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Matilda’s undergoes review by City Council

The Milton City Council gave Matilda’s music venue its first review Nov. 13. Under terms of its special use permit to operate in the Birmingham Crossroads area, the council required an assessment to gauge its impact on nearby homeowners after its first concert season, which ended Oct. 31. Read more, Page 4

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MILTON, Ga. — Police are looking for a man suspected of stealing merchandise from the Walmart on Windward Parkway Nov. 6. The loss prevention officer said she saw the man grab several items, place them in a bookbag and

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MILTON, Ga. — Police cited two women Nov. 13 for allegedly stealing form the Walmart on Windward Parkway. The loss prevention officer said she saw the two women, both 21, enter the store that evening and conceal several items in their purses. They then went to the self-checkout and paid for only a few of their items. The loss prevention officer stopped both women after they left the store without paying for all of their items. The total value of the unpaid items is close to $200.

Man loses thousands to fraudulent charges ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta man contacted police Nov. 5 after he noticed several fraudulent charges on his bank account. The man said he had checked his bank account and found several suspicious charges he had not made. One charge was a PayPal transaction for $1,900. A handful of other charges for $20 or less were also made to PayPal as well as Lyft. The man closed the bank account before contacting police.

Suspect alters checks to raid woman’s account ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police met with a woman from Cumming Nov. 5 in refer-

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leave the store without paying. When the loss prevention officer attempted to talk to the suspect, the man dropped most of the items and ran out of the store. The store has footage of the incident.

ence to two stolen checks. The woman said she had mailed the checks from the Webb Bridge Post Office on Oct. 26. She later noticed close to $1,000 in suspicious charges on her account. The woman said it appeared that someone had washed the two checks and changed the amount and the recipient. She closed the account associated with the checks before contacting police.

Wanted person arrested after traffic accident ROSWELL, Ga. — Police arrested a man Nov. 6 after he was identified as a wanted man during a traffic accident. Police responded to the accident on Houze Road that afternoon. While collecting information from all of the parties involved, police were notified that one of the passengers was wanted out of DeKalb County for probation violation. Police arrested the man, 27-year-old Shawn Suttson of Decaur, without incident on warrant.

Owner loses laptop in vehicle burglary ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a car burglary at the JC Penny’s parking lot on North Point Circle. The vehicle owner said he had parked at 7 p.m., Oct. 31 at the JC Penny parking lot near the Cheesecake Factory. He got dinner and returned to the car an hour later. When he came back, a backpack containing a $1,500 laptop was missing. Police said there were no signs of forced entry. The owner said he wasn’t sure whether he had locked the car.

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Woman uncovers fraud linked to old address ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta woman reported Nov. 4 that someone had used her name and old address to open several bank accounts. That weekend, the woman was notified that a person had attempted to open four bank accounts at different institutions. The suspect used her old Atlanta address for the accounts. The woman spoke with bank representatives to close three of the accounts before contacting police.

Wanted person arrested following traffic stop ROSWELL, Ga. — Police arrested a man Nov. 4 after they were alerted he had a warrant for his arrest. Police had been patrolling on Holcomb Bridge Road at 2 a.m., when an officer stopped a driver for suspended registration. While interviewing the driver, police were alerted that he had a warrant from Duluth for failure to appear. Police arrested the man, 30-year-old Philip Norwood of Decatur, without incident on warrant.

Camera lens stolen during photography job JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police are investigating a Nov. 8 incident in which a $1,900 camera lens was stolen at the Atlanta Athletic Club. The owner of the lens said she had been working a photography job at the club that afternoon. She said she placed the lens in her bag and left it momentarily during the job. When she arrived home later, she noticed that the lens was missing.

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NEWS

Matilda’s undergoes review by City Council By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Postponed by nearly a year, Matilda’s music venue received its first review from the City Council Nov. 13. The discussion was required as part of the council’s conditions when it allowed the venue’s relocation to the Birmingham Crossroads area last summer. A delay in opening the venue pushed the review to the end of the first full concert season, which closed Oct. 31. The purpose for the review is to judge the establishment’s impact on the area, and it was clear from the outset that sound levels was the key issue. “We’ve had no trouble with the litter, no trouble with the parking, no trouble with traffic or pedestrians,” City Manager Steve Krokoff said. “Just some of the issues we’re dealing with is the

neighbors with complaints of noise at their homes.” Some nearby homeowners have complained about being able to hear music from concerts inside their homes. A resident of the Breamridge subdivision spoke on behalf of the neighborhood’s homeowner’s association at the meeting, saying the neighborhood is supportive of Matilda’s, but they do take issue with noise levels. He said residents are requesting the venue’s peak noise level be limited to 65 decibels. The City Council already lowered the allowable sound level in September. Originally, Matilda’s was permitted to have a continuous decibel level of 75, but the council lowered that figure to 70. The city received over a dozen calls with noise complaints from the venue during its first season, but Matilda’s was found to be within its noise limit on

each occasion. Milton also contracted an independent acoustics and vibration consultant that found the venue compliant. However, the Breamridge request is to limit the noise level a 65-decibel limit on peak noise, not continuous. During their discussions, the City Council considered how it could change the decibel limit. City Attorney Ken Jarrard said there are two options, including the business requesting a change to the conditions of the special use permit, which was the case when the council lowered the decibel level in September. Otherwise, the city could initiate a change, but Jarrard said that sets up a zoning procedure that would include weighing landowner’s rights. One resident who spoke during the public comment of the portion warned

against further changes. She said Matilda’s is a unique business, and that if it were unable to operate, a business replacing it could be worse for neighbors. Curtis Mills, the owner of the Matilda’s property, said coming back every six months for a review would be unwarranted, but he did state he and the business owners would be willing to come back before the council “anytime” they asked. Councilwoman Carol Cookerly said she has been impressed with the progress Breamridge residents and Matilda’s have made on mitigating noise issues, and she would like the city to step in only if absolutely necessary. “As little as we can intervene and people do the right thing is where I am, but if we need to intervene, we’ll do it,” she said.

Milton presents draft updates to alcohol ordinance City Council members support new initiatives By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — The Milton City Council is considering changes to the city’s alcohol ordinance they hope will spur economic growth and provide residents with more choices to enjoy a beverage. The council supported nearly all the proposed changes at its Nov. 13 work session. The ordinance will go before the Planning Commission next month. The process for updating the ordinance has been going on for weeks, and Economic Development Manager Sarah LaDart said there has been “zero” opposition to the changes. If passed, the city would permit several new types of businesses to operate within the city. One new business would be a craft beer and/or wine market. These estab-

lishments would be required to offer a minimum of 75 different selections of beer or wine with 70 percent of sales coming from beer and wine. Food sales would not be required, and the sale and consumption of liquor is prohibited. The updates would also open the door for a specialty wine market. These businesses would differ from a craft wine market because they would be required to have at least 30 percent of sales from food. The business must be under 2,000 square feet and would be required to be closed on Sundays due to a state mandate. Growler markets would also be allowable under the new ordinance. Food sales would not be required, and the business could apply for an additional license for on-site beer and wine consumption. A craft beer/wine market, specialty wine market or growler market would be required to end sales at 10 p.m. The ordinance could also allow for a limited service restaurant that could have up to 70 percent of its sales from alcohol.

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Under state law, the restaurant would not be permitted to have Sunday sales. City Council members were in support of allowing the new businesses to operate in the city. There was also support for allowing for micro-breweries and micro-distilleries, which are proposed under the drafted alcohol ordinance. City Manager Steve Krokoff said the city has room for these businesses, including 200 re-developable acres in the Deerfield Parkway area. He said breweries would be able to open on sites previously zoned commercial. Another update to the ordinance would allow for city food markets, courtyard markets and food halls. A city food market, such as the Municipal Market in Atlanta, is a store that does not offer typical convenience store products, such as gasoline or lottery tickets. But it can sell food goods, and it cannot have alcohol account for more than 20 percent of its sales. A courtyard market, such as the Shops at Buckhead, is a commercial or retail center with an outdoor area that can be used for events, and alcohol can be sold and consumed within the courtyard. The proposal to the ordinance has already spurred interest from a developer looking to open a 1,100-square foot food hall. Under the new code, a food hall has prepared meals for consumption at the site the entire time alcohol is sold. Council members said they also favored other minor changes to the ordinance. Those updates include allowing businesses with a BYOB license to allow for consumption up to one hour before

The process for updating the ordinance has been going on for weeks, and Economic Development Manager Sarah LaDart said there has been “zero” opposition to the changes. closing and allowing liquor stores to conduct beer/wine tastings. The only proposal that received pushback was allowing farm wineries to sell beer and wine produced outside the state. Farm wineries are permitted to sell wines produced on site and those produced in Georgia. Mayor Joe Lockwood said allowing beer and out-of-state wine sales could be akin to opening an outside bar. Lockwood and Jamison said the issue would be better suited for discussion for a special use permit. The city was set to host a Community Zoning Information Meeting on the ordinance Nov. 19. As scheduled, the Planning Commission will review the ordinance updates at its Dec. 18 meeting, and the City Council will have its first presentation Jan. 6.

