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Roswell mulls Roswell firefighters test court outsourcing JUMPING FROM WINDOWS »
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By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The New York Fire Department lost several firefighters in 2005 after they were forced to jump from the fourth story of a burning building to escape a blaze that had gotten out of control. From that moment on, fire departments began looking for ways to save firefighters who are faced with the choice of burning or jumping out a window. One answer is the Petzel EXO, a harness the firefighter wears that is equipped with a rope they can attach to a windowsill and rappel down to the ground in an emergency. “Conditions [in a burning building] can suddenly get bad,” said Roswell Deputy Fire Chief Ricky Burnette. “You can’t put a ladder at every window. This system does that.” “It’s like having a ladder at every window,” agreed Chris Minichiello, with East Coast Rescue Solutions, who was training Roswell firefighters Aug. 14 in the use of the system. Members of Roswell’s fire department were climbing out of windows at the training center on Hembree Road and using the rope-based escape system. With 50 feet of rope in the kit, a firefighter could get down from a five story building with no problem. At $600 apiece, the kits are not cheap, but they’re cheaper
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Roswell firefighters practiced escaping from a burning building Aug. 14 by testing a new piece of equipment that allows them to climb from a burning building to the safety of the ground.
ROSWELL, Ga. – The city of Roswell is contemplating outsourcing its court services to a private contractor, making the courts the latest city department to see its public practices privatized. The City Council was given an update on the particulars of the proposed changes Aug. 13 by Deputy City Administrator Michael Fischer. He cited issues such as workload, efficiency and customer service as reasons to consider the shift. “The [court services] workload has gone down for a number of reasons… it has reached the point where an outside contractor can come in with more flexibility,” Fischer said. He said a large issue is the varying workload that the clerks face, which can be at times either too light or too burdensome. A private company would have the flexibility to add or subtract workers as the need arises. In January 2012, 2,317 citations were filed at the court by clerks. In April 2013, 526 were filed. In addition, Fischer said attorneys working cases in Roswell were becoming frustrated by rules and pace that they considered slow. They were instead taking their cases to Fulton County.
The [court services] workload has gone down… it has reached the point where an outside contractor can come in with more flexibility.” MICHAEL FISCHER Deputy City Administrator
If approved by the council, Roswell’s courts would be reorganized with the clerks working under the Jacobs Group, which already handles court services for Sandy Springs and Brookhaven. It comes with glowing recommendations from both cities, he said. “We would try it out for two years,” Fischer said. “We want a fresh look at the rules and make the court experience better for both employees and the people who use it.” Three positions would be eliminated. Fischer predicted about $30,000 in savings to the city. Community Development’s code enforcement and building inspection services are already outsourced.
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N.Y. couple charged with using fake credit cards Chased down by cops for forgery ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A New York couple were arrested for forgery after a chase through North Point Mall July 31. Store employees said the suspects, Andre T. Elwin, 25, and Jevauni Johnson, 26, both of Brooklyn, N.Y., came in to
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Hauling a barrel is not inconspicuous ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A man spotted lugging a 55-gallon metal barrel up a hill was found to be burglarizing a local business July 28. Police spotted Scott Barnes Blalock, 51, of Arnold Mill Road, Milton, carrying the barrel up the hill that separates the QT gas station on Haynes Bridge Road from the nearby Express Oil garage. When confronted about his actions, Blalock allegedly told officers he routinely checks the rear of businesses for discarded items near dumpsters, which he then takes and sells for scrap. In Blalock’s truck were a set of tires also from the Express Oil. A check with the owners of the business showed the items were not trash and Blalock did not have permission to take them. Blalock was arrested for burglary.
2 caught with stolen safe ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Two young men unsuccessfully tried to rob a local business
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the Apple Store in the mall and attempted to buy a 27July 14, leading to a chase with police and them fleeing on foot before their arrest. Police arrived at the Bagel Boys Café on Kimball Bridge Road about 4:30 a.m. after an alarm went off suggesting broken glass. As an officer was nearing the location, they reported seeing a dark vehicle speeding away from the area. The officer pursued and the vehicle allegedly increased its speed. It turned into the Park Glenn neighborhood on Webb Bridge Road, a dead-end road. When the vehicle hit the end of the road, both the driver and passenger got out and ran away. Inside the vehicle were a crowbar and a safe, which was taken from the Bagel Boys. Tyler James Brady, 30, of Mount Rushmore Drive, Alpharetta, and Michael Franklyn Smith, 29, of Valais Court, Johns Creek, were both arrested and charged with burglary, felony theft by taking and criminal damage to property.
Woman steals dinner ingredients ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Roswell woman was arrested Aug. 10 after allegedly trying to steal ingredients for dinner. Employees of the Publix grocery store on Ga. 9 told police they saw Patricia Ann Adams, 54, of Rosemont Drive, Roswell, place several items
inch computer. They allegedly tried to pay with several credit cards. When employees tried processing the last card, it would not work. Instead the card returned information for a different bank and number than the card, alerting employees. The suspects fled and store employees followed, calling on police to help.
Elwin was caught outside and was found to have 18 fake credit cards on him as well as $900 in cash and seven Visa gift cards. All the cards were in the names of the suspects. Johnson was found nearby. Both were charged with forgery. Elwin was found to have an active warrant out of New York for robbery.
in a bag and attempt to leave the store. She allegedly had in her possession spices, garlic powder, mayonnaise, cranberry jelly, potato salad and lemon pepper chicken. The total amount stolen was just over $23. Adams was charged with shoplifting.
stole thousands of frequent flyer air miles for personal use. The victim said the assistant had been authorized to use the SkyMiles once, in December 2012, but when he recently checked the amount of miles in his account, he thought it low. A call to Delta proved that the assistant had booked flights allegedly in her own name using her boss’s miles. She also allegedly took friends on flights using the SkyMiles. Nearly 700,000 SkyMiles were used, at a value of $25,000.
Missing cash leads to violent quarrel MILTON, Ga. – A missing $20 bill was the cause of a violent fight Aug. 9 between roommates. The victim said she was home at the Dunbrody Drive residence she shared with her roommate, Joshua David Pace, 22, of Milton. Pace came home and the pair noticed $20 missing from the kitchen table. They began arguing. The victim called Pace’s mother and Pace allegedly became angry and began punching the victim repeatedly. The victim was able to break free and flee. Pace denied fighting, but admitted to arguing. Pace was arrested for aggravated assault and battery. The $20 was found on the floor behind a trash can.
Assistant responsible for missing SkyMiles? MILTON, Ga. – A Milton resident discovered Aug. 9 that his personal assistant allegedly
Teen charged with entering auto ROSWELL, Ga. – A 16-year-old boy was arrested Aug. 10 after allegedly breaking into at least two vehicles Aug. 9 and 10. Police were called to Rosemont Court the morning of Aug. 10 about a vehicle that was broken into earlier that night. A Mexican passport was stolen from the victim’s car. That afternoon, police were again called out to Rosemont Court, about 3:30 p.m., about a suspicious male walking among cars with a shirt wrapped around his head. He was allegedly checking door handles. When police arrived, they found the suspect sitting in a car. The boy ran, was Tased and caught. In his pos-
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DUI arrests ►► Shelley Noelle Oertel,
38, of Thornborough Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested July 28 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Darien Jarod Baker, 22, of Notasulga, Ala., was arrested July 29 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding and possession of drug-related items. ►► William Delanie Arnette, 33, of Duluth was arrested July 31 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, suspended license and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Kelly Snell, 36, of Creekwood Crossings, Roswell, was arrested July 29 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane and expired tag. ►► Carmen Suzanne Price, 30, of Decatur was arrested
PUBLIC SAFETY July 30 on Riverside Road in Roswell for DUI. ►► Alejandro Ivey Romero, 40, of Pineridge, Alpharetta, was arrested July 30 on Alpharetta Street in Roswell for DUI and suspended license. ►► Janelle Coates, 51, of Woodstock was arrested Aug. 1 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Logan McCain Munsey, 20, of Coventry Circle, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 2 on Gran Crique Drive in Roswell for DUI. ►► Melissa L. Nino, 31, of Sasha Lane, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 3 on Woodstock Street in Roswell for DUI and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Christopher E. Burgess, 43, of Manchester Circle, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 3 on Woodstock Road in Roswell for DUI and speeding. ►► Kimberly D. Phillips, 42, of Churchill Lane, Roswell, was arrested Aug. 4 on Jones Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane.
