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Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way 5K Local charity hosts 5K to raise awareness on teen suicide ►►page 7
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Neville. Prior to being elected mayor in 1970 (his term began 1971), Gravitt, 72, served a term as a member of the Cumming City Council. That’s a total of 46 years in By ALDO NAHED office. aldo@forsythherald.com “I pledge to the people of Georgia and Forsyth County CUMMING, Ga. — H. Ford to work hard now as I did all Gravitt, the city of Cumming’s those years ago,” Gravitt told mayor, entered his 43rd attendees of the swearyear of service, further ing-in ceremony. solidifying the title “We’ve got a lot of of longest-serving video o a projects on the mayor in Georgia. h drawing board Gravitt, along that we plan to with Councilwork on, and member Rupert we have a great Sexton, who was council that any first elected in yth . city would be 1970, and Counher ald proud to have.” cilmember Quincy Holton, 77, is a Holton, first elected Cumming native who in 1969, were sworn-in Jan. 21 by Cumming Municipal Court Judge Richard See SWORN, Page 7
240 graduate rigorous 18-month program By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — From those who enter Forsyth County Felony Drug Court program, about 40 percent are terminated before graduation. But for about 240 graduates, the road to recovery and the rate of success is good. Only 13 percent of the graduates will use drugs again, Chief Judge of Forsyth County Superior Court Jeffrey
S. Bagley. “We certainly wish these statistics were lower,” Bagley said. “We would never compromise the integrity of the program just to improve statistics. We are here to change lives.” Currently, there are about 80 participants being monitored in the program, an average number on the program. The Forsyth County Felony Drug Court celebrated its tenth anniversary with a special graduation ceremony Jan.
17 at the Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Technical College. Bagley conducted the graduation ceremony for four graduates after welcoming visiting judges, state and local officials and other dignitaries. Jennifer Johnston, Forsyth County Drug Court coordinator, said the participants in the 18-month program go through treatment groups, community support group
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City of Cumming Council members, from left: Ralph Perry, Rupert Sexton, Mayor H. Ford Gravitt, John Pugh, Quincy Holton, Lewis Ledbetter and Municipal Court Judge Richard Neville.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Atlantabased rapper “Young Jeezy” was arrested Jan. 21 in Alpharetta for allegedly obstructing police after a panic alarm went off in a residence. Police were called out to an Adagio Drive townhome about 1:42 p.m. after a panic alarm went off. There were no signs of damage or distress about the outside of the home, the responding officers wrote in their report. As they looked around the property, a man came to
the back door, later identified as Young Jeezy, aka Jay Wayne Jenkins, 36, of East Point. Jenkins claimed the home belonged to his girlfriend and she had accidentally set off the alarm as she left the home. When officers asked if they could search the home to verify there was no one in danger, Jenkins refused. He also refused to identify himself. Jenkins was arrested for obstruction. “He refused to cooperate with the officers by providing
his identity, which is required by law,” said George Gordon, spokesman for Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. “The officers were facing an unknown situation involving a panic alarm. The officers did not know if someone was inside injured, deceased or if a burglary had taken place or even if the scene was safe. “This incident could have been avoided if the male had provided the information needed on scene to our police officers,” Gordon added. A search of the home turned up noth-
ing amiss. Jenkins is a four-time Grammy-nominated musician. His first single, “Soul Survivor,” which featured singer jenkins Akon, became a top 10 hit. He has had several run-ins with law enforcement in the last 10 years. After Hurricane Katrina, he opened his house to homeless victims.
Naked intruder trapped under garage door CUMMING, Ga. — A woman called 911 after she found a naked man in her garage, according to a Cumming Police incident report. On Dec. 29, 2013, deputies were dispatched to a home in the 7000 block of Brands Hatch Boulevard because of a burglary. When deputies arrived, the homeowner said the man was still in the garage. Deputies said when they walked over to the garage, they could see the legs and buttock of a naked man laying face down on the driveway. The garage door was open and resting
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Homeless man huffs aerosol products CUMMING, Ga. — A man got into a fight with an off-duty deputy and fell in the woods, according to a Cumming Police incident report. On Jan. 10, officers were dispatched to Walmart, 1500 Market Place Boulevard, in reference to a suspicious person.
on the lower back of the man. Deputies opened the door and kept the man lying down to talk to him. They found a shirt and draped it over his genitals. Deputies asked why he was naked and stuck under the garage door with his buttock exposed to the public. He said he was there to meet his friend, “but that it was nothing sexual.” The homeowner said the man was not supposed to be there and probably entered through the kitchen door, which she normally kept unlocked. The friend, who the man said he was
Dispatchers told officers that the man was found lying in the middle of the parking lot and had gotten into a fight with an off-duty deputy beside Pollo Tropical. When officers arrived, they walked in the woods by Walmart where the man had fallen. Officers said he was unresponsive and his eyes were rolled to the back of his head with a can of Ultra Duster multi-purpose air duster in his right hand. Officers dragged the man up the hill in the woods, and he woke up unaware of what was going on. Officers said they had dealt with the same man at Target
there to meet, said he woke up to find the man in his room. He asked what he was doing there and pushed him out of the bedroom. Then, the man ran down the stairs. The friend said he had not talked to him that day and he was not invited over. The man said he had drunk an alcoholic beverage, and deputies could smell the alcohol on him. Jonathan Bratkowski, 23, was charged with public indecency and public drunkenness, misdemeanors, and taken to Forsyth County Detention Center.
and Walmart, and both stores wanted him off their property. Officers said “he was escorted to the hospital previously [that day] in reference to huffing aerosol products from Target and Walmart.” The man said he had been homeless for several weeks. Andrew Fisher, 22, was charged with loitering and public drunkenness, misdemeanors, and taken to the hospital before going to jail.
Homeless man found in tent behind store CUMMING, Ga. —A Target employee saw a tent behind
the store, and worried about someone staying out there due to the cold, according to a Cumming Police incident. On Jan. 16, the manager of Target, 1525 Market Place Boulevard, told officers he found the green tent behind a fence in the woods between the store and Ga. 400. As officers climbed over the wire fence, a man walked out from inside the tent. He told officers he had been staying there since July when his family kicked him out after having a stroke. He said he stayed there because it was close to the store and the
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Police victims of ‘swatting’ hoax Fake 911 calls endanger police, residents By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – North Fulton’s police departments were the victims of “swatting” Jan. 16. Swatting is a form of prank where the police get a call requiring a heavy SWAT response only to find out the call was fake. Jan. 16, Alpharetta 911 received a call about 4:30 p.m. from an unknown person claiming that a man, woman and child had all been shot at a residence on Carlisle Lane, in Country Club of the South. Additionally, the caller demanded $30,000 for the release of a hostage. Alpharetta transferred the call over to Johns Creek’s dispatch – ChatComm – who relayed it to their police. The call allegedly was traced to a Carlisle Lane residence. Dozens of police responded to the scene, ready for a shooter. They surrounded the home and set up surveillance sites and a command center.
