Milton Herald, August 14, 2013

Hopewell gets sewer

Council approves sewer for new development ►►page 4

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Council member Lance Large stepping down Special election to be held in November By CAROLYN ASPENSON news@northfulton.com

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Ben Leipprandt, 1, laughs at the SWAT team’s shield during National Night Out.

Police, fire depts. host night out K-9s, SWAT show off for residents By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The cities of Milton and Alpharetta gave residents a chance to come out and have fun with their public safety departments – police, fire and EMS crews – Aug. 6 at Wills Park for National Night Out. Fire trucks opened their doors for people to sit in, police officers gave K-9 and SWAT demonstrations and emergency crews showed off their safety gear. SWAT trucks and fire safety vehicles were open to tours. The National Night Out campaign started in 1984 as an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, establish community-police partnerships and to instill neighborhood camaraderie.

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Courtney Yapp and Luke Sizemore get “arrested” in a Roswell police car during National Night Out. The goal is to heighten crime-prevention awareness, build support and participation in local anti-crime programs, and most importantly, send a message that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

MILTON, Ga.— City Council member Lance Large announced he will be stepping down from his position as a Milton City Council member. This will require a special election this November. Large said his wife’s business requires LARGE a move back to Virginia but that he’ll continue on in his position until the special election is complete. “We moved here from Virginia Beach and most of my wife’s business is in Virginia,” he said. “And she wants me to go with her, which is a good thing.” Per the city’s charter, the City Council has to call for a special election and the mechanism for that to occur is in legal review and will most likely be on the Aug. 19 council meeting agenda. This will be the first special election for the city. “The person elected will serve the remainder of Councilman Large’s term, until Dec. 31, 2015.” City Clerk Sudie Gordon said. “That person will be up for re-election in the November 2015 municipal election.” Gordon said qualifying for the November special election would be from Aug. 26

Living in and serving the Milton community has been wonderful... I have met some great people and the city is truly the nicest place we’ve lived.” Lance Large Milton Council member to 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., like the qualifying for the general election. A write-in candidate will have until Sept. 9. “On the ballot for the Nov. 5 election will appear a special election for an un-expired term with the names of any candidates who qualify or act as write-ins,” she said. Large said he’s enjoyed his time as a council member and is grateful for the experience. “Living in and serving the Milton community has been wonderful,” he said. “I have met some great people and the city is truly the nicest place we’ve lived.”

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Robber Tases victim, promptly caught ROSWELL, Ga. — A 40-yearold Forest Park resident allegedly Tased a man and robbed him July 23 on Old Dogwood Road. The victim called police

DUIs & Drugs All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.

DUI arrests ►► Stephanie E. Stapleton,

41, of Senoia was arrested July 19 on Hembree Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Rual Martir, 41, of Tidwell Road, Milton, was arrested July 27 on Sterling Court in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane, no license and tire requirements. ►► Brandi Danielle Bounds, 24, of Caswyck Trace, Johns Creek, was arrested July 27 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI

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Japanese maples stolen from contractor JOHNS CREEK, Ga.–– Police were dispatched to A Legacy Homes, on Brumbelow Road after two trees were reported stolen 8:30 a.m. July 24. The victim, a contractor for the property, said he went to work to find two Japanese maple trees uprooted from their places in the ground. The trees are worth $1,500 each and the victim believes that the trees went missing overnight.

about 4 a.m. and said he was staying in the Atlanta Hotel. He said he was Tased by a man who took the victim’s wallet with cash and driver’s license. As police were pulling up to

and speeding.

►► David J. Finnis, 51,

of Mountain Ivy Drive, Roswell, was arrested July 23 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding and failure to maintain lane. ►► Cedric Trimuel Thomas, 27, of Norcross was arrested July 21 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Juan Gomez Arango, 20, of Jones Bridge Woods Drive, Johns Creek, was arrested July 22 on Jones Bridge Woods Drive in Johns Creek for DUI, failure to maintain lane. ►► Natalie Christine Lotz, 20, of Dartington Way, Alpharetta, was arrested July 26 on Buice Road in Johns Creek for DUI, underage consumption of alcohol, failure to maintain lane

the scene, they spotted Ronald Shaft Crane, 40, of Forest Park, running away from the scene. He was positively identified as the attacker and the stolen

and no license.

►► Taylor Victoria Foster, 21,

of Dunwoody was arrested July 26 on Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek for DUI, failure to maintian lane and headlight requirements. ►► Tyler Reiss Cummings, 21, of Alpharetta was arrested July 25 on Birmingham Highway in Milton for DUI and open container.

Drug arrests ►► Donald Anthony Wagner,

48, of Marietta was arrested July 17 on Encore Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Andrew Jude Schweers, 20, of Atlanta was arrested July 17 on Encore Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and underage con-

Local Zaxby’s restaurant robbed

Robbery occurs at Wood Creek Apartments

MILTON, Ga. – The Zaxby’s restaurant on Ga. 9 in Milton was robbed Aug. 3, with several hundred dollars taken by three suspects. Employees told police the business was locked up Aug. 2 for the night and the alarm was set. The following morning, a manager opened the store and discovered the burglary. Security footage shows three men in hoodies pry open the doors to the business and head for the office, where they kicked in the door and took three register drawers, each containing $150. They emptied a fourth till and left a fifth untouched. A safe in the room was also left untouched.

ROSWELL, Ga.–– Police were flagged down on Old Dogwood Road around 7 p.m. July 29. The victim told police he was beaten and robbed by two men near the front of the Old Atlanta hotel. He said he was not seriously injured and his iPhone was stolen.

Burglary reported on Brookhollow Trace JOHNS CREEK, Ga.–– A Brookhollow Trace resident reported his home broken into 4 p.m. July 25. The victim told police that he left his house around 8:30 a.m. to go to work and re-

items were found on him as well as the Taser. Crane, who has an extensive criminal record, was charged with loitering and prowling, armed robbery and parole violation.

sumption of alcohol.

►► Tyler Twiggs Merritt, 21, of

Portmarnock Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested July 27 on Union Hill Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Cory R. Ben-Hanania, 19, of Ridge Oak Place, Alpharetta, was arrested July 17 on Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, suspended license and failure to use headgear or eye protection devices. ►► William C. Hamrick, 26, of Alpharetta was arrested July 21 on Deerfield Parkway in Milton for possession of marijuana and possession of drug related items. ►► Britney Moore Heath, 26, of Woodstock was arrested July 23 on Arnold Mill Road in Milton for possession of marijuana and speeding.

turned home at 3:30 p.m. to find DVDs missing from his house, along with two laptop computers and a PlayStation 3. He also noticed there was a beer on his counter that was not originally placed there. The cost of the missing items is estimated to be $2,300 dollars.

Items missing from mailbox JOHNS CREEK, Ga.–– Items went missing from a Spotted Pony Trail resident’s mailbox around 11:56 p.m. July 22. The victim told police that her mother sent her books in the mail but when she checked her mailbox, the package was

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 opened and two books were missing. The report lists no suspects at this time.

Gov. trailer stolen on Brumbelow Road JOHNS CREEK, Ga.–– Police were called to a Brumbelow Road address around 4:30 p.m. July 24 regarding a stolen trailer. The victim told police that someone stole a LGT -7 utility trailer that belongs to the city of Johns Creek. The trailer was stationed at Newtown Park and is valued at $1,000 and has components that are valued at $500, the trailer also had traffic cones valued at $300. The report lists no suspects at this time.

Scammer threatens to murder family

Burglary reported at Barrington Farms ROSWELL, Ga.––Police were called to Barrington Drive around 10:44 a.m. July 26. The victim told police that someone entered her house overnight and took her iPhone, iPhone case and cash from her wallet.

Thieves enter auto near Cranberry Trail

Forgery victim bilked out $20K MILTON, Ga. – A Milton resident may be out nearly $20,000 after someone forged a pair of checks July 30. The victim found out about the forgery when he checked his bank account and saw two checks, written for $9,800 and $9,500 were pending clearance on his account. The victim said neither he nor his wife wrote the checks, and that they still had possession of the checks bearing the same numbers. A hold was put on his account until the issue was resolved.

Man brandishing knife demands drugs CUMMING, Ga. — A man armed with a rake and a knife banged on the doors of a hotel and yelled for drugs, according to a Cumming Police incident report. At about 7 a.m. July 28, officers were dispatched to the Sun Suites extended-stay hotel, 555 Lake Center Parkway,

because of a man disrupting guests. When officers arrived, the man was in the parking lot holding a garden rake and a knife. Officers told the man to put down his weapons, but he continued to wave them in the air and yell. The man eventually put down the weapons and got on the ground. Officers said the man kept asking officers to shoot him. Officers took the man to the City of Cumming Jail, but he was later transported to Northside Hospital Forsyth for drug and behavior treatment. At about 2:30 p.m., officers were sent back to the hotel because the man had returned to his room. He was asked to take his belongings and not to return.

Caller harasses deputies at jail CUMMING, Ga. — Deputies said a man has repeatedly called the jail and threated to “take down” the sheriff. At about 1:15 a.m. July 30, a deputy in the Forsyth County Detention Center got a call from a man who has called several times before saying he was going to take down the sheriff and his staff for doing illegal things. The deputy told the caller he would hang up on him

unless he had a jail issue to discuss, an incident to report or a medical emergency. The caller cursed at the deputy and said he shouldn’t hang up on people. The man has been calling since July 14. The caller said he was a part of the Southern Tea Party and demanded the deputy to wake up the sheriff immediately. When the deputy refused, the caller hung up and continued calling back with the same threats. Late that night, deputies said they saw the man ride up in a taxi and throw an American flag onto the walkway before the taxi drove off. The deputies said they have a suspect who has an open warrant for failure to appear on a driving under the influence and failure to maintain lane traffic arrest.

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CUMMING, Ga. — Someone called a man and said if he didn’t pay $500, his parents would be shot, according to a Cumming Police incident report. On July 28, a man told officers he got a call at about 2:30 p.m. from someone who was

threatening to harm his family. The caller told the victim several men were surrounding his parent’s house in Puerto Rico and would shoot them if he did not send a $500 money transfer. The man then went to a store and sent a MoneyGram as instructed. The man thought the money would be picked up in Puerto Rico, but MoneyGram customer service said the money was picked up somewhere in the United States. The man called his parents, but they said they were unaware of any threats against their safety. Officers said this situation has been previously documented as a phone scam.