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Milton Police hold first Facebook town hall By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton Police held its first Facebook live town hall Nov. 14, giving residents the opportunity to ask the department questions and a chance for officers to outline their initiatives and programs. Videos of all the material and the town hall event can be viewed on the Milton Police Department Facebook page. Chief Rich Austin, Lt. Chris Ward and Capt. Jason Griffin answered questions submitted by the community on a wide range of topics. With recent SWAT situations in the city, some residents asked about communication during SWAT events. Austin said residents should keep an eye on the department’s Facebook page, which will be updated with information as quickly as possible. Ward advised that residents should not rely on rumors or speculation. The city received several questions relating to traffic, including what to do if you witness a reckless driver, which has become a talking point on a Facebook page for Milton residents. “Our recommendation for handling a reckless driver that you witness is to, first and foremost, not put yourself

Videos outlining the department’s programs and the town hall event can be viewed on the Milton Police Department Facebook page. in harm’s way,” Griffin said. “Don’t try to follow the vehicle. As far as taking photos of the car, we don’t recommend, if you are the driver of the vehicle, to utilize your cell phone. Of course, that is against the Georgia hands free law.” Instead, drivers should call 911 and give the dispatcher a description of the car, it’s location and direction of travel. “If you have a tag number, that is always very helpful to give our dispatchers,” Griffin said. Austin also said the city will soon be conducting a traffic study and taking public input to determine whether speed limits within Milton are appropriate. Another question dealt with how motorists should report hitting wildlife on the roads. Ward said if the car is damaged,

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“absolutely” call 911 and an officer can respond to take an accident report so the driver can file an insurance claim. He said to also call if the animal is in the road and needs to be removed. Austin said it may be counterintuitive, but Fulton County Animal Control does not respond to calls for wild animals. However, he said the city has partnered with Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort in cases of injured or abandoned wild animals. Residents also asked what they should do if they hear gunshots. Griffin said Milton enforces the state statute, and discharging guns in Milton is not illegal if they are being fired in a safe manner and at least 50 yards away from a city street or highway. Ward said if there is any question, though, residents should reach out to police. “If there is any question about gunshots, always pick up the phone, call 911,” Ward said. “Officers do have the ability to respond to that location, try to get us the best location you think the shots are coming from, and we can just verify it is not criminal in nature.” Ward added that hunting is illegal in Milton under certain parameters.

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From left, Lt. Chris Ward, Chief Rich Austin and Capt. Jason Griffin answer questions submitted by residents during the Nov. 14 town hall.

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OPINION

Governor Kemp has his hands full Any day now, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will appoint a replacement for U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, who is stepping down at the end of this year. The appointment will run through next year pat Fox when Georgians will Editor pat@appenmediagroup.com elect someone to serve the final two years of Isakson’s term. The deadline passed Monday for those who wish to be considered for the appointment. This is a good thing, because the list was already approaching more than 200 applicants. That’s more than 200 resumes from doctors, lawyers, CEOs, CFOs, COOs and business owners. There are pilots, stewardesses, ministers and cashiers. There’s even a resume from an inmate at a state prison. By far, the longest resumes come from those in education. One college educator submitted a 12-page vitae – all single spaced. Another entered 10 pages with footnotes. Still another educator sent the governor 37 pages listing his qualifications. Former 6th District Congressman Tom Price even applied for the position — and yes, his resume includes the one year he spent as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services under Donald Trump. You’ve got to feel for the governor. Regardless of your political affiliation, Brian Kemp never did anything to deserve this. If I could put a bug in the governor’s ear, I would draw his attention to one Jack Hilton. His resume stood out: “Take a chance, step outside your comfort zone, and appoint me, Jack Hilton, Libertarian.

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“As I’m currently unemployed, I already have experience at doing nothing, which appears to be a prerequisite for being a politician from either of the two major parties.” One thing is for certain. Jack has no chance this go-around. Not because he’s not qualified, but because he’s a Libertarian, and we all know Kemp will appoint a Republican. Ever since William Few and James Gunn were elected in 1789, Georgia has had 66 U.S. senators. The majority – 49 – were Democrats, and six have been Republicans. The others belonged to short-lived and long-forgotten parties. Of the 66 senators, 65 were men. One was a women, and she served only for 24 hours back in 1922. Kemp’s list of applicants includes a good share of women, many of them enormously qualified. I love Georgia. I think it has a long and proud history in many facets of American history. One thing it has trouble shaking, though, is a reputation for the “Good Ol’ Boys” network, the cigar-chomping, whiskey-belching, back room denizens of power politics. There are currently 25 women serving in the U.S. Senate, and Kemp could make a strong statement by appointing a Georgian to join them. Of the many qualified applicants, the governor may want to look at someone like Jan Jones, the Milton resident who has served as the second-highest ranking leader in the Georgia House since 2009 — the highest ranking woman to ever serve in the Georgia General Assembly. When it comes to party, Jones is certainly in step with our new Republican governor — and with the national GOP, for that matter. She touts her fight for the rule of law on illegal immigration and the protection of Second Amendment rights for individuals. Yet, there are cases where Jones has shown her individuality by championing strong sexual harassment policies to protect all who work under the Gold Dome. She also led the charge to incentivize college students to challenge themselves with STEM classes. Finally, Jones has her roots in Georgia, growing up in Warner Robbins with her family on her father’s military salary. It’s hard to kill those kind of roots, the kind nurtured with 16 years in state government dealing daily with legislation tailored to her home. It might not hurt either for North Fulton to have an ear in Washington. Whoever the governor appoints, I hope Kemp does the state proud.

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Deer hunting using firearms is illegal, but permissible with bow and arrows or crossbows. However, hunting birds with guns is legal in the city. He said there is land on Hopewell Road near Birmingham Road where people have hunted duck, and the state allows it before dawn. Another question posed dealt with race and whether Milton officers have race sensitivity training and whether it is required. Ward said all officers are required to have yearly training in cultural awarey Crier 11/14/19 Crossword ness and bias, and those who do not

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complete the training lose their certification to be an officer. As the holiday season approaches, officers also discussed staying safe and how to avoid becoming a victim. Ward said the department receives reports of phone scams on a daily basis and stressed that agencies like the IRS or Social Security office will never ask for your personal information over the phone. A red flag is when a caller asks for payment through gift cards like those from iTunes or Google Play. Ward added that approximately 72 percent of entering auto incidents in the city occur on unlocked cars. He said residents should always leave their cars locked, remove key fobs from the car PuzzleJunction.com and hide any valuables from plain sight.

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North Point property gains approval for future development By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Development in Alpharetta’s North Point District gained more momentum after city officials approved a set of variances to a 15-acre property along Davis Drive. At its regular meeting Nov. 11, the City Council approved requests from real estate firm Grover Swilley that will allow the property to be marketed for office and business development. Davis Drive is a small roadway jutting off Mansell Road just south of Westside Parkway. It is surrounded primarily by restaurants on either side with Top Golf to the north. Just last year, the North Fulton Community Improvement District received a $2 million grant from the State Road and Tollway Authority for its plan to extend Davis Drive from its current terminus north to Westside Parkway near Sanctuary Parkway. The CID plan calls for modifying the existing four-lane to two lanes with a center turn lane and bike lanes running in each direction. CID officials say the extension will improve connectivity to Mansell Road and Ga. 400. The council approval provides variances to increase the allowable

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building height from the current 35 feet to 85 feet. City planning staff said the height allowance was consistent with surrounding parcel patterns approved for nearby Sanctuary Park. Another variance approved broadens the scope of businesses allowed at the site to include such things as a bakery, bank, day care center, and drug and grocery stores. The council did take issue, however, with the applicant’s request to allow two rows of parking along the frontage of the

proposed Davis Drive extension. Some council members also said they were hesitant to grant variances on a property without first seeing a site plan. Speaking on behalf of the application, B.J. Martin, senior manager at Pond & Co., said a site plan couldn’t be offered because the property doesn’t yet have a buyer or developer. Martin said the parking variance is being sought because a sewer line extends through the front of the property diagonal-

ly near the proposed roadway extension. Citing figures from the CID, Martin said relocating the sewer line could run as high as $400,000. A building cannot be located over the sewer line, he said. “That sewer line dictates that you can’t build anything on top of [it] except for landscaping and parking,” Martin said. “That challenges us with some site plan options.” Councilwoman Karen Richard said she was perplexed by the landowner’s proposal. “I’m challenged by the lack of a site plan, the discussion about primary [and] secondary buildings, a parking deck/ maybe no parking deck,” she said. “It is a very vague environment that you’re asking us to support.” Richard proposed granting the proposed variances with the exception of allowing two rows of parking on the street frontage. “I’m not inclined to go there without any more specifics than what we currently have here right now,” she said. Richard’s measure passed by a 5-2 vote, with City Council members John Hipes and Ben Burnett opposed. In his dissent, Hipes said he couldn’t support granting variances in a piecemeal fashion. “I think the infirmities in the application remain,” Hipes said. “I just think there’s too many ill-defined variables.”