Many officers were armed with rifles and shotguns. After police had set up their perimeter, two women came out of the home. They told police no one was injured inside and that another woman was inside along with two children. The homeowner told police there were no other people inside and was “understandably confused” about the police presence. Police searched the home and found no one else. Swatting is a national problem that is ostensibly a prank. The phenomenon is not unknown in North Fulton. Roswell police fell victim to the scam in April of 2013. In that incident, an 11-year-old girl was allegedly chatting online when she said she was going to kill herself. The person she was allegedly chatting with informed police who rushed to her home to find her sound asleep in her bed. The initial call turned out to be fake. The Jan. 16 event was Johns Creek’s first experience with swatting. “We are aware of this type of event, but we’ve had no issues with it [until now],” said Doug Nurse, spokesman for Johns Creek Police. He said potential charges
Pedestrians be aware ATLANTA — The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) is joining pedestrian and bicycle safety partners to remind walkers and riders to wear reflective gear as winter continues and days remain darker. Data shows that in 2012, there were an estimated 132 pedestrian fatalities in Georgia, the majority of which happened at night. Pedestrians and cyclists can be helped by wearing bright, reflective clothes and making sure reflectors are properly displayed on bicycles. Additionally, walkers can stay safe by always walking
on available sidewalks and crosswalks. Cyclists can also stay safe by riding with the flow of traffic and signaling their intentions. “Walking, jogging or riding your bike is a great way to get exercise as well as being a necessity for many people getting to and from work,” said Harris Blackwood, GOHS director. “But we want to make sure people are being safe as pedestrians and cyclists. This is the darkest time of year, so it’s essential that you wear bright clothes and reflective gear to stay safe on our roads.” —McKenzie Cunningham
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They believe they have a violent subject to apprehend or an innocent victim to rescue. It’s a dangerous situation any way you look at it.” Kevin Kolbye Dallas FBI
against someone calling in a fake 911 event are false report of a crime and hindering 911 operations According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, one young man, only 14 at the time of his first swatting event, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for his crimes. “The FBI looks at these crimes as a public safety issue,” said Kevin Kolbye, an assistant special agent in charge in the Dallas Division. “It’s only a matter of time before somebody gets seriously injured as a result of one of these incidents.” There have been close calls. A police officer was injured in a car accident during an emergency response that turned out to be a swatting incident, Kolbye said, and some un-
suspecting victims – caught off guard when SWAT teams suddenly arrived on their doorstep – have suffered mild heart attacks. “The victims are scared and taken by surprise,” he said. Law enforcement personnel, meanwhile, rush to the scene of a swatting incident on high alert. “They believe they have a violent subject to apprehend or an innocent victim to rescue,” Kolbye explained. “It’s a dangerous situation any way you look at it.” Most who engage in swatting are serial offenders also involved in other cybercrimes, such as identity theft and credit card fraud, Kolbye said. They either want to brag about their swatting exploits or exact revenge on someone who angered them online.
Forsyth Republicans welcome Gov. Deal FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Gov. Nathan Deal addressed about 150 people during the first Forsyth County Republican Party meeting of the year on Jan. 18. Deal, who is running for reelection this year, spoke of concerns about education and noted that the state’s business-friendly approach has attracted national praise. In his 30-minute speech, Deal emphasized the importance of the technical college system to provide a welleducated workforce. Deal also spoke about the importance of criminal justice system accountability and recovery programs for nonviolent offenders. Eugene Yu, candidate for U.S. Senate, also spoke at the GOP’s monthly meeting at the VFW Post in Cumming, 1045 Dahlonega Highway. The election qualifying deadline is Friday, March 7, and the primary election is Tuesday, May 20. For more information, visit http://www.forsythgop. org. –Aldo Nahed
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removal and takedown of the buildings, fencing and those types of items,” Little told members of the Cumming City Council. Conceptual design plans were approved last month, and the closure of the park was approved on Jan. 21. Included in the proposal for the new park is an activities building that could offer dance and exercise classes, as well as an outdoor children’s splash pad area and new playground. In addition, more parking and a boardwalk nature observation area are planned. The new park will be funded through an intergovernmental agreement with Forsyth County. Because the city has special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) money dedicated for a parking deck, it gave $5.3 million to the county to help build the two parking garages planned for downtown Cumming for the new courthouse and jail facilities under construction. The city and county are partners in the construction of the new jail and courthouse. In exchange, the city re-
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By RYAN PIERONI ryan@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — On Feb. 8, the Will to Live Foundation will hold its fourth annual “Where There’s a Will There’s a Way” 5K. The race will begin and end at River Trail Middle School, at 10795 Rogers Circle in Johns Creek. The 5K race is the Will to Live Foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year, but it is also one of many events that the foundation puts on to raise awareness about teen suicide. “The fact that it’s happening every two hours in America – a teenager is taking his or her life – it’s truly an epidemic,” said John Trautwein, president of the Will to Live Foundation. “We don’t feel that people talk about it enough, so that’s what the foundation strives to do. “And we do it through the voice of the kids, which is really powerful,” he said. The race was organized mostly by two Northview High School students, Claire Finn and Hayden Cox, a sophomore and a senior, respectively. Finn and Cox coordinated about 100 student volunteers to work the race. The theme of the race, and of the foundation itself, is teamwork. There will be all sorts of teams forming for the race, from middle and high school sports teams to community groups and even “Team
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Forsyth spelling bee honors four finalists By CAITLYN WALTERS walters@northfulton.com CUMMING, Ga. — The pressure was on for middle and elementary school students who rigorously competed in Forsyth County School System’s annual spelling bee. Twenty elementary and nine middle school students who qualified for the bee by winning their various school competitions met Jan. 11 at South Forsyth High School, 585 Peachtree Parkway. With the competition lasting for an hour and 45 minutes, families nervously watched as it dwindled down to two finalists in the sixth round. Eighth-grader Caya Bennett of Otwell Middle incorrectly spelled “territorial,” and gave way for seventh-grader Anish Bikmal of Piney Grove Middle to take first place by correctly spelling “vindictive.” Fifth-grader Haley Bobersky of Chestatee Elementary came in third place, and all three advanced to the district bee on March 1 at Mabry Middle School in Marietta. If one of these winners is unable to attend, the runner up, fourth-grader Aadi Karthik of Sharon Elementary, will fill in as the alternate, said the
Students who qualified for the Forsyth County School System’s annual spelling bee
From left, second runner up Haley Bobersky, first runner up Caya Bennett, winner Anish Bikmak and alternate Aadi Karthink hold their trophies after Forsyth County School System’s annual spelling bee. school system’s bee organizer Judi Jenkins. “I think each year the kids get smarter and the words get harder,” Jenkins said. “With all the technology that kids are exposed to today, it is very energizing and encouraging to see such great spellers.” Jenkins said she was proud of all the qualifiers and believes they love expressing
their competitive side. “They seemed so sure of themselves and very methodical while spelling the words,” Jenkins said. Jenkins said students were encouraged to look up a study guide through the Scripps National Spelling Bee, but there is no guarantee that words used in the county, district or state bees will be in
Elementary School Big Creek — Abhinav Iyer, fifth grade Brookwood — Maddy Morales, fifth grade Chattahoochee — David Gonzalez, fifth grade Chestatee — Haley Bobersky, fifth grade Coal Mountain — Chayton Thompson, fifth grade Cumming — Calvin Norris, fifth grade Daves Creek — Pranati Madala, fifth grade Haw Creek — Mrunmayee Lele, fifth grade Johns Creek — Rishi Gullapalli, fifth grade Kelly Mill — Arianna Cox, fifth grade Mashburn — Camryn Coen, fourth Matt — Jacob Hiltzheimer, fifth grade Midway — Shrey Shah, fourth grade Sawnee — Amihan Spence, fifth grade Settles Bridge — Soumya there. The students are sure to continue their studies for the district bee in March, where
Patel, fifth grade Sharon — Aadi Karthik, fourth grade Shiloh Point — Arkesh Ray, fifth grade Silver City — Jannai Ahadzi, fifth grade Vickery Creek — Tommy LeMoyne, fourth grade Whitlow — Armaan Anchala, fifth grade Middle School Lakeside — Lauren Ward, eighth grade Liberty — Allen Datu, seventh grade Little Mill — Julia Vallier, sixth grade North — Hunter Stewart, sixth grade Otwell — Caya Bennett, eighth grade Piney Grove — Anish Bikmal, seventh Riverwatch — Julia Chang, sixth grade South — Tyler Xu, sixth Vickery Creek — Hannah Love, eighth grade winners there move onto the state round to compete for a spot in the national bee in Washington, D.C.
