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MILTON, Ga. — Police are investigating a Dec. 6 scam in which two men lost $650 to someone posing as an investor. One of the men told police he had met the person on Instagram and agreed to pay the money for an investment. He, along with his friend, were told to drop the money off in a specific mailbox.
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Woman learns of fraud from collections agency MILTON, Ga. — An Alpharetta woman contacted police Dec. 6 after a collections agency alerted her to an account in her name that she hadn’t opened. That day, the woman received a letter from a collections agency about a $1,600 bill she owed a telephone company. She called the agency and learned that the account was made to someone in Maryland, a state she had never lived in. Police advised her to freeze her credit accounts while the companies investigate the fraud.
Pharmacist finds attempt to file fake prescription ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A pharmacist working at the CVS on Windward Plaza contacted police Nov. 28 about a suspicious prescription. That day, the pharmacist received a call from a man claiming to be a doctor to submit a prescription for two controlled drugs. The caller was unable to provide simple information, such as the office number, when asked. After the caller hung up, the pharmacist called the real doctor’s office and confirmed that he had not called in such a prescription.
After the man put the money in the mailbox, the scammer told him to travel to another location to meet him at his office. The man realized it was a scam when he arrived at the location of the “office,” and found no one. The man and his friend were unable to recover their money, and the scammer blocked them online.
Police advised the pharmacist to call them if someone came to pick up the prescription.
Notices in mailbox alert man to fraud MILTON, Ga. — An Alpharetta man contacted police Dec. 4 after he realized he had become the victim of fraud. In late November, the man received a letter from Synchrony Bank about an account he had never opened. A few days later, the man received another letter about a Macy’s account he had not opened. The man notified the companies to alert them to the fraud before contacting police.
Thieves ring up charges on stolen credit cards ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating the Dec. 1 theft of a wallet from an employee working at North Point Mall. The employee said she had helped some customers earlier that day and left her wallet near the register. A few hours later, the employee received alerts about several purchases made in nearby stores. The total cost of the purchases was $3,000. The woman called her banks to cancel her cards before contacting police.
Man discovers account opened in his name ROSWELL, Ga. — A Roswell man contacted police Dec. 3 after he realized someone had used his information
fraudulently to open a Sprint account. That day, the man received a call from a collection agency about a Sprint account, which he had never opened. The account was delinquent. The collections agency emailed the man information about the account, which had two cell phone numbers associated with it. Agency representatives also advised the man to contact police to investigate the identity theft.
Rental car burglarized during family outing ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a Nov. 30 car burglary at the Main Event on Davis Drive. The driver said he parked the car, a rental, that evening on the east side of the parking lot. About an hour and a half later, the man was notified over the company’s intercom that the car had been burglarized. The front passenger’s side window had been shattered. A store bag containing some clothing was stolen from the car.
Three bikes removed from apartment complex ROSWELL, Ga. — Police are investigating the Dec. 5 theft of three bicycles from an apartment complex on Saratoga Drive. The owner of the bicycles went to the store that afternoon for about an hour and a half. When she returned, she saw that the bicycles were missing. The owner said the bicycles had not been locked or secured. Each bicycle was valued at $100.
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Milton advances talks on equestrian zoning district By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton’s proposed equestrian zoning district was the main topic at the City Council’s Dec. 9 work session. The proposed district, now being drawn up by TSW Consulting, seeks to preserve the city’s farms and large land lots, but it won’t come without challenges. At the heart of the issue is how to incentivize owners of large properties to reconsider subdividing their land in the face of ever-increasing tax bills. Community Development Director Parag Agrawal said the city has received more than 600 permits for single-family homes over the past two years. Councilwoman Laura Bentley said farmers are selling because of their property’s sizeable tax bill. A potential solution is to open the doors for what TSW’s Caleb Racicot called value-added uses, which includes adding commercial aspects to farms. Racicot gave examples of a cheese shop operating on a farm, or a furniture manufacturing operation being permitted on agricultural land. “There could be an opportunity in [the equestrian zoning] district to add value-added agricultural uses,” he said. “These would be low impact and small in size and scale, but we could allow those uses to occur.” Racicot said an equestrian zon-
ing district could allow for permanent structures on agricultural property. That could include allowing operations, such as bed and breakfasts, to operate by right. The city could also consider waiving the requirement for special use permits for certain commercial uses on farms, or it could expedite the permitting process “One of the things we have recognized, and we have heard from the equestrian community and citizens, is that a lot of our regulations are too restrictive for them to be able to appropriately operate whatever their agricul-
tural operation is,” City Manager Steve Krokoff said. “Part of what we’re trying to do here…is to not develop it at all. Keep it in operating form.” Incentives would not be limited to equestrian farms, but any agricultural use. Bentley said the Conservation Use Valuation Assessment program presents a significant savings on property taxes for large lot owners. However, she said the city must work with Fulton County on its assessments because many residents who attended Milton’s recent CUVA workshop applied and are being denied.
Racicot said equestrian zoning could require larger lot sizes than AG-1, which has a minimum 1-acre lot requirement. It could also require buffers between residential properties and farms. The city could also add a higher credit for landowners using Milton’s Transfer of Development Rights program, which allows property owners the ability to waive the right to develop land in exchange for the ability to build at higher densities in another area of the city. While the TDR program has mostly languished, giving owners of equestrian zoning properties added credits could draw more to use to the system, Racicot said. If the city adopts an equestrian zoning district, Milton could allow property owners to rezone their AG-1 properties voluntarily. The district and its incentives are still on the drawing board, but there is still some concern its creation could be all-for-naught. Councilman Matt Kunz said it is vital the city show landowners how rezoning their property would be a better financial decision over selling. Councilwoman Carol Cookerly said providing enough incentive for landowners could be a “tough nut to crack.” “There are interesting ideas, but I still think we’re still nibbling around the edge of the real point, which is not to sell,” she said. “It could be the impossible.”
