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Tisdale arrested at GOP rally Latest controversy for blogger By Aldo Nahed aldo@forsythherald.com DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – It was a week of mixed emotions for Nydia Tisdale, the camerawielding citizen journalist. She received a positive ruling on her two-year-old Open Meetings case against the City of Cumming. However, two days later, she was kicked out of another political event and this time arrested in Dawsonville. On Aug. 21, Judge Robert Adamson ruled in favor of State Attorney General Sam Olens in a lawsuit filed on June 2012.
Traffic driving South Atlanta Street (Ga. 9) in Roswell has to contend with alternating lanes that switch directions throughout the day. Roswell has a plan to get rid of them.
Roswell’s ‘Historic Gateway’ nears hurdle Soon takes next step to start By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – For drivers who use South Atlanta Street in Roswell, there is good news and bad news. The good news is, in coming years, the drive will get much better. The bad news is it will get worse before then.
Roswell has grand plans for Ga. 9 running from the town square to the Chattahoochee River, on which 30,000 cars drive every day. Right now, the road is largely one lane in either direction, with a reversible lane down the middle. In the mornings it allows more traffic southbound; in the evenings
it allows more traffic northbound. It is an antiquated and hazardous solution, said Steve Acenbrak, Roswell’s Transportation director. In the new designs, called the “Historic Gateway,” the road will be widened to two lanes in either direction, with a center median down the middle. Sidewalks and bike paths would line the road. The intersection with Aza-
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In that case, Tisdale was told by the City of Cumming Mayor H. Ford Gravitt to stop filming a council meeting that took place April, 17, 2012. She complained to the Attorney General who took on the case.
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American Heritage Society teaches black history Lecture on blacks in the Confederacy By KATHLEEN STURGEON news@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- On Aug. 26, The American Heritage Society of Georgia held a presentation on southern black heritage at the Alpharetta City Hall. Every month, the organization plans events to educate the community on history topics that are not as well known.
Vesta Smith is the president, CEO and founder of The American Heritage Society of Georgia, which was organized in 2011. Smith plans most of what goes on at the presentations and says she draws a lot of inspiration from her faith. “I love history; I’m an explorer at heart,” said Smith. “I have a heart for community and family. I love bringing people together and networking organizations to do things in the community, educating
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A statue valued at $56,000 was reported stolen Aug. 17 from a Dashing Wave Lane home. The victim told police the sculpture, titled “Spiritual Reckoning” by artist Leon Bronstein, was last seen on the front porch a week prior, around Aug. 10. She said it
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was a bronze sculpture, 2 feet high by 3 feet long and “very heavy.” It is part of a series of similar sculptures. Labeled No. 6 of 10, it is described as an “abstract interpretation of a person lying down but sitting up, with the left hand wrapped around the head.” There are no suspects.
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►► Crystal Star Babb, 34, of Canton was arrested Aug. 15 on Arnold Mill Road in Milton for DUI, stop sign violation and no insurance. ►► Jon D. Fucci, 44, of Brookside Trace, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 16 on Highway 9 in Milton for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Aldor H. Delp, 38, of Shadecrest Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 13 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Adam William Kagan, 26, of Piney Ridge Walk, Johns
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Man arrested for fake check ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Decatur man was arrested on forgery and drug charges after he entered a bank Aug. 11 to cash a bogus check. Bank tellers of the SunTrust on North Point Parkway told police Kevin Cornog, 48, of Decatur, came in and asked to deposit a check for $945.75. The teller said the check looked “fuzzy” but she began the process of handling the check. While she did this, Cornog allegedly became overly pushy for her to finish and he kept
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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 texting someone. This made the teller more suspicious and she called the company on which the check was drawn. They said the check was made out to a company, not Cornog, and his check was fake. Cornog said he got the check for work he had done. By this time, police had been summoned. Officers checked Cornog’s license and discovered it was phony as well. He was also found to be in possession of a pipe containing suspected crack cocaine. He was arrested for forgery in first and fourth degrees as well as possession of drugrelated paraphernalia.
Man charged with drugs twice ROSWELL, Ga. – An Alpharetta man was arrested on two drug
charges within 48 hours of each other. The first arrest came Aug. 8 when an officer on patrol on Holcomb Bridge Road noticed a car that had window tints darker than what is legal. Caleb Isaac Squires, 22, of Dinsmore Road, Alpharetta, was the driver. A search of his car turned up marijuana wax. He was arrested for possession of marijuana and window tint violation. Two days later, an officer on patrol of the Studio 6 motel, a high-crime area, came across four men sitting in a stairwell with a bag of suspected marijuana in plain sight on the ground. Three of the men, including Squires, were arrested for possession.
John Herndon Mallicote, 33, of Acworth was found by police at the Extended Stay Motel on Old Milton Parkway after calls came in reporting a man with a gun. Mallicote was found with his car stopped and his trunk up, showing several guns inside. He claimed he was there to pick up a friend to head to the gun range. Police noted he allegedly had two pill bottles with the labels pulled off them, as well as symptoms of body tremors and bloodshot eyes. He was asked to take sobriety tests. He failed. Mallicote was arrested for DUI drugs.
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Baby born at Roswell Walmart parking lot ROSWELL, Ga. – A baby was born Aug. 27 in the parking lot of the Walmart on Mansell Road in Roswell. And According to Officer Zachary Frommer, spokesman for the Roswell Police Department, the police received a 911 call in the early morning hours, about 5 a.m., about a baby being born outside the store. “When [dispatch] picked up the call, the baby was
coming out,” Frommer said. “The dad was there delivering it.” It must have been an easy delivery, because when a police officer arrived, the baby had already arrived. “Everything was fine,” Frommer said. “The baby and the parents are doing all right.” The new family was assisted by a Rural Metro Ambulance.
DUI driver headed to gun range ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Acworth man was not only allegedly driving under the influence of drugs Aug. 15, but police say he was also headed to the gun range.
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ROSWELL, Ga. – The husband of Bobbi Kristina Brown was arrested in Roswell Aug. 28 on drunk driving charges after he allegedly flipped his car over. According to police, at about 11:37 a.m., there was a single vehicle accident at Holcomb Bridge Road (Ga. 140) near the intersection of Barnwell Road involving a BMW sedan. The preliminary investiga-
tion shows that the vehicle attempted to change lanes, struck a curb and overturned, striking a fire hydrant. There were no injuries reported and no one was transported to the hospital. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Nick Gordon, 25, of Alpharetta. There was one passenger
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Sen. Beach lauded for small business support ATLANTA – Sen. Brandon Beach (R-Alpharetta) was recognized Aug. 22 by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for his pro-business voting record during the 2013-14 legislative sessions. NFIB awarded Beach with a 100 percent rating due to his strong support of small business issues. NFIB is Georgia’s leading small business association with more than 7,500 dues-paying members representing a cross section of the state’s economy. “Small business is the driving backbone of our economic sector,” said Beach. “I am thankful for this recognition from NFIB and look forward to advocating for legislation that maintains Georgia’s status
as a right-towork state and strengthens our small business industry.” Kyle Jackson, state director of NFIB Georgia, praised Beach’s BEACH voting record. “Sen. Beach clearly understands what small business means to Georgia’s economy,” he said. “By supporting small business, Sen. Beach is supporting working families and the community. Our members appreciate the efforts of Sen. Beach to help grow our state’s economy and create jobs.” NFIB/Georgia’s 2013-14 voting record included 12 key issues, including
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I am thankful for this recognition from NFIB and look forward to advocating for legislation that maintains Georgia’s status as a rightto-work state and strengthens our small business industry.” workers’ compensation reform, tax relief, employment law, preserving Georgia’s status as a right-to-work state and support of a federal balanced budget amendment. NFIB was founded in 1943 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization to give small and independent business owners
a voice in shaping public policy issues. NFIB’s mission is to promote and protect the right of members to own, operate and grow their businesses. For more on NFIB Georgia or to read the full report, visit www. NFIB.com/GA. —Jonathan Copsey
Roswell unveils drug take back box ROSWELL, Ga. – The Roswell Police Department now has a secure box for disposing of unwanted prescription drugs. The box, which is located in the lobby of the Roswell Police Department (39 Hill St., Roswell) is available during normal business hours and allows anyone to deposit the drugs in a secure way with no questions asked and no paperwork needed. The box comes courtesy of the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI) and will supplement the Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Drug Take Back events the RPD participates in twice a year. It helps prevent these prescription drugs from being abused and keeps them from being disposed of in other ways that can contaminate the water system. The box is intended for pills, patches and powders, and police ask that no liquids or needles be deposited. Packaging (boxes or bottles) can be included. The contents of the box are regularly removed and
Roswell police have installed a box for residents to dispose of unwanted pills. incinerated. Identifying information and labels do not need to be removed. While the intent of the box is to take prescription medication, police will not turn away over-the-counter medicine as long as it is a pill, patch or powder. —Jonathan Copsey
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Milton’s Kathy Cobb, shown here in the last Alpharetta Rodeo, wants to resurrect the event for Milton. She and the Milton Saddle Club will have their first trail ride Sept. 6.