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DECA members compete in regional event 116 students vie for state competition By ALDO NAHED aldo@forsythherald.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — About 116 students interested in marketing, finance, hospitality and management competed for a slot in the state DECA competition. All Forsyth and three Hall County school DECA club members gathered on Jan. 23 for the annual regional competition at the Forsyth Conference Center at the Lanier Tech Cumming campus. This is the third year the event has been hosted by Lambert High School. Amanda Mathis, who heads the DECA program at Lambert, said students vie in 19 events and only the top three go on to the state competition Feb. 27 in Atlanta, where prizes including scholarship money will be on the line. “It’s a big day for them,” Mathis said. “They invest a lot of their time to prepare for the competition.” Students were divided into groups and given 10 minutes to read a scenario and write a plan of action. They competed in leadership role play, business speech and job interview events. About 42 members of the
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Entrepreneurs launch LocalsNetworking.com Aims to redefine opportunities for Main Street businesses By ALDO NAHED aldo@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Networking in person can be hard for many people. The reasons can vary; either meetings are too early in the morning, or trying to get to an afterhours networking event across town can be a challenge. Enter LocalsNetworking. com. Launched three months ago by Alpharetta longtime friends Michael Schulte and Joe Ragone, LocalsNetworking.com helps Main Street businesses lower the barriers to meet like-minded businesses owners online on their own time. “I was a chiropractor for many years – done all the networking events and it’s tough,” Ragone said. The free website service is just getting started, Ragone said. “We have no paid model as of yet,” he said. “At this point, we want to see if this is going to gain traction. Our hope is that this will always be free.” As users build groups to connect online, Ragone describes the service as similar to online dating, but for businesses. “We are trying to get you to meet as many other businesses that you might be able to do business with,” Ragone said. “No one gets married after the first date, so don’t expect to get a ton of business after the first time you meet them, but you’re
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and chooses their profession, is about getting to meet other professionals offering diverse services. Afterward, users pick five businesses with whom they want to network. Because the site is new, users may have to create a group and even suggest professions. “When someone is looking
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Local Realtors named to ‘Powerful in Real Estate’ list
ATLANTA — Dan Parmer, president and chief executive officer of Harry Norman Realtors, Dan Forsman, president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties, and forsman parmer Shaun Rawls, operating principal for Keller Williams Rawls Group, were recognized in Swanepoel Power 200’s “200 Most Powerful People in Residential Real Estate in 2013.” The SP200 is considered to be the most comprehensive list of influential key decision makers, trailblazers, innovators and comrawls pany chieftains assembled in the residential real estate brokerage industry. Parmer was ranked No. 121 on the list. Forsman ranked 152 and Rawls ranked 160. This was the inaugural issue of the SP200. The list was assembled by an editorial team, using algorithms to measure each candidate’s influence, his tenure, office held and decision-making power within that office, financial resources and geographic reach. For the complete list, visit www.swanepoel.com/ power200.
Remax’s Mitch Kaminer receives 2013 Realtor of the Year Award
ROSWELL, Ga. — Mitch Kaminer, associate broker with ReMax Paramount Properties, owner of Kaminer Property Management and past president of the Atlanta Board of Realtors, was honored with the 2013 Realtor of the Year Award by the Atlanta Board of Realtors at the organization’s annual awards event. Kaminer, who has been a board Kaminer member of the Atlanta Board of Realtors since he started his real estate career in 1994, was recognized for his support of the organization’s goals and is known throughout the Atlanta real estate industry for his initiatives and numerous board and committee positions.
Van Sickle – Burns team joins Solid Source Realty
ROSWELL, Ga. — Paula Van Sickle and Brad Burns, North Georgia real estate professionals
known as Team P&B Atlanta Real Estate, have joined Roswell-based Solid Source Realty. Van Sickle and Burns focus on long-term relationships with clients, a key part to their burns van sickle business. For more information, visit www.TeamPBAtlantaRealEstate.com. Call Van Sickle at 678-923-3523 or Burns at 770-380-2406.
Harry Norman agent earns military certification
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga.—Sarah Seymore with Harry Norman Realtors Forsyth County has earned the nationally recognized military relocation professional (MRP) certification. The National Association of Realtors gives the MRP certification to realtors who want to help military personnel and veterans find housing solutions that best meet their SEYMORE needs and allow them to take full advantage of their military benefits. To earn the MRP certification, Seymore was required to be in good standing with NAR, as well as complete a one-day MRP certification core course, two webinars and pre-class readings. Seymore can be reached at 706-531-8946, or visit www.Sarah.Seymore.HarryNorman.com.
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For ninth year, CHoA named top employer ATLANTA – For the ninth consecutive year, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHoA) has been ranked among Fortune magazine’s list of “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America. The nonprofit pediatric health care system landed at No. 43. Children’s is one of only two health care systems in Georgia to appear on the list, and one of only four companies headquartered in Georgia, including WellStar Health Systems (No. 39); Alston and Bird (No. 40) and Aflac (No. 58). CHoA also earned special recognition for being a top company in wages for nurses and nurse managers and a top employer for minorities and women. “We work hard to offer unique, relevant benefits to our employees,” said Linda Matzigkeit, chief administrative officer at CHoA. “Our employees, however, are truly what makes Children’s a great place to work and a great place for kids.”
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Emory Nursing School launches neonatal nurse program
ATLANTA – Emory’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing will begin the only neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP) program in the state of Georgia beginning fall 2014 semester. The new specialty master’s program will educate experienced neonatal nurses as primary, acute and critical care advanced neonatal practice nurses. The program is designed to be completed in four consecutive semesters of full-time study. Students will be prepared for independent NNP practice with more than 600 clinical training hours at all Emory-affiliated neonatal intensive care units and outpatient clinics. Priority application deadline is April 1. For more information, visit www.nursing.emory. edu/admission/programs/msn/neonatal-np.html.