Milton considering ban on vaping in parks By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton is considering legislation that will ban vaping in its parks and any city-owned property. At its Dec. 9 work session, the City Council discussed whether it should extend its ban on the use of tobacco in public places to include e-cigarettes. Because vaping does not fall under
the Georgia Smokefree Air Act — which bans smoking tobacco in most public places — vaping is permitted in Milton’s parks. “The question is, is vaping smoking, and the answer in all reality is likely no,” City Manager Steve Krokoff said. “If vaping is not smoking, it potentially leaves vaping unregulated outdoors or in closed places.” However, the city enacted its own ban on smoking in parks to supplement
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the state regulations, and it could use its municipal ordinance to ban the use of vapes in parks by adding vaping to its definition of smoking. Milton will also consider a vape ban on any city-owned property. Councilmember Rick Mohrig said the city taking an “initial step” to ban vaping in parks can send a signal that the city has a concern for the well-being of residents. Councilman Joe Longoria was also in favor of the ban. “We understand what the carcinogens and the toxins and what components are derived from second-hand smoke,” Longoria said. “We have no clue what comes out of an e-cigarettes, and that’s the worry.” Krokoff said the city could later decide how it can enforce the ban, either by signage or having police enforcement in parks. Mayor Joe Lockwood said he hopes enacting the ban and adding signage would raise awareness, and he believes
most people would self-impose the restriction in city parks. Unless a sign specifically bans their use, vaping is permitted at many public places because it does not fall under the state’s smoking regulations. However, City Attorney Ken Jarrard said the Legislature will likely be taking up the issue during its next session, including excise taxes and health and safety issues. “I can’t see any statewide vaping regulations being more extreme than, or more pervasive than what applies to general, traditional smoking, but it very well may mimic it,” Jarrard said. Earlier this year, Milton voted to ban any new vape shops from operating within the city. Milton defines a vape shop as any business as having at least 25 percent of its sales from vaping-related products. Alpharetta and Johns Creek soon followed suit by enacting their own bans on vape shops mirroring Milton’s ordinance.
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Alpharetta removes funding for Old Soldiers Day event By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — One of Alpharetta’s largest and longest-running events lost a key sponsor Monday when the City Council voted unanimously to cease funding for the annual Old Soldiers Day Parade. “This is a damn shame,” Mayor Jim Gilvin said at the Dec. 9 meeting. “We’ve come to the point where, as a government entity, we can no longer ensure that events sponsored by us remain something supported by our neighbors in bringing us together as a community.” The Old Soldiers Day Parade, which traces its origins to 1920, has been held continuously on the first Saturday of August since 1952. The event, sponsored by American Legion Post 201 in partnership with the city, regularly draws thousands to downtown. This year, however, the parade almost didn’t happen. Three days before the Aug. 3 event, Richard Leake and Michael Dean filed suit in U.S. District Court seeking an injunction against the City of Alpharetta for refusing to allow the Roswell Mills Camp Sons of Confederate Veterans from displaying the flag in the parade.
Citing public safety concerns, the city argued that such flag displays had been linked to violence and disorder at similar events across the country. Less than 24 hours before the parade was scheduled to start, the judge denied to act on the plaintiffs’ request, basically upholding the city’s position for the time being. Judge William M. Ray II pointed out that while the parade was originally organized as a tribute to Civil War veterans, it has since evolved into an event that “honors all war veterans, especially those from Alpharetta, who have defended the rights and freedoms enjoyed by everyone in the United States of America.” In a footnote, Ray said he found it ironic that Confederate soldiers who fought for secession sought to be part of a parade that honors soldiers who fought in support of the United States. Nevertheless, the judge was not dismissive of the group’s free speech claim. “While the court is not ready to issue an injunction at this time, that is not to say one may not be issued in the future,” Ray wrote. “The court has real concerns over the defendants’ position, and should an injunction later issue, such an order could also include an award of damages and/or attorney’s fees to the plaintiffs, should the plaintiffs prevail on the merits of their claim.” As a result of the ruling, proponents of the flag display were allowed along the parade route but were not permitted to march in the procession. The Dec. 9 City Council action does not prohibit the Old Soldiers Day Parade, so long as it is organized under private sponsorship and funding. The city estimates it contributed more than $20,000 to assist with the parade. In a statement issued following the vote, the mayor said recent lawsuits by those affiliated with the Sons of Confederate Veterans have caused additional financial burdens to Alpharetta taxpayers while creating unwelcome distractions which defeat the whole purpose of public support for an event intended to unite our community. “Sadly, a wonderful event that brings the people of Alpharetta together to celebrate United States veterans has become a platform for outside groups to champion their own personal agendas,” Gilvin stated. The American Legion, which depends on sponsorships to help stage the parade, expressed regret at the turn of events. “We are obviously disappointed in last night’s vote to end a nearly 70-year partnership to honor America’s veterans and active duty military,” said Alpharetta American Legion Post Commander Pete Esker.
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Milton holds ‘push-in’ ceremony for two new fire engines By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — The Milton community got its second chance this year to put the city’s new fire engines into service with a traditional “push-in” ceremony Dec. 12 at Station 43 on Hickory Flat Road. Firefighters, city officials and plenty of kids pushed engines 42 and 43 into the station to mark the start of their service in Milton. “What’s interesting is that [the new trucks] will be replacing the fire engines we purchased in 2007,” Mayor Joe Lockwood told the crowd. “So, it’s amazing how time flies. I remember when we first received those trucks when they came Milton Fire Chief Robert Edgar in and all the excitement.” Upgrades to fire protection services traditionally factor into insurance rates for homeowners. Fire Chief Robert Edgar said the department spent “countless hours” developing the new trucks to custom specifications. Leading the development was Deputy Chief Mark Stephens. “To the layperson, if you look at our old trucks and the new trucks, you might just see some shiny new paint and polished metal, but I can promise you there is a lot more tech that go into these trucks,” Stephens said. Engines 42 and 43 have added ma-
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Kids “push in” Milton’s engine No. 43 during a ceremony to mark the beginning of service for the city’s new fire trucks. neuverability over their predecessors and a significant increase in safety equipment. Enhancements include side and rearview cameras, additional airbags and LED lighting. The trucks also have a lower rear deck, which will benefit firefighters, and wireless headphones so crew members
The community got their chance to take a close-up look at the city’s new engines at Station 43 on Hickory Flat Road.
Councilmember Peyton Jamison gives a truck the designation of engine No. 43.
can communicate and will not be tethered to a wire when the crew is assisting the driver in backing into a tight space. Stephens said the trucks have added capability for carrying hoses, and the engines can store 700 gallons of water and can pump 2,000 gallons per minute. The new trucks are the second and third to begin their service in Milton this
year. In April, Milton Fire held a push-in ceremony for engine 41 which is in service at Station 41 on Arnold Mill Road. The city approved the purchase of engines 42 and 43 in February. Milton originally planned to purchase one engine this year and another in 2020 but took advantage of a $91,000 savings to purchase two trucks simultaneously.