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Innovation Academy begins focus on curriculum, students By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com With the principal on board and the campus nearing completion, Innovation Academy in downtown Alpharetta is now putting curriculum and student marketing pieces into place. The STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) magnet high school opens in August 2021 and will offer students an option to traditional high schools. The school is being built on the site where old Milton High School stood for more than 80 years. Innovation Academy will serve students in the North Fulton County. A second, yet unnamed STEM high school, will open concurrently in South Fulton. In exchange for activities often found in a regular high schools, such as Friday night football and full orchestras, Innovation Academy students can travel a curriculum pathway that leads to college and to “work ready” credentials and certifications, Fulton County Schools officials say. “IA will offer multiple career tech pathways, provide a robust advisory program, [introduce] students to design thinking, and engage with multiple partners in the community,” Principal Tim Duncan said.

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The career pathways at IA are engineering, healthcare and information technology, all high demand industries with plentiful job opportunities, district officials say. Businesses assisting the school district in these pathways include IBM, Microsoft, Emory Hospital, WellStar, United Technology, Gwinnett Tech, Georgia Tech and a host of others, Duncan said. “We want high-quality partners who will assist us in creating a world class STEM environment,” he added. The school was originally set to open

in August 2020 with an initial class of 450 9th graders. The decision to delay the opening for one year, and open with 9th and 10th grades, allowed the district time to perfect the school, Duncan said. “FCS slowed the opening of IA to work on the unique curriculum with our partners and develop a comprehensive training schedule for teachers,” he said. Staff is working with Georgia Tech to develop research-based projects and ways to link curriculum across all courses. Conversations with Gwinnett Tech are focusing on dual enrollment, certifications and associate degree possibilities. Duncan said 9th and 10th graders will concentrate on “foundational knowledge” and exploring introductory Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) courses. This will assist them in selecting their pathway in engineering, healthcare or information technology. “All students will also be introduced to ‘design thinking’ through a two-week primer on the concepts,” Duncan said. The next 12 months will be spent recruiting teachers, hosting information meetings for prospective parents and students, and creating a school “identity” such as colors, mascots and logos. The student application window will open next October, with acceptance letters sent out in February 2021.

Duncan said the typical student drawn to Innovation Academy is one with an “aptitude and interest” in the STEM subjects. Advanced Placement, dual enrollment and on-line opportunities will also be offered. A STEM-focused high school is a new venture for Fulton County Schools, but one that other districts have already embraced and opened. Staff recently toured several STEM high schools in the area, including the McClure Health Science School in Gwinnett County, Alliance Academy for Innovation in Forsyth County, and the STEM Academy at Wheeler High School in Cobb County. Duncan noted that Fulton’s two STEM high schools are new projects, but the district has long supported a STEM education within its existing schools. “The development of STEM in FCS is not a site-based strategy,” Cliff Jones, associate superintendent of Academics, said. “We have schools offering world class STEM environments including 15 AP STEM schools, two state STEM certified schools, and one AdvancEd STEM certified school.” All North Fulton traditional high schools are designated AP STEM schools. Amana Academy Charter School and River Eves Elementary are statecertified STEM schools.

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WellStar debuts mobile breast cancer technology By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Local residents now have a new way to treat breast cancer in one day with relatively few side effects. On Oct. 18, WellStar North Fulton Hospital treated its first patient with the new technology: a portable Intraoperative Radiation Therapy unit. WellStar is one of the only health systems in Georgia to offer the treatment. IORT, unlike other cancer treatment methods, gives a more focused dose of radiation, leading to a safer and shorter treatment. “Intraoperative radiation is a type of radiation administration where basically you get a single dose of radiation at the time of surgery,” said Dr. Laura Pearson, breast surgeon at WellStar North Fulton Hospital. “It replaces conventional radiation where the patient would have a five-day course where they do radiation twice a day, which is called partial breast radiation, versus four to six weeks of whole breast radiation.” The more traditional external beam radiation, for example, exposes the entirety both breasts to radiation and requires four to seven weeks of treatment, according to Dr. Mark McLaughlin, radiation oncologist with WellStar

North Fulton. “It’s a very effective treatment with cure rates that approach up to 90 percent,” McLaughlin said. “But the problem was the time commitment… Or because it treats the entire breast, there’s [radiation] exposure to tissues that you don’t want exposed, like the heart and lungs.” IORT, in contrast, administers radiation during the surgery only to the area that needs to be treated, McLaughlin said. “It protects the surrounding organs,” Pearson said. “It protects the chest walls, the skin. So, you don’t have a lot of side effects and potential complications that external beam radiation has… [IORT] shortens the time of treatment. For many patients, it can be challenging to get to radiation treatment every day. The treatment itself is not that long, but it’s every day, five days a week.” Patients can usually go home the same day after IORT with no restricted activities, Pearson added. Not every breast cancer patient qualifies for IORT treatment, however. It’s most commonly used for patients with early stages of breast cancer, which is usually detected through a mammogram, Pearson said. It would not be appropriate to use IORT for breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the

body or if the cancer was too close to the skin, she said. But in most cases, IORT is a good option, McLaughlin said. “We select the patients that we feel would be most appropriate, which are really the majority of the cases that we see,” he said. Another benefit of WellStar North Fulton Hospital’s IORT technology is that it is a portable machine that can be moved between WellStar facilities. “We’re basically bringing the technology to the patient, so they get a better choice in what surgeons they want and what facility they want to be at,” Pearson said. “This is an initiative that we’re doing so that we can bring world-class healthcare, the latest technologies and state-of-the-art treatments to people in their own communities.” The unit was first brought to WellStar North Fulton Hospital about two years ago for clinical trials. Last month, it was greenlit for normal use, according to McLaughlin. The first patient to undergo the treatment, Milton family attorney Nan, was diagnosed with Stage 0 breast cancer that was uncovered in a mammogram. She said WellStar’s care was wonderful from start to finish.

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WellStar North Fulton Hospital’s Intraoperative Radiation Therapy unit is portable and can treat breast cancer patients in one day.

“I never was afraid,” Nan said. “People hear [cancer], and it knocks them off their feet, but for some reason, I never had that. I think it was because of the staff there. They were reassuring… everybody that I ran into was better than good.” A week after treatment, Nan was declared cancer-free. She said she was grateful to all of the staff who helped her on her journey and encouraged others to not delay a mammogram when told they need one. For more information about WellStar’s breast cancer treatments and IORT, visit wellstar.org.

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I always thought I just need to make more money. I just need to make more money, and I can pay off my debt faster. But really, you need to know how to manage the money. Jason Brown, Roswell resident and author

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Local author draws from experience to teach basic money management By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Crushed by debt, trying to manage money but unable to find a basic book on the topic, Roswell resident Jason Brown had had enough. After he and his wife eventually paid off $75,000 in debt, Brown decided to address the subject himself with his own book on money management. The author said he never forgot his fruitless trip to the bookstore. “I was completely overwhelmed,” Brown said. “Most of the books you’re going to see are get-rich-quick schemes, how to flip houses, how to make money in real estate, how to make money in the stock market, how to be a day trader… I just wanted a basic starter book on how to manage my money.”

That’s the premise of his recently released debut effort: “Margin Matters: How to Live on a Simple Budget & Crush Debt Forever.” “The concept of the book is it doesn’t matter how much money you make — it’s your margin, BROWN your disposable income, that matters the most,” Brown said. “It’s one of the biggest issues with Americans, and me as well. I always thought I just need to make more money. I just need to make more money, and I can pay off my debt faster. But really, you need to know how to manage the money.” Financial literacy about making good choices, he said, and small behavioral modifications can help people

make those good choices. The book is a project Brown began at Kennesaw State University while he was working on his master’s degree for professional writing. “I knew exactly what I wanted to do,” Brown said. “I had the idea for this book in my head for 10 years already. I’ve always wanted to document the journey me and my wife took to pay off $75,000 worth of debt.” The first half of the book does just that, chronicling his and his wife’s journey to digging their way out of debt. The second half, Brown’s favorite, shares successful money management stories of people from other walks of life, including a story of a young couple who managed to pay off $419,000 worth of student

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Thankful for opportunities here in the ATL With one of our most humbling of holidays right around the corner, I’m inspired to talk even more about how grateful I am to be living here in Atlanta. Thanks to all of you who work hard to Geoff smith make sure this is one Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com of the most vibrant places to live, work and play in not just the entire country, but really in the world. I know that I am one of the biggest homers when it comes to the ATL. I was indeed born and raised here. But all of you who were like my parents and moved here, probably moved here because we were offering something your old hometown wasn’t. I’ve said it a hundred times and I’ll say it again, I’d rather be from the place everyone is moving to than from where they are moving from. I’m not saying Chicago isn’t a great city. It really is. But I cannot tell you how many friends we have that moved here from there. We visited there three years ago and walked from one great place to another along the river and through the city. The people were great, the food was great, and the atmosphere was really quite fantastic. I remember thinking, “winters here must be absolutely terrible to kick all of my friends out of this place.” My Chicago friends consistently tell me, “they really are.”

