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Spring into Warmer Weather with Avalon’s Open-Air Seasonal Experiences Refresh your weeknights and weekends with Avalon’s 2021 Signature Events Series! Beginning April 5 and running through October 27, the Alpharetta mixeduse destination welcomes the community back for another season of open-air, family-friendly experiences along the Boulevard. To ensure the health and safety of guests, Avalon has reimagined this year’s events to accommodate social distancing between parties. While on property, guests are encouraged to wear masks when not actively eating or drinking. The full list of safety measures taken can be found on Avalon’s website. The weekly events schedule and ticketing details are outlined below: Punchline Comedy Night – Start the month on a high note with laugh-out-loud performances in the open-air Palmer Plaza (located between Colletta and Oak Steakhouse). The first Monday of each month from 7:30 to 9 p.m., guests are invited to reserve a socially distanced ring and enjoy hilarious live comedy acts, food and beverage specials and more. Tickets are $15 per ring with a max of two guests per ring. Little Acorns – Take a mommy break and bring your preschool aged tot for playtime in the Plaza twice a month on Tuesday mornings. From 10 a.m. to noon, little ones will be entertained with interactive learning activities including kids’ yoga, storytime, music class and more. Number of guests will be limited to ensure social distancing. Tickets are $15 per social distance ring with a max of four kiddos per ring.

AvalOM – Namaslay your Wednesdays with Alpharetta’s favorite outdoor workout experience. From 6 to 7 p.m., find your inner Zen in the open-air Plaza with weekly yoga, barre and pilates classes taught by local studios and instructors. Individual yogis can reserve a socially distanced ring for $10. Avalon Nights Live – Unwind after a long work week with Avalon Nights Live in the Plaza. Every Friday from 6 to 8 p.m., start the weekend in the mixeduse destination’s central greenspace with live music by local favorites, food and beverage specials and plenty of dancing. Tickets are $25 per social distance

ring with a max of four people per ring. Each month, all ticket proceeds from the signature events will benefit a different local charity. April’s proceeds will be donated to The Lionheart School and Lionheart WORKS, a local organization dedicated to providing developmentally appropriate education for children who need a specialized learning environment. Make sure to keep an eye out for more upcoming spring events along the Boulevard! For the latest information on Avalon and event details, visit: www.experienceavalon.com.

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Student group supports efforts to revamp historical cemetery

Student Leadership Johns Creek presents a check for funds the group raised to back the local effort to revitalize the historic Macedonia Cemetery near the intersection of State Bridge Road and Medlock Bridge Road. Students from Northview and Centennial high schools are raising funds and awareness for the site which contains over 100 graves of Black slaves and their descendants. Read more, Page 3.

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DRUGS & DUIS arrests Marvin Royale Garcia, 25, of Panther Point Lane, Lawrenceville, was arrested March 3 on State Bridge Road for DUI, no insurance and registration of motor vehicle. Andrew Joseph Vaz, 48, of Autry Mill Circle, Johns Creek, was arrested March 4 on Old Alabama Road for DUI, failure to maintain lane and restricted licenses.

Early morning car chase spills into Johns Creek JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A suspect driving a Ford Mustang led police on a highspeed chase through Johns Creek that reached speeds above 90 mph before dawn March 6. The suspect had earlier escaped officers in Sandy Springs and Alpharetta. A Johns Creek patrol officer spotted the Mustang on Waters Road and resumed the chase. The officer pursued the vehicle into Gwinnett County and eventually lost sight of the suspect at Jimmy Carter Boulevard and Ga. 141. He last saw the Mustang heading northbound

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — An Atlanta man who allegedly tried to cash a fraudulent check at a SunTrust Bank along Medlock Bridge Road was arrested March 4. Rondricks S. Richardson, 40, of Redford Drive SE, was booked on a charge of fourth-degree forgery, stemming from the July 2, 2019 incident. According to police, Richardson tried to cash a check for $1,150 check. When a bank teller contacted the check’s account holder, they said they had not made the check out to Richardson. The teller told officers Richardson became “angry and nervous” and left the bank while she was stalling to detain him. He was captured on East Pointe Street.

