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Local businesses honored at gala By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – North Fulton’s movers and shakers gathered in one room Thursday, Nov. 21, for the inaugural “Best of the Best” awards gala, hosted by Appen Media Group and the Metropolitan Club. Hundreds of the area’s small business owners, entrepreneurs and restaurateurs turned out to what will become an annual event, hon-

oring the winners of Appen’s “Best of” opinion poll. More than 500 residents voted in the poll for their favorite businesses, covering everything from chiropractic services and doctors to Mexican restaurants and brew pubs. “It’s a true honor to be voted the best of the best in North Fulton and South Forsyth,” said Hans Appen, general manager of Appen Media Group. Mark Toro, of North

American Properties, the company behind the new Avalon development on Old Milton Parkway, gave the keynote address, giving a general overview of his project as well as encouraging the small business leaders to keep doing that which makes them great. A small business can react quickly and nimbly respond to market changes, while large businesses, with their bureaucracy, are slow to

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MILTON Ga. – Milton City Council approved a resolution Nov. 18 authorizing the city to join three other cities in applying for a grant that would help in the purchase of radio equipment for Milton’s firefighters. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s firefighter assistance grant is open for applicants every year. Cities can apply as individual cities or as a group of cities. The cities of Milton, Alpharetta,

Roswell and Sandy Springs are in the beginning stages of applying for this grant as a group. Each city must approve a resolution to be included on the application. Milton City Manager Chris Lagerbloom said Milton is seeking about $300,000 worth of equipment. Milton would commit a 10 percent match at $30,000 and in exchange, the grant would be for $270,000. The money would allow Milton to buy three “base station” radios that function inside a fire station, 14 radios to be mounted in fire engines and vehicles and 59 personal

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BOE says move ‘done deal’ County opposes move to Sandy Springs By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com ATLANTA – The Fulton County School System is moving forward with plans to move its headquarters from South Fulton to Sandy Springs, despite a resolution by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners questioning the action. Last month, the Fulton School System voted to move its headquarters from Cleveland Avenue in South Fulton to a new location 20 miles to the north on Powers Ferry Road in Sandy Springs. Fulton School officials say the location puts the headquarters in the center of its enrollment and employment base, and is the best decision financially for taxpayers.

The move will be complete by the start of the 2014-2015 school year. “We created a business plan that saves money and moves AVOSSA toward a more efficient model that redirects money back into the classroom,” said Fulton Schools Superintendent Robert Avossa. “In the end, that’s a win-win for everyone.” But Fulton commissioners decried the action, saying the system is removing resources from an area of need and mak-

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Smashburger restaurant on Windward Parkway was robbed at gunpoint Nov. 19. According to police, a single man walked into the burger restaurant and pulled out a gun. He forced the three workers there into the freezer and then raided the till for an undisclosed amount of money. No one was injured. Smashburger was closed

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Atlanta was arrested Nov. 8 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to stop at a stop sign. ►► Ramiro Aguillon Silva, 34, of Park Ridge Circle, Roswell, was arrested Nov. 9 on Old Roswell Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and no license. ►► Susan A. Cooper, 47, of Maryville, Tenn., was arrested Nov. 1 on North Point Drive in Alpharetta for DUI, open con-

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DUI driver nearly hits teen ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Alpharetta man was arrested Nov. 11 after allegedly driving drunk and nearly hitting a teenager with his car.

the following day. Alpharetta Public Safety Spokesman George Gordon said police are pursuing leads on the suspect; however he cautioned the public against fighting with an armed robber unless there is a fear for one’s life. “We don’t ask for anybody in the public to ever confront someone who is armed,” Gordon said. “Just comply with the suspect.” tainer, failure to maintain lane and hit and run. ►► Armand Sananda, 22, of Mountain Creek Drive, Roswell, was arrested Oct. 31 on Upper Hembree Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane, tag light violation, expired tag and furnishing alcohol to an underage person. ►► Susan Whiddon Sanders, 58, of Arborwoods Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 4 on Stoney Ridge Lane in Johns Creek for DUI, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane and driving on the median. ►► Carlte Cornelius Brown, 32, of Birch Rill Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 9 on Jones Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI and failure to maintain lane. Police were called to a Marietta Street address after reports of a domestic dispute. According to police, they saw the suspect’s Yukon SUV drive away from the scene of the disturbance by cutting a corner of an intersection, jumping the curb onto a sidewalk and nearly hitting a 13-year-old child. The vehicle was pulled over. The driver, Jose Cruz Chavira-Ortiz, 38, of Renton, Ohio, was found to be drunk and was arrested for DUI, failure to maintain lane and reckless driving.

Drug arrests ►► Kevin Michael Dubose, 24,

of Winthrope Way, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 7 on Wills Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Craig John Bredahl, 39, of Auburn, Ga., was arrested Nov. 7 on Wills Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and obstruction of law enforcement officers. ►► Herlande Georges, 36, of Planters Ridge Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 5 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and speeding. ►► Christopher Griffin-Scott, 24, of Sandy Springs was arrested Nov. 5 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Thomas C. Erickson, 31,

Staffer charged with theft of $7K MILTON, Ga. – A Walmart employee is accused of stealing more than $7,000 in cash from the store. Employees told police they noticed money going missing from the register at customer service. A review of security footage showed employee Ann Johnson, 48, of Braselton, allegedly ring up a false return and pocket the cash from it. She did this in increments of a few hundred dollars at a

of Club Circle, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 9 on Deerfield Parkway in Milton for possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items, expired tag and brake light violation. ►► Christopher J. Pridgen, 21, of Sunfish Bend, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 4 on Deerfield Parkway in Milton for possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items and seatbelt violation. ►► Elisha Antonio Bennett, 26, of Grayson was arrested Nov. 9 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for possession of marijuana and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Isa Mujahid Muhammad, 18, of Old Holcomb Bridge Way, Roswell, was arrested Nov. 9 on Warsaw Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. time, going back at least three months. In total, the store says she stole $7,110. Johnson was arrested for theft.

CORRECTION An article that ran in last week’s business pages of this newspaper incorrectly identified Harry Norman’s CEO. His name is Dan Parmer. We apologize for the mistake.

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Consideration of a resolution ratifying and authorizing payment for a purchase of uniforms from T&T Uniforms pursuant to and by way of a “piggyback” on pricing and terms under a contract between T&T Uniforms and Cherokee County, Ga. and a competitive procurement process involving Clayton County, Ga. the cities applying must provide demographic information along with a narrative explanation of why they think the award would be in line with what FEMA has determined to be critical needs for this year.

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portable radios for firefighters to carry with them on emergency calls. Lagerbloom said the city is in the process of designing and building a new radio system as the current one is nearing the end, and the new radio equipment will need to be purchased with or without the funds from the grant. “Good communication is at the core of any public safety department,” said Lagerbloom. “So if there is an opportunity to fund a grant that would provide the funding so that our $300,000 investment is only a $30,000 investment, that’s just good finances. It’s a need that exists with a good financial solution as an option.” For the grant application,

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Lagerbloom said one thing FEMA has said is a priority for funding is inter-operability among departments. “This is a great inter-operability project,” said Lagerbloom. “It seems as though it

fits what they are looking for.” The city of Alpharetta will be taking the lead in submitting the application once each city has approved a resolution and provided the necessary information.

Milton holds three holiday events Nov. 29 to Dec. 15 Tree Lighting Nov. 29, Christmas in Crabapple Dec. 7, Holiday Party Dec. 15 MILTON, Ga. – Perk up those ears for sleigh bells and pack the mittens, because the city of Milton will once again provide three holiday events for residents: the fifth annual Milton Tree Lighting on Friday, Nov. 29, the sixth annual Christmas in Crabapple on Saturday, Dec. 7 and the Mayor’s Holiday Open House on Sunday, Dec. 15.

City of Milton Tree Lighting

Milton’s holiday season will kick off Friday, Nov. 29 with the fifth annual Milton Tree Lighting ceremony from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the corner of Ga. 9 and Webb Road in front of the Deerfield Place shopping center. The tree lighting ceremony will include musical performances and Milton’s mayor and City Council counting down to the big moment. After the tree is lit, St. Nick will arrive by fire truck to the tune of “Here Comes Santa Claus.” Following the ceremony, there will be complimentary popcorn and hot chocolate, photos with Santa Claus and holiday music. It’s an evening of fellowship with your neighbors.