Milton trail ride by Saddle Club All-day event to bring together riders MILTON, Ga. – The Milton Saddle Club will hold their inaugural trail ride event Sept. 6 at Birmingham Park. Organizer Kathy Cobb said the ride was put together to bring all of Milton’s horse enthusiasts in one place to enjoy the largest undeveloped park in the city. The trail ride through Milton is
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ROSWELL, Ga. – A local author and her friends will be featured in a book signing series at the Roswell Visitors Center on Roswell Square, 617 Atlanta St. The series begins on Saturday, Sept. 13, with Renea Winchester who will talk about her new release “Farming, Friends and Fried Bologna Sandwiches.” This is a follow up to her book, “In the Garden with Billy,” which brought stories about her friendship with longtime Roswell resident and farmer Billy Albertson. Her new book is a compilation of gardening experiences and conversations rich with local history; featuring visits from neighbors, friends and visitors from as far away as Puerto Rico. “Farming” captures the best part of Roswell – the small-town community feeling that still exists just outside of Atlanta. The book is full of easy-to-follow recipes and tips that will benefit both the inexperienced and veteran gardener. The book also features photography from Roswell photographer Traci Hoexter, who will be in attendance. Albertson will also be on hand to answer gardening questions and exchange stories of Roswell from days gone by. Winchester and her guests will
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Pet of the Week: Annie, the kitten NORTH FULTON, Ga. – If you are looking for an adorable kitten, then our pet of the week will win you over. Meet Annie, an adorable kitten who is only 3 months old. Annie is stunning with beautiful black fur and piercing green eyes. She loves people, is good with other cats and is very playful.
Her favorite toys are balls, string and laser lights. To meet this baby, contact Kerry at 404-613-9157 or email her at kmoyershorton@ fultonanimalservices.com. To view dogs or cats available for adoption, please visit the shelter at 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta, 30318, or go to www.fultonanimalservices.com/adoptable-animals.
ROSWELL, Ga. – The Roswell United Methodist Church Preschool and Kindergarten (RUMCK) will host its semiannual children’s consignment sale Friday, Sept. 5 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 6 from 8 a.m. – noon. The sale will be held in the fellowship hall of Roswell United Methodist Church at 814 Mimosa Blvd. in historic Roswell to benefit the church’s preschool and kindergarten. Donated items that are not sold will be given to the Foster Care Support Foundation. There will be three over-
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Redistricting for area schools to begin in October All zones north of the Chattahoochee will be reviewed By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Parents would be wise to stay aware of school attendance zone changes in the coming months. The redistricting process for all schools throughout North Fulton will begin in October, with the goal to have the changes approved by February and in place next school year, according to officials with the Fulton County School System (FCSS). “The scope of the North Fulton redistricting will include all schools and all levels,” said Yngrid Huff, chief planner for the FCSS. “Capacity is being added at the elementary and middle school levels, which requires a holistic look at all attendance boundaries.” A new elementary school off Highway 9 in Roswell is set to open in August 2015, along with additions at three North Fulton middle schools – Hopewell, Autrey Mill and
Taylor Road. A planned addition at Crabapple Middle was shelved until after 2018 while planners consider a complete rebuild of the REEVES school. This increased classroom space provides an opportunity for the FCSS to adjust attendance lines based on enrollment, as well as remedy some of the quirky feeder patters from elementary to middle to high school. The last North Fulton rezoning was in 2011 with the opening of Cambridge High School. Huff said it is time to revisit the lines to ensure capacity is balanced across the region. “We’ve had some changes since the last redistricting, so we want to make sure everything is aligned,” said Huff. “When you look at the entire region, you are able to jiggle all the puzzle pieces at once, and you can better align [the zones].” Huff said the process will also focus on cleaning up feeder patterns, primarily from middle to high school. While
Although feeder patterns are considered a “secondary criteria” for modifications, there was consensus on the board to weigh it more heavily in some instances. it is impossible to have a 100 percent middle school feed into a high school because of space issues, planners will work on reducing small groups of kids who veer off from their classmates to a new school. “The feeder pattern needs to be considered,” said Fulton Board member Linda McCain, who represents Johns Creek. “In my area, it’s the middle to high school feed my community is most concerned about.
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The kids are on feeder teams and other clubs, and it gets [complicated].” Board member Katie Reeves of Alpharetta concurred with the need to clean up feeder lines. She pointed out there is not a new high school planned in North Fulton in the near future so this redistricting provides the opportunity to “tweak” the feeder patterns. Although feeder patterns are considered a “secondary criteria” for modifications, there was consensus on the board to weigh it more heavily in some instances. The redistricting process will start in October through a series of community meetings. Feedback and information will be gathered from the community and used to develop maps based on criteria approved by
the Fulton County Board of Education. “The first meeting serves as a means to gather specific feedback, which will then allow staff to generate alternative maps for the second and third meetings,” explained Huff. “No assumptions should be made on who or what communities will be involved. All residents are invited and encouraged to attend.” She noted the meetings will be held in the October through December time frame, with recommendations presented to the board in January for approval in February. Changes will go into effect for the 20152016 school year. All meetings will be held at Alpharetta High School, although dates and times have not been finalized.