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Police say ex-Russian mafia member charged in drug ring By MATT BRUCE newsroom@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — An ex-communicated Russian mobster was a methamphetamine wholesaler who supplied street-level dealers in Forsyth, DeKalb, Rockdale and Gwinnett counties, according to authorities from a local drug task force. Law enforcement officials say Eduard Bobrik’s drug distribution operated out of a 16,000 square-foot meat warehouse in DeKalb. Investigators from the Johns Creek, Alpharetta and Forsyth County Drug Task Force helped crack the case against Eduard Bobrik. Agents raided Bobrik’s meat factory on March 3 and seized 11 pounds of meth, $60,000 in cash, guns, pills, marijuana, heroin and ketamine. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office indicated Bobrik, 45, of Alpharetta, was based in Forsyth County. He was arrested and charged with trafficking methamphetamine. He has pending federal charges for trafficking methamphetamine and possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Bobrik was booked into the DeKalb County Jail. Authorities say several different types of meat were butchered and distributed from the warehouse, whose location remains undisclosed. There was also a meth factory and pill press in the building’s office. Agents found the meth stashed in an industrial refrigerator stocked with frozen meats. They also seized 400 grams of meth gummy bears, 200 oxycodone pills, 100 MMDA pills, 300 grams of heroin, 50 grams of marijuana, seven loaded guns, a money counter, a vile of ketamine and several cell phones, The Johns Creek and Forsyth County drug task force began investigating Bobrik late last year and passed their information on to a Forsyth County deputy who was assigned to the DEA Atlanta task force. Investigators were then able to identify Bobrik as the alleged drug trafficker. “This is a great example of the importance of our relationships with our State and Federal partners,” Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman said in a statement March 11. “Drug dealers know no boundaries, and we, likewise, will relentlessly pursue those who endanger our citizens, regardless of where you run to.”

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Student Leadership Johns Creek presents the Johns Creek Historical Society with a check for the restoration of the Macedonia Cemetery.

Student Leadership Johns Creek backing efforts to improve historical cemetery By KATIE ANDERSON newsroom@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Student Leadership Johns Creek, as a part of its ongoing effort to revamp and improve the historical Macedonia Cemetery, presented the Johns Creek Historical Society with a $3,000 check March 13 for improvements at the site. Each year, the group’s first-year students are tasked with leading a community project. The goal set this year by students from Centennial and Northview high schools is to restore the cemetery from its state of abandonment to create a place of rest and reflection. The cemetery, which the city is working to acquire, is located on a 2-acre property near the intersection of State Bridge Road and Medlock Bridge Road and contains approximately 105 to 114 marked and unmarked graves mostly made up of formerly enslaved African Americans and their descendants. The Johns Creek Historical Society has worked to identify around 60 of the people buried at this site. Carmella Dunn, the group leader from Centennial High School, said she and the other students were drawn to this project because they had never heard of the Macedonia Cemetery and its story, but drove past it regularly. “When we heard about the cemetery, we were told there were a lot of people buried there, even slaves are buried there,” she said. “But if you are driving past it you don’t even notice that it’s there and that made us sad.” Tara Ramesh, the group leader from Northview High School, said students started this project by creating a website, macedoniacemetery.weebly.com, to spread information and raise money for the project. The students reached their origi-

nal fundraising goal of $3,000, which the presented to the historical society. To aid in the fundraising and spread awareness, the students also hosted an informational webinar on Feb. 4 with Johns Creek Historical Society President Joan Compton and board member Kirk Canaday. They were also joined by Johns Creek City Councilmembers Brian Weaver, John Bradberry, Lenny Zaprowski and Erin Elwood, and Johns Creek Visitors Bureau chairman Lynda Lee Smith. The group extended its fundraising through the end of March and hopes to raise a new goal total of $4,000. These funds will go toward repairing headstones and finding and identifying the graves of those buried at the site. Ultimately, the students want to build a memorial garden where visitors of the cemetery can sit and reflect. While the historical society and Student Leadership have both been raising funds to restore and enhance the historic cemetery, Kirk Canaday with the historical society said the city will be needed for some of the heavier lifting. On Nov. 16 the Johns Creek City Council unanimously approved the acquisition of the historic Macedonia Cemetery property, and the city is now working to acquire the property through eminent domain. The city expects to spend $52,200 to acquire this land. While the councilmembers are supportive of revitalizing the cemetery, they have previously expressed that this acquisition is not going to happen overnight. More information about the project and the cemetery itself can be found at the students website macedoniacemetery.weebly.com or the Johns Creek Historical Society at johnscreekhistory. com. Both sites are still accepting donations for the project.