Christmas in Crabapple

Saturday, Dec. 7 is sure to have heaps of holiday cheer in Milton as the city, in partner-

ship with the CCA, hosts the sixth annual Christmas in Crabapple from 2 to 5 p.m. in historic downtown Crabapple throughout the Crabapple Crossroads. At Friendship Community Park there will be Christmas, Hanukkah and holiday music favorites, a holiday bounce house, funnel cakes, hot chocolate and holiday train rides. In historic downtown Crabapple, the Crabapple Community Association is offering photos with Santa Claus, a bonfire and the return of the “North Pole Passport” program featuring local businesses.

Mayor’s Holiday Open House

In an effort to create the most welcoming, inclusive community in the state, every resident of Milton is again cordially invited to the second annual Mayor’s Holiday Open House, hosted by City Council Sunday, Dec. 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the home of Mayor Joe Lockwood on Dorris Road. The entire city is welcome to the informal holiday party, which will be held at the mayor’s home. All food and drinks will be donated by City Council and local businesses. Shuttled parking will be available from 4 to 7 p.m. at Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway in Milton. Handicapped parking will be available at the home, 375 Dorris Road in Milton.

The fifth annual Milton Tree Lighting ceremony is Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. It will be at the corner of Ga. 9 and Webb Road. To RSVP, please email rsvp@cityofmiltonga.us and include your name and address to verify you are a Milton resident. You will be sent an invitation to print out.

For more information on these holiday events, contact Angela Thompson at 678-2422530 or angela.thompson@ cityofmiltonga.us. —Katherine Tuggle

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Keep Arnold Mill rural, low density Community envisions development plan By SAVANNAH LEE news@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – Milton staff held a community meeting Nov. 12 to review the visioning plan for the Arnold Mill Road area. The meeting was held at the Ebenezer United Methodist Church. 44 people turned up. Community workshops were held in June to form an idea of how the community would like the Arnold Mill area developed in the future.

Through these workshops, staff found that the community wanted to preserve the area’s rural character, natural beauty and historic resources, avoid strip commercial developments and avoid the standard subdivision model. Michele McIntosh-Ross, a Milton staff planner, said the goal is to understand what people in the area want. “We don’t profess to proscribe what we feel people in the community want,” McIn-

dence Road. The Old Chadwick Road Landfill is projected to close in five to eight years, and staff presented some suggested reuse options and asked for feedback of what the community would like to see. After the landfill closes, it would be covered with vegetated earthen material to prevent exposure to waste, water infiltration and erosion. Some of the possible uses include park/green space with active uses – such as walking, hiking and biking trails, a dog park, zip line and seasonal sledding – and passive uses – such as a nature preserve, wildlife habitat, botanical garden, sculpture garden and solar array. It was also suggested that it could be used as an outdoor event space for local events and festivals. After the community input is processed, staff will write a report that will place rules and regulations for future developments to be developed according to the agreed upon vision for the area. After the report is written, it will go before the Design Review Board, then to the Planning Commission meeting and finally to City Council.

tosh-Ross said. “So we always try to go out and ask the question to the community about what they want to see.” Residents said they wanted new developments to be guided toward small centers with a street grid, one- to two-stories tall and small-scale mixed-use with standard designs focused on form; rustic or farmhouse style, with brick, wood or stone and with parking in rear. The possible locations discussed for this type of development were Arnold Mill Road at Cox Road, and the area around the Old Chadwick store. After discussion with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), the widening of Arnold Mill Road is on pause and is a long-range plan at best. Alternative options were presented to help manage traffic and promote safety in the area. These options included turn lanes or roundabouts at key intersections, slower speeds in village centers and faster in between. It was suggested to extend Cox Road to New Providence Road and extend a new road near the power line easement from Arnold Mill Road to New Provi-

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Cambridge High School debaters qualify for state championship By SHUBHI TANGRI news@northfulton.com

Nico Leis placed third and Madison Landis placed in the top third at the Nov. 9 debate at Sequoyah High School.

MILTON, Ga. — Nico Leis and Madison Landis, members of the Cambridge High School (CHS) debate team, qualified for the Georgia varsity state championship by finishing as the co-champions of the Sequoyah Autumn Argument at Sequoyah High School in Cherokee County on Nov. 9. Leis attended debate camp, taught himself and coached

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Landis in order to create a debate team and qualify for this tournament. Out of the 34 speakers at the debate tournament, Leis, a sophomore at CHS, won the third speaker award. Landis, a freshman at CHS, was in the top third of the speakers as well. The success of these two underclassmen is out of the ordinary at this level. Juniors and seniors predominately qualify for state championships. In fact, most freshmen are novices (novel debaters) and rarely compete, let alone qualify for these championships. “We definitely have better and more dedicated debaters this year,” Leis said. “It’s what we need considering we only have 10 debaters, of which eight are novices.”

The state championship will be held March 8-9. Cambridge teacher and sponsor Madeleine Patrick and Leis, the debate coach and captain, are working hard to expand the debate program at the school. In the meantime, the Cambridge High School debate team is looking forward to competing at the University of Georgia and Milton High School. “We will start prepping for the state championship closer to February,” Leis said, “Although, we will be debating the same topics as we did at Sequoyah, there will be a lot more research involved this time around; especially because the Atlanta debate circuit is exceptionally competitive and we’re still an upcoming team.”

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eighth-grade girls played hard all season and had the first undefeated season in school history. Players were Chloe Bohan, Hannah Gordon, Lucy Kaiser, Marria Palefsky, Maddie Ivey, Avery Frieman, Maggie Camerieri, Olivia Jeffries, Tessa Charlton, Phoebe Ringers, Christina Marion, Carolina Lansing, Grayson Flatt, Abby Gordon and Ronnie Helfman.

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National amputee basketball team AMP1 showcases talent at Milton High MILTON, Ga. â€“ AMP1, the countryâ€™s only stand-up (nonwheelchair) amputee basketball team played an exhibition game at Milton High School Nov. 12, inspiring the community with a message of hope for all â€“ disabled or not. While in town, the team also participated in a number of scrimmages, assembly appearances and presentations to several area schools such as Chattahoochee High School, Whitlow Elementary and Milton High.

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With the help of hightech prosthetics from sponsor Freedom Innovations, the AMP1 players have overcome lower limb amputations (due to traumatic accidents, birth defects and cancer) to go on and compete against able-bodied, non-amputee teams in actionpacked games. AMP1 launched its first national tour in 2011, with stops in cities across the country. AMP1â€™s message is one of sheer determination and hope for those who have lost a limb, and for anyone facing adversity.

AMP1 players all wear the Renegade prosthetic foot, designed by Freedom Innovations especially for highly active amputees. It features carbon-fiber Z-Shock Technology, which stores and returns energy and provides the shock absorption that is critical for high-impact activities such as basketball. Two of the players also utilize Freedomâ€™s PliĂŠ 2.0 MPC Knee, which combines cutting-edge microprocessor and hydraulic technologies to facilitate the responsive movements and stability required in the sport.

Basketball players with amputated limbs played able-bodied players Nov. 12.

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Residents give input on Crabapple streetscape Plan calls for sidewalks, trees By SAVANNAH LEE news@northfulton.com MILTON Ga. – The Milton Public Works Department held an open house Thursday, Nov. 14, for the community to review and provide feedback on potential improvements to the Crabapple area streetscape. Public Works Director Carter Lucas said this is a federally funded project that will allow the city to improve the streetscape in the Crabapple area by extending sidewalks and working with other streetscape components such as street trees, landscaping, benches and street lights. “The goal of this project is to increase pedestrian connectivity within the Crabapple area, particularly with the library coming in,” said Lucas. Gathering community input is the first step in this process. Once the input is gathered, the department can proceed with the design of the streetscape and try to incorporate the comments and suggestions from the community in the overall design. “This particular meeting is to look at the concepts and try to get some community input and feedback as to whether or not that is going in the right direction,” said Lucas. Images of the potential plan were set up for viewing and members of staff were present to answer questions and listen

The goal of this project is to increase pedestrian connectivity within the Crabapple area, particularly with the library coming in.” CARTER LUCAS Public Works Director to comments from the approximately 40 community members who attended. Community members who came were asked to leave their comments by filling out a survey. “I’m glad they are here to get the community’s feedback,” said resident Sally Rich-Kolb. Resident Lisa Renko said she was excited about the plans for streetscape improvement. She said she has a vested interest in pedestrian safety as she and her husband are both runners. “Anytime they want to put in more sidewalks, I’m all for it,” said Renko. Copies of the potential streetscape plan should be online soon at miltonintersectionprojects.com along with an online version of the survey for community feedback.