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Suspects sought in gym assault ROSWELL, Ga. – Two men assaulted another Aug. 7 at the Hembree Park gym, leaving the victim unconscious on the gym floor. Police responded to a call of a fight at 3 p.m. and found the victim on the basketball gym floor, unconscious and unresponsive. He was taken to North Fulton Hospital with serious injuries. Witnesses described the suspects who fled from the scene, and police have put out sketches. One suspect drove a newer model blue Nissan Sentra with North Carolina tags. The second suspect drove a
1995-2000 black Ford Explorer with some damage to it. Anyone with information on the suspects is encouraged to call Detective Dana DeWeese
at 770-640-4100 or email DDeweese@Roswellgov.com. To leave an anonymous tip, call Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477.
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Alpharetta revisits Islamic Center expansion Rucker Rd. mosque hopes for approval
The next steps • The Islamic Center of North Fulton’s hearing before the Alpharetta Planning Commission will take place Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. • It will come before the City Council Sept. 23. • The city expects a large turnout for the meetings and will have overflow seating at City Hall.
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parties enter mediation. In its application to the city, the center states it is not expanding to increase its congregation, rather to better accommodate its already large congregation. The property is surrounded on all sides by residential homes. It has been a place of worship since 1996. Alpharetta City Attorney Sam Thomas said the original issue the city had was the proposed size of the center. “That was not compatible in a residential area,” Thomas said of the original plans. “This time, we’re not expecting the same issue. This is a very different project.” “We are asking for no more than what was been approved
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – After three years of litigation, Alpharetta’s Islamic Center of North Fulton, on Rucker Road, returns to the City Council in September with a new plan. The center – which includes a mosque and home for the imam – came before the city three years ago with plans to build a 12,000-square-foot expansion on the 4-acre lot that would adjoin the existing imam’s home. Another gymlike building would replace the existing house where religious services are now held. It was unanimously denied by council after residents complained that it was too much development in a residential district. The new proposal calls for a 7,900-square-foot community hall and house for the imam. The Islamic Center of North Fulton’s previous designs were unanimously denied by the City Council on grounds it was too large for the property and too close to residential areas. Upon denial, the center sued the city for religious discrimination. A lower court ruled in the city’s favor, however a higher court demanded both
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overcome the city’s prior objections. “Our opinion was it was OK before, but we are very hopeful this will be approved,” he said. The Islamic Center of North Fulton’s zoning case goes before the Planning Commission Sept. 5. It is scheduled to be heard by the City Council Sept. 23.
in the past by both Alpharetta and Fulton County,” said Doug Dillard, attorney for the Islamic Center. With the scaled down plans, Dillard said it fits in better with the nearby residential areas and should be able to
Annual Touch-A-Truck returns to Alpharetta Fire engines, race cars at Aug. 24 event ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- Children of all ages are invited to the 15th Annual TouchA-Truck on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Wills Park, 1815 Old Milton Parkway. This free event, sponsored by the City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department, has attracted over 5,000 visitors each year. All types of vehicles including fire engines, race cars, trucks, heavy-duty construction equipment, mili-
tary vehicles, motorcycles, emergency vehicles, buses, entertainment and more are showcased. Other activities include inflatables, face painting and animal balloons. Touch-ATruck T-shirts in infant and youth sizes will be available, and food and beverage concessions will be sold. Please note that food and beverage sales will be cash only. Parking for this event is limited, so please carpool with friends and neighbors.
GARAGE SALES See more garage sales in the classifieds • Page 37
ALPHARETTA: Estate sale. Sweetwater Subdivision; 220 Sweetwater Trace 30076. Saturday 8/24 and Sunday 8/25 8am to 4pm. 18th Century Furniture, China, glass, art, collectibles, garden, holiday. http://www.vuvox.com/collage/detail/06d07445ee CUMMING: Creekside MOPS Consignment Sale. Over 25,000 items!! Friday 8/23, 9am-1pm & Saturday 8/24, 8am-1pm (many items 1/2 off Saturday). Creekside UMC, 673 Peachtree Parkway. www. creekside.net CUMMING: Cumming First United Methodist Church, 770
Canton Hwy 30040. Friday, 8/23, 9am-8pm and Saturday, 8/24, 8am-12pm. CUMMING: Dressage Subdivision, 6645 Curvet Court 30040. Thursday-Saturday 8/15-8/17 and 8/22-8/24, 8am-2pm. Moving! All must go! Furniture, linens, Christmas, plants, glassware, bath chair etc JOHNS CREEK: Queensbury Subdivision, 619 Saint Fillans Court 30022. Friday 8/23 and Saturday 8/24, 9am4pm. Moving after 30 years! Furniture, household goods, tools, linens, Christmas, rugs, electronics, books, etc
JOHNS CREEK: Cameron Crest Farms Subdivision, 4800 Gaidrew. Multi family. Friday 8/23 and Saturday 8/24, 8am-2pm. Vintage Hartmann luggage, kitchen, linens, dishes, plants. Cash only! JOHNS CREEK: Medlock Bridge Subdivision, 630 Lake Medlock Drive 30022. Saturday 8/24, 8am-4pm and Sunday 8/25, 11am-4pm. Downsizing; furniture, home goods (TONS!), Waterford crystal, Nordic Trak ellyptical, kids’ (toys, sporting euqipment, Halloween costumes), cd’s, etc. JOHNS CREEK: Moving sale! 7480 Bell Road. 8/23, 8/24,
8am-2pm. Everything imaginable, fantastic prices! ROSWELL: Estate sale. Martin’s Landing, 9770 Hillside Drive 30076. Friday 8/23, Saturday 8/24, 9am-7pm. Baker dining set, art, antiques, all household, camping, storage/shelving, fine furs, patio furniture, electronics, office furniture/supplies, rock albums, etc! Everything must go! WESTERN ROSWELL-HUGE!! Wildwood Springs, 530 Old Path Crossing 30075. Friday 8/23, Saturday 8/24, 9am2pm. Redecorated; furniture, decor
DEADLINE to place garage sale ads: Noon Friday prior week • Call 770-442-3278 or email classifieds@northfulton.com
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Peter Abreu: A public man, private person By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Peter Michael Abreu, who died Aug. 12, came to live in Roswell in 1955 when he was just 12 years old. Few people knew then what a red-letter day that was for the city he grew to love dearly. But over the years, the appreciation of that love and the deeds that came with that love came to gel and take form so that by Nov. 15, 2000, Mr. Abreu was honored by the Smith Plantation Preservationists Trust as its first-ever Roswell Citizen of the Year. Who better to bestow the award on than a man who had done so much for what is today known as Historic Roswell? When I first met Peter, I was the newly minted editor of the Roswell Revue (we added the “& News” later). I was prowling the basement floor of City Hall for the director of the Roswell Historic District and came upon a gruff fellow in a small, cluttered office. He owned up to being the man I sought, so I told him I was interested in learning about the Historic District. That was my first history lesson about Roswell, and I could not have found a better teacher than Peter
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – U.S. Rep Tom Price (R-Roswell) spoke to the Rotary Club of North Fulton Aug. 13, giving the club an update on the happenings in Washington, both the good and the bad. “From the outside, it looks pretty crazy,” he said. “From the inside, it looks pretty crazy.” He and his political party are trying to put forward “positive solutions,” he said, however, “the challenge is getting all 535 of us in the same direction.”
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The funding of government is unsustainable, Price said. Instead of a budget, Congress has passed “continuing resolutions,” stop-gap measures to continue funding at the same level, since 2008. “That’s not a responsible way to govern,” he said. He cautioned that, unless movement happens on funding, the government may have to shut down.
