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Horse farm event facility approved Neighbors divided on issue By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com
Crabapple MS celebrates Grandparents Day MILTON, Ga. – Crabapple Middle School recently celebrated Grandparents Day as students honored their elders and shared the day with them at school. Here, Carson B. has his hands full as he entertains both sets of grandparents at the event, which featured festive music and great food.
Police victims of ‘swatting’ hoax Fake 911 calls endanger police, residents By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – North Fulton’s police departments were the victims of “swatting” Jan. 16. Swatting is a form of prank where the police get a call requiring a heavy SWAT
response only to find out the call was fake. Jan. 16, Alpharetta 911 received a call about 4:30 p.m. from an unknown person claiming that a man, woman and child had all been shot at a residence on Carlisle Lane, in Country Club of the South. Additionally, the caller demanded $30,000 for the release of a hostage. Alpharetta transferred the call over to Johns Creek’s dispatch – ChatComm – who
relayed it to their police. The call allegedly was traced to a Carlisle Lane residence. Dozens of police responded to the scene, ready for a shooter. They surrounded the home and set up surveillance sites and a command center. Many officers were armed with rifles and shotguns. After police had set up their perimeter, two women came
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MILTON, Ga. – In a unanimous vote, the Milton City Council Jan. 22 approved allowing an event facility on 5 acres of horse farm on Hopewell Road. The event facility will be restricted to 150 people and will cease “artificial” noises by 10 p.m. Yellow House Farm owner Jeff Runner came before council to allow him to host special events on his property such as weddings and graduation parties. The events would be held in the buildings currently on the site and the horse farm would remain. Runner ran into issues from some of his neighbors, notably in the Bethany Oaks neighborhood, in which several homes abut his property. While some neighbors have claimed to enjoy the view of the horse farm, others have expressed concerns about noise and lights coming from the event facility. Proponents said this was a perfect example of a landowner trying to keep his land, rather than sell to developers. “There’s a huge outcry from the community to preserve as much of our green space as we possibly can,” said Councilmember Bill Lusk. “This is an attempt to actively preserve green space in our community.” The venue was first put to
There’s a huge outcry from the community to preserve as much of our green space as we possibly can.” BILL LUSK Councilmember
council Dec. 2, 2013, and deferred to Dec. 16 for its first presentation. The Jan. 22 meeting was the final approval needed for the property. One persistent issue with the approval was a holdover from Fulton County’s laws. When Milton became a city, it largely assumed Fulton’s code of laws. However there was one such law that regarded event facilities in AG-1 (residential or agricultural) districts. That law required the event venue to come back for approval every three years. Staff said the law may have originated with such county events as the Renaissance Faire. “At this point, that is the use permit that we have on our books and that is the permit under which Mr. Runner made his application,” said Kathleen Field, Milton’s community development
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Atlantabased rapper “Young Jeezy” was arrested Jan. 21 in Alpharetta for allegedly obstructing police after a panic alarm went off in a residence. Police were called out to an Adagio Drive townhome about 1:42 p.m. after a panic alarm went off. There were no signs of damage or distress about the outside of the home, the responding officers wrote in their report. As they looked around the property, a man came to
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Drunken man threatens patrons ROSWELL, Ga. – An Atlanta man was arrested Jan. 16 after allegedly making threats at a local restaurant. Police were called out to the Chili’s restaurant on North Point Parkway at 9:30 p.m. after a call of a rowdy patron who would not leave. Staff pointed to Gregory Kehl, 58, of Atlanta, who was allegedly drunk and trying to talk to other customers “making them uncomfortable,” reported the officer. A check of Kehl turned up outstanding warrants in Iowa and Tennessee, however neither state would extradite. Police asked Kehl to leave and he agreed. Five minutes later, 911 received another call from the restaurant saying Kehl had returned and was threatening customers by saying he had a gun on him. He allegedly told one woman he would kill her. A search of Kehl resulted in
the back door, later identified as Young Jeezy, aka Jay Wayne Jenkins, 36, of East Point. Jenkins claimed the home belonged to his girlfriend and she had accidentally set off the alarm as she left the home. When officers asked if they could search the home to verify there was no one in danger, Jenkins refused. He also refused to identify himself. Jenkins was arrested for obstruction. “He refused to cooperate with the officers by providing
his identity, which is required by law,” said George Gordon, spokesman for Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. “The officers were facing an unknown situation involving a panic alarm. The officers did not know if someone was inside injured, deceased or if a burglary had taken place or even if the scene was safe. “This incident could have been avoided if the male had provided the information needed on scene to our police
no weapons, however he was arrested for making terroristic threats and trespassing.
edly stealing more than $500 in clothing. Employees of the Macy’s store told police they saw Rama Dadam, 18, of Deer Trail, Milton, select several items of clothing and go into a fitting room. She would allegedly leave the room with less clothing than when she went in. She did this several times, employees said. In total, Dadam had $767 worth of items on her when she tried to leave the store. She was arrested for shoplifting.
Victim chases men down Ga. 400 MILTON, Ga. – A Milton resident chased the men who robbed him down Ga. 400 Jan. 14. The victim told police he was at his apartment on Deer Creek Place about 9:30 p.m. and went to his truck parked outside to retrieve his wallet. When he got the wallet, a man came at him dressed in all black and holding a knife. The victim handed the robber his cash, at which point a black Crown Victoria pulled up and the suspect got in. The victim got into his own truck and chased the suspects down Ga. 400 to the intersection with I-285, where he lost track of them. He came back to his apartment and called police. The suspects’ car was registered to a Snellville address.
