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Councilmembers, appointees sworn-in Paul Moore, middle, is sworn in by Milton Municipal Court Judge Brian Hansford. He is joined by his wife, Kathy, at the Jan. 6 Milton City Council meeting. Moore won the District 2/Post 2 seat in the November general election. Read more, Page 4

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MILTON, Ga. — A Milton business on Windward Parkway reported Jan. 2 that two suspects had fraudulently purchased several items in November. On Nov. 21, the two suspects entered the business, which repairs cellphones and provides equipment, and paid for sev-

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Fake bill discovered at Alpharetta arcade ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating the Dec. 23 use of a fake $100 bill at Play Live Nation. The manger said the bill was used on Dec. 17. The business was able to determine who used the bill by pulling receipts from the day. The customer had used the bill to purchase four decks of Pokemon cards, valued at $5 each, and received about $80 in change. The manager said the business is in process of reviewing surveillance footage to locate photos or video of the customer.

Bank alerts man to thousands in fraud ROSWELL, Ga. — A man contacted police Dec. 31 after he discovered about $6,500 worth of fraud on his bank account. The previous day, the man’s bank contacted him about two suspicious attempted withdrawals on his account. Both of the transactions occurred in Kentucky. Their combined value was about $6,500. The attempted withdrawals did not go through. The man said he was concerned the suspect had a fraudulent driver’s license with his information.

eral items. Later, the charges were charged back to the store for a total of $2,300. The district manager reviewed the footage of the incident and said the employee who handled the transactions had not properly check the identification of the suspects.

Man learns of fraud from bank’s email

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta man reported Dec. 25 that someone had attempted to make several fraudulent transactions using his information. That day, the man had received an email from his bank about two suspicious transactions made in Austell. The transactions totaled close to $2,000. The man later received two other notifications about unauthorized use of his credit card. The transactions were declined. The man was advised to freeze his account and alert the credit bureaus about the fraud.

Connie Joy Michel, 53, of Blue Heron Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 5 on Broadwell Road in Milton for DUI, failure to maintain lane, headlights required and open container violation. Leigh Nunley Tanner, 59, of West Andechs Summit, Johns Creek, was arrested Dec. 27 on Ga. 9 in Milton for DUI. Richard Thomas Willman, 50, of Stoneybrook Drive, Canton, was arrested Dec. 23 on New Providence Road in Milton for DUI and obedience to required traffic control devices.

Man scammed online, loses $150 to fake listing

Drug arrests

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a Dec. 27 scam that took a man for $150. The man told police that earlier that day, he had found a listing on Craigslist for $150 for four basketball game tickets. He contacted the seller and was told to send the money through an unknown cash app. After complying, the man waited and did not receive the tickets. Attempts to contact the seller again or to notify the cash app about the transaction failed. He then realized he had been scammed and contacted police.

Parked car burglarized in owner’s driveway ROSWELL, Ga. — A man reported Dec. 31 that his car was burglarized at

Joan Romaine Carrier, 32, of Lake Hollow Boulevard SW, Marietta, was arrested Dec. 27 on Arnold Mill Road in Milton for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug related objects, expired tag, driving while license suspended, drugs not in the original container, tampering with evidence and obstruction.

Regency Road. The man had parked his car in his driveway late the previous evening. At about 11 a.m. on Dec. 31, he returned to his car and saw that the trunk was ajar. Closer inspection revealed the car’s passenger door was also partially open. A pair of prescription sunglasses were stolen from the car.

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Council members, appointees begin new terms By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com

MILTON, Ga. — Three representatives were sworn-in to begin terms on the Milton City Council Jan. 6, and several others were appointed to represent districts on the city’s boards and commissions. Paul Moore began his first term on the City Council at the meeting, while Carol Cookerly and Rick Mohrig continued their tenures. Moore was elected to the District 2/ Post 2 seat in November, beating out challenger Judy Burds with 63 percent of the vote. Moore had served on the city’s Planning Commission since Milton’s incorporation in 2006 and was serving as the board’s chair when he ran for City Council. The District 2/Post 2 seat was previously held by Matt Kunz, who did not seek re-election after serving two terms. Carol Cookerly began her first full term on Jan. 6. The District 1/Post 2 representative began her tenure on the council in January 2019 after running uncontested for the seat vacated by Burt Hewitt ahead of the final year of his term. Cookerly again ran unopposed in the Nov. 6, 2019 general election. Rick Mohrig was also sworn-in as the District 3/Post 2 representative after running uncontested for the seat. Mohrig was one of the first council members just after incorporation, but he lost a tight election to Alan Tart in 2007. He

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Milton City Councilman Paul Moore, third from left, was sworn in to begin his first term Jan. 6. He is joined by his wife, Kathy (fourth from left) and other council members. From left, Laura Bentley, Peyton Jamison, Paul Moore, Kathy Moore, Mayor Joe Lockwood, Carol Cookerly, Joe Longoria and Rick Mohrig. Cookerly and Mohrig were also sworn in at the meeting to begin their new terms. rejoined the council in 2013 to finish out the term of Lance Large, who resigned due to relocation. He began his first full term in 2015. With new terms beginning for council members, several appointees to the Milton’s boards and committees were named by Cookerly, Mohrig, Moore and Mayor Joe Lockwood. On the Board of Zoning Appeals, Hodge Patel, Brenda

Hamstead and Don Curt were reappointed. Lockwood named Jake Ward as his at-large appointee. Reid Casey and Tim Bryan were reappointed to the Design Review Board, with councilman Paul Moore naming Lee Collins to the board. Susan Day, Susan Kimball and Larry Covington were reappointed to the Equestrian Committee. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board had two reap-

pointments — Phil Cranmer and Joey Costanzo — and Carol Cookerly named Esteban Colina to represent District 1/ Post 2. Planning Commission representatives Sumeet Shah and Fred Edwards were reappointed to their posts. Zach Middlebrooks will serve as the at-large appointee from Lockwood, and Marty Lock was named to the board by Moore.

Road projects in the works; Traffic study upcoming By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Several intersection improvements are in the works in Milton, and more orange barrels could soon be stationed along roadways in the coming months. The extension of Charlotte Drive, dubbed the Northeast Crabapple Connector Project, is nearing the final stages. According to the city, the contractor is on schedule to complete the project in late March or early April. The project replaces the three-way stop with a traffic light with a roundabout. Charlotte Drive will also be extended from Mayfield Road to Birmingham Highway and will be flanked by future development. The traffic pattern at the intersection was changed in November to create a three-way interchange with stop signs. Milton is also set to open bidding in the coming months for construction of the three projects along Hopewell Road. Plans call for three roundabouts. The

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The extension of Charlotte Drive, dubbed the Northeast Crabapple Connector Project, is on schedule for completion in late March or early April. first is at Hopewell Road and Hamby Road. Another is at Hopewell Road and Thompson Road. The final roundabout will be at Hopewell at Bethany Bend and Bethany Way. In 2018, the city mulled potential improvement projects to ease traffic at the intersection of Hopewell Road, Bethany Bend and Bethany Way. Adding to the challenge is the entrance of the Bethany Oaks subdivision.