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Heritage: Continued from Page 1 and preserving our heritage. It’s the greatest thing we can leave our children and our children’s children and their descendants, above anything else next to the Lord.” Smith came up with theme for this meeting after attending her son’s Sons of the Confederacy meeting to hear Charles Kelly Barrow speak. After realizing that this year matches with Barrow’s lecture, Smith knew it would fit. “It’s the 150th [anniversary of the Civil War], so I thought ‘who better to honor than the ones everybody portrays as victims?’” Barrow is a teacher during the day, but he loves to educate people on black southern history. “My job is to tell the truth,” said Barrow. “The truth might hurt, but it has to be told.” After giving the history of the Confederacy, Barrow dove into the topic of the night. He answered questions about why black people would want to fight for the Confederacy because the Confederacy is often thought of as supporters of slavery. “A lot were fighting for independence,” said Barrow. “It doesn’t matter what skin color you are, they were fighting for something. Maybe they were,
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‘Sip of the South’ returns to Bulloch Hall ROSWELL, Ga. — Grab your cowboy boots and head out to Bulloch Hall at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 4 for its Sip of the South event. The annual event’s theme this year is “Boots ‘n’ Barbecue,” and it will be hosted on the grounds of the historic home, 180 Bulloch Avenue in Roswell. Expect music, dancing, barbecue and an open bar, featuring the event’s signature drink “The Buggy Whip.” It will also include a cobbler cook-off, campfire and a prize awarded for the best-looking
cowboy boots. Guests are invited to kick their heels and enjoy the atmosphere of the Wild West; dressing in Western or casual attire is encouraged. Proceeds from the event will support the continued reconstruction of Bulloch Hall’s Orchard Hill project on the north side of the property. Tickets are $50 per person. Reservations must be made by Sept. 30. Call 770-992-1731, ext. 2 for more information or to reserve tickets. — Vallari Bhave
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ROSWELL, Ga. — The Chattahoochee Nature Center is bringing ‘Harvest on the Hooch’ back Oct. 19 as a fundraiser to provide produce for the food pantry. “We’re hoping to improve upon the success of last year’s event by engaging a dynamic group of people,” said DeAnn Fordham, development director. Harvest on the Hooch will
feature catering from at least six local restaurants and live bluegrass music by the Fulton Ramblers. The CNC’s Unity Garden donates hundreds of pounds of fresh produce each week and has delivered over 16 tons to the food pantry, said Katie Gibson, CNC’s community garden coordinator. “Our success is due to the sweat equity of our dedicated
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volunteers who help work in the garden and greenhouse,” Gibson said. “Our volunteers have logged thousands of hours in the Unity Garden.” The event is sponsored by Whole Foods Market. “We are happy to partner with the Chattahoochee Nature Center for this worthy event that also supports people in need,” said Liz Towery, a Whole
Foods marketing team leader. Tickets are $35 for adults and $15 for children 10 or older, with free admission for children 9 or younger. “It will be a great way for patrons to experience the vital connection from the garden to the plate and enjoy local cuisine,” Fordham said. For more information, visit www.chattnaturecenter.org. —Shannon Weaver
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Nonprofit teaches seniors to polish Apple skills BlueHair Technology workshops help older adults use iPads, iPhones JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The BlueHair Technology Group will be conducting a series of workshops for seniors on the basics of Apple iPads and iPhones starting Sept. 9 at Park Place in Johns Creek’s Newtown Park. Taught by seasoned technology instructors and local
volunteers, the separate courses are designed to address the challenges many older people face with new technology. Each six-week course costs $30. The classes are 90 minutes long. The program’s goals are to empower older adults with the knowledge and skills they need to increase their inde-
pendence, social interaction, confidence and connection to society. BlueHair Technology Group is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating adult seniors about current technology. The Apple iPhone Basics class starts at 10 a.m., and the iPad Basics class starts at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays at Park Place, located at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road. To register, call 770-6675030.
If you go Who: BlueHair Technology Group, a nonprofit teaching technology skills to seniors What: Separate six-week courses on the basics of Apple iPads and iPhones When: iPhone – 10 a.m. Tuesdays, starting Sept. 9 iPad – 6 p.m. Tuesdays, starting Sept. 9 Where: Park Place, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $30 for each class More Info: On-going. Call 770-667-5030
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Old Crow plays Verizon ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Old Crow Medicine Show performed Aug. 22 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park. The band got its start busking on street corners in New York state and up through Canada, winning audiences along the way with their boundless energy and spirit. They eventually found themselves in Boone, North Carolina, where they caught the attention of folk icon Doc Watson while playing in front of a pharmacy. He immediately invited the band to play at his MerleFest, helping to launch their career. Shortly thereafter, the band relocated to Nashville for a residency at the Grand Ole Opry, where they entertained the crowd between shows. Old Crow Medicine It’s been nearly 15 years Aug. 22. since these humble beginnings, and the band has gone on to tour the world, sell over 800,000 albums, become frequent guests on “A Prairie Home Companion,” and play renowned festivals like Bonnaroo, Coachella and the Newport Folk Festival. Old Crow Medicine Show now have four studio albums to their name. On their newest album, “Carry Me Back,” Old Crow continue to craft classic American roots music while pushing themselves in new directions. On Sept. 17, 2013, Old Crow Medicine Show
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received the honor of being inducted as the newest members of the historic Grand Ole Opry. Other highlights from the year included winning the Grammy Award for Best Long Form Music Video for the film “Big Easy Express,” and having their classic single, “Wagon Wheel,” receive the RIAA’s Platinum certification for selling over 1 million copies. For more information on Old Crow Medicine Show, including tour dates, visit www.crowmedicine.com.
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Choate Rosemary Hall WALLINGFORD, Conn. – Shane Phillipps, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew W. Phillipps of Alpharetta, was named to the winter term 2014 Dean’s List at Choate Rosemary Hall. Choate Rosemary Hall is an independent secondary school enrolling 865 boarding and day students from 40 states and D.C., and 40 countries.
Westminster School SIMSBURY, Conn. – Lauren Boures of Johns Creek, a junior at Westminster School in Simsbury, Connecticut, earned high honors for the winter 2014 academic term.
University of Findlay FINDLAY, Ohio – Elisha Snezek of Suwanee has been accepted to the University of Findlay, and plans to major in equestrian studies/English riding and training emphasis. In addition, Snezek and
Jacqueline Snezek of Suwanee were awarded merit scholarships for $16,000 each for the 2014-2015 academic year. .
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DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Cody Aselton of Roswell and fellow members of the University of North Georgia Enactus team were named national finalists among 230 colleges and universities competing at the Enactus United States National Championship held March 31 through April 3 at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati. Representing UNG and the Mike Cottrell College of Business, Aselton and the team finished first runner up to eventual national champion Texas State University in the quarterfinal round, earning a top-30 finish overall. UNG Enactus also won the Jack Shewmaker Enactus Spirit Award, which recognizes a team that has demonstrated strong commitment to bettering the lives of others through their efforts. UNG study abroad Also of interest, Brendan Curtis of Cumming and Christie Behning of Suwanee recently traveled to London to get a firsthand look at international commerce and a culture rich with global influences. The trip, taken during spring
break, is part of the Mike Cottrell College of Business’s flagship study abroad program, the London Experience, which exposes undergraduate UNG business students to business practices and cultures other than their own. UNG Research Conference Several students were recognized for their outstanding performance at the University of North Georgia’s 19th annual Research Conference, held on the university’s Dahlonega, Gainesville and Oconee campuses. Those recognized included: Catherine Basel of Cumming, Award of Top Honor in Nursing Group 5 (Dahlonega campus); Chandler Dean of Duluth, Best Poster Award in Psychology/Sociology (Dahlonega campus); Andrew Smitherman of Alpharetta, Best Poster Award in Psychology/Sociology (Dahlonega campus); Sarah Smudde of Cumming, Best Poster Award in Psychology/Sociology (Dahlonega campus); Erin Collins of Cumming, Second Place in Oral Presentation (Gainesville campus); and Lori Brennan of Suwanee, Award of Top Honor in Nursing Group 3 (Dahlonega campus).
Oglethorpe University ATLANTA – The following stu-
northfulton.com | Revue & News | September 4, 2014 | 13 dents were named to Oglethorpe University’s Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester. Michael Zambetti, accounting, Duluth; Diego Herrera, biology, Johns Creek; Claudia Kensela, biology, Roswell; Ana Almeida-Rojo, biopsychology, Roswell; Destin Miller, biopsychology, Roswell; Taylor Bone, communication and rhetoric studies, Alpharetta; Lindsi Bollinger, English, Roswell; Ashley Slater, English, Alpharetta; Carl Sweat, English, Roswell; Ruwa Romman, English and politics, Duluth; Tiffany Zimniak, individually planned major, Cumming; Anthony Amato, philosophy, Roswell; Gavin Caffrey, philosophy, Roswell; Caleb Connell, philosophy, Duluth; Reid Cole, physics, Cumming; Harry Dodsworth, psychology, Alpharetta; Andrea Lopez, psychology, Alpharetta; Kiara Mora, psychology, Cumming; Tyler Salas, studio art major, Cumming; and Kristin Butler, theater, Alpharetta.