Money: Continued from Page 14 loan debt in under four years. “One of the main reasons I wanted to write the book was I just get so sickened by what’s going with the student loan crisis,” Brown said. “There’s all of this debt a lot of the younger generation have been forced to take on because they

San Francisco is an eclectic town propped up against one of the most amazing natural backdrops in the world. But who can afford to live there? Or make profit in a company there? A recent Kiplinger Report has San Francisco as the 2nd most expensive place to live in the country only behind Manhattan. If you are a company competing on even a national level, you have to pay your employees enough to manage a cost of living that is 3.5 times the national average. Atlanta wasn’t anywhere near the top 20. But Boston, New York and Los Angeles certainly were (as were three cities in Alaska if you were thinking about escaping to there). I do mortgages for people moving from New York and Los Angeles. They are truly blown over by the large size of the houses, and the small amount of taxes they have to pay, when they move down here. In addition to our low cost of living and our relatively mild weather, one of the best things we have going for us — and it’s something that many big U.S. cities are way behind on — is the diversity of our economy. Atlanta was able to recover from the ’08 recession faster than most because we have so many industries here. With the airport in Atlanta and port in Savannah, we are full of freight and logistics companies. FinTech, or tech companies in the financial services industry, are scattered throughout the Metro area. I’ve read that something like 75 percent of all financial transactions in this country flow through the

Metro Atlanta area. Our presence in the film industry is one of the largest in the world. We’re becoming leaders in cybersecurity. Atlanta ranks fourth in the number of Fortune 500 companies located within its boundaries and we have been steadily creating over 70,000 new jobs a year. I am not blind to the traffic that this success has created. Nor do I fail to acknowledge that we could have done better in community planning years ago when this success began. But as a city, we went for the brass ring. We literally came out of the ashes, lucked out with some homegrown Fortune 500 companies, and created a place with more opportunities to establish a career than most places on the planet. So as a business columnist here, I’ll just say that this year, I’m going to be thankful that I’m in a successful city full of opportunities that are there for those willing to go for it.

didn’t have the means to go through school any other way.” Money management is a basic skill missing from most people’s education, he said. “Unfortunately, in our society, money is sort of a taboo topic,” Brown said. “You’re not supposed to talk about your salary. Money’s not taught in school. What kind of world would we live in if these topics were taught in kindergarten or first grade? Why isn’t the most

fundamental life skill not taught in elementary school or high school? Yeah, maybe some schools do it, but it’s not the standard curriculum.” Brown is currently collaborating with Hall of Fame Softball Coach Scott Whitlock on his memoir “I Wasn’t Expecting All This,” which is expected to be released this December. For more information about and to purchase Brown’s book “Margin Matters,” visit amazon.com.

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

Planning for growth is key for developing strategy for success Is your small business growing as fast as you would like? Successful small businesses continually look at the challenges they face and develop plans to address each of them. The dick jones key is to underFounder & President stand where to foJones Simply Sales cus your attention. Planning is at the top of the list in addressing the challenges you face. Plans that were developed years ago and have been successful may not be optimal in the current environment. Market conditions change quickly, and your plan needs to be altered to account for these changes. Cash flow is also a big challenge that small business owners face. For a growing business, cash constraints can be the biggest factor in limiting strategic growth. Having a process in place to identify, prioritize and resolve key issues and challenges will enable a more efficient means of addressing both anticipated and unanticipated problems. Information technology also presents small business owners with a myriad of challenges. The effectiveness and efficiency of human resources, who rely on technology to do their jobs, can be impacted with technology that is old or doesn’t work correctly. Investing in training and teaching your employees new skills is also a big challenge as “time off” for training means that your employees are away from their day-to-day responsibilities. For small businesses to remain relevant, compete and win in the marketplace, they have to embrace change. This all starts by gaining a thorough understanding of the challenges you face, then doing something about it.

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TRYPTOPHAN HALFMARATHON IN CUMMING

Before digging into your Thanksgiving feast, work up an appetite by running one of three distances: half-marathon, 10K or 5K. All distances will start and finish at Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming, winding along the Big Creek Greenway. Early registration and carpooling are recommended. No dogs, baby strollers or skates. All proceeds benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Join the fun Thursday, Nov. 28, starting at 7:30 a.m. For more information and registration, visit runsignup.com/Race/GA/Cumming/TryptophanHalfMarathon10k5k.

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CHURCHILL LECTURES

What: Join for the fourth annual Holiday Market. Shop a wide variety of handmade gifts, jewelry and artwork, all from local artisans. When: Nov. 23-Dec. 23 Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Ste. 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

What: Bill Fisher will discuss the British General Election of 1945. He will describe the multiple reasons why Churchill was thrown out of office by the people whom he had just saved. When: Sunday, Nov. 24, 12:30 p.m. Where: Horseshoe Bend County Club, 2100 Steeplechase Lane, Roswell Cost: $40 Info: GeorgiaChruchill.com

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What: The Johns Creek Arts Center presents the Fall 2019 Adult Student Show. Because of the delicate nature of the art form, the ceramic arts portion of the show will be on display starting Dec. 7. When: Nov. 23-Dec. 16; Reception Sunday, Dec. 7, 6-7:30 p.m. Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Ste. 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

What: Tennis players of all levels, ages 14 and up, are invited for a Fun-Raiser benefiting the Disabled American Veterans of Georgia Foundation. Includes lunch, drink tickets and giveaways. When: Sunday, Nov. 24, 1-4 p.m. Where: Life Time Athletic and Fitness - Peachtree Corners, 6350 Courtside Drive NW, Peachtree Corners Cost: $40 More info and tickets: idirectdocturkeytennis.eventbrite.com

What: This exhibit features works by nationally recognized selftaught artists working in the folkart tradition, including Howard Finster, Charlie Lucas, Sam Ezell, Cornbread and Nellie Mae Rowe. When: Opening reception Saturday, Oct. 12, 6-7:30 p.m.; exhibit on display through Nov. 16 Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Duluth More info: johnscreekarts.org

CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY OF ATLANTA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

What: Attend this luncheon to learn how to serve children in need in the surrounding communities and about the latest outreach efforts. When: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; register by Nov. 8 Where: Dunwoody Country Club, 1600 Dunwoody Club Drive, Dunwoody More info and registration: christchildatlanta.org

‘THE DEFILED BED 2 – THE AWAKENING’

What: This show follows Sen. Joshua Brown, who was motivated by greed, power and position during his four-year election, when one day, he manipulates the wrong woman. A Trevi Pershay Production. Featuring special guest appearance by Bianca Bonnie. When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m.; doors open at 6:15 p.m. Where: Centerstage, 1374 W Peachtree St., Atlanta Cost: $25-$60 More info and tickets: centerstage-atlanta.com or 404-8851365

CHRISTMAS COOKIE DECORATING CLASS

What: Learn to make ugly Christmas sweater cookies with no messy kitchen to clean. Lise Ode of Mom Loves Baking will be the instructor. Includes a raffle. When: Sunday, Dec. 8, 2-4 p.m. Where: Village Italian Bar & Grill, 5772 N. Vickery Street, Cumming Cost: $65 More info and registration: eventbrite.com

HOLIDAY: THE LIGHTING OF AVALON

What: Get in the holiday spirit with festive music and free activities for the whole family. Enjoy an appearance from jolly old Saint Nick and live music, culminating with the tree lighting. When: Sunday, Nov. 24, starts at 1 p.m., tree lighting at 7 p.m. Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta. Info: experienceavalon.com

LIGHT UP DUNWOODY

What: Light Up is Dunwoody’s traditional community event to welcome the holiday season. Local musical and dance entertainment perform throughout the afternoon, concluding with a tree and menorah lighting. When: Sunday, Nov. 24, 3-6 p.m. Where: Cheek-Spruill House, 5455 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodyga.org/ Light-Up-Dunwoody

‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’

What: MGBaker Productions presents in conjunction with the Sherouse/Riley team, the original producers of the Christmas play, the classic tale of “A Christmas Carol.” When: Nov. 29-Dec. 15, times vary Where: School Street Playhouse, 101 School St, Cumming More info: schoolstreetplayhouse.com