Teen charged with shoplifting ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Milton woman was arrested Jan. 12 at North Point Mall for alleg-
Teens accused of egging cars MILTON, Ga. – Four teens were accused Jan. 19 of throwing eggs at passing vehicles. At nearly 11 p.m., police began getting calls near Bethany Bend of cars driving and having eggs thrown at them by a passing vehicle. At least three vehicles were hit and one was damaged. Police managed to spot a vehicle matching the description of the suspects at Francis Road and Thompson Road. When police pulled it over, there were four teens inside. The teens said their vehicle had been egged that night, although the reporting officer noted there were no marks of
officers,” Gordon added. A search of the home turned up nothing amiss. Jenkins is a four-time Grammy-nominated musiJENKINS cian. His first single, “Soul Survivor,” which featured singer Akon, became a top 10 hit. He has had several run-ins with law enforcement in the last 10 years. After Hurricane Katrina, he opened his house to homeless victims. eggs on the vehicle. Eventually the teens admitted to throwing the eggs. The victims declined to press charges and the parents of the teens agreed to pay for the damages caused.
Landscaping items found missing MILTON, Ga. – Several pieces of landscaping equipment were stolen Jan. 13 from an Arnold Mill Road business. The victim told police the items were kept in an unsecured truck at the back of the businesses. The truck was accessible from a secured gated entry that was not opened. Taken were two Stihl back power blowers, valued at $450 each, a Stihl hedge trimmer, valued at $500, and a Stihl weed trimmer, valued at $352.
Wedding ring goes missing MILTON, Ga. – A $5,600 wedding ring went missing Dec. 26, with several suspects possible. The victim told police the ring was worn Christmas Day and then placed into a jewelry
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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 drawer. Two days later, the ring was gone. It was a circlecut stone with a halo ring of smaller diamonds surrounding it and valued at $5,600. During the time it went missing, the victim said there were representatives from a cable company, heating company and cleaning company all in the home near where the ring was stored.
Canton was arrested Jan. 7 on Thompson Road in Milton for DUI, wanted person, speeding and expired license. ►► Austin McCabe Hoyle, 24, of Morris Road, Milton, was arrested Jan. 11 on Morris Road in Milton for DUI, speeding, failure to maintain lane and improper U-turn. ►► Zachary Daniel Kozuch,
21, of Dennington Trace, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 17 on Pilgrim Mill Road in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Crafton Kemp Brooks Jr., 63, of Denson Drive, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 8 on Atlanta Road in Cumming for DUI, following too closely, no insurance, suspended registration and suspended license.
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►► Hannah Monroe Kazienko,
41, of Fox Hat Lane, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 14 on Buford Dam Road in Cumming for DUI, open container and failure to maintain lane. ►► Kevin Andrew Degive, 24, of Seabolt Drive, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 15 on Holbrook Road in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane.
Drug arrests ►► Evan James Harris, 18, of
Northpark Lane, Milton, was arrested Jan. 9 on Northpark Lane in Milton for possession of marijuana. ►► Merritt Wesley Wall, 19, of Decatur was arrested Jan. 9 on Morris Road in Milton for possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related items.
his room. He asked what he was doing there and pushed him out of the bedroom. Then, the man ran down the stairs. The friend said he had not talked to him that day and he was not invited over. The man said he had drunk an alcoholic beverage, and deputies could smell the alcohol on him. Jonathan Bratkowski, 23, was charged with public indecency and public drunkenness, misdemeanors, and taken to Forsyth County Detention Center.
Stolen car found Intruder trapped at church under garage door CUMMING, Ga. — A woman called 911 after she found a naked man in her garage, according to a Cumming Police incident report. On Dec. 29, 2013, deputies were dispatched to a home in the 7000 block of Brands Hatch Boulevard because of a burglary. When deputies arrived, the homeowner said the man was still in the garage. Deputies said when they walked over to the garage, they could see the legs and buttock of a naked man laying face down on the driveway. The garage door was open and resting on the lower back of the man. Deputies opened the door and kept the man lying down to talk to him. They found a shirt and draped it over his genitals. Deputies asked why he was naked and stuck under the garage door with his buttock exposed to the public. He said he was there to meet his friend, “but that it was nothing sexual.” The homeowner said the man was not supposed to be there and probably entered through the kitchen door, which she normally kept unlocked. The friend, who the man said he was there to meet, said he woke up to find the man in
CUMMING, Ga. — A woman reported her car stolen, and deputies found it wrecked in the parking lot of a church, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. At about 10 a.m. Jan. 14, a woman in the 6000 block of Matt Highway told deputies her 2002 Ford Explorer was missing. Soon after, deputies found a similar car in the parking lot of Zion Hill Baptist Church, which is about a half mile away from the home. Deputies said the car’s steering wheel was intact, but the driver’s side was scratched and dented with mud impacted in all the seams. The left rear tire was flat. The woman said she had parked her car in the driveway at about 5 p.m. Jan. 13, and when she awoke at about 9 a.m. that morning, it was gone. She said she was letting a man live in her garage, who was “down and out.” In exchange for letting the man stay, he cleaned her home. Deputies contacted the man, and he said, even though he was up all night cleaning, he did not hear anything suspicious. The woman said she had both sets of her keys, and deputies saw no sign of forced entry in the home.
