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By KATHLEEN [email protected]

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — To help alleviate prob-lems around transparency, the Forsyth County Board of Com-missioners approved 4-1, with Commissioner Todd Levent opposed, Dec. 3 the creation of a subarea planning commission for District 2.

The new commission, which will be in effect through Decem-ber 2016, will be comprised of four members plus the District 2 commissioner, who is cur-rently Brian Tam, as chair, and members would be nominated from the district by the chair. Members will have to be ap-proved by the BOC. Tam would only vote in the case of a tie.

This proposal would move the District 2 zoning items to the top of the regular planning commission meeting agendas. After their items are completed, members of the subarea group will leave to hold a separate meeting to discuss those items. However no official action will be taken.

Tam said he has heard from a number of his constitu-ents regarding the county not being transparent enough. He said this will allow for more participation.

He also read a letter from Rep. Mike Dudgeon in support

of the subarea plan.“I am supportive of the ef-

forts of the commission to set up a subarea planning com-mission in District 2,” Dud-geon wrote. “I think, with our growing county, having people in the process that are closer to zonings and more involved in that local community will help. I recognize this is a new process that may need to be tweaked and may end up working for other districts in time.”

However, some members of the planning commission have said this undermines their authority and might create a duplication of duties.

The subarea was not ap-

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CUMMING, Ga. — Acoustic neuroma is something many people don’t know much about. It is a rare benign tu-mor of the balance and hear-ing nerves, and its national association is headquartered in Cumming. On Dec. 1, the association decided they wanted to give back.

As part of the national Giving Tuesday movement, in which people are encour-

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“We’re a national organiza-tion that serves all 50 states through our support groups and programs,” said Allison Feldman, CEO of the ANA. “However, we don’t really do a whole lot necessarily in Forsyth County other than what we do for everyone else

all around the country. We wanted to be more part of the community here.”

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‘Do-nut’ fight in the doughnut shopFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A fight broke out in the Dunkin’ Donuts, 6020

Atlanta Highway, Nov. 23 between two males.

One of the fighters claimed he and a friend were walking along Nine McFar-land Drive toward the coffee shop when a white Chevy Camaro passed closely by them. He said words were exchanged between the walkers and the people in the car and the 20-year-old driver got out of the car and approached in a threatening manner.

The walker said he supposedly thought the driver was going to tackle

him, so he punched him in the face and the two began wrestling in the parking lot.

The two walkers went into the store to use the phones when the driver started circling the parking lot before coming inside and restarting the fight on the floor. The walker’s friend report-edly tried to break up the fight, however the driver’s dad reportedly held every-one back so they could keep fighting.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A series of fires in an Alpharetta neighborhood have police suspecting arson.

Around 1 a.m. Nov. 30, police and fire crews responded to a residence at Haynes Valley Court, off Haynes Bridge Road. They discovered the first homes of the neighborhood on either side of the entrance had vehicles in their drive-ways engulfed in flames.

One house had a car and a motor-cycle on fire, with part of the garage burning as well. The house across the street also had a vehicle on fire.

While there are no witnesses cur-rently to suggest who or what caused the fires, police said neighbors heard noises earlier.

“One of the neighbors heard sounds

that sounded like fireworks going off,” said George Gordon, spokesman for the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety.

Seven people were evacuated from the homes safely. All three vehicles were destroyed in the fires and one

home had its garage damaged.Gordon said the fire marshal is in-

vestigating the cause of the fires.“It’s unusual to have incidents like

this across the street from each other,” he said.

Two homes had burning cars on driveways

Three vehicles were destroyed Nov. 30. Parked in front of homes across the street from each other, they were engulfed in flames in the early morning. One home was partially damaged.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Before moving forward, For-syth County and the develop-ers behind the proposed The Collection at Forsyth expan-sion agreed Dec. 3 to receive more public input prior to approval or denial.

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners voted to table the topic and have a third public hearing on the issue after hearing concerns regarding not enough public input being taken into ac-count. Commissioner Brian Tam recused himself due to conflict of interest.

Given the holidays, the next meetings will likely be after the New Year so there will be greater public partici-pation.

The proposed expansion would include a town center with a town green where con-certs, plays and special events could be held. A mixed-use area with a 24-hour customer base for residents living on-site, additional offices, retail area and park space is also being considered. One of the most notable changes is the addition of 309 housing units, all one- to two-bedroom apartments.

Thomas Tropea is the managing director for Core Property Capital, which is in charge of the expansion. Since members of the company’s management team live and work in the community, Tro-pea said their goal is to create a legacy and bring the best in class to Forsyth County.

“This has been something near and dear to our hearts and we take this person-ally,” Tropea said. “Please be assured that we will bring all the resources and creativ-ity to bear down on this. We have worked tirelessly to work with all the stakeholders and constituents in this commu-nity. We will take a moment to meet with the homeowner associations to make sure everything we are doing is consistent with the desires of the Forsyth community.”

Ethan Underwood, an at-torney with Miles, Hansford and Tallant, which also has been working on this project, said it has been in the works for over a year. By choosing to move the project forward as an overlay rather than the standard rezoning of the land, the developers are subjecting themselves to more public hearings, which he said em-phasizes their intent to be as open as possible.

He told the BOC they hear constantly how they aren’t abiding by the county’s com-

prehensive plan; however, he said this initiative does just that.

“But if you look at the com-prehensive plan, this is shown in a regional center,” Under-wood said. “A regional center emphasizes that mixed-use lifestyle centers are supposed to be part of the plan. In fact it says residential units may be present if the development is mixed use in nature. That’s the only time it’s appropriate to have a residential use in here. We’re actually bring-ing the product to you that complies with the comprehen-sive plan. We’re asking you to follow your own plan.”

However, Commissioner Todd Levent said he and the other commissioners received well over 400 emails against the possible expansion, main-ly against the apartments.

“I wholeheartedly support local businesses,” Levent said. “It keeps our tax dollars in our community and helps our schools, roads, libraries and parks. We don’t want to shop outside our county because it only helps other jurisdictions to have better facilities on our dime. I did vote against [anoth-er developer] only because of the apartments. I don’t agree with all the apartments.”

He suggested keeping everything except changing the apartments to townhomes so residents might “feel more accountable.”

The Forsyth County Plan-ning Commission voted in No-vember 3-1, with Greg Dolezal against and Alan Neal recused, to approve the proposed overlay.


CUMMING, Ga. — The Cum-ming City Council held a

public hearing Dec. 1 to dis-cuss the 2016 budget. It will be voted on at the council’s monthly meeting Dec. 15.

The total budget

is $31,256,500, with $13,521,500 used for to-tal general fund revenues, $17,735,000 for total water and sewer revenues. The total transfers from general fund are $1,460,100.

The general fund revenues include administrative, police, street, planning and zoning, parks and recreation, aquatic center, garbage, fairgrounds and the Cumming Playhouse.

The total general fund expenditures included all of the revenue categories plus capital improvements and contingency. One of the major expenditures is on Bethelview Road, according to Mayor H. Ford Gravitt.

Water and sewer had its own revenue and expenditures category. This included water sales, water connection, sewer plant reserves, meter cut on/

off, sewer charges, industrial sewer surcharges, miscella-neous sales water and sewer and late fees.

The capital projects fund included operating transfers from the general fund at a total of $1,460,100. This balanced out to the total expenditures for capital projects.

“The state of Georgia re-quires us to have a balanced budget,” said Jeff Honea, di-rector of accounting. “We can’t do a deficient budget or have more expenditure than we can budget revenue. It has to equal out. We’ll do a budget amend-ment for the fiscal year 2015 and that’s where we take our contingency money and apply it towards any overages. It’ll be balanced.”

The total budget is up $3,197500 from last year’s total of $28,059,000.

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Suspect arrested in theft of $152KFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — For-syth County Sheriff’s Office detectives recently ar-rested William Jon Howard, 45, of Cum-ming, for Theft by taking, forgery, and com-puter crime (use of computer to commit theft), all felonies.

Howard is suspected to have stolen $152,684 from James Waite Inc., a subcon-tractor for Reid & Reid in For-syth County, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

This theft occurred from May 2014 through Aug. 2015 while the victim’s accounts were being managed by J. Howard and Associates of Cumming, a company owned by Howard’s mother. However his mother was not involved.

Forensic evidence showed the money was transferred with 73 forged checks and was located in accounts owned by J. Howard and Associates. He reportedly electronically transferred money to his wife and wrote checks to himself from the account without the owner’s knowledge or permis-sion. His wife was also listed as a suspect, but has not been charged with any related crimes.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Visitors to the Forsyth County government website – www.forsythco.com – will notice a new look, along with a variety of enhancements designed to improve their access to county information online.

