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County awards $70,000 to child advocacy group

Center scrambles for other monetary assistance

By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Commission approved funding for a nonprofit children’s advocacy center during its Aug. 26 meeting.

Commissioners unanimously approved $70,000 to support the Child Advocacy Center of Forsyth County in Cumming. The nonprofit aims to protect children from abuse and assist with investigations.

The center works directly with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office on child abuse cases, Commissioner Todd Levent said.

“This is very important work,” he said.

The center coordinates a multidisciplinary team of law enforcement, child protective services,

prosecutors, medical professionals, mental health providers and victim advocates.

Specialists conduct “developmentally appropriate,” nonleading interviews to gather information in a legally sound way.

Advocates help families navigate the legal process, access resources and provide emotional support.

Medical professionals conduct noninvasive exams to check for signs of abuse and ensure children’s well-being.

The center also provides educational programs to help people recognize abuse and prevent it.

Commissioner Kerry Hill questioned how the nonprofit expects to continue its mission in serving Forsyth County children and families.

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Katie Lamberson, executive director for the Child Advocacy Center of Forsyth County, discusses funding options with the Forsyth County Commission during an Aug. 26 meeting.

Career Expo set for Performing Arts Center

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — As the busy fall hiring season gets underway, jobseekers have an opportunity Sept. 10 to connect directly with employers at the Sandy Springs Connects! Career Expo.

The semi-annual career fair returns

Roswell police arrest retired NFL player wanted for fraud

ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Police Department announced the arrest Aug. 27 of Darryl Frank "Buster" Skrine Jr., on 18 charges related to an extensive financial fraud scheme.

The Roswell Police Department says it began its investigation in July after a victim reported being financially exploited by Skrine. The former NFL cornerback and Decatur native played professionally for five teams from 2011-21, ending his career with the Tennessee Titans.

The 36-year-old went to Etowah High School in Woodstock before the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

The Roswell Police Department said Skrine is also wanted out of Canada on similar charges.

On the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 27, Roswell detectives served search and arrest warrants at a home associated with Skrine on Pine Grove Road. Officers said they arrested Skrine without incident and charged him with multiple counts of deposit account fraud, identity fraud, financial transaction card fraud, theft by taking and criminal attempt to commit theft.

Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center at Mount Vernon Highway and Roswell Road (Ga. 9).

The City of Sandy Springs, the Greater Perimeter Chamber of Commerce (GPC) and the Community Assistance Center’s (CAC) Career Center are partnering to host the free in-person event. The three-hour expo

offers local talent and employers the opportunity to step away from job boards and automated portals to have intentional conversations that go beyond the resume and accelerate the job and candidate search processes.

A May 2024 story from the Toronto Sun, “Retired NFL player accused of $100G cheque fraud in Durham now on the lam,” is the last reported news of his whereabouts.

In addition to his charges through the City of Roswell, Skrine is a wanted fugitive from the Durham Regional Police Service in Canada.

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Cumming driver cited after striking mailbox

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 27-yearold Cumming man was arrested on drug charges Aug. 21 after allegedly crashing into a mailbox.

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were dispatched to a reported impaired driver near the Hampton Park Library, 5345 Settingdown Road, about 7:10 p.m.

A woman told dispatchers the man had backed into a mailbox on Glenhaven Drive and smelled of alcohol, the sheriff’s office said.

Deputies interviewed the driver, who had returned to fix the mailbox as part of an agreement with the owner. Deputies smelled alcohol on him and his speech was slurred, the sheriff’s office said.

A field sobriety test allegedly determined the man was too impaired to drive safely. He was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence of multiple substances. Deputies suspected he also was under the influence of marijuana, the sheriff’s office said.

A search of the man’s vehicle found a small plastic bag with suspected methamphetamine, a bag of suspected marijuana, glass pipe, empty beer cans and two small wooden smoking devices.

The man also was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug-related objects and possession of marijuana.

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Deputies investigate report of deadly assault in home

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Deputies in-

vestigated a reported aggravated assault by a person with a knife at a Cumming home Aug. 25.