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Milton’s community development director tough, but fair By CAROLYN ASPENSON carolyn@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – If you’re thinking of breaking a rule or two or maybe even go as far as to violate code regarding community development in Milton, you’re in for a big surprise. And that surprise comes in the shape of Community Development Director Kathleen Field. “Kathy is a stickler for rules,” City Planner Robyn MacDonald said. Both MacDonald and City Planner Michele McIntosh-Ross said Field is tough, but fair. “She’s got a low tolerance for code violators and rule breakers,” McIntosh-Ross said. “She’ll personally call someone who is violating code or breaking a rule and give them a chance to fix things.” MacDonald agrees. “But if they don’t, she’ll tell them to go tell it to the judge,” MacDonald said. Field is not only a stickler for rules, she expects – no
demands – the best from developers. “She continually challenges developers to produce a better product and raise the FIELD bar,” McIntosh-Ross said. “When they come in to talk about their project, she encourages them to add nice features and they do so reluctantly; but then the nicer product sells like hotcakes and they use the design as their new prototype.” Field knows what she’s doing and takes her job seriously. She isn’t new to community development. Originally from Providence, R.I., she received a bachelor’s degree from Trinity College in Connecticut and a master’s degree in urban and regional planning from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. “I’ve been a planner all of
I like the vision of growth in Milton, and my skill sets are a perfect match for it.” KATHLEEN FIELD Community Development Director my life,” she said. She spent several years as planning director for several communities in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. In 2001, Field moved to Georgia. Prior to her employment with Milton in 2011, she was the community development director for both McDonough and Roswell. Field likes her job with the city. “I like the vision of growth in Milton, and my skill sets are a perfect match for it,” she said. She is a member of the American Planning Association and is on the Georgia Planning Association Board of Directors.
She serves on the advisory committee for the Drake House in Roswell, a charitable foundation that provides shortterm crisis housing, support and empowerment for homeless mothers and their children in North Fulton. Field is also on the Senior Services North Fulton Board of Directors. When she’s not issuing citations or raising the bar for developers, Field spends her time in the kitchen cooking up gourmet meals. “I love gourmet cooking,” she said. Don’t be surprised if the new communities in Milton soon require gourmet kitchens.
Senator gives legislative session highlights Albers explains bills to change future By CAITLYN WALTERS news@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – State Sen. John Albers gave Milton business owners an overview of a few laws that will change the future of the state and county. On Jan. 16, Milton Business Alliance members gathered at Atlanta National Golf Club and enjoyed Albers as the keynote speaker for the first meeting of 2014. “Ever since he has gotten elected, he has done a really good job,” said MBA member Jack Shephard. “He’s a community-minded person and just a really good guy.” Albers said the state has done extensive work to re-
duce taxes and regulations in the past few years, but more changes are on the way to uphold Georgia’s title as “Capital of the South.” One initiative they have been working on for some time is the systematic elimination of the income tax in Georgia and replacing it with fair sales taxes, just like in Tennessee, Florida and Texas. “No matter what part of the political spectrum you fall under, every economist will tell you that’s the single greatest thing you can do to spur the economy and create more jobs,” Albers said. On the local level, Albers said the state passed 14 major reforms last year to begin
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the process to radically change Fulton County with a goal of recreating Milton County. “I promise you that 2014 ALBERS will be chock full of more Fulton reforms as we make that a better place, because, one day, we will become Milton County,” Albers said. “When that happens, we want Fulton County to be in excellent shape.” Albers said there is still a lot of work to do, but Milton County is about three to four years away. He highlighted initiatives Gov. Nathan Deal discussed in his recent State of the State Address such as education, criminal justice reform and transportation. The economy and education are dynamically tied, Albers said, and with his education bill, using virtual textbooks is the best option. “I’m introducing a bill that says before the year 2020, there will be no more textbooks,” Albers said. “It’s time for us to embrace technology, and it will be a great equalizer for students throughout the state.” Albers said the criminal justice system can be reformed to stop incarcerating non-violent drug offenders and provide a smoother transition into
It’s much cheaper to educate than to incarcerate.” JOHN ALBERS State Senator
becoming a productive member of society, including help with schooling. “It’s much cheaper to educate than to incarcerate,” Albers said. After the Ga. 400 tolls came down in November, Albers said he was happy to see a promise kept to the public. Albers also discussed Ava’s Law, a bill he is sponsoring that helps children with autism. “My law will put in both a state and employee health benefit plan where insurance companies have to cover [the autistic] just like they do for mammograms or prostate exams,” Albers said. Albers is also working on bills to protect the elderly and personal information. The next MBA meeting will be held in February at American Family Care with U.S. Rep. Tom Price as the guest speaker. For more information, visit www.miltonbusinessalliance. com.
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Education shoved to legislative back burner General Assembly seeks quick exit to campaign By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com ATLANTA – Aside from a few jabs at the Common Core Standards and possibly an at-
tempt to allow guns into more places, the 152nd session of the General Assembly could be more notable for its lack of boat-rocking when it comes to education issues.
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With the entire legislature up for re-election, the focus will likely be on less divisive issues, as legislators look for a quick exit come March so that campaigning can begin in earnest. State law prohibits campaign fundraising during the 40-day session, and a primary election on May 20 leaves little time to fill coffers back home. Now that hot topics such as charter schools and local control have been dealt with in previous sessions, educationrelated issues are not rising to the forefront this session – yet. Add to it the state superintendent of schools is challenging the sitting governor for the top job, and it still could make for an interesting session. Education funding gets much-needed bump Education insiders are doubtful Gov. Nathan Deal will support any legislation that could give State School Superintendent John Barge a push in the polls. Last week, Deal unveiled a $547 million increase to the state’s education budget – sending 80 cents of every new dollar in revenue to education. Take away the amount that covers student growth, it still leaves more than $300 million in additional dollars for K-12 education and the university system. While the additional dollars are nowhere near the cuts school systems have absorbed
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over the past 10 years through austerity cuts, the increase could go a long way in reducing furlough days, adding additional days to the school calendar and restoring some programs. Teacher raises would be up to each school system. Common Core Curriculum likely gets no action at Dome A bill looking to cede Georgia from the Common Core Standards will likely be considered; but based on a temperature check of legislators, its passage does not appear likely this session. During a media symposium Jan. 10 hosted by the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, key House and Senate leaders seemed lukewarm to any attempt to drop Georgia from the national education standards. Georgia teachers have been held to three different standards over the past 15 years – the Quality Core Curriculum, followed by the Georgia Performance Standards and finally the Common Core
Standards. To try and develop a fourth standard for teachers to implement would likely lead to revolt, noted the panel members. Last fall, Georgia opted not to use the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) tests aligned with the Common Core. Instead, Georgia will create its own standardized test to evaluate student competency on the curriculum. The move was seen by many as a compromise to shelving the Common Core. “We pulled out of the PARCC, which was the right thing to do,” said Sen. Lindsey Tippins (R-Cobb). “If you control the testing, you control the curriculum.” The panel also included Rep. Brooks Coleman (R-Gwinnett), who chairs the House Education Committee. All concluded the Common Core simply establishes the standards, with the responsibility of how to reach those standards left to the state and local school systems.