“Forsyth County govern-ment is committed to continu-ously improving our level of service, and with more and more people looking for infor-mation online, we sought to improve upon our website,” said County Manager Doug Derrer. “The improvements to the website were undertaken in an effort to create a more user-friendly experience for those visiting the site, and to help them find the information they are looking for quickly and easily.”

The new site features a search function, something not previously available on the county’s site, as well as im-provements to the site’s layout and navigation.

Another enhancement is aimed at making information pertaining to county govern-ment meetings easier to find.

All information related to county meetings – such as agendas, minutes and videos – is now located together in one convenient location.

Visitors to the site can review and search meetings for the previous two year period.

“Citizens who are seek-ing details on a particular county meeting will be able to find all of the items related to that meeting together in one location,” said Direc-tor of Communications Jodi Gardner. “This was done in

an effort to streamline the process for those looking for meeting-related information online.”

The site also features a ‘How Do I’ tab at the top of the home page, where visitors to the site can quickly find an-swers to some frequently asked questions.

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The devices are used when firefighters respond to cases of cardiac arrest. They are battery powered and straddle the chest of a patient while performing perfect car-diac compressions.

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LETTER FROM THE EDITORS:

South Forsyth War Eagles turn in season of excellence

The 2015 South Forsyth War Eagles have completed a football season that will stand in the memory of fans and families for a long time.

Not only did the War Eagles capture the 6-AAAAAA Region championship, they marched three games deep into the state playoffs. Then they squared off with the defending state cham-pion, the Colquitt County Packers, who had not lost a game since the 2013 semifinals and sported a USA Today No. 2 national ranking.

But Coach Jeff Arnette’s boys were not intimidated, not by a long shot. Taking a 10-zip lead and then a 17-7 lead in the first half, they showed they had the heart and ability to play with that team. When the War Eagles came back

from a 28-17 deficit to go ahead in the fourth quarter 31-28, they demonstrated real grit and determination.

In the end, the game slipped away, but there is no denying what that team should take away from this season. They came together as a team, played as a team and accomplished so much as a team. They can be proud of the great season they had – a season of excellence.

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Marta moving up north, Is that really smarter?

There has been a lot of talk recently revolving around the MARTA rail lines being expanded farther north of Atlanta.

I’ve heard both sides of the argument. Some people are excited about having access to more public transportation, while other people are op-posed, citing the possibility of increased crime.

Let me be the first to say that, while I’m not a huge fan of MARTA, I see plenty of positives in expanding public transportation into North Ful-ton and Forsyth.

Granted, I try to ride MARTA only once a year, when it’s necessary to get home from participating in the Peachtree Road Race on the Fourth of July. Trains just kind of freak me out and make me very nervous.

My brain seems only able to focus on the possibility of hor-rible freak accidents any time I’m on a MARTA train.

That being said, however, I do like the idea of more public transportation.

It would be nice to be able to go into the city – once a year or once a day - without having to drive down most of Ga. 400 to reach the nearest MARTA train station.

It’s also great that people who don’t have access to their own vehicle can use public transportation to get to their jobs. Not everyone has the luxury of owning an automo-bile.

I believe that is some-thing we are missing up here in North Fulton and Forsyth counties. We have great ameni-ties, but our traffic situation is deplorable. There are countless events happening all around us, but many times we choose

to stay home because it’s not worth sitting in traffic.

But with all the opportu-nities MARTA can bring us, there’s no denying it can also have its bad moments. Just this past week there was a shooting at one of the stations in Atlanta.

A lot of opponents said the shooting was a perfect example of why MARTA shouldn’t move up north.

But that’s a weak argu-ment. If we’re going to elimi-nate venues or destinations based on whether they have been scenes of shootings, then maybe we should also ban movie theaters, public schools, holiday parties and the old Forsyth County courthouse. There were shootings at all of these places in the past two or three years. However, we still visit, work in and use them daily.

Crime is just as widespread up here as it is in Atlanta. Granted, there are more concerns within the city, but North Fulton and Forsyth are not immune to delinquency and bad behavior.

Just this past week there were two reports of drug house busts in Alpharetta and Johns Creek. And, a few years ago, a car was stolen right out of a driveway in my own neighbor-hood.

Thieves aren’t going to go into your homes, steal your TVs and then hop back onto

the train. What stops them now from coming up to some of the wealthiest areas in the state and taking whatever they want? It still happens all the time, daily even.

MARTA might bring more crime into our area, but only if we let it.

And don’t the benefits of mass public transportation outweigh the negatives? This is part of how cities like New York, Chicago and London have flourished.

I can’t tell you how many police reports I read each week about things getting stolen out of cars at night or while own-ers are in a store. And most of the time it was because the cars were unlocked or the items were left in plain sight, beckoning to would-be thieves. The car that was stolen out of my neighbor’s driveway was unlocked and had the keys left right inside.

It’s up to us to keep our areas safer. We should have been practicing this all along, but that just isn’t the reality. MARTA or no MARTA, it’s a personal responsibility to keep your items and families safe.

If MARTA comes to our region, it’s going to really help our communities. We will be able to get around more eas-ily and fully enjoy our area. Employees who don’t own cars will be able to get to jobs more easily.

Crime is already here, all around us. That won’t change.

But giving our area the chance to flourish to its fullest capability?

That is something we will all miss out on if we are held back by not having public transportation. Why wouldn’t we want to better our commu-nities?

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In recent weeks I marveled at the richness and variety of the English language that offers such elegant oppor-tunities to say exactly and precisely what you mean with just the right amount of nu-ance and shade of meaning.

Like a New Orleans chef perfecting his craw-fish etouffee, we are free to concoct sentences that are at once full of grace, imagery and imagination.

Like a Shakespearean sonnet that plumbs subtle meanings simultaneously on several levels.

The fact that most of us write today like a surgeon operating while wearing mit-tens is of little moment. At its best, Eng-lish prose is magnificent.

But what I propose to write about to-day is English as the terma-gant language, a shrewish language that turns and twists us as we try to find our way.

Not that we don’t fight back with our slang and our accents. We can be quite quaint in our employment of English, al-though in that regard frame of reference is everything.

The voices emanating from my TV as I flip past “Jersey Shore” sound as strange to me as I am sure Jerseyans think about what they hear on “Duck Dynasty.”

So imagine a nonnative speaker who tries to learn the mysteries of grammar, pronunciation and idiom that we take for granted.

Indeed, I pity the poor fel-low who must master English after having been reared in a more orderly tongue where one really says what one means.

Look at the poor Ital-ian who first comes to these shores and must be confused to find out that the good-looking woman he wants to ask out is awfully pretty, but her temper is pretty awful.

Imagine the French stu-dent who has to learn how to

properly pronounce bomb and womb, comb and tomb. Most languages, you learn how the letters are pronounced in certain combinations and you can say all the words in that language – not so the Queen’s English.

And especially not so after the Americans, Canucks and

Aussies get through with it. It’s a won-der we can communicate amongst our-selves. I spent two years in Europe, cour-tesy of Uncle Sam, and the most unintel-ligible person I ever tried to converse with was the conductor on a train to London.

I have to admit it was his country and not mine, but I had mistakenly supposed we spoke the same lan-guage. I still muse on what directions he was trying to give me, but the most sat-

isfactory answer I can come up with is that he was actu-ally speaking Welsh.

There is just no end to the confusion for that poor Italian (would it be easier if he were a rich Italian?) should he try to say this sentence aloud: It’s rough to get rid of that cough standing under that tree’s bough with no dough isn’t it?

Would that be a thorough lesson in pronunciation? Oh, enough already.

Your Swedish friend daren’t drive in her driveway stateside, but she shouldn’t even think about stopping on the parkway or she’ll get ticketed.

Should a gentleman from

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Most languages, you learn how the letters are pronounced in certain combinations and you can say all the words in that language – not so the Queen’s English.

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CUMMING, Ga. — Fundrais-ing is an all-year event when you’re ranked 13th in the world for drumlines.

With an eye on next spring’s WGI Percussion World Championship, For-syth Central High School’s drumline spent the weekend of Nov. 27-28 performing for donations.

They hope to build on their accomplishments from the world championship this past April in Ohio, where Central’s drumline received their first-place standing in Georgia and 13th ranking out of all the high school drumlines in the world that competed.

During the annual event, percussion groups participate in three rounds in different categories based on skill.