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were dispatched to a Wembly Place home and found a 54-year-old female resident who was injured.

An ambulance was called, and EMTs assessed the woman.

A 53-year-old male resident said he found the woman after returning home from work.

A sheriff’s office report about the incident was unclear about whether a suspect was identified.

The incident was classified as felony aggravated assault with a knife or cutting instrument.

— Jon Wilcox

Police probe

car burglaries

ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell police responded to a series of overnight car break-ins Aug. 21 after a 36-yearold Hembree Forest Circle resident reported a stolen handgun from his center console.

A report from the Roswell Police Department’s public information officer says three unlocked vehicles were burglarized off Hembree Forest Circle and Taylor Oaks Drive overnight Aug. 20-21. The residential streets are near the Alpharetta-Roswell border just off Ga. 9.

An officer said he met one of the victim’s around 7 a.m. after the Roswell man found his Toyota Tundra ransacked in the morning.

The Roswell man said the incident occurred the previous evening or early that morning and only his $400 Smith & Wesson M&P Shield handgun was stolen. He also said his vehicle was unlocked.

The officer contacted neighbors for security footage to help with the investigation.

The other two vehicles, a GMC

Acadia and a Chevrolet Traverse, were found burglarized off Taylor Oaks Drive. Both residential roadways are close to one another and accessible via a wooded area.

The report omits details about the officers’ interactions with the other two victims, two sisters age 19 and 23. They reported their cars were burglarized overnight and more than $700 was stolen.

Later that day, another resident off Hembree Forest Circle went to the Roswell Police Department to report a stolen phone charger from her unlocked vehicle.

The report says the case is active. So far, no suspects have been identified.

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Motorcyclist claims driver brandished gun on Ga. 400

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A 61-year-old motorcyclist accused a motorist of pointing a gun at him on Ga. 400 Aug. 13.

Alpharetta police said the motorcyclist flagged down officers on Old Milton Parkway, saying the driver had sideswiped his bike, then pointed a pistol at him. Police stopped the 29-year-old man after the motorcyclist identified his vehicle.

The motorcyclist said the incident occurred somewhere on the highway between Holcomb Bridge and Mansell roads.

The 29-year-old man admitted he had a 9mm pistol in his center console.

Police said the motorcyclist became angry after Sandy Springs officers told him they lacked evidence to pursue a hit-and-run charge.

Alpharetta officers pursued no charges because the motorcyclist left the scene. Officers also were unable to determine whether the incident occurred in the city.

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Danes fall to Norcross, Blessed Trinity in tri-match

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NORCROSS, Ga — Denmark High and Blessed Trinity volleyball teams traveled to Norcross for a tri-match Aug. 26 where Blessed Trinity went 2-0, Norcross split 1-1 and Denmark lost both matches.

The Danes had the first two matches of the evening, facing Norcross first and then Blessed Trinity. With only two seniors in the rotation, Denmark faced an uphill battle as a younger team going up against the No. 7 team in 6A in Norcross and the MaxPreps’ No. 7 team in the state in Blessed Trinity.

Even with their backs against the wall, the Danes could count on junior opposite Azaria Ehima to get her team back in the game. Ehima, who committed to Florida A&M earlier this month, led the team in kills with 15 on the night and logged two monster solo blocks to go along with three block assists and a pair of back-to-back aces.

Ehima kept the Danes within striking distance, along with the help of backto-back aces from middle blocker Reece Davidson near the end of the first set, but Norcross fired back with an ace and three straight kills to win the match, 25-22.

The second set saw a slightly larger

deficit down the stretch, though the Danes went on a three-point run at match point that brought the final score to 25-21 by the end.

Denmark first-year head coach Hannah McGlockton said she has been pleased with how the team is coming along.

“I think we did a good job of putting some out of system balls on [Norcross],” she said. “My team does a good job of fighting. Just staying with it and being focused and dialed in with what was going on on the other side of the net.”

Denmark struggled against a deeper and more versatile team in Blessed Trinity. Ehima saw fewer sets, and despite libero Annika Ojert’s best efforts with a pancake dig in the first set, the Danes were swept by the Titans with final scores of 25-15 and 25-17.