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Grand jury gives school system clean bill Jurors examined FCSS after scandals in other districts By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com ATLANTA – Test cheating scandals. Indicted and jailed administrators. Loss of accreditation. Removal of school board members. The recent headlines blasting area school systems prompted a Fulton County grand jury to look closely at the Fulton County School System (FCSS) to determine whether similar issues were present. In the end, the investigative review by the grand jury found a wellrun school system, headed by effective leaders with a clear direction. Gillen Young of Alpharetta, who served as the grand jury foreman, said the decision to look into the FCSS went beyond the normal scope of the jury, but the 23 jurors felt compelled to take on the additional work. The grand jury served for a two-month period ending Jan. 3. “We read the grand jury handbook, and read we [had the power] to investigate any Fulton County office or officeholder,” explained Young. “We were right in the middle of a lot of publicity about the [cheating scandal]
in the Atlanta schools, and asked ourselves ‘could the same things happen in Fulton County?’” An “invitation” to appear Dec. 18 before the grand jury was sent to Superintendent Robert Avossa AVOSSA on Dec. 12, 2013. It stated the committee was interested in “lessons learned from the Atlanta Public Schools cheating scandal” as well as teacher retention/turnover and principal tenure/turnover over the past seven years. Fulton District Attorney Paul Howard noted the request for a Dec. 18 meeting with the grand jury was not a subpoena, but the issue was important to the jurors. “The grand jurors are of the opinion that the [APS situation] had attracted negative attention to our community …The mere fact that it happened and received the extraordinary level of national publicity is a serious concern for them,” wrote Howard in his letter to Avossa. The superintendent said he welcomed the opportunity to talk about FCSS and brought with him Linda Schultz, president of the Fulton Board of Education, Finance Director Robert
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Preserve Rural Milton Initiative gains momentum With city’s moratorium, group emboldened By CAROLYN ASPENSON carolyn@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. — The Milton City Council’s decision to pass a 30-day moratorium on zoning applications is a step in the right direction, say members of Preserve Rural Milton Initiative. But they say it doesn’t fix the problem. “It’s all they can do now,” Laura Rencher, founder of the Preserve Rural Milton Initiative
said. “But we want to make sure the community understands it doesn’t solve the problem.” Milton City Attorney Ken Jarrard said the moratorium doesn’t affect developments already approved or underway or AG-1 developments that don’t require rezoning. Rencher said that the city needs time to create and implement a better subdivision ordinance. “The solution isn’t 1-acre lots, or to stop construction
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Laura Rencher launched Preserve Rural Milton, and Jim Bell runs Milton Fields, the only stateregulated green cemetery in Georgia. entirely,” she said. “The city needs a true land conservation program.” Word is getting out about the initiative. Preserve Rural Milton signs are popping up on lawns throughout the city, and on Jan. 13, Rencher and her daughter were featured on CBS Atlanta. “Word is getting out,” Rencher said. “We’ve already run out of signs and have or-
dered more.” Councilmember Matt Kunz believes the city and community want the same thing. “The character of the community is what sets us apart from other cities,” Kunz said. “And that’s a double-edged sword, because it’s what drives people to want to move here.” Kunz said they need to find ways to allow for that growth
and maintain the character of the community. Kunz said the moratorium is a small part of the process. “With so much growth and change, we want to take the time to make sure what we do is done right,” Kunz said. For more information on the Preserve Rural Milton Initiative, visit www.preserveruralmilton.org.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – If you think your teenager hasn’t tried drugs, consider the odds. Statistics show that about 64 percent of teenagers have used prescription painkillers and amphetamines like Adderall. But those aren’t the only drugs out there. Alpharetta resident Kate Boccia, founder of Helping to Open People’s Eyes (H.O.P.E.), an organization working to alert parents to drug problems by offering resources, said that today’s opiates are easily available in most high schools. “If a kid has $20, they can buy opiates,” she said. “And those are highly addictive.” Boccia knows from personal experience, because her son is in recovery. “He started with painkillers and Adderall, and progressed to heroin,” she said. “His addiction opened my eyes to our teen drug problem. We knew he had a problem, but we just didn’t know what to do.” Boccia said she met with local government officials who were unaware of drug problems in the area schools. “Their own children go to these schools, and they have no idea what goes on,” Boccia said. So she took it to the next level and is now working with the governor’s office to create
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awareness for what she says is a growing problem. She said Gov. Nathan Deal shares her concerns. Boccia said the platform used to educate students on drug use and abuse is weak and needs to go beyond the student and into the system. “Red Ribbon Week just doesn’t cut it,” Boccia said. Neil Kaltenecker, executive director of the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse, agrees. She said society is slowly recognizing the need to change its view on drug use and abuse. “Drug addiction is a disease,” Kaltenecker said. “But often people view it as a
stigma, instead of an addiction disorder.” She said the state doesn’t have an adequate system for recognizing and treating drug abuse and instead treats it as a crime. Boccia has personal experience with that too. Her son is currently serving time in prison. Kaltenecker said that in 2009, the state dropped funding for drug abuse education and now only receives federal funding through a block grant. “Our prison population has increased,” Kaltenecker said. “We now have the 17th largest drug crime population in the country.” Boccia and Kaltenecker are working toward the same goal. “If we can create a better educational program and offer a safe place for families to go for help, we can make a difference,” Kaltenecker said. On Jan. 13, Boccia and Kaltenecker participated in the Georgia Addiction and Recovery Awareness Day event at the Georgia State Capitol, an event to generate awareness about drug addiction and recovery. “Over 80 percent of people with an addiction disorder started using before the age of 18,” Kaltenecker said, “but with the right tools, addiction is a treatable disease and recovery is possible, and we want to make people aware of that.” For more information, visit www.gasubstanceabuse.org.