They are ranked from basic to advanced, which is also called world, a division described as “the cream of the crop of the activity” by Tom Tucker, Central’s director of the drumline and marching

band. “They take the top 15 groups to finals. It’s a big deal to just make finals. It’s great to get that performance.”

Since beginning competi-tion in 2005, Central’s drum-line has been in the world finals seven times.

This year was especially bittersweet as the drumline didn’t place in the 2014 com-petition, which Tucker said was heartbreaking. However,

that situation motivated them.

“A lot of groups could have not made it to finals and let that break the group apart,” he said. “But it consolidated the kids. It brought them closer together because they didn’t have hurt feelings, they were more upset and they knew they were going to push until they got it. They came back with a fury and

wrath and said we will not be denied.” As Tucker said, “To see the kids enjoy the finals right after working so hard is definitely the best part of my job.”

However, it is costly to compete at such a high level. Instruments, costumes and props are just some of the expenses, which is why the group has been fundraising year-round.

“It’s almost like a theater drumline performance,” Tucker said. “We do a lot of theatrical components. A lot of times the show will have a story. It basi-cally gives it more than just playing really loud drums.

“When you’re at the world-class level, your shows are expected to be cutting edge and setting new standards,” Tucker said. “People want to see things they’ve never seen before from that class. If we roll out and do things every-one has already done, then we don’t need to be in that class. So we have to be innovative on that level. It pushes us to con-stantly set higher standards and push ourselves.”

Much has changed since Tucker began drumming in high school, including light-ing, amplification and sound design.

“When I started drumming in high school, it was just about the drumming,” he said. “Now there is so much more. Learning and trying to not stay stagnant helps keep us fresh. We’re trying to do new and dif-ferent things we’ve never done before.”

Anyone interested in help-ing the group travel to world competition in 2016 can email Tucker at [email protected].

Fundraising continues for 2016 competition

The Forsyth Central High School drumline celebrates being ranked 13th in the world.

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CUMMING, Ga. — Pinecrest Academy’s Upper School Prin-cipal, Dr. Ed Lindekugel, was invited to speak at the Georgia Independent School Associa-tion (GISA) annual conference on Nov. 2.

The conference was at-tended by over 1,200 educa-tors from all over the State of Georgia.

Dr. John Rosemond and Dr. Tony Wagner, keynote speak-ers, discussed technology innovations in education and

parenting practices.Lindekugel’s presentation,

Servant Leadership in the 21st Century School, focused on the fact that practicing servant leadership is simply identify-ing and meeting the legitimate needs of those entrusted to one’s care.

He stated that anyone can be a servant leader, whether administrator or teacher. Lindekugel identified and explained five principles of servant leadership and con-

cluded his talk with a practical plan of how to carry out these principles as school leaders in the 21st century.

GISA is a non-profit asso-ciation of private, independent and parochial schools through-out the state of Georgia.

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South Forsyth football’s record year comes to an endBy JOE [email protected]

CUMMING, Ga. — It was a banner year for the South For-syth War Eagles football team. The War Eagles set a team record of 11 wins in a season. They won their first region championship since 1997. They reached the quarterfi-nals of the playoffs for just the second time in the 25-year his-tory of their football program. And it took the No. 2-ranked team in the nation to end their season.

But Head Coach Jeff Ar-nette said there is one aspect of his team that cannot be put on paper or in record books — his team’s heart.

“You can’t measure heart,” said Arnette.

“When you look at two teams on the field, you think you know who will win, but you don’t know what’s in their heart. I think we just had a tremendous amount of heart in our three phases of the game.”

Along with heart, Arnette’s War Eagles played with a team mentality.

“There’s so many kids that stood out and made the team what it was,” Arnette said. “We had so many contributors and

so many kids who made big plays. It was just a huge team effort.”

The approach to playing as a team began in the summer, when Arnette told his athletes that, when players expect to win, they play with more confi-dence and play better.

“I think that’s a big part of what happened to us this year,” said Arnette. “The kids believed when they walked on the field they were supposed to win.”

That confidence showed as the War Eagles started the season 6-0 and outscored their opponents 237-74 for an average margin of victory of 27 points per game.

While leading the Region 6-AAAAAA standings, the 38-34 loss to West Forsyth Oct. 16 could have derailed South’s hopes of their first region title in 18 years. However, some-times a loss isn’t always such a bad thing.

“We played our best ball after the loss. No one wants to lose a game but I think it woke our team up,” said Arnette. “It refocused everybody. After-wards, our kids knew they had to win and they responded to that pressure.”

South went on to dominate

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In a season of “so many memorable moments,” Ar-

nette said, if he had to pick one memory that stands out the most, it would be South’s victory over Lambert for the region title.

With the 31-6 win against Lambert, South captured their

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“We had a lot of [return-ing players] and they put their mind to it. Anytime you set a goal like that and you achieve it it’s a great feeling and it’s a great stepping stone for our football program. It was a great atmosphere that night. That was a great win for us,” he said.

In capturing the region title, South was given home-field advantage for the first round of playoffs where they would face the Nor-cross Blue Devils, state champions in 2012 and 2013.

South would prevail 20-14, sealed by a 35-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown by standout defensive lineman Cam-eron Kline. Kline, a senior, has fielded offers from Georgia State, Harvard, Princeton, Yale and Brown. He finished the season with 50 tackles, 13 tackles for a loss, 15 sacks, two forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries.

After the win over Norcross, South faced another talented

team in Tucker, two-time state champions in 2008 and 2011, and once again prevailed, 42-35.

Quarterback Davis Shan-ley, who was instrumental in South’s offensive success this season, was 7-12 with 92 yards passing and rushed for an impressive 178 yards with four total touchdowns.

Shanley finished the sea-son completing 63 percent of his passes for 2,423 yards with 26 touchdowns. He also averaged 5.7 yards per carry while compiling 623 yards rush-ing, giving him over 3,000 yards of total offensive produc-tion on the season.

Often the unsung heroes, South’s offensive line was able to al-low Shanley to ac-count for so much production. And, according to Ar-nette, the offensive line stepped up in remarkable fashion this season after

South lost nearly their entire offensive line to graduation last season.

“The biggest question mark going into this year was the offensive line because we lost pretty much every offensive

lineman from the year before. I think they had a great year. They got better every week and at the end of the year they were a good unit with four un-derclassmen and a senior.”

The offensive line also al-lowed senior running back Sam Outlaw to compile five 100-plus rushing games on his way to 1,153 yards and 14 touchdowns on the season.

With the win over Tucker, South advanced to the state quarterfinals for the first time since 2001.

The War Eagles would face their toughest challenge yet when they hosted Colquitt County.

Colquitt County entered the game as the defending Class 6A champions and were on a 27-game winning streak. But the win was all that mattered to South.

“They definitely weren’t intimidated,” said Arnette. “Even in that game our kids felt that going on the field they would win that game. They had a lot of chances to win it but Colquitt made a few plays at the end of the game to win. But our team certainly played like they expected to win.”

South showed that they had come to play and would not be intimidated by the hype surrounding Colquitt County. Early in the fourth quarter, South led the Packers 31-28 before costly interceptions

and a partially blocked punt allowed Colquitt to find the end zone on multiple scores, ultimately beating South 49-31 and ending South’s memorable season.

However, Arnette was still happy with his team.

“I’m definitely pleased with their performance. It was a great effort. No one wants to lose a game and the kids were disappointed they lost it because we felt like we had a chance to win, but you can’t question their effort and their

heart in the game.”The seniors of South leave

knowing that they had the win-ningest season in South’s his-tory and have set the football program up to be recognized as a standout team. For the underclassman, the expecta-tions continue to rise after this season.

“I think this was definitely a step forward for our football program,” said Arnette.

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ROSWELL, Ga. – Six times a year, Roswell Inc., the city’s economic development arm, brings together local busi-nesses and service providers at what are known as Roswell Connect affairs.

The events provide an opportunity to network, get ac-quainted and have a good time.

“It’s always bimonthly, and limited to Roswell businesses and Roswell service providers,” said Roswell Inc. Executive Director Steve Stroud. “It’s our way to connect the busi-nesses in the community. Our most recent Connect gather-ings were at Carl Black Buick GMC and at Country Club of Roswell. In February we’ll have it at the Computer Museum of America.”

Dec. 2 was the annual hol-iday Roswell Connect always celebrates at Roswell City Hall in the rotunda. Roswell Inc. always uses the Connect

gatherings to promote local restaurant and food purvey-ors.

This time guests had an eclectic assortment of savory victuals from:• Pastis• Hola! Taqueria & Bar• The Big Ketch Saltwater

Grill• Zoes Kitchen• 1920 Tavern• Brick House Pizza & Pasta• Pure Taqueria

The next Roswell Connect will be in February at the Com-puter Museum of America.