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Teen suicide prevention starts at home County has prevention seminar in wake of several teen suicides By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com This is the second of a twopart series on teenage suicide and drug abuse in North Fulton. This article centers on suicide prevention. MILTON, Ga. – After several teenagers took their own lives last school year, Fulton County teamed up with the Georgia Department of Human Resources to sponsor a consciousness-raising seminar for parents at Milton High School two weeks ago. Dr. Scott Poland led the discussion that was sobering with its statistics: Suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15- to 24-year-olds It is the second leading cause of death in college students There are 50-200 suicide attempts for every completion Almost 7 percent of high school students report making a suicide attempt More than 14 percent of
high school students report suicidal thoughts Suicide is often linked with drug and alcohol use In light of those statistics, parents must realize that they have to look at warning signs and remain connected with their teenagers. It is not always easy to know just how tenuous those bonds are during the teenage years. “We all have to recognize the challenge of connecting with adolescents,” Poland said. “You have to reach out to your child, but do not preach.” That means getting involved in something that they do where the teenager can open up in a normal way. Only by keeping lines of communication open can parents hope to know what is going on in their lives. If a son likes to shoot hoops in the driveway, then Dad should get out there and rebound for him. Mom can take her daughter shopping. Whatever it takes, give opportunities for communication to happen.
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Dr. Scott Poland makes it clear that parents must be vigilant and listening for warning signs of teen suicide.
Poland said it is also important to know not only who their child’s friends are, but know their parents as well. “If you look at the numbers for protecting our children, the United States is at the bottom in developed nations. Our schools are the safest place for our children. The most dangerous place for them is in the home,” Poland said. “And they are dying in record numbers.”
The following warning signs may mean that a teen is at risk for suicide. While no one factor is a clear indicator, taken together, these warning signs must be taken seriously. Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves • Actively looking for ways to kill themselves, such as online searches or buying a gun • Talking about feelings of hopelessness • Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain • Talking about being a burden to others • Increased alcohol or drug use • Acting anxious or agitated; reckless behavior • Sleeping too little or too much • Withdrawing or isolating themselves • Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge • Extreme mood swings • Being subjected to bullying and verbal abuse
That includes accidents, homicides and, of course, suicide.
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Poland recommends families have the real “full value meal,” and it is not at McDonald’s. It’s around the dinner table. “There is a lot of free and easy conversation there. If you
sit around the table, you have a better idea of what is going on with a child,” he said. Technology is a doubleedged sword. It can swallow up quality time with your child with hardly anyone noticing. “Don’t let technology steal your child. Avoid making the bedroom their kingdom. One in three teenage girls gets up after midnight and is texting.
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Continued from Page 6 Abreu. He had an abiding love for his city and its history. He took the job of Historic Roswell District director because he wanted to preserve the history and the character of the city. When you look down present-day Canton Street, remember that Peter was one of the prime visionaries for turning it into a national showplace. Another of his great loves was Bulloch Hall, one of the city’s crown jewels of antebellum life. Pam Billingsley is site coordinator at Bulloch and knows firsthand of Peter’s abiding support.
“When you met Peter, you just knew here was a down-toearth guy. He would often open his home [Northwind] as a meeting place or host a gala or a fundraiser. He was chairman three times of the Magnolia Ball, Bulloch’s big fundraiser,” Billingsley said. “Peter was not just a sponsor of Bulloch, he was a true friend.” As chairman of distribution for the family trust, the May P. and Francis L. Abreu Charitable Trust, he devoted much of his life to philanthropy. In addition to Bulloch, he was a patron to the Atlanta Humane Society, the Woodruff Arts Center, the North Fulton Community Foundation, the Chattahoochee Nature Center,
Submit your news & photos to news@northfulton.com | Recycled paper Fernbank Museum of Natural History, the Shepherd Center, North Fulton Community Charities and many more worthy causes. His family describes him as a passionate outdoorsman who loved to hunt quail and fish. If you wanted to see him perk up, just bend the conversation to good bird dogs or fine shotguns. Often I would find Peter outside the Bill Johnson Community Activities Building chatting with fellow Rotarians, one of his wooden tipped cheroots clamped in his jaw, talking about hunting. Whatever the topic, you knew where Peter stood. As the Rev. Malone Dodson, his minister of many years
at Roswell United Methodist Church, put it most succinctly in his eulogy of Peter: “You always knew what Peter was thinking … Because he told you.” He was just as blunt about historical preservation. “He told me what was sacred in Roswell and what was not,” Dodson said. “What was historical and what was hysterical.” Peter was not a man to say a lot. But when something needed doing, then you could count on him, Dodson said. Many people also remember the Easter egg hunts he had for children at Northwind. You could often find him indulging another of his passions around his home – gardening. He moved with ease through the Buckhead and Roswell elite, among the board rooms
of many great Atlanta institutions, but he was perhaps most at home in his khakis tending his vegetables and fruit trees. Perhaps the best summation of Peter’s life came from his friend Louise DeLong, longtime director of the Archibald Smith Plantation Home Preservationists. “You can’t really put into words the breadth and depth Peter has had on Roswell,” said DeLong. “You just have to accept he has made a big, big difference in just about every way a person can in a city like Roswell.” He is survived by his loving wife, Carol Gaissert Abreu, children Peter Michael Abreu Jr., Claire E. Abreu and Katherine M. Abreu; grandchildren William Avery Abreu, Aerynne May Abreu and Grayson Michael Theodore Abreu.
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wine corkscrew, wooden cross necklace, two Lady Footlocker discount cards, a purse and a paycheck to another victim. The boy was arrested and charged with entering auto, obstruction and a minor in possession of alcohol. The men who tested the device were enthusiastic about it. “I love it,” said firefighter Sean Ballisty. “This is one of those things that’s comfortable to have and never have to use it,” said firefighter Johnnie Martin. The entire Roswell Fire Department – all 145 firefighters – have received the kit and will be trained on it, said Burnette.
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First Day Fast Facts • 300: Number of cows needed to supply milk in cafeterias each day • 6,651: Total number of teachers • 13,453: Total employees of Fulton Schools • 82,000: Meals served daily in cafeterias • 61,000: Miles traveled by school buses each day • $18M: Money spent on new resources for teachers Avossa. “But the beauty of watching all the bright faces show up on the first day reminds us all why we’re here.” In all, 784 buses comprise the fleet for Fulton Schools, some beginning their day as early as 5:40 a.m., and run 1,300 bus routes totaling 61,000 miles each day – two and a half times around the world. Within the classroom, there were nearly 1,000 new students to Fulton Schools, along with 665 new teachers, 18 new principals and 29 new assistant principals. Most schools are opening fully staffed; however some vacancies remain in the special education department.
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Northwestern Middle named a DuFour Model PLC School Becomes only Georgia school recognized for its collaboration model By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – Northwestern Middle School was recently named a DuFour Model PLC (professional learning community) School, recognizing the school’s success in creating environments that promote student learning. Northwestern becomes the first Georgia school to receive the recognition, and joins fewer than 200 schools nationwide in 34 states that have demonstrated teaching practices effective enough to be recognized as a DuFour Model PLC School. A professional learning community is a professional development design that promotes collaborative learning among colleagues. The model was created by educators Richard and Rebecca DuFour and emphasizes the key to improved instruction for students is ongoing, job-embedded learning for the adults who serve those students. The three foundational elements of PLCs include the willingness to examine all practices in light of their impact on learning; commitment to working together to achieve a collective pur-
As a result of our work with PLCs, our exceeding scores have consistently increased over the last three years.” JASMINE KULLAR Northwestern Middle School Principal pose; and assessing effectiveness based on results rather than intentions. Northwestern Principal Jasmine Kullar credits the school’s success to her staff who pushed past their comfort zones and took on a new challenge. “Our pass rates on the CRCTs have always been very high, which is why changing anything can be difficult,” she said. “But when we began focusing on our ‘exceeding’ scores [highest scoring category], we realized there were some changes that needed to be made because so many more of our students are capable of scoring in that category. As a result of our work with PLCs, our exceeding scores have consistently increased over the last three years.”