Final showdown

The last match of the evening was the most competitive, between Norcross and Blessed Trinity. The teams had matched up just days earlier in a tournament on Aug. 23. The result was the same for both meetings, 2-1 Blessed Trinity.

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Milton florist grows into small business

By SARAH COYNE sarah@appenmedia.com

MILTON, Ga. — Some husbands buy their wives flowers. Jacqueline Breuker’s husband bought her the whole store.

Kate Austin created Flowerfolk, Milton’s hometown flower shop in October 2024. But, in July, Breuker’s husband found out that Kate and her family were relocating to San Diego and that the shop was for sale.

“She said when she was creating it that she always felt like she was creating it for somebody else,” Breuker said.

Jacqueline had been creating her own floral arrangements in her basement for the past six years. Her small business had been named, For Something Beautiful, something she carried on into the next business venture.

“I think everybody's looking for something beautiful,” Brueker said. “When we're looking for a gift and arrangement, we're really looking for something beautiful to just embrace the moment, and celebrate the moment, whether it's a happy moment or even a sad moment, it's recognized through flowers in such a special way.”

She picked up the hobby when she was caring for her mother and oldest daughter, who had recently become a single foster mom and adopted children. Two of the Breuker’s grandchildren have special needs.

“I felt a burden on my heart for what they would do for an income when they grew up,” she said.

While searching for options, Breuker stumbled upon floristry. She picked up some flowers, and the rest is history.

“I know that to learn something, you got to practice,” she said. “And I would just go down to my basement and get all sorts of flowers.”

Learning just from YouTube videos, Breuker was able to arrange a full display for her mother’s casket.

“It was like the last thing I could do for my mom,” Breuker said. “It was an honor.”

Breuker continues her passion for floristry through the purchase of Flowerfolk. Within a month, Breuker became the newest owner of the flower shop.

“We’ve just had tons of new people every day,” she said.

Breuker said that her favorite part of becoming an owner is creating new art with customers.

Breuker and her assistant Jane Donaldson give customers the options to choose from bright and fun or soft and neutral. The pair then tries to get a vision in their head to create the perfect piece for anyone.

Donaldson has been with the store since its opening in October. She said she has never seen it so busy.

“It's so beautiful in here, and I love working here because I feel invested in making it successful for the community,” Donaldson said.

Through the new ownership, the flower shop now offers a Bloom Bar, where guests can create custom bouquets, custom silk arrangements, dried flowers, artwork and terrariums. The flowers are sourced through local farms like Little Flora Farm in Woodstock and Posie Fields in Milton.

The store also offers a subscription for those who want to bring lively flowers into their home. The subscription comes with a 10 percent discount on flowers, among many other perks

“I want to employ a bunch of people to do a lot of different things,” Brueker said.

“I'm trying to make the shop more interactive.”

In the future, Brueker hopes to employ a range of helpers, including her two grandchildren. She said she also hopes to employ other members of the community who have disabilities.

Through it all, Breuker’s main goal is to spread her love for flowers and share the joy.

“I just think even one stem in the room, in a bud vase brings life to that room and brings joy to that room,” she said.

To order or learn more about For Something Beautiful, visit forsomethingbeautiful. com. Breuker also encourages customers to keep up with their Instagram @forsomethingbeautiful for updates.

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Titans defense held Norcross’s Sofia Guerrero-Wilson, who currently has the seventh-highest kills in Georgia, to just 10 in three sets in the tournament. McDermott said the Titans came in knowing the environment would be intense playing at Norcross.

McDermott, who is committed to UVA, said playing club volleyball for six years together certainly helped her defense against one of the top outside hitters in the state in Guerrero-Wilson.

“It’s easier for me to read her because I’ve played with her for so long,” she said. “We have some big middle blockers, so it also helps knowing that all I have to get is the cross, then they can block the seam. It just gives me a lot of confidence to go out there.”

All three sets saw both teams in the lead at points, momentum swinging back and forth. On a team with as much talent as Blessed Trinity, multiple players at each position besides libero got in on the action without dropping continuity of play.