After presenting four potential options, the city chose to construct a roundabout at Bethany Bend along with a left lane turn lane on Hopewell Road at Bethany Way. The left turn from Bethany Way to Hopewell will be restricted by the use of a median. Bethany Oaks subdivision will have a full access entry and exit onto Hopewell and will have an exit-only drive connecting Bethany Oaks Pointe

to Bethany Bend for access to the roundabout. The three Hopewell projects are all funded by the Transportation Special Purpose Local-Option Sales Tax. Milton has also opened the bidding for a company to conduct right of way acquisition for the future roundabout at Freemanville Road and Birmingham Road. The project will create a singlelane roundabout. While road improvement projects are underway, Milton will also be putting its speed limits under the microscope. The city allocated $125,000 in its 2020 budget to conduct a traffic study on the city’s roads. “The true purpose of this initiative is to evaluate and hopefully reduce speed limits on our collector roads when considering a host of variables, including vehicles entering from private residence, horse trailers trying to enter traffic, sight distances, etc..” a statement from the city said. “This initiative will involve significant public input so that we get a good assessment of what our community wants.”

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Milton hires new communications director North Fulton native Greg Botelho tapped to lead department By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton conducted a nationwide search to find its new communications director but found its new department head in the city’s backyard. Last week, the city announced Greg Botelho, a Roswell resident, will lead the communications department. Botelho brings decades of communications experience in journalism and a notable resume. He most recently served as the Newsdesk Editor in Atlanta’s CNN Center where he produced breaking news stories and oversaw a team of writers and editors. Prior to his lengthy tenure with CNN, he led the news staff at The Patriot Ledger in Quincy, Mass., which BOTHELHO earned New England Newspaper of the Year twice in his three years as an editor. He also served as a news and sports reporter with the Providence Journal in Rhode Island and was editor-in-chief of the Harvard Independent while attending the university. Botelho graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in history before earning a master’s degree in public policy from Georgetown University. Botelho said public service drew him to serve as Milton’s communication director.

“Public service was always important to me and my family,” he said. “My dad did public finance, and I was involved in charities since I was about 7 years old. The public service aspect was always itching at me as something I wanted to do. That’s why I went back to school and got my master’s in public policy, because I wanted to give back. I’ve found the time I’ve had just being out in the community and making an impact, that’s what I really enjoyed. I enjoyed that more than the day to day of the news business.” Botelho took the leap from behind the news desk to Milton recently after a voluntary contract buyout from CNN, which he used as an “off-ramp.” “I said, you know what, now is the time to make that change,” he said. As a Roswell native, Botelho was already familiar with Milton, and he said the city is distinct and its citizens helped sway his decision. “It felt like home,” he said. “I grew up in a town of about 25,000 people, and it actually feels like a town. There’s a sense of community, but at the same time, there’s opportunities that you wouldn’t have in the places that have been doing things for dozens or hundreds of years. It also helps the people I’ve met here I happen to like, and they are good people.” Botelho’s background in journalism will also be beneficial to his new role. “It gives you the ability to understand and process information quickly and be able to explain it articulately,” he said. While it is too early in the game for Botelho to outline new communications initiatives he would like to

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Botelho brings decades of communications experience in journalism and a notable resume. implement, he said making the city’s website a “onestop shop” and using social media to connect with residents are priorities. “It’s also important to connect, meet people where they are, and continue to make people vested in the community,” he said. “And communications is not just one way out, it’s also me listening. In this role, you really are trying to work together with people.” Botelho is already longing to make his mark on Milton. “I am looking forward to putting my stamp on things,” he said. “I’m looking forward to mastering what the city of Milton and its government is all about and kind of building those bridges with people.” Stepping away from the newsroom will allow Botelho to spend more time with his wife and four daughters. He coaches two of his daughters’ soccer teams and is active on the Roswell North Elementary and Crabapple Middle School governance councils. Botelho replaces Shannon Ferguson who left the city in October.

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Becoming Mr. Fix-it through fatherhood I was not blessed with ability to construct or mend things. Now, it can be argued that no skills, other than those necessary for life, are truly innate, but I’m convinced some are destined to be bad JOE PARKER at certain tasks from Editor joe@appenmediagroup.com the moment they are born. I would argue my handiwork around the house is proof. I once turned one of those build-ityourself bookshelves into something that more resembled an avante garde art piece I could have called “Frustrations in particleboard.” Within my bathroom are the remains of my handiwork attempting to fix drywall imperfections before painting. Instead of filling holes to create a flat, smooth surface, I now have the drywall equivalent of an acne-riddled teen’s face. Hanging in the living room are four floating shelves I constructed. Sure, they are efficient as shelves, but they are about as attractive as open sores thanks to my adeptness with saws,

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hammers and nails. And while I have attempted to mend many things, the act invariably results in me making the problem far, far worse and takes, at minimum, seven hours. But things seem to be changing. Over the course of a weekend, I changed the fluorescent tube that illuminates my kitchen sink without an issue. And if you are laughing at the fact I am heralding my efforts to change a lightbulb without a problem, you clearly do not understand my ineptitude at making improvements around the house. Later that same day, I replaced a faulty fill valve on a toilet without flooding my home or turning the toilet into ceramic dust. This was the same toilet I once took apart entirely over the course of six hours to diagnose why it was running, only to find out all I needed to do was take 30 seconds to replace a gasket. Less than 24 hours after the toiletfix miracle, I replaced the light fixture in a bathroom, and as you may have guessed, I lived to tell the story. And though I’m still a bit paranoid, there have been no electrical fires yet and the light has not come crashing down on my

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Milton Historical Society announces new president MILTON, Ga. — The Milton Historical Society Board of Directors recently elected Jeff Dufresne to serve as president of the organization. Dufresne succeeds Bill Lusk, who will remain on the board of directors as vice president. Also reelected to the board in their current positions are Karen Thurman, Treasurer, and Joan Borzilleri, Secretary. Dufresne served as the executive director of the Urban Land Institute in Atlanta before moving to Milton. He is a member of the city’s Design Review Board and Trails Advisory Committee. “A community’s Crier 1/16/20 Crossword sense of place relies in large measure on its history and traditions,” Dufresne said. “Milton is