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Student Leadership Johns Creek groups from Northview and Centennial High Schools raised over $3,000 for the restoration and enhancements of the historic Macedonia Cemetery. The students presented the Johns Creek Historical Society with a check on March 13. They were joined by city officials to celebrate their progress. The group will continue fundraising through the end of March.

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Enrollment declines tied to pandemic disruption Schools in North Fulton see most student loss BY CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmedia.com ATLANTA — Enrollment in the Fulton County School System has been declining for years, but the sharp drop this year among the district’s 106 schools can be placed squarely on COVID-19. The district’s current enrollment of 90,400 students is nearly 3,600 students shy of projections made last spring before the global pandemic upended education. Moving forward, actions taken this year may continue to challenge district planners in the coming years. “This abnormal drop can be attributed to enrollment challenges related to a global pandemic crisis,” said Yngrid Huff, director of operational planning for Fulton Schools. “Many parents grappled with decisions on when and where to enroll their children, particularly incoming [kindergarteners] and younger children entering primary grades.” She said the decline in enrollment was seen among all metro Atlanta

school systems this year, with the exception of Forsyth County Schools. That district was also the only metro district to open schools in August to in-person instruction. In a typical year, Fulton School planners use a “cohort” model, assuming students will progress from one grade to the next. Determining incoming kindergarten numbers is always a challenge, and Huff said the cohort is becoming smaller each year as the birthrate continues to decline. “As has been our trend for the last several years, incoming cohorts have been smaller in size than the previous year,” Huff said. “However, this year’s pattern is far below the level of cohort variation we’ve experienced in the past.” The bottom line is incoming kindergarten classes have been smaller than outgoing seniors, Huff said, leading to a gradual decline in enrollment over the past five years. The North Fulton region saw the steepest declines this year when compared to schools in Sandy Springs and South Fulton. It marked the first time the region had seen an enrollment decline after years of growth. “Cohort totals [in North Fulton schools] decreased in twelve of the

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thirteen grade-levels, with ninth grade being the exception,” Huff said. North Fulton saw a one-year decline of 2,348 students from last year with most of the loss in elementary grades. Huff pinned the decline primarily on students opting for nonpublic school settings, such as home schooling, learning “pods” or private schools. Parents of kindergarten-eligible children may also have decided to wait a year before enrolling their child this year. Georgia law does not require a student to attend school until age 6. The annual uproar over overcrowded high schools in North Fulton also dimmed this year. Enrollment rose by only 48 students in total among the region’s eight traditional high schools.

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The opening of the Innovation Academy in downtown Alpharetta next year will likely bring even more relief to neighboring high schools. Within four years all area high schools will be below state capacity, according to Huff’s projections. Looking forward, Huff said the decline of students this year is primarily linked to the pandemic disruption and should begin correcting by next school year. “We are anticipating a more typical school opening in August [with the] assumption that pre-k, kindergarten and first grades will return to preCOVID normal,” Huff said. Projected enrollment for the 202122 school is 91,946, approximately 1,500 students above the current year.

Council continues to adapt aid to address local demand City expects another round of federal relief allocations By KATIE ANDERSON newsroom@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek has extended the deadline for CARES business grants again as its share of federal CARES dollars begins to dwindle. City officials have also channeled a larger portion of the aid to assist the city’s vulnerable population to help pay bills. The city received approximately $3 million in federal CARES Act funding through Fulton County in October. The City Council voted to allocate $2.7 million to help struggling businesses. The remaining $300,000 was set aside for distribution to Johns Creek residents through established nonprofits in the city. By extending the application deadline to March 8 for businesses, the city

was able to distribute more funds to retailers and restaurants. The city is in the process of approving the applications of 20 more businesses. If the latest batch is approved, the city will have allocated nearly $150,000 in two weeks, leaving roughly $190,000 to distribute. City Councilwoman Stephanie Endres said she was interested in extending the deadline after seeing that much money go out in grants in two weeks. “If we had just two more weeks, I bet we could do that much more,” she said. Communication Director Bob Mullen said that the city was receiving about 15 applications a week from businesses and that 100 percent of those were eligible for the funding. At a Feb. 22 work session, the City Council expressed interest in reallocating more of the remaining funds to the vulnerable population grants through non-profits. At the March 8 work session, Mullen said he had been in contact with the St. Vincent DePaul Society and