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North Fulton Hospital wins award for stroke care
ROSWELL, Ga. — The Partnership for Health and Accountability (PHA) presented its Quality and Patient Safety Award to North Fulton Hospital in Roswell for its project that improved stroke care. The project, titled “Time is Brain: Multidisciplinary Approach to the Emergency Care of the Stroke Patient,” won third place in the hospitals with 100 to 299 beds category. These annual awards recognize Georgia health care organizations for achievement in reducing the risk of medical errors and improving patient safety and medical outcomes. North Fulton’s project improved the efficiency of the hospital’s stroke program and treatment of ischemic strokes, which occur as the result of an obstruction in a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain. For more information, visit www.nfultonhospital.com.
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Improve customer service with these tips Are you trying to improve the experience your customers have when they do business with you? Do you measure how well you are providing customer service? No matter what products or services you provide, customer service is an important component in not only differentiating your small business with others, but also retaining customers. The first step in improving customer service is knowing how well you are performing now. Listening to your customers or formally surveying them will help you to
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I want to have Mugs on Milton brewing in Alpharetta room to negotiate The title of this column is a comment I have heard many times. Another one is, “I have to get this much out of my home.” I’m not trying to diminish a home seller’s needs or wants, but it’s kind of like my first car. This was a dirty, dark brown Gran Torino that burned oil faster than it burned gas. I just knew it was worth $1,500 (I paid $400 for it), but that was before I had to put in a new engine. OK, I’m sorry to everyone reading. I’m not comparing your home to my crappy first car. But, I am saying that arriving at the value of your home involves more than what you need out of it, and overpricing it does not mean you will always get an offer. Here are a few considerations: 1. Evaluate similar home sales both in and out of your community. Be realistic when considering condition, lot and features. 2. Look at competition in
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Business: Mugs on Milton Opened: January 2014 Owners: Jennifer Newton and Gretchen Smith What: Mugs on Milton is a community coffee shop featuring specialty coffee, tea and freshbaked treats. Where: 35 Milton Avenue, Alpharetta Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed on Sunday. Call: 770-268-8544 Web: mugsonmilton.com
Stars and Strikes opens fifth location Business: Stars and Strikes – Sandy Springs Opened: December 2013 Owners: Jack Canouse and Chris Albano What: Georgia-based Stars and Strikes officially opened the doors to the company’s fifth and largest family entertainment center. The newest location offers a
contemporary redesign that’s both kid-friendly and adult focused. Stars and Strikes’ Sandy Springs location offers eight upscale, private bowling lanes, 20 traditional lanes, two-story laser tag arena, game room, chef-driven restaurant, full bar and private party rooms. Where: 8767 Roswell Road,
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LOCAL LIVE MUSIC » JAZZ GUITARIST AND SINGER BOB BAKERT
Jazz guitarist Bob Bakert comes to the Velvet Note. Combining all of the influences of contemporary American music, Bob Bakert’s show is a carefully crafted set including original music as well as many favorites. Drawing from iconic acoustic artists like James Taylor and Gordon Lightfoot as well as blue eyed soul and jazz-blues artists like Boz Scaggs and Robben Ford, Bob and his band mates will give new treatments to many classics from the “Great American Songbook.” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31. 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 855-583-5838 or visit thevelvetnote.com.
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curator of the exhibition will take place on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 5 – 9 p.m. The show runs 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Feb. 2 - 16. 932 Canton St., Roswell. Please call 770-993-4783 or visit annjacksongallery.com.
NORTH FULTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ART SHOW
The Roswell Art Commission is sponsoring this year’s North Fulton High School Art Show with the Roswell Fine Arts Alliance and the Roswell Visual Arts Center located in Roswell Park. A total of $2,000 will be awarded to further a student’s art studies and community businesses will give additional donations at a reception. 6 – 9 p.m. Jan. 24 through Feb. 6. 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell. Please call 770-594-6122.
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SHAKESPEARE'S “TWELFTH NIGHT”
Drawing upon the carnivalesque spirit associated with Twelfth Night, the play presents a world where social norms are disregarded and desire seems to gain free reign. “Twelfth Night” is one of Shakespeare's true comic masterpieces. 7 p.m. Every Sunday, Friday and Saturday through Feb. 1. Dancing Goat Theater, 10700 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek. Please call 678-847-7499.
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Catch the high-spirits and pulse-racing thrills of the world’s greatest circus artists in one ring under the Big Top, where no seat is more than 50 feet from the ringside. Watch rowdy pups perform amazing tricks, double trapeze artists soar high above and teeter-board acrobats fly through the air. Also: a bashful clown, a cavalcade of magnificent steeds and a couple of amazing wire-walkers. 7 – 11 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Jan. 30 through Feb. 17. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-0102 or visit vzwamp.com.
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"ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR." The Off Broadway Kids Musical Theatre Troupe proudly presents "Once on This Island," a charming Caribbean adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson's "Little Mermaid." 7:30 – 9 p.m. Jan. 31 through Feb. 9, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Off Broadway Dance Theatre, 12315 Crabapple Road, Suite 122, Alpharetta. Please
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SOUTHEASTERN STAMP EXPO
This national stamp show features an exhibition of 2,000 pages of rare stamps, a 20-dealer bourse, youth activities with free stamps for children, seminars and collection appraisals. A great time for any collector or hobbyist. 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday. Jan. 31- Feb. 2. Hilton Northeast Atlanta, 5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross. Please call 770-335-5606 or visit stampclubs.com.
The Roswell Historical Society will host Cathy Hodge, who will present Mysteries and Secrets of the Roswell Mill. Feb. 6. 7 p.m. Historic Gardens of Great Oaks, 786 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. Please visit roswellhistoricalsociety.org.
“THE BOOK OF MORMON”
The nine-time Tonywinning show, including best musical, is coming to the Fox Theatre. Written by Matt Stone and Trey Parker, the creators of the television show “South Park,” “The Book of Mormon” is a humorous story of two Mormon missionaries who travel to war-torn Uganda to share their scriptures, but have trouble connecting with the problems that the Ugandan people face. Show times vary. Jan. 28 – Feb. 2.
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WHERE THERE’S A WILL THERE’S A WAY 5K
The Will to Live Foundation’s 4th annual 5k run will start at River Trail Middle School and will support the Will to Live Foundation, a group dedicated to educating on and preventing teen suicide. 9 a.m. Feb. 8. 10795 Rogers Circle, Johns Creek. Please visit will-to-live.org.