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Milton approves new sewer on Hopewell property

of drafting a separate agreement with the county to allow the sewer, approving the rezoning was a much cleaner process.” The rezoning was approved with one modification. “The modification changed the process by which these amendments to the service delivery map could be adopted,” Wright said. Previously, Milton’s City Council had to adopt them, and then Fulton’s Board of Commissioners would adopt them as well. With the modification, the issue is put to rest when Milton votes with no need to go back to Fulton County. Wright said Fulton County’s attorney asked for this op-

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Approval a second amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement for the extraterritorial provision of sewer service by Fulton County for the property located at 13175 Hopewell Rd.

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MILTON, Ga. — Six City Council members voted Aug. 5 to approve an amendment to the intergovernmental agreement with the county to add sewer service to nine acres of lane located at 13175 Hopewell Rd. Council member Burt Hewitt was the sole council member to vote against the amendment. At the July 15 meeting City Council meeting council members unanimously approved the rezoning of the property from AG-1 to R-3 for the development of 11 single family homes. Because of Milton’s zoning laws, however, an amendment was necessary. Milton zoning laws require anything on an acre zoned AG-1 to use a septic tank. Because the Hopewell Road property is surrounded on all sides by a sewage system supplied by Fulton County, council voted to approve the rezoning. “The property actually has a sewer pipe underneath it that connects properties on either side of it,” Milton Communication Manager, Jason Wright said. “Our zoning laws and [Fulton County’s] sewer service delivery map are two separate documents,” he said. “Instead

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tion based on the fact that the Board of Commissioners said they would approve any changes Milton wanted. He also said the City Council felt the conditions warranted a change to the delivery strategy brokered between the city and county. Council member Burt Hewitt said in the council meeting that he wasn’t opposed to the property being added, just that he didn’t support the unilateral action of Milton without Fulton’s oversight. “On this parcel, I was not opposed to the sewer issue because there was a main running through the property,” Hewitt said. “I am opposed to

Milton having full authority to grant the potential sewer connection. I would rather this issue have more steps than less to achieve. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for less government, but not in this case. “The majority of council passed a sewer map a few years ago. I was comfortable with that map for the most part. What I am opposed to is the potential of adding parcels one at a time. I feel this is going against what we said wouldn’t happen at the time of the ratification of the map. Going forward, I will most likely vote ‘no’ for adding parcels to the map, unless there are special circumstances, as with the parcel on Monday.”

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the direction and control of the Fulton County Board of Education. However, officials with the State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia (SCSC) said the applications were not submitted in accordance with state law, and could not be considered in the 2013 Charter Petition Cycle. The July 25 SCSC letter noted both schools were required to receive a waiver from their existing authorizer – in both cases the Fulton School Board – prior to submitting a petition to become a state charter school. Both schools are currently under a charter agreement with Fulton Schools through June 30, 2015, although Fulton is seeking state approval to terminate the charter of the high school. “I understand this will be disappointing to you and your stakeholders, but the SCSC

encourages you to submit a revised petition in a subsequent petition cycle,” wrote Bonnie Holliday, executive director of the SCSC. The SCSC was formed last year after the passage of a constitutional amendment allowing the state to approve charter schools without the approval of local boards of education. The commission had existed previously and had approved 14 state charter schools before being struck down as unconstitutional. Last year’s vote allowed the commission to re-form. Despite the ruling from the SCSC, officials with the Fulton Science Academy High School say they don’t believe the decision is final, and are working to resolve the outstanding issues. “First of all, this is not a final decision,” said

Principal Namik Sercan of FSA HS. “We are working on it with Fulton County [schools] and the state. This is not an appeals process, but the issue will be resolved.” However, a spokesperson for the SCSC said the decision, at least for this cycle, has been made. “The petition for the Fulton Science Academy High School will not be considered as part of the State Charter Schools Commission’s 2013 Petition Cycle for the reasons outlined in Ms. Holliday’s letter,” said Gregg Stevens, general counsel and petitions manager for the SCSC. He added the commission is currently exploring options for

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Local hair stylist retires after more than 30 years Chair has heard many stories By CAROLYN ASPENSON news@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- If you’ve ever had your hair cut at the former Norman House Salon or Borelli’s Salon in Alpharetta, you’ve probably seen Dan Wright. Dan has cut hair in the Alpharetta area for over 30 years but as of Friday, Aug. 2, he’s retired. “I plan to play a lot of golf,”

Wright said as he cut his last client, Steve Smith’s hair. Wright said he’ll miss his clients but has developed friendships he feels will continue. “I’ve met a lot of wonderful people throughout my career,” he said. Wright spent 20 years working for hair product company Redken as a trainer, spending weekends on the road and weekdays in a salon. He’s cut hair since the 1970’s and has seen all kinds of interesting trends. “I can’t really pick one that was the worst,” he said.

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He said trends come and go and he just went with what people wanted. Hairstylists are similar to bartenders, Wright said, and he’s kept many secrets. “You’d be surprised what clients tell their stylists,” he said. When prodded to reveal a few secrets, Wright refused. “It wouldn’t be right to break their confidence like that,” he said. But he wasn’t opposed to telling a few stories. Wright said when he and his client Steve Smith played golf once, a naked woman ran across the course. “It was the best golf experience I’ve had,” Wright said. Smith agreed. Wright’s chair has seen the likes of many famous locals over the years. Former Atlanta Brave Dale Murphy

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Dan Wright, left, and Steve Smith on Wright’s last day cutting hair. He has cut North Fulton’s locks for 30 years. and PGA pro Larry Nelson have both been clients of Wright’s. He’s also worked with local politicians and well-known residents in the Alpharetta area. Cristine Holland, a stylist at Borelli’s, has worked with Wright for over 15 years and said his chair was always occupied. “He continually had a stream of clients,” she said. “People who’ve followed him

throughout his career.” Holland said Wright treats his coworkers and clients like family. “We’re really going to miss him,” she said. Wright said the best thing about his job has been the clients. “I’m really going to miss them,” he said. “But I’m looking forward to playing a lot of golf.”

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The 2013-2014 Alpharetta Historical Society Board of Directors are from right: Marge Pierce, Lynne Sickeler, Hazel Reese, Gene Fouts, Nan Harman-Dempsey, Ben Hollingsworth Jeannie Goodwin, Selma Merbaum, Beverly Wolfe, Marjean Birt, Martine Broadwell and Mary Lee. Not pictured are Janet Rodgers, Donald Mitchell, Bill Lusk, Ron Welch, Connie Mashburn, Jim Spruell, Kim Dodson and Christine Zoeller.

Alpharetta Historical Society Installs new board ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta Historical Society hosted its annual family picnic Sunday, June 23, at the Mansell House and Gardens with some 60 people in

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ROSWELL, Ga. — Martha Dudley, executive director of the Miss Senior Georgia pageant, says the Miss Senior Georgia Pageant is not as competitive as one might imagine pageants to be. But that doesn’t mean that the ladies, ages 60 and up, are not in it to win it. At 2 p.m. Aug. 17 and Aug. 18, participants from throughout the state will take the Roswell Cultural Arts Center stage, 950 Forrest Street in Roswell. This is the 24th year that the pageant takes place. Dudley said that the participants have “gone through life,” and are therefore friendlier about it than perhaps the participants of other pageants may be. There is a certain “camaraderie of being around ladies that age with positive energy and that are that outgoing in life. Once we are there we are friends forever.” Set up similarly to the Miss America Pageant, the

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Mary K. Lee, winner of the 2012 Ms. Senior Georgia Pageant. Miss Georgia, said the competition aim is to “present a positive outlook on life as a senior person,” and it seems these ladies are accomplishing just that. As a testament to this mission statement, Dudley told about the “Dazzling Dames,” a club formed by participants of the pageant that performs at senior living homes and churches. “It’s good for senior ladies to see other senior ladies perform,” Dudley said.

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Alpharetta athlete competes in national games Will open own gym soon By CHRISTOPHER FREIBERG chris@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — For 22-year-old Travis Mayer, competing in the 2013 CrossFit Games in Carson, Calif., was more than just about proving who was the most wellrounded athlete; it was about a comeback. The Alpharetta athlete placed second in the South East Regional Games in May, qualifying him for the Games in July. Only the top three competitors from each region get a shot at the national competition in California. “You could say it’s a smaller version of the Olympics for us,” Mayer said. As a growing trend in suburban, fitness-minded communities, crossfit is a “constantly varied” workout program that encourages everyday functional fitness, Mayer said. Workouts tend to last for shorter periods, but in exchange, the “functional movements”— gymnastics, Olympic weight-lifting, biking, swimming, running— are performed at a high intensity. “It’s one of the most intense sports I’ve ever done,” said Mayer, who raced motocross for eight years before switching to crossfit. This year, Mayer placed 18th overall, earning him a coveted ranking amoung the top 20 fittest crossfit athletes in the world. “The week was an incredible experience,” Mayer said. “From being around all these great athletes to each workout— I felt really good about my performance.” Last year, he fractured his back and was unable to compete in the regionals. “It was tough because you train all year for pretty much one competition,” Mayer said. “You train day-in and day-out and you get to a point and then you get hurt; it’s tough mentally.” With up to three workouts a day for five days each week, Mayer’s discipline and attitude have defined the young athlete’s quick turn-around. “It’s taken a lot of rest, physical therapy and building up strength,” Mayer said. “In the long run [the injury] has made me into a better athlete.” Aside from his athletic accomplishment, Mayer has come back in another way. After last month’s Games, the Woodstock native will

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launch his new business, Crossfit Passion, 197 Roswell Street. The gym will serve as a workout facility for fellow cross-fit fanatics, teenage athletes and younger children whose parents want to introduce fitness at an early stage. “Everybody is usually very intimidated with crossfit,” Mayer said. “They see people throwing weights around and doing all these crazy things.” Aside from providing equipment and training for adults, CrossFit Passion will also include youth programs with softer, instructional approaches to fitness. Co-owner and certified CrossFit Kids instructor Marjorie Greene will lead the youth classes which are designed to teach kids the basic movements while keeping the concept of “working out” enjoyable. “We’re trying to get teens in here, middle school and high school, and take them to the next level.” Greene said. “We create an environment where they love it, they’ll beg to come.” Greene, who attended the California Games in support, said that Mayer has a passion for people and training them to function at their best in life. “He is an amazing guy to be around,” Greene said about her business and workout partner. “He has made an incredible comeback this year.” Mayer, who is looking forward to training harder this

Co-owners Travis Mayer and Marjorie Greene will officially open CrossFit Passion in Alpharetta on Aug. 10. year for the 2014 Games said it is important for athletes to not to “let the little things” get

to them. “You just have to keep going and push through it,”

Mayer said. “You’ll get to that next level as long as you want it.”