North Fulton Community Charities, non-profits the city had partnered with to distribute to the vulnerable population funds. Both organizations, he said, are still active in their programs and could use more funds. Between the two charities, they requested around $125,000 more in assistance, which would leave the city with about $65,000 to be allocated to grants for businesses. The council opted to reallocate the funds to the vulnerable population program, a move that will require amending the contracts with the two non-profits. The application for business grants has been extended till March 22 and the council will continue outreach to encourage qualified businesses to apply. “I think we should continue to try and serve the vulnerable population and down the same road we’ve been going,” Councilman Brian Weaver said. Mayor Mike Bodker added that the $1.9 trillion stimulus bill just passed in Congress and signed by President Biden should bring more money to the

cities. He said the current estimate for Johns Creek, subject to no changes to the bill and the formula being properly accounted for, is about $15.5 million. Unlike the earlier CARES Act funds, the new money would be a direct allocation to the city and would not be channeled through Fulton County. “I cannot tell you yet the strings or the expectations by the federal government of that, but I can tell you the theme that I’ve been hearing from national city organizations, and that is that this was actually intended, for the most part, to cover the coffers of the city and not as a pass-through,” Bodker said. “I am not recommending that. What I’m saying to you is we’ll have to look at what the restrictions are….I have not seen the specifics about what the federal government is asking or suggesting that we do with those fundings.” Bodker encouraged council members to stay informed about the rules and regulations governing the additional money so they can discuss how it can be applied.

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Restaurants see uptick in sales as recovery takes hold By JOE PARKER joe@appenmedia.com NORTH METRO ATLANTA, Ga. — A year after restaurant dining rooms were forced to lock their doors at the dawn of the COVID-19 pandemic, local eateries that have managed to stay afloat are still trying to recuperate. With warmer weather on the horizon, expanded vaccine availability and a drop in daily cases, many have positive prospects for the months ahead. The pandemic has been especially challenging for the hospitality industry, and restaurants have bore much of the brunt of its economic impacts. While some dining rooms were permitted to reopen under strict capacity limits last April, restaurant sales have continued to languish as their regular customers still are working from home or apprehensive about dining out. And in many cases, to-go orders aren’t enough to make up the shortfalls of empty dining room seats. Though the struggles continue, several local restaurants in North Fulton and Forsyth County are reporting an uptick in business, albeit still far below pre-pandemic levels. “We are not out of the woods by any stretch of the imagination,” Kelly Hughes, owner of Alpharetta’s Scratch Fresh, said. “We are just keeping the water below our nose.” Hughes said Scratch Fresh has a generally positive outlook for the months ahead. “I think we still have a little journey ahead of us, but I think people are getting more comfortable because the vaccine is there and the number [of

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A year after restaurant dining rooms were forced to shut down amid the pandemic, local restaurants like Gasthaus Tirol in Cumming are beginning to see increased sales. COVID-19 cases] are down,” Hughes said. “We’ve seen some customers that haven’t been out in a year.” Optimism has spread Ron Wallace, owner of Olde Blind Dog in Milton, said his restaurant is still at about 50 percent of its pre-pandemic sales, but the eatery has seen a recent uptick, and he expects that to continue. “We’ve had some of our better weeks recently,” Wallace said. “Things are go-

ing pretty well. It’s been very good to see the uptick, we were operating on a dayto-day basis there for a long time.” Brain Noeske, owner of Gasthaus Tirol in Cumming, said his business is doing a bit better than most. “We’re doing a little better than okay,” Noeske said. “Our business has been increasing.” With spring only days away, the appeal of outdoor dining should increase. “Having a beer garden has helped to

get people out here,” Noeske said. “We’ve had a 20-by-20 tent since we opened 26 years ago, and we’ve added another tent. That’s helped us out there.” Wallace of Olde Blind Dog said “The Green” at the Crabapple Market, along with the restaurant’s courtyard area, has also provided a boost in customers. Loyal patrons have helped