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By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Amana Academy, an Alpharetta charter school, has completed an $8.5 million expansion of the school and is poised to expand further. “This is a milestone for a startup charter school,” Amana Executive Director Ehab Jaleel said. The school raised $8.5 million through a bond program to build the middle school wing, which is the first phase of their building program. The next phases include building an elementary school wing and renovating the central “big box” section. The new wing features 12 classrooms and two science labs as well as

a multipurpose room. The $5 million to $6 million needed for the next phases will be funded through private monies. There are 720 students enrolled in the school. The student population is divided into four classes per grade and 24 kids per class. Jaleel said that when the school initially wanted to expand, they tried to buy out their building from the landlord. When that did not work out, they went elsewhere. “We looked at two dozen properties,” Jaleel said. That included one office complex on Windward Parkway that seemed to fit the bill. The city and nearby residents forced the school to look elsewhere. That search led them right back to the current building, a renovated grocery store in a strip mall shopping center.

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Chrysalis students open military museum Public can view veterans' mementos through Dec. 18 By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Just in time for Veterans Day, the Chrysalis Experiential Academy in Roswell opened its own Veterans Museum. Photographs, stories and artifacts from veterans line the walls of a classroom converted into a museum. Display cases hold valued medals and knickknacks from numerous wars. And it was all gathered by students. The museum was started as a student project that would honor veterans by collecting stories of veterans’ service. It soon changed as many more stories came in than they anticipated. “Like everything else here, it turned out to be more than just a project,” said Richard Becker, director of Chrysalis Experiential Academy. “In this day and age, if you ask a kid what is Veterans Day, they don’t have a clue.” He said students see it as a day off from school rather than a day to remember not

just veterans, but also family members who have taken up arms. The project was to get students talking to their families about their service. Begun by students Shields Mooney and Teddy Gathmann, it has taken on a life of its own. “Shields is our seventhgrade museum director,” said Gathmann. “He frames and hangs everything. This goes a lot more than World War II and Vietnam. We go all the way back to the Revolutionary War.” A World War I artillery shell now sits as a converted lamp. A WWI gas mask sits on a shelf. Postcards and documents of service and platoon pictures line the walls, along with maps and portraits – and many of the people in them are related to a student in the school. Each student spoke with their families to gather the material and stories of wartime relatives. A sheaf of printed Confederate money sits in one box. These bills have the distinction of being among the last currency printed for the Confederates before the end of the Civil War, on the exact date of March 20, 1865. The printers never received payment for the bills.

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The Chrysalis Experiential Academy opend its Veterans museum Nov. 11. Students run it and collect items from family members. Becker said the museum is open to the public and accepts donations of items from the veteran community. “It’s going to keep evolving,” Becker said. “We’re not going to stop.”

The museum is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Dec. 18. Chrysalis Experiential Academy is located at 10 Mansell Court East, No. 500, Roswell. Call them at 770-649-7077.

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problem will revolve around a few things. “The primary treatment will involve a hearing aid,” he said, “but we also focus on counseling and having the patient go through a hearing rehabilitation process so that they can re-learn how to listen and ultimately hear better.” That opportunity to help others is what Evelyn said is the most fulfilling part about what they do. “A lot of people forget about their hearing because they normally aren’t in pain, and then all of a sudden, they realize they can’t hear a lot of sounds – so it’s just being able to help them have a better quality of life,” she said. As for the future, both Robin and Evelyn said they want to be involved with the community and would like to see their practice flourish and expand. Robin hopes to educate the public and other medical professionals in the area on the importance of hearing and balance. “We’re real pleased to be in Johns Creek,” he said. “It’s such a vibrant community and we’re excited to be a part of that, both business-wise and socially.” For more information on the practice or to schedule an appointment, call 770-6767208.

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Salt Factory Pub launches second location ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Owner Hicham Azari describes the second location of his successful Salt Factory Pub as a place “you want to meet your friends again.” “It is an upbeat, outgoing, energetic restaurant known for its comfort food,” Azari said. The restaurant, which opened its doors last month, is located at AZARI 102 South Main Street in Alpharetta. Salt is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight and Sunday from noon to 10 p.m. Call 770-998-4850 or visit www. saltfactorypub.com for more information.

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Select Sport supports breast care at Northside Hospital ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Select Sport, a local handmade leather ball manufacturer, has supported breast cancer awareness through Northside Hospital’s Breast Care Program over the last four years. The company recently presented another check of $7,000 to Northside from proceeds of the sales of their “pink ribbon” soccer balls. Since 2009, Select Sport has donated $20,000 to further education, treatment and research at Northside Hospital. Northside Hospital offers a complete range of services for breast patients including education, genetic counseling, imaging, radiation oncology,

NF Hospital donates $26K to Komen Atlanta ROSWELL, Ga. — North Fulton Hospital has presented a check to the Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta affiliate for $26,430.48. The funds were collected through the hospital’s Power of Pink fundraiser held in late September. More than 350 people gathered at North Fulton Hospital’s Power of Pink fundraiser on Sept. 20 to celebrate breast cancer survivors and raise funds for the Greater Atlanta affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation. “We are proud to be able to support the Atlanta affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation,” said Debbie Keel, chief executive officer of North Fulton Hospital. “We know how important it is for women to get their mammograms, and the money raised by the Power of Pink stays here in metro Atlanta to provide free or low-cost screenings and breast cancer education here in our community.” Visit www.nfultonhospital.com or call 770-7512500 for more information.

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Red Bandanna Pet Food will host the Angel Tree program, beginning the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 29. The Angel Tree is a “wish list” of items local rescue pets need this season. Items include food, supplements, treats, toys, leashes and shampoo. “Customers just pick an angel off the tree with the name of the rescue and pet while doing their regular shopping and buy what that pet is wishing for this holiday season,” said Dylan Yellowlees, social media and graphics manager for Red Bandanna. “We collect the gifts and present them to the rescues at the end of December.” Last year, Angel Tree raised about $7,000 worth of products to six local rescues. This year, Red Bandanna is sponsoring five Atlanta-area rescues: Boston Terrier Rescue of East Tennessee (in Georgia), Good Mews, Mutt Maddness, Southeast Pug Rescue and Adoption Inc. and You Lucky Dog. All 13 Red Bandanna stores across Atlanta (Alpharetta, Atlanta, Buckhead, Buford, Canton, Marietta, Milton, Norcross, Roswell and Suwanee) participate in Angel Tree. To learn more about the animal rescue organizations, visit www.bostonterriertn.org, www.goodmews.org, www.muttmaddness.org, www.rescuepug.com and www.youluckydogrescue.org.

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Hardage named to MARTA board ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Freda B. Hardage joins the MARTA board after her appointment and nomination by Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann and the Fulton County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 20. Hardage is director of the Alpharetta Medical Campus and Foundation Services for Northside HARDAGE Hospital and a registered nurse with about 30 years of multidisciplinary experience in progressive health systems. Hardage is also the 2014 chairman of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. "I look forward to working with the other MARTA board members and exploring opportunities to increase ridership," said Hardage in a news release. "I appreciate the confidence of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners."

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Upscale Resale celebrates 2nd anniversary JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Upscale Resale, which opened its doors in November 2011, is celebrating two years in business. Owner Whitney Harrell said Upscale Resale, 5725 State Bridge Road in Johns Creek, carries new

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Taziki’s Mediterranean Café opens in Alpharetta ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Taziki’s Mediterranean Café in Alpharetta held its grand opening on Nov. 12. Taziki’s, 5306-B Windward Parkway in Alpharetta, serves scratch-made recipes in a casual setting. The café features flavors inspired by the Mediterranean, highlighted by simple ingredients, fresh grilled meats, original sauces and healthy sides. For more information, visit www.tazikiscafe.com.