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Fulton commissioners explore free fares for MARTA Officials track success of similar initiative taken in Kansas City By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Kansas City voted last year to make all public transit within the city free, prompting some Fulton County officials to ask whether Metro Atlanta could do the same. During MARTA’s quarterly update before the Fulton County Commission Dec. 18, some commissioners brought up Kansas City’s move. Though several cities throughout the country have zero fares for certain services, areas of the city or passengers, Kansas City is the first large city in America to try universal fare-free transit. Commissioner Lee Morris, who represents Buckhead and parts of Sandy Springs and Midtown, said he’s had conversations with constituents interested in seeing something similar in their area. “It’s a fascinating MORRIS concept to me, and it’s something I actually thought about 20 years ago when I was on the [Atlanta] City Council,” Morris said. “Wouldn’t it be great if we didn’t have a fare piece period? There are implications that need to be studied — people getting on and just living on the train as a shelter.” MARTA CEO Jeff Parker made clear that MARTA does not have any serious plans to change fares — to increase or eliminate them — in the near future. He noted raising fares would only happen after significant opportunity for public input, and to get rid of them all together would require a legislative change. Current state law requires 35 percent

of MARTA’s operating expenses come from sources other than the penny sales tax imposed in the three counties the transit service operates. Currently, fares account for about 30 percent of the operating budget, with another 20 percent coming from other revenue sources like parking and advertisements. “One of, and not the only reason, for implementing a free-fare strategy is equity and making sure that the people who need the system the most don’t have the barrier of a fare,” Parker said. “As we look to consider our fare structure and any potential raises, we need to look at what kind of barriers or inequities are built into that system.” Parker said other strategies, like fare capping, might be a more reasonable way to make transit ridership more affordable. Under fare capping, rather than paying for a monthly pass up front, riders could pay per ride as they go, maxing out at the cost of a monthly pass.

MARTA fares MARTA’s last fare increase was in 2011. Regular fare is $2.50 for a one-way trip. Seniors, Medicare recipients and riders with disabilities are eligible for a reduced fare of $1. MARTA also offers a variety of passes. Morris said sometimes a group may consider taking MARTA to a sporting event or dinner downtown but realize with a large party driving and parking would be cheaper, incentivizing cars over transit. He also noted when you consider the costs of free-to-use streets — to build and maintain roads, police them, and manage signs and signals — the government subsidizes car users far more than it subsidizes transit users. “I hope it’s something we as a community, as a metro area, will look at as a

long-term study,” Morris said. Commissioner Liz Hausmann also expressed interest, saying she would like to see more information about how Kansas City implements and funds its plan. Even without considering fares, MARTA is looking for more government funding to build capital projects. In December, the MARTA Board approved an amendment to its agreement with Fulton County, DeKalb County, Clayton County and the City of Atlanta. If approved by those jurisdictions, the amendment would extend the penny sales tax through 2057. “It’s critically important that we maintain the full one-cent sales tax so that we have the funds to continue to maintain this important system to the region,” Parker said. “It will help to retain our bond funding and put us in a better position as we seek to get capital improvement grants to build out and expand the network.” The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority recently approved a $27 billion master plan for the region, with more than half of the desired projects part of the MARTA system. “Some of the MARTA projects are funded, but it’s a largely aspirational plan,” Parker said. “Even if all of the counties in the metro region instituted the maximum [sales] tax that they could by law, we would still with that not be able to build the system that we aspire to.” Fulton County commissioners and Parker both said they hoped to see the state commit some funding for transit in the upcoming legislative session. MARTA is currently the largest transit system in America without some state funding. “We’ve identified a plan that would be a gamechanger for our region should it come to fruition, but we don’t have the resources to fund it,” Hausmann said.

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State’s ‘Beating the Odds’ label bypasses several area schools 12 North Fulton schools fall short of benchmarks By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com The list of schools deemed by the state to be “Beating the Odds” may have some parents questioning why several high performing schools in North Fulton fell short of the mark. The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement released the list last month categorizing all schools by their performance on the College and Career Ready Performance Index. The CCRPI is a school’s annual “report card,” taking into account numerous factors impacting students and achievement. The score is driven by the school’s performance on the state’s annual mandated tests — the Milestones Assessments. The Beating the Odds report is a statistical analysis comparing a school’s CCRPI score against the performance of all Georgia schools with similar characteristics. Schools performing higher than peer schools are deemed “beating the odds,” while the rest fall into “within expected range” or “below expected range.” For 2019, 80 percent of schools in the Fulton School System were designated “within expected range” or “beating the odds,” a slight improvement from the 78 percent the prior year. Among the 20 percent falling below expectations in the BTO report are 12 North Fulton schools, many with high CCRPI scores. River Trail Middle School earned a 96.6 CCRPI score out of 100 points total, but it still earned a “below expected range.” Similarly, Cogburn Woods, Crabapple Crossing and Shakerag elementary schools — all with CCRPI scores above 90 percent — fell below expectations. Other schools falling below expectations include Abbott’s Hill, Alpharetta, Esther Jackson, Ocee, Manning Oaks and Summit Hill elementary schools, and Hopewell and Northwestern middle schools. Cliff Jones, chief academic officer for Fulton Schools, said the different ways of analyzing data explains the unexpected outcomes. “Both BTO and CCRPI results are derived from Milestones results; however, the two algorithms are very different,” Jones said. “While CCRPI is based on a school’s overall achievement, BTO compares CCRPI performance of a school with schools across the state with

similar characteristics.” Those characteristics include categories such as percentage of students with disabilities, economically disadvantaged, gender, race/ethnicity, student mobility and school size. In all, data from approximately 2300 public schools across Georgia is entered into the formula for comparison. The results of Beating the Odds are used by the state for school accountability, primarily for those schools or systems with waivers from state education regulations. The Fulton County School System is one of 45 charter school systems in Georgia, and has wide flexibility in return for acceptable academic performance. Meghan Frick, spokeswoman for the Georgia Department of Education, said “Schools in charter systems are expected to beat the odds in each year of their charter system contract, or demonstrate that they are on a clear path toward achieving this goal.” Fulton school leaders caution parents not to look at the BTO designation as a sign of concern in their otherwise high performing schools. All factors must be considered. However, officials note all schools have room to improve. “Beating the Odds is one of several data points that helps inform our sub-group performance levels,” said Kibbey Crumbley, area superintendent for the Northwest Learning Community. “Although [many] of these schools performed extremely well in the current CCRPI calculation, there is always more we can strive to do to improve outcomes for all student groups.”