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Continued from Page 6 Wallace, Noeske and Hughes all credited government assistance programs and loyal customers for keeping their doors open. “Had it not been for the PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) money, we’d already be gone,” Hughes said. “And if we didn’t already have a loyal following, I don’t know how we would have survived. Our loyal customers have kept the doors open.” PPP dollars kept Olde Blind Dog operating. “The bills were backing up big time,” Wallace said. “We were borrowing money just to keep in business. With the PPP, we were able to catch up on bills and pay rent and utilities. It probably kept us alive.” But funding boosts only go so far. Customers still have to come in the door. “The margins in the restaurant industry are very slim, about 6 percent,” Wallace said. “Then, you have a major appliance go down, and what little profit you’ve had gets sucked up for three months. Thank goodness for our loyal customers, they kept the lights on.” Noeske agreed. “Thank God we have had very loyal clients over the last 25 years we have been around,” he said. “Our clientele is crucial.” Restaurant assistance dollars have also allowed employees to return to work. Last year, Wallace had to lay off more than 80 employees at Olde Blind Dog and Duke’s Bar and Grille, which permanently shut its doors last March. Hughes said Scratch Fresh was operating with just one cook at that time. All three owners said they were able to rehire their employees with PPP dollars, and they touted their faithful workers for providing top-notch service. “Some days, it was really hard to find the silver lining, but we stepped up our game,” Hughes said. “This is no excuse not to do the best we can do.” Opportunity to update Restaurants have been forced to adapt over the past year, and some are using the opportunity to make changes that will outlast the pandemic. Wallace said Olde Blind Dog has recently introduced new menu items, revamped the wine menu and created craft cocktail drinks. There are also plans to have concerts on The Green once construction on a stage is complete. “We’re not really reinventing the Olde Blind Dog, but things can get old and worn out,” Wallace said. “We have a lot of really, really good new stuff.” It’s a similar story at Scratch Fresh.

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The restaurant recently began offering a steakhouse concept on Friday and Saturday nights and has refreshed its everyday menu. “We’ve pretty much kept the same menu, but it has been revamped and enhanced, and we have a better menu than we’ve ever had,” Hughes said. “We have always felt we’ve had a great product and service to the community, but now we can provide even more and better than we’ve ever had.” Though sales are still slow, Noeske said Gasthaus Tirol will continue to fight forward. “It is what it is, and we have to make the best of it,” he said. “But our business is increasing, and we should eventually be back to where we were.” Wallace said his restaurant can now see the light at the end of the tunnel, and Hughes is looking for a good finish to the year. “So many things in the last year have touched me,” Hughes said. “But mainly, it’s just the sense of community and trying to take care of one another. We’ve all experienced it time after time in this restaurant. We are trying to take care of everyone, and everyone is trying to take care of us.”

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Restaurant assistance dollars have also allowed employees to return to work.

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City plans intersection upgrades along busy Medlock Bridge Road By KATIE ANDERSON newsroom@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek is making plans for improvements along one of the most traveled arteries in the city, Medlock Bridge Road. Although traffic counts vary along the corridor, about 50,000 vehicles travel the road daily. Because the corridor is prone to traffic congestion, especially at the intersections, it was identified as a TSPLOST Tier 1 project with an improvement budget of $10 million. Five intersections have been identified for improvement, at Abbotts Bridge Road / Ga. 120; at Bell Road; at Skyway Drive; at McGinnis Ferry Road; and at Johns Creek Parkway. The improvements, which are overall estimated at around $8.6 million, are designed to add capacity to the intersections through restriping or lane additions. In addition to road improvements, the city also proposed enhancements for pedestrian sidewalks and trails and the addition of bridges and tunnels. Medlock Bridge Road has sidewalks and/or trails along a significant portion of the 5.4-mile corridor, including the Johns Creek Greenway along the west

side between Old Alabama Road and Hospital Parkway. However, the network is incomplete with no sidewalk or trail south of Old Alabama and has segments missing between intersections. During a January work session, the council expressed an interest in options to improve pedestrian connectivity. The sidewalk projects have been consistently passed over as the city’s general fund dollars have been allocated because they could be eligible for TSPLOST funding. The city identified five sidewalk projects that were top priority. However, the cost to complete all five exceeded the budget available. City officials agreed to move forward with engineering for all five intersections and three sidewalks improvements, at East Johns Crossing to McGinnis Ferry Road, at Johns Creek Parkway to East Johns Crossing and at Bell Road to Johns Creek Parkway. While the sidewalk projects were not listed as the highest priority, they fell more within budget constraints with a total estimated cost of $1.5 million. Councilman Chris Coughlin also pointed out the location of the improvements would benefit residents as the city forms its proposed town center and Linear Park, the trail behind City