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Norman’s Landing raises $99K for HOPE scholarships CUMMING, Ga. — Norman’s Landing restaurant, 365 Peachtree Parkway in Cumming, has raised more than $99,000 through the Georgia Lottery for HOPE scholarships and pre-kindergarten programs last year. The Georgia Lottery has raised $901 million for HOPE (Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally) scholarships and pre-K, or 25 percent of lottery revenues for fiscal year 2012. HOPE is funded entirely by the Georgia Lottery for Education, which also funds Georgia’s statewide pre-K. For more on Norman’s Landing, visit www.normanslanding.com. For more on the Georgia lotto, visit www.galottery.com/education.

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Airport poised to improve and grow, but limited by acreage Avation manager addresses GNFCC on airport’s economic impact By CAITLIN WAGENSEIL caitlin@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – As the world’s busiest airport, HartsfieldJackson has more than 920,000 flights per year and 250,000 average daily passengers. “You can get to almost anywhere in the world by going through Hartsfield-Jackson, which is very important to us,” said Louis E. Miller, the aviation general manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Miller addressed members of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce at their monthly Eggs and Enterprise Breakfast at the DoubleTree Hotel in Roswell on Nov. 19. Though Hartsfield-Jackson airport may be the busiest, it also has one of the smallest campuses at only 4,700 acres, which Miller said is probably the airport’s greatest shortcoming.

To put that in perspective, Dallas Fort Worth Airport has 17,000 acres. Miller said they were working to use the space they MILLER have to make it best work for the community. Miller, former executive director and chief executive officer of Tampa International Airport, spoke about issues relating to the economic impact of Hartsfield-Jackson, the new $1.4 billion international terminal, changes that are being made and the overall airport master plan. “We have to maximize the use of the land that we have,” he said. They are also working on a vertical transportation system, which will include the replacement of 48 escalators, 45 elevators and 16 moving sidewalks. All airport operations will continue to run throughout the project, which is expected to be finished by 2016. Miller added that most importantly, the airport creates

You can get to almost anywhere in the world by going through HartsfieldJackson, which is very important to us.” LOUIS E. MILLER Aviation general manager of HartsfieldJackson Atlanta International Airport jobs. He said it provides $32 billion in direct regional economic impact and provides 58,000 jobs on site, which is responsible for $16 billion in economic impact. Companies like to relocate to the Atlanta area, Miller said, because the airport allows them to get their employees throughout the country and the world easily. And he said they are work-

ing to make the airport environmentally sustainable with the help of a new management plan. “We’re going to do everything we can to make it better environmentally,” Miller said. “We want to compress the use of natural gas and have more energy lights – overall, our goal is to reduce energy usage by 20 percent between now and 2021.” He added that charging

stations for electronic cars will soon be installed into the parking garage. Additionally, Miller said a new runway would be built sometime in the future, but that it won’t be needed operationally for at least 15 years. The airport is also working to expand parking. “We will continue working on the airport, so it will serve our community well going forward,” Miller said.

Small Business Saturday 4 reasons why home sellers can be thankful a ‘win-win’ for everyone Judging by how early the holiday decorations and commercials on TV come out, Thanksgiving would seem to simply be a roadblock on the way to Christmas. But we know it is a time to reflect on all we are thankful for. If you have sold a home or are planning to sell, there are many reasons you can be thankful this year. Here are four: 1. Asking prices up: Looking at sales data for October 2013 versus October 2012, asking prices have risen drastically in Forsyth County, up over 12 percent, and in North Fulton they have risen 4 percent. We all know what higher asking prices lead to... 2. Sales prices jump: Average sales prices for homes sold in Forsyth County in October were up 15.6 percent over last October. Now, that doesn’t mean every home is suddenly worth 15 percent more, but it does show a sold trend of higher values. In North Fulton, average sales prices jumped 7.5 percent over the same period.

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3. More and less: We’re still seeing more home purchases this year over last, with unit sales up 8 percent in North Fulton and 16 percent in Forsyth County, but inventory is down 6.5 percent in North Fulton. That is keeping us in a seller’s market with an average of four-months of inventory. 4. Homes sell faster: Both North Fulton and Forsyth County have seen homes moving more quickly than they have last year, with the average total days on market (TDOM) coming in at just over 60 days.

Is your small business participating in Small Business Saturday? Have you got your Small Business Saturday signs up at your place of business to let consumers know you are participating? Small Business Saturday was founded by American Express in 2010 to support small businesses across the country by incentivizing consumers to “Shop Small” on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. As a counterpart to “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday,” Small Business Saturday is held on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. It encourages holiday shoppers to patronize “brick and mortar” businesses that are both small and local. In return for using an Amex card for a purchase, American Express will put a one time $10 credit on a consumer’s account if the card is registered in advance. Small businesses can log on to www.americanexpress.com/us/ small-business/Shop-Small/ and gain access to a full portfolio of marketing material they can use to promote their participation.

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Shop Small logos, printable signage and suggested social media and email templates are available for free for small businesses to use. And for any consumers reading this, Small Business Saturday is also a great opportunity for you to get some holiday shopping done by patronizing small businesses close to where you live. If you have an Amex card, you’ll get a $10 credit. But more importantly, shopping where you live is a great way to give back to your community. Small Business Saturday is truly a “win-win” for everyone!

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LOCAL LIVE MUSIC » THE MARCUS ROBERTS TRIO

A leading piano trio formed by three top representatives of their instruments, the Marcus Roberts Trio is one of the easiest recommendations in jazz. Featuring Marcus Roberts, Rodney Jordan and Jason Marsalis, the group plays originals and versions of standards that are full of surprises, yet somehow always accessible. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Nov. 29 and 30. The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 855-583-5838 or visit thevelvetnote.com.

Project, a men’s a cappella group. Special guests include: the Mighty Wind Quartet, Boardwalk, Vox and others. 2 - 3:30 p.m. Dec. 7. Johns Creek High School, 5575 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek. Please call 404-713-0480 or visit atlantavocalproject.com.

THEATER » “RUDOLPH THE REDNOSED REINDEER”

Presented by the Center for Puppetry Arts, Rudolph soars back into town for this faithful adaptation of the wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the misfit in all of us. Show times vary. Nov. 7 – Dec. 29. 1404 Spring St. Northwest at 18th, Atlanta. Please visit puppet.org.

“THE NUTCRACKER”

The oldest and largest "Nutcracker" production in North Fulton. Sugarplums will surely be dancing in your head as you witness more than 300 cast members from the Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance and the Roswell Dance Theatre. Directed by Nancy Tolbert Yilmaz, Mary Lynn Taylor and Tracey Bayly. Show times vary. Nov. 29 – Dec. 8. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Please call 770998-0259 or visit tysod.com.

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KANYE WEST

21-time Grammy-winner Kanye West will return to the road this fall in support of his critically acclaimed gold album “Yeezus,” the sixth consecutive No. 1 album of his career. West, a legendary live performer, combines state-of-the-art staging, production and lighting design with an unmatched aesthetic and an increasingly impressive catalogue of hits spanning his decade-long career. To date, West has sold more than 21 million albums and 66 million digital tracks worldwide. 8 p.m. Dec. 1. Philips Arena, 1 CNN Center, Atlanta. Please call 404-878-3000 or visit philipsarena.com.

SOUNDS OF CHRISTMASTIME

The Sounds of Christmastime is one of the best Christmas shows in the Atlanta area and features the Atlanta Vocal

The Holiday Boutique at 2 Rules Fine Art is a threemonth art show featuring 26 artists. Find paintings, prints, jewelry, glass, wood, pottery, sculpture, fiber and photography, with special discounts being offered for this show only. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Nov. 8 – Jan. 25. 85 Church St., Marietta. Please call 404-355-6897 or visit 2rulesfineart.com.

NORTH GEORGIA ART RAMBLE

The Second Annual North Georgia Art Ramble is a free, self-guided, open studio tour of 44 studios and galleries situated in seven North Georgia counties. Experience the creative process as the artists open their studio doors to the public, demonstrate their unique techniques, talk about what inspires them and how that spark finds its way into their art. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Dec. 7 – 8. Sexton Hall Enrichment Center, 2115 Chloe Road, Cumming. Please call

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EVENTS » FANTASY IN LIGHTS

Presented by Callaway Gardens, this show features 8 million lights and 15 dazzling scenes and adds up to one magical night. Fantasy in Lights is the South’s most spectacular holiday light and sound show and one of the world's "Top 10 Places to See Holiday Lights," as named by National Geographic Traveler. Evenings Nov. 22 – Dec. 30. US Highway 27, Pine Mountain. Please call 800-225-5292 or visit callawaygardens.com.