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Car buffs driven to be in Sunday car show Crowds follow cars to Windward Parkway By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – As car shows go, Caffeine and Octane is perhaps the largest free weekly get-together of car aficionados and automobiles in the Southeast. It features just about anything on four wheels or two – from high-dollar Lamborghinis and Maseratis to muscle cars of the 1960s and ’70s or vintage cars greatgranddad drove. The event is the first Sunday of the month – every month – and there is no entrance fee for cars or gawkers. And last Sunday, Aug. 4, there were plenty of both. Perhaps as many as 2,000 cars were on display at the corner of Windward Parkway and Deerfield Parkway. The cars completely filled two parking lots of a Windward office building. Where the visitors parked is hard to say except that surrounding businesses had their lots full as well. Fortunately, Alpharetta

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The leaders of the pack making it happen every month are Mike Theis of SouthEastWheels.com and Marcus Dame of AutoTrader.com. Benton Harkness, on left, and Mac Pacey see that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so even this vintage VW bus has hers. police were out in force to keep order and direct traffic. Bob Guarino from Cherokee County brought his ’71 El Camino. He said he just found out about the show that week. Rod Witmer of Grayson was a first-timer also. He brought his 2007 Corvette Z car painted “atomic orange.” “I don’t fish, play golf or hunt. I just hang out with people who enjoy cars like I do,” Witmer said. Paul Brown and his wife Sheila from Marietta brought

out the track roadster he hand-built from the ground up. Although he has been coming to Caffeine and Octane for around 20 years, this was the first time he had his “baby” here. Asked how fast will it go, he gives the honest answer. “Much faster than I want to go,” he said. It took him 17 years to build. For instance he hammered out the aluminum body, put in the 55-inch Chevy engine, put in the turbo-hydro

350 transmission and … well, you get the picture. The men (and some women) who bring their expensive toys to the show enjoy talking about them almost as much as they do driving them. While there are a lot of tales about how it got started, Brown appears to be one who knows the real story. “A bunch of guys” from the Jefferson Township in Marietta would meet in a parking lot for coffee and bagels and talk cars and admire them. Others would stop by just to look or bring their own car. So that is what it has always been, guys showing off

their cars. “It finally got so big they made us move out” Brown said. That is where Mike Theis stepped in. A self-admitted “gearhead” and “computer geek,” since he retired he has devoted himself to his passion – bringing people and car shows together. He is CEO of the website SouthEastWheels. com that provides dates and locations for shows just about anywhere. “I help people put events on calendars so other people can find them,” Theis said. “I loved

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Milton Eagles going blue Team uniforms switching from red By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com

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Bears still looking to gain experience Second-year team hopes to add to win total By MIKE BLUM MILTON, Ga – The first season of varsity football for Cambridge went pretty much as expected. The Bears managed one win, that coming against a team that hasn’t won a game since 2008. All nine losses came by at least 20 points, with Cambridge allowing 40 or more points in seven of them. Those numbers are typical for teams trying to play a varsity schedule in their first seasons. Northview, which is in the same sub-region as Cambridge, did the same thing and went 0-10 each of its first two seasons. “It was a learning experience,” Cambridge coach Craig Bennett said of his team’s initial season. “The key word is experience. We had so many kids who had not played on Friday nights. The kids had to grow up and gain game experience in a hurry. “We focused on small victories, and from the standpoint of what we wanted to do, it was a pretty successful year.”

The Bears’ first team included just a handful of seniors, meaning that almost all the players who suited up last year will be back, although they did have some players transfer out. Bennett says the Bears return 10 players who started at times on either offense or defense. “But we’re still young. We started a lot of freshmen last year. We’re trying not to harp on our youth, but it’s a tough battle. “The kids did not have that game night environment and had to learn everything.” The most advanced player for the Bears last season was freshman running back J.D. White, who had 800 all-purpose yards and returned three kickoffs for touchdowns. White took a pretty good beating running behind a mostly freshman line, but survived the experience and will again be the team’s main offensive threat. Cambridge graduated its senior quarterback, and has a competitive situation between senior A.J. Copeland and junior Brian Moore. “Both are really good athletes,” Bennett says. “We’re going to look at both. I’m not a fan of the two-quarterback system, but both will play.” Quarterback is not the

only position that will feature competition, with several players battling for playing time at receiver, including sophomores Eric Cizek and Kyle McDougall and junior John Hurst. The young offensive line is a year older, but will still be outmanned by most defenses the Bears face. Drew Dixon is a rare senior among the group. Bennett says his goal is to limit the number of players who will play offense and defense, but expects some to again have to go both ways. Seniors Malik McNeil and Kryshna Tanksley will provide the team with some size in the defensive line, with junior Joshua Kania and Grayson transfer Mark Phillips, a senior, giving the Bears two more upperclassmen up front. “The defensive line is the bright spot of the team,” says Bennett, who also welcomes back linebacker Trey Wolfe, who played well as a freshman. Juniors Brock Nielsen and Charles Mills are also vying for spots at linebacker. The Bears will also have some veterans in the secondary, with Christian Johnston, Ryder Deaton and Zeke Gormley all returning. “Right now, the defense is better,” Bennett says. “They’re a little older.” Among the team’s goals this season “is to get another win or two,”

Bennett says, with the most likely opportunity coming in the third game against Osborne. The Cambridge coach is also looking to “compete with teams we did not compete very well with last year, but we’re not looking too far ahead.”

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Hornets look to improve after two tough seasons New head coach inherits inexperienced roster By MIKE BLUM ROSWELL, Ga. – Between 1981 and 2010, the Roswell Hornets had exactly one losing season in football, going 4-6 in 1994. Roswell went 0-10 and 3-7 in 2011 and ’12, and as a result will begin the 2013 season with a new head coach, the Hornets’ third in the last four years. John Ford, the team’s offensive coordinator last season, takes over as head coach and will be looking to reverse Roswell’s declining fortunes. Not only are the Hornets coming off back-to-back difficult seasons, but they will be trying to improve with a mostly untested squad, as the majority of starters have graduated from last year’s team that was better than its record. “We’re not used to a run like the last two years,” says Ford, who is in his sixth season on the Roswell football staff. After the disappointments of the last two seasons, which included a string of narrow losses that could have gone in the Hornets’ favor, Ford says he is “not focusing on wins and losses.” Instead,

Ford is stressing his team do the things necessary “to get better.” For a team that went 3-7, Roswell lost a significant amount of talent, with Ford having to replace starters in just about every area. Offensively, the Hornets return one starting linemen and some backs who saw action in reserve roles. Guard Justin Auer is the lone returning starter in the line, with Ford pointing out that “six or seven guys are fighting for four spots. We won’t be quite as big as we were last year.” Matt Cory, who completed all three of his pass attempts last year, two for touchdowns, gets first crack at the quarterback job, with James Whitaker also vying for playing time. Ford says both are drop-back style QBs and expects he won’t know what the playing situation will be “until game one.” The Hornets have to replace tailback Andrew Kwateng (1435 yards rushing, 10 TDs), with 2012 backup Mechane Slade playing a key role in a final game upset of Walton. Shakur Jackson also

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Eagles to contend despite loss of standouts Paulk is key for Milton playoff run By MIKE BLUM MILTON, Ga. – Few teams in the state lost as much talent from its 2013 senior class as the Milton Eagles. Among the team’s losses were all-state selections Karl Lawson, Eason Fromayan and Peyton Barber, along with first team North Fulton selections Josh Harris and Cory Helms, all Division 1 signees. “How do you replace players like Barber, Lawson and Fromayan? It’s next to impossible,” Milton coach Howie DeCristofaro offers. The Eagles suffered other losses, with only two starters back on offense. Fortunately for Milton, one of them is Treyvon Paulk, one of the state’s top returning running backs. Last season, Paulk (930 yards, 14 TDs) shared time with Barber (1713 yards rushing, 22 touchdowns). This year Paulk the whole load. “He’s going to have to be huge,” DeCristofaro says of Paulk, who will carry a much larger burden on offense without the assistance of Milton’s standout 2012 line. The lone returnee up front for Milton is Nick Wilson, who

will man one of the guard positions. DeCristofaro says Milton has “nine kids playing for four spots, and that creates a lot of competition. “And it’s the same with the defensive line. We have nobody coming back there.” Experience may be a concern for the Eagles up front, but size won’t be, at least on offense where DeCristofaro expects to have at least three starters in the 275-pound range and another around 245. Milton will also have a new quarterback this season, as 2012 starter A.J. Bush has transferred to Norcross. This will be the fourth school for Bush, who made previous stops at Northview and Chattahoochee before switching to Milton during the 2011 football season. He was not especially effective during his stint as a starter. DeCristofaro says he has three contenders for the job, “and we’ll see who ends up being the guy.” Clint Winter, Austin McCleod and Cody Sant played at the JV level last season, with the Eagles also breaking in a new group of wide receivers and tight ends. Zack Spiezio, a two-year starter at safety, moves to wide

receiver, and “has a chance to be pretty good,” DeCristofaro says. Chad Tolliver will add some speed on the outside and was described by the Milton coach as “a playmaker.” The Eagles have some depth at tailback behind Paulk, with Micco Brisker providing a strong inside threat and transfer Chris Turner also in the picture. Versatile Chris Purpura will be the H back, a hybrid running back/receiver position. “If we can block, we have a chance to be pretty good,” DeCristofaro says of the Milton offense. Defensively, the Eagles have to replace the entire line, including Lawson, a passrushing terror. Michael Collins, who had two sacks in Milton’s playoff loss to South Gwinnett, will be one of the ends, with the other three spots “up for grabs” with seven players in the mix. Milton’s top returning defender is linebacker Quarte Sapp, who could be “phenomenal,” according to his coach. Again, there is competition at the other two spots, with four players vying for playing time. The Eagles will have decent size at the linebacker position along with some speed. “They can all run and they’re all athletes,” DeCristofaro says.