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PUBLIC NOTICE Haynes Bridge Road Community Input Meeting (End of Engineering Phase) set for March 18, 2021 The community is invited to provide input on the Haynes Bridge Road Widening Project at a community input meeting set for Thursday, March 18 at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The project includes widening Haynes Bridge Road from two to four lanes and the addition of pedestrian facilities along the corridor. The widening is proposed between Old Alabama Road and Mansell Road to reduce congestion in the area and promote connectivity using both sidewalks and trails. During the meeting, City staff will present a final concept that is representative of the Engineering Phase designs and right-of-way impacts of the project. The final concept also address concerns raised in the Concept Phase public input period. Residents will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the project once more. For those not able to attend in-person or online, meeting materials and an online comment form will be available on the City’s website on March 18th. Ways to participate in the meeting: 1. Online: a. To view the livestream meeting only: https://www.johnscreekga.gov/ residents/city-clerk/meeting-agendas-minutes?viewmode=0 b. To view the livestream AND participate/ask a question virtually during the meeting: https://zoom.us/j/97731782766?pwd=bHo5SjZIM3ZhNXpOTmxI QmJWeVRQUT09 Zoom call attendees will be able to ask questions via the Zoom chat feature and questions will be read aloud during the meeting. 2. In-Person a. For those attending the meeting in-person, all CDC recommended COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. b. Attendees will be required to wear a mask.

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How would I describe these forecasts? One adjective that comes to mind is “specific.” Forecast data was compiled by Fisheries biologists and is based on sampling efforts by the Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) and on past fishing trends, fishing experiences and information from anglers and marina owners. “It’s one thing to be able to offer general fishing tips, but these fishing forecasts provide specific information about each water body,” notes Scott Robinson, chief of the WRD Fisheries Management Section. “They provide best bets, technique tips and more, and are even connected to an interactive map, providing an additional layer of information to this already excellent resource.” The info in these forecasts is sure to make any angler’s heart beat a little faster. The forecast goes on to offer specific suggestions for gear and lures, and it even points me toward some areas I want to be sure to check out. There are other helpful reminders, too; for example, the forecast reminds me that I’ll probably want to plan a float trip in my canoe or kayak rather than try to find a place to wade. As icing on the cake, don’t forget that interactive map. Among the many other things it lets me check out are various access and launch points and, on the lakes, some locations of fish attractors too. I told you it was complete. Be warned, though. This thing is addictive. I find myself lost in it, mesmerized by the possibilities of all those rivers and lakes as I read the forecasts and imagine the waters and lose myself in my imagination. Wandering through the forecast is armchair adventuring at its finest. As if I needed something else to distract me in the spring! I really, really, really like this fishing forecast. I think you’ll like it too. To check it out, visit https://georgiawildlife.com/ fishing-forecasts.

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Mount Pisgah secures state championship By JOE PARKER joe@appenmedia.com MACON, Ga. — Mount Pisgah’s offense struggled mightily in the Class-A Private boys state championship game against Holy Innocents’ March 10 in Macon. The team was shooting just 30 percent from the floor, and with under three minutes remaining, their hopes to capture their first state title looked bleak as the team trailed by seven points, a large margin considering their cold shooting. But when it counted most, the team got hot. The Patriots went on a 10-0 run in the final two minutes and received a massive defensive play to set up a buzzer-beating bucket from junior Kasheem Grady to take a 43-41 win for the program’s first state title. After watching shot after shot miss the

mark, a put-back basket by Nate Gordon with two minutes remaining sparked the Patriots’ comeback. Moments later, Gordon added two more points from the free-throw line to cut the Patriots’ deficit to 41-37 with just over a minute left on the clock. On the ensuing inbounds pass, a tipped ball found its way into the hands of senior guard JoJo Peterson who put his layup through the basket to put the Patriots within onescore. The Patriots received some help on Holy Innocents’ next possession when the Bears were called for a travel. Mount Pisgah took advantage with a basket to tie the contest at 41-41, sending the Patriot bench into a frenzy amid an 8-0 run. With the excitement at a fever pitch and less than 10 ticks remaining on the clock, Grady pursued a Bears player from behind and snatched the ball away. After

mindfully checking the time remaining, he quickly drove down the court. The guard planted his feet on the arc and sent away a leaning jump shot, the ball coming out of his hands just before the buzzer. Nothing but net. Grady’s swish cemented the Patriots’ title, and he was swarmed by teammates while still sliding on the court following his off-balance shot. The Patriots’ electrifying comeback and 10-0 run put to bed what was an otherwise frustrating game. Mount Pisgah shot just 32 percent on field goals, were 3-18 from beyond the arc and made just six of 11 free throws.