Roswell Connect brings local businesses togetherHoliday party, networking order of the evening

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Editor’s note: The North Atlanta Business Post, an Appen Media Group publication, recently recog-nized 40 individuals under the age of 40 with outstanding accomplishments in their professional or extracur-ricular lives. Each week for the next 40 weeks, we will publish a profile showcasing one of these individuals. Visit NorthAtlanta BusinessPost.com for more info.

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Jason Binder realized early on that he wanted to prioritize his life and focus on family, clients and com-munity. After completing his MBA, he transitioned from being a business analyst in a corporate environment to a financial advisor for individuals and small-business owners.

“As an independent advisor, I en-joy helping individuals work towards

achieving their personal goals,” he said. The position is a good fit for him, he said, because “I still have work to do but I am happy with where I am landing so far.”

Binder said he places a quote form Eisenhower on the cover pages of his client reports: “Plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.”

“Once a goal in place, I am not afraid to change direction as cir-cumstances and variables change,” he said. “I am less concerned with sticking to the original plan than I am with achieving a goal.”

This goal is reached by working hard and keeping at it.

He spends much of his free time with his family and working with Ro-tary, a group that honored him as the 2014 Alpharetta Rotarian of the Year.

“I get to surround myself with a group of people that I admire, respect and thoroughly enjoy spending time with for fellowship and community service,” he said.

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A good starting point for identifying opportunities to refresh your technology is doing a complete inventory of every-thing you have, and how long you’ve had it. Knowing how many computers you have and how old they are, in addition to what operating system they are running, will allow you to make decisions on what to upgrade.

Some computers may just need an upgrade to the operating system, while others may need to be trashed and re-placed.

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BUSINESS:

Accuitis Inc. developing rosacea treatmentCUMMING, Ga. — Accuitis Inc. has completed a $1 million preferred financing round it will use to fund continued development of its first-in-class topical proteasome inhibitor (ACU-D1) for the treatment of rosacea into phase 1-2 clinical trials in 2016.

The company has also elected Geoff Meacham to its board of directors. Meacham is managing director and senior research analyst covering the biophar-maceutical industry at Barclays. Meacham holds a doctorate in molecular cell biology from UAB and a bachelor’s degree in biology/microbiology from the

University of Georgia. Accuitis Inc., headquartered in Cumming, is a

preclinical-stage biopharmaceutical company devel-oping first-in-class drug therapies to treat chronic diseases of the skin and eye.

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Montes Periodontics stresses of airway checks for kidsCUMMING, Ga. – Montes Periodontics and Implant Dentistry is working to educate parents about the importance of pediatric airway checks. Children who snore, show early signs of apnea, breathe through

their mouths, have thin faces, or have crossbites may benefit from an airways check, says Cumming dentist Dr. Shelly E. Montes.

A pediatric dentist or ear, nose and throat doctor is qualified to perform the checks. Pediatric airway checks can be instrumental for identifying obstruc-tive sleep apnea problems in young children as well as other problems that may later lead to orthodontic complications or jaw surgery in adults, according to Montes.

“Airways disturbances in children can range from sleep apnea to abnormal craniofacial development, including abnormal bite patterns and teeth grinding, especially during sleep,” Montes said. “Airway checks can help identify these problems as early as possible to prevent complications.” For more information, call 770-325-5562 or visit montesperiodontics.com.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Com-prehensive Plan will soon be getting a face-lift of sorts.

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to award Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. the job of providing the Forsyth County Comprehensive Plan update. The amount will not exceed $255,000.

Tom Brown, director of planning and community

development, will have $27,000 at his discretion for the project-specific website. “We definitely want to be able to collect input on our website through a survey,” Brown said. “What we are hesitant to do is open it up to that kind of online discussion forum.”

The Forsyth County Comprehensive Plan serves as a policy guide as decisions are made in relation to growth and land-use change. The plan addresses critical issues and opportunities through the incorpo-ration of a shared vision for the community's future. The Georgia Planning Act of 1989 requires a local

government's comprehensive plan be updated at least once every 10 years. The county’s was last updated in 2012.

Brown said work will start quickly in January 2016 for the kickoff hearing and community meet-ings, with community workshops set for March 2016. A first draft for the update, which will be compiled by two committees comprised of seven to nine members who aren’t chosen yet, will likely be out in August 2016. It will then go to the planning board before the board of commissioners.

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MILTON COMMUNITY TOY COLLECTIONA community toy collection to benefit North Fulton Community Charities. Drop-offs of new, unwrapped toys through Thursday, Dec. 17. Milton City Hall, Alpharetta Station No. 1, Fire Station #41, Fire Station #42, Fire Station #43 and Nothing Bundt Cakes. Visit nfcchelp.org for more info.

GIGANTIC HOLIDAY BOOK SALE IN MILTONThe Friends of the Milton Library will hold its first Gigantic Holiday Book Sale featuring some 10,000 gently used books. Saturday, Dec. 12. Historic Friends Barn, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton. Visit miltonlibraryfriends.org for more info.

GEORGIA BRASS BAND FREE CHRISTMAS CONCERTUnder the baton of founding conductor Joe Johnson, the ensemble will perform both traditional and contemporary seasonal works. Thursday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. Chamblee First United Methodist Church, 4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee. Call Joe Johnson, 678-517-2983, for more info.

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VETERANS CAREER FAIR & DIVERSITY JOB EXPOWhat: Free event for veterans seeking jobs and veteran entrepreneurs with local and regional employer exhibitors, job training and entrepreneur resourcesWhen: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Where: Dave & Buster’s, 4000 Venture Drive, #15, DuluthMore info: employmentseeker.net

MISSION MIXERWhat: Stefanie Sheehan, CEO of Mastermind Your Launch, will speak during an evening of meaningful connections in conjunction with Thrive Coworking, supporting Flood Student Missions.When: Wednesday, Dec. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m.Where: Tinderbox/Vino 100, 131 South Main St., AlpharettaMore info: eventbrite.com/e/mission-mixer-tickets-19599580874

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT AT THE DRAKE CLOSETWhat: Enjoy food, fashion and fun while shopping for new jewelry, gifts and accessories as well as gently used clothes, all benefitting the Drake House in Roswell for homeless women and children.When: Thursday, Dec. 10, 825 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell, 6 – 8 p.m. More info: thedrakehouse.org/girls-night-out-at-the-drake-closet-2

MINI JOB FAIRWhat: A mini job fair and job networking meeting featuring over 20 employers offering hundreds of job openings.When: Monday, Dec. 14, 12:30 p.m.Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., RoswellMore info: rumc.com

ROSWELL MARDI GRAS BALLWhat: The Krewe of Viola will present the inaugural Roswell Mardi Gras Ball, Bow Ties & Pearls, to benefit Emory ALS Center.When: Feb. 6, 2016, 7-11 p.m.Where: Country Club of Roswell, 2500 Club Springs Drive, RoswellMore info: facebook.com/roswellmardigrasball

WINTER PERFORMING ARTS CAMPWhat: Atlanta Workshop Players will conduct a camp during three full days during winter break. Plus attendees get to audition for Atlanta’s top talent agents. When: Dec. 28-30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Where: The Atlanta Workshop Players Studio of the Arts, 8560 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 111, AlpharettaMore info: atlantaworkshopplayers.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:“CATS” AT CUMMING PLAYHOUSEWhat: The musical tells the story of a tribe of cats called the Jellicles and the night they make what is known as “the Jellicle choice” and decide which cat will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new life. When: Through Dec. 13, 8 p.m. Where: The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. Tickets available online.More info: playhousecumming.com

PET ADOPTIONS:PETSMART, ALPHARETTAWhat: Dog and cat adoptions, working with Fulton County Animal Services, Castoff Critters, Angels Among Us Pet Rescue, Cats in the Cradle and Furkids.