Phillips Exeter Academy EXETER, N.H. – Seungmin Yoon, grade 9, daughter of Dr. Yoon and Mrs. Lee of Suwanee, earned highest honors for the winter 2014 term at Phillips Exeter Academy. Also for winter term, John Robert Bright, grade 12, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Bright of Alpharetta, earned honors for the winter 2014 term. To qualify for the honor roll, students must maintain an overall average of (B), or a grade between 8.0 – 8.9 on an 11-point scale. High honors are given for grades 9.0 – 9.9 (B+); highest honors are given for grades 10.0 – 11(A). Founded in 1781, Phillips Exeter Academy is an independent, coeducational boarding school.
GA Southwestern State University AMERICUS, Ga. – Lindsey Fetner of Johns Creek was one of 21 students inducted into Georgia Southwestern State University’s chapter of the Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society for first-year students.
Centre College DANVILLE, Ky. – Kimberly Randall of Johns Creek has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall term at Centre College, an honor reserved for students who maintain at least a 3.60 grade point average. Randall is the daughter of Anne Harriman of Johns Creek and is a graduate of Johns Creek High School.
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Cambridge Band sees first raffle winner Varsity: MILTON, Ga. – Sheila Dials won the $500 early bird drawing at the Cambridge High School (CHS) football game last Friday night, Aug. 23. Dials purchased her car raffle ticket from Cole Carrows, her grandson and a freshman in the CHS marching band. The car raffle fundraiser is sponsored by the CHS marching band, in cooperation with Honda Carland, to raise funds for their upcoming trip to march in the 2015 City of London New Year’s Day Parade. The Cambridge High School band is selling 800 raffle tickets at $100 per ticket. Winners will receive their choice of a brand new 2014 Honda Accord or CRV. The next early bird drawing is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13 at 3 p.m. Ticket holders do not need to be present to win. The final drawing will be held on Oct. 25 at the Cambridge Community Night event. Purchasers do not need to be present to win. If fewer than 600 tickets are sold, the raffle will result in a 50/50 drawing with 50 percent of the proceeds going to the winner and 50 percent to the Cambridge Band Booster Club Inc., after expenses and the cost of any early bird drawings have been deducted from the total.
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Georgia State University ATLANTA – Kathleen Barrett of Roswell recently earned a doctorate in political science from Georgia State University.
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Sheila Dials won $500 from the Cambridge High School “early bird” raffle drawing Aug. 22. She took part in the Cambridge band’s fundraiser to pay for a trip to London for the 2015 New Year’s Day Parade. With her is her grandson, CHS freshman Cole Carrows. For more information or to buy tickets, visit CarRaffle.
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ATHENS, Ga. – Nichole Erika Koontz, daughter of Curtis Lynn and Hisae Inuzuka Koontz of Johns Creek, has been initiated into the Alpha chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Georgia. An international affairs and Japanese language and literature major. Koontz also graduated summa cum laude and received the University of Georgia President’s Honors and the Honors College Highest Honors awards. The 2010 Chattahoochee High School graduate and National Merit Scholarship recipient plans to attend law school this fall and study international law. She is currently considering scholarship offers from Cornell, Washington University in St.
Louis and UC Berkeley. Also graduating with honors from the University of Georgia was Jennifer Joyce Cross, daughter of Jerry and Joyce Cross of Roswell. Cross graduated magna cum laude and was elected a member of Phi Beta Kappa on the 100th anniversary of the Alpha chapter of Phi Beta Kappa Society on the campus of UGA. A double major in international affairs and political science with a minor in French, she will be attending University of Georgia Law School in the fall. In addition, University of Georgia track and field athlete and 2010 Northview High School graduate Jared Dunn of Johns Creek has been named the winner of the 2014 Dick Bestwick ScholarAthlete Award. The award is presented to the graduating male studentathlete with the highest grade point average.
Azusa Pacific University AZUSA, Calif. – Suwanee resident Jennie Kim graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a bachelor’s degree in international business on May 3 and joined nearly 1,500 graduates at the spring commencement ceremonies.
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Unemployment, tax reform should top 2015 legislative agenda This spring, the business network CNBC ranked Georgia the No. 1 place to do business in the country for 2014. Unfortunately, as we wind down summer, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has posted shocking data. Our state’s unemployment rate not only worsened in July but is now the second worst in the country. When ranked with the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Georgia falls only behind Mississippi in the number of citizens out of work and now looking for jobs. We have an unemployment rate of 7.8 percent while the national rate is 6.2 percent. Some regions of the state have an unemployment rate of 9.4 percent. After giving the nod to Texas for several years, CNBC ranked Georgia first for doing
MARK BURKHALTER Guest Columnist business in 2014 primarily because of our infrastructure such as Hartsfield International Airport and workforce (collective bargaining is not legal here). The network noted our weaknesses in Georgia’s education and employment. If we are to turn around the job losses of the Great Recession, the state needs to attract businesses of all sizes that will hire new workers. North Fulton has certainly been an attrac-
tive place to do business. But to do that, we should take up tax reform and cut the state’s income tax rate – now at 6 percent – to grow the economy and help create new jobs. According to the Georgia Public Policy Foundation, 28 states have lower personal income tax rates than Georgia, including our neighbors in the region. Florida, Tennessee and Texas have no state income tax. Alabama and Mississippi collect 5 percent. North Carolina has cut its tax from 7.75 percent to 5.75 percent, including a dramatic cut in its corporate income tax rate. Art Laffer, an economic advisor to President Ronald Reagan, and Stephen Moore, the chief economist at the Heritage Foundation, point out in a new book that there are more people working in the
nine states with no income tax compared to the nine states with the highest personal income tax. Georgia lawmakers have taken a good first step by offering an amendment on the ballot in November that would prohibit the state’s income tax from ever rising above 6 percent. However, to truly spark our economy, the General Assembly needs to reduce tax rates and not attempt to replace it with other new revenue. Only when we take money out of the hands of government and return it to the people will they spend it and create new jobs. In a readers’ survey released by the Atlanta Business Chronicle last winter, 77 percent of respondents said they would like the legislature to abolish the state income tax
Avalon holds career fair to fill 2,000 jobs Joins with RUMC Job Networking Ministry By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – With Alpharetta’s newest shopping experience Avalon readying for its grand opening in less than 60 days, it is partnering with the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and the Roswell United Methodist Church Job Networking Ministry to fill a large shopping list of jobs. Avalon will have service jobs, sales jobs and more Sept. 8. This event will feature retailers, restaurants, security,
housekeeping, parking and others with employment opportunities prior to the grand opening. Dinner will be catered to all job seekers. Employers will be the very best of retailers and restaurants, including American Threads, Arhaus, Athleta, Banana Republic, Bantu, Bocado Burger, Dry Bar, The El Felix, Exhale, Fab’rik, Fly Wheel Sports, Free People, Goldberg’s, Kendra Scott, Kinnucan’s, LensCrafters, Lululemon, Marlow’s Tavern, Mitchell
– first imposed in 1929. In addition, another 12 percent said they favored reducing the current tax. Lawmakers who sincerely want to lure jobs from the rest of the nation and foster economic growth need to embrace bold tax reform so we can compete in the employment sweepstakes and jumpstart our still sputtering economy. Burkhalter is a senior strategic advisor and independent consultant in the national government affairs practice of McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP. He also leads the firm’s public affairs and economic development initiatives in the United Kingdom. Burkhalter is the former speaker of the House and speaker pro tempore, who spent 18 years representing Johns Creek in the Georgia General Assembly.