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Brothers make history conquering Ironman Triathlon By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Completing the Ironman Triathlon is difficult for any athlete, but “Kona” Kyle Pease completed the championship despite his cerebral palsy. Kyle, who is wheelchair-bound, and his brother Brent were the first push-assisted team of brothers to cross the finish line at the Oct. 2018 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. “You find a way,” Kyle said. “You find a way to cross your finish line.” The brothers spoke at the Jan. 9 Roswell Rotary Club meeting at Roswell Area Park about their experiences and work to help other athletes with disabilities. The triathlon has been a lifelong dream for the brothers, and it really kicked off once Kyle saw his brother compete in his first triathlon in Louisville, Ky. Several years ago. After the race, Kyle began asking his brother about how he prepared and how he could compete. For several years, the brothers were rejected from the Ironman Triathlon, and the two said they were ecstatic to finally hear they could compete in 2018. And, they would be held to the same standards as everyone else competing in the championship.

“It was a recognition of Kyle’s body of work,” Brent said. “It wasn’t just that he had finished other races, it was what he was doing within the sport.” During the championship, the two swam 2.4 miles, biked 112 miles and ran 26.2 miles to complete the triathlon. The conditions, according to the brothers, were brutal. They pushed through intense heat and winds, and at times, they were close to giving up, Brent said, but they helped support and push each other to finish, even if it was by advancing 5 feet at a time. Kyle and Brent finished the 2018 Ironman World Championship in 14 hours and 29 minutes. “All you see is your brother right in front of you,” Brent said. “And you realize you had just witnessed one of the greatest athletic achievements ever.” The competition was, in part, a way to show everyone that anything is possible, Kyle said. And that mission is part of his nonprofit: the Kyle Pease Foundation. The nonprofit, which was started in 2011, helps meet the needs of people with disabilities through sports. It provides educational campaigns, scholarship opportunities as well as specialized

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Kyle Pease, left, and his brother Brent speak at the Jan. 9 Roswell Rotary Club meeting at Roswell Area Park about completing the Ironman Triathlon. adaptive sports equipment. “Whey they race with us, they forget about their challenges,” Kyle said. “To see their faces light up when they cross that finish line and for them to forget about their disabilities and see themselves as athletes is amazing.” In April, the brothers will travel to

compete in the Boston Marathon along with one other member of the foundation who qualified. The brothers have written and released a book about their Ironman journey called “Beyond the Finish.” For more information and to get involved, visit kylepeasefoundation.org.

Roswell’s month-long black culture celebration kicks off Jan. 24 By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — One of the largest celebrations of black culture and history in the state, the Roswell Roots Festival, is about to begin. The festival has been held throughout Black History Month in Roswell for almost two decades. “Roswell Roots is a community-wide festival that strengthens community ties and helps celebrate our community’s culture both past and present,” said Corinne Sutherlin, cultural services supervisor for Roswell’s Recreation, Parks, Historical and Cultural Affairs Department. “The entire month offers unique and fun events for everyone. The festival focuses on heritage, art, food and important contributions. We encourage everyone to explore Roswell during this festival in hopes of learning and experiencing something new.” This year, the festival will host over 20 community-driven events. One of the newest additions is the Roswell Roots Cultural Spotlight Series, which includes presentations from authors, artists and storytellers. The series will occur on select evenings at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center second

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The 2020 Roswell Roots Festival will include a performance by Jazz Vespers on Feb. 23, featuring spiritually inspired jazz works from artists such as Duke Ellington, Jon Hendricks and Bobby McFerrin. story stage, which features a small stage with an intimate setup, Sutherlin said. The festival will kick off this year with “A Night with Jazz: Her Spirit, Her Story,” a celebration of the history of jazz with music, song, storytelling and dance. “The evening will be a musical and artistic collaborative from renowned artists and musicians highlighting the spirit of jazz, from its founding through its modern-day progression,” Sutherlin said. “The Centennial High School Jazz Ensemble will also be featured.” “A Night with Jazz” will be held Friday, Jan. 24, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St.

The official reception and proclamation reading will be held on Monday, Jan. 27 starting at 5 p.m. at Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St. One of the highlights this year is the soul food cook-off Southern Soul Fixin, with entertainment provided by Djoli Kelen. Cooks of all levels are invited, with competitor categories for professional and amateur as well as a People’s Choice Awards. The event will be held Saturday, Feb. 29 starting at 3 p.m. at the Bill Johnson Community Activity Building in Roswell Area Park. Cooks must register in advance online. Roswell Roots Festival will also

feature the debut of Actor’s Express on the Roswell Center Stage to perform the concern version of their 2018 musical, “The Color Purple.” The concert, which will be held Saturday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m., will contain members of the 2018 cast, which won the Atlanta-area “Suzi” award for best musical, Sutherlin said. Roswell Roots also touches on student education. The college fair will once again return to help connect Roswell students with schools, financial aid resources and free college admission counseling. The fair will be held Saturday, Feb. 22 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the East Roswell Recreation Center, 9000 Fouts Road. Other events this year include the annual Roswell Roots Arts Festival on Feb. 8, a free screening of “True Justice: Bryan Stevenson’s Fight for Equality” on Feb. 9, and a discussion of the Groveway Community Group’s history by its members on Feb. 16. “Every year the Roswell Roots Committee and the Cultural Division of Recreation and Parks brings a diverse and an extensive calendar of events year after year,” Sutherlin said. “We hope you will join us for one or more events during the month of February.” For a full list of events and to register, visit roswellroots.com.

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Businesses show appetite for Johns Creek corporate dining firm By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A decade ago, Vic Macchio started a business in his Johns Creek home with little more than an idea — that there is a smarter way for businesses to manage their corporate dining expenses. In the 10 years since, Dinova has grown to 75 employees, 21,000 restaurant partners and $8 billion in restaurant spend. Dinova says its platform is a triple win for corporations, restaurants and businesses travelers. Corporations who join the program earn rebates whenever their employees dine at a Dinova-partnered restaurant. Dinova also helps restaurants attract new corporate clients. “We’re sending them business Monday through Friday, typically off-peak for consumer dining, and we tend to have much higher average checks,” Dinova President and CEO Alison Galik said. For business travelers, the Dinova app helps them find restaurants near them to match their culinary preferences and price point. There is also a rewards program with benefits for the individual diner. Macchio has been a Johns Creek resident for 27 years. He was relocated to the Atlanta area as part of his long career with American Express before he started Dinova. “When I realized it was time for an office, I realized there was no other place that I would consider an office but in Johns Creek,” he said. “There are many people that we’ve hired that live in the area and are attracted to the Johns Creek location. You’d be surprised by the kind of technology talent and business skills that are here.” Galik also sees value in the Johns Creek location.