However, Holy Innocents’ also struggled offensively, and the Patriots defense never allowed the Bears to build a significant lead. Gordon led the Patriots with 14 points, followed by 11 from Peterson and eight from Grady. Gordon also accounted for 10 rebounds and three blocks. The championship caps off a dream season for the Patriots who compiled a 27-6 record and won the Region 6-A championship over perennial state title contenders St. Francis. The state title comes in head coach Matt Hixenbaugh’s second year leading the program.

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John Terrence “Terry” McManus passed away peacefully at home on March 7th, 2021, surrounded by his wife and five children. Terry was born in Binghamton, New York on September 25, 1939, to John Terrence and Mary Louise McManus. He was the second of five children. After the premature passing of his father in 1946, he was raised by his grandmother and mother in Elmira, New York. Terry graduated from Notre Dame High School and went on to Le Moyne College where he earned his degree in 1962. In 1964 he met his future wife, Margaret (Bunnie) Schumacher. They married in Buffalo, New York on July 3, 1965. Terry began his career teaching at his alma mater, Notre Dame High School, but after a few years he joined IBM where he worked for over twenty-five years, holding positions that took the family around New York state, the southeast, and the Netherlands. During their retirement he and Bunnie spent a wonderful couple years living in Valencia, Spain until his illness brought them back to the States. Although his career in education was short-lived, Terry never stopped teaching. He coached the kids’ sports, provided sage advice and was always ready to help with Latin homework. After retiring, he dedicated time as a substitute teacher, volunteering at Cristo Rey High School, teaching English to non-native speakers at the local library, and tutoring students for their high school equivalency exams. A committed Catholic, he devoted time to those in need through

the St. Vincent de Paul Society. In addition to his community service, he loved to watch NCAA basketball and play golf. He was a devoted grandfather of twelve grandchildren and always delighted them with ice cream outings, stories and jokes. “Grandpa Terry” stories are legend among the grandkids. Terry is survived by his wife of 55 years, Bunnie McManus; children Molly (Stu) Guenther of Boise, Idaho; Julie (David) Anderson of Atlanta, Georgia; Ted (Meg Lojek) McManus of McCall, Idaho; Kevin (Cathy Nabbefeld) McManus of Denver, Colorado; and Maureen (Kevin) Skidmore of Munich, Germany; and grandchildren Megan Guenther, Sean Guenther, Owen Anderson, Katie Anderson, Sophie McManus, Jack McManus, Maggie McManus, Teri McManus, Gerry McManus, Anna Skidmore, Julie Skidmore and James Skidmore. He is also survived by sisters Maureen Smith, Judy (Alan) Palinkas, and Mike (Teresa) McManus, and many nieces and nephews. His parents, Mary Louise and John Terrence McManus, sister Mary Louise McManus and brother-in-law Francis Smith preceded him in death. The memorial mass will be held at St. Andrews Catholic Church on March 13, 2021 at 10:30am. A visitation will begin at 9:30am to greet the family. Memorial donations can be made to “The David Scholarship” at Cristo Rey Jesuit School of Atlanta, or to a charity that is special to you. (https://cristoreyatlanta.org)

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Pilot study to evaluate freezing procedure for those with Type 2 diabetes ATLANTA – A study is underway at Emory Johns Creek Hospital to assess the feasibility of cryoablation, or the use of extreme cold for patients with Type 2 diabetes. The one-year pilot study, called “Percutaneous CT-guided cryoablation of the splanchnic nerves for the management of Type 2 diabetes” will enroll five patients between the ages of 22 and 65. The splanchnic nerves are located on both sides of the spine. The nerves carry both visceral sympathetic and sensory fibers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 34.2 million people in the United States are living with diabetes, and approximately 90 to 95 percent have Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease. J. David

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Spring has sprung along the Boulevard and that means events are in full bloom! Come out to enjoy your signature favorites & more this season, all with additional safety measures added.

First Monday of each Month from 7:30-9pm

Every Other Tuesday from 10am-12pm

Start your month off with lots of laughs from The Punchline Comedy Club featuring live comedy acts, drink specials, and more.

Bring your pre-school aged tot for playtime in The Plaza. Weekly activities may include music class, story time, visits from famous characters, and more!

Wednesdays from 6-7pm Fridays from 6-8pm Unwind after a long week by enjoying live music with friends and family in The Plaza.

Breathe in. Breathe out. Come salute the sun every week for a special yoga, barre, or pilates class presented by various studios and instructors.