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Cross Country • Aug. 24: Bob Blastow Early Bird Meet 8 a.m. (Chattahoochee), Longhorn Invitational @ Chattahoochee Pointe Park 8 a.m. (Centennial, Alpharetta, Cambridge, Johns Creek, ), Pickens Preview Meet @ Roper Park 9:15 a.m. (Milton, North Forsyth, Forsyth Central, South Forsyth, West Forsyth), Stage Races @ River Green Park (Roswell), • Aug. 31: Berry College In-
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team, with seven starters returning,” said Scott Cole, coach of the softball team, and then added that even “our freshman pitcher, Cameron Stanford, has gotten off to a great start, surrendering one earned run in two high school starts.” Dave Mellisas, one of the cross country coaches at AHS,
had good things to say about his teams as well. “The boys are the defending region champions,” he said, “and they are led by senior Ryan Shea, who finished third in the region last year.” He had a similarly optimistic outlook for the future of the girls’ cross country team as well.
vitational @ Berry College 8 a.m. (Centennial, ) • Sept. 3: War Eagle Invitational @ Chestatee Middle School 5 p.m. (North Forsyth, Forsyth Central, ) • Sept. 5: Forsyth Country Championships @ West Forsyth 5:30 p.m. (North Forsyth, Forsyth Central) • Sept. 7: Panther Invitational Meet (Alpharetta, ), Covered Bridge Run @ Garrard Landing Park 8 a.m. (Chattahoochee, Northview, Centennial, Milton, Roswell,), Double Dip Invitational @ Marist HS (Cambridge, West Forsyth), NGTC Mountain Eagle HS Invitational @ Clarkesville, Ga (South Forsyth) • Sept. 10: West Hall Invitational @ West Hall HS
5:30 p.m. (North Forsyth, Forsyth Central) • Sept. 14: Warpath Invitational @ Boling Park 8 a.m. (Alpharetta, Chattahoochee, Northview, Milton, Roswell, South Forsyth), WinderBarrow Invitational @ Bramlett Elementary (Cambridge, Johns Creek) • Sept. 19: Ridge Ferry @ Rome, GA (Forsyth Central) • Sept. 21: Fulton County Championships @ Milton HS 8 a.m. (Alpharetta, Chattahoochee, Northview, Centennial, Milton, Roswell, Cambridge, Johns Creek, ), Lambert River Run @ Chattahoochee Pointe Park 8 a.m. (North Forsyth, South Forsyth, West Forsyth)
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Calendar: Continued from Page 18 • Sept. 28: Darlington Invitational @ Darlington School 8 a.m. (Centennial), Aubrea Gunderson Meet @ Conyers, GA (Milton), Atlanta Classic (Roswell, Cambridge, ) • Oct. 1: Cass-Cartersville Invitational @ Delinger Park 4 p.m. (Centennial) • Oct. 3/4: Mountain Invitational @ Unicoi State Park (North Forsyth, Forsyth Central, South Forsyth, West Forsyth), • Oct. 5: Westover Invitational @ Albany, GA 8 a.m.(Alpharetta, Centennial), Wesleyan Invitational @ Wesleyan High School 8 a.m. (Northview,) • Oct. 9: Buford Invitational @ Buford HS 4 p.m. (Centennial) • Oct. 10: Furman Invitationals @ University of Furman, SC (Milton), Bob Roller Invitational @ East Jackson HS (North Forsyth, Forsyth Central) • Oct. 12: ASICS Invitational @ McIntosh Nature Preserve (Alpharetta, Chattahoochee, Cambridge, Johns Creek, South Forsyth) • Oct. 15: Dawson County Meet @ Dawson Country HS 4 p.m. (North Forsyth) • Oct. 19: Coach Wood Invitational @ Gainesville, GA 8 a.m. (Alpharetta, Chattahoochee, Northview, Centennial, Milton, Roswell, Cambridge, Johns Creek, ), Fast Pace Race @ Fairgrounds 9 a.m. (Forsyth Central, South Forsyth) • Oct 26: Carrollton Invitational/Last Chance @ Carrollton Elementary (Roswell, North Forsyth, Forsyth Central, South Forsyth, West Forsyth) • Nov. 2: Region Meet @ Lambert HS 8 a.m. (Alpharetta, Chattahoochee, Centennial) Region Meet @ Boling Park (Northview, Roswell, Cambridge, Forsyth Central), Region Meet @ Chattahoochee Pointe Park 8 a.m. (Johns Creek, North Forsyth, South
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Cheerleading • Sept. 7: Tiger Cheer Classic (North Forsyth, South Forsyth) • Sept. 14/15: Mill Creek HS Competition (Chattahoochee, Johns Creek, North Forsyth, Forsyth Central, South Forsyth) • Sept. 21: Cartersville Competition (Cambridge), North Gwinnett Competition (Johns Creek, Forsyth Central) • Sept. 28/29: Starr’s Mill HS Competition (Chattahoochee, Johns Creek), Lambert HS Competition (North Forsyth) • Oct. 5: CSU Competition (Cambridge,) West Forsyth HS Competition (North Forsyth) • Oct. 6: Kennesaw Mountain HS Competition (Chattahoochee) • Oct. 12/13: Peachtree Ridge HS Competition (Chattahoochee, North Forsyth, Forsyth Central, South Forsyth) • Oct. 19: Woodstock Competition (Cambridge), Carrollton HS Competition (Johns Creek), Chestatee Competition (Forsyth Central, South Forsyth) • Oct. 20: Kell HS Competition (Chattahoochee) • Oct. 26: Roswell HS Competition (Cambridge, Johns Creek, North Forsyth, Forsyth Central, South Forsyth) • Oct. 27: Northgate HS Competition (Chattahoochee) • Nov. 2: Dacula Competition (Cambridge) • Nov. 5: Region 6-AAAAA Competition (Chattahoochee) • Nov. 9: Sectionals @ CSU (Cambridge), Region @ Roswell (Johns Creek, North Forsyth, Forsyth Central, South Forsyth)
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Softball • Aug. 14: Pope vs. Milton 6:50 p.m., River Ridge vs. Roswell 5:55 p.m. • Aug. 15: Roswell vs. Sprayberry 5:55 p.m. • Aug. 16: Northview vs. St. Pius 6 p.m., Wesleyan vs. Northview 8 p.m., Cherokee County Leadoff Classic (Milton, West Forsyth, Cass) • Aug. 17: Northview vs. Loganville 12 p.m., Northview vs. Alcovy 2 p.m., Northview vs. Starrs Mill 6 p.m., Cherokee County Leadoff Classic (Milton, River Ridge, South Paulding, Harrison, Roswell, Norcross, West Forsyth, North Paulding), Woodward vs. Johns Creek 12 p.m., Woodstock vs. North Forsyth 11 a.m. • Aug. 19: Northview vs. Johns Creek 5:30 p.m., Forsyth Central vs. Chattahoochee 7 p.m. • Aug. 20: Centennial vs. South Forsyth 5 p.m., Johns Creek vs. Lambert 5 p.m., Chattahoochee vs. North Forsyth 5 p.m. • Aug. 21: Lambert vs. Northview 5:30 p.m., Centennial vs. Central Gwinnett 5:30 p.m., Walton vs. Cambridge 5:55 p.m., West Hall vs. North Forsyth 5:30 p.m., West Forsyth vs. Creekview 5:55 p.m. • Aug. 22: Northview vs. Sequoyah 5:55 p.m., Centennial vs. Lambert 5 p.m., Etowah vs. Milton 5 p.m., Woodstock vs. Roswell 5:55 p.m., Forsyth Central vs. Cambridge 5:55 p.m., Chatahoochee vs. Johns Creek 7 p.m. • Aug. 23: Cass vs. Roswell 8:30 p.m., North Forsyth vs. West Forsyth 5:30 p.m. • Aug. 24: Harrison vs. Roswell 10:30 a.m. • Aug. 26: Centennial vs. Marietta 5:30 p.m., Chattahoochee vs. Forsyth Central 5 p.m. • Aug. 27: Kell vs. North-
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Milton vs. Wheeler 5:55 p.m., Cherokee vs. Roswell 5:55 p.m., North Springs vs. Cambridge 5:45 p.m., Lambert vs. Johns Creek 7 p.m., North Forsyth vs. Chattahoochee 7 p.m., Kell vs. Forsyth Central 5:30 p.m., Alpharetta vs. West Forsyth 7 p.m. • Sept. 14: Milton vs South Forsyth 10 a.m., Milton vs. Buford 2 p.m., • Sept. 16: Kell vs. Roswell 5:30 p.m. • Sept. 17: Central Forsyth vs. Northview 5:55 p.m., Lambert vs. Centennial 5 p.m., Walton vs. Milton 5:55 p.m., Roswell vs. Lassiter 5:55 p.m., Cambridge vs. Sprayberry 5:30 p.m., Johns Creek vs. Chattahoochee 5 p.m., West Forsyth vs. North Forsyth 5 p.m. • Sept. 18: North Springs vs. Centennial 6 p.m. • Sept. 19: Northview vs. Riverwood 5:55 p.m., Chatahoochee vs. Centennial 5 p.m., Sequoyah vs. Cambridge 5:55 p.m., West Forsyth vs. Johns Creek 7 p.m., North Forsyth vs. Alpharetta 7 p.m., Sprayberry vs. Forsyth Central 5:55 p.m. • Sept. 21: Johns Creek vs. Northview 12 p.m. • Sept. 23: Marietta vs. Centennial 5:30 p.m. • Sept. 24: Creekview vs. Northview 5:55 p.m., West Forsyth vs. Centennial 5 p.m., Cambridge vs. Pope 5:30 p.m., Johns Creek vs. North Forsyth 5 p.m., Forsyth Central vs. Osborne 5:55 p.m. • Sept. 25: Central Gwinnett vs. Centennial 5:30 p.m., Milton Annual Tournament @ Milton, Games TBD, Cambridge vs. Walton 5:55 p.m. • Sept. 26: Cambridge vs. Northview 5:55 p.m., Centennial vs. North Forsyth 5 p.m., Johns Creek vs. Alpharetta 7 p.m., Pope vs. Forsyth Central 5:30 p.m., South Forsyth vs. West Forsyth 7 p.m.