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Gold + Bob Williams, Oak Steakhouse, Pottery Barn Kids, Road Runner Sports, Sage, The Cosmetic Market, Tommy Bahama, West Elm and many more. “This is a great opportunity. Avalon is filled with great stores and shops looking for people to fill jobs right now,” said a RUMC Job Networking Ministry organizer. “Plus we will have workshops all afternoon at the church to polish resumes and even help people dress for success.” Hiring managers will be onsite to interview and discuss employment opportunities one-
on-one. Job seekers are asked to wear business attire and come prepared with several copies of their resume. No advance registration is required. RUMC Job Networking has planned a full agenda starting at 12:30 p.m. Prior to the career fair, job seekers can attend a series of career workshops taught by professional job coaches and business leaders. For Jobs Ministry information, visit www.RUMCjobnetworking.com. For information about Avalon and a complete list of attending companies, visit www.experienceavalon.
Monday, Sept. com and click on8“Career Fair.” When: Employer introductions at 6:45 p.m.; concludes at 9 p.m. PLUS: Afternoon workshops: 12:30 – 5 p.m. Attire to Hire: 4 – 6:45 p.m. Guest orientation: 5 – 5:30 p.m. Dinner program: 5:15 – 6:45 p.m. Avalon Job Fair: 6:45 – 9 p.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell
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Disney exec. to lead Avalon hospitality team ALPHARETTA, Ga. — North American Properties (NAP) has tapped a Disney veteran to lead its hospitality program at Avalon and invested in a RitzCarlton training program for the Avalon team. These moves demonstrate NAP’s commitment to introducing a new level of service when Avalon opens on Oct. 30 in Alpharetta. Wayne Rigsby will lead Club Avalon at the $600 million, 86acre mixed-use Avalon. Club Avalon’s unique approach to concierge service will provide five-star services to guests and residents for a seamless and luxurious experience from the moment they arrive. That experience will be all about taking care of life’s little details. The concierge will be prepared to thoughtfully and expertly fulfill any convenience, amenity or desire for residents, shoppers and office employees. “We are excited to welcome Wayne to the Club Avalon
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team,” said Mark Toro, managing partner of NAP. “As a seasoned hospitality manager, his extensive background RIGSBY with the Walt Disney Company will allow him to effectively oversee our oneof-a-kind concierge program.” Rigsby launched his career at the Walt Disney Company in 2007. His exceptional leadership skills and commitment to guest services resulted in multiple promotions during his time with Disney, where he finished his career as the restaurant guest services manager at Golden Oak Club. Rigsby obtained his MBA from Stetson University and is currently enrolled at the Climer School of Real Estate.
As a small business owner, do you perform your daily tasks and activities in an organized manner? Do you have the self-discipline to get things done? If at first you don’t succeed, do you try again? I learned from successful small business leaders that while planning and execution are important, success is achieved through organization, self-discipline and perseverance. Being organized tops the list to being successful. Winging it and performing random tasks and activities that have no rhyme or reason is often the “kiss of death” of a small business. If you’re not organized and meticulous about how you plan your work and work your plan, you will have a hard time being successful. Once you’re organized,
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Prices continue climb despite fewer sales Home sellers can take solace in the fact that prices are still trending upwards, despite other challenging factors in the market. With all sales transactions reported for July, data from the multiple listing system (MLS) still shows an increase in average and median sales prices for homes sold in North Fulton and Forsyth County. The price gains were stronger and more dramatic last year and while they will continue, the rate at which they increase has been slowing and will continue to level off through the rest of this year. Despite higher prices and slightly higher inventory to choose from, unit sales are not up compared to last year at this time. The number of home sales in July for Forsyth County are flat, while sales
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in North Fulton for the same month are down 11 percent over last July. The slowdown in sales comes from a combination of factors such as the dramatic rise in prices last year, condition of the available inventory, less than flexible lending standards and lagging wage income. Loan qualification has been challenging for buyers across all price ranges and while standards will loosen in the future,
it’s likely to come at a time that rates increase. Buyers have pulled back in general this year but the pool of buyers remains fairly large for the lower and mid-range priced homes – but condition is key. Renovated or completely
updated homes are selling fast and close to asking price, indicating that buyers will make quick decisions and pay for what they want. Nationally, sales of new homes are beginning to flatten out, but here in North Fulton the growth is startling. New homes are now real competition for existing homes where that wasn’t as much the case 18 months ago. As we continue to see new communities get developed, prices of new construction will rise which, in turn, will help with overall home prices.
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ROSWELL, Ga. — On Aug. 2, Roswell Mayor Jere Wood cut the ribbon during the grand opening of Walgreens’ new Healthcare Clinic. The clinic will be located at 695 West Crossville Road in Roswell, near King Road. The clinic will be open 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. weekly and
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Healthcare Clinic accepts most major insurance plans as well as Medicare and Medicaid and offers transparent pricing for those without insurance coverage. Call 770-650-6692 for more information. .
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of the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce on June 1. Grissom has been a member of the Johns Creek Chamber since 2008 and during her membership has served on the board of directors and been the chairperson of the Chamber Gala committee in 2013 and 2014. Grissom is the managing GRISSOM member of Grissom Law, located in Johns Creek. She also serves as president of the Johns Creek Arts Center, is a member of the Emory Johns Creek Hospital Board and a member of the board of Johns Creek Advantage.
NEW HIRES » Agile Resources’ Tricia Dempsey was selected as the 2014 Small Business Person of the Year by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. North Fulton Community Charities’ Barbara Duffy, was selected Nonprofit Leader of the Year 2014. Also pictured is Brandon Beach, far right, chief executive officer for the GNFCC.
NF Chamber names Small Business Person of the Year NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce has selected Tricia Dempsey, of Agile Resources, as the Small Business Person of the Year. Dempsey, founder and chief executive officer of Agile Resources, has garnered industry awards and recognitions in several areas. Dempsey also serves as president of Women in Technology.
Grissom to serve as chairman of Johns Creek Chamber JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Local attorney Susan T. Grissom assumed the role of chairman of the board
Harry Norman welcomes corporate general counsel ATLANTA – Harry Norman, Realtors has hired Ashoo Sharma as their new in-house corporate general counsel. Sharma joins Harry Norman from Weissman, Nowack, Curry & Wilco P.C. (WNCW) in Atlanta, where she was partner and attorney at law in the litigation department and brokerage servicing team. An active member of the Georgia legal and business community, Sharma has served as the executive vice president of the Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce and as vice president and board member of SABA, the local South-Asian bar association. For more information, visit www.harrynorman. com.
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CorTrans Logistics has new sales director JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — CorTrans Logistics, a transportation and freight provider, named Jimmy Hutchins as its new sales director of strategic ac-
counts. Prior to joining CorTrans Logistics, Hutchins was vice president of corporate accounts for a major carrier, where he was responsible for accounts across the Southeast, Arkansas and Ohio. Hutchins attended University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, majoring in marketing. Visit www.CorTrans.com for more information.