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Milton's Treyvon Paulk, No. 1, shredded the Lassiter defense last year for 122 yards. The Eagles are counting on him for a lot this season. Grant Peagler, who is moving from tackle, is among those who could help at linebacker. Grey Davis and Chase Polkow are back at safety, with Devyn Wilkins and Lucas Nedza taking over at corner, and Tolliver also in the picture. DeCristofaro is looking for improvement in the secondary, especially in third and long situations. One area that is usually a concern at Milton but won’t be this year is the team’s kicking

game. Matt Moskowitz should be among the state’s top punters, with Jordan Genovese returning as placekicker. Milton will not have the talent level of last year, but the Eagles appear to have ample depth, with enough overall ability to again challenge for a spot in the post-season after last year’s 7-4 showing. “If we have the opportunity to make the playoffs at the end of the season, I’ll be extremely happy,” DeCristofaro observed.

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MILTON, Ga. – The King’s Ridge Christian Tigers have gone 5-5 in each of their three football seasons in the GHSA, and begin the 2013 season with a decent nucleus of returning starters. The Tigers were not hit especially hard by graduation, but coach Jeff Pickren says the team “had a couple of players transfer out,” and suffered one key injury loss. Bailey Miller returns for his third season as the starting quarterback, and gives the Tigers a veteran presence who Pickren says, “knows where the ball is supposed to go and can get it there on time.” Miller will key the team’s passing team, but King’s Ridge will be without its main rushing threat, as Tarez Miller (unrelated) will miss the season with a knee injury. Penny Hart, who will also play receiver, and Connor Henderson will handle much of the ball carrying duties, with Pickren looking for balance between rushing and passing. Remy Lazarus also returns at receiver, with Cliff Farrow and Zach Pitts heading up a line that Pickren says “is not very big.” Pickren expects the Knights to be comparable offensively to what they

were last year. “I feel pretty good about my first group, but we don’t have a whole lot of depth.” That also applies to defense, which will feature many of the players who will also play extensively on offense. Austyn Hennings, Alex Edwards and Michael Okafor will play in the defensive line, with returning starter Sam Garrard at linebacker. Henderson also played linebacker last season, but Pickren says “we’re going to try and get him off the field on defense,” because of his duties at running back. Colin Richard, a backup last season, will move into a more prominent role at linebacker. Austin Higginbotham is back in the secondary and will be joined by Hart and Will Janofsky, who will also contribute at wide receiver. Pickren says he is looking for some of the team’s younger players to step up in several areas, with the secondary and offensive line among them. Heading into the season, Pickren says the Tigers “have a lot of questions,” but if they come up with a few answers, the hopes of a first winning season are within reach.

Second season for St. Francis Knights Team again plays non-region schedule By MIKE BLUM MILTON, Ga – The St. Francis Knights begin their second full season of varsity football with the team’s numbers a little down compared to last year. Again this year, the Knights will play a non-region schedule, but will play a full region schedule beginning with the 2014. That will make St. Francis eligible for the playoffs. St. Francis is coming off a 4-6 season that second year head coach Brennan Booth says “could have been 6-4 or 2-8. We played a couple of games that were really close.” All four of the 2012 victories came in the team’s last six games, with the Knights facing the toughest teams on their schedule early in the season. They open at Prince Avenue Christian, which lost in the Class A private school championship game. This season’s team includes several players who were part of the first St. Francis football team as freshmen. The Knights played a mostly junior varsity schedule the first two seasons. Joey Roche returns for his final season as quarterback in the team’s triple option offense, the same one run by Georgia Tech. Jonah Huff, the team’s leading rusher, also returns in the backfield along with Knox Edenfield, who will contribute in several areas.

Although the Knights don’t pass much, they have been effective through the air, with leading receiver Nathan Waller averaging 28 yards per reception, scoring seven touchdowns on 19 catches. Seth Cecil and Brent Turry are back in the offensive line, and will be joined by Lake McCkure and Beau Sundy. St. Francis was effective offensively in most of its games last season, scoring 20 or more points seven times. But in three of the six losses, the Knights scored a combined seven points. Most of the offensive starters will also start on defense, with McClure leading the team in tackles in 2012 from his linebacker position. Defensive back Lance Pecot also returns after leading the team in interceptions. “Our numbers are down a little bit,” Booth notes, “but the quality is better than we’ve had. We’re definitely a younger team, which we have been for a while.” Booth has been with the program since it started, first as defensive coordinator. He believes the team “will be better in some spots,” than last year, but admits, “We still have a lot of growing to do.”

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Most stars gone from North Fulton teams Talented 2012 group tough for some to replace By MIKE BLUM NORTH FULTON – The 2013 high school football season begins with less hype regarding North Fulton’s top players, with several area teams going into the new season following heavy graduation losses. Four of the area’s six teams in the new Class AAAAAA qualified for the playoffs last year, along with Blessed Trinity in AAA and Mount Pisgah Christian in the Class A private school division. All the AAAAAA playoff qualifiers and Blessed Trinity had a number of standout seniors, with Alpharetta and Milton featuring multiple Division 1 signees. The top teams in both AAAAAA regions including North Fulton schools are not expected to be as strong as they were in 2012, with some openings available for teams that did not make the playoffs last year. Despite losing some outstanding skill position players, West Forsyth and Alpharetta again appear to be the top teams in Region 6-AAAAAA West Forsyth was the lone team in the region to win a playoff game, while the Raiders suffered their second straight heartbreaking post-season defeat. Alpharetta was one of the North Fulton schools to graduate a number of Division 1 signees, but the Raiders still have a significant amount of returning

talent, led by wide receiver Daniel Clements, one of the area’s top prospects. Other local players expected to attract attention from college coaches include receivers Christian Robinson of Centennial and Colin Lisa of Chattahoochee and running backs Treyvon Paulk of Milton and Chase Solomon of Johns Creek. Last year’s Johns Creek team lacked for college prospects, but the Gladiators had a deep senior class that led them to 17 wins the last two seasons. With only a handful of returning starters, the Gladiators will be a long shot for the playoffs, leaving at least one spot open. Chattahoochee appears to have enough talent, especially on offense, to hang on to one of the other playoff spots in 6-AAAAAA, but the Cougars will have to adjust to a new coach after Terry Crowder left for Creekview in Cherokee County. Centennial and Lambert are attempting to move into playoff contention, with the Knights hoping the momentum of a strong second half showing in 2012 carries over. Lambert won eight games in both 2010 and ’11, and started 5-0 last season before losing its last five games to miss the playoffs. The Longhorns will be looking to rebound and return to the playoffs, with South Forsyth and North Forsyth hoping for better things after going a combined 1-13 in the region last year. Milton will again be a contender in

Milton will again be a contender in 5-AAAAAA, with Lassiter and Walton the likely region favorites...Cambridge will be better this season, but this is just the second year of football for the Bears. 5-AAAAAA, with Lassiter and Walton the likely region favorites. Lassiter lost another standout quarterback, but the Trojans have replaced him with the latest in a string of talented transfers. Wheeler was the only other team in the region with a winning record last season, with Etowah, Woodstock and Roswell all trying to improve on losing 2012 seasons. The Hornets have a new coach after going 3-17 last year, but have to replace almost all the top players from a team that could have won more than three games. Northview has a chance to contend for its first ever playoff berth, but the Titans will have to improve defensively for that to happen. Creekview and Sequoyah were the top two teams from the Region 7-AAAAA sub-region that Northview is in, and along with Kell and Pope on the opposite side, remain among the region‘s top teams Also in that sub-region is Forsyth Central, which went 2-8 after losing all three close games on its schedule, winning only against first year school

Cambridge and a weak North Springs team, who are also in the sub-region. Cambridge will be better this season, but this is just the second year of football for the Bears. Blessed Trinity tied for first in 6-AAA, but the Titans were hit hard by graduation and play in a six-team region with five strong playoff challengers. Only Towers is a non-contender. With the 16 teams that qualify for the Class A private school playoffs determined by a point system, region standings are no longer the path for making it to the post-season. Mount Pisgah slipped into the playoffs as the lowest seed of the 16 teams last year, but has a chance to move up thanks to its returning talent. King’s Ridge is hoping to contend for a playoff spot after a third straight 5-5 season, with Fellowship Christian playing under a new coach after a third 2-8 record the last four years. All three teams are in the same subregion in Region 6-A, with St. Francis playing a non-region schedule in its second season of varsity football.

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Playoff victory tops Raiders’ wish list Team still talented without 2012 stars By MIKE BLUM ALPHARETTA, Ga. – After three straight winning seasons and three consecutive playoff appearances, the Alpharetta Raiders have something they want to accomplish this season. Win a playoff game. The Raiders have been eliminated in the first round of the state playoffs each of the past three years, the last two losses coming in excruciatingly painful fashion. After going 9-1 and 7-3 the last two seasons, much of the talent from those squads is gone. But the Raiders are not lacking in that department this season, even though there are some big shoes left to fill. The Raiders have to replace Division I caliber players at quarterback, wide receiver and the defensive line, as well as other key senior starters. “Any time you have that many talented kids, it’s not easy to replace,” Alpharetta coach Jason Dukes says. The Raiders return a decent nucleus from last year, along with newcomers from an undefeated junior varsity team. “We have a lot of kids from the JV who will be asked to step up and play major roles,” Dukes says. The biggest challenge is reserved for junior Austin King, who will take over at quarterback for Josh Dobbs, who accounted for over 4,000 yards and 39 touchdowns last season. Dukes describes King as “a pocket quarterback” with a strong arm and “a good understanding of our system.” King is not the runner Dobbs was, but Dukes hopes the Raiders will help compensate for that with a stronger ground game. Alpharetta has several candidates for the running back position, including 2012 backup Lem Cobbs, Wesleyan transfer Miles Smith and Breon Murry, a speedy move-in from St. Louis. “I think the running game will be much improved,” Dukes offers. “But a lot depends on the offensive line.” Guards Zach Mikos and Jacob Arnold return, with Nick Torrance and Cary Shirley taking over at tackle

and Chris Wagner at center. Dukes says the line will have “fair size,” and will be counted on to protect King and create some space for a running game that has been mostly ineffective for the pass-oriented Raiders the past few seasons. King will have a talented group of receivers, led by Daniel Clements, who led the team with 1286 yards and nine TD receptions. Andre Harton also returns, with the Raiders getting some help from the JV team. Elijah Bennett, who Dobbs describes as “one of the best athletes in North Fulton,” is also in the mix at both running back and receiver, “and we have to find the right place for him.” Even without Dobbs and a talented group of receivers, Dukes says “I have a very good feeling about our offense.” The Raiders also lost plenty of talent on defense, but Dukes believes his team could be better on that side of the ball this season. Defensive end Andrew Butcher is a highly prized prospect, with fellow juniors Austin Hoffman and Brandon Meeks also expected to make key contributions in the line. Senior Auzoyah Alufohai from Nigeria is 6-4, 309 and playing football for the first time, and is described by Dukes “as a bit of a wild card.” The Raiders will be “as deep at linebacker as we’ve ever been,” Dukes says, led by Bryce Grauss, one of the area’s top returning players and the team’s leading tackler as a sophomore and junior. Jalin Johnson will join Grauss on the inside, with Dorian Lee leading the competition on the inside. The secondary took a hit when returning corner DeAndre Watkins suffered a broken collarbone, but Dukes hopes to have him back for the season opener. The Raiders have some promising youngsters capable of moving into the lineup at corner, with seniors Chase Stratton and Jay Youngblood giving them a standout pair of safeties. Dukes says the Raiders “have raised the bar” for the program the past few seasons, but need to take the next step. “We’ve had two really tough losses in the playoffs the past two seasons, and we understand that it’s nobody’s fault but our own. We have to work hard to achieve different results and we’re prepared to do that.”