GLOBAL WINTER WONDERLAND

The spectacular lantern festival and multicultural theme park makes its Atlanta debut at Turner Field. Guests will be able to travel the world in one visit while viewing the largerthan-life lantern designs of international landmarks. 5 – 11 p.m. Nov. 21 – Jan. 5. 755 Hank Aaron Drive Southwest, Atlanta. Please call 404-314-1994 or visit globalwonderland.com.

STONE MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS

Light up your family holidays with the glow of more than 2 million lights and more than a dozen performances and activities at Atlanta's most heartwarming Christmas celebration. Nov. 9 – Jan. 1. Highway 78 East, Stone Mountain. Please call 770-498-5690 or visit stonemountainpark.com.

JOHNS CREEK TREE AND DREIDEL LIGHTING

Johns Creek kicks off the holiday season with the official lighting of a Christmas tree and dreidel at the City Hall parking lot. The lighting ceremony starts with carols from the Barnwell Elementary School Choir. The celebration then moves outside for the lighting of the Christmas tree and dreidel. In addition to enjoying songs and the lighting, attendees can sign Christmas cards for our military men and women. The cards are a montage of holiday pictures drawn by Johns Creek fifth grade

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students. 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2. 12000 Findley Road, Johns Creek. Please visit johnscreekga.gov.

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BRUNCH WITH SANTA AT MILTON’S

Savor the holidays with a relaxing brunch at Milton's while your kids visit with Santa and share their wish lists. Their Santa experience will be captured by Blencoe and Co. Photography and each family will receive one high-resolution image via email to print and share. Complete with carolers. Reservations required. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dec. 1. 800 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta. Please call 770-817-0161 or visit miltonscuisine.com.

THE BIZARRE BAZAAR

The Roswell Fine Arts Alliance presents the Bizarre Bazaar, a way to find wonderful holiday gifts at reasonable prices. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Dec. 7 and 1 – 4 p.m. Dec. 8. The Art Center at Fouts Road, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell. Please visit rfaa.org.

RACES & BENEFITS » BARRINGTON HALL'S OPEN HOUSE FOR MAKE-A-WISH

Festive holiday wreaths will be displayed throughout Barrington Hall and will be available for purchase. All proceeds will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. 1-4 p.m. Dec. 1-15. 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. Please call 770-640-3855.

“HOME FOR CHRISTMAS”

Presented by ACT1 Theater. The Clayton family gathers together from across the country for a yuletide reunion. Show times vary. Nov. 29 – Dec. 22. Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta. Please call 770-663-8989 or visit act1theater.com.

CHRISTMAS AT THE RESCUE

Pony rides, hay rides and more. Proceeds benefit Save the Horses, a no-kill shelter. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Dec 1. Save the Horses Shelter, 1768 Newt Green Road, Cumming. Please call 770-886-5419 or visit savethehorses.org.

JINGLE BELL RUN/WALK FOR ARTHRITIS

Get in the spirit this holiday season at the Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis. As the nation’s largest holiday race series aimed at fighting arthritis, the Jingle Bell Run/Walk is a fun and festive way to kick off your holidays by raising funds for a cure. Wear a holidaythemed costume, tie jingle bells to your shoelaces and take to the streets in this 5K event in honor of the millions living with this crippling and potentially life-threatening disease. 8 a.m. Dec. 7. 755 Hank Aaron Drive Southeast, Atlanta. Please visit arthritis.org/jbr.

ALPHARETTA TREE LIGHTING

All the magic of Christmas glistens at the annual lighting of the 45foot live spruce tree with 10,000 white lights. 5 - 8 p.m. Dec. 6. 2 South Main St., Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-6000 or visit awesomealpharetta.com.

FOUNDERS DAY PARADE

Founders Day is the annual celebration of Johns Creek's official incorporation on Dec. 1, 2006. The Santa Jam follows the parade. 10 a.m. Dec. 7. The parade route starts on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek. Please visit johnscreekga.gov.

ATLANTA CLASSIC CARS TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE

Help overflow two Santa convertibles for Toys for Tots and make dreams come true this holiday season. 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday, through Dec. 14. 1705 Boggs Road, Duluth. Please call 770-279-3600 or visit atlantaclassiccars.com.

NORTH GEORGIA ART RAMBLE

A free, self-guided tour of 44 studios and galleries situated in seven North Georgia counties. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Dec. 7-8. Please call 770-331-4408 or visit ngaartramble.com.

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Understanding Medicare By Patricia Smith (NAPS)—During Medicare’s annual open enrollment period, which ends December 7, millions of Medicare beneficiaries must decide on their Medicare Advantage (MA) health plan for the coming year. While many factors go into deciding about a plan—cost, choice of doctors, benefits—there’s one important question Medicare beneficiaries should ask: What is the quality rating of the plans I’m considering? A high rating means better health care and the best value for your money. Medicare uses a system called Star Ratings. Plans receive a rating of up to five stars. These ratings are based on things like how well the plan does at keeping people healthy by making sure they get the treatments, tests and vaccines they need to prevent illness, how quickly you can get an appointment and see specialists, and how the plan responds to your complaints and concerns. For 2014, over a third of MA plans will receive four or more stars, which is an increase from 28 percent in 2013. Seven of the 11 MA plans earning five stars this year are members of the Alliance of Community Health Plans, an

People on Medicare can change plans or enroll in one for the first time by December 7—or they’ll have to wait until next year. organization representing the nation’s leading health plans. You can learn more about MA plans—and their quality ratings—using the Medicare Plan Finder at www.Medicare.gov. MA plans are called “Medicare Health Plans” in the Plan Finder. The National Committee for Quality Assurance also evaluates quality in MA plans; those rankings can be found at www.ncqa.org. • Ms. Smith is president and CEO of the Alliance of Community Health Plans, www.achp.org.

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Move: Continued from Page 1 ing it difficult for South Fulton parents to access the school board. “I’m not trying to get into any [other] government’s business, but there were no public hearings as to the equity issues involved with moving the building from this end of the county to the north,” said Commissioner William “Bill” Edwards of South Fulton, who sponsored the resolution. Fulton School Board President Linda Schultz said the move has been considered for years and public hearings are not held when discussing

land acquisitions. She did note communication with the public is an issue that the board continues to work on. “I don’t believe it’s prudent to discuss land deals in public, but we need to improve on our communication regarding our current administrative structure,” said Schultz. “We decentralized our administration staff last year [and] support staff at the learning communities work closely with the communities they serve. That will not change.” In all, six existing buildings will close over the next year, and will be replaced with learning centers in North and South Fulton to consolidate services, as well as the new headquarters.

The commissioners passed the resolution on a 5-0 vote, with North Fulton Commissioner Liz Hausmann absent. The resolution came toward the end of the seven-hour meeting on Nov. 6, and Hausmann had departed for an evening appointment. “I do not support the resolution,” said Hausmann. “The consolidation of the school system administration makes operational and financial sense [and] the decision is data driven. I find it very unfortunate that the Fulton County Commission would take a position that is purely emotional.” Hausmann previously served on the Fulton County Board of Education. Edwards said moving the

We created a business plan that saves money and moves toward a more efficient model that redirects money back into the classroom.” ROBERT AVOSSA Fulton Schools Superintendent

headquarters out of South Fulton sends the wrong message to residents and the business community. “One thing we have in [South Fulton] is the perception of a bad school system, and it has hurt our economic development efforts in the area,” said Edwards. “And with moving the headquarters up to Sandy Springs, it gives the impression that you are abandoning an area that is already hurting.” Avossa countered that “buildings don’t teach children…teachers teach children,” rejecting the idea that location of the administrative building would have any impact on student achievement. The commissioners recognized the resolution was merely symbolic – the school system closed on the property two days prior to the resolution – but held out hope the school board will continue

its practice of rotating board meetings between the south and north. The Fulton School System is 78 miles from tip to tip, and one of the few – if not only – school systems in the nation that is not geographically contiguous. Traveling from one end to the other requires traveling through the Atlanta School System. Schultz said the school board will discuss the issue of where board meetings will be held once the Sandy Springs headquarters is operational, but she supports the current process. “Personally, I support a continued rotation of board meeting sites,” said Schultz. “It is critical that we improve student achievement in our South Fulton schools, and I don’t want an issue like the location of board meetings to set us back in gaining the support of that community in achieving this goal.”