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In the back row, from left, stand new Eagle Scouts Christopher Elza, Lorin Tady, Luke Tucker, Jacob Avery, Matthew Erickson, Cooper Medved and Aanjan Sikal. In the bottom row, from left, are new Eagle Scouts Saurav Sharma, Samuel Glover, Cameron Kopp, John Atkinson, John Riordan and Pranav Viswanadha.
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Senator Johnny Isakson is retiring at the end of this year after 40+ years in public service to Georgia. He was first elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1976 and served seven terms (the last four serving as Minority Leader). He was then elected to the Georgia Senate in 1992 before replacing Newt Gingrich in the US House of Representatives in 1999 representing the 6th Congressional District. In 2004 he would go on to win the election to replace Zell Miller in the US Senate where he would be re-elected in 2010 and 2016. Isakson has long been an advocate for bi-partisanship, reaching across the aisle to his Democratic colleagues to further the best interests of Georgia. He has also long been an advocate for the veterans’ rights, the free press and Georgia’s newspaper industry and for that, we at Appen Media Group thank him for a lifetime of service and wish him well in this next chapter of his life.
NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District — which includes the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton — recently announced its newest Eagle Scouts. The Scouts who passed their Board of Review on Dec. 4 at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church are: Christopher Elza, of Troop 9962, was sponsored by Ed Isaackson YMCA. He designed and installed six bat houses and 12 hammock poles for Hembree Park. Lorin Tady, of Troop 40, was sponsored by the Roswell Ward of Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints. He renovated all four trail map kiosks for the Milton High School Cross Country Trail. Tady also landscaped the area around the kiosks. Luke Tucker, of Troop 143, was sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church. He renovated he playset for the Norcross Cooperative Ministries. Tucker also constructed a swing for babies, replaced the rotten roofs of the playset and built a cover for the sandbox. Jacob Avery, of Troop 10, was sponsored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church. He designed and constructed a composting area and three composting bins for The Place of Forsyth County. Matthew Erickson, of Troop 7747, was sponsored by Fowler Park Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He designed and painted a USA map on the outdoor basketball court of Sawnee Elementary School. Erickson also created large wooden tiles to be used as learning tools for the USA map. Cooper Medved, of Troop 1717, was sponsored by Cross of Life Lutheran Church. He installed “Kids Don’t Float” stations at Azalea and Old Mill Parks. Each station had bilingual information
signs about water safety and contains personal floatation devices for children to loan while enjoying the lakes. Aanjan Sikal, of Crew 605, was sponsored by the Chattahoochee Nature Center. He designed and constructed a boardwalk area with an entrance ramp of the hiking trails of Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. Saurav Sharma, of Troop 27, was sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian Church. He placed decorative steppingstones around the animal enclosures located at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. Sharma also collected over 30 animal food items for the Nature Preserve. Samuel Glover, of Troop 431, was sponsored by Roswell United Methodist Church. He filled in a dry pond area and converting it into three sensory gardens for Haynes Bridge Middle School. Cameron Kopp, of Troop 429, was sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. He designed and constructed four outdoor benches for Brookwood Elementary School. John Atkinson, of Troop 206, was sponsored by Zion Missionary Baptist Church. He created and taped a diversity and inclusion documentary video for Centennial High School. John Riordan, of Troop 1134, was sponsored by St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church. He designed and created two swing playsets and a gravel play area for the kindergarten and pre-school at St. Bosco Academy. Pranav Viswanadha, of Troop 69, was sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. He collected 520 pairs of shoes for the Soles 4 Souls Organization.
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Law enforcement agencies provide holiday safety tips, services By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com
Vacation watch patrols
NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The holidays are fast approaching, but it’s no reason for people to let their guard down. Some crimes become more common while people enjoy their time off. Phone scams are one example. “Scams are very prevalent at any time of the year, but during the holidays, we need to be on an even higher alert,” said Roswell Police Public Information Officer Sean Thompson. “Most people are in a ‘giving’ mood, therefore, scammers will likely play to that.” Thompson suggests vetting charities before donating. One sign of a legitimate charity, Thompson said, is a secure website with an “https://” in the address and a padlock symbol. People should also avoid providing Social Security numbers or bank account information over the phone. “Remember, no one, not even ‘law enforcement’ or the ‘Social Security Administration’ will ask you of this
Police departments throughout North Fulton offer additional security for those leaving their homes for the holidays. Residents can fill out an online form to alert police when they will be away and whom to contact in case something is amiss. To register, contact: Milton Police Department — cityofmiltonga.us information,” Thompson said. “We have had a bunch of reports in Roswell where someone is calling claiming to be from the Social Security Administration.” Shopping and traveling are two other areas where certain crimes may increase around the holidays. Alpharetta Department of Public Safety Public Affairs Officer Sgt. Howard Miller said that as a general rule, to be aware of your surroundings and keep track of credit card notices.
“Beware of strangers approaching you for any reason,” Miller said. “This time of year, criminals will try various methods to distract you with the intention of stealing purses and other belongings… Shop during daylight hours, if possible. If you must shop at night, do so with a friend or family member.” As people migrate online for holiday gift shopping, package thefts from cars and porches tend to increase this time of year as well, he said. Some ways to minimize the risks, Thompson said, is to avoid placing empty packaging or boxes by the curb, because it can signal what you have to a potential thief. Instead, people can break down the packaging or use a recycling facility. And residents should ensure mail and packages don’t pile up while they are away for the holidays, Thompson said. “Traveling equals time away from our homes,” Thompson said. “If available, have someone check your home daily for mail and packages. If no one is available, leave some sort of lights on and contact the USPS to hold mail. If you’re expect-
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ing any packages, change the delivery to an office pick up.” Other tips include securing homes and cars before leaving. “Holidays are extremely busy, and our minds can be in a million different places,” Thompson said. “But taking simple steps can prevent us from becoming victims.” For those traveling over the holidays, local law enforcement agencies provide some security and peace of mind with a vacation watch. The Roswell Police Department requires residents to fill out an online form at roswellgov.com. The department also puts up alerts about scams or crime sprees in the city on its social media pages. The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety offers similar services for residents at p2c.alpharetta.ga.us/p2c and on its social media pages. The Johns Creek Police Department likewise offers vacation patrols, which citizens can request through the police to citizen portal at p2c.johnscreekga.gov. Milton residents can sign up for a vacation watch online at cityofmiltonga.us.