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2013 Team schedules for North Fulton and Forsyth County LAMBERT 6-AAAAAA 2012 record: 5-5

CENTRAL FORSYTH

7-AAAAA, Div. B 2012 record: 2-8

WEST FORSYTH

SOUTH FORSYTH

NORTH FORSYTH

6-AAAAAA 2012 record: 10-2

6-AAAAAA 2012 record: 4-6

6-AAAAAA 2012 record: 3-7

DATE

OPPONENT

DATE

OPPONENT

DATE

OPPONENT

DATE

OPPONENT

DATE

OPPONENT

Aug. 30

at North Forsyth

Aug. 30

Etowah

Aug. 30

Forsyth Central

Aug. 30

at Northview

Aug. 29

Gainesville

Sept. 6

South Forsyth

Sept. 6

at Roswell

Sept. 6

Dawson County

Sept. 6

at Forsyth Central

Sept. 6

at Flowery Branch

Sept. 13 at Dawson County

Sept. 13 Northview

Sept. 13 at Cherokee

Sept. 13 Cambrdge

Sept. 13 at Starrs Mill

Sept. 20 at Sprayberry

Sept. 20 at South Forsyth

Sept. 20 at Chattahoochee

Sept. 20 Lambert

Sept. 20 Alpharetta

Oct. 4

North Springs

Sept. 27 at North Forsyth

Sept. 27 Lambert

Sept. 27 at Alpharetta

Sept. 27 at Centennial

Oct. 11

at Cambridge

Oct. 11

Centennial

Oct. 11

Alpharetta

Oct. 11

at Chattahoochee

Oct. 11

at Johns Creek

Oct. 18

Sequoyah

Oct. 18

Johns Creek

Oct. 18

at West Forsyth

Oct. 18

Centennial

Oct. 18

North Forsyth

Oct. 25

Creekview

Oct. 25

at Alpharetta

Oct. 25

Centennial

Oct. 25

Johns Creek

Oct. 25

Chattahoochee

Nov. 1

at Northview

Nov. 1

Chattahoochee

Nov. 1

at Johns Creek

Nov. 1

West Forsyth

Nov. 1

at South Forsyth

Nov. 8

(region cross-over)

Nov. 8

at West Forsyth

Nov. 8

South Forsyth

Nov. 8

at North Forsyth

Nov. 8

Lambert

ALPHARETTA 6-AAAAAA 2012 record: 7-4

CENTENNIAL 6-AAAAAA 2012 record: 3-7

CAMBRIDGE 7-AAAAA, Div. B

JOHNS CREEK

CHATTAHOOCHEE

6-AAAAAA 2012 record: 7-4

6-AAAAAA 2012 record: 8-3

DATE

OPPONENT

DATE

OPPONENT

DATE

OPPONENT

DATE

OPPONENT

DATE

OPPONENT

Aug. 30

at Milton

Aug. 30

at Riverwood

Aug. 30

Roswell

Aug, 24

Kell (Georgia Dome)

Aug. 23

Woodstock

Sept. 6

Harrison

Sept. 13 at Soutgh Forsyth

Sept. 6

at Etowah

Aug, 30

at Forest Park

Sept. 6

Milton

Sept. 13 Lovejoy

Sept. 20 at Osborne

Sept. 13 Milton

Sept. 13

Douglas County

Sept. 13 at Roswell

Sept. 20 West Forsyth

Sept. 27 Pope

Sept. 20 Johns Creek

Sept. 20 North Forsyth

Sept. 20 at Centennial

Sept. 27 South Forsyth

Oct. 4

at Northview

Sept. 27 West Forsyth

Sept. 27 at Johns Creek

Sept, 27 Chattahoochee

Oct. 11

North Forsyth

Oct. 11

Forsyth Central

Oct. 11

at Lambert

Oct. 11

South Forsyth

Oct. 11

West Forsyth

Oct. 18

Chattahoochee

Oct. 18

Creekview

Oct. 18

at South Forsyth

Oct. 18

Alpharetta

Oct. 18

at Lambert

Oct. 25

Lambert

Oct. 25

at North Springs

Oct. 25

at North Forsyth

Oct. 25

at West Forsyth

Oct. 25

at South Forsyth

Nov. 1

at Centennial

Nov. 1

Sequoyah

Nov. 1

Alpharetta

Nov. 1

at Lambert

Nov. 1

North Forsyth

Nov. 8

Johns Creek

Nov. 8

(region cross-over)

Nov. 8

at Chattahoochee

Nov. 8

Centennial

Nov. 8

at Alpharetta

MILTON 5-AAAAAA 2012 record: 7-4

NORTHVIEW 7-AAAAA, Div. B 2012 record: 3-7

FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN

ROSWELL 5-AAAAAA 2012 record: 3-7

DATE

OPPONENT

DATE

OPPONENT

DATE

OPPONENT

Aug. 30

Alpharetta

Aug. 30

South Forsyth

Aug. 30

at Centennial

Sept. 6

at Johns Creek

Sept. 13 at Lambert

Sept. 6

Lambert

Sept. 13 at Centennial

Sept. 20 at Pope

Sept. 13 Johns Creek

Sept. 20 at Roswell

Sept. 27 Riverwood

Sept. 20 Milton

Sept. 27 Wheeler

Oct. 4

Cambridge

Sept. 27 at Etowah

Oct. 4

Etowah

Oct. 11

at Creekview

Oct. 4

at Wheeler

Oct. 18

at Lassiter

Oct. 18

North Springs

Oct. 18

Woodstock

Oct. 25

Walton

Oct. 25

at Sequoah

Oct. 25

at Cherokee

Nov. 1

Cherokee

Nov. 1

Forsyth Central

Nov. 1

Lassiter

Nov. 8

at Woodstock

Nov. 8

(region cross-over)

Nov. 8

at Walton

KING’S RIDGE CHRISTIAN

6-A, Div. B 2012 record: 5-5

6-A Div. B 2012 record: 2-8 DATE

OPPONENT

DATE

OPPONENT

Aug. 30

Lakeview

Aug. 30

Pinecrest

Sept. 6

at Towns County

Sept. 6

St. Francis

Sept. 13

at Oglethorpe County

Sept. 13 at Pace Academy

Sept. 20

at Christian Heritage

Sept. 20 at Darlington

Oct. 4

Whitefield Academy

Oct. 4

at Mount Paran

Oct. 11

at Walker

Oct. 11

Mount Pisgah

Oct. 18

Mount Paran

Oct. 18

at Walker

Oct. 25

King’s Ridge

Oct. 25

at Fellowship

Nov. 1

at Mount Pisgah

Nov. 1

Whitefield Academy

Nov. 8

(region cross-over)

Nov. 8

(region cross-over)

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Hornets:

2013 Team schedules (continued): MOUNT PISGAH CHRISTIAN

6-A, Div. B 2012 record: 6-5

DATE

OPPONENT

Aug. 23

at Mt. Vernon Presbyterian

Sept. 6

at Model

Sept. 13 Our Lady of Mercy Sept. 27

at SW Atlanta Christian

Oct. 4

Walker

Oct. 11

at King’s Ridge

Oct. 18

Whitefield Academy

Oct. 25

at Mount Paran

Nov. 1

Fellowship

Nov. 8

(region cross-over)

ST. FRANCIS 2012 record: 4-6

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BLESSED TRINITY 6-AAA 2012 record: 9-3

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DATE

OPPONENT

DATE

OPPONENT

Aug. 23

at Prince Avenue Christian

Aug. 30

at King’s Ridge

Aug. 30

Mt. Vernon Presbyterian

Sept. 6

at Cross Keys

Sept. 6

at King’s Ridge

Sept. 13

Mt. Vernon Presbyterian

Sept. 13 Whitefield Academy

Sept. 20

at Mt. Vernon Presbyterian

Sept. 20 Hebron Christian

Sept. 27 Hebron Christian

Oct. 4

at Cross Keys

Oct. 11

at Athens Academy

Oct. 11

at Baconton Charter

Oct. 18

at George Walton

Oct. 18

at Lakeview

Oct. 25

Athens Christian

Oct. 25

Towns County

Nov. 1

at Prince Avenue

Nov. 1

North Cobb Christian

Nov. 8

Commerce

DATE

OPPONENT

Aug. 23

at Westminster

Aug. 30

Lovett

Sept. 6

at Hart County

Sept. 20 White County Sept. 27 Woodward Academy Oct. 11

at Decatur

Oct. 18

Towers

Oct. 25

at McNair

Nov. 1

St. Pius

Nov. 8

at Cedar Grove

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Alpharetta stresses technology Lt. Gov. says state, city poised for greatness By JONATHAN COPSEY Jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Anyone who has picked up an iPhone or used an app knows that technology has the potential to change the way we do business on all levels. Luckily for the city of Alpharetta, it is poised to be the Technology City of the South. At an Aug. 1 dinner marking the second anniversary of the Alpharetta Technology Commission, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle joined with more than 600 tech companies within the city limits to celebrate. “Technology is a game changer,” said Cagle. “It will change every aspect of what we do.” Alpharetta is already home to a third of the

The goals of the Alpharetta Technology Commission are: Grow – Designed to be a business accelerator and incubation initiative; Build – Focused on identifying and developing advanced infrastructure that will support the technologies of tomorrow; Brand – Creating new messaging that will help to attract new business investment and maintain Alpharetta’s position as a leading location for technology ventures; and Know – Enhancing relationships among Alpharetta’s technology companies and building understanding of the business in which they are engaged.