When: Saturdays and Sundays, noon-5 p.m.Where: Petsmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, AlpharettaMore info: 770 343-8511

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COSTUMES, GAMES, ART CLASS, PRIZES!What: Teens invited to this mini Comic-Con/DragonCon costume party day (with a contest with prizes!). Board and card games and a “How to Draw Comics” lesson taught by published comic artist. Bring your comic collections to swap or have evaluated. Receive one free comic book. Sponsored by the Friends of the Northeast Spruill Oaks Library.When: Saturday, Dec. 12, 1 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8820 IT’S WINTER STORYTIME AND CRAFT What: Come and enjoy a story time all about winter with a fun craft to take home. Ages 3-5.When: Saturday, Dec. 12, 2 p.m.Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton More info: 404-613-4402 FAMILY VIDEO GAME NIGHTWhat: Play video games provided by the library on the big screen. Compete with your own family or spar with other families! Registration required. Families only. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.When: Monday, Dec. 14, 5 p.m.Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: 404-613-6735

NOONDAY NOSH BOOK CLUBWhat: “Once Upon a Christmas” by Pearl S. Buck.When: Tuesday, Dec. 15, noon Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: 770-640-3075 ALPHARETTA LEGO CLUBWhat: Each week has a building theme. Use imagination, build, design and share creations with new friends. Ages 5-10.When: Tuesday, Dec. 15, 4 p.m.Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta For information call 404.613.6735 ROSWELL LEGO CLUBWhat: Legos are provided, but do need to stay at the library. All ages welcome.When: Tuesday, Dec. 15, 4 p.m.Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: 770-640-3075 MYSTERY READERS’ BOOK CLUBWhat: “Pegasus Descending” by Carla James Lee Burke.When: Tuesday, Dec. 15, 6:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: 770-640-3075 YOUTH BOOK CLUB What: Book discussion with team trivia and snacks! Registration required. Books available on a first-come, first checked-out basis. Ages 9-12.When: Wednesday, Dec. 16, 4:30 p.m.Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton More info: 404-613-4402 OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE:NORTH POLE LIMITED HOLIDAY TRAINWhat: Create special memories onboard the Tennessee Valley Railroad

Museum’s iconic North Pole Limited, offering festive train rides on vintage railcars.When: Through Dec. 26Where: The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee.More info: tvrail.com

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS:“A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS” AT SMITH PLANTATION HOMEWhat: The Roswell Garden Club decorates the Smith Plantation Home with the theme of “A Musical Christmas.” Each room is decorated with ideas using the club’s favorite Christmas carols as inspiration.When: Through Jan. 2, 2016Where: Smith Plantation House, 935 Alpharetta St., RoswellMore info: visitroswellga.com

CHRISTMAS AT THE ROSWELL VISITORS CENTERWhat: It’s a “retro” Christmas as vintage snowmen and other old-fashioned touches decorate the tree at the Roswell Visitors Center, compliments of the Roswell Garden Club.When: Through Jan. 3, Monday through Fridays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. -4 p.m. and Sundays noon-3 p.m. Where: Roswell Visitors Center, 617 Atlanta St., RoswellMore info: visitroswellga.com

LANIER ISLANDS MAGICAL NIGHTS OF LIGHTS AND WINTER ADVENTUREWhat: Drive across the Lanier Islands Bridge and into a world of lights. Also, enjoy a new adventure this year with Winter Adventure, a snow-packed winter play land perfect for building a snowman, delightful tubing and thrilling sledding. When: Opens Nov. 27Where: Lanier Islands, 7000

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NFCC SANTA SHOP TOY DRIVEWhat: North Fulton Community Charities’ annual holiday program providing toys and gifts to low-income children in the North Fulton area. Donate toys and gifts, volunteer and/or sponsor a family in need.When: Until Sunday, Dec. 20Where: NFCC, 11270 Elkins Road, RoswellMore info: nfcchelp.org/holiday

RUMC CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL CONCERTWhat: Experience the spirit of the Christmas season as the 110-voice Roswell United Methodist Church Sanctuary Choir under the direction of Dr. Michael O’Neal, Celebration Ringers under the direction of Lisa Stover, organist, Tom Alderman and Georgia Philharmonic Orchestra present a concert filled with favorite holiday music. When: Friday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 12, 3 p.m.Where: RUMC Sanctuary, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com

YOUTH ENSEMBLE OF ATLANTA’S ‘THE COLORS OF LOVE’What: “Colors of Love” is a magical holiday show following in the Y.E.A. tradition of providing exceptional productions for the entire family – perfect for children ages 3-10.When: Dec. 1-Dec. 12Where: The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Center, 967 Dewy St. SW, AtlantaMore info: youthensemble.org/news/yeas-colors-of-love-2013

THE ATLANTA SHAKESPEARE COMPANY’S “A CHRISTMAS CAROL”What: ASC’s holiday tradition includes some Dickens, a bit of song and a lot of holiday cheer.When: Through Dec. 23Where: The New Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. NE, AtlantaMore info: shakespearetavern.com

AURORA THEATRE’S HOLIDAY CAMPWhat: “Jingle Bell Rock” acting workshop for elementary through high school students.When: Monday, Dec. 21, or Tuesday, Dec. 29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. both daysWhere: Aurora Theatre, 128 E Pike St., Lawrenceville

Cost: $35, includes pizza lunchMore info: auroratheatre.com

CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS “RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER”What: The Center for Puppetry Arts presents an adaptation of the 1964 stop-motion animated special.When: Through Dec. 27Where: Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta More info: puppet.org

SPRUILL GALLERY HOLIDAY ARTISTS MARKETWhat: The 22nd Annual Holiday Artists Market will feature unique and locally crafted gifts and décor.When: Through Dec. 23, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. SundayWhere: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, DunwoodyMore info: spruillarts.org/events_fundraisers_holiday_artist_market.php

GWINNETT BALLET THEATRE PRESENTS “THE NUTCRACKER”What: Give your family a holiday treat with Gwinnett Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker.”When: Dec. 4-20, times and live-orchestra shows varyWhere: Infinite Energy Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, DuluthMore info: gwinnettballet.org

SANTA WILL BE CALLING FORSYTH CHILDREN What: Forsyth County Parks and Recreation will host their annual Santa’s Calling program for children ages 3 through 10. When: Calls made Dec. 8-9, 6-8 p.m.Where: Registration forms online at forsythco.com/parks or at the county’s three recreation centers located at Central Park, Fowler Park and Old Atlanta Park.More info: forsythco.com/parks or call 770-205-4646

CHRISTMAS HIGH TEAS AT BULLOCH HALLWhat: A delightful way to spend an afternoon in the 1839 childhood home of Mittie Bulloch, Theodore Roosevelt’s mother. Enjoy a delicious two-course tea served by ladies in period clothing, a complimentary glass of wine and a tour of the house decorated for Christmas. When: Teas will be Dec. 8, 10, 15 and 17 at 4 p.m. each dayCost: $45 per personWhere: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., RoswellMore info: bullochhall.org/high-teas.html

A CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS AT SMITH PLANTATIONWhat: Find festive decorations

throughout the house as the Roswell Garden Club’s favorite Christmas carols inspire each room’s theme. Refreshments and live music will enhance the evening. There will be demonstrations by garden club elves who will show how the decorations are done — and, perhaps you can take one home.When: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 5-8 p.m.Cost: $20 with reservations (due by Dec. 5), $25 at the door; $18 for groups of 10 or more. Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., RoswellMore info: 770-641-3978.

FORSYTH COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL TOY COLLECTION What: 13th annual Ariel’s House toy collection to help make this holiday season special for children in need.When: New, unwrapped toys for any age may be dropped off through Friday, Dec. 11Where: Drop gifts at Forsyth County fire stations, the Fire Department Headquarters, 3520 Settingdown Road, or any of the county’s four library branches. More info: Call Firefighter Jeff Lyons, 678-513-5899

THE NORTH ATLANTA CHRISTMAS FESTIVALWhat: A full-scale tribute to the Christmas season, incorporating an all-volunteer cast and including the Mount Pisgah Worship Choir and Mount Pisgah Orchestra. Stunning special effects ring in the season with theater, Broadway-style music, Christmas songs and a dramatic presentation of the birth of Jesus. When: Dec. 11-13, 7 p.m. daily, 1 p.m. matinee Dec. 12Where: Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church, 2850 Old Alabama Road, Johns CreekMore info: nacfonline.com

“A CHRISTMAS CAROL” AT BULLOCH HALLWhat: Gather at Roswell’s grand Bulloch Hall for an intimate 45-seat performance of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic once again featuring Brink Miller as Ebenezer Scrooge. When: Friday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m., with shows continuing through Dec. 20Where: Bulloch Hall, 80 Bulloch Ave., RoswellCost: Tickets are $15More info:.bullochhall.org/a-christmas-carol.html

CDA’S SANTA NIGHT 2015What: Join our merry band of Santa wannabes who will pop off their “sleigh” (it’s really a trolley car) and into local restaurants to entertain patrons for

five minutes with a carol or two. They will pass a Santa hat for donations and then be off to the next “rooftop.”When: Friday, Dec. 11, 5 p.m.Where: Child Development Association, 89 Grove Way, Roswell More info: cdakids.org