AVALON ON ICE

What: Ice skate at Avalon on their Rockefeller Center-sized ice skating rink in the plaza. Watch for theme nights and enjoy warm, tasty treats rink side. Enjoy special events throughout the season and sign up for ice skating lessons. When: Nov. 24 through Jan. 20, 2020, times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Cost: General admission starts at $18 Info: experienceavalon.com

SANTA AT AVALON

What: Join jolly old Saint Nick in his cozy cottage at Avalon for a dose of Christmas magic this holiday season. When: Nov. 25-Dec. 24, times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info: experienceavalon. com

CHRISTMAS IN CRABAPPLE AND MILTON TREE LIGHTING

What: This year, Milton has combined two events to usher in the holiday season. This holiday tradition has become a Milton staple, including Santa photos, caroling, s’mores, crafts, hot cocoa and fun. When: Saturday, Nov. 30, 2 – 6 p.m. Where: Broadwell Pavilion, 12615 Broadwell Road, Milton. More info: cityofmiltonga.us

EVENTS: FRENCH CHRISTMAS COOKING CLASS

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, Nov. 26, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $65 per person More info: roswellgov.com

SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS

What: This program uses science-based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program. When: Mondays, 7-8 p.m. Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 1070 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org

TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY

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

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HEALTH AND FITNESS: FREE STRESS MANAGEMENT SEMINAR

What: Stress is more than feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. In this seminar, learn how different types of stress affect health, and how to can handle it. When: Tuesday, Nov. 26, 1-2 p.m. Where: Wellness for Life, 3480 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming More info: eventbrite.com

TURKEY TROT

What: Join for race with 5K, 10K, 15K and half marathon options. When: Thursday, Nov. 28, 8 a.m. Where: 3838 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek Cost: Registration is $17 More info and registration: runsignup.com

FREE FITNESS FOR WOMEN

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

ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)

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

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What: Join to hear a free performance of the Forsyth Middle School Choirs. When: Friday, Nov. 22, times vary; additional shows Dec. 9 and Dec. 16 Where: Cumming First United Methodist Church, 770 Canton Highway, Cumming More info: cfumcga.com/

MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS

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

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

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

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

JAZZ AT FIREFLY

What: Free, live music each week. When: Saturdays, 8:30-11 p.m. Where: Firefly Restaurant & Bar, 3070 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta More info: fireflyalpharetta.com

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LIBRARY EVENTS:

What: Selections include ceramics, glass, jewelry, bath and body, holiday ornaments and much more. Find a unique,

What: Celebrate Friends-Giving. Milton Library’s Teen Advisory Board will also be collecting non-perishable food items to benefit local charities for the holidays. When: Monday, Nov. 25, 2-3:30 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

ARTAROUND ROSWELL SCULPTURE TOUR

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one-of-a-kind gift. When: Tuesdays-Saturdays, through Dec. 21, times vary Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: spruillarts.org/holidayartistsmarket

What: Join every Sunday afternoon for live music on the patio along with food trucks and cold beer. When: Sundays, 4-7 p.m. Where: Truck & Tap, 30 Milton Ave., Alpharetta Info: awesomealpharetta.com

What: Johns Creek Arts Center’s annual holiday sale features original, handcrafted, fine art gifts at affordable prices. Choose from handmade jewelry, pottery, paintings and prints by instructors as well as youth and adult students. When: Nov. 23-Dec. 23, times vary Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

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ASTROKIDS

What: Phil Danneman from the Atlanta Astronomy Club will be leading our monthly AstroKids program in November. The topic is Jupiter. For ages five and up. When: Saturday, Nov. 23, 2-3 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402

YOUNG ARTISTS

What: Learn the basic techniques of drawing, painting, elements of art, principles of design and cartoon/anime drawing. For ages five and up. When: Saturday, Nov. 23, 3:244:45 p.m.

MURDER AT THE ABBY MANOR MASQUERADE BALL

MEDITATION CLASS

What: Come dressed to kill as participants attempt to solve the mystery of the Murder at the Abby Manor Masquerade Ball. Participants will create masks before the game. For grades 6-12. When: Friday, Nov. 22, 6-7:30 p.m. Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

What: Every class will include guided meditation. Group leaders cover different topics that include the details of the energy centers, subtle system and more. All levels welcome. When: Tuesday, Nov. 26, noon1 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

PET ADOPTIONS:

Where: Johns Creek Books and Gifts, 6000 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS

What: Adventure Calls. Do you have what it takes? Roll the dice. Premade characters are available. Registration required. Ages 10 and up. When: Sunday, Nov. 24, 2:305:45 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402

FREE ENGLISH CLASSES

What: This class does not require registration or a textbook and is taught by a trained ESL instructor. High beginner to advanced levels. When: Monday, Nov. 25, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

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DEKALB COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

What: Pet adoptions When: Mondays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: DeKalb County Animal Services, 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee Info: dekalbanimalservices.com

FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: MondayFriday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta

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Blessed Trinity rolls over Troup County By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The GHSA football playoffs began Friday night with 12 teams beginning their quests for state titles. Class 7A Roswell 31, Wheeler 0 Roswell shook its recent first-round playoff struggles Friday night with the Region 4 champions taking down Wheeler at home. The Hornets had dropped two straight first-round games in the state playoffs. Roswell led 3-0 entering the third quarter but found separation in the second half. Jacob Jarrett hauled in a touchdown reception early in the third quarter, and Savion Mccrary pushed the lead to 17-0 late in the period. Quarterback Ethan Roberts added a rushing score with nine minutes remaining, and Jarrett iced the game three minutes later with his second touchdown reception of the night from Roberts. Roswell (8-2) will have home field advantage again Friday when they take on Mill Creek (9-2). Norcross 21, South Forsyth 0 South Forsyth took a first-round exit from the playoffs for the fourth straight year Friday night with the War Eagles dropping their matchup with Norcross, 21-0, in Gwinnett County. Trailing 7-0 in the second quarter, South intercepted Norcross near the goal line, but the War Eagles were forced to punt. The Blue Devils scored a touchdown on their ensuing drive. South drove into Norcross territory late in the second quarter, but an interception set up an 88-yard touchdown for the Blue Devils in what would be the final score of the game. South compiled a 6-5 record this season and finished third in the Region 5-AAAAAAA standings. North Forsyth 44, Brookwood 41 North Forsyth completed an incredible comeback Friday night to give the Raiders their first playoff win since 2005. North trailed 34-9 at the half but cut the lead 41-25 in the third quarter behind two touchdown connections from quarterback Brady Meitz to Nicky Dalmolin. With 10 minutes remaining, North

recovered a Brookwood fumble to set up another scoring throw from Meitz to Dalmolin. North put the score at 41-36 with a rushing touchdown with three minutes to go. The Raiders then recovered the onside kick, and with just over a minute remaining, Meitz threw a touchdown pass to Patrick Corrigan for the goahead score. The Raiders added a twopoint conversion. Brookwood drove into North territory with seconds remaining, but the Raiders’ defense held to complete the electrifying comeback. North (7-4) will go on the road Friday to take on undefeated McEachern (11-0).

der added two touchdowns to keep the lead at 35-13. The Gladiators kept their scoring momentum in the third quarter with another touchdown connection from Whitlock to Pearson, a Caleb Adegboyego 30-yard field goal and a 28-yard touchdown grab from Justin Campbell. Tank Pritchett added a 2-yard touchdown run early in the fourth. Alexander scored two touchdowns in the final six minutes, but the Gladiators’ lead was too much to overcome. The Gladiators (10-1) will be home again Friday to take on Valdosta (9-2). The matchup will feature two teams ranked in the top-5 of Class 6A.

Parkview 35, West Forsyth 14 West Forsyth fell to Region 7 champions Parkview (10-1) Friday night to bring an end the Wolverines’ 2019 season. The Panthers took the contest, 35-14, at home. Parkview led 21-0 at the half behind two touchdown passes and a 60-yard pass that was fumbled by a receiver then run into the end zone from 10 yards out. Parkview added to its lead early in the third quarter with a touchdown and scored its fifth unanswered score early in the fourth. West got on the board with just two minutes remaining with a touchdown pass from Drew Southern to Casey Cowart. In the final minute, West’s Ashton Van Horn connected with Lance Corcimiglia on a 5-yard touchdown reception. West compiled a 4-6 record this year, the 13-year old program’s first losing season.

Mays 39, Northview 7 Northview ended its four-year absence from the playoffs Friday night, but the Titans fell short of winning the program’s first playoff game with a 39-7 loss to Region 5 champions Mays (101). Mays opened a 12-0 lead in the first quarter and continued to rack up points while holding Northview scoreless until a Titans’ touchdown in the second half. Northview compiled a 6-5 overall record this season, their first winning season since 2015. The Titans also earned the 18-year-old program its third trip to the playoffs by clinching the No. 4 seed from Region 7-AAAAAA.