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Clinic opens fifth Atlanta location ROSWELL, Ga. — American Family Care has opened a fifth location in the Atlanta area. AFC opened a new clinic, 1095 Woodstock Road in Roswell, on Aug. 11. An open house and ribbon cutting took place Aug. 27. AFC has four other locations – Windward, Prado, Marietta and Woodstock. The clinic is designed, equipped and staffed to provide accessible primary care, urgent care, minor emergency treatment and occupational medicine. It has a high-tech, high touch, digital x-ray, minor trauma and procedure room, onsite lab testing, diagnostics and electronic medical records. The clinic is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Visit www.americanfamilycare.com for more information
Alpharetta welcomes Supercuts ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta and Johns Creek residents have a new option for all of their hair care needs. Supercuts is now open at 3000 Old Alabama Road in the Market at Haynes Bridge shopping center. The Alpharetta and Johns Creek communities have been very welcoming since the salon opened in late July, and the stylists are enjoying getting to know their new guests. Visit www.supercuts.com for more information.
It’s not too late to register or apply for second-half classes at Georgia Perimeter College. You have until September 22 to submit all documents. Now’s your chance to join more than 21,000 students who call GPC home. Second-half fall classes start October 13, so what are you waiting for?
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The annual Roswell Riverside Sounds concert series presents country musician, Rosco Bandana. These free outdoor concerts are hosted at Riverside Park on the first Saturday of each month, with the last one in October. There will be at least two food trucks on location for each concert from 6-9 p.m. Music begins at 7 p.m. Riverside Park. 575 Riverside Rd., Roswell. Please call 770-641-3705.
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FAIR
Learn about food storage and emergency, financial and spiritual preparedness at this informative event. Presented by the Milton Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 9 a.m.-12 p.m Saturday, Sept. 6. LDS Chappel Brannon Building. 510 Brannon Rd., Cumming. Please call 678-4553086 or visit providentliving.org.
Performing Arts North (PAN) and Ouroboros Theatre Productions (OTP) presents A Streetcar Named Desire. The play is about a woman whose life has become undermined by her romantic illusions. Her rejections of reality cause her to spiral into madness. Sept. 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 8 p.m., 7 and 14 at 3 p.m. All tickets are $20. Discounts are available. Performing Arts North at the Dancing Goat Theatre. 10700 State Bridge Rd., Johns Creek. For tickets go to www.performingartsnorth.org. Please call 770-772-0762.
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Help support your community by playing golf or tennis in the Roswell Rotary Club's annual fundraiser Monday, September 8. All proceeds go to local charities, for more info visit RoswellRotary.Club/fund
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Join Alpharetta’s new Yoga and Barre Studio for a yoga block party. Bring friends and family for a flow class along with free appetizers and beverages. Cost is $10 and space is limited. This is the first block party in a monthly series. Register early at liftyogastudio.com. Thursday, Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. Lift Yoga. 501 South Main St., Suite #101, Alpharetta. Please call 470-268-4362.
ROSWELL SEMI-ANNUAL CONSIGNMENT SALE
Come out and shop at the Roswell United Methodist Church (RUMCK) semi-annual children’s consignment sale. The sale benefits the church's preschool and kindergarten. Donated items will be given to the Foster Care Support Foundation. Major credit cards will be accepted with a $3 fee. Friday, Sept. 5, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
JOHNS CREEK FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL
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Bring the family out for the 6th annual Johns Creek Fall Family Festival. The festival features music, games, obstacle courses, and more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6. Newtown Park. 3150 Old Alabama Rd., Johns Creek. Please call 678-512-3200.
and Saturday, Sept. 6 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Fellowship Hall of the Roswell United Methodist Church. 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. Please call 770-9936218.
GRANDPARENTS’ DAY AT CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER
Grandparents can enjoy some delicious ice cream for free. The rest of the family can enjoy ice cream for $4. There will be games on the meadow at 1–4 p.m. Children can make chalk drawings, play with hula hoops, play Frisbee, or throw the ball around – head out with family to play games and listen in for story time. Sponsored by Brusters at Ellard Village and Roswell Crossing. Sunday, Sept. 7, 1-3 p.m. Chattahoochee Nature Center. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. Please call 770-992-2055.
The Roswell Historical Society presents 50 Years of 19th Century Fashion with Janine and Phillip Whitman. This free event is on Thursday, Sept. 4 and begins at 7 p.m. at the Historic Gardens of Great Oaks. 786 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. Please call 770-992-1665 or visit roswellhistoricalsociety.org.
FRANK VIGNOLA & VINNY RANIOLO CONCERT
Come out and listen to duo guitarists as they tackle a unique, high-energy repertoire featuring contemporary tunes by bands such as The Police and Black Sabbath, along with gypsy jazz originals. 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7. $35 at the door. The Six String Social Club at Woodstock Community Church. 237 Rope Mill Rd., Woodstock. Please call 770-365-7738. time, with runners starting in half hour waves. The race finishes at noon. The Tortoise and the Hare Half Marathon will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6 beginning at 8 a.m. This will be first race in the Tortoise and the Hare Trail Series. 1098 Marietta Hwy., Canton. Please call 678-400-9050.
JOHNS CREEK DRUG ABUSE AWARENESS
The Johns Creek Police Department (JCPD) will be presenting a Drug Abuse Awareness class for the residents of Johns Creek. The JCPD will provide insights into practical awareness and tips on how to spot the signs of illegal drug use. The focus is on the youth of our city and applicable to older adults. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 6-9 p.m. Johns Creek Police Department. 11445 Johns Creek Pkwy., Johns Creek. Please call 678-474-1600.
RACES & BENEFITS: TORTOISE AND THE HARE HALF MARATHON
Get ready to run on the Sutallee trails in Canton. The Tortoise and the Hare Half Marathon is set up so everyone finishes roughly at the same time. Runners estimate their finishing time and that will determine the starting
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Preview the neighborhood cycling route in Sandy Springs that will be used this fall for the 5th annual 24 Hours of Booty of Atlanta. Peachtree Bikes will provide bicycle inspections and host events that include a one-hour, no-drop bicycle ride, lunch and viewing party for Tour de France. Cyclists of all ages and abilities can check out the 2.6-mile, flat course, which will be used this fall. Saturday, Sept. 6, 8:30-11 a.m. Peachtree Bikes. 225 Hilderbrand Dr., Sandy Springs. Please call 678-362-6228.
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The Steady Increase of Home Prices Slows By: Bill Rawlings Vice President/Managing Broker North Atlanta Office Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty
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Local company grows own garden Fresh veggies healthy hit with workers By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Farmer Larry Sanford works his way through rows of crops, stopping occasionally to pick out a leaf or to pick a tomato from a vine. He has a half-acre of land in a small patch of woods not far from Old Milton Parkway and he spends his days tending to the rows of fruits, vegetables and herbs. What makes his micro-farm unique? It’s next door to the large office building of Jackson Healthcare and is completely dedicated to the workers there. The organic movement has spread extensively over the past few years. Stores like Whole Foods and farmers markets have exploded in growth as people seek natural, local food sources. One place the movement has been slow to enter is the business market. For Jackson Healthcare, on Kimball Bridge Road, they have not only started eating healthier at their office cafeteria, they have taken it a step further – it’s part of an overall effort to improve the employees’ health. Shane Jackson, the chief executive officer of Jackson Healthcare, said the company started an employee wellness program, encouraging workers to workout, eat healthy and think about their health. “For years now, we have had innovative wellness activi-
There is a lack of understanding in nutrition. People who are trying to eat well don’t know how to eat well.” LARRY SANFORD Gardener
ties,” Jackson said. This includes physical training, weight loss and antismoking campaigns. He said over 70 percent of the company takes part in the wellness programs and they get discounts on their health care by doing so. “But there was a lack of success in good nutrition,” he said. “There is a lack of understanding in nutrition. People who are trying to eat well don’t know how to eat well.” The Jackson Healthcare building has an in-house cafeteria, and it was recently renovated. As part of the renovation process, they chose a new vendor and asked them to find locally sourced foods. Jackson noted there was a plot of land not far from the offices that was lying unused.