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King’s Ridge wins big Signs two veteran football coaches ALPHARETTA, Ga. – King’s Ridge Christian School recently welcomed two new hires for the football program – Todd Mooney as offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach and Cecil Flowe as defensive coordinator/linebackers coach. They will begin work immediately under the guidance of Jeff Pickren, KRCS football program coordinator and varsity coach. These names may be familiar not only to those who love the game of football but those who take note of the success of high school and college program growth. Mooney has a wealth of talent having been a football coach at the collegiate level for the past 25 years. He most recently served as the head football coach at LaGrange College since 2005. He not only launched the LaGrange program, but in 2008 was also recognized as the Schutt Sports Division III National Coach of the Year, D3.com’s DIII South Region Coach of the Year, the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Coach of the Year and the Division III NCAA record holder
for program turnaround (0-10 to 9-2). During his college coaching tenure, Mooney has also served in the roles of offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator and strength coordinator. One of his most appealing strengths in this role is his tremendous heart to coach and lead young men. “Not only was I impressed with his football knowledge, but I was impressed with his faith and character,” said Pickren. “He is an outstanding Christian man who I would want my son to play for.” Mooney will also be serving in the role of interim assistant athletic director, as well as teaching high school personal fitness and other classroom duties. Flowe comes to King’s Ridge with a well-known reputation for expertise and excellence in the coaching profession, most notably as the head football coach at Parkview High School for the past 21 years. Parkview High School has been the gold standard of Georgia high school football during this time. Flowe’s noteworthy career highlights
include the second-longest winning streak in Georgia at 46 games with a coaching record of 197-66. He also won the GHSA football state championship title at the highest classification in 1997, 2000, 2001 and 2002, and was a contender for the state championship in 1995 and 2004. Flowe led Parkview to the state playoffs in 19 of his 21 years and led Parkview to the quarterfinals 14 times, most recently in 2012. He has received dozens of Coach of the Year awards. “Coach Flowe’s record speaks for itself. He doesn’t talk all that much about winning,” said Pickren. “Rather, he prefers to talk about shaping and molding the lives of young men, which is a high priority in our program.”
FSA math Olympiad dominates tourney NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Fulton Science Academy Private School’s math Olympiad team continues to dominate math tournaments this year. After winning first place in three different math competitions, FSA’s math team attended the 2014 Dunwoody High School Invitational tournament on Saturday, Jan. 18 and won first place as a team with an overall score of 157 points. The second-place team, Webb Bridge Middle School, followed at 152 points. Additionally, FSA eighth-grader Brian Shoffeitt won first place individually among all students. Earlier this school year, Fulton Science Academy Private School also won first place as team in the 2013 Luella High School Math Competition, the 2013 War Eagle Math Competition
(Accelerated Division) and the 2013 Rockdale Math Competition. Fulton Science Academy’s math team includes Shoffeitt, Jean Moorman, Charlie Furniss, Hasan Unal, Araneesh Pratap, Katherine Li, Mira Mutnick, Julian Hamelberg, Aditya Choudhari, Ananya Terala, Karuna Kumar and Elaine Wen. “I applaud all math Olympiad students and math teachers for their tireless efforts, hard work and dedication,” said FSA Principal Kenan Sener. “Achievements like this do not come easy. We have now started preparing our students for national and international math competitions, and we hope to bring many trophies to our wonderful city of Alpharetta in a very near future.”
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Local Realtors named to ‘Powerful in Real Estate’ list
ATLANTA — Dan Parmer, president and chief executive officer of Harry Norman Realtors, Dan Forsman, president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia FORSMAN PARMER Properties, and Shaun Rawls, operating principal for Keller Williams Rawls Group, were recognized in Swanepoel Power 200’s “200 Most Powerful People in Residential Real Estate in 2013.” The SP200 is considered to be the most comprehensive list of influential key decision makers, trailblazers, innovators and comRAWLS pany chieftains assembled in the residential real estate brokerage industry. Parmer was ranked No. 121 on the list. Forsman ranked 152 and Rawls ranked 160. This was the inaugural issue of the SP200. The list was assembled by an editorial team, using algorithms to measure each candidate’s influence, his tenure, office held and decision-making power within that office, financial resources and geographic reach. For the complete list, visit www.swanepoel.com/ power200.
Remax’s Mitch Kaminer receives 2013 Realtor of the Year Award
ROSWELL, Ga. — Mitch Kaminer, associate broker with ReMax Paramount Properties, owner of Kaminer Property Management and past president of the Atlanta Board of Realtors, was honored with the 2013 Realtor of the Year Award by the Atlanta Board of Realtors at the organization’s annual awards event. Kaminer, who has been a board KAMINER member of the Atlanta Board of Realtors since he started his real estate career in 1994, was recognized for his support of the organization’s goals and is known throughout the Atlanta real estate industry for his initiatives and numerous board and committee positions.
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ROSWELL, Ga. — Paula Van Sickle and Brad Burns, North Georgia real estate professionals
known as Team P&B Atlanta Real Estate, have joined Roswell-based Solid Source Realty. Van Sickle and Burns focus on long-term relationships with clients, a key part to their BURNS VAN SICKLE business. For more information, visit www.TeamPBAtlantaRealEstate.com. Call Van Sickle at 678-923-3523 or Burns at 770-380-2406.