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University of North Georgia DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Many local students graduated from the University of North Georgia during its summer commencement. In addition, the following students earned recognition for their outstanding academic performances for summer semester 2013 by being placed on the University of North Georgia’s President’s List, Dean’s List or Merit List. President’s List honorees earned a 4.0 grade point average, and Dean’s List students earned a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Merit List students are part-time students who earned a minimum 3.5 GPA. Graduates: Michael Nelson of Cumming, James Ian Douglas of Cumming, Caleb Michael

Smith of Cumming, Mary Katelyn Witemyre of Cumming, David Timothy Tise of Cumming, Jessica Catherine Ives of Cumming, Richard Joseph Rider of Cumming, Hutch Phillips Bennett of Cumming, James Michael Briggs of Cumming, Angela Dianne Colcord of Cumming, Tiffany Ann Acuna of Cumming, Jenna Rose Rodgers of Cumming, Jessica Lee Carson of Cumming, Jennifer Paulette Pearson of Cumming, Jeffrey Scott Keegan of Cumming, Bryan David Hawkins of Cumming, Erin Ellisor Foster of Cumming, Leilani Elise Michelle Anderson of Cumming, Phillip Ashby Paulk of Cumming, Megan Elizabeth Oliver of Cumming, Michael Jon Turner of Duluth, Kelsey Renee Anderson of Johns Creek, Deborah Lauren Doyle of Duluth, Matt Ruben Boling of Alpharetta and Kari Lynn McCann of Alpharetta. President’s List: Bryan David Hawkins of Cumming, Jennifer Kelley O’Neill of Cumming and James Daniel Stainback of Roswell.

SCHOOLS Dean’s List: Matthew Scott Bronston of Cumming, Lacey Elizabeth Hester of Cumming, Thomas Austin Martin of Cumming and Brittany Laurel Rhodes of Cumming. Merit List: Carly Delane Burruss of Cumming, Arnold Gehu Garcia of Cumming, Babila Forcho Lima of Cumming, Amanda Jean Walker of Cumming, Brooke Rae Patterson of Alpharetta, Sophia Louise Patterson of Roswell and Spencer Read of Alpharetta.

Lincoln Memorial University HARROAGTE, Tenn. – Two local students received their white coats at the Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) White Coat Ceremony for the class of 2017 on Sept. 21. The White Coat Ceremony is a special ceremony designed to mark a student’s entrance into medi-

Submit your news & photos to news@northfulton.com cal school. Local students receiving white coats included University of Georgia graduate Aakash Goyal of Johns Creek and Emory University graduate Adil F. Niaz of Alpharetta.

Southeast Missouri State University CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Sandeep Kumar Vangala of Alpharetta was among 127 graduate students receiving degrees following the summer 2013 session at Southeast Missouri State University. Vangala graduated with a master’s degree in technology management.

Washington and Lee University LEXINGTON, Va. – Jenny Wang of Roswell has received a Johnson Scholarship to attend Washington and Lee University. Wang, a graduate of

Centennial High School, began classes at W&L in September. The Johnson Scholarship program was established in 2007 as a result of an historic $100 million gift to the university. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis, and candidates are chosen on the basis of exceptional academic and personal promise. The scholarships provide at least tuition, room and board, and allow students to graduate debt-free. Wang won the scholarship in competition against about 190 other finalists who participated in on-campus interviews last spring.

Loyola University Chicago CHICAGO – Loyola University Chicago freshman Ben Holm of Johns Creek was named a Missouri Valley Conference Golfer of the Week after tying for second place overall with a score of 146 (73-73) at the CSU Invitational.

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The following case(s) are scheduled to be heard: 1. V13-011, Owens Lake Road, Phase IV, Six Hills subdivision, Six Maples LLC, Douglas Dillard 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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2. V13-012, 470 Champions View Drive, Richard and Elizabeth Guida Request(s): • To allow a swimming pool and deck to encroach into the 50 foot stream buffer and 75 foot impervious setback (Section 20-425,a,i-ii)

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3. V13-013, 15615 Birmingham Highway, Luca Gianturco Request(s): • To allow relief from the requirements of the Northwest Fulton Overlay requirements for commercial developments (Section 64-1141 through 1147)

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Jr. Black Eagles named champions NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The 2013 Jr. Black Eagles finished their season Nov. 9 with a number of accomplishments. They were named 2013 Alpharetta Youth Football Association (AYFA) flag champions, going undefeated with a 10-0 record. They had the most points scored ever at AYFA in their age group and had the largest point differential ever at AYFA in their age group. They are, first row from left, Evan Barrett, Campbell Ward, Ryan

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You’re Invited to the North Fulton Community Improvement District’s Blueprint 2.0 Public Open House Date: Monday, December 2, 2013 Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm Location: 11605 Haynes Bridge Road, Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA 30009 The North Fulton CID is currently updating its master plan to direct its resources and investments for the nex 7-10 years. For more information on Blueprint 2.0, please visit www.northfultoncid.com. Please contact Kristin Rome at (678)397-0570 or krome@gnfcc.com for more information.

Schenck, Tavian Jones, Grant Campbell and Ty Tosi. In the second row are Hayden Pierce, Luke Nickel, “Junior” Moore, Ross Bingham, Owen Nolte and Alex Perez. In the third row are assistant coach Albert Perez, assistant coach Michael Campbell, head coach Paul Nickel, assistant coach Dave Tosi and assistant coach Jeff Pierce. —Jonathan Copsey

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Gala: Continued from Page 1 respond, he said. In a quickly changing world, that gives the small business a leg-up. “The small businesses are faster,” he said. “You will succeed and you will prevail against the big boys. Never be intimidated.” People recognize quality work and professionalism, he said. That is reflected in the winners of the awards. “It’s very gratifying,” said John Hipes, of Hipes and Belle Isle law firm, which won for best corporate lawyer. “We appreciate all the people who

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recognized us.” Gary Willis, of Willis Chiropractic, which won for best chiropractic, said good customer service and professionalism is what keeps his customers returning year after year. “Three of our first 10 customers still come to us,” Willis said, “and we’ve been in Alpharetta for 27 years now. This is a great city, a great town and everybody knows who we are.” “You’ve got to set that bar high,” said Ray Appen, publisher of Appen Media Group. “Every one of our ‘Best of’ winners are to be congratulated for setting such a high bar for themselves.”

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North American Properties’ Mark Toro was the keynote speaker.

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Niki Jernigan-Watkins of Cumming Dance Academy, winner for best dance lesson, with her award.

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Hundreds of community members attended the event.

Readers Choice Lifestyles Best of the Best See our Lifestyles Answerbook or www.northfulton.com for a complete list of our winners and finalists. Antique Store Winner: Queen of Hearts Antiques Auto Repair Winner: Back on the Road Bank Winner: BB&T Windward Parkway Finalist: KeyWorth Bank

Bar-B-Que Winner: ‘Cue Barbecue Finalist: SmokeJack Beer Growler Store Winner: Blind Murphy Craft Beer Store Finalist: The Beer Growler Breakfast Winner: J Christopher’s Finalist: Original Pancake House Brewery Winner: Jekyll Brewing Finalist: 5 Seasons Brewing Brew Pub Winner: Hop Alley Brew Pub Finalist: Cherry Street Brewing Cooperative Burger Winner: Scratch Fresh Finalist: BurgerFi Car Wash Winner: Cactus Car Wash Finalist: Mammoth Hand Car

Julie Martin, Michelle Gallagher, Andrea Cueny, Charlcie Forehand, Debra Dent, Tracy Sardelli and Bill Rawlings of Atlanta Fine Homes celebrate their win for best Realtor. Wash & Detail Salon