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Calendar: Continued from Page 20 • Sept. 27: Milton Annual Tournament @ Milton, Games TBD • Sept. 28: Northview vs. Lambert 12 p.m., Milton Annual Tournament @ Milton, Games TBD • Sept. 30: Roswell vs. Centennial 5:30 p.m. • Oct. 1: Northview vs. North Springs 5:55 p.m., Osborne vs. Cambridge 5:55 p.m., Centennial vs. Johns Creek 5 p.m., South Forsyth vs. North Forsyth 5 p.m., Riverwood vs. Forsyth Central 5:55 p.m., Lambert vs. West Forsyth 5 p.m. • Oct. 3: Alpharetta vs. Centennial 5 p.m., South Forsyth vs. Johns Creek 6 p.m. , North Forsyth vs. Lambert 6 p.m., Chattahoochee vs. West Forsyth 7 p.m. • Oct. 5-9: Region Tournament • Oct. 16/17: State Playoffs First Round • Oct. 23/24: State Playoffs Second Round • Oct. 31-Nov. 2: Elite Eight
Volleyball • Aug. 20: Centennial vs. River Ridge 5 p.m., Centennial vs. Forsyth Central 7 p.m., Roswell vs. Chattahoochee, Milton vs. Alpharetta 7 p.m., Milton vs. Mountain View 5 p.m., Cambridge vs. Blessed Trinity 5 p.m., • Aug. 22: Centennial vs. Milton 5 p.m., Centennial vs. North Springs 7 p.m., Chattahoochee vs. Marist, Alpharetta vs. Cambridge 7 p.m.,
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Calendar: Continued from Page 22 p.m. • Sept. 10: Centennial vs. Chattahoochee 5 p.m., Centennial vs. North Forsyth 7 p.m., Chattahoochee vs. Johns Creek @ Centennial, West Forsyth vs. Alpharetta 6 p.m., Alpharetta vs. Lambert @ West Forsyth 5 p.m., Woodstock vs. Milton 5 p.m., Walton vs. Roswell 5 p.m., Sprayberry vs. Cambridge 5:30 p.m., North Forsyth vs. Johns Creek @ Centennial 5 p.m., Johns Creek vs. Chattahoochee @
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Forsyth Manufacturing plant makes $1.2M expansion By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A company that produces equipment for the wood-based panel board, biomass energy and pellet plants in Forsyth County has invested $1.2 million in its customer support center. Dieffenbacher USA’s manufacturing plant, at 2000 McFarland 400 Boulevard in Alpharetta, is one of leading suppliers for complete woodbased panel and pellet plants in the world. Dieffenbacher moved to the area after they purchased a U.S.-based energy and heating manufacturer for wood plants. The Germany-based company also focuses on manufacturing processes that can be used in the automotive and supply industries, said Randall Toussaint, vice president of economic development for the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce. “The green industry is one of our niche markets, especially for manufacturing,” Toussaint said. “Our community is one of the first communities to create a local green incentive program where companies are encouraged to manufacture green products.” Companies that are ecofriendly are given tax-break incentives, Toussaint said. In Forsyth County, some companies that are in the green manufacturing business include Algae Energy, Bright Light Systems, Hansgrohe and Siemens Industry. The support center for Dieffenbacher will be able to handle spare part sales for
Dieffenbacher staff at their Alpharetta location; from left: Harold Ham, Frank Ford, Linda McKenzie, John Palmour, Laura Holmes and Rolf-Dieter Krey.
Dieffenbacher boasts unlimited possibilities for printing images on panel boards such as these. their equipment to companies using their equipment throughout North America, said Rolf-Dieter Krey, manager customer service. “The majority of the customers we deal with are in the U.S.,” said Krey. Krey said the company is growing at a steady pace and plans to hire about three engineers and service technicians this year. “Our goal is to really grow
and to offer technical service at this location,” Krey said. The company, which launched in the area in November 2012, currently has 50 employees. While wood is about half of production cost in panel board plants, Dieffenbacher offers products and services to save about 30 percent by using raw recycled wood. Dieffenbacher leaders say that with the improvement of
the North American housing market, the wood-based panel industry for the first time in more than four years is seeing increased sales, while the pellet plant market in the U.S. is also strong. In the future, this will mean a boost in the demand for service and parts in the U.S. The family-owned company was started in 1873 and has built a strong reputation worldwide, with the heart of
the technology still being produced in Germany. They have about 1,800 employees worldwide (50 in Forsyth County) and last year had a turnover of about $5 billion dollars. “Our customers are specialized industrial plants around the world, not so much the typical consumer,” Krey said. “Our customers, being in a highly competitive environment, rely on Dieffenbacher and our cost saving innovations.”
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Aldi opens market in Johns Creek Euro discount grocery expands in N. Fulton By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Aldi’s newest North Fulton location opened Aug. 8 at Jones Bridge Road and State Bridge Road giving the city a true alternative in grocery shopping. The German-based company offers savings for using its Euro-brands instead of the national brands found in other stores. Aldi has 1,200 stores in the United States with 52 of them in the Southeast, 32 in greater Atlanta. This Aldi joins one in Roswell and one in Milton. Aldi District Manager Grace Bennett in the Jefferson Division said the company does not have specific plans for more expansion in the North Fulton area, but the company is always on the lookout for opportunities to expand. “We plan to open seven to 10 stores over the next few years,” she said. “We are continuing to grow and expand. “We offer the lowest prices with 95 percent of our own brands made by the leading food manufacturers,” Bennett said. “That way, we deliver quality and price to our customers.” That echoed a statement released by Thom Behtz, Jefferson Division vice president. “We challenge shoppers to
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Aldi officials and Mayor Mike Bodker watch as the ribbon is cut for the newest Aldi store in Johns Creek. switch from national brands to our high-quality exclusive brands and save up to 50 percent without compromising. As important as price is, the only way to attract and keep shoppers is to have quality products,” Behtz said. Aldi backs up its claims with its double guarantee. If a shopper is not satisfied with a product, the store replaces it and refunds the money. Produce, another hallmark of Aldi stores, is bought in bulk from local growers so that customers have a choice of fresh vegetables, Bennett said. This Aldi is a new prototype, Bennett said. It has a smaller footprint and is easier to navigate and allows customers to get in and out easily. Nevertheless, the store stocks some 1,400 items sold under the Aldi brand on its shelves. Aldi also saves money
through its cart “rental” system where customers insert a quarter to release a cart. The quarter is returned when the cart is returned to the stall. Other savings derive from allowing customers to bag their own groceries and encourage them to bring their own shopping bags. The savings in overhead are passed on to the customer, the company says. Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker was on hand to greet one of the city’s newest businesses. “I’m excited. First, because this is the fourth ribbon cutting I have been to this week. It shows things are turning around economically in the city,” Bodker said. “And I am a weekly Aldi’s shopper. It is great to have a store here locally, so I won’t have to travel so far.”