Harry Norman agent earns military certification
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga.—Sarah Seymore with Harry Norman Realtors Forsyth County has earned the nationally recognized military relocation professional (MRP) certification. The National Association of Realtors gives the MRP certification to realtors who want to help military personnel and veterans find housSEYMORE ing solutions that best meet their needs and allow them to take full advantage of their military benefits. To earn the MRP certification, Seymore was required to be in good standing with NAR, as well as complete a one-day MRP certification core course, two webinars and pre-class readings. Seymore can be reached at 706-531-8946, or visit www.Sarah.Seymore.HarryNorman.com.
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For ninth year, CHoA named top employer ATLANTA – For the ninth consecutive year, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHoA) has been ranked among Fortune magazine’s list of “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America. The nonprofit pediatric health care system landed at No. 43. Children’s is one of only two health care systems in Georgia to appear on the list, and one of only four companies headquartered in Georgia, including WellStar Health Systems (No. 39); Alston and Bird (No. 40) and Aflac (No. 58). CHoA also earned special recognition for being a top company in wages for nurses and nurse managers and a top employer for minorities and women. “We work hard to offer unique, relevant benefits to our employees,” said Linda Matzigkeit, chief administrative officer at CHoA. “Our employees, however, are truly what makes Children’s a great place to work and a great place for kids.”
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Emory Nursing School launches neonatal nurse program
ATLANTA – Emory’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing will begin the only neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP) program in the state of Georgia beginning fall 2014 semester. The new specialty master’s program will educate experienced neonatal nurses as primary, acute and critical care advanced neonatal practice nurses. The program is designed to be completed in four consecutive semesters of full-time study. Students will be prepared for independent NNP practice with more than 600 clinical training hours at all Emory-affiliated neonatal intensive care units and outpatient clinics. Priority application deadline is April 1. For more information, visit www.nursing.emory. edu/admission/programs/msn/neonatal-np.html.
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North Fulton Hospital wins award for stroke care
ROSWELL, Ga. — The Partnership for Health and Accountability (PHA) presented its Quality and Patient Safety Award to North Fulton Hospital in Roswell for its project that improved stroke care. The project, titled “Time is Brain: Multidisciplinary Approach to the Emergency Care of the Stroke Patient,” won third place in the hospitals with 100 to 299 beds category. These annual awards recognize Georgia health care organizations for achievement in reducing the risk of medical errors and improving patient safety and medical outcomes. North Fulton’s project improved the efficiency of the hospital’s stroke program and treatment of ischemic strokes, which occur as the result of an obstruction in a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain. For more information, visit www.nfultonhospital.com.
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I want to have Mugs on Milton brewing in Alpharetta room to negotiate The title of this column is a comment I have heard many times. Another one is, “I have to get this much out of my home.” I’m not trying to diminish a home seller’s needs or wants, but it’s kind of like my first car. This was a dirty, dark brown Gran Torino that burned oil faster than it burned gas. I just knew it was worth $1,500 (I paid $400 for it), but that was before I had to put in a new engine. OK, I’m sorry to everyone reading. I’m not comparing your home to my crappy first car. But, I am saying that arriving at the value of your home involves more than what you need out of it, and overpricing it does not mean you will always get an offer. Here are a few considerations: 1. Evaluate similar home sales both in and out of your community. Be realistic when considering condition, lot and features. 2. Look at competition in
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and out of your community as well. You may be the best price within your subdivision but we know that buyers will be looking in a larger area. Just understand how you compare to those homes too. 3. Develop a strategy for who you think your “typical buyer” would be. Think about what features or benefits of your home and community should be highlighted and then create marketing to match that strategy. 4. Finally, price appropriately. Yes, people like to negotiate but typically you’ll get more money for your home without a price adjustment than if you had an adjustment. It is better to say no to low offers than not get any at all.
Business: Mugs on Milton Opened: January 2014 Owners: Jennifer Newton and Gretchen Smith What: Mugs on Milton is a community coffee shop featuring specialty coffee, tea and freshbaked treats. Where: 35 Milton Avenue, Alpharetta Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed on Sunday. Call: 770-268-8544 Web: mugsonmilton.com
Stars and Strikes opens fifth location Business: Stars and Strikes – Sandy Springs Opened: December 2013 Owners: Jack Canouse and Chris Albano What: Georgia-based Stars and Strikes officially opened the doors to the company’s fifth and largest family entertainment center. The newest location offers a
contemporary redesign that’s both kid-friendly and adult focused. Stars and Strikes’ Sandy Springs location offers eight upscale, private bowling lanes, 20 traditional lanes, two-story laser tag arena, game room, chef-driven restaurant, full bar and private party rooms. Where: 8767 Roswell Road,
Sandy Springs Hours: From 10 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday; 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to midnight on Sunday. Phone: 678-965-5707 Email: info@StarsAndStrikes.org Website: www.starsandstrikes. com
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LOCAL LIVE MUSIC » JAZZ GUITARIST AND SINGER BOB BAKERT
Jazz guitarist Bob Bakert comes to the Velvet Note. Combining all of the influences of contemporary American music, Bob Bakert’s show is a carefully crafted set including original music as well as many favorites. Drawing from iconic acoustic artists like James Taylor and Gordon Lightfoot as well as blue eyed soul and jazz-blues artists like Boz Scaggs and Robben Ford, Bob and his band mates will give new treatments to many classics from the “Great American Songbook.” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31. 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 855-583-5838 or visit thevelvetnote.com.
ART » SOUTHEASTERN PASTEL SOCIETY EXHIBITION
curator of the exhibition will take place on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 5 – 9 p.m. The show runs 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Feb. 2 - 16. 932 Canton St., Roswell. Please call 770-993-4783 or visit annjacksongallery.com.