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“Some of our talent in the technology area, they tend to start out in Buckhead and Midtown, and then they start to have a family,” she said. “They want to come out to Johns Creek to take advantage of the great schools, and we’re able to attract talent that way.” Galik was brought on as president in spring 2018 to help grow the technology, and a year later she was promoted to CEO. “One of the best hires I ever made was Allison,” Macchio said. “I had brought this business to a certain level. I do know how to operate a company, but my true skills and talent lie in the vision. To bring in Allison who really got that vision, she has maintained and even enhanced the culture of the company.” Moving forward, Dinova is prepared to respond to changes in the workforce. Half of America’s workforce is now millennials, who have distinct travel dining habits compared to baby boomers, according to research by Dinova. Millennials tend to more strictly follow their company’s policies and prefer take out and fast casual over fine dining. They do business over breakfast more than older generations and look for unique experiences beyond just good food. Understanding these trends can help increase traveler satisfaction and employee retention, Macchio said. Dinova also continues to attract new restaurants and corporate clients. This year Dinova is also expanding to Canada, and long term might make Europe the next frontier. “Every day when I get out of bed it’s a dream come true,” Macchio said. “I look forward to what the future holds for this company. Every year seems to be an exciting year for one reason or another, but this is especially special.”

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Henry County officials betting on the future Henry County officials have shown they are hungry for new, large-scale projects that will complement its close proximity to Hartsfield-Jackson and Atlanta Motor Speedway. The county is starting the new decade off with a bang as a $250 million residential development was just submitted for review. The county ended last year Geoff smith with officials releasing renderings of Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com a proposed massive casino resort on the grounds of the famed speedway. Henry County sits southeast of the metro area sprawling along either side of I-75 from right about where Ga. 675 intersects with it, south past Locust Grove. Other cities within the county include Stockbridge, McDonough, Blacksville and Hampton — the home of the Atlanta Motor Speedway. It is an attractive place to live for many because it sits just minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The casino proposal is pie in the sky unless state officials pass legislation this session to legalize gambling in Georgia. If they do, it seems Henry County officials are working to get ahead of that game. Some state officials have been working to legalize casino gambling and horse racing in Georgia for years now with no success, but the idea is gaining traction. Some officials see this as a way to boost revenues for Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship. The program has been a huge success in Georgia since it was introduced 27 years ago, adding more reasons for families to want to move to the state and giving employers an edge in

recruiting top talent. But since HOPE started, college tuitions have risen dramatically. From just 2006 to 2016, a report by the state Department of Audits and Accounts Performance Audit Division found that tuitions rose 77 percent. While tuitions have gone way up, revenues for the HOPE Scholarship, which come entirely from the Georgia Lottery, have not risen at the same pace. Some state officials see allowing horse racing, and possibly even casino gambling, as a way to supplement and even boost HOPE’s ability to pay for more Georgia students’ tuitions. Some say that because Georgia already has a very well-established equestrian industry that horse racing may have a better chance at passing before casino gambling. But if casinos are allowed, Henry County wants in on the action. While the state would get their HOPE revenue, they would get sales tax revenues and a huge economic development shot in the arm. In addition to four high-rise hotels rising along and overlooking the speedway, there would be a full-fledged resort that includes a music venue, water park, amusement rides, karting, condos, apartments and significant retail and restaurant space. “We’re talking a full destination that caters to the entire family, and not just for people to come and gamble,” Ed Clark, president of Atlanta Motor Speedway, told the Henry Herald. “As a matter of fact, the casino footprint would probably be 10 percent or less of the square footage of the entire operation.” While the casino proposal is pending on a lot of dominos to fall, a massive $250-million residential development was recently submitted to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for review as a De-

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velopment of Regional Impact. According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, this project would “easily rank as one of the largest residential developments proposed around metro Atlanta in recent years.” The project would include 1,135 single-family homes and townhomes around a lake and a 25-acre “farm-to-table agricultural farm.” The project, which has an estimated completion date of 2030, is estimated to generate $5.3 million in local residential taxes. Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases. Geoff Smith, gsmith@lendtheway.com, 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587, Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group

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Enjoy this citywide event from Jan. 20-29 that encourages locals to try new dining options and invites new customers to the Roswell restaurant scene. Roswell Restaurant Week highlights the diverse culinary experiences Roswell has to offer with over 40 local restaurants to try. See all participating restaurants and their prix fixe menus online at roswellrw.com.

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SIGHTS & INSIGHTS ART EXHIBIT

DOLL CLUB

What: Fulton County Arts & Culture and Dunwoody Fine Art Association present Sights & Insights, a Southeastern regional art show juried by Susannah Darrow at the Abernathy Arts Center. When: Jan. 25-Feb. 1, Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Abernathy Arts Center, 254 Johnson Ferry NW, Sandy Springs More info: fultonarts.org/index. php/art-centers/abernathyarts-center

WINSTON CHURCHILL SOCIETY LUNCHEON LECTURE What: Learn about Winston Churchill’s relationship with Jacky Fisher, First Sea Lord of Great Britain, in the Great World War. When: Saturday, Jan. 25, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: DoubleTree Hotel, 4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta Cost: $45 More info and tickets: georgiachurchill.com

What: Bring a doll to the heritage village to join in on a variety of activities. Includes games, hikes, explorations of historic buildings and other activities with a historical focus. When: Friday, Jan. 17, 4:30-6 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $10 participation fee More info: autreymill.org

LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

What: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a focus on the culture of South Korea with performances, crafts and more throughout the day. When: Sunday, Jan. 19, 2-4 p.m. Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info: fosythpl.org

MLK MARCH

What: Join for a service and march to honor and remember Martin Luther King, Jr. March goes to Alpharetta City Hall. When: Monday, Jan. 20, 9:15noon Where: St. James United Methodist Church, 3000 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: facebook.com/ stjamesumcorg

What: Join for lend-a-hand projects throughout Dunwoody, including tree and daffodil plantings, parks beautification, and indoor projects. Partnership between the City of Dunwoody and Jack & Jill of America. When: Monday, Jan. 20, 8 a.m.noon Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info and registration: bit.ly/dunreccatalog

FRENCH KING CELEBRATION

What: Barrington Hall hosts a full array of cooking classes based on classic European and American cuisine. Complimentary wine and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included. When: Tuesday, Jan. 21, 6:309:30 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $65 per person More info and registration: roswellgov.com

MARIO THE MAKER MAGICIAN

What: As seen on “Sesame Street” and Sprout Network, Mario “the Maker Magician” Marchese is a New York based children’s performer known for his DIY robotic creations, handmade props, and signature slapstick character. When: Tuesday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $10 Info: roswellgov.com/CAC/ Family

BATS OF GEORGIA

What: Enter the mysterious world of bats and survey the biology and ecology of each species. Join The Nature Club monthly potluck and mingle with folks with similar interests. When: Thursday, Jan. 23, 7-9 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers More info and registration: chattnaturecenter.org

