 678-788-5656

Yellow Ribbon Tree. Near perfect reviews and award-winning service. Hands on owner. Free estimates and insured. 770Tree.com 770-744-2200 and ask for Gary.

Lawn Care

LEAVE THE MOWING TO US”A”! Weekly/Bi-weekly Father/Son team Residential/Comm Garden Tilling/Lawn Aerationwww.oldtrucklawn.com678-727-6850

Painters

Advantage Painting

Interior/ExteriorDecks Sealed &

Stained Carpentry Repairs

770-255-8575

Proudly use Benjamin Moore

& Sherwin Williams paintsPrompt Professional Service

Free Estimate, Insured

No Up Front Money

Paving

$100 OFFPARKING LOT SEAL COATING

StripingSeal Coating

Resurface Work at Discount Price!$100 OFF - mention this ad

678-506-0008

Pinestraw

PINESTRAW, mulch del ivery/ instal lat ion available. Firewood $110/$200, plus delivery. Licensed, insured. Angels of Earth Pinestraw and Mulch. 770-831-3612.

Tree Services

JJ Tree Cutting Services. Complete Tree Removal. Call us for a Free Quote, 678-708-8227 or 678-684-9019. Licensed and insured.jjtreecutting@gmail.com

Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts: 24 hour emergency service. Licensed, insured. Workers Comp, insurance claims. 25+ years experience. Family business. Free estimates. We Love Challenges! Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts, 770-512-8733. www.yellowribbontree.com

Yellow Ribbon Tree. Near perfect reviews and award-winning service. Hands on owner. Free estimates and insured. 770Tree.com 770-744-2200 and ask for Gary.

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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Miscellaneous

SUPPORT our service members, veterans and their families in their time of need. For more information visit the Fisher House website at www.fisherhouse.org

AIRLINE CAREERS. Get FAA approved maintenance training at campuses coast to coast. Job placement assistance. Financial Aid for qualifying students. Military friendly. Call AIM 888-686-1704

Auto Donations

Donate Your Car to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800-656-1632

Autos Wanted

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GET CASH TODAY for any car/truck. I will buy your car today. Any Condition. Call 1-800-864-5796 or www.carbuyguy.com

Educational

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Health & Medical

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Reader Advisory: The National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the following classifieds. Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer employment but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other busi-nesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license identification

or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it’s illegal to request any money before delivering its service. All funds are based in U.S. dollars. 800 numbers may or may not reach Canada.

CADNET ADSAutos Wanted

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Wanted to Buy

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Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201

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Miscellaneous

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CASH FOR CARS: All Cars/

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Miscellaneous/Wanted to Buy

Want To Purchase MineralsAnd Other Oil/Gas Interests. Send Details To: PO Box 13557, Denver CO 80201.

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AIRLINE CAREERS

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