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Pastel Renaissance is a juried event that features more than 50 exquisite pastel paintings by members of the Southeastern Pastel Society. Meet the artists at the Opening Reception Jan. 25 from 6 – 8 p.m. for light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. The opening reception is free and open to the public. Paintings are available for purchase. Every Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Jan. 25 – March 7. Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek. Please call 770-623-8448 or visit johnscreekarts.org. Ann Jackson Gallery, one of Atlanta’s premier fine art galleries, is honored to present Hats Off to Dr. Seuss. In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Dr. Seuss’s second book, “The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins,” Dr. Seuss’s never-before-seen hat collection will be exhibited at the gallery. An opening night reception with the
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey present “Built to Amaze,” an extraordinarily engineered circus experience where children of all ages can find out what it takes to build “The Greatest Show On Earth.” Unique in its design and awe-inspiring in its construction, more than 110 of the world’s best performers, both human and animal, have been assembled to help build a super circus and showcase never-before-seen heartpounding performances. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Feb. 5 – 9 at the Arena at Gwinnett Center and Feb. 12 – 17 at the Philips Arena. The Arena at Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. Please call 770813-7500 or visit ringling. com.
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The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra present an exceptional night of music featuring internationally renowned pianist Piotr Folkert. 8 – 10 p.m. Feb. 1. Northview High School, 10625 Parsons Road, Johns Creek. Please call 678-748-5802.
YMCA TRY A THON
The Try A Thon is an event of four group exercise formats—cycle, swim, dance and Crossfit/bootcamp. Six hours, one amazing day. Try one or try all. Register as an individual or a team of up to four. Supports the YMCA “Why It Matters” annual giving campaign. Get involved by participating, volunteering or buying a sponsorship. 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Feb. 1. 3655 Preston Ridge Road, Alpharetta. Please call 770-663-3532 or visit ymcaatlanta.org.
GRAMMY AWARD WINNING GUITARIST ED GERHARD
The Six String Social Club presents Grammy Award winning guitarist Ed Gerhard. 7 and 9 p.m. Feb. 8. Ragamuffin Music Hall, 585 South Atlanta St., Roswell. Call 770-3657738 or visit sixstringsocialclub.com.
LSO VALENTINE’S DAY CONCERT
The Ludwig Symphony Orchestra presents "A Romantic Valentine's Day" gala at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. The evening's performance features internationally renowned tenor saxophonist-James Houlik Russell Peck's "Upward Stream" saxophone concerto. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8. 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Please call 770-623-8623 or visit ludwigsymphony.org.
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Reading with Ringling is a unique reading program that earns kids a Ringling Bros. circus ticket just by doing their library reading. Children ages 2 to 12 simply need to enroll with a librarian and report their reading results. Participants need to record at least five books to earn a free ticket to shows at the Arena at Gwinnett Center and Philips Arena. Rob Lok, Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey’s “Ambassador of Laughter” will make special appearances at select libraries throughout metro Atlanta to help kick off this program. Through Jan. 31. All branches of
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This official qualifier for the 2013 Peachtree Road Race along the Chattahoochee River is a fast paced benefit for the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Registration is $28 in advance or $35 on race day for the 10k, and $15 for the fun run. All participants receive a t-shirt. 8 a.m. Feb. 8. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Please call 770-992-2055 or visit chattnaturecenter.org.
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Come down to the Roswell Tap to watch the Super Bowl. Also enjoy food and fun activities. Your donation will help support the Bears Cares organization of Roswell North Elementary School, 5 – 11 p.m. Feb. 02. 1090 Alpharetta St., Roswell. Please call 770-992-9206.
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Georgia College MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The following local students graduated from Georgia College in Milledgeville in December following the fall 2013 term. In addition, local students completed courses with exemplary marks and made the 2013 fall President’s List or Dean’s List at Georgia College in Milledgeville. Graduates Keaton Anderson of Roswell, Adam Binkley of Alpharetta, Ryan Brockwell of Roswell, Robert Cargo of Duluth, Caroline Daigle of Alpharetta, Conor Dolan of Roswell, Travis Echols of Suwanee, Marc Edel of Suwanee, Page Gamel of Alpharetta, Kylie Ghering of Roswell, Ryan Hamilton of Alpharetta, Maci Laseter of Roswell, Brailey Lenderman of Roswell, Kyle Livesay of Cumming,
Eric Matthieson of Johns Creek, Austin McCallister of Alpharetta, Nia McRay of Roswell, Christopher Nocera of Roswell, Samuel Ovett of Roswell, Kevin Quinlan of Roswell, Kally Ramminger of Milton, David Rozier of Roswell, William Strawn of Roswell, Jennifer Tortoriello of Alpharetta, Natasha Weekley of Suwanee and Sarah Williams of Duluth. President’s List Alpharetta: James Andrews, Molly Brennan, Hannah Coyle, Angelica Doyle, Mary Grissom, Courtney Kramer, Kelly Miller, Samantha Steuer, Laura Ahrens, Emily Bailey, Emily Buckingham, Kelly Collins, Colleen Greathouse, Meredith Hall, Laura Hamley, Noelle Linville, Laura Ritter, Sandra Schodowski, Danielle Hajjar, John McMullan, Katie Skrada and Stacy Spector. Cumming: Kristen Byers, Savannah Chapman, Kayla Draffin, Sarah Fogg, Hillary Hunnings, William Long, Amanda Martin, Alicia Estabrook,
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Duluth: Mary Bickes, Christina Bignotti, Cameron Golden, Farhaz Kheraj, Lauren Mathews, Mary Sockwell, Christopher Stuart, Moriah Thomas and Kathryn Watson. Johns Creek: Chloe Eng, Joseph Owens, Rebecca Rabideau, William Brooks, William Clifton, Daniel Conner, Manuel Da Silva, Joanna Grissom, Daniel Lumsden, Anna McNally, Jackson Merrick, Kevin Schink, Rachel Sullivan, Fritz Young, Nathan Schnall, Katherine Cox, Han-tae Kim, Zachary Monaco, Natalie Rames, Kelly Rockers and Paige Steioff. Milton: Astrid Arciniegas, Summer Duffy, Nicholas Ovington, Erin Patrick and Phillip Speer. Roswell: Jared Aarons, Haley Ballard, James Butcher, Lucy Butcher, Mary Carpenter, Marynave Chronister, Caroline Clark, Lindsay Davis, Parker Davis, Kristopher Fudali, Shelby Hatcher, Christopher Howatt, Ashley Kerwood, Michael King, Bailey Moran, Taylor Mordecai, Christopher Nocera, Andrew Nolan, Caitlin O’Toole, Jordan Orlandini, Chloe Parker, Colleen Purdy, Paul Rearick, Mitchell Roe, Marcus Rutte, Allyease Schwartz, Brock Snelling, Scottie Snelling, Connor Sova, Harrison Stewart, Mara Wiseman, Alexandria Wolf, Natalie Wyche, Claire Yakaitis, Jacob Zawoysky, Rachel Bull, Kylie Ghering, Jonathan Golden, Cassady Harkins, Michael Hughes, Lauren Klipp, Hollin Kroeber, William Morgan, Austin Nijenkamp, Camille Tracy and Karen Wood. Suwanee: Charles Acuff, Katelyn Botta, Madison Branch, Tyler Carroll, Matthew Clarke, Kelly Cole, Colleen Dodge, Sara Etelalahti, Cameron Fulco, Nicole Gilmartin, Bennett Gualdoni, Kayla Guy, Lynden Huffman, Melissa Hull, Kyle Kinsler, Harry Lambert, Laura Lewis, Nicholas Livaditis, Samuel McFarlane, Morgan Ownbey, Daniel Powell, Hannah Serdinia, Cassidy Shaw, Lillian Stephens, Abigail Swain, Emily Walters, Summer Ward, Brittany Wear and Sydney Wright.