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55+ apartment community opens on Medlock Bridge By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The small number of for-rent apartments in Johns Creek increased by 140 units this year with the opening of EVOQ Town Flats, a 4-floor community aimed at downsizers. The developers say the property fills a niche in the housing market. “We saw a demand that was being unmet for a luxury community for empty nesters who don’t want a mortgage,” said Dave Dixon, the project manager with One Street Residential. “They want the freedom and flexibility of leasing, and they’re not ready for an assisted living community.” The initial idea for the project came about in 2015. Through finding financial backing, legal battles with the city and designing the complex, it was a long road to get here. Dixon said they went through more than 50 site plans. “This was our dream, but we didn’t know what it would look like,” Dixon said. The 6.6-acre property on the corner of Medlock Bridge Road and Bell Road almost became a funeral home in 2014. In 2015, the owner presented initial plans for the active adult complex, which were rejected because of a proposed 6-floor height. The next year, the developers came back with a compromise — a scaled down, 4-story plan —which passed with a 5-2 vote. Council members Lenny Zaprowski and Stephanie Endres voted against the decision. “Why we had a rough and tumble start, it’s really how you finish that matters, and it’s clear they’ve finished strong,” Mayor Mike Bodker said at the grand opening. “I wish them nothing but the best.”
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Dave Dixon, the project manager with One Street Residential, says the grand opening is a celebration of five years of hard work.
Johns Creek’s 2018 Comprehensive Plan named expanding senior housing options an objective of the city. The document states that about 19 percent of the city’s population is baby boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964. That number is expected to decline as they move out of family-style homes. “If only 20 percent of the city’s current baby boomer population wanted to stay and downsize within the city, approximately 3,000 more housing units (active adult and senior) will need to be developed over the next decade,” the plan states. EVOQ draws a distinction between itself and other active adult and senior communities in the area. “When people hear 55 and up, they think 75 and up,” said Melanie Poole, the property manager. “They think daytime activities like bingo. That’s not what we are. We’re for adults without children
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EVOQ Town Flats offers luxury one- and two-bedroom apartments for adults 55 and up.
who don’t want a house, or didn’t get the house [in their divorce], and want to stay in the area where their friends are.” EVOQ Town Flats offers one- and two-bedroom apartments ranging from around $1,500 to $3,100 a month. All apartments come with a patio and washer and dryer. The complex includes a heated pool, fitness room, dog groomers and concierge service. EVOQ began leasing in October. In the spring, a new restaurant, The Dutch, will open on the first floor of EVOQ. The restaurant is a new concept from the owners of Dutch Monkey Donuts in Cumming. The husband and wife team of Arpana Satyu-Burge and Martin Burge said the restaurant will offer donuts and coffee, similar to their existing location, as well as European-style fries and soft serve ice cream. “There are few things in South Forsyth I’m jealous of, but Dutch Monkey Donuts is one of them,” Mayor Bodker said. “I’m excited The Dutch is opening here.”
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Year is over, and we still need more houses Another year has passed and we still do not have enough houses for everyone that wants them. In fact, 91 percent of the market right now is under-supplied. Data just reGeoff smith leased from Smart Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com Real Estate Data, a leading tracker of data for the Metro Atlanta residential industry, shows that inventory of houses on the market in relation to those that need them is still in an unhealthy place. Housing inventory is measured in the months it is estimated it would take for buyers to buy all of the houses currently listed on the market. It’s called months of supply, and real estate experts say that six months of supply is deemed healthy for the economy. If there are more than six months of supply, then it’s a buyer’s market and housing prices will drop. If there are less than six months of supply, then it’s a seller’s market and housing prices will rise. According to Smart’s data, 91 percent of the homes in the metro area are under the sixmonth mark.
This low inventory has been exacerbating problems for those looking for lower-priced houses as land, building regulations and materials have made homebuilding too expensive for builders to be able to build anything and sell it for under $300,000 in the metro area. So, with builders not building inventory and demand growing as more people move to Atlanta, prices have risen more in this price-range than most others. Inventory for anything under $300,000 is dangerously low, currently sitting at just over two months. According to Smart’s data, months of supply goes up for more expensive houses. And up until last June, the equilibrium point (the point at which you get that healthy six months of supply) was right at $600,000. Right now, Smart’s numbers show that the price point has moved up to $800,000. Part of that can be attributed to it being winter, and most people sell their houses in the summer. So basically, if your house is priced under $600,000, it is likely that your home value will continue to increase. And the further you go below $600,000, the faster it will increase. If it is over $800,000, you may actually see a decrease – especially if your
home is priced over $1.5 million where there is currently 16 months of supply. The good news is that supply did indeed improve this year. The average months of supply for detached homes for all markets increased a bit from about 3.1 months to about 3.25 months. For attached homes, condos and townhomes, inventory levels increased significantly. Rising from about 2.25 months to 3 months of supply. The metro area has matured in that there are very few large tracts available for builders to buy and build large neighborhoods like they used to. So instead, they are buying smaller tracts and building up. The metro area’s population has grown by at least 75,000 a year for the last eight years. It has created almost as many jobs. If it keeps going at this pace, then it will be hard for builders to catch up, especially in the lower-priced markets. If we do get into a recession, it could slow job creation down and actually help cool our low-inventory problem. But more and more, economists are backing off the sentiment that we are headed toward a steep recession. Atlanta’s economy seems to continually improve. And even if we did drop
into a recession, that could mean more relations to the Atlanta area, which has a lower cost of living than most other major metropolitan cites, and a highly elevated technology and transportation network. If the metro area is to continue to grow, it will have to figure out how to house everyone that is going to keep moving here. It’s a good problem to have. Certainly much better than the other problem, where so many people are leaving cities that have too many houses on the market. The fact is, there is never really any balance, and it would be boring if all markets were right at the healthy six months of supply. So as rivers erode mountains, so must we try to balance the housing industry. Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases. Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group
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CALENDAR GINGERBREAD DECORATING PARTY
COOKIES WITH MRS. CLAUSE
Join Mrs. Claus in Barrington Hall’s barn activity room for this special children’s holiday event. Children begin by writing letters to Santa while Mrs. Claus shares some holiday stories. Then, with assistance from Mrs. Claus and her helpers, the children will decorate the cookies with seasonal icings and sugars. Join the fun Dec. 21 and 23, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., at Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. $10 per child. For more information, visit roswellgov.com.