RESCUE AND REFUGE

What: In Commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Am Yisrael Chai presents keynote Holocaust survivor speaker Rabbi Bent Melchior. Free and open to the public. When: Sunday, Jan. 26, 6 p.m. Where: Byers Theatre, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs More info and registration: 2020remember.eventbrite.com

What: Take a quick peek at Autrey Mill’s building collections and hear about the preservation and research efforts. When: Tuesdays, noon-2 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $2 More info: autreymill.org

ALL RECOVERY MEETING

What: Join an open discussion for those in recovery from addiction or those affected by people with addiction. Not a twelve-step program. When: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek More info: navigaterecoverygwinnett.org or 678-743-1808 x101

WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING

What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning. When: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-495-0545

BEST NATIVE PLANTS

What: Learn about native plants with the Georgia Native Plant Society and Rick Barnes of Downey Tree nursery. The focus of the talk is on trees and shrubs. Free and open to the public. When: Thursday, Jan. 23, 6:308 p.m. Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: gnps.org

TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR SENIORS

What: Register now for Seniors Enriched Living continuing education classes for seniors on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Choose from 22 different topics including history, finance, nature journaling, philosophy and more. When: Jan. 7-Feb. 27, times vary by classes Where: Seniors Enriched Living, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $60 per session More info and registration: selroswellga.org

ENCHANTED WOODLAND TRAIL

What: Fairies and gnomes have been busy building all new homes for the Enchanted Woodland Trail. Whimsical works line the trails – slow down and search for the fairy houses made from tiny natural objects. When: Jan. 9-Feb. 29 Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org

HEALTH AND FITNESS: INSULIN RESISTANCE HEALTH SEMINAR

What: Most people in the U.S. have insulin resistance and don’t even know it. Insulin resistance is a precursor to prediabetes and diabetes. Learn how to prevent or reverse insulin resistance. When: Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1-2 p.m. Where: Wellness for Life, 3480 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming More info and registration: eventbrite.com

TOTALLY HAPPY FEET RUN/ WALK GROUP

What: Be a part of this weekly group run. The 3-mile run will start at the trailhead on McFarland Pkwy just down the street from Halcyon. When: Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Starts at Big Creek Greenway Trailhead, 1622 McFarland Parkway, Alpharetta More info: visithalcyon.com/ events/totally-happy-feet-runwalk-group-halcyon

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RUNNING CLUB

What: Join Alpharetta’s new, free social running group. Be prepared to run between 2-4 miles each meeting. When: Meets twice a week, Mondays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. Where: Meet at the Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell St., Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

FREE FITNESS FOR WOMEN

CENTERING PRAYER GROUP

What: Explore meditation and silent prayer in a supportive group setting. When: Fridays, 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, Room 205, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS

What: Join your Alpharetta Females in Action group for free, peer-led workouts each week. All fitness levels are welcome. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming More info: fianation.com

What: The First Baptist Roswell men’s group meets every Friday morning for friendship and to help each other grow spiritually. All are welcome to attend. When: Fridays, 7 a.m. Where: Panera Bread, 1195 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: fbroswell.org

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What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques, creating an easy-to-follow, health-boosting dance fitness program. When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: ORAL MOSES IN CONCERT

What: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church will host a free concert with internationally celebrated bass-baritone Oral Moses, who performs regularly throughout the United States and Europe. Child care available. When: Saturday, Jan. 6, 6 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

MLK DAY INTERFAITH SERVICE

What: Join for an interfaith service, “Birth of a New Nation,” featuring the Unity Choir (GLT Shir and the St. James UMC choir). When: Saturday, Jan. 18, 9:30 a.m.-noon Where: Gesher l’Torah, 4320 Kimball Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: gltorah.org

What: Gain health benefits from relaxing yoga that emphasizes strength and flexibility. No experience necessary. Taught by an advanced certified yoga instructor. When: Wednesdays, 9:45-11 a.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770261-1705

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS

What: Make and grow faith-based friendships for all ages. Enjoy a hot meal and/or volunteer. When: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 p.m. Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta More info: afumc.org

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: PRINCE & TINA TURNER

What: Enjoy a night with tributes to Prince and Tina Turner. Standing and bar seating only. When: Friday, Jan. 17, 9 p.m.midnight Where: Rosati’s Pizza and Sports Pub, 415 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $25 More info and tickets: rosatis. ticketleap.com

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‘SHE ROCKS: THE WOMEN OF ROCK’

MOCK SAT EXAM

What: Register for a full mock SAT exam with personalized results. When: Saturday, Jan. 18, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

What: Multi-talented musician Tara Vaughan takes the audience on a rockin’ ride through the 60s, 70s, and 80s with the hits of the world’s greatest female rockers. When: Jan. 2-19, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $24-$38 More info and tickets: get.org

‘THE GLASS MENAGERIE’

What: Stage Door Players will continue its 46th anniversary season with the award-winning drama ‘The Glass Menagerie,’ by Tennessee Williams. When: Jan. 24-Feb. 16, times vary Where: Stage Door Players, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $34 More info and tickets: 770-3961726 or stagedoorplayers.net

SPOTLIGHT EXHIBIT: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF JIM ALEXANDER

What: Jim Alexander is an award-winning documentary photographer who has amassed a large collection of images of Black culture and human rights photographs. When: Jan. 9-March 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: jimalexanderphotography.com

‘AILEY REVEALED’

What: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns with six performances showcasing Ailey’s 32 dancers, including world premieres that shine a spotlight on social issues. When: Feb. 20-23, times vary Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $29 More info and tickets: alvinailey.org, foxatltix.com or 855285-8499

SAT PRACTICE TEST

What: Test-like practice without test day pressure. Full-length proctored tests enable you to see where you stand on the test without the pressure of an official score. When: Saturday, Jan. 18, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org

HOW TO WRITE A CHILDREN’S BOOK

What: Join award-winning author Lola M. Schaefer for a 90-minute workshop to brainstorm marketable ideas, practice the elements of craft, and work on character, plot and conflict. When: Sunday, Jan. 19, 2-3:30 p.m. Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

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ARTAROUND ROSWELL SCULPTURE TOUR

What: The ArtAround Roswell “museum without walls” 20192020 Tour will feature 10 new sculptures and nine permanent sculptures. When: Through February 2020 Where: Across the City of Roswell More info and maps: roswellartsfund.org

LIBRARY EVENTS: SECURE DOCUMENT SHREDDING

What: Secure document shredding at the Milton Library for proper onsite disposal of personal and confidential documents. When: Saturday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402

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What: Join for an art class to make a painted ceramic mug. Presented by Out of the Box Art Studio. When: Saturday, Jan. 18, 2:304 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS

What: Adventure Calls. Do you have what it takes? Roll the dice. Premade characters are available. When: Sunday, Jan. 19, 2-5:30 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402

HISTORY BOOK CLUB: MAYFLOWER

What: Join the club to discuss “Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community and War,” by Nathaniel Philbrick. When: Tuesday, Jan. 21, 6-7 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402

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Healthful school lunches: What parents need to know NAPS — The healthfulness of school lunches is one of the top three parental concerns of this school season, according to a recent survey conducted by OnePoll. The survey covered a number of parental worries for their school-aged kids, including their safety, whether they’ll make new friends, quality of education, and homework load. However, 44 percent of respondents prioritized healthful school lunches after the quality of their children’s teachers, and ahead of the cost of school supplies. Taking a deeper look into school lunches, the survey also found that the average child buys lunch about three times a week and, while healthful eating is a top concern for parents, 36 percent admitted they don’t typically know what their child eats at school. Making good nutrition a part of kids’ everyday life What with pizza, mystery meat, and the variety of fried options offered at school, most parents say their child eats healthiest when at home or when they pack their kids’ lunches themselves. Unfortunately, the survey also found that 45 percent of parents admit that they don’t always have time or have forgotten to prepare a sack lunch for their kids to take to school. “Parents have enough to worry about and what their kids are eating in school should be the last thing they have to think about. Yet, unfortunately, parents have deep fears about what their kids are eating in lunchrooms across the country,” says Dr. John Agwunobi, pediatrician, co-president and Chief Health and Nutrition Officer at Herbalife Nutrition. “We all have a responsibility to ensure our kids are getting the most nutritious meals possible, and I applaud school dis-

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CENTENNIAL 89, CHATTAHOOCHEE 85 (OT)

Centennial boys take down top-10 ranked Hooch By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga.— Second-year Centennial head coach Matt Barksdale earned a signature win Friday night with his Knights posting an electrifying, overtime win over top-10 ranked Chattahoochee in front of a home crowd. The head coach did not understate the significance of the win. “This is year two for me, and this is the biggest win we’ve had as a program,” Barksdale said. “Chattahoochee is unbelievable. In my opinion, they are one of the top three or four 6A teams in the state. This is a very, very good win, and I think with this win, we can have some momentum going forward. And momentum aside, this shows the guys that when we play together, we can play with anybody.” The Knights (9-10, 6-4) started fast and led throughout the contest, but despite leading by double digits at several stages of the game, Chattahoochee continued to fight back and erase the margin. That was the case late in the fourth quarter with the Cougars (12-7, 7-3) erasing a sizeable deficit in the final minutes to force overtime. Centennial held a 13-point lead with around six minutes remaining in the contest, but Hooch chipped away and cut the Knights’ lead to 76-69 with two minutes left in regulation. Hooch’s Cam Sheffield made his seventh 3-pointer of the game, and Franklin Bailey intercepted a Knights’ pass at midcourt to set up a three from AJ White to cut the lead to 7675. Centennial regained momentum with

60 seconds remaining with a 3-point play from Julian Nixon, who netted 13 total points. After two free made free throws from White, a Centennial turnover allowed the standout junior guard to score again and tie the game with a layup. White was fouled on the play, but because his hand was bleeding, David McDaniel stepped to the line for the go-ahead basket. However, it careened off the rim and the Knights earned the board. Each team had a possession in the final 13 seconds, but Centennial committed a turnover and a buzzer-beating shot from Chattahoochee was off the mark to send the game into a 4-minute overtime. The extra period got off to an inauspicious start for both squads with each team failing to score on their opening two possessions. A steal from Centennial’s Kaleb Jordan set up a layup from Logan Turner to eventually break the stalemate. Turner was making his first appearance in around a month after missing time due to injury, and the junior had an impressive second half, netting 20 total points on the night. After another empty Hooch possession, Kyle Duncan gave the Knights an 83-79 lead. However, Hooch quickly responded with two made free throws from Sheffield, and Sheffield blocked a Centennial shot to set up a basket from White to tie the game. Centennial answered with two free throws from Nixon, and a block from Williamson led to a Duncan dunk that sent the Knights’ faithful into a frenzy with 30 seconds remaining.

Sheffield cut the deficit to one score with free throws, and the Cougars looked to again tie the game after a missed 1-and-1 from the Knights. However, a 3-pointer from Keith Murray was off target and Jordan came up with the rebound for Centennial. Jordan was fouled on the play and secured the Knights’ biggest win of the season with two clutch free throws with the game clock showing just four seconds remaining. “That’s a big-time rivalry game,” Barksdale said. “The three previous times we’ve played them, they have beat us up pretty good. But we had a good game plan and we executed down the stretch.” Four Centennial players had double digit scoring, led by 25 points and a standout performance from Duncan, who added six rebound and three steals. Mansir Williamson had 13 of his 15 total points in the first half, and Jordan and Nixon each scored 10 with Nixon adding seven rebounds. “We’ve had the injury bug this year, and with those injuries some other people have had to step up,” Barksdale said. “And honestly, tonight was the first game we’ve played all season where everyone was healthy.” Sheffield led the Cougars with 32 points and seven rebounds, and White netted 30. Centennial’s win adds to the already logjammed Region 7-AAAAAA standings. With Friday’s results, Chattahoochee is now in a 4-way tie for the top spot in the region with Johns Creek, Cambridge and Pope. The Knights sit sixth in the standings, a half-game behind North Atlanta.

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Milton boys come from behind to stay perfect in region play By ZACH SHUGAN news@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After trailing by as many as 15 points on the road, Milton boys basketball knocked off West Forsyth to take control of the Region 5-AAAAAAA standings and make another claim as one of the top teams in Class 7A. The game couldn’t have started much better for West Forsyth. The Wolverines put up 30 points and built an 11-point lead over the Eagles after one quarter. Junior big-man Tyler Lane had a monstrous quarter, finishing with nine points and five rebounds. The second quarter belonged to Milton, who held the Wolverines to 10 points in the period and cut the deficit to 40-36 at halftime. Milton point guard Bruce Thornton posted 12 points in the opening half and had an even better second half — as did the rest of the Eagles. Milton continued chipping away at the lead amassed by West Forsyth, and with time winding down in third quarter, the Eagles took their first lead of the game. Senior Evan Hurst hit back-toback threes to put the Eagles up 57-53, and Milton held the lead the rest of the night. “We finally woke up,” Milton head coach Allen Whitehart said. “Don’t get me wrong, they’re a really good basketball team. Their kids came out ready and we weren’t. I felt like we were asleep at the wheel, and then we made the proper adjustments and defended like we know how to do. That changed the game. I don’t think it was our offense, I think it was our defense.” Despite a scorching hot shooting performance from West Forsyth junior Brock Bidwell, who finished with 27 points and six 3-pointers, the Wolverines struggled to score after their explosive first quarter. After giving up 30 in the opening eight minutes, the Eagles held West to 10, 13 and 13 points in the following periods. Thornton finished the game with 31 points and seven assists, and Milton freshman center Lebbeus Thomas “L.T.” Overton added 14 points and 13 rebounds. In addition to hitting the threepoint shot that gave the Eagles the lead in the third quarter, Hurst finished with 16 points and five rebounds. “[L.T.] was massive,” Whitehurst said. “He kept the ball alive with a lot of rebounds, and that’s what we expect out of him. He hit some key free throws when the game was tight and had some