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Sawnee EMC announces $10.6M retirement of patronage capital CUMMING, Ga. — Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation announced plans to retire $10.6 million to about 63,900 eligible members through a general retirement of patronage capital for the years 1991, 1992 and 1993. This action will provide a refund to individuals and businesses that were members and received electric service from Sawnee EMC during this three-year time period.
More than $10.6 million will be distributed to these members, with the average refund being about $165. Each member’s refund will vary based on the amount of revenue they contributed during these time periods. “It is important for us to demonstrate through this, and many other actions, that the cooperative business model, being deployed at Sawnee EMC, still works for our members and our organization,” said
Michael Goodroe, Sawnee’s president and chief executive officer. Last year, Sawnee EMC issued about 700 patronage capital retirements to estates of deceased members, totaling over $410,000. For additional information, call the Sawnee Customer Service Department at 770-887-2363 or email customerservice@ sawnee.com. —McKenzie Cunningham
Seventh-grader competes in national taekwondo trials FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Christopher Park, a seventh-grader at Riverwatch Middle School, traveled to the Olympic training center in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Jan. 12 to compete in the U.S. team trials for taekwondo. While there, he made the Cadet B team for the USA Taekwondo National Team in the feather division. —McKenzie Cunningham
Christopher Park, center, with USA Taekwondo team coaches.
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Where does your kindness reside? “You is beautiful. You is smart. You is important.” – from the movie “The Help” Sometimes what we write actually has a real impact on people. I heard back from a number of readers after I wrote a column in which I asked people to be kind and consider the silent struggles others may be experiencing. Your feedback makes what I do for a living worth it. Here is a link to that column (http:// bit.ly/1hPHd2d ), and what follows are some additional thoughts. In the single-digit weather we had last week, my son Carl was at a convenience store at night and noticed a guy in dirty, soiled clothes slip a hot dog into his backpack and then walk out of the store. Out of the corner of his eye, Carl glanced over at the clerk
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who, out of the corner of his eye was watching the ragged man. The clerk then quickly glanced down and away when his gaze crossed the path of Carl’s eyes. It was raining hard outside that cold night when Carl drove off. He passed the wet homeless guy walking down the sidewalk eating his hotdog. Then he realized that his headlights were still off. Sometimes I feel like life for many people must feel
like walking around in endless circles – slowly, with no direction, no destination, not a whole lot to look forward to. I can’t imagine what that must feel like. But I should. Early yesterday morning as I was waiting in the parking lot of my gym before I went inside to work out, I spotted a car approaching. It was still dark out, and all I saw were headlights. As the car drew closer, I noticed that it looked like it had been in an accident – or several. The side of the car was scraped and dented and at least one of the windows was actually plastic held on with tape. The car used to be white but was now dirty and looked like it has been driving through mud. It circled the parking lot then parked behind me some distance. No one got out. I was
concerned and somewhat worried that the driver of this car was up to no good. When I went into the gym, I mentioned to the attendant that she may want to have someone check out the “sketchy” car in the parking lot. She looked alarmed and asked me what the car looked like. “That’s a homeless family,” she said, “that comes a couple times a week and we let them clean up here.” I went down to start my workout, but before I could get to the door, I stopped cold in my tracks. Later that day, I received a text from the attendant. “I gave your gift to the mother in her car,” she wrote. “She was incredibly grateful and asked me to please thank you so much.” The message in my previous
column was that, “Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind.” But that’s not all. We need to understand the context within which our kindness resides. The context is that “it takes a village,” but you aren’t really in one until you realize that the other people in that village are your flock. That you are the shepherd and your staff is to protect them – not you. Please pay it forward. Anything. Anything at all. Every day. That clerk did. Be that clerk. I will swing by that convenience store tonight and give whoever is at the register enough money to pay for a hot dog and not explain. He won’t have a clue unless…well unless, he is that shepherd who glanced away from Carl’s eyes.
Ga. 400, not MARTA, route for crime It’s a cold night as the man waits at the train station. The wind is ghastly and chills him. Finally, the train arrives and he gets aboard with one furtive glance behind him. As he sets the stolen 37-inch flatscreen TV on the floor, he thought, “Finally, I got away.” The absurdity of this should be striking. Whenever the topic of public transportation pops up, someone inevitably comments how criminals travel those buses or rails from downtown Atlanta and beyond. For many, it seems, the concepts of public transportation and crime go hand-in-hand. If buses or rails are brought up north into the suburbs, the criminal element will get on at Five Points and ride it clear up here, where good, honest people live. I’m not sure where this idea came from. I read crime reports every day of
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some of the stupidest and cleverest criminals who plague our cities in North Fulton. Let me tell you something – in the six years I have done this, only twice have I read of someone committing a crime and then using MARTA as transportation. In both cases, the criminal was caught because he was waiting for the bus. Criminals aren’t stupid, but sometimes I think the anti-MARTA people are woefully ignorant of human nature. If you commit a crime, are you going to do it according to the bus schedule?
Are you really going to run from police and then hop on a bus like nothing happened? The sad fact is that the vast majority of crimes are helped by Ga. 400. That same road that is the lifeblood of North Fulton runs both ways. Criminals come up, get off at one of the exits, stop at North Point Mall or a local Walmart, commit a crime and then they are off in a flash, headed back downtown. It happens every day. If you want proof, just look at our crime pages. Every week, some of the simplest crimes are committed not by locals, but by people from Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Snellville. How did they get here? Did they spend two hours riding the bus just to steal $20 worth of clothing? No. They drove up Ga. 400 and looked for an easy target. Entering auto crimes are especially
bad. For those who don’t know the lingo, this is anytime someone breaks into a vehicle by any means. Broken windows or jimmied locks can take seconds if you know how, and often the pickings are great, especially at the holidays. Taking 30 seconds to break into three cars, grab what you can and then be off on the highway is too tempting a target for criminals. It seems to me the only correlation between public transportation and crime is the density that typically follows rail. With more people, there will be more crime. If ever there were an issue North Fulton should be concerned about, density is right near the top. There are enough things to worry about in the future of our communities – traffic, property values, density and schools. Inventing problems takes our eyes off the ball.