NORTH FULTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ART SHOW
The Roswell Art Commission is sponsoring this year’s North Fulton High School Art Show with the Roswell Fine Arts Alliance and the Roswell Visual Arts Center located in Roswell Park. A total of $2,000 will be awarded to further a student’s art studies and community businesses will give additional donations at a reception. 6 – 9 p.m. Jan. 24 through Feb. 6. 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell. Please call 770-594-6122.
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SHAKESPEARE'S “TWELFTH NIGHT”
Drawing upon the carnivalesque spirit associated with Twelfth Night, the play presents a world where social norms are disregarded and desire seems to gain free reign. “Twelfth Night” is one of Shakespeare's true comic masterpieces. 7 p.m. Every Sunday, Friday and Saturday through Feb. 1. Dancing Goat Theater, 10700 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek. Please call 678-847-7499.
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BIG APPLE CIRCUS
Catch the high-spirits and pulse-racing thrills of the world’s greatest circus artists in one ring under the Big Top, where no seat is more than 50 feet from the ringside. Watch rowdy pups perform amazing tricks, double trapeze artists soar high above and teeter-board acrobats fly through the air. Also: a bashful clown, a cavalcade of magnificent steeds and a couple of amazing wire-walkers. 7 – 11 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Jan. 30 through Feb. 17. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-0102 or visit vzwamp.com.
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"ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR." The Off Broadway Kids Musical Theatre Troupe proudly presents "Once on This Island," a charming Caribbean adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson's "Little Mermaid." 7:30 – 9 p.m. Jan. 31 through Feb. 9, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Off Broadway Dance Theatre, 12315 Crabapple Road, Suite 122, Alpharetta. Please
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SOUTHEASTERN STAMP EXPO
This national stamp show features an exhibition of 2,000 pages of rare stamps, a 20-dealer bourse, youth activities with free stamps for children, seminars and collection appraisals. A great time for any collector or hobbyist. 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday. Jan. 31- Feb. 2. Hilton Northeast Atlanta, 5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross. Please call 770-335-5606 or visit stampclubs.com.
The Roswell Historical Society will host Cathy Hodge, who will present Mysteries and Secrets of the Roswell Mill. Feb. 6. 7 p.m. Historic Gardens of Great Oaks, 786 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. Please visit roswellhistoricalsociety.org.
“THE BOOK OF MORMON”
The nine-time Tonywinning show, including best musical, is coming to the Fox Theatre. Written by Matt Stone and Trey Parker, the creators of the television show “South Park,” “The Book of Mormon” is a humorous story of two Mormon missionaries who travel to war-torn Uganda to share their scriptures, but have trouble connecting with the problems that the Ugandan people face. Show times vary. Jan. 28 – Feb. 2.
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WHERE THERE’S A WILL THERE’S A WAY 5K
The Will to Live Foundation’s 4th annual 5k run will start at River Trail Middle School and will support the Will to Live Foundation, a group dedicated to educating on and preventing teen suicide. 9 a.m. Feb. 8. 10795 Rogers Circle, Johns Creek. Please visit will-to-live.org.
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Pastel Renaissance is a juried event that features more than 50 exquisite pastel paintings by members of the Southeastern Pastel Society. Meet the artists at the Opening Reception Jan. 25 from 6 – 8 p.m. for light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. The opening reception is free and open to the public. Paintings are available for purchase. Every Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Jan. 25 – March 7. Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek. Please call 770-623-8448 or visit johnscreekarts.org. Ann Jackson Gallery, one of Atlanta’s premier fine art galleries, is honored to present Hats Off to Dr. Seuss. In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Dr. Seuss’s second book, “The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins,” Dr. Seuss’s never-before-seen hat collection will be exhibited at the gallery. An opening night reception with the
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey present “Built to Amaze,” an extraordinarily engineered circus experience where children of all ages can find out what it takes to build “The Greatest Show On Earth.” Unique in its design and awe-inspiring in its construction, more than 110 of the world’s best performers, both human and animal, have been assembled to help build a super circus and showcase never-before-seen heartpounding performances. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Feb. 5 – 9 at the Arena at Gwinnett Center and Feb. 12 – 17 at the Philips Arena. The Arena at Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. Please call 770813-7500 or visit ringling. com.
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The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra present an exceptional night of music featuring internationally renowned pianist Piotr Folkert. 8 – 10 p.m. Feb. 1. Northview High School, 10625 Parsons Road, Johns Creek. Please call 678-748-5802.
YMCA TRY A THON
The Try A Thon is an event of four group exercise formats—cycle, swim, dance and Crossfit/bootcamp. Six hours, one amazing day. Try one or try all. Register as an individual or a team of up to four. Supports the YMCA “Why It Matters” annual giving campaign. Get involved by participating, volunteering or buying a sponsorship. 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Feb. 1. 3655 Preston Ridge Road, Alpharetta. Please call 770-663-3532 or visit ymcaatlanta.org.
GRAMMY AWARD WINNING GUITARIST ED GERHARD
The Six String Social Club presents Grammy Award winning guitarist Ed Gerhard. 7 and 9 p.m. Feb. 8. Ragamuffin Music Hall, 585 South Atlanta St., Roswell. Call 770-3657738 or visit sixstringsocialclub.com.
LSO VALENTINE’S DAY CONCERT
The Ludwig Symphony Orchestra presents "A Romantic Valentine's Day" gala at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. The evening's performance features internationally renowned tenor saxophonist-James Houlik Russell Peck's "Upward Stream" saxophone concerto. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8. 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Please call 770-623-8623 or visit ludwigsymphony.org.
READING WITH RINGLING
Reading with Ringling is a unique reading program that earns kids a Ringling Bros. circus ticket just by doing their library reading. Children ages 2 to 12 simply need to enroll with a librarian and report their reading results. Participants need to record at least five books to earn a free ticket to shows at the Arena at Gwinnett Center and Philips Arena. Rob Lok, Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey’s “Ambassador of Laughter” will make special appearances at select libraries throughout metro Atlanta to help kick off this program. Through Jan. 31. All branches of
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Farm: Continued from Page 1 director. Neither Field nor the city attorney, Ken Jarrard, said they were aware of similar laws with sunset clauses, and Runner requested it be waived. Council ultimately agreed.