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Larry Sanford tends to his half-acre garden every day. It sits in the shadow of his employer, Jackson Healthcare and supplies the workers there with plenty of fresh food. It would be perfect for a small half-acre vegetable garden. “That’s pretty local,” Jackson said. The “micro-farm” has nearly 1,500 tomatoes and dozens of other species of vegetable, including squash, watermelon and kale. There are also plenty of herbs and fruits. Everything is grown organic and as natural as possible. Leftovers from the cafeteria are used as compost for the garden. All this is tended by Larry
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Jackson Healthcare, based in Alpharetta, has started its own vegetable garden to give its employees a local, healthy and organic alternative to eating unhealthy foods.
Sanford. Sanford is not a trained gardener, but he does have 10 years in landscaping and that important skill – a green thumb. “I know plants and how to keep them alive,” he said. Sanford walks the farmfresh produce from the garden straight to the cafeteria, where they are handed over to the chef to make what he can using whatever is available daily. Employees can also buy the food straight from Sanford, like a small farmers market. “People walk out with bags full of tomatoes and squash,” Sanford said. “I get a group of about 10 people waiting for me in the mornings. You can’t get squash if you’re not there when I get there. They snap it up quickly.” Jackson and Sanford say people recognize the taste of something fresh and, if given the choice, will chose it over foods bad for you. When the company vending machines were removed for being too unhealthy, the workers revolted, Jackson said. He relented and brought them back, but this time with a bowl of fresh fruit placed next to them. The trick is giving people the choice. “You have to look at what you eat and what you eat eats,” Sanford said. “Look at the things you’re eating from the grocery store. What you put in your body is important.” Jackson agreed fresh produce tastes different from
what can be found at a grocery store. “If you eat a tomato [from the garden] and one at the local grocery store, they are two completely different things,” Jackson said. “They taste different. My 8-year-old daughter won’t eat grocery store food anymore. “If we are providing something that tastes good, people will eat it.” Jackson said, given how much use he has gotten out of a half-acre plot, he sees more companies and neighborhoods growing their own community gardens in the future. Is something like a vegetable garden worth the time, energy and effort? For Jackson, he believes the benefits of such a wellness program speak for themselves. “It’s the big debate, what is the return on investment? It’s hard to prove that,” Jackson said. “But if I’m eating right and exercising, I feel better and have more energy. There is an increase in production for that. “We want to impact and improve the lives of everyone we come in contact with,” Jackson said. “We want them to spend less on health care but also want them to live a better life because they work here. It’s the right thing to do.” As for farmer Sanford, he is already looking forward to next year and what he will grow in his garden. “Next year will be awesome,” he said.
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Eagles, Raiders face key games this week NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Coming off their season-opening battle last week, both Alpharetta and Milton face big games this week. Alpharetta opens play in Region 6-AAAAAA at West Forsyth, with the winner between the Raiders and Wolverines the last three years going on to
win the region title. Both teams lost their season openers last week, with West Forsyth yielding almost 400 yards rushing in a 65-27 loss to Mill Creek, one of the top teams in Gwinnett. Alpharetta’s defense played well in a 17-10 loss to Milton, but the Raiders
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Eagles use defense to get past Raiders Offenses struggle in season opener By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – It’s ordinarily not a good sign for a football team when its defense is responsible for more points than the offense. Fortunately for the Milton Eagles, their defense was good enough to overcome a mostly ineffective night by the offense, as the Eagles scored a 17-10 season-opening victory last Friday night over rival Alpharetta. The Eagles were hampered by poor field position for much of the game. They managed just one first down through the entire second and third quarters before putting together their lone sustained drive in the final period to score the winning touchdown. Alpharetta rallied from a 10-0 deficit early in the second quarter to tie the game 10-10 in the third period. But the Raiders squandered a chance to take the lead late in the quarter due in part to a determined effort by the Milton defense. The Raiders were on the Milton 22 after a 32-yard burst by running back Miles Smith, but the next three plays lost 9 yards and Alpharetta missed a long field goal. Milton drove 81 yards for the winning score, aided by four Alpharetta penalties for 28 yards. The big play for the Eagles was a 27-yard run by Micco Brisker to the Raiders’ 17, with Brisker scoring from the 2 with 8:18 to play. Alpharetta answered with a drive to the Milton 19, but a fourth-down pass fell incomplete, and the Eagles ran out the clock with a pair of thirddown conversions. “They played their butts off,” Milton coach Howie DeCristofaro said of the Eagles’
defense. “They’ve got a great quarterback [Austin King] that can throw, but we picked three balls off and kept him from throwing the long ball.” Alpharetta’s King completed 16 of 29 passes for 205 yards, but threw three interceptions in the first half, two of which Milton converted into points. Linebacker Christian Kenney picked off a King pass on the game’s first series, and Milton took an early lead on Ethan Suda’s 45-yard field goal. After King completed a pair of passes for 50 yards to get the Raiders to the Milton 32, the Eagles’ Quarte Sapp ended the threat with an interception. After a short Milton drive, Suda punted the Raiders inside their 10, and King was picked off again, this time by senior transfer Obe Fortune, who returned it 22 yards for a TD with 9:15 left in the half. Two Milton penalties gave the Raiders the ball at midfield after the touchdown, and Alpharetta went 50 yards for a touchdown in six plays, five of them runs by Smith for 37 yards including a 6-yarder for the score. The Raiders had a chance to tie the game after a Ryan Kopec punt was downed. But after catching a 33-yard pass from King, Kopec was wide on a 34-yard field goal. Kopec tied the game on a 46-yard field goal in the third quarter, but those were the only points the Eagles managed from four straight possessions that began in Milton territory. Milton fumbled on its first play of the third quarter, but the Raiders lost 15 yards on the next three plays including a big sack by Sapp to force a punt. Milton, which sacked King five times, held the Raiders to just 70 yards of offense in the second half, 50 through the air. Other than Smith’s 32-yard run, the Raiders had
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Milton’s Micco Brisker (33), who would score the winning touchdown in the fourth quarter, picks up some early game yardage against Alpharetta. minus-12 rushing yards in the final two periods. The Eagles had just 162 yards total offense, 121 of that total on the ground, with end Andrew Butcher leading a strong defensive effort by the
Raiders. “Our defense played incredible,” said first year Alpharetta head coach Josh Nichols. “But to not capitalize with as many opportunities as we had is very frustrating.”
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nearby farmers, pooling all of their resources to meet consumer demand. It’s not possible every week. Customers are warned that if they are late to order, there may not be enough produce. Though the seeds of change are emerging in patches and communities around the country, Georgia is the perfect place to set an example for how a state can work with local communities to provide their food from within 100 miles. The climate, space, fertile land and lack of significant natural disasters make this state perfect for the sustainable revolution. It’s time to make it happen.
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project. “And this has to do with a national park, historic resources and a river.” Acenbrak is excited now because the project is soon to reach an important milestone – they are about to submit the project’s environmental document. That may not sound like much to the layman, but to Acenbrak and his engineers, it is big news. “Other than construction, it’s the biggest milestone,” he said. “It’s a very big deal. It’s hard to overstate.” The environmental document contains analyses of the project’s overall impact, not just on traffic flow, but the area’s history, ecology, native species, community resources, air and noise. It also includes every public meeting and the comments received. “It’s enormously complicated,” Acenbrak said.