Let’s remove young people’s fear of 911 I would never condone underage intoxication, but let’s be honest — it happens. Whether it is alcohol, smoking weed or taking prescription drugs that don’t belong to them, teens’ brains are not fully developed and they want to experiment because they feel invincible. They also die from overdose. Every 19 minutes, someone in America dies from an unintentional drug overdose. Many of these overdoses happen in the presence of someone who is able to help, but is too scared to call 911. Fear of police involvement or drug charges prevent many lifesaving 911 calls. That’s what happened to
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Jeremy Sharp’s friend four years ago. As the Georgia General Assembly convened last week, Sharp’s goal has been to ensure this never happens again. He’s pushing for the “Good Samaritan law,” which covers those who are under 21. The law is expected to be sponsored in Georgia’s legislature by state Sen. Renee
Unterman, R-Buford. If adopted, it would remove fear of police involvement or drug charges (minor in possession) that can prevent many lifesaving 911 calls and give immunity from legal troubles to those under 21 who are seeking help for someone else or themselves. Sharp, 26, of Gainesville, established a chapter of Students for Sensible Drug Policy to encompass the University of North Georgia campuses. Sharp, a political science major who has had four of his friends die from drug overdoses, has said students on all four campuses have joined him in calling for the change. He goes to bars, clubs and
Every 19 minutes, someone in America dies from an unintentional drug overdose. schools to gather signatures of support. So far, he has about 400. About 14 states have adopted this law, including Florida and North Carolina. The final part of the Good Samaritan bill will be to allow naloxone to be an over-thecounter drug, according to a Gainesville Times article. Naloxone is used to reverse the effects of a heroin overdose.
About 9.2 million people worldwide are believed to be using heroin, which killed 15,500 people in the U.S. in 2009, the most recent information available from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Adopting this policy could be a simple, effective way to save many of our young people’s lives. To contact Sharp’s chapter, visit http://bit.ly/1hyptJ7.
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according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. At about 10 a.m. Jan. 14, a woman in the 6000 block of Matt Highway told deputies her 2002 Ford Explorer was missing. Soon after, deputies found a similar car in the parking lot of Zion Hill Baptist Church, which is about a half mile away from the home. Deputies said the car’s
steering wheel was intact, but the driver’s side was scratched and dented with mud impacted in all the seams. The left rear tire was flat. The woman said she had parked her car in the driveway at about 5 p.m. Jan. 13, and when she awoke at about 9 a.m. that morning, it was gone. She said she was letting a man live in her garage, who
was “down and out.” In exchange for letting the man stay, he cleaned her home. Deputies contacted the man, and he said, even though he was up all night cleaning, he did not hear anything suspicious. The woman said she had both sets of her keys, and deputies saw no sign of forced entry in the home.
meetings, random drug tests at least twice per week and attend court initially at least once per week. “As they move through the program, the requirements lessen,” Johnston said. By the time they are at the last phase of the program, they appear in court once per month. Johnston said the drug of choice right now is heroin and other opiates. When the program started 10 years ago, the focus was methamphetamines, but there has been a shift to prescription
pills and heroin. Seeing participants graduate the program is certainly rewarding, Johnston said. “This is why we do what we do, if not for these, it would be very frustrating,” Johnston said. “All of us as a staff live for the graduations and the success of the graduates.” In 2003, the program was being formed by former Chief Judge of the Superior Court Richard S. “Stan” Gault, who died of a massive heart attack on July 23, 2003. Bagley was then summoned to be Chief Judge and took on Gault’s vision to head the drug court program and in January 2004, they took on their first participant.
The Forsyth County Drug Court’s intent is to stop the revolving door of substance abuse and arrest by linking together drug-addicted offenders to drug treatment and judicial supervision. Instead of spending time in jail, eligible participants are provided the option to complete a substance abuse program supervised by Bagley and monitored by a team of support staff, prosecutors, attorneys, probation officers, law enforcement and drug treatment providers. This highly specialized team links Forsyth County’s criminal justice system with community treatment professionals in a collaborative environment
to monitor and support the participant’s recovery. “This is now one of the toughest drug court programs in America,” Bagley said. At the graduation event, former Atlanta television anchor Warren Savage, who graduated from the Forsyth County Drug Court program, shared his story about cocaine addiction and how his decision to participate in drug court allowed him an opportunity to experience a life of sobriety. “It was a very tough time for me in drug court, until I learned humility,” Savage said. “There is a rewarding, fulfilling and successful life after addiction and on the other side of drug court.”
Nicole Darlene Anderson, 35, of Cumming, passed away January 19, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Ricky Calvin Dodd Sr., 59, of Cumming, passed away January 15, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Gordon Johnson, 63, of Johns Creek, passed away January 16, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.
Thomas Jerry Barron, 71, of Cumming, passed away January 20, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Rev. Austin Fogarty, 61, of Alpharetta, passed away January 15, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Christopher Kekow, 40, of Alpharetta, passed away January 8, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society,
David Campbell Porter, 45, of Roswell, passed away January 15, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Continued from Page 2 hospital. The man said he understood he could not stay there, but had nowhere else to go. Officers looked up his name and saw he had a warrant for failure to appear in reference to shoplifting.
Officers handcuffed Earl Smith, 58, and took him to Cumming Police Department for booking.
Stolen, wrecked car found at church CUMMING, Ga. — A woman reported her car stolen, and deputies found it wrecked in the parking lot of a church,
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Keynote speaker Warren Savage speaks to graduates and participants of the county’s drug court.
DEATH NOTICES
Donald Lee Bartlett, 83, of Cumming, passed away January 15, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Sandra Bastianello, 64, of Roswell, passed away January 18, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Hazel Blue, 88, of Atlanta, passed away January 15, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Stella Virginia Brewer Barden Burts, 91, of Gainesville, passed away January 16, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Sandra Buchanan Tyson Dabbs, 50, of Roswell, passed away January 10, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.
Beverly Magbee Gillis, 87, of Marietta, passed away January 20, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Eunice Gravitt, 90, of Cumming, passed away January 16, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Mary Hughes Hamby, 90, of Cumming, passed away January 17, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Mark Hilkman, 71, of Roswell, passed away January 16, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Nancy Danniger, 92, of Jasper, passed away January 15, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. William Hood, 42, of Dahlonega, passed away January 15, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.
Soon C. Kwon, 69, of Suwanee, passed away January 18, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Rolando Lacruz, 86, of Marietta, passed away January 16, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Hurchel C. Major, 85, of Cumming, passed away January 20, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Helen Wallace McCullough, 91, of Ball Ground, passed away January 16, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. James Marcel Mooney, 91, of Cumming, passed away January 19, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Ronald Joseph Newsome, 68, of Alpharetta, passed away January 18, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Cecile Price, of Cumming, passed away January 16, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Juas Reid, 84, of Cumming, passed away January 15, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Don Sauls, 74, of Alpharetta, passed away January 15, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Noah Showe, 88, of Alpharetta, passed away January 13, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Janet Smith, 86, of Alpharetta, passed away January 15, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Teresa Spidalieri, 83, of Roswell, passed away January 15, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Carol Sue Stiles, 79, of Cumming, passed away January 18, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. John Stuart Thibadeau, 88, of Cumming, passed away January 16, 2013. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Ruth Walls, 85, of Chamblee, passed away January 14, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Marshall Warbington, 79, of Dahlonega, passed away January 16, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. George Harry Webster, 90, of Dunwoody, passed away January 21, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Jacquelin Wells, 81, of Marietta, passed away January 20, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. David Ray West, 90, of Alto, passed away January 18, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Hazel Dimsdale Wilson, 87, of Alpharetta, passed away January 16, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
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Millwork/Building Products, in-territory, daily travel, millwork sales experience preferred. North – West GA, & Atlanta area. Promptly submit an online application @ www.ecmdjobs.com.