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New fitness facility opens in JC Business: Iron Tribe Fitness Johns Creek Opened: August 2013 Owner: Chaz and Chelsey Tillman What: Group based, functional fitness facility incorporating cardio, strength training and body weight movements. Personal instruction from full-time staff in a fun and inviting environment. Results are guaranteed. Where: 9700 Medlock Bridge Road Suite 128 in Medlock Crossings shopping center Hours: 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday and closed Sunday Call: 678-417-8742 Web: www.irontribe101.com/location/ johns-creek
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North Fulton mid-year housing snapshot The real estate market, both nationally and locally, is in a very solid recovery. We wanted to get a sense of how we’re doing compared to last year rather than a month-over-month trend, so we decided to compare the first half of this year to the same period last year for single family homes in North Fulton. We know the number of sales are up and prices seem to be rising, but how broad is the recovery and what can we expect for the rest of this year? The chart below reflects that housing here is firing on all cylinders. Across the board, the numbers are up showing healthy increases. The biggest indicator of rising prices is asking price; we see those are up 6 percent over last year. Median sales prices are up 9 percent, which is a big jump but a healthy jump. We won’t see sales prices rise like that forever, but I do think we’ll see healthy increases
ROBERT STRADER
Local Realtor Keller Williams Realty
in that range for the next few years for two main reasons. First, the market is hot in the lower price ranges and just now picking up in the luxury market. That market will continue to improve over the next 24 months. Secondly, we are on the verge of a new construction boom. New housing will have an impact on our market like it did in 2003 – 2005. Next week, we’ll look at Forsyth County, where I think we’ll see even bigger numbers.
SINGLE FAMILY
North Fulton Home Sales 1st half 2013 Change 1st half 2012
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Alpharetta is home to the 100th Pollo Tropical restaurant, and the fourth in the area.
Pollo Tropical opens 100th store By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta is home to the 100th location of Pollo Tropical. With a grand opening Aug. 16, the store manager, Larry Anderson, held a giveaway for a lucky winner to take a free trip for two to Miami. So long as they left immediately. Atlanta resident Frances Yancey won. She called her husband to tell him the good news. “Honey, go home and pack your bags,” said Yancey. “We won.” Pollo Tropical is a Miami-based
company with restaurants throughout the Southeast. They specialize in grilled chicken plates with a Caribbean flair. The Alpharetta location features beer and sangria drinks as well as table service. It is the fourth location in Atlanta and the second for Anderson, who will also open another location in Cumming in October.“They are different and unique,” Anderson said of Pollo Tropical. “They are a growing company.” The new location employs 65 people. Alpharetta’s Pollo Tropical is located at 10900 Haynes Bridge Road.
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Using a recurring revenue model Is your small business relying on ongoing transactions to generate revenue? Do you have to continually sell your products and services in order to maintain your revenue levels? Most business models require new revenue each month, which means you start out each month at zero. With a recurring revenue model, you only have to make one sale and benefit from a recurring revenue stream each month. What makes a recurring revenue model so valuable is that you can count on a specific amount of revenue each month, while at the same time focus on expanding your business with additional new accounts. The beauty of a recurring model is that you can better predict your revenue income, which in turn lowers the risk to your small business in managing cash flow. Thousands of businesses utilize a recurring revenue model, whether it’s a local gym membership or a subscription to cable television. Some companies combine a onetime sale of a product or service with an ongoing recurring revenue model for support or services. Other companies, like software-
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as-a-service organizations, base their entire business on a recurring revenue model. A recurring revenue model will have a positive impact on your operations, marketing, customer service and ultimately the viability of your business. Recurring revenue that is predictable, stable and can be counted on in the future with a high degree of certainty will enable to you to achieve stable growth of your small business. 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.
Main Event bowling to strike up Alpharetta location ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Texas-based Main Event Entertainment will open a bowling alley and entertainment complex off Mansell Road in Alpharetta. The firm has secured the former Home Depot Expo Design Center facility at 10700 Davis Drive. Measuring in at over 87,000 square feet, the building is one of the largest vacant spaces in Alpharetta. Main Event bills itself as the premier “eat, bowl, play” destination. Each location includes bowling, laser tag and arcade games as well as dining and a full-service bar. Select locations offer indoor minigolf, rock climbing and ropes courses. Inside, it’s a dizzying array of lights, sounds and fun. It’s a concept similar to that offered by Stars and Strikes in Cumming, but more upscale. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Main Event is owned by Australianbased conglomerate Ardent Leisure. Alpharetta would be their second location outside of the Lone Star State where they operate a dozen locations. A Phoenix, Ariz., store is also in the works as the company works to double their presence in three years. Their arrival comes at a great time for the city. Alpharetta’s southern-most corridor is facing the possibility of large vacancies as movie theaters relocate.
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Main Event’s location on Davis Drive will create a trifecta of adjacent entertainment options. Next door is ice skating venue The Cooler. And nearby on Westside Parkway will be high-tech driving range Top Golf, also from Texas. The news also comes at the same time a bowling alley and entertainment complex is being considered near North Point Mall. A rezoning will be necessary for this facility whose operator has yet to be named. Main Event will need no such zoning change for their location. They’ve gone straight to the city’s Design and Review Board to approve their facade changes. If you’re putting money on which bowling alley is likely to be knocking down pins in the future, a wager on Main Event is a safe one.
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Ga. Power CEO speaks at August Eggs and Enterprise
Dr. Donna Mayo, dean of the Mike Cottrell College of Business at the University of North Georgia, right, speaks with Cheryl Smith of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, center, and Candace Lee, president of the Towns County Chamber of Commerce, left.
Business forum forges partnership between chambers, university CUMMING, Ga. — To strengthen the business partnerships that are critical to the success of today’s business students, the Center for the Future of North Georgia in the Mike Cottrell College of Business at the University of North Georgia (UNG) invited the region’s Chambers of Commerce to discuss collaborations that could benefit area businesses and UNG students. The Center for the Future of North Georgia hosted a forum on Aug. 2 with 15 chamber executives representing hundreds of businesses across northeast Georgia and metro Atlanta. Brandon Beach, president of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, was among those who attended. Discussions focused on opportunities for the Mike Cottrell College of Business and its centers to support regional businesses and chambers. UNG, with about 15,000 students, has campuses in Cumming, Dahlonega, Gainesville and Oconee County and is positioned in the fastest-growing region in the state. The Mike Cottrell College of Business is the university’s most populated college with more than 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. The Cottrell MBA program is based on the Cumming Campus. Dr. Donna Mayo, dean of the Mike Cottrell College of Business, spoke about the initiatives of the college and its centers. “We are focused on providing students with a business education relevant to 2013, including expansion of our study abroad and global internship experiences that are important due to the many international companies and partnerships found across northeast Georgia,” Mayo said. “Many of our graduates move on to positions within the region, and the experiences they receive here at UNG directly influence their future efforts. We thank the chambers for their interest and their support of the Mike Cottrell College of Business and are excited to have such a great business community as a partner.”
NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce hosts Paul Bowers, president and CEO of Georgia Power Co., as the keynote speaker for the Eggs and Enterprise breakfast Aug. 27. The breakfast is at 7:30 a.m. at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek. Those interested need to register early. Call 770-993-8806 for information.