Back and forth

The Titans took the first set 25-22, then the Blue Devils fired back after a close

second set that ended with final score 2523. Blessed Trinity got out to a 6-2 lead at the beginning of the third set, but tensions boiled over as Norcross evened the score at seven points.

Back and forth once again knotted the score 11 points. Norcross would not again regain their lead. The Titans west up 14-11. The last tie of the night was at 15 apiece, when Blessed Trinity would score twice to close out the set 17-15.

Middle blockers lit up the stats sheet. Senior Chloe Dunnigan racked up seven blocks and four kills. Junior Destinee Chukelu amassed five blocks, nine kills and five aces.

Outside hitter/right side Chloe Anido

had six blocks and eight kills. Sophomore Abby Woodward posted four aces against Norcross (five on the night), her 18 serves contributing 12 points.

Blessed Trinity head coach Eric Hodges said that after making the final four last season as a young team, the Titans are ready to make a push for a title a year older with more experience.

“We do a really good job at finishing it out, taking care of our side of the court and just keep moving forward point by point in those close moments,” he said. “Our practices are a really competitive environment. We play an exciting brand of volleyball with a lot of really tough matches against good talent and teams.”

Braves tickets, garbage a way to save money

Of all the human qualities I’ve observed, dealing with a cheapskate is as off-putting as anything that comes to mind.

We all know the guy who pulls a David Copperfield whenever the check comes. One minute he’s eating nachos, the next he’s made a beeline for the restroom and doesn’t emerge until the bill has been settled.

We used to joke that a particularly miserly acquaintance had dinosaur arms when it came to paying a fair share. I knew a guy who was so tight that moths used to fly out of his wallet whenever he finally produced his billfold after a put-up frantic search.

We all have a good laugh at a “skin flint,” unless, of course, you are one.

Now, don’t get me wrong. There’s nothing wrong with being frugal and being a judicious spender. I used to scratch my head at a boxing promoter who said he was so rich he could light his cigars with $100-dollar bills.

Naturally, that time of frivolity will catch up with you and after years of excess, the Ben Franklins and the cheroots went up in smoke.

Being a responsible adult now enjoying retirement and accepting my 70s as being better than the alternative, I freely admit to trying to save money, or better yet, not spend it unnecessarily.

Two examples of this have recently come to mind: Braves A-List membership and garbage. Before that reader once again asks me to move to Philadelphia because of my criticism of Atlanta’s poor-performing baseball team, allow me to explain.

As a five-year partial season ticket holder (27 games), I had seats in Section 214. They were on the first-base side. The same seats this year were going to cost me roughly 30 percent more than the previous season.

When my invoice came, I wanted an explanation. And here’s what I got: Since my seats were in the shade, that was why the Braves decided to increase the price by such a hefty amount.

That’s right: If I didn’t want to stare into the sun, by golly I was go -

ing to pay for that privilege. Actually, I’m not paying for the shady seats. I canceled and that’s when the calls started.

I received no less than a trio of calls from the beleaguered Braves staffers telling me I could change seats and pay less, providing I didn’t mind staring into the sweltering sun. I was told that my season ticket money was instrumental in there being better talent on the team. I was lightly threatened by being told that if I wanted to come back, I would have to buy an entire season-ticket package.

I pitied the front-office folks having to impart this message. I got the feeling there were more disgruntled fans than me.

I also spoke to a few others who have bought all 81 games, They have been restricted to how many games they can sell. I always thought that once you sell something to someone, you no longer own it.

I’m still a Braves fan and will enjoy watching baseball on TV. But I thought it was a bunch of balderdash being thrown at me. Why should I fork over that much money.

Sorry but it seemed shady and reeked of garbage.

Which brings up a heckuva bargain I’ve uncovered. We were paying nearly $40 a month to have our trash picked up. I called the vendor and said I had found another solution and was quitting them.

I was immediately transferred to a “retention specialist,” who offered to cut the monthly fee to $15.

Wait a minute! Why wasn’t I given that price in the 10 years I have been dealing with these folks?

I was amazed that the special price was reserved for customers who threatened to quit.