1095 - Part-time
Compensation based on management experience. Call Morgan interview
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Private Alpharetta NAEYC accredited preschool seeking full-time infant, toddler, two’s & three year old teachers. Minimum 2 years c l a s s r o o m experience & good knowledge of early c h i l d h o o d development. CDA or higher in ECE preferred. Please send resumes to: resumes@mcginnis woods.org
Front-Line customer service. Plan & present library programs with focus on youth. 15 hours. $13.87/hr. See posting: www. forsythpl.jobs
Now accepting applications for positions as openers and closers. Up to 28 hours per week. Starting rate $9 per hour. Call Morgan interview
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FLATWARE, Dirilyte solid bronze service for 12, serving pieces. Mint condition! $500 obo. Original cost $4000. 678-392-2717 GOLF CLUB: Brand new, never swung Warrior Hybrid $60. 678-455-1141 or 770-310-9876 JUMBO BEANBAG CHAIR, great for screening room or students’ dorm room. Almost new! $75 firm. 770-740-9419 KITCHEN SINK, undermount, new Kohler Style 3355, high/low double stainless, $200. 678-549-6057 LAWNMOWER: Cub cadet, 42” cut, great shape, looks new! $800 includes bagger. 770-475-5280 LIVING ROOM, 7 piece Country French, 8 piece dining room, and 5 piece king bedroom $5000 all, or will divide. 516-972-4824 PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678-445-3654 PIANO, Baldwin Upright, and bench, made in the USA, great condition! $1500. 770-751-0452 POOL TABLE; Leisure Bay slate top, nominally 9’x5’, light walnut color, leather pockets, $950 includes all accessories, equipment and over table light. 770-346-8585 TIRE RIMS, (4) 20” alloy, for Jaguar, OEM, factory, used, air, $1000. 770-560-3013 TOMTOM GPS, hard case, weighted, windshield mount, USB cable, car charger, user guide $50. grfinch@ bellsouth.net VINTAGE CEDAR CHEST, French Blue/ Aqua, burlap seat $145. Call for pictures 770-891-4298
WEDDING/BALL GOWN, Anaiss style silk/satin, size 14 ivory color, never worn. Strapless neckline. Box pleats on drop waistline. Bodice embellished by crystals. $500. 770-639-0158 1280 - Free Giveaways
Good communication skills, friendly & professional demeanor. MonThurs, 25-29 hours. Interested appliacants can contact via phone 770-993-4811 or email chad. eubanks@ dignitymemorial.com RN needed for nonmedical home care agency to conduct assessments. Must be current Georgia registered, excellent communication skills & enjoys working with seniors. Home care experience preferred, but not required. Please send resume to LMachado@visitinga ngels.com
Local K-12 learning center in Alpharetta is hiring part-time elementary & secondary teachers for after-school instruction. 4 year degree & certification required. Training provided. Flexible afternoon, evening & weekend hours. Email resume t o svi.georgia@gmail.c om
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1260 - Bargains CHINA CABINET: Cherry. Glass lighted top 78” high x 52-1/2” wide x 16” deep, $795. 770-826-5239 DINING ROOM, 8 piece wrought iron and rattan wicker sofa, coffee table, end table $1200 all or will divide. 516-972-4824 DINING ROOM: Beautiful cherry r e c t a n g u l a r Pennsylvania House table, extends to 105”x40”, two 15” leaves, custom pads; 6 chairs (2 armchairs, 4 side) $795/obo. 770-826-5239
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SERVICE DIRECTORY NATIONAL ADVERTISING 5610 - Home Improvement
5590 - Handyman
PHILLIPS HOME IMPROVEMENT All home repairs available. Plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting, kitchen and bathroom remodeling. We finish basements. We flip houses for investors and get that rental ready for that next tenant. Call 678-887-1868 for a free estimate. 5685 - Painters
SERVICE DIRECTORY 5470 - AC/ Heating
Trace Dahlonega Log home with private pond $450,000 Michael Garcia 770-231-9908 Harry Norman Realtors 770-497-2000
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1984 Millers Path Cumming S Lake Lanier with breathtaking views! $950,000 Patricia Thompson 770-823-4669 Harry Norman Realtors 770-497-2000
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CADNET ADS 6004 - Employment Opportunities
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A & K SERVICES HVAC, 770-475-0628. www.akservice-hvac. com Comfort Control, Inc. HVAC: 770-932-1306. www. comfortcontrolinc.com Complete heating system tune up with carbon monoxide test, Only $49! Licensed and insured. Call Comfort Control Today at 770- 932-1306 Kemper Heating and Cooling, 770-318-3618. www. kemperheating andcooling.com 5495 - Carpet Clean/ Instal. Got Carpets? Green Steam Cleaning. 404-425-9707. www. GotCarpetsAtlanta. com 5510 - Cleaning Services Ashley’s Affordable Housecleaning Services, 678-437-9890 Affordable; will beat any advertised price. Excellent references!
5525 - Driveway $250 OFF $50 OFF any concrete job $250 or more. $250 OFF any concrete job over $3500. We fix UGLYdriveways. New or Fix up driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. residential or Commercial. Call for FREE estimate. The Best Concrete Company-Ask for Dave McKemey. On time, professional, competitive, many local references. 678-648-2010
LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE
5545 - Electricians
5590 - Handyman
$30 OFF any service call. $50 OFF any job over $300, $250 OFF any job over $2,000. Licensed, Insured, Same day service, Many local references, A+ by BBB. Local, Punctual, Lifetime Warranty. Call TE Electric at 678-6482011. Cannot combine with another offer. Subject to cancellation without notice. 5560 - Flooring
20 years. Plumbing, Kitchen, Baths, Toilets repaired, Faucet installation, Garbage Disposals, Water Leaks, full svc! 678763-2420. Senior Discounts. Licensed, Insured ALL CARPENTRY & REPAIRS: Roof Leaks, Wood Rot Repair, Siding, Deck Repairs and Refinishing, Painting, Doors/Windows. Excellent References. 404-895-0260
Flooring Installation & Repairs: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl, Wood. Free Estimates! S a t i s f a c t i o n Guaranteed! Got Carpet Wrinkles? I can fix them! 706-429-4453 GA Flooring INC: 678-636-9735. www. gaflooring.com Granite Garage Floors. www. GraniteGarageFloors. com. 678-500-9537 PHILLIPS FLOORING Hardwood, laminate, carpet & tile installation and repairs. We do tile floors, showers, tub surrounds and kitchen back-splashes. regrouting is also available. Call 678-887-1868 for free estimate.
20 yrs. Refs. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, wood rot repair, tile, siding, paint, pressure wash.
5595 - Haulers
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5875 - Miscellaneous
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Reader Advisory: The National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the following classifieds. Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer employment but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license identification or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it’s illegal to request any money before delivering its service. All funds are based in U.S. dollars. 800 numbers may or may not reach Canada.
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6017 - Wanted to Buy
6018 - Automotive
6024 - Health & Fitness
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