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FEATURED: CHRISTMAS MUSIC THAT INSPIRES
What: “What Sweeter Music... Christmas Music That Inspires” will be performed by The Forsyth Singers under the direction of Kirk Grizzle and accompanied by Susan Ray. When: Friday, Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m. Where: Denmark High School, 645 Mullinax Road, Alpharetta Cost: $10 general admission, $5 for students More info and tickets: showtix4u.com/event-details34930
JOHNS CREEK ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY MARKET
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
HOLIDAY: HALLMARK FAMILY CHRISTMAS OF A LIFETIME
What: Get wrapped up in the holiday spirit by watching Amanda Rountree and Friends
improvise an entire story based off of your suggestions in the style of corny, made-for-tv Christmas movies. When: Friday, Dec. 20, 8-9 p.m. Forsyth Academy of Performing Arts, 520 Industrial Way, Cumming More info: fapa.ticketleap.com
HOLIDAY MOVIES UNDER THE STARS
What: Join the Atlanta Marriott Perimeter for Holiday Movies Under the Stars, featuring the holiday classic, “The Polar Express.” Complimentary coffee and hot cocoa will be available. When: Friday, Dec. 20, 6 p.m. Where: Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center, 246 Perimeter Center Parkway, Dunwoody Info: discoverdunwoody.com
‘THE CHILDREN’S NUTCRACKER’
What: Costumes, dancers and scenery make up this holiday classic and gets audiences in the holiday spirit. Free autograph session at the end of the show. When: Dec. 21-22, times vary Where: St. Pius X Catholic High School, 2674 Johnson Road NE, Atlanta Cost: $17-25 More info and tickets: tututix. com/academyballet/
What: Gingerbread, royal icing and more than 20 types of candy will be available for participants to construct gingerbread houses. When: Saturday, Dec. 21, times vary Where: Vino Venue, 4478 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $40 More info: vinovenue.com
‘THE NUTCRACKER’
What: Sawnee Ballet Theatre’s annual performance of “The Nutcracker” will treat the community to a full-length ballet performance. When: Dec. 20-22, times vary Where: Forsyth Central High School Performing Arts Center, 131 Almon C. Hill Drive, Cumming More info and tickets: sawneeballettheatre.org
NATURE’S TREATS AND TRINKETS
What: Drop the kids off for some holiday fun on then go do some holiday shopping or get some downtime before the big night. Treats and Trinkets participants will make nature-themed crafts and gifts, treats for the birds and trinkets for friends or family. Ages 6-11. When: Saturday, Dec. 21, 2-4 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $7 for members, $10 for non-members Info and tickets: autreymill.org
CHRISTMAS GALA
What: The Johns Creek Chorale and Johns Creek soprano Bevin Hill will join the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra to celebrate the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” in a hometown holiday spectacular. When: Saturday, Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m. Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Info: johnscreeksymphony.org
ROCKING NEW YEAR’S EVE
What: Celebrate the New Year with Banks & Shane. Banks & Shane is “Atlanta’s Entertainment Tradition,” combining exceptional talent, consummate showmanship and professionalism, and over 40 years of experience. When: Tuesday, Dec. 31, 8-9:30 p.m. Where: Tam’s School Street Play-
house, 101 School St., Cumming Info: schoolstreetplayhouse.com
SATURDAY BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
What: Get in the holiday spirit and join the Atlanta Marriott Perimeter with Santa Claus himself for Saturday morning breakfast. When: Every Saturday through Dec. 21, 9 a.m.-noon Where: Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center, 246 Perimeter Center Parkway, Dunwoody Cost: $18 for adults, children 12 and under are free More info: discoverdunwoody. com or 770-394-6500
FORSYTH PHILHARMONIC CHRISTMAS CONCERT
What: Come enjoy a live holiday performance by Forsyth County’s very own symphony orchestra, the Forsyth Philharmonic. When: Wednesday, Dec. 18, 7-8 p.m. Where: Cumming First United Methodist, 770 Canton Highway, Cumming More info: eventbrite.com
‘THE NUTCRACKER’
What: A Gwinnett County holiday tradition brought to life by the artists of Gwinnett Ballet Theatre accompanied by the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Orchestra. When: Fridays-Sundays, Dec. 6-22, times vary Where: Infinite Energy Theater, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth More info and tickets: gwinnettballet.org
‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’
What: In this holiday favorite, Charles Dickens shows us Ebenezer Scrooge as he falls asleep in his dingy, cold quarters on Christmas Eve and is later visited by three ghosts. When: Dec. 6-23, times vary Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bull-
och Ave., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $20 More info and tickets: roswellgov.com
ATLANTA BALLET’S ‘THE NUTCRACKER’
What: Join for a journey through space and time, where everyday objects grow in extraordinary size and the pages of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s beloved story come alive. When: Dec. 7-24, times vary. Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta More info: atlantaballet.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 More info: experienceavalon.com
EVENTS: MURDER MYSTERY DINNER
What: Anything can happen during the comedic Clue-style performances, and everyone in attendance will have the opportunity to solve the case. When: Friday, Dec. 20, 9 p.m.midnight Where: Rosati’s Pizza and Sports Pub, 415 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming Cost: $40 More info: rosatis.ticketleap.com
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SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS
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
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
HEALTH AND FITNESS: SOULSTICE YOGA
What: Join for Soulstice at the Dunwoody Nature Center. This year, we will be celebrating the change of the seasons on each solstice and equinox. When: Saturday, Dec. 21, 10-11 a.m. Where: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodynature.org
INTRODUCTION TO MOUNTAIN BIKING
What: Practice various riding techniques including body and pedal position, shifting, braking, climbing, descending and navigating minor obstacles on the trail. Includes trail etiquette and communication skills. When: Saturday, Dec. 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Haw Creek, 2179 Echols Road, Cumming More info: rei.com
dramatic scripture reading and a short Christmas message. When: Monday, Dec. 23, 7 p.m. Where: Misty Creek Community Church, 650 Mt. Vernon Highway NE, Sandy Springs More info: mistycreekchurch. org or 404-913-3369
CENTERING PRAYER GROUP
RELIGIOUS EVENTS: LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE
What: A service of hope and peace for those with heavy hearts during the Christmas season. When: Sunday, Dec. 22, 5 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, Room 205, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com
A NIGHT OF CHRISTMAS WORSHIP
What: Join a Christmas Worship Celebration featuring the music of Francesca Battistelli, Leonard Cohen, MercyMe, Michael W. Smith and TransSiberian Orchestra. Features
What: Explore meditation and silent prayer in a supportive group setting. When: Fridays, 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, Room 205, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com
MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS
What: 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
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS
What: Make and grow faith-based friendships for all ages. Enjoy a hot meal and/or volunteer. When: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 p.m. Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta More info: afumc.org
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: SPOTLIGHT EXHIBIT: ROSWELL IN WINTER
What: This will be an inaugural exhibit showcasing photographs submitted by the people who live and work in Roswell. When: Throughout December Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
JOHNS CREEK ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY SALE
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
SPRUILL GALLERY HOLIDAY ARTISTS MARKET
What: Selections include ceramics, glass, jewelry, bath and body, holiday ornaments and much more. Find a unique, one-of-a-kind gift.