Moreso that the rules for writing such a document changed a few years ago, in the middle of writing the document. More had to be added. But now it is nearly done and Acenbrak said he hopes to send the document off to the Powers-That-Be in the fall for approval. If all goes well, Roswell can begin buying right of way. Acquiring the right of way could take several years, DellRoss said. After that, construction will last about two years. “When it is done, it will be amazing,” Acenbrak said. “Getting it done will be so difficult.” There is no detour possible, he said. Other than the bridge on Ga. 9, the other options are Ga. 400 or Johnson Ferry Road. “This is a regional project,” Acenbrak said. “It will affect a lot of people who don’t live in our city.”
CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, September 4, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. A workshop will also be held by the Planning Commission at 6:30 p.m. Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday September 29, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. MP-14-05/CU-14-02 Park Bridge Master Plan/Church of the Savior Consideration of a request to amend a master plan to permit a conditional use for a religious facility located at 100 Prospect Place, Building 100. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 157, 1st District, 1st Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. Z-14-08/V-14-18 Pulte Group/Rucker Road Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 5 acres located on the north side of Rucker Road from AG to R-15 in order to develop 3 for-sale homes. A variance to the City of Alpharetta Stormwater Manual is also requested in order to allow greater than 50% of the lot to be located within the floodplain. The property is located at 610 Rucker Road and legally described as being located in Land Lots 1240, 1242, 2nd District, 2nd Section, and Fulton County, Georgia. c. MP-14-06 Avalon Phase II Consideration of amending the Avalon Master Plan in order to add 276 “for rent” residential units, reduce commercial and office space and permit one hotel with 325 rooms and up to 100,000 gross square feet of conference facilities. The applicant is also requesting 7 story parking deck and to permit residential buildings of 8 stories within Pod II; to allow office buildings of 13 stories and to permit hotel/conference/ civic buildings of 14 levels or 200 feet. The property is approximately 86 acres and located on the north side of Old Milton Parkway just west of Georgia 400, zoned MU and legally described as being located in Land Lots 802, 803, 854 and 855, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. V-14-22 Mansell Ridge (City Council Only) Consideration of a variance to the sign ordinance in order to permit 8 tenant panels on a monument sign instead of the 4 permitted. The property is located at southeast corner of Mansell Road and Old Alabama Connector and legally described as being located in Land Lot 739, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. e. V-14-21 Burbage/Schooner Ridge (City Council Only) Consideration of a variance from the 10’ side setback in order to permit a 1’ side setback for an existing home. The property is located at 3740 Schooner Ridge and legally described as being located in Land Lot 1234, 2nd District, 1st 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 fifty 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 office of the City Clerk, 2 South Main Street.
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Tisdale: Continued from Page 1 Judge Adamson ruled that the city will have to pay $12,000 in penalties and also ordered the city to pay attorney’s fees in an amount to be determined at a later hearing. “This ruling is a major victory for government transparency,” said Olens in a news release. “Georgians deserve a government that operates openly and honestly. The essence of our democracy is that elected officials are held accountable to the citizens and that citizens are allowed to exercise their rights granted by the First Amendment.” City Attorney Kevin Tallant said that the city is going to file an appeal. This will go to the Georgia Court of Appeals, a three-judge panel that will hear the case. Since April 2012, the City of Cumming has allowed Tisdale to video record all meetings she attends. The celebration was short lived by Tisdale, 51, of Roswell, who had been video recording the GOP rally Aug. 23 held at Burt’s Pumpkin Farm in Dawsonville for her YouTube channel and AboutForsyth.com blog. Tisdale told the Forsyth Herald she identified herself to the property owner, who even offered her a slice of pumpkin pie. But State Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens, on the stage talking about the state senate race, told Tisdale to stop filming. “I don’t know why you’re
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videotaping,” Hudgens can be heard saying in an audio recording of the event made public by FetchYourNews.com. Clint Bearden, former Dawson County Republican Chairman, then tells Tisdale to cut the video camera off or leave. Minutes later, Bearden returns with Dawson County Sheriff’s Cpt. Tony Wooten, who forcibly removes a screaming Tisdale and her camera. According to a sheriff’s arrest report, Tisdale was charged with criminal trespass and obstruction of an officer, or resisting arrest. Wooten told a judge that Tisdale had elbowed as well as kicked him in the right shin. The arrest is being investigated by the Dawson Sheriff’s Office. Wooten has been suspended, in the meantime. Dawson Sheriff Billy Carlisle tells FetchYourNews.com
northfulton.com | Revue & News | September 4, 2014 | 27 that the property owner can ask a person to leave the property, and if they refuse, they can be arrested. “If an officer’s there, they can ask a person to leave also and if they refuse, then the officer can make the arrest right then and there,” Carlisle said. Tisdale, who says she did not leave the event without resisting, calls the arrest unjust, unexpected and unnecessary. She says she was simply there to let voters hear the candidates in their own words, as she has in the past. “So they can make an informed decision,” she said. “Many people don’t even know there’s an election going on.” Tisdale said she has bruising from the incident and is terrified to listen to the recordings of the event. Attorney General Olens, who was also at the GOP rally, made comments in defense of Tisdale. “If we stand for anything as a party what are we afraid of with the lady having a camera filming us?” Olens said. “What are we saying here that shouldn’t be on film? What message are we sending? Because it’s private property they shouldn’t be filming? What is the harm? The harm that this poses is far greater than her filming us. What are we hiding? If we are telling you why we are running and what we stand for, what are we hiding?” Olens, a longtime advocate of open government, in 2012 championed the first overhaul of Georgia’s Open Meetings and Open Records Acts in more than a decade. Gov. Nathan Deal and Da-
vid Perdue were also speaking at the Burt’s Pumpkin Farm event, along with Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black; Labor Commissioner Mark Butler and Congressman Doug Collins. Tisdale also has a federal lawsuit pending against the City of Cumming for what she calls infringement on her rights as a citizen. In April of this year, the
Republican Women of Forsyth County kicked Tisdale out of their meeting luncheon where several candidates running for public office were scheduled to speak. In February, she was told to turn her camera off during a Saturday City of Roswell meeting. “I’m usually pretty quiet, I’m just recording,” Tisdale said. “I prefer to stay behind the camera.”
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ROSWELL, Ga. – Volunteers from the Georgia Canoeing Association worked to clean up a portion of Big Creek, also known as Vickery Creek, on Sunday, Aug. 24. Their volunteer efforts are a precursor to Roswell’s annual Rivers Alive event, which will be held on Sept. 27 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Upstream of the historic mill dam, a fallen tree was
but gloved hands. The collected trash included bottles, Styrofoam and recreational equipment. Volunteers from the association will continue cleanup efforts during the Rivers Alive event by collecting trash as they paddle from Garrard Landing on Holcomb Bridge Road to Island Ford Park in Sandy Springs. During the event, volunteers from around
catching silt, debris and trash, creating an island in the water. From shore, the dead snag seemed simple to remove, but upon closer inspection it proved to be a tough job. The volunteers worked on kayaks and on foot to collect the trash and break up the island. They managed to remove some of the limbs in the water using hand saws and dug out the accumulated silt with nothing
the community will join together to clean up trash from trails and roads, as well as work to remove privet, an invasive shrub, from Riverside Park and the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Keep Roswell Beautiful (KRB), the city of Roswell, the Chattahoochee Nature Center and the National Park Service support Rivers Alive to bring together individuals, neighbor-
hoods, Scout troops, schools, churches, clubs and service organizations each year to make a difference for the Chattahoochee River and its tributaries. Volunteers of all ages are still needed for Rivers Alive. For more information or to register, visit www.roswellgov.com/riversalive. —Jonathan Copsey
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DEATH NOTICES Sarah Leen Bagley, 89, of Cumming, passed away August 23, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Marion Griffin, 76, of Roswell, passed away August 23, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
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