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Georgia Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle, standing center, with members of the Alpharetta Technology Commission at a July 30 event. state’s technology-related companies and a quarter of Atlanta’s top employers. It recently branded itself as the Technology City of the South. The anniversary of the Technology Commission came on the day Ernst and Young committed $8.5 million to build a new global IT center in the city. The commission is a group comprised of large and small tech companies within the city, all aimed at identifying and pursuing key investment and policy decisions that will advance and nurture Alpharetta’s already sizeable technology community “Georgia leads the nation in apps created,” Cagle said. “We are poised for greatness.” He said a major problem with Georgia is incubating great companies only to see them leave the state for California or New York. Innovation is the name of the game, said Stephen Cross, executive vice president for research at Georgia Tech. “Georgia Tech’s strategy is to innovate everything,” Cross said. Since the university has stressed innovation, the number of startup companies created in or around the university has increased sevenfold in the past

three years. Alpharetta is home to many of the companies involved in Georgia Tech’s innovation incubators. “Ten percent of those companies are located in Alpharetta,” he said. Belle Isle said despite Alpharetta's success in attracting tech companies and their workers, the city is still hidden from the national spotlight. “You all are one of our best-kept secrets,” he lamented. Belle Isle compared Alpharetta to cities such as Austin, Texas, known for being a technology hub. Yet, despite having no airport, not being a state capital or having a university, Alpharetta has just as many tech companies within its borders as Austin. “We have one tech company for every 100 residents,” he said. “We have twice as many tech companies as Atlanta and we have the highest concentration of tech companies in the Southeast.” The trick is to move from merely being successful to unlocking the potential greatness behind the city’s success. For Belle Isle, the answer lies in the technology commission.

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North American Properties has been busy moving dirt at the Avalon site. Some 32 pieces of heavy machinery have been used to clear the 100-acre site for construction.

Avalon, kids & Cats: Moving earth for groundbreaking $600 million retail/residential project on track

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this data comes from multiple listing services and does not include the large number of properties purchased by investors with cash on the courthouse steps each month. Thousands of homes in metro Atlanta are purchased off the courthouse steps each month, never making it to the market for average home buyers. One thing is clear; there is a lot of cash trying to get into the real estate market here. That’s a good thing. Bob Strader is a local realtor with the NORTH Group of Keller Williams Realty. Visit his blogs liveincumming. com or liveinalpharetta.com or email him: info@thenorthgroup.com.

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By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – North American Properties may not be moving heaven and earth to be ready for its August groundbreaking, but it is moving a lot of dirt to be ready to begin construction for the first buildings and homes at the $600 million retail-residentialoffice project at Ga. 400 and Old Milton Parkway. At an Aug. 11 event for clients and their children on the company allowed people to see the 40,000 dump truck loads of dirt have been moved to prepare the site. Some 16 miles of piping for water, electricity, gas and sewer have been laid. Not wasting anything, 20,000 tons of crushed concrete will be recycled as road and parking lot beds. While the children got to climb on the big “Cats” and take rides in the giant tractors, North American Properties Manager Mark Toro gave tours to the adults and talked about the progress of the project. “We are over 75 percent preleased,” Toro said. “We said at the beginning we would not build on spec. We have enough contracts to assure the opening, and we expect to be fully leased when we’re ready to open the

Year-to-date, nearly 19 percent of all sales in Forsyth County have been cash purchases, which is exactly what it was for the same period in 2012. In North Fulton, cash deals come in at 17.5 percent, down 3 percentage points from last year, but still making up a large portion of all home sales. This corresponds with a report from RealtyTrac that says cash sales in Atlanta made up 42 percent of all sales in June of this year. Atlanta ranks 10th in the country for metro areas with a high percentage of cash purchases. As you would assume, many of the cash deals are distressed sales, but comparing the same time frames, the number of foreclosures and short sales being purchase has dropped significantly. Distressed sales in both Forsyth County and North Fulton are half of what they were in 2012. This year, 15 percent of all sales in Forsyth County were distressed, 11 percent of all sales in North Fulton. Distressed sales haven’t disappeared though. An important factor to note is

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doors.” The residential portion will begin with Monte Hewitt Homes building 101 single-family residences on the property. More than 500 letters of intent from prospective buyers have been received, said Toro. “We’re in good shape to start going vertical,” he said. That is developer parlance for ready to start pouring concrete. Benning Construction is the contractor for Regal Theater and Young Construction will build Whole Foods. The remainder of the retail will be done by HOAR Construction.

As a small business owner you probably already know that — you don’t know everything about everything. If you’re trying to make decisions on things where you have no experience or expertise, it may be best to hire a small business consultant. There are many types of small business consultants. Some are management consultants, whose main focus is helping you identify ways to improve your performance. This is done primarily through the analysis of existing organizational challenges and the development of plans for improvement. There are also “specialized” small business consultants who focus on specific areas of your business, like human resources or information technology. If you are considering hiring a small business consultant, there are a few things you should do beforehand. First, document the specifics of what you want them to do. Second, get some price quotes. Third, make some calls to references where the consultant has done work. All of these actions will help you make a better decision on whom to hire. Small business consultants can provide you with advice, provide assis-

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tance on short-term projects, help you develop strategic plans and provide you with a sounding board for initiatives you are thinking about doing. Small business consultants usually work for a fixed fee, but some may charge you per hour. Knowing what you’ll be paying and how long the engagement will last is a much better option than an “open checkbook.” If you’re having challenges in your small business, hiring a small business consultant is a proven approach to get help and results. Dick Jones is the Founder and President of Jones Simply Sales in Alpharetta, Ga. As a fourth generation sales professional, he has over 30 years of experience advising, coaching, consulting and working with small business owners.

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Mullins nominated for prestigious award ATLANTA — Zach Mullins, of Cox Media Group Atlanta, has been named a finalist for one of the most prestigious awards in the radio industry: the Radio Wayne Award in the Interactive Salesperson of the Year category presented each year by Radio Ink. These awards honor radio superstars whose hard work, dedication MULLINS and creativity separate them from the pack. Awards will be presented at the 2013 Radio Show being held this year in Orlando Sept. 18-20. Mullins serves as secretary/treasurer of the Alpharetta-based North Fulton Alliance of Young Professionals, an organization that aims to meet the needs of young professionals by promoting leadership and personal development through networking, community involvement and educational opportunities. Mullins also serves as a member of the Georgia College Alumni Board of Directors. For more, visit www.nfayp.com.

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Stephanie Moore put on their braces and headgear. Moore also gave oral hygiene instructions as well. All girls who participated were also given a balloon, a backpack filled with goodies and of course, a toothbrush. Dr. Alec Elchahal Orthodontic Group also has offices at the Vickery, 5067 Post Road in Cumming, and Hamilton Mill, 2055 Hamilton Creek Parkway in Dacula. Visit www.smilesbyelchahal.com for more.

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Dentistry gives renewed smiles to African choir ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics provided free dental care to the Daraja Children’s Choir of Africa on July 27. Those involved sang, smiled and laughed during the event, which marked the third year the business opened its doors and arms at the North Point office, 4205 North Point Parkway in Alpharetta, for “Daraja Day.” Volunteers provided free dental care to 28 members of the choir during their time in Georgia. The overall goal of the choir, which is supported by the nonprofit organization The 410 Bridge, is to provide Ugandan children the opportunity to grow in confidence and learn leadership skills to apply to everyday life in Africa. A total of 27 volunteers made up of Alpharetta Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics pediatric dentists, hygienists, assistants and other volunteers gathered together to make the day possible and provide dental care to the children from Uganda. For more information, visit www.alpharetta childrensdentistry.com.

Dolls participate in dental lesson SUWANEE, Ga. — The Johns Creek office of Dr. Alec Elchahal Orthodontic Group held an informative session for young patients last month at 4395 Johns Creek Parkway, Suite 100 in Suwanee. American Girl dolls were brought in by patients and their friends so staff could put on their first set of braces. The young patients received the healthy smile kits from American Girl and orthodontist Dr.

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ROSWELL, Ga. — On Aug. 7, Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists held a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1305 Hembree Road, Suite 202 in Roswell. The specialists provide obstetrics, gynecology and surgical services and have additional locations in the Woodstock and Canton areas. The practice has been in the community for nearly 20 years and the Roswell office is their third. For more information, visit www.cherokeewomenshealth.com.

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Driggs named head of Heery International ATLANTA – Rich Driggs has been named President of Heery International, an architecture, interior design, engineering, program management and design-build firm. Driggs is only the fourth leader of Heery International since George Heery founded the firm in 1952. In this role, Driggs is responsible for driving growth and overseeing DRIGGS the operations of the Atlanta-based company’s 22 offices around the country. He will report to Greg Kelly, COO of Parsons Brinckerhoff, Heery’s corporate parent company. Visit www.heery.com for more information.

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Business: Global Dance Opened: April 2013 Owners: Liezel Lane and Zaia Hadiyyah What: The dance studio embodies dance universally. They embrace American, Middle Eastern, Indian and African cultures. The sisterhood of their dance brings together the girl (SEEDs) and the woman (Dance Orientale). Zumba, Belly Yoga and Salsa are core to the total program. Events, parties and performances are offered. Where: 1475 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 179 in Roswell. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Closed Sunday. Call: 770-235-8202 Web: www.globaldancesite.com

Business: Creative Hair Designs Opened: Location opened June 2013 Owner: Debbie Beaver What: Creative Hair Designs, which has been serving North Fulton since 1984, is a full service hair salon best known for its relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Specializing in stylized cuts, color, foils, highlights, lowlights and body waxing. Focused on providing a greater than expected salon experience. In 2012, Creative Hair Designs won Best Hair Salon in the Appen Media Group’s Answer Book. Where: 488 North Main St., Suite 110 in Alpharetta Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

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CHICAGO IN CONCERT

Chicago performs live at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. Chicago is one of the longest-running and most successful rock groups in history. 8 p.m. Aug. 17. 2200 Encore Parkway Alpharetta. Please call 404-733-5010 or visit www.vzwamp.com.

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LOCAL LIVE MUSIC » THE KILLERS

The Nevada-formed Killers are coming to Alpharetta's Verizon Wireless Amphiteatre to promote their new album, "Battle Born," also the motto of their home state. 8 p.m. Aug. 15. 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 404-733-5010 or visit awesomealpharetta.com.