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When: Tuesdays-Saturdays, through Dec. 21, times vary Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: spruillarts.org/holidayartistsmarket
‘AILEY REVEALED’
What: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns with six performances showcasing Ailey’s 32 dancers, including world premieres that shine a spotlight on social issues. When: Feb. 20-23, times vary Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $29 Info and tickets: alvinailey.org, foxatltix.com or 855-285-8499
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
LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS
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
LIBRARY EVENTS: NEW MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP What: Join other new moms and babies in an empathetic forum for sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood. When: Friday, Dec. 20, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402
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What: Drop in and meet other Mah Jong players Friday afternoons. If you have a Mah Jong set, please bring it. When: Friday, Dec. 20, 1-3 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402
VAN GOGH WINTER SCENE CANVAS PAINTING
ARTAROUND ROSWELL SCULPTURE TOUR
ROOF LEAKS?
MAH JONG MEET UP
What: Join for an adult art project. Paint a Van Gogh-like winter scene on canvas. Out of the Box Art Studio will provide instruction and materials. Registration is required. When: Saturday, Dec. 21, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-6741
CANDY CANE DAY STORYTIME What: Join for a special story time with Ms. Joy. For ages 0-5. When: Saturday, Dec. 21, 2-2:45 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS AT MILTON
What: Adventure Calls. Do you have what it takes? Roll the dice. Premade characters are available. For ages 10+. Registration required. When: Sunday, Dec. 22, 2:305:45 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402
DROP-IN FAMILY MOVIE AND COLORING
What: Stop by the library for some festive coloring sheets. All ages welcome. When: Monday, Dec. 23, 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-6134050
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SportS recap BLESSED TRINITY 17, OCONEE COUNTY 14
Blessed Trinity continues dynasty with third straight state title By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA — Blessed Trinity secured its third straight state championship Friday night in a brawl against Oconee County, 17-14. And though they had raised the state championship trophy the two prior years, it was obvious the gravity hoisting the hardware was not lost on those wearing Titans uniforms. When the final whistle blew, senior cornerback Quinton Reese received a procession of hugs as tears of joy streaked his cheeks. Senior offensive/ defensive lineman Jackson Filipowicz kissed the state title trophy with tears adding a sheen to his face paint. Senior running back Elijah Green carried a look of astonishment while celebrating with teammates. While BT entered this season as the two-time defending champs, there were loads of question marks for the squad. One of the most successful senior class-
es in GHSA football history had graduated, and there were loads of new faces on the sidelines, both those wearing jerseys and those calling plays. But the Titans, as dynasties do, continued to win. “The win at Cartersville propelled us [in 2017], last year we felt like we had to win, but this is a whole new gig,” head coach Tim McFarlin said. “A new coaching staff on defense, a whole new set of players on the field, gosh, they just played so hard tonight.” It was no easy sledding against the Warriors (13-2), but the Titans’ M.O. of stingy defense and a powerful rushing attack propelled the team atop the championship podium. Oconee entered the game averaging around 150 yards rushing and passing per game, but BT allowed just 168 total yards in the contest. Oconee’s Jimmy Boswell, a 1,000-yard rusher this season, was held to 38 yards on the ground. Though BT (14-1) could not sustain
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Elijah Green leaves defenders behind on a 66-yard touchdown rush late in the second quarter to put BT ahead, 17-7.
Aaron Werkheiser makes a 34-yard field goal to give the Titans a 3-0 lead early in the game. pressure on Oconee quarterback Max Johnson, he was held to just 7-20 passing for 97 yards. Reese had the unenviable task much of the night of covering 6-foot-5 receiver Jack Johnson, but the cornerback held his ground and broke up several passes intended for the D-1 prospect. Carson Harof also batted away two passes intended for the quarterback’s brother.