So I now take my trash to the City of Cumming recycling center and pay 50 cents a bag, providing I have some recycling to drop off.

I promise I won’t become a tightwad, but then again, I’m not going to throw money around like it’s garbage.

Mike Tasos has lived in Forsyth County for more than 30 years. He’s an American by birth and considers himself a Southerner by the grace of God. He can be reached at miketasos55@ gmail.com.

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Cindy Simpson

Robert Singleton

Faye Sklar

Mitchel Skyer

Judith Slaughter

Andy Smith

Gena Spears

Donald Spencer

Melissa Spencer

Gloria Stathos

Robert Stevens

Wesley Stewart

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Ollie Wagner

Lewis Walker

Jonathan Washburn

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Michael Weiss

Herbert Wells

Sally White

Thom White

Umpika White

Christine Williams

Jamie Wimberly

Jonathan Winkie

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In August of 2023, Skrine was arrested for more than $100,000 in check fraud. In April of 2024, Skrine was granted bail and placed on GPS monitoring, which he removed before fleeing back to the United States.

Roswell detectives say they are working closely with Canadian authorities to ensure Skrine answers for all his charges in both countries.

Local investigators say they learned that Skrine was targeting multiple women through online dating platforms. They said once he established a relationship with them, Skrine would then tell the victims a fictitious story about his financial troubles and ask them for money, promising to repay them from his NFL annuity.

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The March 2025 expo drew nearly 300 jobseekers and 20 local employers from industries including healthcare, education, hospitality and insurance. Participating companies in September include United Parcel Service, State Farm, Graphic Packaging International, InterContinental Hotels and Fulton County Schools.

Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul said the city is proud to support the Community Assistance Center’s initiative.

“Our robust local economy is creating high-quality career opportunities,” Paul said. “The Sandy Springs Connects! Career Expo is an excellent platform to connect many of our top companies with our city’s qualified and diverse workforce.”

Janet Dahlstrom is an empowerment manager for the Community Assistance Center.

“In today’s digital-first job market, this expo gives our residents the rare chance to make personal connections

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“I would like to see you guys succeed, but I can’t necessarily justify continually giving money if we are not seeing success.”

Executive Director Katie Lamberson said the nonprofit plans to pursue grants to allow its service to continue in the county. Currently, its operation also is supported by fundraising.

Law enforcement says Skrine used the women's funds to support his lavish lifestyle, including financing Airbnb reservations, travel expenses and gift cards. Detectives have identified three victims so far in Wisconsin, North Carolina and New York, with a combined financial loss of approximately $300,000, the release says. There are more suspected victims throughout the United States.

This remains an active investigation. Anyone who believes they have been a victim of Skrine's criminal activity or has additional information relevant to this case is asked to contact Detective Fields at nfields@roswellgov.com or 770-640-4455.

Members of the public can provide anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS(8477) or online at StopCrimeATL.org.

— Hayden Sumlin

with local employers and show their value beyond their resume,” Dahlstrom said. “Through Sandy Springs Connects! Career Expo, we are linking jobseekers with employers and career tracks offering competitive salaries, benefits and room for growth.”

Sandy Springs is home to six Fortune 500 companies, hundreds of mid-size companies, and thousands of small businesses that offer a wide range of career and industry opportunities. The average participating employer at Sandy Springs Connects! Career Expo is recruiting for several roles in areas such as IT, sales, marketing, human resources, medical, legal and accounting departments among others.

Jobseekers and companies interested in attending the Sept. 10 Sandy Springs Connects! Career Expo can register at sandyspringsconnects. com.

Jobseekers are encouraged to register in advance. However, the Community Assistance Center says walk-ins are welcome on the day of the event.

— Hayden Sumlin

“We are diversifying our funding in a way that was not happening,” Lamberson said.

A majority of the organization’s fundraising is expected to be supplied by the state’s Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.

“They have been very supportive of what we have been doing,” she said.

The center also has applied for $30,000 in grants since June and hosted a fundraiser in May, she said. Additional fundraisers are planned for September and October.

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Carlos Bosch, 61, of Alpharetta, passed away on August 14, 2025. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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