JAZZ BENEATH THE STARS PIEDMONT SUMMER SPRINT

Come run or walk through Piedmont Park and help raise money for the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces. Stay afterward for the Piedmont Arts Festival. Aug. 17. 1071 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. Please call 404-875-7275.

Presented by the Atlanta Jazz Preservation Society. Spend a night on the lawn hearing music in the tradition of Chicago, New York, West Coast and New Orleans jazz bands. 8 p.m. Aug. 16. Chukkar Farm Polo Club, 1140 Liberty Grove Road, Alpharetta. Please call 770-645-6844 or visit awesome alpharetta.com.

15TH ANNUAL TOUCH-A-TRUCK

This free event showcases all types of vehicles including fire engines, cars, trucks, heavy-duty construction equipment, military vehicles, motorcycles, emergency vehicles and buses. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 24. Wills Park,1825 Milton Ave., Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-6130.

THE NINTH ANNUAL MISS MARY'S ICE CREAM CRANKIN'

Taste more than 100 flavors of homemade ice cream. Dive into ice cream eating contests and enjoy live music. 2-4 p.m. Aug. 25. Block of 600 Atlanta St., Roswell. Please call 770-587-4712 or visit missmaryicecream.org.

THE FRANK BARHAM QUINTET

Frank Barham is joined by Emrah Kotan, Count M'Buto and James Schneider. Born in Memphis, Tenn., and raised in Durham, N.C., the blues have been a big influence on Barham. Mix the fluidity of Toots Thielemans, the funk of Stevie Wonder and the rawness of Howlin’ Wolf and you’ll find key elements in Barham's unique sound. 9:30 p.m. Aug. 17. The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Johns Creek. Please call 855-583-5838.

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STS9 and UMPHREY’S MCGEE CONCERT

STS9 will be taking over the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre this summer for a co-headlining tour with their good friends Umphrey’s McGee. Each band will perform a longform modern music concert. 7:30 p.m Aug. 24. 2200 Encore Parkway Alpharetta. Please call 404-733-5010 or visit vzwamp.com.

JAZZ SINGER MELANIE MASSELL

Melanie Massell will be performing at the Velvet Note. With thousands of performances under her belt, Massell was nominated Outstanding Jazz Artist and Best Jazz Act for the Atlanta Coca-Cola Music Awards. 9 p.m. Aug. 25. 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Johns Creek. Please call 855-583-5838.

LEGENDARY SOUL SINGER JEROME OLDS

Singer/songwriter/producer Jerome Olds has performed around the world. Join this soulful musician for an evening of enchanting

a.m.-4 p.m Aug. 17 and 2-4 p.m Aug. 18. 115 Norcross St., Roswell. Please call 770640-3075 or visit forl.net.

COCA-COLA SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL

The Fox Theatre presents the Oscar-winning romantic comedy “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” as an installment in its Summer Film Festival serieas. 4 p.m. Aug. 18. 660 Peachtree St. Northeast, Atlanta. Please call 855-285-8499 or visit foxtheatre.org.

PIEDMONT PARK SUMMER ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL

The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces will host its third annual arts and crafts festival at Piedmont Park in Midtown. Up to 250 artists will display their work in the park. This event ranks among the region’s top arts events year after year. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 17-18. 1071 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. Please call 404-845-0793 or visit piedmontpark artsfestival.com.

AUDITIONS FOR THE MICHAEL O'NEAL SINGERS "Young Frankenstein" the Musical

MISS SENIOR GEORGIA PAGEANT

A pageant for ladies 60 and up, this competition is a showcasing of the elegance and grace of life experience modeled after the Miss America pageants. 2 p.m. Aug. 17-18. Roswell Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Please call 770-399-6340.

music with piano, bass and percussion. The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Johns Creek. 9:30 p.m. Aug. 16. Please call 855583-5838.

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This musical adaptation of the classic Mel Brooks film comes to the Onstage Atlanta Theatre. Featuring a script, lyrics and music by Brooks and a singing and dancing tuxedo-clad laboratory experiment. Every Friday through Sunday until Aug. 17. 2597 North Decatur Road, Decatur. Please call 404-897-1802 or visit onstageatlanta.com.

EVENTS » HOWLPHARETTA GHOST TOUR

A ghost tour in historic downtown Alpharetta including stories of historical events combined with recent actual spooky encounters. Stop by many of your favorite local spots downtown to find out the real scoop. 8-9:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday through December. Milton Avenue, Alpharetta. Please call 800-979-3370 or visit alpharettatours.com.

FRIENDS OF ROSWELL LIBRARY SUPER SUMMER BOOK SALE

The Friends of Roswell Library Super Summer Book Sale will feature a truck load of classics, mystery, fantasy, current fiction, sci-fi, cookbooks, children’s books and paperbacks all at the best prices in town. 10

The Michael O'Neal singers, a 140-voice symphonic chorus based in Roswell, will be holding auditions for all voice parts for places in the symphonic chorus for the 2013-2014 season. Appointments are required. 2-7 p.m. Aug. 19. Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. Please call 770-594-7974 or visit mosingers.com.

JOE WHITTEN READING AT JOHNS CREEK POETRY GROUP

Alabama poet Joseph Whitten will read from his new book, "Learning to Tell Time," at the Northeast Spruill Oaks Library. Open mic and critique workshops to follow. 10 a.m.-noon Aug 24. 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek. Please call 770-876-2904 or visit afpls.org.

event is an effort to raise awareness of lung cancer and increase funding for the National Lung Cancer Partnership’s research, education and awareness programs. 7 a.m. Aug. 17. Greencove and Virginia Avenues, Atlanta. Please call 608-828-8852 or visit freetobreathe.org.

ALPHARETTA ROTARY MAYOR’S CHALLENGE

Bring your running buddies, friends and family to enjoy a 5K Race, Fun Run, movie and block party in the heart of downtown Alpharetta while raising funds for North Fulton nonprofits. 6 p.m. Aug. 17. 2 South Main St., Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-6000 or visit awesomealpharetta.com.

Glow-in-the-Dark Zumbathon

This glow-in-the-dark outdoor Zumbathon raises money for area youth. Dance for two hours and light up the night dressed in bright colors. Gwinnett Infiniti will be auctioning off a weekend with a new Infiniti, including a nightout package with dinner and entertainment for two. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17. Duluth Amphitheater, 3142 Hill St., Duluth. Please call 770-476-3434 or visit duluthga.net.

THE MAGNOLIA RUN AND WALK FOR EPILEPSY

The Magnolia Run is the Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia’s longest-running event, and is now in its 29th year. The 2012 run was the most successful to date, raising more than $102,000 and attracting nearly 1,500 participants. Registration at 6:30 a.m., 5K at 7:30 a.m. and 1 mile at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 24. Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast, Atlanta. Please visit epilepsyga.org.

BENEFITS » Duluth’s third Annual City Council Chili Cook-Off

Taste some fabulous chili and cast your vote, enjoy music by country musician Alex Hall and spend some quality time with family and friends. Proceeds benefit the Hands of Christ. 6 p.m. Aug. 15. Duluth Amphitheater, 3142 Hill St., Duluth. Please call 770-476-3434 or visit duluthga.net.

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WALK, WAG N' RUN

Ahimsa House invites the Atlanta community to pace their pets at the annual Walk, Wag N’ Run event, a certified 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run. Entry includes a race T-shirt and goodie bag. 5K at 7:30 a.m. and 1 Mile Fun Run at 8:45 a.m. Aug. 24. Lenox Park Buckhead, 2180 Lake Blvd. Northeast, Atlanta. Please visit ahimsahouse.org.

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Johns Creek library hosts Poet of the Year By RYAN PIERONI news@northfulton.com

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Learn to tell the time from a poet’s perspective, with a reading by poet Joe Whitten at the Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, located at 9560 Spruill Road, on Saturday, Aug. 24. Whitten will be reading from his new book, “Learning to Tell Time,” which is comprised of poems about his late wife who passed away of cancer. Whitten is a retired high school teacher, a past president of the Alabama State Poetry Society and the ASPS poet of the year in 2000. In addition to the reading by Whitten, the Johns Creek Poetry Group will host an open mic and critique circles that attendees can participate in. “We like to help each other,” says Bob Lynn, representative for the Johns Creek Poetry Group. “The feedback we get in this group definitely helps.” The current president of the Georgia Poet Society, Sandy Hokanson, will preside over the meeting. Lynn said that the Johns Creek Poetry Group tries its best to bring the craft of poetry

What: Reading, Open mic, Poetry workshops When: 10-12 a.m. Aug. 24 Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road Cost: Free

to children and teens, holding meetings throughout the fall where there are open mics and critique workshops as well, allowing the teens and children to present their work to their peers and improve their craft. The meetings will culminate this year in the annual Johns Creek Poetry Festival in November, which will feature a reading by the new Poet Laureate of Georgia, Judson Mitcham.

ATLANTA — Milton resident Cathy Semeria and her co-workers at Atlanta Allscripts took part in a Give Back event through MUST Ministries. On Aug. 1, participants assembled and prepared 1,800 lunches for children in the Atlanta area that are on the school lunch program during the school year and when summer comes they do not have lunches to eat. MUST Ministries aims to feed about 1,800 children each and every day of the summer and the only way they can do this is through the volunteers of the Atlanta community. For more, visit www.mustministries.org/summer-lunch. —Aldo Nahed

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Johns Creek Fall Family Festival vendors can reserve spots

Festival features Touch-aTruck, final farmer’s market JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Vendors wanting to secure space at the Johns Creek Fall Family Festival can register online through Aug. 30. The Fall Family Festival is Sept. 7 and will be joined at Newtown Park by Public Works’ annual Touch-a-Truck event and the final farmer’s market for 2013. The Johns Creek Farmer’s Market draws

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up to 25 vendors every Saturday with certified organic locally grown fruits and vegetables. Touch-a-Truck lets children “sit in the driver’s seat” in the Public Works equipment used in ongoing construction projects around the city. The Fall Family Festival, now in its sixth year, brings back favorite activities, such as a bounce house, giant slide, face-painting, animal demonstrations, live music, pie-eating contest and bungee run. Online registration applications can be found at www.JohnsCreekGA.gov.