Finalist: Bob Steele Salon

Finalist: RISPA

Consignment Store Winner: Designer Consigner Finalist: Alex N Sis

Happy Hour Winner: Village Tavern Finalist: Pure Taqueria

Corporate Lawyer Winner: Hipes Belle Isle Law Group

Home Care for Seniors Winner: ElderCare Companions Finalist: Senior Helpers

Pet Services Winner: Alpharetta Animal Hospital Finalist: Little River Animal Hospital

Dance Lessons Winner: Cumming Dance Academy Finalist: Arthur Murray

Interior Designer Winner: Allison Havill Todd Interiors Finalist: Donald Mitchell

Day Spa Winner: Spa Sydell Finalist: LaVida Massage Johns Creek

Jewelry Store Winner: Iroff & Son Jewelers Finalist: Atlanta Diamond Design

Dessert Winner: Alpine Bakery

Local Store Winner: Parsons Finalist: Sis & Moon's

Financial Advisor Winner: KeyWorthBank Finalist: Pat McArdle

Maid Service Winner: The Maids Finalist: Mini Maid

Hair Salon Winner: Aria

Music Lessons Winner: Music Matters

Photographer Winner: Clayton Camera Craft, Clark Savage Pizza Winner: Mellow Mushroom Finalist: Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint Printer Winner: Alpharetta Print & Sign Realtor Winner: Atlanta Fine Homes, Sotheby’s Finalist: Harry Norman Restaurant (all around) Winner: Village Tavern Finalist: Milton’s Cuisine &

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From left are Mark Bryant, Jim Pope and Josh Osborne, all with Keyworth Bank, and Wayne Robinson, of Roswell Office Furniture.

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The managers of the Village Tavern, winner for best happy hour and all around restaurant. Cocktails Seafood Winner: Atlantic Seafood Company Finalist: Ray’s on the Creek Steak Winner: Little Alley Steak Finalist: Cabernet Sunday Brunch Winner: J Christopher’s Finalist: Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktail Visitor Information Services Winner: Alpharetta Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Finalist: Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau Wine/Spirits Store Winner: Total Wine Finalist: Red’s Liquor

Medical Best of the Best

All listings are winners. Some categories have multiple winners.

Allergist Atlanta Allergy and Asthma Clinic

Dermatologist Johns Creek Dermatology, Dr. Shereen Timani

Assisted Living Facility Benton House

ENT ENT Institute

Assisted Living Service Gardens of Roswell

Endocrinologist Southeastern Endocrine, Dr. Chip Reed

Audiologist Dr. Deborah Woodward of the Johns Creek Audiology & Hearing Aid Center Cardiologist • Piedmont Heart Institute • Cardiovascular Physicians of North Atlanta • Cardiovascular Specialists, Dr. Laura Gonzalez • Atlanta Heart Specialists

Gastroenterology Advanced Gastroenterology Associates Internal Medicine Johns Creek Family Medicine, Dr. Zack Charkawi Nutritionist Renew Health Medical Center

Chiropractor Willis Chiropractic

OB/GYN North Atlanta Women’s Specialists

Dentist Crabapple Dental

Oncologist Georgia Cancer Specialist

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Raffle prizes included a gift certificate to the Village Tavern. Ophthalmologist Thomas Eye Group

Sports Medicine Resurgens

Optometrist • Thomas Eye Group • SureSight EyeCare

Surgery (Oral) Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Pausa

Orthodontist Awbrey Orthodontics

Surgery (General) North Atlanta Surgical Associates

Orthopedics Resurgens Orthopedics Pediatrician Roswell Pediatrics Pediatric Dentist Children’s Dental Zone Podiatrist • Village Podiatry • Atlanta Podiatry Physical Therapist Resurgens Sleep Fusion Sleep

Surgery (Cosmetic) Premier Image Cosmetic & Laser Urgent Care Bethany Bend Urgent Care Urologist North Fulton Urology Vein Specialist Vein Innovations Veterinarian Loving Hands Animal Clinic & Pet Resort Weight Loss Renew Health Medical Center

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Green Eagles win NAFL championship MILTON, Ga. — The AYFA fourth-grade Green Eagles took the NAFL championship on Nov. 16 in an exciting 13-7 win over a very tough Black Eagles team. In front, from left, are Cooper Shafer, Kyler Haughton, Zach Monette, Tucker Shmays, Adam Freas, Davis Butler and Jack Driscoll. In the middle are Zane Moore, Brendan Nolte, Marcus Veazie, Colin Walton, Tyler Morris, Tyler Parks and Nicholas Haugaard. In back are coaches Adam Veazie, Tim Driscoll, Dave Olivieri, Dave Freas, Dave Morris and Clay Parks.

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NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) discourages the use of outdoor gas-fueled turkey fryers that immerse the turkey in hot oil. These turkey fryers use a substantial quantity of cooking oil at high temperatures, and units available for home use pose a significant danger that hot oil will be released at some point during the cooking process. The use of turkey fryers by consumers can lead to devastating burns, other injuries and the destruction of property. NFPA urges those who prefer fried turkey to seek out professional establishments, such as grocery stores, specialty food retailers and restaurants for the preparation of the dish, or consider a new type of “oil-less” turkey fryer. Hot oil may splash or spill at any point during the cooking process, when the fryer is jarred or tipped over, the turkey is placed in the fryer or removed or the turkey is moved from the fryer to the table. Any contact between hot oil and skin could result in serious injury. Any contact between hot oil and nonmetallic materials could lead to serious damage.

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What is your favorite Thanksgiving memory? Community members share their stories 1. Roberta Kopmar, 24, of Alpharetta: “Coming home from university during Thanksgiving break and finally being able to spend time with my family.” 2. Adnan Ramic, 29, of Milton: “My first Thanksgiving in America and being able to learn about this great tradition that brings family together on a special day.” 3. Reggie Hammond, 43, of Roswell: “Kicking back in front of the TV with my brothers and catching up over some cold beers.” 4. Lana, 65, and Katya Andrievskaya, 22, of Roswell: “When my grandmother flew in from Ukraine to surprise us for Thanksgiving.” 5. Viktoriya Dimitrova, 30, and her 3-year-old twins, of Johns Creek:

“Celebrating my first Thanksgiving with my kids who were a beautiful new addition to our family.”

6. Anna M. Hill, 35, of Cumming: “Last year, everybody came over to my house for Thanksgiving, and it was an interesting experience trying to cook a turkey for the first time.” 7. Liliya MakhlaychukSharma, 36, and her son, Peter, 5, of Roswell: “Doing Thanksgivingthemed arts and crafts projects with my son.” 8. Oxana Zheltushko, 25, of Roswell: “It took a lot of tries and a big mess, but I finally perfected a recipe for a divine pine pie (a traditional Russian dish) right in time for Thanksgiving.” 9. Patrick McPherson, 45, of Alpharetta: “Going to the Caribbean with my wife for a couple of days and preparing our own untraditional Thanksgiving feast. No turkey.” –Photos and interviews by Julia Potapoff

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upgrades to Turner Field that wouldn’t have enhanced fan experience. MARTA may or may not be an actual reason, because the Georgia State University MARTA stop is only a 15-minute walk away, but it is frequently bandied around as a reason why MARTA doesn’t work and why going to Turner Field is a hassle — as well as frequently and inaccurately described as crime-ridden. It would undoubtedly be a better system if the suburban community bought into it, but neither Cobb County nor Gwinnett County helps fund the system, instead creating their own. But just as MARTA only worked for those who actually live in the city, Cobb County Transit only really works for those in Cobb County, and there isn’t any access to the new stadium from MARTA. For North Fulton, this is a huge loss. For starters, it’s still going to be difficult to get to a Braves game. The traffic is already awful when I-285 crosses Ga. 400, I-75 and I-85 in the north, and it will get much worse when Braves games are in town for both commuters and those heading to the stadium during rush hour. Though North Fulton might be able to avoid the tax increases undoubtedly necessary to expand the highway near the stadium — which, again, could have been dealt with by approving TSPLOST — and may not have to kick in to fund CCT on Sundays (it currently does not operate at all, and will presumably need to at least for home games), there are still likely to be financial consequences. Fulton just lost a lot of jobs in one of its poorest sectors, in

Lack of access to MARTA was one of the reasons President John Schuerholz gave in his brief video message, in addition to poor economic development in the area and expensive upgrades to Turner Field that wouldn’t have enhanced fan experience. addition to the income tax and property tax earned at Turner Field. It remains to be seen what will happen to the area without enough economic development to keep the Braves, but it can’t just sit dormant surrounded by parking lots so close to a major city. Something will have to go there, and given the lack of social mobility in Atlanta, which is the worst in the nation, combined with the highest difference between the rich and poor in the country, the funding for whatever it is will likely have to come from North Fulton.