After a 50-yard drive on their opening possession and a 34-yard field goal from Aaron Werkheiser, BT’s offense stalled until late in the second quarter. The Titans trailed 7-3 with under two minutes remaining, but set up with a short field, BT needed just two plays to reclaim the lead with a 30-yard touchdown run from Green. BT forced another punt from Oconee and took over again on offense with under 30 seconds left in the half. That was plenty of time for Green to take a sweep play 66-yards down the sideline for the Titans’ second touchdown in 65 seconds. Green had a standout night, rushing for 203 yards on 21 carries with both of BT’s touchdowns. Justice Haynes had 55 yards on the ground. Oconee put together a 13-play drive late in the third quarter, aided by two third down conversions, and cut the lead to 17-14. The Warriors had just one possession in the fourth quarter and went three-and-out. BT received the ball with just under nine minutes left in the game and used its backfield dual-threat of Green and Haynes to run out the clock. However, the 17-play drive which ate just under nine minutes of clock was not without drama. BT picked up two first downs on
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rushes from Haynes but faced thirdand-14 on its own 30-yard line. Quarterback Duncan Reavis completed a rollout pass to Grayson Gilder, and the big target dragged defenders for a 38-yard gain and the all-important first down. Reavis was 7-11 passing for 78 yards. With just over 3 minutes left, the Titans converted a fourth-and-2 with Harof taking a reverse play 10 yards to Oconee’s 24-yard line. The Titans still needed a bit more. Facing another fourth-and-2 from the Warriors’ 6-yard line, BT elected to go for the conversion. It paid off with Green plowing ahead for a 5-yard gain to allow BT to take two kneels to secure the win. “We figured we had a three-point lead and I’d just soon have [Oconee] start down here with a minute to go, and I didn’t want to kick off to them,” McFarlin said. “We pulled one out of the hat with that call.” The Titan’s demanding schedule, which including games against nine ranked opponents this season, proved beneficial in Saturday’s tight contest with Oconee. “Our region was so good,” McFarlin said. “Marist was awesome. Denmark is outstanding. Flowery Branch, holy smoke, they are good. And for us to be able to play in those games, two overtime games, I think that probably may have been the difference for us tonight.” Another major factor was the belief of the squad, especially among its senior
Titans players celebrate the program’s third straight Class-4A state championship. class. “All senior classes that win a state championship are special,” McFarlin said. “And they’ll have a bond that will carry them until the day they die. They will all get back together in 10, 20, 30, 40 50 years and talk about that night. This one was a little different, because this group of seniors won one game in the eighth grade, they won two games in 9th grade, two games on JV, and they were in the shadows of just such a great senior class last year. All they did was work hard. They’re grinders and they did that again tonight.” Blessed Trinity is the ninth program in GHSA history to win three consecutive state championships. The Titans have reached the state finals in four of the last five seasons.
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MILTON 78, LAMBERT 65
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Hot shooting leads Milton to blowout over Longhorns By ZACH SHUGAN news@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton boys basketball is living up to its high expectations, and the Eagles added credence to the challenge in Class 7A with a controlling win over region foes Lambert Friday night. Milton shot out of the gates and gained an early lead, largely behind Kanaan Carlyle’s shooting. The freshman guard nailed three 3-pointers in the opening minutes of the game, and the Eagles led 20-11 after the first quarter. The Longhorns showed some fight in the second period, but the Eagles’ offense was relentless. Carlyle finished the half with 15 points and four rebounds, and Milton led 38-30. The Eagles built on their lead in the third quarter and entered the final period ahead by 15. Lambert used its size mismatch in the paint to its advantage all night. Senior Colin Granger, listed at 6-foot-9, helped keep the Longhorns in the game with 17 points. Ultimately, Granger’s performance wasn’t enough. Milton took the win,
78-65, to remain atop the Region 5-AAAAAAA standings. Carlyle led all scorers with 23 points on the night in addition to his five rebounds. Eagles senior Evan Hurst finished with a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds, and Bruce Thornton finished with 15 points, eight assists and six rebounds. “It’s a big win,” said Milton head coach Allen Whitehart. “That’s a great program. We’ve split the last two region championships, and [Lambert head coach Scott Bracco] and I are really great friends off the court. These are major wins anytime against Lambert.” Milton (7-1, 2-0) plays Westside in the Hawks Naismith Holiday Classic before traveling for tournaments in Florida and North Carolina over the holidays. The Eagles return to region play on Jan. 7 at North Forsyth. Lambert (6-6, 0-2) will spend its winter break hosting the Lambert Holiday Classic and playing in the Tournament of Champions Holiday Classic at Wheeler. The Longhorns return to region play Jan. 7 against Forsyth Central.
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Bruce Thornton (4) dribbles the ball up the court with Lambert’s Marcel Mauge (5) defending. Girls: Lambert 54, Milton 32 Lambert got the better of the winless Eagles, 54-32, as freshman Briley Elder put on a Steph Curry-like shooting display. A competitive first half ended with the Longhorns up 19-9 over the Eagles. Elder scored 16 of Lambert’s 19 points in the half, making four 3-pointers and four free throws. Elder’s scoring prowess continued in the second half. The freshman guard poured in four more 3-pointers in the third quarter, and the Longhorns held a
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CAMBRIDGE 67, NORTH ATLANTA 48
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Cambridge shuts down Warriors with stellar defensive performance By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com
MILTON, Ga. — Cambridge boys basketball took a lopsided win over North Atlanta Friday night at home in a rematch of last year’s Region 7-AAAAAA tournament final and handed the Warriors their first loss of the season. Cambridge improved to 3-0 at home in front a packed student section decked out in holiday fare. “We like to play at home,” head coach Chip Flemmer said. “I think it’s the crowd, the new video board, we just love to play at home. On the road, you kind of have to create that energy, but we don’t need to worry about that here. We do appreciate the fan base.” The Bears (6-4, 4-2) put on a strong defensive display in front of the raucous crowd, holding North Atlanta, a team averaging 57 points per game, to just 15 points in the first half. Though the Warriors’ offense began to have success in the second half, the Bears opened a
20-point lead in the quarter and kept pace with North Atlanta’s scoring the remainder of the game. Junior guard Davis Sager led the Bears offensively with 20 points, and senior wing EJ Smith netted 18. Senior Sola Adebisi had a standout performance on both sides of the court, scoring nine points with eight rebounds, four blocks and three steals. Cole Bearden compiled four rebounds and four steals. The Bears opened a 20-9 lead in the second quarter, and a three-point play on a layup from Jonas Melber seemed to give the Cambridge side an added spark. “What I think really helped us is when we started to actually attack the basket,” Flemmer said. “We’ve been settling for a lot of outside shots, but when we attack the basket it opens up so much more.” Cambridge continued to hold a sizeable lead through the next 20 minutes of play, but the Warriors (6-1, 4-1) did not let the Bears completely run away
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Cambridge’s Benton Harkness defends against a North Atlanta player. Harkness had eight points with four rebounds.
with the game. That was a positive for Flemmer. “I never felt comfortable with the lead no matter what it was, because you know they can strike anytime,” he said. “It’s nice right now, actually, because the team needs to go through some of these battles and figure out how to win games.” The win puts the defending region champs third in the 7-AAAAAA standings behind Pope and a half-game behind North Atlanta. Cambridge is back in region action Dec. 14 against Dunwoody (1-10, 0-6) before competing in the Beach Bash Holiday Classic.