Class 6A Johns Creek 59, Alexander 34 Johns Creek made history Friday night by earning the program’s first playoff win since fielding a varsity schedule in 2010. The Gladiators entered the game 0-4 in postseason play, but the Region 7 champs downed No. 4 seed Alexander in a high-scoring contest to bring an end to their playoff drought. The Gladiators opened a 20-0 lead in the first quarter with two touchdown runs from Will Watson and a touchdown reception from Ben Whitlock to Dalton Pearson. Pearson added a score on special teams midway through the second quarter by returning a punt for a touchdown. Whitlock threw his second touchdown of the game late in the period, but Alexan-

Class 4A Blessed Trinity 40, Troup County 14 Two-time defending state champions Blessed Trinity improved to 17-2 in the playoffs over the past four seasons with a 40-14 win over Troup County at home Friday night. The Titans have won their last nine first-round playoff contests. Troup led 8-7 before BT added a field goal and touchdown rush from Justice Haynes to lead 17-8 at the half. The two teams traded scores in the third quarter, including an Elijah Green touchdown run, before the Titans ran away with contest in the fourth. Green added another touchdown to push the lead to 31-14, and two minutes later, BT’s defense forced a safety. Midway through the final period, Englan Williams added a touchdown run. The Titans (10-1) return home Friday to take on Baldwin (5-6). Sandy Creek 42, Denmark 7 Denmark made its program’s first appearance in the state playoffs Friday night but fell short of its first postsea-

son win with the Danes dropping their matchup with Sandy Creek, 42-7. The contest pitted the Danes, ranked No. 7 in Class 4A, against the No. 5-ranked Fighting Patriots. After a scoreless first quarter, Sandy Creek found the scoreboard with a touchdown run. Denmark threw an interception on its ensuing drive to set up a 23-yard touchdown pass for the Patriots. The Danes scored late in the second quarter with a 3-yard touchdown run from quarterback Aaron McLaughlin, but it would be Denmark’s only points of the game. Sandy Creek added a touchdown just before the half and added insurance in the second half with two rushing scores and a pick-six. Denmark compiled a 7-3 overall record this season with all three of their losses coming against teams ranked in the top-10. Class A-Private Fellowship Christian (BYE) Region 6-A champions Fellowship Christian (10-0) earned a bye in the first round of the playoffs by finishing the regular season as the No. 4 seed in the power ratings. The Paladins will host North Cobb Christian (8-3, the No. 13 seed) in the second round Friday night. Fellowship has gone 5-3 in the playoffs the last three seasons. St. Francis 34, Trinity Christian 31 St. Francis made history Friday night by capturing the 10-year old program its first playoff win. The Knights, No. 18 in the power ratings, took down No. 15 Trinity Christian, 34-31, on the road. The two teams exchanged the lead in the first half with the Knights holding a 21-14 advantage at the break. Kylen Smith extended the Knights’ lead to 27-17 early in the third. Josh Gil threw a touchdown pass early in the fourth to put the Knights ahead 34-17, but St. Francis still had to weather a Trinity comeback attempt. With five minutes to go, the Lions cut the lead to 10 points with a touchdown and found the end zone again two minutes later to push the score to 34-31. However, St. Francis held on the final minutes to clinch the win. The Knights (7-4) will take on the No. 2 seed, Holy Innocents’ (10-0) on the road in the second round.

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Eagles top Central Gwinnett in opening round of playoffs By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton used another stingy defensive performance and its rushing attack to earn a lopsided win over Central Gwinnett (3-8) Friday night in the first round of the state football playoffs. The win pits the defending state champions against Marietta in the second round in a battle of top-10 ranked teams. For the sixth straight game, the Eagles (8-3) held their opponent to fewer than 10 points. The Eagles limited the Black Knights to a single touchdown, a 66-yard pass with four minutes remaining in the second quarter. That play accounted for over one-quarter of Central Gwinnett’s total offense, which was held to just 15 yards on 15 rushes and 233 yards on 43 pass attempts. Senior cornerback Caron Anderson also hauled in an interception for the Eagles. “We knew we were going to get challenged with an aerial attack, and it was really good to see the secondary, which has a lot of young guys, rise to the challenge,” Milton head coach Adam Clack said. “And of course, the best friends to the secondary is your defensive line, and it’s incredible the work they do week in and week out. While all four are very good players, what makes them special is how they work together as a unit.” Milton’s offense was led by its rushing attack, which accounted for 327 of the Eagles’ 404 total yards. Clack said Central Gwinnett’s defense showed an unexpected look Friday, focusing on limiting the Eagles running through the tackles. However, Milton was able to counter with its outside rushing attack. “We came in with a variety of ways to attack the perimeter, and that really got us going,” Clack said. “I can’t praise the receivers enough for blocking to get that edge sealed, and the offensive line and tight ends were great when we called for getting to the edge. Except for a few drives where we had a negative play or penalties, we moved the ball effectively all night.” Sophomore running back Jordan McDonald led the Eagles with 114 yards rushing with touchdown runs of 60 and 2 yards, both coming in the fourth quarter. Ahmad Junearick had 32 yards rushing and 20 yards receiving with a 3-yard touchdown run, and Will Maranich had 30 yards on the ground with a score. Quarterback Devin Farrell racked up 96 yards rushing and was 11-15 passing for 77 yards with two touchdowns and

For the sixth straight game, the Eagles (8-3) held their opponent to fewer than 10 points. an interception. Farrell threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Jack Rhodes on the Eagles’ opening possession, and Maranich’s 25yard score put Milton up 14-0 midway through the second. Central Gwinnett responded with their lone touchdown play, but Junearick scored with 19 seconds left in the second quarter to give the Eagles a twoscore lead at the half. Farrell connected with Matthew Evert for a 6-yard touchdown in the third quarter and McDonald added his two rushing scores in the fourth. Milton’s win was their sixth straight following a 16-7 loss to Parkview in the Eagles’ final non-region game. Since then, Clack said the team has been laser-focused and has found its identity. “After the Parkview game and into that bye week, I really started to see a team understand who they were,” Clack said. “I just sent out a message to the guys telling them how proud I am of them, their growth and commitment to stay locked into this journey coming off the type of year we had last year. When you are the favorite in six games, it’s easy to look ahead and start thinking you have something figured out, but this team has been so disciplined over the last six weeks.” Milton’s win over the Black Knights sets up a marquee showdown Friday in the Eagles Nest where the defending state champs will host Marietta (9-2). “Just calling it like it is, they are probably one of the most talented teams that I’ve ever seen,” Clack said. “They have a multitude of weapons on offense, very talented guys on defense and they are very fast. That’s going to challenge us in so many ways. But what I love about this sport is football is not just won by talented people, it is won by complete teams. We will be able to test our mettle against the best, and I am elated to be in this position to put our best product out there, have our best week of work ever and let it fly on Friday night.”

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Seminoles stonewall Alpharetta in playoff matchup By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta’s 2019 campaign ended on a sour note Friday with Creekside shutting out the No. 2 seed Raiders in soggy and foggy conditions. “[Creekside] was fast, they were physical, they were athletic,” Alpharetta head coach Jacob Nichols said. “We knew all that stuff coming in, but we didn’t execute our game plan like we hoped.” The Raiders’ offense was held to just 70 yards, and constant pressure from Creekside limited Alpharetta’s passheavy scheme to just three completed passes for 6 yards. Alpharetta posted only two first downs in the contest. “We started off with our game plan and it was not real effective, so we made some adjustments, which actually down the road worked, but when they are bringing more than you can block, there’s only so long you can hold up against that,” Nichols said. “We had a couple prime opportunities and we couldn’t cash in on them, and when you can’t do that, you’re not going to win a lot of football games.”

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Kristofer Thomas is taken down on a kickoff in the Raiders’ 28-0 loss to Creekside.