Submit your business news & photos to businessnews@northfulton.com National hotdogs and a fresh, never frozen chicken that is served grilled or crispy. Also, try the side of macaroni and cheese. Pendleton has experience working to expand Dreamland BBQ in Birmingham, Ala., eventually working as their director of operations overseeing all locations. In the Corner Burger Shop, Pendleton will have help from his wife, Cindy, and longtime Forsyth County resident Bill Tuck. The shop is open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call 470-239-3195 for more.
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GNFCC delivering Crescent Business Report NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The North Fulton Chamber announced that the new Crescent Business Report will soon be arriving in chamber members’ mail. This new publication, formerly the Gwinnett Business Journal, aims to serve Gwinnett and North Fulton as a business resource. Cover stories on North Fulton’s technical college campus and Avalon are featured in the inaugural edition, along with a message from GNFCC Chairman Brad Beisbier. Visit www.CrescentBizReport.com for more.
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From left: Bill Tuck, Cathy Tuck, Larry Pendleton and Cindy Pendleton.
New burger shop opens around the corner in Forsyth County CUMMING, Ga. — Opening his own restaurant has been Larry Pendleton’s lifelong dream. Corner Burger Shop, 5075 Post Road, Suite 404 in Cumming, is that dream materialized. Pendleton takes pride in serving hormone-free and antibiotic-free ground steak burgers, Hebrew
Cotton House celebrates one year ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Looking for a new spot to hunt for just that special piece of furniture, art or decorative object? Perhaps you need a grand piano, 19th century painting or a 6-foot vase? “Buddy” Gash and James O’Hanlon, owners of the Cotton House Antiques and Consignments, have filled their 13,000-square-foot location at 21 Milton Avenue in Alpharetta with these and thousands of other objects, as well as a new on-site full-service custom picture framing operation (previously located a few doors down). To celebrate their first anniversary in business, the store will host a giant tent sale on Aug. 24 and Aug. 25, which will be set up in the parking lot at the Old Canton Street entrance. “You just never know what local consignors will be bringing through the door on a given day,” said Gash. “It makes for a fun business model and we’re excited to be a central aspect of the ‘Downtown Alpharetta’ scene.” The store is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Through October, they are open on Thursday until 8 p.m., and on Saturdays, they are open starting at 8:30 a.m. for the Farmers Market. The Cotton House has approximately 12 antique dealer booths, with the rest of the store being consignment items. For more, visit www.cottonhouseantiquesalpharetta.com or call 770-733-1790.
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A performance to celebrate the release of jazz saxophonist Dwan Bosman’s new album. Bosman comes from a strong musical heritage: His father and uncle are the musicians the Bosman Twins, while his grandfather was a saxophonist in the big bands of Duke Ellington. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23. The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Johns Creek. Please call 855-583-5838.
STS9 AND UMPHREY’S MCGEE CONCERT
STS9 will be taking over the Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre 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.
“RUMPELSTILTSKIN”
The classic fairy tale “Rumpelstiltskin” will be at Center for Puppetry Arts from Aug.1-Sept. 8. Shows at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on weekdays, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. on Saturdays and 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Sundays. 1404 Spring St. Northwest, Atlanta. Please call 404-873-3391 or visit puppet.org.
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.
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.
THE DEADFIELDS AT MATILDA'S UNDER THE PINES
The Deadfields are an Americana/folk-rock band from the swamps of South Georgia. Matilda’s offers live outdoor music Under the Pines throughout the spring and summer months. Bring lawn chairs, a picnic and even your dogs for an unforgettably laid-back evening of entertainment. 8 p.m. Aug. 31. 377 South Main St., Alpharetta. Please visit matildascottage market.com.
ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE LEGO STORE AT NORTH POINT MALL
Join other LEGO fans and help build a huge map of the United States brickby-brick. Build your own creation and add it to the nation., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 23 and noon-7 p.m. Aug. 25. 1000 North Point Circle Alpharetta. Please call 770-569-0673.
“OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL” MOVIES OFF MAIN SCREENING
The City of Alpharetta presents Movies Off Main. Bring your own blankets, chairs or other creature comforts to view the movie on a large screen. Movie starts at dusk. Pre-show festivities include music, kids’ activities and theater style concessions. 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Aug. 23. 24 Milton Ave., Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-6000 or visit alpharetta.ga.us.
CALENDAR DAWSONVILLE MUSIC AND BEER FESTIVAL
The first Dawsonville Music and Beer Festival hosted by the Castleberry Ale House and featuring many Forsyth County bands and artists. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Aug. 23 and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Aug. 24. Downtown Dawsonville, 415 Highway 53, Dawsonville. Please visit castleberryalehouse.com.
11TH ANNUAL SUMMER SHADE FESTIVAL
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Historic Marietta Square boasts plenty of enjoyment for all ages with a large artist market, a children’s art alley, the famous painted pots, historic sites and nearby dining. 10 a.m -5 p.m. Aug. 31- Sept. 2. North Park Square Northeast, Marietta. Please call 404-966-8497 or visit artparkmarietta.com.
IPRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO
The Grant Park Conservancy presents this festival in Grant Park, Atlanta’s oldest public park. Featuring local artists and entertainment and preceded by a 7 a.m. 5K run. 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Aug. 24 and 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 25. 840 Cherokee Ave. Southeast, Atlanta. Please call 404-521-0938 or visit summershadefestival.org.
A seven-event rodeo that includes bull riding, bare back riding, barrel racing, calf roping, steer wrestling, team roping and saddle bronc riding. Aug. 30-Sept. 1 at the Cumming Fairgrounds Covered Arena. 8 p.m. on Aug. 30-31 and 7 p.m. on Sept. 1. 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming. Please call 770-781-3491 or visit cummingfair.net.
15TH ANNUAL TOUCH-A-TRUCK
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This free event showcases all types of vehicles including fire engines, cars, trucks, heavy-duty construction equipment, military vehicles, motorcycles, emergency vehicles, buses and much more. Enjoy moonwalks and face painting. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Aug. 24. Wills Park, 1825 Milton Ave., Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-6130.
SEMINAR AND BOOK SIGNING FEATURING MIKKI ST. GERMAIN
Mikki St. Germain, author of “Got Baggage?” is coming to the Thousand Hills Coffee House for a book signing and 15-minute inspirational mini-seminars. 11:30 a.m. Aug. 29. 352 South Atlanta Street, Roswell. Please visit mikkistgermain.com.
COLORS OF FALL AT SEXTON HALL
Kick off autumn and support your local artists. Sawnee Artists Association features local fine artists and highly skilled craftsmen in this show which features a variety of artistic mediums. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Aug. 31. 2115 Chloe Road, Cumming, GA 30040. Please call 770-781-2178.
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This outdoor Labor Day weekend event in the
Dragon*Con is one of the the largest multimedia and popular culture conventions focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music and film. Aug. 30Sept. 2, downtown Atlanta, by Civic Center Marta station or Peachtree Center Marta Station. Please visit dragoncon.org for more information.
TOP FIVE EVENTS
JOE WHITTEN READING AT JOHNS CREEK POETRY GROUP
Poet Joseph Whitten reads from his new book, "Learning to Tell Time," at the Spruill Oaks Library. Open mic follows. 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 24. 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek. Please call 770-876-2904 or visit afpls.org.
WALK, WAG, N' RUN
Ahimsa House invites Atlantans to pace their pets at the annual Walk, Wag N’ Run event. 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.
THE NINTH ANNUAL MISS MARY'S ICE CREAM CRANKIN'
Taste more than 100 flavors of homemade ice cream. Contests and live music. 2-4 p.m. Aug. 25. Block of 600 Atlanta St., Roswell. Please call 770-587-4712 or visit missmarysicecream.org.
“EPIC” MOVIE SCREENING Northside Hospital’s Movies in the Park presents the computer-animated kids' movie “Epic.” Starts at 8:30 p.m. and gates open at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 31. Face painters and concessions. Rain or shine. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 404-733-5010.
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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 raised more than $102,000 and attracted 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.