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Cambridge girls dominate to improve to 5-1 in region play By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Every player on Cambridge’s roster got on the stat sheet, and the Bears earned a lopsided, 54-30 win over North Atlanta (2-5, 2-3) at home Friday night. The win puts Cambridge at 5-1 and second in Region 7-AAAAAA. The Bears spread the wealth with 10 players notching points, and all 12 players posted points, a rebound or a steal. Cambridge (7-3, 5-1) was led by freshman Jordynn Dudley who netted 16 points with four rebounds and four steals. Sophomore Angelina Confrancesco had 11 points with six rebounds and three steals, and Sammy Cassady scored nine with three rebounds and three steals. North Atlanta struggled to work around the Bears’ backcourt pressure, particularly in the second quarter in which Cambridge allowed just four points. “We’ve wanted to try and work on our press, and we are trying to work on different combinations, so it was good
we were able to rotate people, especially with two region games this weekend,” head coach Lesley Broadwell said. The Bears led 33-14 at the half before charging out to a 30-point lead in the third quarter to seal the game. Cambridge’s 5-1 start to region play is the best in program history, and the team has already captured as many 7-AAAAAA wins this season as it had all last year. “I think we have great energy with this group, they like each other a lot, which helps,” Broadwell said. “We have more athleticism than we’ve had in the past. That’s enabling us to play at a pace which gets us easier scoring opportunities. It’s a tough region, but we’ve been able to use our athleticism and have pretty balanced scoring with contributions from a lot of people. It helps going down the stretch because you don’t have to just key in on one person.” The Bears continue region play Dec. 13 at Dunwoody (5-5, 3-3) before playing in the Beach Bash Classic in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
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JOHNS CREEK 64, ALPHARETTA 57
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Gladiators defeat Raiders for fifth straight win By ZACH SHUGAN news@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek boys basketball team overcame a halftime deficit to post its fifth win in a row Saturday night, defeating region foe Alpharetta. “It was ugly, but a win is a win,” said Johns Creek head coach Keenan Temple. “We came off a game last night where we scored 104. Our last four games, we were averaging 80-something points per game. I think we just walked into it thinking they weren’t very good, but any team on any given night can beat you.” The Gladiators (7-3, 3-2) jumped out to a 14-5 lead early in the first quarter, but the Raiders went on a 13-2 run to pull ahead. The score remained close in the second quarter, and Alpharetta led 33-32 at halftime. Jordan Johnson, who was a steady force for the Gladiators all night, had 16 points, two rebounds and one assist in the first half. “He’s ones of those guys that’s very hard to guard because he’s very fast and he can score,” Temple said. “He shoots well and shoots free throws well. He’s been a great asset to our program.” The Gladiators made their move in the third quarter, outscoring the Raiders 16-11 to reclaim the lead. Despite a late push from Alpharetta, Johns Creek held on to the lead and secured the 64-57 win. Johnson finished the game with 28 points and five rebounds for the Gladiators. The senior guard hit five 3-pointers and went 9-10 from the free-throw line. Senior forward Javani Brown had 15 points and seven rebounds on the night. Senior Jayden Stephens and junior Malachi Chipp had double-doubles for the Raiders. Stephens finished with 21 points and 11 rebounds and Chipp added 16 points and 10 rebounds. While Johns Creek extended its win streak with the win over Alpharetta, the Raiders (2-8, 1-5) continue to struggle early in the season. The loss to the Gladiators is their seventh loss in a row. The Gladiators play upcoming region games against Pope on Dec. 16 and Northview on Dec. 20. Alpharetta resumes region play on Jan. 2 against North Atlanta.
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Jordan Johnson (11) works against an Alpharetta defender. Johnson scored 28 points and had five rebounds in Johns Creek's win over Alpharetta on Dec. 14.
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ALPHARETTA 49, JOHNS CREEK 46
Alpharetta girls hold on for region win over Johns Creek By ZACH SHUGAN news@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Early in the second half of his team’s game against Johns Creek, Alpharetta head coach Rickey Jordan received a text message. It was one of his players, Njeri Lewis, who sent the text. “I’m on my way,” Lewis wrote. The sophomore had just finished playing in a soccer game and was rushing to the Johns Creek gymnasium to try and help the Raiders win against one of their top region opponents. Jordan called a timeout to stall while Lewis made her way to the game. She showed up shortly after and made an instant impact for the Raiders. Later in the game, she made four free throws to give Alpharetta the lead and seal the win. “We needed everybody,” said Alpharetta head coach Rickey Jordan. “We lost five seniors last year and four
seniors the year before that, so we’re reloading. The girls have been growing, and this week we went 3-0 in region play. I’m just super proud of our girls. They just continue to grow and learn and support each other, and that’s all I can ask for as a coach.” After scoring just four points in the first quarter, Johns Creek took a 16-14 lead over Alpharetta going into halftime. The Gladiators (6-5, 4-1) got to the free-throw line 14 times in the half and converted on eight of those attempts. The offense picked up in the third with the teams trading baskets. Alpharetta (8-4, 5-1) claimed a 34-28 lead heading into the fourth. The Gladiators trailed by two points late in the game when Ahmia Childs went on a quick scoring spree. The senior guard scored seven straight points for Johns Creek, including a 3-pointer, to put the Gladiators ahead by one.
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Lewis drove to hoop and drew a foul, sending her to the line for two free throws. She hit both, and Alpharetta took a 47-46 lead with 6.4 seconds remaining. The Raiders’ defense forced a turnover seconds later, and Lewis was fouled again. The sophomore went 2-for-2 from the line, giving the Raiders a 49-46 lead. A last-second heave by Johns Creek fell short, allowing the Raiders to escape with the close win. Childs finished with 18 points for the Gladiators, and junior Carson Tanguilig added 10 points and eight rebounds. Simone Lett scored 17 points and pulled in seven rebounds for the Raiders. Lett, Destiny Carr and Mary Grace Durham combined for 20 rebounds, close to the amount Johns Creek had as a team. Lewis, who showed up to the game in the second half, finished with eight points, two rebounds and three assists in limited minutes.
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A collection of 62 beautifully appointed homes nestled behind the gates of the prestigious Manor Golf & Country Club, ideally located in Forsyth County. The Cottages offer custom, thoughtfully designed floor plans, artfully curated outdoor spaces, exquisite craftsmanship, luxurious finishes and a relaxing lifestyle. Homesites overlooking the impeccable golf course fairways, quiet woods and beautifully landscaped park are available.
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