One squandered chance came midway through the second quarter after an interception from Alpharetta’s Nicholas Haven. The pick set up the Raiders on the Creekside 33-yard line, but an 8-yard loss on a run play and two incomplete passes forced Alpharetta to punt. Another missed opportunity came

just seconds into the third quarter. With Alpharetta trailing 8-0, Creekside was called for a 15-yard facemask penalty and 15-yard personal foul on the kickoff to set up the Raiders in Seminoles’ territory. But on the ensuing play, Will Gerdes was intercepted, setting up a 5-play, 51-yard scoring drive from Creekside to push the margin to 15-0. The Raiders also had several dropped passes, including a sure touchdown with Alpharetta trailing by three scores in the fourth quarter. Alpharetta also failed to take advantage of three Creekside turnovers in the first half. Alpharetta’s defense held up to Creekside’s rushing attack, but the Seminoles continued to chip away in the second half. Midway through the third quarter, Creekside took advantage of a short field and drove in 32 yards to extend its lead. The Seminoles iced the game by running off over six minutes of the fourth quarter on a 13-play, 66-yard drive kept alive with a personal foul against Alpharetta after the Raiders had made a stop just outside the red zone. Creekview senior Tyler Malone, who entered the game with 1,336 rushing

yards and 15 touchdowns, led the Seminoles with 164 yards on the ground and a score. The Seminoles took a 6-0 lead early in the second quarter with a 6-yard touchdown run. On Alpharetta’s ensuing drive, Gerdes was intercepted but made a touchdown-saving tackle on the 2-yard line. Two plays later, the Raiders’ Jude Moore recovered a Creekside fumble, but the Seminoles stuffed Alpharetta’s run to force a safety on the next play. Alpharetta ends it’s 2019 campaign with a 7-4 overall record. After starting the season with two shutout losses, the Raiders rebounded to go 7-1 in Region 7-AAAAAA play and capture the No. 2 seed. Friday’s loss marks the second straight year Alpharetta has been ousted from the playoffs in the first round. For his seniors, Nichols had a simple message following the loss. “I told them to keep their head up,” he said. “Losing tonight is no different than losing in December. You’re going to remember it for the rest of your life, just like I do, just like everybody who’s ever played the game does. Keep your head up and focus on the future, because there are better days ahead.”

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GHSA releases new region alignments Several schools change classification; many teams will play in new region By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The GHSA has shaken up the athletics landscape for local teams with its new region alignments beginning in the 2020-21 school year. The GHSA released the alignments last week. Several local schools are in new regions, and some in new classifications. The updates involve a major change for some North Fulton rival schools. Alpharetta will make the jump from Class 6A to 7A and will join Milton and Roswell in Region 5. Milton and Roswell will compete in the same region for the first time since the 2016-17 reclassification that put Milton in the same region as all Class 7A Forsyth County Schools. Roswell has been the lone North Fulton team in Region 4 since that realignment. The three rival schools will join three

Cherokee County teams — Cherokee, Etowah and Woodstock — in the new region. Roswell has competed against those schools in region play since the 2016-17 realignment. In Forsyth County, Class 7A schools will continue to all play in the region, which will now be Region 6. Forsyth County schools will have a new, noncounty foe with Gainesville replacing Milton. As expected, Denmark has moved up in classification and will make a twospot jump to Class 6A. The Danes will join Buford, Central Gwinnett, Habersham Central, Lanier and Winder-Barrow in Region 8-AAAAAA. The GHSA has moved Dunwoody up to Class 7A from 6A. The Wildcats will now compete in Region 7 along with Gwinnett County schools, including Archer, Berkmar, Discovery, Meadowcreek and Norcross. Northview is the only local team to go down in classification. The Titans have

been placed in Class 5A, down from Class 6A, and will join Blessed Trinity, Calhoun, Cartersville, Cass, Hiram and Woodland (Cartersville). Blessed Trinity appealed the decision to remain in Class 4A, but the reclassification committee voted 9-7 to deny the appeal. Several North Fulton schools will remain in Region 7-AAAAAA, but the region has been altered with Alpharetta and Northview changing classifications and North Atlanta and Pope leaving the region. Cambridge, Centennial , Chattahoochee and Johns Creek will remain in 7-AAAAAA, and will now compete with River Ridge, Creekview and Sequoyah from Cherokee County and Riverwood from Atlanta. Local private schools also saw a shake-up with the new regions. Fellowship Christian, King’s Ridge, Pinecrest Academy and St. Francis will remain in Region 6-A and will be joined by Brandon Hall, Mt. Bethel and Lakeview Academy. Mt. Bethel was added to the region beginning in the 2018-19 season, it’s first in GHSA competition. Brandon Hall will be new to the GHSA in the 2020-

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even administer CPR. Amos deployed the device with the assistance of orthopaedist Dr. Moon Lee and delivered two shots. She had started giving rescue breaths just as Alpharetta Public Safety personnel arrived. By then, Diamond had a faint pulse. “When they came around the corner, it was like a scene in a movie where it’s slow motion, and the hero’s com-

ing through,” Childers said. “I felt like I hadn’t breathed in 17 minutes.” “It felt like two hours,” Amos said. “I was completely just adrenaline. I apologized to people afterwards because I kicked probably 10 people out of there. To this day, I do not know the woman — she had blond, curly hair — and I just said ‘move, move, move!’ I still want to apologize.” Alpharetta Fire Capt. Marc Maikoski said the quick thinking and determined actions saved Diamond’s life. “He’s here with us directly because of the heroes and citizens that were on scene before we got there,” he said. “When a life is saved, especially in a cardiac event, it is greatly attributed to the actions of the citizens that were on scene.” Diamond said nothing during the residents’ account of the event. Later, he said he wants everyone to recognize the value of stepping up during an emergency, whether one has medical training or not. AEDs come with simple, detailed instructions that anyone can use to help revive a heart attack victim, he said. “Tonight’s the first time I’ve really heard those details,” he said. “I knew from a high-level standpoint what they had done for me, but to hear them describe the moment, and how they handled the pressure, is just amazing. Hero isn’t a strong enough word for all of them.”

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Family man van 2020 Toyota Sienna What a tease it was. The man dropping off the 2020 Toyota Sienna for me to test handed me the keys and turned around to await his ride away from my home. And there to pick him up was none other than a brand spanking new Supra, likely on its way to be tested by JOE PARKER another journalist. Editor This moment was rather poijoe@appenmediagroup.com gnant, not just because I wanted to test the Supra and instead was given something else, it was a commentary on the recent changes in my life. Around five months ago, I entered the world of fatherhood. Any dreams of owning a two-door coupe went out the window for the next two decades or so. It’s unfortunate, and it could be seen as even worse that instead of the coupe I was given the ultimate parent-mobile, a minivan. But I am not one to view a van as giving up on the hope of having joy in one’s life. I like minivans. Sure, I do not hold them in the same regard as coupes, sports cars and the like, but minivans are designed for a purpose — move a large amount of people and things with ease — and for that, they are the perfect tool. And forget the stigma. Interested in buying a three-row crossover? Take away the sliding doors and captain’s chairs and you are left with a van wearing high heels. New dads might be wrought with grief over having to trade in their sports cars for a minivan, but at least you get a V6 in the Toyota Sienna. All Sienna’s come with a 297-horsepower V6 paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The 3.5-liter has no issues getting the Toyota around town, and the transmission is mostly smooth, but it can be a bit dimwitted when going down a cog is needed. And this may be anecdotal, but I spent five freeway miles at 4,000 RPM because the transmission refused to change up no matter what prodding I did on the accelerator. Though it only happened once, it was a memorably noisy trek with the V6 working near its limit. Otherwise, the engine is certainly audible, but not overbearing, for the daily commute. The Sienna gets a combined 20 MPG. Steering the Sienna is about as difficult as stir-

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Tales from the trail Almost nothing I have seen while visiting my daughter in Oakland, Calif., would fly in Alpharetta, Ga. Or would it? Most of what I see is different in a good way though, but also in an abrupt, unfaRay appen Publisher miliar and sometimes ray@appenmediagroup.com startling disruptive way. “Severe” is one adjective that comes to mind. So is “inspired,” and “against all odds.” And finally, “Get over it. We do this all the time,” strolls through my small brain, and makes me smile. I have to ask myself however, if my perspective is singularly colored primarily by who Amelia associates with — her circle of people that I have been exposed to so far — and that her circle is not representative of Oakland, or California. It’s a question I often ask myself generally anyway: “Ray, is your thinking right now, at this moment, only a narrow, sliver extracted from of a much wider spectrum of light that you aren’t seeing?” The older I get, the more I question my ability to see and appreciate the light around me and what it illuminates — “all the light we cannot see,” to borrow the title of one of my favorite books in the history of “ever” slips into my mind. I don’t think it is just my daughter’s circle of friends, though. And I still believe I do see much of the light that surrounds me. Amelia and I went to a grand opening of a store yesterday in downtown Oakland. The name of the store was “Fillgood,” and it tagged itself “Your Local Zero Waste Store with a Refill Corner. Bring your Containers and Reduce Plastic Waste!” The store was located in a small, tworoom, office-like space. The walls were filled with shelves of organic biodegradable alternatives to everyday commodities, such as detergent, soap, tooth paste, lotions, cleaning solvents. Most of the stuff did not have traditional containers — those thrown away after we use them and end up in a landfill. The idea is to bring your reusable container and fill it up, like those water machines in the grocery store you can fill up with a jug you bring. Either the stuff for sale in the store is organic and chemical-free or it comes without packaging at all, or both. Our host for the grand open-