MILTON FIRE DEPARTMENT’S PANCAKES WITH SANTA What: The pancake breakfast with Santa Claus hosted by the Milton Fire Department will include fire station tours and collection of unwrapped toys for North Fulton Community Charities’ Santa Toy Drive.When: Saturday, Dec. 12, 8-10 a.m. Where: Fire Station 43, 750 Hickory Flat Road, MiltonMore info: cityofmiltonga.us

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALEWhat: A large variety of homemade cookies and other goodies sold by the pound. There are also some special categories such as no nuts, sugar free and egg/gluten free. Cookies are gift boxed with colorful ribbon at no additional cost. Proceeds benefit programs and missions of the women of Christ the King Lutheran Church. When: Saturday, Dec, 12, 9 a.m.-noonWhere: Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1125 Bettis-Tribble Gap Road, CummingMore info: call June Wolsin, 770-889-0908

DECK THE STALLS AT SAVE-THE-HORSESWhat: Annual fundraising event to provide feed and care for over 100 horses and other animals at this horse rescue facility. Activities will include hay rides, horse/reindeer rides, games, vendor booths, photos with the horses and much more.When: Sunday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.Where: Save-the-Horses Farm, 1768 Newt Green Road, CummingMore info: savethehorses.org

REINDEER DAY IN ROSWELLWhat: Meet live reindeer at the Chattahoochee Nature Center and enjoy a day full of learning about winter animals and enjoying holiday cheer. All activities included in general admission. When: Sunday, Dec. 13, noonWhere: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, RoswellMore info: chattnaturecenter.org

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CHIMNEYS FARM CLUBHOUSEWhat: Lots of great gifts: candles, cosmetics, holiday signs and decor, handmade jewelry and Whimsy Daisy annual clearance sale.When: Sunday, Dec. 13, 1-5 p.m.Where: 3625 3 Chimney Lane, CummingMore info: [email protected]

CHRISTMAS WITH AMY GRANT & MICHAEL W. SMITHWhat: Christmas with Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith, backed by a full symphony orchestra, will be a special holiday concert featuring Grant and Smith performing Christmas favorites and more.When: Friday, Dec. 18, 8 p.m.Where: Infinite Energy Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, DuluthMore info: InfiniteEnergyCenter.com

CELTIC CHRISTMAS AT GSU’S RIALTO CENTER FOR THE ARTS What: The Celtic Company presents Celtic Christmas: Music Dance and the Soul of the Season. When: Saturday, Dec. 19, 8 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 20, 3 p.m.Where: Rialto Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth St. NW, AtlantaMore info: rialto.gsu.edu

JCSO CHRISTMAS GALA AND HOLIDAY POPS CONCERTWhat: Enjoy this 10th anniversary celebration featuring the full JCSO and Christmas Gala Chorus, featured guest jazz trumpeter/big band performer Joe Gransden and his quartet, along with guest soloists.When: Saturday, Dec. 19, 8 p.m.Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, DuluthMore info: johnscreeksymphony.org

CHRISTMAS AT CALLANWOLDEWhat: The joy of the holiday season begins again at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center with Christmas at Callanwolde, a 16-day holiday celebration when visitors will enjoy the entire 27,000-square-foot Candler Mansion decorated by professional interior and floral designers. When: Nov. 30 through Dec. 15, weekdays: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sundays: 9 a.m.– 4 p.m.Where: Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road NE, AtlantaMore info: callanwolde.org

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ADHD is a relatively common psychiatric disorder among adults. The prevalence is thought to be 3.5%-5.3%, which accounts for more than 11 million cases in the United States alone. With increased public awareness, adult ADHD became a topic of great interest so clinicians should be able to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with this disorder. Etiology is still uncertain. Genetics however is believed to play a prominent role, followed in importance by acquired injuries to the brain. ADHD was widely thought to be strictly a disorder of childhood. Now there are numerous scientifi c papers and clinical trials that acknowledge the existence of an adult version of this disorder, which can be traced back to the younger years. Before this time ADHD in adults was known as Minimal Brain Damage or Dysfunction (MBD). Adult ADHD is associated with multiple co-

morbidities such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and other personality disorders. Adult ADHD is a valid psychiatric disorder of adulthood distinct from these other conditions. Adult attention defi cit disorder differs from the childhood variant because the hyperactivity in adults may be replaced by other symptoms such as anxiety, impulsivity and inattentiveness. In fact, prior to 2002 there were no diagnostic guidelines, but there have been great advances since. Some of the symptoms that characterize Adult ADHD are:

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Forsyth Paladins win football championship FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The For-syth Paladin third grade football team won the North Metro Football League championship Nov. 21 at Centennial High School in Roswell. The Forsyth Paladins defeated Starr’s Mill, from Fayetteville, Ga., 16-8 to complete a season that began back in early July. After finishing the season as the #2 seed overall, the Paladins earned a first round bye and then defeated the Cambridge Bears 26-6 in the semifinals before their victory over the Starr’s Mill to win the championship.

After dropping their fourth regular season game to Starr’s Mill, the Pala-dins won six straight games including several by a large margin.

“Early in the season it took us awhile to iron out our team identity,” said head coach, Frank Tumminia. “We hosted five first year players this season and at the same time decided to play in a more competitive league. The turning point was half time during our eventual loss to Starr’s Mill which involved a comeback from 13-0 and ended with our team being tackled on the .5 yard line, on what would have been the game winning drive, as time expired. I truly believed that facing adversity early in the season would al-low us to win late in the season when adversity tends to peak. Before our championship game I told our players that something negative was going to happen during the game, however if we were able to rise above the adversity, we would win. It just so happened we

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The team is composed of David Rosales (#1), Max Sciro (#2), Draven Parker (#3), Max McWhorter (#4), Ty Womack (#7), Grant Gardner (#10), Anderson Schultz (#13), Christian Smith (#15), Hayden Tumminia (#20), Brady Smith (#21), Caleb Lewis (#22), Jax Pope (#24), Titus D’Arcangelo (#28), Preston Ratliff (#29), Tommy Lafayette (#32), Trey Farr (#42), Rhett Belue (#59), Sean MacKay (#65), Casey Parker (#84), Brady Goninan (#88), head coach Frank Tumminia and assistant coaches Brent Bechard, Ryan Johns, Travis Pope, Phillip Sciro, Jeff McWhorter and Chris Smith.

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SAVE THE DATE!FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Place of Forsyth County thanks the Vickery Lake Subdivision for their generous contributions providing 130 bags of groceries that helped to fill their food shelves with much needed items. There was nearly 100 percent participation from the caring neighbors in this community.

Gail Erno and Pat Hunt promoted the need for food with the subdivision and organized the collection. Emo and Hunt, along with Sue Tapleshay, transported the food to The Place where it was warmly received.

“Thank you to everyone who helped with this cause – this is how our community shines,” said Emo.

She also encourages other communities to pursue a similar project in their area.

There are many opportunities at The Place for other communities and groups if they want to provide groceries and thrift store items or vol-unteer their time. New at The Place – clients can now shop in a ‘grocery store’ environment for those items that their family needs and wants.

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The Place thanks Vickery Lake subdivision

Gail Erno and Pat Hunt show the donated items.

Are you prepared for winter weather? FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — While many consider the snow and ice that accompany the win-ter season to be scenic, people can forget that winter weather has the potential to devastate communities and affect thou-sands of people. The Forsyth County Emergency Management Agency and the Georgia Emer-gency Management Agency/Homeland Security’s Ready Georgia campaign is urging For-syth County residents to take time to get ready for potentially disastrous weather emergencies this winter.

“Winter Weather Prepared-ness Week is a great time for

Forsyth County residents and businesses to prepare for all potential severe winter weather hazards,” said Forsyth County Fire Chief and EMA Director Danny Bowman. “Since winter weather in Georgia can be unpredictable, proactive plans and education for potentially dangerous storms can help en-sure the safety of our residents during winter weather.”

Winter storms are “decep-tive killers” because most deaths are indirectly related to storms, according to the National Weather Service. Instead, people die because of events like traffic accidents

on icy roads and hypothermia from prolonged exposure to cold. Winter Weather Prepared-ness Week, from Nov. 30 – Dec. 4, was created to raise aware-ness of winter weather hazards and reinforce understanding of associated terminology. Residents are encouraged to prepare for severe weather and replenish necessary supplies among other necessary steps.

For more information con-tact the Forsyth County Emer-gency management Agency at (770) 205-5674 or visit ready.ga.gov. For preparedness on the go, download the Ready Georgia mobile app.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — All Forsyth County High School students who enjoy public speaking are invited to com-pete in the American Legion oratorical contest.