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U13-03/VC13-07 13440 Cogburn Road St. Francis Day School, Inc. A Use Permit to increase the area of the school and the total square footage from 92,616 square feet to 109,116 square feet that includes a practice gym and two maintenance buildings. A Two Part Concurrent Variance for the Following: 1) Buildings shall be set back more than 30 feet from the edge of the required landscape strip or easements (Sec 64-1145(3)(b)). 2) Buildings shall not be oriented to a public street (Sec 64-1145 (2)(a)).

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U13-04/VC13-04 13895 Hopewell Road Jeff Runner A Use Permit to use the existing house and approximately 4.7 acres for a special event facility (Sec 64-1812). A three part concurrent variance for the following: 1) To delete the 8 foot high opaque fence along the south property line (Sec 64-1812 (b.)(2)); 2) To delete the 75 foot undisturbed buffer and 10 foot improvement setback along all property lines (Sec 64-1141 (3)(b)). 3) To delete the three year period requirement (Sec 64-1812 (b) (6)). 4) To allow access from a local street (Sec 64-1812 (b)(1)).

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Amana: Continued from Page 14 “We came back here,” Jaleel said. “That set the stage for us to focus on one thing.” The school took out the bond to expand and buy the

Turkey: Continued from Page 32 temperatures of 350 degrees Fahrenheit or more. Cooking oil is combustible, and if it is heated beyond its cooking temperature, its vapors can ignite. This is a fire danger separate from the burn danger inherent in the hot oil. Overheating can occur if temperature controls, which are designed to shut off the fryer if the oil overheats, are defective, or if the appliance has no temperature controls. Propane-fired turkey fryers are designed for outdoor use, particularly for Thanksgiving, by which time both rain and snow are common in many parts of the country. If rain or snow strikes exposed hot cooking oil, the result can be a splattering of the hot oil or a conversion of the rain or snow to steam, either of which can lead to burns. The frozen turkey may splatter hot oil, which could cause a serious injury.

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Jaleel said the school and its board were especially careful about their expansion, coming hot on the heels of the failed expansion and subsequent revocation of the charter of the Fulton Science Academy. By working with the school system, Amana overcame the hurdles and succeeded.

Amana was started in 2005 and is unique in teaching its students Arabic, being one of the few public schools to do so. “Amana” means “stewardship” in Arabic. “It’s amazing what you can do with a grocery store when you put your mind and shoulder to it,” said Ken Zeff,

Fulton Schools’ chief strategy and innovation officer, which oversees charter schools. On hand for the ribbon cutting of the new wing were numerous local dignitaries, including Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle, Fulton Commission Chairman John Eaves and Sen. Brandon Beach.

The approximately 5 gallons of oil in these devices introduce an additional level of hazard to deep fryer cooking, as does the size and weight of the turkey, which must be safely lowered into and raised out of the large quantity of hot oil. Many turkeys are purchased frozen, and

they may not be fully thawed when cooking begins. As with a rainy day, a defrosting turkey creates the risk of contact between hot cooking oil. There is a new outdoor turkey cooking appliance that does not use oil. NFPA believes these should be considered as

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Betty Jean Dempsey, 79, of Cumming, passed away November 16, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Ralph Merriman, 82, of Milton, passed away November 18, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

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Rabie Cook, 82, of Alpharetta, passed away November 16, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Lawrence Costanzo, 74, of Johns Creek, passed away November 14, 2013. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

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Joy B. Debus, 86, of Roswell, passed away November 16, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Reba Marks, 89, of Lady Lake, FL, passed away November 17, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Eugene Mayo, 70, of Lilburn, passed away November 13, 2013. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Terry Morris, 69, of Alpharetta, passed away November 13, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Caryl Lewis Nielsen, 79, of Canton, passed away November 18, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Mary Emma Plummer, 71, of Gainesville, passed away November 14, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Sonny Rincon, 50, of Cumming, passed away November 12, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Lottie Ann Rollins, 76, of Cumming, passed away November 14, 2013. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Elizabeth Rose, 71, of Marietta, passed away November 16, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. William Charles Schiefelbein, 74, of Suwanee, passed away November 18, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Joanne Sellers, 81, of Atlanta, passed away November 6, 2013. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Darryl Silver, 67, of Suwanee, passed away November 6, 2013. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Brenda Smith, 63, of Alpharetta, passed away November 15, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Kurt Soloway, 79, of Atlanta, passed away. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Estlene Stanford, 86, of Cumming, passed away November 16, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Betty Storey, 70, of Alpharetta, passed away November 16, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Norman Frederic Thomson, 70, of Athens, passed away November 13, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Willie Frank Tinsley, 77, of Cumming, passed away November 16, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Ethel Webb, 92, of Rome, passed away November 13, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Avary White, 95, of Alpharetta, passed away November 104, 2013. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

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FILE CABINET, Hon 700 series, lateral. Perfect condtion. Originally $600. Moving price $125. Pictures on request. 770-992-7888 FLATWARE, Dirilyte solid bronze service for 12, serving pieces. Mint condition! $500 obo. Original cost $4000. 678-392-2717 FORMAL GOWN, Alfred Angelo strapless, mocha and ivory, size 4. $50. 770-356-9198. GOLF CLUB: Brand new, never swung Warrior Hybrid $60. 678-455-1141 or 770-310-9876 Home Gym Parabody 350. This Universal does all - 30 exercises including leg presses, triceps and abs. 155 weight stack expands to 205 lb. Assembled. Orig $1750. Moving, $400. Pictures on request. 770-992-7888 Italian Dessert Plates (4), Bluebird pattern, excellent condition, $35. 770-891-4298

POOL TABLE; Leisure Bay slate top, nominally 9’x5’, light walnut color, leather pockets, $950 includes all accessories, equipment and over table light. 770-346-8585 Portable Mobility Scooter: Dasher Shoprider, 3 months old. Excellent! $500 (originally $1200). 678-779-4823 Propane Tanks, 20 lbs, 1 full, 1 nearly empty $25 both. 770-886-0110 QUILTERS FLOOR FRAME, Dritz 39x28, never used. $70. 505-506-0058. SOFAS: 2 maroon, all leather, great condition! Renovating. $500 both. 770-619-0042 SUMP PUMP: 1/2hp, 1-1/2” discharge, cast iron base, new in box $145. 770-888-2790 TABLES, Solid oak mission style: End (2), square coffee, sofa. Medium brown. Excellent condition. Originally $1600, moving price $500 for all. 770-992-7888 TV. Toshiba with built in DVD Player. $40 negotiable. Call 678-663-0588. WASHER, Maytag heavy duty, $50 obo. 505-506-0058. WEDDING/BALL GOWN, Anaiss style silk/satin, size 14 ivory color, never worn. Strapless neckline. Box pleats on drop waistline. Bodice embellished by crystals. $700. 770-639-0158 WOMANS’ COAT: 100% wool, tall size $20. 678-663-0588

JEEP HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES (2) with bulbs and fits 19992004 Grand Cherokee. $45 both. 678-455-8111 LAPTOP, Dell Wireless, XP Professional, works fine $140. 678-777-5554 LAWNMOWER: Cub cadet, 42” cut, great shape, looks new! $800 includes bagger. 770-475-5280 NINTENDO WII, white color, very good condition! $80. 404-368-0527 PATIO, old wrought iron, grapevine, couch plus 2 chairs $50. Needs restoration. 813-892-3640 PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678-445-3654 PIANO, Baldwin Upright, and bench, made in the USA, great condition! $1500. 770-751-0452 Pine Dresser $100. Call/text 770-356-9198

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REAL ESTATE 1440 - Commercial Lease MILTON: Prime, first floor, commercial space available and nestled in the heart of Downtown Crabapple. Location is ideal for office, retail, dance studio, antique shop, bakery or similar concept. Landlord is willing to work with prospective tenant for the proper establishment. If interested, please contact Brian Patton with Capital Realty Advisors at (770) 634-4848 or brian@ capitallistings.com 1490 - Home/ Sale

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