OPINION ing was a pleasant late-middle-aged woman, Stephanie, who could have been mistaken for any grandmother in Alpharetta at the playground with her grandkids or out walking her little dog on the sidewalk. But instead of doing things like that, Stephanie is opening a “zero waste” store that — to me — surely can’t generate enough sales to pay the rent and survive. But, if one judged her situation by the smile on her face as each new person walked in for her grand opening, one might be inclined to think different. Why, I shake my hand, would someone have the audacity to try to sell organic stuff at prices much greater than the traditional products that clog the landfills and oceans and expect to make it? “Is this not just an exercise in futility,” I think to myself. Oakland, like San Francisco, is so much more expensive than Alpharetta. Gas is about $4.25 a gallon now, and I saw in the grocery store organic blackberries in those little pint sizes for $5.49. Traffic is worse than Ga. 400. Home prices for tiny houses start around a million, and commercial rents must be no less onerous. It is hard to live out here — at least for the majority of the people — really hard. Yet, there is Stephanie with a lease on a small commercial space selling bulk organic commodities and multi-use containers and everything costs like double the traditional commodity because organic typically requires a premium price to even come close to covering its cost. What is she thinking!? At the grand opening I meet a young woman who is there to start a delivery service for Stephanie’s Fillgood products. Seriously? You are starting a delivery service for a product that surely will never sell more than a couple units a day. As we talk, I find out that she used to live in Cumming, Ga. Maybe, there is not so much distance between us after all, at least, a lot less than we tend to think? Everywhere I go with Amelia I see “different” here. People don’t use paper towels; they use cloth that is reusable. They share resources like houses, cars and food sources. Many don’t even own cars or desire to own them. They all compost. Of course, they recycle, but this compost thing is somewhat new to me. Essentially, everything that is not metal, glass, or plastic goes into the compost container that is kept on the kitchen counter and is emptied daily into a larger compost container – like in the garage maybe. Then, and this is the part that fascinates me the most, the city picks up the compost every week, just like they pick up the trash and recycling. It goes to a giant compost area where it is processed and ultimately made available —free — to residents who need seasoned compost for their gardens. Yes, some of us at home compost,

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but composting here seems totally, a part of how one lives. Plus, it simply is representative of changing ideas about how to live and why. As I write those words, it slaps me in the face that Cupertino-based, California-based Steve Jobs and company based the bedrock of Apple brand not on marketing that displayed their computers or their iPods, or any of the hardware but on ideas and attitudes, like “Think different.” Apple and Jobs

were not so much about stuff; they were about ideas. And ideas matter, because they lead to action and to change and give purpose and help create those necessary “why’s” — the glue that holds our lives together. Now, about that grand-opening store. In hindsight, I think I now get why Stephanie opened up her “doomed to failure” Fillgood store to support its mission of zero waste. Her story isn’t so much about how many containers she sells or how long she manages to stay open; its more about her belief in an idea and the importance of taking stands in the name of ideas, even those that will probably fail. Taking stands because it is the right thing to do is nothing new to this country. It is, in fact, one of the fundamental reasons we have made it as far as we have as a country. I am drawn to one of my favorite quotes, written by F Scott Fitzgerald: “France was a land, England was a people, but America, having about it still that quality of the idea, was harder to utter — it was the graves at Shiloh and the tired, drawn, nervous faces of its great men, and the country boys ding in the Argonne for a phrase that was empty before their bodies withered. It was a willingness of the heart.” We need to not forget who we are, and why.

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Fall leaves, trout fishing make for outdoor fun

STEVE HUDSON Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net

There’s a large tree right by the driveway outside our front door, a tree that has a lot of leaves. All summer long it provided nice shade. But then came fall. All the leaves turned a magnificent shade of gold, departed the tree, and ended up in

Get Outside, Georgia the driveway. It’s sure pretty, but it’s a heck of a lot of leaves. The interesting thing about those leaves is how the wind stirs them up every day. Each morning, as I head out the door, it’s fun to see what shape the wind has created as it rearranged the leaves the night before. One day that shape was a remark-

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A volunteer assists with stocking Smith Creek’s delayed harvest water. able profile of a dog. Ellie the Mini Schnauzer appreciated that and barked three times, clearly telling me that those leaves were an unmistakable sign it was time for a long walk. The next day the shape was that of a piece of pizza, possibly with pepperoni on it. No longer did I have to think about what to have for lunch! And then, day before yesterday, the pile of leaves had the unmistakable outline of a fish. Aha. There could be no clearer sign that some trout fishing was long overdue. November is a great time for trout fishing in Georgia. The reason? Georgia’s Delayed Harvest trout fishing season is in full swing. From Nov. 1 through May 14, portions of five Georgia streams (Amicalola Creek near Dawsonville, the Chattahoochee in Atlanta, the Chattooga up in Rabun County, Smith Creek in Unicoi State Park, and the Toccoa near Blue Ridge) are managed under special catch-and-release, artificials only, single-hook-lure regulations. All fish caught in those sections must be immediately released, and that means there should be good fish populations present throughout the DH season. I’ve heard from a number of anglers who have been enjoying some good success so far this DH season. Ted Wilson, who drives over from Alabama several times a year to enjoy DH fishing in the Chattahoochee, says he’s had success using egg imitations such as Y2K or Sucker Spawn flies.

Matt Westborn, another frequent DH fly fisher, has been fishing the DH portion of the Toccoa River. He had good luck last week using a small midge emerger fly. “I believe it was a Rainbow Warrior, or maybe a Blue Assassin,” he says. “I just remember it was small!” Others have reported success with brown or olive Woolly Buggers, especially when drifting them through the seams between fast and slower currents. All in all, it looks like this year’s DH season is off to a good start! And… Would you like to do your part to make DH fishing even better while having a blast at the same time? If so, you’ll want to help stock the Chattahoochee River DH section yourself on Tuesday, Nov. 26! On that Tuesday (the Tuesday before Thanksgiving), Georgia Department of Natural Resources is calling on volunteers to help put trout in the river in places that the hatchery truck can’t reach. It will happen at the Whitewater Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, where enthusiastic trout anglers will gather with 5-gallon plastic buckets to tote trout from the truck to the river. It’s fun for adults, and it’s a blast for kids – so plan to bring the young folks too! Stocking usually begins midmorning, typically around 10 a.m., and usually takes about a half hour or so

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Continued from Page 28 to complete. You might want to arrive early to get a parking place (and to enjoy some hot coffee and a donut, which I hear Alpharetta Outfitters will be bringing). Once the hatchery truck arrives, it’s all hands on deck for the “bucket brigade.” Everybody lines up near the truck, buckets in hand. At the truck, each bucket gets a load of fish. Then the volunteers (that’s you and me) carry them to the river and release them into the flow. What happens then? After stocking is complete, many folks will stay to try their had at a little trout fishing. There are lots of experienced volunteers on hand who will be glad to help you learn the ropes, too, so if you’re just getting started in trout fishing don’t hesitate to ask for some guidance on how it’s done. I remember one DH stocking day a few years back. A dad was there with his two young daughters, probably about 5 and 7, each with pink rubber boots and an equally colorful cartooncharacter spinning rod. But they were new to fishing and weren’t having any luck, and the kids looked really disappointed. I hate to see that kind of thing, so

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Herbert H. Banister, 90, of Cumming, passed away November 12, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

I asked the dad if I could hook a trout with my fly rod and let one of the kids bring it in. “Can we, Daddy?” said one of the girls. “Can we please?” Dad said “sure,” so I made a cast and hooked a fish and let the oldest of the kids bring it in. “That was neat!” she said. “Can I do it again?” Dad nodded yes, so we repeated the process…and again…and again… The younger daughter, patient at first, now announced that it was her turn. She too brought in some fish. Then back to the older one…and back to the younger one…and pretty soon an hour had passed. The kids had a blast. Truth be told, I did too! “I think you’ve hooked more than trout,” their dad said to me as we finally walked back to the parking lot. “I think you’ve hooked a couple of future fisherman!” And that, more than anything, is what it’s all about. For details on the November volunteer stocking event at Whitewater, visit http://license.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com/ event/viewevent.aspx?id=33835. Learn more about Georgia’s Delayed Harvest trout fishing in Steve Hudson’s book Georgia Delayed Harvest Trout Guide.” It’s available from local outfitters and on Amazon, and personally signed copies are available at ChattahoocheeMedia.com

Alvin Claud Fowler, 71, of Forsyth County, passed away November 10, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Davy Alan Campbell, 81, passed away November 12, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home

Rene Pruitt Gardner, 59, of Alpharetta, passed away November 5, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Mary Ruth Smith Chumbler, 91, of Forsyth County, passed away November 6, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Rubin Monroe Garland, 82, of Cumming, passed away November 7, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Gloria Evelyn Elzey, 78, of Forsyth County, passed away November 14, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Charles Wesley Esloon, 60, passed away November 5, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Eugene E. Hamby, 84, of Cumming, passed away November 10, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. James Howard Kelso, 101, passed away November 12, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

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