Cumming Post 307 of the Legion will hold its contest on Jan. 23 at 9 a.m. at the For-syth County Courthouse.

A cash prize is awarded to the top three finalists at each of the four levels of competition in Georgia and at the national oratorical competition in India-napolis.

The top three students in the national competition can accumulate more than $20,000 in total scholarship money.

Contest information and rules can be found at http://bit.ly/1XHnzsm. Students interested in competing should contact their high school counselor and also the Ameri-can Legion Post 307 Oratorical Chair, Ron Meier, at [email protected].

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CUMMING, Ga. — Since 1993, the Polo Saturday Ladies Golf Association have met each Saturday — weather permit-ting — to play a round of golf and socialize. But in the last two years, they have also been swinging their clubs for a good cause, holding a tournament with proceeds benefitting the Northside Hospital-Forsyth Breast Care Center.

In two years, the Saturday Ladies donated about $15,000 to the hospital. This year’s tournament raised $7,345 and last year the group gave $7,700. The hospital uses the donations to support education and breast-related services for its breast care patients.

“These funds will directly impact women who need as-sistance with paying for their mammogram,” said Lynn Jackson, Northside Hospital-Forsyth administrator. “We’re grateful for groups like Satur-day Ladies, who are commit-ted to their community and the fight against cancer.”

Christine Herring, one of about 30 members in the Polo Saturday Ladies Golf Associa-tion, said this year’s funds were collected at an Oct. 17 golf tournament, with addi-tional financial support from generous local residents and

area businesses. “The Saturday Ladies is a

small group, but we worked hard to raise money for our community and this cause that we believe in wholeheart-edly,” Herring said.

Each year, more than

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Saturday Ladies donate $7K to Northside’s breast program

Back row, from left: Dolores Shepherd, Northside Hospital-Forsyth Breast Care Center super-visor; Merle Myers with Polo Saturday Ladies Golf Association; Cynthia Nipper, ultrasound technologist; Christine Herring with Polo Saturday Ladies Golf Association; Mary Cameron, radiology reading room assistant and Kristin Katzenstein, ultrasound technologist. Front row, from left: Carol Horne, mammography technologist; Jennifer England, mammography technolo-gist, Dr. Kim Gray, board-certified radiologist with Northside Radiology.


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CUMMING, Ga. — This De-cember, Cherry Street Brew-ing Cooperative celebrates their three-year anniversary with a three day bash. The anniversary bash will feature special beer releases from Dec. 10-12.

In the past, the three-year anniversary has only taken place on Dec. 12, but this year they have extended the cel-ebration to three days to also celebrate the taproom’s one year anniversary. The event will take place at Cherry Street Taproom, which feature 25 of

their beers on draft. On Dec. 10, they will be releasing a few ‘collaBEERation’ beers that were brewed with other local breweries and growler stores.

On Dec. 11, they will be tapping four different Belgian barrel aged beers. Dec. 10-11 will be regular business hours opening at 4 p.m.

On Dec. 12 doors will open an hour early at 11 a.m. and will be tapping their special 12/12/12 right after noon that day.

They also are releasing a special barrel aged version of

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board of directors for their consider-ation. Applications are reviewed by the board quarterly. In order to qualify for a grant, an organization must be located generally in the area served by Sawnee EMC and provide services within the local community. Teachers may also apply for grant funds through the foun-dation’s Bright Ideas Program, which is part of Operation Round Up.

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For information about the Operation Round Up program, call Cindy Badgett, director of external affairs at 678-455-1399 or email [email protected].

Over $30K was donated to multiple charities and schools in the Forsyth area.

Cherry Street Brewing celebrates three year anniversary

Pictured from left to right is Mike “CT” Chartrand (owner), Nick Tanner (founder and brewmaster), Chris Williams (assistant brewer), Rick Tanner (owner), Jonny Bradley (Head Brewmaster) and Alisa Tanner (general manager) at last year’s event.




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That was Mahatma Gan-dhi’s idea.

When India secured its independence from Great Britain in 1947, English was already the language of government and the courts. A united India with 3.3 million square miles had many native languages, much like one finds in Europe’s 4.4 million square miles.

So Ghandi reasoned, to be fair to all Indians, English would remain the language of government and let everyone who wanted to be in govern-

ment learn a second language – English.

Imagine the row in the EU if everyone there had to learn English

More Chinese speak Eng-lish than do Americans. It helps that, as the most popu-lous country in the world, that gives them a leg up when their schoolchildren sit down to

learn a second language.Well, they will find out

soon enough how English as-sails common logic.

And add to that English is a moving target, always changing and adding new words.

Shakespeare had it right: Lord, what fools these mortals be.”

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proved Oct. 27 by the planning commission.

“This is not something that’s trying to be a bad reflec-tion on the planning commis-sion,” Tam said. “This is some-thing we’ve kicked around for many months.”

Robert Hoyt is the planning commission representative from District 5. He said the planning commission raised some concerns about the new subarea, including the possi-bility that other districts might want their own subareas. He also said he doesn’t think it is right to have the district plan-ning commissioner out of this process because they “ought to be the chairman of it rather than the commissioner.”

“The board of commissioner process ultimately is a political process,” Hoyt said. “The plan-ning commissioner process is dealing with land use, trying to figure out does this plan fit with the requirements of law and do we have some discre-tion within some range to rec-ommend some variances.”

The District 2 subarea planning commission will be repealed by the BOC on Dec. 31, 2016, or at the conclusion of the comprehensive planning process as the board deems appropriate.



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Commissioners recognize retiring library directorFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — At their meet-ing Dec. 3, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized Jon Mc-Daniel who is retiring from his position as director of the Forsyth County Public Library, a post he has held for 20 years. Under McDaniel’s direction, the library system has grown from one branch to now include four branches and a library administration building.

Through his leadership, the Forsyth County Public Library has been recog-nized as one of Georgia’s most successful library systems.

During the meeting, McDaniel was presented with a plaque showing that the library’s administration building located on Dahlonega Road will be renamed the Jon McDaniel Administration Building.

Jon McDaniel (second from left) is recognized Dec. 3 by, from left, Library Board Chairman Mary Helen McGruder; District 4 Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills; District 5 Commissioner Jim Boff; District 2 Commissioner Brian R. Tam; District 3 Commissioner Todd Levent; and Commission Chairman R.J. (Pete) Amos.


just asking for donations to do something. It’s something peo-ple can participate in. That’s really what Giving Tuesday is about.”

Aside from giving back to the local community, Feldman said she and her group wanted to raise awareness for acoustic neuroma.

“It’s not something that gets tons of media cover-age,” Feldman said. “But it’s a really critical situation for people who find themselves to

have one of these and for their families. It’s a journey that people go on and they need the support. This type of an organization really serves that function.”

The problem with a rare disease is it’s difficult to get research done for it, Feldman said.

“It’s hard to get the money for research,” Feldman said. “The money typically goes for more common and lethal diseases. We struggle to get the awareness on what kind of im-pact this can have on people’s lives. Even though it’s rare, it’s still a really important cause. We just want people to know about it. It is a struggle to get the exposure and awareness brought to it.”

But even with little cover-age, the ANA has been around for 35 years, and has helped many patients and families, in-cluding Dainty and David Lov-ich, both 66, of Roswell. The couple stopped by the ANA on Giving Tuesday to donate toys. Dainty, who has an acoustic neuroma, has been using the association’s online tools but wanted to put faces to the names while also helping the community.

“It’s very admirable they give back,” Dainty said. “That’s what it’s all about, especially at this time of the year.”

For information on the ANA, visit anausa.org.

After a few minutes of fighting, the father and son left. They were located nearby. They claimed they were driv-ing down the road when the walkers spit on the car, so they turned around. They admitted to the fights.

However, there was no vid-eo from the parking lot fight.

The men in the car declined to press charges unless the walk-ers wanted to.

No charges were filed due to conflicting statements and lack of evidence.

Greenway accident injures threeFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — On Nov. 28 just before midnight, deputies with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office were

dispatched to an accident on the Big Creek Greenway. The accident involved an ATV occu-pied by three adult males.

The investigation found the crash occurred when Matthew Holbrook, 39, of Cumming, drove an ATV at a high rate of speed across a bridge and attempted to negotiate a curve on the bridge. Holbrook failed to negotiate the curve and drove straight into the wooden railing. The ATV went through a section of railin, throwing all

three passengers off the ATV and down onto the ground.

All three men were trans-ported to a local hospital with serious injuries. Speed and alcohol are factors in the crash. The case remains open and under investigation by the crash investigations unit.