To help address the light issues, Runner suggested using portable barriers that could be moved into place for events and taken down at other times. If the barriers work, he may be able to put up more permanent barriers. Some residents opposed large plantings and fences along the edges of the land because they said they enjoyed the view given them by the
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Ga. 400: North Fulton’s lifeblood and source of crime It’s a cold night as the man waits at the train station. The wind is ghastly and chills him. Finally, the train arrives and he gets aboard with one furtive glance behind him. As he sets the stolen 37-inch flat-screen TV on the floor, he thought, “Finally, I got away.” The absurdity of this should be striking. Whenever the topic of public transportation pops up, someone inevitably comments how criminals travel those buses or rails from downtown Atlanta and beyond. For many, it seems, the concepts of public transpor-
tation and crime go handin-hand. If buses or rails are brought up north into the suburbs, the criminal element will get on at Five Points and ride it clear up here, where good, honest people live. I’m not sure where this idea came from. I read crime reports every day of some of the stupidest and cleverest criminals who plague our cities in North Fulton. Let me tell you something – in the six years I have done this, only twice have I read of someone committing a crime and then using MARTA
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as transportation. In both cases, the criminal was caught because he was waiting for the bus. Criminals aren’t stupid, but sometimes I think the antiMARTA people are woefully ignorant of human nature. If
you commit a crime, are you going to do it according to the bus schedule? Are you really going to run from police and then hop on a bus like nothing happened? The sad fact is that the vast majority of crimes are helped by Ga. 400. That same road that is the lifeblood of North Fulton runs both ways. Criminals come up, get off at one of the exits, stop at North Point Mall or a local Walmart, commit a crime and then they are off in a flash, headed back downtown. It happens every day. If you want proof, just look at our crime pages. Every week, some of the simplest crimes are committed not by locals, but by people from Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Snellville. How did they get here? Did they spend two hours riding the bus just to steal $20 worth of clothing? No. They drove up Ga. 400 and looked for an easy target.
Entering auto crimes are especially bad. For those who don’t know the lingo, this is anytime someone breaks into a vehicle by any means. Broken windows or jimmied locks can take seconds if you know how, and often the pickings are great, especially at the holidays. Taking 30 seconds to break into three cars, grab what you can and then be off on the highway is too tempting a target for criminals. It seems to me the only correlation between public transportation and crime is the density that typically follows rail. With more people, there will be more crime. If ever there were an issue North Fulton should be concerned about, density is right near the top. There are enough things to worry about in the future of our communities – traffic, property values, density and schools. Inventing problems takes our eyes off the ball.
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Where does your kindness reside? “You is beautiful. You is smart. You is important.” – from the movie “The Help” Sometimes what we write actually has a real impact on people. I heard back from a number of readers after I wrote a column in which I asked people to be kind and consider the silent struggles others may be experiencing. Your feedback makes what I do for a living worth it. Here is a link to that column (http:// bit.ly/1hPHd2d ), and what follows are some additional thoughts. In the single-digit weather we had last week, my son Carl was at a convenience store at night and noticed a guy in dirty, soiled clothes slip a hot dog into his backpack and then walk out of the store. Out of the corner of his eye, Carl glanced over at the clerk who, out of the corner of his eye was watching the ragged
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man. The clerk then quickly glanced down and away when his gaze crossed the path of Carl’s eyes. It was raining hard outside that cold night when Carl drove off. He passed the wet homeless guy walking down the sidewalk eating his hotdog. Then he realized that his headlights were still off. Sometimes I feel like life for many people must feel like walking around in endless circles – slowly, with no direction, no destination, not a whole lot to look forward to. I can’t imagine what that must
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V13-011, Owens Lake Road, New phase of Six Hills subdivision, Six Maples LLC, Douglas Dillard DEFERRED FROM LAST MONTH Request(s): • To appeal pursuant to Section 64-1889 the Community Development Director’s October 4, 2013 denial of a concept plan for Six Hill Phase IV, dated May 15, 2012, per Director’s conclusion that the site plan contains a new street closer than 50 feet from a property line adjoining residentially zoned property (Section 64-2397).
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Hoax: Continued from Page 1 out of the home. They told police no one was injured inside and that another woman was inside along with two children. The homeowner told police there were no other people inside and was “understandably confused” about the police presence. Police searched the home and found no one else. Swatting is a national prob-
lem that is ostensibly a prank. The phenomenon is not unknown in North Fulton. Roswell police fell victim to the scam in April of 2013. In that incident, an 11-year-old girl was allegedly chatting online when she said she was going to kill herself. The person she was allegedly chatting with informed police who rushed to her home to find her sound asleep in her bed. The initial call turned out to be fake. The Jan. 16 event was Johns Creek’s first experience with swatting.
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sue,” said Kevin Kolbye, an assistant special agent in charge in the Dallas Division. “It’s only a matter of time before somebody gets seriously injured as a result of one of these incidents.” There have been close calls. A police officer was injured in a car accident during an emergency response that turned out to be a swatting incident, Kolbye said, and some unsuspecting victims – caught off guard when SWAT teams suddenly arrived on their doorstep – have suffered mild heart attacks. “The victims are scared and taken by surprise,” he said. Law enforcement personnel, meanwhile, rush to the scene of a swatting incident on high alert. “They believe they have a violent subject to apprehend or an innocent victim to rescue,” Kolbye explained. “It’s a
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four-hour meeting. “We all decided it would be a great opportunity to talk about what we are doing in the Fulton County School System. We are doing good work, we have nothing to hide and we want to share it,” said Avossa,
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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 businesses 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.
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6024 - Health & Fitness
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