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A staycation at Chattahoochee Nature Center for Labor Day weekend. Enjoy night hikes, roast marshmallows around the campfire and more. Advance registration required. 5 p.m.-10 a.m. Aug. 31Sept. 1. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Please call 770-992-2055 or visit chattnaturecenter.org.
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Continued from Page 8 “That’s not good for the country, even though it may be good for politics,” he said.
National debt The debt ceiling is $17 trillion. The federal budget contains $3.6 trillion in spending with $1 trillion in new debt. However, hard choices must be made to solve that gap. Price said the combined costs of Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and debt service add up to $2.6 trillion, with the rest of the government totaling the remaining $1 trillion. “You could do away with the entire federal government, everything, all $1 trillion and you would not even balance the budget. That’s the magni-
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Continued from Page 10 Make your bedroom the place where phones are recharged,” he said. It is all about taking charge – both of technology and your child. Anyone who is on the Internet at 3 a.m. is in no shape to learn anything at 9:30 at school. “Technology is a privilege not a right,” Poland said. “I hate laptops. Desktop computers in the kitchen counter are better. Again, computer time is a privilege. And when the computer is in the kitchen, there are no web cams, sexting or cyber bullying.”
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Immigration “Our immigration system is troubling,” he said. His pointed to the Tsarnaev brothers, the alleged perpetrators of the Boston Bombings, as his case in point. Despite both having asylum in the United States from their native Georgia, they were allowed to travel several times to their homeland where they supposedly had been persecuted. Additionally, one of the brothers ther “trashes” the other for any reason in front of the children, Poland says. “So you make pact. The children are not the battleground,” he said. Also recognize the most dangerous things a child can do. No. 1 is getting in an automobile. Three times as many 15-year-olds die in an automobile accident as do 18-year-olds. The difference? Experience. Younger drivers are more easily distracted when others (especially their age) are in the car.
Take away means Teenagers experience intense feelings of self-doubt, peer-pressure, stress, pressure to succeed and other fears. For some, additional stresses such as divorce, moving or combined families can intensify their feelings of self-doubt. It is wise to keep these things in mind when dealing with the adolescent. A big part of suicide prevention is removing the suicidal means. That means seeing to
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came and went on an expired student visa, which should not happen. “Forty percent of people here illegally are on expired visas,” he said. He said changes in the immigration laws hinge on four main points – enforcing and expanding the E-verify work program, pursuing and keeping highly educated foreigners, helping the “Dreamers,” the children brought over the border illegally but grew up in the U.S., and securing the borders.
Warning signs are always there. Eighty percent of teens talk to someone about suicide before taking action. it the child has good relationships with other youths and ensuring no guns are available (it is the most common method). Religiosity is also a deterrent. Parents like to keep teenagers involved in activities. That can be good or it can be another source of stress. There is no perfect answer. But Poland recommends a family-centered life as key to monitoring what the child is thinking. Warning signs are always there. Eighty percent of teens talk to someone about suicide before taking action. They often display a change of
Health care Being a physician by trade, Price has a unique view among those in Washington of the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare. “We’re a long way down the wrong road,” he said. Implementation of the system has come in fits and starts, with further delays expected, creating frustration and uncertainty in the markets and medical providers. “It’s so complicated, no one knows what their role is,” he said. The key to fixing health care is through tort reform, which will help stop the practice among doctors of overanalyzing and prescribing needless tests simply to legally cover themselves from lawsuits. He said $800 billion is spent every year on medical practices that may not be required to treat the patient. behavior and habits. Talking or writing about death and destruction; self-hate, guilt or shame; a sense of worthlessness, extreme sadness, loneliness or anxiety – all of these can be triggers. Stress from life events such as a breakup in a relationship or a legal or disciplinary crisis can lead to suicidal thoughts. Everyone experiences these things as a part of life. That is why parental involvement is so critical to provide a balance in their lives. Above all, take threats seriously. They may be statements such as, “How long does it take to bleed to death?” or “You’d be better off without me.” Losing interest in friends, taking a morbid interest in death or becoming withdrawn are danger signals also. “All children need three or more significant adults in their lives besides their parents. They need a sense of safety and belonging in home, school and community. They should have three hours or more of organized activity,” said Poland. “Adolescents need to do volunteer work.”
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School: Continued from Page 14 School officials noted effective hiring is a prime focus for Fulton Schools this year to ensure the best people are in place, primarily in the classroom. “We challenged each of our principals to ‘hire hard’ and to find the best people they could from across the country,” said Scott Muri, deputy superintendent for academics. That focus is also at the leadership level, with an intensive effort to ensure principals and assistant principals have a “clear vision” of the expectations they must meet. That em-
session of marijuana. ►► Ryan James Dee, 25, of Atlanta was arrested Aug. 3 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana, possession of drugrelated items and failure to maintain lane. ►► Kevin Garcia-Islas, 21, of Alpharetta was arrested Aug. 4 on Webb Road in Milton for possession of marijuana and suspended registration. phasis on effectiveness is one reason 40 assistant principals in place this year were not in that position at the start of the last school year. For the first time in many years, no new schools are coming on line, as the impact of nearly 20 years of intensive new construction has finally closed the gap between enrollment and capacity. The Capital Programs direction has now shifted its attention and budget to refurbishing existing schools and upgrading technology within the schools. More than $55 million was spent over the summer on several major school renovations, technology upgrades and more than 4,000 other work requests.
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Schools are evaluated based on strict criteria, including demonstration of a commitment to PLC concepts, implementation of these concepts for at least three years and clear
evidence of improved student learning over that period. Once measurable results can be seen, the school is considered for model school status by the PLC Review Committee.
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PI NO: 0010654 NOTICE OF LOCATION AND DESIGN APPROVAL FULTON COUNTY P.I. # 0010654 Notice is hereby given in compliance with Georgia Code 22-2-109 and 32-3-5 that the Georgia Department of Transportation has approved the Location and Design of this project. The date of location approval is March 12, 2013. This project is located in the City of Alpharetta, Fulton County and west of the SR 400 right of way from Encore Parkway to Mansell Road. Beginning at Mansell Road, the proposed path follows Davis Drive north to the end of a cul-de-sac where it then maneuvers over to a 120-foot undisturbed buffer on the western side of SR 400 and follows the buffer north to Encore Parkway. This project is located in land lots 638, 639, 653 and 654, District 7. This project plans to build a dedicated path to improve bicycle and pedestrian connectivity within the North Point Activity Center and will join existing sidewalks along Mansell Road to the Encore Parkway LCI Project ID #0010241. Drawings or maps or plats of the proposed project, as approved, are on file and are available for public inspection at Alpharetta’s Department of Engineering/Public Works: City of Alpharetta Geoffrey Sarra, P.E. gsarra@alpharetta.ga.us 1790 Hembree Road Alpharetta, Georgia 30009 (678) 297-6200 Or from: Georgia Department of Transportation Office of Program Delivery teprogram@dot.state.ga.us Any written request or communication in reference to this project or notice should include the P.I. Number as noted at the top of this notice.
Kullar said teachers at Northwestern work in teams with a common purpose, aim for consistency and effective communication and engage parents in the students’ learning as well. “This is an ongoing journey
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR WEBB BRIDGE PARK TENNIS COURT RESURFACING BID #14-007 The City of Alpharetta is accepting bids for WEBB BRIDGE PARK TENNIS COURT REPAIR, RESURFACING, AND RECOATING, including, but not limited to, all related work, labor, materials, and equipment required for resurfacing, repairing, and/or recoating four tennis courts at Webb Bridge Park, located within the City of Alpharetta, Georgia. The Bid document will be available online Thursday, August 22, 2013, at our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us, and then choose the Bids Online tab. The bid opening will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 10:00 AM at the City of Alpharetta, Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. A Pre-Bid site visit will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, beginning promptly at 10:00 AM at the Tennis Courts of Webb Bridge Park located at 4780 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005. While this Pre-Bid site visit is not mandatory, attendance is strongly encouraged. For information, please contact Debora Westbrook of the City of Alpharetta’s Finance Department at 678-297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.
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