Milton’s Bruce Thornton shoots. key putbacks. He’s a big part of what we’re doing.” The victory for the Eagles is significant, a point Whitehart made after the game, with Milton and West Forsyth each entering the night 13-3 overall and 3-0 in region play. “It puts us in the driver’s seat in the region,” Whitehart said. “We got to South Forsyth next, and we can create some separation at that point if we can get another win.” GIRLS: WEST FORSYTH 41, MILTON 21 The opening game of the night featured a one-loss Wolverines team against a winless Eagles team. Those trends continued, as the West Forsyth girls captured their 16th win of the season and Milton fell to 0-12. The Wolverines (16-1, 4-0) were led by sophomore sisters Calie and Kalie Thrower, who combined for 27 of the team’s 41 points. Each sister hit three 3-pointers on the night as Calie finished with 16 points and Kalie finished with

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West Forsyth junior Broc Bidwell (10) goes up for a shot while being defended by Milton’s Evan Hurst. 11 points. “Both of those girls can shoot, and they play well together,” West Forsyth head coach David May said. “It’s good to have that. They can go home and talk about stuff that’s going on in the game. But we have to play better than we did tonight. They shot the ball well at times, but I thought we settled for a lot of easy shots instead of good shots.” Despite the 20-point victory, May saw major room for improvement in his team’s performance against Milton. “Tonight we were not good,” May said. “Just poor effort and poor focus. It

just wasn’t good all around. I thought we were pretty bad in every place we could be bad.” The win over Milton matches the Wolverines’ win total from a season ago. West Forsyth finished 16-12 overall, 8-3 in the region and was eliminated in the first round of the state tournament. While their success this season may surprise some, May is not one of them. “The girls worked hard in the offseason getting better,” May said. “Tonight didn’t show it as much as we would like, but they did a good job in the offseason of improving their game.”

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Centennial girls notch key win in close match with Cougars By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Centennial girls basketball has not had the year they wanted up to this point. Injuries have kept talented senior Divine Guthrie on the bench, and others have played through minor injuries and twisted ankles, such as senior guard Bailey Hebermehl. With top players out or playing below 100 percent, the Knights got off to a 2-7 start in region play and entered their matchup Friday against Chattahoochee on a 5-game overall losing streak. But if the Knights (5-14, 3-7) are to raise some eyebrows in the final weeks of the regular season and into the 7-AAAAAA tournament, their dramatic win over Hooch could be the catalyst. Centennial battled with the Cougars (2-16, 1-9) throughout the low-scoring affair, reclaimed the lead in the final minute and held on to notch their third region win of the season. “It’s been one of those years with injuries and all the other things, and these girls just keep fighting,” said head coach John Domville. “They played so hard with a short bench, they just had each other’s back. It’s all credit to them. We’ve had a really talented group of freshman who have held us up.” The Knights trailed 24-23 in the final minute when senior guard Grace Dulion came away with her fourth, and most vital, steal at midcourt. Dulion’s play set up two free throws for junior Amina Akosa. The junior guard made both

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Rebecca Appling, 100, of Alpharetta, passed away January 5, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Joseph William Bertrand, Jr., 85, of Cumming, passed away January 8, 2020. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

shots to give Centennial a 1-point edge with 41 seconds remaining. After an empty possession from Chattahoochee, Knights’ freshman Summer Hinkle missed a 3-pointer with around 15 seconds remaining on the clock, and Hooch came away with the rebound. A long three from Hooch’s Lilly Phillips missed the mark, and Akosa got the rebound and again went to the freethrow line. She made the first shot of her 1-and-1 but missed the second to keep the score 26-24. Hooch rebounded the ball in from midcourt with 3.3 seconds left looking for the win. However, a 3-pointer from Mary Troyer was off the mark, allowing the Knights to secure the thrilling win. “Region wins are always huge,” Domville said. “In the regular season it’s all Solution about seeding for the region tournament C O M A

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Trevor Dyson, 82, of Cumming, passed away December 31, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Carol Eck, 87, of Cumming, passed away January 3, 2020. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Todd Clary, 34, passed away December 11, 2019. Arrangements by Farley Funeral Home. George Dunlap, 55, of Cumming, passed away January 1, 2020. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

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Pamela Gail Keller, 67, of Cumming, passed away January 7, 2020. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

where we can go in there and do what people don’t expect us to do.” Chattahoochee held the advantage in the first quarter and took a 6-2 lead into the second. The Knights had greater offensive success in the second period and outscored Hooch 10-2. The squads exchanged scores throughout the third quarter, with a 3-point play from Hooch’s Autumn Cotton giving the Cougars a 4-point lead, the largest by either team in the second half. The Knights trailed 22-18 midway through the fourth period, but three straight point from Hebermehl cut the margin to a single point with two minutes left. The teams exchanged the lead twice over the next minute before the Knights sealed the game. Akosa led all scorers with 13 points and added nine rebounds and two

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Clarence Kingsbury, 94, of Alpharetta, passed away December 23, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &

Addie Elizabeth Martin, of Cumming, passed away December 31, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home. Terrell T. Miller, 51, of Alpharetta, passed away January 4, 2020. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

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Thomas Nicholson, 50, of Roswell, passed away December 29, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &

steals. Hebermehl had five points with two rebounds, and Dulion compiled four rebounds and four steals for Centennial. Hooch was led by six points from Kati Chatton with Leana Abebe, Phillips and Cotton netting five. Abebe and Cotton each had four rebounds. Centennial, seventh in the region standings, has six games remaining in the regular season ahead of the 7-AAAAAA tournament. “We have six seniors, and we are trying to send them out on a high note and have fun, get back to the basics of why they play,” Domville said. “As coaches, they are the ‘why’ we show up. So hopefully they can start having some fun.” Chattahoochee dropped to 1-9 in region play with the loss to put the Cougars at eighth in the standings.

Bobby James Patterson, 82, of Cumming, passed away December 25, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Jean Rice, 89, of Cumming, passed away January 7, 2020. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Ernest Sieling, 86, of Alpharetta, passed away December 26, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &

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