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Back to school in olden days meant more I know all the reasoning behind having the children in school before August has its britches on, but that doesn’t make it right. I remember those good old school days when September to May seemed like a prison sentence. Oh, we got out for good behavior at Christmas time, and spring break – all three days of it – was a brief respite. Then Golden June arrived – the golden prize. June, my birthday month. But the biggest gift was summer vacation, stretching over vast oceans of days. Yes, June was only 30 days, but it did have a birthday squirreled away, and that was the next best thing to Christmas. Then came July, hot baking July, only to be followed by merciless August. Heat and summer were soul mates, so you accepted the one to get the other. Air conditioning came later. Little wonder we lived at the municipal pool. Endless games of Shark, Prison Break and Marco Polo to cool our fevered brows. There was the odd Y Camp and a vacation that was interesting – if we ever, ever got there. Pickup baseball games were huge fun. Nobody had ever heard of travel teams. We just

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traveled up to the vacant lot. Whoever had a glove could play and whoever had a bat or a ball was captain. As August days spilled by like sands from an hourglass, there was a bit of remorse setting in. That tree fort never got finished, not after Spencer broke his arm – again. We were going to sell ant farms in glass jars full of dirt and get rich and go to Disneyland. Who knew when you fed the ants bread, the mold would kill them? Usually though there was a proud accomplishment, a shining moment with a new skill added – diving head-first off the high dive, roller skating that first time. I learned to ride a bike in the summertime and found what true liberation was. And even as August’s last embers flared and died out, there was still Labor Day’s brief reprieve before the salt mines beckoned. Today’s miners have to climb aboard the Big Yel-

low Cheese when they return to their labors. In my day, schools were built to be walked to, so that is what we did. Oh, a thousand diversions would present themselves walking to school. There was the dachshund in the backyard surrounded by a chain-link fence that used bark at me until we made friends and I could pet him by just squeezing my hand through the links. You could always count on making Karen Loveless mad about something. She was 12 years old and the oldest of three brothers and a sister so she thought she knew everything. Coming home after school was best. That is when I would visit one of my Cookie Ladies. Those old Greeks had their Muses, and their Furies and their Fates. But Cookie Ladies were just fine for me and about as magical. I don’t know where or when I acquired the gift of listening, but I knew I had it. And I knew that if you sit quietly enough, with a dash of patience and a dollop of interest that people will talk to you for about as long as you want to be talked to. For me that was about three cookies. Now I didn’t really understand that a grandmotherly type sitting on her front porch

watching all of the children walking home from school might be just a tad lonely. I just naturally liked to walk up to strangers just to hear what they would say. What these ladies would hear me say was, “Do you have a cookie today?” There were three of them on the way home. One smelled real nice, and one had the best cookies and one told the best stories. I felt that was about the right mix. I would never stop at any one Cookie Lady twice in a row. And I would always change up who just got one visit in a week. That seemed like the optimal arrangement, cookie-wise. And as I said, I developed a talent for listening. I discovered something else about listening. I got to where I would listen to adults talk to each other, and try to follow what they were saying. I was especially good at getting my radar out when they were trying to “speak over” me so I wouldn’t understand. I would. But the amazing thing was when I made to leave, they would always say, “What a smart little boy you are.” And maybe I was. I don’t listen near as well today. When I’m with my grandsons, I do just about all the talking. But they listen

right along, and sometimes ask a question or they might just nod. Then we go to the Dairy Queen for ice cream. But those are two smart young fellas. But I’m off the rails a bit. What my grandsons and the young people of today are losing out on by getting such a jump on education are long, hot summer days that always seemed filled with unplanned adventures. The summers they have today, crammed into a sardine can eight weeks long, hardly get to stretch their legs. Shoot, today’s summers aren’t a patch on the days we would turn back in as hardly used. Those were days like Sundays, when you were all morning at church, then a big Sunday dinner that left you so stuffed, you just lazed around the yard till suppertime and got to eat Sunday dinner all over again. Bless me, those days barely had the shine wore of them. Send those days to the poor kids in Africa to use. As for this year’s crop of scholars, it’s enough to know they are back on the roads and we should all slow down and watch for them getting on and off the Big Cheese. The only good thing is, they just don’t know what they missed out on.

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Handel: Continued from Page 6 America.” What are needed in Washington are fresh ideas and a new perspective, she said. Her proven background and a track record of getting results are what Georgia needs in the U.S. Senate, Handel said. She ticks off practiced ease that track record of not only standing up to the status quo but also getting things done: Taking over as president and CEO of the Greater North

Fulton Chamber of Commerce at a time when others were saying they should close the doors or merge with another entity. Coming in a special election as chairwoman of Fulton County to balance the budget holding a minority position when there were already four votes to pass a 3-mill tax hike. “That has been my career and that is the kind of strategic problem-solving that I’m going to bring to Washington,” Handel said. What she won’t be is the kind career politician who focuses on re-election by saying all the right things.

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Board: Continued from Page 10 Dempsey opened the meeting by recognizing Eagle Scout Benjamin Horn who earned his Eagle Scout by refurbishing the Pinetree Cemetery on Kimball Bridge Road. Harman-Dempsey passed the gavel to President-elect Ben Hollingsworth. Don Nahser, manager of the Alpharetta City Band, installed the new slate of board members with each member taking the society’s oath to “preserve the past in the present for the

future.” Hollingsworth recognized the AHS interns for the summer, Karen Clyburn and Erika Allison, who are documenting and updating the archives and historical collection. To close the meeting, Ben thanked all the new officers, trustees, and chairs of the organization for taking responsibility for the tasks assigned to them and said he looks forward to working with everyone in the coming year. The 2013-2014 Alpharetta Historical Society Board of Directors includes: Hollingsworth (President); Harman-Dempsey (Vice-Presi-

dent); Christine Zoeller (Secretary); Jim Spruell (Treasurer); Jeannie Goodwin (Marketing and Management); Connie Mashburn (Historian, Research Library, and Archives ); Lynn Sickeler (Programs); Donald Mitchell (Preservation); Martine Broadwell (Heritage); Beverly Wolfe (Membership); Mary Lee (Hospitality); Janet Rodgers (Public Relations); Ron Welch (Rental Property Management); Marjean Birt (Parliamentarian); Bill Lusk (Trustee); Gene Fouts (Trustee); Hazel Reese (Trustee); Kim Dodson (Trustee); Marge Pierce (Trustee); Selma Merbaum (Trustee).

CITY OF MILTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR USE PERMIT Petition Number: Location: Applicant: Request:

U13-02/VC13-03 Deerfield Parkway (west side) Crescent Communities, LLC A Use Permit to allow the construction of 256 multi-family residential units and related accessory uses (Sec. 64-1839) and a 2 part concurrent variance to 1) To provide 100% of the site for apartments (Chapter 64, Division 5.A. 4.6.6.a.i) and 2) To delete the requirement to provide a minimum of 300 cubic feet of separate contiguous storage space shall be provided for each dwelling unit. (Sec. 64-1839.1.(8.))

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Milton cheerleaders donate clothing to area girls’ shelter MILTON, Ga. — Milton Cheerleaders for a Cause joined together the week of July 29 for a clothing drive to benefit Jesse’s House, an emergency and long-term shelter in North Georgia for adolescent girls. With so many teens in our area getting ready to go back to school, the Milton cheerleaders wanted to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate so cleaned out their closets, and those of sisters and friends, to gather gently-used clothing for the residents of the shelter. Since its inception in 1998, the non-profit Jesse’s House has provided shelter to nearly 600 girls from throughout the greater Atlanta area. Jesse’s House offers understanding and support in a loving environment to young women from a variety of different backgrounds.

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DEATH NOTICES John Joseph Costa, 88, of Canton, passed away August 6, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Jo Ann Fisher, 79, of Atlanta, passed away August 5, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Richard Lee Langston, Sr., 75, of Woodstock, passed away August 4, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Jessie Lee Moore, 81, of Dawsonville, passed away August 5, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

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Edward Sokolowsky, 74, of Cumming, passed away August 2, 2013. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Mary V. Edwards, 83, of Lawrenceville, passed away August 5, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Johnnie Fulton Hicks, 67, of Marietta, passed away August 1, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Helen Marie Nichols McGinnis, 83, of Cumming, passed away August 3, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Jimmie Lou Phillips, 69, of Dawsonville, passed away August 2, 2013. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Albert Paul Stephenson, 73, of Fayetteville, passed away August 2, 2013. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

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Request for Bid DEERFIELD PARK CONSTRUCTION BID NUMBER 13-PR02 Sealed Bid Due Date: August 29, 2013 2:00 PM Local Time Milton City Hall To be publicly opened approximately 2:05PM in the Courthouse The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The City of Milton is requesting submittals from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed bids (DEERFIELD PARK CONSTRUCTION) will be posted on the following websites the week of July 29th: http://www.cityofmiltonga.us or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp

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Charter: Continued from Page 7 existing charter schools that wish to apply to the SCSC to do so without a waiver, but

that process has not yet been developed. “I anticipate having a process in place at some point during the 2013-2014 school year, but I cannot guarantee when the process will be finalized or implemented,” said Stevens. This latest action

continues the roller coaster ride taken by the FSA HS over the past year. The school has been beset by low enrollment numbers since opening eight years ago, and came close to shutter.

Fulton Science MS also denied state charter Must remain private school 2nd year By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Two years ago, the Fulton Science Academy Middle School (FSAMS) was among the crown jewels of charter schools, posting impressive academic accomplishments and lauded state and nationally for the achievement of its students. Today, the school is preparing to enter its second year as a private school; a move the school saw as a temporary solution last year on its road to become a state-

chartered special school. In May 2012, however, the Georgia Board of Education denied the school’s request, noting the school did not comply with “requirements of rule and law.” In the spring of 2012, the Fulton County Board of Education did not renew the school’s charter, despite a decade of strong performance. The move was precipitated by financial and management issues at the school, as well as the school’s reluctance to accept a shorter charter length. An appeal to the state was not successful, and the middle school opted to become a private school for one year as it sought to become a state-chartered special school, under the aus-

pices of the Georgia Board of Education. The reasons cited by the state board mirrored the concerns listed by the Fulton County Board of Education in denying the charter, and centered primarily on financial and operational concerns. With this denial, the last remaining course of action for the school is to apply to the State Charter Schools Commission, which has the authority to approve charter schools without the approval of the local boards of education. An official with the SCSC said the school has not made an application to them as of Aug. 1. Request for comment from the school were not returned prior to publication.

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