Man flings girlfriend from car over babyFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man was arrested Nov. 26 after reportedly attempting to run over his girlfriend with his baby in the car on Sanders Road.

Officers spoke with family members on scene who said the 25-year-old mother was trying to stop her inebriated 26-year-old boyfriend from leaving the house with their 3-month-old child.

The man reportedly wanted to leave with the baby against the will of the victim, so she tried to stop him physically by grabbing the driver’s side and holding on as the car moved out of the driveway. The man took the baby and put him into the car without a car seat and started to drive away with the victim still hanging on. She was flung from the car, which caused her to strike her head on the pavement, have road rash and break and dislocate her jaw.

Officers called the father and asked him to return the baby. He eventually told offi-cers where he lived and officers went to his home.

The baby was found and the man was arrested for ag-gravated assault with other weapon.

Thieves ‘play’ an arcade machineFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A group of thieves reportedly stole $500 from an arcade video machine Nov. 23 at the Texaco gas station, 1295 Canton Highway. An employee called the sheriff’s office when she noticed the money that was unaccounted for.

She told officers she be-lieved it was a group of three men and a woman who came into the store earlier that day. The males went directly to the game while the female stayed with the store attendant. The males all redeemed various amounts of scratch off lottery tickets before exiting the store separately.

She believes they rigged the machine by attaching string to paper money and then pulling the money out of the machine after it gives the customer a credit.

Officers and the clerk were unable to identify the people due to the video quality.

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Cats of the week: Poppy and LuciaFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. —Poppy is pretty new to the Humane Society of Forsyth County’s cat room, and is waiting to see if she’s one of the lucky ones that will get a home for the holidays. Poppy is an Abyssinian mix, and is a great example of what a great breed they are.

Poppy has the ticked coat that makes their look unique, and she has their lovable, friendly and play-ful nature that makes them a popular choice. She can’t wait to know a home of her own, and she’s a great choice for many different kinds. She’s great with other cats and kids would love her. Come meet Poppy and give her the greatest present ever, a loving home.

Fill out an application on Poppy at forsythpets.com.

How can you resist these baby blues? This is Lucia, and she’s new in the cat room. So far she is settling nicely, but the HSFC is hoping that she will be steeling under a tree soon. This Siamese mix is shy at first, but warms up quickly to attention. Lucia likes a good head scratch, and she may just follow a person around after, hoping for more. She’s a great kitty that wants to know what a loving home is like, and hopes to find out soon. Meet Lucia at the adoption center at 4440 Keith Bridge Road. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Daisy has too much love to give to be still with the Humane Society of Forsyth County.

Daisy is an American Bulldog/American Staffordshire Terrier. She is just over three-years-old. She is wonderfully affectionate with people and athletic, beautiful and graceful. She has had zero kennel accidents in the HSFC dog building. Experienced owner required should there be an ad-ditional dog in the household. This girl is a flat out gem that needs to be met in person. She waits in the HSFC dog building with hopes still strongly alive.

Coulson is highly recommended on temperament alone. Coulson is a 5-year-old Golden Retriever/Chow Chow mix. He is a battler. Upon entry into the HSFC, Coulson had severe skin issues due to a flea and tick infestation. He is looking better every day and he is so ready for a home. Coulson hangs out with another dog at the shelter and is doing very well with that. His kennel is clean all of the time and Coulson does awesome on a leash. Consider a trip to the HSFC dog build-ing with Coulson specifically in mind.

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115 Founders Cove Johns Creek, Newly updated Weiland 5BR/2.5BA culdesac home in desirable Haynes Landing. Brick front, granite counter-tops in kitchen, freshly painted inside & out, new roof, built-in book-cases, 5th rm in bsmt can be separate apt. Extra storage building, oversized garage. Excellent schools. Walk to Newtown Pk. $320,000 Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com

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Lawn Care

LEAVE THE MOWING TO US”A”! Weekly/Bi-weekly Father/Son team Residential/Comm Garden Tilling/Lawn Aerationwww.oldtrucklawn.com678-727-6850

Painters

Pinestraw

PINESTRAW, mulch del ivery/ instal lat ion available. Firewood $110/$200, plus delivery. Licensed, insured. Angels of Earth Pinestraw and Mulch. 770-831-3612.

Tree Services

Yellow Ribbon Tree. Near perfect reviews and award-winning service. Hands on owner. Free estimates and insured. 770Tree.com 770-744-2200 and ask for Gary.

404Cuttree. One of the most experienced and reliable tree companies in North Atlanta. Perfect reviews and reliable, professional, and honest service. Free quotes. Fully insured. 770Tree.com 678-506-0006

JJ Tree Cutting Services. Complete Tree Removal. Call us for a Free Quote, 678-467-1325 or 770-630-6672. Licensed and insured. [email protected]

E&L Tree Experts. Tree removal, pruning, trimming etc. Free estimates! Fully insured.. 14+ years experience. 24-hour emergency service. 770-584-7814/678-338-9509

Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts: 24 hour emergency service. Licensed, insured. Workers Comp, insurance claims. 25+ years experience. Family business. Free estimates. We Love Challenges! Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts, 770-512-8733. www.yellowribbontree.com

NATIONAL ADVERTISINGAuto Donations

Donate Your Car to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800-656-1632

Autos Wanted

CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Years, Makes, Models. Free Towing! We’re Local! 7 Days/Week. Call Toll Free: 1-888-416-2330

Educational

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Health & Medical

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Medical

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Miscellaneous

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-290-8321 to start your application today!

A PLACE FOR MOM. The nation’s largest senior living referral service. Contact our trusted, local experts today! Our service is FREE/no obligation. CALL 1-800-217-3942

CASH PAID for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! 1 DAY PAYMENT & PREPAID shipping. HIGHEST PRICES! Call 1-888-776-7771. www.Cash4DiabeticSupplies.com

SUPPORT our service members, veterans and their families in their time of need. For more information visit the Fisher House website at www.fisherhouse.org

Reader Advisory: The National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the following classifieds. Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer employment but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other busi-nesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license identification

or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it’s illegal to request any money before delivering its service. All funds are based in U.S. dollars. 800 numbers may or may not reach Canada.

CADNET ADS

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Adoptions

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Autos Wanted

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Health & Fitness

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Miscellaneous

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Miscellaneous

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Wanted to Buy

Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201

CASH PAID- up to $25/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAYPAYMENT. 1-800-371-1136

Miscellaneous

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CASH FOR CARS: All Cars/Trucks Wanted. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid. We Come To You! Any Make/Model. Call For Instant Offer: 1-800-864-5960

Money to Lend

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Travel

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Handyman

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Interior/ExteriorDecks Sealed & Stained

Carpentry Repairs

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WANTED

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CBX1000(1979,80)

OLD JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES

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Serving BreakfastMon-Fri 7am-11am • Sat & Sun 8am-11am

Biscuits, Omelettes, French Toast, Egg Platters &Bowls, Steak & Eggs, Kids’ breakfast Menu

Breakfast • LunchDinner • To-Go • Catering

Rotisserie Chicken • Chicken Fingers • WingsChicken Lips • BBQ Ribs • Pulled Pork • Veggies & More!

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New Hours and Brewery Tours!Now Open: Tues & Wed 4pm-11pm • Thurs & Fri 4pm-12am • Sat 12pm-12am • Sun 12:30pm-8pm

Brewery Tours Every Saturday On The Hour From 1-4pm. Meet In The TaproomSee current beer list www.cherrystreetbrewing.com

CHERRY STREET TAPROOM

25 Cherry Street Taps • Craft Cocktails • TapasLocated next to the Brewery to the right of Tanner’s

Tues-Adult Trivia@8pm • Wed-Ladies NightThurs-Industry Nite • Sat-Live Music

WEEKLY ACTIVITIESMon. Family Night, KIDS EAT FREE & BINGO at 6pmWed. Team TRIVIA at 8pmThurs. CHERRY STREET BEER SPECIALS & OPEN MIC at 7:30pmFri. Prime Rib & Steak SpecialsSat. Prime Rib & Steak Specials & Brewery Tours from 1-4pmSun. Brunch 11am-2pm & Live Music

5810 Bond Street • Cumming, GA (at the corner of Post Rd. & Majors Rd. in Vickery Village)

770-205-5512www.cherrystreetbrewing.com

Open Mon-Fri 7am • Sat & Sun 8am

Book Your Private or Holiday Party With Us Today!

3 Year AnniversaryDon’t miss our 3 day celebration, Dec. 10-12 in the Taproom with special beers tapping each day.

Dec. 12th

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